In my opinion, one of the most damaging books ever published by the Mormon Church is Spencer W. Kimball’s “The Miracle of Forgiveness.” Among other things, this book teaches that: …
1379: Belief After the CES Letter – Polygamy, Racism, LGBTQ Issues, and Prophets – Jim Bennett Pt. 3
Jim Bennett is the author of “A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter.” He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. Senator Bob Bennett. In Part 2 of …
1376: Bruce Bastian and Clint Ford – An Unexpected Love Story
Are you looking for a story of hope and love to end this gosh-forsaken year? Here you go. WordPerfect co-founder and philanthropist Bruce Bastian (interviewed here and here) never expected …
1375: Bruce Bastian’s Fight for Equality
Ten years ago I interviewed WordPerfect co-founder and philanthropist Bruce Bastian, wherein we discussed his life growing up as gay Mormon boy in Idaho, his years at WordPerfect, his journey “coming …
1355: The Sandy, Utah Rainbow Flag Revolution – Willy & Kristy Donahoo and Cynthia Phillips
For the past two years a predominantly LDS neighborhood in southeastern Sandy, Utah (known as “Autumn Ridge”) has been flying an unusually large number of rainbow flags during PRIDE week …
874-876: Chad Anderson discusses his new book – Gay Mormon Dad
In this Mormon Stories interview, we meet with Chad Anderson—a licensed clinical social worker in the Salt Lake City area and author of his newly released book, Gay Mormon Dad. …
845-847: Tom Christofferson – That We May Be One
Our special Christmas Morning release on Mormon Stories Podcast includes an interview with Tom Christofferson about his book “That We May Be One.” Tom shares the story of voluntary excommunication …
777-778: Losing the Lamanites – Gabriel Misla (Puerto Rico)
Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Gabriel Misla from Puerto Rico. In this interview we cover: Gabriel’s experience joining the Church as a young man in the …
775-776: Mormon Stories Interviews Fired BYU-I Professor & LGBT Ally Ruthie Robertson
Ruthie Robertson ignited a nationwide firestorm when she revealed she was fired as an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho for an LGBTQ-supportive Facebook post on her private page. During these episodes …
770-773: Laurie Lee Hall – Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels: Laurie Lee worked …
759: The Courage of Savannah
In this episode of Mormon Stories we interview Savannah and her mother, Heather. Savannah recently generated international media attention when she came out as gay to her Mormon ward (congregation) in …
743: London Flynn – Transitioning from male to female as a post-Mormon teen
Concluding our series on Transgender/Intersex issues within Mormonism, we interview London Flynn. London discusses her transition from male to female as a post-Mormon teen, including: Her desires and behaviors she …
740: Alex Autry – Transitioning from female to male as a post-Mormon teen
In this episode of Mormon Stories, we continue our series on Transgender/Intersex education within Mormonism by interviewing Alex Autry. Alex discusses his transition from female to male as a post-Mormon …
735-738: Kimberly Anderson’s Journey from Living 45 Years as a Mormon Man to Living Openly as a Woman
Kimberly Anderson is a self-actualized woman who has made the change from living for 45 years as a Mormon man to living openly as a woman. Before her transition, she …
731: Meg and Jake Abhau’s meeting with LDS Apostle D. Todd Christofferson about LGBT issues
As part of our series on meetings with Mormon General Authorities, we interview Meg and Jake Abhau as they relay the story of their September 2013 meeting with Mormon Apostle …
727-730 Nicki and Lance Miles’ epic Mormon transition and their meeting with Elder Marlin K. Jensen
As part of our series on meetings with Mormon General Authorities, we interview Lance and Nicki Miles. Lance and Nicki’s story four-part story has so many compelling (and epic!) components, including: …
721-722: Utah’s Escalating Suicide Crisis and LDS LGBT Despair
Panelists Wendy & Thomas Montgomery and Daniel Parkinson delve into topics related to Utah’s escalating suicide crisis and the feeling of despair that many LDS LGBT individuals experience. Part 1: …
701-704: Kim Sandberg Turner – Navigating a Mormon faith transition as a Woman of a Certain Age
Kim Sandberg Turner is the founder of Women of a Certain Age (WOCA) – a network of support communities for 40+ post-Mormon women. In this four part episode, Kim discusses: Part …
693-696: Nadine McCombs Hansen – Progressive Mormon Pioneer
Nadine McCombs Hansen has been championing progressive causes within Mormonism for over three decades. Some of her efforts include: Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment as a Mormon mother, including interactions …
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680-681: Stephen Urquhart – Former Utah State Senator on LDS Church Influence in the Utah Legislature
Stephen Urquhart was raised in Houston, Texas, where he and his family converted to the LDS church after the suicide of his older brother. After serving an LDS mission in …