John Larsen is one of the most influential and well-respected figures within Modern progressive and post-Mormon communities. John (along with his ex-wife Zilpha) was the co-host of Mormon Expression podcast …
1382: How Mormonism Groomed us For, and Can Help Save us From Trumpism / Fascism
My reaction to yesterday’s riot at the U.S. Capitol (January 6, 2021). Download MP3
1357: Why Some Mormons and Post-Mormons are Voting for Joe Biden
On November 3rd U.S. citizens will vote in what many believe will be a defining election for the United States of America. Today, in a two-part series on Mormon Stories …
1356: Why Some Mormons and Post-Mormons are Voting for Donald Trump
On November 3rd U.S. citizens will vote in what many believe will be a defining election for the United States of America. Today, in a two-part series on Mormon Stories …
1351: Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right (Matt Harris) – Part 2
Ezra Taft Benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle-president in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in …
791-792: Tribalism and Mormon Identity
In this two-part series on Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Mehrsa. Mehrsa and her family immigrated from Iran to the United States when she was 9. After …
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 …
622: Exploring Utah Medical Marijuana Legislation – The Patient Perspective
In this episode recorded February 17, 2016 we discuss the recent Utah Medical Marijuana legislation from the patient perspective. This is a sobering, heartfelt, and extremely compelling panel. We also …
505-506: Carrie Sheffield on Leaving Mormonism, Finding Stoicism, Politics, Conservatism and More
In the world of politics and media, Carrie Sheffield is a veritable dynamo. She has appeared on MSNBC, Fox News, PBS, HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, BBC Radio and …


504: Professor David Campbell on Politics, Religion and Mormonism
In this episode of Mormon Stories, J. Nelson-Seawright interviews David Campbell, Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and the founding director of the Rooney Center for …

387: McKay Coppins – A Mormon Reporter on the Romney Bus
In this episode of Mormon Stories we interview journalist McKay Coppins. McKay is a graduate of Brigham Young University and a journalist for BuzzFeed. During the 2011-2012 U.S. presidential campaign, McKay …
381-382: 2012 New York City Conference Pts. 3 & 4 – Political Panel and Story Sharing
2012 New York City Conference Mormon Stories Pts. 3 & 4 – Political Panel and Story Sharing.
368: “A Thoughtful Faith” Episode 1 – Greg Prince’s “Manifesto for Change”
For the inaugural episode of the new “A Thoughtful Faith” podcast, Micah Nickolaisen interviews Greg Prince. Greg is well known for his historical contributions and grassroots activism within the LDS Church, …
337: Utah Democratic Party Chair Jim Dabakis
The grandson of Greek immigrants, Jim Dabakis moved to Utah when he was 17 to attend school at Brigham Young University. After college, Jim worked for 13 years as a …
147: Mormon May Day with Co-Founder Kate Kelly
(From the Mormon May Day web site): In light of the recent Gallop Poll which calculates that 60% of active Mormons self-identify as Conservative or Republican and that over 60% of inactive Mormons …
084: Introducing “Project Deseret” Podcast, with Ashley Sanders. Inaugural Episode — “The Mormon Aesthetic”
Mormon Stories listeners — today I wanted to introduce you to (again) one of the brightest young minds and most vibrant spirits I’ve encountered within Mormonism — Ashley Sanders. Some …