1441: Questions I Would Ask Richard Bushman
https://youtu.be/ySz56doTEKU This week we celebrate the birthday of faithful Mormon historian and scholar Richard Bushman - author of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, and former Mormon church stake president and patriarch. Some of you will remember that I had
Richard Bushman admits Mormon leaders misled members with a false narrative
Today we honor faithful Mormon church historian Richard Bushman on his birthday. Aside from his service as a Mormon church stake president and patriarch, Dr. Bushman is perhaps best known as the author of "Rough Stone Rolling" - a
Richard Bushman Reaffirms his Testimony of “angels, plates, translations, revelations”
As many of you know, Dr. Richard Bushman (LDS patriarch, former stake president, historian, expert on Joseph Smith) recently participated in a fireside wherein the following exchange took place with a participant: Questioner: In your view do you see
379: 2012 New York City Conference Featuring Richard Bushman, Andrew Kimball and the Sabre Rattlers
Richard Bushman and Andrew Kimball speak, and the Sabre Rattlers perform at the 2012 New York Mormon Stories conference. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mormonstories/MormonStories-379-NY2012Pt1.mp3
My Reflections from My Interview with Richard Bushman
Most of you will likely consider this a rambling mess, but I wanted to post my reflections from my interview with Richard Bushman somewhere–so I’m doing it here. I include these comments in audio form at the beginning of
Requesting Polite Questions for My Next Interview w/ Richard Bushman
I'm interviewing Richard Bushman again soon. The topics will be: The "translation" of the Book of Mormon The credibility of the 3 and 8 witnesses Please let me know if you have sincere, thoughtful, polite questions, and I'll try
047-051: Richard Bushman — Experiences as a Mormon Historian
In part 1 of this multi-part interview, Dr. Richard Bushman, the world's foremost scholar on Joseph Smith and early Mormonism and the author of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, discusses his years as a Mormon historian--including his struggle with
History and Faith: Reflections of a Mormon Historian by Richard D. Poll
I often mention Lowell Bennion, T. Edgar Lyon, Eugene England, Leonard Arrington and now Richard Bushman as personal heroes with regard to how they were/are able to deal with Mormon history directly and candidly, but still retain a faith,
1696: Marriage on a Tightrope Interviews Margi & John Dehlin
Join Kattie & Allan from Marriage on a Tightrope as they interview John & Margi on the various aspects of faith transitioning as a couple.
1689-1690: The Tyranny of Mormon Patriarchal Blessings – Amanda & Shaye Scott
Amanda and Shaye already have a following on their YouTube Channel "Great Scotts" but their video "Why we left the Mormon Church - coming out story" made an even bigger splash.
1684-1686: A Japanese-American Mormon Story – Jeff and Larissa Kindred
Join us as we meet Jeff & Larissa Kindred and follow their stories growing up as Latter-day Saints. Jeff's story includes a grooming scoutmaster, his love of sports, attending Snow College, and serving a mission in Jackson, Mississippi where he dealt with scrupulosity, unhealthy diet and exercise, becoming AP, and wrestling with racism in the Church culture & scripture. Larissa's story involves her Japanese-American heritage, and gives a brief introduction on the history of anti-Japanese sentiment in Utah, including having been home to a Japanese "Work" Camp in Topaz. Larissa tells of the struggles her grandparents faced assimilating into Utah Culture and dealing with the loss of their own. Larissa also describes racism she experienced growing up in American Fork, UT and Mormon culture's ideals matching white beauty standards.
1679: Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals Pt 1 w/ LDS Discussions – 26
Today’s episode continues the discussion on Polygamy with the (in)famous revelation still canonized in Mormon/LDS scripture as Section 132 of the Doctrine & Covenants. Mike sets up the historical & personal context of the timing of this revelation and the problematic ideas presented in it as coming from God including how God views women, redefining adultery and other moral issues, and the various rules and justifications given by God to practice polygamy.
1674-1675: Navigating a Faith Crisis as Brothers-in-law – Chris Lee and Mitch Hadfield
Going through a faith crisis can be a lonely and isolating experience, especially in a believing family, so imagine the relief you would feel to find someone else is going through the same thing.
1666-1668: Stake Counselor Confronts General Authorities – Evan and Weston Smith
Evan became an advocate for LGBTQ people in the Church. His position as a Stake Presidency Counselor led him to a few confrontations/discussions with General Authorities and a later meeting at Church Headquarters where they discussed Evan’s progressive beliefs on LGBTQ matters.
1585: Book of Mormon Translation w/ LDS Discussions – 03
John, Jenn and Mike from LDS Discussions break down the “translation” of the Book of Mormon.
1575: Joseph Smith and Treasure Digging w/ LDS Discussions – 01
Mike from LDS Discussions talks to us about Joseph Smith's treasure digging and how it relates to the Book of Mormon story and the Church as a whole.
1570-1574: An Evangelical Christian Encounters Mormonism – Steven Pynakker
https://youtu.be/yAZqrUNWvaQ https://youtu.be/a7U4zY-cYbU https://youtu.be/JoLzA4CKmCs https://youtu.be/ELSFpRlbyto https://youtu.be/ggCNIv23U0s Steven Pynakker, host of the Mormon Book Reviews YouTube channel, shares with us his story of how he gained an avid interest in Mormonism growing up as an Evangelical
1562: Mormonism and Logical Fallacies – w/ John Larsen
https://youtu.be/oTCcYaUuHDk Join us for Part 1 of a multi-part series where John Larsen discusses Mormonism and logical fallacies. We talk about how fallacious arguments are natural to the human brain and how people in and outside of the
1532: A Father & Daughter Mormon Journey – Mark & Zelle Phillips
https://youtu.be/L-jYVs2_ZkM Mormon Stories listeners are in for a treat today as we’re joined by Mark Phillips and his daughter Zelle as they share their family’s fascinating Mormon journey. Mark is a clinical and counseling psychologist by profession who
1498: The Life of Historian Fawn McKay Brodie with Newell Bringhurst
https://youtu.be/if765B_gc50 Mormon Stories is honored to welcome American historian and author Newell Bringhurt to discuss the life of Fawn Brodie, author of No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith. We discuss Newell’s biography of Brodie, her
