Welcome to Mormon Stories Podcast — the most popular LDS/Mormon-themed podcast on the Internet (between 4,000 and 6,000 listeners per episode) For those of you looking for some interesting, Mormon-related …
Seeking Permabloggers for New Group Blog on Mormon Culture
As an act of obedience to Elder Ballard, I’m looking into the option of turning Mormon Matters into a group blog (like T&S, BCC, the Cultural Hall and FMH). Our …
Is Polygamy Still Mormon Doctrine?
Stephen M and his comments about the recent PR film put out by the church entitled “Mormon Myths and Reality” inspired this post. Today’s LDS Doctrine and Covenants Section 132:61 …
New LDS Church PR Video: Mormon Myths and Reality
So…what do ya’ll think? Honest? Candid? Refreshing? Duplicitous? Reactions, please. My reactions:
The Mormon Peace Project — Please Support
I’m becoming a big fan of William Vanwagenen (of Mormon Worker fame) — and he’s at it again. As mentioned in today’s SLTrib, if your brand of Mormonism compels you …
A Quick Analysis of “What Is It About Mormonism?” — The Amazing New York Times Magazine Article
Holy smokes this guy nails it: a must read for thinking/seeking Mormons. The most interesting parts to me — that are most relevant to our current political and cultural situation …
The Three Reasons This Mormon Thinks Romney Didn’t Win Iowa
The Three Reasons I Think Romney Didn’t Win Iowa: He’s managed his campaign in a way to make him appear like a flip-flopper, and as lacking meaningful convictions. To many, …
Helen Whitney on Mormons Owning Their History and Doctrine (Secrecy)
Definitely a must-watch….
Some Bonus Material, and a Break
Dear dear friends, Family and work duties are demanding that I (as I’ve done in the past) take a break from Mormon Stories for a bit. As a parting gift, …
“Mary did you know?”: (A Christmas Card to the World Pt. 2)
A dear neighbor of ours here in Logan, UT created these 2 music videos as Christmas cards to her friends and family. I wanted to share these with the rest …
Breath of Heaven: (A Christmas Card to the World Pt. 1)
A dear neighbor of ours here in Logan, UT created these 2 music videos as Christmas cards to her friends and family. I wanted to share these with the rest …
7 Reasons This Mormon Thinks Mitt Romey Will Win the 2008 Republican Nomination
7 Reasons This Mormon Thinks Mitt Romey Will Win the 2008 Republican Nomination: Fred Thompson is not energetic enough Giuliani is too corrupt (mafia connections), too sexually immoral (for conservatives), …
Mitt Romney Is Really Close to Winning the Republican Nomination
I think it is looking more and more likely that Mitt Romney is going to win the Republican nomination (which was my original prediction, and has been my inclination all …
The LDS Church (Sort of) Answers 21 Questions about Mormon Doctrine at FoxNews.com
It looks as though Fox News worked w/ the LDS Church to publish answers to some of the typical questions regarding Mormon doctrine. Most of the answers seem relatively accurate…here …
Seeking Input on a New Screencast: “The ‘Other’ Mormon Heroes”
I’m working on a new screencast similar to the others I’ve released to date (“Why they leave” and “Blacks and the LDS Priesthood“). This one is entitled: “The Other Mormon …
Sunstone Magazine Quoted Today on NBC’s Meet the Press
Kinda fun. Sunstone magazine (or San-stone) was quoted today on NBC’s Meet the Press interview with Mitt Romney. You can access the entire interview here, and the question/quote begins around …
Trying to See the Positive in This Whole Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Lawrence O’Donnell Thing
Holy moly. This guy ( Lawrence O’Donnell ) is a maniac! He’s not backing down in the slightest — guns are a’blazin!!!! I knew this was coming…the whole “litany of …
Elder Ballard Encourages Mormon Blogging and Podcasting
Wow. This really is unbelievable. LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard is openly encouraging faithful LDS Church members to blog and podcast, and is mentioning specific blogs. I’m truly speechless. There’s …
The LDS Church and FAIR Address the Teaching of Jesus and Satan / Lucifer Being Brothers
For those interested, the LDS Church has been very open/candid about the belief that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers. “On first hearing, the doctrine that Lucifer and our Lord, Jesus …