Each week I continue to receive at least 2-3 emails from people who are deep “in the struggle” — having lost their traditional faith in the LDS Church, and don’t …
Book of Mormon Introduction, Lamanites and Native Americans: No big deal?
We just recorded a new episode of Mormon Matters podcast, wherein Ronan and John Hamer (a non-member of the LDS church) make a strong case that this dust-up about the …
Knowing the gospel is true vs. knowing the gospel
What does the following quote mean, and what are the implications if this sentiment were pervasive in the church (from Cecil O. Samuelson and BYU NewsNet)? “It is a good …
Audio and PowerPoint from my “Staying in the Church After a Crisis of Faith” Sunstone Workshop
I have edited down the audio from my recent Sunstone “How to Stay in the Church After a Crisis of Faith” workshop (to remove most of the comments) and have …
New Mormon Matters Series on “Inoculating the Saints” — Featuring Kevin Barney and Blake Ostler
For those interested in the idea of “Inoculation” with regards to LDS church members and challenging church history/doctrine, please check out part 1 of our new series on inoculation. This …
Sunstone Workshop: “Staying in the Church After Becoming Disaffected”
From the workshop…. The essay. The audio recording of my August 2007 Sunstone Workshop entitled, “How to stay…” The PowerPoint file from that presentation The audio and video files from …
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 …
Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 2: The Rise of Mormon Fundamentalism
Please click here to support Mormon Stories by “Digging” this podcast, or click on the post link above to find the “Sustain This!” button. In part 2 of this 5 …
A MUST Listen: For Better, for Worse, for Apostasy? How Faith Issues Affect LDS Couple Relationships
This morning, during my daily jog, I was profoundly blessed to listen to a recent panel presentation given at Salt Lake Sunstone 2006 entitled: “For Better, for Worse, for Apostasy? …
New Podcasts from the Remys: “Changing Perspectives”
As you all know, I love the Remys. They have a new podcast out which I found to be extremely interesting and moving. The theme is around changing perspectives–how we …
The “Literal vs. Symbolic Mormon Testimony” Project
I’ve been thinking a ton lately about literal vs. symbolic Mormon testimonies. I felt strongly that I should create a table which differentiates how I’m feeling today, from what I …