Mormon Stories Podcast

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church. In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church or its apologists (as was experienced by former church members such as Fawn Brodie, Simon Southerton, and Kate Kelly during their disciplinary councils), I recorded all of the interviews I had with my bishops (Ja...

This is Part 2 of our review of the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include: - Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Council and Exommunication processes. - Major changes for LGBTQ Mormons, and specifically for Transgender Mormons. - Some minor changes for women/feminists. - Other changes to general policy. Tonight our panel inclu...

This is Part 2 of our review of the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include: - Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Council and Exommunication processes. - Major changes for LGBTQ Mormons, and specifically for Transgender Mormons. - Some minor changes for women/feminists. - Other changes to general policy. Tonight our panel inclu...

This is Part 2 of our review of the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include: - Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Council and Exommunication processes. - Major changes for LGBTQ Mormons, and specifically for Transgender Mormons. - Some minor changes for women/feminists. - Other changes to general policy. Tonight our panel inclu...

Today we will be reviewing the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include: - Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Council and Excommunication processes. - Major changes for LGBTQ Mormons, and specifically for Transgender Mormons. - Some minor changes for women/feminists. - Other changes to general policy. For part 1 of this series I...

On today’s episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Dr. Chris Thomas as we discuss his book “A Pentecostal Reads The Book of Mormon.” We begin by discovering Dr. Thomas’ religious background and perspective, then delve into how and why Dr. Thomas decided to apply his perspective to the Mormon faith.  

On today’s episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Dr. Chris Thomas as we discuss his book “A Pentecostal Reads The Book of Mormon.” We begin by discovering Dr. Thomas’ religious background and perspective, then delve into how and why Dr. Thomas decided to apply his perspective to the Mormon faith.  

On today’s episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Dr. Chris Thomas as we discuss his book “A Pentecostal Reads The Book of Mormon.” We begin by discovering Dr. Thomas’ religious background and perspective, then delve into how and why Dr. Thomas decided to apply his perspective to the Mormon faith.  

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing: - Her life as the 7th of 9 children in a Welsh Mormon family, - Her parents' very public divorce, - Dealing with the difficulties of teenage pregnancy and church discipline, - Her marriage to a church convert and life as an orthodox Mormon, - Her...

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing: - Her life as the 7th of 9 children in a Welsh Mormon family, - Her parents' very public divorce, - Dealing with the difficulties of teenage pregnancy and church discipline, - Her marriage to a church convert and life as an orthodox Mormon, - Her...

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing: - Her life as the 7th of 9 children in a Welsh Mormon family, - Her parents' very public divorce, - Dealing with the difficulties of teenage pregnancy and church discipline, - Her marriage to a church convert and life as an orthodox Mormon, - Her...

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing: - Her life as the 7th of 9 children in a Welsh Mormon family, - Her parents' very public divorce, - Dealing with the difficulties of teenage pregnancy and church discipline, - Her marriage to a church convert and life as an orthodox Mormon, - Her...

It has been five years since "Mormon Stories" podcast host John Dehlin was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was a very difficult episode for him and his family, who also either left the church or are no longer active. The podcast began 15 years ago and has become a place where Latter-day Saints having a faith crisis can go for support and understanding. Now i...

Today we speak with sociologists Rick Phillips and Ryan Cragun about "Why the Mormon Church has Declining Growth Rates in Utah and the World."

Today we speak with sociologists Rick Phillips and Ryan Cragun about "Why the Mormon Church has Declining Growth Rates in Utah and the World."

Rob from the Normon Podcast interviews John Dehlin about Mormon Stories Podcast, why he started it, and his excommunication. They also discuss changes in society and religion on homosexual marriage.

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes: - Her parent’s story joining the church and becoming church leaders. - What it was like to grow up in the family of a prominent Mormon General Authority. - Lila’s own faith journey as a Mormon, which includes her own faith crisis. - Lila’s...

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes: - Her parent’s story joining the church and becoming church leaders. - What it was like to grow up in the family of a prominent Mormon General Authority. - Lila’s own faith journey as a Mormon, which includes her own faith crisis. - Lila’s...

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes: - Her parent’s story joining the church and becoming church leaders. - What it was like to grow up in the family of a prominent Mormon General Authority. - Lila’s own faith journey as a Mormon, which includes her own faith crisis. - Lila’s...

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes: - Her parent’s story joining the church and becoming church leaders. - What it was like to grow up in the family of a prominent Mormon General Authority. - Lila’s own faith journey as a Mormon, which includes her own faith crisis. - Lila’s...

On January 16, the Salt Lake Tribune reported that a newly approved and launched Utah HIV/Condom campaign is in jeopardy as Governor Gary Herbert has expressed discomfort with the "offensive" packaging. Today we briefly interview Sampson Utley who is a volunteer on the project, and who has insider information about the story.

Join us now as we continue our interview with Joe Tippetts about returning to Mormon Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer.

Join us now as we continue our interview with Joe Tippetts about returning to Mormon Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer.

Join us now as we continue our interview with Joe Tippetts about returning to Mormon Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer.

In today’s episode we interview Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck as they discuss their navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious members. Themes in today’s episode include parent/child dynamics, perfectionism, religious orthodoxy, spousal abuse, eating disorders, divorce, depression, and faith crises. We will also discuss the basic THRIVE questions around healing and growth beyo...