Mormon Stories Podcast

In this episode, recorded January 11, 2017, we discuss tips on communicating with orthodox/believing Mormons.  Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin.  Panelists include Amy Grubbs, Shandi Hill, Brynne and Jared Grant, and Tanner Gilliland.

An introduction to Mormon Transitions Live! podcast, hosted by John and Margi Dehlin.  Panelists on today’s episode include Amy Grubbs, Shandi Hill, Marco Perez and Dan Wotherspoon.

As the first interview for the new  Mormon Transitions project , I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret (Margi) Weber Dehlin.  In this three-part interview, I ask Margi a series of 46 questions focusing on thee parts: Part 1: Margi's life as a believing Mormon .  This includes questions about how her family joined the LDS church in Washington D.C. during the 1970s,...

As the first interview for the new  Mormon Transitions project , I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret (Margi) Weber Dehlin.  In this three-part interview, I ask Margi a series of 46 questions focusing on thee parts: Part 1: Margi's life as a believing Mormon .  This includes questions about how her family joined the LDS church in Washington D.C. during the 1970s,...

As the first interview for the new  Mormon Transitions project , I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret (Margi) Weber Dehlin.  In this three-part interview, I ask Margi a series of 46 questions focusing on thee parts: Part 1: Margi's life as a believing Mormon .  This includes questions about how her family joined the LDS church in Washington D.C. during the 1970s,...

Sara Stanley Urquhart was the founding director of  Altitude Summit , the premiere conference for creative entrepreneurs, stylish social media influencers, and bloggers. Past speakers at the conference include Martha Stewart, Ben Silbermann (Pinterest founder),  Jessica Alba , Jordan Ferney ( Oh Happy Day! ), Liz Stanley ( Say Yes ), and Heather Armstrong ( Dooce ). Sara created this successful bu...

Sara Stanley Urquhart was the founding director of  Altitude Summit , the premiere conference for creative entrepreneurs, stylish social media influencers, and bloggers. Past speakers at the conference include Martha Stewart, Ben Silbermann (Pinterest founder),  Jessica Alba , Jordan Ferney ( Oh Happy Day! ), Liz Stanley ( Say Yes ), and Heather Armstrong ( Dooce ). Sara created this successful bu...

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 Brazil, Steve married Sara Stanley and graduated from BYU Law School -- ultimately settling in St. George, Utah. After developing a successful law career in St. George, Stephen served for 16 years in the Utah State 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 Brazil, Steve married Sara Stanley and graduated from BYU Law School -- ultimately settling in St. George, Utah. After developing a successful law career in St. George, Stephen served for 16 years in the Utah State Legislature,...

Lance Allred's Mormon story is fascinating for so many reasons. He is the grandson of assassinated Mormon fundamentalist prophet Rulon Allred. He was born deaf, and stands 6'11" tall. He was a star basketball player for East High school (SLC, Utah), and played college basketball both at the University of Utah and Weber State University. Lance developed scrupulosity (religious OCD), at least partia...

Lance Allred's Mormon story is fascinating for so many reasons. He is the grandson of assassinated Mormon fundamentalist prophet Rulon Allred. He was born deaf, and stands 6'11" tall. He was a star basketball player for East High school (SLC, Utah), and played college basketball both at the University of Utah and Weber State University. Lance developed scrupulosity (religious OCD), at least partia...

Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was a homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the founder/leader of what is now the  Apostolic United Brethren , a breakaway sect of  polygamous   Mormon fundamentalists  in Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Arizona, United States. He was murdered on the orders of  Ervil LeBaron , the head of a rival polygamous sect (Wikipedia). Vance Allred i...

Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was a homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the founder/leader of what is now the  Apostolic United Brethren , a breakaway sect of  polygamous   Mormon fundamentalists  in Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Arizona, United States. He was murdered on the orders of  Ervil LeBaron , the head of a rival polygamous sect (Wikipedia). Vance Allred i...

Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was a homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the founder/leader of what is now the  Apostolic United Brethren , a breakaway sect of  polygamous   Mormon fundamentalists  in Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Arizona, United States. He was murdered on the orders of  Ervil LeBaron , the head of a rival polygamous sect (Wikipedia). Vance Allred i...

Jesse Stay worked for three years as leader of the LDS Church's social media initiatives. He was the first LDS Church employee with the name "social media" in his title.  His work primarily involved formulating the early Facebook and Twitter strategies for the church (including for LDS general authorities).  Jesse also provided social media support to various LDS Church departments including the m...

Jesse Stay worked for three years as leader of the LDS Church's social media initiatives. He was the first LDS Church employee with the name "social media" in his title.  His work primarily involved formulating the early Facebook and Twitter strategies for the church (including for LDS general authorities).  Jesse also provided social media support to various LDS Church departments including the m...

Amy McPhie Allebest is a lifelong member of the Church, a returned missionary, a temple-married wife and mother of four, and a graduate student at Stanford University. Last month, her article "Dear Mormon Man..." went viral and caught Mormon Stories' attention as a unique voice in Mormon Feminism.    In this episode, we discuss Amy's trajectory from her unquestioningly trusting childhood through h...

Amy McPhie Allebest is a lifelong member of the Church, a returned missionary, a temple-married wife and mother of four, and a graduate student at Stanford University. Last month, her article "Dear Mormon Man..." went viral and caught Mormon Stories' attention as a unique voice in Mormon Feminism.  In this episode, we discuss Amy's trajectory from her unquestioningly trusting childhood through her...

As part 3 in our series on Mormons in the U.K. we interview BBC TV Star Alex Winters - who worked for seven years as a presenter on the BBC Children's channel CBeebies (the U.K. equivalent to Nick Jr or Disney). Alex was raised as a devout Mormon in Wales, U.K., served an honorable mission, and was married in the London temple.  Throughout his adult life Alex has served in several significant ward...

As part 3 in our series on Mormons in the U.K. we interview BBC TV Star Alex Winters - who worked for seven years as a presenter on the BBC Children's channel CBeebies (the U.K. equivalent to Nick Jr or Disney). Alex was raised as a devout Mormon in Wales, U.K., served an honorable mission, and was married in the London temple.  Throughout his adult life Alex has served in several significant ward...

In this two-part episode we interview Stephen Bloor. Stephen discusses his experiences growing up as a Mormon in the U.K. including serving an LDS mission and being married in the Frankfurt, Germany temple. Eventually Stephen served as an LDS Bishop in the U.K. for 7 years.  While serving as bishop Stephen learned of troubling issues with LDS Church history including Joseph Smith's polygamy, his m...

In this two-part episode we interview Stephen Bloor. Stephen discusses his experiences growing up as a Mormon in the U.K. including serving an LDS mission and being married in the Frankfurt, Germany temple. Eventually Stephen served as an LDS Bishop in the U.K. for 7 years.  While serving as bishop Stephen learned of troubling issues with LDS Church history including Joseph Smith's polygamy, his m...

For my first interview in our "Mormons in the U.K." series, I interview my dear friend Nathan Lisgo.  In this two part series Nathan discusses: 1) Growing up in Lancaster, England, serving a mission, getting married in the temple, etc. 2) His faith transition, largely caused by questions/concerns regarding the LDS Church's history regarding African Americans and the priesthood.  And 3) How Nathan...

For my first interview in our "Mormons in the U.K." series, I interview my dear friend Nathan Lisgo.  In this two part series Nathan discusses: 1) Growing up in Lancaster, England, serving a mission, getting married in the temple, etc. 2) His faith transition, largely caused by questions/concerns regarding the LDS Church's history regarding African Americans and the priesthood.  And 3) How Nathan...

In part two of my interview with Amy and Jake Malouf, we discuss the verdict from their October 11, 2016 Mormon Disciplinary Council on charges of Apostasy, along with their reactions to the verdict. This is a link to the recent article from the Anchorage Press about Amy and Jake's disciplinary council . This is a link to the letter Amy and Jake read during their disciplinary council.