Mormon Stories Podcast

On March 26, 2011 we held our first Mormon Stories regional retreat/conference in New York City. This presentation on religion and mental health was given by psychologist Dr. David Christian. The title of this presentation was,"Utility vs. Validity: A Practical Approach to Faith-Related Psychological Problems."

On March 26, 2011 we held our first Mormon Stories regional retreat/conference in New York City. The purpose of the event was to explore the possibility of creating regional communities of support for"uncorrelated Mormons." This episode was the introduction to the event.

Based on the success of our recent Mormon Stories Conference in New York City, we have decided to organize several local, Facebook-based communities of support for what we like to call uncorrelated (or intellectual/feminist/gay/politically liberal/inactive/post/ex) Mormons. We have already created 32 groups, and hope to establish a support group for every major city/region in the world. The idea b...

In this 2-part discussion, KC Kern (BookofMormonOnline. Net) speaks with Dr. Grant Hardy and his wife Heather Hardy. Grant Hardy is Professor of History and Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He has a B.A. in Ancient Greek from Brigham Young University and Ph. D. in Chinese Language and Literature from Yale. He has authored Worlds of Bronze and Bamboo: Sima Qian’s...

In this 2-part discussion, KC Kern (BookofMormonOnline. Net) speaks with Dr. Grant Hardy and his wife Heather Hardy. Grant Hardy is Professor of History and Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He has a B.A. in Ancient Greek from Brigham Young University and Ph. D. in Chinese Language and Literature from Yale. He has authored Worlds of Bronze and Bamboo: Sima Qian’s...

In this episode Andrew Ainsworth interviews Phil McLemore to discuss: 1) his conversion to Mormonism and his spiritual transformation through meditation, 2) How to meditate and why you should; Mantras in Mormon culture, and 3/4) Mormon Mantras and The Yoga of Christ.

In this episode Andrew Ainsworth interviews Phil McLemore to discuss: 1) his conversion to Mormonism and his spiritual transformation through meditation, 2) How to meditate and why you should; Mantras in Mormon culture, and 3/4) Mormon Mantras and The Yoga of Christ.

In this episode Andrew Ainsworth interviews Phil McLemore to discuss: 1) his conversion to Mormonism and his spiritual transformation through meditation, 2) How to meditate and why you should; Mantras in Mormon culture, and 3/4) Mormon Mantras and The Yoga of Christ.

In this episode Andrew Ainsworth interviews Phil McLemore to discuss: 1) his conversion to Mormonism and his spiritual transformation through meditation, 2) How to meditate and why you should; Mantras in Mormon culture, and 3/4) Mormon Mantras and The Yoga of Christ.

In this episode Natasha Parker and John Dehlin interview Dr. Stephanie Buehler -- a prominent sex therapist from California, founder of the the Buehler institute, and author of the book Sex, Love and Mental Illness. Today we discuss pornography, masturbation, sex and marriage within Mormonism.

In this re-launching of Mormon Matters podcast, Dan Wotherspoon leads a panel consisting of Joanna Brooks, Heather Olson Beal and John Dehlin to discuss: 1) sexuality as a single LDS church member, 2) the 5 Browns sexual abuse news, and 3) immigration and the LDS church.

n this 5-part series, Brian Johnston interviews Jared Anderson. Jared is finishing his Ph. D. in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on the Gospels and New Testament.

n this 5-part series, Brian Johnston interviews Jared Anderson. Jared is finishing his Ph. D. in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on the Gospels and New Testament.

n this 5-part series, Brian Johnston interviews Jared Anderson. Jared is finishing his Ph. D. in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on the Gospels and New Testament.

n this 5-part series, Brian Johnston interviews Jared Anderson. Jared is finishing his Ph. D. in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on the Gospels and New Testament.

n this 5-part series, Brian Johnston interviews Jared Anderson. Jared is finishing his Ph. D. in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on the Gospels and New Testament.

In this 4-part series we interview Dan Wotherpoon. Dan has a Ph. D. in religion from Claremont Graduate School, and was Director of the Sunstone Education Foundation and Editor of Sunstone Magazine for eight years. Throughout this interview Dan discusses his early experiences with the LDS church, his crisis of faith, and his re-engagement with the church from a more deep and broad perspective.

In this 4-part series we interview Dan Wotherpoon. Dan has a Ph. D. in religion from Claremont Graduate School, and was Director of the Sunstone Education Foundation and Editor of Sunstone Magazine for eight years. Throughout this interview Dan discusses his early experiences with the LDS church, his crisis of faith, and his re-engagement with the church from a more deep and broad perspective.

In this 4-part series we interview Dan Wotherpoon. Dan has a Ph. D. in religion from Claremont Graduate School, and was Director of the Sunstone Education Foundation and Editor of Sunstone Magazine for eight years. Throughout this interview Dan discusses his early experiences with the LDS church, his crisis of faith, and his re-engagement with the church from a more deep and broad perspective.

In this 4-part series we interview Dan Wotherpoon. Dan has a Ph. D. in religion from Claremont Graduate School, and was Director of the Sunstone Education Foundation and Editor of Sunstone Magazine for eight years. Throughout this interview Dan discusses his early experiences with the LDS church, his crisis of faith, and his re-engagement with the church from a more deep and broad perspective.

In this episode, Natasha Helfer Parker (The Mormon Therapist) interviews"Sarah," an LDS mother of four who has a history of depression starting in adolescence followed by a serious bout of postpartum depression after the birth of her second child. She also interviews Jamie Bodily, mother of five and certified doula through toLABOR regarding her experience and knowledge regarding postpartum depress...

In this episode, Natasha Helfer Parker (The Mormon Therapist) interviews"Sarah," an LDS mother of four who has a history of depression starting in adolescence followed by a serious bout of postpartum depression after the birth of her second child. She also interviews Jamie Bodily, mother of five and certified doula through toLABOR regarding her experience and knowledge regarding postpartum depress...

In this episode, Natasha Helfer Parker (The Mormon Therapist) interviews"Sarah," an LDS mother of four who has a history of depression starting in adolescence followed by a serious bout of postpartum depression after the birth of her second child. She also interviews Jamie Bodily, mother of five and certified doula through toLABOR regarding her experience and knowledge regarding postpartum depress...

Today John Dehlin discusses the future of Mormon Stories podcast in 2011 and beyond, and asks for listener support.

Today we interview an LDS man who suffered from a psychological disorder called Scrupulosity -- which is defined as religious- or moral-based Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD affect millions of people around the world, and Scrupulosity is a particularly interesting and challenging manifestation of the disorder. In this 2-part interview we learn about this man's struggle with Scrupulosity w...