1,949 episodes
Mormon Stories - LDS Dr. John Dehlin
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.5 • 154 Ratings
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Mormon Stories is an attempt to build understanding between and about Mormons through the telling of stories in both audio and video formats.
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1896: Mormons Respond to Kevin Franke
John Dehlin is joined by Natasha Helfer and Janae Thompson to discuss and react to Kevin Franke's second police interview in the controversial child ab*se case surrounding his former wife, Ruby Franke, and their LDS therapist, Jodi Hildebrandt.
Natasha & John's Faith Transitions Course for Therapists
Janae Thompson's The King of Random (youtube.com)
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1895: How Credible Were the Book of Mormon's EIGHT Witnesses? LDS Discussions Ep. 53
Were the 8 witnesses to Joseph Smith's golden plates actually credible? Or just gullible relatives caught up in his delusion? Shockingly candid statements from witnesses like Hiram Page and John Whitmer seem to contradict and undermine official LDS teachings about their testimonies. What are the implications of the past witnesses on today’s modern church?
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1894: Relief Society President Stays Active after Losing Mormon Faith (PIMO) - Shannon Lamb
In this captivating interview, Shannon Lamb takes us on a profound journey through her experiences within the Mormon faith, unveiling the intricate tapestry of her personal and spiritual evolution. Shannon's narrative is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities surrounding sexuality, gender roles, and institutional authority within the Church. Her courageous questioning of long-held beliefs, her encounters with Church leaders, and her advocacy for a more inclusive and compassionate community paint a vivid portrait of a woman determined to navigate the path between tradition and progress.
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1893: Creating Lasting Sexual Connections - Emily Nagoski’s Come Together
From the author of Come as You Are and co-author of Burnout comes an illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship.
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections: Nagoski, Emily
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1892: My Relief Society Presidency Nightmare - Lori Young
In a gripping and vulnerable interview, Lori takes us on her journey of being raised in a picture-perfect Mormon household, only to find herself betrayed by the misogynistic teachings and practices of the Church. As a feminist trapped in a patriarchal system, she recounts the jarring experience of going through the temple for the first time, feeling like she had entered a cult. Despite her discomfort, she persevered for decades, until the cognitive dissonance and oppression of women triggered debilitating panic attacks and a mental health crisis. Lori's courageous story is a testament to the strength it takes to break free from indoctrination, find one's authentic self, and embrace true peace and equality outside the confines of orthodoxy. Her raw honesty about the harmful effects of Mormonism on women's mental health and her path to healing and purpose will resonate deeply with anyone who has struggled to reconcile their beliefs with their lived experience.
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1891: BYU Black Menace Leaves Mormon Church Over Racism - Sebastian Stewart-Johnson
Get ready for an explosive and unfiltered look at life as a Black student at BYU! Sebastian takes us on a wild ride as he dishes about the viral rise of his "Black Menaces" group, a provocative movement that fearlessly called out racism within Mormon culture. From protests that sparked national headlines to tense confrontations with horrified church leaders like Brad Wilcox, Sebastian holds nothing back. He delves into the trauma of being constantly stared at and "othered" on BYU's overwhelmingly white campus, receiving vile racist abuse and death threats just for daring to speak truth to power. Sebastian's story is a raw, unsettling wake-up call about the insidious persistence of racism, even in religious communities that preach love and equality. Get ready to have your perceptions shattered by this bold revolutionary's refusal to stay silent in the face of oppression.
The Black Menaces
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Customer Reviews
Visions of Glory
First, these two episodes are so informative and well presented/ researched. Very professional.
Second, these two episodes are heartbreaking. I understand you cannot paint all LDS with the same brush, but the parallels to Scientology are truly frightening. To quote Megan, as a non LDS person, this is “Cookey” at best.
The preoccupation with sexual desires/ masterbation/ pornography are imbedded in all the voices( and dare I say actions) of the LDS leaders.
Of more concern is the “dismissal”of personal accountability for actions by leaders and members of LDS faith ( Lori Vallow/ Tim Ballard/ Jodie Hildebrant) and their ease to continually speak out of both sides of their mouth.
I LOVE the learning through this podcast… keep going please…
However I admit I am shaken and disturbed to my core that people with these beliefs walk among us.
Saving grace is that Canada has only one temple in Alberta and hope these voices are lost in the Rocky Mountains!
Thankyou for this work
As a person who believes in a loving God,
Epi. 1882
I was looking for something uplifting to listen to between general conference sessions. This was NOT it. This channel should be called “Mormon Complaints” rather than Stories. I was disappointed that every issue that was addressed in this episode led to the conclusion that the church was in the wrong and that it should cater to the feelings of its members. I am a 45 yr old women, currently Stake YW president, lifetime member, and I was shocked at the opinions of all three speakers. I could not relate to most of the discussion and was disappointed that it was very one-sided against the church. The topic about garment-wearing: it’s really not a problem unless you’re trying to dress immodestly. And I wear yoga pants/exercise leggings ALL THE TIME while wearing garments. When I’m actually exercising I don’t wear them, of course.
I don’t know who this podcast is catering to but I won’t be listening any further.
Amazing podcast
As someone who was raised in a big Mormon family, me and all my siblings have left the church and this podcast really helps with understanding my bad feeling towards the racism, sexism, elitism and bigotry that I was raised with.