Mormon Stories Podcast

As a never Mormon, I’ve been shocked to find myself so engrossed by John’s long personal interviews (the 4+ hour ones are my favorites!) and have listened to hundreds of them. I’ve found myself better understanding and empathizing with not only Mormons (at all stages of adherence), but those in other high control groups. It’s also given me insight into my own liberation theology cultural Catholic upbringing, both articulating why I have never identified as Christian, and a window into the experiences of and even rejection of religion by my older relatives/ancestors decades ago when the Catholic Church exerted a more dogmatic and rigid power over its parishioners. As problematic and inhumane as many of the policies and practices of the mainstream LDS church are (financial exploitation of members under the guise of spirituality and explicit dehumanization of people based on race/gender/sexuality/religion), John, his team, and his guests shine brightly with the depth of their love and convictions, and I cannot help but see positive aspects of the culture that shaped them. I deeply appreciate and am inspired by the nuance, depth, and authenticity that John models.

John and Margi are such intelligent, kind people. It is a pleasure listening to their careful, thoughtful interviews and insights. It makes me feel better about humanity, just listening to them. They’ve probably helped more people than can ever be counted.

Great content and great interviewers! I leave feeling knowledgeable after every episode. Keep it up!!

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