Mormon Stories Podcast w/ Dr. John Dehlin is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism. At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and chall…
2:57:5311K views · 2h ago · 2:57:53
Today on Mormon Stories News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes investigate an unexpected LDS connection to Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud scandal, plus a returned missionary’s sentencing, Ronald Rasband’s claims, modern polygamy, BYU controversies, Ted Bundy, gambling, and a Deseret Industries closure.
1:30:3611K views · 2d ago · 1:30:36
Guest: Joseph Smith's Animal Sacrifices
In Episode 86 of LDS Discussions on Mormon Stories, we examine historical accounts of Joseph Smith’s treasure-digging activities and the reported use of animal sacrifice in attempts to locate buried treasure. From roosters and black sheep to black dogs and white sheep, these accounts raise questions about the folk magic practices associated with Joseph Smith and the people who participated in treasure seeking in the early 19th century.
Topics: Abner Cole · Connections to Luman Walters · Sacrifice of rooster (from Luman) · ;42 - William Stafford · Joseph & Hiel Lewis · Sacrifice of white sheep
1:48:3316K views · 4d ago · 1:48:33
Guest: Kevin Crowe
Welcome to Exvangelical Stories, a new series under the umbrella of Mormon Stories Podcast exploring the experiences of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity, questioned their faith, and found their way beyond the religious worlds that shaped their lives.
Topics: Attending the Church of God · Heaven’s Gate and Hell’s Flames · The backslide belief · Experiences in the church · Witnessing · Affect on relationships
2:53:0715K views · 6d ago · 2:53:07
Special Guest John Dehlin interviews Radio Free Mormon about the highs and lows of ten years of podcasting! It has been an amazing ride! Listeners get a chance to ask questions, too! Lots of fun on tonight's show!
3:56:2943K views · 1w ago · 3:56:29
This week on Mormon Stories News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes take a closer look at the LDS Church's renewed emphasis on tithing, the controversy surrounding biblical scholar Dan McClellan, and troubling claims about the Church's abuse helpline. We're also covering new survey findings, backlash over a Church Juneteenth post, Elder Gong's connection to AI ethics, and changes to BYU-Idaho's reporting.
Topics: Tithing stories · (Clip) Waddell on tithing · (Clip) Tithing is not about money · (Clip) Sensitive to the Widow’s Mite · (Clip) Spending comes from inspiration · (Clip) Oaks on being poor
1:26:1020K views · 1w ago · 1:26:10
In this episode of LDS Discussions on Mormon Stories, we examine the historical evidence surrounding Joseph Smith’s First Vision, focusing on the traditional 1820 date, the religious revivals in Palmyra, New York, and the timeline of events in the Smith family’s life. Although the First Vision is now central to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ foundational narrative, Joseph Smith did not produce his earliest written account describing his vision until 1832.
Topics: Common story of the First Vision · (Clip) Smith’s joining Presbyterianism · Key elements in dating the First Vision · Death of Alvin · Four Smith’s joined the Presbyterian Church · The family didn’t join until 1824
1:18:2122K views · 1w ago · 1:18:21
Guest: Stetson Done
What happens when a church’s teachings about gender conflict with how you feel inside? In the final part of our conversation with Stetson Done, we reflect on his story, the process of rebuilding his beliefs, and where he stands with Mormonism today. They discuss the church’s teachings about eternal gender, its policies toward transgender members, and the contrast between how the church responds to trans people and other serious issues within the institution.
Topics: Who the church excommunicates · Testifying to LDS missionaries · Processing truth claims · Reconstruction & belief today · Eternal gender in Mormonism · Lightning round questions
1:58:5729K views · 1w ago · 1:58:57
Guests: Stetson Done, Stetson. Please
What happens when you follow the path laid out for you, but it still doesn’t feel right? In Part Two of our conversation with Stetson Done, Stetson returns from his mission and quickly becomes engaged, believing marriage is the next step in the life he is supposed to build. But despite trying to be a good spouse and faithful Mormon, he struggles with the expectations of marriage, sex, and motherhood.
Topics: Returning from mission · Getting engaged · Reality of marriage · Hating the honeymoon · Hurricane Harvey · Realizing attraction to women
1:58:4942K views · 1w ago · 1:58:49
Guests: Stetson Done, Stetson. Please
What happens when you grow up doing everything you are told, but it never feels right? In Part One of our conversation with Stetson Done, a transgender man who grew up Mormon, Stetson shares his story of growing up in a loving LDS family in Mesa, Arizona. Although he appreciated the structure and community of Mormonism, he struggled with the expectations placed on girls and the belief that becoming a wife and mother was his highest calling.
Topics: Stetson’s Intention · Mormon Story begins · Traditional gender roles · Church gets confusing · “No empty chairs” teaching · Separation of genders at church
3:05:5748K views · 1w ago · 3:05:57
Today on Mormon Stories News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes are covering six stories involving the LDS Church, from a revealing Missionary Department job posting to newly released police interrogation footage, debates over tithing, and developments in Mormon culture and education.
Topics: (Clip) College Game Day reads the Book of Mormon · (Clip) ESPN · Job Posting Missionary Department · (Clip) Body-cam footage · (Clip) Hidden camera · (Clip) Confronting Ryan
2:00:0019K views · 2w ago · 2:00:00
Guest: John Turner Pt
What happened to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Joseph Smith was killed? In Part Four of our series with historical Dr. John Turner, we examine the complicated succession crisis that followed Joseph Smith’s martyrdom in 1844.
Topics: Succession crisis · Sidney Rigdon · Why no Smith family successors? · Twelve lead the church · Brigham’s transfiguration · Pressure to produce revelations
1:59:5847K views · 2w ago · 1:59:58
The conversation then turns to Patrick and Dan questioning their place in the Church, the SEC investigation, Church history, Patrick coming out to his wife, and his eventual decision to step away from Mormonism. Patrick reflects on marriage, family, faith, sexuality, and what happened when he finally took away the Church’s power to control him.
Topics: Dan meeting his wife · Meeting Dan · They saved each others lives · Evergreen’s cuddle parties · November 2015 policy · Coaching his ward members
1:57:2869K views · 2w ago · 1:57:28
Guest: Patrick Brady
Patrick was married to Heidi for 27 years and had four children, and he describes how much he loved his family while simultaneously feeling unable to live openly as a gay man. From an early age, he was taught that being gay was sinful and that marriage to a woman could somehow “fix” his same-sex attraction. He shares how teachings from Mormon leaders, including Spencer W.
Topics: Patrick’s intentions · Beginning of Patrick’s Mormon Story · Knowing he was gay · Testimony in High School · Throwing up to try to cleanse himself · Marriage
3:11:1038K views · 2w ago · 3:11:10
For this week's Mormon News Podcast, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes look at Apostle D. Todd Christofferson's General Conference talk on gambling, a remarkably well-timed prediction from Latter-day Saint journalist McKay Coppins, a new documentary exploring the experiences of queer Christians, the latest development in the Bisbee abuse case, Dan McClellan, Flightless Bird and more.
Topics: McKay Coppins on gambling · (Clip) McKay on Mormon Land · (Clip) Young men don’t think of it as a moral issue · (Clip) No revelation in advance · (Clip) Compelled by the Spirit? · (Clip) Explosion in gambling
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