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The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr


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Join us each week as celebrity guests pitch an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! New episode every other Wednesday starting May 28th! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix is a Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio.…
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Innhold levert av Dr. John Dehlin. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Dr. John Dehlin eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Mormon Stories Podcast 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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Innhold levert av Dr. John Dehlin. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Dr. John Dehlin eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
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1 CES Director and Wife Leave Mormonism - John and Brooke (Lark) McLay (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 2024 4:49:05
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Today we are rebroadcasting an older, classic, episode of Mormon Stories from 2012!In this episode we interview John and Brooke McLay. John served for 14 years as an employee of the LDS Church Education System (CES). In this capacity he served as: a seminary teacher and principal, an institute teacher and director, a BYU Education Week speaker and an EFY Director. John also served as a member of a stake high council, and was serving in a bishopric during the months leading up to his decision to leave the LDS Church. John and Brooke resigned their membership of the LDS Church in August of 2011. This is their story.Join us in the next episode where we re-interview Brooke Lark! ___________________ YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 The Joseph Smith Podcast: Family, Faith, & Folklore - w/ Dr. John Turner Ep. 01 | Ep. 2023 2:11:30
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Join us for the very first episode of a new podcast called Joseph Smith: The Podcast - with Dr. John G. Turner.___________________ YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Never-Mormon Obsessed with Mormonism? - KB Olsen | Ep. 2022 4:23:41
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Katherine Bernard (KB) Olsen is a never-mo (never Mormon) — but also one of the most devoted fans of Mormon Stories Podcast. A queer, secular journalist with deep Jewish roots and a high-fashion pedigree, Katherine has spent over 20 years captivated by the LDS Church — despite never being religious herself. In her first-ever full-length interview about her life story, she opens up about her lifelong curiosity with Mormonism, identity, belief, and American culture. KB's impressive journalism career includes work at Vogue, New York Times, and other top-tier New York publications. After moving from Maryland to attend NYU for journalism, she found herself drawn not only to art and culture — but also to spirituality, history, and the paradoxes of organized religion. Over the years, her interest in Mormonism became a deep and serious intellectual pursuit. What You'll Hear in This Interview: -Her upbringing in a secular household in Maryland -Her exploration of Jewish identity and eventual conversion -Her first exposure to Mormonism through South Park, Big Love, and The Book of Mormon musical -Her emotional journey coming out as gay in a non-supportive environment -Her reflections on shame, logic, identity, and community -Her nuanced take on Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, and Mormon reality TV -Her insights into conditioning, religious extremism, and spiritual seeking This episode is a masterclass in curiosity — how someone with no personal ties to the LDS Church became one of its most thoughtful outside observers. KB explores Mormonism not as a critic or a believer, but as a seeker with a journalist’s eye. Watch this episode on YouTube here . ___________________ Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

1 Soft Swinging & Ketamine? - ExMormons React to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2 Pt. 1 | Ep. 2021 2:07:17
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Join Natasha Helfer, Chelsea Homer, and Alyssa Witbeck as we review Episodes 1-4 of Season 2 of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives...where we answer the questions: What is Mormon soft swinging, and is that really a thing? ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Are Mormons Christians? Live Call-in Show | Ep. 2020 2:45:23
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Please join us Thursday evening at 6pm Utah time for a call-in show discussing the topic of "Are Mormons Christian?" This is part 2 of a weekly call-in show format that we are experimenting with. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Losing a Child After Losing Mormon Faith w/ Jennie Latham Johnson | Ep. 2019 3:30:11
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In this deeply moving and raw interview, Jennie shares her powerful life story—from growing up in a strict Mormon household to breaking free from the expectations that shaped her identity. She opens up about her parents’ conversions, her challenging marriage, the emotional toll of purity culture, and her gradual disillusionment with the church. Jennie also recounts the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Izzy, and how grief reshaped her spirituality and perspective on life. Through it all, she finds resilience, healing, and the courage to choose herself. A story of love, loss, faith, and transformation you won't forget. Topics Include: -Childhood in a devout LDS family -Marriage, purity culture, and incompatibilities in marriage -Crisis of faith and discovering church history -Navigating grief after the loss of her daughter Subscribe for more real stories about faith, loss, and rebuilding. Show Notes can be found on the Mormon Stories Blog here . Watch this episode on YouTube here . ___________________ Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

1 Our Adult Mormon Daughter Lost Her Faith! w/ Neal & Christa Rackleff | Ep. 2018 3:59:48
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In this emotional and deeply honest episode, Eve and her parents, Neal and Christa, share their powerful story of faith, devotion, awakening, and transformation. Raised in a multi-generational Mormon household, Eve and her family lived and breathed the teachings of the LDS Church—until the cracks began to show. From Neal’s time as a bishop and Christa’s strong belief in Mormon womanhood, to Eve’s mission and eventual faith transition, this conversation explores: The impact of religious upbringing and cultural expectations The emotional toll of unaddressed questions and historical issues How Gospel Topics Essays, polyandry, and the church’s lack of transparency triggered a faith crisis Eve’s pivotal role in helping her parents deconstruct their beliefs The cost—and freedom—of walking away Heartfelt, raw, and eye-opening, this interview shines a light on the complexity of leaving a high-demand religion and finding connection, purpose, and joy on the other side. Show Notes can be found on the Mormon Stories Blog here . Watch this episode on YouTube here . ___________________ Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

1 Questioning Mormon Learns REAL Truth about Joseph Smith w/ John Dehlin and Carah Burrell | Ep. 2017 1:33:55
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Join us as we revisit this epic interview with John Dehlin and Carah Burrell, which originally aired on Carah's channel in 2023. Eve, a good friend of Carah Burrell's, was an active and faithful member of the LDS Church at the time of this interview. She had begun to question aspects of the Church—particularly polygamy—and agreed to sit down with Carah and John for a truly unique conversation. In this interview, they simply presented her with factual information about LDS history and captured her real-time reactions. This one-of-a-kind interview is now being shared on Mormon Stories Podcast for the very first time. Be sure to join us later this week as Eve returns to the podcast—this time with both of her parents, who have experienced their own faith journeys since Eve's original interview two years ago. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 What do Mormons Believe About God? - Mormon Stories Live! (Call-in Show) | Ep. 2016 2:35:52
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Join us for our first live video call-in show! The topic: "What do Mormons Believe About God?" We will be briefly reviewing my essay that can be found here: https://johndehlin.substack.com/p/what-do-mormons-believe-about-god Then we would love some of our audience to join us to discuss any of the following topics: What they were taught as Mormons about God. What they think about the Mormon version of God. What they believe about God. We will be joined by dear friends Kolby and Cam Reddish. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Canadian Couple Leaves Mormon Church - Ben and Justine Jalaff Pt. 2 | Ep. 2015 3:05:46
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In this powerful continuation of our interview with Ben and Justine, we explore their raw and honest journey from deep devotion in the LDS Church to personal awakening, heartbreak, and healing. They share how their relationship grew during Justine’s school years, navigating early marriage, financial and gender-role challenges, and the burden of trying to live up to faith-based ideals. From motherhood identity struggles to confronting doctrinal issues and discovering their voices during a faith crisis, this episode is full of vulnerable, eye-opening moments. Highlights include: Gender roles & pressure in Mormonism The cost of silence during a faith crisis The CES Letter, LDS Discussions & uncovering hard truths Healing from betrayal, rebuilding marriage & reconnecting with family Their plea for empathy from believing members Whether you're in faith, out of faith, or somewhere in between—this is a story about agency, partnership, and finding truth together. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 A Canadian Mormon Story - Ben and Justine Jalaff Pt. 1 | Ep. 2014 3:33:27
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In this episode, Ben and Justine share their powerful and emotional journeys through Mormonism, immigration, family trauma, and healing. They discuss Ben's family's escape from political turmoil, their struggles with loss, and the lure of the Mormon doctrine of eternal families. Ben faces racial and cultural challenges within the Church, battles self-worth issues, and grapples with the harm purity culture and missionary service caused. Justine recounts her own upbringing in a strict Mormon household, the pressure of modesty culture, and the way Mormon ideals shaped her relationships and sense of self. Together, they reflect on how they met, the impact of internalized racism, and their path toward authenticity, healing, and love — even as they confront the pain Mormonism left behind. This is part 1 of a very special two-part Mormon Stories interview. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Ten Things TO DO In Your Faith Deconstruction | Ep. 2013 1:26:11
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In this powerful follow-up conversation, Britt Hartley returns to explore 10 practical and emotional steps to take during your faith deconstruction journey. From embracing anger and grief, to rediscovering your identity, setting boundaries, and finding peace in the unknown—this episode is a guide to healing, growth, and transformation. Whether you're newly questioning or deep in the process, these insights will help you navigate deconstruction with compassion and clarity. Topics include: -Grieving your old beliefs -Embracing uncertainty -Inner child & shadow work -Building authentic community -Setting loving boundaries -Learning to just be Join us as we unpack the deep emotional layers of deconstruction and the tools that can truly support your journey. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Mormon Relief Society President Resigns - Jennifer Jeppson Wilson | Ep. 2012 3:52:23
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Jennifer Wilson shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a devout Mormon family to questioning, deconstructing, and ultimately leaving her faith. She opens up about her family's polygamist history, her mission experience, marriage, leadership roles in the church, and the struggles that came with navigating faith transitions. From grappling with church expectations to finding newfound freedom and clarity, Jennifer reflects on how this journey has reshaped her identity, marriage, and parenting. Key Topics Covered: Growing up in a Mormon household & family history, missionary experiences & gender expectations in the church, marriage, motherhood & church leadership roles, doubts, faith crisis & leaving the church, Raising kids outside of Mormonism & rediscovering identity. Join us for an honest, heartfelt conversation about faith, change, and self-discovery. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments! ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

1 Ten Things NOT to Do In Your Faith Deconstruction - Britt Hartley | Ep. 2011 1:48:18
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In this episode (Ep. 2011) we explore with @nononsensespirituality founder Britt Hartley the common pitfalls people face during religious deconstruction. From navigating relationships and parenting outside of organized religion to the challenges of psychedelics, intellectualism, and identity loss—this is a raw, honest conversation about life after faith. Whether you're just beginning your journey or deep in it, this discussion offers insight, validation, and guidance. Key topics covered: - Why opening your marriage right after leaving religion may backfire - How to provide structure for your kids without religion - The psychedelic trap & chasing spiritual highs - The “missionary phase” of ex-belief systems - Finding meaning beyond religion, without clinging to new dogmas - The lifelong process of deconstruction - And much more, including Gen Z dating, chakras, free will, and dreams. Don’t miss her reflections on what she’s learned, what to avoid, and how to move forward with integrity and openness. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

1 Mormon Women ECSTATIC about Garments Change | Ep. 2010 3:00:41
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After nearly two centuries of strict modesty standards, the Mormon Church has made a historic change—women’s garments now allow for exposed shoulders. In this in-depth panel, Mormon women unpack the significance of this shift. From the garments' Masonic roots and historical designs to the ways they’ve shaped modesty culture, sexuality, and control over women's bodies, this conversation dives deep. The panel also explores the social media response, health concerns, and the ongoing discomfort many women still face. With personal stories, historical context, and commentary on the new designs, this is a must-watch discussion on a topic rarely spoken about so openly. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 TAKING DOWN the Two by Twos Cult (2x2, The Truth) - Kari & Kyle Hanks Pt. 2 | Ep. 2009 2:56:26
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In Part 2 of our story, Kyle opens up about his life growing up in the Two by Twos faith — from a childhood shaped by pressure to "uphold the family name," to navigating chronic illness and suppressing his passions for music and basketball in order to prioritize church. We talk about the expectations around professing young, the control over dating, marriage, and even parenting — including the harmful encouragement of corporal punishment. As cracks began to form during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyle and Kari found themselves questioning everything they believed. From hidden doubts, religious trauma, and Kari’s journey of discovering her bisexuality, to the couple’s darkest moments and eventual transformation, this episode dives deep into how they began rebuilding their lives outside the 2x2 world. We also discuss the emerging abuse allegations within the Two by Twos church, the beginnings of their Ex-Two by Two support group, and the broader fight for transparency and accountability in a faith that claims to have no organization at all. This is a raw, emotional, and revealing chapter of their deconstruction journey. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Raised in the Two by Twos Cult (2x2, The Truth) - Kari and Kyle Hanks Pt. 1 | Ep. 2008 2:34:45
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Kari & Kyle Hanks share their journey of leaving the secretive 2x2 church, a religious group with no official name, written doctrine, or corporate structure. They discuss their upbringings, struggles with faith, the exclusivity of the religion, and the trauma they endured. From discovering the church’s hidden history to creating a support group for ex-members, they expose abuse scandals, strict doctrines on women, and emotional suppression within the group. Their deconstruction was influenced by the Mormon Stories Podcast, COVID-19, and personal revelations about belief, identity, and autonomy. Now, they advocate for informed consent and support those leaving high-control religions. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:40 Kari & Kyle introduce themselves and the Two by Twos group 00:14:04 They do not have a written doctrine, it is all word of mouth 00:21:59 The founding of Two by Two - founded by William Irving 00:28:28 It wasn’t until 1905 that the group started preaching exclusivity 00:37:52 Irving is kicked out of the church, although some still stay loyal to him. Another splinter group. 00:49:50 Three meetings a week 01:00:46 Background of their theology/doctrine 01:09:02 Discussion of Heaven & Hell 01:17:04 Kari’s background in the church 01:23:17 Growing up as a 2x2 girl 01:30:30 How does the group refer to themselves? 01:38:43 Never having the language to describe her feelings or sexuality 01:42:09 Higher education was discouraged for many, especially women 01:54:17 Emotional manipulation in high demand religions 02:24:47 2x2s very politically conservative, but are not typically involved politically 02:27:08 When did she start to think she was in a cult? Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Mormon Church Employee Speaks Out about SECRET Membership Committee! w/ Kate Lyn Whitaker | Ep. 2007 2:49:54
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After five years of reflection, Kate opens up about her journey growing up in a strict Mormon household, serving a mission in Argentina, and working for the LDS Church. She shares pivotal moments of doubt, her experiences in church administration, and the troubling realities she uncovered in the Confidential Records department. From questioning church discipline policies to witnessing firsthand how the institution handles abuse cases, Kate's story reveals the struggles and insights that ultimately led her to leave the church. Join us as she discusses faith, disillusionment, and life after Mormonism. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Why Mormon Women Are Leaving the Church - Jared Halverson Meltdown | Ep. 2006 3:06:17
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On March 12, 2025, Church educator and BYU professor Jared Halverson released an Instagram short where he stated: “One of the statistics that has worried me the most of late, comes from a survey that was done in 2023 and it’s suggesting that for the first time that I can think of, more women are leaving religion than men are.” Is this true? Why are more women leaving Mormonism than men are? Join us today as we gather with Katie Rich (author of Fifty Years of Exponent II), Amy McPhie Allebest (of the Breaking Down Patriarchy YouTube channel), and Abby Maxwell Hansen (who was threatened with excommunication for her profile on Ordain Women in 2013 and an Exponent II blogger since 2019), as well as writer and columnist Jana Riess to discuss this growing phenomenon. Jared Halverson is an associate professor of Ancient Scriptures and served for over 20 years in the Church Education System. Halverson earned his BA in History and MA in Religious Education. He has been a featured speaker in devotionals as well as in academic settings. He is the host of the YouTube channel and podcast titled “Unshaken.” You can view Jared Halverson’s original video here . ___________________ YouTube ShowNotes Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Top 5 Mormon Problems Exposed by Jerald and Sandra Tanner (w/ Nemo the Mormon) | Ep. 2005 2:27:01
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Today we are re-introducing Sandra Tanner to a new generation of Mormons, exMormons, and never-Mormons. Both Sandra and her husband Jerald have strong Mormon backgrounds. When he was only eighteen, Jerald began to have doubts about his faith. When they began dating, Sandra Tanner also began to doubt. Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s Jerald and Sandra Tanner were among the first to begin publishing on the problems with Mormon history and its truth claims. They opened a bookstore called the Utah Lighthouse Ministry and began publishing their research. Today we are going to talk about their discoveries on topics such as changes to the Book of Mormon, the problems with the Book of Abraham translation, the Kinderhook plates, how the Church covered up problematic parts of its history, and how they impacted hundreds of people in and out of the Mormon church. You won’t want to miss this episode! ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Why I Stay Mormon in 2025 - Proving Contraries w/ Dave McKenzie | Ep. 2004 4:35:17
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After being inspired by the Mormon Stories Paul brothers episode, Dave courageously shares his powerful journey through faith, family struggles, and self-discovery. From his upbringing in a traditional Mormon household to navigating complex questions about church history, LGBTQ+ issues, and personal loss, Dave's story is one of resilience and hope. He reflects on his brother's tragic passing, his evolving beliefs, and why he ultimately chooses to stay active in the church today. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about faith, doubt, and finding meaning through it all. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Joseph Smith Polygamy Denialism w/ John Hamer | Ep. 2003 2:26:38
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In this episode, we’re joined by historian and mapmaker John Hamer as he responds to Michelle Stone’s recent claims that Joseph Smith did not practice polygamy. Drawing from historical records, primary sources, and his extensive research, John offers context and analysis on one of the most debated topics in Latter-day Saint history. Join us for an insightful conversation unpacking the complexities of Joseph Smith’s involvement in early Mormon polygamy. John Hamer is an American-Canadian historian who has focused primarily on Mormon history and has published a number of books on the topic, including Scattering of the Saints: Schism Within Mormonism and House of the Lord: The Story of the Kirtland Temple. John Hamer was raised in the Mormon Church, left the religion and joined the Community of Christ Church in 2010 and now serves as a pastor in their Toronto Congregation. Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Did Joseph Smith Use 19th-Century Bible Scholarship to produce the Book of Mormon? | Ep. 2002 3:07:06
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New research by PhD student Colby Townsend reveals striking connections between The Book of Mormon and Adam Clarke’s Bible Commentary, a widely used biblical resource in Joseph Smith’s time. In this episode, we explore how Smith engaged with Clarke’s insights, made textual modifications, and reframed biblical passages to fit his theological vision. Was Smith restoring lost scripture, or was he influenced by contemporary scholarship? Show Notes YouTube 00:11:35 Summary of Joseph Smith using the Adam Clarke Commentary 00:17:06 During this time, this is NOT considered plagiarism 00:19:55 The new article by Colby Townsend 00:23:24 Clip of Hayley talking about Joseph Smith using the Bible Commentary 00:29:45 What were we taught about how the Book of Mormon was produced? 00:30:17 Quote from David Whitmer on the translation through the seer stone 00:35:00 The Expansion Theory 00:40:26 Quote from Emma on the Book of Mormon translation 00:42:33 Quote from Martin Harris on it being a direct translation 00:44:00 There is no account from Oliver Cowdery on the translation process; Oliver was also willing to lie 00:44:51 Clip of Brad Wilcox on how the Book of Mormon was translation 00:48:08 Background of Colby Townsend 00:50:08 Quotes from the article 00:57:55 Joseph used other Bible Commentaries 01:02:00 Conclusion from Colby Townsend’s article 01:07:40 Clip of the the Bible not having plain and precious things being removed 01:09:25 Clip - The Book of Mormon is to bring back the things lost from the Bible 01:11:20 2 Nephi 11:2 Nephi talks about the importance of Isaiah 01:22:43 Quote from the Colby’s article about how Joseph was well versed in the Bible 01:24:55 Dan Vogel’s theory about the presence of Isaiah in the Book of Mormon 01:26:14 Colby Townsend discussing Joseph and Methodism 01:29:25 Adam Clarke’s Biblical Commentary 01:33:35 Joseph’s access to Clarke 01:40:00 Comparing The Book of Mormon to the Adam Clarke Commentary 01:49:35 Joseph copying both the KJV and then Adam Clarke’s commentary 01:58:38 Next example in Isaiah 50:2 “their fish is dried up” 02:12:20 The example of Isaiah 2: 12-16 “cedars and oaks” and “high mountains and lofty hills” 02:18:45 Isaiah 9:3 “thou hast increased their joy” 02:24:20 Gerardo found his own examples 02:32:24 Examples in Isaiah 14:3 “in that day” 02:38:59 Isaiah 49:1 “O ye distant lands” 02:48:10 Example Isaiah 29:11 “read it, for it is sealed up” 02:56:50 If this is the most correct book why was so much of it changed? Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Family Abandons Mormon Church After 40 Years of Faith - Kevin and Jennifer Lundquist | Ep. 2001 3:03:36
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In this heartfelt episode, Kevin and Jennifer share their inspiring journey through their Mormon upbringing, missions, and eventual faith transition. They discuss navigating doubts, supporting their gay and transgender children, and redefining what love and family mean. From facing church pressures to embracing authenticity, their story highlights resilience, acceptance, and the power of unconditional love. Don't miss this moving conversation about finding peace and purpose beyond organized religion. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:25 Kevin’s story begins 00:14:20 Kevin met with general authority Paul H. Dunn to get approved for his mission 00:27:58 Jennifer’s Story begins 00:36:11 They met again with Paull Dunn about getting married in the temple 00:48:38 Defining their own gender roles in their marriage 01:01:18 Concerns with paying tithing 01:09:00 Teenage son struggling with p*rn and coming out as gay 01:17:48 Their gay son decided to serve a mission; he was told his mission will “cure him of his gayness” 01:30:00 Mission president refused to let him go home, and had possession of his passport 01:38:00 Kevin told his son “never try to make the church work for you - it never will” 01:51:55 Their gay son says that if he was not able to leave the mission he may have committed suicide 02:08:50 Their daughter tells them she is done with the church; she experienced love bombing 02:12:50 Kevin asks his mom, “If the church wasn't true would you want to know” - she says no 02:16:50 “If there is a place in the church for my gay son, we will reconsider” 02:30:40 Discussing transgender issues in the church 02:40:48 Why do a lot of ex-Mormons turn to atheism after leaving the church? 02:28:20 Has the way that they see “love” and “family” changed over the years? What do they mean for them now? 02:56:23 Final thoughts Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Lori Vallow Dateline Interview - MORMONS RESPOND! | Ep. 2000 3:46:20
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Lori Vallow Daybell was interviewed on NBC/Dateline Exclusive. Keith Morrison sat down with convicted murderer and Mormon mom, Lori Vallow, to talk about her case. Her two children, Tylee and J.J. were last seen in September of 2019 and she and her new husband Chad Daybell were arrested and charged for their murder. During the Dateline interview, Lori said that she and Chad Daybell were going to be exonerated because of Jesus. “I have seen things in the future that Jesus showed me when I was in heaven.” She went on to say that “Jesus is a funny guy and a wonderful person that loves everybody and especially loves her.” Lori has long been desirous to appear on Dateline and finally got her wish. She is also charged with conspiracy in the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband in another case. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:30 Lauren Mathias, Megan Conner, Gerardo and John 00:10:00 She went in surprised, she’d heard most of it, but was surprised at Lori’s anger 00:17:50 Gerardo feels the interview would have been different with someone with a cult background 00:19:25 Did the interview show us the real Lori Vallow? 00:29:50 Lori is trying to lay groundwork for blaming Tylee for JJ’s death 00:34:00 Discussing the evidence that Tylee was killed weeks before JJ 00:47:40 Lori claiming that she met Jesus 00:51:25 Polling the audience about weather Lori Vallow believes this is true 01:09:30 Where do Chad’s beliefs begin and end? 01:12:05 Lori bringing in the spare tire and the car chair 01:25:00 We didn’t see much of the 90 minute interview between Lori and Keith 01:29:55 What Keith did that Lauren did not like 01:37:00 Was JJ asleep or was he already dead? 01:39:30 How Mormons view death and how Lori did not have a lot of grief or sadness in this 01:41:50 Lori saying that Tammy loves her and she loves Tammy 01:55:20 It was clearly disturbing to see Alex and Chad unloading a pickup truck 02:05:55 Alex’s death - was it natural causes or a murder? 02:18:00 Harmful places in Visions of Glory 02:19:55 Mormon beliefs that play into this crime 02:31:00 Other individuals who killed their children because they thought their children were possessed 02:39:00 Lauren being a members of the church 02:49:45 Lori saying that she’s right and “I told you so” 03:18:30 Keith pointed out that Lori was giving parenting advice Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Mormonism Failed Me as A Woman - Dana Raine | Ep. 1999 3:34:02
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Dana shares her personal journey of growing up in the Mormon church, navigating mental health challenges, and eventually deconstructing her faith. From her Mormon upbringing and mission experience to questioning societal and religious expectations, Dana's story explores themes of self-discovery, the impact of religion on her life, and the search for meaning beyond traditional beliefs. After leaving the church, Dana delves into topics like mental health, fertility, relationships, and motherhood, offering a candid perspective on her path toward healing and personal growth. This channel is a space for open discussion on faith, identity, and life after Mormonism. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:00 Dana’s Mormon Story begins 00:17:00 What examples did she see of women in the church? 00:21:34 It was out of the ordinary to see women with careers 00:38:23 She was reported to the Bishop and her parents that she had experimented with cutting 01:06:30 Dana’s mission experience service in Atlanta, Georgia 01:12:22 She didn't love the temple experience - was “underwhelming” 01:24:24 David Archuleta was at the MTC during the same time 01:32:51 Dana knew very soon that she wanted to leave the mission early and she had to fight to go home 01:38:27 Dana Decided to go to BYU 01:56:25 Felt pressure to be married by the time she finished BYU 02:02:17 Dana to tell her parents that they could not be married in the temple and her mother told her “He’s taken everything from you” 02:18:07 Mormon therapist asked her to consider if she would be open to dating a non-Mormon 02:29:50 Dana lists the ways the church failed her - the church makes promises it can’t keep 02:41:20 Began to research severe PMS and PMDD, and learned that she suffered from it 02:47:02 Dana decided to have a baby by herself - very radical in Mormonism 03:08:00 Dana feels that she was a better foster parent as an ex-Mormon 03:14:40 Deconstructing the idea of “motherhood” in Mormonism 03:27:18 Dana focusing on her PhD Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke - Mormons React | Ep. 1998 6:09:58
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When vlogger Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse in August 2023, it shocked millions who had followed her family’s seemingly perfect life on YouTube. But behind the wholesome image was a much darker reality. With counselor Jodi Hildebrandt’s influence, the Franke family spiraled into a nightmare. Now, in Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, the Frankes’ eldest children, Shari and Chad, and Ruby’s husband, Kevin, speak out for the first time. In this episode of Mormon Stories, we react to this gripping series, unpacking the shocking revelations and what they say about family, control, and the dangers of social media. Show Notes YouTube 00:02:45 Curious Case of Judi Hildebrant 00:22:45 “Mormon Mommy Bloggers” 00:30:40 Kevin is also a victim of an abuser 00:48:50 Ruby thinks a happy family is an obedient family 01:10:57 Ruby’s channel was “Advancing the image of the church” 01:26:00 Pressure in Mormonism to find a partner that is acceptable by church standards 01:56:49 The Franke kids begin to shut down to the camera 02:02:26 Ruby tells Chad: “Fake being happy right now” 02:14:17 Who is the “Devil in the Family” representing? 02:30:20 “The beanbag incident” with Chad’s bed being taken away 02:40:42 Shari saying Chad got “beaten” and had to help him clean up blood off the walls 03:01:21 Kevin’s initial reaction to ConneXions - “This is a cult” 03:23:20 Lauren’s reaction to Jodi’s house: “They had Costco inside this house” 03:28:00 The LDS church could be shutting this dogma down but they don't 04:04:00 When Jodi is possessed its a feature, when the kids are possessed its a bug 04:31:10 Jodi Gave Ruby permission to be this way 04:49:40 Shari calls the police for the first time to do a wellness check on the kids 04:58:54 The younger daughter found in the closet - wasn't even able to talk 05:17:50 “Takes an exceptional lack of empathy” for a mother to do this 05:25:11 Assessment of how Kevin let this happen 05:41:30 Sometimes families like these can be more susceptible to manipulation 06:07:00 Become cult informed! Become born again to your own intrinsic knowledge Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Sued Mormon Church to Get My Tithing Back - James Huntsman Story | Ep. 1997 3:14:07
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In this long awaited interview, James Huntsman, a successful businessman and member of the Huntsman family, joins John Dehlin and fraud attorney Mark Pugsley to discuss his high-profile fraud lawsuit against the LDS Church—how he lost his LDS faith, why he pursued a fraud lawsuit to get a tithing refund, what he learned, and why he has no regrets. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:49 Brief overview of James Huntsman's lawsuit 00:07:27 Family background info 00:18:50 Served a mission at 18 00:22:21 Discussion of a kidnapping in their family 00:36:27 Emergence of Ensign Peak & church investments 00:49:58 Cracks start developing in James’ faith 01:03:03 What led to him deciding to file the suit 01:09:35 The downsides of him suing 01:17:00 Comparing the organized structure of his family’s business to the disorganization of the church 01:28:55 What sparked his desire to sue the church 01:37:00 “It was a very personal battle for me” 01:48:40 Statute of limitations for fraud 01:54:00 Everyone now knows how much the church has - floodgates of awareness have been opened to the churches bad financial dealings 02:07:00 James has no intention of damaging the church 02:14:15 The church today does not need members tithing 02:26:00 How did they feel after they filed? 02:44:20 Are churches protected from committing fraud 02:58:00 James feels relieved that it is all over, and they can talk about it now 03:11:29 Final thoughts & Conclusion Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Joseph Smith Monogamy Affirmer - Michelle Stone | Ep. 1996 5:49:00
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For nearly two centuries, Joseph Smith’s involvement in polygamy has been a point of controversy. Historians and more recently, LDS leaders, have affirmed that the Mormon prophet took dozens of wives. But a growing movement within the Church is challenging that narrative, arguing that Smith was a monogamist—and that polygamy was a later invention used to justify the actions of Brigham Young and other church leaders. One of the most vocal advocates of this perspective is Michelle Stone, creator of 132 Problems: Revisiting Mormon Polygamy, a YouTube channel with nearly 120,000 subscribers. A lifelong member of the LDS Church, Michelle once had a strong testimony of polygamy, believing it was divinely inspired. But everything changed ten years ago when her husband questioned whether polygamy was ever truly of God. Determined to prove him wrong, Michelle embarked on a deep dive into historical records—only to find herself questioning whether Joseph Smith practiced polygamy at all. Now, she joins Mormon Stories to share her research, her faith journey, and why she believes the Church has it wrong on one of the most controversial chapters in its history. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:22 Why we want to have Michelle on 00:15:48 Michelle’s great-grandfather was told by the president of the church to go to Mexico to get a second wife 00:35:07 Her grandfather was called to be a mission president in Tonga, leaving behind other wives 00:48:56 She was never taught that Joseph didn’t practice polygamy 01:05:00 Things made more sense once she realized there was problems in church history 01:14:00 Trauma of losing a child at the hospital in 2020 during the pandemic 01:24:00 Had an experience where she felt that she saw her daughter grown up 01:56:48 Michelle was devastated by the Nov 2015 LGBTQ Policy 02:04:50 Discussion of polygamy in the BOM 02:14:50 Michelle had a second faith crisis in 2020 02:32:33 When did she start her YouTube channel “132 Problems”? 02:43:34 God saying in the BoM that polygamy is an abomination 02:56:01 Has she ever decided differently than what god “commanded”? 03:18:15 Discussion on RLDS church and why they split from the LDS church 03:19:41 Michelle is asking individuals to “hold a little space” for this new theory 03:31:54 Her episode on Emma changed her mind 03:49:20 “I have become more confident in my stance since I started speaking out” 04:16:57 Michelle’s thoughts on Fanny Alger 04:39:45 Why were there rumors of polygamy going on in the church in 1835? 05:00:40 Questions on the Nauvoo Expositor 05:33:00 How can the church be true if the original men made so many mistakes? 05:40:50 What are her thoughts on the church maybe excommunicating her? Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Mormon Church Changes Children Polygamy Lesson After Online Criticisms | Ep. 1995 2:18:12
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In December 2024, the Mormon Church released a new chapter in the children’s Doctrine and Covenants Stories on the topic of polygamy. In that chapter they discuss how God sometimes commands his people to live polygamy and how hard it was for Joseph Smith to obey. The chapter also discusses how Joseph’s wife Emma did not want her husband to marry other women. Children were even taught that some of the brethren were arrested and put in prison for living polygamy. After the release of that chapter many people spoke up, criticizing the church for this new content. Many believed these stories were too heavy for children and that by releasing this chapter the Mormon Church was actively teaching a story of sexual assault and grooming. Today we learned that the church changed this chapter. Certain phrasing was removed as well as entire sections of the chapter. Is this due to online criticism of the church teaching children polygamy? Does the Mormon Church cave under pressure? Join us today as John, Julia (from Analyzing Mormonism), and Alyssa Witbeck discuss these changes. YouTube Show Notes 00:07:55 Clip - Criticism forces the church to change 00:25:36 Clip - Nathan Hinckley talking about them using the word “hard” 00:26:15 Comparing the original and the new version 00:35:20 Clip - Is God okay with forced polygamy? 00:36:55 Comparing the changes on the second image 00:42:20 Clip - “The Mormon church is participating in sexual assault” 00:53:46 Clip - Michelle Stone on Emma Smith00:56:10 In the new version this section has been completely taken out 01:01:58 Clip - “How did this get through the review process?” 01:15:22 Clip - Mormon leaders went to prison01:19:24 The last panel did not change on Woodruff’s manifesto 01:26:08 Polygamy is still hard on women today in an eternal aspect 01:36:25 What was the 2015 Exclusion Policy and how the church rolled it back 01:32:40 Answers from the Church History Survey 01:48:17 The story of Zina Huntington 01:50:30 Clip - Can consent be given in a Mormon context? 01:54:55 This is a positive change overall 02:03:10 What is it that causes people to question their faith? 02:06:11 Clip - “A faith that blinds you is problematic” 02:08:25 Final thoughts ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4530951114981376 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/join Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 #MormonStories #Mormon #lds…
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1 The LDS Church History Transparency Quiz - Please Complete and Share | Ep. 1994 1:41:30
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A 15 question quiz has been designed to facilitate healthy discussions about factual LDS Church history, and LDS Church historical transparency. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Audience: This quiz is for anyone who has ever been an LDS Church member, including active and inactive LDS Church members, and former LDS. Please take this quiz yourself, and then please invite family, friends, and (most importantly) LDS church leaders and missionaries to take the quiz as well. We are hopeful that the survey can serve as a way for you and others to healthily discuss factual LDS Church history, as well as the LDS Church's overall record of historical transparency. NOTE: All of the historical facts below have been recognized by the LDS church as valid, to the best of our understanding. References have been included for discussion. We will be awarding a modest number of cash awards to those who complete the survey in its entirety, and who are willing to share compelling insights or experiences - which might include coming on the podcast to discuss their experiences. We are also considering the option of administering this survey as a scientific, random survey. If you are interested in supporting such a project, feel free to donate at the link below. Enjoy! And please email us with any feedback or experiences you'd like to share. Survey link: https://forms.gle/3o7Tr6ZHKzoEBpMs8 To donate to this project: https://donorbox.org/ldschurchresearch YouTube Show Notes 00:08:30 Going over the survey together, email, etc. 00:12:00 Question one - Were you taught about Joseph Smith’s 1826 Treasure digging trial? 00:14:10 Question two: What were you taught regarding the Book of Mormon translation? 00:15:50 Question three: What were you taught about the priesthood restoration? 00:17:18 Question four: Were you taught that Joseph Smith had over thirty wives? 00:18:20 Question five: Were you taught that Joseph Smith hid his first marriages from his wife Emma? 00:22:20 Question six: Were you taught about the different accounts of the First Vision 00:24:55 Question seven: Were you taught that Joseph Smith allowed black men to have the priesthood? 00:27:44 Question eight: Were you taught that Joseph Smith was a Freemason? 00:29:40 Question nine: Where you taught that the Book of Abraham is a false translation? 00:32:10 Question ten: Were you taught about Joseph Smith destroying the Nauvoo Expositor? 00:35:00 Question eleven: Do you feel like the Church has been fully honest? 00:35:35 Question twelve: Do you feel like the truth claims are important? 00:36:55 Question thirteen: Would you have made different decisions had you known? 00:38:29 Question fourteen: Did the church intentionally withhold this information? 00:58:40 Why did the church even release the Gospel Topics Essays? 01:30:00 Share this survey with friends and family Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Lost My Pentecostal Faith Studying Mormonism - Anna Schreyer and the Assemblies of God | Ep. 1993 5:07:54
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Anna shares her personal journey growing up as a Pentecostal Charismatic in Utah, detailing her experiences within the Assemblies of God (AG) church, and the struggles and beliefs that shaped her faith. Although she has never been Mormon, Anna has a unique perspective of the LDS church as she grew up surrounded by Mormonism in Utah. Anna also delves into her time as a missionary in Mozambique, her eventual questioning of her beliefs, and the emotional journey of leaving the church. The conversation touches on the challenges of leaving a high-demand religion and finding new paths to healing and authenticity. Show Notes YouTube 00:04:14 Anna’s intention 00:15:35 “Gift of Tongues” vs “Speaking in Tongues” 00:25:43 Both of Anna’s parents are pastors 00:40:00 The belief in “healing” abilities in Assemblies of God 00:56:00 Anna diagnosed with cancer around age two, they thought religion could heal her 01:19:20 Why do “mainstream” Christians not see Mormons as Christians? 01:33:18 Anna was conditioned to believe that expressing emotion shows closeness to God 01:52:08 Anna talks about what it was like to have Mormon parents not want their kids to be around her 02:01:17 Speaking in tongues for the first time 02:16:50 Creating false memories 02:26:45 How are sexual transgressions seen in evangelicalism vs mormonism? 02:38:05 Anna stopped attending church and school because she felt so ashamed 02:40:50 Anna’s connections with the Latter Day Church of Christ or the polygamist Kingston Group 02:52:41 Anna’s time in Mozambique 03:02:45 It took Anna years to adjust back to normal after her work on her mission 03:10:20 Anna felt like God was calling her home to “save the Mormons” 03:21:10 Anna voicing: “I have created an image of myself that isn't real” 03:38:30 Questioning what to do with her life after leaving that mission 03:47:20 Anna began to see red flags in her pastor -he was not financially transparent and sexist 03:52:15 Anna’s pastor gives sermon called “Four Bad Reasons that People Leave the Church” 04:12:04 Anna feels extremely alone now after leaving 04:25:00 Her parents are still not very willing to view things that are critical of the church 04:45:13 Watched Margi’s “Coming home to myself” THRIVE presentation 04:50:08 What are her moments where she taps into beauty or pleasure? 04:53:46 Final questions for Anna Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Did Joseph Smith Have Sex With His Plural Wives? | LDS Discussions 62 | Ep. 1992 3:19:25
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Many have asked the question: Did Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith have sex with his polygamous wives? During his lifetime, Joseph Smith engaged in polygamy (which was illegal in the state of Illinois) and his wives consisted of women who were underage, women who were single, women who were widowed, and women who were already legally married. What is the evidence for his sexual relations with them? Additionally a number of the brethren were also commanded to live polygamy, what is the evidence for sexual relations in those unions? Were any children born in polygamy during the prophet’s life? Join us for a unique LDS Discussions episode where we explore these topics and answer these questions. Show Notes YouTube 00:10:50 The purpose of polygamy from the scriptures - Book of Mormon Jacob 2:27-30 00:14:05 List of all 35 of Joseph Smith’s wives 00:19:45 Color coded list of the wives and sexual relations with Joseph Smith 00:26:55 Fanny Alger was Joseph Smith’s first “polygamous” wife 00:32:45 Lucinda Pendleton Harris was the first polyandrous wife 00:38:20 Zina Huntington was already married and was seven months pregnant 00:45:30 Presendia Buell didn’t know if her son was Joseph’s son 00:49:42 Levirate Marriage with Agnes Smith, Joseph Smith’s sister-in-law 00:58:44 Sylvia Sessions Lyon thought her daughter was actually Joseph Smith’s 01:01:15 How can the Mormon polygamy deniers explain this away? 01:12:40 Elizabeth Durfee helped Joseph arrange new plural marriages 01:19:00 Did Emma Smith push Eliza R. Snow down the stairs? 01:22:26 Clip - Emma Smith did not attend Relief Society through all of 1843 01:30:06 Sarah Ann Whitney had a fake or “front husband” after she married Joseph Smith 01:38:00 Joseph Smith visited Flora Ann Woodworth often 01:54:50 Lucy Walker answers the question of why Joseph Smith didn’t have children in polygamy 02:05:36 Helen Mar Kimball was only fourteen years old 02:25:50 Desdemona Fullmer dreamed that Emma was going to poison her 02:36:40 Malissa Lott’s testimony that she slept with Joseph Smith 02:46:10 Human Trafficking in Mormon history 03:03:10 Children born into polygamy 03:08:52 The final count for who Joseph Smith had sex with and who he did not Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Mormon Church Facing New Sex Abuse & Trafficking Lawsuits | Ep. 1991 2:54:26
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We sit down with the attorneys behind the explosive lawsuits filed against LDS Church, alleging decades of systemic child sexual abuse and institutional cover-up. These lawsuits include shocking claims of abuse facilitated by Church leaders across multiple states and even international borders, with some cases framed under federal trafficking statutes.The attorneys reveal how these cases aim to hold the Church accountable, explain the legal strategy behind the state and federal coordination efforts, and share the stories of survivors fighting for justice. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:30 Anne Andrews 00:06:55 Kimberly DeGonia 00:08:55 Kolby Reddish 00:16:38 The human trafficking statute and how we define human trafficking 00:36:50 The Atonement and the church protecting itself 00:41:25 Describing the events in the way that lawyers do - High Level and what that means 00:42:43 Importance of the victim’s age 00:52:17 Discussion of the American criminal justice system 01:08:25 Charges are filed against Payton 01:19:50 Was Payton ever disciplined by the church? 01:32:50 Movement to consolidate the cases in Los Angeles 01:52:18 Dispelling myths on mandatory reporting laws 01:55:52 Rough timeline of proceedings ahead 02:17:00 Issues of Church and State laws? 02:24:00 What suggestions do they have for the LDS church to handle these situations better? 02:33:32 What is their motivation in defending these cases? 02:52:11 Final thoughts Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Faithful Historian Deceives Mormons - Keith Erekson | Ep. 1990 | LDS Discussions Ep. 61 3:36:59
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Keith Erekson serves as the director of the historical research and outreach for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On January 12, 2025 he gave a fireside in which he answered tough questions. Today we are responding to that fireside and discussing such topics as polygamy, Joseph Smith marrying women who were already married, and the church hiding aspects of its history. Show Notes YouTube 00:03:40 Introducing the original fireside with Keith Erekson 00:10:23 Background on Keith Erekson who works for the Church 00:17:08 Erekson saying the church never hid anything from its history 00:21:30 How the Church has hidden its history 00:30:35 Mountain Meadows Massacre 00:37:25 Utah Mormon Reformation Questions 00:43:42 The Word of Wisdom 00:58:57 The Lord is guiding President Nelson to lead the church today 01:02:00 Clip of Elder Holland explaining how the Church moves with the world 01:08:19 Joseph Smith publicly denying that he lived polygamy 01:17:00 These firesides are for questioning members 01:18:42 John C. Bennett’s list of Joseph Smith’s wives 01:22:52 Denials of polygamy 01:29:29 What is the purpose of polygamy? 01:33:53 Monogamy is the rule plurality is the exception 01:42:16 The New and Everlasting Covenant means polygamy 01:52:52 Erekson on the Restoration of All Things 02:03:05 Why did Joseph Smith marry women who were already married? 02:10:40 The Law of Adoption 02:19:03 Joseph’s wives getting sealed to other people after his death 02:20:24 Sealings for Time only 02:21:54 Time and Eternity only sealings 02:31:31 Erekson on Mary Elizabeth Rollins 02:34:10 Dan Vogel on Mary Elizabeth Rolins 02:40:26 Is polygamy required for exaltation? 02:51:22 Are women just prizes in Mormonism? 02:55:46 Erekson on the Book of Abraham 03:07:50 Finding the scrolls for the Book of Abraham 03:12:20 Erekson saying we’ve always called these funerary texts 03:21:15 The diagram produced in the Book of Abraham 03:24:11 Joseph Smith and the Catalyst Theory for the Book of Abraham 03:27:00 Grading Keith Erekson on his knowledge, honesty, etc. Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 My Mormon Truth Crisis as an Attorney - Justin Sweeney | Ep. 1989 3:01:59
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In today's episode, John sits down for a conversation with immigration attorney, Justin Sweeney. Justin grew up LDS in Mesa, AZ, served a mission in Argentina, and has served in many leadership positions within the church. He was even serving in his branch presidency up until the end of 2024. Justin discusses how he felt overworked in his church callings, questioning polygamy and masonry, and his journey of discovering the true history of the church. Show Notes YouTube 00:01:20 Justin’s experience with a “Truth Crisis” not “Faith Crisis” and Intentions 00:14:43 Growing up, High School, and sports 00:26:17 Justin’s experience at the MTC 00:36:35 “Fraudulent” baptisms in Latin American missions 00:40:55 Being called to YSA bishopric 00:53:47 Justing finishing law school & became immigration attorney 01:09:57 Justin began to feel like an outsider from mormonism 01:18:00 Discussion about the Godmakers and the lack of women in the Eternal Plan 01:25:15 Justin Sweeney’s “Truth crisis” begins 01:39:30 Justin was “using his lawyer brain to asses Mormonism” 01:44:50 Learning about the “stone in the hat” and that the church still has it 01:55:00 Comparing Mormonism to Santa Claus 02:05:33 Women are second class people in Mormonism 02:10:52 Justin discussing the LDS SEC order from an attorney’s perspective 02:23:00 Reading Second Class Saints by Matt Harris with his wife and kids 02:26:20 Why not keep it to himself and continue to “fake it” 02:32:25 “My intention is not to tell people to leave the church” 02:38:47 Elder Holland “stay in the boat” marketing video 02:44:35 Why isn't he afraid of excommunication by coming on Mormon Stories? 02:54:09 Final thoughts - Is he happier now no longer believing? Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Huntsman Mormon Tithing Fraud Case Tossed Out | Ep. 1988 2:32:34
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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously rejected James Huntsman's fraud lawsuit against the LDS/Mormon Church, which claimed that the church misled the membership over its tithing usage.Join John, Gerardo, and attorney Kolby Reddish to break down the decision. Show Notes YouTube 00:04:26 Initial reactions to the news 00:13:00 Huntsman Procedure Explained 00:15:45 Where the Three Tithing Cases started 00:21:55 False statements made by the Church saying it would NOT use tithing funds 00:48:22 What is the definition of fraud? 01:01:05 The Church omitted half of the statement that changed the meaning 01:10:50 “Reserve funds” come from tithing for a “rainy day” 01:31:00 Why we should all become churches 01:34:47 More from the Majority Decision 01:42:55 Closing thoughts - we need to be accurate on how we talk about it 01:45:10 Judge Bress’ Concurrence 02:06:55 Bumatay’s Concurrence 02:20:55 Summary of the judicial breakdown Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 West Point Mormon Questions Church & Military Service - Austin Wheeler | Ep. 1987 3:57:44
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Austin Wheeler shares his personal journey navigating Mormonism, military culture, and faith deconstruction. He recounts growing up in the church, his early experiences with trauma, and how Mormonism influenced his views on violence and masculinity. After a series of life events—ranging from military service at West Point to his mission in Taiwan—he confronts the toxic elements of both the military and the church, including dehumanization and harmful beliefs. Ultimately, he reflects on how his experiences shaped his disillusionment with Mormonism, his struggles with identity, and the deep questions about purpose and meaning that arose as a result. Show Notes YouTube 00:01:55 Introductions 00:08:55 His parents divorced when he was in seventh grade 00:10:00 He was sexually assaulted by a ward member and doubled down in his belief 00:31:00 How his High School shaped his identity 00:42:15 Prepper culture associated with the military culture 00:58:55 The Mormon culture is that they are going to build you in OUR image 01:20:00 Experiences at the Mormon Singles Ward 01:23:37 Called to the Tawaiian mission 01:36:00 He started a fight club in the MTC 01:45:00 Mormon culture makes a lot of people weird 01:50:35 His mission president thought he was sick because he had sinned 01:53:15 They sent him home for worthiness reasons, not because he was sick 02:03:45 He went back on his mission 02:24:00 Meeting his wife 02:42:00 Authority and obedience in the church and in the military 02:56:20 Opening his mind to the reality that the church had a lot of shortcomings 03:07:10 How did his military career end? 03:19:45 How did his military service end? 03:27:35 Because he was never deployed is he happy or sad? Broken or healed? 03:36:35 If you want to connect with people who have been in the military 03:48:30 Nihilistic views and the emptiness of existence 03:53:20 Final thoughts ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor todayOne-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/joinOur Platforms:🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…
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1 Mormon and Neurodivergent (Autism and ADHD) - Paul Martinez | Ep. 1986 3:00:17
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Paul reflects on his journey from being raised in the Mormon church to eventually leaving it. He opens up about his childhood, feeling isolated due to his neurodivergence, and his complicated relationship with his family. Paul shares his path to Mormonism, how he felt a strong connection to the faith at first, and his experiences as a missionary, including the challenges he faced in Argentina. Over time, he became disillusioned with the church, particularly after learning new information and struggling with its stance on LGBTQ issues. As Paul navigates life post-church, he discusses his career, his evolving understanding of love and relationships, and the healing process through music and self-reflection. The episode explores his feelings of loneliness, the importance of recognizing toxic behavior, and his journey to self-acceptance after leaving the Mormon faith. Show Notes YouTube 00:03:35 Defining neurodivergence 00:14:30 Religious experiences before the LDS church 00:27:18 First introduction to Morminsim 00:47:28 Mission call to Buenos Aires and being pressured to confess sexual sins 01:00:55 How neurodivergence played into his mission 01:16:28 Parental alienation & trying to reconnect with his mom 01:32:58 “Mormonism is passive aggressive” 01:41:25 Paul began to get in trouble for questioning priesthood holders 01:59:20 November 2015 LGBT policy and Paul’s choice to stop attending church 02:14:50 Feeling love from the members, but not the institution 02:28:25 Narcissists only see their own reality 02:44:10 Do you feel more fulfilled than when you were Mormon? 02:56:04 Final questions - “Where will you go?” ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor todayOne-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/joinOur Platforms:🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…
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1 BYU Professor Brings CES Letter To Life | Ep. 1985 2:36:23
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In this episode of LDS Discussions, we explore how BYU Professor Anthony Sweat’s artwork reflects the troubling aspects of church history found in the CES Letter by Jeremy Runnells. Despite being excommunicated for questioning the church, Runnells’ CES Letter, published in 2013, exposes discrepancies in the official narrative. Meanwhile, Sweat’s art, starting in 2014, delves into controversial topics like Joseph Smith's treasure digging, the use of a seer stone, and polygamy. We compare Sweat's paintings to the CES Letter's criticisms, highlighting how the church’s history is often presented inaccurately. Join us as we discuss these bold portrayals and the ongoing tension between church teachings and historical truth. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:55 This is episode 60 of LDS Discussions 00:10:50 Introduction to Anthony Sweat 00:15:20 Historical overview with these controversial topics being covered 00:22:30 Earlier artwork depicting images of the restoration 00:34:30 The CES Letter by Jeremy Runnells was published in 2013 00:35:50 How members were taught the translation happened versus how it actually happened 00:41:33 First painting - “The First Visions” by Anthony Sweat 00:54:46 Quote from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 00:57:22 “Gazelem, A Stone” by Anthony Sweat, Joseph obtaining his brown seer stone 01:06:13 The Harmony Treasure Searcher by Anthony Sweat01:15:25 Joseph Smith’s white stone and brown stone 01:18:46 Clip of Anthony Sweat sharing concerns from a BYU student 01:22:07 CES Letter and Anthony Sweat saying correct artwork wouldn’t communicate what the Church wants to communicate 01:26:45 “Oliver Cowdery and the Gift of the Rod” by Anthony Sweat 01:33:44 “The Ordination of Q. Walker Lewis” by Anthony Sweat 01:39:09 “An Angel with a Drawn Sword” by Anthony Sweat 01:48:06 “Destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor” by Anthony Sweat 01:52:25 “Purgatory: Joseph, Emma, and the Revelation on Plural Marriage” by Anthony Sweat 01:59:44 Clip of Anthony Sweat talking about painting controversial aspects of church history 02:02:35 The church is still trying NOT to show the rock in a hat during translation 02:07:25 Clip of Anthony Sweat and the translation process (the church telling an artist to change his painting) 02:13:13 Other depictions from Anthony Sweat ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor todayOne-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/joinOur Platforms:🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…
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1 Therapist Combats Mormon Sexual Shame - Erika Nordfelt | Ep. 1984 3:25:05
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In this episode of Mormon Stories, Erika Nordfelt shares her powerful journey from a devout Mormon upbringing to finding healing and self-discovery. Erika recounts her experiences growing up in a close-knit Mormon family, navigating high school in Colorado, and attending BYU-Idaho, where she faced struggles with religious expectations and marital dynamics shaped by the Church.She candidly discusses topics like sexual shame, pornography in marriage, and the role of Twelve-Step programs, highlighting the challenges of reconciling faith, identity, and personal growth. Erika opens up about her turning points, leaving the Church with her husband, and her work as a therapist, witnessing firsthand the impact of shame within Mormon culture. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:18 Erika’s intention for coming onto Mormon Stories and sharing her story 00:06:12 Erika’s upbringing and her parents 00:14:32 The best of Mormonism is being raised outside of Utah or Idaho, Mormonism should be the salt not the whole meal 00:16:30 High School years and feeling undesirable in the dating aspect 00:23:18 Her relationship with her body in dance and modesty 00:35:00 Sexual neglect in her upbringing and in the Mormon church 00:37:26 Attending BYU-Idaho - She did not serve a mission because she met her husband 00:49:20 Her awareness to physical touch and how she was raised 00:54:20 How the Mormon church shaped their marital relationship as far as gender roles, etc. 01:06:07 Learning that her husband struggled with masturbation and porn and how she handled it 01:20:00 She felt so much despair when her husband confessed to viewing pornography 01:29:23 The Twelve Step Program and what part it played in her marriage 01:39:20 How long did she go to these Twelve Step meetings and was it working? 01:46:10 Moving to Rexburg and getting new jobs on campus 01:56:00 Seeing clients for the first time at the BYU-Idaho Counseling Center 02:03:55 She had a front row seat to Mormon suffering while working as a counselor 02:14:35 Checking in with their marriage during this time in their life 02:26:55 The beginning of the end lasted for five years, holes being poked in the Gospel 02:33:10 She began exploring troublesome church topics from a safe place in the church 02:43:40 Has leaving the church affected her therapy practice at all? 02:50:40 A better way to approach porn and masturbation 03:19:13 Erika Nordfelt wrote a book called “Don’t Walk Alone” ____________ Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: Our Platforms: Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media:…
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1 American Primeval and the Mountain Meadows Massacre - Mormon Historians React | Ep. 1983 2:00:59
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January 9 saw the release of a new Netflix series, American Primeval, set in the context of mid-19th-century Utah. Though the series is fictionalized, many of the events and peoples depicted are real, including the Utah War, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the Mormon settlers, and the Shoshone, Ute, and Paiute Indians. Historians Barbara Jones Brown and Darren Parry join host John Dehlin for this live podcast to answer viewer's questions about which aspects of the series are factual and which are historical fiction. Barbara is co-author of Vengeance Is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath, and Darren is the author of The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History. Barbara and Darren offer a unique perspective because they are not only historians of this time period in Utah, they are direct descendants of peoples depicted in the mini-series--Darren is Northwestern Shoshone, and Barbara is a descendant of perpetrators of the horrific massacre at Mountain Meadows. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:25 Photos of ancestors 00:14:15 The creators did not intend this to be historically accurate 00:23:55 We need to debunk that this was done by the Native Americans, it was NOT 00:33:45 Jim Bridger’s character was the funnest character in the show 00:42:45 Brigham Young (Kim Coates) what is right and wrong 00:47:40 Jedediah M. Grant and the Mormon Reformation 00:57:25 Elias Higbee and John M. Higbee 01:07:45 Mountain Meadows started as a cattle raid 01:18:50 Made up fiction from the Nauvoo Legion 01:26:11 Two Moons - great female lead who had had her tongue cut out 01:30:40 Red Feather 01:35:00 Winter Bird - Strong female character 01:39:10 Sarah Rowell and Devin Rowell - neither were Mormon, main characters, 01:43:20 Jacob Pratt and Abish Pratt were both Mormon 01:46:55 Wild Bill Hickman - member of the Nauvoo Legion 01:51:20 What Barbara said about the missed opportunity in the TV show 01:55:00 Ned Blackhawk Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Shari Franke's "The House of My Mother" - Mormons React to Ruby Franke’s Daughter | Ep. 1982 4:42:14
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Join Lauren Johnson Matthias (@HiddenTrueCrime ) Megan Conner (@Third_Verse ) Mindy Caldwell, and John Dehlin as they react to Shari Franke's new book "The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom" by Shari Franke, Ruby Franke's oldest daughter. Show Notes YouTube 00:02:15 Trigger warning for the book 00:14:30 Questions that will be covered in this episode involving Jodi, Ruby, Kevin, and the Mormon church 00:19:32 Ruby and Kevin’s formation of their relationship and early family life 00:28:30 Was Ruby Franke set up with a disadvantage by Mormon gender roles? 00:35:18 Personality dynamics in the Franke family and Ruby’s profile as a mom and how much room the children had for their emotions 00:39:42 Childhood emotional neglect with Ruby Franke and her children 00:43:25 The pajama story and Ruby telling Shari she’d been friends after she had a baby 00:57:38 Mormonism and Vlogging 01:05:20 Consent and ethics in family vlogging 01:12:00 Shari Franke’s mental health - thinking that her tummy aches are demonic possession 01:29:03 Ruby removed Shari from therapy after Shari wanted to quit piano 01:40:50 Shari starts her own YouTube channel, while Ruby did not help her grow it she demand some of the proceeds of the account 01:43:46 Chad’s involvement in Shari’s story 01:52:30 Why Ruby reached out to Jodi was because of Chad 02:13:30 Meeting with Jodi as their therapist and showing her business structure as a cult 02:21:10 Truth and Distortion became the bane of Shari’s existence 02:34:50 Jodi’s tactics around isolation 02:41:18 How Jodi saw sex everywhere and how she and Ruby were queer 02:49:23 Visions of Glory and how it ties in with Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt 02:56:34 Shari Franke compared Lori Vallow to Ruby Franke 03:00:30 Thom Harrison and his influence over these cult leaders within the Mormon church 03:11:35 The darkest part of the book was about Derek and Shari’s sexual assault 03:31:14 Church disciplinary part of Shari’s story involving what happened with Derek 03:41:55 Shari is familyless for a while, running into her dad on the BYU campus and he was afraid to talk to her 04:04:05 Who is the main villain in this story? Is it Jodi or Ruby? 04:12:24 Shari drawing connections in the Mormon church 04:27:15 Shari’s final comments at the end of the book about her mother being narcissistic Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 Devout Mormon Couple Leaves Church - Clare and Jackson Adams | Ep. 1981 3:30:15
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In this powerful episode of Mormon Stories , Clare and Jackson share their personal journeys of growing up in the Mormon church, struggling with shame, guilt, and anxiety, and eventually undergoing faith transitions. Clare discusses her challenges with modesty, body image, and mental health, especially during her mission, while Jackson opens up about his battles with pornography, shame, and a dangerous mission experience in Honduras. Together, they reflect on their experiences with church teachings, therapy, and the emotional toll of deconstructing their faith. This episode explores their healing process, the impact of questioning Mormonism, and the growth they’ve found in rebuilding their lives and relationship after leaving the church. Show Notes YouTube 00:01:35 Intentions for being on Mormon Stories 00:17:50 Modesty and Young Women lessons 00:23:30 High School years 00:32:34 Jackson’s Mormon upbringing 00:39:40 Adolescent years 00:47:13 Issues with pornography and masturbation 01:07:20 Claire’s mission 01:16:13 Having panic attacks while serving her mission 01:27:35 Someone proposed to her on her mission 01:28:25 Jackson’s mission 01:35:00 Jackson’s dangerous mission experience 01:47:25 Claire going to college after her mission 01:51:30 He went through a disciplinary council 01:58:20 He was assigned to the Addiction Recovery Program 02:04:55 Meeting, engaged and married was five months 02:17:40 Parenthood and the church 02:24:25 TikTok was her demise of her testimony 02:31:10 Why she didn’t tell her husband of her struggles in the church 02:40:16 Jackson’s journey with his testimony 02:47:40 What happened after the faith crisis? 02:55:50 Healing after the faith transitions 03:07:00 How will their friends and parents respond to this episode? 03:14:03 Rebuilding after their faith transition ____________ Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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1 BYU Cracks Down on Liberal Professors | Ep. 1980 2:37:21
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A recent article from the Salt Lake Tribune showcases how the Mormon church education commissioner Clark Gilbert has implemented stringent measures to ensure that faculty members across church-affiliated institutions, including Brigham Young University and BYU-Idaho, align with the church’s teachings. Professors are now facing many hardships. Their social media posts are being audited, many are being fired for showing LGBTQ+ and feminist support, or for experiencing doubts in their Mormon beliefs. Some professors are being terminated simply because their spouse stopped believing in the church. Top scholars no longer want to apply to BYU and many professors are seeking employment elsewhere. These changes have led many to argue that this approach suppresses academic freedom and creates an environment of fear among BYU faculty members, who may feel pressured to conform to specific interpretations of Mormon church doctrinal teachings to maintain their position.Join us today as we talk in-depth about these controversies and the recent news article from the Salt Lake Tribune titled "Dark Days: BYU professors are running scared as premier LDS school steps backwards." According to the US and World News Report, BYU ranked #61 in 2017 and then dropped to #109 in 2024 out of 436 National Universities, but are these new changes going to drop the university's ranking? Join the livestream to share your own personal experiences in this regard!Link to the original article: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/05/byu-blue-why-these-are-dark-days/ Show Notes YouTube 00:02:57 Biography of Clark Gilbert as the Mormon church education commissioner 00:08:22 Clip - Elder Holland calling for more musket fire 00:25:10 Clip of Oaks and Eyring comparing the church to standing the wrong way in an elevator 00:31:22 Reading the article from Salt Lake Tribune “Dark Days: New Rules…” 00:39:35 Shutting down the ability to be honest and asking the professors to be unChristlike 00:49:04 The Mormon church favors obedience over all things 00:51:44 If the church continues this way it would be less like Notre Dame and more like Liberty University 01:02:50 The four groups of BYU faculty members (the faithful core, the supportive center, the secular first and open foes) 01:13:05 The process of hiring at any Mormon church university 01:19:25 Could these specific things (LGBTQ support, criticizing Trump, being a feminist, etc) get BYU professors in trouble? 01:32:00 Are women being singled out to not be hired at BYU? 01:36:00 Spouses being required to attend in prospective hire interviews at Mormon universities 01:41:20 Creepy and Orwellian aspects of the BYU hiring practices 01:58:00 ExMormon Reddit - The firing of the BYU-Idaho employees is a warning shot to Rexburg. Support your family and risk everything 02:00:15 ExMormon Reddit - Kevin Pearson and Clark Gilbert are encouraging an orthodox, fundamentalist, approach to their responsibilities 02:10:05 Some positive comments on Clark Gilbert 02:30:17 Don’t go to BYU, do not apply or attend this university Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…
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