Mormon Stories Podcast

Feb 03 2025 2037 ep. 99 mins 1.7k
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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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My Mormon Truth Crisis as an Attorney - Justin Sweeney | Ep. 1989

Feb 03 2025 181 mins  
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 m

Huntsman Mormon Tithing Fraud Case Tossed Out | Ep. 1988

Feb 01 2025 152 mins  
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 Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content

West Point Mormon Questions Church & Military Service - Austin Wheeler | Ep. 1987

Jan 27 2025 237 mins  
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

Mormon and Neurodivergent (Autism and ADHD) - Paul Martinez | Ep. 1986

Jan 24 2025 180 mins  
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 i

BYU Professor Brings CES Letter To Life | Ep. 1985

Jan 21 2025 156 mins  
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

Therapist Combats Mormon Sexual Shame - Erika Nordfelt | Ep. 1984

Jan 17 2025 205 mins  
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

American Primeval and the Mountain Meadows Massacre - Mormon Historians React | Ep. 1983

Jan 14 2025 120 mins  
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

Shari Franke's "The House of My Mother" - Mormons React to Ruby Franke’s Daughter | Ep. 1982

Jan 09 2025 282 mins  
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 Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor

Devout Mormon Couple Leaves Church - Clare and Jackson Adams | Ep. 1981

Jan 08 2025 210 mins  
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, sh

BYU Cracks Down on Liberal Professors | Ep. 1980

Jan 06 2025 157 mins  
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 au