Mormon Stories Podcast
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Mormon Stories Podcast
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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LDS Church Announces New Prophet and 1st Presidency - Dallin Oaks, Henry Eyring, Todd Christofferson | Ep. 2071
Join us as we watch the LDS livestream announcing the new Prophet and 1st Presidency - Dallin Oaks, Henry Eyring, and Todd Christofferson.
An African (Kenya) Mormon Story - Dr. Joe Ngatia | Ep. 2070
In this powerful and first-ever interview with a Latter-day Saint convert from Kenya, we explore the remarkable faith journey of Dr. Joe Ngatia (prono...
Origins of the Book of Abraham - John Turner pt. 17 | Ep. 2069
Welcome back to Part 17 of our Joseph Smith Podcast series covering Dr. John Turner’s new biography on Joseph Smith titled: Joseph Smith: The Rise and...
Are "Anti-Mormons" or Mark Driscoll Responsible for Charlie Kirk & Michigan LDS Killings? | Ep. 2068
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) has been in the news lately in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the mur...
Anti-Mormonism and Kirtland Blessings - John Turner Pt. 16 | Ep. 2067
Welcome back to part 16 of our Joseph Smith Podcast with Dr. John G. Turner! In this episode, we cover chapter fifteen of John Turner’s new book title...
Escaping Scientology - Claire & Marc Headley Pt. 2 | Ep. 2066
In Part Two of our conversation with Claire and Marc Headley, we dive into the details of how they finally escaped the Sea Organization and the events...
Born into Scientology - Claire & Marc Headley Pt. 1 | Ep. 2065
Prepare yourself for an EPIC non-Mormon story! This week we are introducing Claire and Marc Headley, who were born into the Church of Scientology and...
Joseph Smith and Zion’s Camp - Disastrous or Inspirational? John Turner Pt. 15 | Ep. 2064
We are back again with Dr. John Turner in part 15 of the Joseph Smith Podcast, covering his new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American P...
New Church Essays on Translation and Polygamy - LDS Discussions w/ Sandra Tanner | Ep. 2063
We are thrilled to have Sandra Tanner as a guest on our LDS Discussions series this week! Along with John, Julia, and Nemo, Sandra is here to offer co...
I Declined My Mormon Mission Call - Benson Lawson | Ep. 2062
This week, we’re sitting down with Benson Lawson, who made the bold decision to decline his Mormon mission call. In the LDS community, serving a missi...
CES Letter v. The Book of Mormon pt. 2 - LDS Discussions | Ep. 2061
We are back today for part two of our examination of the CES Letter vs. the Book of Mormon. The CES Letter is perhaps one of the most influential docu...
Chess Champion Raised in a Cult: Danny Rensch's Dark Squares | Ep. 2060
Today we are very excited to welcome Danny Rensch to the podcast! Lovers of chess may know Danny as an international chess champion and co-founder of...
Mob Violence Against (and by?) Mormons in Missouri - John Turner pt. 14 | Ep. 2059
We are here today with part fourteen of our Joseph Smith: The Podcast series with Dr. John Turner. Today we are continuing on with chapter thirteen of...
An Inconvenient Faith & Progressive Mormonism w/ Julie Hanks, Jana Spangler & Beau Oyler | Ep. 2058
Recently a documentary series entitled "An Inconvenient Faith" appeared on YouTube, produced by Robert Reynolds and Jim Bennett (among others). The do...
Independent Fundamentalist Baptists (IFB) - Camille Lewis & Bob Jones University | Ep. 2057
This week we continue our series of non-Mormon stories with Camille Lewis. Raised as an Independent Fundamental Baptist, Camille attended and later ta...
Joseph Smith's School of the Prophets - John Turner pt. 13 | Ep. 2056
Welcome to another episode with Dr. John Turner as we cover his new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.” Today we are coveri...
The Making of "Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin & Influence" | Ep. 2055
We are super excited to announce that a new docuseries entitled "Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence" is set to be released on September 1st and...
Mormon Seminary Teacher Resigned LAST WEEK & Tells Us Why - Riley Davis | Ep. 2054
Today we are continuing our series of interviews with LDS Church Education System employees. Today’s guest is extra special, as he resigned from his s...
Did Joseph Smith Speak in Tongues? - John Turner Pt. 12 | Ep. 2053
We are back with Chapter Twelve of John Turner’s new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.” Today we are covering Chapter Twel...
Did Book of Mormon Lamanites Exist? - Ganesh Cherian | Ep. 2052
Join us live today as we welcome back Ganesh Cherian who is here to discuss the aspects of the Book of Mormon that clearly show its 19th century origi...
Mormon Church Alienated Me From My Family In India - Sirisha Shumway | Ep. 2051
We are very excited this week to release a first-of-its-kind Mormon Stories episode! Born and raised in Hyderabad, India, Sirisha Shumway converted to...
The Three Degrees of Glory in Mormon Heaven - John Turner Pt. 11 | Ep. 2050
We are back again with historian Dr. John Turner to explore Chapter Eleven of his new book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. The...
Mormon on my Own Terms - Olivia Calvert | Ep. 2049
What happens when a Mormon woman questions her faith—but doesn’t walk away entirely? In this week's interview, Olivia Calvert shares her journey of em...
Early Mormon Missionary Polygamy with Native Americans? - John Turner Pt. 10 | Ep. 2048
Welcome to part ten of the Joseph Smith Podcast! We welcome back Dr. John Turner who is here to discuss chapter ten of his new book Joseph Smith: The...
The Mormon Church Made Me Give Up My Baby w/ Myndee Tollefson | Ep. 2047
Join us today for a unique Mormon Stories episode that is the first of its kind. Myndee Tollefson was born in Bountiful, Utah to an orthodox Mormon fa...
Miracles, Demons & the United Order in Joseph Smith’s Kirtland - John Turner Pt. 9 | Ep. 2046
Welcome to another episode with Dr. John Turner! Today we are covering Chapter Nine of his new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Pr...
The Rise and Fall of Sunstone Magazine - Elbert Peck (re-broadcast) | Ep. 2045
Join us today as we resurface another classic Mormon Stories episode! Originally filmed in 2007, this interview is with Elbert Peck who was the editor...
Baptized in Utah to Fit In! - Gabrielle Zelaya | Ep. 2044
Join us today for a unique Mormon Stories episode! Gabriella Zelaya shares her story of growing up amidst Mormon culture in Farmington, Utah as a non-...
Joseph Smith Prepares Church for Second Coming of Jesus - John Turner Pt. 8 | Ep. 2043
In this episode, we dive into Chapter Eight of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner. The chapter is titled “Enoch”...
A Croatia & Slovenia Mormon Excommunication Story w/ Sara and Mitja Lakner Bevc | Ep. 2042
What happens when faith, culture, and conscience collide?
In this gripping full-length interview, Sara (American) and Mitja (Slove...
Evil Changed Me: Lauren Matthias on True Crime Journalism and Her Mormon Faith—Pt. 2 | Episode 2041
In this intimate follow-up episode, journalist Lauren continues her powerful story—this time focusing on her path from reporter to advocate, wife, and...
Hidden True Crime's Lauren Matthias Pt. 1 - Early Years and Journalism Career | Ep. 2040
In this powerful and emotional episode, journalist Lauren tells her Mormon story publicly for the first time. Known for covering others’ experiences—i...
Joseph Smith's Early Opposition & Forgotten Critics - John Turner Pt. 7 | Ep. 2039
In this episode, we dive into Chapter Seven of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner. The chapter is titled “Moses”...
My Mormon Bishop Dad was Excommunicated for Polygamy - Laurel Hell | Ep. 2038
In this raw and emotional deep-dive, Laurel shares her powerful story of growing up in an extremely orthodox Mormon household as the youngest of eight...
Book of Mormon: Historical or 19th Century Text? - John Turner Pt. 6 | Ep. 2037
Welcome back to part six of the Joseph Smith Podcast where we are covering Dr. John Turner’s new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Liquid Snake Voice Actor Cam Clarke | Ep. 2036
In this powerful and emotional interview, voice actor Cam Clarke (known for iconic roles in animation and video games) shares his deeply personal jour...
CES Letter vs Book of Mormon | LDS Discussions 63 | Ep. 2035
In this episode, we dive deep into the attacks on the CES Letter and its author, Jeremy Runnells, unpacking why apologetic responses—no matter how wea...
The Man Behind the CES Letter - Jeremy Runnells (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 2033
Join us today as we rebroadcast the story of the man behind the famous CES Letter: Jeremy Runnells.In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a cris...
Did the Book of Mormon Witnesses Really See Golden Plates? - John Turner Part 5 | Ep. 2033
In this episode, we continue our in-depth series with historian John G. Turner, author of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. Cont...
LDS Prophet John Taylor’s 1886 Revelation Created Mormon Fundamentalism! | Ep. 2032
Shocking new breaking news!!!! Did you know that LDS Church prophet John Taylor started Mormon Fundamentalism?
The LDS Church History Library ju...