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1498: The Life of Historian Fawn McKay Brodie with Newell Bringhurst
29 oktober 2021 · 4 uur 6 min
Mormon Stories is honored to welcome American historian and author Newell Bringhurt on the podcast to discuss the life of Fawn Brodie, author of “No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith”. We discuss Newell’s biography of Fawn Brodie, her life as niece of LDS prophet David O. McKay, her faith, her influences to write one of the most influential books in Mormon history, and its reception by the church. Lees meer
Show notes:
Fawn Brodie: A Biographer's Life by Newell Bringhurst
No Man Knows My History by Fawn M. Brodie
"Appraisal of the So-Called Brodie Book," Anonymous, Deseret News, May 11, 1946
"A Lesson from Dandy," by David O. McKay, 1968 General Conference
No, Ma'am, That's Not History: A Brief Review of Mrs. Brodie's Reluctant Vindication of a Prophet She Seeks to Expose by Hugh Nibley
"Can We Manipulate the Past?" Address by Fawn Brodie at the University of Utah in 1967
"The Manipulation of History," by Marvin S. Hill, Dialogue:A Journal of Mormon Thought, Fall 1970
Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling by Richard Lyman Bushman
Newell Bringhurst's review of Rough Stone Rolling
"My 'Affair' with Fawn Brodie: Motives, Pain, and Pleasure," by Newell G. Bringhurst, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Fall 2002
Other books by Newell Bringhurst
Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History by Fawn M. Brodie
Mormonism Unveiled: The Life and Confession of John D. Lee and Brigham Young by John D. Lee
The Mountain Meadows Massacre by Juanita Brooks
David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism by Gregory A. Prince
"The Private vs. The Public David O. McKay: Profile of a Complex Personality," by Newell G. Bringhurst, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Fall 1998
Thaddeus Stevens: Scourge of the South by Fawn M. Brodie
The Devil Drives: A Life of Sir Richard Burton by Fawn M. Brodie
Brigham Young and the Expanding American Frontier by Newell G. Bringhurst
Joseph Smith: The Making of a Prophet by Dan Vogel
Brigham Young: American Moses by Leonard J. Arrin…
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1497: Rod Meldrum's Book of Mormon Heartland Model
28 oktober 2021 · 3 uur 14 min
Join us with Australian geneticist Simon Southerton as we break down with Australian geneticist Simon Southerton the Heartland model of Book of Mormon geography which proposes that the events described in the Book of Mormon took place, primarily, in the heartland of North America. The main proponent of this model, Rodney Meldrum, and his followers have been described as a "movement" that could transform the LDS Church. Lees meer
Simon will explain how one of the main pieces of "evidence" that the FIRM enterprise promotes is built on a single questionable claim which Meldrum has been making for over 15 years even after being corrected by several non-Mormon scientists, Simon himself, FairMormon, and LDS scholars at BYU, including Ugo Perego.
Show Notes:
"The fight over Book of Mormon Geography," by Michael DeGroote, Deseret News, May 27, 2010
“An Outsider’s View of Mormon Archaeology with Dr. Michael Coe” on Mormon Stories
“LIDAR, Response to John Sorenson, and the Book of Mormon with MesoAmerican Archaeologist Dr. Michael Coe” on Mormon Stories
Dean Sessions' Universal Model
Rod Meldrum's FIRM Foundation (Foundation for Indigenous Research and Mormonism)
"How Heartland Began and Continues," by Rod Meldrum with input from Rian Nelson
"Civilizations Lost and Found: Fabricating History," by Deborah A. Bolnick, et. al., Book of Mormon Archeological Foundation, 2012
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Part 2
Part 3Kennewick Man: The Scientific Investigation of an Ancient American Skeleton by Douglas W. Owsley
Face of a Nephite: DNA Studies and the Book of Mormon by David Read
Losing a Lost Tribe: Native Americans, DNA, and the Mormon Church by Simon G. Southerton
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1496: Responding to Mormon Youtuber Greg Matsen’s “Natasha Helfer Disciplinary Council Explained”
27 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 36 min
Join us today for an important discussion! In this special Mormon Stories live stream, Carah Burrell is honored to talk with excommunicated Mormon sex therapist Natasha Helfer to discuss the criticism of her found in Cwic Media’s video about her disciplinary council. Natasha and Carah plan to go point by point to address various accusations about her intentions and hopefully foster a better understanding of what constitutes healthy sexuality for people in and out of the LDS church. Lees meer
Show Notes:
GetMormonHelp.com/Symmetry Solutions
Mormon Sex Info podcast, hosted by Natasha Helfer
Six Principles of Sexual Health
Greg Matsen's YouTube video, "Natasha Helfer Disciplinary Council Explained"
Natasha Helfer's writings on masturbation:
"My Official Stance on Masturbation," Patheos, August 6, 2012
"Neither a Sin nor a Transgression," Sunstone Magazine, November 28, 2015"A Parent's Guide," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Anti-pornography campaign “Fight the New Drug”
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
The Mormon Mental Health Association (secular, but LDS culturally competent)
The Association of Latter-day Saint Counselors and Psychotherapists (practitioners must agree to follow the Church's teachings)
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1495: Conscious Parenting: When All Else Fails - Margi Dehlin
27 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 43 min
Join Margi, John, and Carah as Margi discusses the Conscious Parenting model, and how it can help with parenting “when all else fails.” Lees meer
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Show notes and links:
The Conscious Parent book
The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children book
Out of Control book
Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis – Conscious Parenting After a Religious Faith Transition
Staying Grounded Mormon Stories episode with Margi
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
Eckhart Tolle podcast series with Oprah
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1494: Responding to David Archuleta’s Interview with Mayim Bialik
25 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 52 min
Please join us as John and Gerardo respond to a recent interview on the Mayim Bialik's Breakdown podcast where David Archuleta shared his experience being Mormon and gay. Lees meer
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Show notes:
David's interview with Mayim Bialik
A Little Book of Ace by Clara Dehlin
Let’s learn about asexuality and aromanticism with Clara Dehlin
David Talks about Elder Holland’s comments
Tabernacles of Clay
Matt Easton MS Interview
Centennial Commons Petition
"On The Record" from Latter Gay Stories
THRIVEDAY
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1493: How Pornography and False Labels Caused My Mormon Wife To Leave Me - McKay Johnson Pt. 2
22 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 13 min
McKay ‘Spartacus’ Johnson is our guest today for this fantastic two-part Mormon Stories interview. Carah Burrell takes the reins again as lead interviewer as we talk to McKay about battling a “Nephi complex” growing up, early exposure to pornography, and his mission to Brasil where he describes being groomed by his mission companion and sexually assaulted. It’s an intense and undercover topic and we thank McKay for coming on the podcast to share his experience being a male sexual assault survivor. Lees meer
In part two, McKay tells us about what it was like to heal from his mission and deconstruct the homophobic ideas he carried with him after his assault. Eventually getting married and divorced, we discuss with McKay what happened the night he confessed to his wife he had been occasionally viewing pornography and what can be done in Mormon culture to shift the unhelpful and counterproductive labeling of men like McKay. McKay is also a talented TikToker and musician, so we are happy he could find time to take a break from playing rock god to join us on Mormon Stories and we hope you’ll support him wherever his talents take him!
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.
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Show notes:
@Spartacus_Unchained on TikTok
Healthier approaches to porn and masturbation
@ExMoLex on TikTok
@ExMormonMindy on TikTok
@NuanceHoe on TikTok
SuitUpSoldier.com
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1492: Sexually Assaulted by My Companion as a Mormon Missionary - McKay Johnson Part 1
21 oktober 2021 · 3 uur 10 min
McKay ‘Spartacus’ Johnson is our guest today for this fantastic two-part Mormon Stories interview. Carah Burrell takes the reins again as lead interviewer as we talk to McKay about battling a “Nephi complex” growing up, early exposure to pornography, and his mission to Brasil where he describes being groomed by his mission companion and sexually assaulted. It’s an intense and undercover topic and we thank McKay for coming on the podcast to share his experience being a male sexual assault survivor. Lees meer
In part two, McKay tells us about what it was like to heal from his mission and deconstruct the homophobic ideas he carried with him after his assault. Eventually getting married and divorced, we discuss with McKay what happened the night he confessed to his wife he had been occasionally viewing pornography and what can be done in Mormon culture to shift the unhelpful and counterproductive labeling of men like McKay. McKay is also a talented TikToker and musician, so we are happy he could find time to take a break from playing rock god to join us on Mormon Stories and we hope you’ll support him wherever his talents take him!
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.
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Show notes:
@Spartacus_Unchained on TikTok
Healthier approaches to porn and masturbation
@ExMoLex on TikTok
@ExMormonMindy on TikTok
@NuanceHoe on TikTok
SuitUpSoldier.com
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1491: Are Mormon Temples a Mockery of Jesus and the Book of Mormon?
14 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 31 min
Today we discuss Mormon Temples, the prosperity gospel, and the Mormon church's use of social media influencers to promote its temple work. Feel free to post your comments, experiences, and questions below! Lees meer
Show Notes:
Graph showing temple growth under Russell M. Nelson
Racially insensitive murals inside the Mesa, Arizona, temple
Mormon Stories' interview with Laura Schnell
Jenny Komenda's Instagram
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1490: Marc Oslund’s Excommunication and BYU Soaking?
7 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 59 min
What questions are on your mind this week? Do you have something you've been wanting to ask? What queries have you, our dear Mormon Stories listeners? Tell us! Join John and Carah for a live stream as we chat, answer your questions, and hit the hot topics of the week in the Mormon/post-Mormon realm. Lees meer
Show notes:
Register for upcoming Thrive events
Mormon Stories' interview with Marc Oslund
Mormon Stories' interview with Paul Toscano
Mormon Stories' interview with Margaret Toscano
Mormon Stories' interview with Steven Hassan
Mormon Stories' interview with Luna Corbden
New York Post article about "soaking"
Allan Mount's TikTok
Mormonism Live
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1489: September 12th, 1856 -The Worst Regional Conference Ever - John Larsen
7 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 23 min
On September 12 Franklin Richards, a member of the 12 and his travel companions caught up with the Willie handcart company. They held a conference in which they insulted and ridiculed the company for their lack of faith. The GAs then said they wanted fresh meat. They made the company slaughter their "fattest calf" which they did and the GAs took the meat with them. Lees meer
A member of the 12 literally took provisions from the Willie handcart company.
In the podcast we will give the basic background of the handcart trek, how the Lord's anointed were absolutely trash, and then discuss how the worst failure of Mormon History is celebrated widely every year.
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Show notes:
"Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy" by David Roberts
John Larsen's Reddit Thread
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1488: The Mormon Influences on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Part 2
5 oktober 2021 · 3 uur 50 min
As Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow face indictments and/or allegations for multiple murders (e.g., Chad's wife Tammy, Lori's husband Charles, Lori's brother Alex, Lori's children JJ and Tylee) - many believing LDS church members (i.e. "Mormons") have taken issue with the suggestion that Mormon beliefs played any role in these murders. Lees meer
Today we conclude our 2-part series exploring the Mormon influences on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow. Our guests for today are Lauren and John Matthias - co-hosts of the Hidden True Crime podcast. I am also super happy to be joined today by my dear, brilliant friend Mindy Caldwell, who has followed the Daybell/Vallow case very closely over the past few years.
Please join us with your questions and comments.
Hidden: A True Crime Podcast explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves. Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the husband and wife team of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, a journalist, delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes. What are you hiding? What are you hiding from? What remains hidden?
Hidden True Crime YouTube channel
Hidden True Crime's Patreon
Tips, clues, or other contact
Show Notes:
The Second Comforter: Conversing with the Lord Through the Veil by Denver Snuffer
A Greater Tomorrow: My Journey Beyond the Veil by Julie Rowe
Lauren's full interview with "Girl on Fire"
Visions of Glory: One Man's Astonishing Account of the Last Days by John Pontius
Mormon Stories' interview with Matt Harris about the rise of the Mormon right-wing
Early Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Michael Quinn
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1487: The Mormon Influences on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow - Part 1
5 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 56 min
As Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow face indictments and/or allegations for multiple murders (e.g., Chad's wife Tammy, Lori's husband Charles, Lori's brother Alex, Lori's children JJ and Tylee) - many believing LDS church members (i.e. "Mormons") have taken issue with the suggestion that Mormon beliefs played any role in these murders. Lees meer
Today we begin Part 1 in a series exploring the Mormon influences on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow. Our guests for today are Lauren and John Matthias - co-hosts of the Hidden True Crime podcast. I am also super happy to be joined today by my dear, brilliant friend Mindy Caldwell, who has followed the Daybell/Vallow case very closely over the past few years.
Please join us with your questions and comments.
Hidden: A True Crime Podcast explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves. Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the husband and wife team of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, a journalist, delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes. What are you hiding? What are you hiding from? What remains hidden?
Hidden True Crime YouTube channel
Hidden True Crime's Patreon
Tips, clues, or other contact
Show Notes:
The Second Comforter: Conversing with the Lord Through the Veil by Denver Snuffer
A Greater Tomorrow: My Journey Beyond the Veil by Julie Rowe
Lauren's full interview with "Girl on Fire"
Visions of Glory: One Man's Astonishing Account of the Last Days by John Pontius
Mormon Stories' interview with Matt Harris about the rise of the Mormon right-wing
Early Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Michael Quinn
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1486: Healing from a Faith Crisis Through Music - Thomas and Sierra Stokes Pt. 2
30 september 2021 · 2 uur 43 min
Join us for this extra special Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Thomas & Cici Stokes (@big.crick.music on TikTok) as we hear the story of their faith journey, and listen to some of Thomas' original music that helped them heal throughout their faith transition. Lees meer
Show notes:
Thomas and Sierra's TikTok
Thomas' songs on his Bandcamp page
Thomas' Instagram
Thomas' Spotify:
Thomas' Apple Music
Sierra's Instagram
Cody Merrell, Utah County therapist who works with faith crises
You Are Not So Smart documentary series
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1485: Healing from a Faith Crisis Through Music - Thomas and Sierra Stokes Pt. 1
29 september 2021 · 2 uur 55 min
Join us for this extra special Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Thomas & Cici Stokes (@big.crick.music on TikTok) as we hear the story of their faith journey, and listen to some of Thomas' original music that helped them heal throughout their faith transition. Lees meer
Show notes:
Thomas and Sierra's TikTok
Thomas' songs on his Bandcamp page
Thomas' Instagram
Thomas' Spotify:
Thomas' Apple Music
Sierra's Instagram
Cody Merrell, Utah County therapist who works with faith crises
You Are Not So Smart documentary series
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1484: The Gay Mormon Reformation
25 september 2021 · 3 uur 21 min
Parallel to the LDS Church’s shifting position regarding homosexuality, there have been new crops of faithful gay public figures who are held up by the church as role models on how to be a faithful gay member of the church. As the LDS Church has softened its stances and opened the window for “righteous celibacy,” gay public figures in mixed-orientation marriages have lost popularity and a more nuanced breed of celibate role models has emerged E.g. Charlie Bird and Ben Schilatty. Lees meer
In this episode we discuss how these public figures enable the perpetuation of harmful church rhetoric and spiritual trauma towards the LGBTQ community, and explore some possible solutions that could help ignite positive change in the church.
Show notes:
Mormon Stories' interview with Gerardo Sumano
Mormon Stories' interview with Kyle Ashworth
Tyler's review of “Without the Mask”
“Without the Mask: Coming Out and into God’s Light” by Charlie Bird
"Coming Out Mormon: An Examination of Religious Orientation, Spiritual Trauma, and PTSD Among Mormon and Ex-Mormon LGBTQQA Adults" by Brian William Simmons
"Navigating Sexual and Religious Identity Conflict: A Mormon Perspective" by John Dehlin
“Believer” - HBO documentary
"Psychosocial Correlates of Religious Approaches to Same-Sex Attraction: A Mormon Perspective" by John Dehlin
"Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, Identity Conflict, and Psychosocial Health Amongst Same-Sex Attracted Mormons" By John Dehlin
“Tabernacles of Clay: Sexuality and Gender in Modern Mormonism” by Taylor G. Petrey
“Gay Rights and the Mormon Church: Intended Actions, Unintended Consequences” by Gregory Prince
"The Aftermath of Prop 22" by Alan Hansen and Nadine R. Hansen (Sunstone Magazine; January 2001)
Netflix documentary “Pray Away”
Voices of Hope
Court testimony about nude cuddling and abusive practices during conversion therapy
“A Walk in My Shoes: Questions I'm Often Asked as a Gay Latter-day Saint” by Ben Schilaty
Questions From the Closet podcast…
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1483: Joseph Smith’s Revelation and Mission to the “Lamanites” - John Larsen
23 september 2021 · 2 uur 48 min
How many of Joseph Smith’s revelations were a success and how many have the church needed to redefine overtime? Today we are honored to have John Larsen in studio for an epic breakdown of Joseph Smith’s revelation for the “Lamanites”, calling Elders to preach to the Native Americans and the subsequent ramifications of Latter-Day Saint teachings for Native American people. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Help John Larsen crowd source info for an upcoming episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/ptibmm/john_larsen_mormon_stories_jaredite_barge_thread/
Lamanite Truth website
Thrive website
Mormon Stories episode Native American Mormon Women and the Lamanite Myth
Tribe by Sebastian Junger
The Joseph Smith Revelations Text and Commentary (Michael Marquardt)
Encyclopedia of Mormonism
Mormon Stories: Indian Placement Program
The Book of Mormon's 19th Century Context - John Hamer
Exterminate all the Brutes on HBO
O Stop and Tell Me Red Man Hymn
Latest Issue of Dialogue Journal focusing on Native Americans
Original Title Page to Book of Mormon
D&C 3: 19-20
D&C 28:8
D&C 30:5-6
A Mission to the Lamanites
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1482: Coming Out to My Husband After Leaving the Mormon Church - Laren Rogers Pt. 2
20 september 2021 · 2 uur 5 min
Lauren Rogers is our guest today for this epic two-part Mormon Stories interview. After suffering through a restrictive diet, harassment, and medical neglect on her Mormon mission to Chile, Lauren found herself permanently disabled as she made her way back home to the US. Lees meer
In part two, Lauren also tells us about the same-sex attraction she repressed throughout her life as a devout Mormon and descendant of Brigham Young, eventually leading to an extremely fascinating exit from the church and a wildly eye-opening description of how she continues a healthy relationship with her husband.
It’s a gripping story from start to finish! Even Lauren’s shelf breaker and realizations about God might be a first-ever for Mormon Stories! We hope you’ll resonate with Lauren’s incredible, epic story!
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Lauren’s Tiktok
Ted Lyon MS episode
Gospel topics essays
Matt Harris Mormon Stories episode
Eldon Kartchner
Josh and Lilly Weed
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1481: My Mormon Mission Left Me Disabled - Lauren Rogers Pt. 1
20 september 2021 · 2 uur 23 min
Lauren Rogers is our guest today for this epic two-part Mormon Stories interview. After suffering through a restrictive diet, harassment, and medical neglect on her Mormon mission to Chile, Lauren found herself permanently disabled as she made her way back home to the US. Lees meer
In part two, Lauren also tells us about the same-sex attraction she repressed throughout her life as a devout Mormon and descendant of Brigham Young, eventually leading to an extremely fascinating exit from the church and a wildly eye-opening description of how she continues a healthy relationship with her husband.
It’s a gripping story from start to finish! Even Lauren’s shelf breaker and realizations about God might be a first-ever for Mormon Stories! We hope you’ll resonate with Lauren’s incredible, epic story!
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Lauren’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exmo_mom_?lang=en
Ted Lyon MS episode: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/missionary-sexual-assault/
Gospel topics essays: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/essays?lang=eng
Matt Harris Mormon Stories episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmjj2kbxFnQ
Eldon Kartchner - https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/eldon-kartchner-mixed-orientation-marriage/
Josh and Lilly Weed: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/josh-and-lolly-weed-on-their-love-story-mixed-orientation-marriages-and-ldslgbt-issues/
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1479: Mormon Church Admits Massive Boy Scout Sexual in Abuse Settlement - News Update
18 september 2021 · 1 uur 23 min
We are starting a new series on Mormon Stories Podcast dedicated to reporting on current events. Today Carah and John will be discussing the recent announcement that the Mormon church has agreed to pay out $250 million dollars to help settle all current and future BSA-related sexual abuse claims. Lees meer
Washington Post Coverage
Associated Press Coverage
Deseret News Coverage
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1480: The Sources of Mormon Sexual Shame - Natasha Helfer
17 september 2021 · 2 uur 18 min
In this episode, John and Carah sit down with therapist Natasha Helfer to discuss a few of the negative messages people raised in religious conservative community may have been conditioned to believe about sex. Lees meer
Show notes:
Natasha’s website
Happy Healthy Sexuality FB Group for Mormon Women
Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters - and How to Get It by Laurie Mintz
Natasha’s Mormon Stories interview about her own story
John and Natasha Ms episode on a new approach to masturbation and porn
Ghost of Eternal Polygamy by Carol Lynn Pearson
Happy Healthy Sexuality FB Group for Mormon Women
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1478: Executive Secretary to LDS General Authorities Speaks Out - Camille Jones Pt. 2
15 september 2021 · 2 uur 43 min
Join us as we continue with part 2 of our interview with Camille Jones where we discuss her employment with the LDS church, the role of women in the patriarchal church employment system, and what eventually caused her to lose her faith in Mormonism. Lees meer
A huge ‘thank you’ to Camille for being brave enough to tell us her story! Camille’s journey is a fascinating one to say the least!
Show notes:
CES Letter
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1477: Serving a Mission at Historic Mormon Sites - What I Wish I Would’ve Known - Camille Jones p.1
15 september 2021 · 2 uur 13 min
Are Mormon missionaries who lead tours at historic church sites like those across upstate New York told to teach false information about the church’s founding? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrell takes the reins for her second episode as lead interviewer of our guest Camille Jones as we talk with her about serving in Palmyra, New York at the LDS church’s visitor center. Lees meer
In part one of our two-part interview with Camille, we discuss the narrative the church wants to be forwarded about the church’s founding versus what Camille wishes she would have known while volunteering as a full-time missionary. We cover topics from the golden plates, to the Hill Cumorah, and more. Camille also discusses the confusing and uncomfortable advances older Mormon men have made on her throughout her teen years.
This eye-opening experience highlighted the power imbalance between Mormon men and women, a theme that carries on into part 2 where Camille discusses being employed by the church.
Show notes:
Ghost of Eternal Polygamy by Carol Lynn Pearson
What Progressive Mormons Want with Julienna Viegas-Haws
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1476c: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi & John Dehlin Pt. 3
15 september 2021 · 2 uur 52 min
Join Margi, John, and Carah as we discuss different approaches to telling loved ones about your loss of faith. Please share questions, lessons you've learned, and suggestions in the comments below. Lees meer
This episode is part of our new "Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis" project on Mormon Stories Podcast, where we will share tips and tricks for navigating, healing, and growth after a Mormon faith crisis.
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Show Notes:
Faith Crisis Resources
Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis
Conscious Parenting
The Holistic Psychologist
Beauty in the Now website
Leah and Cody Young renegotiate their marriage "contract" after a faith crisis
Books by Esther Perel
“From Fear Into Joy,” Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young on Mormon Stories
“A Teen’s Perspective on Faith Transition,” Brinley Young on Mormon Stories
“The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young,” on Mormon Stories
“A Tribute to Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young After Their Excommunication from the Mormon Church,” on Mormon Stories
John Dehlin's TED Talk "The Ally Within":
Street Epistemology
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1476b: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi & John Dehlin Pt. 2
15 september 2021 · 2 uur 26 min
Join Margi, John, and Carah as we discuss different approaches to telling loved ones about your loss of faith. Please share questions, lessons you've learned, and suggestions in the comments below. Lees meer
This episode is part of our new "Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis" project on Mormon Stories Podcast, where we will share tips and tricks for navigating, healing, and growth after a Mormon faith crisis.
If you would like to see this sort of content continue, please become a monthly donor to the project.
Show Notes:
Faith Crisis Resources
Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis
Conscious Parenting
The Holistic Psychologist
Beauty in the Now website
Leah and Cody Young renegotiate their marriage "contract" after a faith crisis
Books by Esther Perel
“From Fear Into Joy,” Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young on Mormon Stories
“A Teen’s Perspective on Faith Transition,” Brinley Young on Mormon Stories
“The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young,” on Mormon Stories
“A Tribute to Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young After Their Excommunication from the Mormon Church,” on Mormon Stories
John Dehlin's TED Talk "The Ally Within":
Street Epistemology
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1476a: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi & John Dehlin Pt. 1
15 september 2021 · 2 uur 34 min
Join Margi, John, and Carah as we discuss different approaches to telling loved ones about your loss of faith. Please share questions, lessons you've learned, and suggestions in the comments below. Lees meer
This episode is part of our new "Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis" project on Mormon Stories Podcast, where we will share tips and tricks for navigating, healing, and growth after a Mormon faith crisis.
If you would like to see this sort of content continue, please become a monthly donor to the project.
Show Notes:
Faith Crisis Resources
Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis
Conscious Parenting
The Holistic Psychologist
Beauty in the Now website
Leah and Cody Young renegotiate their marriage "contract" after a faith crisis
Books by Esther Perel
“From Fear Into Joy,” Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young on Mormon Stories
“A Teen’s Perspective on Faith Transition,” Brinley Young on Mormon Stories
“The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young,” on Mormon Stories
“A Tribute to Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young After Their Excommunication from the Mormon Church,” on Mormon Stories
John Dehlin's TED Talk "The Ally Within":
Street Epistemology
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THRIVE 2021 - Events, Community, and More!
15 september 2021 · 1 uur 19 min
Are you looking for friends and community after leaving Mormonism or organized religion? The THRIVE initiative seeks to do just that - provide events, content, and community for people leaving Mormonism and/or organized religion. Lees meer
Prior to the COVID outbreak, considerable momentum was made with THRIVE in the organizing of events for post-Mormons, and in the formation of live, face-to-face communities. THRIVE leaders Jeni and Clint Martin are now excited to announce several new exciting THRIVE initiatives which include:
- A revamped website with new functionality.
- A THRIVE events calendar to keep you informed of upcoming events.
- Instructions for how you can organize your own THRIVE events.
- An "in -person community locator" to help you find a local, face-to-face support communities, and
- Instructions for creating your own face-to-face community if one doesn't exist in your area.
We will also discuss future plans for THRIVE._________________
THRIVE WEBSITE:
https://www.thrivebeyondreligion.com/Online groups/resources:
WACA (Women of a Certain Age)
Faith Journey Meetups fb group
Ex Mormon Reddit
Mormon Stories facebook group
Mormon Enlightenment facebook group
Mormon SpectrumFaith Crisis Resources:
https://www.mormonstories.org/faith-crisis-resources/Natasha’s events
https://www.symmetrysols.com/events
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1475: Mormon Seminary Teacher Leaves the Church - Laura Schnell - Pt. 3
10 september 2021 · 1 uur 26 min
In our final segment with Laura Schnell, she describes her faith deconstruction, responds to criticisms, and expresses the immense beauty she’s found rediscovering her own voice as a post-Mormon woman. Lees meer
Show notes and links:
Laura’s Instagram
“Why the Church is as True as the Gospel” Eugene England
“Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion” Gregory Boyle
“Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype” Clarissa Pinkola Estés
“Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage To Stand Alone” Brené Brown
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1474: Facing Sexism as a Female Mormon Seminary Teacher - Laura Schnell p. 2
9 september 2021 · 2 uur 57 min
When we left off with Laura Shnell at the end of part one, Laura had decided to pursue a career in the LDS Church Education System as a seminary teacher. In this episode, we hear her describe the inappropriate interactions from her mentor, the great lengths Laura went to for her Spanish speaking seminary students, and the sexism she faced as a woman working for CES. Lees meer
Show notes and links:
Laura’s Instagram
LDS church’s Gospel Topics Essays
The Charted Course of the Church in Education
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1473: A Colombian Immigrant Mormon Story - Laura Schnell Pt. 1
9 september 2021 · 2 uur 41 min
In part one of this exciting three part interview, Colombian immigrant and former Mormon seminary teacher, Laura Schnell, shares her very unique Mormon story. Laura left South America with her mother and sister in the 90s to Queens, New York, and remembers her time in their small Spanish speaking LDS branch with fondness. Lees meer
In this episode, she discusses her step-dad joining the family, her time in India with BYU’s International Development Program, and the road she took to choosing a career in the Church Educational System and meeting a friend of the podcast, Marc Oslund.
Show notes and links:
Laura’s Instagram
Godly Sorrow video
Latter-day Labia
Pioneers in Petticoats
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1472: Listener Update and Ask Me or Suggest (Almost) Anything! - 9/7/2021
8 september 2021 · 2 uur 4 min
Show Notes: Lees meer
Simon Southerton on evidence of LDS membership decline and the Church covering it up
John Larsen’s Mormon Expressions
The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis
"The Biggest Lie About the Mormon Church, by Jacob Hess, Meridian Magazine, Sept. 8, 2021
Mormon Stories' response to Jacob Hess
Part 1
Part 2Secular Buddhism podcast
Cwic Media
Mormon Stories' panel, Finding Spirituality After Mormonism
Communicating with Believing Family and Friends
Communicating with the Church Leadership, Ward Members, and Neighbors During and After a Mormon Faith Crisis
Communicating with Children During a Faith Transition
Recording of 2019 Thrive Retreat
Mormon Stories' interview with polygamist Anne Wilde
Mormon Stories interview with Lance Allread, grandson of a polygamous leader
Mormon Stories interview with Luna Corbden on mind control in the Mormon Church
Lindsay Hansen Park's podcast Year of Polygamy
Radio Free Mormon
Mormonism Live with Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel
Marriage on a Tightrope with Allan and Kattie Mount
Thinker of Thoughts by Jonathan Streeter
Dan McClellan's TikTok channel
Chelsea Homer's Faith Journey Meetups (private group; apply to join)
Kim Sandberg Turner's Women of a Certain Age (send her a private message on Facebook for more info)
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1471: Staying Grounded During Chaotic Moments - with Margi Dehlin
1 september 2021 · 2 uur 22 min
Have you ever found yourself reacting in unhelpful ways to the distress that accompanies a religious faith crisis (or life in general)? Lees meer
Margi Dehlin has spent two decades supporting and/or coaching Mormons in faith crisis, post-Mormons, and women experiencing significant life transitions.
As part of a new series on Mormon Stories Podcast providing free coaching support to transitioning and post-Mormons, Margi will share her general approach to managing the emotional distress that often accompanies a religious faith crisis. Her framework will be based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is a cutting-edge form of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Show Notes:
Donate to "The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis" Podcast
Calm App
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1470: When an LDS Apostle Calls You Out - Gay BYU Valedictorian Matt Easton
30 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 38 min
In April of 2019 Brigham Young University valedictorian Matt Easton came out as a faithful gay Mormon during his valedictorian address, which was pre-approved by the LDS Church. Matt's speech received very positive national media attention, including an appearance on the Ellen Show. Matt is currently attending U.C. Berkeley as a Political Science Ph.D. student. Lees meer
Last week, Mormon apostle Jeffrey R. Holland publicly "called out" Matt Easton, accusing him of "commandeering" the 2019 graduation ceremony. His exact words were:
"If a student commandeers a graduation podium intended to represent everyone getting diplomas in order to announce his personal sexual orientation, what might another speaker feel free to announce the next year until eventually anything goes? What might commencement come to mean — or not mean — if we push individual license over institutional dignity for very long? Do we simply end up with more divisiveness in our culture than we already have? And we already have too much everywhere."
Please join us on August 29, 2021 at 1:30pm Utah time as Matt Easton shares with us his Mormon story, and responds to Elder Holland's irresponsible attacks.
Show Notes:
Matt Easton's Valedictorian address.
Matt's appearance on Ellen.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's BYU Speech attacking Matt
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1469: John Larsen Analyzes the 1st First Vision Account
27 augustus 2021 · 2 uur 43 min
As most Mormons are just now beginning to learn, Joseph Smith left multiple and varied First Vision accounts that changed dramatically over time. Joseph Smith's 1st handwritten First Vision account was produced in 1832, and was intentionally hidden from LDS Church members for over a century and a half - primarily because of the many problems it presented to orthodox belief. The "official" First Vision account that the LDS Church ended up adopting is the 1838 version, which varies in several significant ways from the previous versions - primarily reflecting Joseph Smith's evolving theological beliefs. Lees meer
Join us today as John Larsen analyzes Joseph Smith's FIRST (1832) handwritten First Vision account, and explores the many difficulties this version presents to modern Mormon faith.
Show notes:
Joseph Smith Papers
MormonThink
IRR.org
Mormon Infographics
Letter for my Wife
Mormon Stories
Really good comparison chart
Wilford Wood museum
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1468: Recognizing Your Two Gay Sons Aren’t Broken in a Mormon Military Family - Kelly & Heather Laing Pt. 3
27 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 38 min
Wrapping up our epic three part interview with the Laing family, Heather and Kelly detail the path of love and acceptance they took while deconstructing their faith in the Mormon god’s plan for families. We hope you’ll resonate with their description of uncovering troubling Mormon history, growing closer as a family, and realizing none of them are broken, least of which their two gay sons. Lees meer
Show notes:
Kelly’s TikTok channel
Mark E Petersen Chastity pamphlet
Church News Article on Laing family
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1467: Growing Up Gay in a Mormon Military Family - Britton and Mason Laing Pt. 2
26 augustus 2021 · 2 uur 29 min
What happens when two sons in a Mormon military family come out as gay? In part two of our interview with the Laing family, we talk with Britton and Mason Laing about the unique struggles they faced, what it was like coming out, and their advice for other gay teens. Lees meer
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Kelly’s TikTok channel
Mark E Petersen Chastity pamphlet
Church News Article on Laing family
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1466: Mormon Nuclear Submarine Commander & His Family - Kelly and Heather Laing Pt. 1
25 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 59 min
Batten down the hatches and prepare for an epic Mormon Stories interview like you’ve never heard before! Part of what is often called “the Silent Service”, former nuclear submarine commander, Kelly Laing and his family, finally speak out. We dive deep in this three part interview and hear from Heather and Kelly Laing, followed by two of their four children, Britton and Mason, in part 2. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss Heather and Kelly’s courtship as teens, the road Kelly took into the military, and the ways they kept their family and love life afloat.
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Kelly’s TikTok channel
Mark E Petersen Chastity pamphlet
Church News Article on Laing family
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1465: Elder Holland - Losing Control Over Mormon LGBTQ Support at BYU
25 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 15 min
On August 23, 2021 Mormon apostle Jeffrey R. Holland spoke to staff at Brigham Young University during the first day of the institution's 2021 university conference. During his speech Elder Holland condemned: 1) a recent BYU valedictorian for "coming out" as gay during his graduation commencement address, 2) a recent uptick in LGBTQ-affirming demonstrations at BYU, and 3) a recent surge in LGBTQ support by BYU students and faculty. His comments appear to be in response to a corresponding surge in concerns expressed by orthodox ultra conservative/Deznat-affirming LDS church adults who are concerned that BYU is becoming to LGBTQ affirming (descending into "Babylon"). During his speech Elder Holland invoked war metaphors, including the statement, "I am grateful we have scholars today who can handle, as it were, both trowels and muskets.” Lees meer
Today we will talk with Kyle Ashworth (host of Latter-Gay Stories Podcast) and Gerardo Sumano about the recent events. The main topic will be: is the LDS Church losing control over LGBTQ support at BYU and church-wide?
Show notes:
Kyle's Mormon Stories interview: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/when-a-gay-mormon-man-marries-a-woman-kyle-ashworth-pt-1/
Gerardo's Mormon Stories interview: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/a-mexican-mormon-story-gerardo/
Latter Gay Stories: https://lattergaystories.org/
Color the Campus: https://www.instagram.com/colorthecampus/?hl=en
Encircle: https://encircletogether.org/
Affirmation: https://affirmation.org/
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1464: From EFY Singer to Ex-Mormon EFY Director - Jessie Funk
24 augustus 2021 · 5 uur 17 min
Today Mormon Stories is lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Jessie Funk! For anyone familiar with the music of the youth seminars held by the LDS church known as “EFY”, singer Jessie Funk’s name should ring a bell. After Jessie’s career touring with the broadway musical “Footloose”, releasing several studio albums and books, starting her organization “The Ivy Foundation”, and raising her two children, she recently changed tunes, choosing to leave the Mormon church. Lees meer
We are excited to speak with Jessie about her Mormon upbringing, career (in and outside of the church), her faith crisis, and her new venture “Especially for Truth”, a week-long summer seminar for post-Mormon teens. Wrapping up her first “EFT” event last week where John and Carah were invited as guest speakers, we hope powerhouse Jessie Funk joining the post-Mormon activist space will be music to your ears!
Show Notes:
Especially for Truth website:
Jessie’s Especially for Truth TikTok
Jessie’s Especially for Truth Instagram
Top Youth Speakers
Clark Johnson Mormon Stories interview
Whitney Houston Documentary
Poverty Inc
Tom Phillips Mormon Stories interview
Leah and Cody Young Mormon Stories interview
Marriage on a Tightrope Allan and Kattie Mount
Encircle
7 Cups Counseling
Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis website
Mormon Enlightenment FB
Mormon Stories FB group
Faith Journey Meetups FB
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1463: From TBM to RFM - Radio Free Mormon Discusses his Transition from Mormon Apologist to Non-Believer
23 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 49 min
In Friday's Mormon Stories Podcast episode, beloved podcaster Radio Free Mormon shares with us his reflections on how he transitioned from a Mormon apologist to a non-believer and critic of the LDS Church. Lees meer
Please join us with your questions and comments!
Show Notes:
Radio Free Mormon
Mormonism Live, co-hosted with Bill Reel
Mormon Stories episode featuring Radio Free Mormon
Mormon Stories episode featuring Gerardo Sumano
Mormon Stories episode featuring Bart Ehrman
RFM's interview with Kerry Shirts
Bill Moyers' series Genesis: A Living Conversation
Bart Ehrman's New Testament course
Message of the Joseph Smith Papyri: An Egyptian Endowment by Hugh Nibley
The Book of Mormon on Trial by Andrew Knaupp and J. Milton Rich
Sustaining and Defending the Faith by Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet
Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon by Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet
Louis Midgley's review of Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon by Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet in the journal Review of Books on the Book of Mormon
Alma 34:34, with surrounding textual context
Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It Into the New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman
Lost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew by Bart D. Ehrman
The Lost Books of the Bible: Being All the Gospels, Epistles and Other Pieces Now Extant Attributed in the First Four Centuries to Jesus Christ by Solomon J. Schepps
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1462: New Temples Veil Mormonism’s Decline - Simon Southerton
20 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 1 min
Geneticist Simon Southerton was serving as an Australian Mormon bishop when he discovered through DNA research that Native Americans were not descendants of Israelites (as the Book of Mormon teaches), but instead were descendants of Asians via the Bering Strait. This researched caused Simon to lose his faith in Mormonism. He is the author of a book on the subject called “Losing a Lost Tribe.” Lees meer
Recently Simon has been studying the declining growth in the worldwide LDS or Mormon church. Simon will join us on Mormon Stories Podcast to discuss his research into Mormon church decline.
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1461: ICU/Pulmonary Physician's Experiences with Covid-19: Rob Mildenhall
18 augustus 2021 · 37 min
Join us today for a conversation with Dr. Robert P. Mildenhall, MD (an ICU pulmonary physician from Nashville, Tennessee) as he answers questions about his experience with Covid-19 and the vaccine. Lees meer
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1460: The LDS Church and the COVID Vaccine
17 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 9 min
Over the past few days the Intensive Care Units in Utah hospitals and around the U.S. began to overflow with COVID patients. Reports began to emerge that as high as 99% of the ICU patients and deceased were not vaccinated from COVID. In addition, the LDS Church First Presidency released a new announcement a few days ago urging members to be vaccinated. This announcement has caused many vaccine-hesitant LDS church members to question their faith in the LDS church, and/or in LDS Church president Russell M. Nelson. The announcement also has spurned several interesting conspiracy theories. There has also been a variety of responses from local LDS bishops, stake presidents, and members - from supportive to unsupportive. Lees meer
On August 17th between 9am and 10am mountain time please join us as we assemble a panel of physicians and experts to discuss the status of the COVID vaccine in the U.S., in Utah, and in the LDS Church. The conversation will avoid politics, will be science-based, and we will take questions from the viewing audience.
Please join us, and please spread the word.
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1459: Expelled from BYU for Having Sex - Kelly Trust
10 augustus 2021 · 4 uur 56 min
Is there a double standard at BYU when divvying out punishments to athletes vs students who break the honor code? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrell takes the reins on this intense episode as lead interviewer of our guest Kelly Trust as we take a deep dive into answering that question! Finally feeling freed from the constraints that kept her quiet for too long, Kelly describes the confusing, unhealthy sexual messages around her body that plagued her youth, the relationship with a star BYU athlete that led to her expulsion from the school while the player stayed, and the faith crisis that ensued after reading the CES Letter. Lees meer
Content warning on this episode for strong sexual themes and profanity.
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Links and show notes:
Honor Code Stories Instagram:
CES Letter:
“Leaving the Saints” by Marth Beck:
“Braving the Wilderness” by Brene Brown:
Instagram:
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1458: 7 Lesson I've Learned as a Post-Mormon Mom - Leah Young
4 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 12 min
One of our most popular Mormon Stories guests is back with wonderfully salient advice for post-Mormon growth! Leah, along with her husband Cody and daughter Brinley, told their story to John during an epic multi-part Mormon Stories series on their faith transition and excommunication in 2019. In this episode, Leah shares seven lessons she’s learned while rebuilding a meaningful life for herself and her family. So many good takeaways in this episode! We hope you’ll find it valuable, share it, come back to it more than once during different life stages, and comment on what lessons you’ve learned along your journey as well. Lees meer
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Links and show notes:
Mormon Stories #1044: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - From Fear Into Joy (Part 1) Pt. 1:
Mormon Stories #1098: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 1:
Mormon Stories #1048: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - A Teen's Perspective on Faith Transition Pt. 1:
Balanced Living with Leah website:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma:
“She Let It Go” poem:
Email Leah: balancedlivingwithleah@gmail.com
Active Listening the Kids Perspectives:
Leah’s courses:
Leah’s instagram:
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1457: Lessons I've Learned Leaving the Mormon Church as a Teen - Brinley Young
3 augustus 2021 · 2 uur 42 min
Our guest today is Brinley Young, daughter of Leah and Cody young, a family famous for telling their story to John during an epic multi-part Mormon Stories series on their faith transition and excommunication back in 2019 when Brinley was just 15 years old. Now 18, post-faith crisis, and with wisdom beyond her years, Brinley joins John and Margi in studio for 7 lessons she’s learned after leaving the church on topics ranging from communication, owning her sexuality, and following her intuition. This is a special one you won’t want to miss! Lees meer
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Links and show notes:
Mormon Stories 1044: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - From Fear Into Joy (Part 1) Pt. 1
Mormon Stories 1098: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 1
Mormon Stories 1048: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - A Teen's Perspective on Faith Transition Pt. 1
"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle
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1456: Native American Mormon Women and the Lamanite Myth
21 juli 2021 · 3 uur 40 min
Please join us as three Native American women, Sarah, Ann, and Monika who were raised in the Mormon church, discuss the following: Lees meer
- What they were taught about the "Lamanite doctrine" as Native American Mormon women.
- How the Mormon Lamanite doctrine impacted their lives, especially while finding a partner.
- How their perspectives have changed regarding the Mormon Lamanite doctrine.We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate!
Links and show notes:
Lamanitetruth.com
Monika's article in The Exponent "My Apology for My Complicity"
For anyone that wants to be a part of Native American/Indigenous exMormon monthly group chat on Zoom, contact Sarah Newcomb through the Lamantie Truth page on Facebook.
Sarah's essay is contained in this book entitled "Where Grandmother Walked"
BYU Devotional Sarah referenced calling Polynesians more blessed (20:36)
Ann's facebook video
Monika's TikTok
Donate to the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
Donate to Navajo Strong
Donate to Eve's Place
Donate to Collective Medicine
Donate to The Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home
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1455: Will Mormons Get Their Own Planets? A Panel Discussion
20 juli 2021 · 2 uur 19 min
Join our panel as we discuss the question: Will Mormons Get Their Own Planets? Featuring Jaxon Washburn, Nemo the Mormon, John Dehlin, and Carah Burrell. Lees meer
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Links and show notes:
Nemo the Mormon YouTube channel
Jaxon's TikTok
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1454: Understanding & Treating Self-Harm with Kelceymarie Warner
20 juli 2021 · 30 min
Trigger warning for our viewers as we bring you a special short episode on this under-covered topic. In a follow-up to our Mormon Stories interview with Kelceymarie, we go further in-depth on the issue of self-harm. How to view it, understand it, and find help. Kelceymarie Warner is a mental health advocate and graduate student getting her second masters in clinical mental health counseling. Kelceymarie has connected with hundreds of thousands through her books, journals, and TikTok by opening up about her struggles with depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. Lees meer
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Kelceymarie’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelceymariewarner?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelceymariewarnertiktok/
Kelceymarie’s Linktree to resources, book, etsy, etc: https://linktr.ee/kelcemariewarner
"The Sparrow’s Box” Site: https://www.thesparrowsbox.com/shop
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1453: Beyond the Scars of Self-Harm and Mormonism - Kelceymarie Warner
20 juli 2021 · 3 uur 41 min
A strong trigger warning leads off this important interview, but we hope you’ll be able to join us as we hear from mental health advocate Kelceymarie Warner. As a graduate student in clinical mental health counseling, Kelceymarie has connected with hundreds of thousands through her books, journals, and TikTok by opening up about her struggles with depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. Lees meer
Converting to the church as a teen, Kelceymarie found peace from her dysfunctional home life by attending church. We discuss the pros and cons of Mormonism in her life, the control and abuse that lead to the end of her temple marriage, and advice for those struggling hard to overcome life’s challenges who’ve turned to self-harm as a coping mechanism. This is a special one!
Show notes:
Kelceymarie’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelceymariewarner?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelceymariewarnertiktok/
Kelceymarie’s Linktree to resources, book, etsy, etc: https://linktr.ee/kelcemariewarner
Website “The Sparrow’s Box”: https://www.thesparrowsbox.com/shop
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1452: Leaving Mormonism in the 80s - Warren & Cindy Driggs
15 juli 2021 · 4 uur 28 min
Warren Driggs is a part-time attorney and author of several books including “Mormon Boy: A Memoir” and “Swimming in Deep Water, A Novel of Joseph Smith”. In this delightful interview, we sit down with Warren and his wife Cindy as they take us through the different fascinating ways their families raised them in Salt Lake City ranging from orthodox Mormons to casual, but intellectual, members of the church. Lees meer
Listen along as they share their hilarious stories, impart beautiful insights, and the lessons they learned raising moral children after leaving the religion they loved in the heart of Mormon Mecca.
Show notes:
“Mormon Boy: A Memoir” by Warren Driggs https://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Boy-Memoir-Warren-Driggs/dp/0998779547
“Swimming in Deep Water, A Novel of Joseph Smith” by Warren Driggs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0779G53GP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2
“A Tortoise in the Road” by Warren Driggs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XPV5MDC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1
“Old Scratch” by Warren Driggs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y5YMLF5/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3
“No Man Knows My History” by Fawn Brodie https://www.amazon.com/No-Man-Knows-My-History/dp/0679730540/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=no+man+knows+my+history&qid=1626237620&sr=8-1