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803: Navigating a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 2
9 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 7 min
As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. The Udy's story touches on multiple important themes, including: Lees meer
Their brief courtship and marriage after returning from full-time LDS missions
David's early experiences with drugs and alcohol that resurfaced during their marriage
How David's "shelf" broke under the weight of doctrinal issues and how he used alcohol to cope
Kirsten's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, including the Word of Wisdom, and how David's alcohol use created tension in the marriage
David's experience in the LDS 12-step program
How Kirsten and David currently navigate their mixed-faith marriage, using love to overcome their obstacles and facing their challenges despite differences in belief
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802: Navigating a Mixed Faith Marriage - Pt. 1
9 oktober 2017 · 57 min
As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. The Udy's story touches on multiple important themes, including: Lees meer
Their brief courtship and marriage after returning from full-time LDS missions
David's early experiences with drugs and alcohol that resurfaced during their marriage
How David's "shelf" broke under the weight of doctrinal issues and how he used alcohol to cope
Kirsten's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, including the Word of Wisdom, and how David's alcohol use created tension in the marriage
David's experience in the LDS 12-step program
How Kirsten and David currently navigate their mixed-faith marriage, using love to overcome their obstacles and facing their challenges despite differences in belief
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801: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Graham Pt. 2
2 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 15 min
Continuing our Mormon Stories series on drug addiction, we interview Graham. In this interview, Graham discusses: Lees meer
His early years as a true-believing Mormon
His battle with Cystic Fibrosis and chronic pain as a youth
Being introduced to drugs as a teen
Attending BYU and making the decision to leave and not pursue a full-time mission
How difficult events in his life led to his addiction to “hard drugs” as a young adult, and his recovery attempts
Graham’s current views on addiction and the recovery process
We thank Graham for providing his experience-based insight into the difficult process of recovery to all of our listeners.
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800: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Graham Pt. 1
2 oktober 2017 · 59 min
Continuing our Mormon Stories series on drug addiction, we interview Graham. In this interview, Graham discusses: Lees meer
His early years as a true-believing Mormon
His battle with Cystic Fibrosis and chronic pain as a youth
Being introduced to drugs as a teen
Attending BYU and making the decision to leave and not pursue a full-time mission
How difficult events in his life led to his addiction to “hard drugs” as a young adult, and his recovery attempts
Graham’s current views on addiction and the recovery process
We thank Graham for providing his experience-based insight into the difficult process of recovery to all of our listeners.
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799: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Thomas Pt. 2
28 september 2017 · 1 uur 10 min
In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Thomas to understand his journey in overcoming opiate addiction. As opiate use reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and numerous other places in the world, many of our listeners have been impacted by the epidemic in some way. There are multiple facets to this story we cover including: Lees meer
How childhood sexual abuse had a direct affect on Thomas' later drug use
How the LDS Church's messaging on sexuality played a major role in negatively shaping his self-identity
Learning to use drugs as a tool to avoid feeling
What it was like living a life addicted to drugs
How family, friends, and church authority/members can better help struggling addicts
The impact his crisis of faith has on his life now, and his vision for the future
We thank Thomas for bravely sharing his story, and know it will impact many, many lives for good.
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798: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Thomas Pt. 1
28 september 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Thomas to understand his journey in overcoming opiate addiction. As opiate use reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and numerous other places in the world, many of our listeners have been impacted by the epidemic in some way. There are multiple facets to this story we cover including: Lees meer
How childhood sexual abuse had a direct affect on Thomas' later drug use
How the LDS Church's messaging on sexuality played a major role in negatively shaping his self-identity
Learning to use drugs as a tool to avoid feeling
What it was like living a life addicted to drugs
How family, friends, and church authority/members can better help struggling addicts
The impact his crisis of faith has on his life now, and his vision for the future
We thank Thomas for bravely sharing his story, and know it will impact many, many lives for good.
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797: BYU Now Serves Coke Pt. 2
25 september 2017 · 50 min
With dueling “breaking news” events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan. Lees meer
At a hefty price tag of $35M, the LDS Church purchased the original printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon from the Community of Christ who held it in possession for over 100 years. To understand the implications of the purchase, we interview one of Mormon Stories’ favorites—John Hamer—pastor of the Community of Christ in Toronto. We discuss what the manuscript is and its history, as well as the possible CoC motivations for the sell.
In another surprising twist, Brigham Young University announced that it would begin to sell caffeinated beverages on its campus, ending a ban on the sale of traditional colas that dated back to the 1950’s. We discuss the original reasons for the ban, and how those explanations for the ban evolved over time to become solely an economic decision. Wesley Monahan of Caffeine Corner, a current BYU student who is the proprietor of a service that delivers caffeinated beverages to students on campus, gives his take on the revelation and how it may (or may not) affect his business.
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796: LDS Church Purchases Printer's Manuscript of Book of Mormon for $35M Pt. 1
25 september 2017 · 1 uur 23 min
With dueling “breaking news” events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan. Lees meer
At a hefty price tag of $35M, the LDS Church purchased the original printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon from the Community of Christ who held it in possession for over 100 years. To understand the implications of the purchase, we interview one of Mormon Stories’ favorites—John Hamer—pastor of the Community of Christ in Toronto. We discuss what the manuscript is and its history, as well as the possible CoC motivations for the sell.
In another surprising twist, Brigham Young University announced that it would begin to sell caffeinated beverages on its campus, ending a ban on the sale of traditional colas that dated back to the 1950’s. We discuss the original reasons for the ban, and how those explanations for the ban evolved over time to become solely an economic decision. Wesley Monahan of Caffeine Corner, a current BYU student who is the proprietor of a service that delivers caffeinated beverages to students on campus, gives his take on the revelation and how it may (or may not) affect his business.
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795: An Interview with Lex de Azevedo Pt. 3
20 september 2017 · 1 uur 42 min
In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The Osmonds. He composed the scores for the films Where the Red Fern Grows and The Swan Princess. He is also credited as the co-writer of the Latter-day Saint production, Saturday's Warrior. Lees meer
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794: An Interview with Lex de Azevedo Pt. 2
20 september 2017 · 1 uur 34 min
In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The Osmonds. He composed the scores for the films Where the Red Fern Grows and The Swan Princess. He is also credited as the co-writer of the Latter-day Saint production, Saturday's Warrior. Lees meer
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793: An Interview with Lex de Azevedo Pt. 1
20 september 2017 · 1 uur 19 min
In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The Osmonds. He composed the scores for the films Where the Red Fern Grows and The Swan Princess. He is also credited as the co-writer of the Latter-day Saint production, Saturday's Warrior. Lees meer
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792: Mehrsa Baradaran - Tribalism and Mormon Identity Pt. 2
8 september 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Mehrsa Baradaran. Mehrsa and her family immigrated from Iran to the United States when she was 9. After joining the Mormon church, Mehrsa graduated from BYU and New York University law school, became law school faculty at both BYU and University of Georgia (where she now works). She is the author of two books: Lees meer
- How the other half banks: Exclusion, Exploitation, and the Threat to Democracy
- The Color of Money: Black Banking and the Racial Wealth GapIn addition to her successful career, she is the mother of three children, and identifies as an Immigrant, liberal, Mormon, Muslim, feminist, lawyer, mother who generally dislikes labels.
Topics of focus for today's episode include: Race and Mormonism, Mormons and Social Justice, and Tribalism and Mormon Identity.
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791: Mehrsa Baradaran - Tribalism and Mormon Identity Pt. 1
8 september 2017 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Mehrsa Baradaran. Mehrsa and her family immigrated from Iran to the United States when she was 9. After joining the Mormon church, Mehrsa graduated from BYU and New York University law school, became law school faculty at both BYU and University of Georgia (where she now works). She is the author of two books: Lees meer
- How the other half banks: Exclusion, Exploitation, and the Threat to Democracy
- The Color of Money: Black Banking and the Racial Wealth GapIn addition to her successful career, she is the mother of three children, and identifies as an Immigrant, liberal, Mormon, Muslim, feminist, lawyer, mother who generally dislikes labels.
Topics of focus for today's episode include: Race and Mormonism, Mormons and Social Justice, and Tribalism and Mormon Identity.
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790: Sean Carter - How White Supremacy Led Me Out of Mormonism Pt. 2
5 september 2017 · 1 uur 41 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Sean Carter—traveling law humorist of Lawpsided Seminars, and former member of the LDS Church. In this entertaining and lively interview, we discuss: Lees meer
Sean's upbringing in the Compton area of Los Angeles and how he determined his career path
How he became funny as a way for people to like him in school
His experience of growing up black as a young man and his later realization of his efforts to "exempt himself out of blackness," or to make sure that he himself didn't experience discrimination while being aware that it existed against his community
His path to attending Harvard Law School, and coincidentally at the same time as President Barack Obama
His marriage to his educated wife who was not religious in any way, and how his investigation of the LDS Church began as a way to bring "Jesus to her"
How one of his biggest struggles with joining the LDS Church was being endowed and having someone else pick out his underwear, which for Sean was a stigma attached to young black men who had their underwear picked out for them while in prison symbolizing that they became property of someone else
His growing realization that the policies of the Church favored white culture, and how the revelation preventing young children with gay parents from joining the Church as being one of the last straws
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789: Sean Carter - How White Supremacy Led Me Out of Mormonism Pt. 1
5 september 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Sean Carter—traveling law humorist of Lawpsided Seminars, and former member of the LDS Church. In this entertaining and lively interview, we discuss: Lees meer
Sean's upbringing in the Compton area of Los Angeles and how he determined his career path
How he became funny as a way for people to like him in school
His experience of growing up black as a young man and his later realization of his efforts to "exempt himself out of blackness," or to make sure that he himself didn't experience discrimination while being aware that it existed against his community
His path to attending Harvard Law School, and coincidentally at the same time as President Barack Obama
His marriage to his educated wife who was not religious in any way, and how his investigation of the LDS Church began as a way to bring "Jesus to her"
How one of his biggest struggles with joining the LDS Church was being endowed and having someone else pick out his underwear, which for Sean was a stigma attached to young black men who had their underwear picked out for them while in prison symbolizing that they became property of someone else
His growing realization that the policies of the Church favored white culture, and how the revelation preventing young children with gay parents from joining the Church as being one of the last straws
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788: BYU Athletes, Provo Police, and the Honor Code
1 september 2017 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories, we hold a panel discussion with Dr. Darron Smith—author of When Race & Religion Collide: Black Athletics at BYU and Beyond, Ryan McKnight—MormonLeaks publisher, and Vanessa Judd—a victim of assault by a BYU athlete. We discuss the MormonLeaks video which depicted an interaction between the Provo Police Department, a BYU football player, and other unidentified individuals. The video was recorded on December 4, 2016 and in it we learn that this is the second visit from the police that night and one of multiple visits they have had to make over time to the athlete. Lees meer
We discuss:
*The ethics of releasing the video
*The ethics of NCAA athletics (especially at BYU), and
*The relationship between Provo Police, BYU and the Honor Code, especially regarding the many claims and accusations made concerning students being expelled or suspended for less than what is admitted to in this video -
787: Parent of Mormon Missionary is Not Allowed to Contact Son in Houston Hurricane
31 augustus 2017 · 24 min
In this mini-episode of Mormon Stories, we follow-up with John O’Conner—father of a Mormon Missionary in the path of Hurricane Harvey. John had an email exchange with his son’s mission president that was released on MormonLeaks wherein John was given little to no information on his son’s whereabouts, a disaster plan of action, or a phone number to reach his son directly. Instead, the mission president encouraged John to “support him in his decision to serve with all his heart, might, mind, and strength and to keep the mission rules and policies.” Lees meer
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786: Jon Ogden - Author of "When Mormons Doubt" Pt. 2
28 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 18 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jon Ogden—author of When Mormons Doubt. Jon describes how his faith crisis blossomed during his LDS mission and time at BYU and ultimately became the impetus to writing the book, which strives to explore how the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness can save relationships even when we disagree with those we love. Lees meer
We cover:
*How his faith crisis developed on his LDS mission, but he finished his mission anyway
*Dating while at BYU and how it distracted him from his faith crisis
*How when a family member left the LDS Church, it forced him to confront his own doubts and begin an academic study of the truth claims of the Church
*When he realized that the same problems with Mormon historicity were also at play with Christianity in general
*He and his spouse’s current belief state, and their desire to have a sense of community and solid religious framework for their children to hold onto
*The main topics of his book, When Mormons Doubt, including a deep dive into sections on “Truth,” “Goodness,” and “Beauty.” -
785: Jon Ogden - Author of "When Mormons Doubt" Pt. 1
28 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 8 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jon Ogden—author of When Mormons Doubt. Jon describes how his faith crisis blossomed during his LDS mission and time at BYU and ultimately became the impetus to writing the book, which strives to explore how the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness can save relationships even when we disagree with those we love. Lees meer
We cover:
*How his faith crisis developed on his LDS mission, but he finished his mission anyway
*Dating while at BYU and how it distracted him from his faith crisis
*How when a family member left the LDS Church, it forced him to confront his own doubts and begin an academic study of the truth claims of the Church
*When he realized that the same problems with Mormon historicity were also at play with Christianity in general
*He and his spouse’s current belief state, and their desire to have a sense of community and solid religious framework for their children to hold onto
*The main topics of his book, When Mormons Doubt, including a deep dive into sections on “Truth,” “Goodness,” and “Beauty.” -
784: Jason Echols of /r/exmormon (Reddit) Pt. 2
21 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jason Echols of /r/exmormon. For many, the exmormon subreddit serves as a one-stop shop for current events and happenings that may interest those who have left the faith. Jason gives us the inside scoop of this prominent gathering place, and details his belief that the forum provides a training ground for exmormons to learn how to voice opinions in healthy and assertive ways. Lees meer
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783: Jason Echols of /r/exmormon (Reddit) Pt. 1
21 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 4 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jason Echols of /r/exmormon. For many, the exmormon subreddit serves as a one-stop shop for current events and happenings that may interest those who have left the faith. Jason gives us the inside scoop of this prominent gathering place, and details his belief that the forum provides a training ground for exmormons to learn how to voice opinions in healthy and assertive ways. Lees meer
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782: A Final Evening with Grant Palmer Pt. 2 - Restoring Christ, Q&A, and a Final Goodbye
14 augustus 2017 · 59 min
In this two-part episode we sit down for final time with Grant Palmer to discuss the release of his final book: Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels. Lees meer
In part 1 of the interview we dig deep into two chapters: one on Joseph Smith's possible treason against the United States government, and one on Joseph Smith's use of concubinage in addition to polygamy and polyandry.
In part 2 we discuss Grant's research into "leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels," and conduct a final Q&A with Grant.
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781: A Final Evening with Grant Palmer Pt. 1 - Joseph Smith's Possible Treason and Concubinage
14 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
In this two-part episode we sit down a final time with Grant Palmer to discuss the release of his final book: Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels. Lees meer
In part 1 of the interview we dig deep into two chapters: one on Joseph Smith's possible treason against the United States government, and one on Joseph Smith's likely use of concubinage in addition to polygamy and polyandry.
In part 2 we discuss Grant's research into "leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels," and conduct a final Q&A with Grant.
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780: Bill Reel's Evolution Pt. 2
11 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 19 min
In our third sit-down with former Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel, we discuss: Lees meer
His early years as a convert to the Mormon church.
His original motives for starting his podcast, Mormon Discussion.
The most significant contributing factors to his Mormon faith transition.
His evolution as a podcaster, which includes becoming increasingly frustrated with, and critical of the LDS church, its policies, and its leadership.
His current Mormon beliefs and non-beliefs.
His motives for remaining active in the LDS church.
His responses to recent criticisms of his positions.
His perspective on the possible threat of excommunication.
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779: Bill Reel's Evolution Pt. 1
11 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 3 min
In our third sit-down with former Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel, we discuss: Lees meer
His early years as a convert to the Mormon church.
His original motives for starting his podcast, Mormon Discussion.
The most significant contributing factors to his Mormon faith transition.
His evolution as a podcaster, which includes becoming increasingly frustrated with, and critical of the LDS church, its policies, and its leadership.
His current Mormon beliefs and non-beliefs.
His motives for remaining active in the LDS church.
His responses to recent criticisms of his positions.
His perspective on the possible threat of excommunication.
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778: Losing the Lamanites - Gabriel Misla (Puerto Rico) Pt. 2
24 juli 2017 · 59 min
Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Gabriel Misla who originated from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. We cover: Lees meer
Gabriel’s experience joining the Church as a young man in the island territory and his eventual immigration to the mainland US
His mission service to the Dominican Republic, and the cultural nuances between the two islands that heightened his sensitivity to how race is viewed in the LDS Church
How he came to terms with his sexuality and his experience as a gay Latter-day Saint, including spending time in Evergreen
His reminiscence of elation of being from the tribe of Ephraim in his patriarchal blessing because it meant he was more like his white Utah missionary companions—and now his regret over how his thinking was influenced by the Church’s views on race
His thoughts and feelings over the Book of Mormon’s still accepted views on Lamanites and race, and what he feels the Church should do
His vision and plans for the future as a post-Mormon still living in Utah
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777: Losing the Lamanites - Gabriel Misla (Puerto Rico) Pt. 1
24 juli 2017 · 49 min
Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Gabriel Misla who originated from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. We cover: Lees meer
Gabriel’s experience joining the Church as a young man in the island territory and his eventual immigration to the mainland US
His mission service to the Dominican Republic, and the cultural nuances between the two islands that heightened his sensitivity to how race is viewed in the LDS Church
How he came to terms with his sexuality and his experience as a gay Latter-day Saint, including spending time in Evergreen
His reminiscence of elation of being from the tribe of Ephraim in his patriarchal blessing because it meant he was more like his white Utah missionary companions—and now his regret over how his thinking was influenced by the Church’s views on race
His thoughts and feelings over the Book of Mormon’s still accepted views on Lamanites and race, and what he feels the Church should do
His vision and plans for the future as a post-Mormon still living in Utah
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776: Mormon Stories Interviews Fired BYU-I Professor & LGBT Ally Ruthie Robertson Pt. 2
21 juli 2017 · 1 uur 10 min
Ruthie Robertson ignited a nationwide firestorm when she revealed she was fired as an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho for an LGBTQ-supportive Facebook post on her private page. During these episodes of Mormon Stories, we delve deep into Ruthie’s Mormon background and her motivations in publishing her post, as well as her opinions about the decision to terminate her employment. John and Ruthie also discuss the possible “chilling effect” this event could have on students and professors at BYU-Idaho who wish to support their LGBTQ friends and family. Lees meer
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775: Mormon Stories Interviews Fired BYU-I Professor & LGBT Ally Ruthie Robertson Pt. 1
21 juli 2017 · 29 min
Ruthie Robertson ignited a nationwide firestorm when she revealed she was fired as an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho for an LGBTQ-supportive Facebook post on her private page. During these episodes of Mormon Stories, we delve deep into Ruthie’s Mormon background and her motivations in publishing her post, as well as her opinions about the decision to terminate her employment. John and Ruthie also discuss the possible “chilling effect” this event could have on students and professors at BYU-Idaho who wish to support their LGBTQ friends and family. Lees meer
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774: 30 Questions Nobody Asks My Husband at Church - Julie DeAzevedo Hanks
20 juli 2017 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories/Transitions, John and Margi interview the brilliant Dr. Julie DeAzevedo Hanks about her article titled “30 Questions Nobody Asks My Husband at Church.” Lees meer
John, Margi, and Julie focus on the powerful cultural messages about gender, potential, life decisions, and worth that are broadcast in the questions we ask. During the interview, cultural assumptions are challenged in some of the questions from Julie’s article:
Did you know that you are a son of your Heavenly Mother?
What does your wife do for a living?
Who’s watching your kids?
Why are you getting a graduate degree?
Will you go home and change? Your clothes are distracting the sisters.
…and many more.
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773: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 4
19 juli 2017 · 1 uur 56 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels: Lees meer
Laurie Lee worked for 20 years as Chief Architect for the LDS Church and as Director of Design and/or Construction for around 40 LDS temples.
She served as Stake President of the Tooele Utah Valley View Stake in Tooele, Utah for 8 years.
While she remembers identifying internally as a woman from a very young age, she began to experience intense pressure to transition to female while serving as an LDS Stake President. This ultimately led to her being released as stake president after 8 years of service.
About two months ago Laurie Lee was excommunicated stemming from her decision to transition gender presentation while living in her home ward/stake.
Laurie Lee and her spouse have been married 32 years this month and are the parents of five children and 11 grandchildren.
Laurie Lee remains a believer in many of the core tenets of Mormonism (e.g., Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the atonement), and reads the Book of Mormon daily.
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772: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 3
18 juli 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels: Lees meer
Laurie Lee worked for 20 years as Chief Architect for the LDS Church and as Director of Design and/or Construction for around 40 LDS temples.
She served as Stake President of the Tooele Utah Valley View Stake in Tooele, Utah for 8 years.
While she remembers identifying internally as a woman from a very young age, she began to experience intense pressure to transition to female while serving as an LDS Stake President. This ultimately led to her being released as stake president after 8 years of service.
About two months ago Laurie Lee was excommunicated stemming from her decision to transition gender presentation while living in her home ward/stake.
Laurie Lee and her spouse have been married 32 years this month and are the parents of five children and 11 grandchildren.
Laurie Lee remains a believer in many of the core tenets of Mormonism (e.g., Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the atonement), and reads the Book of Mormon daily.
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771: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 2
18 juli 2017 · 59 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels: Lees meer
Laurie Lee worked for 20 years as Chief Architect for the LDS Church and as Director of Design and/or Construction for around 40 LDS temples.
She served as Stake President of the Tooele Utah Valley View Stake in Tooele, Utah for 8 years.
While she remembers identifying internally as a woman from a very young age, she began to experience intense pressure to transition to female while serving as an LDS Stake President. This ultimately led to her being released as stake president after 8 years of service.
About two months ago Laurie Lee was excommunicated stemming from her decision to transition gender presentation while living in her home ward/stake.
Laurie Lee and her spouse have been married 32 years this month and are the parents of five children and 11 grandchildren.
Laurie Lee remains a believer in many of the core tenets of Mormonism (e.g., Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the atonement), and reads the Book of Mormon daily.
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770: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 1
18 juli 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels: Lees meer
Laurie Lee worked for 20 years as Chief Architect for the LDS Church and as Director of Design and/or Construction for around 40 LDS temples.
She served as Stake President of the Tooele Utah Valley View Stake in Tooele, Utah for 8 years.
While she remembers identifying internally as a woman from a very young age, she began to experience intense pressure to transition to female while serving as an LDS Stake President. This ultimately led to her being released as stake president after 8 years of service.
About two months ago Laurie Lee was excommunicated stemming from her decision to transition gender presentation while living in her home ward/stake.
Laurie Lee and her spouse have been married 32 years this month and are the parents of five children and 11 grandchildren.
Laurie Lee remains a believer in many of the core tenets of Mormonism (e.g., Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the atonement), and reads the Book of Mormon daily.
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769: On Building Secular Communities: Bart Campolo interviews John Dehlin interviews Bart Campolo
17 juli 2017 · 1 uur 31 min
In this episode recorded for use on Bart Campolo's "Humanize Me" podcast, John and Bart interview each other on their experience at building communities post religion
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768: Navigating Progressive Mormonism with Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler Pt. 2
13 juli 2017 · 1 uur 22 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler to explore their experiences as they navigate progressive Mormonism. Lees meer
We cover important topics such as:
*Each panelist’s experience when their faith became more complex and whether they would self-describe as a Mormon
*What made them choose to remain engaged in the Church
*What the most valuable aspects of the faith are to each of them, and how they inform and impact their life
*Their social experience in their wards and whether they feel alone or among many others who are navigating a middle-way
*How they approach Sundays and whether they have supplemented their Sunday experience with anything that would be helpful to share with our audience
*Whether they observe a decline in the health and vitality of the Church -
767: Navigating Progressive Mormonism with Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler Pt. 1
13 juli 2017 · 1 uur 2 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler to explore their experiences as they navigate progressive Mormonism. Lees meer
We cover important topics such as:
*Each panelist’s experience when their faith became more complex and whether they would self-describe as a Mormon
*What made them choose to remain engaged in the Church
*What the most valuable aspects of the faith are to each of them, and how they inform and impact their life
*Their social experience in their wards and whether they feel alone or among many others who are navigating a middle-way
*How they approach Sundays and whether they have supplemented their Sunday experience with anything that would be helpful to share with our audience
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766: Staying Actively Engaged in Mormonism - The "A Thoughtful Faith" Panel Pt. 2
7 juli 2017 · 1 uur 18 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview 3 of the hard-working moderators of the “A Thoughtful Faith” Facebook group. The group comprises LDS members who are working to stay engaged in constructive ways within Mormonism and offers a safe space to ask faith-challenging questions. Lees meer
Mark Crego, Jeralee Renshaw, and Dan Wotherspoon answer questions about the purpose of the group, but also embark on a very interesting conversation about how they each are able to remain happily involved in the Church despite being aware of the faith-challenging aspects of the Mormon faith.
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765: Staying Actively Engaged in Mormonism - The "A Thoughtful Faith" Panel Pt. 1
7 juli 2017 · 1 uur 23 min
In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview 3 of the hard-working moderators of the “A Thoughtful Faith” Facebook group. The group comprises LDS members who are working to stay engaged in constructive ways within Mormonism and offers a safe space to ask faith-challenging questions. Lees meer
Mark Crego, Jeralee Renshaw, and Dan Wotherspoon answer questions about the purpose of the group, but also embark on a very interesting conversation about how they each are able to remain happily involved in the Church despite being aware of the faith-challenging aspects of the Mormon faith.
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764: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist Pt. 3
5 juli 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
In this series on Mormon Stories, we interview the fabulous Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT, CST — moderator of the Mormon Mental Health podcast — to finally hear her “Mormon story.” Lees meer
This interview covers:
*Being raised in the Church with convert parents in Spain and her eventual move to the US
*Natasha and her family’s concerns about the practice of polygamy and frustration that their questions never seemed to be answered, yet remaining true-believers
*The impact of being a victim of sexual abuse as a child and teenager and how it influenced her experiences exploring her sexuality as a teenager and young adult
*Her removal from BYU because of her sexual experiences and her thoughts now about the unintended consequences of honor code enforcement
*How she met her husband and disclosed her sexual past in an act of transparency, and how it affected the first years of their marriage
*Her thoughts now about the difference between behavior and self-worth within the Church, especially as it relates to sexual behavior
*Her decision to become a sex therapist and how her move to the Midwest became an impetus to develop a wider online presence
*How being a believer in the faith, but having a nuanced view of sexuality led her to being widely known as the “Mormon Sex Therapist”
*How cracks developed in her Orthodox faith foundation
*Her feeling of being in a continuing faith transition for much of the 20+ years of her practicehttp://www.mormonmentalhealth.org
https://www.symmetrysols.com
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763: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist Pt. 2
5 juli 2017 · 58 min
In this series on Mormon Stories, we interview the fabulous Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT, CST — moderator of the Mormon Mental Health podcast — to finally hear her “Mormon story.” Lees meer
This interview covers:
*Being raised in the Church with convert parents in Spain and her eventual move to the US
*Natasha and her family’s concerns about the practice of polygamy and frustration that their questions never seemed to be answered, yet remaining true-believers
*The impact of being a victim of sexual abuse as a child and teenager and how it influenced her experiences exploring her sexuality as a teenager and young adult
*Her removal from BYU because of her sexual experiences and her thoughts now about the unintended consequences of honor code enforcement
*How she met her husband and disclosed her sexual past in an act of transparency, and how it affected the first years of their marriage
*Her thoughts now about the difference between behavior and self-worth within the Church, especially as it relates to sexual behavior
*Her decision to become a sex therapist and how her move to the Midwest became an impetus to develop a wider online presence
*How being a believer in the faith, but having a nuanced view of sexuality led her to being widely known as the “Mormon Sex Therapist”
*How cracks developed in her Orthodox faith foundation
*Her feeling of being in a continuing faith transition for much of the 20+ years of her practicehttp://www.mormonmentalhealth.org
https://www.symmetrysols.com
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762: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist Pt. 1
5 juli 2017 · 1 uur 36 min
In this series on Mormon Stories, we interview the fabulous Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT, CST — moderator of the Mormon Mental Health podcast — to finally hear her “Mormon story.” Lees meer
This interview covers:
*Being raised in the Church with convert parents in Spain and her eventual move to the US
*Natasha and her family’s concerns about the practice of polygamy and frustration that their questions never seemed to be answered, yet remaining true-believers
*The impact of being a victim of sexual abuse as a child and teenager and how it influenced her experiences exploring her sexuality as a teenager and young adult
*Her removal from BYU because of her sexual experiences and her thoughts now about the unintended consequences of honor code enforcement
*How she met her husband and disclosed her sexual past in an act of transparency, and how it affected the first years of their marriage
*Her thoughts now about the difference between behavior and self-worth within the Church, especially as it relates to sexual behavior
*Her decision to become a sex therapist and how her move to the Midwest became an impetus to develop a wider online presence
*How being a believer in the faith, but having a nuanced view of sexuality led her to being widely known as the “Mormon Sex Therapist”
*How cracks developed in her Orthodox faith foundation
*Her feeling of being in a continuing faith transition for much of the 20+ years of her practicehttp://www.mormonmentalhealth.org
https://www.symmetrysols.com
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761: They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave it Alone - Brynne Thomas Gant
26 juni 2017 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode, we interview Brynne Thomas Gant -- the author of "They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave the Church Alone"
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760: They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave it Alone - Brynne Thomas Gant
26 juni 2017 · 57 min
In this episode, we interview Brynne Thomas Gant -- the author of "They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave the Church Alone"
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759: The Courage of Savannah
20 juni 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Savannah and her mother, Heather. Lees meer
In this episode of Mormon Stories we interview Savannah and her mother, Heather. Savannah recently generated international media attention when she came out as gay to her Mormon ward (congregation) in Eagle Mountain, Utah during fast and testimony meeting (May 7, 2017). Towards the end of her testimony, a presiding priesthood authority cut off her microphone and told her to sit down. A friend recorded the video of her live testimony.
In this episode John interviews both Savannah and Heather in order to provide the context for Savannah's testimony that day. Questions answered in this episode include:
*What was Savannah's relationship with the Mormon church prior to her testimony?
*Why did Savannah want to come out as gay to her ward?
*Why did she write out her testimony beforehand?
*Why did Savannah's parents "allow" her to bear her testimony in this way?
*Who recorded Savannah's testimony, and why?
*How did Savannah and her mother feel when the microphone was cut off, and Savannah was asked to sit down by her Mormon priesthood leader?
*Was this event a conspiracy orchestrated by Savannah's parents?
*What has been the reaction to these events?
*What do Savannah and Heather hope to accomplish by talking about this publicly?
*What would Savannah and Heather like to say to LGBT Mormons and their family/friends?Special thanks to Heather and Savannah for visiting with the Mormon Stories crew and sharing her beautiful story!
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758: Staying Active in the Mormon Church as a semi- or non-believer
19 juni 2017 · 1 uur 52 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories and Mormon Transitions, John and Margi reflect back on their 13 years of experience as semi- and non-believers and provide their advice on how to successfully navigate activity in the LDS Church. Some of the topics discussed are: Lees meer
*Advice on how to determine whether church attendance is a healthy option for you and your family
*Living the “Law of Tithing” in a way that is meaningful to you
*Focusing on teaching lessons about truths that resonate with you, and less on the topics that trouble you as they most likely will be covered many other times
*How to respond to inquiries about your activity status from fellow ward members
*Setting boundaries and expectations when given a calling
*Protecting your children by having an open discussion after church that allows them to safely process and talk through the information
*Building social credit in your ward to spend thoughtfully when the time arrives
*Advice on how to ethically navigate the temple recommend interview
*Answering the question “can you be honest and ethical in staying?”
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757: Losing the Lamanites - Sarah Newcomb (NW Coastal Tribes - Tsimshian)
15 juni 2017 · 1 uur 44 min
Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Sarah Newcomb who descends from the Tsimshian of the NW Coastal Tribes. In this interview we cover: Lees meer
*How Sarah struggled as a youth knowing that she came from the ‘Lamanites,’ who had turned their backs on God.
*How she worked her way through college in Rexburg, ID, acquired a degree in Communications/Journalism, and how her new knowledge around sourcing served as an impetus to her questioning her faith.
*How her husband ignored the Mormon admonition against interracial marriage, out of love for Sarah.
*Her avoidance of dancing (and other native customs), as they were practiced by the ’Lamanites’ in the Book of Mormon.
*Her avoidance of the sun, as a way to ensure that her skin would stay as light as possible.
*How she used her knowledge of sourcing (seeking original documentation) to discover many of the problems with LDS church history and doctrine, all before discovering the CES Letter.
*How Mormon Stories Podcast validated her feelings, and provided strength and a sense of community during her faith transition.
*How she now embraces her life in the sun, and is on a journey to connect to the heritage and identity she felt forced to distance herself from while a member of the LDS Church.We thank Sarah for sharing her powerful, beautiful story and know that it will touch lives!
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756: Jen Parkinson - Living in a Mixed-Orientation and a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 3
13 juni 2017 · 1 uur 22 min
We are excited to release an interview with Jen Parkinson that has many fascinating components, including: Lees meer
*Her devout LDS upbringing and bout with perfectionism while a youth and as a missionary
*Her first marriage to a gay man, unbeknownst to her
*Experiences with LDS Family Services in addressing her husband’s sexual orientation
*Her resulting divorce and intense feelings of guilt and shame
*The experience of seeking a sealing cancellation and how it made her relive the nightmare of her divorce
*Dating and marrying her current husband
*Working for BYU-Idaho and the gender disparity she observed
*Her husband’s faith transition and her reaction to it by “quintupling down” on her beliefs
*How leaving her job at BYU gave her the freedom to learn and question
*Her own faith transition and hope for the future
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755: Jen Parkinson - Living in a Mixed-Orientation and a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 2
13 juni 2017 · 1 uur 9 min
We are excited to release an interview with Jen Parkinson that has many fascinating components, including: Lees meer
*Her devout LDS upbringing and bout with perfectionism while a youth and as a missionary
*Her first marriage to a gay man, unbeknownst to her
*Experiences with LDS Family Services in addressing her husband’s sexual orientation
*Her resulting divorce and intense feelings of guilt and shame
*The experience of seeking a sealing cancellation and how it made her relive the nightmare of her divorce
*Dating and marrying her current husband
*Working for BYU-Idaho and the gender disparity she observed
*Her husband’s faith transition and her reaction to it by “quintupling down” on her beliefs
*How leaving her job at BYU gave her the freedom to learn and question
*Her own faith transition and hope for the future
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754: Jen Parkinson - Living in a Mixed-Orientation and a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 1
13 juni 2017 · 1 uur 18 min
We are excited to release an interview with Jen Parkinson that has many fascinating components, including: Lees meer
*Her devout LDS upbringing and bout with perfectionism while a youth and as a missionary
*Her first marriage to a gay man, unbeknownst to her
*Experiences with LDS Family Services in addressing her husband’s sexual orientation
*Her resulting divorce and intense feelings of guilt and shame
*The experience of seeking a sealing cancellation and how it made her relive the nightmare of her divorce
*Dating and marrying her current husband
*Working for BYU-Idaho and the gender disparity she observed
*Her husband’s faith transition and her reaction to it by “quintupling down” on her beliefs
*How leaving her job at BYU gave her the freedom to learn and question
*Her own faith transition and hope for the future