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520: John Dehlin's TribTalk with Jennifer Napier-Pearce about Disciplinary Council
23 januari 2015 · 39 min
520: John Dehlin's TribTalk with Jennifer Napier-Pearce about Disciplinary Council recorded January 22, 2015.
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519: Clark Johnsen - From BYU to Broadway's Book of Mormon Musical Part 2
21 januari 2015 · 1 uur 43 min
In this hilarious and touching episode of Mormon Stories, John Dehlin interviews Clark Johnson, an original cast member in the hit Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon. Lees meer
In part one, Clark shares his experience as a young gay Mormon coming from a conservative LDS background, his mission to Mexico, and how he and his family came to terms with his decision to leave the church.
In part two, Clark recounts the events and his favorite memories leading him to join The Book of Mormon cast; from the dance department at BYU to the Broadway stage. He goes on to share scene by scene and song by song, themes from the musical that relate to his life and experience with the world.
Warning - Because of the language contained in the Book of Mormon Musical, listener discretion is advised.
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518: Clark Johnsen - From BYU to Broadway's Book of Mormon Musical Part 1
21 januari 2015 · 1 uur 13 min
In this hilarious and touching episode of Mormon Stories, John Dehlin interviews Clark Johnson, an original cast member in the hit Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon. Lees meer
In part one, Clark shares his experience as a young gay Mormon coming from a conservative LDS background, his mission to Mexico, and how he and his family came to terms with his decision to leave the church.
In part two, Clark recounts the events and his favorite memories leading him to join The Book of Mormon cast; from the dance department at BYU to the Broadway stage. He goes on to share scene by scene and song by song, themes from the musical that relate to his life and experience with the world.
Warning - Because of the language contained in the Book of Mormon Musical, listener discretion is advised.
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517: Discussing the Role Played by Women in Mormon Apologetics - With Nancy Ross, Kevin Barney, and Jessica Finnigan
3 januari 2015 · 1 uur 1 min
The voice of Mormon Apologetics in the past has been predomintely male. In this episode we explore the intersection of gender and Mormon Apologetics. We discuss the reasons that this may be as well as how this tradition is changing and creating a space for more and more women amungst this forum. Lees meer
In this episode, we are pleased to have with us a strong panal:
Nancy Ross, Assistant Professor of Art History at Dixie State Universtiy and has a Ph.D. from the university of Cambridge. She has been blogging the Book of Mormon chapter by chapter with a feminist perspective at nickelonthenacle.blogspot.com .
Kevin Barney, studied classics at BYU, then obtained law degrees from the University of Illinois and DePaul University. He also serves of the board of directors for FAIR Mormon and Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought.
Jessica Finnigan, is a Master's Student at King's College London, where she studies religion in the contemporary world. She recently completed an advanced Diploma in Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge. She earned a Bachelors from BYU in Marriage, Family, and Human Development..
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516: 2014 Mormon Stories End-of-Year Update
27 december 2014 · 55 min
In this episode I address the past, present, and future of Mormon Stories. I also discuss my past interactions with Stake President Bryan King, my current beliefs, my current relationship with the LDS church, and my thoughts about what appears to be a pending disciplinary council. Lees meer
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515: Infants on Thrones Part 2
15 december 2014 · 1 uur 59 min
John Dehlin interviews the Infants on Thrones podcast panelists.
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514: Infants on Thrones Part 1
14 december 2014 · 2 uur 14 min
John Dehlin interviews the Infants on Thrones podcast panelists.
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513: A Non-Member Reads the Book of Mormon -- David Michael and his "My Book of Mormon Podcast"
8 december 2014 · 1 uur 39 min
In this episode J. Nelson-Seawright interviews David Michael about his experience creating his new podcast "My Book of Mormon" where David shares his thoughts and witty comments on each chapter of Mormonism's central book of scripture. Lees meer
With no background in Mormonism, David is reading the Book of Mormon cover to cover for the first time in an attempt to discover why millions of people have come to believe in its writings.
As a result, David offers an insightful and entertaining "outsider's perspective" on the characters, stories, and lessons he encounters. The two discuss David's christian upbringing, his thoughts on spirituality and religion, his observations on Mormonism, and review his experience reading key stories in the Book of Mormon up to Alma 57.
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512: Discussing the New LDS.org Polygamy Essays Part 2 - With Lindsay Hansen Park, J. Nelson-Seawright, and Joe Geisner
3 december 2014 · 2 uur 5 min
Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its long-awaited series of essays on polygamy in Kirtland/Nauvoo, Utah and post-manifesto polygamy, igniting a firestorm of discussion online. Lees meer
In this second installment, we bring together an all-star cast of Mormon Stories favorites to discuss the Early Utah Polygamy essay:
Lindsay Hansen Park, who in the middle of an amazing and incredibly exhaustive project for Feminist Mormon Housewives in the Year of Polygamy podcast series.
Joe Geisner, a long-time Mormon historian who has been assisting Lindsay in her research for the Year of Polygamy project.
J. Nelson-Seawright, a political science professor at Northwestern University, frequent blogger and commenter on Mormonism and a favorite guest of Mormon Stories.
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511: Jan Shipps — New History of the Prairie and Mountain Saints; Race and Gender
26 november 2014 · 1 uur 6 min
In the inagural episode of the Mormon Studies Podcast, host Brent Metcalfe interviews Jan Shipps. Jan is professor emeritus of history at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and a former president of the John Whitmer Historical Association (2004–05) and the Mormon History Association (1979–80)—a scholar’s scholar who has influenced a generation of students of Mormonism, often reaching across and even narrowing the chasm between believer and nonbeliever. Lees meer
Over the past several years Jan has laid the foundation for a forthcoming book on the history of Community of Christ (a.k.a. “prairie saints”; formerly RLDS) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. “mountain saints”) from the end of World War II to the present. Explicating 1950s strategic missiology and convert retention to 2010s ecclesiastical polity and women’s priesthood, she has new and trenchant insights that she shares with podcast listeners.
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510: Meg and Jake Abhau Pt. 3 — Moving Forward as Activists for all LGBT
20 november 2014 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, Daniel Parkinson MD, host of our sister podcast, Gay Mormon Stories, interviews Meg, Jake and Jon Abhau. Meg and Jake were conservative Mormons when their 13 year old son came out to them 18 months ago. Lees meer
In Part 3, the Abhaus discuss how they have emerged from this journey as passionate activists for the LGBT Mormon cause.
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509: Meg, Jake and Jon Abhau Pt. 2 — The LGBT Issue Provokes a Faith Crisis
20 november 2014 · 1 uur 10 min
In this episode, Daniel Parkinson MD, host of our sister podcast, Gay Mormon Stories, interviews Meg, Jake and Jon Abhau. Meg and Jake were conservative Mormons when their 13 year old son came out to them 18 months ago. Lees meer
In Part 2, the Abhaus discuss confronting their relationships with the church after learning about Jon's orientation.
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508: Meg and Jake Abhau Pt. 1 — Dealing with Having a Gay Teen as Orthodox Mormons
20 november 2014 · 1 uur 27 min
In this episode, Daniel Parkinson MD, host of our sister podcast, Gay Mormon Stories, interviews Meg, Jake Abhau. Meg and Jake were conservative Mormons when their 13 year old son came out to them 18 months ago. Lees meer
In Part 1, the Abhaus discuss their family, their relationship with their son and coming to terms with their son’s orientation. They also talk about making sure they were protecting him and preparing him for a healthy future.
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507: Free BYU -- Religious Freedom and Faith Transition at Church Schools
13 november 2014 · 1 uur 22 min
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has long affirmed the importance of religious freedom, even issuing a press release in 2013 declaring that "it is the right to think, express and act upon what you deeply believe, according to the dictates of conscience." Lees meer
But a group of current and former students is concerned about implications for students who find themselves transitioning away from belief in the church while still enrolled at a church-owned school. It creates, they argue, an impossible situation where students are seemingly forced to choose between their integrity and the education they have worked and payed for.
In this episode, we're joined by several members of Free BYU, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of what they consider a lack of religious freedom within the Church Educational System.
We discuss with Free BYU leaders the Honor Code as it relates to religious freedom, ecclesiastical endorsements and how to handle a faith transition while at a church school. We'll also talk with two current students as they talk about how they are trying to navigate their faith transitions while attending BYU.
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506: Carrie Sheffield Pt. 2 -- Mormonism and Politics, Conservatism and Mitt Romney
7 november 2014 · 1 uur 15 min
In the world of politics and media, Carrie Sheffield is a veritable dynamo. She has appeared on MSNBC, Fox News, PBS, HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, BBC Radio and more, as an expert on politics and the economy. Graduating with a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard, she went on to do stints at Goldman Sachs and the Washington Times before settling in as a public policy analyst all over TV and radio. Lees meer
But Carrie also has a Mormon story. Growing up in the church, then later leaving and exploring other faiths before finding peace with Stoicism, she is also a sort of rare breed as a post-Mormon who still clings tight to deeply conservative values.
In this episode, we talk about her conservative outlook, how and why she still identifies with conservatism after leaving the church as well as her thoughts on Mitt Romney, the recent mid-term elections and more.
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505: Carrie Sheffield Pt. 1 -- On Leaving Mormonism and Finding Stoicism
7 november 2014 · 1 uur 51 min
n the world of politics and media, Carrie Sheffield is a veritable dynamo. She has appeared on MSNBC, Fox News, PBS, HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, BBC Radio and more, as an expert on politics and the economy. Graduating with a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard, she went on to do stints at Goldman Sachs and the Washington Times before settling in as a public policy analyst all over TV and radio. Lees meer
But Carrie also has a Mormon story. Growing up in the church, then later leaving and exploring other faiths before finding peace with Stoicism, she is also a sort of rare breed as a post-Mormon who still clings tight to deeply conservative values.
In this episode, we talk to Carrie about her background in the church, the circumstances that led to her leaving, her journey for truth after Mormonism and her thoughts about finding peace through Stoicism.
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504: Professor David Campbell on Politics, Religion and Mormonism
29 oktober 2014 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories, J. Nelson-Seawright interviews David Campbell, Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and the founding director of the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy, about his celebrated research on religion and politics in America. Professor Campbell argues that the current partisan environment, in which religious people mostly support the Republican Party and less religious people the Democratic Party, is a recent development --- and he explains how this pattern can help explain America's recent rise in irreligiosity. Lees meer
Campbell also discusses his work on Mormonism and politics. He explains his research about how Mormon identity is different in American context: stronger, more collective, more integrated, and with stricter boundaries. He discusses implications for how Mormonism interacts with politics, and also for the identity and religious options of liberal and disaffected Mormons.
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503: Discussing the New Polygamy Essays Part 1 -- With Lindsay Hansen Park, John Hamer and J. Nelson-Seawright
24 oktober 2014 · 1 uur 41 min
This week The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its long-awaited series of essays on polygamy in Kirtland/Nauvoo, Utah and post-manifesto polygamy, igniting a firestorm of discussion on online. Lees meer
In this episode, we bring together an all-star cast of Mormon Stories favorites to discuss the Kirtland/Nauvoo essay:
Lindsay Hansen Park, who in the middle of an amazing and incredibly exhaustive project for Feminist Mormon Housewives in the Year of Polygamy podcast series.
John Hamer, a well-known expert on Kirtland- and Nauvoo-period Mormonism, and a member of the Community of Christ
J. Nelson-Seawright, a political science professor at Northwestern, frequent blogger and commenter on Mormonism and a favorite guest of Mormon Stories.
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502: Kirk Caudle on Mormon Studies, Teaching for BYU-Idaho, Resigning, Apologetics and More Part 2
21 oktober 2014 · 1 uur 47 min
Kirk Caudle made headlines over the summer when he resigned from the church after working as an online religion instructor for BYU-Idaho. However he still attends church regularly and has strong ties to Mormonism. Lees meer
In Part 2 of this cross-over episode with A Thoughtful Faith podcast, Kirk talks in detail about his resignation from the church, as well as his Mormon Book Review podcast and its affiliation with BYU's Maxwell Institute. He also dives into his thoughts on a variety of Mormon topics.
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501: Kirk Caudle on Mormon Studies, Teaching for BYU-Idaho, Resigning, Apologetics and More Part 1
21 oktober 2014 · 52 min
Kirk Caudle made headlines over the summer when he resigned from the church after working as an online religion instructor for BYU-Idaho. However he still attends church regularly and has strong ties to Mormonism. Lees meer
In Part 1 of this cross-over episode with A Thoughtful Faith podcast, Kirk talks about growing up in the church and the influence that had on his pursuit of Mormon Studies. He also talks about his background in religion and history and the lead-up to his work with BYU-Idaho.
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499b: Brent Metcalfe Part 6 -- Apologetics and Life After Mormonism
25 september 2014 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode, we talk to Brent about his interactions and run-ins with prominent Mormon apologists like Daniel Peterson, Lou Midgley and others. We also talk about the recent history of BYU's Maxwell Institute and what he sees in its future and in the future of Mormon apologetics overall. Lees meer
We'll also explore with Brent his ability to construct a healthy and happy life outside of Mormonism.
Be sure not to miss the exciting announcement from Brent toward the end of the episode!
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499: Brent Metcalfe Part 5 -- Book of Abraham
19 september 2014 · 2 uur
In Part 5 of our interview with Brent Metcalfe, one of the foremost Mormon scholars, we explore the history surrounding Joseph Smith and the Book of Abraham (one of the primary scriptural texts for the LDS Church). We also talk about the concept of translation, Joseph Smith's views on his "translations," the traditional apologetic responses concerning the Book of Abraham (Hugh Nibley, John Gee, and Kerry Muhlestein), as well as the LDS Church's recent essay on the Book of Abraham. Lees meer
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498: Brent Metcalfe Part 4 -- Examining the Book of Mormon
13 september 2014 · 1 uur 22 min
In the highly anticipated follow up to our first interview, Brent Metcalfe continues his story. Lees meer
In Part 4, Brent examines some of the issues surrounding traditional approaches to the Book of Mormon.
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497: Brent Metcalfe Part 3 -- After the Hofmann bombings and his excommunication
13 september 2014 · 1 uur 25 min
In the highly anticipated follow up to our first interview, Brent Metcalfe continues his story. Lees meer
In Part 3, Brent discusses the aftermath of the Hofmann murders, including the trial and Hoffman's eventual plea deal. He also discusses the events leading up to, and including, his excommunication.
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496: Fiona and Terryl Givens and "The Crucible of Doubt" Part 2
28 augustus 2014 · 2 uur 6 min
In their latest book, The Crucible of Doubt, published by Deseret Book, Fiona and Terryl Givens tackle perhaps their most daunting -- and important -- subject to date: doubt in the context of Mormon faith. Lees meer
In Part 2, Terryl and Fiona take us through the book as we discuss the elements of Mormonism that cause some of the biggest doubts and how to approach them with new paradigms.
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495: Fiona and Terryl Givens and "The Crucible of Doubt" Part 1
28 augustus 2014 · 1 uur 12 min
In their latest book, The Crucible of Doubt, published by Deseret Book, Fiona and Terryl Givens tackle perhaps their most daunting -- and important -- subject to date: doubt in the context of Mormon faith. Lees meer
In Part 1, we interview a Mormon Stories listener and contributer, James Patterson, about his struggles with doubt and how the book helped him.
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494: Brent Metcalfe Part 2 - Steve Christensen, Mark Hofmann, The Salamander Letter, and the Bombings
20 augustus 2014 · 2 uur 10 min
Few people had more of a front-row seat to the goings-on surrounding Mark Hofmann, the "Salamander Letter," and the tragic events of October 1985, what would be dubbed as the "Mormon Murders." Lees meer
As a personal friend and research assistant for both Steve Christensen and Mark Hofmann, Brent Metcalfe watched the whole episode unfold before his eyes.
In Part 2, Brent describes working for and with Steve Christensen and Mark Hofmann, the Salamander Letter episode, and the bombings that took the lives of Steve and Kathy Sheets.
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493: Brent Metcalfe Part 1 - Early Years and Working for Church Security
20 augustus 2014 · 1 uur 43 min
Few people had more of a front-row seat to the goings-on surrounding Mark Hofmann and the tragic events of October 1985, what would be dubbed as the "Mormon Murders." Lees meer
As a personal friend and research assistant for both Steve Christensen and Mark Hofmann, Brent Metcalfe watched the whole episode unfold before his eyes.
In Part 1, Brent talks about his early days in the Church and his time working for Church security. He also talks about his early forays into Mormon studies.
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492: Mara and Danny Kofoed--A Blog About Love Part 2
12 augustus 2014 · 1 uur 1 min
Since 2011, Mara and Danny Koefed have been blogging about their positive approach to life, even in the face of the sometimes heartbreaking circumstances life seems to have thrown their way. A Blog About Love stands as a the Koefed’s testimony of the human spirit’s ability to transcend despair and difficulty and view life for the positive, uplifting, even loving experience it can be. Lees meer
In this two-part series, they talk about their lives in Mormonism, meeting each other, starting the blog and their experiences dealing with issues such as infertility, infidelity, divorce and more, and how they keep a loving attitude through it all.
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491: Mara and Danny Koefed - A Blog About Love Part 1
12 augustus 2014 · 50 min
Since 2011, Mara and Danny Koefed have been blogging about their positive approach to life, even in the face of the sometimes heartbreaking circumstances life seems to have thrown their way. A Blog About Love stands as a the Koefed’s testimony of the human spirit’s ability to transcend despair and difficulty and view life for the positive, uplifting, even loving experience it can be. Lees meer
In this two-part series, they talk about their lives in Mormonism, meeting each other, starting the blog and their experiences dealing with issues such as infertility, infidelity, divorce and more, and how they keep a loving attitude through it all.
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490: Neil Ransom and Kate Kelly - After the Excommunication Part 3
26 juli 2014 · 1 uur 42 min
In this three-part series we interview Neil Ransom (Kate Kelly's husband, and Ph.D. candidate in anthropology) and we speak with Kate about her excommunication and the aftermath. Some of the fascinating tidbits we explore: Lees meer
Neil's early years growing up in Africa
How Neil's mission, along with his attending BYU-Idaho, actually turned him into a progressive Mormon
How Kate and Neil met (their love story), and what Neil loves most about Kate
What Neil is researching for his Ph.D. (hint....it's super cool)
Has Neil experienced a faith crisis?
Who "wears the pants" in Kate/Neil's marriage...also what are the traits of a "real man" according to Neil and Kate :)
Are Kate/Neil planning to have kiddos?
Kate's detailed account of her interactions with church leaders prior to her excommunication (in response to allegations of dishonesty on her part)
A deep dive into Kate's beliefs re: Mormonism, Book of Mormon historicity, etc.
Kate's plans for Ordain Women post-excommunication
And most importantly....Why does Neil wear that funky hat? :)
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489: Neil Ransom and Kate Kelly - After the Excommunication Part 2
26 juli 2014 · 1 uur 5 min
In this three-part series we interview Neil Ransom (Kate Kelly's husband, and Ph.D. candidate in anthropology) and we speak with Kate about her excommunication and the aftermath. Some of the fascinating tidbits we explore: Lees meer
Neil's early years growing up in Africa
How Neil's mission, along with his attending BYU-Idaho, actually turned him into a progressive Mormon
How Kate and Neil met (their love story), and what Neil loves most about Kate
What Neil is researching for his Ph.D. (hint....it's super cool)
Has Neil experienced a faith crisis?
Who "wears the pants" in Kate/Neil's marriage...also what are the traits of a "real man" according to Neil and Kate :)
Are Kate/Neil planning to have kiddos?
Kate's detailed account of her interactions with church leaders prior to her excommunication (in response to allegations of dishonesty on her part)
A deep dive into Kate's beliefs re: Mormonism, Book of Mormon historicity, etc.
Kate's plans for Ordain Women post-excommunication
And most importantly....Why does Neil wear that funky hat? :)
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488: Neil Ransom and Kate Kelly - After the Excommunication Part 1
26 juli 2014 · 1 uur 4 min
In this three-part series we interview Neil Ransom (Kate Kelly's husband, and Ph.D. candidate in anthropology) and we speak with Kate about her excommunication and the aftermath. Some of the fascinating tidbits we explore: Lees meer
Neil's early years growing up in Africa
How Neil's mission, along with his attending BYU-Idaho, actually turned him into a progressive Mormon
How Kate and Neil met (their love story), and what Neil loves most about Kate
What Neil is researching for his Ph.D. (hint....it's super cool)
Has Neil experienced a faith crisis?
Who "wears the pants" in Kate/Neil's marriage...also what are the traits of a "real man" according to Neil and Kate :)
Are Kate/Neil planning to have kiddos?
Kate's detailed account of her interactions with church leaders prior to her excommunication (in response to allegations of dishonesty on her part)
A deep dive into Kate's beliefs re: Mormonism, Book of Mormon historicity, etc.
Kate's plans for Ordain Women post-excommunication
And most importantly....Why does Neil wear that funky hat? :)
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Marriage and Faith Transition Workshop with Natasha Helfer Parker, John Dehlin, and Margi Dehlin (8/3/2014)
25 juli 2014 · 5 min
Natasha Helfer Parker, John Dehlin, and Margi Dehlin will be hosting a 6 hour workshop for current, mixed-faith, and former Mormon couples who are navigating faith issues, parenting, and sexuality in either a mixed-faith, post-orthodox, or a post-Mormon context. Couples and individuals are welcome to attend, but the content will be oriented towards helping married couples deal with faith transition issues. Lees meer
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487: An Outsider's View of Joseph Smith -- Alex Beam's "American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church"
15 juli 2014 · 2 uur 23 min
In this episode we interview Alex Beam: author of "American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church." Alex provides an extremely insightful and compelling "outsider's view" of Joseph Smith's final years in Nauvoo, along with his murder and legacy. Lees meer
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445b: Ordain Women Concluding Dialogue (For Now) Part 2
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 19 min
To conclude our series on the Ordain Women project, we bring together Kate Kelly, Heather Olson Beal, Neylan McBaine and Sara Vranes for a concluding dialogue.
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486: Christine Jeppsen Clark, Daughter of General Authority Malcolm Jeppsen Part 4
14 juli 2014 · 2 uur 5 min
Christine Jeppsen Clark is a mother of six, a former Mormon Tabernacle Choir member, a Ph.D. graduate student focusing on dementia, and a dear personal friend. She is also the daughter of the late Elder Malcolm S. Jeppsen: former LDS General Authority, personal physician and best friend to Elder Boyd K. Packer, and a GA who was directly involved in the excommunication of Avraham Gileadi (one of the September Six). In this multi-part episode with Christine we discuss: Lees meer
What it was like to grow up in the 1950s and 1960s in Salt Lake City as a very orthodox, devout member of a somewhat elite LDS family? What it was like to grow up the daughter of an LDS General Authority, who was both a physician to, and best friends with Elder Boyd K. Packer? Elder Jeppsen’s personal and direct involvement in the excommunication of Avraham Giliadi -- one of the September Six. How such an orthodox, committed LDS family including Christine (the daughter of a General Authority), her husband David Clark (former bishop of eight years, recent Stake Presidency member) and four of her six children could ultimately decide to leave the LDS Church, and What it’s like to leave the LDS Church as a grandparent in your 50s and 60s.
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485: Christine Jeppsen Clark, Daughter of General Authority Malcolm Jeppsen Part 3
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 17 min
Christine Jeppsen Clark is a mother of six, a former Mormon Tabernacle Choir member, a Ph.D. graduate student focusing on dementia, and a dear personal friend. She is also the daughter of the late Elder Malcolm S. Jeppsen: former LDS General Authority, personal physician and best friend to Elder Boyd K. Packer, and a GA who was directly involved in the excommunication of Avraham Gileadi (one of the September Six). In this multi-part episode with Christine we discuss: Lees meer
What it was like to grow up in the 1950s and 1960s in Salt Lake City as a very orthodox, devout member of a somewhat elite LDS family? What it was like to grow up the daughter of an LDS General Authority, who was both a physician to, and best friends with Elder Boyd K. Packer? Elder Jeppsen’s personal and direct involvement in the excommunication of Avraham Giliadi -- one of the September Six. How such an orthodox, committed LDS family including Christine (the daughter of a General Authority), her husband David Clark (former bishop of eight years, recent Stake Presidency member) and four of her six children could ultimately decide to leave the LDS Church, and What it’s like to leave the LDS Church as a grandparent in your 50s and 60s.
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484: Christine Jeppsen Clark, Daughter of General Authority Malcolm Jeppsen Part 2
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 6 min
Christine Jeppsen Clark is a mother of six, a former Mormon Tabernacle Choir member, a Ph.D. graduate student focusing on dementia, and a dear personal friend. She is also the daughter of the late Elder Malcolm S. Jeppsen: former LDS General Authority, personal physician and best friend to Elder Boyd K. Packer, and a GA who was directly involved in the excommunication of Avraham Gileadi (one of the September Six). In this multi-part episode with Christine we discuss: Lees meer
What it was like to grow up in the 1950s and 1960s in Salt Lake City as a very orthodox, devout member of a somewhat elite LDS family? What it was like to grow up the daughter of an LDS General Authority, who was both a physician to, and best friends with Elder Boyd K. Packer? Elder Jeppsen’s personal and direct involvement in the excommunication of Avraham Giliadi -- one of the September Six. How such an orthodox, committed LDS family including Christine (the daughter of a General Authority), her husband David Clark (former bishop of eight years, recent Stake Presidency member) and four of her six children could ultimately decide to leave the LDS Church, and What it’s like to leave the LDS Church as a grandparent in your 50s and 60s.
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483: Christine Jeppsen Clark, Daughter of General Authority Malcolm Jeppsen Part 1
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 7 min
Christine Jeppsen Clark is a mother of six, a former Mormon Tabernacle Choir member, a Ph.D. graduate student focusing on dementia, and a dear personal friend. She is also the daughter of the late Elder Malcolm S. Jeppsen: former LDS General Authority, personal physician and best friend to Elder Boyd K. Packer, and a GA who was directly involved in the excommunication of Avraham Gileadi (one of the September Six). In this multi-part episode with Christine we discuss: Lees meer
What it was like to grow up in the 1950s and 1960s in Salt Lake City as a very orthodox, devout member of a somewhat elite LDS family? What it was like to grow up the daughter of an LDS General Authority, who was both a physician to, and best friends with Elder Boyd K. Packer? Elder Jeppsen’s personal and direct involvement in the excommunication of Avraham Giliadi -- one of the September Six. How such an orthodox, committed LDS family including Christine (the daughter of a General Authority), her husband David Clark (former bishop of eight years, recent Stake Presidency member) and four of her six children could ultimately decide to leave the LDS Church, and What it’s like to leave the LDS Church as a grandparent in your 50s and 60s.
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482: Jeremy Runnells and his Letter to a CES Director Part 3
14 juli 2014 · 43 min
In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith transition in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached and asked by a Church Education System (CES) Director to share his concerns and questions about the LDS Church’s origins, history, and current practices. In response, Jeremy wrote what later became publicly known as Letter to a CES Director. Lees meer
Letter to a CES Director very quickly went viral on the internet. The CES Director responded that he read the "very well written" letter and that he would provide Jeremy with a response. No response ever came.
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481: Jeremy Runnells and his Letter to a CES Director Part 2
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 12 min
In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith transition in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached and asked by a Church Education System (CES) Director to share his concerns and questions about the LDS Church’s origins, history, and current practices. In response, Jeremy wrote what later became publicly known as Letter to a CES Director. Lees meer
Letter to a CES Director very quickly went viral on the internet. The CES Director responded that he read the "very well written" letter and that he would provide Jeremy with a response. No response ever came.
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480: Jeremy Runnells and his Letter to a CES Director Part 1
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 5 min
In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith transition in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached and asked by a Church Education System (CES) Director to share his concerns and questions about the LDS Church’s origins, history, and current practices. In response, Jeremy wrote what later became publicly known as Letter to a CES Director. Lees meer
Letter to a CES Director very quickly went viral on the internet. The CES Director responded that he read the "very well written" letter and that he would provide Jeremy with a response. No response ever came.
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479: Salt Lake Tribune TribTalk with John Dehlin and Kate Kelly
14 juli 2014 · 40 min
Salt Lake Tribune TribTalk with John Dehlin and Kate Kelly, held on June 12, 2014.
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478: LDS Church Spokeswoman Ally Isom responds to Kate Kelly and John Dehlin's interview on RadioWest
14 juli 2014 · 52 min
LDS Church Spokeswoman Ally Isom responds to Kate Kelly and John Dehlin's interview on RadioWest
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477: Kate Kelly and John Dehlin interview with RadioWest
14 juli 2014 · 52 min
Kate and I interview with RadioWest about pending disciplinary action.
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476: John Dehlin's Interview with Utah Public Radio about Disciplinary Action
14 juli 2014 · 37 min
My June 13th, 2014 interview with Utah Public Radio about pending disciplinary action.
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475: Sandra Tanner Part 4 -- "Anti-Mormonism," Her Christian Beliefs, the Future of the LDS Church, Jerald's Passing, and Final Testimony
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 16 min
In part 4 of a 4 part series, Sandra Tanner discusses her views on being called an "anti-Mormon," her Christian beliefs, her views on the recent candor/openness and future of the LDS church, the passing of her husband (Jerald -- Alzheimer's), and shares her final testimony. Lees meer
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474: Sandra Tanner Part 3 -- Treasure Digging, Polygamy, Temple Ceremony, Thomas Ferguson, Eugene England
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 14 min
In part 3 of a 4 part series, Sandra discusses several issues including Joseph Smith’s treasure digging, connections between the Masonic Lodge temple ceremony and the LDS Church temple ceremony, polygamy, the Mountain Meadows Massacre, blacks and the LDS priesthood, the Thomas Ferguson story, the Eugene England/Bruce R. McConkie letter exchange, the LDS church’s law suit against UTLM, and the Godmakers film. Lees meer
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473: Sandra Tanner Part 2 -- LDS Apostles, First Vision, Books of Mormon and Abraham, and Mark Hofmann
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 22 min
In part 2 of our interview with Sandra Tanner, Sandra discusses challenges that she and her late husband had with Joseph Smith’s First Vision, the Book of Mormon, the Book of Abraham, along with her interactions with Joseph Fielding Smith, Legrand Richard, and famous Mormon forger and murderer Mark Hofmann. Lees meer