Mormon Stories - LDS (Unofficial - MormonThink.com)
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 15 years ago - ★★★★ - 175 ratingsMormon Stories podcast, created by John Dehlin, was retired in 2007. MormonThink.com is re-posting this podcast, along with John's other works, for those who still want/need the information. Because John released all of his podcast episodes with a Creative Commons license, we are within our full legal rights to post them here.
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079 (Aud): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 3
October 19, 2007 16:23 - 35 minutes - 15.4 MBIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
080 (Vid): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 4
October 19, 2007 16:22 - 25 minutes - 55.2 MB VideoIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
080 (Aud): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 4
October 19, 2007 16:21 - 25 minutes - 11.2 MBIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
081 (Vid): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 5
October 19, 2007 16:20 - 37 minutes - 80.3 MB VideoIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
081 (Aud): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 5
October 19, 2007 16:19 - 37 minutes - 16.2 MBIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
082 (Vid): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 6
October 19, 2007 16:18 - 24 minutes - 51.8 MB VideoIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
082 (Aud): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 6
October 19, 2007 16:17 - 23 minutes - 10.4 MBIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
083 (Vid): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 7
October 19, 2007 16:16 - 21 minutes - 46.8 MB VideoIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
083 (Aud): Understanding the Mormon "September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 7
October 19, 2007 16:15 - 21 minutes - 9.25 MBIn September of 1993, 6 Mormon "intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
084 (Aud): Introducing "Project Deseret Podcast" featuring Ashley Sanders
October 19, 2007 16:14 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBIn cooperation with Mormon Stories and Sunstone, I am proud to announce that Ashley Sanders has decided to launch her own, new podcast -- patterned (at least in part) after the NPR program "This American Life." The podcast is entitled "Project Deseret", and is dedicated to building a socially, politically, and economically just community.
085 (Vid): God Loveth His Children -- The New LDS Pamphlet on Homosexuality Part 1
October 19, 2007 16:13 - 24 minutes - 53.3 MB VideoA new pamphlet about homosexuality appeared on the churchâs website in late July, 2007. The pamphlet is entitled God Loveth His Children, and, among other things, says that the Church does not know what causes same-sex attractions but does not believe sexual abuse and sexual experimentation in childhood are responsible. It declares that same-sex attractions are not considered sinful but affirms that acting on those attractions is incompatible with Godâs plan for families in the afterlife....
085 (Aud): God Loveth His Children -- The New LDS Pamphlet on Homosexuality Part 1
October 19, 2007 16:12 - 23 minutes - 10.1 MBA new pamphlet about homosexuality appeared on the churchâs website in late July, 2007. The pamphlet is entitled God Loveth His Children, and, among other things, says that the Church does not know what causes same-sex attractions but does not believe sexual abuse and sexual experimentation in childhood are responsible. It declares that same-sex attractions are not considered sinful but affirms that acting on those attractions is incompatible with Godâs plan for families in the afterlife....
086 (Vid): God Loveth His Children -- The New LDS Pamphlet on Homosexuality Part 2
October 19, 2007 16:11 - 29 minutes - 63 MB VideoA new pamphlet about homosexuality appeared on the churchâs website in late July, 2007. The pamphlet is entitled God Loveth His Children, and, among other things, says that the Church does not know what causes same-sex attractions but does not believe sexual abuse and sexual experimentation in childhood are responsible. It declares that same-sex attractions are not considered sinful but affirms that acting on those attractions is incompatible with Godâs plan for families in the afterlife....
086 (Aud): God Loveth His Children -- The New LDS Pamphlet on Homosexuality Part 2
October 19, 2007 16:10 - 28 minutes - 12.5 MBA new pamphlet about homosexuality appeared on the churchâs website in late July, 2007. The pamphlet is entitled God Loveth His Children, and, among other things, says that the Church does not know what causes same-sex attractions but does not believe sexual abuse and sexual experimentation in childhood are responsible. It declares that same-sex attractions are not considered sinful but affirms that acting on those attractions is incompatible with Godâs plan for families in the afterlife....
087 (Vid): God Loveth His Children -- The New LDS Pamphlet on Homosexuality Part 3
October 19, 2007 16:09 - 15 minutes - 34 MB VideoA new pamphlet about homosexuality appeared on the churchâs website in late July, 2007. The pamphlet is entitled God Loveth His Children, and, among other things, says that the Church does not know what causes same-sex attractions but does not believe sexual abuse and sexual experimentation in childhood are responsible. It declares that same-sex attractions are not considered sinful but affirms that acting on those attractions is incompatible with Godâs plan for families in the afterlife....
087 (Aud): God Loveth His Children -- The New LDS Pamphlet on Homosexuality Part 3
October 19, 2007 16:08 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBA new pamphlet about homosexuality appeared on the churchâs website in late July, 2007. The pamphlet is entitled God Loveth His Children, and, among other things, says that the Church does not know what causes same-sex attractions but does not believe sexual abuse and sexual experimentation in childhood are responsible. It declares that same-sex attractions are not considered sinful but affirms that acting on those attractions is incompatible with Godâs plan for families in the afterlife....
088 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 1 -- The Early Years
October 19, 2007 16:07 - 29 minutes - 61.6 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
088 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 1 -- The Early Years
October 19, 2007 16:06 - 28 minutes - 12.6 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
089 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 2 -- Mom, Mission and School
October 19, 2007 16:05 - 31 minutes - 61.6 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
089 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 2 -- Mom, Mission and School
October 19, 2007 16:04 - 31 minutes - 13.7 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
090 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 3 -- The Fruits of Anxiety
October 19, 2007 16:03 - 31 minutes - 70.4 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
090 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 3 -- The Fruits of Anxiety
October 19, 2007 16:02 - 30 minutes - 13.5 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
091 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 4 -- The Backslider
October 19, 2007 16:01 - 31 minutes - 69.9 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
091 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 4 -- The Backslider
October 19, 2007 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.5 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
092 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 5 -- Cowboy Jesus and Mormon Literature / Art
October 19, 2007 15:59 - 28 minutes - 64 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
092 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 5 -- Cowboy Jesus and Mormon Literature / Art
October 19, 2007 15:58 - 28 minutes - 12.4 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
093 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 6 -- Juanita Brooks, Sunstone, and Mormon Liberalism
October 19, 2007 15:57 - 32 minutes - 72.7 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
093 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 6 -- Juanita Brooks, Sunstone, and Mormon Liberalism
October 19, 2007 15:56 - 31 minutes - 13.9 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
094 (Aud): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 7 -- The Chicken Story, Eugene England and Final Thoughts
October 19, 2007 15:55 - 39 minutes - 17.2 MBLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
094 (Vid): Levi Peterson (Mormon Author) Part 7 -- The Chicken Story, Eugene England and Final Thoughts
October 19, 2007 15:55 - 39 minutes - 78.5 MB VideoLevi Peterson is one of the most important LDS authors of the 20th century. His book entitled "The Backslider" is perhaps the most important piece of Mormon fiction ever written. This is his story.
095: The Mormon Worker Part 1 -- William VanWagenen
October 19, 2007 15:54 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBIn October 2007 a new LDS-themed periodical was launched entitled "The Mormon Worker." This publication is dedicated to promoting social justice within Mormonism. In this two-part series, we interview William VanWagenen, one of the founders of the Mormon Worker. William VanWagenen is not your typical Mormon. Not only has he studied at the Harvard Divinity School, but he is also an LDS peace activist, who was recently kidnapped in Iraq while on a peacekeeping mission. In this intervew, Wil...
096: The Mormon Worker Part 2 -- William VanWagenen
October 19, 2007 15:53 - 46 minutes - 20.5 MBIn October 2007 a new LDS-themed periodical was launched entitled "The Mormon Worker." This publication is dedicated to promoting social justice within Mormonism. In this two-part series, we interview William VanWagenen, one of the founders of the Mormon Worker. William VanWagenen is not your typical Mormon. Not only has he studied at the Harvard Divinity School, but he is also an LDS peace activist, who was recently kidnapped in Iraq while on a peacekeeping mission. In this intervew, Wil...
097: The Joseph Smith Papers Project -- Morris Thurston
October 19, 2007 15:52 - 27 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode we discuss the Joseph Smith Papers project, sponsored by both the LDS Church and Larry H. Miller. Morris Thurston is a Harvard-trained lawyer, and one of the legal editors for the project.
098: Joseph Smith's Legal Battles During the Nauvoo Time Period Part 1
October 19, 2007 15:51 - 1 hour - 11.8 MBIn this episode we discuss Joseph Smith's major legal battles during the Nauvoo period. Morris Thurston is a Harvard-trained lawyer, and one of the legal editors for the Joseph Smith Papers project.
099: Joseph Smith's Legal Battles During the Nauvoo Time Period Part 2
October 19, 2007 15:50 - 48 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode we discuss Joseph Smith's major legal battles during the Nauvoo period. Morris Thurston is a Harvard-trained lawyer, and one of the legal editors for the Joseph Smith Papers project.
100: Breathe Life Into Your Liife Story w/ Dawn and Morris Thurston
October 19, 2007 15:49 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBBreathe Life into Your Life Story is an essential read for anyone who aspires to write a life storyâbut not just any story, one your family and others will actually WANT to read. Written for both novices and experienced writers, this book presents techniques used by novelists to immerse readers in their fictional worldâtechniques like âshowingâ rather than just "tellingâ; creating interesting, believable characters and settings; writing at the gut level; alternating scene and narra...
101 (Vid): Dr. Ted Lyon Part 1 -- Change in the LDS Church
October 19, 2007 15:48 - 19 minutes - 40.3 MB VideoDr. Ted Lyon has served as a BYU Professor, Mission President, MTC President, and is currently serving as temple president in Chile. His is both a believing Mormon, and an intellectual. In part 1 of this 3 part series, he discusses changes in the LDS church during his lifetime.
101 (Aud): Dr. Ted Lyon Part 1 -- Change in the LDS Church
October 19, 2007 15:47 - 22 minutes - 9.73 MBDr. Ted Lyon has served as a BYU Professor, Mission President, MTC President, and is currently serving as temple president in Chile. His is both a believing Mormon, and an intellectual. In part 1 of this 3 part series, he discusses changes in the LDS church during his lifetime.
102 (Vid): Dr. Ted Lyon Part 2 -- Tough Lessons from LDS Missions in Latin America
October 19, 2007 15:46 - 40 minutes - 78.5 MB VideoBYU Professor Dr. Ted Lyon has served as an LDS (Mormon) mission president in Chile. He has also served as the president of the Chile Missionary Training Center. He is currently serving as Temple President in the Santiago Chile LDS Temple. In this interveiw, Dr. Lyon discusses some of the painful lessons learned from LDS missionary work in Latin America in the 20th century. He also discusses his views on reconciling thought with faith.
102 (Aud): Dr. Ted Lyon Part 2 -- Tough Lessons from LDS Missions in Latin America
October 19, 2007 15:45 - 43 minutes - 18.8 MBBYU Professor Dr. Ted Lyon has served as an LDS (Mormon) mission president in Chile. He has also served as the president of the Chile Missionary Training Center. He is currently serving as Temple President in the Santiago Chile LDS Temple. In this interveiw, Dr. Lyon discusses some of the painful lessons learned from LDS missionary work in Latin America in the 20th century. He also discusses his views on reconciling thought with faith.
103 (Vid): Dr. Ted Lyon Part 3 -- Questions, Answers and a Final Testimony
October 19, 2007 15:44 - 38 minutes - 74.8 MB VideoBYU Professor Dr. Ted Lyon has served as an LDS (Mormon) mission president in Chile. He has also served as the president of the Chile Missionary Training Center. He is currently serving as Temple President in the Santiago Chile LDS Temple. In this interveiw, Dr. Lyon answers questions about the previous 2 episodes ,and concludes with his testimony of the LDS Church.
103 (Aud): Dr. Ted Lyon Part 3 -- Questions, Answers and a Final Testimony
October 19, 2007 15:43 - 41 minutes - 18 MBBYU Professor Dr. Ted Lyon has served as an LDS (Mormon) mission president in Chile. He has also served as the president of the Chile Missionary Training Center. He is currently serving as Temple President in the Santiago Chile LDS Temple. In this interveiw, Dr. Lyon answers questions about the previous 2 episodes ,and concludes with his testimony of the LDS Church.
104 (Vid): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 1 - The Early Years
October 19, 2007 15:42 - 34 minutes - 74.3 MB VideoElbert Eugene Peck was editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001. In part 1 of a 4 part interview, Elbert discusses his early years as a member of the LDS church in Washington D.C., his mission, his time at BYU with the Seventh East Press, and the events leading to him to take over Sunstone Magazine.
104 (Aud): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 1 - The Early Years
October 19, 2007 15:41 - 36 minutes - 15.9 MBElbert Eugene Peck was editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001. In part 1 of a 4 part interview, Elbert discusses his early years as a member of the LDS church in Washington D.C., his mission, his time at BYU with the Seventh East Press, and the events leading to him taking over Sunstone Magazine.
105 (Vid): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 2 - The People of Sunstone
October 19, 2007 15:40 - 24 minutes - 51.8 MB VideoIn part 2 of this 4 part series, Elbert Peck (Editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001) discusses many of the central people of Sunstone, including Leonard Arrington, Bonner Ritchie, Eugene England, Lavina Fielding Anderson, Ed Kimball, Orson Scott Card, Peggy Fletcher Stack, Scott Kinney, and many others.
105 (Aud): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 2 - The People of Sunstone
October 19, 2007 15:39 - 25 minutes - 11.3 MBIn part 2 of this 4 part series, Elbert Peck (Editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001) discusses many of the central people of Sunstone, including Leonard Arrington, Bonner Ritchie, Eugene England, Lavina Fielding Anderson, Ed Kimball, Orson Scott Card, Peggy Fletcher Stack, Scott Kinney, and many others.
106 (Vid): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 3 - Alternative Voices
October 19, 2007 15:38 - 30 minutes - 64.8 MB VideoIn part 3 of this 4 part series, Elbert Eugene Peck (editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001) discusses the events leading up to the September Six excommunications of 1993, including the "Alternative Voices" and warnings against Symposia statements by LDS leaders.
106 (Aud): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 3 - Alternative Voices
October 19, 2007 15:37 - 31 minutes - 13.9 MBIn part 3 of this 4 part series, Elbert Eugene Peck (editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001) discusses the events leading up to the September Six excommunications of 1993, including the "Alternative Voices" and warnings against Symposia statements by LDS leaders.
107 (Vid): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 4 - The September Six and the Decline of Sunstone
October 19, 2007 15:36 - 31 minutes - 67.3 MB VideoIn part 4 of this 4 part series, Elbert Eugene Peck (editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001) discusses the September Six excommunications, the decline of Sunstone, and his thoughts on Sunstone's future.
107 (Aud): Elbert Peck and Sunstone Magazine Pt. 4 - The September Six and the Decline of Sunstone
October 19, 2007 15:35 - 33 minutes - 14.5 MBIn part 4 of this 4 part series, Elbert Eugene Peck (editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986 to 2001) discusses the September Six excommunications, the decline of Sunstone, and his thoughts on Sunstone's future.