Mormon Stories - LDS
1,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4.8K ratingsMormon Stories is an attempt to build understanding between and about Mormons through the telling of stories in both audio and video formats.
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034: Soldier Slaves Pt. 1--James Parkinson: Mormon and High-Profile Personal Injury Lawyer
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBIn episode 1 of a 3 part series, we meet James W. Parkinson--a high profile personal injury lawyer, and a member of the LDS Church. In this episode we discuss Jim's early years in Indio, CA, his early career as a law student and lawyer, his involvement in the"Big Tobacco" settlement, and his introduction to Harold Poole--LDS member and survivor of the Bataan Death March.
033: An Insider's View of Mormon Origins Part 4--Grant's Trial and Disfellowship, Thoughts on the Church's Future, and Closing Testimony
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBGrant Palmer served as a CES Institute Director and Seminary/Institute Teacher for over 30 years. In part 4 of this 4 part series, Grant discusses the early reactions to his book, his trial with the LDS Church for apostacy (which ultimately led to his disfellowship), his thoughts about how the LDS Church might constructively deal with these tough historical issues, and his testimony of how focusing on Christ could benefit all sides of these issues.
032: An Insider's View of Mormon Origins Part 3--An Overview of Mormon Origins by Grant Palmer
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 38 MBGrant Palmer served as a CES Institute Director and Seminary/Institute Teacher for over 30 years. In part 3 of this 4 part series, Grant takes us through a deep dive into his 1st book--An Insider's View of Mormon Origins. During this episode we cover Joseph Smith's treasure seeking and usage of peep stones, the actual mechanics of the Book of Mormon Process, the actual accounts of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, the multiple versions of Joseph Smith's First Vision story, and the evoluti...
031: An Insider's View of Mormon Origins Part 2--The Mark Hofman Bombings, and Grant Palmer's Deep Dive into LDS History
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBGrant Palmer served as a CES Institute Director and Seminary/Institute Teacher for over 30 years. In part 2 of this 4 part series, Grant talks about his move from California to Salt Lake City, how the Mark Hofman bombings affected him and his colleagues, and his subsequent deep dive into LDS History. Grant also discusses his arrival at the decision to write his book--An Insider's View of Mormon Origins.
030: An Insider's View of Mormon Origins Part 1--Grant Palmer's Early Years
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBGrant Palmer served as a CES Institute Director and Seminary/Institute Teacher for over 30 years. In part 1 of this 4 part series, Grant talks about his childhood (growing up in Salt Lake City), his mission experience in Virginia, and his early years with the Church Education System.
029: My Story Part 3--What I Do and Don't Believe, and Why I Remain a Mormon
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBAt least once each week a listener will ask me (John Dehlin) about my testimony in the LDS Church. Liberals or ex-Mormons call me an apologist. Conservatives accuse me of being a"wolf in sheep's clothing." So, to dispel the speculation--and in response to lots and lots of requests, I reluctantly share my story within the Mormon context. In this episode, I discuss aspects of the LDS Faith that I do and don't believe. I also provide around 13 reasons for why I choose to remain a Mormon.
028: My Story Part 2--Losing My Religion, and Finding it Again
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBAt least once each week a listener will ask me (John Dehlin) about my testimony in the LDS Church. Liberals or ex-Mormons call me an apologist. Conservatives accuse me of being a"wolf in sheep's clothing." So, to dispel the speculation--and in response to lots and lots of requests, I reluctantly share my story within the Mormon context. In this episode, I discuss my marriage, the importance of the church to my family, and the experiences I had as a seminary teacher in Seattle that led to ...
027: My Story Part 1--Mormon to the Bone
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBAt least once each week a listener will ask me (John Dehlin) about my testimony in the LDS Church. Liberals or ex-Mormons call me an apologist. Conservatives accuse me of being a"wolf in sheep's clothing." So, to dispel the speculation--and in response to lots and lots of requests, I reluctantly share my story within the Mormon context. In this episode, I discuss my childhood, youth, and missionary experiences within the Mormon church, through the end of my university years at BYU.
026: Blacks and the LDS Priesthood: An Interview with Darius Gray and Margaret Young
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBRecently, Brigham Young University invited Darius Gray--one of the founders of the LDS Genesis Group, and a black Mormon for over 30 years--to make a presentation entitled,"Blacks and the LDS Priesthood." In this interview, Darius re-delivers this presentation, along with Margaret Young. Darius and Margaret are co-authors of a trilogy dealing with black Mormon history entitled: Standing on the Promises.
025: New Order Mormons Pt. 2: Ann's Story
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 39 MBIn part 2 of a 2 part series, we interview Ann--a pleasant, yet forceful presence in the bloggernacle, and leader within New Order Mormonism. According to the New Order Mormon Website,"New Order Mormons are those who no longer believe some (or much) of the dogma or doctrines of the LDS church, but who want to maintain membership for cultural and social reasons."
024: Black and Mormon -- The Darron Smith Story Pt. 3
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBIn part 3 of a 3 part series, we interview Darron Smith--a black man who joined the LDS church as a teenager in Tennessee. After serving a mission for the LDS Church and graduating from the University of Utah, Darron began a 10 year teaching career at church-owned Brigham Young University. After 10 years of teaching at BYU, Darron's employment was terminated in response to (according to Darron) his public writings and speaking--wherein Darron openly called for the LDS Church to apologize fo...
023: Black and Mormon -- The Darron Smith Story Pt. 2
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBIn part 2 of a 3 part series, we interview Darron Smith--a black man who joined the LDS church as a teenager in Tennessee. After serving a mission for the LDS Church and graduating from the University of Utah, Darron began a 10 year teaching career at church-owned Brigham Young University. After 10 years of teaching at BYU, Darron's employment was terminated in response to (according to Darron) his public writings and speaking--wherein Darron openly called for the LDS Church to apologize fo...
022: Black and Mormon -- The Darron Smith Story Pt. 1
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBIn part 1 of a 3 part series, we interview Darron Smith--a black man who joined the LDS church as a teenager in Tennessee. After serving a mission for the LDS Church and graduating from the University of Utah, Darron began a 10 year teaching career at church-owned Brigham Young University. After 10 years of teaching at BYU, Darron's employment was terminated in response to (according to Darron) his public writings and speaking--wherein Darron openly called for the LDS Church to apologize fo...
021: Mormon, Married, Gay and Facing Discipline--An Interview with Buckley Jeppson Pt. 3
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIn part 3 of a 3 part interview, we interview Buckley Jeppson. Buckley, 57, says he's been informed verbally by a senior church leader that his life is incompatible with the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and that a disciplinary council will soon address the matter. Jeppson, of Washington, D.C., married Mike Kessler in Toronto on Aug. 27, 2004. It is believed that if Jeppson is excommunicated, it would be the first time a Mormon in a legal, same-sex marriage wa...
020: Mormon, Married, Gay and Facing Discipline--An Interview with Buckley Jeppson Pt. 2
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBIn part 2 of a 3 part interview, we interview Buckley Jeppson. Buckley, 57, says he's been informed verbally by a senior church leader that his life is incompatible with the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and that a disciplinary council will soon address the matter. Jeppson, of Washington, D.C., married Mike Kessler in Toronto on Aug. 27, 2004. It is believed that if Jeppson is excommunicated, it would be the first time a Mormon in a legal, same-sex marriage wa...
019: Mormon, Married, Gay and Facing Discipline--An Interview with Buckley Jeppson Pt. 1
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBIn part 1 of a 3 part interview, we interview Buckley Jeppson. Buckley, 57, says he's been informed verbally by a senior church leader that his life is incompatible with the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and that a disciplinary council will soon address the matter. Jeppson, of Washington, D.C., married Mike Kessler in Toronto on Aug. 27, 2004. It is believed that if Jeppson is excommunicated, it would be the first time a Mormon in a legal, same-sex marriage wa...
018: New Order Mormons Pt. 1: Ann's Story
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBIn part 1 of a 2 part series, we interview Ann--a pleasant, yet forceful presence in the bloggernacle, and leader within New Order Mormonism. According to the New Order Mormon Website,"New Order Mormons are those who no longer believe some (or much) of the dogma or doctrines of the LDS church, but who want to maintain membership for cultural and social reasons."
017: Mormon Stages of Faith Pt. 3: Tom and Dan's Journey into Stage 4
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBIn part 3 of a 3-part series, Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon tell us a bit about their journeys into stage 4 of Fowler's"Stages of Faith" as Mormons, and describe their respective experiences of attempting to baptize (Tom) and ordain (Dan) their sons while in stage 4.
016: Mormon Stages of Faith Pt. 2: An LDS Perspective on Fowler's Stages of Faith
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBIn part 2 of this 3-part series, Tom Kimball, with the help of Dan Wotherspoon, takes us through Fowler's"Stages of Faith" from an LDS perspective.
015: Mormon Stages of Faith Pt. 1: An Introduction to Fowler's"Stages of Faith"
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn part 1 of a 3-part series, we interview Dan Wotherspoon (Editor of Sunstone Magazine) and Tom Kimball (head of sales and marketing for Signature Books), as they discuss James Fowler's work entitled,"Stages of faith." In episode 1, Dan Wotherspoon outlines the basics of Fowler's"Stages of Faith."
014: An Introduction to Mormon Polygamy with Todd Compton Pt. 3
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBIn part 3 of a 3 part series, we interview Todd Compton about the basics of polygamy in the Mormon church. Todd Compton is the author of the book In Sacred Loneliness.
013: An Introduction to Mormon Polygamy with Todd Compton Pt. 2
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBIn part 2 of a 3 part series, we interview Todd Compton about the basics of polygamy in the Mormon church. Todd Compton is the author of the book In Sacred Loneliness.
012: An Introduction to Mormon Polygamy with Todd Compton Pt. 1
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBIn part 1 of a 3 part series, we interview Todd Compton about the basics of polygamy in the Mormon church. Todd Compton is the author of the book In Sacred Loneliness.
011: Finding our Way Back Home Pt. 2
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBIn part 2 of this interview, we continue our conversation with Serenity Valley and Roasted Tomatoes-a young LDS couple living in the San Francisco Bay area, and creators of the LDS Blog Latter-Day Saint Liberation Front. In this episode, Serenity and RT discuss her ultimate return to Mormonism, the impact it has had on their marriage and family, and conclude with a very candid and somewhat courageous discussion of their testimonies-some of which can safely be considered non-mainstream or alt...
010: Finding our Way Back Home Pt. 1
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBOver the past few months, I’ve developed a friendship with several members of the LDS Bloggernacle-including a young couple known as Serenity Valley and Roasted Tomatoes. This husband/wife pair live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and run a blog called, Latter-Day Saint Liberation Front. Serenity and RT are interesting and inspirational for many reasons one of which being the spiritual journeys that each of them traveled on their way towards being sealed in the LDS Temple (RT being a former a...
009: Inside the Mind of a Mormon Apologist Pt. 3
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBIn this concluding episode (part 3 of 3), we interview with John Lynch, Chairman of FAIR–-the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research. Within the segement, John Lynch discusses the most common issues faced by FAIR, and assesses (in his view) which issues do and do not have merit. John also discusses how members of the Church should treat those struggling in their faith. Finally, John Lynch provides some thoughts/insight into some of President Hinckley’s more controversial respon...
008: Inside the Mind of a Mormon Apologist Pt. 2
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIn part 2 of this 3 part series, we continue our interview with John Lynch, Chairman of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR), a volunteer group dedicated to Mormon Apologetics. In this episode, John Lynch discusses the top issues bubbling up to FAIR these days, the realities of LDS leadership, the distinction between"good" and"bad" apologetics, the growing problem of"Internet Mormonism", and answers the question as to whether or not Mormon apologetics is a gateway to ...
007: Inside the Mind of a Mormon Apologist Pt. 1
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBIn part 1 of a 3 part series, we interview John Lynch, Chairman of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR), a volunteer group dedicated to Mormon Apologetics. In this episode, John Lynch discusses his conversion to the church, his journey into apologetics, and some of the basics about FAIR.
006: A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Mormon Cybergalaxy
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBOver the past 2-3 years, LDS-themed blogs have literally erupted with activity. Today, there is an entire ecosystem of LDS bloggers, and literally hundreds of LDS blogs in the Internet. In this 2005 Sunstone Seattle presentation (to which I was invited to speak), I review the LDS Bloggernacle (past and present), and then discuss my vision for what might be possible in the future, including podcasts, wikis, screencasts, and multimedia content. I also discuss the importance of Sunstone and Di...
005: Masonry and Mormonism -- An interview with Greg Kearney, a lifelong, multi-generational Mormon and Master Mason
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBThe Mason/Mormon connection consistently ranks as a top 10 issues for those who are struggling with, or who have left the LDS Church. Greg Kearney, a lifelong, multi-generational Mormon and Master Mason, discusses the history of Masonry, how it became associated with the LDS Church, and why this association is a positive, and not a negative one.
004: Gregory Prince, David O. McKay and the Blacks/Priesthood Issue
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this podcast, we interview Gregory Prince, author of"David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism", as he discusses President McKay's involvement in the Blacks/Priesthood issue.
003: Inside the Mind of an Anti-Mormon
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBToday we interview a young man named Hyrum, founder of the thechurchisnottrue.com web site. In this interview, Hyrum tells his story of why he left the Mormon church.
002: Gregory Prince and David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBDavid O. McKay presented a dramatic contrast to his predecessors: an athletic, movie-star-handsome, clean-shaven figure who often wore a white double-breasted suit; contrasted to the dark-suited, bearded polygamists (or, in the case of George Albert Smith, son of a polygamist) who preceded him as Church President ever since Joseph Smith. In an age prior to professional image-makers, he instinctively grasped the importance of appearance, and coupled it to the substance of a professional educa...
001: Kiddie Baps...My Mission Experience in Guatemala
October 19, 2007 17:54 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBI served an LDS mission in Guatemala in the late 1980s. As my mission progressed, we began to average over 700 baptisms per month, with some companionships baptizing over 40 in one month. When I tried to talk with my mission president about the issue--it got messy. Today we claim 12+ million in the Church, but truth be told, less than 1/2 of them actually consider themselves Mormon....and thus the reason why activity rates are so closely guarded.