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418: Conversions: Two Family Stories from the Reformation and Modern America with Craig Harline

May 15, 2013

By Heather Olson Beal

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As the 8th feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series, we feature Craig Harline and his book Conversions: Two Family Stories from the Reformation and Modern America, accompanied by podcast host Heather Olson Beal and readers Kimberly Brinkerhoff, Hannah Pritchett, Daniel Rawson, and Natasha Helfer Parker. Please support Mormon Stories by purchasing Conversions: Two Family Stories from the Reformation and Modern America, through this link. A small amount of the proceeds go to help support Mormon Stories. Craig Harline, a native of California, is a cultural historian and a professor of history at BYU. He teaches courses on the…

Mormon Libertarianism

May 13, 2013

Mormon Libertarianism

This week we will be interviewing Russ Walker (FreedomWorks), Connor Boyak (Libertas Institute), and others about the Libertarian movement, and about the Mormon presence therein. Please post your questions for them below.

417: Dr. Ryan Cragun on his new book “What You Don’t Know About Religion (but should)”

April 30, 2013

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Today we interview Dr. Ryan Cragun about his new book, “What You Don’t Know about Religion (but Should).” Ryan is a professor at the University of Tampa, and specializes in the sociological study of religion, focusing on Mormonism, the nonreligious, and secularization. Topics covered in this podcast include: Why are…

416: The Street-Legal Version of Mormon’s Book with Michael Hicks

April 17, 2013

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As the 7th feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series, we feature Michael Hicks and his book The Street-Legal Version of Mormon’s Book, accompanied by podcast host Heather Olson Beal and readers Mark Brown and Jonathan Yarrington. Please support Mormon Stories by purchasing The Street-Legal Version of Mormon’s Book…

415: Kate Kelly on the Ordination of Mormon Women (ordainwomen.org)

April 3, 2013

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Today we interview Kate Kelly – Co-founder of the Ordain Women website (http://ordainwomen.org). In this episode we discuss: why Kate and her associates are calling for the ordination of LDS women, how female ordination might benefit both the institutional church and its members, and how others can support this initiative.…

412-414: Josh and Lolly Weed on Their Love Story, Mixed-Orientation Marriages, and LDS/LGBT Issues

April 3, 2013

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In this three part interview with Josh and Lolly Weed we discuss: Part 1: How they fell in love and decided to marry, in spite of both knowing that Josh is gay Part 2: The complexities and risks of living in a mixed-orientation marriage, and Part 3: LGBT issues within…

408-411: Brett Bradshaw – Gay Marriage and Fatherhood

March 26, 2013

408-411: Brett Bradshaw – Gay Marriage and Fatherhood

On this historic day when the United States Supreme Court is considering the legality of gay marriage, we share with you our interview with Brett Bradshaw. Brett is the son of longtime Mormon LGBT advocates Marge and William Bradshaw. In this four-part interview Brett discusses: Part 1: His early LDS…

406-407: James McConkie: Family, Faith, Bruce R. McConkie, and the Historical Christ

March 15, 2013

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Jay Griffith and Sarah Collett (of A Thoughtful Faith Podcast) sit with James W. McConkie to speak with him about his personal history and family. As a nephew of Bruce R. McConkie and Joseph B. Wirthlin, Jim has a unique perspective of the Church and the brethren and a valuable…

405: Brian Hales Pt. 4 – Reconciling Belief with Polygamy

March 14, 2013

In part 4 of a series on Joseph Smith’s polygamy, Brian Hales explains the foundations of his LDS beliefs, and how he maintains belief in the face of detailed knowledge regarding Joseph Smith’s polygamy.

404: Brian Hales Pt. 3 – The Naturalistic vs. Faithful View of Joseph Smth’s Polygamy

March 14, 2013

In part 3 of a 4 part series on Joseph Smith’s polygamy, Brian Hales contrasts his views on the naturalistic vs. faithful view of Joseph Smith’s polygamy. Brian’s PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded here.

Moving Forward

February 26, 2013

Stephen Smoot of the Student Review recently asked me to comment on the Greg Smith article. This was my response to Stephen, and it is the only public thing I plan on saying about the affair going forward. ======== Stephen, I think my biggest regret in this whole ordeal is…

403: Brian Hales Pt. 2 – 12 Myths Regarding Joseph Smith’s Polygamy

February 21, 2013

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In this episode Dr. Brian C. Hales discusses 12 myths regarding Joseph Smith’s practice of polygamy. Joseph Smith had a reputation as a womanizer. The Joseph Smith – Fanny Alger relationship was not a plural marriage. Joseph Smith’s polygamy was all about sex, in other words, “multiply and replenish the…

402: Brian Hales Pt. 1 – A Refutation of Grant Palmer’s Treatment of Sexual Allegations Against Joseph Smith

February 21, 2013

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In this episode Dr. Brian C. Hales refutes Grant Palmer’s podcast and article on sexual allegations against Joseph Smith. Click here to obtain the PowerPoint presentation for this podcast. Click here to listen to Grant Palmer’s podcast outlining his interpretation of sexual allegations against Joseph Smith. Click here to read Grant Palmer’s discussion…

401: A Short Stay in Hell with Steven L. Peck

February 17, 2013

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As the 5th feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series, we feature Steven Peck and his book A Short Stay in Hell, accompanied by the following readers: Heather Olson Beal, Matt Nokleby, and Amanda Nokleby. Please click on the link to purchase your book through Amazon. A small amount…

400: Top 5 Myths and Truths about Why Committed Mormons Leave the Church

February 10, 2013

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I created this video/presentation for two reasons: To dispel any misunderstandings about why people leave the church (and what happens to them when they do) that came about as a result of my recent podcast interview, and I’ve been wanting to update my “Why people leave the LDS church” youtube…

397-399: John Dehlin and Faith Reconstruction

January 28, 2013

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In this three-part interview conducted by Sarah Collett of A Thoughtful Faith podcast we discuss: My ups, downs, and ups with the church The story behind the “Why Mormons Question” survey, including my interactions with a few church leaders A discussion of the Daniel Peterson/Neil A. Maxwell institute incident last year The…

A Clarification about the Mormon Stories Regional Communities and Conferences

January 27, 2013

In my recent interview entitled “John Dehlin and Faith Reconstruction” I made some comments about the Mormon Stories Regional Communities and Conferences that have apparently hurt many people, so I’d like to offer a few brief clarifications and a sincere apology. To provide a tiny bit of background, about a…

396: Kristine Haglund and Brent Metcalfe (2012 Seattle Conference)

January 16, 2013

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Dialogue Editor Kristine Haglund and author Brent Metcalfe speak at the 2012 Mormon Stories Seattle Conference.

392-395: Ralph Hancock – Critic of Mormon Liberalism

January 5, 2013

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Dr. Ralph C. Hancock is a professor of political science at Brigham Young University. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. from BYU and a Ph.D. from Harvard University, and teaches classes on American and French political history as well as the history of political thought. He is currently serving…

389-391: Top 10 Mormon Mental Health Issues

December 21, 2012

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In this 3-part interview with Natasha Helfer Parker we launch a new podcast initiative called “Mormon Mental Health.” For this episode we discuss the top 10 (or 11) mental health issues commonly faced by Mormons. Episode 1: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Masturbation Episode 2: Pornography, Addiction, Marriage and Divorce Episode 3: Sexual…

388: Carol Lynn Pearson and “the Hero’s Journey of the Gay and Lesbian Mormon”

December 11, 2012

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As part of a new podcast initiative called “Gay Mormon Stories” (in cooperation with Mormon Stories Book Club) we interview the beloved poet, playwright, LGBT activist and Mormon author Carol Lynn Pearson about her new book entitled, “The Hero’s Journey of the Gay and Lesbian Mormon” (click here for the…

387: McKay Coppins – A Mormon Reporter on the Romney Bus

November 30, 2012

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In this episode of Mormon Stories we interview journalist McKay Coppins. McKay is a graduate of Brigham Young University and a journalist for BuzzFeed. During the 2011-2012 U.S. presidential campaign, McKay was assigned the task of reporting on fellow-Mormon and presidential candidate Mitt Romney. This is his story. McKay’s reflections on…

385-386: Fiona and Terryl Givens and “The God Who Weeps”

November 21, 2012

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In this two-part interview we speak with Fiona and Terryl Givens on the release of their new book “The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life.” In part 1, we interview Fiona about her life. In part 2, we speak with both Terryl and Fiona Givens about their…

384: Falling in Love with Joseph Smith and Jane Barnes

November 14, 2012

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As the 3rd feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series (organized by Heather Olson Beal), we feature Jane Barnes and her new book Falling in Love with Joseph Smith,accompanied by the following readers: Rob Lauer, Erin Hill, Cheryl Bruno, John Dehlin, and Dayna Patterson. Please click on the link to…

383: Mr. Deity’s Brian Dalton Discusses Book of Mormon Racism with Dan Wotherspoon and Charles Harrell

November 4, 2012

383: Mr. Deity’s Brian Dalton Discusses Book of Mormon Racism with Dan Wotherspoon and Charles Harrell

This Mormon Matters episode hosted by Dan Wotherspoon examines the status of the claim that the Book of Mormon teaches that dark skin is a curse from God, that because of their wickedness God cursed a group of people and actually brought about a miraculous change in their skin color so…

381-382: 2012 New York City Conference Pts. 3 & 4 – Political Panel and Story Sharing

November 4, 2012

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2012 New York City Conference Mormon Stories Pts. 3 & 4 – Political Panel and Story Sharing.

380: 2012 New York City Conference Pt. 2 with Elna Baker

October 28, 2012

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Elna Baker speaks at the 2012 Mormon Stories conference in New York City.

379: 2012 New York City Conference Featuring Richard Bushman, Andrew Kimball and the Sabre Rattlers

October 21, 2012

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Richard Bushman and Andrew Kimball speak, and the Sabre Rattlers perform at the 2012 New York Mormon Stories conference.

Strategy Announcement for 2012

October 11, 2012

Mormon Stories Listeners/Supporters, If you can, please take the time to listen to the strategy announcement below. A few important highlights: We are shifting our emphasis back to podcasts for the next few years. Podcast changes include the following: Mormon Stories will add: A monthly book club discussion with authors…

377-378: Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet with John G. Turner

October 10, 2012

As the 2nd feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series (organized by the brilliant Heather Olsen Beal), we feature John G. Turner and his new book “Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet, accompanied by Dialogue Foundation chair elect Morris Thurston. Please click on the image to the right to purchase your book…

376: Margaret Young – Race and Gender Dynamics in Modern Mormonism

October 8, 2012

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A Thoughtful Faith’s Kylan Rice presents an interview with LDS author, filmmaker, and playwright Margaret Young. In this interview Margaret shares her story of how she became enthralled with Mormon Race Dynamics, and how she has spent her life as an advocate for Black Mormon issues in LDS culture. Margaret…

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