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170-172: Philanthropist and WordPerfect Co-Founder Bruce Bastian

July 28, 2010
By John Dehlin
170-172: Philanthropist and WordPerfect Co-Founder Bruce Bastian

In this 3-part series we interview Philanthropist, WordPerfect co-founder, and prominent LGBT rights supporter Bruce W. Bastian. Bastian is a generous supporter of the performing arts, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Human Rights Campaign in Washington D.C. Part 1: Growing up Mormon, and the WordPerfect years Part 2: Coming out as a Gay Mormon Father Part 3: The Case for Supporting Gay Rights
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Questions for Carol Lynn Pearson

July 22, 2010
By John Dehlin
Questions for Carol Lynn Pearson

Hey all, I’m video interviewing Carol Lynn Pearson next week and REALLY want to do a good job. Can ya’ll please help me prepare by providing me with questions for her, or by letting me know of things that I must ask her about? Thanks so much in advance....
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168-169: Mormon Therapist Natasha Parker on LDS Sexuality, Depression, Faith & Marriage

July 15, 2010
By John Dehlin
168-169: Mormon Therapist Natasha Parker on LDS Sexuality, Depression, Faith & Marriage

In this 2-part series, we interview Natasha Parker — an LDS Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in Kansas.  Natasha blogs at both Mormon Matters and on her own blog regarding her experiences and thoughts as a therapist specializing in the treatment of Mormons.  During this interview, we discuss...
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164-167: Richard Packham and How the LDS Church Creates Unnecessary Enemies

June 28, 2010
By John Dehlin
164-167: Richard Packham and How the LDS Church Creates Unnecessary Enemies

(Note: Segment 3 of this interview has been removed from the podcast feed — out of respect for the family members involved, and due to legal and other concerns). In this 4-part series, we interview Richard Packham — co-founder of the Ex-Mormon foundation.  Throughout the interview and via Richard’s...
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163: BYU Professor Dr. Michael MacKay and His Students Discuss Evolution and Religion with Dr. Michael Ruse

June 25, 2010
By John Dehlin
163: BYU Professor Dr. Michael MacKay and His Students Discuss Evolution and Religion with Dr. Michael Ruse

In this special episode, BYU History Professor Dr. Michael MacKay share a 1 hour presentation exploring science, evolution, religion, and the LDS Church with Dr. Michael Ruse, one of the world’s leading experts in the philosophy of science, and author of the book:  ”Can a Darwinian be a Christian?...
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160-162: Dr. David Bailey on Science and the LDS Church, and How Science Has Strengthened his Faith in God and the Church

June 17, 2010
By John Dehlin
160-162: Dr. David Bailey on Science and the LDS Church, and How Science Has Strengthened his Faith in God and the Church

Some say that science and religion are at odds.  Dr. David Bailey would disagree.  Dr. Bailey is a graduate of Stanford University with a Ph.D. in mathematics.  He currently works as the Chief Technologist for the Computational Research Department at the prestigious Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.  He has published three...
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Two 8/4 Sunstone Workshops: Navigating LDS Faith Crises and Marital Struggles

June 15, 2010
By John Dehlin

Some of you may know that I’m planning a two-part, all day workshop on 8/4 during the Sunstone Symposium. - The Morning Workshop: Navigating an LDS crisis of faith (in or out of the church) - The Afternoon Workshop: Navigating a marriage when a spouse loses their testimony I...
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157-159: How to Improve Your Marriage After One of You Loses Their Testimony

June 3, 2010
By John Dehlin
157-159: How to Improve Your Marriage After One of You Loses Their Testimony

In this 3-part series, Dan and Laurie Gallagher discuss Laurie’s loss of faith in the LDS Church (while Dan remains a believer), and how that led to an actual strengthening of their marriage and family relationships.
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154-156: An LDS Family Discusses Their Divorce

May 27, 2010
By John Dehlin
154-156: An LDS Family Discusses Their Divorce

In this three-part episode, long-time listener Glenn brings on his divorced parents and fellow siblings to discuss their family’s divorce from an LDS perspective.
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153: Dr. Janet Bennion – Living Among Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy as an Anthropologist

May 20, 2010
By John Dehlin
153: Dr. Janet Bennion – Living Among Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy as an Anthropologist

Janet Bennion is an associate professor of anthropology at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vermont, specializing in alternative sexuality in nontraditional religious movements in the Intermountain West, specifically among Mormon fundamentalist polygynists. She has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from University of Utah and a Masters in Social Organization from...
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