Archive for May, 2006

Mormon Stories # 030, 031, 032 and 033: An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins — An Interview with Grant Palmer

May 15, 2006
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In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Grant Palmer–author of the book entitled “An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins.” Grant (M.A., American history, Brigham Young University) is a three-time director of LDS Institutes of Religion in California and Utah, a former instructor at the Church College of New Zealand, and an LDS seminary...
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Posted in Book of Mormon Translation, Early Magic, LDS, Mormon, Mormon History, Mormon Stories, Podcast | 157 Comments »

I went ahead and released my story….

May 11, 2006
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I got enough requests that I went ahead and released my story on iTunes. All I’ll ask is that my more conservative listeners try to not be too harsh/judgmental at the fact that I’m sharing some of my deepest, toughest, most sensitive feelings and impressions (and only at the request of my listeners). It’s...
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Interviewing Grant Palmer — Please Post Your Questions for Him

May 9, 2006
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Within the next few days I will be doing a 3 hour podcast with Grant Palmer–his life, his time w/ CES, his books, his church disciplinary court, and his future. I would love to be able to present him w/ questions from my listeners. Please post any questions you would like for Grant to...
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Mormon Stories # 027, 028, and 029: My (John Dehlin’s) Story

May 7, 2006
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At least once each week a listener will ask me (John Dehlin) about my testimony of the LDS Church. Liberals or ex-Mormons sometimes call me an apologist. A few conservatives have accused me of being a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” So, to dispel the speculation–and in response to lots and lots of requests–I recorded...
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Posted in Anti-Mormons, Blacks & the Priesthood, Book of Abraham Translation, Book of Mormon Translation, Early Magic, Homosexuality, LDS, Masonic Lodge, Missionary Practices, Mormon, Mormon Culture, Mormon Doctrine, Mormon History, Mormon Stories, Podcast, Polygamy, Suicide, Temple Ceremony | 25 Comments »

Seeking FAIR or FARMS Member to Do a Podcast Rebuttal of Palmer’s “An Insider’s View…”

May 5, 2006
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I am seeking a FAIR or FARMS member to do a podcast interview/rebuttal of “An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins.” Please either reply here, or email me directly. Thanks!
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Progress on my “Top 10 Tough Issues in Mormon History” Site

May 1, 2006
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Hey, For an HTML class I’m taking for my masters at USU, I’ve been creating a web site dedicated to laying out the “facts” surrounding 10 of the top issues that cause some people to struggle within Mormonism and Mormon History. You can check out the site here: http://www.mormonstories.org/top10toughissues I very much welcome your...
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Posted in Blacks & the Priesthood, Early Magic, Mormon History, Mormon Stories, Polygamy | 21 Comments »