1441: Questions I Would Ask Richard Bushman
https://youtu.be/ySz56doTEKU This week we celebrate the birthday of faithful Mormon historian and scholar Richard Bushman - author of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, and former Mormon church stake president and patriarch. Some of you will remember that I had [...]
Richard Bushman admits Mormon leaders misled members with a false narrative
Today we honor faithful Mormon church historian Richard Bushman on his birthday. Aside from his service as a Mormon church stake president and patriarch, Dr. Bushman is perhaps best known as the author of "Rough Stone Rolling" - a [...]
Richard Bushman Reaffirms his Testimony of “angels, plates, translations, revelations”
As many of you know, Dr. Richard Bushman (LDS patriarch, former stake president, historian, expert on Joseph Smith) recently participated in a fireside wherein the following exchange took place with a participant: Questioner: In your view do you see [...]
379: 2012 New York City Conference Featuring Richard Bushman, Andrew Kimball and the Sabre Rattlers
Richard Bushman and Andrew Kimball speak, and the Sabre Rattlers perform at the 2012 New York Mormon Stories conference. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mormonstories/MormonStories-379-NY2012Pt1.mp3
My Reflections from My Interview with Richard Bushman
Most of you will likely consider this a rambling mess, but I wanted to post my reflections from my interview with Richard Bushman somewhere–so I’m doing it here. I include these comments in audio form at the beginning of [...]
Requesting Polite Questions for My Next Interview w/ Richard Bushman
I'm interviewing Richard Bushman again soon. The topics will be: The "translation" of the Book of Mormon The credibility of the 3 and 8 witnesses Please let me know if you have sincere, thoughtful, polite questions, and I'll try [...]
047-051: Richard Bushman — Experiences as a Mormon Historian
In part 1 of this multi-part interview, Dr. Richard Bushman, the world's foremost scholar on Joseph Smith and early Mormonism and the author of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, discusses his years as a Mormon historian--including his struggle with [...]
History and Faith: Reflections of a Mormon Historian by Richard D. Poll
I often mention Lowell Bennion, T. Edgar Lyon, Eugene England, Leonard Arrington and now Richard Bushman as personal heroes with regard to how they were/are able to deal with Mormon history directly and candidly, but still retain a faith, [...]
1861: Why I Resigned as a Mormon Bishop – Nick and Amanda Jones
https://youtube.com/live/juI-FVmU4OU Download MP3 A few weeks ago, Mormon Bishop Nick Jones (Mississippi) took the LDS church by storm by resigning his position as bishop from the pulpit (with the video being subsequently shared on TikTok and YouTube). [...]
1858: Why are Mormons Confused Right Now? – Responding to Jacob Hansen’s Bigotry
https://youtube.com/live/GvKS4eC7xGI Download MP3 Today we will be responding to Jacob Hansen's video where he expresses the confusion that conservative Mormons are experiencing regarding the Church's stances on LGBT issues. Can we go on like this? (Thoughtful Fait) [...]
1804: Legendary Mormon Whistleblowers w/ John Larsen
https://youtu.be/KA1xVdfS3VU Download MP3 Since the beginning of the Church, there have been former members who turn whistle-blower and have written exposés. In this episode we will do a review of the most impactful of these through history. [...]
1800: How the Church Handles Doubt w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 44
https://youtu.be/dkQdfBWNBCo Download MP3 In this eye-opening episode of LDS Discussions, Mike, John Dehlin, and Nemo the Mormon explore the Mormon church's approach to handling doubt. They take a brief historical journey into the realm of Mormon doubt [...]
1777: Honest Conversation with Mormon Bishop – Bishop Moroni Ortiz
Discover Rylee and JoCee Porter's challenges in a life intertwined with the LDS church, where their father served as an Ensign Peak Advisor, part of the Mormon Church's controversial investment company.
1761-1762: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing – Rod & Nan Osborne
1761: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing - Rod & Nan Osborne Pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgXGhEoRAio Download MP3 1762: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing - Rod & Nan Osborne Pt 2 https://youtu.be/UpxR-cOBrZ8 Download [...]
1729: Doubting as a Mormon Missionary and in Early Marriage – Dallin Seely (@TheDashleys)
https://youtu.be/sRneVpZruq4 Download MP3 Dallin Seely from YouTube channel @TheDashleys grew up as a multigenerational Mormon. When he was seven years old, his father passed away from stomach cancer. Despite this tragedy, the church provided a lot [...]
1696: Marriage on a Tightrope Interviews Margi & John Dehlin
Join Kattie & Allan from Marriage on a Tightrope as they interview John & Margi on the various aspects of faith transitioning as a couple.
1689-1690: The Tyranny of Mormon Patriarchal Blessings – Amanda & Shaye Scott
Amanda and Shaye already have a following on their YouTube Channel "Great Scotts" but their video "Why we left the Mormon Church - coming out story" made an even bigger splash.
1684-1686: A Japanese-American Mormon Story – Jeff and Larissa Kindred
Join us as we meet Jeff & Larissa Kindred and follow their stories growing up as Latter-day Saints. Jeff's story includes a grooming scoutmaster, his love of sports, attending Snow College, and serving a mission in Jackson, Mississippi where he dealt with scrupulosity, unhealthy diet and exercise, becoming AP, and wrestling with racism in the Church culture & scripture. Larissa's story involves her Japanese-American heritage, and gives a brief introduction on the history of anti-Japanese sentiment in Utah, including having been home to a Japanese "Work" Camp in Topaz. Larissa tells of the struggles her grandparents faced assimilating into Utah Culture and dealing with the loss of their own. Larissa also describes racism she experienced growing up in American Fork, UT and Mormon culture's ideals matching white beauty standards.
1679: Joseph Smith’s Plural Marriage Proposals Pt 1 w/ LDS Discussions – 26
Today’s episode continues the discussion on Polygamy with the (in)famous revelation still canonized in Mormon/LDS scripture as Section 132 of the Doctrine & Covenants. Mike sets up the historical & personal context of the timing of this revelation and the problematic ideas presented in it as coming from God including how God views women, redefining adultery and other moral issues, and the various rules and justifications given by God to practice polygamy.
1674-1675: Navigating a Faith Crisis as Brothers-in-law – Chris Lee and Mitch Hadfield
Going through a faith crisis can be a lonely and isolating experience, especially in a believing family, so imagine the relief you would feel to find someone else is going through the same thing.