In this presentation we try to cover the following: 1) what are Mormon Stories and the Open Stories Foundation trying to do? and 2) what can be done to keep them both alive.
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323: Scrupulosity, OCD and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with John Dehlin
In this episode John Dehlin discusses his Masters thesis research on Scrupulosity (religious/moral Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). This presentation covers: 1) an overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder, 2) an overview of scrupulosity, 3) a review of the most common treatments for OCD/Scrupulosity, and 4) the results of John’s recent study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a treatment for Scrupulosity.
296: Why Mormon Stories, Why I Left, and Why I Stay
On October 15th, the 2011 Washington D.C. Mormon Stories Conference was held in the home of Greg and JaLynn Prince. In this presentation: John Dehlin discussed the motives behind Mormon Stories Steve Kovalenko delivered a presentation on why he left the LDS Church, Chelsea Shields Strayer who explained why she stays in the LDS Church
295: Greg Prince on “Big Tent Mormonism”
On October 15th, the 2011 Washington D.C. Mormon Stories Conference was held in the home of Greg and JaLynn Prince. Eighty splendid community members were in attendance. In this presentation, Greg Prince discussed his perspectives on “Big Tent Mormonism.”
203-204: The Mormon Forgery Bombings – The Complex Legacy of Mark Hofmann 25 Years Later
Dan Wotherspoon interviews Allen D. Roberts and Curt Bench about the lasting legacy of Mormon forger, con man, and murderer Mark Hofmann. Exactly twenty-five years ago, on the morning of 15 October 1985, Salt Lake City was rattled—both literally and psychologically—by the explosion of two bombs which each killed a person. The next day brought a third explosion, nearly killing Mark Hofmann, a well-known dealer in Mormon documents. Because of clues at that scene, investigators soon realized that perhaps Hofmann was not so much a third victim but the person actually responsible for all three bombs. In the course of…
186-187: Mormon Stories Broadcasts Live with John Larsen and You!
A few weeks back we live-streamed an interview with John Larsen of Mormon Expression podcast, allowing folks to call in. John and I began by interviewing each other about our experiences as Mormon podcasters….and then we will opened the lines to listener questions. It was a blast. Thanks, John! And thanks to all who called in. 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
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 own personal story, we explore 3 ways in which the LDS Church creates unnecessary enemies: Episode 1: By not being honest about its own history (e.g. teaching accurate history) Episode 2: By breaking up families (when one no longer believes) Episode 3: By harming the loved ones of those who have…
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 books on computational and experimental mathematics, and has published 136 scientific, peer reviewed journal articles to date. He is a strong believer in the theory of Organic Evolution…. ….and he is also an active, believing member of the LDS Church. Dr. Bailey is also the founder of the “Science Meets Religion”…
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.
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.
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 Portland State University. Her doctoral expertise lies in cross-cultural perspectives of sexuality, gender and society, and women of the fundamentalist world. Her scientific publications include two major ethnographic works and two comparative analyses of Mormon polygynous women, as well as many peer-review journal articles. Women of Principle: Female Networking in Contemporary…
147: Mormon May Day with Co-Founder Kate Kelly
(From the Mormon May Day web site): In light of the recent Gallop Poll which calculates that 60% of active Mormons self-identify as Conservative or Republican and that over 60% of inactive Mormons who still consider themselves Mormons are self-identified “Liberals or Moderates” suggesting that the more liberal you are the more likely you are to go inactive; in light of Glenn Beck’s recent public comments where the prominent Mormon declared that social justice was a code word for Communism and Nazism; and in light of the recent invitation by a Nevada Stake to Democratic Senator Harry Reid to speak at a fireside which was met by threats of violence and…
137-138: Edward Kimball, Son of Spencer W. Kimball Parts 1 & 2
In this 2-part interview (audio and video), I speak with Edward L. Kimball: son of the late LDS Prophet Spencer W. Kimball. Edward Kimball is a retired law professor from Brigham Young University, and author of two biographies on Spencer W. Kimball: Spencer W. Kimball and Lengthen Your Stride, the Presidency of Spencer W. Kimball. Edward has also been an active supporter over the years of both Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought and Sunstone magazine. In this interview, we discuss: What it’s like to grow up the son of an LDS Prophet An intimate look at Edward’s impressions of…
118: Mormon Stories 2010: Past, Present and Future
In this episode, John Dehlin discusses the past, present and future of the podcast. The Past: Why I shut down Mormon Stories podcast, what I learned along the way, and were I am now with the church. The Present: Why I brought Mormon Stories back The Future: What I promise to each of you w/ the podcast, and what I need from each of you to keep it going. Thanks in advance for your support!
115: Mormonism and James Fowler’s Stage 5
In this episode (also a re-publication), the good guys at Mormon Expression podcast interview John Dehlin, Brian Johnston and Logan Beaux about James Fowler’s Stage 5, and how it might apply to Mormonism. This episode is re-published courtesy of John Larsen.
114: Mormon Expression Interviews John Dehlin
In this episode, the good guys from Mormon Expression podcast Interview John Dehlin. This recording was published on August 11, 2009, and is re-published here courtesy of John Larsen.
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