Understanding Mormonism – My Mormon Witness

Are you trying to figure out “the truth” about Mormonism?

My name is John Dehlin.  I have a Ph.D. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology.  I host the world’s longest running and most successful Mormon-themed podcast.  And I have spent almost 30 years deeply studying Mormonism, giving voice to other people’s Mormon stories, and soliciting their wisdom and insight.

What I have NOT yet done is actually share my own story and conclusions regarding Mormonism.

The two main purposes of this particular project are:

• To provide those who are sincerely trying to understand Mormonism (either questioning Mormons or non-Mormons) with the high-level information that they need to make informed conclusions about the “truthfulness” and “healthiness” of the Mormon church.
• To provide the world with my own Mormon Witness or “Testimony” as to the truth about the church that I have literally given most of my life to.

I hope you enjoy/value what I write here.

About John

• What are your motives?
• On my Education, Training, Licensure, and Coaching Practice

About Religion Generally

• How and why do prophets arise?
• Why are people attracted to religion?
• How do religions develop?

Mormon Truth Claims

• Top 25 Problems with Joseph Smith’s First Vision
• Top 40 Most Dishonest Acts in Mormon Church History

History

• Captain William Kidd and the Founding of Mormonism

Special Essays/Topics

• What wizard are you worshiping these days?
• You were the “Holy Ghost” all along
• A starter-list of progressive and post-Mormon influencers
• The harmful tactics of Mormon apologists
• Why the Catalyst Theory is Dead on Arrival