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305, 2022

1585: Book of Mormon Translation w/ LDS Discussions – 03

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John, Jenn and Mike from LDS Discussions break down the “translation” of the Book of Mormon.

404, 2022

1570-1574: An Evangelical Christian Encounters Mormonism – Steven Pynakker

By |April 4, 2022|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , |7 Comments

https://youtu.be/yAZqrUNWvaQ   https://youtu.be/a7U4zY-cYbU   https://youtu.be/JoLzA4CKmCs   https://youtu.be/ELSFpRlbyto   https://youtu.be/ggCNIv23U0s   Steven Pynakker, host of the Mormon Book Reviews YouTube channel, shares with us his story of how he gained an avid interest in Mormonism growing up as an Evangelical [...]

505, 2020

Progressive and Post-Mormon Influencers — A Starter List

By |May 5, 2020|Categories: Blog|22 Comments

William Law Statement of Purpose: In 2020 we are experiencing a "Mormon Renaissance" of sorts, as the LDS church (under President Russell M. Nelson) is making historic changes to accommodate long-fought-for progressive and post-Mormon concerns. While countless [...]

3103, 2020

The THRIVE Project

By |March 31, 2020|0 Comments

To learn more about the THRIVE Foundation, and upcoming THRIVE events, please click here. "THRIVING Beyond Orthodox Mormonism" project is an effort to provide tips, tricks, inspiration, and hope to those who are questioning, doubting, and/or leaving orthodox Mormonism [...]

306, 2018

937: LDS Church has more than $32 Billion in stock investments alone

By |June 3, 2018|20 Comments

Mormon News Podcast Episode 3 - 5.31.18 John Dehlin, Ryan McKnight, Sean Carter, and John Hamer discuss: June 25 premiere of Believer movie, featuring John Dehlin and many others. The 5/30/18 Mormon Leaks documents that shed light into the [...]

206, 2018

935: McKenna Denson, BSA, Cannabis, Fake Apology on Racism, Swedish Rescue 2018

By |June 2, 2018|4 Comments

  We are very excited to launch Mormon News Podcast. This weekly, hour-long podcast is distributed by Open Stories Foundation. A diverse panel representing varied voices within the Mormon experience will discuss recent news relating to the faith. Hosted by [...]

2103, 2018

Old Episode List

By |March 21, 2018|0 Comments

Presentations "Why People Leave the LDS Church and What We Can Do About It" The Youtube version The screencast (requires a PC and Microsoft Internet Explorer to view) "How to stay in the LDS Church after a major trial [...]

2509, 2017

796-797: LDS Church Purchases Printer’s Manuscript of Book of Mormon for $35M and BYU Now Serves Coke

By |September 25, 2017|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , |10 Comments

With dueling "breaking news" events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan. At a hefty price tag of $35M, the LDS Church purchased the original printer's manuscript of the Book [...]

2802, 2017

700: How the LDS Quorum of Twelve Apostles Think – Enemies List and “Area Business Weekends”

By |February 28, 2017|Categories: , , |Tags: , , |36 Comments

In this episode, an all-star panel reviews a recently leaked presentation created by the quorum of the twelve apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The presentation is entitled "Area Business Weekends," is dated December 8, [...]

3112, 2015

Your Support for Mormon Stories and the OSF in 2016 and Beyond

By |December 31, 2015|Categories: |Tags: |5 Comments

Dear Listeners and Friends, TLDR; If any of you have benefited from, or value the work I've been doing over the past year/10 years with Mormon Stories, Mormon Transitions, and the Open Stories Foundation, please consider making a recurring donation today [...]

1311, 2015

586-587: Responding to the LDS Church’s Clarification on its Same-Gender Marriage and Children Policies

By |November 13, 2015|Categories: |Tags: |46 Comments

Today the LDS Church released a clarification to the new policies on same-gender marriage and children.  Michael Otterson (Managing Director of LDS Church Public Relations) also released a memo entitled "Understanding the Handbook." To analyze the clarification and memo, have have assembled [...]

808, 2015

552: An Analysis of the LDS Church Seer Stone Announcement

By |August 8, 2015|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |97 Comments

For decades, and heavily over the past ten years, Mormon historians, podcasters, and critics have been urging the LDS Church to be more open and honest about Joseph Smith's use of folk magic and a peep stone/hat in his production of the Book [...]

907, 2013

426-429: A Visual History of the Community of Christ (RLDS)

By |July 9, 2013|Categories: , |Tags: , |51 Comments

In this 4 part series, John Hamer discusses the history of the Community of Christ (RLDS church). Part 1 -- Restoration Origins to the 1844 Succession Crisis: In Part 1, John Hamer briefly discusses the diversity within Latter Day [...]

603, 2010

132-134: Karen Armstrong’s “The Case for God” and Mormonism Parts 1-3

By |March 6, 2010|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |35 Comments

I would like to kick off the inaugural "Mormon Stories Book Club" with our first book: Karen Armstrong's "The Case for God". In Part 1, I re-publish Terry Gross' 2009 Fresh Air interview with Karen Armstrong. Please listen to [...]

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