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Mormon Stories Podcast is an attempt to build understanding between and about Mormons through the telling of stories in both audio and video formats.

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Mormonism Failed Me as A Woman - Dana Raine | Ep. 1999 3:34:02

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Dana shares her personal journey of growing up in the Mormon church, navigating mental health challenges, and eventually deconstructing her faith. From her Mormon upbringing and mission experience to questioning societal and religious expectations, Dana's story explores themes of self-discovery, the impact of religion on her life, and the search for meaning beyond traditional beliefs. After leaving the church, Dana delves into topics like mental health, fertility, relationships, and motherhood, offering a candid perspective on her path toward healing and personal growth. This channel is a space for open discussion on faith, identity, and life after Mormonism. Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke - Mormons React | Ep. 1998 6:09:58

3 days ago6:09:58

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When vlogger Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse in August 2023, it shocked millions who had followed her family’s seemingly perfect life on YouTube. But behind the wholesome image was a much darker reality. With counselor Jodi Hildebrandt’s influence, the Franke family spiraled into a nightmare. Now, in Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, the Frankes’ eldest children, Shari and Chad, and Ruby’s husband, Kevin, speak out for the first time. In this episode of Mormon Stories, we react to this gripping series, unpacking the shocking revelations and what they say about family, control, and the dangers of social media. Show Notes YouTube 00:02:45 Curious Case of Judi Hildebrant 00:22:45 “Mormon Mommy Bloggers” 00:30:40 Kevin is also a victim of an abuser 00:48:50 Ruby thinks a happy family is an obedient family 01:10:57 Ruby’s channel was “Advancing the image of the church” 01:26:00 Pressure in Mormonism to find a partner that is acceptable by church standards 01:56:49 The Franke kids begin to shut down to the camera 02:02:26 Ruby tells Chad: “Fake being happy right now” 02:14:17 Who is the “Devil in the Family” representing? 02:30:20 “The beanbag incident” with Chad’s bed being taken away 02:40:42 Shari saying Chad got “beaten” and had to help him clean up blood off the walls 03:01:21 Kevin’s initial reaction to ConneXions - “This is a cult” 03:23:20 Lauren’s reaction to Jodi’s house: “They had Costco inside this house” 03:28:00 The LDS church could be shutting this dogma down but they don't 04:04:00 When Jodi is possessed its a feature, when the kids are possessed its a bug 04:31:10 Jodi Gave Ruby permission to be this way 04:49:40 Shari calls the police for the first time to do a wellness check on the kids 04:58:54 The younger daughter found in the closet - wasn't even able to talk 05:17:50 “Takes an exceptional lack of empathy” for a mother to do this 05:25:11 Assessment of how Kevin let this happen 05:41:30 Sometimes families like these can be more susceptible to manipulation 06:07:00 Become cult informed! Become born again to your own intrinsic knowledge Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Sued Mormon Church to Get My Tithing Back - James Huntsman Story | Ep. 1997 3:14:07

8 days ago3:14:07

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In this long awaited interview, James Huntsman, a successful businessman and member of the Huntsman family, joins John Dehlin and fraud attorney Mark Pugsley to discuss his high-profile fraud lawsuit against the LDS Church—how he lost his LDS faith, why he pursued a fraud lawsuit to get a tithing refund, what he learned, and why he has no regrets. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:49 Brief overview of James Huntsman's lawsuit 00:07:27 Family background info 00:18:50 Served a mission at 18 00:22:21 Discussion of a kidnapping in their family 00:36:27 Emergence of Ensign Peak & church investments 00:49:58 Cracks start developing in James’ faith 01:03:03 What led to him deciding to file the suit 01:09:35 The downsides of him suing 01:17:00 Comparing the organized structure of his family’s business to the disorganization of the church 01:28:55 What sparked his desire to sue the church 01:37:00 “It was a very personal battle for me” 01:48:40 Statute of limitations for fraud 01:54:00 Everyone now knows how much the church has - floodgates of awareness have been opened to the churches bad financial dealings 02:07:00 James has no intention of damaging the church 02:14:15 The church today does not need members tithing 02:26:00 How did they feel after they filed? 02:44:20 Are churches protected from committing fraud 02:58:00 James feels relieved that it is all over, and they can talk about it now 03:11:29 Final thoughts & Conclusion Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Joseph Smith Monogamy Affirmer - Michelle Stone | Ep. 1996 5:49:00

9 days ago5:49:00

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For nearly two centuries, Joseph Smith’s involvement in polygamy has been a point of controversy. Historians and more recently, LDS leaders, have affirmed that the Mormon prophet took dozens of wives. But a growing movement within the Church is challenging that narrative, arguing that Smith was a monogamist—and that polygamy was a later invention used to justify the actions of Brigham Young and other church leaders. One of the most vocal advocates of this perspective is Michelle Stone, creator of 132 Problems: Revisiting Mormon Polygamy, a YouTube channel with nearly 120,000 subscribers. A lifelong member of the LDS Church, Michelle once had a strong testimony of polygamy, believing it was divinely inspired. But everything changed ten years ago when her husband questioned whether polygamy was ever truly of God. Determined to prove him wrong, Michelle embarked on a deep dive into historical records—only to find herself questioning whether Joseph Smith practiced polygamy at all. Now, she joins Mormon Stories to share her research, her faith journey, and why she believes the Church has it wrong on one of the most controversial chapters in its history. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:22 Why we want to have Michelle on 00:15:48 Michelle’s great-grandfather was told by the president of the church to go to Mexico to get a second wife 00:35:07 Her grandfather was called to be a mission president in Tonga, leaving behind other wives 00:48:56 She was never taught that Joseph didn’t practice polygamy 01:05:00 Things made more sense once she realized there was problems in church history 01:14:00 Trauma of losing a child at the hospital in 2020 during the pandemic 01:24:00 Had an experience where she felt that she saw her daughter grown up 01:56:48 Michelle was devastated by the Nov 2015 LGBTQ Policy 02:04:50 Discussion of polygamy in the BOM 02:14:50 Michelle had a second faith crisis in 2020 02:32:33 When did she start her YouTube channel “132 Problems”? 02:43:34 God saying in the BoM that polygamy is an abomination 02:56:01 Has she ever decided differently than what god “commanded”? 03:18:15 Discussion on RLDS church and why they split from the LDS church 03:19:41 Michelle is asking individuals to “hold a little space” for this new theory 03:31:54 Her episode on Emma changed her mind 03:49:20 “I have become more confident in my stance since I started speaking out” 04:16:57 Michelle’s thoughts on Fanny Alger 04:39:45 Why were there rumors of polygamy going on in the church in 1835? 05:00:40 Questions on the Nauvoo Expositor 05:33:00 How can the church be true if the original men made so many mistakes? 05:40:50 What are her thoughts on the church maybe excommunicating her? Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Mormon Church Changes Children Polygamy Lesson After Online Criticisms | Ep. 1995 2:18:12

14 days ago2:18:12

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In December 2024, the Mormon Church released a new chapter in the children’s Doctrine and Covenants Stories on the topic of polygamy. In that chapter they discuss how God sometimes commands his people to live polygamy and how hard it was for Joseph Smith to obey. The chapter also discusses how Joseph’s wife Emma did not want her husband to marry other women. Children were even taught that some of the brethren were arrested and put in prison for living polygamy. After the release of that chapter many people spoke up, criticizing the church for this new content. Many believed these stories were too heavy for children and that by releasing this chapter the Mormon Church was actively teaching a story of sexual assault and grooming. Today we learned that the church changed this chapter. Certain phrasing was removed as well as entire sections of the chapter. Is this due to online criticism of the church teaching children polygamy? Does the Mormon Church cave under pressure? Join us today as John, Julia (from Analyzing Mormonism), and Alyssa Witbeck discuss these changes. YouTube Show Notes 00:07:55 Clip - Criticism forces the church to change 00:25:36 Clip - Nathan Hinckley talking about them using the word “hard” 00:26:15 Comparing the original and the new version 00:35:20 Clip - Is God okay with forced polygamy? 00:36:55 Comparing the changes on the second image 00:42:20 Clip - “The Mormon church is participating in sexual assault” 00:53:46 Clip - Michelle Stone on Emma Smith00:56:10 In the new version this section has been completely taken out 01:01:58 Clip - “How did this get through the review process?” 01:15:22 Clip - Mormon leaders went to prison01:19:24 The last panel did not change on Woodruff’s manifesto 01:26:08 Polygamy is still hard on women today in an eternal aspect 01:36:25 What was the 2015 Exclusion Policy and how the church rolled it back 01:32:40 Answers from the Church History Survey 01:48:17 The story of Zina Huntington 01:50:30 Clip - Can consent be given in a Mormon context? 01:54:55 This is a positive change overall 02:03:10 What is it that causes people to question their faith? 02:06:11 Clip - “A faith that blinds you is problematic” 02:08:25 Final thoughts ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4530951114981376 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/join Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 #MormonStories #Mormon #lds…

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The LDS Church History Transparency Quiz - Please Complete and Share | Ep. 1994 1:41:30

15 days ago1:41:30

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A 15 question quiz has been designed to facilitate healthy discussions about factual LDS Church history, and LDS Church historical transparency. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Audience: This quiz is for anyone who has ever been an LDS Church member, including active and inactive LDS Church members, and former LDS. Please take this quiz yourself, and then please invite family, friends, and (most importantly) LDS church leaders and missionaries to take the quiz as well. We are hopeful that the survey can serve as a way for you and others to healthily discuss factual LDS Church history, as well as the LDS Church's overall record of historical transparency. NOTE: All of the historical facts below have been recognized by the LDS church as valid, to the best of our understanding. References have been included for discussion. We will be awarding a modest number of cash awards to those who complete the survey in its entirety, and who are willing to share compelling insights or experiences - which might include coming on the podcast to discuss their experiences. We are also considering the option of administering this survey as a scientific, random survey. If you are interested in supporting such a project, feel free to donate at the link below. Enjoy! And please email us with any feedback or experiences you'd like to share. Survey link: https://forms.gle/3o7Tr6ZHKzoEBpMs8 To donate to this project: https://donorbox.org/ldschurchresearch YouTube Show Notes 00:08:30 Going over the survey together, email, etc. 00:12:00 Question one - Were you taught about Joseph Smith’s 1826 Treasure digging trial? 00:14:10 Question two: What were you taught regarding the Book of Mormon translation? 00:15:50 Question three: What were you taught about the priesthood restoration? 00:17:18 Question four: Were you taught that Joseph Smith had over thirty wives? 00:18:20 Question five: Were you taught that Joseph Smith hid his first marriages from his wife Emma? 00:22:20 Question six: Were you taught about the different accounts of the First Vision 00:24:55 Question seven: Were you taught that Joseph Smith allowed black men to have the priesthood? 00:27:44 Question eight: Were you taught that Joseph Smith was a Freemason? 00:29:40 Question nine: Where you taught that the Book of Abraham is a false translation? 00:32:10 Question ten: Were you taught about Joseph Smith destroying the Nauvoo Expositor? 00:35:00 Question eleven: Do you feel like the Church has been fully honest? 00:35:35 Question twelve: Do you feel like the truth claims are important? 00:36:55 Question thirteen: Would you have made different decisions had you known? 00:38:29 Question fourteen: Did the church intentionally withhold this information? 00:58:40 Why did the church even release the Gospel Topics Essays? 01:30:00 Share this survey with friends and family Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: ⁠One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox⁠ ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠ ⁠PayPal⁠ ⁠Venmo⁠ Our Platforms: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: ⁠Insta: @mormstories⁠ ⁠TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast⁠ ⁠Join the Discord…

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Lost My Pentecostal Faith Studying Mormonism - Anna Schreyer and the Assemblies of God | Ep. 1993 5:07:54

17 days ago5:07:54

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Anna shares her personal journey growing up as a Pentecostal Charismatic in Utah, detailing her experiences within the Assemblies of God (AG) church, and the struggles and beliefs that shaped her faith. Although she has never been Mormon, Anna has a unique perspective of the LDS church as she grew up surrounded by Mormonism in Utah. Anna also delves into her time as a missionary in Mozambique, her eventual questioning of her beliefs, and the emotional journey of leaving the church. The conversation touches on the challenges of leaving a high-demand religion and finding new paths to healing and authenticity. Show Notes YouTube 00:04:14 Anna’s intention 00:15:35 “Gift of Tongues” vs “Speaking in Tongues” 00:25:43 Both of Anna’s parents are pastors 00:40:00 The belief in “healing” abilities in Assemblies of God 00:56:00 Anna diagnosed with cancer around age two, they thought religion could heal her 01:19:20 Why do “mainstream” Christians not see Mormons as Christians? 01:33:18 Anna was conditioned to believe that expressing emotion shows closeness to God 01:52:08 Anna talks about what it was like to have Mormon parents not want their kids to be around her 02:01:17 Speaking in tongues for the first time 02:16:50 Creating false memories 02:26:45 How are sexual transgressions seen in evangelicalism vs mormonism? 02:38:05 Anna stopped attending church and school because she felt so ashamed 02:40:50 Anna’s connections with the Latter Day Church of Christ or the polygamist Kingston Group 02:52:41 Anna’s time in Mozambique 03:02:45 It took Anna years to adjust back to normal after her work on her mission 03:10:20 Anna felt like God was calling her home to “save the Mormons” 03:21:10 Anna voicing: “I have created an image of myself that isn't real” 03:38:30 Questioning what to do with her life after leaving that mission 03:47:20 Anna began to see red flags in her pastor -he was not financially transparent and sexist 03:52:15 Anna’s pastor gives sermon called “Four Bad Reasons that People Leave the Church” 04:12:04 Anna feels extremely alone now after leaving 04:25:00 Her parents are still not very willing to view things that are critical of the church 04:45:13 Watched Margi’s “Coming home to myself” THRIVE presentation 04:50:08 What are her moments where she taps into beauty or pleasure? 04:53:46 Final questions for Anna Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Did Joseph Smith Have Sex With His Plural Wives? | LDS Discussions 62 | Ep. 1992 3:19:25

21 days ago3:19:25

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Many have asked the question: Did Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith have sex with his polygamous wives? During his lifetime, Joseph Smith engaged in polygamy (which was illegal in the state of Illinois) and his wives consisted of women who were underage, women who were single, women who were widowed, and women who were already legally married. What is the evidence for his sexual relations with them? Additionally a number of the brethren were also commanded to live polygamy, what is the evidence for sexual relations in those unions? Were any children born in polygamy during the prophet’s life? Join us for a unique LDS Discussions episode where we explore these topics and answer these questions. Show Notes YouTube 00:10:50 The purpose of polygamy from the scriptures - Book of Mormon Jacob 2:27-30 00:14:05 List of all 35 of Joseph Smith’s wives 00:19:45 Color coded list of the wives and sexual relations with Joseph Smith 00:26:55 Fanny Alger was Joseph Smith’s first “polygamous” wife 00:32:45 Lucinda Pendleton Harris was the first polyandrous wife 00:38:20 Zina Huntington was already married and was seven months pregnant 00:45:30 Presendia Buell didn’t know if her son was Joseph’s son 00:49:42 Levirate Marriage with Agnes Smith, Joseph Smith’s sister-in-law 00:58:44 Sylvia Sessions Lyon thought her daughter was actually Joseph Smith’s 01:01:15 How can the Mormon polygamy deniers explain this away? 01:12:40 Elizabeth Durfee helped Joseph arrange new plural marriages 01:19:00 Did Emma Smith push Eliza R. Snow down the stairs? 01:22:26 Clip - Emma Smith did not attend Relief Society through all of 1843 01:30:06 Sarah Ann Whitney had a fake or “front husband” after she married Joseph Smith 01:38:00 Joseph Smith visited Flora Ann Woodworth often 01:54:50 Lucy Walker answers the question of why Joseph Smith didn’t have children in polygamy 02:05:36 Helen Mar Kimball was only fourteen years old 02:25:50 Desdemona Fullmer dreamed that Emma was going to poison her 02:36:40 Malissa Lott’s testimony that she slept with Joseph Smith 02:46:10 Human Trafficking in Mormon history 03:03:10 Children born into polygamy 03:08:52 The final count for who Joseph Smith had sex with and who he did not Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Mormon Church Facing New Sex Abuse & Trafficking Lawsuits | Ep. 1991 2:54:26

24 days ago2:54:26

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We sit down with the attorneys behind the explosive lawsuits filed against LDS Church, alleging decades of systemic child sexual abuse and institutional cover-up. These lawsuits include shocking claims of abuse facilitated by Church leaders across multiple states and even international borders, with some cases framed under federal trafficking statutes.The attorneys reveal how these cases aim to hold the Church accountable, explain the legal strategy behind the state and federal coordination efforts, and share the stories of survivors fighting for justice. Show Notes YouTube 00:05:30 Anne Andrews 00:06:55 Kimberly DeGonia 00:08:55 Kolby Reddish 00:16:38 The human trafficking statute and how we define human trafficking 00:36:50 The Atonement and the church protecting itself 00:41:25 Describing the events in the way that lawyers do - High Level and what that means 00:42:43 Importance of the victim’s age 00:52:17 Discussion of the American criminal justice system 01:08:25 Charges are filed against Payton 01:19:50 Was Payton ever disciplined by the church? 01:32:50 Movement to consolidate the cases in Los Angeles 01:52:18 Dispelling myths on mandatory reporting laws 01:55:52 Rough timeline of proceedings ahead 02:17:00 Issues of Church and State laws? 02:24:00 What suggestions do they have for the LDS church to handle these situations better? 02:33:32 What is their motivation in defending these cases? 02:52:11 Final thoughts Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Faithful Historian Deceives Mormons - Keith Erekson | Ep. 1990 | LDS Discussions Ep. 61 3:36:59

28 days ago3:36:59

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Keith Erekson serves as the director of the historical research and outreach for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On January 12, 2025 he gave a fireside in which he answered tough questions. Today we are responding to that fireside and discussing such topics as polygamy, Joseph Smith marrying women who were already married, and the church hiding aspects of its history. Show Notes YouTube 00:03:40 Introducing the original fireside with Keith Erekson 00:10:23 Background on Keith Erekson who works for the Church 00:17:08 Erekson saying the church never hid anything from its history 00:21:30 How the Church has hidden its history 00:30:35 Mountain Meadows Massacre 00:37:25 Utah Mormon Reformation Questions 00:43:42 The Word of Wisdom 00:58:57 The Lord is guiding President Nelson to lead the church today 01:02:00 Clip of Elder Holland explaining how the Church moves with the world 01:08:19 Joseph Smith publicly denying that he lived polygamy 01:17:00 These firesides are for questioning members 01:18:42 John C. Bennett’s list of Joseph Smith’s wives 01:22:52 Denials of polygamy 01:29:29 What is the purpose of polygamy? 01:33:53 Monogamy is the rule plurality is the exception 01:42:16 The New and Everlasting Covenant means polygamy 01:52:52 Erekson on the Restoration of All Things 02:03:05 Why did Joseph Smith marry women who were already married? 02:10:40 The Law of Adoption 02:19:03 Joseph’s wives getting sealed to other people after his death 02:20:24 Sealings for Time only 02:21:54 Time and Eternity only sealings 02:31:31 Erekson on Mary Elizabeth Rollins 02:34:10 Dan Vogel on Mary Elizabeth Rolins 02:40:26 Is polygamy required for exaltation? 02:51:22 Are women just prizes in Mormonism? 02:55:46 Erekson on the Book of Abraham 03:07:50 Finding the scrolls for the Book of Abraham 03:12:20 Erekson saying we’ve always called these funerary texts 03:21:15 The diagram produced in the Book of Abraham 03:24:11 Joseph Smith and the Catalyst Theory for the Book of Abraham 03:27:00 Grading Keith Erekson on his knowledge, honesty, etc. Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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My Mormon Truth Crisis as an Attorney - Justin Sweeney | Ep. 1989 3:01:59

4 weeks ago3:01:59

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In today's episode, John sits down for a conversation with immigration attorney, Justin Sweeney. Justin grew up LDS in Mesa, AZ, served a mission in Argentina, and has served in many leadership positions within the church. He was even serving in his branch presidency up until the end of 2024. Justin discusses how he felt overworked in his church callings, questioning polygamy and masonry, and his journey of discovering the true history of the church. Show Notes YouTube 00:01:20 Justin’s experience with a “Truth Crisis” not “Faith Crisis” and Intentions 00:14:43 Growing up, High School, and sports 00:26:17 Justin’s experience at the MTC 00:36:35 “Fraudulent” baptisms in Latin American missions 00:40:55 Being called to YSA bishopric 00:53:47 Justing finishing law school & became immigration attorney 01:09:57 Justin began to feel like an outsider from mormonism 01:18:00 Discussion about the Godmakers and the lack of women in the Eternal Plan 01:25:15 Justin Sweeney’s “Truth crisis” begins 01:39:30 Justin was “using his lawyer brain to asses Mormonism” 01:44:50 Learning about the “stone in the hat” and that the church still has it 01:55:00 Comparing Mormonism to Santa Claus 02:05:33 Women are second class people in Mormonism 02:10:52 Justin discussing the LDS SEC order from an attorney’s perspective 02:23:00 Reading Second Class Saints by Matt Harris with his wife and kids 02:26:20 Why not keep it to himself and continue to “fake it” 02:32:25 “My intention is not to tell people to leave the church” 02:38:47 Elder Holland “stay in the boat” marketing video 02:44:35 Why isn't he afraid of excommunication by coming on Mormon Stories? 02:54:09 Final thoughts - Is he happier now no longer believing? Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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Huntsman Mormon Tithing Fraud Case Tossed Out | Ep. 1988 2:32:34

5 weeks ago2:32:34

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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously rejected James Huntsman's fraud lawsuit against the LDS/Mormon Church, which claimed that the church misled the membership over its tithing usage.Join John, Gerardo, and attorney Kolby Reddish to break down the decision. Show Notes YouTube 00:04:26 Initial reactions to the news 00:13:00 Huntsman Procedure Explained 00:15:45 Where the Three Tithing Cases started 00:21:55 False statements made by the Church saying it would NOT use tithing funds 00:48:22 What is the definition of fraud? 01:01:05 The Church omitted half of the statement that changed the meaning 01:10:50 “Reserve funds” come from tithing for a “rainy day” 01:31:00 Why we should all become churches 01:34:47 More from the Majority Decision 01:42:55 Closing thoughts - we need to be accurate on how we talk about it 01:45:10 Judge Bress’ Concurrence 02:06:55 Bumatay’s Concurrence 02:20:55 Summary of the judicial breakdown Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord…

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West Point Mormon Questions Church & Military Service - Austin Wheeler | Ep. 1987 3:57:44

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Austin Wheeler shares his personal journey navigating Mormonism, military culture, and faith deconstruction. He recounts growing up in the church, his early experiences with trauma, and how Mormonism influenced his views on violence and masculinity. After a series of life events—ranging from military service at West Point to his mission in Taiwan—he confronts the toxic elements of both the military and the church, including dehumanization and harmful beliefs. Ultimately, he reflects on how his experiences shaped his disillusionment with Mormonism, his struggles with identity, and the deep questions about purpose and meaning that arose as a result. Show Notes YouTube 00:01:55 Introductions 00:08:55 His parents divorced when he was in seventh grade 00:10:00 He was sexually assaulted by a ward member and doubled down in his belief 00:31:00 How his High School shaped his identity 00:42:15 Prepper culture associated with the military culture 00:58:55 The Mormon culture is that they are going to build you in OUR image 01:20:00 Experiences at the Mormon Singles Ward 01:23:37 Called to the Tawaiian mission 01:36:00 He started a fight club in the MTC 01:45:00 Mormon culture makes a lot of people weird 01:50:35 His mission president thought he was sick because he had sinned 01:53:15 They sent him home for worthiness reasons, not because he was sick 02:03:45 He went back on his mission 02:24:00 Meeting his wife 02:42:00 Authority and obedience in the church and in the military 02:56:20 Opening his mind to the reality that the church had a lot of shortcomings 03:07:10 How did his military career end? 03:19:45 How did his military service end? 03:27:35 Because he was never deployed is he happy or sad? Broken or healed? 03:36:35 If you want to connect with people who have been in the military 03:48:30 Nihilistic views and the emptiness of existence 03:53:20 Final thoughts ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor todayOne-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/joinOur Platforms:🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

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Mormon and Neurodivergent (Autism and ADHD) - Paul Martinez | Ep. 1986 3:00:17

6 weeks ago3:00:17

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Paul reflects on his journey from being raised in the Mormon church to eventually leaving it. He opens up about his childhood, feeling isolated due to his neurodivergence, and his complicated relationship with his family. Paul shares his path to Mormonism, how he felt a strong connection to the faith at first, and his experiences as a missionary, including the challenges he faced in Argentina. Over time, he became disillusioned with the church, particularly after learning new information and struggling with its stance on LGBTQ issues. As Paul navigates life post-church, he discusses his career, his evolving understanding of love and relationships, and the healing process through music and self-reflection. The episode explores his feelings of loneliness, the importance of recognizing toxic behavior, and his journey to self-acceptance after leaving the Mormon faith. Show Notes YouTube 00:03:35 Defining neurodivergence 00:14:30 Religious experiences before the LDS church 00:27:18 First introduction to Morminsim 00:47:28 Mission call to Buenos Aires and being pressured to confess sexual sins 01:00:55 How neurodivergence played into his mission 01:16:28 Parental alienation & trying to reconnect with his mom 01:32:58 “Mormonism is passive aggressive” 01:41:25 Paul began to get in trouble for questioning priesthood holders 01:59:20 November 2015 LGBT policy and Paul’s choice to stop attending church 02:14:50 Feeling love from the members, but not the institution 02:28:25 Narcissists only see their own reality 02:44:10 Do you feel more fulfilled than when you were Mormon? 02:56:04 Final questions - “Where will you go?” ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor todayOne-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/joinOur Platforms:🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

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BYU Professor Brings CES Letter To Life | Ep. 1985 2:36:23

6 weeks ago2:36:23

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In this episode of LDS Discussions, we explore how BYU Professor Anthony Sweat’s artwork reflects the troubling aspects of church history found in the CES Letter by Jeremy Runnells. Despite being excommunicated for questioning the church, Runnells’ CES Letter, published in 2013, exposes discrepancies in the official narrative. Meanwhile, Sweat’s art, starting in 2014, delves into controversial topics like Joseph Smith's treasure digging, the use of a seer stone, and polygamy. We compare Sweat's paintings to the CES Letter's criticisms, highlighting how the church’s history is often presented inaccurately. Join us as we discuss these bold portrayals and the ongoing tension between church teachings and historical truth. Show Notes YouTube 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:55 This is episode 60 of LDS Discussions 00:10:50 Introduction to Anthony Sweat 00:15:20 Historical overview with these controversial topics being covered 00:22:30 Earlier artwork depicting images of the restoration 00:34:30 The CES Letter by Jeremy Runnells was published in 2013 00:35:50 How members were taught the translation happened versus how it actually happened 00:41:33 First painting - “The First Visions” by Anthony Sweat 00:54:46 Quote from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 00:57:22 “Gazelem, A Stone” by Anthony Sweat, Joseph obtaining his brown seer stone 01:06:13 The Harmony Treasure Searcher by Anthony Sweat01:15:25 Joseph Smith’s white stone and brown stone 01:18:46 Clip of Anthony Sweat sharing concerns from a BYU student 01:22:07 CES Letter and Anthony Sweat saying correct artwork wouldn’t communicate what the Church wants to communicate 01:26:45 “Oliver Cowdery and the Gift of the Rod” by Anthony Sweat 01:33:44 “The Ordination of Q. Walker Lewis” by Anthony Sweat 01:39:09 “An Angel with a Drawn Sword” by Anthony Sweat 01:48:06 “Destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor” by Anthony Sweat 01:52:25 “Purgatory: Joseph, Emma, and the Revelation on Plural Marriage” by Anthony Sweat 01:59:44 Clip of Anthony Sweat talking about painting controversial aspects of church history 02:02:35 The church is still trying NOT to show the rock in a hat during translation 02:07:25 Clip of Anthony Sweat and the translation process (the church telling an artist to change his painting) 02:13:13 Other depictions from Anthony Sweat ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor todayOne-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/joinOur Platforms:🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117…

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