
Mormon Stories Podcast is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism. 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. Mormon Stories is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious trans... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2162 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

Welcome back to Part 34 of our series with Dr. John G. Turner! Today we are covering most of Chapter 27 in John Turner’s new book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. The chapter is called “Deep Water” and covers the year 1843.
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In his official 1838 history, Joseph Smith described discovering the golden plates inside a carefully constructed stone box in the Hill Cumorah. According to his account, the box contained the plates, the Urim and Thummim, and a breastplate.
But wha... more
Please join us as we interview Chase McWhorter from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives about his Mormon Story.
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Join Michelle Stone and Cheryl Bruno as they discuss the history of the Mormon polygamy wars that erupted in the U.S. AFTER the death of Joseph Smith.
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Great content and great interviewers! I leave feeling knowledgeable after every episode. Keep it up!!
John, Margie, and the entire team do an incredible job of exploring the LDS religion with nuance—honoring what is good while bravely addressing the problems. As a woman, I finally feel heard and seen; so much of their content resonates with my personal journey. I’ve been listening to every episode, and it has honestly felt like a form of therapy for me. Thank you for the work you do!
I never write reviews, but this podcast deserves all the support from me. As a listener of many years, even after 10 years of deconstruction, I find myself deconstructing even more through listening to this podcast. Thank you Jon, Margi, and everyone who puts time into this podcast. Your stories do not go unnoticed and inspire so many people.
Mormon Stories has spent nearly twenty years pioneering the Mormon podcast world, and that history really shows. John Dehlin has devoted his life to building a space where people can talk honestly about their experiences with Mormonism, in all its forms, without having to edit themselves to fit an official narrative. It is hard to overstate how relevant that is today, when so many are trying to make sense of faith, doubt, harm, healing, and community.
That is part of why the recent cease and de... more
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Content focuses on personal narratives from a wide range of individuals connected to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encompassing both current members and those who've departed from the faith. By highlighting personal stories, the discussions address significant themes such as faith crises, mental health, historical scrutiny, and experiences within and outside the church, emphasizing a compassionate approach to complex emotions and cultural ties. Episodes often feature guests who recount their journeys exploring faith, grappling with trauma, or navigating relationships influenced by their religious backgrounds. The podcast's unique perspective fosters an environment of open dialogue around often-taboo topics, aiming to supp... more
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2. Bart Ehrman
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