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Sunstone Podcast

Sunstone
Mormonism
Faith Crisis
LDS Church
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Overall Identity Crisis
Barbie
Dream Mine
Church History
Mormon Studies
Ken
Feminism
Patriarchy
Gloria
Lavina Fielding Anderson
John Hiram Koyle
Mass Movements
Missionary Program
LGBTQ Issues
Atonement Theory
Phineas Wolcott Cook

For more than 45 years, Sunstone has been exploring Mormonism in all its expressions through our publications and symposiums. The Sunstone Podcast gathers the best of these explorations, including compelling sessions from our worldwide symposiums as well as interviews, book reviews, and deep dives into all things Mormon. Hosted by Stephen Carter.

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Is your life a sermon? Do you imagine your every action being narrated by a general authority? In this episode, Stephen Carter dives into perfectionism, showing how it manifests in people’s lives, and proposing a few odd ways to escape it. (Hint: Not... more

Jesus, Mormon, and David Lynch walk into Stephen Carter’s head. Together, they manage to revise everything Stephen thought he knew about the Book of Mormon, the Atonement, and Eraserhead.

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A faith crisis is one of the most destabilizing things that can happen to an LDS marriage. Both partners feel betrayed. Feelings either erupt or are suppressed. In this episode, therapists Adam Fisher and Mary Fisher talk about the three most importa... more

He was the Church’s most unlikely general authority. A coffee habit, an oft-shot-off mouth, and–according to this great-grandnephew–a deep spirituality. This episode includes some of J. Golden Kimball’s funniest stories and reflections by James N. Ki... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Mavin
Former missionary and author
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Episode: E195: An Insider’s Look at the Baseball Baptisms in Britain.
D. Michael Quinn
Historian and author of works such as Mormonism and the Magic Worldview
Independent Historian
Episode: E194: The Baseball Baptism Era.
Esther Peterson
Former activist for women's rights and consumer advocate.
Episode: E175: The World Beyond the Valley.
Gregory A. Prince
Respected author and historian on Mormonism
Author of Gay Rights and the Mormon Church
Episode: E168: Where Do We Go From Here? Part I.

Host

Stephen Carter
Host of The Sunstone Podcast, known for exploring facets of Mormon life and theology through a personal lens. He engages with themes of faith crises, community, and diverse expressions of religion, often referencing historical and contemporary figures in Utah's cultural landscape.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 289 ratings
  • Loved the “culting” episode!

    Loved Stephen Carter’s take on high stakes causes. This feels like such a useful paradigm to ensure we’re interacting with groups and causes in a healthy way. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aubrey Chaves
    United States4 years ago
  • 🙏

    Stephen Carter is a genius.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Eighteen Letters
    United States4 years ago
  • Thanks

    The Sunstone History of Mormonism is excellent. It is enlightening, refreshing, informative to hear truths from other points of view and to deal with white supremacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hopequest
    United States5 years ago
  • Unbalanced

    This podcast is highly biased as it courteously demonizes and paints a distorted picture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. For the sake of full disclosure, I am an active, believing member of the church. I have experienced my own faith crisis and come out the other side with my testimony strongly intact. And yes, this is after being honest with all of the facts. In doing this, I have had to look at the criticisms from both sides. The problem with the majority in the apostate co... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Daren from Layton
    United States5 years ago
  • Episode 47 Don Bradley

    Just plain insane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeliandPhil
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions on faith and identity.
Feedback highlights a desire for inclusion and representation of diverse voices.
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There are mixed reviews regarding bias, particularly among those who have strong ties to traditional Mormon beliefs.
Overall sentiment reflects a supportive audience interested in exploring the complexities of their faith.

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Sunstone Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 203 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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