Mormon Stories Podcast

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1106: Sean and Crystal Escobar’s Journey out of Mormonism Pt. 1 May 09, 2019

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Join us today on Mormon Stories as we interview both Sean and Crystal Escobar to learn about their faith journey out of Mormonism. Sean recently made national newswhen he revealed a recording he made as he confronted his abuser as a child, Sterling Van Wagenen—co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival and director of many LDS Church-produced films, including the films shown in LDS temples.

This portion of the interview focuses on Sean and Crystal's faith journey and will include themes such as:

Their Mormon background including their experiences in the church as youth and as missionaries
How guilt and shame from transgressions as a youth impacted Sean's mission and outlook on life
Sean and Crystal's difficult experiences with the repentance process affected their early marriage
How discovering a calling Sean had received was uninspired by his priesthood leader greatly shook his faith
How Crystal's experience with Mormon Stories helped her be more empathetic towards Sean's struggles with his faith and church leadership
How leaving the LDS Church has caused a new awakening in their marriage and family as they reevaluate their relationship, their parenting, and their new moral code for living

...and so much more.

1105: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 2 Apr 29, 2019

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We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us the context surrounding the Solomon Spaulding Manuscript Theory of The Book of Mormon—even including some of the apologetic arguments against the theory. Bryce concludes the interview with his personal take on the veracity of the theory. Tune in!

1104: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 1 Apr 29, 2019

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1103: A Tribute to Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young after their Excommunication from the Mormon Church Apr 26, 2019

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John provides a monologue, giving commentary on the excommunication of the Young family and what it means for questioning Mormons in the modern Church

1102: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 5 Apr 26, 2019

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Leah and Cody describe their feelings after learning they have been excommunicated for running an online support group for questioning Mormons, and for speaking openly about their doubts

1101: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 4 Apr 26, 2019

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A recording of the disciplinary council convened on April 14, 2019

1100: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 3 Apr 26, 2019

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Leah and Cody are told by their Stake President to cease providing an online support group for questioning Mormons

1099: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 2 Apr 26, 2019

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Leah and Cody meet with their Stake President to express frustration over a lack of resources for questioning Mormons

1098: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 1 Apr 26, 2019

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Leah and Cody describe the events leading up to their disciplinary council

1097: Building Community after Mormonism: A Conversation with John Larsen Apr 15, 2019

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John Larsen and John Dehlin spent years publicly deconstructing the LDS Church. But now they’re wondering, what can they build “from the ashes?” What is their role in the post-Mormon community beyond the “addiction to anger” and toward doing the difficult work of community building? Join us for this joint release with the Sunstone Podcast!

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