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    Mormon Stories Podcast

    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 transition. Mormon Stories is not affiliated with or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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    The Future of Mormonism (2025 Edition) w/ Roger Hendrix | Ep. 2098 Dec 22, 2025
    Show notes

    Please join us for a live episode with Roger Hendrix - one of the highest ranking Latter-day Saints ever interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast. Roger served as CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and served for 18 years as a Trustee on the board of the Deseret Trust Company (called to the position by President Gordon B. Hinckley).


    Today we are discussing the Church’s renewed emphasis on the Atonement, its place in within Western Christianity, and whether recent shifts represent genuine change, pragmatic adaptation, or strategic rebranding. We dig into uncomfortable questions about wealth, humanitarian efforts, racial history, LGBTQ issues, missionary growth, and the Church’s ability (or unwillingness) to acknowledge past harm.


    The discussion also looks forward: What is the future of Mormonism? Will the Church change its stance on same-sex marriage, women and the priesthood, or the Word of Wisdom? How are Apostles chosen, how does power function at the top, and what would it take -if anything -to bring former members back into activity?


    This episode includes thoughtful pushback from multiple perspectives, audience comments, and a lightning round of predictions that gets very real, very fast!

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    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


    🤝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

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    Contact us:

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    📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117


    Joseph Smith and the Keys of the Universe - John Turner Pt. 25 | Ep. 2097 Dec 19, 2025
    Show notes

    In today’s episode, we dive into Chapter 21 titled “Keys” from Dr. John Turner’s new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.” This chapter cover the pivotal years of 1839-1840, as the Saints leave behind the trauma of Missouri and begin building a new gathering place in Commerce (soon to be Nauvoo), Illinois.


    We pick up the story right after Joseph Smith escapes Liberty Jail, exploring how he reclaims leadership, rebuilds momentum, and introduces new theological ideas that will shape Latter-day Saint doctrine for generations.


    Dr. Turner –writing as a never-Mormon historian –gives us a clear-eyed look Joseph’s rapid return to power, the purchase of Nauvoo lands, the arrival of the mummies and papyri, early missionary ambitions in Europe, evolving doctrines about angels and theosis, and Joseph’s bold claims about “keys” –including what Turner calls “the keys of the universe.”


    We also get into the politics: Joseph’s 1840 trip to Washington, his audience with President Martin Van Buren, and the Saints’ ongoing fight for redress. And yes –we discuss everything from healings during the malaria outbreak to phrenology, patriarchal blessings, lineage theories, dynastic sealings, and even the perennial question: Was Joseph Smith actually good-looking?


    Please purchase the book ⁠here⁠.


    To support this series please donate ⁠here⁠. One half of all donations will go to Dr. Turner for as long as he is participating in the series.

    ___________________


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    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


    🤝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:

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    📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117


    Excommunicated for Disbelieving in Joseph Smith's Polygamy - Karen Hyatt | Ep. 2096 Dec 18, 2025
    Show notes

    In this in-depth conversation, John sits down with Karen Hyatt to explore her lifelong faith journey in the LDS Church and the research that ultimately led to her excommunication. Karen shares her background as a devoted member -convert parents, mission service, leadership roles, and decades without doubt –before explaining what prompted her to closely examine Doctrine and Covenants 132 and the history of polygamy.


    The discussion traces Karen’s deep divine into church history, including the Book of Mormon’s condemnation of polygamy, early revelations, the Nauvoo Expositor, William Clayton’s journals, Emma Smith’s role, and conclusions reached by modern LDS historians. Karen explains why she ultimately rejected D&C 132, why she believes Joseph Smith did NOT practice polygamy, and how she responds to accusations of bias or conspiracy thinking.


    Karen also walks through the personal and institutional consequences of speaking publicly: compiling and sending her research to the Apostles (and their wives!), creating videos, disciplinary councils, losing her temple recommend, and being barred from paying tithing –while still choosing to attend church and value her ward community. The episode examines broader themes of authority, misinformation, prophetic fallibility, confirmation bias, and whether faith can exist without institutional silence.


    This episode is a candid, emotionally grounded look at belief, dissent, and the cost of challenging one of Mormonism's most controversial doctrines.


    Karen has compiled her research into a book titled “Woe Unto You, Scribes: The Hidden History of Polygamy.” You can order a spiral bound notebook online by emailing her: WoeUntoYouScribes@gmail.com


    To find a PDF version of her book click here: https://josephtoldthetruth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Woe-Unto-You-Scribes.pdf

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    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


    🤝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


    The Other Isaiah Problem in the Book of Mormon w/ Kolby Reddish - LDS Discussions Pt. 68 | Ep. 2095 Dec 17, 2025
    Show notes

    Join Kolby, Nemo, Julia, and Dr. John Dehlin for one of our most in-depth LDS Discussions episodes yet as we unpack “The Other Isaiah Problem” and what it means for the historicity of the Book of Mormon.


    In this episode, we explore why scholars overwhelmingly view isaiah as a multi-author work, how the Great Isaiah Scroll challenges the Book of Mormon’s use of Isaiah, and why the text consistently aligns with the King James Version rather than ancient sources. We walk through the history of the brass plates, the transition from school to codex technology, and the anachronisms the Church now quietly acknowledges.


    We compare the Great Isaiah Scroll, the Masoretic Text, the Original Manuscript of the Book of Mormon, and the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, revealing where Joseph Smith appears to be pulling from later biblical scholarship –including Adam Clarke’s commentary –and where verses in the Book of Mormon simply did not exist in ancient manuscripts. We ask the question: What does this mean for believers who want the text to be historical?


    Whether you’re deeply familiar with LDS scholarship or just starting your faith journey, this episode lays out the evidence clearly, accessibly, and respectfully –while still asking the hard questions.

    ___________________


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    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


    🤝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


    Doubt Strengthened My Faith - Greg Matsen | Ep. 2094 Dec 15, 2025
    Show notes

    Today we welcome Greg Matsen, a believing member of the LDS Church, to talk about what the Church means to him and how he tries to live out a healthy, thoughtful approach to Mormonism.


    Host of the podcast Cwic Show, Greg joins us today to share his Mormon story–from growing up in a “practical” orthodox family in Southern California and serving a mission in Mexico City, to navigating marriage, parenting, and personal belief in the LDS church today.


    We dive into his experiences with doubt, why he believes questioning can actually strengthen faith, and what led him to start the Cwic Show on YouTube. Along the way, Greg shares his thoughts on church misconceptions, LGBTQ issues, politics, and tough questions like the role of women in the Church–all from the perspective of an active and believing member of the LDS church.


    We hope this episode will be beneficial to anyone trying to stay faithful to the Mormon Church, even after doubts arise.

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    Show Notes

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    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


    🤝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


    Not So Secret Lives of Not So Mormon Wives - Season 3 Pt. 2 | Ep. 2093 Dec 12, 2025
    Show notes

    Welcome back to Part Two of our deep-dive coverage of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3!


    In this episode, John is joined by Alyssa Alexander and Samantha Shelley to continue unpacking the plot-points this season that highly represent Mormon culture. We will take a closer look at Mikayla and Jace’s relationship, the cast's opinions on LGBT+ issues in Utah, Demi’s claim of sexual-assault , and Taylor and Dakota’s baby blessing. From complicated relationship dynamics to the cultural tensions woven through these episodes, we examine what’s really going on behind the drama.


    Whether you’re watching along with us or just here for the commentary, settle in and join the conversation as we dive even deeper into the season’s most emotional and culturally revealing moments.


    Watch the series on Hulu here.

    ___________________


    Show Notes

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    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


    🤝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:

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    📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117


    When Your Child Dies as a Mormon Mom - Heidi Bruno Pt. 2 | Ep. 2092 Dec 10, 2025
    Show notes

    We are back today with Part 2 of our epic interview with Heidi Bruno. In Part 1, Heidi shared her story of suffering sexual abuse as a teenager at the hands of the Elders Quorum President in her ward.


    In Part 2, we shift the focus to Heidi’s daughter, Holly, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of eight and tragically passed away in March of 2018. Heidi describes the inspiring movement that Holly started during her treatment, called “Love Is Everywhere,” and the wide-reaching impact it had on many communities.


    While the gospel was a great comfort to Holly and her family during this heartbreaking time, Heidi also shares how her views on the LDS Church began to shift after experiencing the death of her daughter as a devout Mormon mother.


    We are extremely grateful to Heidi for her strength in sharing this sobering story and hope that it resonates with all of you as deeply as it did with us.


    You can listen to Holly and her sisters singing "This Is My Song" on YouTube here.

    ___________________


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    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


    🤝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


    My Mormon Leader Abused Me as a Teen - Heidi Bruno Pt. 1 | Ep. 2091 Dec 08, 2025
    Show notes

    Join us today for the start of an epic two-part episode with Heidi Bruno, who is here to share her story of abuse within the church and her experience of losing a child as a Mormon mother.


    In Part 1, Heidi details her history of sexual abuse as a teenager by the Elders Quorum President in her ward—while her father was serving as bishop. We discuss how her abuser groomed her using highly manipulative tactics and by abusing his authority in the ward. For years afterward, Heidi carried the shame of this abusive relationship, not understanding until much later that she had been a victim. She also shares what ultimately led her to speak up about the abuse once she gained the awareness that she had been victimized.


    Then, join us later this week for Part 2 of Heidi’s story, where she discusses the loss of her eight-year-old daughter to cancer and the effect this devastating loss had on her LDS faith. You will not want to miss this powerful and important Mormon Story.

    ___________________


    Show Notes

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    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


    🤝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


    Escaping Liberty Jail w/ Joseph Smith - John Turner Pt. 24 | Ep. 2090 Dec 05, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode (Part 24), we dive into one of the most dramatic and painful chapters in early Letter-day Saint history: Liberty Jail.


    Joseph Smith was arrested on December 1, 1838 and eventually taken to Liberty Jail. Today we will cover his imprisonment, the chaotic legal proceedings that followed, and the eventual “escape” that allowed him to reunite with his family as the Saints resettled in Quincy, Illinois.


    We explore how internal conflicts, political pressures, treason charges, and widespread anti-Mormon hostility shaped Joseph’s experience –and how his letters from Liberty Jail become some of the most cherished passages in Latter-day Saint scripture. We discuss betrayal, leadership crises, the brutality of Missouri’s expulsion, and the Saints’ struggle to survive amidst violence, sickness, and dislocation.


    This chapter also raises hard questions:

    Was Joseph Smith’s trial fair?

    What role did dissenting church leaders play?

    How much of the Liberty Jail narrative has been “whitewashed”?

    What does Joseph Smith’s behavior tell us about his character?


    We conclude by following Joseph’s escape, his emotionally charged reunion with the Saints in Illinois, and the lasting trauma and financial strain the Missouri experience left behind. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!


    Please purchase the book ⁠here⁠.


    To support this series please donate ⁠here⁠. One half of all donations will go to Dr. Turner for as long as he is participating in the series.

    ___________________


    Show Notes

    YouTube


    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

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    Could Joseph Smith Write or Dictate a Well-Worded Letter? LDS Discussions Pt. 67 | Ep. 2089 Dec 02, 2025
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    Welcome to another episode of our LDS Discussions series! In this episode, we take a detailed, evidence-based look at one of the most repeated claims in Latter-day Saint apologetics: that Joseph Smith was incapable of producing a well-written text –and therefore could not have authored the Book of Mormon.


    Drawing from Joseph Smith’s three earliest letters (written in 1829-1830), historical context, church manuals, apologetic arguments, and modern scholarship, we critically explore where the evidence leads. We don’t care where you land on the belief spectrum –our is clarity, transparency, and accuracy.


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