Mormon Stories Podcast

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423: John Hamer on Returning to Mormonism Through the Community of Christ Pt. 2 - Returning to Mormonism, Belief, and Joining the Community of Christ Jun 14, 2013

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In today’s episode we interview John Hamer, who left Mormonism (and religion/belief altogether) after graduating from BYU with no intent to return. We explore how John’s relationship with his partner, Mike, helped him to discover his love for Mormon history, the Mormon historians community, and the John Whitmer Historical Association. This path ultimately led John to become baptized in the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) on April 6, 2010 - the 150th anniversary of the Reorganization and the 180th anniversary of the organization of the church. How does an ex-Mormon who had left faith altogether rediscover the value of religion within a Joseph Smith tradition church? This is John Hamer’s story.
You can talk to John directly at his facebook group "Latter-day Seekers" or follow the Saints Herald blog.

422: John Hamer on Returning to Mormonism Through the Community of Christ Pt. 1 - Leaving Mormonism, Temporarily Jun 14, 2013

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421: Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon, 7 Years After "Stages of Faith" Pt. 3 May 28, 2013

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Originally published May 27, 2013.

Part 3 of 3, concluding Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon's return to Mormon Stories seven years after their 2006 "Stages of Faith" conversation (Eps 15-17) — on faith crises, ecclesiastical authority, family, and the different paths each man took.

Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/tom-kimball-and-dan-wotherspoon-7-years-after-stages-of-faith/

420: Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon, 7 Years After "Stages of Faith" Pt. 2 May 28, 2013

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Originally published May 27, 2013.

Part 2 of 3. Seven years after their 2006 conversation about James Fowler's "Stages of Faith" (Eps 15-17), Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon revisit their journeys — Tom having left the church with his family, Dan having stayed active — and talk through doubt, belief, family, and religious identity.

Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/tom-kimball-and-dan-wotherspoon-7-years-after-stages-of-faith/

419: Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon, 7 Years After "Stages of Faith" Pt. 1 May 28, 2013

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Originally published May 27, 2013.

In January 2006, Mormon Stories interviewed Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon about James Fowler's "Stages of Faith" (Eps 15-17). At the time both were active Latter-day Saints committed to staying in the church. Seven years later their paths had diverged: Tom and his family had left, while Dan remained active. Part 1 of 3.

Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/tom-kimball-and-dan-wotherspoon-7-years-after-stages-of-faith/

418: Conversions: Two Family Stories from the Reformation and Modern America with Craig Harline May 15, 2013

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As the 8th feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series, we feature Craig Harline and his book Conversions: Two Family Stories from the Reformation and Modern America, accompanied by podcast host Heather Olson Beal and readers Kimberly Brinkerhoff, Hannah Pritchett, Daniel Rawson, and Natasha Helfer Parker. Craig Harline, a native of California, is a cultural historian and a professor of history at BYU. He teaches courses on the Reformation, the history of civilization, film, and Christianity. He has also taught seminars on miracles and toleration and persecution.

417: What You Don't Know About Religion (But Should) with Dr. Ryan Cragun May 02, 2013

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Today we interview Dr. Ryan Cragun who is an expert in the sociology of religion. In this episode we discuss his perspective regarding why people are religious and how religion affects peoples' lives and society at large.

416: The Street-Legal Version of Mormon’s Book with Michael Hicks Apr 17, 2013

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As the 7th feature of our Mormon Stories Book Club series, we feature Michael Hicks and his book The Street-Legal Version of Mormon’s Book, accompanied by podcast host Heather Olson Beal and readers Mark Brown and Jonathan Yarrington. Michael Hicks, a composer, performer, scholar, and poet, has been teaching in the BYU School of Music since 1985.

415: Kate Kelly on the Ordination of Mormon Women (ordainwomen.org) Apr 03, 2013

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Today we interview Kate Kelly – Co-founder of the Ordain Women website (http://ordainwomen.org). In this episode we discuss: why Kate and her associates are calling for the ordination of LDS women, how female ordination might benefit both the institutional church and its members, and how others can support this initiative.

414: Josh and Lolly Weed Part 3 - A Discussion of LGBT Issues Within the LDS Church Apr 03, 2013

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In this three part interview with Josh and Lolly Weed we discuss: 1) How they fell in love and decided to marry, in spite of both knowing that Josh is gay, 2) the complexities and risks of navigating a mixed-orientation marriage, and 3) LBGT issues within the LDS church

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