Mormon Stories Podcast

Latest Episodes:

326: Grant Palmer Returns Pt. 3 - Grant's Resignation from the Church and Final Testimony Feb 26, 2012

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In this episode Grant Palmer, author of"An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins," returns to Mormon Stories to discuss: 1) Sexual allegations made against Joseph Smith during his early years, 2) the story of William and Jane Law, and 3) an update on Grant’s resignation from the LDS church and his final testimony.

325: Grant Palmer Returns Pt. 2 - The Story of William and Jane Law Feb 26, 2012

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324: Grant Palmer Returns Pt. 1 - Early Sexual Allegations Against Joseph Smith Feb 26, 2012

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323: OCD, Scrupulosity and ACT with John Dehlin Feb 26, 2012

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In this episode John Dehlin discusses his Masters thesis research on Scrupulosity (religious/moral Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). This presentation covers: 1) an overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder, 2) an overview of Scrupulosity, 3) a review of the most common treatments for OCD/Scrupulosity, and 4) the results of John's recent study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a treatment for Scrupulosity.

322: Denver Snuffer - A Progressive, Fundamentalist, Non-Polygamist Mormon Who Claims to Have Seen Christ Pt. 2 Feb 12, 2012

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In this episode John Dehlin interviews Denver Snuffer: a progressive, fundamentalist, non-polygamist Mormon who claims to have seen Christ. Denver is the author of several books including The Second Comforter: Conversing With the Lord Through the Veil and Passing the Heavenly Gift.

321: Denver Snuffer - A Progressive, Fundamentalist, Non-Polygamist Mormon Who Claims to Have Seen Christ Pt. 1 Feb 12, 2012

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320: Changing Demographics in the Worldwide LDS Church with Matt Martinich of the Cumorah Foundation Feb 03, 2012

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In this episode Scott Holley interviews Matt Martinich of the Cumorah Foundation. Matt takes us on a tour of the triumphs and challenges of Mormonism throughout the world. Matt’s blog can be found at: LDS Church Growth.

319: Changing Mormon Demographics in the U.S. with Dr. Ryan Cragun Jan 29, 2012

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In this episode Scott Holley and I interview sociologist Dr. Ryan Cragun about his newly published report called,"Mormons in the United States 1990-2008: Socio-demographic Trends and Regional Differences."

Special Announcement: Phoenix Conference -- February 17-19, 2012 Jan 27, 2012

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Special Announcement: Phoenix Conference -- February 17-19, 2012

318: BYU Professor Charles Harrell and the Evolution of Mormon Doctrine Part 2 Jan 25, 2012

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In this episode, BYU Professor Charles Harrell discusses his new book entitled:"This Is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology."