Mormon Stories PodcastSeveral members of 8 Passengers Mom Ruby Franke's family have spoken out about their concerns with ConneXions therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, including Ruby's sisters Bonnie and Julie, and Ruby's husband Kevin Franke (through his attorney).
Join us today as we review the Mormon church teachings that created and empowered Jodi Hildebrandt, and how Jodi used them to destroy the Franke family.
Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:07:40 Bible verse Matthew 5:28-29 00:09:05 Book of Mormon Alma 39:3, 5 00:11:40 Four quotes from church prophets 00:17:45 Top Three sins in the church 00:19:44 Jodi’s tactics of getting a man to confess a little… 00:32:20 The Church has its own addiction recovery program 00:35:00 Julie Deru and Ellie Mecham Statement 00:38:00 First Clip - Bonnie 00:46:43 Second Clip - Bonnie discussing Kevin’s role 00:50:15 Third Clip - Where the blame should be placed 00:53:38 Fourth Clip - Julie Deru 00:58:15 Finishing the Fourth Clip - Julie Deru 01:02:33 Fifth Clip - Kevin speaking out through his attorney 01:10:59 Sixth Clip - Kevin’s relationship with the kids 01:16:45 Seventh Clip - Jodi was victimizing others 01:19:14 Eighth Clip - Children were being “abusive” 01:22:19 The Mormon church creates the problem 01:26:25 Summarizing the questions answered 01:30:55 Jodi was created by the Mormon Church 01:32:00 How the Mormon church is responsible
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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
8 Passengers Family Speaks Out about Mormon Therapist Jodi Hildebrandt | Ep. 1817Mormon Stories Podcast2023-09-26 | Several members of 8 Passengers Mom Ruby Franke's family have spoken out about their concerns with ConneXions therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, including Ruby's sisters Bonnie and Julie, and Ruby's husband Kevin Franke (through his attorney).
Join us today as we review the Mormon church teachings that created and empowered Jodi Hildebrandt, and how Jodi used them to destroy the Franke family.
Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:07:40 Bible verse Matthew 5:28-29 00:09:05 Book of Mormon Alma 39:3, 5 00:11:40 Four quotes from church prophets 00:17:45 Top Three sins in the church 00:19:44 Jodi’s tactics of getting a man to confess a little… 00:32:20 The Church has its own addiction recovery program 00:35:00 Julie Deru and Ellie Mecham Statement 00:38:00 First Clip - Bonnie 00:46:43 Second Clip - Bonnie discussing Kevin’s role 00:50:15 Third Clip - Where the blame should be placed 00:53:38 Fourth Clip - Julie Deru 00:58:15 Finishing the Fourth Clip - Julie Deru 01:02:33 Fifth Clip - Kevin speaking out through his attorney 01:10:59 Sixth Clip - Kevin’s relationship with the kids 01:16:45 Seventh Clip - Jodi was victimizing others 01:19:14 Eighth Clip - Children were being “abusive” 01:22:19 The Mormon church creates the problem 01:26:25 Summarizing the questions answered 01:30:55 Jodi was created by the Mormon Church 01:32:00 How the Mormon church is responsible
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
#MormonStories #Mormon #ldsJoseph Smith married women who were already marriedMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-28 | ...I was told not to take the seat of a man in the BYU Accounting Program #byu #byui #byuh #provoMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-27 | ...Professor Confronts Mormon Leaders on Racism - Lowry Nelson | 2CS 03 | Ep. 1913Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-27 | In 1947, Lowry Nelson, a respected Mormon academic, challenged the LDS Church's racist policies in a series of letters to top leadership. Occurring on the cusp of the Civil Rights Movement, the First Presidency reacted by doubling down on encoding white supremacy into Mormon doctrine. Nelson wasn't ready to give up though and continued to flirt with excommunication by publishing his correspondence with the brethren in a national magazine. Explore with us the story behind these letters and the national reaction once they became public.
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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117South Park and the Mormons #southpark #mormonsMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-27 | ...The bad feeling in MormonismMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-25 | ...A Nashville Mormon Story: Darian and Jennifer Ellsworth Rogers | Ep. 1912Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-24 | From basketball dreams deferred to navigating faith crises, Darian and Jennifer Rogers share their journey out of Mormonism and into a new paradigm of parenting. With candid insights about gender roles, sexual shame, and the struggle to find identity beyond the church, this couple offers hope for those questioning their beliefs. Their story of rebellion, conformity, and ultimately forging their own path provides a compelling look at life after Mormonism and raising kids outside of faith and shame.
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117The Mormon church and transparencyMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-24 | ...Joseph Smith used a peep stone to translate the golden platesMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-22 | ...My Mormon Grandparents Were Invited to Receive the Second Anointing - Derren Klein | Ep. 1911Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-21 | Derren Klein didn't know a split-second decision to examine a document headed for the trash would blow open not just a family secret, but one of the Mormon Church's most-guarded, controversial, and exclusive rituals: the Second Anointing. This discovery set Klein on a transformative journey as he confronted unsettling truths about his faith, family history, and the very foundations of Mormonism.
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
#MormonStories #Mormon #ldsThe Mormon church is shrinking in London #london #england #mormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-21 | ...Former Mormon temple presidency member discusses his thoughts on Joseph SmithMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-20 | ...From Policy to Doctrine: The Mormon Priesthood and Temple Ban on Black Members | Ep. 1910Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-19 | Join us today as we discuss the priesthood and temple ban with historian Matt Harris. Joseph F. Smith and Joseph Fielding Smith, both Mormon leaders, could not find any doctrinal bases for the priesthood and temple ban and yet it still remained for decades. Members of the church performed blackface and wrote racist poems published in church periodicals. Many of the Mormon leaders did not agree with the ban and some were even removed from their callings because of their different opinions.
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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Feeling betrayed learning about the Mormon churchs historyMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-19 | ...Mormon Temple INSIDER: Sealer Martin Lock | Ep. 1909Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-17 | A former Mormon Temple Presidency member from the U.K., Martin Lock, candidly discusses his disillusionment with the LDS Church after learning troubling historical facts. He reveals shocking details about temple rituals, the Second Anointing ceremony granting eternal life, and how polygamy drove the creation of temple sealings. Lock's journey from devout believer to critic exposes the deep schism between the Church's teachings and its origins.
Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:43 Intentions of Martin Lock 00:09:55 Childhood in Bristol, England 00:13:35 Playing football/basketball as a teen 00:21:00 He had the missionary discussions 00:22:50 Mormon work for the dead 00:28:40 Road shows in England 00:33:00 Baseball baptisms 00:39:45 His parents were opposed to him getting baptized 01:02:08 Talking to this returned sister missionary 01:11:45 He proposed while he was a missionary 01:16:20 Going through the temple for the first time 01:19:25 His happiest memories in the Church 01:32:06 Building a business while serving in the church, fatherhood, etc. 01:37:00 Being called into the Temple Presidency 01:47:05 What are the main things that go on in the temple that need managed? 01:56:55 The temple experience 02:01:50 Changes to the temple 02:06:35 Adam God Doctrine still in the temple 02:09:00 The Second Endowment (Second Anointing) 02:23:26 What does the Church get out of temple attendance and building? 02:33:13 Family being excluded from weddings 02:35:04 Proxy work for the dead 02:41:55 Learning about Polyandry 02:43:00 Problems with the Mormon church’s truth claims 02:46:47 Book of Mormon translation 02:49:00 Joseph Smith in a nutshell 03:04:40 He wishes he hadn’t learned the truth 03:07:45 How bad things are in the UK 03:16:05 What can the church do to be healthy? 03:22:10 Does he believe in an afterlife? 03:25:00 Final thoughts 03:27:45 Thoughts on the two new temples being built in the UK
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117What is the Blood Atonement?Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-17 | ...Did the Mormon temple Endowment come from Freemasonry?Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-16 | ...Is the Second Anointing necessary for our salvation?Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-15 | ...The Most Secret Mormon Ritual: A History of The Second Anointing | Ep. 1908Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-14 | Shrouded in secrecy, the Second Anointing ritual promises the highest blessings of exaltation and godhood to worthy Mormons. But with its history steeped in polygamy and secret combinations, this ceremonial rite has sparked intense debate. Uncover the veiled truths of this sacred ordinance as we delve into accounts from former members, historical documents, and the church's tight-lipped stance on this most enigmatic of Mormon mysteries.
Chapters: 00:00:00 What is the second anointing? 00:05:35 Teaser to Derren Klein’s story 00:06:24 Derren’s story 00:08:35 The Second Anointing is a cat with five lives 00:11:14 What does the Second Anointing look like? 00:13:38 You are promised exaltation 00:22:31 New ritual called sealing 00:23:48 Women are finally brought into the group 00:26:14 The first mention of the Second Anointing 00:29:25 Do women’s feet get washed in the Second Anointing? 00:33:33 Was Second Anointing the default for everyone? 00:38:00 For twenty years there were no Second Anointings 00:43:05 Vienna Jaques 00:48:20 People requesting the Second Anointing 00:53:50 Second anointings for the dead 00:58:45 Quit asking for it 01:00:35 How the process of recommendation works 01:12:40 The 1920s is where things change 01:14:05 George F. Richards on why they stopped giving the second anointings 01:26:00 George F. Richards 01:31:40 Richards argues for it and brings receipts 01:36:40 The Twelve get the second anointing during this time 01:38:50 Kimball’s journal 01:42:20 The church’s claim to hold priesthood authority 01:48:50 Modern prophets and apostles receiving the second anointing 02:02:30 Leonard Arrington becomes curious about the Second Anointing 02:10:20 Promises for the children
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Every member and investigator deserves informed consentMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-14 | ...BYU participated in electroshock therapy in the 1970s #byu #mormon #lds #lgbtqMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-13 | ...John Dehlin Explains Joseph Smith and His Own Story - w/ the Cross Examiner | Ep. 1907Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-12 | John Dehlin is in the hot seat again, this time with Graham Martin’s podcast, The Cross Examiner. Graham takes on the case of Rationality vs Religion using his experience as a lawyer to examine claims, making his listeners the “jury.”
Chapters 00:00:00 Background of John Dehlin 00:06:16 In 2015 he was excommunicated from the church 00:07:50 Who is Graham Martin? 00:09:00 John’s education 00:12:25 Graham’s background 00:16:35 History of the Church 00:37:50 How Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon 00:44:50 Polygamy 00:47:00 The legal side of destroying the Nauvoo Expositor 01:04:00 Understanding the truth claims - Outrageous claims 01:14:30 What started John questioning the Church? 01:17:45 John’s Mission experience 01:37:50 Starting his podcast 01:44:?? John advocated for LGBTQ 01:53:00 Wanting to change the church from within? 01:58:15 Why never-Mormons listen to the podcast
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117John Taylors racist teachings about black peopleMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-11 | John Taylor taught in 1881, that the curse of Cain was carried on through the flood "because it was necessary that the devil should have a representation upon the earth as well as God."
This quote can be found in the Journal of Discourses, volume 22, page 304.
https://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/digital/collection/JournalOfDiscourses3/id/8072What did the golden plates of Mormonism look like? #mormon #ldstemple #bookofmormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-10 | ...Not One-Drop of African Blood - Mormons “Negro” Curse of Cain | Ep. 1906Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-10 | In this new series on Mormon Leadership, historian Matt Harris discusses Mormonism's early racism, focusing on the priesthood and temple ban for Black members. He explores the church's opposition to civil rights, the experiences of Black Latter-day Saints like Jane Manning James and Elijah Abel, and the evolving theology around race. Harris challenges misconceptions about prophetic revelation and the origins of the ban, shedding light on this complex and painful history.
Chapters 00:04:15 Introduction for Matt Harris 00:10:37 The end of the priesthood and temple ban 00:12:25 Poem from Alice Burch “Without” 00:26:16 Heroes that helped Matt Harris 00:31:45 How institutional revelation works 00:41:40 Black Latter-day Saints 00:57:50 Black people under Joseph Smith 01:01:10 Jane Manning James 01:12:22 Black men who held the priesthood during Joseph Smith’s lifetime 01:19:25 Joseph Fielding Smith’s reaction 01:27:50 Elijah’s son and grandson were ALSO ordained 01:34:18 Slavery in Utah 01:41:40 Q. Walker Louis 01:57:40 The “one drop” rule 02:13:00 Blacks in the pre-earth life and being neutral 02:26:50 What classes Matt Harris teaches
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117What Happened to the Book of Mormon Witnesses? | LDS Discussions Ep 55 | Ep 1905Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-07 | Julia joins the team again to examine the fates of the alleged witnesses to the golden plates of the Book of Mormon, revealing a trail of broken testimonies, apostasies and bizarre offshoots. Nearly all the witnesses later followed eccentric claimants like James Strang, raising serious credibility issues. By scrutinizing discrepancies in accounts, shifting narratives around Joseph Smith's "translating power," and the rich local history of buried plate legends, Julia builds a powerful case challenging the orthodox story behind Mormonism's foundational scripture.
Chapters 00:06:50 Summary 00:10:05 John Whitmer 00:13:30 Jacob Whitmer 00:14:00 Hiram Page 00:16:00 Many Churches believe in the Book of Mormon 00:18:00 Good summary of cog-dis (long short) 00:22:20 James Strang 00:28:45 Gladden Bishop 00:33:10 What happened to the Other Witnesses? 01:12:00 Summary of Problematic Sources 01:20:40 Rich History of Buried Plates 01:52:00 Closing Thoughts
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Leaving Mormonism was like leaving the midst of darknessMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-07 | ...The Mormon church is trying to justify the 16 foot story steeple on the Fairview, Texas temple.Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-06 | ...The Mormon church wants to build a massive temple in Fairview, Texas #ldstemple #temple #texasMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-05 | ...The Mormon Temple Steeple Wars w/ Mormonish and Radio Free Mormon | Ep. 1904Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-05 | Rebecca and Landon from @mormonishpodcast1036 is joined by Radio Free Mormon and Randy Bell to reveal the Mormon church's aggressive tactics to circumvent local building codes for new temples - from funneling money through law firms to influence city councils, to privily threatening opposition that they'll "turn up the heat" and "win" regardless of opposition. Despite publicly preaching being "good neighbors," they privately tell concerned citizens groups “We have so much money, we don't care what you think" while touting lavish spires as vital symbols to "draw eyes heavenward."
Chapters 00:07:00 How this all started 00:15:40 Suing the members of the planning committee 00:22:50 What's the motivation for the city planner? 00:24:00 Comparison to other temple sizes 00:27:05 Audio Clip - What happens when a resident addresses an LDS council 00:31:00 Clip with Nemo 00:32:35 Problems with the Heber Valley temple 00:38:00 Lone Mountain Nevada Temple 00:41:09 Letter excerpt, the council received &70k from the church 00:46:10 Memo from the church to the LA Skye Canyon Stake 00:49:05 Clip from Nemo about the Lone Mountain Temple 00:59:40 Clip of David Bednar 01:01:36 The Live city council meeting 01:23:10 Nemo is in the house 01:30:28 Marla Ballard 01:33:53 Steven Fordori 01:39:50 Jason Jones 01:53:11 Gary Carder - keeping the city dark 02:01:12 Slide of the Stake Center size vs temple size 02:17:50 Cutting from the show 02:18:20 Summary of the council meeting 02:32:00 A letter for the leadership from the Church 02:37:35 How the church acts in the public meeting vs private meeting 02:44:45 Slide comparing temple heights
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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
#MormonStories #Mormon #ldsMormons should welcome stories from those who leave the church #mormon #ldstemple #ldsmissionaryMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-04 | ...Heather Gay TV Project - Seeking Mormon Stories | Ep. 1903Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-03 | We are super excited to announce a new tv project in development - led by ex-Mormon Heather Gay of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. In my opinion, this project has the potential to move the needle in our goal to bring more transparency to Mormon church. Heather's plea is included below. Please email her production company if you are interested.
"To all my Bad Mormons – The last few years have brought me so many incredible experiences and opportunities, but by far the most formative has been being able to work through my faith transition with the church amongst a community of people who understood and support my experiences. We are exploring a television project that I hope will extend this opportunity to more people who might be struggling with similar issues. If you think you might be interested, please reach out to me at newproject@slausonproductions.com and tell me a little about your story and why you think it could be valuable to share." - Heather Gay
00:00:00 Intro 00:06:50 TV Project where people share their stories 00:13:55 Heather's life out of Mormonism began when she came on the show 00:20:10 The healing comes in the telling of your story 00:21:35 The formal request for stories 00:37:55 The intentions of this production 00:39:00 Heather’s intentions in this Mormon TV production 00:44:30 Reclaiming power 00:52:00 Missionaries are leaving after they return home 00:53:00 If you are threatened by someone sharing their story 00:59:05 Absurd theories in Mormonism 01:06:30 Email your story to newproject@slausonproductions.com
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117The characteristic of charm #charm #sociopath #mormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-03 | ...Members of any organization deserve to have informed consent before they join #religionMormon Stories Podcast2024-06-02 | ...Why does the church does speak out against some and not others?Mormon Stories Podcast2024-06-01 | ...Marshall Applewhite, leader of Heavens Gate, claims he is Jesus Christ #jesus #cult #exmormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-31 | ...Chad Daybell Guilty Verdict - Mormons React w/ Lori Vallows Cousin Megan Conner | Ep. 1902Mormon Stories Podcast2024-05-30 | In a gripping interview, Megan Conner unpacks the chilling details surrounding Chad Daybell's guilty verdict for murdering his wife and children, tying it to the dangerous offshoots of Mormon teachings. With raw emotion, Conner condemns the LDS Church's silence which enabled Daybell's doomsday cult beliefs like "blood atonement" and gathering the 144,000. She issues an impassioned call for the church to explicitly denounce these doctrines before others are radicalized, arguing its past condoning of violence has harmed thousands and its current silence harms both sides.
Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:09:15 Video starts 00:15:41 Is Chad guilty or not guilty? Verdict 00:20:33 Feelings about the verdict 00:23:50 Who is Megan Conner? 00:30:00 How Megan feels about the death penalty 00:35:00 Blood Atonement 00:37:25 Megan’s tattoo 00:48:00 Death Penalty - Firing squad 00:50:32 How Mormon is Chad Daybell and his teachings? 01:00:20 Text message exchange between Zulema and Lori 01:02:50 Were Chad and Lori excommunicated? 01:13:40 Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felonies 01:21:35 Back on the record for the trial 01:32:40 How does Megan feel about the death penalty for Chad? 01:46:00 Why have Chad and Lori NOT gotten divorced? 02:18:23 Final thoughts from Megan
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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
#MormonStories #Mormon #ldsTalk to people who leave organizations or high demand religions #religion #mormon #exmormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-30 | ...Marshall Applewhite encouraging followers to pray about it #heavensgate #mormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-29 | ...Heavens Gate: Dissecting Cult Mentality w/ Randy Bell | Ep. 1901Mormon Stories Podcast2024-05-28 | Content Warning: suic*de
In this riveting podcast, Randy Bell, delves into the chilling story of Heaven's Gate, a cult that led 39 members to a mass suicide in 1997. Through captivating insights, Bell unravels the cult's manipulative tactics, explores the twisted beliefs of its leaders, and highlights the importance of critical thinking in recognizing and avoiding such dangerous groups. Brace yourself for a gripping exploration of one of the most infamous cults in modern history.
Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Heaven’s Gate cult 00:02:45 Background of Randy Bell and Heaven’s Gate 00:05:15 Characteristics of a Cult 00:10:02 Heaven’s Gate Timeline/Overview 00:19:25 Picture of the Mansion 00:21:20 Hale-Bopp Comet 00:22:25 Photos of the 39 bodies, under purple shrouds, etc. 00:26:17 The house was eventually demolished 00:26:50 The BITE model 00:27:15 The Predator Systems Theory 00:40:00 Clip of Do proclaiming to be Jesus 00:42:28 Key Doctrines 00:44:35 New names, new identities 00:46:25 Clip of Wndody 00:49:50 Flyers to recruit people 00:50:31 Clip - Body is a vehicle 00:52:55 Sex, money, and power 00:54:39 Clip - Pray about it 00:57:00 Clip - How to know truth 01:00:13 Rules for the Cult 01:03:34 Clip - Ignorant Media 01:07:26 Clip - Cult Accusations 01:11:15 Clip - How we identify 01:14:35 Clip - Death of Ti and Do’s own Pending Death 01:17:22 Clip - Plan of Salvation 01:22:00 Clip - Trsody 01:26:42 Clip - Jesus also borrowed a body 01:33:24 Clip - From the Kingdom of God 01:38:43 Important Lessons 01:40:20 Predator Shift 01:43:35 Setting the Bait 01:44:40 Critical Thinking 01:48:35 This made world news Silent Death 01:53:40 Final Thoughts 01:56:08 Does Mormonism take your life?
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117The hardest part of being the Relief Society President #mormon #reliefsocietyMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-28 | ...Message to the women in the Mormon church #ldstemple #ldsmissionary #reliefsocietyMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-27 | Marion Johnson, a former Relief Society president, speaks of the lessons given specifically to the women in the Mormon church.Female leaders in the Mormon church #reliefsociety #mormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-26 | ...Having a voice in the Mormon church as a Relief Society President #reliefsociety #mormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-25 | ...Mormon returned missionaries are leaving the church within months of coming home #ldsmissionaryMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-24 | ...LDS Relief Society Presidents Speak Up | Ep. 1900Mormon Stories Podcast2024-05-23 | In a captivating panel discussion, former Relief Society Presidents from Mormonism share their raw and honest experiences navigating the complexities of their roles. From confronting gender inequalities to grappling with spiritual doubts, these women offer a rare glimpse into the challenges faced by women in leadership positions within a patriarchal system. Their stories are both empowering and heartbreaking, providing a thought-provoking exploration of faith, identity, and the pursuit of authenticity.
Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:55 What is a Relief Society president? 00:06:58 Ricky Hein from Georgia 00:10:15 Elisa Jones 00:13:10 Marion Johnson 00:16:33 Shelley Densley 00:19:40 What is the Relief Society? 00:23:05 Do they report to anyone as the RS President? 00:26:15 Was there formal training for the Relief Society President? 00:30:40 The mantle of the Relief Society President 00:49:15 Were any of the compensated for their work 00:59:44 Being a woman in a patriarchal system 01:09:25 Worthiness in the church 01:10:30 Meetings where the women are not involved 01:17:05 Responding to the idea that they were given more power than any other women 01:31:15 Women in the church have to be SO careful 01:36:00 What did they love about being the Relief Society President? 02:04:14 Spirit of Discernment 02:11:20 Did being a RS President affect their faith? 02:17:10 Regrets as the Relief Society President? 02:2??? Advice they would give to Relief Society Presidents 02:27:40 Rapid Fire Questions 02:31:55 The role of a woman in the church 02:44:30 What if someone said “Should I be the Relief Society President” 02:48:45 What advice would they give to the Mormon leaders? 02:54:05 Should the church give women the priesthood? 02:58:25 Responding to Camille Johnson on higher education/working while having babies 03:06:25 What caused them to lose their orthodox faith? 03:16:50 What is a loss that they count at this moment? 03:26:04 Learning to listen to yourself 03:31:10 Are they healthy and happy since leaving? 03:33:11 Afraid of consequences? 03:36:05 Closing thoughts 03:44:25 Upcoming panels
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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
Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Mormonism and the Civil Rights Movement #race #black #civilrightsMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-23 | The Civil Rights Movement was a movement for equal rights for African Americans and for an end of racial segregation and exclusion across the United States
In 1967, Mormon prophet, Ezra Taft Benson, said of the movement: "There is no doubt that the so-called civil rights movement as it exists today is used as a Communist program for revolution in America..."Mormon restrictions for a temple wedding #lds #mormon #ldstempleMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-22 | Mitt Romney was married in 1969 in a civil ceremony. The next day he and his wife flew to Salt Lake and got married in the temple. This is very uncommon. Until May 6, 2019, members who married civilly had to wait a year before they went to the temple to be "sealed" or married for eternity. Why did this policy change? Why was it there to begin with? Why were some members excused from this policy while others were not?Former Mormon bishop asks questions about tithing #ldsmissionary #ldstemple #tithingMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-21 | Former Mormon bishop, Nathan Hinckley, asks questions about tithing.
It was originally taught that only those "who had means" should pay tithing, and that it was only on your increase (after all expenses were paid). The church has since omitted these teachings.
Additionally, in April 1907, the Prophet Joseph F. Smith taught that one day the church would no longer ask for tithing. And this was repeated in 1990 by Elder Packer in his talk "Teach Them Correct Principles." When will the church have enough?Former Mormon bishop reaches out to Stake President concerning troubling church history #lds #mormonMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-20 | ...Mormon Jesus is a confused guy #ldsmissionary #ldstempleMormon Stories Podcast2024-05-19 | ...