Podcast Episodes

How Joseph Smith Smeared Honest Critics - John Turner Pt. 33 | Ep. 2118

Welcome to Part 33 of our series with historian John G. Turner, based on his landmark biography Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophe…

15 hours ago

Mormon Church Hides Abuse of Wade Christofferson, Enabling More Abuse - Edward Nachel | Ep. 2117

In today's episode, Edward Nachel shares his firsthand account of serving on the High Council that excommunicated Wade Christofferson –and the guilt,…

2 days, 15 hours ago

Mormon Dad Believes, Daughter Doesn't - Katie & Matt Todd | Ep. 2116

What happens when a devoted Mormon father and his daughter –who no longer believes –sit down for an honest, loving conversation?

In this powerful "bri…

4 days, 15 hours ago

Responding to Polygamy Denial - John Turner pt. 32 | Ep. 2115

Welcome to Part 32 of our series with Dr. John G Turner, based on his new book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.

In this episode…

1 week ago

David Archuleta’s Mormon Story w/ Apostle M. Russell Ballard | Ep. 2114

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with David Archuleta to discuss his new memoir, Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself. Dav…

1 week, 3 days ago

What ExMormons Love About Mormonism - A Valentine's Day Special | Ep. 2113

In this special Valentine’s episode, we are joined by Kolby Reddish (a rando on the internet), Nemo the Mormon, Carah Burrell (from Nuancehoe), Julia…

1 week, 6 days ago

Joseph Smith's World on Fire in Nauvoo - John Turner pt 31 | Ep. 2112

Welcome to Part 31 in our ongoing series with Dr. John Turner, based on his new book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.

Today we …

2 weeks ago

My Mormon Mission in Russia Almost Broke Me - Kyson Dana | Ep. 2111

⚠️Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of violence, self-harm, suicide, and religious trauma.

In this deeply vulnerable and wide-ranging…

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Relief Society Secret Polygamy & Joseph Smith's Character - John Turner Pt. 30 | Ep. 2110

Welcome to Episode 30 of our series The Joseph Smith Podcast with Dr. John Turner where we discuss chapters from his new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise…

3 weeks ago

Elizabeth Smart's “Mormon” Kidnapping | Ep. 2109

A new Netflix documentary on the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee (all Mormons) has been…

3 weeks, 2 days ago