Podcast Episodes

Baptism for the Dead, Re-Baptism, and John C. Bennett - John Turner Pt. 26

Welcome to Part 26 of our Joseph Smith Podcast series! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Chapter 22 of John Turner’s new biography, Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophe…

Published on 16 hours ago

I Was the Poster Boy for Mormon Gay Conversion Therapy - Appio Hunter | Ep. 2099

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Appio Hunter, whose early life as a Portuguese-speaking Mormon kid, his journey through conversion therapy, and his eventual path to love, self-acceptance, …

Published on 2 days, 21 hours ago

The Future of Mormonism (2025 Edition) w/ Roger Hendrix | Ep. 2098

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…

Published on 4 days, 22 hours ago

Joseph Smith and the Keys of the Universe - John Turner Pt. 25 | Ep. 2097

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, …

Published on 1 week ago

Excommunicated for Disbelieving in Joseph Smith's Polygamy - Karen Hyatt | Ep. 2096

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 ba…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

The Other Isaiah Problem in the Book of Mormon w/ Kolby Reddish - LDS Discussions Pt. 68 | Ep. 2095

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 Mor…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Doubt Strengthened My Faith - Greg Matsen | Ep. 2094

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 pod…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Not So Secret Lives of Not So Mormon Wives - Season 3 Pt. 2 | Ep. 2093

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-poi…

Published on 2 weeks ago

When Your Child Dies as a Mormon Mom - Heidi Bruno Pt. 2 | Ep. 2092

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…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

My Mormon Leader Abused Me as a Teen - Heidi Bruno Pt. 1 | Ep. 2091

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, …

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago