Podcast Episodes

Mormon on my Own Terms - Olivia Calvert | Ep. 2049

What happens when a Mormon woman questions her faith—but doesn’t walk away entirely? In this week's interview, Olivia Calvert shares her journey of embracing doubts and shifts in belief. Choosing to …

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Early Mormon Missionary Polygamy with Native Americans? - John Turner Pt. 10 | Ep. 2048

Tune in today to hear John Turner discuss chapter 10 of his book, Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. This chapter will focus on the question of if Joseph Smith gave early church …

Published on 4 weeks ago

The Mormon Church Made Me Give Up My Baby w/ Myndee Tollefson | Ep. 2047

Join us today for a unique Mormon Stories episode that is the first of its kind. Myndee Tollefson was born in Bountiful, Utah to an orthodox Mormon family. At just 19, she became pregnant and, feelin…

Published on 1 month ago

Miracles, Demons & the United Order in Joseph Smith’s Kirtland - John Turner Pt. 9 | Ep. 2046

Welcome to another episode with Dr. John Turner! Today we are covering Chapter Nine of his new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet." Chapter nine is titled “Flying High” and …

Published on 1 month ago

The Rise and Fall of Sunstone Magazine - Elbert Peck (re-broadcast) | Ep. 2045

Join us today as we resurface another classic Mormon Stories episode! Originally filmed in 2007, this interview is with Elbert Peck who was the editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986-2001.

Topics will …

Published on 1 month ago

Come to Sunstone This Weekend! July 31 - Aug 2 in Salt Lake City!!!

Announcing the 50th Sunstone Symposium that will be held at the University of Utah this weekend! (Just 31-August 2)Please spread the word and consider attending as there will be an incredible lineup …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Baptized in Utah to Fit In! - Gabrielle Zelaya | Ep. 2044

Join us today for a unique Mormon Stories episode! Gabriella Zelaya shares her story of growing up amidst Mormon culture in Farmington, Utah as a non-member. Surrounded by an LDS-dominated community …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Joseph Smith Prepares Church for Second Coming of Jesus - John Turner Pt. 8 | Ep. 2043

In this episode, we dive into Chapter Eight of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner, focusing on the fall of 1830 through the move to Kirtland, Ohio. We explore ma…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

A Croatia & Slovenia Mormon Excommunication Story w/ Sara and Mitja Lakner Bevc | Ep. 2042

What happens when faith, culture, and conscience collide?

In this gripping full-length interview, Sara (Croatian-American) and Mitja (Slovenian) share their deeply personal Mormon journeys—from conver…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Evil Changed Me: Lauren Matthias on True Crime Journalism and Her Mormon Faith—Pt. 2 | Episode 2041

In this intimate follow-up episode, journalist Lauren continues her powerful story—this time focusing on her path from reporter to advocate, wife, and co-founder of Hidden True Crime. Lauren shares t…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago