Podcast Episodes

1470: When an LDS Apostle Calls You Out - Gay BYU Valedictorian Matt Easton

In April of 2019 Brigham Young University valedictorian Matt Easton came out as a faithful gay Mormon during his valedictorian address, which was pre-approved by the LDS Church. Matt's speech receive…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

1469: John Larsen Analyzes the 1st First Vision Account

As most Mormons are just now beginning to learn, Joseph Smith left multiple and varied First Vision accounts that changed dramatically over time. Joseph Smith's 1st handwritten First Vision account w…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1468: Recognizing Your Two Gay Sons Aren’t Broken in a Mormon Military Family - Kelly & Heather Laing Pt. 3

Wrapping up our epic three part interview with the Laing family, Heather and Kelly detail the path of love and acceptance they took while deconstructing their faith in the Mormon god’s plan for famil…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1467: Growing Up Gay in a Mormon Military Family - Britton and Mason Laing Pt. 2

What happens when two sons in a Mormon military family come out as gay? In part two of our interview with the Laing family, we talk with Britton and Mason Laing about the unique struggles they faced,…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1466: Mormon Nuclear Submarine Commander & His Family - Kelly and Heather Laing Pt. 1

Batten down the hatches and prepare for an epic Mormon Stories interview like you’ve never heard before! Part of what is often called “the Silent Service”, former nuclear submarine commander, Kelly L…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1465: Elder Holland - Losing Control Over Mormon LGBTQ Support at BYU

On August 23, 2021 Mormon apostle Jeffrey R. Holland spoke to staff at Brigham Young University during the first day of the institution's 2021 university conference.  During his speech Elder Holland …

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1464: From EFY Singer to Ex-Mormon EFY Director - Jessie Funk

Today Mormon Stories is lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Jessie Funk! For anyone familiar with the music of the youth seminars held by the LDS church known as “EFY”, singer Jessie Funk’s na…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1463: From TBM to RFM - Radio Free Mormon Discusses his Transition from Mormon Apologist to Non-Believer

In Friday's Mormon Stories Podcast episode, beloved podcaster Radio Free Mormon shares with us his reflections on how he transitioned from a Mormon apologist to a non-believer and critic of the LDS C…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1462: New Temples Veil Mormonism’s Decline - Simon Southerton

Geneticist Simon Southerton was serving as an Australian Mormon bishop when he discovered through DNA research that Native Americans were not descendants of Israelites (as the Book of Mormon teaches)…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

1461: ICU/Pulmonary Physician's Experiences with Covid-19: Rob Mildenhall

Join us today for a conversation with Dr. Robert P. Mildenhall, MD (an ICU pulmonary physician from Nashville, Tennessee) as he answers questions about his experience with Covid-19 and the vaccine.

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Published on 4 years, 4 months ago