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These episodes of Mormon Stories include a recording of our live interview on 10/23/17 with renowned author, Dr. D. Michael Quinn, author of the final volume of the “Mormon Hierarchy” trilogy.  In his newest book, Wealth & Corporate Power, Michael provides a comprehensive look into how the LDS Church acquired wealth from the early days of the church until the 21st century. We cover in detail: How Michael was persuaded to expand the project from an appendix, to a full-fledged book Michael’s meticulous methods in gathering and remembering information His thoughts on the ethics of receiving “leaked” information, and whether he uses such information in his work His observations in the changes of church financial strategy and salaries throughout the decades of church leadership His views of the contemporary Mormon Church …and so much more __________________________ Like what we do?  Please consider becoming a Patron at our newly created Patreon account. This is an option in addition to our regular monthly do

Peter J Brown is Chief Financial Officer for the Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we discuss the history of the relationship between the Boy Scouts of America and the Mormon church, and also discuss various historical controversies including BSA policies regarding girls and LGBT youth. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Dr. Dan Lonergan is an anesthesiologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center who specializes in pain management and addiction. He has also experienced his own Mormon faith crisis/transition, and is currently in a mixed-faith marriage. Topics for today's podcast include: *Dan's own faith crisis/transition. *Dan's experiences navigating a mixed-faith marriage. *Tips from an expert in overcoming addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Dr. Dan Lonergan is an anesthesiologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center who specializes in pain management and addiction. He has also experienced his own Mormon faith crisis/transition, and is currently in a mixed-faith marriage. Topics for today's podcast include: *Dan's own faith crisis/transition. *Dan's experiences navigating a mixed-faith marriage. *Tips from an expert in overcoming addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Join Dan Wotherspoon, Brian Birch, and Patrick Mason in part 1 of a Mormon Stories Podcast series on Mormon apologetics. In this episode we will provide a brief history of Mormon apologetics, and discuss the emergence of a new style of apologetics sometimes referred to as "Neo-Apologetics," which includes the work of Richard Bushman, Terryl and Fiona Givens, and Patrick Mason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Join Dan Wotherspoon, Brian Birch, and Patrick Mason in part 1 of a Mormon Stories Podcast series on Mormon apologetics. In this episode we will provide a brief history of Mormon apologetics, and discuss the emergence of a new style of apologetics sometimes referred to as "Neo-Apologetics," which includes the work of Richard Bushman, Terryl and Fiona Givens, and Patrick Mason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. The Udy's story touches on multiple important themes, including: Their brief courtship and marriage after returning from full-time LDS missions David's early experiences with drugs and alcohol that resurfaced during their marriage How David's "shelf" broke under the weight of doctrinal issues and how he used alcohol to cope Kirsten's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, including the Word of Wisdom, and how David's alcohol use created tension in the marriage David's experience in the LDS 12-step program How Kirsten and David currently navigate their mixed-faith marriage, using love to overcome their obstacles and facing their challenges despite differences in belief --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. The Udy's story touches on multiple important themes, including: Their brief courtship and marriage after returning from full-time LDS missions David's early experiences with drugs and alcohol that resurfaced during their marriage How David's "shelf" broke under the weight of doctrinal issues and how he used alcohol to cope Kirsten's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, including the Word of Wisdom, and how David's alcohol use created tension in the marriage David's experience in the LDS 12-step program How Kirsten and David currently navigate their mixed-faith marriage, using love to overcome their obstacles and facing their challenges despite differences in belief --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Continuing our Mormon Stories series on drug addiction, we interview Graham.  In this interview, Graham discusses: His early years as a true-believing Mormon His battle with Cystic Fibrosis and chronic pain as a youth Being introduced to drugs as a teen Attending BYU and making the decision to leave and not pursue a full-time mission How difficult events in his life led to his addiction to “hard drugs” as a young adult, and his recovery attempts Graham’s current views on addiction and the recovery process We thank Graham for providing his experience-based insight into the difficult process of recovery to all of our listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Continuing our Mormon Stories series on drug addiction, we interview Graham.  In this interview, Graham discusses: His early years as a true-believing Mormon His battle with Cystic Fibrosis and chronic pain as a youth Being introduced to drugs as a teen Attending BYU and making the decision to leave and not pursue a full-time mission How difficult events in his life led to his addiction to “hard drugs” as a young adult, and his recovery attempts Graham’s current views on addiction and the recovery process We thank Graham for providing his experience-based insight into the difficult process of recovery to all of our listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Thomas to understand his journey in overcoming opiate addiction.  As opiate use reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and numerous other places in the world, many of our listeners have been impacted by the epidemic in some way.  There are multiple facets to this story we cover including: How childhood sexual abuse had a direct affect on Thomas' later drug use How the LDS Church's messaging on sexuality played a major role in negatively shaping his self-identity Learning to use drugs as a tool to avoid feeling What it was like living a life addicted to drugs How family, friends, and church authority/members can better help struggling addicts The impact his crisis of faith has on his life now, and his vision for the future We thank Thomas for bravely sharing his story, and know it will impact many, many lives for good. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Thomas to understand his journey in overcoming opiate addiction.  As opiate use reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and numerous other places in the world, many of our listeners have been impacted by the epidemic in some way.  There are multiple facets to this story we cover including: How childhood sexual abuse had a direct affect on Thomas' later drug use How the LDS Church's messaging on sexuality played a major role in negatively shaping his self-identity Learning to use drugs as a tool to avoid feeling What it was like living a life addicted to drugs How family, friends, and church authority/members can better help struggling addicts The impact his crisis of faith has on his life now, and his vision for the future We thank Thomas for bravely sharing his story, and know it will impact many, many lives for good. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

With dueling “breaking news” events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan. At a hefty price tag of $35M, the LDS Church purchased the original printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon from the Community of Christ who held it in possession for over 100 years.  To understand the implications of the purchase, we interview one of Mormon Stories’ favorites—John Hamer—pastor of the Community of Christ in Toronto.  We discuss what the manuscript is and its history, as well as the possible CoC motivations for the sell. In another surprising twist, Brigham Young University announced that it would begin to sell caffeinated beverages on its campus, ending a ban on the sale of traditional colas that dated back to the 1950’s.  We discuss the original reasons for the ban, and how those explanations for the ban evolved over time to become solely an economic decision.  Wesley Monahan of Caffeine Corner, a current BYU student who is the proprietor of a service

With dueling “breaking news” events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan. At a hefty price tag of $35M, the LDS Church purchased the original printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon from the Community of Christ who held it in possession for over 100 years.  To understand the implications of the purchase, we interview one of Mormon Stories’ favorites—John Hamer—pastor of the Community of Christ in Toronto.  We discuss what the manuscript is and its history, as well as the possible CoC motivations for the sell. In another surprising twist, Brigham Young University announced that it would begin to sell caffeinated beverages on its campus, ending a ban on the sale of traditional colas that dated back to the 1950’s.  We discuss the original reasons for the ban, and how those explanations for the ban evolved over time to become solely an economic decision.  Wesley Monahan of Caffeine Corner, a current BYU student who is the proprietor of a service

In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The Osmonds. He composed the scores for the films Where the Red Fern Grows and The Swan Princess. He is also credited as the co-writer of the Latter-day Saint production, Saturday's Warrior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The Osmonds. He composed the scores for the films Where the Red Fern Grows and The Swan Princess. He is also credited as the co-writer of the Latter-day Saint production, Saturday's Warrior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The Osmonds. He composed the scores for the films Where the Red Fern Grows and The Swan Princess. He is also credited as the co-writer of the Latter-day Saint production, Saturday's Warrior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Mehrsa Baradaran. Mehrsa and her family immigrated from Iran to the United States when she was 9. After joining the Mormon church, Mehrsa graduated from BYU and New York University law school, became law school faculty at both BYU and University of Georgia (where she now works). She is the author of two books: - How the other half banks: Exclusion, Exploitation, and the Threat to Democracy - The Color of Money: Black Banking and the Racial Wealth Gap In addition to her successful career, she is the mother of three children, and identifies as an Immigrant, liberal, Mormon, Muslim, feminist, lawyer, mother who generally dislikes labels. Topics of focus for today's episode include: Race and Mormonism, Mormons and Social Justice, and Tribalism and Mormon Identity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Mehrsa Baradaran. Mehrsa and her family immigrated from Iran to the United States when she was 9. After joining the Mormon church, Mehrsa graduated from BYU and New York University law school, became law school faculty at both BYU and University of Georgia (where she now works). She is the author of two books: - How the other half banks: Exclusion, Exploitation, and the Threat to Democracy - The Color of Money: Black Banking and the Racial Wealth Gap In addition to her successful career, she is the mother of three children, and identifies as an Immigrant, liberal, Mormon, Muslim, feminist, lawyer, mother who generally dislikes labels. Topics of focus for today's episode include: Race and Mormonism, Mormons and Social Justice, and Tribalism and Mormon Identity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Sean Carter—traveling law humorist of Lawpsided Seminars, and former member of the LDS Church.  In this entertaining and lively interview, we discuss: Sean's upbringing in the Compton area of Los Angeles and how he determined his career path How he became funny as a way for people to like him in school His experience of growing up black as a young man and his later realization of his efforts to "exempt himself out of blackness," or to make sure that he himself didn't experience discrimination while being aware that it existed against his community His path to attending Harvard Law School, and coincidentally at the same time as President Barack Obama His marriage to his educated wife who was not religious in any way, and how his investigation of the LDS Church began as a way to bring "Jesus to her" How one of his biggest struggles with joining the LDS Church was being endowed and having someone else pick out his underwear, which for Sean was a stigma attached