Mormon Stories Podcast is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism. At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon Stories is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious transition. Mormon Stories is not affiliated with or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Are Mormons Paying Too Much Tithing? - LDS Discussions Pt. 83 | Ep. 2196
In Part Two of our history of tithing, we examine how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has defined tithing over time –and whether the modern expectation to
Sep 16 1 h 57 min
THRIVE Events in Rexburg, San Antonio, Boise, and St George!!!!
Four THRIVE events are coming — Rexburg, San Antonio, Boise, and St. George — and John Dehlin wants to make sure you hear about them IN ADVANCE this time.THRIVE conferenc
Sep 15 6 min
"Idyllic" Mormons Choose Wonder - Mike And Michele Seamons Pt. 3 | Ep. 2195
In Part Three of Mike and Michele’s story, the couple begins confronting serious concerns about Mormonism as their children struggle with missions, faith, and their place
Sep 14 1 h 59 min
"Idyllic" Mormon Family - Mike And Michele Seamons Pt. 2 | Ep. 2194
We are back with Michele and Mike Seamons in part 2 of this interview with the “Idyllic” Mormon family.
In part 2, they detail how their picture of the Mormon dream can
Sep 14 1 h 59 min
The "Idyllic" Mormon Upbringing - Michele & Mike Seamons Pt. 1 | Ep. 2193
Today we welcome Michele and Mike Seamons to the podcast. Michele and Mike are a married couple who were both raised in the LDS faith and experienced what they describe a
Sep 14 1 h 59 min
Brigham Young Sang In Tongues - Brigham Young Podcast Pt. 2 | Ep. 2192
In the second episode of the Brigham Young Podcast, Dr. John Turner –author of Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet –joins us to explore Brigham Young’s transformation from a p
Sep 9 1 h 59 min
Megachurch Pastor Turned Agnostic - Todd Phillips Pt. 2 | Ep. 2191
What happens when a pastor can no longer believe the message he has spent his life preaching?
In Part Two of our conversation with Dr. Todd Phillips, former megachurch p
Sep 7 1 h 59 min
Becoming a Megachurch Pastor - Todd Phillips Pt. 1 | Ep. 2190
What would cause a megachurch pastor to lose his faith?
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we sit down with former megachurch pastor Dr. Todd Phillips to explore
Sep 7 1 h 57 min
LDS Church Caught Lying, Charlie Bird Breaking Point, Bishop Charged - Mormon News 9.4.26 | Ep. 2189
On today’s episode of Mormon News, Meggan and John break down another busy week of headlines involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Charlie Bird says
Sep 4 1 h 59 min
The Brigham Young Podcast with John Turner - Pt. 1 | Ep. 2188
In this new series on Mormon Stories Podcast, we’re joined once again by historian Dr. John Turner to take an in-depth look at one of the most important –and complicated
Aug 31 1 h 59 min
Bloomberg Exposes Mormon Land Empire, Baseball Baptisms & More - Mormon News 8.28.26 | Ep. 2187
For this weeks Mormon News Podcast, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes dig into what Bloomberg uncovered about the Church's growing real estate empire, plus warnings about "ba
Aug 28 1 h 58 min
Can Nauvoo Land Deeds Really Prove Polygamy? - LDS Discussions Pt. 82 | Ep. 2186
What can Nauvoo land deeds actually tell us about Joseph Smith and the practice of plural marriage?
In this episode of LDS Discussions, we take a close look at Nauvoo l
Aug 26 1 h 41 min
A Gay Mormon's Path to Peace - Eli McCann | Ep. 2185
What happens when you spend your life trying to find your way in a religion that never seems to have a space for you? Today, Mormon Stories welcomes Eli McCann, attorney,
Aug 24 1 h 57 min
LDS Church Can't Keep its Members - Mormon News 8.21.26 | Ep. 2184
This week on Mormon News, Dr. John Dehlin and Nemo the Mormon get stuck into the dramatic headlines involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the pas
Aug 21 1 h 31 min
The History of Tithing - LDS Discussions Pt. 81 | Ep. 2183
In Episode 81 of the LDS Discussions series, we take a deep dive into the history of Mormon tithing –where the concept comes from, how it appears in the Bible and Book of
Aug 19 1 h 59 min
Bishop and Stake President Conflict After a Mormon Faith Crisis - Coy Johnston | Ep. 2182
Today we sit down with Coy Johnston, a longtime active member of the LDS Church, to explore what it looks like to question Mormonism without completely walking away.Coy g
Aug 17 3 h 58 min
FAIRLDS Warns of Satan, Girl Bishops?, BYU Marriage Decline - Mormon News 8.14.26 | Ep. 2181
On today’s episode of Mormon News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes break down another busy week of headlines involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
FAIR
Aug 14 3 h 36 min
When a Child Questions Mormonism - Annie Marie | Ep. 2180
What would cause a child to lose their LDS faith? We strive to answer this question in today's interview with TikTok star, Annie Marie. Annie is an ex-mormon content crea
Aug 11 3 h 47 min
YOU WILL STAY!, Ken Jennings, Arizona Ruling, Young Women Leaving | Mormon News 8.8.26 | Ep. 2179
On today's episode of Mormon News, John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes break down another busy week of headlines involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
We b
Aug 8 3 h 13 min
Healing my Inner Child After Mormonism - Mindy Gledhill | Ep. 2178
Today on Mormon Stories, we are thrilled to welcome back singer-songwriter Mindy Gledhill, who is returning to the podcast to share the stories behind her newest collecti
Aug 3 2 h 11 min
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This podcast has been so helpful for me as I deconstruct my evangelical faith. I am so grateful to John for his sincerity and the fact that he (and the team) work tirelessly to bring these stories into the open. I especially love the panels that elevate women and allow them to tell their stories. Thank you to Mormon stories podcast for being such a healing tool for all of us who have been burned by high demand religion.
Arizonagirl2 · May 2025
Love listening to Sandra Tanner. Her recall of events and what she and Jerald did is amazing. I can listen to her for hours. I’m 68 years old and can relate to a lot of what she presents from her perspective. Love this episode with you (John) and Nemo as co-hosts. Keep up the great work.
Mike L.
falconboomer · Apr 2025
This is such amazing podcast! It’s helped me process so many emotions I didn’t know I had about leaving the Mormon church. It brings such a sense of peace to know I’m not alone.
hybrid eyes · Apr 2025
Dr. John, I hope you see this and just know sir, you have the absolute patience of a Saint (pun maybe?) for the four part story culminating in episode 1331, the young man who spent time with Teal Swan… from a mind that wanted to say so much to you that he could barely form a full sentence at the beginning episode, to the way you guided him with targeted questions to an end that held some real healing significance… my applause to you! And while he may have been scattered, the emotion he showed at the end truly was beautiful and you used it to teach that vulnerability is strength- something so many of us need to learn. Kudos on that whole series and the way you handled it, forming a really touching narrative by helping your guest structure his feelings and thoughts. Those six years of psych training and education are precious especially during these intense and dualizing times.
Also I love the band and you guys were the only ones I knew I’d be able to hear the whole Ruby story from because of the gentle but effective way you covered it all. Dear sir I cannot think of another time I’ve listened to a single podcast for six full hours and not wanted to turn it off once.
Thanks for what you do!
Hilby78 · Mar 2025
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