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On Home of the Brave podcast, Peabody Award winning producer Scott Carrier interviews Brand Thornton, a believing LDC church member and a member of the Bundy militia, who explains the Mormon/religious/spiritual justifications for the occupation.  Brand says, "Absolutely, God told us to do this," and quotes from the Doctrine and Covenants in his justifications. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

As parts 3 and 4 in our series reviewing the events of Mormonism in 2015, we assemble another all-star panel including Lindsay Hansen Park, Dr. Gina Colvin, Dr. Kristy Money, and Sean Carter.  Some of the topics discussed included: The state of the Mormon Internet (blogs, podcast, social media) Social group formations in progressive and post-Mormonism The state of Mormon Feminism The impact of disciplinary councils and excommunication on modern Mormonism (hint: it isn't good) The state of Progressive Mormonism Issues of race and multi-culturalism within modern Mormon culture (LDS and post-Mormon) The state of Mormon Studies Retrenchment/leadership crisis/corporatism in the modern LDS Church We hope you enjoy it!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

As parts 3 and 4 in our series reviewing the events of Mormonism in 2015, we assemble another all-star panel including Lindsay Hansen Park, Dr. Gina Colvin, Dr. Kristy Money, and Sean Carter.  Some of the topics discussed included: The state of the Mormon Internet (blogs, podcast, social media) Social group formations in progressive and post-Mormonism The state of Mormon Feminism The impact of disciplinary councils and excommunication on modern Mormonism (hint: it isn't good) The state of Progressive Mormonism Issues of race and multi-culturalism within modern Mormon culture (LDS and post-Mormon) The state of Mormon Studies Retrenchment/leadership crisis/corporatism in the modern LDS Church We hope you enjoy it!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this episode we assemble an all-star panel to discuss the events of Mormonism in 2015.  Panelists include Dr. J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood. Topics discussed include: The impact of Kate Kelly's excommunication on Mormon feminism and the events of 2015. The increase of excommunications for apostasy, including those of John Dehlin, Rock Waterman, and Marisa and Carson Calderwood. The death of three LDS apostles, including Boyd K. Packer. The November 2015 LDS policy change naming same-sex married individuals as mandatory apostates, and preventing their children from membership in the church. The release of the LDS Gospel Topics essays, and their impact on LDS activity/inactivity/apostasy The status of Mormon apologetics The status of progressive Mormonism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this episode we assemble an all-star panel to discuss the events of Mormonism in 2015.  Panelists include Dr. J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood. Topics discussed include: The impact of Kate Kelly's excommunication on Mormon feminism and the events of 2015. The increase of excommunications for apostasy, including those of John Dehlin, Rock Waterman, and Marisa and Carson Calderwood. The death of three LDS apostles, including Boyd K. Packer. The November 2015 LDS policy change naming same-sex married individuals as mandatory apostates, and preventing their children from membership in the church. The release of the LDS Gospel Topics essays, and their impact on LDS activity/inactivity/apostasy The status of Mormon apologetics The status of progressive Mormonism   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

From Canada to Norway: A multicultural journey through Mormonism, Islam, and the European perspective, with Claudia Fox Reppen    In this first installment of Mormon Stories Europe, Henning Müller of Mormon Stories Germany interviews Canadian-born Claudia Fox Reppen about her multi-ethnic heritage, emigration to Norway, and Mormon faith transition.   Claudia and Henning examine the following topics in this three-part series:  – The interesting story about Claudia’s upbringing and how Claudia’s family became members of the LDS Church  – Growing up in the Church as a young tomboy, how she was affected by Mormonism’s teachings on gender roles, and how it contributed to her struggles with anxiety and depression – Opening “Pandora’s Box” of uncorrelated Mormon History, the question of homosexuality, and American Mormon politics  – Claudia’s positive and negative experiences working with asylum seekers in Norway – The cultural similarities between Muslims and Mormons and the stark similarities in rhetoric em

From Canada to Norway: A multicultural journey through Mormonism, Islam, and the European perspective, with Claudia Fox Reppen    In this first installment of Mormon Stories Europe, Henning Müller of Mormon Stories Germany interviews Canadian-born Claudia Fox Reppen about her multi-ethnic heritage, emigration to Norway, and Mormon faith transition.   Claudia and Henning examine the following topics in this three-part series:  – The interesting story about Claudia’s upbringing and how Claudia’s family became members of the LDS Church  – Growing up in the Church as a young tomboy, how she was affected by Mormonism’s teachings on gender roles, and how it contributed to her struggles with anxiety and depression – Opening “Pandora’s Box” of uncorrelated Mormon History, the question of homosexuality, and American Mormon politics  – Claudia’s positive and negative experiences working with asylum seekers in Norway – The cultural similarities between Muslims and Mormons and the stark similarities in rhetoric em

From Canada to Norway: A multicultural journey through Mormonism, Islam, and the European perspective, with Claudia Fox Reppen    In this first installment of Mormon Stories Europe, Henning Müller of Mormon Stories Germany interviews Canadian-born Claudia Fox Reppen about her multi-ethnic heritage, emigration to Norway, and Mormon faith transition.   Claudia and Henning examine the following topics in this three-part series:  – The interesting story about Claudia’s upbringing and how Claudia’s family became members of the LDS Church  – Growing up in the Church as a young tomboy, how she was affected by Mormonism’s teachings on gender roles, and how it contributed to her struggles with anxiety and depression – Opening “Pandora’s Box” of uncorrelated Mormon History, the question of homosexuality, and American Mormon politics  – Claudia’s positive and negative experiences working with asylum seekers in Norway – The cultural similarities between Muslims and Mormons and the stark similarities in rhetoric em

In December of 2015 Jake Ricks was informed that he would be facing an LDS disciplinary council for apostasy, based on a series of benign Facebook posts he made during the previous year.  On January 3rd, 2016 the disciplinary council was held (with Jake and his wife, Hannah, in attendance), and the decision of “no action” was determined by his stake president.  This is Jake and Hannah’s Story.  (audio version to come) Part 1: Jake and Hannah’s LDS background, and the events leading up to Jake’s disciplinary council for apostasy held on January 3rd, 2016. Part 2: Jake and Hannah Discuss the Outcome of Jake’s January 3rd, 2016 LDS Disciplinary Council for apostasy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In December of 2015 Jake Ricks was informed that he would be facing an LDS disciplinary council for apostasy, based on a series of benign Facebook posts he made during the previous year.  On January 3rd, 2016 the disciplinary council was held (with Jake and his wife, Hannah, in attendance), and the decision of “no action” was determined by his stake president.  This is Jake and Hannah’s Story.  (audio version to come) Part 1: Jake and Hannah’s LDS background, and the events leading up to Jake’s disciplinary council for apostasy held on January 3rd, 2016. Part 2: Jake and Hannah Discuss the Outcome of Jake’s January 3rd, 2016 LDS Disciplinary Council for apostasy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this episode we interview Utah attorney Mark Pugsley.  Mark specializes in securities litigation, and discusses the culture of financial fraud within Utah Mormonism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this episode Jamie Hanis Handy assembles an amazing panel (Natasha Helfer Parker, Dr. Kristy Money, and Dr. Gina Colvin) to discuss the recent LDS church essay entitled: "Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

As progressive and post-Mormons continue to leave the LDS church in increasing numbers, many former LDS church members miss the sense of community that they once enjoyed as active Mormons.Oasis is a network of secular communities that meet weekly (on Sundays), organized according to the following values:1) People are more important than beliefs.2) Reality is known through reason.3) Meaning comes from making a difference4) Human hands solve human problems.5) Be accepting and be accepted.Currently the Oasis Network has two thriving communities:Houston Oasis: http://houstonoasis.orgKansas City Oasis: http://KCoasis.orgAlso, a new community in under development in Boston: http://bostonoasis.orgIn this episode we interview the two founders of Oasis: Mike Aus of Oasis Houston, and Helen Stringer of Oasis Kansas City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Daniel Miller worked for the LDS Church for two years as a Program Manager in the Publishing Services Department. During this time he oversaw all media production for seminary and institute (CES portfolio, broadcasts).  In this three-part series, Daniel and his wife AnnaMarie discuss his early years as a church member in Idaho and as a missionary in Japan, his time as an LDS Church employee, and the factors that led him and his family away from LDS Church activity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Daniel Miller worked for the LDS Church for two years as a Program Manager in the Publishing Services Department. During this time he oversaw all media production for seminary and institute (CES portfolio, broadcasts).  In this three-part series, Daniel and his wife AnnaMarie discuss his early years as a church member in Idaho and as a missionary in Japan, his time as an LDS Church employee, and the factors that led him and his family away from LDS Church activity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

Daniel Miller worked for the LDS Church for two years as a Program Manager in the Publishing Services Department. During this time he oversaw all media production for seminary and institute (CES portfolio, broadcasts).  In this three-part series, Daniel and his wife AnnaMarie discuss his early years as a church member in Idaho and as a missionary in Japan, his time as an LDS Church employee, and the factors that led him and his family away from LDS Church activity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

On September 27, 2015 the first Community of Good Sunday meeting was held in Logan, UT at the Cache Valley Unitarian Universalist church building.  This post includes audio from this first meeting, including a presentation by Dr. John Dehlin, wherein he lays out a starting vision for the Community of Good. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

This podcast is Part 3 of a Mormon Stories and A Thoughtful Faith Collaboration. Mindy Gledhill is an American indie pop music singer-song writer. She has five albums, the Sum of all Grace, Anchor, Winter Moon and Pocketful of Poetry and has collaborated on many others.  Mindy’s music appears in film, television and commercials. Its has been described as ‘tender, emotional, intelligent, and touchingly auto-biographical, fun flirty and heartfelt.’  Her vocal style is warm and rich;  each of her songs attest to the tremendous talent she has as both a musician and a lyricist.  She’s also innovative and entrepreneurial and in 2012 was recognized as one of “Utah’s 40 Under 40” in the Utah Valley Business Q Magazine. But Mindy also has a rich life story. Born into a large Mormon family she grew up in a faith tradition that could not keep up with her growing awareness of gender inequality and patriarchy. Mindy joins Gina to discuss her life, her work, her family and her personal gender politics. In Parts One and Tw

Jared Anderson speaks on the topic of Religious Humanism at the Community of Good - Cache Valley Sunday service on 12/6/2015. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message

In this three-part series I interview Mindy and Dustin Gledhill about their new electronic synth-pop album/project called "Hive Riot." In Part 1 we explore Mindy and Dustin's stories and careers as Mormons and as performing artists. In Part 2 we discuss the Hive Riot project. In Part 3, A Thoughtful Faith podcast host Gina Colvin interviews Mindy about her faith, women's issues, and other dimensions of Mindy's experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonstories/message