Covenant theology – live. A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in For free eBooks visit…

From the author of Come as You Are and co-author of Burnout comes an illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship. Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections: Nagoski, Emily Episode Show Notes Youtube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to del…

In a gripping and vulnerable interview, Lori takes us on her journey of being raised in a picture-perfect Mormon household, only to find herself betrayed by the misogynistic teachings and practices of the Church. As a feminist trapped in a patriarchal system, she recounts the jarring experience of going through the temple for the first time, feelin…

Get ready for an explosive and unfiltered look at life as a Black student at BYU! Sebastian takes us on a wild ride as he dishes about the viral rise of his "Black Menaces" group, a provocative movement that fearlessly called out racism within Mormon culture. From protests that sparked national headlines to tense confrontations with horrified churc…

Today we are excited to announce the launch of an exciting new book: No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required, by Britt Hartley. Please join us to discuss the book, and to ask your questions about nihilism and spirituality after religion. No Nonsense Spirituality Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous D…

Biblical covenants (Covenant theology, Part 3). A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in…

Together with Hidden True Crime, we will analyze Chad Daybell's LDS Faith based defense on his criminal trial. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platfo…

Just when you thought Summur's faith transition couldn't get any more intense, buckle up for a mind-blowing ride in part 2. From uncovering disturbing details in the Gospel Topics Essays that left her questioning everything she knew, to grappling with the church's dishonesty about its history and finances, to watching her oldest daughter develop sc…

Live in the manifest presence of God. A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in For free …

What happens when a multiracial woman raised in a loving family that valued advocacy, positivity, and education joins the Mormon church? Summur's fascinating journey takes you from her NFL player father desegregating a team, to her mother fiercely protecting her from bullies and racism. Despite nurturing experiences at home, Summur faced harsh judg…

Julia, Nemo, and Mike are back to discuss the varying accounts of the three men who supposedly saw Joseph's "gold plates" that eventually became the Book of Mormon. What did they say about what they REALLY saw? Episode Show Notes Youtube Link Nemo the Mormon - YouTube Nemo the Mormon - TikTok Nemo the Mormon - Instagram Analyzing Mormonism - YouTub…

Last week Book of Mormon apologists declared victory when it was revealed on an evangelical Christian podcast that ancient gold plates were allegedly discovered in Saudi Arabia - in their minds, validating the Joseph Smith/Gold Plates/Book of Mormon/Nephites narrative. Today Bible scholar Dan McClellan returns to Mormon stories to show us the evide…

Buckle up for a whirlwind tour of April 2024's LDS General Conference with Nemo the Mormon! From plagiarized Buddhist parables to putting the Church between individuals and Christ, from "goodbye" speeches to garment controversies that just won't die, Nemo breaks down all the highs, lows, and did-he-really-just-say-thats of this spring's conference.…

Theological covenants (Covenant theology, Part 2). A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil…

In today's episode, we are diving into some of the most shocking Mormon-themed entries from Ruby Franke's journal with the well-known true crime and news TikTokker, Julie Louise. Gerardo and John will break down the journal's themes, looking at how they tie back to Latter-day Saint doctrine and practices. Julie knows the Franke/Hildebrandt story in…

In this week's program, we take a look at the return to past instruction on the Mormon Undergarment as the new status quo and take a look at the aftermath of the Church's misstep on female Power & Authority. The newest creation of David Archuleta as well as other Mormon News will round out the show! Don't forget to like and subscribe! LDS temple ga…

David Bokovoy delves into Isaiah's significance in Mormon scripture, prophecy, and current events with an emphasis on understanding biblical prophets as social critics, not predictors of distant future events. We discuss scholarly debates on Isaiah's authorship and anachronistic references like brass plates, clarifying that the writings of Isaiah a…

In a recent broadcast, one of the top female leaders of the Mormon church made the following statement, “There is no other religious organization in the world that I know of, that has so broadly given power and authority to women.” (J. Anette Dennis, 1st Counselor in the LDS Church Relief Society General Presidency). Please join Amy McPhie Allebest…

Join us today for a panel discussion on this week's firestorm over J. Anette Dennis's sermon broadcast to women of the church, which was uploaded to the LDS Church's official Instagram account. Panelists include: Julia Sanders, Celeste Davis, Samantha Shelley, and Alyssa Witbeck. This riveting interview takes a deep dive into the church's recent Wo…

Hey everyone! We have revamped our process for becoming a guest on Mormon Stories Podcast. We are currently seeking panelists for a number of upcoming panels including a Relief Society Presidents panel, a Bishops Wives panel, a "Recently Returned LDS Missionary" panel, a "lost my faith in the last year" panel, a "Left the church recently BEFORE ser…

Covenant theology, Part 1. A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in For free eBooks visi…

Ever wonder what happens when a faithful Mormon Bible scholar has a crisis of faith and steps away from the religion he dedicated his life to? David Bokovoy's candid interview takes you on a riveting personal journey from staunch believer to "spiritual atheist." He pulls no punches in describing how the Church's controversial 2015 LGBTQ+ policy sha…

David Bokovoy is back to apply higher criticism to Mormon scripture. Today's focus is the Book of Mormon & Pearl of Great Price which have been remastered from previous interviews 1020-1022. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or r…

David Bokovoy is back to apply higher criticism to Mormon scripture. Today's focus is the Old & New Testaments, which have been remastered from previous interviews 1019, 1020, and 1022. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurr…

Note: This interview is a remastered version of episodes 1013-1016 with David Bokovoy done in 2018. In these highly-anticipated episodes of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview David Bokovoy - one of Mormonism's leading Bible scholars. David has an MA from Brandeis University in Jewish Studies and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East. …

World renowned Jazz musician and professor Dr. Ryan Nielsen was recently disinvited from speaking at BYU-Idaho jazz fest as punishment for telling his story on Mormon Stories podcast. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Additional Resources mentioned in the episodes: Ryan's AMAZING faith crisis/transition Reading/Podcast list can be found here, and has…

Federal headship or federalism. A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in For free eBooks…

Join us as Jessi Hildebrandt, Jodi Hildebrandt's niece, updates the Mormon Stories audience on the healing and growth they have experienced after telling their story on Mormon Stories Podcast. Jessi's Venmo Jessi's Insta Episode Show Notes Youtube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becomin…

Join Julia Sanders and John Dehlin as the explore the plausibility of Tim Ballard’s “Lincoln Hypothesis” - which is that the Book of Mormon inspired Abraham Lincoln to free American slaves. Episode Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurri…

Nemo from @NEMOTHEMORMON is back to produce another UK episode! Strap in for an epic UK Mormon Stories interview! Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: …

John Larsen explores the role of Satan in Mormon theology, including his origins, powers, and purpose. Key topics discussed are the problems of evil and human agency, Mormon concepts of the afterlife, the elaborate powers ascribed to Satan, theological issues like why an all-powerful God would allow Satan to thrive or even reward him in the end. La…

Breaking News - Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison. Today we are joined by Lauren Mathias of Hidden True Crime podcast. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patr…

Shelise Sola discusses her life journey of being raised in the Mormon church, including the purity culture, self-worth struggles, and sexual trauma she experienced. She shares about having a faith crisis in her 20s after learning disturbing historical truths about the church, feeling liberated yet terrified, and rebuilding an identity outside of Mo…

In this wide-ranging interview, Sandra Tanner discusses her complex history with D. Michael Quinn, from being arch-enemies due to their clashing views on Mormon history, to gaining an appreciation for Quinn's tireless research into difficult aspects of LDS history, even as she remains puzzled by his persistent belief in Mormonism despite uncovering…

Rebecca and John are joined once again by Barbara Jones Brown and special guest, Moshe Quinn. Join us for the unveiling of a hidden legacy as Moshe Quinn shares his father's untold memoir with the world. We'll unravel the layers of D. Michael Quinn's remarkable journey — a path marked by secrecy, conviction, and unwavering faith. Delve into the com…

Brian Tibbets describes his faith journey from devoted Mormon missionary to suic*dal doubter to healed ex-Mormon. He opens up about the shame and lies he felt compelled to tell while hiding his loss of faith, his wife's manipulation by unethical therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, and the supernatural beliefs that tore his marriage and family apart. Brian …

The team discusses controversial allegations of sexual impropriety against Joseph Smith and John C. Bennett in Nauvoo, the existence of the Danites as a violent vigilante group, Bennett's subsequent exposes of Mormonism after his excommunication, the succession crisis and various Mormon offshoots after Joseph Smith's death, and questions around the…

Join John Dehlin, Jillian Orr, Liz and Dillan for clips and behind-the-scenes commentary on the Jubilee channel’s “Mormons vs Ex-Mormons” episode. We think you’ll get fired up with us as we highlight the most infuriating logical fallacies and manipulative tactics employed by the Mormon debaters, as well as the more poignant, genuine moments from ea…

Imitate me as I imitate Christ. A Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in For free eBooks…

Paul’s life in Roman prison. A Short Bible study in Malayalam. Watch more videos in English and Malayalam @ naphtalitribetv.com Listen to the audio message @ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naphtalitriberadio Read Bible study notes in English at our official web: naphtalitribe.com Read Bible study notes in Malayalam @ vathil.in For free eBo…

Content warning: mentions of child abuse, assault, suicidalality Four former Mormon Bishops - Beau, Nick, Jedd, and Rob - have an intimate discussion about the oft-hidden realities of serving in Mormon leadership, including the lack of training on handling abuse cases, near-suicidal stress levels, the painful contradictions between doctrine and hum…

A few weeks ago, Mormon Bishop Nick Jones (Mississippi) took the LDS church by storm by resigning his position as bishop from the pulpit (with the video being subsequently shared on TikTok and YouTube). Please join us for Nick and Amanda's (his wife's) story. We welcome your questions and comments. Nick's resignation video Episode Show Notes YouTub…

On tonight's Mormon Newscast program, we take a look at the mixed messages that Conservatives among the faith are struggling with around homosexuality and those who are Transgender. Including the perspectives on Doctrine that some conservative commentaries say are at the base of this issue. We will also examine recent messages from leaders regardin…

Join us as we discuss the surprising events that challenge norms—married gay Mormons now receiving callings and participating in the sacrament. We will explore the impact, reactions, and implications of this new chapter, and discuss whether it marks a significant change in the community's approach to inclusivity and acceptance. Episode Show Notes Y…

Today we will be responding to Jacob Hansen's video where he expresses the confusion that conservative Mormons are experiencing regarding the Church's stances on LGBT issues. Can we go on like this? (Thoughtful Faith) Episode Show Notes Youtube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a…

Tara Herbert recounts her challenging journey within Mormonism and motherhood, reflecting on the societal pressures and personal struggles she faced. Despite feeling unprepared, she experienced the birth of her first child within the confines of Mormon teachings, grappling with the disconnection she felt towards motherhood and the expectations plac…

Tara Herbert, born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and adopted at age two by white Mormon parents from Utah, recounts her complex upbringing in a predominantly white and Mormon environment. Raised with four biological siblings, she navigates her identity as a black girl in Utah, where she initially struggles to recognize her racial difference. Despite …

Welcome to the Mormon NewsCast! Topics for today include: New Female Mormon prophet called by Community of Christ. LDS wards share meeting space with LGBTQ congregation. Mormon apostles Jeffrey R. Holland declares victory. The 10 Commandments back in school in Utah? Utah the Online Wedding Capital? Can Mormon clergy report abuse? Youtube Link Episo…

In this episode, we expose the layers of Bennett's role in divulging Joseph's polygamous secrets. From secret women's organizations with captivating names like Cyprian Saints to the complex web of polygamous relationships, we journey through a fascinating exploration of historical allegations and denials. Brace yourself for a captivating ride throu…

This week we tackle the polarizing news that the Mormon church has hired an LGBTQ ally, the Church makes a brewing company change the name of a beer, Chad Daybell's legal counsel withdraws due to lack of funds, and new criminal allegations emerge against controversial Mormon figure Tim Ballard. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks …