Mormon Matters - (Dan Wotherspoon ARCHIVE)

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Mormon Matters was a weekly podcast that explored Mormon current events, pop culture, politics and spirituality.

Dan retired from Mormon Matters Podcast in 2019 and now hosts a podcast called "Latter-day Faith" that can be found here:

http://podcast.latterdayfaith.org/

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Mormon Matters - (Dan Wotherspoon ARCHIVE) episodes:

03.27.2019
543: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters, Part 3
This three-part episode consists of a recording of a live event held Sunday evening, March 24, 2019 in Salt Lake City. It is an interview of Mormon Matters' longtime host, Dan Wotherspoon, about his eight years helming this podcast, and...
03.27.2019
542: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters, Part 2
This three-part episode consists of a recording of a live event held Sunday evening, March 24, 2019 in Salt Lake City. It is an interview of Mormon Matters' longtime host, Dan Wotherspoon, about his eight years helming this podcast, and...
03.27.2019
541: Celebrating Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters, Part 1
This three-part episode consists of a recording of a live event held Sunday evening, March 24, 2019 in Salt Lake City. It is an interview of Mormon Matters' longtime host, Dan Wotherspoon, about his eight years helming this podcast, and...
03.21.2019
540: Millennial Mormons—Beliefs, Practices, and Authority Structures
In the brilliant and fascinating new book, The Next Mormons: How Millennials Are Changing the LDS Church, Jana Riess, with collaboration from Benjamin Knoll shares results from a huge, representative, survey they designed and administered that compares Millennial Mormons with two other...
03.15.2019
539: Moving Beyond Toxic "Outrage"
This episode was conceived as a supplement to the previous one, the two-parter 537–538: Being "Good and Mad" within Mormonism, featuring Kristine Haglund. It certainly serves well as that but ended up being more of a full episode than originally...
03.13.2019
538: Being "Good and Mad" Within Mormonism, Part 2
In this two-part episode, a conversation between Kristine Haglund and Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon, Kristine shares insights and distillations from various sources and her own thinking about "anger" and ways to understand and better utilize its energy, especially within Mormonism. In her...
03.13.2019
537: Being "Good and Mad" Within Mormonism, Part 1
In this two-part episode, a conversation between Kristine Haglund and Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon, Kristine shares insights and distillations from various sources and her own thinking about "anger" and ways to understand and better utilize its energy, especially within Mormonism. In...
02.19.2019
536: God, Evil, Faith
The classic theological puzzle known as the “problem of evil” arises when we assert the existence of an all-powerful God who is also perfectly loving, while also asserting the presence of genuine evil in the world. As David Hume puts...
02.07.2019
535: “The Covenant Path”: Reflections and Extensions, Part 2
No term to date has been more associated with the leadership tenure of President Russell M. Nelson than “Covenant Path.” It’s become ubiquitous in his and many other church leader messages, and it now also rolls easily off the tongues...
02.07.2019
534: “The Covenant Path”: Reflections and Extensions, Part 1
No term to date has been more associated with the leadership tenure of President Russell M. Nelson than “Covenant Path.” It’s become ubiquitous in his and many other church leader messages, and it now also rolls easily off the tongues...
01.31.2019
533: What Is the “Good News” Jesus Taught?—Part 2
As they begin to experience shifts of faith, many Latter-day Saints and others within the Christian tradition come to think of Jesus Christ differently than what they did when they were younger, and for most who undergo these shifts, the...
01.31.2019
532: What Is the Good News Jesus Taught?—Part 1
As they begin to experience shifts of faith, many Latter-day Saints and others within the Christian tradition come to think of Jesus Christ differently than what they did when they were younger, and for most who undergo these shifts, the...
01.14.2019
531: Talking New Testament Translation and Its Ramifications with Thomas Wayment
As Latter-day Saints begin to dig into the New Testament as part of this year's scripture study, a terrific new resource, a translation from the Greek with wonderful notes, has arrived on the scene. The New Testament: A Translation for...
01.04.2019
530: Impressions and Reflections on Changes to LDS Temple Ceremonies
This is a quick turnaround podcast episode both recorded and released on the day after LDS temples around the world implemented and offered to patrons a new version of the endowment ceremony, as well as changes to the scripts of...
12.14.2018
529: A Mystical Approach to the Christmas Story
This episode suggests layers of depth to the Christian Nativity story and the insights it has for our own individual spiritual paths. It features meditation teacher and yogi Phil McLemore in conversation with Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon about how...
12.06.2018
528: (Encore) A Christmas Primer: Exploring the Nativity in Scripture, Legend, History, and Hearts--Part 2
This is an encore presentation of a December 2011 Mormon Matters podcast episode examining the Christmas story as it traditionally gets told—looking closely at what the scriptures actually say and do not say about the birth of Jesus and all...
12.06.2018
527: (Encore) A Christmas Primer: Exploring the Nativity in Scripture, Legend, History, and Hearts--Part 1
This is an encore presentation of a December 2011 Mormon Matters podcast episode examining the Christmas story as it traditionally gets told—looking closely at what the scriptures actually say and do not say about the birth of Jesus and all...
12.06.2018
526: My Journey to Reigniting My Christmas Fire
In this episode, Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon shares his experiences with the Christmas Nativity stories as presented in the New Testament, moving from literal belief through many years of confusion, to an eventual re-embrace of them even if parts...
11.22.2018
525: Table Manners: In What Manner Might We Engage with Others During this Holiday Season?
This episode, "Table Manners" is a short reflection by Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon about ways we might interact with others this holiday season. "What manner of persons should we be? Even as They are" (3 Nephi 27:27, pronouns universalized)....
11.08.2018
524: The Enneagram for Mormons, Part 4
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for coming to know ourselves and others. Emerging in the mid-twentieth century and refined during the ensuing years, interest in it as a tool for aiding in one's spiritual growth, understanding ourselves and others,...
11.08.2018
523: The Enneagram for Mormons, Part 3
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for coming to know ourselves and others. Emerging in the mid-twentieth century and refined during the ensuing years, interest in it as a tool for aiding in one's spiritual growth, understanding ourselves and others,...
11.08.2018
522: The Enneagram for Mormons, Part 2
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for coming to know ourselves and others. Emerging in the mid-twentieth century and refined during the ensuing years, interest in it as a tool for aiding in one's spiritual growth, understanding ourselves and others,...
11.08.2018
521: The Enneagram for Mormons , Part 1
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for coming to know ourselves and others. Emerging in the mid-twentieth century and refined during the ensuing years, interest in it as a tool for aiding in one's spiritual growth, understanding ourselves and others,...
11.01.2018
520: (Encore) The Living Nature of Mormon Covenants, Part 2
This is an encore presentation of an important and still very relevant two-part episode first released on 24 April 2017. Covenanting is a huge feature of Mormon theology and group life. Beginning at age eight with baptism, and extending...
11.01.2018
519: (Encore) The Living Nature of Mormon Covenants, Part 1
This is an encore presentation of an important and still very relevant two-part episode first released on 24 April 2017. Covenanting is a huge feature of Mormon theology and group life. Beginning at age eight with baptism, and extending through...
10.25.2018
518: Looking at Joseph Smith through Fresh Eyes
This episode features two wonderful and creative thinkers and religious souls whose lives have been deeply influenced by Joseph Smith. But here is the kicker: neither are Latter-day Saints. Jane Barnes and Rob Lauer view Joseph through eyes we...
10.18.2018
517: Becoming Powerful: Dr. LaShawn Williams on Her Faith Journey and Path to Spiritual Confidence , Part 2
Dr. LaShawn Williams (EdD., LCSW, MPA) is on the faculty at Utah Valley University, where she teaches students studying social work. LaShawn was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faced many challenges associated with being...
10.18.2018
516: Becoming Powerful: Dr. LaShawn Williams on Her Faith Journey and Path to Spiritual Confidence , Part 1
Dr. LaShawn Williams (EdD., LCSW, MPA) is on the faculty at Utah Valley University, where she teaches students studying social work. LaShawn was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faced many challenges associated with being...
10.09.2018
515: Thoughts on the October 2108 General Conference, Part 2
The October 2018 General Conference has just concluded, but certainly not the discussion of it! Not for many, many months in our wards, stakes, and various gatherings of Mormons, and not here on Mormon Matters podcast (though we promise it...
10.09.2018
514: Thoughts on the October 2108 General Conference
The October 2018 General Conference has just concluded, but certainly not the discussion of it! Not for many, many months in our wards, stakes, and various gatherings of Mormons, and not here on Mormon Matters podcast (though we promise it...
10.04.2018
513: Wrestling with the Obedience vs Conscience Dilemma, Part 2
We've all heard statements such as, "Obedience is the first law of heaven." We've also been charged to seek our own light and revelation on any teaching or directive presented before the whole church. What happens when the second injunction...
10.04.2018
512: Wrestling with the Obedience vs Conscience Dilemma, Part 1
We've all heard statements such as, "Obedience is the first law of heaven." We've also been charged to seek our own light and revelation on any teaching or directive presented before the whole church. What happens when the second challenges...
09.27.2018
511: Upcoming General Conference--Rumors, Hopes, Worries, and Preparing Ourselves for Whatever Unfolds, Part 2
In just over a week after the release of this podcast episode, millions of Latter-day Saints from around the world will gather in person or other ways to hear messages from Mormonism's highest leadership councils. No one knows in advance...
09.27.2018
510: The Upcoming General Conference: Rumors, Hopes, Worries and Preparing Ourselves For Whatever Unfolds, Part 1
In just over a week after the release of this podcast episode, millions of Latter-day Saints from around the world will gather in person or other ways to hear messages from Mormonism's highest leadership councils. No one knows in advance...
09.19.2018
509: The LDS Church's New Official History Volume, Saints: The Standard of Truth, Part 2
Just two weeks ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the first volume of its long-awaited history of the church series, Saints: The Standard of Truth. Written in the form of an engaging narrative, this book covers events...
09.19.2018
508: The LDS Church's New Official History Volume, Saints: The Standard of Truth, Part 1
Just two weeks ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the first volume of its long-awaited history of the church series, Saints: The Standard of Truth. Written in the form of an engaging narrative, this book covers...
09.13.2018
507: What Do Latter-day Saints Consider Authoritative?: Wrestling with Scripture, Prophetic Utterance, Personal Conscience, and an Expanding and Changing Canon, Part 2
At this moment, with the 2018 October General Conference just weeks away, many Latter-day Saints are—consciously and unconsciously—going through in their minds and hearts how they view and feel about teachings from the church's top leaders. What is their authoritative...
09.13.2018
506: What Do Latter-day Saints Consider Authoritative?: Wrestling with Scripture, Prophetic Utterance, Personal Conscience, and an Expanding and Changing Canon, Part 1
At this moment, with the 2018 October General Conference just weeks away, many Latter-day Saints are—consciously and unconsciously—going through in their minds and hearts how they view and feel about teachings from the church's top leaders. What is their authoritative...
09.05.2018
505: The Heart and Depth of Father Tom Roberts: How the Things He Sees, Studies, and Shares Might Prove a Great Boon for Many Latter-day Saints
No one who has appeared before on Mormon Matters has a more interesting, diverse, and ecumenical religious journey than Father Tom Roberts—one that also includes Mormonism from his very early years on through today. Father Tom has been on the...
08.30.2018
504: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes, Part 2
Earlier this month, Mormon Matters released its 500th episode. In this two-part podcast, host Dan Wotherspoon speaks about the show's evolution, but mostly he re-introduces some of the major themes and angles of approach to Mormonism and personal faith journeys--ideas,...
08.30.2018
503: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes  , Part 1
Earlier this month, Mormon Matters released its 500th episode. In this two-part podcast, host Dan Wotherspoon speaks about the show's evolution, but mostly he re-introduces some of the major themes and angles of approach to Mormonism and personal faith journeys--ideas,...
08.23.2018
502: The New Push to Use the Church's Official Name: An "Impression" Becomes an "Official Statement"— but What about "Implementation"?
On 16 August 2018, the Newsroom website for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an official statement that set off a significant discussion that, by all indications including additional commentary on the Newsroom site that came later,...
08.16.2018
501: Centering in God: Experiences and Insights from the Living School for Action and Contemplation
This episode features reflections on a wonderful experience the two panelists and I shared this past week in Albuquerque, NM. All three of us—Jana Spangler, JoDee Baird, and I, Dan Wotherspoon—attended the August 2018 symposium of The Living School, which...
08.07.2018
500: Making It Safe Again for Open Proselytizing of Our Deeply Held Values and Beliefs: Charles Randall Paul and His Very Practical Conflict Engagement Theories
This episode celebrates a new book by Charles Randall Paul, Converting the Saints: A Study of Religious Rivalry in America (Greg Kofford Books), but even more so the ways of he thinks about how we should engage all conflicts over...
08.02.2018
499: Faith Journeying with Matt Jones — Rambunctious Youth to LDS Bishop and Wise Soul
Just two weeks ago, Matt Jones was released as an LDS bishop. How he came to be someone who might be called to that position includes a fun and twisting story. Beginning as somewhat of a precocious youth (an "idiot"...
07.25.2018
498: Mormon Difference Makers
This episode arrives on the heels of the release of a marvelous short video, “Do Better, which features LGBT+ Latter-day Saints and allies sharing reflections and experiences from their Mormon upbringing and interactions with its culture. The video originated in...
07.18.2018
497: (Encore) Mormonism As a "Religion"--Part 2
This is an encore presentation of a two-part Mormon Matters episode first recorded in March 2015. Of course, we all know that Mormonism is a "religion." But do we always think about it through the lenses of such a...
07.18.2018
496: (Encore) Mormonism As a "Religion"--Part 1
This is an encore presentation of a two-part Mormon Matters episode first recorded in March 2015. Of course, we all know that Mormonism is a "religion." But do we always think about it through the lenses of such a...
07.12.2018
495: “What Do We Do with All This?”: Sunstone and Today’s Uncorrelated Mormon Discussions, Part 2
Most Mormon Matters listeners are, as consumers of LDS-related websites, blogs, podcasts, Reddits, Facebook groups, and other social media platforms, enmeshed in the world of “uncorrelated Mormonism.” Whatever is happening in any part of the Mormon world, most of us...
07.12.2018
494: “What Do We Do with All This?”: Sunstone and Today’s Uncorrelated Mormon Discussions, Part 1
Most Mormon Matters listeners are, as consumers of LDS-related websites, blogs, podcasts, Reddits, Facebook groups, and other social media platforms, enmeshed in the world of “uncorrelated Mormonism.” Whatever is happening in any part of the Mormon world, most of us...

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Mormon Matters - (Dan Wotherspoon ARCHIVE) episodes:

543: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters, Part 3

542: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters, Part 2

541: Celebrating Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters, Part 1

540: Millennial Mormons—Beliefs, Practices, and Authority Structures

539: Moving Beyond Toxic "Outrage"

538: Being "Good and Mad" Within Mormonism, Part 2

537: Being "Good and Mad" Within Mormonism, Part 1

536: God, Evil, Faith

535: “The Covenant Path”: Reflections and Extensions, Part 2

534: “The Covenant Path”: Reflections and Extensions, Part 1

533: What Is the “Good News” Jesus Taught?—Part 2

532: What Is the Good News Jesus Taught?—Part 1

531: Talking New Testament Translation and Its Ramifications with Thomas Wayment

530: Impressions and Reflections on Changes to LDS Temple Ceremonies

529: A Mystical Approach to the Christmas Story

528: (Encore) A Christmas Primer: Exploring the Nativity in Scripture, Legend, History, and Hearts--Part 2

527: (Encore) A Christmas Primer: Exploring the Nativity in Scripture, Legend, History, and Hearts--Part 1

526: My Journey to Reigniting My Christmas Fire

525: Table Manners: In What Manner Might We Engage with Others During this Holiday Season?

524: The Enneagram for Mormons, Part 4

523: The Enneagram for Mormons, Part 3

522: The Enneagram for Mormons, Part 2

521: The Enneagram for Mormons , Part 1

520: (Encore) The Living Nature of Mormon Covenants, Part 2

519: (Encore) The Living Nature of Mormon Covenants, Part 1

518: Looking at Joseph Smith through Fresh Eyes

517: Becoming Powerful: Dr. LaShawn Williams on Her Faith Journey and Path to Spiritual Confidence , Part 2

516: Becoming Powerful: Dr. LaShawn Williams on Her Faith Journey and Path to Spiritual Confidence , Part 1

515: Thoughts on the October 2108 General Conference, Part 2

514: Thoughts on the October 2108 General Conference

513: Wrestling with the Obedience vs Conscience Dilemma, Part 2

512: Wrestling with the Obedience vs Conscience Dilemma, Part 1

511: Upcoming General Conference--Rumors, Hopes, Worries, and Preparing Ourselves for Whatever Unfolds, Part 2

510: The Upcoming General Conference: Rumors, Hopes, Worries and Preparing Ourselves For Whatever Unfolds, Part 1

509: The LDS Church's New Official History Volume, Saints: The Standard of Truth, Part 2

508: The LDS Church's New Official History Volume, Saints: The Standard of Truth, Part 1

507: What Do Latter-day Saints Consider Authoritative?: Wrestling with Scripture, Prophetic Utterance, Personal Conscience, and an Expanding and Changing Canon, Part 2

506: What Do Latter-day Saints Consider Authoritative?: Wrestling with Scripture, Prophetic Utterance, Personal Conscience, and an Expanding and Changing Canon, Part 1

505: The Heart and Depth of Father Tom Roberts: How the Things He Sees, Studies, and Shares Might Prove a Great Boon for Many Latter-day Saints

504: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes, Part 2

503: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes , Part 1

502: The New Push to Use the Church's Official Name: An "Impression" Becomes an "Official Statement"— but What about "Implementation"?

501: Centering in God: Experiences and Insights from the Living School for Action and Contemplation

500: Making It Safe Again for Open Proselytizing of Our Deeply Held Values and Beliefs: Charles Randall Paul and His Very Practical Conflict Engagement Theories

499: Faith Journeying with Matt Jones — Rambunctious Youth to LDS Bishop and Wise Soul

498: Mormon Difference Makers

497: (Encore) Mormonism As a "Religion"--Part 2

496: (Encore) Mormonism As a "Religion"--Part 1

495: “What Do We Do with All This?”: Sunstone and Today’s Uncorrelated Mormon Discussions, Part 2

494: “What Do We Do with All This?”: Sunstone and Today’s Uncorrelated Mormon Discussions, Part 1

503: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes  , Part 1