How do you tell your spouse you've lost your faith–and what comes next? Today we sit down with Sophie Allen, a Mormon convert who found a sense of belonging and community in the LDS Church after a difficult childhood and becoming a single mother at a young age. Sophie embraced Mormonism and eventually married in the temple, hoping to build the kind of traditional family she hadn't experienced growing up. But after years of being deeply committed to the church, questions about its teachings on LGBTQ+ issues led Sophie down a path of questioning that changed everything. As she began learning more about church history and exploring the ex-Mormon community, she eventually reached a point where she could no longer continue believing. She shares what it was like to tell her husband she had lost her faith, stop wearing her temple garments, and begin figuring out what life outside the church would look like. Sophie and her husband also discuss the challenges and unexpected opportunities of navigating a mixed-faith marriage. They reflect on learning to respect each other's beliefs, finding new ways to connect, maintaining intimacy, and building a relationship that allows them to remain individuals without growing apart. This is a conversation about faith, marriage, family, and what it takes to choose each other even when you no longer see the world in the same way.___________________ <a href="https://youtu.be/e_hxIoHZoaI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.   Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories">⁠Venmo ⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories">⁠PayPal ⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes">⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories">⁠Patreon ⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1%A0">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories">⁠Instagram ⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast">⁠TikTok ⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF">⁠Discord ⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

How do you tell your spouse you've lost your faith–and what comes next? Today we sit down with Sophie Allen, a Mormon convert who found a sense of belonging and community in the LDS Church after a difficult childhood and becoming a single mother at a young age. Sophie embraced Mormonism and eventually married in the temple, hoping to build the kind of traditional family she hadn't experienced growing up. But after years of being deeply committed to the church, questions about its teachings on LGBTQ+ issues led Sophie down a path of questioning that changed everything. As she began learning more about church history and exploring the ex-Mormon community, she eventually reached a point where she could no longer continue believing. She shares what it was like to tell her husband she had lost her faith, stop wearing her temple garments, and begin figuring out what life outside the church would look like. Sophie and her husband also discuss the challenges and unexpected opportunities of navigating a mixed-faith marriage. They reflect on learning to respect each other's beliefs, finding new ways to connect, maintaining intimacy, and building a relationship that allows them to remain individuals without growing apart. This is a conversation about faith, marriage, family, and what it takes to choose each other even when you no longer see the world in the same way. ___________________ YouTube 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today ⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Venmo ⁠ ⁠PayPal ⁠ Our Platforms: 🌐⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠ 🎙️⁠Patreon ⁠ ✳️⁠Spotify⁠ 🍎⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ 🖼️⁠Instagram ⁠ 📱⁠TikTok ⁠ 🎮⁠Discord ⁠ Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

How do you tell your spouse you've lost your faith–and what comes next? Today we sit down with Sophie Allen, a Mormon convert who found a sense of belonging and community in the LDS Church after a difficult childhood and becoming a single mother at a young age. Sophie embraced Mormonism and eventually married in the temple, hoping to build the kind of traditional family she hadn't experienced growing up. But after years of being deeply committed to the church, questions about its teachings on LGBTQ+ issues led Sophie down a path of questioning that changed everything. As she began learning more about church history and exploring the ex-Mormon community, she eventually reached a point where she could no longer continue believing. She shares what it was like to tell her husband she had lost her faith, stop wearing her temple garments, and begin figuring out what life outside the church would look like. Sophie and her husband also discuss the challenges and unexpected opportunities of navigating a mixed-faith marriage. They reflect on learning to respect each other's beliefs, finding new ways to connect, maintaining intimacy, and building a relationship that allows them to remain individuals without growing apart. This is a conversation about faith, marriage, family, and what it takes to choose each other even when you no longer see the world in the same way.___________________ <a href="https://youtu.be/e_hxIoHZoaI" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. &nbsp; Our overall mission is to:&nbsp;1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo&nbsp;⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal&nbsp;⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog&nbsp;⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon&nbsp;⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&amp;nd=1%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram&nbsp;⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok&nbsp;⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord&nbsp;⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Mormon Wife Tells Husband She No Longer Believes - Sophie Allen | Ep. 2222

What happens when you grow up doing everything you are told, but it never feels right? In Part One of our conversation with Stetson Done, a transgender man who grew up Mormon, Stetson shares his story of growing up in a loving LDS family in Mesa, Arizona. Although he appreciated the structure and community of Mormonism, he struggled with the expectations placed on girls and the belief that becoming a wife and mother was his highest calling. He knew he didn’t want that future, but didn’t yet understand why. Stetson describes the gender divisions he experienced in church, the differences between the Young Women's and Young Men's programs, and the loneliness of feeling out of place without having the language to explain it. He also reflects on his LDS mission in El Salvador/Belize, and the disparity between how male and female missionaries are regarded in the Church. Although Stetson found purpose in much of the Mormon structure, questions about church teachings—including polygamy and the legalization of same-sex marriage—began to challenge his faith. By the end of his mission, his testimony remained strong, but difficult questions were beginning to emerge. This is part one of a three-part conversation with Stetson. Please be sure to continue on with his story to understand how he forged his own personal path to personal happiness! ___________________ <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/raised-as-a-mormon-girl-it-never-felt-right/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://youtu.be/1z0UIxPp4CM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.   Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo ⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal ⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon ⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram ⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok ⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord ⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

What happens when you grow up doing everything you are told, but it never feels right? In Part One of our conversation with Stetson Done, a transgender man who grew up Mormon, Stetson shares his story of growing up in a loving LDS family in Mesa, Arizona. Although he appreciated the structure and community of Mormonism, he struggled with the expectations placed on girls and the belief that becoming a wife and mother was his highest calling. He knew he didn’t want that future, but didn’t yet understand why. Stetson describes the gender divisions he experienced in church, the differences between the Young Women's and Young Men's programs, and the loneliness of feeling out of place without having the language to explain it. He also reflects on his LDS mission in El Salvador/Belize, and the disparity between how male and female missionaries are regarded in the Church. Although Stetson found purpose in much of the Mormon structure, questions about church teachings—including polygamy and the legalization of same-sex marriage—began to challenge his faith. By the end of his mission, his testimony remained strong, but difficult questions were beginning to emerge. This is part one of a three-part conversation with Stetson. Please be sure to continue on with his story to understand how he forged his own personal path to personal happiness! ___________________ Show Notes YouTube 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today ⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Venmo ⁠ ⁠PayPal ⁠ Our Platforms: 🌐⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠ 🎙️⁠Patreon ⁠ ✳️⁠Spotify⁠ 🍎⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ 🖼️⁠Instagram ⁠ 📱⁠TikTok ⁠ 🎮⁠Discord ⁠ Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

What happens when you grow up doing everything you are told, but it never feels right? In Part One of our conversation with Stetson Done, a transgender man who grew up Mormon, Stetson shares his story of growing up in a loving LDS family in Mesa, Arizona. Although he appreciated the structure and community of Mormonism, he struggled with the expectations placed on girls and the belief that becoming a wife and mother was his highest calling. He knew he didn’t want that future, but didn’t yet understand why. Stetson describes the gender divisions he experienced in church, the differences between the Young Women's and Young Men's programs, and the loneliness of feeling out of place without having the language to explain it. He also reflects on his LDS mission in El Salvador/Belize, and the disparity between how male and female missionaries are regarded in the Church. Although Stetson found purpose in much of the Mormon structure, questions about church teachings—including polygamy and the legalization of same-sex marriage—began to challenge his faith. By the end of his mission, his testimony remained strong, but difficult questions were beginning to emerge. This is part one of a three-part conversation with Stetson. Please be sure to continue on with his story to understand how he forged his own personal path to personal happiness! ___________________ <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/raised-as-a-mormon-girl-it-never-felt-right/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://youtu.be/1z0UIxPp4CM" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. &nbsp; Our overall mission is to:&nbsp;1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo&nbsp;⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal&nbsp;⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog&nbsp;⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon&nbsp;⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&amp;nd=1%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram&nbsp;⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok&nbsp;⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord&nbsp;⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Raised as a Mormon Girl - It Never Felt Right - Stetson Done Pt. 1 | Ep. 2213

What happened to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Joseph Smith was killed? In Part Four of our series with historical Dr. John Turner, we examine the complicated succession crisis that followed Joseph Smith’s martyrdom in 1844. Drawing from Turner’s book Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet, we explore the competing claims to leadership, the role of Joseph’s family, Sidney Rigdon’s challenge to the Twelve, and the ways Brigham Young gradually established himself as Joseph’s successor.  Why wasn’t there a clear succession plan? Did Joseph intend for one of his sons to eventually lead the Church? Why didn’t Sidney Rigdon receive the Second Anointing? How much did the Smith family name matter to Brigham Young? And what really happened when Brigham was said to have miraculously taken on Joseph Smith’s “countenance”? We also discuss James Strang’s competing claim to succession, his opposition to polygamy, and why he was able to attract hundreds of Latter-day Saints. Along the way, we look at the so-called “Rigdonites,” allegations against the Twelve, Brigham’s prayer circles, failed prophecies, the pressure he felt to produce written revelations, and his efforts to complete the Nauvoo Temple before the Saints left Illinois.  One particularly interesting theme emerges throughout the episode: Brigham Young did not initially see himself as Joseph Smith’s equal. His authority developed over time as he navigated competing leaders, external threats, internal divisions, and the enormous weight of Joseph Smith’s legacy.  This episode is part of our ongoing series examining the life, leadership, theology, and historical legacy of Brigham Young through the scholarship of Dr. John Turner.  ___________________ <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/the-mormon-succession-crisis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://youtu.be/sUoFVw6OkHI" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.   Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo ⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal ⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon ⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram ⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok ⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord ⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

What happened to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Joseph Smith was killed? In Part Four of our series with historical Dr. John Turner, we examine the complicated succession crisis that followed Joseph Smith’s martyrdom in 1844. Drawing from Turner’s book Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet, we explore the competing claims to leadership, the role of Joseph’s family, Sidney Rigdon’s challenge to the Twelve, and the ways Brigham Young gradually established himself as Joseph’s successor. Why wasn’t there a clear succession plan? Did Joseph intend for one of his sons to eventually lead the Church? Why didn’t Sidney Rigdon receive the Second Anointing? How much did the Smith family name matter to Brigham Young? And what really happened when Brigham was said to have miraculously taken on Joseph Smith’s “countenance”? We also discuss James Strang’s competing claim to succession, his opposition to polygamy, and why he was able to attract hundreds of Latter-day Saints. Along the way, we look at the so-called “Rigdonites,” allegations against the Twelve, Brigham’s prayer circles, failed prophecies, the pressure he felt to produce written revelations, and his efforts to complete the Nauvoo Temple before the Saints left Illinois. One particularly interesting theme emerges throughout the episode: Brigham Young did not initially see himself as Joseph Smith’s equal. His authority developed over time as he navigated competing leaders, external threats, internal divisions, and the enormous weight of Joseph Smith’s legacy. This episode is part of our ongoing series examining the life, leadership, theology, and historical legacy of Brigham Young through the scholarship of Dr. John Turner. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today ⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Venmo ⁠ ⁠PayPal ⁠ Our Platforms: 🌐⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠ 🎙️⁠Patreon ⁠ ✳️⁠Spotify⁠ 🍎⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ 🖼️⁠Instagram ⁠ 📱⁠TikTok ⁠ 🎮⁠Discord ⁠ Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

What happened to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Joseph Smith was killed? In Part Four of our series with historical Dr. John Turner, we examine the complicated succession crisis that followed Joseph Smith’s martyrdom in 1844. Drawing from Turner’s book Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet, we explore the competing claims to leadership, the role of Joseph’s family, Sidney Rigdon’s challenge to the Twelve, and the ways Brigham Young gradually established himself as Joseph’s successor.&nbsp; Why wasn’t there a clear succession plan? Did Joseph intend for one of his sons to eventually lead the Church? Why didn’t Sidney Rigdon receive the Second Anointing? How much did the Smith family name matter to Brigham Young? And what really happened when Brigham was said to have miraculously taken on Joseph Smith’s “countenance”? We also discuss James Strang’s competing claim to succession, his opposition to polygamy, and why he was able to attract hundreds of Latter-day Saints. Along the way, we look at the so-called “Rigdonites,” allegations against the Twelve, Brigham’s prayer circles, failed prophecies, the pressure he felt to produce written revelations, and his efforts to complete the Nauvoo Temple before the Saints left Illinois.&nbsp; One particularly interesting theme emerges throughout the episode: Brigham Young did not initially see himself as Joseph Smith’s equal. His authority developed over time as he navigated competing leaders, external threats, internal divisions, and the enormous weight of Joseph Smith’s legacy.&nbsp; This episode is part of our ongoing series examining the life, leadership, theology, and historical legacy of Brigham Young through the scholarship of Dr. John Turner.&nbsp; ___________________ <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/the-mormon-succession-crisis/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://youtu.be/sUoFVw6OkHI" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. &nbsp; Our overall mission is to:&nbsp;1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo&nbsp;⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal&nbsp;⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog&nbsp;⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon&nbsp;⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&amp;nd=1%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram&nbsp;⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok&nbsp;⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord&nbsp;⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

The Mormon Succession Crisis w/ John Turner - Brigham Young Podcast Pt. 4 | Ep. 2211

In this interview, we sit down with Patrick Brady and his partner Dan Dougherty to hear Patrick’s story of growing up as a gay man in the Mormon church, marrying a wonderful woman, raising a family, serving in church leadership, and eventually becoming a bishop while keeping a deeply important part of his identity hidden. Patrick was married to Heidi for 27 years and had four children, and he describes how much he loved his family while simultaneously feeling unable to live openly as a gay man. From an early age, he was taught that being gay was sinful and that marriage to a woman could somehow “fix” his same-sex attraction. He shares how teachings from Mormon leaders, including Spencer W. Kimball, shaped his understanding of homosexuality and led him to compartmentalize his feelings and try to eliminate them rather than accept them. He shares his experiences as a missionary, his return to Salt Lake City, the underground gay culture among Mormon men, and his efforts to reconcile his sexuality with the Church he loved.  We also explore Patrick’s marriage to Heidi, his friendship with Dan, and the emotional intimacy that developed between them as two gay Mormon men who were committed to their families and their faith.  Part One follows Patrick’s journey from childhood through his marriage, family life, Church service, and the years he spent trying to live a divided life. ___________________ <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/being-a-gay-mormon-bishop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://youtu.be/gr1a4_STnLk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.   Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo ⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal ⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon ⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram ⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok ⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord ⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

In this interview, we sit down with Patrick Brady and his partner Dan Dougherty to hear Patrick’s story of growing up as a gay man in the Mormon church, marrying a wonderful woman, raising a family, serving in church leadership, and eventually becoming a bishop while keeping a deeply important part of his identity hidden. Patrick was married to Heidi for 27 years and had four children, and he describes how much he loved his family while simultaneously feeling unable to live openly as a gay man. From an early age, he was taught that being gay was sinful and that marriage to a woman could somehow “fix” his same-sex attraction. He shares how teachings from Mormon leaders, including Spencer W. Kimball, shaped his understanding of homosexuality and led him to compartmentalize his feelings and try to eliminate them rather than accept them. He shares his experiences as a missionary, his return to Salt Lake City, the underground gay culture among Mormon men, and his efforts to reconcile his sexuality with the Church he loved. We also explore Patrick’s marriage to Heidi, his friendship with Dan, and the emotional intimacy that developed between them as two gay Mormon men who were committed to their families and their faith. Part One follows Patrick’s journey from childhood through his marriage, family life, Church service, and the years he spent trying to live a divided life. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today ⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Venmo ⁠ ⁠PayPal ⁠ Our Platforms: 🌐⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠ 🎙️⁠Patreon ⁠ ✳️⁠Spotify⁠ 🍎⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ 🖼️⁠Instagram ⁠ 📱⁠TikTok ⁠ 🎮⁠Discord ⁠ Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

In this interview, we sit down with Patrick Brady and his partner Dan Dougherty to hear Patrick’s story of growing up as a gay man in the Mormon church, marrying a wonderful woman, raising a family, serving in church leadership, and eventually becoming a bishop while keeping a deeply important part of his identity hidden. Patrick was married to Heidi for 27 years and had four children, and he describes how much he loved his family while simultaneously feeling unable to live openly as a gay man. From an early age, he was taught that being gay was sinful and that marriage to a woman could somehow “fix” his same-sex attraction. He shares how teachings from Mormon leaders, including Spencer W. Kimball, shaped his understanding of homosexuality and led him to compartmentalize his feelings and try to eliminate them rather than accept them. He shares his experiences as a missionary, his return to Salt Lake City, the underground gay culture among Mormon men, and his efforts to reconcile his sexuality with the Church he loved.&nbsp; We also explore Patrick’s marriage to Heidi, his friendship with Dan, and the emotional intimacy that developed between them as two gay Mormon men who were committed to their families and their faith.&nbsp; Part One follows Patrick’s journey from childhood through his marriage, family life, Church service, and the years he spent trying to live a divided life. ___________________ <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/being-a-gay-mormon-bishop/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Show Notes</a><a href="https://youtu.be/gr1a4_STnLk" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. &nbsp; Our overall mission is to:&nbsp;1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo&nbsp;⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal&nbsp;⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog&nbsp;⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon&nbsp;⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&amp;nd=1%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram&nbsp;⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok&nbsp;⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord&nbsp;⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Being a Gay Mormon Bishop - Patrick Brady Pt. 1 | Ep. 2209

Why would a British ex-Mormon sue a Marriott hotel over the Book of Mormon in her nightstand? Amanda Barnett grew up Mormon in Plymouth, England. Her mother and grandmother joined the church when the missionaries knocked in 1961. Most Mormon Stories guests believed for years before something fell apart. Amanda never believed at all. She was nearly four when her grandfather died, and when her family told her he'd gone to Heavenly Father, she says she looked up at them and thought, "You're lying." Amanda tells John Dehlin about growing up as the only Mormon in her school in 1960s and 70s Britain. She describes being sealed to her parents in the London Temple at 14, asking her mother whether she'd choose God or her, and learning that the only Black man in her ward couldn't do what even the boys did because of the "mark of Cain." On her 16th birthday in 1976, she told her mother she would never believe and was never going back to church. Then came two marriages, three daughters, and her mother's early death from a brain tumor. During her mother's illness, the help that came was from charities and a hospice, not the LDS Church. Through it all she was the non-believer in a devout family. Years later she found the ex-Mormon community online, and this month she found it in person on the Post-Mormon Cruise. In the second half of the episode, Amanda and her husband Jez explain the claim she has filed in the courts of England and Wales. It's against the franchisee that runs the Leicester Marriott. While staying there, Amanda found a Book of Mormon in the drawer and complained about the racist language in 2 Nephi 5:21. The hotel told her the books are a tradition the Marriott family started in 1957. Her claim is not about religion. She argues that putting this text in a paid hotel room is racial harassment and indirect discrimination under the UK Equality Act. The only remedy she asks for is removing the books, or using the "ask at reception" card system Marriott already uses in other countries. Her grandchildren are mixed-race, which makes this personal. Her case management hearing is set for October 12, 2026. Amanda ends with a message to her family and to Latter-day Saints everywhere: read those verses and ask whether they still belong in your scripture today. Thanks to Nemo for the introduction, and to RFM, Bill Reel, Rebecca Bibliotheca and everyone who ran the Post-Mormon Cruise. Recorded September 22, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Support Mormon Stories: http://www.mormonstories.org/donateApply to share your story: http://www.mormonstories.org/apply ___________________ <a href="https://youtu.be/Cuf0ZFE9E6k" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.   Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Venmo ⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠PayPal ⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Patreon ⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram ⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠TikTok ⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Discord ⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Why would a British ex-Mormon sue a Marriott hotel over the Book of Mormon in her nightstand? Amanda Barnett grew up Mormon in Plymouth, England. Her mother and grandmother joined the church when the missionaries knocked in 1961. Most Mormon Stories guests believed for years before something fell apart. Amanda never believed at all. She was nearly four when her grandfather died, and when her family told her he'd gone to Heavenly Father, she says she looked up at them and thought, "You're lying." Amanda tells John Dehlin about growing up as the only Mormon in her school in 1960s and 70s Britain. She describes being sealed to her parents in the London Temple at 14, asking her mother whether she'd choose God or her, and learning that the only Black man in her ward couldn't do what even the boys did because of the "mark of Cain." On her 16th birthday in 1976, she told her mother she would never believe and was never going back to church. Then came two marriages, three daughters, and her mother's early death from a brain tumor. During her mother's illness, the help that came was from charities and a hospice, not the LDS Church. Through it all she was the non-believer in a devout family. Years later she found the ex-Mormon community online, and this month she found it in person on the Post-Mormon Cruise. In the second half of the episode, Amanda and her husband Jez explain the claim she has filed in the courts of England and Wales. It's against the franchisee that runs the Leicester Marriott. While staying there, Amanda found a Book of Mormon in the drawer and complained about the racist language in 2 Nephi 5:21. The hotel told her the books are a tradition the Marriott family started in 1957. Her claim is not about religion. She argues that putting this text in a paid hotel room is racial harassment and indirect discrimination under the UK Equality Act. The only remedy she asks for is removing the books, or using the "ask at reception" card system Marriott already uses in other countries. Her grandchildren are mixed-race, which makes this personal. Her case management hearing is set for October 12, 2026. Amanda ends with a message to her family and to Latter-day Saints everywhere: read those verses and ask whether they still belong in your scripture today. Thanks to Nemo for the introduction, and to RFM, Bill Reel, Rebecca Bibliotheca and everyone who ran the Post-Mormon Cruise. Recorded September 22, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Support Mormon Stories: http://www.mormonstories.org/donate Apply to share your story: http://www.mormonstories.org/apply ___________________ YouTube 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today ⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ ⁠Venmo ⁠ ⁠PayPal ⁠ Our Platforms: 🌐⁠Mormon Stories Blog ⁠ 🎙️⁠Patreon ⁠ ✳️⁠Spotify⁠ 🍎⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ 🖼️⁠Instagram ⁠ 📱⁠TikTok ⁠ 🎮⁠Discord ⁠ Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Why would a British ex-Mormon sue a Marriott hotel over the Book of Mormon in her nightstand? Amanda Barnett grew up Mormon in Plymouth, England. Her mother and grandmother joined the church when the missionaries knocked in 1961. Most Mormon Stories guests believed for years before something fell apart. Amanda never believed at all. She was nearly four when her grandfather died, and when her family told her he'd gone to Heavenly Father, she says she looked up at them and thought, "You're lying." Amanda tells John Dehlin about growing up as the only Mormon in her school in 1960s and 70s Britain. She describes being sealed to her parents in the London Temple at 14, asking her mother whether she'd choose God or her, and learning that the only Black man in her ward couldn't do what even the boys did because of the "mark of Cain." On her 16th birthday in 1976, she told her mother she would never believe and was never going back to church. Then came two marriages, three daughters, and her mother's early death from a brain tumor. During her mother's illness, the help that came was from charities and a hospice, not the LDS Church. Through it all she was the non-believer in a devout family. Years later she found the ex-Mormon community online, and this month she found it in person on the Post-Mormon Cruise. In the second half of the episode, Amanda and her husband Jez explain the claim she has filed in the courts of England and Wales. It's against the franchisee that runs the Leicester Marriott. While staying there, Amanda found a Book of Mormon in the drawer and complained about the racist language in 2 Nephi 5:21. The hotel told her the books are a tradition the Marriott family started in 1957. Her claim is not about religion. She argues that putting this text in a paid hotel room is racial harassment and indirect discrimination under the UK Equality Act. The only remedy she asks for is removing the books, or using the "ask at reception" card system Marriott already uses in other countries. Her grandchildren are mixed-race, which makes this personal. Her case management hearing is set for October 12, 2026. Amanda ends with a message to her family and to Latter-day Saints everywhere: read those verses and ask whether they still belong in your scripture today. Thanks to Nemo for the introduction, and to RFM, Bill Reel, Rebecca Bibliotheca and everyone who ran the Post-Mormon Cruise. Recorded September 22, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Support Mormon Stories: http://www.mormonstories.org/donateApply to share your story: http://www.mormonstories.org/apply ___________________ <a href="https://youtu.be/Cuf0ZFE9E6k" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> 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 as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. &nbsp; Our overall mission is to:&nbsp;1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today<a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠One-time or recurring donations⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon⁠</a><a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Venmo&nbsp;⁠</a><a href="https://paypal.me/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠PayPal&nbsp;⁠</a> Our Platforms:🌐<a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Mormon Stories Blog&nbsp;⁠</a>🎙️<a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Patreon&nbsp;⁠</a>✳️<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&amp;nd=1%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Spotify⁠</a>🍎<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>🖼️<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Instagram&nbsp;⁠</a>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠TikTok&nbsp;⁠</a>🎮<a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Discord&nbsp;⁠</a> Contact us:📧 MormonStories@gmail.com📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Suing Marriott Hotel for Racist Book of Mormon in the U.K. - Amanda Barnett | Ep. 2207

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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