In today’s episode we interview John Hamer, who left Mormonism (and religion/belief altogether) after graduating from BYU with no intent to return. We explore how John’s relationship with his partner, Mike, helped him to discover his love for Mormon history, the Mormon historians community, and the John Whitmer Historical Association. This path ultimately led John to become baptized in the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) on April 6, 2010 - the 150th anniversary of the Reorganization and the 180th anniversary of the organization of the church. How does an ex-Mormon who had left faith altogether rediscover the value of religion within a Joseph Smith tradition church? This is John Hamer’s story.
You can talk to John directly at his facebook group "Latter-day Seekers" or follow the Saints Herald blog.

Originally published May 27, 2013.

Part 3 of 3, concluding Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon's return to Mormon Stories seven years after their 2006 "Stages of Faith" conversation (Eps 15-17) — on faith crises, ecclesiastical authority, family, and the different paths each man took.

Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/tom-kimball-and-dan-wotherspoon-7-years-after-stages-of-faith/

Originally published May 27, 2013.

Part 2 of 3. Seven years after their 2006 conversation about James Fowler's "Stages of Faith" (Eps 15-17), Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon revisit their journeys — Tom having left the church with his family, Dan having stayed active — and talk through doubt, belief, family, and religious identity.

Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/tom-kimball-and-dan-wotherspoon-7-years-after-stages-of-faith/

Originally published May 27, 2013.

In January 2006, Mormon Stories interviewed Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon about James Fowler's "Stages of Faith" (Eps 15-17). At the time both were active Latter-day Saints committed to staying in the church. Seven years later their paths had diverged: Tom and his family had left, while Dan remained active. Part 1 of 3.

Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/tom-kimball-and-dan-wotherspoon-7-years-after-stages-of-faith/

In January 2006 Mormon Stories interviewed Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon to discuss James Fowler’s "Stages of Faith" and Mormonism (you can listen to the interview via the Mormon Storis archive). At the time, both Tom and Dan were active in the LDS church, and committed to remaining members. 7 years later, Tom Kimball and his family have left the church, and Dan remains. This is their Mormon story of faith and doubt - 7 years hence.

In January 2006 Mormon Stories interviewed Tom Kimball and Dan Wotherspoon to discuss James Fowler’s "Stages of Faith" and Mormonism (you can listen to the interview via the Mormon Storis archive). At the time, both Tom and Dan were active in the LDS church, and committed to remaining members. 7 years later, Tom Kimball and his family have left the church, and Dan remains. This is their Mormon story of faith and doubt - 7 years hence.