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Mormon Stories Podcast

794 episodes · 7 with AI analysis

Mormon Stories Podcast is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism. 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. Mormon Stories is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious transition. Mormon Stories is not affiliated with or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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People · top 20

Companies · top 18

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Topics · top 10

Second Anointing ordinance and its theological promisesJoseph Smith's polygamy and marital conflict with Emma SmithReligious ritual as conflict resolution and loyalty mechanismPriesthood degrees and spiritual assurance in MormonismEternal family doctrine and intergenerational salvation promisesBiblical precedent for Mormon temple ordinancesElite access to sacred ordinances in modern MormonismTheological goal-post movement in religious innovationComparison to Catholic indulgences and spiritual commodificationPosterity blessings and fourth-generation salvation promises

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 10, 2026

Joseph Smith Introduces the Second Anointing - John Turner Pt. 37 | Ep. 2135

Second Anointing ordinance and its theological promisesJoseph Smith's polygamy and marital conflict with Emma SmithReligious ritual as conflict resolution and loyalty mechanism

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Apr 3, 2026

Emma Goes to War with Joseph Smith over Polygamy - John Turner Pt. 36 | Ep. 2133

Polygamy and celestial marriage in early MormonismD&C 132 (Doctrine and Covenants section 132) theological analysisEmma Smith's opposition to polygamy

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Apr 1, 2026

"Groomed" for Mormon Motherhood Perfection - Chelsey Rencher Liaga | Ep. 2131

Religious trauma and complex PTSD in high-demand religionsPerfectionism and eating disorders (orthorexia) in Mormon womenPurity culture and its impact on sexual identity and relationships

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Mar 2, 2026

Another Mormon Bishop Told NOT to Report Abuse- Christopher Jenkins | Ep. 2119

Child sexual abuse reporting protocols in religious institutionsClergy confidentiality and priest-penitent privilege lawsLDS Church abuse hotline procedures and legal liability management

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Feb 23, 2026

Mormon Dad Believes, Daughter Doesn't - Katie & Matt Todd | Ep. 2116

LDS Church Historical Revisionism and PolygamyBook of Abraham Translation AccuracyLDS Priesthood Ban and Racial Doctrine

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Feb 25, 2026

Mormon Church Hides Abuse of Wade Christofferson, Enabling More Abuse - Edward Nachel | Ep. 2117

Child sexual abuse cover-up in religious institutionsLDS Church disciplinary council procedures and secrecy protocolsVictim representation in ecclesiastical courts

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Feb 27, 2026

How Joseph Smith Smeared Honest Critics - John Turner Pt. 33 | Ep. 2118

Joseph Smith Polygamy and Plural MarriageCharacter Assassination and Smear CampaignsWomen's Testimony and Sexual Coercion Allegations

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