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''Tell It All'': The Story of a Life's Experience in Mormonism by Fanny Stenhouse. Fanny relates the experiences of a 19th century missionary as she and her young husband proselytize throughout Europe in search of converts to the new Mormon faith. Her religious zeal is sorely tested upon receipt of news from America revealing that their religion has adopted the practice of polygamy as the means to exaltation. The couple is summoned to Utah only to find themselves firmly ensconced in Brigham Young's inner circle and called upon to practice plural marriage or risk a fall from family, friends, ...

The Story of 'Mormonism' by James E. Talmage. A few years before James E. Talmage was called to serve as an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the "Mormon" church), he gave a series of lectures at universities such as the University of Michigan and Cornell, describing the history of the Church. These lectures were later compiled and published as 'The Story of "Mormonism."' It is a concise, yet informative summary for all interested in learning the history and beliefs of the "Mormon" church.

Experiencing Mormonism isn’t just about leaving or staying in the church — it’s about the human experience of searching for love, acceptance, and truth.

Listening to "Introduction to Mormonism" is a simple and non-threatening way to learn about the fundamental teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Please note: This podcast is NOT produced by the Church.)

A live streaming online audio program hosted by Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon as they share thoughts and insights on current happenings, historical issues, and theological inconsistencies within Mormonism.

I will discuss my own faith transition experience as well as touch on popular topics affecting the exmormon community. 

Analyzing Mormonism seeks to discuss the life of Joseph Smith and the teachings of the Mormon Church, properly called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My intention is to share sources and details about the church to help members and non-members take an honest look at the history and theology of the Church. In many ways it is my aim to make every listener a Mormon historian.

Join Ross Anderson and Bryan Dwyer, pastors with over 50 years of combined ministry experience in Utah, as they take a deep dive on everything Mormon – from theology to history to culture. New topic every Monday.

In this podcast, we take LDS church doctrine and teachings and compare them to the Word of God.

A conversation between a mother and daughter about their journey out of Mormonism and into the freedom they found in Jesus Christ.

Kerry Shirts, the Backyard Professor seeks to help us make sense of the complex world of Mormonism.

The Ethical Mormonism Project hopes to inspire change regarding problematic issues within the history, theology and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the Mormon Church or “Mormonism”). We intend to accomplish this by helping define and spotlight the problems and by respectfully calling upon leaders of the church to approach them more ethically -- with greater transparency, honesty and compassion. We acknowledge that the church already does good in the world and that it has had a positive effect on many lives. However, we also know through ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has been around for almost two centuries. It has ebbed and fluctuated in such a predictably adaptive manner throughout it's relatively short life in the religious realm. This Church has a very sordid past, which it does a very good job of teaching for itself, whether the history is slanted or not, is yours to decide. Join me on a journey through the history of the LDS Church through the eyes of the people that were actually there. We will learn about the founding members, where the practices came from, where the Book of Mormon (Mormon Bible) ...

Join Fanny as she recounts the gripping tale of a 19th-century missionary journey, where she and her young husband travel across Europe, fervently seeking converts to the burgeoning Mormon faith. Their unwavering devotion is put to the ultimate test when shocking news from America reveals the churchs adoption of polygamy as a path to exaltation. Summoned to Utah, they find themselves entwined in Brigham Youngs inner circle, faced with a heart-wrenching decision embrace plural marriage or risk losing everything—their family, friends, and faith.

A podcast for the curious Mormon.

Since the appearance of Joseph Smith, the religion he restored has underwent changes and, dare I say, has deviated from the original teachings set forth by the prophet. These changes, as of late, have ushered in an era of confusion and doubt among the members, leading some to question the very faith they once cherished. Yet something else has occurred among some: they have gladly sold their birthright for a mess of pottage all in the name of supposed, continuing revelation. This climate leaves no room for discussing Joseph Smith nor the revelations he received, creating either apathy or ...

Heart Of The Matter is a live call-in television show (now on YouTube) where Shawn tackles hard questions about organized religion, offering clarity from the perspective of a personal relationship with God. In Version 1.0 of HOTM, Shawn compared Mormonism with Biblical Christianity, deconstructing it brick by brick. In Version 1.1, Shawn deconstructed Christianity as well, evaluating its corruption in the face of a personal relationship with God. After doing so, Shawn re-evaluated Mormonism in HOTM 2.0, and in REDUX, here, he presents what he calls "The Best Approach To Christianity on The ...

ExMormon host Ella Boleynn learned just how hypocritical the priesthood can be when her now ex-husband was arrested for a sex scandal. Ella now believes that the Mormon church contributes significantly to identity loss, personal hypocrisy, religious trauma, and sexual repression -- which breeds sexual harm. Join Ella as she exposes the Mormon church's secret combinations. "By their fruits ye shall know them." Connect with Ella (Ella's two other podcasts + her blog, music, communities, and more) https://livinginretrospect.com/my-links