Episode 212: Listener Essays 2012
Rich narrates a multitude of Mormon Expression listeners’ audio submitted essays.
Episode 211: Mormon Expression and Beyond
John and Zilpha talk with the folks running the new White Fields Educational projects.
Episode 210: Conversations with Mike Tannehill
Zilpha and John talk with Mike about Mormon Expression
Episode 209: The Top 10 Doctrines Missing from the Book of Mormon
Matt hosts a discussion about the top 10 doctrines missing from the Book of Mormon with panelists Amy, Brandt, and Heather.
Episode 208: Temple Marriage: From the Outside Looking in
Heather, Michelle, Insana Dee, and Truth discuss what happens when a parent cannot attend their child’s temple marriage.
Episode 207: Can LDS Men and Women Be Friends?
Lindsay is joined by Kaimi, Zilpha, and Malia in discussing whether or not it is possible for men and women to be friends within the LDS culture and beyond.
Episode 206: Mormonism and Race
John, Zilpha, Darron Smith, Christian, and Troy discuss current and historical views that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hold towards those of African, Native American, and Mesoamerican decent.
Episode 205: The Book of Mormon Movie Review
Glenn Ostlund, Randy Snyder, Bob Caswell join forces with Lunchtime Movie Review’s Matt Long, and Patrick Guard to review “The Book of Mormon Movie, Vol.1: The Journey.”
Episode 204: The Resignation of John and Zilpha
John and Zilpha recall their journey out of Mormonism and explain their recent decision to resign from the Church.
Episode 203: Secrets and Wives with Sanjiv Bhattacharya
John and Zilpha discuss Utah’s polygamist underground with author, reporter, and documentary film-maker Sanjiv Bhattacharya.
Episode 202: Feminist Mormon Housewives
Lindsay leads a panel from Feminist Mormon Housewives in a discussion about what feminism is and isn’t and pays special attention to how women are treated and perceived within Mormonism.
Episode 201: Cults
Matthew Crowley hosts Brandt, Greg, Jared Anderson, and John-Charles Duffy through a look at the word “cult,” and its connections to the LDS church.
Episode 200: The Top Ten Changes to the Temple
John and Zilpha Larsen speak with Megan, Amy, and Richard Packham about the top ten changes to the LDS temple ceremony.
Episode 199: Pre Existence for Dummies (Live)
This is the live recording on stage at the Salt Lake Downtown library recorded 4/15/12. Appearing on the Panel are John Larsen, Zilpha Larsen, Amy Blosch, and Brian Jolley.
Episode 198: Children in LDS Families
Zilpha is joined by John, Alyssa, and Lyndsay to discuss how children are viewed within the context of Mormon culture.
Episode 197: Baptism for the Dead
John, Zilpha, Brandt, Greg, and Thayne look closely at the Mormon church’s practice of posthumously baptizing non-Mormons.
Episode 196: Young Women and Priesthood Sessions Review
Zilpha is joined by Lindsay, Jen, and Loralei to discuss Young Women’s Conference. Next, John is joined by Zilpha, Andrew, Clay, and Allen to review the Priesthood session.
Episode 195: April 2012 General Conference Sunday Sessions
Greg and John review the Sunday sessions of the 182nd semi-annual general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Episode 194: April 2012 General Conference Saturday Sessions
Heather hosts a review of the Saturday sessions of the 182nd semi-annual general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Episode 193: Polygamy Today
Clay Painter speaks with Salt Lake Tribune’s Lindsay Whitehurst about Utah’s current polygamous profile.
Episode 192: Myths Concerning the Community of Christ
John Larsen and John Hamer discuss popular myths that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have of the Community of Christ.
Episode 191: Alcohol 101 for Mormons
John, Zilpha, Devin, and Rich discuss basic histories, social aspects, and physical effects of alcohol for the uninitiated.
Episode 190: The Plural Wives of Joseph Smith
John, Zilpha, Lindsay (winterbuzz), and Kaimi discuss the the plural wives of Joseph Smith and early Mormon polygamy.
Episode 189: The Kinderhook Plates for Dummies
John, Zilpha, and Amy talk with Bill and Jesse about Joseph Smith’s translation of the Kinderhook Plates.
Episode 188: The Adam-God Doctrine for Dummies
John, Zilpha, Heather, Brandt and Troy examine the validity and complex history of the Adam-God Doctrine.
Episode 187: Doctrine and Covenants 129 for Dummies
John, Glenn, Mike, Megan, and Brandt break down the state of affairs during Joseph Smith’s revelation of how to detect an evil spirit from an angelic personage.
Episode 186: Live Cruise Recording: Apostates
John and Zilpha speak with a contingency of Mormon Expression listeners about what it means to be an apostate in Mormonism.
Episode 185: The White Horse Prophecy for Dummies
John, Zilpha, Troy, Jesse, and Matthew discuss a controversial apocalyptic revelation credited to Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism.
Episode 184: A Closer Look at “Anti-Mormon” Statements
John, Zilpha, Bob , and Randy break down Mormonvoices’ article “Top Ten Anti-Mormon Statements in 2011.”
Episode 183: Bible Geek Bob Price
Clay Painter talks with Robert Price about ways to interpret scriptures and their validity. Bob Price is a theologian and the author of Latter Day Scripture which was discussed in ME Episode 169, as well as many other books. He also has a podcast called, “Bible Geek.”
Episode 182: Sex 101 for Mormons
John and Zilpha engage in a frank discussion of the mechanics of sex.
Episode 181: State of The Union
John and Zilpha are joined by Matthew, Troy and Bob to discuss the current state of affairs with Mormon Expression and its parent company, White Fields Educational Foundation.
Episode 180: John Dehlin
John and Zilpha Larsen talk with John Dehlin about his views of Mormonism and his project, Mormon Stories.
Episode 179: Women in LDS Families
Zilpha, Chris, Melissa, Alyssa, and John discuss the role of women in in Mormon families.
Episode 178: Modesty in Mormonism
John, Zilpha, Robyn, Jessica, and Tierza discuss the recent BYU Idaho skinny jeans controversy and other dress and grooming standards of the Mormon church.
Episode 177: The God of the Lost Keys
John, Zilpha, Jared, and Randy focus in on the Mormon narrative of God and His system of, and fascination with, common miracles.
Episode 176: Top 10 Reasons to Leave the Church
John and Zilpha are joined by Amy and Patrick to continue the discussion of the top 10 reasons to leave.
Episode 175: Top 10 Reasons to Stay in the Church
John and Zilpha are joined by Amy and Patrick to about the top 10 reasons to stay in the Church.
Episode 174: Live Event: Mormon Fight Songs for Dummies
The Mormon Expression community gathers to sing and discuss some of the more bombastic Mormon hymns, their origins, and their alterations.
Episode 173: A Critique of the Critics
Is Mormon Expression too negative? Listen as John, Zilpha, Amy, Heather, and Gale reflect on the negative tone of Mormon Expression.
Episode 172: Living Narrative Series: Chris and Alyssa
Heather listens to Chris and Alyssa’s moment in Mormonism in this, the first of the “Living Narrative Series.”
Episode 171: Divorce in the LDS Culture
Zilpha talks with John and a mixed Mormon panel of divorcees and divorce attorneys, Colleen, Jesse, and Matthew about divorce within Mormonism.
Episode 170: William and the “I Am An Ex Mormon” Videos
John and Zilpha interview D. William Johnson about growing up Mormon in Canada and about his “I Am An Ex Mormon” video series.
Episode 169: Latter-day Scripture
Heather talks with Glenn, Randy, and Matt about the authorship of the Book of Mormon and Robert M. Price’s book “Latter-day Scripture.”
Episode 168: Hell House
Glenn is joined by Mike Tannehill, Randy Snyder, and Bob Caswell to talk about Christian “Hell Houses,” the concept of Hell in Mormonism, and common scare tactics used for obedience.
Episode 167: Articles of Faith for Dummies Part 4
John and Zilpha, break down Articles of Faith 11, 12, and 13 with Robyn, Brant, Matthew, and Troy.
Episode 166: Articles of Faith for Dummies Part 3
John and Zilpha talk with Amy, Glenn, Jesse, and William to rap about Articles of Faith 8, 9, and 10.
Episode 165: Articles of Faith for Dummies Part 2
John and Zilpha are joined by Nyal and Richard to discuss the Articles of Faith 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Episode 164: Articles of Faith for Dummies Part 1
John is joined by Mike Tannehill, Heather, Rich and Zilpha to discuss the Wentworth Letter and the Articles of Faith 1, 2 and 3.
Episode 163: Top 10 Mormon Sites to Visit in Salt Lake City
John and Zilpha are joined by Heather and Amy to talk about the must see Mormon sites in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Episode 162: Chuck Borough the Atheist, Agnostic, Believer
John and Zilpha chat with Chuck Borough about his experiences and beliefs.
Episode 161: October 2011 General Conference Relief Society and Priesthood Sessions
Review of 181st semi-annual general conference Relief Society and Priesthood Sessions.
Episode 160: October 2011 General Conference Sunday Sessions
Review of 181st semi-annual general conference Sunday Sessions.
Episode 159: October 2011 General Conference Saturday Sessions
Review of 181st semi-annual general conference Saturday Sessions.
Episode 158: D&C 19 for Dummies
John is joined by Zilpha, Brandt and Matthew to discuss Doctrine and Covenants section 19.
Episode 157: Top 10 Anachronisms of the Book of Mormon
John and Zilpha are joined by Garen (George) and Brandt to discuss the anachronisms in the Book of Mormon.
Episode 156: Dale Morgan Lecture: Will Bagley
Will Bagley presents his Dale L. Morgan Lecture: “The Sharpest Thorn: Life on the Boarderlands of the American West”
Episode 155c: Annual Essay Contest Part 3
Zilpha hosts the listener essay contest.
Episode 155b: Annual Essay Contest Part 2
Zilpha hosts the listener essay contest.
Episode 155a: Annual Essay Contest Part 1
Zilpha hosts the listener essay contest.
Episode 154: “Discussing Pornography with Your Future Son-in-Law”
Heather, Glenn, Jake, Erica, Randy, and Matt discuss Meridian Magazine’s “Discussing Pornography with Your Future Son-in-Law” by Geoff Steurer, a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Episode 153b: “The Mantle is Far, Far Greater Than the Intellect” for Dummies Part 2
Heather and Greg are Joined by Garen and Mike to discuss President Boyd K. Packer’s 1981 BYU talk “The Mantle is Far, Far Greater Than the Intellect.”
Episode 153a: “The Mantle is Far, Far Greater Than the Intellect” for Dummies Part 1
Heather and Greg are Joined by Garen and Mike to discuss President Boyd K. Packer’s 1981 BYU talk “The Mantle is Far, Far Greater Than the Intellect.”
Episode 152: Mormonism and Masonry part 4: Joseph Smith and Beyond
George Miller returns to finish the series on Mormons and Masonry.
Episode 151: John, Zilpha and God
John and Zilpha talk about their belief (or lack thereof) in God.
Episode 150: The Temple Recommend Questions for Dummies
John and Zilpha are joined by Matthew and Amy to discuss the temple recommend questions.
Episode 149: Mormonism and Masonry part 3: The Book of Abraham and Nauvoo
John is rejoined by George Miller to discuss Masonry as it relates to the Book of Abraham and Masonry into the Nauvoo period.
Episode 148: Top 10 Unique Mormon Doctrines
John is joined by Zilpha, Brandt and Jesse to discuss the top 10 doctrines and beliefs that are distinctively Mormon.
Episode 147: American Grace with David Campbell
Heather interviews David Campbell, co-author of the book: American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us.
Episode 146: Tub Talk with John and Zilpha
John and Zilpha talk about the podcast while taking a bath.
Episode 145b: Mormonism and Masonry: Into the Restoration Part 2
John Larsen talks to George Miller about the history of Masonry in and around the beginnings of Mormonism.
Episode 145a: Mormonism and Masonry: Into the Restoration Part 1
John Larsen talks to George Miller about the history of Masonry in and around the beginnings of Mormonism.
Episode 144b: Mormonism and Masonry: The Background Part 2
John Larsen talks to George Miller about the history of Masonry prior to Mormonism.
Episode 144a: Mormonism and Masonry: The Background Part 1
John Larsen talks to George Miller about the history of Masonry prior to Mormonism.
Episode 143: Book of Mormon Musical Criticism
Heather is joined by Randy, Matt, and Dustin to discuss media criticism of the Book of Mormon musical.
Episode 142: The History of Online Mormonism: The Board Wars
John Larsen is joined by Ann (Nanna P), Jason (Dr. Shades), Thayne (Nom de Cypher), and Chris (Froggie) to discuss the history of online bulletin boards.
Episode 141: The Top 10 Mormon Criminals
John is joined by Jim, Robyn, Amy and Zilpha to discuss the all time top 10 Mormon criminals.
Episode 140: Top 10 News Stories in Mormonism: May 2011
John, Christian, Heather, Nathan, and Devin count down the top ten news stories in Mormonism for May 2011.
Episode 139b: D&C 8 and 9 for Dummies Part 2
John Larsen is joined by Heather, Mike Tannehill, George and Brandt to discuss Doctrine and Covenants sections 8 and 9.
Episode 139a: D&C 8 and 9 for Dummies Part 1
John Larsen is joined by Heather, Mike Tannehill, George and Brandt to discuss Doctrine and Covenants sections 8 and 9.
Episode 138: Top 10 Apostates from the Quorum of the 12
John Larsen is joined by Tom Perry, Heather, and Mike Wagstaff to discuss the top 10 Apostates from the Quorum of the Twelve.
Episode 137: Sybil and Zilpha: Daughters of Mormonism
Zilpha talks with Sybil, creator of a new podcast called Daughters of Mormonism.
Episode 136: Ingrid Ricks
Tom and Stephanie sit down with writer and author Ingrid Ricks and discuss her experiences of growing up Mormon and dealing with abuse.
Episode 135: Battlestar Galactica and Mormon Theology
John is joined by Zilpha, Alyssa, Heather and Travis to discuss the Mormon Theological foundations of the original television series Battlestar Galactica.
Episode 134: The Screwtape Letters
Glenn and Heather discuss with Tom, Randy, and Andrea C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters through a Mormon lens.
Episode 133: Feedback
John, Zilpha, Mike, Glenn, Robyn, Rich, and the online community self-reflect upon the intention and goals of the mormonexpression.com project.
Episode 132: Mark E. Petersen’s Steps in Overcoming Masturbation
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Glenn, Robyn and Rich to discuss Mark E. Petersen’s Steps in Overcoming Masturbation.
Episode 131: Bias, Balance and Objectivity
John Larsen is joined by Glenn Ostlund, Tom Perry, Rich and Heather to discuss issues of bias, balance and objectivity on the podcast.
Episode 130: Grant Palmer
John Larsen talks with former Church Educational System Institute Director, teacher, and author about his journey within Mormonism and his view of Jesus.
Episode 129: Duwayne R. Anderson
John Larsen is joined by author Duwayne R. Anderson to discuss his faith journey and his book Farewell to Eden: Coming to terms with Mormonism and Science.
Episode 128: Mike Tannehill and the Abrahamic Covenant
Mike discusses his doctrinal theories on the Abrahamic Covenant.
Episode 127: Bookclub: Added Upon
John Larsen, Zilpha and Robyn discuss Nephi Anderson’s Added Upon.
Episode 126: Brian Dunning of Skeptoid
Tom and Al interview Brian Dunning of the popular scientific podcast Skeptoid.
Episode 125c: Conference Review Part 3
John, Tom and Glenn are joined by an all-star cast to review conference.
Episode 125b: Conference Review Part 2
John, Tom and Glenn are joined by an all-star cast to review conference.
Episode 125a: Conference Review Part 1
John, Tom and Glenn are joined by an all-star cast to review conference.
Episode 124: The Book of Mormon Musical
**SPOILER ALERT** Glenn Ostlund is joined by Randy Snyder, Andrew Ainsworth, Josh Packard, Heidi Packard, Tyson Jacobson, and Rachael Payne to review the Book of Mormon Musical in New York City.
Episode 123: The Development of LDS Temple Worship 1846-2000
John and Zilpha are joined by the Devery S. Anderson, author of the newly published book, The Development of LDS Temple Worship 1846-2000.
Episode 122: Bookclub: Goodbye I Love You
John is joined by Chris and Robyn to discuss Carol Lynn Pearson’s book Goodbye I Love You.
Episode 121: Church Handbook of Instructions 2010
John Larsen is joined by Glenn, Zilpha, Tom, Heather and Mike to discuss the CHI 2010 edition.
Episode 120b: Female Sexuality in the LDS Culture Part 2
Female perspectives and issues surrounding sexuality within Mormonism. Zilpha is joined by Jessica, Chris, and Robyn.
Episode 120a: Female Sexuality in the LDS Culture Part 1
Female perspectives and issues surrounding sexuality within Mormonism. Zilpha is joined by Jessica, Chris, and Robyn.
Episode 119: Levi Peterson
In this episode, Tom Perry and John Larsen interview Levi Peterson.
Episode 118b: Polygamy Manifesto for Dummies Part 2
John Larsen, Glenn Ostlund, Tom Perry and Rich discuss the Manifesto.
Episode 118a: Polygamy Manifesto for Dummies Part 1
John Larsen, Glenn Ostlund, Tom Perry and Rich discuss the Manifesto.
Episode 117: Mathew Gill, Prophet of The Latter Day Church of Jesus Christ
John Larsen interviews Mathew Gill, the president and prophet of The Latter Day Church of Jesus Christ and translator of the Book of Jeraneck.
Episode 116: Pure Mormonism
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha and Cody to discuss Rock Waterman’s views on “Pure Mormonism.”
Episode 115: Apologetics and Apostasy in the Church
William Wilson lecture at the Southern Utah Post Mormon group on “How Apologetics and Apostasy are Working Together in the Church.”
Episode 114: Book Club: Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith
John Larsen is joined by Jessica, Robyn, Alyssa and Zilpha to discuss the Book Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith.
Episode 113: Belief and Alma 32
Glenn Ostlund is joined by Brandt, Andrew, and Lorin to discuss the pattern of belief defined in Alma 32.
Episode 111: Steven Fehr
John Larsen and Robyn speak with Steven Fehr about his homosexuality and his faith in the LDS Church.
Episode 110: A Discussion with a Current Bishop
Tom Perry is joined by John to talk to a current bishop about his belief.
Episode 109: The Seldon Plan
John talks to Michael Nestor from The Seldon Plan, the musicians responsible for “See a Word”, the Mormon Expression intro song.
Episode 108b: Seth and his father, Allen Part 2
Seth Leigh speaks with his father Allen Leigh about the Church and disbelief. Allen remains a believer while his son has left the Church.
Episode 108a: Seth and his father, Allen Part 1
Seth Leigh speaks with his father Allen Leigh about the Church and disbelief. Allen remains a believer while his son has left the Church.
Episode 107: Mormon Folklore
Glenn discusses Mormon Folklore with Tierza and Arle.
Episode 106: Mormon Nudists
John and Zilpha are joined by Jason and Lilith to discuss Mormon Nudism.
Episode 105: Richard Packham
John Larsen and Richard Packham discuss the state of online criticism of the Church for the last 25 years.
Episode 104: The Poelman Conference Talk
Glenn Ostlund leads a discussion with Jesse, James, and Rock Waterman about the 1984 redacted talk by Elder Ronald Poelman.
Episode 103: Big Love Panel
Glenn Ostlund leads a panel of fans of the show including Melissa, Logan, Bob, and Andrea.
Episode 102: Book Club: The Backslider
John Larsen is joined by Jessica, Chris and Robyn to discuss The Backslider. Christian and Jesse call in to add their wisdom.
Episode 101: 2010 Mormon News in Review
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Tom and Glenn to discuss the top 10 Mormon related news stories for 2010.
Episode 100: The Live Anniversary Show
The Live broadcast is hosted by John Larsen, Zilpha, Mike, Tom, Glenn, and George.
Episode 99: The God Makers Reviewed
John is joined by Nathan, Nyal, Tom, Chris, Brian and Zilpha to view the film “The God Makers” and provide their review.
Episode 98b: Christmas Music part 2
Glenn Ostlund discusses Christmas music with Zilpha, Nyal and Melissa.
Episode 98a: Christmas Music part 1
Glenn Ostlund discusses Christmas music with Zilpha, Nyal and Melissa.
Episode 97: The Utah Boy’s Ranch
John Larsen talks with Eric Norwood and Kade about their experiences at the Utah Boy’s Ranch (Westridge Academy).
Episode 96: Bishop Higgins
Glenn Ostlund and Tom Perry interview Bishop Higgins (Justin Hackworth).
Episode 95b: Doctrine and Covenants 132 for Dummies part 2
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Glenn and Tom to discuss D&C 132.
Episode 95a: Doctrine and Covenants 132 for Dummies Part 1
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Glenn and Tom to discuss D&C 132.
Episode 94: Mixed feelings for Mormonism
Zilpha, Tom and Glenn join John Larsen to discuss what the love and hate about Mormonism and become tangentially distracted.
Episode 93: Depression in the LDS Culture
Glenn Ostlund interviews Adam, LDS social services, about the myths and stigmas of clinical depression in LDS culture.
Episode 92: The Kirtland Temple
Barbara and John Hamer and Barbara Walden join John Larsen to discuss the Kirtland temple.
Episode 91: Steve Taysom and the Mormon Studies Reader
Glenn Ostlund interviews author Steve Taysom about his upcoming Mormon Reader.
Episode 90: Ed Decker
John Larsen interviews Ed Decker, the author the God Makers and founder of Saints Alive in Jesus.
Episode 89b: The 14 Fundamentals of Following a Prophet for Dummies Part 2
John, Glenn, George, Mike and Wes discuss the Ezra Taft Benson talk on following the prophet.
Episode 89a: The 14 Fundamentals of Following a Prophet for Dummies Part 1
John, Glenn, George, Mike and Wes discuss the Ezra Taft Benson talk on following the prophet.
Episode 88: Saturday’s Warrior for Dummies
John, Zilpha and Glenn are joined by Travis to get to the bottom of Saturday’s Warrior.
Episode 87: The October 7th 2010 LDS Protest
John Larsen and Jim take to the streets to interview participants at the Pride in Utah protest at temple square on October 7th 2010.
Episode 86: Mormon Meeting House Architecture
John Larsen, Glenn Ostlund and Tierza discuss the issues surrounding the architecture of Mormon meeting houses.
Episode 85c: 180th Semi-annual General Conference Sunday Review
The panel discusses the Sunday sessions.
Episode 85b: 180th Semi-annual General Conference Priesthood Session Review
The brethren get together to review the Priesthood session.
Episode 85a: 180th Semi-annual General Conference Saturday Review
Review of the Saturday Sessions of Conference
Episode 84: The Church Handbook of Instructions for Dummies
John Larsen, Zilpha and Mike are Joined by Gale and Eliza to discuss the Church Handbook of Instructions.
Episode 83: 2010 General Relief Society Meeting
Zilpha Larsen, Chris, Melanny, Melissa, review the General Relief Society Meeting held on September 25th, 2010.
Episode 82: Tom Kimball and Signature Books
John Larsen interviews Tom Kimball of Signature books about his faith journey and about Signature Books.
Episode 81: Mormon Ad Campaign
Glenn and Jim discuss the new Mormon ad campaign with Holly Welker.
Episode 80: Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses
John talks to “Joe” an ex-Jehovah’s Witness.
Episode 79b: Mormon Stories and Mormon Expression Part 2
In this episode John Dehlin of Mormon Stories and John Larsen chat and take caller questions.
Episode 79a: Mormon Stories and Mormon Expression Part 1
In this episode John Dehlin of Mormon Stories and John Larsen chat and take caller questions.
Episode 78: An interview with Dennis and Sue
Tom sits down with Dennis and Sue and lets them tell their heartbreaking leave story.
Episode 77: Mormon Expressions
John Larsen is joined by Glenn, Tom and special guest Mark to talk about Mormon Expressions–meaning Mormon turns of phrases.
Episode 76: Mistakes were made: How not to leave the Church
John Larsen is joined by Nyal, Jim and Zilpha to discuss common mistakes that are made when people leave the Church.
Episode 75: Live Recording
This is the recording of our live recording in Salt Lake City on August 6th.
Episode 74: Panelist Essays
In this episode Glenn, George, Tom, Zilpha and John Larsen all contribute personal essays.
Episode 73: Why Mormon Church Meetings are so Dull
Glenn Ostlund and Bridget join up to discuss with Jana Riess why Mormon meetings tend to be so dull.
Episode 72b: Listener Essays, Part 2
Several months ago, Mormon Expression sent out the call for listeners to submit their own personal essays. Listen to their voices.
Episode 72a: Listener Essays, Part 1
Several months ago, Mormon Expression sent out the call for listeners to submit their own personal essays. Listen to their voices.
Episode 71b: The King Follet Discourse for Dummies Part 2
Tom, Mike, Glenn and John Larsen continue discussing Joseph Smith’s 7th April 1844 discourse of Mormonism.
Episode 71a: The King Follet Discourse for Dummies Part 1
On the 7th April 1844 Joseph Smith gave one of the most important discourses of Mormonism. Join Tom, Mike, Glenn and John Larsen for the discussion.
Episode 70: Little Happy Secrets with Melissa Leilani Larson
Tom and Glenn are joined by Melissa Leilani Larson, the playwright of the play “Little Happy Secrets”. We talk to Melissa about her controversial play and some of her thoughts surrounding it.
Episode 69: Author Anthony Larson and the Last Days
Mormon Author Anthony E. Larson joins John Larsen to discuss his research and writing concerning the last days.
Episode 68: Zilpha’s Conversation with Nate: Coming Out and Coming to Terms
Zilpha interviews high school friend Nate Koch about being gay and serving a mission. After being sent home, he decides to come out of the closet and leave the church.
Episode 67: Guns, Germs, Steel and the Book of Mormon
Guest Host Seth Leigh is joined by Jonathan, Lorin and John Larsen to discuss Jared Diamond’s Work Guns, Germs and Steel and its implications for Mormonism.
Episode 66: The First Anniversary Episode
Zilpha, Tom, George, Nyal and John Larsen reunite to talk about the foundation and journey of the podcast.
Episode 65b: The First Vision for Dummies Part 2
George, Mike, Glenn, join John Larsen to discuss the 4 major accounts of the First Vision.
Episode 65a: The First Vision for Dummies Part 1
George, Mike, Glenn, join John Larsen to discuss the 4 major accounts of the First Vision.
Episode 64: Returned Sister Missionary Panel
Tom is joined by returned missionaries Kay, Laura and Heather to discuss their experiences as sister missionaries.
Episode 63: Conference Statistical Review
John Larsen, Tom & George are joined by resident conference statistician Alf O’Mega to discuss the annual numbers provided by the Church at the spring conference.
Episode 62: A Lesbian Couple’s Story
Zilpha interviews a post-mormon lesbian couple, “Ellie” and “DJ” about growing up in the church and their struggles to feel accepted by their families and the conservitive culture surrounding them.
Episode 61: Bonus: 10 Tribes–the After Discussion
John, Zilpha, Tom, Mike, and Glenn in a “captured” lively discussion about a variety of topics.
Episode 60: Bullseyes in the Book of Mormon
In this Episode John Larsen chats with “Consiglieri” about the historical hits in the Book of Mormons.
Episode 59: Alexander Zaitchik on Glenn Beck
John Larsen chats with Alexander Zaitchik author of numerous article on Glenn Beck and the recently published Common Nonsense: Glenn Beck and the Triumph of Ignorance.
Episode 58: The Doctrinal Differences in the Community of Christ
John Hamer and David Howlett of the Community of Christ are joined by John Larsen to explain the difference in the doctrines between the Community of Christ (RLDS) and the Salt Lake Branch of the Restoration Movement.
Episode 57: A Requiem for Bruce R. McConkie’s Mormon Doctrine
John Larsen, Mike, and Glenn are joined by special guest Jon B to discuss the end of the run of Bruce R. McConkie’s Mormon Doctrine.
Episode 56b: The Lost 10 Tribes Part 2
John is joined by Zilpha, Tom, Mike and Glenn to discuss the Lost 10 Tribes in Mormon theology.
Episode 56a: The Lost 10 Tribes Part 1
In this episode, Glenn Ostlund interviews author Dr. Zvi Ben-Dor Benite about his book The Ten Lost Tribes and the history of the lengend of the lost tribes.
Episode 55: Mormon Apologists Kevin Barney and Seth Rogers
John Larsen and Bridget team up to interview internet apologists and Mormon bloggers Kevin Barney and Seth Rogers.
Episode 54: Struggles in Mormon Marriage and Sexuality
John Larsen and Tom Perry team up for a discussion with Natasha, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and Wes, a Mental Heath Counselor. They discuss issues in Mormon marriages particularly as related to sexuality.
Episode 53: Glenn Ostlund Interviews Kaboh
19 Years ago on his Mission, Glenn Ostlund baptized Kaboh Miyashima. Listen to this fascinating interview as Glenn reconnects with his past convert and they discuss his conversion and what it means to be a member in Japan.
Episode 52: Unsolicited Advice
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Nyal and Mike to read and discuss listener’s suggestions to the Church.
Episode 51b: Interview with Will Bagley part 2
In part 2 of our discussion with Will Bagley, Will describes how he became a historian and his interest in Mormon History. He also gives his perspective on the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
Episode 51a: Interview with Will Bagley part 1
In this episode, Tom is joined by Will Bagley. Will is an independent historian and a prominent author who has written close to 20 books. In this episode, Will talks about his background and growing up Mormon.
Episode 50b: 180th Annual General Conference Sunday Review
Tom is joined by Mike, Glenn and Jim to discuss the Sunday morning session. John is joined by Andrew, Rich, Seth and Jon B to talk through the afternoon session.
Episode 50a: 180th Annual General Conference Saturday Review
John is joined by Russ, Bridget, and Gardner to cover the first session. For the second session, Tom is joined by Kyle, LeAnna, Wes, and Flip to discuss the second session. Finally, John and Alf O’Mega join up again to harmonize about the priesthood session.
Episode 49: The Civil War Prophecy (D&C 87) for Dummies
Zilpha, Tom Perry, Nyal and Mike join John Larsen to break down the Civil War Prophecy.
Episode 48: Mormon Humor
Zilpha, George, Tom and John Larsen are joined by Glenn Ostlund to discuss Mormon Humor.
Episode 47: Bob McCue
John Larsen is joined by Bridget, Zilpha, Tom, George and Jim to interview Bob McCue.
Episode 46: The Mountain Meadows Massacre with Dr. Gene Sessions
In this episode, Tom is joined by Dr. Gene Sessions from Weber State University to discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
Episode 45: Faithful Spouses
John is joined by Brian, Charlene, and Kristene. Each talk about their own struggles dealing with their spouses’ lose of belief and discuss their online project, Faces East.
Episode 44: An Interview with Zilpha
John interviews Zilpha. She reveals the painful process she went through in coming to the conclusion to leave Mormonism.
Episode 43: Outside Looking In
John Larsen is joined by Guests Chris Smith and Bridget Jack Meyers to discuss their outsider observations of the Mormon world.
Episode 42: The Three Nephites
John Larsen, Mike, George, are joined by Casey, owner of http://www.holyfetch.com/, to discuss the legends of the 3 Nephites.
Episode 41: Feedback
John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Jim, Tom and Mike to discuss the podcast and gaze at their navels.
Episode 40: Brian Dalton and Mr. Deity
John Larsen, Tom, Jim and George team up to interview Brian Dalton about his internet film phenomena “Mr. Deity” and his journey out of the Church.
Episode 39: Atheism and the Church
John Larsen is joined by Jason “Dr. Shades” and Lorin “The Dude” to discuss the issues of leaving the Church and arriving at atheism/agnosticism.
Episode 38: Stages of Faith Part 2: The Fifth Stage and What it Means
Brian, Logan and John Dehlin join John Larsen in a further discussion about the Fowler Stages of Faith focusing on stage 5. Listen to Episode 25 for the introduction to the Fowler Stages of Faith.
Episode 37b: The Nauvoo Expositor For Dummies Part 2
John, George, Mike, Nyal and Jim continue discussing the Nauvoo Expositor.
Episode 37a: The Nauvoo Expositor For Dummies Part 1
John Larsen is joined by regular panelists, George, Mike, Nyal and Jim to discuss the Nauvoo Expositor.
Episode 36: Mormon Schismatic Groups
John Larsen and Tom interview guests Newell Bringhurst and John Hamer about Mormon break-off groups from the beginning of Mormonism until today.
Episode 35: An Interview with Mike
John interviews TBM panelist Mike and gets a Sunday School less in the mix.
Episode 34: The Temple Wedding Petition
Jean Bodie and Michelle Spencer discuss their project, The Temple Wedding Petition.
Episode 33: An Interview with Jeff Lindsay
Noted Mormon internet apologist Jeff Lindsay talks with the panel.
Episode 32: Faith & Graduate School–A panel Discussion
George interviews three graduate students: Melanny, James and Clay. The group discusses issues of faith encountered as students.
Episode 31: An Interview with John Larsen
The tables are turned as Tom interviews John Larsen.
Episode 30: The Dream Mine
In this episode we interview De Lynn “Doc” Hansen, who firmly believes in the Dream Mine and has spent the majority of his life involved with its care.
Episode 29: The Occult in America and the Rise of Mormonism
Author Mitch Horowitz discusses his book Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation and how these early ideas influenced the rise of Mormonism.
Episode 28: Richie T the Fresh Faced Mormon Producer
The panel interviews Richie T. Steadman about his faith. Richie is the “fresh faced Mormon producer” of Utah’s morning radio show, “Radio From Hell” on x96 (96.3 FM).
Episode 27: The Word of Wisdom for Dummies
The panel tries to explain the Word of Wisdom.
Episode 26: Interview with Author, Actor, and Writer–Elna Baker
Elna Baker just published her new book The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance. Listen as she talks about her life, the book and living in two worlds and loving both.
Episode 25: Fowler Stages of Faith
John Larsen is joined by guest panelists Adam, Logan, Lois & Brian to discuss the Fowler Stages of Faith and how the stages apply to Mormonism.
Episode 24: An Interview with Nyal
John interviews Nyal.
Episode 23: An Interview with George
In this episode John Larsen interviews regular panelist George.
Episode 22: Does the Church Discourage Discussion? The Debate
In this episode hosted by Tom, regular panelists Nyal and George stage a debate to discuss if the Church discourages discussion of its history and doctrine.
Episode 21: Aaron Shafovaloff and Evangelizing Mormons
In this episode we interview Aaron Shafovaloff, Evangelical man on the street with a camera. Aaron’s ministry is focused on converting Mormons to Evangelical Christianity.
Episode 20: Listener Feedback
In this podcast the panel takes some time to answer voice mail and to answer some FAQs.
Episode 19: Mormons and the Cross
Mike Reed discusses his thesis work concerning Mormons and the cross, its history and current attitudes today.
Episode 18: Historical and Current Women’s Role in the Church
George and Tom interview Melanny Cowley about the History of Women and the Church and issues of Feminism and Women’s role today.
Episode 17b: 179th Semiannual General Conference Sunday Review
This episode is a review of the 2 Sunday sessions of the 179th Semiannual General Conference of the Church which aired on October 4th, 2009.
Episode 17a: 179th Semiannual General Conference Saturday Review
This episode is a review of the 3 Saturday sessions of the 179th Semiannual General Conference of the Church which aired on October 3rd, 2009.
Episode 16: In the Shadow of the Temple
Filmmakers Dennis and Karen discuss their documentary: In the Shadow of the Temple.
Episode 15: Jeff Ricks and Postmormon.org
Founder and visionary behind the Postmormon movement, Jeff Ricks, discusses his work and the website http://www.postmormon.org.
Episode 14: Science and Disbelief
Seth and Lorin join John Larsen in a discussion concerning the role of science in the loss of testimony.
Episode 13: An Interview with Jim
John Larsen interviews regular panelist Jim to get to the bottom of this guy.
Episode 12: Ex-Mormon Exit Narratives
The panel is joined by Seth Payne to discuss his work on the phenomena of Ex-Mormon exit narratives.
Episode 11: An Interview with Tom
John Larsen interviews regular panelist Tom to find out what makes him tick.
Episode 10: The Pew Forum Portrait of Mormons in the US
In this Episode John Larsen is joined by regular panelists Tom, James and Nyal to discuss the statistical findings of the Pew Forum Portrait of Mormons in the US released on July 24th, 2009.
Episode 9: Women and the Church
Host John Larsen is joined by guest panel KimberlyAnn, Elizabeth and Zilpha to discuss women and the Church.
Episode 8: John Dehlin and Mormon Stories
In this episode the panel is joined by special Guest John Dehlin. John Discusses his Mormon Stories project and what has happened since.
Episode 7: Marriage and Short Courtships in Mormon Culture
This special panel brings together three couples: Devin & Melissa, Holly & Adam, and John & Zilpha. Each married young and less than six months after first meeting one another. They discuss their marriages in the context of Mormon culture.
Episode 6: New Order Mormons
In our special “members only” episode panelist Tom and George interview the guest Dave. Dave is a moderator and founder of the new order website at http://newordermormon.org/.
Episode 5: What does it Mean to be Mormon?
In this podcast, the panel returns to discuss what it means to be Mormon and the Churches role in defining the term.
Episode 4: An Introduction to Issues Surrounding the Book of Abraham
In this episode the panel is joined by Mormon Scholar Chris Smith to discuss the issues surrounding the Book of Abraham.
Episode 3: Our 3 Favorite Things about the Church
In this Episode each of the panelist discusses the three things about the Church they admire, they miss or they respect.
Episode 2: Internet vs. Chapel Mormons
In this episode we are talking with special guest Jason, aka “Dr. Shades”, about the Internet vs. Chapel Mormon dichotomy.
Episode 1: Leaving the Church but not Leaving it Alone
In this episode, the panelists discuss the issue of “leaving the Church but not leaving it alone”. Panelists include George, Jim, John, Nyal and Tom.
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