Mormon Stories Podcast

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Mormon Stories Podcast is an attempt to build understanding between and about Mormons through the telling of stories in both audio and video formats.

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John G. Turner is a historian and author known for his works on Mormon history, including 'The Mormon Jesus' and 'Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet'.
Kayli Hinckley is a former Mormon girl who experienced a faith crisis and now openly discusses her journey through Mormonism, her upbringing, and her questions about faith and identity.
Nathan Hinckley is a former bishop and father who experienced a spiritual unraveling, which led to a reevaluation of his beliefs and impacted his family deeply.
Lindsay McCormick is a photographer and a member of the LDS Church who has experienced faith crisis and excommunication threats, sharing her story of questioning and authenticity.
Todd McCormick is Lindsay's husband, involved in business ventures, and has faced excommunication threats within the LDS Church, sharing his journey of faith and doubt.

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Mormon Stories Podcast is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism - hosted by Dr. John Dehlin. 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. We also occasionally interview 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, and 3) Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions.

Mormon Stories Podcast is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious transition.

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Mormon Stories Podcast.

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Did Joseph Smith Use Golden Plates to Translate the Book of Mormon? - John Turner Pt. 4 | Ep. 2030

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John G. Turner
Keywords
Joseph Smith Golden Plates Book of Mormon Latter-day Saint history Oliver Cowdery Martin Harris seer stones divining rods priesthood authority translation methods spiritual tools revelations baptisms internal conflicts legacy

In Part 4 of our deep-dive podcast series with historian Dr. John G. Turner, we explore one of the most debated questions in Latter-day Saint history: Did Joseph Smith actually use the golden plates to translate the Book of Mormon?

We also cover the roles of Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris, Cowderys relationship to the Smiths, the use of seer stones and divining rods, and the complex origins of LDS priesthood authority. This episode covers chapter five in John G. Turners new book titled Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet, revealing new perspectives on how the Book of Mormon was produced and what was happening behind the scenes.

Topics include:

  • Josephs poverty and early struggles

  • Martin Harris doubts and dedication

  • Translation methods and spiritual tools

  • Priesthood revelations and baptisms

  • Internal conflicts and legacy

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My Dad Ruined My Mormon Wedding w/ Kayli & Nathan Hinckley | Ep. 2029

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Kayli Hinckley Nathan Hinckley
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Mormonism faith crisis family dynamics patriarchal blessings church culture disillusionment spiritual unraveling scrupulosity feminism persecution complex leaving the church

In this powerful, raw, and emotional conversation, Nathan Hinckley and his daughter Kayli open up about their journey through Mormonism — from deep devotion to painful disillusionment — and how faith, family, and unexpected truths collided at one of the most sacred moments: Kayli’s wedding.From early seminary mornings and dreams of the Celestial Kingdom to patriarchal blessings, church culture clashes, and a heartbreaking faith crisis — this interview pulls no punches. Nathan, a once-devoted bishop and father, shares how his spiritual unraveling sent shockwaves through his family, culminating in a moment that changed everything at his daughter's temple wedding.How do you break the news to your family that you no longer believe — when your whole life has been built around it?How did Kayli handle growing up as a “perfect Mormon girl,” only to find herself questioning it all before adulthood?Topics explored:-Growing up Mormon in Tennessee-Spiritual perfectionism & scrupulosity-Patriarchal expectations vs self-identity-Leaving the Church and breaking generational cycles-Family dynamics around faith, control, and truth

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0:00 2:53:32

Martin & Lucy Harris and the Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Mormon - Dr. John G. Turner | Ep. 2028

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John G. Turner
Keywords
Book of Mormon translation Martin Harris Lucy Harris Joseph Smith early Mormon history restoration movement religious belief historical interpretation faith and deception

Welcome to part three of the Joseph Smith Podcast! In this episode, we explore one of the most pivotal and mysterious events in early Mormon history — the story of Martin and Lucy Harris and the infamous loss of the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript. With historian and non-Latter-day Saint scholar John G. Turner, we dive into the complexities of translation, belief, and the relationships that shaped the early Restoration movement.


We also examine:

- The discovery of the plates

- Martin Harris’ background and motives

- Lucy Harris’ suspicions and possible involvement

- The cultural and religious context of the time

- Theories about the Book of Mormon translation process

- What the loss of the 116 pages reveals about Joseph Smith’s prophetic development


This episode also reflects on broader themes of faith, deception, historical interpretation, and the psychology behind religious movements. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or historian, this deep-dive provides rich insight from a non-Mormon perspective.

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0:00 3:03:23

Threatened with Excommunication TWICE in Tennessee - Todd and Lindsay McCormick | Ep. 2027

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Lindsay McCormick Todd McCormick
Keywords
faith deconstruction polygamy church discipline excommunication threats apostasy cultural expectations identity healing honesty over fear Mormonism

Lindsay and Todd McCormick, a couple from Knoxville, Tennessee, share their powerful and emotional journey navigating faith, doubt, and community pressure within the LDS Church. From their musical Mormon upbringing and successful business ventures to being threatened twice with excommunication, this interview dives deep into the cost of questioning and choosing authenticity over conformity.

They open up about their faith crisis, the controversial City Creek Mall, navigating parenthood in the church, and ultimately, their heartbreaking experience with betrayal from close friends and leaders. Through all of it, their love for each other and desire for truth remained steadfast.


Topics include:

-Faith deconstruction and polygamy

-Church discipline and double standards

-Excommunication threats and “apostasy”

-Cultural expectations, identity, and healing

-Choosing honesty over fear in Mormonism

-Watch their raw and courageous story unfold.


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00:00:56 Introductions

00:03:14 Lindsay’s Mormon story

00:10:23 Gender expectations growing up

00:14:48 Lindsay started a photography business

00:17:15 Todd’s Mormon story

00:21:40 They met on her birthday and married in the Nauvoo Temple

00:24:06 When did their faith journey begin and their doubts?

00:25:47 How did the threats for excommunication start?

00:35:11 Todd didn’t feel inspired, he felt stagnant

00:36:30 They started their Photo Barn business and became successful overnight

00:41:55 Story of them in the temple and Lindsay thinking critically

00:43:33 Story of them in Sunday School and the prophets not leading them astray

00:50:21 The next catalyst happened on a ward temple trip

00:55:00 They chose to start over in all of their beliefs, taking subjects one by one, etc. 

01:10:04 They realized the Doctrine and Covenants was a mess

01:16:22 The Word of Wisdom is confusing

01:29:20 They gave talks in Sacrament Meeting and were corrected publicly

01:31:08 “There is a case being built against the McCormicks”

01:33:55 Facing excommunication or baptizing their eight year old

01:37:13 Not being authentic can really hurt your physical and mental health

01:57:36 It’s a testament to how much they love the church that they attended for years

02:01:08 The person in the bishopric that worked for them that they let go

02:07:45 They got a message that the Stake President wanted to meet with them

02:12:05 They presented seven letters in a folder, less letters than before

02:17:58 Her friend repeated that Lindsay joked about wine

02:21:09 What happens when you get excommunicated 

02:32:30 One critical part of the story - telling the leaders that they needed a warning

02:38:32 They were shocked when they found out that they were NOT getting excommunicated

02:41:49 How has the membership played out after this moment? 

02:49:18 Nathan apologized for how he treated her when she left the church

02:59:14 I didn’t leave the church AT you, it’s just our path


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Treasure Digging & the First Vision - Joseph Smith Podcast Ep. 2 w/ John Turner | Ep. 2026

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John G. Turner
Keywords
Joseph Smith First Vision treasure digging early church controversies religious leadership historical inconsistencies cultural influences revivalist culture secular interpretation

In this second episode exploring Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner, we dive into Chapters 2 and 3, covering Joseph Smith's evolving accounts of the First Vision, early controversies, treasure digging escapades, and his transformation into a religious leader. We discuss historical inconsistencies, cultural influences, and Turner's critical conclusions about Smith's experiences and motivations.


Based on Chapters 2 & 3 of John G. Turner’s book, topics include:


The First Vision's late emergence and conflicting versions


Treasure digging and supernatural claims


The influence of revivalist culture


Early church documents and evolving theology


Turner's secular interpretation of Joseph Smith’s story

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