Mormon Stories Podcast

Welcome to another episode with Dr. John Turner! Today we are covering Chapter Nine of his new book “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet." Chapter nine is titled “Flying High” and covers the year 1831 which mostly took place in Kirtland, Ohio for Joseph Smith and the early Saints. Topics include: -Comments from listeners on this podcast series -Why Joseph Smith didn’t preach from the Book of Mormon -Early criticism of the Book of Mormon -Demonic possessions and miracles -The United Order -Missionaries teaching the Lamanites Non-Mormon historian, John Turner, approaches these topics in refreshing and informed ways. You won’t want to miss this episode! Please purchase the book here: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300255164/joseph-smith/ To support this series please donate here: https://donorbox.org/josephsmith. One half of all donations will go to Dr. Turner for as long as he is participating in the series. ___________________ YouTube [https://youtu.be/0-3ZLD3LxME] Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: * ⁠⁠One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m] * ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories] Our Platforms: * ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1] * ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404] * ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772] Social Media: * ⁠⁠Insta: @mormstories⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mormstories] * ⁠⁠TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast] * ⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠ [https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF] Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Join us today as we resurface another classic Mormon Stories episode! Originally filmed in 2007, this interview is with Elbert Peck who was the editor of Sunstone Magazine from 1986-2001. Topics will include: -His early years in Washington D.C. -His time at BYU with the Seventh East Press publication -What led to him taking over Sunstone Magazine -Interactions with other key Sunstone members -Events leading up to the September Six excommunications of 1993 -The decline of Sunstone publications We hope you enjoy the re-broadcast of this important interview, and look forward to seeing all of you at the 50th anniversary Sunstone Symposium this weekend! (July 31st - August 1st) ___________________ YouTube [https://youtu.be/MVmvgTShZDU] Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: * ⁠⁠One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m] * ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories] Our Platforms: * ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1] * ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404] * ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772] Social Media: * ⁠⁠Insta: @mormstories⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mormstories] * ⁠⁠TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast] * ⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠ [https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF] Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Announcing the 50th Sunstone Symposium that will be held at the University of Utah this weekend! (Just 31-August 2)Please spread the word and consider attending as there will be an incredible lineup of speakers this year, including John Dehlin!

Join us today for a unique Mormon Stories episode! Gabriella Zelaya shares her story of growing up amidst Mormon culture in Farmington, Utah as a non-member. Surrounded by an LDS-dominated community and extended family, Gabby navigated social pressure, exclusion, and judgment by the members that surrounded her. From feeling like an outsider in school to eventually converting to Mormonism as a teenager for a sense of belonging, Gabby opens up about the emotional toll of purity culture, “love bombing,” and the struggle to find self-worth. She recounts her journey through mental health challenges, her eventual disaffection from the Church, and the healing work she’s done to break cycles of shame and rebuild her life on her own terms. Topics Include: -Growing up non-Mormon in a Mormon world -Conversion for community and survival -Love bombing and disillusionment -Breaking free and healing from trauma Join us for this raw and inspiring conversation. ___________________ YouTube [https://youtu.be/r_9Hv3GJO5s] Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: * ⁠⁠One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m] * ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories] Our Platforms: * ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1] * ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404] * ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772] Social Media: * ⁠⁠Insta: @mormstories⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mormstories] * ⁠⁠TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast] * ⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠ [https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF] Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

In this episode, we dive into Chapter Eight of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner, focusing on the fall of 1830 through the move to Kirtland, Ohio. We explore major challenges to Joseph Smith’s authority, including Hiram Page’s seer stone revelations and Oliver Cowdery’s pushback on church governance. Why did Joseph stop using a seer stone? What does it mean when revelations clash? We also discuss: -The origins of the concept of Zion -Apocalyptic expectations, blood moons, and the Second Coming -The influence of the Book of Enoch and Joseph’s expanding biblical vision -Missionary work among Native Americans and the designation of Jackson County as the New Jerusalem -Sidney Rigdon’s introduction and influence, including debates about his possible prior contact with Joseph Smith -The emotional and financial sacrifices demanded of early followers—and what Joseph himself was giving up (or not) With theological innovation, power struggles, failed prophecies, and spiritual fervor, this chapter reveals the complexity of Joseph Smith's evolving leadership. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that considers both historical context and human motivations. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy thoughtful conversations on religious history. Please purchase the book here [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300255164/joseph-smith/]. To support this series please donate here [https://donorbox.org/josephsmith]. One half of all donations will go to Dr. Turner for as long as he is participating in the series. ___________________ Show Notes [https://www.mormonstories.org/joseph-smith-prepares-church-for-second-coming-of-jesus/] YouTube [https://youtu.be/sfvL37TQdWw] Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: * ⁠⁠One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m] * ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠ [https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories] Our Platforms: * ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1] * ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories] * ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404] * ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772] Social Media: * ⁠⁠Insta: @mormstories⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mormstories] * ⁠⁠TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast] * ⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠ [https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF] Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117