Episode 1: Our Story
In this episode we learn about hosts Richard and Sarah’s story, including their history in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, why they left, and their plans for the future.
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Richard and Sarah discuss Sarah’s announcement on Facebook that they were no longer attending the Mormon church, why she did it, and the reaction from her family and friends.
View ArticleEpisode 3: How to leave but not offend
Richard, Sarah, and TR discuss the ramifications of Sarah’s announcement on Facebook and whether it is possible to leave the church and not offend others.
View ArticleEpisode 4: Moving on and attending other churches
Richard and Sarah talk about life after leaving the Mormon church, including what churches they have attended.
View ArticleEpisode 5: Is there a middle way
Richard, Sarah, and TR discuss the middle way, what that means, and whether it is a good option.
View ArticleEpisode 6: Wanting to return to Sacrament Meeting
Richard and Sarah discuss why Richard has been considering attending Sacrament Meeting on an occasional basis, despite leaving the church.
View ArticleEpisode 7: A Journey to Feminism
Richard, Sarah, and TR discuss how Sarah recently became a feminist and how it relates to the Mormon church.
View ArticleEpisode 8: A Therapist’s Perspective
Richard and Sarah talk with friend and therapist Jonathan about the effects of leaving the church on their relationships.
View ArticleEpisode 9: Reconciling polygamy
In this episode Richard, Sarah and TR discuss ways church members reconcile polygamy, how it is taught in the church, and the modern practice.
View ArticleEpisode 10: The Late War
In this episode, Richard, Sarah, and TR discuss the impact of The Late War by Gilbert Hunt and its influence on the Book of Mormon. Richard also quizzes Sarah and TR as they guess whether certain...
View ArticleEpisode 11: Leanna’s Story
In this episode, Richard, Sarah, and TR meet Leanna and learn more about her story and her experience leaving the church.
View ArticleEpisode 12: Priesthood Power- Available to All
In this episode, Richard, Sarah, TR, and a special guest discuss Linda K. Burton’s talk the Priesthood Power- Available to All, TR’s miracle, and if anybody really understands the priesthood keys....
View ArticleEpisode 13: Jason’s Story- Part 1
In this episode, Richard and Sarah interview Jason. He tells his story of finding the church, converting, and the events leading up to his faith crisis.
View ArticleEpisode 14: Jason’s Story Part 2
In this episode, Richard and Sarah finish interviewing Jason, as he explains what started his faith crisis, where he is at today, and how he navigates marriage while his wife remains a believing member.
View ArticleEpisode 15: Stay at home dad
In this episode, Elena, a friend and therapist, joins the usual crew as we discuss Richard’s upcoming new role as a stay at home dad.
View ArticleEpisode 16: Continuing the podcast and Kate Kelly’s excommunication
In this episode, Richard and Sarah discuss why they took a few weeks off from the podcast, whether they should continue, and their thoughts on Kate Kelly’s excommunication.
View ArticleEpisode 17: Why I stay
In today’s episode, Richard and Sarah talk with their friend Nate who is an active member of the LDS church. They discuss his recent blog post, “Why I am Still a Mormon” and how he reconciles certain...
View ArticleEpisode 18: What we like about the LDS church
In this episode, Richard, Sarah, TR, and Arie try to be more positive by discussing what we like about the LDS church. However, first we get a little sidetracked talking about TR and Arie’s visit to...
View ArticleEpisode 19: Share Goodness, BYU Commencement and other news
In this episode, Richard, Sarah, and TR discuss some recent news items including Elder Bednar’s talk about social media, Elder Nelson’s controversial BYU commencement address, and the new seminary...
View ArticleEpisode 20: New Bishop Visits and Elder Ballard’s Sexism
In this episode, Richard, Sarah, and TR discuss Richard and Sarah’s visit by their new bishop and Elder Ballard’s recent sexist comments. Let Us Think Straight- transcript of BYU devotional with...
View ArticleEpisode 21: October 2014 Conference Vent
In this episode, Richard and Sarah vent after a long conference weekend, Richard struggles to explain inductive vs. deductive reasoning, and we have a pity party for how apostates are viewed by the...
View ArticleEpisode 22: Why they don’t ask why
On this episode, Richard and Sarah complain a little more about how ex-Mormons are misunderstood, Richard has a brilliant analogy about meeting a recently divorced person at a party, Sarah lets a tiny...
View ArticleEpisode 23: Why we were sucked in
On this episode, Richard and Sarah discuss why they ever believed in Mormonism, Richard gives TMI about masturbation, and we discuss why we should give Mormons a break…at least a little.
View ArticleEpisode 24: Skipping church, how Mormons view Christians, and polygamy essays
On this episode of Another Mormon Podcast, Richard and Sarah talk about skipping church and their new freedom, they reminisce about how they used to view Christians through the Mormon lens, and Sarah...
View ArticleEpisode 25: The Great Facebook Dilemma and Being Defensive of Mormons
On this episode, Richard and Sarah discuss the great Facebook dilemma, being called Anti-Mormons, and why we are sometimes defensive of Mormons. Please leave us a comment at www.anothermormonpodcast.com
View ArticleEpisode 26: Interviewing Bill Reel
In this episode, Richard and Sarah interview Bill Reel about why he stays in the church. Bill Reel’s podcast: Mormon Discussion-Leading with Faith The Book of Mormon scripture Bill quoted was from 1...
View ArticleEpisode 27: What we convinced ourselves to believe
On this episode, Richard, Sarah, TR, and Arie discuss what they convinced themselves to believe, the mental gymnastics they used, and why they don’t make sense to them now.
View ArticleEpisode 28: Meeting Jordan, ex-Mormon and now Mennonite
On this episode, Richard and Sarah meet Jordan, a listener of the podcast, former Mormon, and now a practicing Mennonite.
View ArticleEpisode 29: Christian vs. Mormon view of the Atonement
On this episode, Richard, Sarah, and Jordan discuss different theories of the atonement, comparing mainstream Christian views to the Mormon view.
View ArticleEpisode 30: What the church does well and how to find those things now
On this episode, Richard and Sarah catch up with Leanna and talk about what the Mormon church does well and how to find those things after leaving.
View ArticleEpisode 31: Dealing with anger and the upcoming General Conference
In this episode, Richard and Sarah talk about dealing with their anger at the LDS Church and how they are going to approach the upcoming General Conference.
View ArticleEpisode 32: Joseph Smith History Series #1
In this new series, Richard and a panel explore the history of Joseph Smith. On this episode, Richard, Cynthia, Leanna, and Daniel discuss the culture and history leading up to the birth of Joseph...
View ArticleEpisode 33: Joseph Smith History Series #2
On this episode, Richard, Leanna, Daniel, and Cynthia talk about Joseph Smith’s youth and what he may or may not have believed about digging for treasure.
View ArticleEpisode 34: Joseph Smith History Series #3
On this episode, Richard, Leanna, Cynthia, and Daniel discuss Joseph Smith’s formative years between the ages of 17 to 21 years old.
View ArticleEpisode 35: Focusing on the Sabbath Day
On this episode, Richard, Sarah, Jordan, and Nate discuss the church’s new focus on the Sabbath Day.
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