Sunstone Podcast
Sunstone
For more than 45 years, Sunstone has been exploring Mormonism in all its expressions through our publications and symposiums. The Sunstone Podcast gathers the best of these explorations, including compelling sessions from our worldwide symposiums as well as interviews, book reviews, and deep dives into all things Mormon. Hosted by Stephen Carter.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 0sec
E94: Do You Doubt Deeply Enough?
The LDS Church used to run on belief. But things have changed so drastically in the past five years that Stephen Carter believes only doubt can save it now. But it must be a very deep kind of doubt. One that would change the church forever.
Jun 1, 2021 • 0sec
E93: The Connection Between the Descendants of Confederate Veterans, Mormons … and the Rest of Us
It’s incredibly frustrating when groups construct a version of history that ignores documented facts. Why do we do it? Stephen Carter analyzes a recent article from the Atlantic showing why the descendants of Confederate veterans, Mormons, and the rest of us ignore facts.
May 4, 2021 • 0sec
E92: Viva la Renovation!: A Response to Patrick Q. Mason’s Book “Restoration: God’s Call to the 21st Century”
In his new book, Patrick Mason argues that the best way to move the Restoration forward is to start … the Renovation? In this episode, Stephen Carter delves in to Mason’s ideas to see if a renovation will be enough to move Mormonism forward, and, if so, how we might actually go about it.
Apr 14, 2021 • 0sec
E91: “Murder Among the Mormons:” A Conversation with Shannon Flynn
One of the biggest stars of the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons” is Shannon Flynn, who was Mark Hofmann’s close friend. In this episode, Bryan Buchanan and Lindsay Hansen Park talk with Flynn about his relationship with Hofmann, and Flynn’s behind-the-scenes role in the making of the documentary.
Mar 29, 2021 • 0sec
E90: Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace: A Conversation with Katie Langston
Mormonism has long been suspicious of the concept of grace, choosing to focus instead on worthiness. But worthiness culture was toxic for Katie Langston. During a 10-year spiritual journey, Katie learned about, experienced, and finally embraced grace. Stephen Carter talks with Katie about her journey and the book she’s publishing about it.
Mar 23, 2021 • 0sec
E89: Murder Among the Mormons: We Were There
Interviewed by Jimmy Rex, Sunstone gathers some of the people who appeared on the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons” to talk about what it was like to be there during the time of Mark Hofmann’s forgeries and bombings. Panelists include Brent Ashworth, Curt Bench, Brent Metcalfe, and Sandra Tanner.
Mar 16, 2021 • 0sec
E88: “Murder Among the Mormons”: A Conversation with the Directors
How do you go about making a movie about the notorious bombings committed by Mark Hoffman? Especially when Mormons are not your audience? Lindsay Hansen Park talks with Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about how they went about making the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons.”
Mar 1, 2021 • 0sec
E87: It’s Complicated: A Conversation with Jane Christie
In this recording of a Sunstone UK Fireside, Jane Christy talks about the difficulties and rewards of being an active member of a small LDS ward while being a feminist and bi-sexual.
Feb 16, 2021 • 0sec
E86: This Is Your Brain on Polygamy
Why is the doctrine of eternal polygamy so painful to so many Mormon women? Stephen Carter turns the question around, exploring why eternal polyandry would be a painful prospect to Mormon men. The answers lie in the limbic layer of the brain, which has a lot to teach us about the delicate workings of love.
Feb 8, 2021 • 0sec
E85: The Real Way to Bring People Back into Mormonism: A Conversation with Peter Bleakley
In this recording of a Sunstone U.K. fireside, Peter Bleakley argues that the LDS Church should be “rocking the 21st century”—but that it absolutely isn’t. Bleakley presents his ideas on how the LDS church could both change and make use of its strengths to reignite the spiritual passion of the many young people leaving the church.
