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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May 15, 2024 • 0sec
E174: One of These Gods is Not Like the Other.
If the Christian God and the Mormon God got into a fight, who would win? In this episode, S. Richard Bellrock shows just just how unfair the fight would be.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 0sec
E173: How Should Mormons Write History?
History is a dangerous profession in the LDS Church, sometimes leading to excommunication. Stephen Carter explores why history is such a charged topic—and what Ethiopian leopards have to do with it.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 0sec
E172: What Really Happened When Phineas Got His New Wives?
One fine July Sunday in Relief Society, Deja Earley was asked to share a story about her Mormon ancestors. Her story did not go down well. In this episode, Deja tries to come to terms with her polygamous forebears.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 0sec
E171: The Movie that Turns Easter on its Head.
Testimony meeting would be a terrible place for Stephen Carter to talk about the movie that finally made him feel a connection to the atonement. Hint: It has connections to Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and Run Lola Run.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 0sec
E170: The Weird New Atonement Theory You Can’t Talk About in Sunday School.
Exploring unconventional atonement theories within a Mormon paradigm, challenging traditional beliefs. Delving into mimetic desire and the scapegoat mechanism, connecting it to Jesus' crucifixion. Reframing sacrifice as a means to break the cycle of violence. Embracing pain and suffering for spiritual growth and progression.
Feb 28, 2024 • 0sec
E169: Where Do We Go From Here? Part II
In Part II of Gregory Prince’s article, he explores what he thinks the LDS Church has done right and what kinds of changes both it and its members will need to go through to meet current and future challenges.
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Feb 25, 2024 • 0sec
E168: Where Do We Go From Here? Part I.
Exploring the evolution of the LDS Church dynamics, challenges of faith crisis due to the internet, impact of the Correlation Movement, humorous ordination ceremony in Tonga, empowerment through endowment ceremonies, and reflections on temple experiences and renewal in Mormon faith.
Jan 29, 2024 • 0sec
E167: Why I Stay.
Carol Lynn Pearson is known for her long-standing advocacy for the LGBT community in the LDS Church. This episode presents her thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the Church, and why she continues to engage with it.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 0sec
E166: What Makes the True Believer Tick?
Using Eric Hoffer’s book “The True Believer,” Stephen Carter explores how Mormonism became a mass movement and the surprising way its cycle is playing out today.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 0sec
E165: His Eye Is on the Sparrow.
The New Testament is full of healing stories. But in real life, not so much. Dana Haight Cattani talks about her struggle with cancer.
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