Review of Mormon Stories Podcast - Thought provoking for all

Thought provoking for all people of faith

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“Updated after listening to around 100 episodes – I still believe this is a solid podcast, and truth be told I run to listen to newly dropped episodes. However, there are some small but disturbingly problematic issues. The hosts consistently promote pornography, and other social ills (drugs/alcohol/ swinging/promescuity) that harm women and are deeply misogynistic. It seems that if the LDS church is against something, they are automatically for it, even if it flies in the face of their own profession of feminism and universal values. I cannot square this with their alleged support of women. While not every episode covers these topics, they are frequent enough to be deeply troubling. I still listen, but with serious skepticism that these hosts are as morally upright as they profess to be and definitely take what they say, with a large grain of salt. (Original review) I am technically a never-Mormon, though my best friend growing up was LDS and I spent 3 teen years entrenched with their family and ward, so I feel comfortable in the Mormon culture. I found this pod through John’s appearance on A Little Bit Culty and am fascinated by it. It’s very thought provoking even for this Catholic never-Mormon. There have been a some especially touching and beautiful stories and it is a rich tapestry of human experience. The guests are strong and so brave to be this vulnerable.”

Clarekc15 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/18/24