121: Peter and Mary Danzig Pt. 3 - Removed from the Orchestra at Temple Square, Silenced, Threatened with Discipline, Resigning from the LDS Church
In this episode Peter and Mary Danzig discuss Peter’s removal from the Orchestra at Temple Square because of his letter to the editor opposing professor Jeffrey Nielson’s termination from BYU (over Dr. Nielson’s public support of gay marriage). They also discuss his local church leadership’s request for silence, the threats of church discipline, his and Mary’s ultimate decision to resign from the LDS Church, and Craig Jessop’s resignation as Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The music from this episode was played live during the interview. For more about the Danzig’s music, check out their web site here.
10 Helmi 201050min
120: Peter and Mary Danzig Pt. 2 - Gaining Sympathy for Homosexuals, and Losing His Testimony
In this episode Peter Danzig discusses how his experience as a social worker to (primarily) LDS Church members led to both an increase in sympathy for LDS homosexuals, and a loss of his traditional LDS testimony.
10 Helmi 20101h
119: Peter and Mary Danzig Pt. 1 - The Early Years
In this episode John Dehlin speaks with former LDS Church members Peter and Mary Danzig about their early years as faithful LDS church members, their mission experiences, their marriage, their joining as founding members of the Orchestra at Temple Square, and the origins of their interest in the topic of homosexuality.
5 Helmi 201058min
118: Mormon Stories 2010: Past, Present and Future
Is this episode John Dehlin discusses the past, present and future of the podcast, and how you can help support.
3 Helmi 201035min
117: John Hamer Pt. 2 -- From RLDS to the Community of Christ
In part 2 of my interview with John Hamer, we discuss the transformation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (RLDS) towards a more Christ-centered church, including the decision to build a temple in Independence, Missouri, and change its name to"The Community of Christ." We also discuss its transition away from prophetic succession based on blood line, and its decision to ordain women to the priesthood.
27 Tammi 201046min
116: John Hamer Pt. 1 -- The LDS Succession Crisis
John Hamer discusses the LDS Succession Crisis after Joseph Smith's death, and the ground that it laid for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (or Community of Christ).
25 Tammi 20101h 4min
115: Mormonism and James Fowler's Stage 5
Mormon Expression, John Dehlin, Brian Johnston and Logan Beaux discuss Mormonism and James Fowler's Stage 5.
25 Tammi 20101h
114: Mormon Expression Interviews John Dehlin
Mormon Expression Interviews John Dehlin. Published August 11, 2009.
25 Tammi 20101h 8min
