In this session, FMH podcaster Lindsay Hansen-Park will host a Mormon Stories interview with John Dehlin about his most recent Mormon story: being excommunicated from the LDS Church. John Dehlin, Lindsay Hansen Park
Person: John Dehlin
Meet The Ex Mormons
From 2014 – 2015, several prominent Mormons were excommunicated from the LDS church. This panel will discuss their experiences of the last year and how it has affected them. John Dehlin, Kate Kelly, Carson Calderwood, Marisa Calderwood, and Rock Waterman
SURVEY SAYS: DATA ANALYSIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION CHANGE EFFORTS IN FORMER AND CURRENT LDS CHURCH MEMBERS
Analysis of data from 1600 respondents to an online survey has provided a wealth of information about the experiences of LGBT LDS, including early perceptions of sexual difference, self-assessment of sexual orientation, intense efforts to cope with, understand, or change orientation through ecclesiastical counseling, psychotherapy, increased personal righteousness (and other interventions), and relationships to the …
WHY WE STAY
This perennially well-received session features the stories of those who have chosen to remain active, dedicated Latter-day Saints even in the face of challenges to traditional faith. How have these members wrestled with their faith and emerged more determined than ever to be a part of the Latter-day Saint community? Ronda Roberts Callister, John Dehlin, …
FAMILY VALUES: COPING AS OR WITH A BORDERLAND FAMILY MEMBER
When someone in an active Mormon family enters the Borderlands, resulting stresses can weaken and overwhelm the family. Many react in ways that reduce family love and cohesiveness, sometimes even destroying the family through divorce or estrangement. This session will first provide stories of family-related tensions and difficulties some Borderlanders have encountered. Panel and audience …
COMING OUT AS AN ALLY: THE IMPACT OF STRAIGHT MORMONS IN ADVANCING LGBT ISSUES IN THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD
From the launching of Mormon “It Gets Better” videos to the formation of Mormons for Marriage Facebook groups, from the organizing of “Circling the Wagons” conferences to the participation of straight Mormons in pride parades, 2012 will be remembered as the year when straight, progressive Latter-day Saints came out massively in support of LGBT Mormons. …
Author Meets Critics. Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and Doubt
Author Meets Critics. Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and Doubt Using very selective presentations of the evidence, many groups target Mormons in the hope of creating doubt and disillusionment. And sometimes they succeed, as many Latter-day Saints are unaware that faith-shaking claims have been addressed time and again. A …
DISCUSSION: SUNSTONE STRATEGY BRAINSTORM
SUNSTONE IS AT AN IMPORTANT CROSSROADS. PLEASE JOIN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EDITOR FOR A CONVERSATION ON WHAT WE MIGHT DO TOGETHER TO TAKE SUNSTONE INTO THE 21ST CENTURY JOHN DEHLIN, DAN WOTHERSPOON
STAYING IN THE CHURCH AFTER A CRISIS OF FAITH
Thousands of people either leave or contemplate leaving the LDS church each year. However, many feel a great deal of ambivalence towards this decision, since leaving the Church often has very serious familial, social, occupational, and even psychological implications. Many members caught at this crossroads see only two paths: (1) stay active as a full-blown, …
THE FUTURE OF SUNSTONE
Sunstone is at an important crossroads, resulting in a new, board-approved strategic plan. We’re very pleased to share this vision with you and to have you join with us in creating Sunstone’s future. JOHN DEHLIN