Best Nathan Tanner Podcasts (2025)

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Race, Religion, and Slavery in Antebellum Utah - Paul Reeve and Jordan Watkins 48:17

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Historians Paul Reeve and Jordan Watkins discuss This Abominable Slavery: Race, Religion, and the Battle over Human Bondage in Antebellum Utah (by Reeve, Christopher B. Rich, Jr., and LaJean Purcell Carruth), published by Oxford University Press in 2024. Their discussion explores the origins and transcription of primary sources integral to the book…

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Evil Changed Me: Lauren Matthias on True Crime Journalism and Her Mormon Faith—Pt. 2 | Episode 2041 2:08:49

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In this intimate follow-up episode, journalist Lauren continues her powerful story—this time focusing on her path from reporter to advocate, wife, and co-founder of Hidden True Crime. Lauren shares the deeply personal journey that brought her to John Matthias, their relationship, marriage, and parenting as a mixed-faith couple—all while navigating …

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S2, E29: Special “Grid Survey” Panel Episode 1:09:15

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This week on The Tie-In, we’re very pleased to share a panel conversation about grid tie-ins and how they’re used (or not), featuring: -Zsófia Szemerédy, Founder and Managing Director, Leverage Point Entertainment (@leveragepointentertainment) https://www.leveragepointent.com/ -Dörte Schneider Garcia, Certified Green Consultant with Eco Eco Film ht…

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Hidden True Crime's Lauren Matthias Pt. 1 - Early Years and Journalism Career | Ep. 2040 3:50:14

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In this powerful and emotional episode, journalist Lauren tells her Mormon story publicly for the first time. Known for covering others’ experiences—including the high-profile Lori Vallow Daybell trial—Lauren now opens up about her own journey through faith, trauma, resilience, and healing.She shares her upbringing in the LDS Church, the influence …

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How to Stay Focused and Confident in Entrepreneurship Through Consistent Action and Celebrating Small Wins Featuring Ahsan Karim 26:28

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Ahsan Karim is the founder of Momentum Club, a micro-coaching community that helps professionals and entrepreneurs take consistent action with clarity and peace of mind. He is also the founder of Light Vision Group, a digital strategy and consulting agency that supports purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits with operations, finance, and digital …

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Joseph Smith's Early Opposition & Forgotten Critics - John Turner Pt. 7 | Ep. 2039 2:06:58

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In this episode, we dive into Chapter seven of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner. We explore early public criticism of Joseph Smith by figures like Abner Cole, the satirical Book of Pukei, and Luman Walters' possible influence. We also examine Joseph’s efforts to sell the copyright of the Book of Mormon in Can…

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S2, E28: Getting connected to sustainable island energy with Writer, Entrepreneur and CEO, James Ellsmoor 39:19

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark sit down with James Ellsmoor (@jellsmoor), an award-winning Sustainability Expert and Writer. He is the CEO of “Island Innovation,” an organization working on developing sustainability for islands worldwide, and we learned so much about how their services help fuel substantial growth for the island regions t…

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My Mormon Bishop Dad was Excommunicated for Polygamy - Laurel Hell | Ep. 2038 5:30:52

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In this raw and emotional deep-dive, Laurel shares her powerful story of growing up in an extremely orthodox Mormon household as the youngest of eight children. From uncovering her Danish-Mormon ancestry to dealing with abuse, purity culture, and her father's secret polygamist "revelation" that led to his excommunication, Laurel reflects on how ear…

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How to Map Content Themes and Strategies for Both Individual Entrepreneurs and Large Corporate Clients Featuring Sally Curtis 24:01

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Sally A. Curtis, founder of the award-winning Monetise Your Content, helps legacy-focused leaders become easy to consume and inevitable to buy from. Best known for turning books into two years’ worth of bite-sized content that extends their brand essence, she creates reusable assets that amplify visibility, build authority, and deepen audience conn…

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Book of Mormon: Historical or 19th Century Text? - John Turner Pt. 6 | Ep. 2037 1:33:49

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In Part 6 of our Joseph Smith podcast series, we dive deep into Chapter 6: "A Choice Seer." This episode explores the controversies surrounding the Book of Mormon—its origins, witnesses, and textual issues. We examine the arguments for and against its authenticity, its biblical parallels, and Joseph Smith’s role as translator vs. author.Topics incl…

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The Horse Lick Review Episode 24: When the time is good it be great. 1:42:27

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S2, E27: Crafting Climate Action with Production Designer, Adam Rowe 1:00:24

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark explore the craft and care behind the fantastic work of Adam Rowe, a Production Designer with iconic credits on such influential shows as “Parks and Recreation,” “The Good Place,” and “Mad Men.” This Emmy winner is always looking for ways to support environmental storytelling, and his approach to reusing set…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Liquid Snake Voice Actor Cam Clarke | Ep. 2036 3:25:42

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In this powerful and emotional interview, voice actor Cam Clarke (known for iconic roles in animation and video games) shares his deeply personal journey growing up in a famous Mormon-Hollywood family. From his early years navigating faith, family expectations, and same-sex attraction, to starring in Saturday’s Warrior and undergoing electroshock t…

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How to Redefine Your Mindset and Structure for Business Success After Corporate Life Featuring Thomas Bertels 24:32

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Thomas Bertels is a business transformation expert on a mission to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful. He has three decades of experience helping companies—from start-ups to Fortune 5—transform how work gets done. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to overcome an identity shift when leaving a …

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CES Letter vs Book of Mormon | LDS Discussions 63 | Ep. 2035 2:05:30

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In this episode, we dive deep into the attacks on the CES Letter and its author, Jeremy Runnells, unpacking why apologetic responses—no matter how weak—are often accepted by believing members. This is the first in a multi-part series analyzing the LDS Discussions CES Letter project.We tackle critical questions about the Book of Mormon, including:-W…

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S2, E26: Vibing with Tanner Watt, Director of Partnerships at REVERB 1:07:26

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark go outside the box with Tanner Watt, and that last name’s no pun, but he does have a great understanding on how we should be using power during live events the right way. He’s been working (and has worked) on a variety of unique and creative partnerships and programs with REVERB (@reverb_org), an organizatio…

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The Man Behind the CES Letter - Jeremy Runnells (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 2033 3:03:16

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Join us today as we rebroadcast the story of the man behind the famous CES Letter: Jeremy Runnells.In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith transition in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached and asked by a Church Education System (CES) Director to share his concern…

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Aesthetic experience, with Bryan Counter and Nathan Wainstein 47:50

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This episode features Bryan Counter (Framingham State University) discussing his new book Four Moments of Aesthetic Experience: Reading Huysmans, Proust, McCarthy, and Cusk (published by Anthem Press) with Nathan Wainstein (Department of English, University of Utah). Counter theorizes aesthetic experience as something that mediates between subjecti…

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How Resilience and Innovation Help You Lead Through Chaos with Bob Goodwin 25:55

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Bob Goodwin is the President of Career Club, dedicated to helping organizations and professionals unlock their full potential. As a LinkedIn Top Voice and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, he is a recognized expert in career development, leadership, and organizational performance. Bob hosts The Work Wire with SHRM CEO Johnny…

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Did the Book of Mormon Witnesses Really See Golden Plates? - John Turner Part 5 | Ep. 2033 1:55:18

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In this episode, we continue our in-depth series with historian John G. Turner, author of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. Covering chapter five of his book, we take a deep dive into the claims of the Three and Eight Witnesses to the golden plates. Did they actually see physical plates—or was it a visionary experience? We exp…

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Interview with Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi: Nobel Laureate and Serial Entrepreneur 40:27

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Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi’s impact in the field of glycosylation has been profound, enabling on our current understanding of disease and inflammation presentation and potential vehicles for treatment. Dr. Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2024 for the development of biorthogonal chemistry, and she explains how this understanding can impact disease…

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S2, E25: Embracing the Social Impact of Film with Benjamin Ryan Nathan from ALL OF US FILMS 48:20

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark discuss the joys of making entertainment that also educates and inspires with Benjamin Ryan Nathan (@benjaminryannathan), an award-winning filmmaker who believes in climate action through climate stories. Tune in to discover how art, including documentaries and the occasional viral video, can better our plan…

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LDS Prophet John Taylor’s 1886 Revelation Created Mormon Fundamentalism! | Ep. 2032 4:20:18

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Shocking new breaking news!!!! Did you know that LDS Church prophet John Taylor started Mormon Fundamentalism? The LDS Church History Library just released hi-res scans of the original version of a September 27, 1886, revelation to church president John Taylor that commanded Mormons to “do the works of Abraham.” As the LDS Church was gradually wind…

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How to Shift Your Mindset from Employee to Entrepreneur and Stand Out With a Concierge Approach Featuring Matt Griffith 24:25

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Matt is a lifelong entrepreneur, a software developer since age seven, and the founder of over 30 startups. A world traveler who has visited more than 70 countries, he hosted and produced “Places to Go” for Amazon Prime. He holds a commercial pilot’s license, a real estate broker’s license, and is a musician with over 30 published songs. A GIA-cert…

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What Caused You to Leave Mormonism? - Live Q&A with Kolby, Britt, and John | Ep. 2031 2:45:12

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Join John, Britt Hartley, and Kolby Reddish today as we host a live call-in show around the topic: "What caused you to lose your Mormon faith?" We would love to hear from you. Show Notes⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ 00:00:00 Introduction to the Q&A 00:05:20 Where does the idea of a “shelf” come from? 00:14:40 Kolby’s shelf-breaking moment 00:25:25 Polls Results 00:3…

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Did Joseph Smith Use Golden Plates to Translate the Book of Mormon? - John Turner Pt. 4 | Ep. 2030 1:41:22

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In Part 4 of our deep-dive podcast series with historian Dr. John G. Turner, we explore one of the most debated questions in Latter-day Saint history: Did Joseph Smith actually use the golden plates to translate the Book of Mormon? We also cover the roles of Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris, Cowdery’s relationship to the Smiths, the use of seer sto…

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Abolitionist, Saint, Queen: Balthild of Francia - Isabel Moreira and Scott Black 30:31

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A slave becomes Queen and later is sainted for her work as an abolitionist. A new book by Isabel Moreira (Distinguished Professor of History, University of Utah) explores not only the life of Balthild of Francia (c. 633-80), but also the methods of late-medieval historical research. Professor Moreira discusses Balthild of Francia: Anglo-Saxon Slav…

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S2, E24: Batting 3000 with Writer and Producer, Bill Mikita 50:49

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are up to the plate with Writer and Producer, Bill Mikita (@billmikita). He’s got tons of knowledge about making the business work for you, and we loved his stories about his process and experience in getting the stories he wants to tell out on screen. If you’re looking to become a climate influencer and you…

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My Dad Ruined My Mormon Wedding w/ Kayli & Nathan Hinckley | Ep. 2029 3:59:10

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In this powerful, raw, and emotional conversation, Nathan Hinckley and his daughter Kayli open up about their journey through Mormonism — from deep devotion to painful disillusionment — and how faith, family, and unexpected truths collided at one of the most sacred moments: Kayli’s wedding. From early seminary mornings and dreams of the Celestial K…

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How to Build Lasting Business Success by Owning Media, Embracing Mentorship, and Harnessing Community Power Featuring Prosper Taruvinga 27:35

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Prosper Taruvinga is the founder of Live Long Digital, where he helps coaches and consultants scale from six to seven figures with ease and flow. A Zimbabwean-born entrepreneur based in Australia, Prosper blends digital strategy with heart, helping experts stop relying on algorithms and build profitable, enjoyable businesses they love. In today’s e…

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Martin & Lucy Harris and the Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Mormon - Dr. John G. Turner | Ep. 2028 2:53:32

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Welcome to part three of the Joseph Smith Podcast! In this episode, we explore one of the most pivotal and mysterious events in early Mormon history — the story of Martin and Lucy Harris and the infamous loss of the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript. With historian and non-Latter-day Saint scholar John G. Turner, we dive into the complexit…

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S2, E23: Wild and deep new business! You won’t believe how green burial can be with Dax Patton, Executive Director of Spirit Oceano 54:51

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This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark sit down with Dax Patton (@daxpatton), the Executive Director of “Spirit Oceano” (@spiritoceano) to discuss the vision behind green burial at sea. Journey with us through Dax’s unique career path that led him to this venture in unexpected, but inspiring ways. Learn how this visionary professional has adapted…

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Threatened with Excommunication TWICE in Tennessee - Todd and Lindsay McCormick | Ep. 2027 3:03:23

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Lindsay and Todd McCormick, a couple from Knoxville, Tennessee, share their powerful and emotional journey navigating faith, doubt, and community pressure within the LDS Church. From their musical Mormon upbringing and successful business ventures to being threatened twice with excommunication, this interview dives deep into the cost of questioning…

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How to Transition from Corporate Leader to Successful Entrepreneur Featuring Wagner Denuzzo 29:41

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Wagner Denuzzo is the author of Leading to Succeed, a book on essential skills for the new workplace. He is currently a consultant and coach at his own firm. Previously, he served as the VP and Global Head of Leadership Development at IBM, as well as the VP and Head of Capabilities for the Future of Work at Prudential Financial. He is a seasoned le…

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Treasure Digging & the First Vision - Joseph Smith Podcast Ep. 2 w/ John Turner | Ep. 2026 2:29:02

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In this second episode exploring Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner, we dive into Chapters 2 and 3, covering Joseph Smith's evolving accounts of the First Vision, early controversies, treasure digging escapades, and his transformation into a religious leader. We discuss historical inconsistencies, cultural infl…

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My Life After Mormon Stories with Brooke (McLay) Lark | Ep. 2025 2:32:40

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Brooke is returning to Mormon Stories Podcast after 13 years, when she and her husband came on as the first couple to be interviewed on the podcast. Brooke’s husband at the time, John McLay was a CES employee who lost his faith while working for the church. It was an epic Mormon Stories interview, and we are excited to hear what Brooke has been up …

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Freedom, kindness, and beauty: The legacy of Obert C. Tanner - Mark Matheson and Scott Black 31:58

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This episode explores Obert C. Tanner’s life and legacy, which includes the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center and the Tanner Lectures on Human Values. Mark Matheson, Lecturer in English at the University of Utah and Director of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values, discusses Obert’s remarkable journey from poverty to philanthropy, inclu…

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S2, E22: SPECIAL EPISODE! Behind-the-Scenes at the Luck Reunion Tour! 41:32

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This recording contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app. We recommend you watch this on YouTube so that the accompanying visual aids will enhance your experience: https://youtube.com/@the-tie-in?si=gEi0pZPNu7zi0QwC This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark show you what it was like behind-the-scenes of the “Luck Reunion…

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CES Director and Wife Leave Mormonism - John and Brooke (Lark) McLay (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 2024 4:49:05

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Today we are rebroadcasting an older, classic, episode of Mormon Stories from 2012!In this episode we interview John and Brooke McLay. John served for 14 years as an employee of the LDS Church Education System (CES). In this capacity he served as: a seminary teacher and principal, an institute teacher and director, a BYU Education Week speaker and …

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How to Leverage Your Career Journey for Growth and Connection in Business Featuring Nathan Tanner 25:01

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Nathan Tanner is an executive coach who helps CEOs, founders, and high-impact leaders scale themselves and their companies. He's coached leaders from companies including Electronic Arts, EA, LinkedIn, Lyft, and Google. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, he held several HR executive roles, including leading the HR team at DoorDash. Nathan has serv…

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The Joseph Smith Podcast: Family, Faith, & Folklore - w/ Dr. John Turner Ep. 01 | Ep. 2023 2:11:30

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We're kicking off this brand-new series with special guest John G. Turner, historian and author of the newly released book Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. In this episode, we dive into Turner's research process, the inspirations behind the book, and how his work compares to previous scholars like Fawn Brodie and Richard Bush…

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Never-Mormon Obsessed with Mormonism? - KB Olsen | Ep. 2022 4:19:48

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Katherine Bernard (KB) Olsen is a never-mo (never Mormon) — but also one of the most devoted fans of Mormon Stories Podcast. A queer, secular journalist with deep Jewish roots and a high-fashion pedigree, Katherine has spent over 20 years captivated by the LDS Church — despite never being religious herself. In her first-ever full-length interview a…