Dialogue Journal Podcast

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “Why the Latter-day Saint Community Can Trust Science (In the Same Way Scientists Do).” Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the complete experience of this… The post AUDIO: Why the Latter-day Saint Community Can Trust Science (In the Same Way Scientists Do) appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Science is often portrayed as the opposite of faith—but what if that conflict is built on a misunderstanding of what science actually is? In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue co-editor Margaret Olsen Hemming… The post Why Latter-Day Saints and Trust Science: A Conversation with Steven L. Peck appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Join us for a powerful and compassionate Dialogue: Gospel Study Podcast as we confront one of Scripture's most difficult stories—the incestuous rape of Tamar, found in 2 Samuel 13. This important session brought together four… The post The Incestuous Rape of Tamar (2 Samuel 13): Gospel Study with Suzie Greco, Nontando Hadebe, Jennie Boyer and Bernisa Šabaređović Krsmanović appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

How should we read scripture when ancient texts meet modern ethical questions? In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue co-editor Margaret Olsen Hemming speaks with Spencer P. Greenhalgh about his Summer 2026 Dialogue article,… The post Rethinking Sexual Ethics Through Jacob's Temple Sermon: A Conversation with Spencer P. Greenhalgh appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

The Poet Speaks is a new series from Dialogue Out Loud featuring poets reading their own work from the pages of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought and reflecting on the inspiration, craft, and questions… The post The Poet Speaks: William Morris appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Danica Baird teaches us the story of David and Bathsheba, centering the story on Bathsheba and what we can learn from her. Danica Baird is an attorney, advocate, and student of scripture who is passionate… The post Sitting with the Heaviness: Gospel Study with Danica Baird appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

We are delighted to be offering another full issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought in audio format. Our Spring Issue is our first in FULL COLOR! “Heavenly Bodies: Mormon Male Homoerotics in the… The post Spring 2026 Full Issue Podcast appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, co-editor Margaret Olsen Hemming is joined by Dialogue's section editors for a guided tour of the Summer 2026 issue. The conversation explores a wide range of topics, including… The post Summer 2026 Issue Overview appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Tanya Wells Brown takes listeners on an important journey with the biblical women of Ruth and Judith, looking at  a comparative lens of gender, religion and power that shape faith and lived experience. Tanya Wells… The post Ruth and Judith: Gospel Study with Tanya Wells Brown appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

What makes a story distinctly Mormon? And where can readers find the best Mormon short fiction being written today? In this roundtable conversation, Dialogue fiction and book review editor Andrew Hall is joined by writer… The post Mormon Fiction 2026 with Andrew Hall, Theric Jepson & Robert Bennett appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Ten years after the LDS Church's 2015 exclusion policy, its effects continue to shape conversations about faith, belonging, and community among LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue art editor Margaret… The post The Invisible Church: Belonging Ten Years After the Exclusion Policy: A Conversation with Nathan Kitchen and Makoto Hunter appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

David L. Cook leads us in an inspiring lesson about the inspired Constitution and ways we can learn from it, flaws and all and avoid the temptations of Christian nationalism. David L. Cook is a… The post The Inspired Principles of an Imperfect Constitution: A 5th Sunday Gospel Study with David Cook: A 5th Sunday Gospel Study with David Cook appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue co-editor Caroline Kline speaks with scholar Kate Davis about her provocative Spring 2026 article, “Heavenly Bodies: Mormon Male Homoerotics in the Sacred Art of Arnold Friberg.” Together… The post Homoeroticism and the Mormon Male Ideal: A Conversation with Kate Davis appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue art editor Amanda K. Beardsley joins co-editor Margaret Olsen Hemming to discuss her Spring 2026 essay, “From Protest Poster to Meme: The Visual Language of Queer Dissent… The post From Meme to Movement: A Conversation with Amanda K. Beardsley appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “History and Theology of Trans and Nonbinary Identity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the… The post AUDIO: History and Theology of Trans and Nonbinary Identity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Fara Anderson Sneddon speaks with Laurie Lee Hall about Hall's deeply personal essay, “Eternal Identity Misunderstood: A Transgender Woman's Journey Through Faith, Revelation, and LDS Policy,” featured in… The post Faith in Transition: A Conversation with Laurie Lee Hall appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

The Dialogue Foundation and the University of Virginia's Mormon Studies program present “It's Time We Began: Race, Relationships, and the Life of the Church Now” recorded live on April 25, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, as… The post It's Time We Began: Race, Relationships, and the Life of the Church Now (Part 2) appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

The Dialogue Foundation and the University of Virginia's Mormon Studies program present “It's Time We Began: Race, Relationships, and the Life of the Church Now” recorded live on April 25, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, as… The post It's Time We Began: Race, Relationships, and the Life of the Church Now (Part 1) appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “Mormon Male Homoerotics in the Sacred Art of Arnold Friberg.” Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the complete experience of this article, please see… The post AUDIO: Heavenly Bodies: Mormon Male Homoerotics in the Sacred Art of Arnold Friberg appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Caroline Kline speaks with former Dialogue editor Taylor G. Petrey about his essay, “History and Theology of Trans and Nonbinary Identity in the Church of Jesus Christ of… The post Trans Identity and Latter-Day Saint Theology: A Conversation with Taylor Petrey appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Nancy Ross describes her history with scripture reading and wrestling to find harmony in Leviticus and learning more about giving grace to others. Nancy Ross is an associate professor and department chair. She researches Mormon… The post How to Find Harmony in Leviticus: Gospel Study with Nancy Ross appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Charlotte Hansen Terry speaks with David Doyle about his essay, “The November 2015 Policy and Me,” from the Spring 2026 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought.… The post The November 2015 Policy and Me: A Conversation with David Doyle appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

The Spring 2026 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought brings together a wide-ranging collection of essays, poetry, and art exploring questions of belonging, memory, and faith in contemporary Latter-day Saint life. In this… The post Spring 2026 Issue Overview appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

We are pleased to present reactions and insights to the April 2026 General Conference with friends of Dialogue Nathan Kitchen, Rhea Maynes, Gabriel González, Kathryn Shirts, and Theric Jepson. Enjoy. The post Special Dialogue Gospel Study: Insights on the April 2026 General Conference appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

We are delighted to be offering another full issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought in audio format. Check out the magnificent contents of our Winter Issue: “Heretic and the Inversion of the Mormon… The post Winter 2025 Issue Full Podcast appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Unbound, Dialogue editors Margaret Olsen Hemming and Caroline Kline sit down with religion scholar Jana Riess and political scientist Benjamin Knoll to explore one of the most pressing questions in… The post Generations in Transition: Belief, Disaffiliation, and the Future of Mormonism appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

David Banack walks us through the Exodus narrative and ways to find meaning today. David Banack is a semi-retired attorney living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A teenage convert to the LDS Church, he attended BYU,… The post Exodus Narratives and Deliverance: Gospel Study with David Banack appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue is pleased to release this bonus afterchat with Dale Lawton from his lesson on March 8, 2026 discussing ways we can help God's children today in our world. Dale Gunn-Lawton is a Managing Director… The post Afterchat with Dale Lawton on Helping God's Children appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dale Lawton uses the covenants of Old Testament to look at how church members can be more open to working with other communities to do good in the world.  Dale Gunn-Lawton is a Managing Director… The post Finding Our Place in God's Plan: Gospel Study with Dale Lawton appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

What happens when a horror film mirrors the structure of Mormon ritual? In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Ryan M. Springer joins Dialogue editor Margaret Olsen Hemming and podcast producer Daniel Foster Smith to explore… The post Reading Heretic Through Mormon Rituals: A Conversation with Ryan M. Springer appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Rebecca Nibley considers the choices of Abraham and his family and the ripples that caused, for good and bad. The post Exploring the Abrahamic Stories: Gospel Study with Rebecca Nibley appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Stephanie Kilpatrick joins us to discuss her personal essay “Sneaking to Church in Saudi,” featured in the Winter 2025 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought. In… The post Faith Under Constraint: Sneaking to Church in Saudi Arabia: A Conversation with Stephanie Kilpatrick appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, host Caroline Kline speaks with scholar Thomas W. Murphy about his article from the Winter 2025 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, “White Is an Ite:… The post Unity and Indigenous Erasure in the Book of Mormon: A Conversation with Thomas W. Murphy appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Come enjoy a thoughtful brainstorming session studying Genesis 1-11 (creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Babel) and the relevant parts of Moses in the Pearl of Great Price with a roundtable of Dialogue board members. The post Exploring Genesis: Gospel Study with Dialogue Board Members appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “Heretic and the Inversion of the Mormon Endowment.” Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the complete experience of this article, please see the PDF/HTML… The post AUDIO: Heretic and the Inversion of the Mormon Endowment appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Unbound, host Caroline Kline speaks with Amy Watkins Jensen and Fara Sneddon about the long, unfinished story of women claiming authority, voice, and power within Mormonism. Drawing on history, lived experience, and contemporary activism, the conversation explores… The post Women Claiming Power in Mormonism appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “The Power of Words.” Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the complete experience of this article, please see the PDF/HTML version at dialoguejournal.com. This… The post AUDIO: The Power of Words appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

It's time for our annual Mormon Studies Books in Review episode, where we take stock of the most compelling non-fiction, literature, and creative works on Mormon themes published in 2025. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dialogue book review editors… The post 2025 Mormon Studies Books in Review appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode, Dialogue editor Margaret Olsen Hemming interviews historian Matthew L. Harris about his article “Saving the Constitution” with White Christian Nationalism: Ezra Taft Benson, W. Cleon Skousen, and Their Attempt to Solicit the… The post Mormonism, Anticommunism, & the Politics of Christian Nationalism: A Conversation w/ Matthew Harris appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue fiction co-editors Ryan Shoemaker and Joe Plicka speak with writer Charity Shumway about her short story “The First Letter She Found,” published in the Fall 2025 issue… The post Writing Mormon Letters: A Conversation with Charity Shumway appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dan McClellan introduces us to the books of the Old Testament with scholarship and testimony.  Dan McClellan's research focuses on the languages and history of the Bible, as well as on the conceptualization of deity,… The post Seeing the Old Testament Clearly: Gospel Study with Dan McClellan appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

We are delighted to be offering another full issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought in audio format. The Fall 2025 issue features standout scholarship including Suzanne E. Greco's critical examination of men's violence… The post Fall 2025 Issue Full Podcast appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, we present “The First Letter She Found” by Charity Shumway, a deeply intimate short story about faith, embodiment, love, and the quiet costs of self-surrender across generations. Framed… The post The First Letter She Found by Charity Shumway: Audio Story appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this Winter 2025 Issue Overview, Dialogue co-editors Margaret Olsen Hemming and Caroline Kline are joined by the journal's subject editors to introduce the latest issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought and highlight… The post Winter 2025 Issue Overview appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “Christmas is Music by Justin Goodson” read by the author. Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the complete experience of this article, please see… The post AUDIO: Christmas is Music appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Out Loud, Dialogue art editor Amanda Beardsley sits down with Paola Bidinelli, the cover artist for the Fall 2025 issue of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, to explore the… The post When Materials Speak: A Conversation with Paola Bidinelli appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Because Gospel Study lessons around the church did not focus on Official Declaration 2 this December, Dialogue is pleased to present this important lesson with Kimberly Applewhite Teitter, talking about why it is important that… The post Insights into Official Declaration 2: Dialogue Gospel Study with Kimberly Applewhite Teitter appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this special video Gospel Study presentation, join friends of Dialogue Zyon Smiley, Ramona Morris, Chase Phillips, and Andrew Evans as they discuss various aspects of Official Declaration 2, which includes personal and theological insights… The post Special Official Declaration 2 Lesson from Dialogue Gospel Study appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Suzanne E. Greco discussed “From Persecuted to Perpetrator: Healing the Church's Trauma Through Ancestral Ties” in this important new Gospel Study. Suzanne E. Greco, a GBV survivor, holds a Master's in Theology rom Harvard Divinity… The post Healing the Church's Trauma Through Ancestral Ties: Gospel Study with Suzanne E. Greco appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Book Report, we gather three celebrated voices in contemporary LDS poetry for a conversation about faith, family, and the sacred in everyday life. Poet Zachary Hutchins discusses Joseph: An Epic,… The post Poetry and LDS Experiences: With Liz Garcia, Zachary Hutchins & Lance Larsen appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought presents “Thanksgiving Turkeys, Paradox, and Godhood.” Note that any footnotes/images and/or graphs are not included. For the complete experience of this article, please see the PDF/HTML version at dialoguejournal.com.… The post AUDIO: Thanksgiving Turkeys, Paradox, and Godhood appeared first on Dialogue Journal.