Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup

Tonight on Mormonism Live we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Mormonism Live. 5 years of in depth dives into Mormon History. 5 Years of examining the theology of the LDS Church, 5 years of current events. All on a weekly live show designed to entertain you! It's our 5th Anniversary special, and we're turning the… Read More »Mormonism Live 5th Anniversary !!! The post Mormonism Live 5th Anniversary !!! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

A lot of people feel down around the holidays. So did RFM! But a few years ago, RFM stumbled across some wisdom from a guy who lived 2,000 years ago that turned everything around. And maybe it will for you, too! RFM shares how he used to be in love with Christmas as a boy,… Read More »Beating The Christmas Blues: RFM: 430 The post Beating The Christmas Blues: RFM: 430 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: The LDS Church is now pressuring creators to stop using the word “Mormon” because they want surprise, surprise, they want the word; even after years of telling members not to use it. Why does the Church suddenly want the word back? What's behind this new legal push, and what does… Read More »LDS Church Wants The Word Mormon Back The post LDS Church Wants The Word Mormon Back appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

There are stunning new developments in the Wade Christofferson case, a story shaking Mormonism from the inside out. A federal complaint, coded messages to a child, a secret attic space, and a connection to one of the highest-ranking leaders in the LDS Church… this update is darker, more disturbing, and more revealing than previously reported.… Read More »SHOCKING New Details on Mormon Apostle’s Brother !!! The post SHOCKING New Details on Mormon Apostle’s Brother !!! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Oliver Cowdery was more than Joseph Smith's scribe. Oliver was a co-founder of the Mormon movement, a visionary of sacred experiences with Heavenly Messengers, and one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon's golden plates as well as an angel. But what happens when that witness walks away? In this episode of Mormonism… Read More »Oliver Cowdery: Book of Mormon Witness The post Oliver Cowdery: Book of Mormon Witness appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this follow-up to “To Catch a Thief,” Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel return with a deeper, wider investigation into the claims and credibility of Ward Radio's Jonah Barnes. Last time, we showed clear evidence that Barnes lifted Eldon Watson's Adam-God research and passed it off as his own. This time, we broaden the… Read More »Will A Man Rob Adam God? The post Will A Man Rob Adam God? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we're diving into a major update in the Wade Christofferson case. New details are out about how the LDS Church allegedly handled his membership, leadership callings, and decades of abuse reports. And what this says about the system itself. We'll walk through the new timeline, the institutional decisions, and why… Read More »How The Mormon Church Enabled Wade Christofferson? The post How The Mormon Church Enabled Wade Christofferson? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Getting together with family during the holidays can be beautiful… or it can feel like stepping into a spiritual escape room you never signed up for. In this episode of Almost Awakened, Teresa and I dive into the real-life challenges that mixed-faith families face this time of year — from surprise prayers to passive-aggressive testimony… Read More »Navigating Mixed-Faith Holidays Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Family) The post Navigating Mixed-Faith Holidays Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Family) appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight's Mormon Newscast opens with a heavy story making waves across the ex-Mormon and Mormon-watching world: the arrest of Apostle D. Todd Christofferson's brother on federal child-abuse charges. We walk through what's known, what's confirmed, and what this means inside a culture where reputational control is everything. We'll also cover the Church's recent move to… Read More »LDS Apostle's Brother Arrested on Child-Abuse Allegations The post LDS Apostle's Brother Arrested on Child-Abuse Allegations appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode, we break down the story of a Latter-day Saint Bishop who when he was currently serving when he officially stepped away from the Mormon Church. We'll walk through what led to his decision, what he saw behind the curtain as a leader, and how the gap between the Church's public messaging and… Read More »Mormon Bishop Leaves LDS Church !

Radio Free Mormon is joined once again by esteemed co-counsel Kolby Reddish to take apart yet another chapter of Austin Fife’s “Light On Truth Letter.” RFM and Kolby agree this has got to be the crappiest chapter in an otherwise crappy book. But sometimes, the crappier the chapter, the longer it takes to break down.… Read More »Polygamy Fallacies: RFM: 429

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we're jumping into Sunday School where the Come Follow Me finally lands on D&C 132, and the online reactions range from confused to downright chaotic. We also dig into what's actually going on with the Giving Machines this year, and why the spin doesn't match the data. The Church is… Read More »Mormon Sunday School Tackles Polygamy? The post Mormon Sunday School Tackles Polygamy? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode, Radio Free Mormon welcomes Bill Reel into the studio for a deep-dive investigation into a troubling pattern coming out of the Ward Radio camp. RFM walks viewers through clear, point-by-point evidence that Ward Radio’s Jonah Barnes is presenting another scholar's research as if it were his own. Bill acts as the jury… Read More »It Takes A Thief: RFM: 428 The post It Takes A Thief: RFM: 428 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormonism Live’s Bill Reel & RFM dive deep into a recent claim by Ward Radio that the so-called “Adam God Doctrine” never existed. They sift through the documentary history, the original speeches, journal entries, and the commentary of leading Mormon scholars to see if the claim holds up. Did the doctrine ever exist? Was it… Read More »Mormonism’s Adam God Doctrine Never Existed ? The post Mormonism’s Adam God Doctrine Never Existed ? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This week on the Mormon Newscast, we start with Tim Ballard, who's now claiming the LDS Church has its own “deep state.” We break down what he actually said, why he's saying it now, and how this keeps pushing the Church into a political storm it does not want. Next, we look at a disturbing… Read More »Tim Ballard Strikes Again The post Tim Ballard Strikes Again appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Britt Hartley from No Nonsense Spirituality and Bill Reel from the Almost Awakened Podcast are teaming up again for a brand-new series built around honest, wide-open conversations on spirituality, atheism, psychology, consciousness, and whatever else grabs our curiosity in the moment. In this first episode, we jump from one fascinating question to the next. What… Read More »Exploring The Edges with Bill Reel & Britt Hartley The post Exploring The Edges with Bill Reel & Britt Hartley appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Purity culture didn't begin with religion, it began with control. In this episode, Teresa and Bill explore how ancient systems of ownership and inheritance evolved into moral laws that still shape our relationship to the body, desire, and worth today. Even after leaving high-control faiths, the conditioning remains embodied, showing up as shame, numbness, fear… Read More »Purity Culture & Sexual Shame The post Purity Culture & Sexual Shame appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode of Almost Awakened, we dig into the emotional weapon that too many of us have been shaped by—shame. Bill and Teresa break down how unhealthy systems—religious, familial, and relational—use shame to keep people small, obedient, and disconnected from their true selves. We explore the difference between guilt and shame, unpack the mechanics… Read More »Shame as Control Unmasking the Manipulation The post Shame as Control Unmasking the Manipulation appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I have been putting off telling this story for all nine years I have been podcasting. Beyond that, I have never shared this story publicly, and privately only with a handful of close friends. This occurrence happened in 1979, when I was nineteen years old. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before or… Read More »Mormon Meets Satan, Instantly Regrets It: RFM 427 The post Mormon Meets Satan, Instantly Regrets It: RFM 427 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This week on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with researcher Kolby Reddish for a fascinating deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls and what they reveal about the Book of Mormon's ancient claims. Kolby walks us through the history of the Scrolls, what they actually contain, and how they've transformed… Read More »What Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Mean For The Book of Mormon? The post What Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Mean For The Book of Mormon? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This week on The Mormon Newscast, we kick things off with the story everyone's talking about—Latter-day Saint women lining up in droves to snag the Church's new sleeveless garments. For decades, complaints about the old design have simmered quietly, but this release sparked a full-blown “garment gold rush.” We'll unpack what this says about control,… Read More »Mormons Can’t Get Out Of Old Style Garments Fast Enough ! The post Mormons Can’t Get Out Of Old Style Garments Fast Enough ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The question of whether Mormons should be called “Christian” is all the rage. But it was also a much-debated question back in the 1980s when RFM was at the height of his Mormon Apologetic career. Radio Free Mormon brings his years of experience and perspective to this question and gives the final and authoritative answer… Read More »Are Mormons Christian? RFM: 426 The post Are Mormons Christian? RFM: 426 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Everyone knows Martin Harris as one of the Three Witnesses. But few know how strange, conflicted, and revealing his story really is. Was he a man of unwavering faith in the Truth… or a man chasing every new revelation that came along? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we dig into the real Martin Harris;… Read More »Martin Harris: Book of Mormon Witness Credibility Examined The post Martin Harris: Book of Mormon Witness Credibility Examined appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we're diving into a lineup that has the Mormon world buzzing. The LDS Church quietly rolled out changes to scripture headings and introductions, raising questions about what's driving these edits and why transparency still feels optional. We'll also unpack new data suggesting a steady decline in the percentage of Latter-day… Read More »LDS Church Changes its Scriptures The post LDS Church Changes its Scriptures appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Is it really possible that the LDS Church is removing the racist passages from the Book of Mormon? Not from the English version, but instead from the versions prepared for distribution in developing nations such as in Africa? Join RFM as he reviews the evidence and make up your own mind!   The post Removing Racist Scripture: RFM: 425 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when trauma awareness turns into over-protection, and healing gets stuck in the identity of what harmed us? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Teresa Hobbs and Bill Reel unpack the concept of fragilization; the process by which individuals and cultures become organized around avoiding discomfort in the name of safety. Drawing from their… Read More »Fragilization: What Happens When We Over-Identify with Our Wounds The post Fragilization: What Happens When We Over-Identify with Our Wounds appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Lee Krahenbuhl returns to Mormonism Live for a fascinating deep dive into some of the strangest and most unusual aspects of Mormon history. Discover the surprising connections between Brigham Young, matchmaking traditions, spirit messages from Joseph Smith, and the most famous magician of the 19th century.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast RFM and Bill Reel dive deep into the latest from inside and around the LDS Church. Watch as we explain the headlines, the subtext, and the stuff members aren't supposed to talk about out loud. Our main story tonight is the recently announced new LDS Leadership and what they are… Read More »New LDS Leadership Addresses The Church ! The post New LDS Leadership Addresses The Church ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM is joined by Summur Rayn and Charles (aka “Black Priesthood”) to discuss important current issues facing Black Mormons throughout the world, including Africa. You won’t want to miss this thoughtful and penetrating conversation. The post Black Mormonism: RFM: 424 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with writer and blogger Sarah Steed, whose essays contain sharp insight, poetic honesty, and unflinching critique of LDS culture. Sarah's work dives deep into the unspoken layers of Mormon life—gender, perfectionism, obedience, and the lingering ghosts of patriarchy that shape the spiritual experience… Read More »Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism The post Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this special episode, we take a in-depth look at the life and ministry of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, who stands next in line to become President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Few leaders have been as controversial —from his time as President of BYU to decades in the Quorum of… Read More »The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks The post The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: From prophetic succession to public scandal, we're covering another week of seismic shifts inside Mormonism.

RFM is joined by special guest Dr. Julie Hanks to respond to the scurrilous accusations made against her by Jacob Hansen! This is going to be a lot of fun! The post Dr. Julie Hanks RESPONDS: RFM: 423 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill and Teresa explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of emotional health, boundaries. We unpack what safe and unsafe boundaries look like, how trauma and conditioning shape the ways we draw our lines, and why some “boundaries” are really just walls disguised as self-protection. You'll learn how to… Read More »Holy Boundaries or Holy Control? Learning What Safety Really Feels Like The post Holy Boundaries or Holy Control? Learning What Safety Really Feels Like appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish.   The post GenCon Post Mortem: Sunday Afternoon: RFM: 422 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Traditionally the most “high-profile” session of the weekend, the Sunday Morning Session gets Radio Free Mormon's full treatment. From prophetic posturing to carefully crafted soundbites, RFM highlights what's said on the big stage—and what's quietly avoided. If you want the conference decoded, this is the session to watch. The post GenCon Post Mortem: Sunday Morning: RFM: 421 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when your church convinces you that your own memories, questions, and feelings can't be trusted? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs unpack the dark art of religious gaslighting — how high-demand faiths twist reality, dismiss legitimate concerns, and make believers doubt themselves under the guise of “God's will.”… Read More »Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths The post Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The era of temple mania may finally be over. For years, General Conference after General Conference felt like a temple-announcement arms race — a building boom meant to project momentum and growth. But this week, the LDS Church abruptly hit the brakes. No new temples announced. No new groundbreaking. Just… silence. Has the age of… Read More »The Mormon Temple Building Era Comes To A Close ! The post The Mormon Temple Building Era Comes To A Close ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Saturday Evening Session is often framed as a “special” gathering, but what actually got said? Radio Free Mormon brings his signature wit and insight to peel back the layers of the evening talks. Whether it's soft rebranding or subtle shifts in doctrine, RFM helps you see what's really going on.   The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Evening: RFM: 420 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish. The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Afternoon: RFM: 419 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon kicks off our General Conference coverage with a deep dive into the Saturday Morning Session. From the opening talks to the themes that set the tone for the weekend, RFM brings sharp analysis, quick wit, and insider knowledge you won't hear in Sunday School. What did the leaders say, what did they… Read More »GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Morning: RFM: 418 The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Morning: RFM: 418 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormon apologists lean on chiasmus as one of their strongest evidences for the Book of Mormon. Radio Free Mormon takes us through a fascinating exercise, demonstrating that chiasmus also appears in . . . Radio Free Mormon podcasts! If chiasmus in the Book of Mormon proves it was written by ancient Hebrews, what does chiasmus… Read More »Chiasmus–Case Closed: RFM: 417 The post Chiasmus–Case Closed: RFM: 417 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormonism Live uncovers the explosive history of the Reed Smoot Hearings (1904–1907)—a time when Mormon leaders, including President Joseph F. Smith, were forced to testify under oath before the United States Senate. What happens when prophets, seers, and revelators can no longer hide behind the pulpit and instead must answer blunt questions from skeptical senators… Read More »The Reed Smoot Hearings: When Mormon Prophets Tell The Truth The post The Reed Smoot Hearings: When Mormon Prophets Tell The Truth appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Almost Awakened Podcast is planning out a “Opposing Viewpoints” series and in this first episode of our new Opposing Viewpoints series, Bill shares a recent confrontation he had with a Mormon apologist—an exchange where both sides walked away feeling the other had acted in bad faith. Together, Bill and Teresa unpack the experience, steelman… Read More »Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Apologists V. Critics The post Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Apologists V. Critics appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when a Mormon Apostle gets asked troublesome questions about Mormonism? In this episode of Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel sit down with someone who had questions —hard questions — for the LDS Apostle about Mormonism. As the conversation unfolds, we witness a fascinating dynamic: a man taking a closer look at belief,… Read More »Personal Letter To Elder Renlund The post Personal Letter To Elder Renlund appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we cover two major stories. First, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson—the oldest-ever prophet in church history—has passed away. We'll look at his life, legacy, and what comes next for church leadership. Second, we turn to Michigan, where a shocking attack targeted an LDS congregation, leaving investigators searching for answers.… Read More »President Nelson Dies & Michigan LDS Church Attack The post President Nelson Dies & Michigan LDS Church Attack appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we dive into a headline that has people talking: a Cross placed on Temple Square. What does it mean for Mormon identity, public image, and the Church's relationship with broader Christianity? We'll unpack the symbolism, the reactions, and what this moment might signal moving forward. But that's not all—tonight's lineup… Read More »Christian Cross on Temple Square The post Christian Cross on Temple Square appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What do Mormon temples and Masonic lodges really have in common? In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dig deep into the original words of LDS leaders, historians, and first-hand witnesses to uncover the startling overlap between Freemasonry and the Mormon temple endowment. From Joseph Smith and Heber C. Kimball… Read More »Sacred or Stolen? Mormon Temples and Masonry The post Sacred or Stolen? Mormon Temples and Masonry appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In tonight's episode, we take a close look at how the LDS Church has navigated the delicate situation of acknowledging that Charlie Kirk's accused assassin was a member of their faith. We'll walk through what the Church has said, what it hasn't said, and how this event is being framed both inside and outside of… Read More »LDS Church acknowledges Assassin as Member? The post LDS Church acknowledges Assassin as Member? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Book of Mormon makes it clear that the gifts of the Spirit are a sign of salvation. If a church has the gifts of the Spirit, it is a true church that leads to salvation. If a church does not have the gifts of the Spirit, it is a false church that leads to… Read More »How the Book of Mormon Destroys Mormonism: RFM: 415 The post How the Book of Mormon Destroys Mormonism: RFM: 415 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this special episode of The Mormon Newscast, we break down everything we know so far about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk. Tyler James Robinson, a 22-year-old from Southern Utah with a Mormon background, has shocked a community known more for its quiet neighborhoods than national headlines. We'll explore Robinson's ties to Utah and… Read More »Mormon Connection Behind Charlie Kirk Assassination? The post Mormon Connection Behind Charlie Kirk Assassination? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.