Mormon Discussions is the landing place for all of your favorite Mormon Podcasts. Tackling deeper complex issues within Mormonism one episode at a time. With podcasts like Mormon Discussion, Radio Free Mormon, Mormon Awakenings, The Mormon Wellness Project, The Mormon History Podcast, Marriage on a Tightrope, The Cognitive Dissidents podcast, and others you will be sure to have the resources and tools to navigate your Mormonism!!!
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The Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup is an excellent resource for anyone navigating a faith crisis or seeking a deeper understanding of Mormonism. The various podcasts offered by this platform, such as Radio Free Mormon and Mormon Awakening, provide well-researched and thoughtful discussions on the complexities of church history, doctrine, and culture. The hosts, Bill Reel and Jack Naneek, offer unique perspectives that are both entertaining and enlightening.
One of the best aspects of this podcast lineup is the thoroughness and honesty with which the hosts approach their topics. They delve into the more controversial aspects of Mormonism, such as polygamy and historical discrepancies, providing listeners with well-researched information that challenges traditional narratives. This level of intellectual rigor is refreshing and allows listeners to critically examine their own beliefs and assumptions.
Another standout aspect of these podcasts is their ability to create a sense of community for those going through a faith transition. Many individuals feel isolated or shunned when questioning their beliefs within the Mormon community, but these podcasts provide a safe space where listeners can find support and understanding. The hosts share personal experiences and insights that resonate with those who are grappling with doubts or seeking alternative perspectives.
However, one potential downside to this podcast lineup is that it may not appeal to those who strongly adhere to orthodox Mormonism. The hosts openly discuss issues that can be challenging for individuals who prefer a more traditional interpretation of church teachings. This could potentially alienate some listeners who are looking for reinforcement rather than exploration.
In conclusion, The Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup offers a valuable resource for individuals navigating difficult questions about their faith in Mormonism. With its well-researched content, diverse perspectives, and supportive community atmosphere, this podcast lineup provides an engaging platform for exploring the complexities of the religion. Whether you're experiencing doubts or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Mormonism, these podcasts offer thought-provoking discussions that are both informative and comforting.
Jacob Hansen has been slowly but surely losing his mind over the last several years. Okay. Not so slowly. But still. The past week has brought not one, but two, videos from Jacob that seem bent on proving he is now officially non compos mentis. Take a look at these new videos from Jacob and… Read More »Mormon Apologist Loses Mind: RFM: 467 The post Mormon Apologist Loses Mind: RFM: 467 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight’s Mormon Newscast is packed with major developments affecting the LDS Church, Mormon culture, and the communities surrounding it. Our lead story examines the guilty plea entered by the brother of a sitting LDS apostle, D. Todd Christofferson, in a child sexual abuse case. We also cover: • A Southern Utah active Latter-day Saint, bishopric… Read More »Mormon Apostle’s Brother Pleads Guilty ! The post Mormon Apostle’s Brother Pleads Guilty ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Radio Free Mormon details the circumstances leading up to the guilty plea last Thursday in federal court by Wade Christofferson to CSA charges. What did D. Todd Christofferson know, and when did he know it? And based on the little information the Church has disclosed, D. Todd definitely knew about the danger his brother posed… Read More »Elder D. Todd Christofferson Needs To Step Down! [RFM:466] The post Elder D. Todd Christofferson Needs To Step Down! [RFM:466] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
RFM was a Mormon apologist 40-years ago, and as part of that ended up writing a paper on Lehi’s Dream that was published in The Journal of Book of Mormon Studies. It is an important paper that continues to be cited by Mormon apologists in various publications and formats, even as recently as March of… Read More »They’re Still Using My Research: RFM: 465 The post They’re Still Using My Research: RFM: 465 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
We have shown in a prior podcast that the Book of Mormon answers all the important religious disputes of Joseph Smith’s day. In this episode we demonstrate that the Book of Mormon uses the language and expressions of other early 19th Century authors to do so! Using only publications from prior to 1830! The results… Read More »Obviously a 19th Century Production! The post Obviously a 19th Century Production! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
The preliminary hearing has begun for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, and prosecutors are laying out the evidence they believe justifies taking the case to trial. We examine the latest developments, the Mormon connection to the accused, and what this case says about America’s increasingly volatile political climate. Also tonight: • The reaction… Read More »Charlie Kirk Preliminary Hearing Starts Today The post Charlie Kirk Preliminary Hearing Starts Today appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Dr. Randall Bell and RFM head east for a crazy two days of jamming as many church history sites in as we possibly can handle! We took photos and video to document our misadventures and share it all here with you! Well, almost all. Part is still a secret of Dr. Bell’s that he will… Read More »RFM Does Church History Sites: RFM: 465 The post RFM Does Church History Sites: RFM: 465 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
For decades, the historical consensus has been that Joseph Smith introduced and practiced plural marriage in Nauvoo. But a small group of researchers has argued for a very different conclusion: that Joseph Smith was not the founder of Mormon polygamy and that the historical evidence has been misunderstood. In this episode of Mormonism Live, we… Read More »Joseph Smith’s Polygamy with Jeremy Hoop The post Joseph Smith’s Polygamy with Jeremy Hoop appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Another week, another roundup of stories from the world of Mormonism. This week we begin with another disturbing case involving child sexual abuse. An LDS bishopric counselor accused of abusing multiple boys has accepted a plea deal that could allow him to avoid prison and sex offender registration. We’ll break down the allegations, the plea… Read More »No Prison? No Registry? LDS Child Abuse Case Sparks Outrage The post No Prison? No Registry? LDS Child Abuse Case Sparks Outrage appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about Mormon history stories in recent memory: the recent leaking of the William Clayton journals. For years, the full Clayton journals have been a source of speculation, controversy, and anticipation. William Clayton was not a peripheral… Read More »The William Clayton Journals – What’s In Them? The post The William Clayton Journals – What’s In Them? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
RFM is joined by Dr. Don Cohen who outlines his fascinating journey from the Jewish faith in which he was born, to his conversion to Mormonism, and from there to where he has landed today. Throughout, Don’s allegiance to evidence and research has been his guiding star. Join us as Dr. Cohen explains his spiritual… Read More »From Jewish to Mormon and Beyond! RFM: 463 The post From Jewish to Mormon and Beyond! RFM: 463 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Does the Book of Mormon fit better in the ancient world or in early nineteenth century America when it was created? Defenders of the book point to a handful of twisted and strained comparisons to the ancient world to make their case. Bill and RFM, on the other hand, demonstrate conclusively that the Book of… Read More »When Was the Book of Mormon Created? The post When Was the Book of Mormon Created? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on A Mormon Newscast, we’re covering another packed week of stories from inside and around the LDS Church and the greater Mormon space. Radio Free Mormon takes a closer look at the growing fallout from LDS Church Historian Kyle McKay’s recent remarks and subsequent public apology, as well as the excommunication of Shane Baldwin… Read More »The Kyle McKay Apology Aftermath ! The post The Kyle McKay Apology Aftermath ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
RFM is joined by former Mormon Ted Novak, who shares his story of faith and ultimately, of faith deconstruction. Ted thought he studied his religion while he was a member, but he realized along the way what he was really studying was the “Mormon-Approved” version. Once Ted opened himself up to studying non-Mormon-Approved sources, he… Read More »Leaving Mormonism: RFM: 462 The post Leaving Mormonism: RFM: 462 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
BREAKING NEWS! Elder Kyle McKay, Church Historian for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, apologized in writing for racially insensitive comments he made at a stake conference in Oklahoma last Sunday! The post Church Historian Apologizes: RFM: 461 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
What if the most revealing thing about Mormon apologetics isn’t the evidence being presented… but the behavioral patterns behind the arguments? Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with Dawn McCarty who works in Forensic Criminology behavioral analysis. Can forensic criminology profile Mormon apologetics? Drawing from several of her recent… Read More »The Forensic Autopsy of Mormon Apologetics The post The Forensic Autopsy of Mormon Apologetics appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on A Mormon Newscast, a church leader’s playing on stereotypes about speech and singing style among people of color sparks discussion and controversy as members debate intent, history, and whether Church leaders should be held to a higher standard when engaging with material carrying a troubling past. We also examine the latest developments in… Read More »LDS Church Historian Sparks Racism Controversy ! The post LDS Church Historian Sparks Racism Controversy ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Famous Youtuber “Reckless Ben” just got served with a restraining order forbidding him from podcasting anymore about the “Bricks & Minifigs” Case and requiring him to take down any podcasts he has already published dealing with the case. Reckless Ben can’t talk about the Restraining Order. But RFM can! The post “Reckless Ben” Gets Silenced! RFM: 461 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
The Mormon Church keeps telling us it is growing. And not only is it growing, they say it is growing faster than it has ever grown in history! And yet faithful Mormon researcher Jeff Strong says the LDS Church has lost 40 % of its active membership in the last twenty-five years. How will the… Read More »LDS Church Membership Tanks! The post LDS Church Membership Tanks! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast we’re diving into one of the strangest stories to capture the internet this year: the Bricks & Minifigs LEGO controversy. What began as a dispute over a massive LEGO collection has exploded into allegations of insider connections, questions about Utah influence networks, and accusations of Mormon favoritism. We’ll separate fact… Read More »The LEGO Scandal and the Mormon Connection The post The LEGO Scandal and the Mormon Connection appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Ever wonder what happens when you take all the earliest accounts of the Angel Moroni appearing to Joseph Smith and compare them? The answers can be problematic but always fascinating. RFM is joined by an all-star panel of Bill Reel, Randy Bell and everyone’s favorite Rando, Kolby Reddish, to hash through the sources. The result… Read More »Don’t You Forget About Moroni: RFM: 459 The post Don’t You Forget About Moroni: RFM: 459 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on Mormonism Live we tackle one of the most controversial and uncomfortable documents in LDS history: Joseph Smith's 1832 First Vision account. Not the polished 1838 version members know from the Pearl of Great Price. Not the story that has been repeated in manuals and General Conference over a hundred years. We're going back… Read More »Joseph Smith’s 1832 First Vision: Excised with a Penknife & Hidden Away? The post Joseph Smith’s 1832 First Vision: Excised with a Penknife & Hidden Away? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Bill Reel and RFM are joined this week by Meggan Hayes, host of the “Generally Unquotable” podcast, which features a news report on things Mormon every weekday morning! How does Meggan do it? Where does she get her stories? What are the biggest stories she has covered? These are just some of the things we’ll… Read More »Podcaster Meggan Hayes (Generally Unquotable) Joins the Show! The post Podcaster Meggan Hayes (Generally Unquotable) Joins the Show! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: A troubling story involving race, faith, and the experience of Black Latter-day Saints in Utah. The president of the Genesis Group, an organization supporting Black LDS members, says he was the target of a racist threat while hiking in Utah County. But this story goes beyond one disturbing encounter. Is… Read More »Black Mormon Leader Says He Received a Chilling Threat in Utah ! The post Black Mormon Leader Says He Received a Chilling Threat in Utah ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
I had a faith crisis in my mid-twenties. A big faith crisis. It involved a salamander and it involved a letter. It made me question everything I thought I knew about Joseph Smith, the book he produced, and the religion he founded. The LDS religion. MY religion! And in that time of despair, I clung… Read More »They Didn’t Tell Me This!!! RFM: 458 The post They Didn’t Tell Me This!!! RFM: 458 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on Mormonism Live, we explore one of the most uncomfortable and fascinating questions in early Mormon history: Was Moroni originally understood through the same treasure-digging framework Joseph Smith had already been practicing for years? Long before the Book of Mormon was published, Joseph Smith and those around him were involved in treasure seeking using… Read More »Moroni As A Treasure Guardian The post Moroni As A Treasure Guardian appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
What if the harm didn't start with a crisis… but with what you were taught as a child? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we sit down with researcher and clinician Samuel Clemens, PhD, LCSW, to unpack his groundbreaking study on religious trauma among former Latter-day Saints—particularly those who identify as sexual minorities. This isn't… Read More »The Hidden Cost of Mormon Belief: Conditioned From Childhood The post The Hidden Cost of Mormon Belief: Conditioned From Childhood appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast we dive into one of the most secretive and controversial topics in Mormonism: The Second Anointing. Recent photos posted by the LDS Church along with a TikTok video by Mormon apologist Jasmine Rappleye appears to openly discuss and display imagery associated with the Holy of Holies, raising fresh questions about… Read More »Is Mormonism’s 2nd Anointing No Longer Secret? The post Is Mormonism’s 2nd Anointing No Longer Secret? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
RFM is joined by Kolby Reddish to finish off our analysis of the historic trouncing Bill Reel recently gave to Mormon apologist Robert Gurr! This is one for the record books! My favorite part is Mr. Gurr’s argument for why it is horses went extinct in the Americas. Hint: It has nothing to do with… Read More »Mormon Bring Knife To Gunfight! RFM: 457 The post Mormon Bring Knife To Gunfight! RFM: 457 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Who won the debate? Bill Reel or Robert Gurr? Bill Reel and RFM dissect Bill’s recent debate about Mormonism with Robert Gurr. This one is going to be a lot of fun! Don’t miss it! The post Another Mormon Bites The Dust! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
This week's Mormon Newscast centers on what looks like a renewed willingness by Church leadership under Dallin H. Oaks to draw sharper lines and enforce them. Whether it’s the Church's trademark lawsuit involving John Dehlin or the excommunication of Landon Brophy, such seems to signal a broader shift toward tightening control over both narrative and… Read More »Elder Oaks and The LDS Punishment Initiative! The post Elder Oaks and The LDS Punishment Initiative! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
RFM is joined by esteemed co-counsel Kolby Reddish to dissect Jacob Hansen’s recent debate with Allie Beth Stuckey of The Blaze. Strangely, Jacob seems to want to talk about anything other than Mormonism. His efforts to make Mormonism sound like Protestantism grow increasingly bizarre. But Allie is not going to let him get away with… Read More »Mormon Gets Creamed In Debate: RFM: 456 The post Mormon Gets Creamed In Debate: RFM: 456 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
This week on The Mormon Newscast, we're covering two major developing stories. First, more alleged victims have come forward in the Wade Christofferson CSA cases, adding new layers to an already disturbing situation. As details emerge, the scope and handling of the allegations are becoming harder to ignore. Second, we take a deeper look at… Read More »Christofferson Abuse Allegations Grow While LDS Church Targets Mormon Stories The post Christofferson Abuse Allegations Grow While LDS Church Targets Mormon Stories appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
An attorney looks at the complaint! What is up with the Mormon Church? Why are they suing John Dehlin? Radio Free Mormon uses his 36-year career as an attorney to review and dissect the Church’s complaint, and discovers a number of fascinating elements to what the Mormon Church may really be up to! If you… Read More »Why Is The Mormon Church Suing John Dehlin? RFM:455 The post Why Is The Mormon Church Suing John Dehlin? RFM:455 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight, one of the darkest chapters in Mormon history—the Mountain Meadows Massacre. This isn't a surface-level retelling. We walk through what led up to it, how it unfolded, and what happened afterward… and we let the historical record speak for itself. We examine the environment in southern Utah at the time—heightened fear, isolation, and rhetoric… Read More »Mormonism’s Mountain Meadows Massacre The post Mormonism’s Mountain Meadows Massacre appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
RFM detailed the bar complaints against him in the last episode for playing a Halloween prank on the sister missionaries; how those bar complaints were filed by members of the secret combination Mormon missionary group known as “The Cavalry,” and how those complaints were dismissed by the state bar association. This show will discuss recent… Read More »Bar Complaint Roundtable: The Prank Heard Round the World: RFM: 454 The post Bar Complaint Roundtable: The Prank Heard Round the World: RFM: 454 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Mormons have turned to the Bible to prove their beliefs are true ever since the inception of the LDS Church. But are the Mormons getting the Bible right? World renowned Bible expert and prolific author Bart Ehrman joins us to get down to the bottom of the issue, and to help us answer the question,… Read More »World Renowned Bible Expert Weighs In! The post World Renowned Bible Expert Weighs In! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Why do apologists want to hide the truth about the LDS Church? Likely because the truth makes their job of defending Mormonism so much harder. Two Mormon apologists from FAIRMormon tried to shut my podcast down by filing bar complaints against me! This is their story. Spoiler Alert: It doesn’t go well for the two… Read More »Mormon Apologists Can’t Handle The Truth! The post Mormon Apologists Can’t Handle The Truth! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
In this episode of The Mormon Newscast, we dive into the current shift in the LDS Church and what happens when the Mormon Church's current messaging doesn't quite match what members were taught for decades? This all came to a head this week over a recent post from Church Public Relations that highlights a husband… Read More »LDS Church Post Sparks Backlash on Women's Roles The post LDS Church Post Sparks Backlash on Women's Roles appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
For most of Mormon history, Latter-day Saints believed the Hill Cumorah in Palmyra, New York was the very place where the final battles of the Book of Mormon took place and where Moroni buried the gold plates that Joseph Smith would later retrieve. But in recent decades, a growing number of LDS scholars and apologists… Read More »The Hill Cumorah: Why did the LDS Church & its apologists relocate it? The post The Hill Cumorah: Why did the LDS Church & its apologists relocate it? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Join Bill Reel and RFM as we cue up the most scintillating and awe-inspiring moments from the April 2026 General Conference! You are sure to have a good time! The post Apostles Say The Darndest Things! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Join Bill Reel and RFM as we cue up the most scintillating and awe-inspiring moments from the April 2026 General Conference! You are sure to have a good time! The post Apostles Say The Darndest Things! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Join RFM immediately after each session of General Conference for an entertaining and insightful recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to! The post General Conference Recap: Sunday Afternoon Session: RFM: 451 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Join RFM immediately after each session of General Conference for an entertaining and insightful recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to! The post General Conference Recap: Sunday Morning Session: RFM: 450 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Join RFM immediately after each session of General Conference for an entertaining and insightful recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to! The post General Conference Recap: Saturday Afternoon Session: RFM: 449 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Join RFM immediately after each General Conference Session as he gives an entertaining recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to! The post General Conference Recap: Saturday Morning Session: RFM: 448 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight's episode dives into the LDS Church's announcing Record Convert Baptisms. We look at those newly released membership numbers and the LDS Church celebrating massive growth, with nearly 400,000 converts baptized in 2025 alone. But when you look just a little deeper, the data raises questions and points to uncomfortable analytics. We break it all… Read More »Convert Mormon Baptisms Break Records ! The post Convert Mormon Baptisms Break Records ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
In this episode of Mormonism Live, we walk through the full evolution of the Word of Wisdom—from its origin in 1833 to how it functions today as a requirement for temple worthiness. We start in Kirtland, where the School of the Prophets was filled with tobacco smoke, chewing, and spitting—and where Emma Smith's frustration becomes… Read More »History of Mormonism’s “Word of Wisdom” Health Code The post History of Mormonism’s “Word of Wisdom” Health Code appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with a major development: John Dehlin and Mormon Stories have officially walked away from mediation with the “Mormon” Church over trademark threats tied to the word “Mormon.” From there, we move through a packed lineup of stories shaping the LDS landscape right now: * Are missionaries starting to… Read More »Mormon Stories Ends Mediation With “Mormon” Church Over Trademark The post Mormon Stories Ends Mediation With “Mormon” Church Over Trademark appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Joseph Smith was a treasure seeker in his youth. But it didn’t end there. The religion he founded, and the book he dictated into existence, also bear unmistakable signs of his treasure-seeking activities, specifically the process he used to locate buried treasure. Dr. John Lundwall shares his new theory that the Book of Mormon fits… Read More »Mormon Temple As Treasure Quest: RFM: 447 The post Mormon Temple As Treasure Quest: RFM: 447 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
In this episode we examine one of the most foundational claims in Mormonism: the translation of the Book of Mormon. Most Latter-day Saints grew up hearing a very specific story. Joseph Smith sat at a table, the gold plates were present, and he translated the ancient record through divine power. But when we turn to… Read More »Book of Mormon Translation The post Book of Mormon Translation appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
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