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Radio Free Mormon tackles sticky issues in Mormonism by performing a historical and contextual analysis of various tough issues within Mormonism and diving deep into the data. Radio Free Mormon was the 2018 Brodie Award winner for Best New Podcast!!!!

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    The Radio Free Mormon podcast is an exceptional resource for those seeking to uncover the truth behind the lies of the Mormon Church. Hosted by RFM, who brings both professional training and personal experience to the table, this podcast leaves no stone unturned in examining LDS history and contemporary issues. The thoroughness of RFM's research and his commitment to presenting a complete picture is commendable. What sets this podcast apart is not only its informative nature but also the refreshing and lighthearted humor that RFM incorporates into his discussions.

    The best aspect of The Radio Free Mormon podcast is undoubtedly RFM's ability to spot and address information gaps. With his legal background and extensive knowledge on the subject matter, he provides accurate and balanced commentary on the LDS faith claims, always referring back to solid evidence. This makes his podcast trustworthy and compelling for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Mormonism. Additionally, RFM's self-deprecating humor adds a unique charm to his delivery, making each episode engaging and enjoyable.

    While there are many positives to The Radio Free Mormon podcast, one could argue that one of its weaknesses lies in RFM's limited understanding of the Christian perspective. While he excels in analyzing Mormon doctrine and history, he may benefit from further exploring other religious viewpoints to provide a well-rounded analysis. However, this does not detract significantly from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Radio Free Mormon podcast is an insightful and inspired exploration into the truth behind Mormon Church falsehoods. With its thorough presentation of evidence, engaging delivery, and balanced commentary, it offers a trustworthy resource for those seeking to delve deeper into LDS history and contemporary issues. Whether you are struggling with your faith or simply looking for an informative and entertaining podcast, The Radio Free Mormon delivers on all fronts.



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    Mormonism & The Snout of Anubis: Joseph Smith Loses Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 137:03


    Tonight on Mormonism Live, we take a scalpel to Mormonism’s Founder Joseph Smith as He takes one to a Book of Abraham character What happens when a god loses his snout which Has Joseph Smith losing face—and why does it feel so… Mormon? In this off-the-rails episode, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive deep… Read More »Mormonism & The Snout of Anubis: Joseph Smith Loses Face

    Joseph Smith: Hypnotist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 135:58


    How Did Joseph Smith Convince So Many? Exploring Hypnosis, Visions, and the Birth of a Movement How did Joseph Smith inspire thousands to not only believe in his prophetic gifts but also claim their own divine visions and supernatural encounters? Could hypnosis or altered states of consciousness explain part of the story? Tonight, we explore… Read More »Joseph Smith: Hypnotist

    Did David O. McKay Lose His Testimony? : RFM: 409

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 25:39


    Did David O. McKay lose his testimony of the Book of Mormon? Not as a kid or young man, but while serving as the ninth president of the LDS Church? Incredibly, the evidence actually seems to support the idea! Join Radio Free Mormon as he sets forth the case that David O. McKay, the most… Read More »Did David O. McKay Lose His Testimony? : RFM: 409

    Turning Faith into a Fortune: The Religion Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 110:02


    What happens when faith becomes a franchise? In this gripping episode of Mormonism LIVE, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub to discuss his upcoming documentary “The Religion Business”—a hard-hitting exposé exploring the multi-billion dollar intersection of belief, power, and profit. From televangelists to temples, we'll pull back the curtain on… Read More »Turning Faith into a Fortune: The Religion Business

    Predatory Techniques of Mormonism’s Prophet Joseph Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 165:04


    What If the Prophet You Trust Showed Signs You’d Warn Your Children About? We often teach our children how to recognize red flags—signs that someone might not have good intentions. But what happens when those same behaviors show up in the life of someone we revere as a prophet? In this eye-opening episode, we explore… Read More »Predatory Techniques of Mormonism’s Prophet Joseph Smith

    Book of Mormon Waterloo: RFM: 408

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 71:50


    Defenders of the Book of Mormon point to the war chapters as evidence of its truth. Tonight, Radio Free Mormon reviews five important aspects of the war chapters and comes to a decidedly different conclusion. The war chapters, far from vindicating the truth of the book of Mormon, end up being the book of Mormon's… Read More »Book of Mormon Waterloo: RFM: 408

    Requiem for an Apostate: RFM: 407

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 246:18


    He Was Too Honest About Mormon Scripture—So They Made Him Pay!  David P. Wright, a brilliant scholar of the Hebrew Bible, once taught at BYU—until his academic integrity put him at odds with LDS orthodoxy. In 1989, he was fired for holding views deemed incompatible with Church doctrine. But the campaign against him didn't stop… Read More »Requiem for an Apostate: RFM: 407

    Mormon Spiritual Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 110:37


    Lila Tueller, Daughter of LDS General Authority, Shares Untold Stories of Pain and Faith in “Shattered Trust” What happens when loyalty to the Church comes at the expense of the individual? Lila Tueller, daughter of well-known LDS General Authority Hartman Rector, Jr., has spent a lifetime inside the heart of Mormonism. In her powerful new… Read More »Mormon Spiritual Abuse

    Mormon Easter Eggs: RFM: 406

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 43:24


    Radio Free Mormon shows six places where Joseph Smith used Josephus, a two thousand year old historical source, to supplement Smith's scriptural productions. By this method among others, Joseph Smith fulfilled the Book of Mormon prediction that he would restore ancient truths that had become lost.

    Mormon Thinking Errors: RFM: 405

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 229:19


    Mormonism uses many thinking errors to promote its message. RFM sits down with Dr. Randy Bell and Kolby Reddish, Esq., to identify the top twelve logical fallacies, together with examples from Mormon sources! This will be a lot of fun!

    Joseph Smith: The Man Behind Mormonism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 167:15


    Who really was Joseph Smith? When one peels back the layers of legend and legacy to explore the life of Mormonism's controversial founder, a far more complex and human figure emerges—part visionary, part rebel, and entirely unlike the sanitized version told in Sunday School. From buried golden plates and seer stones to secret plural marriages… Read More »Joseph Smith: The Man Behind Mormonism

    The Sneakiest Mormon Apologetic Of Them All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 131:43


    Of all the misleading tactics used by Latter-day Saint apologists, this one might just take the crown. It's sneaky, it's calculated—and even after being called out repeatedly, they still keep doing it. Why? Because when it comes to defending Mormonism and the LDS Church, it seems the ends justify any means. But not this time.… Read More »The Sneakiest Mormon Apologetic Of Them All

    Book of Mormon Money Problems: RFM: 404

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 101:14


    The Nephite monetary system is a weak spot in the Book of Mormon narrative. It rarely gets discussed because it is so infrequently studied. RFM is going to change all that with this episode, in which he takes a deep dive into the Nephite monetary system, only to find that it has more problems than… Read More »Book of Mormon Money Problems: RFM: 404

    Book of Abraham Apologetics [Mormonism Live 238]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 155:09


    In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive headfirst into the Church's newest official Gospel Topics entry on the Book of Abraham, dissecting its language, implications, and apologetic framing. With surgical precision (and just a bit of satire), they explore how the Church attempts to repackage decades of controversy surrounding… Read More »Book of Abraham Apologetics [Mormonism Live 238]

    Fruits in the Church: RFM: 403

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 118:47


    Attorneys RFM and Kolby Reddish tackle chapter 8 of the Light on Truth Letter titled, “Fruits of the Church.” The entire chapter is a logical fallacy!

    Real Mormon Women Speak Out! : RFM: 402

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 254:18


    In this powerful episode of Radio Free Mormon, six bold and insightful women join RFM to dissect the explosive “Women in the Church” chapter from Austin Fife's controversial Light and Truth Letter. With raw honesty and lived experience, these women share how the Church's teachings on gender have shaped—and in many cases, harmed—their spiritual journeys,… Read More »Real Mormon Women Speak Out! : RFM: 402

    Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 158:30


    Discovered by accident in a desert cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century. But what do they actually say—and why do they matter? In this episode, we explore the strange, surprising, and deeply revealing world of the scrolls: hidden prophecies, rival messiahs, priesthood power… Read More »Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237]

    LDS Church In Trouble With IRS?[Mormonism Live 236]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 97:21


    The Book of Abraham’s Missing Scroll Theory [Mormonism Live 235]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 182:43


    Is the Book of Abraham based on papyrus we no longer have? In this episode, we explore the Missing Scroll Theory—the idea that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Abraham from a long roll of papyrus that has since been lost or destroyed. We’ll examine the historical records, including firsthand accounts from early Saints like… Read More »The Book of Abraham’s Missing Scroll Theory [Mormonism Live 235]

    Science vs. Mormonism [Mormonism Live 234]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 147:29


     In this episode of Mormonism Live, Radio Free Mormon (Bill is on vacation) dives headfirst into the growing tension between scientific discovery and Mormon doctrine. When it comes to mormonism in the modern world, science keeps raising its hand with uncomfortable questions. The LDS Church, meanwhile, continues to insist it has the answers… or at… Read More »Science vs. Mormonism [Mormonism Live 234]

    Destroying Mormon Arguments: RFM: 401

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 264:26


    RFM and Kolby Reddish continue their decimation of Austin Fife's Light on Truth Letter. This episode covers a litany of Mormon “proofs” in chapter seven titled, “How Did Joseph Smith Know?” The short answer is that Joseph Smith didn't really know much at all, and this episode shows why!

    The Made-Up Book of Mormon: RFM: 400

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 205:41


    Kolby Reddish and I continue our in-depth debunking of Austin Fife's Light on Truth Letter. Tonight is Chapter Six's turn on the chopping block. In it we show how obviously it is that the Book of Mormon was created in the early nineteenth century. As in, there's no doubt about it!

    Mormon War Hero Who Lied: The Douglas Stringfellow Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 114:41


    What happens when a celebrated war hero, beloved by both Congress and the LDS Church, turns out to be living a lie? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we investigate the incredible true story of Douglas Stringfellow — a Utah congressman, decorated veteran, and rising star in postwar America… until it all came crashing down.… Read More »Mormon War Hero Who Lied: The Douglas Stringfellow Scandal

    All Mormons Go To Hell: RFM: 399

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 67:51


    Every Mormon alive can tell you without hesitation about the Godhead; how there are three members in the Godhead, the Father and the Son, with bodies of flesh and bones, and the Holy Ghost with a body of spirit. What most Mormons are not aware of, however, is that Joseph Smith taught a radically different… Read More »All Mormons Go To Hell: RFM: 399

    John Taylor and the Truth About the Dark Ages: Rethinking the Great Apostasy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 136:26


    In this eye-opening episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by author and theologian Charley Harrell to explore his powerful Dialogue Journal article, “John Taylor on the ‘Dark Ages'.” Together, they take a deep dive into how third LDS Church President John Taylor challenged the traditional narrative of the… Read More »John Taylor and the Truth About the Dark Ages: Rethinking the Great Apostasy

    The Dream Mine Story: Mormonism's Most Expensive Revelation [Mormonism Live 231]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 110:35


    What do you get when you mix Mormon folklore, an angelic visitation, and a supposed Nephite treasure buried in a Utah hillside? You get one of the strangest, most persistent sagas in LDS history: the story of John Hyrum Koyle and the Dream Mine. In this episode, we dig into the bizarre and fascinating tale… Read More »The Dream Mine Story: Mormonism's Most Expensive Revelation [Mormonism Live 231]

    How Did Joseph Know . . . ? THE JAREDITES! RFM: 398

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 41:06


    The Book of Mormon tells of a group of giant people named the Jaredites who came to the Americas long ago, direct from the destruction at the tower of Babel. Several extra-biblical elements are mentioned relating to the tower of Babel story, and surprisingly, these stories exist in ancient legends unavailable to Joseph Smith. Well,… Read More »How Did Joseph Know . . . ? THE JAREDITES! RFM: 398

    Utah's Bloodiest Secret: Mormonism and the Black Hawk War [Mormonism Live 230]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 152:38


    This episode of Mormonism Live, we dive into a forgotten battlefield of Utah history — the Black Hawk War — a brutal and devastating conflict between Mormon settlers and Native American tribes that has been largely buried under pioneer myths and whitewashed storytelling. Far from a few isolated raids, the Black Hawk War (1865–1872) was… Read More »Utah's Bloodiest Secret: Mormonism and the Black Hawk War [Mormonism Live 230]

    Digital Deception: Unmasking The Fake Bill Reel Account [Mormonism Live 229]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 127:03


    A fake email account bearing Bill Reel's name was used to manipulate and deceive—an incident that has raised serious questions about digital ethics, privacy violations, and personal targeting within the post-Mormon space. In this episode, we break down what happened, how the deception unfolded, and why the details point in a very specific direction. From… Read More »Digital Deception: Unmasking The Fake Bill Reel Account [Mormonism Live 229]

    Prophets, Polygamists & Pretenders: Inside Mormonism's Schisms and Sects

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 122:27


    When Joseph Smith died in 1844, the Restoration shattered like a glass dropped from heaven. What followed was a century-spanning explosion of rival prophets, breakaway churches, polygamist kingdoms, angelic messages, and more than one self-crowned king. In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon take you on a deep dive into… Read More »Prophets, Polygamists & Pretenders: Inside Mormonism's Schisms and Sects

    Another Argument for the Book of Mormon Bites the Dust: RFM: 397

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 24:50


    The more research that comes out, the less the Book of Mormon looks like an ancient historical document, and the more it looks like a modern composition. Join Radio Free Mormon as he explodes yet another apologetic argument in favor of the Book of Mormon!

    The Wacky World of Polygamy Deniers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 184:21


    [Mormonism Live: 227] Welcome to the alternate reality where Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy, the angels with swords were just metaphors, and dozens of wives—including teenagers and already-married women—somehow just… didn't exist. In this week's episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by Mormonism Historian Dan Vogel as they dive… Read More »The Wacky World of Polygamy Deniers

    Child Abuse in the LDS Church: RFM: 396

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 235:10


    Child abuse is rampant in the Mormon Church. You can’t go a week without seeing a new case reported in the Utah newspapers. Austin Fife devotes a whole chapter to the issue in his LIght and Truth Letter. Now, RFM and his faithful attorney companion, Kolby Reddish, demolish these lame excuses, with the help of… Read More »Child Abuse in the LDS Church: RFM: 396

    Mormonism & The Charles Anthon Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 211:41


    April 2025 Sunday Afternoon LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 85:45


    Coverage of the April 2025 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Sunday Afternoon General Conference Session. The talks are over, the applause has faded, and the teleprompters have gone to sleep. Now it’s time for something unscripted. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon In this episode of Radio Free… Read More »April 2025 Sunday Afternoon LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    April 2025 Sunday Morning LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 89:29


    Coverage of the April 2025 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Sunday Morning General Conference Session. The talks are over, the applause has faded, and the teleprompters have gone to sleep. Now it’s time for something unscripted. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon Coverage of the April 2025 Church… Read More »April 2025 Sunday Morning LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    April 2025 Saturday Evening LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 48:30


    Coverage of the April 2025 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Saturday Evening General Conference Session. The dust has settled, the teleprompters are cooling down, and the Tabernacle has gone quiet once more. Now it's time for the real analysis. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon In this episode… Read More »April 2025 Saturday Evening LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    April 2025 Saturday Afternoon LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 76:24


    Coverage of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Saturday Afternoon General Conference. The dust has settled, the teleprompters are cooling down, and the Tabernacle has gone quiet once more. Now it's time for the real analysis. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon In this episode of Radio Free… Read More »April 2025 Saturday Afternoon LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    April 2025 Saturday Morning LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 48:55


    Coverage of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Saturday Morning General Conference. The dust has settled, the teleprompters are cooling down, and the Tabernacle has gone quiet once more. Now it's time for the real analysis.  In this episode of Radio Free Mormon, we take a deep dive into the April 2025 Saturday… Read More »April 2025 Saturday Morning LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

    Cracking The Code: Tracing Book of Mormon Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 196:22


    [Mormonism Live 225] What if one of the most foundational parts of the Book of Mormon wasn’t ancient at all—but lifted from a 19th-century Methodist Bible commentary? In this episode, Mormonism Live dives into what may be the most significant academic finding in Mormon studies in decades: compelling evidence that Joseph Smith used Adam Clarke's… Read More »Cracking The Code: Tracing Book of Mormon Origins

    Inside the Closet: How Mormon Conversion Therapy Tried to ‘Fix’ Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 149:19


    What happens when your faith tells you that your identity is a flaw to be corrected? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Nieves, a conversion therapy survivor, board member of the Conversion Therapy Survivor Network, and a clinically trained therapist with a background in Cognitive Psychology. Sam takes us deep into his lived… Read More »Inside the Closet: How Mormon Conversion Therapy Tried to ‘Fix’ Me

    Ex-Mormon Psycho Lawyers From Hell: RFM: 390

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 176:25


    When Jacob Hansen got called out for his sleight-of-hand tactics, he didn't offer a defense—he offered a diagnosis: Kolby Reddish and RFM are “psychotic.” But if anyone's losing touch with reality, it might be the guy slicing and dicing evidence like a Benihana chef trying to make Book of Mormon logic sizzle. In this episode,… Read More »Ex-Mormon Psycho Lawyers From Hell: RFM: 390

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