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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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    RFM: 283: Church Historian on the Hot Seat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 93:25


    On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Church Historian Elder Kyle McKay sat down with an inactive former seminary teacher named Joe for a candid discussion about Church History. Things got very interesting very quickly! This is the recording of that meeting! RESOURCES:Joe’s Document “In Defense of Doubt” – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/In-Defense-of-Doubt-Final.pdfElder McKay’s Letter back to him – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Elder-McKays-Letter.pdf

    Seminary Teacher Schools Church Historian: Mormonism Live: 130

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 193:24


    A former seminary teacher got the opportunity to present lots of his questions to the Church Historian recently. Wait till you hear what happened! RESOURCES: Transcript – http://radiofreemormon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ELDER-BALLARD-BLOWS-UP-THE-CHURCH-TRANSCRIPT.pdfEpisode – https://radiofreemormon.org/2017/11/radio-free-mormon-021-elder-ballard-blows-church/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/prophets-and-fallibility/https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/the-mormon-truth-crisis/https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/the-mormon-paradox/

    RFM: 282: Why is RFM Such an SOB?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 67:47


    On the May 17, 2023 episode of Mormonism Live, a listener named Justin called into the show.  Justin identified himself as a believing Mormon.  I took the opportunity to ask Justin a series of questions about his beliefs regarding what a prophet could do that would be so bad that Justin would no longer consider… Read More »RFM: 282: Why is RFM Such an SOB?

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    Mormonism Live: 129: How The Mormon Church Got Its Name

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 138:39


    In this video we delve into the history behind how the LDS Church came to have its name and how its official name has changed from its inception to today. And along the way we learn about the use and meaning of the word Mormon as well as how the Church went from “Latter Day… Read More »Mormonism Live: 129: How The Mormon Church Got Its Name

    RFM: 281: My Debate with a Church of Christ Minister!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 79:24


    At the zenith of my Mormon apologetics back in 1990, I engaged in a public debate with a Church of Christ minister from Austin, Texas. This is the story of that debate.

    Gone In 60 Minutes: Mormonism Live: 128

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 201:32


    This past week 60 Minutes the CBS TV Journalism Show covered the event of the Church having its finances exposed by whistleblower David Nielson. We take a look at what was said…. and what wasn’t in this weeks episode of Mormonism LIVE! “David Nielsen is a former investment manager for the Church of Jesus Christ… Read More »Gone In 60 Minutes: Mormonism Live: 128

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    The Greek Psalter Incident – Another Tale of Translation: Mormonism LIVE: 127

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 153:30


    The story of Joseph Smith and Henry Caswall (Caswell) and the Greek Psalter incident is a historical event that took place in 1842 in Nauvoo Ill.. During his visit to Nauvoo, Illinois, where the Mormon Church was headquartered at the time, Caswall met with Joseph Smith. Caswall showed The Prophet a ancient document which Caswall… Read More »The Greek Psalter Incident – Another Tale of Translation: Mormonism LIVE: 127

    RFM: 280: Compelling Reasons to Doubt Mormonism!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 105:17


    In a strange twist of fate, my old missionary companion, Kyle McKay, has become not only a General Authority, but also the Church Historian! Now Kyle gets the chance to have his old missionary companion do a dissection of the talk he gave at BYU-Idaho on April 25, 2023; a talk many consider to be… Read More »RFM: 280: Compelling Reasons to Doubt Mormonism!

    Mormons & Muskets with Jim Bennett: Mormonism Live: 126

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 146:18


    RFM and Bill sit down with Jim Bennett to discuss his recent appearances on “Midnight Mormons” and take a look at all the rhetoric around violence in Mormonism including the musket talk by Elder Holland but with an updated and focused discussion around whether such a talk is fueling the very violent threats and rhetoric… Read More »Mormons & Muskets with Jim Bennett: Mormonism Live: 126

    Radio Free Mormon: 279: Red-Handed! How the First Presidency Got Caught Breaking the Law!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 199:04


    A new BOMBSHELL report lays out how the First Presidency not only actively engaged in defrauding the Federal Government in the SEC Scandal, but also how the First Presidency is still actively engaged in deceiving its own members by portraying themselves as innocent of any wrongdoing! You just can’t make this stuff up! I am… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 279: Red-Handed! How the First Presidency Got Caught Breaking the Law!

    Mormonism Live: 125: Gospel Fully Restored or Just The Beginning Of An Ongoing Restoration?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 106:43


    When the Phrase “Ongoing Restoration” showed up around 2020 Critics paused as this seemed to be the Church saying something different as if the Church now wanted the restoration to be much earlier in its stage of development than had been intimated in the past. So Bill & RFM take long look over Mormonism’s history… Read More »Mormonism Live: 125: Gospel Fully Restored or Just The Beginning Of An Ongoing Restoration?

    Biblical Scholarship with Dan McClellan: Mormonism LIVE: 124

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 133:39


    In this week’s edition, RFM and Bill sit down with Dan McClellan, former scripture translation supervisor for the LDS Church. Dan received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in ancient Near Eastern studies, where he focused on Biblical Hebrew and minored in Classical Greek. He completed a master of studies in Jewish studies at… Read More »Biblical Scholarship with Dan McClellan: Mormonism LIVE: 124

    Radio Free Mormon: 278: Mormonism Debate–Highlights Reel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 72:11


    In November of 2021, I flew to Salt Lake City to debate the Midnight Mormons. The entire debate lasted almost three hours! I have worked hard over two days breaking it down into a Highlights Reel that is just over an hour. I want to thank everybody who came to the debate and I think… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 278: Mormonism Debate–Highlights Reel!

    Radio Free Mormon: 277: Disappointing Mormonism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 66:27


    Mormonism has the power to disappoint in many ways, even after I thought I had left it far behind. One of the most significant disappointments for me is being betrayed by church leaders I trusted implicitly, only to find they were not telling me the truth. What happens when you find out your ability to… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 277: Disappointing Mormonism

    Mormonism LIVE: 123: Wood Tools vs Steel Tools w/ Jonathan Streeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 145:01


    Years ago Jonathan Streeter wrote a blog post titled “Fix your faith crisis with this one weird trick!” that was deeply influential on Bill. So tonight we bring Streeter into the studio to discuss Wood Tools vs Steel Tools and tom recognize when wood tools are being used. RESOURCES: https://thoughtsonthingsandstuff.com/

    Radio Free Mormon: 276: Proof Jesus Really Existed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 23:30


    In honor of the Easter Season, RFM examines evidence that Jesus actually did exist! This is one you won’t want to miss!

    Mormonism LIVE: 122: GenCon CXCIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 176:18


    This General Conference had lots of interesting twists and turns that have now had time to ruminate in the minds of RFM and Bill Reel. […]

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    Radio Free Mormon: 275: GenCon Digest–Sunday Afternoon Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 33:26


    This session contains what is sure to be the most controversial talk in this entire General Conference. The talk was given by Elder Ahmed Corbitt, […]

    Radio Free Mormon: 274: GenCon Digest–Sunday Morning Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 35:25


    The Sunday Morning Session may well be the Church’s response to the SEC fiasco! Listen and find out why!

    Radio Free Mormon: 273: General Conference Digest–Saturday Afternoon Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 36:38


    General Conference has never been this much fun!!!

    Radio Free Mormon: 272: General Conference Digest–Saturday Morning Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 31:45


    General Conference has never been this much fun!!!

    Mormonism LIVE: 121: Joseph Smith’s First Vision in Context: A Comparative Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 157:00


    Joseph Smith’s First Vision ushered in the restoration of the Gospel. It had Heavenly Father and His Son coming through the Heavens to visit the […]

    Radio Free Mormon: 271: New Temple Endowment–Hot Takes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 98:53


    RFM tries his hand at a one-man Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on the new Temple Endowment video now playing at an LDS Temple near […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 120: Silencing Dissent – Mormon Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 99:13


    Tonight RFM and Bill take a look at how both Top Church Leadership and local leaders extend pressure for dissenting voices to be silent. The […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 119: Cordon Homicide – Epilogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 225:55


    RFM has received the the video and audio from his second information request and report back regarding what was turned over by law enforcement. Once […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 118: How Mormons Twist Scripture to Worship Wealth w/ David Bokovoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 120:29


    Many are going through great lengths to justify the massive hoards of wealth the Church has accumulated on the backs of its believers, even going […]

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    Radio Free Mormon: 270: Jenn Kamp Loses Anti-Stalking Petition Against John Dehlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 23:25


    RFM reads Judge Coral Sanchez’s 13-page order denying Jenn Kamp’s Petition for an Anti-Stalking Order against John Dehlin.

    Radio Free Mormon: 269: That Time I Killed My Mom’s Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 28:02


    Here is the half-hour presentation I gave at Thrive in St. George, Utah, on February 26, 2023! I had a fantastic time meeting friends old […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 117: Changes To The Temple & The Ethics of Ensign Peak Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 200:52


    In this week’s episode we discuss the recent news of the Temple Changes and just how far the original Endowment has been altered. And the […]

    Radio Free Mormon: RFM Has Lightbulb Moment About A New Lawsuit Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 1:26


    What if the liability of the LDS Church has changed this week by the very acts it admitted this week?  What a novel and deeply […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 116: Who Really Killed Joseph Smith?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 141:55


    On June 27th 1844, Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was martyred at Carthage Jail by a mob. Or at least that is how the generally […]

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    Radio Free Mormon: 268: Joseph Smith’s Amazing Backdated Prophecies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 206:41


    RFM, John Dehlin, Nemo and Mike from LDS Discussions team up to discuss the age-old tradition of backdating prophecies, and how Joseph Smith appears to […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 115: Mormon Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 114:50


    On this week’s episode we sit down with Brent Bokovoy, Writer and Director of the upcoming film “Ronald’s Little Factory”, and we discuss all the […]

    Jenn Kamp And John Dehlin At 8-30-2022 OSF Board Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 105:38


    Here is a copy of the complaint OSF filed https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/OSF-Complaint-filed-copy.pdf

    Mormonism LIVE: 114: The Derek Cordon Homicide Investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 131:32


    RFM and Bill review the recent set of Documents and other items sent by Florida Law Enforcement in RFM as part of a Freedom of […]

    Radio Free Mormon: 266: John Dehlin Files Countersuit Against Jenn Kamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 49:43


    Former Open Stories Foundation employee Jenn Kamp has gone public recently about the lawsuit she has filed against John Dehlin and the OSF. Now John […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 113: What Ever Happened To The Great Apostasy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 153:58


    The Salt Lake Tribune recently published a book review on the book “Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints” published by the Maxwell Institute. Both […]

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    Radio Free Mormon: 265: Sherlock Holmes v. Joseph Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 32:00


    A new apologetic technique has arisen in recent years of trying to prove the Book of Mormon true by proving all naturalistic theories false. RFM […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 112: Tithing – What’s In A Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 114:06


    Recently Bill did a solo episode away from Mormonism LIVE walking members into the historical analysis of the initial Doctrine of tithing as 10% of […]

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    Radio Free Mormon: 264: The Unreasonable Elder Bednar, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 126:55


    Radio Free Mormon and his faithful sidekick, The Backyard Professor, complete their dismemberment of Elder Bednar’s recent two-part talk titled, “That Ye May Believe.” Nothing […]

    Mormonism LIVE: 111: Joseph Smith’s Secret Education – The Dartmouth Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 156:22


    The running narrative within Mormonism is that Joseph Smith was an uneducated backwoods farm boy and that his lack of sophistication leaves the the Restoration […]

    Radio Free Mormon: 263: Letter from Birmingham Jail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 55:34


    In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted to revisit the letter he wrote April 16, 1963 while imprisoned in the city jail […]

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