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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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Washington, Utah

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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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    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

    “I Beat The Book of Mormon Challenge!” : RFM: 389

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 40:38


    Have you ever heard of the Book of Mormon Challenge? It is a way Mormons have of trying to prove the Book of Mormon is true, by challenging a non-believer to write a comparable book in the same amount of time as Joseph Smith used on the Book of Mormon. Well, it looks like RFM… Read More »“I Beat The Book of Mormon Challenge!” : RFM: 389

    The Religion Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 126:24


    How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are investigated by filmmaker Nathan Apffel in his upcoming documentary series, “The Religion Business.” And why does Nathan… Read More »The Religion Business

    Mormonism Makes Liars Of Us All: RFM: 388

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 200:58


    Mormons are taught not to lie. And for the most part, they don’t. One of the only times Mormons will consistently lie to you is when talking about their religion. Any time a Mormon has to lie (or stretch the truth) to make Mormonism look good, it is completely permissible. I know this may be… Read More »Mormonism Makes Liars Of Us All: RFM: 388

    Joseph Smith's Bank of Faith: The Rise and Fall of Mormonism's Kirtland Safety Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 193:47


    [Mormonism Live 222]

    The Most Damning Evidence Against Joseph Smith: RFM: 387

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 69:26


    When a Mormon apologist accidentally broadcasts damning evidence against Joseph Smith, RFM just has to do a show about it! The story is made only the more remarkable when the apologist actually calls the evidence he presents against Joseph Smith “damning.” What apologist would do such a thing? None other than our good friend, Jacob… Read More »The Most Damning Evidence Against Joseph Smith: RFM: 387

    Latter-day Saint Insider Exposes Secret Surveillance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 195:01


    INSIDE THE LDS CHURCH: CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS & THE SCMC EXPOSED!

    “Goodbye Magic Undies” with Carrie Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 142:18


    [Mormonism Live 220] Bill Reel and RFM sit down with LDS Author Carrie Sweet to discuss her new book “Goodbye Magic Undies” and the journey that brought her to writing it. Book on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Magic-Undies-High-Control-Relationships/dp/B0DV7GPKH3/ref=sr_1_1 Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth… Read More »“Goodbye Magic Undies” with Carrie Sweet

    Jenn Kamp Tries To Dig Up Dirt On John Dehlin: RFM: 386

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 30:50


    RFM presents a recently revealed telephone call recording from Jenn Kamp to a couple of post-Mormons trying to dig up dirt on John Dehlin! You won’t believe it! This you have got to hear with your own ears!

    Mormon Hate Watch Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 108:16


    [Mormonism Live 219] Join RFM and Bill Reel in this riff-filled episode of Mormonism Live as they dive into the world of Ward Radio's recent rhetoric, with special guest “Cultch” from The Cultural Hall Podcast tagging along for the ride. Channeling the playful yet biting tone of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the trio sets up… Read More »Mormon Hate Watch Theatre

    Will The Real Austin Fife Please Stand Up? : RFM: 385

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 246:20


    RFM and Kolby Reddish do a deep-dive analysis of Mormon apologist and author of the Light and Truth Letter, Austin Fife.

    Lawyer Examines Huntsman v. LDS Church Lawsuit: RFM: 384

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 65:00


    The Huntsman tithing lawsuit against the LDS Church has now been dismissed by the entire 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. A seasoned lawyer takes you through the ins and outs of the opinion, explaining what happened, why it happened, and what happens next!

    Safeguarding the Saints from The LDS Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 169:45


    [Mormonism Live 218] Is the Latter-day Saint community a safe community? We take a look at that very question and investigate what it would mean and what would it look like if the LDS Church took seriously the Safeguarding of the Latter-day Saints. What can Mormonism learn from accepted Safeguarding practices and what is one… Read More »Safeguarding the Saints from The LDS Church

    John Dehlin v. Jenn Kamp [RFM 383]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 97:06


    In the long and winding court battle between John Dehlin and Jenn Kamp, the trail may be finally coming to a close after three years. RFM has covered this story from the start, and leads you through the final resolution of the matter in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Tacoma. Additionally, we take a somewhat lighthearted… Read More »John Dehlin v. Jenn Kamp [RFM 383]

    TOP SECRET: Mormon UFO Files [ML: 217]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 185:17


    For almost 2 centuries, whispers of a deep connection between the Mormon Church and UFO phenomena have circulated, but now, shocking new revelations are coming to light. — Investigative journalists, UFO experts, and ex-intelligence officers such as Ross Coulthart, Steven Greer, and David Grusch— have exposed the global UFO cover-up along with the Government’s Alien… Read More »TOP SECRET: Mormon UFO Files [ML: 217]

    Captain Moroni: The Nephite George Washington [Mormonism Live 216]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 144:46


    Captain Moroni is one of the most inspiring figures in the Book of Mormon, a true champion of liberty and righteousness. But did you know his story might share surprising parallels with George Washington and the Revolutionary War? In this episode, we explore how Captain Moroni’s unwavering faith, his rallying cry of the Title of… Read More »Captain Moroni: The Nephite George Washington [Mormonism Live 216]

    LGBTQ Mormons Better Off In LDS Church? : RFM: 382

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 218:22


    In recent years, Mormon apologists have begun to argue that LGBTQ+ people are better off inside the LDS church than outside the LDS church. Even our good friend, Austin Fife, mentions it in a chapter of his Light and Truth Letter. Is there any truth to this startling declaration, or is it just one more… Read More »LGBTQ Mormons Better Off In LDS Church? : RFM: 382

    Mormon $ecret$ Exposed [Mormonism Live 215]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 180:13


    Dive Deep Into The Book of Mormon [Mormonism Live 214]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 169:29


    The deeper you dive into the Book of Mormon, the more you find. RFM and Bill Reel are joined by Ganesh Cherian to take a deep dive in the Book of Mormon. But beware as these waters are infested with creatures that take big bites out of Book of Mormon historicity. Help support Bill Reel… Read More »Dive Deep Into The Book of Mormon [Mormonism Live 214]

    How Mormons Lie To You: RFM: 381

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 159:46


    Mormons believe it is okay to lie to you in order to make Mormonism look better. This is the unwritten order of things in Mormonism. Don’t believe it?  Just listen to this episode!  It is mind-blowing!

    How Joseph Smith Created Mormonism [Mormonism Live 213]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 193:58


    Want to know how Joseph Smith created the Book of Mormon? Well in this episode of Mormonism Live we take at face value what Terryl Givens, one of the LDS Church’s most renowned apologists, says about that very thing. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a… Read More »How Joseph Smith Created Mormonism [Mormonism Live 213]

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