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Over a period of about 3 decades, the LDS Church's First Presidency gave away a variety of older books to their church employees along with a note of recommendation for each book. Besides the standard works, books from all of the presidents and a number of apostles were offered, giving each book renewed legitimacy. Through … Continue reading Christmas Books: Truth Part 2 →

Over a period of about 3 decades, the LDS Church's First Presidency gave away a variety of older books to their church employees along with a note of recommendation for each book. Besides the standard works, books from all of the presidents and a number of apostles were offered, giving each book renewed legitimacy. Through … Continue reading Christmas Books: Truth Part 1 →

EP 89 - Mormonism and prosperity, Tim Ballard, David Archuleta, LDS land purchases in Nebraska, and LDS Women get slapped in the face?! Show Information Nov 26, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your humble host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob, bringing you this podcast with half the Kinderhook Plates tied behind my back. Full Title EP 89 - Mormonism and prosperity, Tim Ballard, David Archuleta, LDS land purchases in Nebraska, and LDS Women get slapped in the face?! Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! Get to know Rob Who are you and what are you all about? Your TicToc Channel https://www.tiktok.com/@president_please_help_me?_t=8hTNx29rocx&_r=1 The Single Greatest LDS TikToc Video https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRvSAPrX/ Articles Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel https://religionnews.com/2023/11/17/mormonism-and-the-soft-prosperity-gospel/ MNRU Poll of the Week KSL, Deseret News, other LDS Church media outlets get a new leader Former member of the faith's Presiding Bishopric to retire Dec. 1. BYU Broadcasting's managing director will replace him as head of Deseret Management Corp. Mormon leaders accused of 'covering up' a decades-long 'epidemic' of sexual abuse and INCEST that rivals scandals in Catholic church: Victims say perpetrators are protected - but the abused are forced to forgive their attackers Gospel Answers Every Doubt and Faith Challenge, Elder Cook Tells Young Adults https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/gospel-answers-every-doubt-and-faith-challenge-elder-cook-tells-young-adults https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8y5DSmL/ Tim Ballard The Spear Fund has begun the process of dropping Tim Ballard from their website. A website that until recently was Tim's last refuge on the planet outside his own goofy personal channels. https://x.com/chinoblanco/status/1727169444060021130?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg - Spear Fund's Press page hasn't been cleanses of O.U.R support yet. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0A43QvrW21/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Separated, fake account? Six plaintiffs filing suit against Operation Underground Railroad are speaking now at a press conference in Salt Lake City. https://x.com/adamherbets/status/1727072942314635725?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg NuanceHoe reacts https://x.com/thenuancehoe/status/1727217035288174627?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg O.U.R Review: Urgent Crisis! There's an abusive network of the wealthiest sex traffickers in Utah: Tim Ballard, Matt Osborne, Sean Reyes, and Matt Cooper. PLEASE investigate them as soon as you all get back from prison, O.U.R.! American Idol's David Archuleta says his Mormon friends gave him the 'cold' shoulder after he left the church in the wake of coming out as queer: 'I just need to move on' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12777453/American-Idols-David-Archuleta-Mormon-friends-cold-shoulder-left-church.html Who's Buying Nebraska? After shopping spree, Mormon church is top land purchaser https://flatwaterfreepress.org/whos-buying-nebraska-after-shopping-spree-mormon-church-is-top-land-purchaser/ Mormon Land': Apostle vacancy spurs questions about men who run the church — for life https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/11/21/mormon-land-apostle-vacancy-spurs/ LDS Women slapped in the face? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/11/24/slap-face-lds-relief-society/ Connect with Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Instagram TikToc Facebook Support this Podcast Patreon New MNRU episodes live on YouTube Sundays at 9:30pm EST New MMR episodes live on YouTube Mondays at 9:30pm EST Shoutout to Weird Alma on bandcamp.com for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with us on the great and spacious beehive! And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Welcome back to the Unveiling Mormonism podacst! Today, we hear from Cassie as she shares her incredible story of growing up in the LDS Church, facing judgment, and questioning her beliefs.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Notes

Over a period of about 3 decades, the LDS Church's First Presidency gave away a variety of older books to their church employees along with a note of recommendation for each book. Besides the standard works, books from all of the presidents and a number of apostles were offered, giving each book renewed legitimacy. Through … Continue reading Christmas Books: Introduction →

Over a period of about 3 decades, the LDS Church's First Presidency gave away a variety of older books to their church employees along with a note of recommendation for each book. Besides the standard works, books from all of the presidents and a number of apostles were offered, giving each book renewed legitimacy. Through … Continue reading Christmas Books: God Part 2 →

For many decades, there has been speculation that Joseph Smith (first prophet of the LDS Church) did not practice polygamy. The speculation has ebbed and flowed over the years, though the conspiracy has picked up steam more recently. LDS scholar and friend of Saints Unscripted, Brian Hales, agreed to address the controversy on today's episode. Brian addresses accounts of polygamy, how different types of scholars navigate history, and how to address specific claims made against Joseph Smith's polygamy. While the subject of polygamy is uncomfortable and might be happily dismissed altogether, the truth is that Joseph Smith practiced polygamy. We aren't defending the practice but rather acknowledging true historical events.

Derek and Denise Galanis join us on Saints Unscripted to talk about Derek's conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Derek grew up in a family of crime. Prison and crime were natural parts of his formative years. Derek was convicted in 2001 and then again in 2016 for fraud. Derek talks about reconnecting with Denise, someone he had known earlier in his life, while he was in prison. He and Denise stayed in contact while Derek served his time in some harsh prison conditions. Derek read the Bible and was eventually introduced to the Book of Mormon by Denise. He read the Book of Mormon 4 times while in prison and knew he had to join the church. But joining wouldn't be easy, as he is still on probation for his crime. Watch the video to get the full story!!

ABOUT JULIE DE AZEVEDO HANKSWEBSITE:  https://www.drjuliehanks.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliehanks Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW. is a licensed therapist, coach, author, relationship expert, media contributor, blogger, speaker, and performing songwriter with 28 years experience counseling women, couples and families. In addition to owning  Wasatch Family Therapy, LLC and serving as executive director, Dr. Hanks is an emotional health and relationship expert and top online mental health influencer with an extensive and engaged social media following. As sought after media personality Dr. Hanks' advice has been interviewed for The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Women's Day, Parenting, Reader's Digest, Redbook, and numerous other publications, and has appeared on-camera on Fox News, Fox Business News, KSL TV's Studio 5, Discovery Health, TLC, and Reelz Channel. After speaking to large women's groups of Latter-day Saint women on preventing emotional burnout for a decade and working with hundreds of women in her clinical practice who were overwhelmed and felt “never good enough”, Dr. Hanks felt compelled to write her first book The Burnout Cure: An Emotional Survival Guide for Overwhelmed Women. Her latest book The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships draws from her years of clinical practice helping women to find their authentic voice in their lives, their relationships, and in the world. Grounded in attachment theory, this self-help book takes a comprehensive view of assertiveness and is filled with exercises and practical advice. As an award-winning performing songwriter, “Julie de Azevedo” has written dozens of songs, contributed to numerous projects, and produced 10 solo CD's over the past 30 years. Her most recent CD “The Gravity of Love” is a digital EP of 6 new songs about relationships. Dr. Hanks' most valuable experience has been “in the trenches” of family life as a wife to Jeff Hanks and mother of 4 children, 1 daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Paul begins by engaging in a conversation with Dr. Julie De Azevedo Hanks, who balanced her career as a recording artist with her pursuit of a Ph.D. in therapy. She specializes in working with clients who are Latter-day Saints or have connections to the LDS culture, assisting them in addressing social issues and ensuring their beliefs are applied in a healthy manner to avoid any harm caused by theology.Dr. Hanks responds to Paul's inquiry about why people from other faiths often perceive Mormons as exceptionally kind individuals with strong family values. They delve into the social dynamics within the predominantly homogeneous culture, particularly in Utah, where a substantial LDS population exists. Paul briefly touches upon the history of Mormons facing persecution, such as the extermination order issued by Missouri against the religious sect. He inquires about the possibility of a generational persecution complex. Dr. Hanks doesn't attribute it to a fear of persecution, but rather to a sense of familiarity. She notes that Latter-day Saints have demanding responsibilities and suggests that Mormons should openly communicate their values to friends and neighbors to establish mutual understanding of their boundaries and commitments.Paul highlights the unique aspect of the LDS Church, where individuals are actively assigned roles, integrated into small groups, and are actively involved in the community, unlike in most other churches where members need to initiate their participation. He emphasizes the absence of monetary compensation within the LDS Church and how this communal involvement provides a strong support system for every family. Dr. Hanks commends this support system and the sense of safety it fosters, with mentors guiding the youth in their service and teaching roles.The conversation shifts to the historical practice of polygamy within the Mormon community and its association with women's disenfranchisement and objectification during that era. They discuss the belief in eternal marriage, emphasizing that it lasts forever.Dr. Hanks and Paul delve into the declining church activity, which saw families conducting religious services at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the impact of scientific discoveries addressing questions that were traditionally considered mysteries of God in religious contexts. The internet is mentioned as a tool enabling individuals to research the controversial aspects of the Mormon faith's history. Paul queries Dr. Hanks about the possibility of people finding truth and happiness outside of the Mormon culture. She admits to being molded within the LDS faith but believes that truth can be found everywhere. Paul then questions whether Mormons are considered Christians, to which Dr. Hanks recalls being told she wasn't a Christian while attending a private evangelical school as a child. Lastly, Paul inquires about Dr. Hanks' perspective on the salvation of individuals who leave the Mormon faith or have family members who do so. She expresses her belief in the vastness of God's mercy and encourages avoiding placing limits on salvation for those whose experiences are different. ABOUT OUR HOST:ABOUT PAUL CARDALLWebsite - http://www.paulcardall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulcardallFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PaulCardallMusic/X - https://twitter.com/paulcardallTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pianistpaulcardall LISTEN TO HIS MUSICSpotify - https://shorturl.at/PQUW3Apple Music - https://shorturl.at/jkqsLAmazon - https://shorturl.at/nxGHU

Go To http://patreon.com/MormonRenegade368 For Exclusive Content   One of the biggest things we as fundamentalists watch for is changing ordinances. As Joseph Smith said, “If there is no change of ordinances, there is no change of priesthood.” Now this seems simple on the surface but when does something become a change, verses cleaning up the language of an ordinance? Well today I have Drew Briney back on the podcast to talk about his new book “Changing Ordinances, Changing Priesthood?” that tries to explain just that. Drew breaks down historical incidences of change both in and out of the LDS Church and evaluates what those changes mean to us as Mormons and disciples of Christ.   Go To deseretflag.com to get your Deseret Flag Today   https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Ordinances-Losing-Priesthood-Briney-ebook/dp/B0CN2LLBDL   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1387509248835311/?ref=share_group_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-kirkenbower/support

Gibson arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1861, and founded a colony among members of the LDS Church who were already in the islands. He purchased land on the island of Lanai with funds from the colony in his own name... The Good: Hawaii Sandwiches Tomato soup Going Rogue The Bad: Gentleman  Manipulator Taking land Lies Lies Lies Building a House of cards The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?): The Nice Cult Service that creates tittles Sources: Wikipedia: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_M._Gibson History.churchofjesuschrist. : https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org The Nice Cult: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thenicecult.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Emma Wood is a remarkable new convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! We had the great opportunity of hearing her conversion story. Growing up in Arizona, she knew about members of the LDS Church (otherwise known as the Mormon Church) but didn't have much interest in joining. She decided to go to school in Utah where she began learning more about the Church. She went through some challenging faith crises and had many, many questions about this emerging faith. After years of diligent study, Emma took a huge leap of faith and chose to be baptized. You don't want to miss this episode!!

According to Mormon millionaire Russell Brunson, the 9/15/23 Church Statement condemning Tim Ballard is full of lies. Russell Brunson therefore believes the Church Statement is a fake. What he doesn’t seem to consider is the Church might actually have lied in an official statement. This episode explores that possibility! The post RFM: 317: Did the LDS Church Lie in its Tim Ballard Statement? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In a stunning turn of events, the LDS Church proves that, when given the choice between protecting a child molester or protecting his victims, the LDS Church protects the child molester! This one has to be heard to be believed! The post RFM: 318: LDS Church Protects Child Molester! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

According to Mormon millionaire Russell Brunson, the 9/15/23 Church Statement condemning Tim Ballard is full of lies. Russell Brunson therefore believes the Church Statement is a fake. What he doesn’t seem to consider is the Church might actually have lied in an official statement. This episode explores that possibility!

In a stunning turn of events, the LDS Church proves that, when given the choice between protecting a child molester or protecting his victims, the LDS Church protects the child molester! This one has to be heard to be believed!

We're pleased to have writer and ex-Mormon Daniel John Carey on the podcast to talk about his experience with the LDS Church.

Have you heard the LDS couplet, "As man is, God once was. As God is, man may become"? Aaron Marshall joins this episode while we discuss if this couplet is accepted and taught as doctrine by the LDS Church. We look into what LDS authorities have had to say and what the implications of such an idea lead to. After discussing whether or not this teaching is doctrine, Aaron and Cole talk about how the Bible does not allow for God to be have once been a man. Support our ministry by following our social media: https://linktr.ee/cameuntochrist Support Aaron and his podcasts: The Present-day Saint: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Q2NidYtLcGJlLJTpdHzvu Jew and Gentile Radio: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z6evr1pvefhM2jGcsrh8T Intro/Outro Music: The View by Pyrosion ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/pyrosion⁠⁠ Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2PP0lrs⁠⁠ Music promoted by Audio Library

In the latest episode, Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad find themselves entangled in new accusations outlined in the recently revised civil lawsuit involving sexual misconduct. The new claims paint a complex picture, implicating Apostle and the LDS Church in the release of tithing records to Tim Ballard, enabling him to selectively target affluent individuals for donations. Additionally, the allegations extend to Sean Reyes, involving charges of obstruction of justice and witness tampering in the ongoing criminal investigation in Davis County. Notably, Glenn Beck enters the narrative, allegedly sending emails to Tim Ballard, guiding him on navigating the accusations and acting as a "fixer." I delve into the intricacies of court documents, shedding light on the breadth of allegations faced by Tim Ballard and why, if true, this development raises serious concerns for donors.FIND CHILLER QUEEN ONLINE:Website: http://chillerqueenpodcast.comIG: https://instagram.com/chillerqueenpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chillerpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfvD-yYMHrfm6WKnopwopw ACCESS PREMIUM CONTENT:Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/chillerqueenpodcast(subscribe for ad free listening/early episode drops) JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF WEIRD:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GHESH8aa FIND AVERY ONLINE:IG: https://instagram.com/averydopecookTikTok: https://tiktok.com/averydopecook Thanks so much for listening. Stay weird my friends, and don't forget to question everything..

Today we will contrast the Mormon church's claim the apostle M. Russell Ballard did not do anything to support OUR founder Tim Ballard, vs. Mormon millionaire Russell Brunson's public video acknowledging that Elder Ballard introduced Brunson to Ballard. It appears as though both Elder Ballard and the LDS Church are deceiving both LDS church members and the general public. Russell Brunson's Video ABC's deleted report (archived) Episode Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

Bad Neighbors | COGIC Won't Help The Poor If It Means Working With Mormons (LDS)Join us in a heartfelt and honest conversation as we navigate a recent scenario involving the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and its halted collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) on a crucial food drive initiative. In a world where unity and collective efforts are paramount, especially when it comes to aiding those in need, we dissect the layers of this decision, exploring the backlash and the labeling of the LDS Church as a 'cult' by some within the COGIC community. We delve deeper at Disrupted Faith, asking the tough question: Should doctrinal differences overshadow humanitarian efforts? How does this decision reflect the love of Christ? Let's disrupt, explore, and seek understanding together in a space where curiosity meets faith authentically.Take a listen! If you enjoy this podcast please write us a review we would love to hear from you! LISTEN TO THE MORE HERE:https://linktr.ee/disruptedfaithEmail: @disruptedfaithpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @disruptedfaithpodcastTwitter: @disruptedfaithFacebook: Disrupted Faith Podcast(NEW!!!) Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/disru...

Show Information  Nov 5, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your humble host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob, bringing you this podcast with half the Kinderhook Plates tied behind my back.  My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 84 - Mormon church faces another federal tithing misuse lawsuit, Tim Ballard docs make INSANE church allegations, and LDS Church real estate arm goes bananas in Arizona  Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! MNRU Joke of the week Rebecca What did you dress up in for Halloween? Dives Halloween Candy Ruse Articles Lawsuit Watch video A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the LDS Church's investment arm misused hundreds of thousands of dollars Latest tithing lawsuit seeks independent oversight of LDS Church finances Nemo Reel - Todd Budge Teen allegedly taken by mom, uncle as part of doomsday prophecy found at Canadian border Who is Spring Thibaudeau? All about the Mormon mother arrested after taking teenage son to Alaska over a doomsday prophecy Video  Charges filed against doomsday mother and uncle of missing teen Queen Creek LDS church to develop huge build-to-rent project in Queen Creek https://www.abc15.com/news/business/lds-church-to-develop-huge-build-to-rent-project-in-queen-creek  Churches as landlord MNRU Poll of the Week Top 10 things you didn't know about the LDS church's $100M+ build-to-rent community in Arizona A nonprofit has bought acreage in Heber City with the hope of turning it into a Book of Mormon-inspired sculpture garden Plan recommended to build controversial LDS temple in Heber City Missionaries  LDS Church plans a huge jump in the number of missions as its proselytizing force grows More missions Official Tweet Stats https://x.com/TheCultchNews/status/1720047653336023498?s=20 What the church can control More stats BYU The BYU Jerusalem Center students are leaving Greece today to finish the semester from home Thanks to our reporting, responsible action has ensured that the CAPS office will no longer disseminate the LGBTQ “Activism Guides.”  Guide BYU football having a tough time in its Big 12 debut meme It's all about the timing Tim Ballard "The Davis County Investigation, according to OUR's own internal documents, revealed that Elder M. Russell Ballard and other authorities from the Mormon Church, provided Mormon tithing records to OUR to help OUR target wealthy donors and wealthy Mormon Church Wards. Id. at p. 7, ¶ 58 (f)." Tweet More Breathing Problems Video of Mike Green https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2023/10/27/utah-ag-sean-reyes-tim-ballard/ Memo Who has access to apostles? BYU hasn't gotten the memo Big line of cocaine Tweet  Mike Lee in on this gravy train too MRB condones? meme Devotional Memes Yet another case of mismanaging the widows mite   More women Close association  Osmonds Debbie and I had the wonderful privilege of hosting Elder Bednar Connect with Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Instagram TikToc Facebook  Support this Podcast Patreon New MNRU episodes live on YouTube Sundays at 9:30pm EST Shoutout to Weird Alma on bandcamp.com for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with us on the great and spacious beehive!  And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!  #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon,#religion, #news, #ldschurch, #comeuntochrist, #churchofjesuschrist, #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints, #byu, #byui, #josephsmith, #comefollowme, #polygamy, #bookofmormon, #becauseofhim, #hearhim New federal lawsuit filed against Latter-day Saint church over alleged 'misuse' of donationsGround broken for Fort Worth Texas Temple — 1 of 8 in the state and 3 in the metro areaChurch announces 36 new missions; increase of time allowed to start paperwork --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Have you ever wondered why there seems to be a disproportionate number of cases involving members of the LDS Church, both current and former, who have been accused of serious crimes? This issue has been brought up multiple times on the podcast "Hidden Killers" with Tony Brueski. In a recent episode, Brueski sat down with author and former defense attorney Lori Hellis to discuss the troubling trend of fantastical thinking within the LDS community, which in some cases, has led to heinous crimes.    Hellis explains that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which claims 17 million members worldwide, is separate from the 70 to 80 splinter organizations that still follow the teachings of Joseph Smith. However, what is more concerning, according to Hellis, is the movement within the mainstream LDS Church of faithful members who subscribe to end times philosophies. This movement gained momentum in 2012 with the publication of the book “Visions of Glory,” which has created a groundswell of end times believers.    "The church is very much not just a faith, but it's also a culture and a very insulated culture," Hellis notes. This insulation, she argues, makes it easier for members to buy into the belief that they are God's chosen people and that the end times are near. Hellis suggests that this could lead to more cases like Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell, who believed they were called by God to lead the 144,000 and took drastic measures in the name of their beliefs.    Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell were involved in a series of events that resulted in the deaths of Lori's two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, as well as Chad's previous wife, Tammy Daybell. The couple's beliefs in end times and their supposed divine missions were central to the investigation, with Lori believing that her children had become zombies and needed to die to be freed from their possessed states.    Hellis posits that while Lori and Chad's belief system was on the extreme end of the spectrum, they were part of a much larger movement within the LDS Church. She goes on to suggest that we may see a major schism within the church in the next decade due to these extremist beliefs.    The conversation also touches on the recent cases of Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, and the abduction of young Blaise Thibodeau, all of which have connections to the end times movement within the LDS community. Hellis points out that many of these cases are interconnected with the LDS mental health system, raising concerns about the church's role and responsibility in these incidents.    Hellis does not want to denigrate the LDS Church, acknowledging that there are many faithful members who thrive in the church's community. However, she emphasizes the need for accountability within the church, urging those who are faithful to the church to stand up and speak out against these extremist beliefs.    "I think it's incumbent on those people who are faithful to the church to stand up and say, this is not what we believe and this is not what we condone," Hellis states.    Brueski agrees, adding that it is crucial for members of any organization to take action if they notice something wrong. "Stand up if something's wrong, raise your hand and work to fix it," he urges.    The conversation between Brueski and Hellis sheds light on a concerning trend within the LDS community, prompting important questions about the role of religious beliefs in violent crimes and the responsibility of religious communities to prevent these beliefs from turning deadly. As the episode draws to a close, one can't help but ponder: How can a faith community balance respecting individual beliefs while also preventing those beliefs from spiraling into dangerous fanaticism? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Rhonda Farr is a life coach who specializes in men's emotional health. She believes that teaching men emotional intelligence will allow all of us to be more connected at church, in our society, and especially within our homes. You're not going to want to miss this week's conversation! Here's how to get more of Rhonda: Website: RhondaFarr.com Podcast: The Intimacy Podcast for the Million Dollar Man Instagram: @rhondafarr_coaching

Have you ever wondered why there seems to be a disproportionate number of cases involving members of the LDS Church, both current and former, who have been accused of serious crimes? This issue has been brought up multiple times on the podcast "Hidden Killers" with Tony Brueski. In a recent episode, Brueski sat down with author and former defense attorney Lori Hellis to discuss the troubling trend of fantastical thinking within the LDS community, which in some cases, has led to heinous crimes.    Hellis explains that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which claims 17 million members worldwide, is separate from the 70 to 80 splinter organizations that still follow the teachings of Joseph Smith. However, what is more concerning, according to Hellis, is the movement within the mainstream LDS Church of faithful members who subscribe to end times philosophies. This movement gained momentum in 2012 with the publication of the book “Visions of Glory,” which has created a groundswell of end times believers.    "The church is very much not just a faith, but it's also a culture and a very insulated culture," Hellis notes. This insulation, she argues, makes it easier for members to buy into the belief that they are God's chosen people and that the end times are near. Hellis suggests that this could lead to more cases like Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell, who believed they were called by God to lead the 144,000 and took drastic measures in the name of their beliefs.    Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell were involved in a series of events that resulted in the deaths of Lori's two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, as well as Chad's previous wife, Tammy Daybell. The couple's beliefs in end times and their supposed divine missions were central to the investigation, with Lori believing that her children had become zombies and needed to die to be freed from their possessed states.    Hellis posits that while Lori and Chad's belief system was on the extreme end of the spectrum, they were part of a much larger movement within the LDS Church. She goes on to suggest that we may see a major schism within the church in the next decade due to these extremist beliefs.    The conversation also touches on the recent cases of Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, and the abduction of young Blaise Thibodeau, all of which have connections to the end times movement within the LDS community. Hellis points out that many of these cases are interconnected with the LDS mental health system, raising concerns about the church's role and responsibility in these incidents.    Hellis does not want to denigrate the LDS Church, acknowledging that there are many faithful members who thrive in the church's community. However, she emphasizes the need for accountability within the church, urging those who are faithful to the church to stand up and speak out against these extremist beliefs.    "I think it's incumbent on those people who are faithful to the church to stand up and say, this is not what we believe and this is not what we condone," Hellis states.    Brueski agrees, adding that it is crucial for members of any organization to take action if they notice something wrong. "Stand up if something's wrong, raise your hand and work to fix it," he urges.    The conversation between Brueski and Hellis sheds light on a concerning trend within the LDS community, prompting important questions about the role of religious beliefs in violent crimes and the responsibility of religious communities to prevent these beliefs from turning deadly. As the episode draws to a close, one can't help but ponder: How can a faith community balance respecting individual beliefs while also preventing those beliefs from spiraling into dangerous fanaticism? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Are you a Barbie, a Ken, or a Gloria? Stephen Carter, who watched the Barbie movie five times in the theaters, argues that these three characters typify some of the most common faith crises in the LDS Church. And that they show us how to look at these crises in a completely new light.

Are you a Barbie, a Ken, or a Gloria? Stephen Carter, who watched the Barbie movie five times in the theaters, argues that these three characters typify some of the most common faith crises in the LDS Church. And that they show us how to look at these crises in a completely new light.

Show Information  Oct 29, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your humble host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob, bringing you this podcast with half the Kinderhook Plates tied behind my back.  My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 83 - Dr. Patrick Mason co-hosts, the LDS church and climate change, Mitt Romney in the spotlight, Faith matters conference controversies, and temple updates Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! Get to know Patrick (5 minutes) What's your one minute Mormon story? You have considerable experience in LDS related news including: Latter-day Landscape (Mormonism Magnified) A forgotten gem  mormon news weekly Mormon News Weekly discussion What was the goal?  Why did it end?  Do you have plans to get back into the LDS news sphere? Patrick's X reaction to the canceled MNW endeavor  You have made the rounds on many LDS affiliated podcasts including those with tiny followings and even quasi-conspiratorial shows. MNRU Joke of the week Patrick Articles Seems to be a bit of a departure from the Church's neutrality on this issue in times past I didn't realize the church had a sustainability manager: Jenica Sedgewick KUER poll - only 10% of latter-day Saints believe climate change is a crisis Church donated Great Salt Lake water shares last year  Church's mostly failed attempt last year to go brown (Axios) Mormon environmentalism stewardship alliance Romney, currently an active LDS senator from Utah, has announced he won't seek reelection in 2024. As Romney saw it, Coppins writes, the most pressing challenges in the global church of 17 million members came not from without, but from within — namely in “retaining young people, promoting faith in a secular world, and addressing prickly issues in the church's history.” is Mitt Romney correct about the modern day Threats to the church? Right leaning church member weighs in Who is right? Romney or Packer? A tough take, but accurate? Romney's own public service and his views on the dysfunction of American politics Most people look at Latter-day Saints and good secret keepers Gordon Monson on Faith Matters Meme Temples Cody Wyoming internal documents related to the Church's planned temple show the angst this building brings to this small community LDS donor of temple site plot offers job to city employee New Orem temple paves way for longtime Provo temple to be demolished, rebuilt Should the Provo temple be torn down and remodeled? Should the SL Temple have been gutted? Church donates nearly $1 million to Florida food bank Short from Morgan from my spiritual life Conclusion You latest book is Proclaim Peace: The Restoration Answer to an Age of Conflict What projects do you have planned in the future either at USU, additional books, or in other ventures? Connect with Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Instagram TikToc Facebook  Support this Podcast Patreon New MNRU episodes live on YouTube Sundays at 9:30pm EST Shoutout to Weird Alma on bandcamp.com for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with us on the great and spacious beehive!  And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!  #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon,#religion, #news, #ldschurch, #comeuntochrist, #churchofjesuschrist, #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints, #byu, #byui, #josephsmith, #comefollowme, #polygamy, #bookofmormon, #becauseofhim, #hearhim --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

Is there a dark side to certain religious environments that fosters an atmosphere conducive to heinous crimes? The latest episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, hosted by Tony Brueski, dove into the murky waters of religious trauma, high control religions, and the association of certain crimes to specific religious communities. Dr. Laura Anderson, a psychotherapist and religious trauma consultant, shared her expert insights, shedding light on some disturbing patterns that have emerged over the years.    Brueski brought up a disturbing trend he's noticed, particularly within the LDS (Latter-day Saint) community. "If you just look statistically at the amount of people who are members of the LDS church, versus the amount of major crimes and horrible things that we're hearing... It's very much out of whack proportionally," he expressed. Citing numerous cases, including the infamous Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case, Brueski questioned the role of the church's environment in creating such narratives.    Anderson's response was thoughtful but alarming. While she clarified that she could not diagnose anyone outside her professional circle, she did comment on the behaviors. She stated, "...these are natural environments for sociopathic and psychopathic behaviors... environments that are prime for crimes for narcissism, or at least narcissistic behavior." She further expanded on the environment cultivated within certain religious sects, noting that such environments create "boxes" that get smaller and more constrictive, often defined by a select few, leading to warped understandings of ethics and morality.    Beyond the LDS, Anderson pointed out the prevalent issues within other religious groups, such as the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist group, which the Duggar family is associated with, and other sects. Many of these groups operate under a mandate of "dominion" or domination, believing they have a divine right to have control over various sectors of society. This mindset, combined with a belief in persecution, creates a fertile ground for cognitive distortions, allowing for atrocious acts in the name of God.    One of the most compelling points of the conversation was the issue of oversight and accountability. Brueski posed a pertinent question, "Are we at a point where we really need to re-examine our laws and the protections that religious organizations have?" Many religious groups have managed to bypass scrutiny due to the separation of church and state, but the consequences of this lack of oversight can be dire.    Anderson emphasized the intricate relationship between politics and religion in the U.S., suggesting that legislators are well aware of the potential fallout of targeting one religious group: "...they know that at some point that's going to be turned on them because the same standard is going to be applied to them." The financial implications, the potential backlash, and the ties between religious organizations and political entities make this a complex issue to navigate.    The discussion between Brueski and Anderson serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls that can arise when religious environments become too insular, encouraging members to commit heinous acts in the name of faith.    But here's a question to ponder: If our society is hesitant to critically examine religious practices due to fears of persecution or backlash, where do we draw the line between faith and fanaticism? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Is there a dark side to certain religious environments that fosters an atmosphere conducive to heinous crimes? The latest episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, hosted by Tony Brueski, dove into the murky waters of religious trauma, high control religions, and the association of certain crimes to specific religious communities. Dr. Laura Anderson, a psychotherapist and religious trauma consultant, shared her expert insights, shedding light on some disturbing patterns that have emerged over the years.    Brueski brought up a disturbing trend he's noticed, particularly within the LDS (Latter-day Saint) community. "If you just look statistically at the amount of people who are members of the LDS church, versus the amount of major crimes and horrible things that we're hearing... It's very much out of whack proportionally," he expressed. Citing numerous cases, including the infamous Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case, Brueski questioned the role of the church's environment in creating such narratives.    Anderson's response was thoughtful but alarming. While she clarified that she could not diagnose anyone outside her professional circle, she did comment on the behaviors. She stated, "...these are natural environments for sociopathic and psychopathic behaviors... environments that are prime for crimes for narcissism, or at least narcissistic behavior." She further expanded on the environment cultivated within certain religious sects, noting that such environments create "boxes" that get smaller and more constrictive, often defined by a select few, leading to warped understandings of ethics and morality.    Beyond the LDS, Anderson pointed out the prevalent issues within other religious groups, such as the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist group, which the Duggar family is associated with, and other sects. Many of these groups operate under a mandate of "dominion" or domination, believing they have a divine right to have control over various sectors of society. This mindset, combined with a belief in persecution, creates a fertile ground for cognitive distortions, allowing for atrocious acts in the name of God.    One of the most compelling points of the conversation was the issue of oversight and accountability. Brueski posed a pertinent question, "Are we at a point where we really need to re-examine our laws and the protections that religious organizations have?" Many religious groups have managed to bypass scrutiny due to the separation of church and state, but the consequences of this lack of oversight can be dire.    Anderson emphasized the intricate relationship between politics and religion in the U.S., suggesting that legislators are well aware of the potential fallout of targeting one religious group: "...they know that at some point that's going to be turned on them because the same standard is going to be applied to them." The financial implications, the potential backlash, and the ties between religious organizations and political entities make this a complex issue to navigate.    The discussion between Brueski and Anderson serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls that can arise when religious environments become too insular, encouraging members to commit heinous acts in the name of faith.    But here's a question to ponder: If our society is hesitant to critically examine religious practices due to fears of persecution or backlash, where do we draw the line between faith and fanaticism? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

On today's episode, Liz shares her story of growing up in a polygamist family. She and her family moved into a neighborhood of non-polygamists and were quickly judged for their beliefs. But one of the families in the neighborhood truly embraced Liz and her family despite differing beliefs. Liz and her siblings would attend church with this kind-hearted family and Liz eventually wanted to be baptized into their religion- the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (who do not practice polygamy). She was not yet 18 and could not be baptized so as soon as she left for college, she was ready to convert to the Church (otherwise known as the Mormon Church). But again, she was forced to jump through hoops.

Patrick continues his conversation with Kelly from the previous hour in regard to questions about not having fraternity with anyone who is not baptized and speaks with a member of the LDS Church. Check it out! Jim (11:00) - I had a sister who heard bad language from her kid and she apologized and had him write all the other words which he could have used to replace it. Evans - I am a school where profanity is spoken and I used the word “bloody” one time in front of an English kid will that get me fired? Rene - My brother got married to a protestant in a Protestant Church. He never got his marriage blessed. What should he do? Patrick talks about his recent pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey Michael - In the bible, it says that not even the Son knows the hour of the second coming, so how can Jesus be God? Sandy (40:08) - I am a member of the LDS. We don't go out to make friends in order to bring them into the Church. We are friendly with people but it's not to convert them. We just like to share the Gospel with them. Julie - How do dispensations for marriage work when people want to get married outside the Catholic Church?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting an interfaith event this Saturday, (Oct. 28) as part of National Make a Difference Day. https://tinyurl.com/emk4bcr4 #ChurchOfJesusChristOfLatterDaySaints #InterfaithEvent #NationalMakeADifferenceDay #LDSChurch #Women18AndOver #ClarkCountyCommunity #EvergreenSchoolDistrict #CamasSchoolDistrict #WashougalSchoolDistrict #ClarkCountyFoodBank #CamasWashougalSalvationArmy #CamasWashougalInterfaithTreasureHouse #ProjectLinus #LocalSeniorLivingCenters #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

My friend Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh (PhD in Mass Communication, Master's degree in Public Communication, Master of Divinity from Duke, Married Mother of Three, LDS Author, Grew Up LDS/RM) joins us to share insights about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Fatimah (co-author of “The Book of Mormon for the Least of These” a three-volume series; and her new book “Love Memory: A Memoir & A Practice” edited by Marci McPhee) talks about her own story growing up to in a multi-ethnic/culture/religious family and her personal journey in the LDS Church and her “soft separation from the Church” leading to her current role as a Baptist Pastor. Fatimah, who is respectful of the Church, talks about God's love for all God's children, seeing a social justice charge in our scriptures, and the need to bring those on the margins into full inclusion. Fatimah gives advice for younger people including “being the greatest explorer of your life” and how she, as a clergy member, has a responsibility to learn, grow, apologize, and “do no harm.” On a personal note, Dr Salleh gave a sermon (see show notes) in 2015 called “Theology From the Margins” that gave me the theological perspective and doctrinal foundation to become an ally for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. It was transforming for me as she spoke about the Canaanite woman, not reading the scriptures with the lens of “who is in and who is out”, seeing and using privilege, and being an ally. Thank you, Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh, for being on the podcast and your life work to help people find the love of God, bring the human family together, heal each other, and find Jesus. You are a great human doing much good in our world. Links: The Book of Mormon For the Least of These/Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948218232 The Book of Mormon For the Least of These/Volume 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948218585 The Book of Mormon For the Least of These/Volume 3: Available Q4 2023 Love Memory: A Memoir & A Practice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFDB372B 2015 Sunstone Speech: https://sunstone.org/2015-theology-from-the-margins-conference-keynote-speech-by-fatimah-salleh/

 In Part Two of their conversation, Paul Cardall and Peter Breinholt delve into the world of Mormon music and LDS culture. A multi-million dollar industry, Mormon music is relatively unknown. As the Church expanded its membership beyond Utah's borders, so did the audience for recording artists who are members of the LDS Church or create music with Mormon themes. Both Paul and Peter have their roots in Mormonism, which adds depth and insight to this episode, particularly for those unfamiliar with mainstream Mormonism or the LDS Church. ABOUT CO-HOST PETER BREINHOLTWebsite: https://peterbreinholt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.breinholt.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbreinholt LISTEN TO PETER'S MUSICSPOTIFY https://rb.gy/c6evxAPPLE MUSIC https://rb.gy/5s7g0 ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO PAUL'S MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:Paul and Peter Breinholt review episode one which included conversations about The Osmond Family, Michael McLean, Kenneth Cope, Julie De Azevedo, Lex De Azevedo, and others. They discuss Mormon commercials with how jingle music created various artists. Musicals were a big part of the culture. They go behind talking about how musicals were promoted over the pulpit which leaders have since promoting. They discuss the challenges artists face when the corporate church has no control over the message. When they've done events with artists it's always scripted and feels stiff and insincere.They talk about how artists have sold millions of records through the Church owned bookstore, Deseret Book. The actual website Deseret Book is a subsidiary of Deseret Book is a subsidiary. Deseret Book is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation. The Deseret Management Corporation is a global operating company managing for profit entities affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was established in 1966 by Church President David O Mackay to hold already existing church assets. Subsidiaries include companies that do business in medical, dental, life, retirement and disability insurance. They have radio and TV stations and advertising agency newspaper, commercial and residential property, hospitality, properties and other divisions. The church, and this is what most people don't understand is the church is a not is not a nonprofit organization. It says the church is operated as a corporation's soul. And uses their nonprofit intellectual reserve which holds the intellectual property such as the copyrights, the trademarks and other media.

The Wilders interview Dr. Matthew Eklund, raised LDS in northern Utah. He was baptized at age 10, active on and off during his teen years, Matt eventually desired to receive a testimony of the Book of Mormon. He decided that if he received one, he would serve an LDS mission. The LDS prophet challenged all church members to read the Book of Mormon in 2005. Matt took the challenge, felt a kind of peace, believing this to mean the Book of Mormon was true, so Joseph Smith must have been a prophet of God, and the LDS Church must be the one true church. He served an LDS mission in Belgium, never really questioning his LDS faith. Listen to the next episodes to find out how and why Matt left Mormonism and found Jesus. Dr. Eklund holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Science.

This marks the 5th part of the David Hamblin case series. David Hamblin is charged with Satanic ritual abuse going back decades in Provo, UT. This series brings to light what is alleged according to the victim's statements and court records. This is an exclusive bonus series available only on Rokfin. You can get a sneak peek with a 15-minute preview of some of the episodes on my YouTube channel. I will also drop the preview in my podcast feed. Multiple victim's statements have accused David Leavitt, a former Utah County prosecutor, of being a member of the LDS church of Satan. These allegations include satanic ritual abuse, human sacrifice, and even cannibalism. In this episode, I thoroughly examine these sensational claims and unearthed a wealth of information about David Leavitt. I delve into his involvement in questionable illegal adoptions, including one of a Native American child. I discuss his investigations for human trafficking, his connections to Ukraine, his dubious interference in legal cases to have them dismissed, his role as "the conspirator" in the LDS church of Satan, his family connections, the lost boy phenomenon of Utah, the polygamous figure Tom Green, and much more!Full Episode Here: http://rokfin.com/chillerqueenpodcastFIND CHILLER QUEEN ONLINE:Website: http://chillerqueenpodcast.comIG: https://instagram.com/chillerqueenpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/chillerpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfvD-yYMHrfm6WKnopwopw ACCESS PREMIUM CONTENT:Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/chillerqueenpodcast(subscribe for ad free listening/early episode drops) JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF WEIRD:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GHESH8aa FIND AVERY ONLINE:IG: https://instagram.com/averydopecookTikTok: https://tiktok.com/averydopecook Thanks so much for listening. Stay weird my friends, and don't forget to question everything..

In This Episode:Tyler and Mike welcome to the Richest Men In Town podcast John Garbett. John wastes no time sharing his love for George Bailey and the values that he personifies. It turns out, that John has spent his entire life working with teams of people to tell powerful stories. For 25 years, as an agent of change, John led creative development and production management teams for DreamWorks SKG, MGM/UA, Warner Bros, Universal, Amblin Entertainment and Disney. His projects included “The Disney Sunday Movie”, “Father of the Bride”, “The Frighteners”, “The Matrix” and the Academy Award-winning “Shrek”. In his "fourth act" he has dedicated his life to helping those that struggle with substance abuse and addiction. He created the groundbreaking “12 Steps to Change” addiction recovery video series and other behavioral health-related media and curriculum for the LDS Church. In their time with John, the guys dive deep into all kinds of topics including:Living our values"Congruence"Always seekingCreativityStory-tellingEmpathy and compassionOur perspective changes as we have new experiences and listeners are going to have an unforgettable experience listening and learning from John's rich life. To Kristin and John, thank you for the good that you are doing. It matters so keep going!Show NotesQuotes..."It is not the things we do in life that we regret on our deathbed. It is the things we do not. I assure you I've done a lot of really stupid things, and none of them bother me. All the mistakes, and all the dopey things, and all the times I was embarrassed — they don't matter. What matters is that I can kind of look back and say: Pretty much any time I got chance to do something cool I tried to grab for it — and that's where my solace comes from." -Randy PauschReferences...John's IMDB ProfileCraft Connect Mindful Family SupportDialectical Behavior TherapyRandy Pausch "Last Lecture"Addiction Recover Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsHelaman's Stripling Warriors (Book of Mormon story)Psst...Check out our website or visit us on our Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Ben recently joined us to talk about the nature of revelation in the church and has retuned to share some additional gems with us!! Today Ben joins us to talk about implicit context in scriptures. Ben, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ (otherwise known as the LDS Church) and a historian, shares his thoughts about the importance of understanding content in order to understand context. He discusses how understanding content grants us increased access to the implicit context of the scriptures, thus helping us deepen our interest and love for the scriptures.

As the Catholic Church opens a crack for the possibility of same-sex marriage, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints doubles-down on temple marriage between a man and a woman. Those who advocate to "just wait, things will change" are replacing Hope in Christ with Hope in Change. Sealings and temple marriage are all part of the Doctrine of Christ and the doctrine of the Restored Gospel and Church. "The Lord has clearly taught that only men and women who are sealed as husband and wife in the temple and who keep their covenants will be together throughout the eternities." "Physical intimacy is only for a man and a woman who are married to each other." The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the Church is very different from the world. It is based on opportunity, moral agency, and a disparity of outcome. Scripture Notes - https://www.scripturenotes.com  Website - www.cwicmedia.com 

Utah musician Peter Breinholt and Paul Cardall, raised in the umbrella of Mormonism, and host Paul Cardall explore the history of commercial Mormon music, Latter-Day Saint culture and theology. LDS music is a multi-million dollar industry. ABOUT CO-HOST PETER BREINHOLTWebsite: https://peterbreinholt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.breinholt.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbreinholt LISTEN TO PETER'S MUSICSPOTIFY https://rb.gy/c6evxAPPLE MUSIC https://rb.gy/5s7g0 ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO PAUL'S MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2  PART ONEPaul introduces Utah musician Peter Breinholt. Growing up under the umbrella of Mormonism, they discuss the differences in how they were raised. Paul comes from an orthodox home in Salt Lake City where his family was active in all the cultural and theological teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Whereas, Peter grew up outside of Utah and didn't have an active family. He moved to Utah, started a band, and evolved into an active Latter-Day Saint.Peter explains that there are Mormons making Mormon-themed music for Mormons sold at LDS bookstores, and then there are popular bands or singers who happen to be LDS. Paul summarizes how popular LDS-themed music has become; it's a multi-million dollar industry. Peter clarifies that in Utah, where LDS headquarters are, because of the social network that the Church provides, when things catch on, it's like a wildfire. There are mega trends in Mormonism.Paul talks about pioneer immigrants who wrote hymns using the contemporary style of their time. They mention that even though there is a commercial music culture, the church itself is rather strict on what they present in worship services called Sacrament Meetings, and full-time missionaries are allowed to listen to. Electric guitars and drums aren't allowed in services. Missionaries were allowed to listen to the Tabernacle Choir and some piano music, like Paul. Today, missionaries can listen to whatever helps them feel the spirit of God, though leaders are still cautious.As the church evolved in the 80s, there was Michael McLean, a songwriter who produced a series of videos promoting church doctrine. Missionaries would take those to those who saw the ad on TV. They talk about Mormon ad campaigns in the 70s and 80s. The songs in the ads were a huge part in persuading people emotionally and had a significant influence on the direction commercial Mormon music proceeded.Peter and Paul talk about the Osmonds, the most popular LDS musicians in the 20th century. Their fifth studio album that was on the Billboard charts is called “The Plan.” Their concept album was an opportunity for The Osmonds to share Mormon theology. There have been people who have joined the church as a result of their love for Donny Osmond. They skip ahead a few decades to talk about another famous band, The Killers, whose lead singer Brandon Flowers is a devout Mormon.In the late 1970s, early 80s, Afterglow was a blockbuster duo whose songs were rich with harmonies. They were one of the first to have a record deal with the church-owned bookstore, called Deseret Book. Their music was overly religious with strict LDS themes. Deseret Book at the time had hundreds of stores along with hundreds of independent stores by people who sold LDS related products. Record labels began to pop up.Peter brings up Kenneth Cope, whose voice was featured in some of those Mormon ads. Kenneth wrote and recorded some of the most successful commercial Mormon music. All of this is happening while Amy Grant in the Christian market or Gospel Music Association was becoming successful, and her Christian-themed music crossed over into the adult contemporary top 40. Greater Than Us All was Kenneth's successful debut with His Hands and Never A Better Hero. My Servant Joseph was another hit album about with songs about LDS founder Joseph Smith. Kenneth takes his responsibilities in the church seriously and when he was called to be a Bishop, in a church with no paid ministry, we didn't hear much from Kenneth Cope until recently. He'd spent 15 years producing a new musical called "Son of Man."Along with Kenneth, Michael Webb recorded similar LDS themed songs and has since left the church. Paul says one of his favorite songs is a new Christian song by Michael Webb. Peter and Paul explore artists Julie De Azevedo, Felicia Sorensen, and other successful female artists who started to emerge in the 90s. Julie is the daughter of Lex de Azevedo, who was successful at writing LDS musicals like "Saturday's Warrior," and "My Turn on Earth." He started a record label that signed Kenneth Cope, Michael Webb, Julie, and others. Julie became a popular therapist and podcast host helping countless LDS women understand their value. They mention Hillary Weeks and move into a conversation about Jeff Simpson, a former Disney producer. Jeff was ambitious in helping take LDS music forward into a more contemporary and overall style. He had a vision to make LDS music part of the broader Christian market under the Gospel Music Association. But Jeff's label Excel was never successful because of the differences. He was successful at creating a film production and distribution entity with the breakout hit "God's Army" by Richard Dutcher. Excel would later sell to Deseret Book. He also created an award show called "The Pearls" honoring LDS music.Before talking about cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, Peter mentions Nashville Producer Jason Deere who created the Nashville Tribute Band, which was country music with LDS themes. Cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, who is now a member of YouTube sensation The Piano Guys, worked on hundreds of albums by members of the LDS faith. Peter shares how he met Steve and began using him in his band. Later, Paul used Steve to orchestrate his music with another brilliant LDS artist, Marshall McDonald. Both Marshall and Steven worked as a team to help dozens of artists. Paul invited Steve to let him produce "Sacred Cello" for Paul's label Stone Angel Music. Steve didn't believe it would be successful, but the album debuted No. 18 on the Billboard Classical Charts. Steve is an artist who shared the burden with artists that occurs in the studio and on the stage. Paul shares with Peter the countless LDS artists who created LDS-themed albums that debuted on the Billboard charts. Deseret Book began reporting sales to Soundscan."Especially For Youth" is the next topic. The weeklong camp on Brigham Young University's campus and dozen other colleges across the United States gathered LDS Youth from all over. EFY gave these LDS teenagers a 12-song compilation that featured a cassette, CD of LDS artists who wrote songs about the camp theme. Every kid received one. EFY music began in 1986 and continued until 2019 before the LDS Church changed the youth program. In the 80s not only did you have Michael McLean, Kenneth Cope, and Julie De Azevdeo, but over the decades, artists evolved out of these produced EFY albums. Why? They were approved by the church since the program was under BYU, a church-owned private university. Not everyone appreciated the songs, but the production was top quality. However, producers and artists were not given the standard music industry fees. Peter wanted to get involved and was at a point in his career where the LDS church listened to him. He recruited Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson's partner in The Piano Guys, to produce an authentic album of songs. However, they were restricted by several policies. Peter produced one more several years ago with songwriter Russ Dixon from the Utah group Colors. Concerts were also performed, and youth looked forward to it. Overtime EFY did away with the concerts because leaders felt there was too much attention drawn to the artists. There was one theme song that was the EFY “We Are The World” that brought the popular artists who were LDS together called, “Especially For Youth.” Mormons who go to the Temple make covenants that they'll donate all their time and talents to building up the Church. As a result, artists felt an obligation to do things for free or for very little pay. They discuss firesides, which are special events inside a church building. In the beginnings, Churches wanted firesides, but overtime fewer and fewer musicians were invited to perform their music about God. Peter shares his experience being asked to perform for LDS leaders and bring his band, only they wouldn't pay for anything. Peter would have to pay his band out of his pocket.Peter and Paul share their frustration as an artist who doesn't do LDS themed music. Because he lent his voice to a few LDS themed songs, the music platform's algorithm made him an LDS artist and recommends other LDS artists instead of the Americana Folk artists. Paul also shares his frustration that new material still references artists that the metadata feels is comparable to when Paul started in 1995. Paul talks about doing an album with Steele Croswhite, who was not LDS, and slowly the culture started working with people of other Christian denominations.Paul talks about his experience speaking and performing at a Missionary Fall social attended by Apostles Russell M. Nelson and Elder David A. Bednar. A previous 70s prophecy by President Spencer Kimball invited LDS members to create the very finest artist, particularly because he believed they have all the truth. He showed the apostles the classical Billboard charts that had 5 out of 10 people who were LDS. He showed that his prophecy was being fulfilled. Afterward, Elder Bednar invited Paul to write a song with him. Paul worked with Steven Sharp Nelson and Marshall McDonald to produce Paul and David Bednar's office song "One by One." Paul would later present Elder Bednar with a plaque showing he was part of a No. 1 Billboard charting album. Paul would perform this piece with LDS tenor Nathan Pacheco. Paul discusses the positive experience of doing business with Elder Bednar and the corporate church concerning owning the master rights to their song. Paul learned that Apostles do not take a royalty. If so, it goes directly to the church missionary department.Peter talks about Trina Harmon, a Nashville songwriter who isn't LDS, has helped several Mormons evolve as writers and artists. She complimented LDS members but said she's not yet met an LDS artist who is truly aligned with the mission of the Church. The LDS Church demands a lot of service and rules, leaving artists at odds in creating music. Paul agrees and says that anyone, LDS or not, who creates music that points people to Jesus Christ is important. They briefly discuss Paul Simon who is getting older and producing an album about his relationship with God. Maturing popular artists lean into producing faith-based recordings. Artists need to speak to the struggles. Peter talks about his daughter choosing to go on a mission and his concern that it could go one or two ways. Missionaries lean in or when they return, get out of the church.Paul shares Christian artist Andrew Peterson, who like Peter Breinholt, built a community of artists within a cultural context. In Mormon culture, there's a little bit of reluctance towards charismatic musicians. When Peter was connecting with the youth in a fireside, the leader stood up to make sure the audience understood that Peter is not someone who they need to look up to, but to look up to God. Leaders tend to put down artists. A leader cornered Peter to ask him if he's a kingdom builder or a Peter builder. They discuss Mormon theology about being ordained Kings and Queens, so there's a sense of looking down on those who aren't anointed joint heirs with God. Paul shares that he needed to strip away all the idols and ideology that stood in the way of having a full relationship with Christ. Paul believes in the Four Gospels over any new revelation from those who claim to be God's prophets. The Four Gospels are 4 eye witnesses of the Resurrected Lord who disagree on the details, but they all tell the same story. He goes into talking about the Codex Vaticanus and the other codexes that were used by St. Jerome to give the world the Latin Vulgate. Paul gets into why he doesn't believe in a Church that he loves with all his heart. They talk about Joseph Smith's first vision narrative that the Church has been teaching for hundreds of years, that even LDS scholars say that narrative can't be sustained. It's simply not true. Peter says that artists deconstruct. It's why artists write songs, to say something they can't say with words. They compose how they feel.They discuss challenges in Mormon doctrine. Paul talks about one of the Christian churches he attends called Immanuel Nashville with Pastor TJ Tims. Artists analyze everything.Paul and Peter end by setting up part two. ABOUT PETER BREINHOLTPeter Breinholt is well-known performer in the Salt Lake region and became so largely through word-of-mouth. His debut record became the best-selling independently released CD ever in the state of Utah, and was described a decade after it's release as "an underground classic" by Salt Lake Magazine. Peter has performed for countless sold out crowds in every major concert hall in the state, including Kingsbury Hall, Tuacahn and Sundance. Utah Governor Gary Herbert recently honored Peter with the Governor's Mansion Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts for his influence as a songwriter and performing artist.

Patrick addresses the differences between Catholicism and the beliefs of the LDS Church, as we explore the implications of religious disagreement. Additionally, we'll be diving into a disturbing incident in which a priest dressed as a clown attempts to consecrate elements at Mass. Learn more about the consequences of this illicit act and if it affects the validity of the sacrament. You won't want to miss our discussion on the consequences of sin, seeking forgiveness, and navigating the challenges of life. And finally, we'll be addressing a listener's concerns regarding the Mormon Church's beliefs about our Heavenly Father, as well as exploring the historical origins and objectives of Freemasonry.   Patrick comments on The Chosen and shares that those responsible for the show are Mormons and if that should affect if you should watch it or not Can a Free Mason be in the Knights of Columbus? What is the difference between valid and licit?

Book Club is back with Rebecca Bibliotheca! Joining her and John Dehlin is Dr. Sarah Patterson as she introduces us to her book on the “September Six”, a group of scholars and feminists excommunicated from the LDS Church in September 1993. The interview examines the impact of excommunications, the power of the Church's stance on purity, and the consequences for members. Sarah also highlights the importance of remembering those who paved the way for open conversations and change within the Church. The September Six and the Struggle for the Soul of Mormonism by Sara Patterson Episode Show Notes Watch on YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

It’s very difficult to balance human behavior with supposedly God behavior! The recent news release of OUR and Tim Ballard and his association with M. Russell Ballard is telling. I’m sure it is causing cognitive dissonance in hundreds of members of the LDS Church. Today we will contemplate the issue with “calling” men to lead… Read More »Damn Those Blue Eyes! Calling Apostles and Prophets?: She Became Visible: Episode 56 The post Damn Those Blue Eyes! Calling Apostles and Prophets?: She Became Visible: Episode 56 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The 11A 'Take Back Control' miniseries will resume soon, but here is a special treat.  Maven crossed the world to join me in the Sceptred Isles and review an extraordinary and rare encounter in Online Mormon World.  Brian Hales, regarded as the leading expert on Joseph Smith's Polygamy having published a trilogy about it, went on Michelle Stone's podcast '132 Problems:  Revisiting Mormon Polygamy' podcast which is the flagship voice for a growing movement of Latter-day Saints who deny Joseph had anything to do with polygamy.  They claim it was retrofitted into Mormonism by an elaborate conspiracy of the prophets and apostles who succeeded him as leaders of the Church while otherwise being super faithful and orthodox Church members.  Brian had agreed to bring his best evidence and see how it stood up to her analysis and settle the matter once and for all.  Instead he threw away this opportunity,  turned the conversation into a personal attack on Michelle, and shamelessly lied his head off!  We ended up rooting for Michelle and her powerful plea for freedom of thought and rational discussion in the LDS Church even though she is totally wrong about Joseph's polygamising.  You couldn't make it up!  Things get crazy, revealing, and an absolute hoot... When Apologists Attack.

After initially siding with Tim Ballard against the LDS Church, Glenn Beck has done some investigation and is now turning on Tim Ballard. RFM reviews a recent Blaze News article on the subject which presents a lot more information!

After initially siding with Tim Ballard against the LDS Church, Glenn Beck has done some investigation and is now turning on Tim Ballard. RFM reviews a recent Blaze News article on the subject which presents a lot more information! The post RFM: 308: Glenn Beck Turns On Tim Ballard! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

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