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The new Harry Potter series sparks a lot of conversation. Dancing with the Stars has announced the entire cast for its upcoming season. Julia Stiles, Taylor Hanson, and a husband of a Mormon wife. Sarah and Bob telling each other who everyone is. Plus, a moment to appreciate MMMBop. In the age of Waymo, Tesla is introducing the Cybercab. GLP-1s are truly undeniable. Sarah remembers her days in a coverband. Does she still have those velvet pants?

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club has its next assignment: Steel Magnolias (1989). Bob's never seen this tear jerker, and it's only fitting to honor Dolly Parton. Speaking of honoring, Sarah pays tribute to Gloria Steinman. The Detroit Tigers just signed a 12-year old for $4 Million. Should Tiger Woods be able to drive a golf cart? ‘Zombies' Disney star, Carla Jeffery, suddenly passed away at 33. Ben Affleck was “caught” defacing Aflac signs. Jared Leto sold his compound and is getting out of Hollywood. Vinnie is stoked for young people. These friends were full of regret after letting AI plan their hiking trip. Hour 2: Tim Curry's favorite ending of ‘Clue' has never been seen. Internet fanatics are trying to change that. Scarlett Johansson couldn't talk Colin Jost out of buying the Staten Island Ferry. The joke's on her! It's a comedy club now. Simon Cowell is having another spine operation, so Heidi Klum is returning to America's Got Talent. If you're experiencing nice weather, enjoy it! El Nino is on the way. Screenshot it and forget it! Could you fake your own death and get away with it? Plus, a new Hawaiian shirt might keep you safe from AI. Hour 3: The new Harry Potter series sparks a lot of conversation. Dancing with the Stars has announced the entire cast for its upcoming season. Julia Stiles, Taylor Hanson, and a husband of a Mormon wife. Sarah and Bob telling each other who everyone is. Plus, a moment to appreciate MMMBop. In the age of Waymo, Tesla is introducing the Cybercab. GLP-1s are truly undeniable. Sarah remembers her days in a coverband. Does she still have those velvet pants? Hour 4: The Taylor Swift law is being implemented in Brazil. Plus, new rules about ticketing platforms. Travis Kelce bought a gorgeous lake house in Ohio. Some lucky people just became neighbors with Taylor Swift. Former Bachelor Clayton Echard says Ronn Owens' daughter is a threat to others. It's a weird time for jobs, ya know, since AI is taking a lot of them. Vinnie is telling us the 13 fastest growing jobs that pay over $100K. Plus, When Did That Happen?!

Patrick explores pressing listener questions about Catholic practices, why posture at Mass matters, and what true unity looks like when traditions shift unexpectedly. Scriptural references and personal stories fuel a wide-ranging exchange on receiving Communion with the right preparation, the impact of Church history on faith, and facing challenges from Jehovah’s Witnesses or Mormons at the door. Those conversations stretch from investigating the label “Roman Catholic” to untangling misunderstandings about the sacraments, all while encouraging listeners to keep pursuing clarity and reverence in their faith journey. Kip (email) - As a cradle Catholic who has always knelt in reverence after the Lamb of God, I was so disturbed by the complete lack of kneeling and overall irreverence during the Liturgy of the Eucharist at a new parish I tried yesterday that it felt like a Protestant service and has left me convinced such practices are eroding belief in Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist and leading the flock astray. (00:46) Mark - I thought that being born again was enough. Why do I need 7 sacraments? (05:21) Dan - You gave me research to do on the early Church, and I now agree with you. Can you give me details on Linus, Cletus and Clement? (20:46) Kathy - How do I deal with Jehovah's Witnesses? Also thank you for the advice you gave me 2 months ago. (37:59) Rafael - Why are we referred to as Roman Catholics? Originally Aired on 07-27-2026

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/03/26), Hank shares on the practices of Old Testament copyists and the reliability of the transmission of the sacred text.Hank also answers the following questions:How do I counter the Mormon doctrine that Jesus is the spirit brother of Lucifer? Terri - El Paso, TX (6:04)Is the King James Version the only reliable translation? Andy - BC (15:12)Christians use the Bible as a reference for their faith, but where do the Mormons get their reference? Lance - AR (17:15)Can you explain the difference between giving and sacrifices in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? John - St. Louis, MO (21:05)Is it okay for churches to have youth groups or age-segregated ministry? Ryan (23:36)

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discusss a book by a Latter-day Saint on the issue of Blacks and the Priesthood in this repeat broadcast.

It's that time again, welcome to Tall Tale After Dark. Four people, and four nights that rewrote what they thought was possible. We're going back to a favorite topic of ours, as we dip our toe into the world of skinwalkers, once again. A cabin in the Colorado pines. A lone camp deep in Louisiana. A boy's twelfth birthday under a Utah sky, and a family hogan ten miles from the nearest door.Apparently, you're not supposed to say the word skinwalker, otherwise you might inadvertently draw one to you. Christian did not get this memo, so if we don't see him after this episode airs, we'll just all collectively assume the worst. Let's get it.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Old Man Yells at Clouds3:00 - Be Nice(ish) to Christian5:00 - Let's Talk Skinwalkers5:02 - STORY: IT'S RICHARD5:30 - Christian Interrupts to Mansplain Flashlights9:51 - Christian Shares Tales From His Childhood, Forgetting About the Story Entirely.10:45 - I'm convinced Chris doesn't even listen to the stories, tbh14:15 - STORY: HELP ME19:18 - Apparently, It's NOT Cool To Be Kind19:40 - Our Podcast Computer is 6 Years Old, and We're Broke20:45 - The Personal Education Levels of a Skinwalker21:45 - @smitherenes hilarious skinwalker content23:55 - STORY: LEAVE US BE30:00 - Christian Ponders if the Ute Warriors were Mormons (mmm)35:00 - Scott and His Friends Hunted Chupacabras in California City36:32 - Comment The Stupid Things You Did In Your Youth36:50 - STORY: IT'S UNDER THE FLOOR41:48 - Navajo Hogans, Hogan's Heroes, Hulk Hogan & More43:00 - Shoutout Bruce Campbell / Evil Dead44:00 - Livestreams & More Coming in the Future (Waiting For Parts)45:53 - Skinwalker Outro: Hogan's Horrors________Become a Member at www.talltalesocialclub.comShop Merch at www.talltalesocialclub.com/merchFollow us on Socials @talltalesocialclubFollow Mothy on X @heymothySubmit your story → mothy@talltalesocialclub.com

This episode has been sitting in the vault for two years, and we're finally getting to share it with you. We're so grateful to The Bucket List Family for joining us and for allowing us to share this never-before-seen conversation while Abby is taking time to heal and enjoy maternity leave. We talk about raising fearless kids, traveling the world as a family, their unconventional parenting philosophy, close calls with crocodiles and great white sharks, and what they've learned from nearly a decade of adventure together. We hope you enjoy this special episode as much as we loved recording it. ❤️ Bucket List Fam insta: @thebucketlistfamily National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel book: amazon.com Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Momcozy: Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at https://momcozy.com with code UNPLANNED. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/UNPLANNED ! #squarepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 04:42 - Traveling with babies 06:23 - Meeting on Mormon missions 20:57 - Becoming the Bucket List Fam 30:35 - Where we find joy 34:53 - Kid friendly travel 37:03 - Frugal travel 40:42 - What to pack 42:35 - Language barriers 43:44 - Safety when traveling 45:31 - Finding community while traveling 46:48 - letting our kids swim with sharks 54:39 - Teaching our kids to be adventurous 01:05:52 - Being of service 01:14:09 - Surfing with my kids 01:18:08 - Working with National Geographic 01:23:03 - Hidden gems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was so lovely to chat with today's guest, Zoe Lazerson, about the times in life she's made the difficult choice to start over: when rejecting the Mormon life path expected by her community and when ending two long-term relationships. We talk about the similarities between leaving a relationship and a religion, her unorthodox, mixed-faith family upbringing in Utah, and her current spiritual philosophy on life. Try Earlybird microdose TCH gummies here, code Hayley20 for 20% off. Try Desire here, code GirlsCamp for $56/month. Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account ⁠⁠here⁠ for two bonus episodes per month and more. For more Girlscamp content follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. For ad inquiries please email girlscamp@saucemediagroup.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a religious system spends a lifetime teaching you to trust authority, obey, forgive, sacrifice, endure, distrust your own doubts, and fear the consequences of leaving? In this episode of Mormon Discussion, Teresa Hobbs leads Bill Reel and special guest Wendi Wilcock Jensen through a difficult question: Can LDS teachings and institutional structures… Read More »Trust, Obey, Endure: How Mormon Conditioning Makes Abuse Harder to Recognize The post Trust, Obey, Endure: How Mormon Conditioning Makes Abuse Harder to Recognize appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

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Send us a text!Five years after first releasing our conversation with Existential Kink author Carolyn Elliott, we return to Episode 40 in memory of a guest whose warmth, wit, and ideas have stayed with us.We begin with a new introduction reflecting on the early days of Mormons on Mushrooms, the generosity Carolyn brought to this conversation, and how our relationship with shadow work has evolved. Mike questions the temptation to use the unconscious for egoic gains and wonders whether we can approach our patterns with more curiosity and less relentless digging. Doug explores his own attraction to secrecy.Then we revisit our original conversation with Carolyn about existential kink: the unconscious pleasure hidden inside rejection, scarcity, humiliation, frustration, and other experiences we consciously claim not to want. We explore the “good boy” conditioning of Mormonism, Doug's missionary rejection kink, Mike's encounter with the angry and instinctual parts beneath his Mormon niceness, and the difference between acknowledging a desire and acting it out.The conversation expands into psychedelics, religious repression, collective shadow, racism, good and evil, compassion, and what it might mean to love the parts of ourselves we would rather pretend do not exist.Carolyn was delightful, provocative, generous, and completely herself. We're grateful we had the chance to speak with her—and deeply sad that we never got to take her up on that invitation to trip together.Topics include:Remembering Carolyn ElliottExistential kink and Jungian shadow workThe unconscious pleasure inside recurring patternsMormon repression and “good boy” conditioningRejection, secrecy, confession, and shameWhen shadow work becomes another form of self-punishmentCuriosity versus endlessly digging for woundsPsychedelics and plant medicineCollective shadow, racism, and inherited patternsHolding compassion for the parts of ourselves that frighten usNote: The original interview is presented as it was recorded. References to Carolyn's programs, contact information, and upcoming events reflect the time of the original publication.Content note: This episode contains a brief disclosure of childhood sexual abuse, along with discussion of psychedelics, addiction, sexual themes, and strong language.Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.

It's still summer so time to talk about the Mormon church's Especially for Youth (EFY) program! We talk a little about how it started, what it's about, how it has tried to evolve, and the problems that come from it. Next we discuss the incredible 1989 movie Dead Poet's Society. And finally, we finish it out with some good news involving cities terminating their  flock contracts. Enjoy!  Show Notes:   Especially for Youth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Especially_for_Youth  50 Years of EFY: Strengthening testimonies and rejoicing together: https://latterdaysaintmag.com/50-years-of-efy-strengthening-testimonies-and-rejoicing-together/  Church Expands Global Youth Conference Program: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-expands-global-youth-conference-program  FSY FAQ: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/events/fsy/faq?lang=eng#Registration  FSY Conference — Standards and Policies: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/events/fsy/standards-and-policies?lang=eng  Brad Wilcox, John Bytheway, BYU professors talk EFY and how the program has set up FSY for the perfect beginning: https://www.thechurchnews.com/2019/9/26/23215482/efy-brad-wilcox-john-bytheway-byu-professors/  A History of "Especially for Youth" - 1976-1986 by John Bytheway: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5576&context=etd  FSY* — The New EFY: https://wheatandtares.org/2014/03/27/fsy-the-new-efy/  EFY, hair, and culture: https://archive.timesandseasons.org/2012/07/efy-hair-and-culture/index.html  How EFY Promotes Immodesty: https://zelophehadsdaughters.com/2011/07/29/how-efy-promotes-immodesty/  EFY is where the cult got me: https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/stb9mg/efy_is_where_the_cult_got_me_separation_from/  MOGP: Dead Poet's Society  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097165/  Where it's streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/dead-poets-society  Happy News:  https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/cities-terminate-flock-contracts-at-record-pace-in-august/   Other Appearances: Chris Shelton had us back on! Speaking of Cults: Leaving Mormonism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFoTxm8xDnk    He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g  Show Links: Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson continue on the second week of this series dealing with Mormonism's Word of Wisdom

Website - https://scottrfrazer.com/ Email – scottrfrazer@gmail.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3HqYpIugdqi8h5JjDLBCLx   The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world. Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to life's purpose and our reality.

This week, we find the Mormon movie that finally breaks Heath.---If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawfulCheck out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus.Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/

In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore the remarkable political rise of Mitt Romney—from his family's political legacy and his career in business and Massachusetts politics to his campaigns for the presidency in 2008 and 2012. Romney's candidacy brought unprecedented national attention to his Latter-day Saint faith. He ultimately became the first Latter-day Saint nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.But Romney's campaigns were about much more than politics. His candidacy helped usher in what became known as the “Mormon Moment,” a period when American media, popular culture, and the broader public took an extraordinary interest in the history, beliefs, practices, and people of the Church. From questions about Mormonism and the presidency to his famous “Faith in America” speech, Romney found himself at the center of a national conversation about religion and American public life. Scott and Casey examine what Mitt Romney represented to Latter-day Saints who watched one of their own come closer than any previous Latter-day Saint to occupying the White House.They also explore the challenges he faced—including religious prejudice, questions about whether a Latter-day Saint president could separate church loyalty from constitutional responsibility, and the tension between Romney's desire to define himself as a political candidate rather than simply as “the Mormon candidate.” Most importantly, what did the Mitt Romney moment mean for Latter-day Saints? Did his campaign change how Americans viewed the Church? Did it help normalize Latter-day Saint participation in American public life? And how did the experience shape the Church's visibility and identity in the years that followed? Join Scott and Casey as they explore Mitt Romney, presidential politics, religious identity, and the “Mormon Moment”—and why this chapter in American political and Latter-day Saint history still matters today.#ChurchHistoryMatters #MittRomney #LatterDaySaints #MormonMoment #LDSHistory #MormonHistory #ReligionAndPolitics #AmericanHistory #ScottWoodward #CaseyGriffiths

Patrick welcomes questions about everything from liturgical norms like kneelers and communion bread to sticking with faith during family tensions or parish controversies, moving from one topic to the next with candor. He responds to concerns about traditional Catholic practices, the decisions of bishops, and challenges posed by ideologically driven parishes or universities, often linking personal anecdotes to broader church issues. Conversations veer from stories about music and shopping malls to tough moments like protecting an aging parent or upholding Church teaching in complex family situations. Derek (email) – Which version of the Ave Maria do you use on the show? The answer is Aria. (01:20) Joe – SSPX: Why is the Pope excommunicating more traditionalist bishops of SSPX and not dealing with the current more liberal bishops? (06:35) Joshua - What do you think about the malls being obsolete, when amazon is taking over as the new mall? (12:51) Carlos - I didn't go to my daughter’s wedding because it was not a Catholic wedding. Is it okay if I go visit her and her husband now? (15:32) Maria - A local Jesuit University has some interesting practices in the mass, like referencing God as He or Lord with God. Does that invalidate the mass? (21:38) Mary Ellen - Am I allowed to visit family who got 'married' in a gay relationship, and stay under their roof? (28:18) Thomas - I just left a Catholic Church without kneelers. How do you say the Mass without kneeling? Also, the Eucharist was a cube that maybe had sugar in it. (31:44) Sherry - My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was called and agreed to a visit from Mormons. They are stepping over boundaries. What to do. (46:25) Originally Aired on 07-16-2026

Why did the U.S. Army build a fort above Salt Lake City with its guns pointed toward the Mormon capital? Lindsay Hansen Park and Bryan Buchanan trace the explosive history of Fort Douglas, from the Utah War and Brigham Young's theocracy to Patrick Connor's campaign to contain Mormon power, encourage mining, and remake the territory. …

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson continue on the second week of this series dealing with Mormonism's Word of Wisdom.

Note: Much of the content in this podcast can be found in show participant Ross Anderson's book Understanding the Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon claims to be an ancient scripture that tells the story of God's people in the American continent. It was engraved on gold plates and translated by Joseph Smith through the “gift and power of God.” In fact, Smith claimed that “the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” (History of the Church, 4:461). LDS missionaries seek converts by urging them to read BoM and pray about its divine authenticity.Anachronism Anachronism = events or objects that appear out of the proper time period in which one would expect themSynagoguesAlma 16:13 = Nephite evangelists preached repentance in synagogues, “which were built after the manner of the Jews”Nephites were descended from Jews → were Jewish (according to story)But synagogues were not developed in Judaism until 400 years after Nephites left JerusalemHow could the writer have know HOW the Jews built their synagogues?Plants / AnimalsMosiah 9:9 “And we began to till the ground, yea, even with all manner of seeds: with seeds of corn and of wheat and of barley.”Wheat and barley were brought to America by EuropeansSheep / goats / cattle / swine → introduced to America by EuropeansEconomy → use of money (coinage) vs. barter18th Century IdeasSince its publication, observers have noted that BoM contains many parallels to 19th c. American lifeAlexander Campbell: JS wrote into the BoM “every error and almost every truth discussed in New York for the last ten years”BoM decides all the great theological / social controversies of the ageReflects 19th c. theological & political themesOffers guidance on democracy, socialism, capitalism, various Protestant controversies like infant baptism, Calvinism, miracles, the fall of humankind, call to ministry, Unitarianism, etcSermons by Nephite prophets echo closely the form & language of 19th c. evangelistsConversion experiences described in BoM are similar to spiritual awakenings commonly reported in American revival movement of early 1800sWhy are the contents of an ancient work so closely tied to the concerns of one American generation?Literary SourcesA View of the Hebrews (1823) by Ethan Smith (Read it here)Argued that Native Americans descended from lost 10 tribes of IsraelThis was a pretty common view in early 1800sBoM shares several thematic elementsExtensive quotations from IsaiahThe New World peopled from the Old World by long sea voyageA religious motive for that migrationMigrants divided into civilized and uncivilized groups with long wars between themEventual destruction of the civilized by the uncivilizedAssumption that Native Americans are descended from these Israelite peopleRecord a change of government from monarchy to republicSuggest the gospel was preached in ancient AmericaIt is unknown whether JS had access to a copy of View of the HebrewsBut even if BoM was not directly inspired by it, the ideas expressed in it were common and popular in 19th century America; reflected in dozens of booksHistory of the American Indians (1775) by James AdairSpecific words and phrases describing Indian fortifications - same in bothMany other parallelsThe Wonders of Nature (1825) by Josiah PriestSimilarity in several passages → a pure coincidence?The Golden Pot (1827 eng trans), by ETA HoffmanSeveral alleged similarities in this story compared to the story of how the BoM / gold plates came forthBible AnachronismsAspects of how the BoM interacts with the Bible → don't reflect JS's timesKJV language = KJV translated in 1611, 210+ years before BoMEnglish had changed quite a bit → compare reading American lit from that timeLast of the Mohicans / The Scarlet Letter / Legend of Sleepy HollowBut BoM is written in full-on KJV styleKJV the predominant translation → extremely wide circulationIt was how Scripture soundedWhy would BoM not reflect the common language of JS's time?If not a conscious attempt to make it sound like ScriptureBoM contains verbal parallels to the 1611 preface to KJVWords / phrases in the preface, but not in the KJV text of BibleWhich, of course, ancient writers would not have had access toBoM has a timeline → approx dates when events took placeAlma 12-13 (dates) draws heavily on the book of HebrewsA variety of BoM's theological statements draw from / depend on interpretations already present in the NTProphecies from 1-2 Nephi (600-5454 BC) about coming of Jesus Christ use language recorded in NTReads more like a Xian doc vs a Jewish docIn a sense, these BoM prophecies know too much detail about Messiah - far more than OT prophetsSuggests an author familiar with the fulfillment of the prophecies after the factBoM version of Sermon on MountSome changes are made: no ref to PhariseesBut many issues in BoM version that presuppose 1st-century Jewish cultural / religious contextGoing 2 miles when forced to go 1The “jot and tittle” of Scripture“Dogs” as a metaphor for GentilesEtc.Does the Bible have the same issues?The evidence of the Dead Sea Scrolls gives strong evidence of the reliability of the BibleSee: “What Are the Dead Seas Scrolls?”--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. 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The episode delves into the theological world of the Latter-day Saint Temple, exploring the significance of temple worship, sacred ordinances, and the connection to the afterlife. It also addresses the practice of baptism for the dead and the temple endowment, shedding light on the covenants, symbolism, and historical context of these rituals. The conversation delves into the historical connections between Mormon temple practices and their potential origins, the evolution of the endowment ceremony, the significance of the garment of the holy priesthood, and the theology of eternal marriage and sealing. It also explores the complexities of family relationships in the afterlife and the concept of posthumous conversion to Mormonism.TakeawaysTemple worship in the Latter-day Saint tradition involves sacred ordinances, covenants, and symbolic rituals that connect to the afterlife and the plan of salvation.The practice of baptism for the dead and the temple endowment are deeply rooted in LDS theology, history, and the restoration of ancient practices.The historical context of the temple endowment, including its similarities to Freemasonry, raises questions and invites different interpretations. Restoration vs. Development: The historical origins of Mormon temple practices, such as the endowment ceremony and eternal sealing, raise questions about whether they were genuinely restored from ancient traditions or developed within the context of Joseph Smith's environment.Theology of Eternal Marriage: The theology of eternal marriage and sealing in Mormonism is deeply intertwined with the concept of exaltation and the eternal continuation of family relationships, presenting complex theological and practical implications.Afterlife and Posthumous Conversion: The discussion of the spirit world, paradise, and spirit prison in Mormon theology raises the question of whether individuals who have passed away without accepting the restored gospel can become Latter-day Saints after death.Significance of the Garment: The garment of the holy priesthood is explored as a physical symbol of covenants, protection, and connection to Jesus Christ, highlighting its theological and practical significance for faithful Latter-day Saints.Chapters00:00 The Temple Endowment and Covenants45:20 Historical Origins of Temple Practices50:21 The Garment of the Holy Priesthood01:07:19 Eternal Marriage and Sealing01:29:04 Afterlife and Posthumous Conversion

In this new series on Mormon Stories Podcast, we're joined once again by historian Dr. John Turner to take an in-depth look at one of the most important –and complicated –figures in Mormon history: Brigham Young. Dr. Turner is the author of Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet, his acclaimed 2012 biography of the second president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John was recently our guest for an extensive series on his newer biography, _Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet_. In this episode, we begin at the beginning: Who was Brigham Young before he became the leader of the Mormon movement?John takes us through Brigham's early life, his difficult relationship with his father, his exploration of different religious traditions, his attraction to spiritual gifts and “ecstatic worship,” and his eventual conversion to Mormonism. We explore the religious environment that shaped Brigham Young and the broader culture of early Mormonism, including speaking in tongues, visions, healings, prophecy, and other spiritual manifestations. We also examine Brigham's relationship with his first wife, Miriam, his friendship with Heber C. Kimball, his early missionary experiences, and his first encounters with Joseph Smith. Along the way, we consider what made Brigham such a committed follower of Joseph Smith –and why Joseph recognized Brigham's loyalty even though their relationship was very different from Joseph's relationships with some of his other close associates. This episode offers a fascinating look at the making of Brigham Young before his transformation into the Mormon leader who would eventually guide thousands of Latter-day Saints across the American West.Some of the topics that we discuss in this first episode is Brigham's childhood, the harsh treatment on the part of his father, Brigham's Methodism and "ecstatic worship” along with his desire to find a church that had the gift of tongues, visions, healings, etc. We discuss the death of Brigham's first wife Miriam and how he handled his children afterward. We discuss his friendship with Heber C. Kimball and his missionary efforts as an elder in the church. We also discuss Brigham's friendship with Joseph Smith, his defense of Joseph, how he handled failed prophecies, and much more. If you wish to donate to support this series, please visit here: https://donorbox.org/brighamyoung___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

In a strange turn of events, Mormon apologist Cardon Ellis is helping John Dehlin fight the LDS Church in the lawsuit the church is bringing to try to shut John down! It appears that religion, as well as politics, can make for strange bedfellows! You have to watch this to believe it! (Contains outtakes from… Read More »Ward Radio Helps John’s Case: RFM: 477

In a strange turn of events, Mormon apologist Cardon Ellis is helping John Dehlin fight the LDS Church in the lawsuit the church is bringing to try to shut John down! It appears that religion, as well as politics, can make for strange bedfellows! You have to watch this to believe it! (Contains outtakes from… Read More »Ward Radio Helps John’s Case: RFM: 477 The post Ward Radio Helps John’s Case: RFM: 477 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

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Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson continue on the second week of this series dealing with Mormonism's Word of Wisdom.

Nate finished reading the Book of Mormon. This was probably never going to be a short conversation. In the second part of our Mormonism series, we get into the different branches and sects within the Latter-day Saint movement and why Mormonism is more complicated than one church with one name. We also tackle a question a lot of people have probably wondered: If Mormons use the Bible, why do they also have the Book of Mormon? Then Nate takes over for a while. Fresh off actually reading the Book of Mormon, Nate has observations, questions, objections, and apparently no shortage of things he needs to discuss immediately. That leads Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman into an honest, sometimes sarcastic conversation about Mormon theology, LDS beliefs, the Book of Mormon, Christianity, church history, and what happens when you stop talking about a religious text in theory and actually read it. Whether you're Christian, Mormon, ex-Mormon, skeptical, curious, or just wondering why Mormon missionaries always seem to have another book with them, there's plenty to unpack here. Follow or subscribe to the podcast

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For this weeks Mormon News Podcast,  John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes dig into what Bloomberg uncovered about the Church's growing real estate empire, plus warnings about "baseball baptisms" and the push for convert growth, concerns about the Church's new Sunday meeting schedule, the sentencing of a polygamous sect leader, and a new LDS strategy for bringing nonmembers into local meetinghouses.Bloomberg's investigation examines just how much land The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns across the United States and how its property holdings have grown. We look at the numbers, where that land is concentrated, and what the investigation reveals about the scale of the Church's real estate portfolio.Links:Bloomberg Digs Into the Church's Land Holdings: https://youtu.be/G0pU8s0hlJUHistorian Matthew Bowman warns against chasing membership growth at the expense of meaningful conversion, pointing to the infamous era of "baseball baptisms." What can that history teach us about today's emphasis on missionary numbers and Church growth?Links:Beware the "Baseball Baptisms": https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/26/be-wary-baseball-baptisms-quest/Changes are also coming to Sunday meetings. A new schedule means shorter classes and less transition time between meetings. Supporters see a more streamlined Sunday experience, while others worry about losing valuable time for discussion, connection, and community.Links:Is Sunday Church Getting Too Short?: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/26/mormon-land-podcast-we-dissect-new/We also cover the sentencing of polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman, who was already serving a lengthy federal prison sentence and has now received additional prison time in Arizona.Links:Polygamous Sect Leader Sentenced: https://www.mormonnews.com/story/polygamous-sect-leader-faces-sentencing-after-girls-found-in-trailer-jskgFinally, we look at the LDS Church's "Activity Sharing" program. Public-facing ward activities can appear in online searches and allow nonmembers to find local events and RSVP. The Church is encouraging wards to make activities more accessible to outsiders, while its own success stories show these community events can also lead to Sunday attendance and contact with missionaries. We look at how this fits with new research being conducted among nonmembers who attend LDS activities.Links:The Church's New Activity-Sharing Push: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/activity-sharing-a-simple-way-for-latter-day-saints-to-invite-friends-to-church-ward-events___________________Show NotesYouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Amy "Rose" Phillips and Deanna "Betty White" Cheng kick off Friday chatting about a fly in the house and home-cooked “slop” dinners before reacting to a TMZ report that Brittany Cartwright filed a domestic violence temporary restraining order against Jax Taylor, alleging threats, physical attacks, property destruction, and seeking custody of their son Cruz. They note Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns September 10, then dive into Real Housewives of Orange County frustrations: Vicki's tense energy and missing “woo-hoo,” her leaving a trip early, and questions about her return motives. They discuss the pool party that didn't feel like a pool party, “Carmela's” cheating boyfriend's awkward introduction, the “Betty White” comment, and Carmela's Oppenheim Group job helping Heather's daughter. They cover Heather's photo positioning, Shannon's finances (including Real for Real losses, $3,000 Uber spend, and dog Troy chewing $12,000 in shoes), Heather allegedly calling Carmela trashy, and Emily and Shane's marriage tension, which they believe will be fine.This episode is sponsored by:OAK ESSENTIALS Luminous Body Lotionhttps://oakessentials.comBUBS NATURALS COLLAGEN AND PEPTIDESLive Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code DRAMA at Bubsnaturals.comFLAMINGO Smoother skin awaits you! For a limited time, our listeners can get Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/DRAMAThis set includes the Flamingo Original Razor, one five-blade cartridge, a one-ounce Foaming Shave Gel, and a shower holder.RULAStart your mental wellness journey today with Rula, visit:https://www.rula.com/drama/To watch this recap on video, listen to bonus episodes, get ad free listening, and exclusive content, go to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarlingFollow Amy Phillips on Instagram: Instagram.com/meetamyphillipsFollow Drama, Darling on Instagram: Instagram.com/dramadarlingshowAmy on TikTok: tiktok.com/@realamyphillipsEmail Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.comDrama Darling Shop: https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

What is the Word of Wisdom? And how did it come about? MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at the Word of Wisdom in this repeat broadcast.

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Ezra Booth's anti-Mormon letters from October 1831, examining how this early apostate mounted his attack against our fledgling church. What fascinates us most is that Booth personally witnessed miracles, including Elsa Johnson's arm being healed, yet later dismissed such spiritual experiences as delusion or deliberate fraud.  We highlight striking logical contradictions in his arguments: he claims only Joseph saw angels, then attacks witness testimonies about seeing them. His scattershot approach, depicting believers as liars, crazy, or stupid, mirrors modern anti-Mormon rhetoric perfectly. Ironically, Booth himself confirms early church members used "Melchizedek priesthood" language and testified of spiritual experiences, undermining later revisionist claims these were later developments. If you are interested in joining us in 2027 in Palmyra and Kirtland, August 1st through August 7th, click on the link below and reserve your spot: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261567888174171 Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com⁠⁠ (https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/) If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In Episode 7 of this series, Patrick begins by responding to recent listener feedback. He documents the many ways that post Mormons believe in conspiracy theories! Or better stated—collaborations or “constructed experiences” in early Mormon history. Patrick then responds to claims that stylometry is “junk science”. He compares this claim to early claims that DNA population studies and the Book of Mormon peoples were labeled in the same way. He demonstrates many cases of unknown authorship of a text being solved by stylometry. Further, he demonstrates how stylometry, well done, meets the high bar of being admitted as evidence in court cases. He walks through several examples of cases where stylometry was allowed as expert or scientific testimony. Patrick then announces that Rebecca discovered a 9th wordprint study! One that was just published in the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the study did not test the narrative and sermon text separately—a key to testing the multiple authors theories. More to come as we attempt to contact the author of the study for more information. The rest of this episode focuses on setting the stage for evaluating textual clues in the Book of Mormon. Which clues go beyond demonstrating 19th century authorship and tie uniquely to Joseph or Rigdon? Off the bat, there are a couple of very interesting cases: the 7-point Mormon project of the Book of Mormon, and Joseph's role being limited to only dictation of the text and deferral to a “spokesman” for everything else. The remaining discussion evaluates further, the level of complexity in the Book of Mormon, so listeners can best evaluate the skill and amount of time the author would have needed to produce the text. Join us for a thoughtful look at the evidence behind one big question: who authored the Book of Mormon? Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast! **How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com #mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the videoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

What is the Word of Wisdom? And how did it come about? MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at the Word of Wisdom in this repeat broadcast.

David Nielsen passed away a couple of weeks ago when he fell off a ladder. His death was a very sad surprise. He leaves behind 3 wives, a wonderful family, and a shocked and saddened community of friends. We’re remembering him in this video. He served as an apostle for the Nielsen-Naylor Group. In this 2025 interview, he gives an introduction to this Mormon fundamentalist group. https://youtu.be/vaglaO6_lFk David Nielsen David Nielsen was an apostle for his church. CHAPTERS 0:00 FLDS Splits 7:35 One Man Rule 21:03 Changing Succession 24:37 Council of Friends/High Council 30:05 More than One True Church/Priesthood 32:34 Young Men Ordination/Missions 39:48 Women Propose Marriage 56:52 Mission to FLDS? 1:01:31 Rosetti’s Book on Musser 1:05:00 Church Services 1:17:48 Temple/Priesthood Theology 1:37:32 Black Ban in Nielsen-Naylor 1:45:55 Black History of Priesthood 2:04:55 Consecration 2:13:49 Going on a Tangent Don’t miss our other interviews with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsen/

What can Nauvoo land deeds actually tell us about Joseph Smith and the practice of plural marriage? In this episode of LDS Discussions, we take a close look at Nauvoo land records and examine claims that deeds issued to women –including women who were later identified as plural wives of Joseph Smith –provide evidence for Joseph Smith's practice of polygamy. The records are fascinating, but they are also considerably more complicated than they might appear at first glance. We examine the legal and historical context surrounding Nauvoo property, including the difference between a grantee and a recognized landowner, quitclaim deeds, coverture, widow's dower rights, property held in the  names of women and children, and the ways Joseph Smith and others used property arrangements to protect land from creditors and other legal complications. We also take a  closer look at individual cases involving Helen Mar Kimball, Sarah Ann Whitney, Flora Woodworth, Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner, Lydia Dibble Granger, Mercy Fielding Thompson, Philinda Myrick, Emma Smith, and others. Several of these women had connections to plural marriage, but that raises an important historical question: Does the existence of a deed help explain why a particular transaction happened, or does the deed itself provide evidence that polygamy was the reason for the transaction? Throughout the episode, we compare the deeds with tax records, William Clayton's journal, bankruptcy proceedings, and other contemporary evidence to see whether the names and dates appearing on the deeds accurately reflect who actually owned, occupied, controlled, or benefited from the property. One of the key conclusions is that you cannot simply take Nauvoo land deeds at face value. A plural marriage may sometimes provide a possible explanation for a property transaction, but the transaction itself does not necessarily prove that a plural marriage existed. This episode explores the complicated gap between what was legally recorded, what people were actually doing, and what later historians assume those records mean.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders and eating disorder recovery. Today, Clara Henrie bravely shares her story of eating disorder recovery, particularly where it intertwines with her Mormon faith deconstruction. We discuss the ways high-demand religions can exacerbate eating disorders and the specific Mormon doctrines that Clara felt contributed to her experience. Most poignantly, Clara talks about ultimately choosing herself—in leaving Mormonism, in eating disorder recovery, and in the next chapter of her life. Clara's Instagram National Alliance for Eating Disorders Hotline The National Eating Disorders Association Website Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account ⁠⁠here⁠ for two bonus episodes per month and more. For more Girlscamp content follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. For ad inquiries please email girlscamp@saucemediagroup.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LDS Church is suing podcaster John Dehlin over his use of the word Mormon. They say it belongs to them. But can a word like Mormon really be owned?

Meri and Leon have the big uncomfy talk while Maddie tours venues for her upcoming wedding.Get more of their cringey, awesome content at Patreon.com/realitytvcringeFollow us on IG https://instagram.com/realitytvcringeSubscribe to see our raccoon faces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2CgqXLWjIEKV9PCtH3Kjw?sub_confirmation=1Leave a message for us on SpeakPipe: https://speakpipe.com/realitytvcringeSupport the pod by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you so much.

What is Mormonism / the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? What do Mormons believe? Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?

In this episode, we sit down with John and Rachelle Moyer, the creative team behind the new project Ex Mormon: The Musical, for a fascinating conversation about faith, humor, music, and the complicated journey of religious deconstruction. John and Rachelle share their backgrounds and personal faith journeys, what inspired them to create a musical soundtrack about the ex-Mormon experience, and why humor can be such a powerful tool for processing experiences that are anything but funny. We also dive into the songs themselves, exploring the stories and meaning behind the music and how the soundtrack captures different aspects of questioning, leaving, rebuilding, and finding your way forward. Ex Mormon: The Musical is hilarious but its more than that! Links: JosephSmith.com ExMormonSoundtrack.com RachelleMoyer.com (Rachelle's official site of what she does) TikTok @johnnykolob Instagram @RachelleMoyerCCH @johnmoyer Larger Streaming Sites for Music: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ex-mormon-the-musical-original-musical-soundtrack/6794734251 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4OxkzS1jbuwicBjZkGw2TS YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWrGA7_b-8EVA0UrfG4lBbo8z6Z_-tj_k Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast! **How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com #mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the videoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

What is the Word of Wisdom? And how did it come about? MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at the Word of Wisdom in this repeat broadcast.

Mormonism is changing and the version of it a Latter-day Saint holds today may look almost nothing like the version their parents held. I sat down with Aaron Shafovaloff and Brandi Bronson to map what's actually happening. Aaron has done evangelism in Utah for two decades and volunteers with Mormonism Research Ministry. Brandy was LDS for 27 years before leaving. Aaron lays out seven distinct streams within the movement today and Brandy describes the Mormonism she was raised in divine nature, eternal progression, creating worlds, and what made her start to question it. CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Timestamps 0:00 — What is "the new Mormonism"? 0:27 — Brandy: 27 years as a Latter-day Saint 1:08 — Aaron: two decades of evangelism in Utah 2:05 — The eras: early, pioneer, correlation, neo-orthodoxy 4:54 — Is it changing faster now? 5:42 — Ships at sea with no anchor 6:51 — Brandy's 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 7:16 — The great apostasy and the exclusivity claim 9:16 — When the cracks appeared for her 11:09 — The seven streams 12:37 — Correlated Mormonism 13:24 — Neo-orthodoxy and "a crush on evangelical grace" 15:08 — Revisionism 16:21 — Primitive Mormonism 17:23 — Progressive Mormonism 18:29 — Cultural Mormonism 19:13 — Which streams are actually biggest 21:26 — Why the apologist and the stake president sounded so different 22:22 — Why Mormons are forced to be more nuanced now 24:19 — "I even considered staying" 27:15 — The Gospel Topics essays 30:06 — Who is Blake Ostler? 31:14 — The regress of deities 32:24 — Ostler's reinterpretation 35:02 — Is any stream moving genuinely orthodox? 36:38 — "More rhetorical than structural" 41:17 — What used to make something essentially Mormon 45:13 — What holds it together now 46:45 — Do you have to believe in Jesus to stay a member? 50:32 — Why orthopraxy over orthodoxy 52:23 — Universalism and "we're all going to make it" 55:18 — 2 Nephi 25:23, before and after 59:07 — Are more people coming to Christ? 1:03:32 — The one change Aaron celebrates without reservation 1:04:25 — If you're LDS, I want to hear from you 1:05:03 — Where to follow Brandy and Aaron Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Soak it all in! In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, Hoch is in Utah, and he tries to explain Mormon culture to Stugotz. Then, on the 15th anniversary, the guys relive the night they brought Hoch's radio character, “Marc Hochman Sports Comic,” to the Improv in Fort Lauderdale—an infamous night that, to this day, Dan Le Batard still hasn’t exactly gotten over and that brought the show, as people knew it, to a screeching halt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you spend your life trying to find your way in a religion that never seems to have a space for you? Today, Mormon Stories welcomes Eli McCann, attorney, writer, podcaster, and humor columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune, to hear insights into his upbringing as a gay man in the LDS faith.Eli knew from a young age that he was gay, but understood that there would never be a place for him as an openly gay man in Mormonism. He served a mission, held leadership callings, and became deeply involved in the church while largely keeping his sexuality to himself. Eventually, after moving to Palau and serving as a Young Men's president, Eli reached a point where he could no longer reconcile his life with the church's teachings about homosexuality.He shares what led him to stop attending, come out to his family, and ultimately resign his membership—including the memorable experience of resigning with a Mormon bishop on top of a Book of Mormon. We also discuss the 2015 LGBTQ+ policy, his evolving views on faith, and why he has chosen to remain in Utah despite his complicated relationship with Mormonism.Eli is now known for finding humor in the quirks of Mormon culture through his writing for The Salt Lake Tribune. His new book, We're Thankful for the Moisture: A Gay Guy's Guide to Mormon Faith, Family, and Fruit Preservation, collects many of those stories and explores the intersections of Mormon culture, family, faith, and life as a gay man in Utah.This is a conversation about faith, family, sexuality, and learning to move forward without losing meaningful parts of your past.You can purchase Eli's new book here: https://www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/were-thankful-for-the-moisture___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

On this week's episode: The country checks the couch for 40 TRILLION dollars ... We'll find out just how much money there is in Free Speech ... And the Mormons will LEGO of some money they stole.To support our show on Patreon, go here:patreon.com/skepticratTo hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here:facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMarsGet great deals while supporting the show by checking out our sponsors:quince.com/skepticratmintmobile.com/skepticratauraframes.com (code: SKEPTICRAT)groundnews.com/skepticratHeadline Sources:Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/20/nx-s1-5939473/40-trillion-federal-debtThe Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason Arday: https://bylinetimes.com/2026/08/18/the-peter-thiel-linked-race-science-network-that-penetrated-cambridge-university-and-targeted-jason-arday/Revealed: Toby Young free speech group crowdfunded over £60,000 for legal case fought by pro-bono lawyer: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/18/toby-young-free-speech-union-60000-gbp British free speech group hit by unease over Maga links: https://www.ft.com/content/c15ce62d-fc69-4c2f-ae3b-0dc4dac8a49a?syn-25a6b1a6=1  Tory peer's free speech group urged JD Vance to lobby UK government: https://www.ft.com/content/402d716a-0cf1-46e6-b09b-e37d6ea428a5?syn-25a6b1a6=1DeSantis ally and appointee is arrested on child sex abuse charges: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/desantis-ally-appointee-arrested-child-sex-abuse-charges-rcna593206Nigel Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62x1gr62m1oPolice dispute Farage claim Clacton count wasn't safe for him - here are the facts: https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/police-dispute-farage-claim-clacton-count-safe-facts-4706958 Bricks & Minifigs' $200,000 Star Wars Lego Dispute That Spawned Reckless Ben Drama Reaches Partial Settlement: https://kotaku.com/reckless-ben-star-wars-lego-bricks-minifigs-mansell-family-mormon-mafia-2000726238The jaw-dropping list of everything asylum seekers in Thetford were 'given for free': https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2237137/thetford-asylum-seekers-free-goods-list 

In Part One of this two-part story, Mackenzie and Hanna sit down with Courtney, whose journey from devout Mormon missionary to queer student at BYU leads her into an underground LGBTQ+ community, and into the orbit of its charismatic, chaotic leader. What begins as a story about coming out, leaving the church, and finding the people who finally make her feel understood quickly becomes a tangled web of love bombing, ex-fiancées, blurred boundaries, suspicious stories, and a relationship Courtney can never quite seem to escape. As Courtney and her friends turn their fight for acceptance into a movement, and begin raising money for a queer resource center, the stakes get much bigger, and the red flags become harder to ignore. Buckle up, Sleuthies, because this one is only getting started.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Monarch. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core at monarch.com with code DATING. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by SKIMS. Shop SKIMS Cotton and our favorite pieces at skims.com, and after you place your order, select Podcast in the survey and choose The Dating Detectives from the dropdown menu. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Ladder. Visit ladder.fit/datingdetectives for a free 7-day trial with no credit card required and $10 off your first month if you join. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by We-Vibe. Visit wevibe.com and use code DATINGDETECTIVES at checkout for 20% off your first order. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Coyuchi. Visit coyuchi.com/detectives for 15% off your first purchase. Some exclusions apply. ***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a Positive Review!Join Val as her audience while she does a final run through on a topic that has come to be a passion project for her on Latter Day Struggles.  In short, what can we do as faith-expanding people in and around the LDS church to ease the polarization between the fiery fundamentalist Mormon and the fiery Ex-Mormon?  Oddly enough, these two "poles" exist as counterpoints to one another on the opposite extreme.  If one pole chooses a "third way" balance is disrupted, and growth becomes more likely.  We on the Mormon faith journey may not be able to impact all aspects on the extreme side of Mormon fundamentalism/ orthodoxy...but how we handle our own growth journeys CAN change a LOT.  Listen in and let us know what you think! Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Sunstone Preview01:26 Why Polarization Matters05:20 The Growth Ladder Model11:05 Healthy Mormon Fusion14:55 Differentiation and Faith Crisis19:55 Integration and Inclusion26:54 When Growth Gets Stuck27:56 Fixation in Orthodoxy33:53 Chronic Differentiation Trap45:58 Breaking the Polarization Dance48:47 Processing Wisely in Crisis58:57 Third Way ClosingSupport the showJoin Our Healing From Patriarchy Support GroupSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

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Allie interviews LaRell Herbert, who grew up in the Mormon church and experienced confusion regarding his gender from a young age. Everything he knew to be true was based on LDS doctrine, and when his belief in the “church” dissolved, the belief that he was simply a product of evolution took its place. When his worldview turned to the idea that he was a product of chance and not an intentional creation, the only thing that made sense with his conflicting feelings regarding his sexuality was that he was born in the wrong body. He expressed this heartbreaking information to his wife and began attending therapy with a nonbinary therapist who encouraged him to start receiving hormones and surgical treatment. LaRell went on to identify openly as a woman for seven years. His life changed, however, when he came to the realization that his feelings of being a woman were not something that he was born with but were rooted in childhood trauma. He now has a relationship with Jesus and accepts his true identity as a man made in the image of God. LaRell sits down with Allie to share his story as well as offer helpful insight for those who have loved ones walking through similar challenges. Check out LaRell's Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Embracing-Man-Within-Building-Confidence-ebook/dp/B0HC91S66C Read More about LaRell Online: https://larellherbert.com/ https://www.instagram.com/larellh/?hl=en Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Time Codes 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Growing Up Mormon & Confused 11:44 Does P*rn Inspire Transgenderism? 21:36 His Marriage to a Woman 37:09 LaRell's Trans Procedures 40:34 Detransition and Journey to Christ 59:48 Advice to Parents of “Trans” Children – Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition | Check out We Heart Nutrition at ⁠⁠⁠WeHeartNutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code ALLIE for 20% off. EveryLife | Visit EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% off your first order today! Geviti | Go to gogeviti.com/allie and use code ALLIE for 20% off. Visit worldwatch.news/allie or use promo code ALLIE to start your free trial today. Episodes You May Like: Ep 1381 | He Lived as a 'Trans Christian' for 30 Years Before He Heard This | William Allen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1381-he-lived-as-a-trans-christian-for-30-years/id1359249098?i=1000780884836 Ep 1359 | After a Hysterectomy and Hormones, Jesus Saved Her from Transgenderism | Haley Furst https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1359-after-a-hysterectomy-and-hormones-jesus/id1359249098?i=1000772374878 --- ► Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► "Relatable" merchandise — use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey