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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/02/26), Hank critiques the authority Mormons place upon the Book of Mormon.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I witness a religious pluralist? Gene - Charlotte, NC (4:17)How can I help a friend who is being witnessed to by a Mormon? Jeremy - Phoenix, AZ (6:57)What do you think about Jehovah's Witnesses? Gerald - Springfield, MO (15:11)Are Mennonites Christians? Joanne - PA (18:00)I am a Mennonite, and I would like to correct some of your earlier statements. Mildred - KS (23:27)

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at Susan S. Porter's April 2026 General Conference message titled “Here Am I: Send Me” referring to the unique LDS doctrine called the preexistence.

Before Joseph Smith was a prophet, he was already living in a world of buried treasure, divining rods, seer stones, dreams, angels, folk Christianity, and people who believed the invisible world could be consulted for very practical reasons.This is Part One of an Idiot Mystic series exploring Peter Levenda's The Angel and the Sorcerer: The Remarkable Story of the Occult Origins of Mormonism and the Rise of Mormons in American Politics.We begin before the Book of Mormon, before the Church, and before Joseph Smith became one of the most consequential religious figures in American history.In this episode, we get into Joseph Smith's early treasure seeking, his use of seer stones, Josiah Stowell, the strange 1826 court proceeding, the Smith family's supernatural worldview, the Fraternity of Rodmen, Francis Barrett's The Magus, and the much messier boundary between religion and magic in early America.Peter Levenda calls Joseph Smith “The Sorcerer.”The interesting question is whether that label actually explains him, or whether it reveals how differently we categorize supernatural experiences now compared with the people who lived through them.This series takes Levenda's occult connections seriously without treating every connection as proven. Historical fact, disputed claims, Levenda's interpretation, and my own speculation stay separate as we go.Next: The Angel — when buried treasure becomes sacred scripture and the supernatural guardian becomes Moroni.IDIOT MYSTICWebsite: https://idiotmystic.comBlog: https://idiotmystic.com/blogYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@idiotmysticDiscord: https://discord.gg/dXKjhZrZmMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/idiotmysticTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@idiotmystic If you're reading this somewhere other than where you usually listen or watch, just search Idiot Mystic on your platform and you should find me there.

On this week's episode: The Daily Mail manages to to be less trustworthy than the BIBLE ... The Pope kinda tells us he's sowwy for all the diddling ... And when making coffee at home doesn't buy them a house, Gen Z turns to religion...ish.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/---Headlines:Scientists have definitely NOT "100% confirmed" the resting place of Noah's Ark: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/scientists-have-not-100-confirmedAt Lourdes healing shrine, Pope Leo addresses 'wounds' of clerical abuse: https://religionnews.com/2026/09/27/at-lourdes-healing-shrine-pope-leo-addresses-wounds-of-clerical-abuse/Nearly half of people raised Mormon have left the LDS Church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/nearly-half-of-people-raised-mormonLife Surge christian wealth seminar featuring Tim Tebow gets exposed: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/life-surge-the-gospel-of-high-yields-inside-tim-tebows-favorite-wealth-seminar/Pablo Torre Finds Out episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7s2jr0b48Man who 'met Jesus' during 18-day coma claims he gave him this simple instruction to tell the world: https://vt.co/news/world/man-who-met-jesus-during-coma-claims-gave-him-simple-instructionGen Z most likely to identify as 'religious,' engage in spiritual activities, poll finds: https://www.christianpost.com/news/gen-z-most-likely-to-identify-as-religious-poll-finds.html

Went over some developments on the Mormon front, the fact that Mormonism really is splintering fast into self-prophet groups with all sorts of different views and beliefs. We also looked at a statement posted by Leighton Flowers (written by someone else) that said that if Judas or Pilate had "repented" that God could have found "someone else." We thought through what that would mean and realized that's just Open Theism wearing a big nose and a fake mustache. Finally at the end I told everyone who didn't want something personal to tune out, and then I told the story of how I have been using Claude, the AI, to create programs that are allowing me to record my workouts and get a better idea of how hard I am lifting, etc. Just a little encouragement for my fellow aging athletes.

My friend Pam Shepherd, a communications professional at George Mason University and a sixth-generation Latter-day Saint, joins us to share some of her journey growing up Mormon while not always feeling like she fit the traditional Mormon mold. Pam talks about navigating that experience at BYU and later as a young single adult in the Washington, DC area. She also discusses her desire to better understand the experiences of Gen Z Utah Latter-day Saint women (ages 18-29) on a variety of issues. That curiosity led to a research project for which she is currently seeking anonymous survey participants (see show notes for details). Thank you, Pam, for sharing both your personal story and the motivation behind this important research. Your experiences navigating life both within and outside traditional Mormon expectations give you a unique perspective as you seek to better understand the experiences of Gen Z Utah Latter-day Saint women. I appreciate your willingness to undertake this work and contribute meaningful data to an area where little research currently exists. It was a pleasure having you on the podcast. If you are a Gen Z LDS woman, I encourage you to fill out Pam's survey. Survey: https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eE9q7qaZAsdbAHA Email: pshephe@gmu.edu Instagram: @pammyshep

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/01/26), Hank addresses the Mormon belief that on May 15, 1829, John the Baptist appeared and conferred the Aaronic priesthood upon Joseph Smith, and later on Peter, James, and John conferred upon Smith the Melchizedek priesthood.Hank also answers the following questions:Would you consider Joseph Smith a wolf in sheep's clothing? Jesse - San Antonio, TX (3:25)Can you explain your view on the degrees of punishment in hell? Does Adolf Hitler suffer worse than others in Hell? Jason - NY (5:25)How do I respond to those who deny the existence of hell? Gene - Modesto, CA (15:12)Would it be unethical for a church to ask a pastor from another church to be their pastor? Joe - Port Huron, MI (20:40)I heard your conversation with a Mormon, and wondered why you never pressed him on the question: “Where did Jesus come from?” Robert - Fresno, CA (21:55)

Went over some developments on the Mormon front, the fact that Mormonism really is splintering fast into self-prophet groups with all sorts of different views and beliefs. We also looked at a statement posted by Leighton Flowers (written by someone else) that said that if Judas or Pilate had "repented" that God could have found "someone else." We thought through what that would mean and realized that's just Open Theism wearing a big nose and a fake mustache. Finally at the end I told everyone who didn't want something personal to tune out, and then I told the story of how I have been using Claude, the AI, to create programs that are allowing me to record my workouts and get a better idea of how hard I am lifting, etc. Just a little encouragement for my fellow aging athletes.

In Episode 9 of this series, Patrick presents the third set of textual clues that point to the Book of Mormon's author. First he reviews the likely causes that led to the many anomalies that show up in the second half of the Book of Mormon dictation, like the loss of the first 116 pages of text, changes in location and scribes, and the ongoing development of points of doctrine. Many students of Book of Mormon authorship, chalk up the late variation in the text as simply “stylistic drift”. But what actually is “stylistic drift”? Patrick reviews the definitions and common examples of such. He then sets up the important thought exercise—do all of the late anomalies in the text appear to be drift or do they appear to match the Rigdon Theory explanation. That is, that Joseph faithfully dictated the first half of the text either from memory or by reading the text in the hat, until the change in plans. The plans changed in the second half of the dictation when the 116 pages were lost, scribes changed, and doctrinal elements were adjusted with new ideas from Rigdon. This led to Joseph having to adjust his mechanics—now he is “riffing or ad-libbing” more and his unique voice begins to appear in the text, becoming more apparent from 1 Nephi to the Words of Mormon. Having set the stage for this thought exercise, Patrick reviews the primary anomalies that show up in the second half of the text: the introduction of the “Late Voice”, as defined by Rob Terry's 3-Voice Framework, loss of mathematical cohesion, the “Black Hole” of names, Smith family content, anti-Catholic messaging, the Therefore/Wherefore switch, Enveloping, and several examples of Early Modern English in the text. Patrick points out that “drift” would seem to be gradual. What we actually see in the anomalies is a step-shift—for example, average word frequency of say 4 uses per thousand words, consistently appearing in the first half of the text, stepping up to a consistent average frequency of 8 in the second half of the text. He also points out that the changes we do see that relate to the categories of stylistic drift (tense, tone, vocabulary) are not related to the typical drift by character or scene—they are global changes that step-shift across all characters and all scenes between the first and second halves of the text. Join us for a thoughtful look at the evidence behind one big question: who authored the Book of Mormon?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at Susan S. Porter's April 2026 General Conference message titled “Here Am I: Send Me” referring to the unique LDS doctrine called the preexistence.

Does chiasmus prove that the Book of Mormon is an ancient text?In this episode of LDS Discussions, we take a closer look at one of the most frequently cited arguments for the Book of Mormon's ancient authenticity: chiasmus. Mormon apologists have argued that the presence of complex chiastic structures demonstrates that the Book of Mormon was written by ancient Hebrew authors and could not have been produced by Joseph Smith in the 19th century. But there is a problem with that argument: chiasmus does not appear only in the Book of Mormon. We examine what chiasmus actually is, how John W. Welch famously identified chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. We also look at the way chiasmus and other biblical literary patterns appear throughout the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Moses, Book of Abraham, and even Joseph Smith's personal writings and letters. We also examine an important question about translation. If the Book of Mormon was originally written in Reformed Egyptian and then translated into English, how could highly specific Hebrew literary structures survive that process? The Book of Mormon itself says that its language had been altered, raising questions about the assumption that these literary structures should necessarily have been preserved. If the presence of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is supposed to demonstrate that it was written by ancient authors, what should we make of the same literary technique appearing in texts that unquestionably originated in the modern era? Even Shakespeare, who was born in London, wrote complex chiasms. The goal is not simply to ask whether chiasmus exists in the Book of Mormon, but whether its existence actually demonstrates ancient authorship. ___________________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

With the rise of the "spiritual but not religious" category, more people are turning to AI for spiritual guidance instead of pastors. What does it mean for people to seek spiritual, moral, and life guidance from a source that guides you toward an ever more personalized and isolated spiritual experience? We also discuss: Noah's Ark hunters are digging around in Turkey again, a judge shuts down an attempt to weaken the Johnson Amendment, assisted dying gets voted down in England and Wales, New Zealand finally hits Gloriavale where it hurts, new Pew numbers show Mormon retention slipping, and Christians lose it over Meryl Streep being cast as the Christ-like lion in the new Narnia. Support the show: www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate

Kristi Miller, known as the Dream Weaver, joins Nichole Bigley to talk about the experiences that slowly opened her up spiritually and helped her begin trusting her intuition. Raised in a strict Mormon environment, Kristi spent years questioning what she had been taught and trying to make sense of experiences that didn't fit neatly into that framework. A chance encounter with a medium became a major turning point, especially when her father, who passed away when she was 18, came through in a way she couldn't dismiss. Kristi also shares how intuition showed up in major life decisions, including relationships, career changes, and the gradual shift away from more than 20 years in real estate toward Reiki, astrology, dreamwork, and spiritual coaching. The conversation also explores what Kristi calls “cosmic crumbs,” the nudges, signs, choices, and experiences that can seem unrelated in the moment but start to connect when you look back. In this episode, you'll hear: How Kristi's strict Mormon upbringing shaped her early relationship with spirituality and the unexplained. The childhood experiences she had in a home others believed was haunted. The mediumship reading that changed how she understood her father's passing and opened the door to her spiritual awakening. How intuition helped guide major relationship and career decisions, including her gradual shift away from more than 20 years in real estate. How Kristi works with astrology and dreams, including what she describes as dreaming for others. What she means by “cosmic crumbs” and how seemingly small choices, signs, and intuitive nudges can take on new meaning when we look back. Kristi is offering listeners of A Psychic's Story special discounts on her services. The first 10 orders using code PSYCHICSTORY50 will receive 50% off. After those are claimed, the next 20 orders using code PSYCHICSTORY20 will receive 20% off. To learn more about Kristi and her work, visit dreamweaveroracle.net or follow her on Instagram at @dream.weaver.oracle. To schedule a 1:1 session or explore all of Nichole's offerings, head HERE. If you feel called to become certified in energy healing or go deeper into your healing work, there is one remaining in-person Energy Healing Retreat & Certification experience in 2026: October 16–18. Learn more and register at apsychicsstory.com/awakening-the-healer-within.  If you'd like to further support the podcast, please subscribe to it and/or: FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram.  BOOK a session with Nichole. SIGN UP to the newsletter for updates. JOIN Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content.  BECOME A MEMBER of The Psychic Club. REGISTER for The Angelic Academy. Thanks to you, A Psychic's Story is a #1 spiritual and psychic podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with someone who would benefit from hearing it or leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Your support helps others discover A Psychic's Story and helps us continue creating meaningful content. This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. The podcast host, co-hosts, and guests are not medical doctors or psychologists and do not provide medical or psychological advice. The information shared is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, nor should it be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I went back to Utah for the first time since moving to LA, and it was a mixed bag of emotions. Today, I'm talking about the good and the bad of being back, my first-ever Girlscamp live show, being seated next to a Mormon stake president on a plane, why I want to ditch social media entirely, and a note on 'surprise' pregnancies. Dr. Julie Hanks on Girlscamp Ms Meredith on Girlscamp Elizabeth Gilbert Ted Talk 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

JESSI AND MARCIANO HAVE MY HEAD SPINNING! Don't you worry: YES, it's available EVERYWHERE including ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MY NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠! Jessi and Marciano have come across my social media feeds waaay too often lately, and I need to DISCUSS! New houses, moving in together (possibly), meeting the parents... IT'S A LOT! Plus: we got a glimpse of the new Secret Lives of Mormon Wives SPINOFF starring our girl Bobbi Althoff! Sukihana WYA?! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE BEFORE YOU HIT THE END OF THIS EPISODE! DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TODAY! Watch the video version of this episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! SPONSORED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠QUINCE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince! Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/KEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. SPONSORED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REBEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Top brands in home, baby, and outdoor, up to 70% off. Go check it out before it's gone! *** HEY! Some of you have asked how you can show your appreciation for all the content provided by your mama's favorite Black geek. How about you buy me a beer/coffee?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ***   New episodes of “I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker” are released weekly!   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! I LOVE 5 STARS! EMAIL ME AT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IKENNOTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON THREADS!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does chiasmus prove that the Book of Mormon is an ancient text?In this episode of LDS Discussions, we take a closer look at one of the most frequently cited arguments for the Book of Mormon's ancient authenticity: chiasmus. Mormon apologists have argued that the presence of complex chiastic structures demonstrates that the Book of Mormon was written by ancient Hebrew authors and could not have been produced by Joseph Smith in the 19th century. But there is a problem with that argument: chiasmus does not appear only in the Book of Mormon. We examine what chiasmus actually is, how John W. Welch famously identified chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. We also look at the way chiasmus and other biblical literary patterns appear throughout the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Moses, Book of Abraham, and even Joseph Smith's personal writings and letters. We also examine an important question about translation. If the Book of Mormon was originally written in Reformed Egyptian and then translated into English, how could highly specific Hebrew literary structures survive that process? The Book of Mormon itself says that its language had been altered, raising questions about the assumption that these literary structures should necessarily have been preserved. If the presence of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is supposed to demonstrate that it was written by ancient authors, what should we make of the same literary technique appearing in texts that unquestionably originated in the modern era? Even Shakespeare, who was born in London, wrote complex chiasms. The goal is not simply to ask whether chiasmus exists in the Book of Mormon, but whether its existence actually demonstrates ancient authorship. Show NotesYouTubeMormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:One-time or recurring donation through DonorboxSupport us on PatreonPayPalVenmoOur Platforms:YouTubePatreonSpotifyApple PodcastsContact us:MormonStories@gmail.comPO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Social Media:Insta: @mormstoriesTikTok: @mormonstoriespodcastJoin the Discord

Send us a text!Mike opens up about unemployment, the fear of an uncertain future, and the old Mormon voice that still wonders whether life falling apart means he has wandered from the path.Then comes a three-night bender involving dissertation-celebration shots, an EDM concert, burlesque, and more—and a passionate defense of Mike's place among the world's greatest 46 year-old Olivia Rodrigo fans. After the crash comes a return to simplicity through Kundalini yoga, sunrise chanting, sound baths, and an honest conversation about the blurry line between medicine and drugs. We also reveal the artwork and release plans for our first two Christmas singles before sending Doug into the wilds of Nashville for some sacred “Doug time.”Content note: This episode contains candid discussion of substances, alcohol, psychedelics, 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.

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MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at Susan S. Porter's April 2026 General Conference message titled “Here Am I: Send Me” referring to the unique LDS doctrine called the preexistence.

The astral plane gets painted as a cosmic classroom, but what if it's mostly a mirror that points you back to the one place you keep trying to escape: your own body? I'm joined by Michael Monk, a powerful healer and long-time astral traveler, to talk about lucid dreaming, out-of-body experience, and what he learned after logging more than a thousand journeys beyond the physical.We start with his path from a Mormon upbringing and religious rejection into direct encounters with the Holy Spirit, including moments he describes as reality-bending healing. From there, we get practical about astral projection: why lucid dreams can be the cleanest gateway, what repetition teaches you, and why surrendering the “where” to God can matter more than forcing a destination.Then we go deeper into what spiritual growth looks like when it's grounded. We unpack why the physical world is dense energy, how embodiment changes your power and clarity, and why nervous system overwhelm can make everything feel distorted. We also tackle spiritual protection head-on: thought forms and egregores, how to tell your own thoughts from intrusive influence, why “high vibration” is not a foolproof safety check, and how to judge spirits by outcomes in your health, relationships, and peace of mind.You'll also hear a guided heart-focused communion practice using breath and attention, plus a simple approach for what to do when you feel under attack emotionally, psychologically, or energetically. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs grounding, and leave a review. What part of the astral work do you want to understand next?

On May 3, 1887, an earthquake struck near the U.S.-Mexico border. Forty-three people died in Bavispe, Mexico; sixty miles north in Arizona, buildings swayed and a few collapsed, but no one was killed. Today, every person in southern Arizona lives with the underground aftermath of this earthquake: a drained aquifer. The estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake created a sixty-two-mile rupture, the longest known surface rupture by a normal fault. The Quake That Drained the Desert (University of Nebraska Press, 2026) by Mary Elizabeth Reynolds tells the story of the men who investigated the earthquake: a doctor and photographer from Tombstone and an engineer from Mexico. Reynolds retells the terror of the survivors while exploring the ways the earthquake continues to shape water use and legacies in the greater Southwest. In this rigorous and gripping narrative, Reynolds unearths the aftermath of the quake, showing how it dramatically altered aquifers in southern Arizona and changed rivers that ensured the prosperity of two Mormon communities in southern Arizona and Mexico. With an eye to the present, this book asks us to consider how this underexamined quake marked the beginning of the water crisis in the region today, compacted by a century of groundwater pumping for agriculture, mining, and urban uses. As local governments and nonprofit organizations on both sides of the border now work to restore streams for wildlife habitat and flood control, they also hope to preserve water supplies for future generations. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russell M. Nelson in a white suit. A symbolic touch of Peter's keys. The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve dressed in matching white. And, inevitably, a Colonel Sanders meme.This video takes a look at the strange—and sometimes hilarious—imagery surrounding modern LDS leadership and asks what these carefully staged photographs are really communicating.From Nelson's appearance outside the Washington D.C. Temple to the infamous photograph at the Rome Italy Temple, where he appears to reach toward the keys held by a statue of the Apostle Peter, the symbolism is hard to miss. In LDS theology, priesthood keys and apostolic authority are central to the Church's claim that it is the restored Church of Jesus Christ.Then there are the white suits.Temple clothing is intended to symbolize purity, unity, and equality—but when an entire room full of LDS apostles appears in matching white suits, the imagery can also look remarkably corporate, theatrical, and, thanks to the internet, a little bit like a KFC convention.This episode explores the intersection of Mormon authority, church branding, religious symbolism, leader imagery, and the sometimes bizarre visual language of LDS institutional culture.Is it reverence? Religious symbolism? Carefully managed image-making? Or just some spectacular Mormon photo-op material?You decide.#Mormonism #ExMormon #LDS #RussellNelson #MormonChurch #LDSChurch #MormonMemes #ChurchLeaders #MormonHistory #FaithDeconstruction #ExLDS #MormonCriticismPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On May 3, 1887, an earthquake struck near the U.S.-Mexico border. Forty-three people died in Bavispe, Mexico; sixty miles north in Arizona, buildings swayed and a few collapsed, but no one was killed. Today, every person in southern Arizona lives with the underground aftermath of this earthquake: a drained aquifer. The estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake created a sixty-two-mile rupture, the longest known surface rupture by a normal fault. The Quake That Drained the Desert (University of Nebraska Press, 2026) by Mary Elizabeth Reynolds tells the story of the men who investigated the earthquake: a doctor and photographer from Tombstone and an engineer from Mexico. Reynolds retells the terror of the survivors while exploring the ways the earthquake continues to shape water use and legacies in the greater Southwest. In this rigorous and gripping narrative, Reynolds unearths the aftermath of the quake, showing how it dramatically altered aquifers in southern Arizona and changed rivers that ensured the prosperity of two Mormon communities in southern Arizona and Mexico. With an eye to the present, this book asks us to consider how this underexamined quake marked the beginning of the water crisis in the region today, compacted by a century of groundwater pumping for agriculture, mining, and urban uses. As local governments and nonprofit organizations on both sides of the border now work to restore streams for wildlife habitat and flood control, they also hope to preserve water supplies for future generations. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On May 3, 1887, an earthquake struck near the U.S.-Mexico border. Forty-three people died in Bavispe, Mexico; sixty miles north in Arizona, buildings swayed and a few collapsed, but no one was killed. Today, every person in southern Arizona lives with the underground aftermath of this earthquake: a drained aquifer. The estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake created a sixty-two-mile rupture, the longest known surface rupture by a normal fault. The Quake That Drained the Desert (University of Nebraska Press, 2026) by Mary Elizabeth Reynolds tells the story of the men who investigated the earthquake: a doctor and photographer from Tombstone and an engineer from Mexico. Reynolds retells the terror of the survivors while exploring the ways the earthquake continues to shape water use and legacies in the greater Southwest. In this rigorous and gripping narrative, Reynolds unearths the aftermath of the quake, showing how it dramatically altered aquifers in southern Arizona and changed rivers that ensured the prosperity of two Mormon communities in southern Arizona and Mexico. With an eye to the present, this book asks us to consider how this underexamined quake marked the beginning of the water crisis in the region today, compacted by a century of groundwater pumping for agriculture, mining, and urban uses. As local governments and nonprofit organizations on both sides of the border now work to restore streams for wildlife habitat and flood control, they also hope to preserve water supplies for future generations. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On May 3, 1887, an earthquake struck near the U.S.-Mexico border. Forty-three people died in Bavispe, Mexico; sixty miles north in Arizona, buildings swayed and a few collapsed, but no one was killed. Today, every person in southern Arizona lives with the underground aftermath of this earthquake: a drained aquifer. The estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake created a sixty-two-mile rupture, the longest known surface rupture by a normal fault. The Quake That Drained the Desert (University of Nebraska Press, 2026) by Mary Elizabeth Reynolds tells the story of the men who investigated the earthquake: a doctor and photographer from Tombstone and an engineer from Mexico. Reynolds retells the terror of the survivors while exploring the ways the earthquake continues to shape water use and legacies in the greater Southwest. In this rigorous and gripping narrative, Reynolds unearths the aftermath of the quake, showing how it dramatically altered aquifers in southern Arizona and changed rivers that ensured the prosperity of two Mormon communities in southern Arizona and Mexico. With an eye to the present, this book asks us to consider how this underexamined quake marked the beginning of the water crisis in the region today, compacted by a century of groundwater pumping for agriculture, mining, and urban uses. As local governments and nonprofit organizations on both sides of the border now work to restore streams for wildlife habitat and flood control, they also hope to preserve water supplies for future generations. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On May 3, 1887, an earthquake struck near the U.S.-Mexico border. Forty-three people died in Bavispe, Mexico; sixty miles north in Arizona, buildings swayed and a few collapsed, but no one was killed. Today, every person in southern Arizona lives with the underground aftermath of this earthquake: a drained aquifer. The estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake created a sixty-two-mile rupture, the longest known surface rupture by a normal fault. The Quake That Drained the Desert (University of Nebraska Press, 2026) by Mary Elizabeth Reynolds tells the story of the men who investigated the earthquake: a doctor and photographer from Tombstone and an engineer from Mexico. Reynolds retells the terror of the survivors while exploring the ways the earthquake continues to shape water use and legacies in the greater Southwest. In this rigorous and gripping narrative, Reynolds unearths the aftermath of the quake, showing how it dramatically altered aquifers in southern Arizona and changed rivers that ensured the prosperity of two Mormon communities in southern Arizona and Mexico. With an eye to the present, this book asks us to consider how this underexamined quake marked the beginning of the water crisis in the region today, compacted by a century of groundwater pumping for agriculture, mining, and urban uses. As local governments and nonprofit organizations on both sides of the border now work to restore streams for wildlife habitat and flood control, they also hope to preserve water supplies for future generations. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week in Bachelor Nation: The Traitors: New Blood's NBC ratings slide, and Mikayla Matthews says she's done with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Jenn Tran's soft launch takes the top Parasocial Play of the Week.BachelorClues and PaceCase start State of the Game with the first ratings for The Traitors: New Blood on NBC. The premiere drew a 0.33 in the 18-49 demo. Episode 2 fell to a 0.28, and raw viewers dropped about 25%, which put the show well behind Big Brother for the night. In Bachelor Nation News, Mikayla Matthews shuts down hopes of a Mormon Wives return, Taylor Frankie Paul hands her Instagram to her assistant, the Love Is Blind: Boston cast is revealed, and Golden couple Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple star in a sleep apnea implant commercial. The Top 5 Parasocial Plays feature Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko, Joe Vanella's Traitors watch party, Kelsey Anderson and Joey Graziadei, and Mikayla Matthews' munchies reel. Jenn Tran's mystery-man soft launch takes #1, and Taylor and Daniel Hastings' dog is the Parasocial Creature of the Week. In Screams from the Pit, BachelorClues finds comfort in Jesse Palmer's college football commentary, and a Pit member shares an I Love Cleveland supercut from Pilot Pete's season.CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro: Did Pilot Pete Jump the Timeline?(01:36) Taylor Swift's "Cleveland" & I Love Cleveland Merch(05:37) State of the Game: Is The Traitors: New Blood a Hit?(18:48) Bachelor Nation News: Mikayla Matthews Won't Return to Mormon Wives(21:05) Taylor Frankie Paul's Assistant Takes Over Her Socials(22:16) The SLOMW Wars: Has MomTok Imploded?(27:44) Love Is Blind: Boston Cast Revealed(30:02) Joan Vassos & Chock Chapple's Sleep Apnea Commercial(34:01) SLOMW Wars Headline Game(36:50) Top 5 Parasocial Plays: #5 Charity Lawson & Dotun Olubeko(38:25) #4 Joe Vanilla's Traitors Watch Party(39:25) #3 Kelsey Anderson & Joey Graziadei(42:01) #2 Mikayla Matthews Mocks the New M&M(43:07) #1 Jenn Tran's Soft Launch(47:58) Parasocial Creature of the Week(49:02) Screams from the Pit(49:36) PaceCase's Scream: What Love Island Taught Her About Consent(52:32) BachelorClues' Scream: Dark Lord Palmer Calls College Football(56:55) Pit Scream: The I Love Cleveland Supercut(01:02:01) Watching the I Love Cleveland VideoEPISODE FAQIs Mikayla Matthews returning to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?No. Even after Taylor Frankie Paul announced she was leaving, Mikayla Matthews said she won't be coming back because her concerns about how things were handled haven't changed.How were the ratings for The Traitors: New Blood's premiere?The Traitors: New Blood Episode 1 drew a 0.33 in the 18-49 demo and about 2.58 million viewers on NBC. Episode 2 fell to a 0.28 and about 1.9 million, placing second for the night behind Big Brother.What was Game of Roses' top Parasocial Play of the Week?Jenn Tran's Instagram soft launch, in which a mystery man pulls her in for a kiss just off camera, took #1 in the Top 5 Parasocial Plays of the Week.ABOUT GAME OF ROSESGame of Roses is the reality TV podcast that breaks down The Bachelor franchise, Love Island USA, The Traitors, and more as a game. Hosted by BachelorClues (Chad Kultgen) and PaceCase (Lizzy Pace), co-authors of How to Win the Bachelor.JOIN US IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PITGet every episode ad-free, plus watch-alongs in Casa GoR, members-only live streams, and our Discord: https://www.patreon.com/gameofrosesWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GameofRoses?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameofrosespod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameofrosesMerch: https://gameofroses.org/Game of Rosé wine: https://www.gameofroses.wine/How to Win the Bachelor: https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/How-to-Win-the-Bachelor/Chad-Kultgen/9781797138787 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the uncomfortable thing nobody in church wants to say out loud. The spells work. The witch doctor heals. The rituals deliver. Jeremy Jenkins has spent years studying the world's religions and standing inside their holiest places, and he is done pretending the power is not real. A world religions expert, pastor, and professor, he sits down with Luke and Nate to explain why everything that works is not good, and why that single idea changes how you read every faith on earth.From the Hindu death cult of Varanasi, where bodies burn on the Ganges around the clock, to the rat temples, to what Mormons truly believe about a man becoming a god, Jeremy traces the same pattern through all of it. Every system runs on a transaction, a treadmill of works and offerings to something on the other side that wants to be worshiped. He ties it to the divine council, the principalities and powers, and a night in India when something holds him down and chants over him until he calls on Jesus. If you have ever wondered what the church is actually fighting, this is the map. Jeremy Jenkins is a regular contributor to Stranger Theology, the theological project from Blurry Creatures and Dr. Joel Muddamalle that digs into the deep end of the Bible the church tends to avoid. If this conversation scratched an itch, that is where the itch gets scratched every week. Subscribe to the Stranger Theology Substack for essays, deeper dives, and more from voices like Jeremy, and join the community thinking seriously about the supernatural world Scripture actually describes. This Episode is Sponsored By: http://blurrygold.com/ - Get a FREE Gold & Silver Kit while supplies last! https://preborn.com/blurry - Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://homechef.com/blurry - Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box & free dessert for life! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Autistic Standpoint Theory, Isha Snow is joined by AuDHD seminary student Willow Shirtz for a deeply personal conversation about autistic cognition, faith, identity and religious trauma.Content note: This episode contains discussion of religious trauma, mental health, psychiatric treatment and difficult family experiences, as well as strong language.Raised in a devout Mormon household, Willow reflects on entering missionary service with genuine belief and the experiences that eventually forced them to question both their faith and the expectations placed upon them. They discuss what it means to process belief, morality and contradiction through an autistic lens — particularly when the systems around you demand certainty and conformity.Their conversation moves through missionary life, mental health, psychiatric treatment, family relationships, sexuality and gender, as Willow describes the difficult process of dismantling an inherited worldview and rebuilding a life beyond it.Now identifying as an atheist while preparing for Unitarian Universalist ministry, Willow's story raises a bigger question at the heart of the series: when a system you were taught to trust stops making sense, what can your own way of knowing help you build in its place?Autistic Standpoint Theory is part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Watch our interview with LATTER-DAY CHAD https://youtube.com/live/uh0MtI4-KxEResearcher Justin Riggs joins us to examine the controversial claim surrounding former LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson and the Skull and Bones society. Nelson wrote in his autobiography From Heart to Heart that he was elected to a University of Utah organization called Skull and Bones—but what exactly did that mean, and how closely was that group connected to the famous Yale secret society?Justin has spent years researching LDS history, secret societies, fraternities, institutional networks and historical records connected to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this discussion, we'll look at Nelson's own words, university records, competing interpretations of the evidence and Justin's reasons for questioning whether Nelson's Skull and Bones affiliation is as straightforward as it first appears. Was the matter settled by Nelson's autobiography, or are there still unanswered questions?Justin Riggs on X:https://x.com/LDSAbuse#YouTube #RussellNelson #JustinRiggs #Podcast #LiveStream #LDS #SkullAndBones #MormonHistory #SecretSocieties #LDSChurchTo become a YouTube member of this channel:    / @shaunattwoodofficial  Shaun Attwood's social media:TikTok:   / shaunattwood1    / shaunattwood  Twitter:   / shaunattwood  Facebook:   / shaunattwood1  Patreon:   / shaunattwood  #podcast #religion

In this Unwritten Live Event episode, Fr. Peter Mussett shares a story involving 10 pairs of pants, 3 hats, 27 layers of clothes, and 2 Mormon missionaries!Through the story he shares coming to the realization he'd been hiding for most of his life behind how he looked, from cool clothes to purple hair, Fr. Peter shares how underneath all the clothes was a deeper desire to be seen, liked, and validated by everyone around him.Eventually, God showed him that he didn't have to keep performing for the world. Through an encounter with an up and coming missionary organization called FOCUS.Stay tuned for this wild, and beautiful story from Fr. Mussett! JOIN US! At the SEEK27 Conference. Register here. https://bit.ly/4cMLabj

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at Susan S. Porter's April 2026 General Conference message titled “Here Am I: Send Me” referring to the unique LDS doctrine called the preexistence.

In this episode we explain the CES Letter—an 84-page document detailing major historical, textual, and scientific discrepancies within LDS history. For many, reading these facts feels like a sudden punch to the gut, causing their entire identity, family dynamic, and spiritual framework to crumble. Rather than retreating into fear, bitterness, or total secularism, this episode offers a compassionate and intellectually honest path forward. Guided by Paul's command in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 to "test everything... hold on to what is good," we examine the actual claims of the CES Letter, contrast the historical reliability of 19th-century Mormon claims with 1st-century biblical Christianity, and point listeners to an unshakeable, grace-filled foundation in the real Jesus of the Bible.Key TakeawaysTesting Truth Claims is a Biblical Mandate: 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (dokimazo) commands believers to test claims against verifiable evidence rather than shielding their eyes or relying solely on internal emotional feelings.The CES Letter's Impact: Synthesized existing academic research on Joseph Smith's translation methods (seer stone in a hat), Book of Mormon anachronisms and DNA evidence, the Book of Abraham papyri translations, and hidden polyandrous/teenage polygamy history.Structural Failure vs. Spiritual Reality: The historical breakdown of 19th-century Mormon restoration claims does not mean God has failed or that all religion is a scam.Biblical Testing Stand Up to Scrutiny: Unlike Book of Mormon claims, biblical events, locations, and historical figures are backed by extensive manuscript evidence and archaeological verification.From Transactional Performance to Free Grace: Salvation in Christ is not a ladder climbed through temple ordinances and human effort, but a finished gift (Tetelestai—"paid in full") received by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8–9).--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--

The embargo on "Digger" has been lifted and we have the first revies on Tom Cruise's latest project. The Mormon Wives OC is lacking many elements & Jacob Elordi embarrassed Kendall Jenner at Paris Fashion Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Kat & Carol head out West and deep dive into 3 different topics. First, Carol gives her thoughts on Taylor Frankie Paul and Jen Afleck in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5. Next, we discuss the Ruby Franke documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke and give an overview of what happened and our thoughts. We finish up with a deep discussion about Caro Claire Burke's hit novel Yesteryear and all of our thoughts, feelings, and criticisms of the book. Tune in & join the spiral! Email us at hello@prettymuchfine.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prettymuchfinepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@prettymuchfinepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@prettymuchfine2194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.prettymuchfine.com/

Some people have been part of the ex-Mormon world for so long that they almost feel like part of its history.Kate Lyn Whitaker—better known online as **Poetic Kate**—is one of those people.A writer, filmmaker, and actor, Kate has spent years creating sharp, funny, and brutally honest commentary about Mormonism, faith deconstruction, and life after Mormonism. Her social media has become a particularly entertaining place to watch her dissect Mormon culture—and the wonderfully strange experience of being an ex-Mormon in Utah.In this video, we're looking at **10 of Poetic Kate's funniest, sharpest, and most memorable viral takes**.From Mormon culture and religious absurdities to the realities of leaving the faith, these clips showcase exactly why Poetic Kate has become such a memorable voice in the ex-Mormon community.**Brothers and sisters, I give you… Poetic Kate.**#ExMormon #PoeticKate #Mormonism #FaithDeconstruction #ExMormonTikTok #LDSPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Tune in to this exclusive Viall Files Plus Preview as they discuss the future of Mormon Wives after Taylor's exit. Where does Momtok go from here? Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/

What does it mean to grow up Black and Mormon in an overwhelmingly white church?In Part One of our conversation with Mariama Nadworna, she shares her story of growing up in Sierra Leone before moving to the UK as a child. When her mother began investigating Mormonism, Mariama's family eventually went “all in” on the church, embracing its teachings and community as they adjusted to life in a new country.Mariama describes how her Mormon upbringing shaped the way she understood race, worthiness, obedience, and her own identity. She also discusses growing up Black in predominantly white Mormon spaces, learning to navigate the world “from the outside in,” and feeling pressure to be exceptional in order to prove herself. We explore the church's historical teachings about race, including the “Curse of Cain,” interracial marriage, and the priesthood ban, as well as the ways these teachings affected her understanding of her own worth.Mariama also reflects on her mission, dating, education, and the ways her African heritage and spirituality shaped her relationship with Mormonism. This episode ultimately begs the question: What happens when the community you seek belonging in will not accept you for who you truly are?___________________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

What does it mean to grow up Black and Mormon in an overwhelmingly white church?In Part One of our conversation with Mariama Nadworna, she shares her story of growing up in Sierra Leone before moving to the UK as a child. When her mother began investigating Mormonism, Mariama's family eventually went “all in” on the church, embracing its teachings and community as they adjusted to life in a new country.Mariama describes how her Mormon upbringing shaped the way she understood race, worthiness, obedience, and her own identity. She also discusses growing up Black in predominantly white Mormon spaces, learning to navigate the world “from the outside in,” and feeling pressure to be exceptional in order to prove herself. We explore the church's historical teachings about race, including the “Curse of Cain,” interracial marriage, and the priesthood ban, as well as the ways these teachings affected her understanding of her own worth.Mariama also reflects on her mission, dating, education, and the ways her African heritage and spirituality shaped her relationship with Mormonism. This episode ultimately begs the question: What happens when the community you seek belonging in will not accept you for who you truly are?___________________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

Ever wonder if Mormon Apologists like Jacob Hansen actually believe the arguments they make on behalf of the Mormon Church? Well that answer is now settled, and it is settled by none other than Jacob Hansen himself! On a recent podcast, Jacob Hansen admitted there is a difference between “Jacob the historian” and “Jacob the… Read More »Mormon Apologist Exposes Himself! RFM: 481

Send us a Positive Review!In this special Office Hours recording, a couple dozen people joined Valerie to talk about the emotional experience that only the former devout Mormon will understand.  Why does this weekend bring up so much?  Listen to Val & four of the guests that attended this Office Hours recording as they talk about grief, loneliness, fear, and confusion.  They hit topics that likely hit home with you too:  about parenting and mixed faith marriage emotions...loss of simplicity, feeling left out of the celebratory mood, and other emotions typical of this weekend that many of us used to find connecting and meaningful in times gone by.Timestamps:00:00 Tribute Episode Re Drop01:45 Queerphobia Paradigms Preview03:30 Why Share This Now05:38 Office Hours Pop Up Intro07:15 Conference Weekend Complexity09:28 Loneliness In Faith Shift13:37 Compassion And New Community18:43 Grief Over Conference Changes26:05 Existential Grief And Integration31:57 Fear And Emotional Overload35:18 Fear Of Disconnection37:01 Differentiation In Mormon Families37:55 Bookshelf Metaphor39:07 Practice Compassionate Curiosity41:49 Parenting In Mixed Faith44:55 Collaborate With Your Partner52:09 Create Conference Safe Space54:09 Discernment Over Zeal58:47 Closing Reflections59:49 New Healing Group Format01:01:46 Final Thanks And GoodbyeSupport 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

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/28/26), Hank critiques the Mormon teaching about God the Father having sex with the virgin Mary to conceive Jesus Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:How to respond to an atheist who claims God is immoral for commanding His followers to murder, yet declares murder wrong in the Ten Commandments? Daniel - Brooklyn, NY (7:54)Why was Lazarus bound in the grave? Lolita - Jacksonville, FL (15:12)How to help a friend who has trouble believing in the Trinity, but believes that God takes different forms depending upon the circumstance? Robert - PA (18:23)My pastor supports and listens to Creflo Dollar and TD Jakes. How to respond? Tiffany - Chicago, IL (22:46)

As the headlines start to settle… I decided to dive into the most recent season of SLOMW and asks the question…. What's next? ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the Patreon! www.patreon.com/dumpsterdivepod FOLLOW DUMPSTER DIVE ON SOCIALS/POD PLATFORM

MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at Susan S. Porter's April 2026 General Conference message titled "Here Am I: Send Me" referring to the unique LDS doctrine called the preexistence.

Since 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been publishing teaching curriculum for its members to study at home each week. It's called Come, Follow Me. Every year the curriculum focuses on a specific section of either the Bible or the Mormon scriptures. In 2026, the focus of CFM is the Old Testament. You can see the curriculum for yourself on the LDS Gospel Library App. It's free and available to LDS and the general public alike. This particular week, CFM is focused on several chapters from the Book of Isaiah. And this week and next on Apologetics Profile, we'll be discussing CFM and some of its teaching on the Book of Isaiah and how that teaching obscures and covers up a lot of what Isaiah is really all about. We'll be talking with former Latter-day Saint Casey Brianne, fiancee of our very own Apologetics Profile host Daniel Ray. Casey was a Latter-day Saint for 16 years, baptized as a young adult convert into the LDS Church at the age of 21. Here on part one Casey will share a bit of her story and we'll get into a bit about what CFM has to say about the Book of Isaiah. If you know of any Latter-day Saints, please share the broadcast with them this week and next!Casey's TestimonyPart OnePart TwoPart ThreeLDS linksEncyclopedia of MormonismWho Do Mormons Worship?Preach My Gospel Manual Come, Follow MeAudio Clips Used in This Episodehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/54pace?lang=enghttps://youtu.be/nlMq1Pgy9Qc?si=zVVkng6N9oFYHixBhttps://youtu.be/VD4QeKqETtM?si=eq_via9tyY8TFSDVResources from Watchman FellowshipPrevious podcasts on Latter-day Saint beliefs, practices, history, and doctrines. Additional Resources:FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Tony Robbins explains why "a belief is a poor substitute for an experience," and how national service, missions, and seeing the world could help young people appreciate America and the opportunities of free enterprise. He also breaks down why taxing billionaires couldn't fund the government for even a year, and why real fulfillment comes from serving something bigger than yourself and becoming an owner instead of a consumer.

Week 40 - Isaiah 40-49:  "What does "wait on the Lord" mean?"Please visit us at CFMpodcast.org

Kara and Jackie are BACK with more of the DARK SIDED, including the return of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' in all their TIGHT glory, and in more Mormon wives news, Taylor Frankie Paul is poppin' off on the first episode of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' with rumors swirling, and the multiple failed drug tests might confirm them. At least one wife has left with more hinting of their soon departure. 'A Killer Story' has everyone on the edge of their seats. Carrot Top has awoken, but the rumors that it was caused by sextortion weren't just a nightmare. Kate Beckinsale seems to be going through it, but not as much as her daughter's boyfriend (who is a human). Jackie finally dove into 'Next Gen NYC' and the Gen Z stare is there. Updates, but not really updates, on the sexual assault case against Kim Zolciak's son, KJ Biermann Jr.. A friend of Perez Hilton setup a GoFundMe for the kids and here's just hoping they're okay. Then we have an EVIL LIST of 'Celebs Who Basically Blew Up Their Lives After Doing Something Shockingly Self-Destructive!'! And finally we're bringin' some BITCHUATIONS your way with TWO VOICEMAILS FROM BITCHLINGS! Our first voicemail comes from a listener who wants to know if they're the 'Neighborhood C Word' when it comes to their grammatical criticism of a neighbors political signs, even though they agree with the sentiments. And our final voicemail comes from a listener who lost some business after sending a toke fueled DM to their clients very famous daughter-in-law.Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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