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Ep312: Follow the Money: Who Financed the Book of Mormon and Why

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0600

The financing of the first edition of the Book of Mormon was a pivotal moment in early Latter-day Saint history, achieved primarily through the significant personal sacrifice of Martin Harris, a wealthy farmer who was one of the Three Witnesses. In 1829, after local printers in Palmyra, New York, initially refused the project, Harris agreed to secure the $3,000 cost—roughly equivalent to over $100,000 today—for the printing of 5,000 copies by Egbert B. Grandin. To guarantee this payment, Harris mortgaged his farm, a decision that followed a revelation given to Joseph Smith (now Doctrine and Covenants Section 19) advising Harris not to covet his property but to "impart it freely" to the printing. We are all familiar with this story but Martin Harris wasn't the only one of Joseph's followers who donated time, resources and money to the Book of Mormon project. Following the money that was used to finance the Book of Mormon can reveal a lot about the motivations of Joseph Smith's most loyal supporters. Mormonish is joined by Ganesh Cherian to follow the money trail wherever it leads! 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 The Good Book Club If you would like more info on The Good Book Club you can email us at thegoodbookclub@mail.com or find us on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/share/g/PK74... ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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 video.

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Ep311: The "New" Psychology of Happiness

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600

The "New" Psychology of Happiness

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Ep310: The LDS Church Wants to Put You to Work: And YOU Pay

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Are senior members of the LDS church exploited by a system that relies on unpaid labor while expecting significant time, financial, and emotional commitments while serving a senior mission? Senior missionaries often pay their own expenses and may work long hours in administrative, managerial, or operational roles that closely resemble full-time jobs. This raises concerns about fairness and informed consent, especially for retirees on fixed incomes. And the religious framing of service and sacrifice can create social or spiritual pressure to participate, making it difficult for seniors to decline or set boundaries. From this perspective, the use of unpaid senior labor benefits a wealthy institution while shifting costs and risks onto older members. Is it time to call for greater transparency, choice, and protections for those who serve senior mission? Mormonish Podcast is joined by Suspicious Might as we dissect the LDS senior mission.

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Ep309: Hyrum Smith at Dartmouth: Responding to Critics

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Mormonish is joined by Dr. Randy Bell as we disuss Hyrum Smith and his education at Moors Charity School, closely associated with Dartmouth College. Just how much time did Hyrum spend at this institution and what he may have learned there is a hot topic among LDS apologists and post Mormons due to it's possible ramifications for Book of Mormon authorship. 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 You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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

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Ep308: Sermon Magic: A Textual Analysis of The Book of Mormon

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600

On this groundbreaking episode of Mormonish Podcast, John Knight Lundwall (PhD, comparative myth and religion) evaluates claims that the Book of Mormon contains colophons—ancient paratextual scribal features used to identify and classify texts. He concludes instead that the book employs an unusual first‑person narrative and speech structure absent from both ancient and modern historical writings. So where did this structure come from? Lundwall traces this structure not to antiquity but to the oratorical conventions of Joseph Smith’s cultural milieu, and he likewise attributes another distinctive feature—the presence of Early Modern English in the earliest manuscripts—to Smith’s magical practices. This episode is a must watch as you start to realize that Joseph Smith's magical practices might be the key to everything! Connect with Dr. Lundwall: www.johnklundwall.com Other videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzh1qiLbCcyfzKyzwbutQ6gawpGXdSkFa Join Dr. John Knight Lundwall on a once in a lifetime tour of Egypt, May, 2027. Discounted graduate school rates, professional academic guides, and Dr. Lundwall leading you through all the major sites up and down the Nile. https://www.stylishtours.com/tours/egyptianodysseytour 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 You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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 video.

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Ep307: Whitewashed: The Iroquois and The Book of Mormon

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Unoriginal Jim are joined by Dr. Thomas Murphy to discuss his new article "White is an Ite: The Book of Mormon's Misappropriation of the Iroquois Great Law of Peace Open Access" byThomas W Murphy (Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought (2025) 58 (4): 47–72.) https://doi.org/10.5406/15549399.58.4.03 "The Book of Mormon's portrayal of a great peace that followed the climatic appearance of Jesus Christ in ancient America presents a conundrum. The people of Nephi reportedly became especially “white,” a label that is described simultaneously as not an “ite.” On the one hand, the narrator Mormon represented the “people of Nephi” as “fair and delightsome.” Yet, a few verses later he declared that there were no longer “any manner of ites.” The paradox in this portrayal is that Nephites, even if they absorbed whitened Lamanites and renamed themselves the people of Nephi, remained rather literally (wh)ites. Put more bluntly, the label “white”—just like “Lamanite” and “Nephite”—remains an ite. We're excited to share this important discussion with Dr. Thomas Murphy! 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 You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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 video.

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Ep306: Q&A With Author John G. Turner author or Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

The Good Book Club held a Q&A with acclaimed author and historian John G. Turner to discuss his book "Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet." The discussion was so awesome we had to share it with a wider community! Our book club members asked a wide range of in depth questions and in his answers, John weighs in on the life, teachings, and controversies surrounding the founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, offering a balanced, deeply researched portrait that situates Joseph Smith within the broader currents of American religious history.

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Ep305: Was Sydney Rigdon the Founder of Mormonism?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Tune into Mormon podcast on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6 PM MT. In this episode, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Patrick Bertch and Dr. John Lundwall to explore the idea that Sidney Rigdon not only founded Mormonism but was the primary author of the Book of Mormon. Patrick shares ground breaking information on the 3 unique voices of the Book of Mormon and takes us through a review of the 7 wordprint studies of the Book of Mormon. These studies point to multiple authorship of the text. The text also contains clues that point to who wrote various parts of the Book of Mormon. After a quick review of Joseph Smith’s background, the episode breaks ground by reviewing Sidney Rigdon’s life and theorizing that he is vey likely the real founder of Mormonism and the perfect candidate for Book of Mormon authorship. 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 You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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 video.

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Ep304: Growing or Shrinking? Let's Look at the Real LDS Membership Numbers

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

While the Church reported over 17.5 million members by the end of 2024, researchers and analysts—often relying on congregation counts, surveys, and academic analysis—frequently estimate the number of active, attending members to be significantly lower, sometimes suggesting it is closer to 4–5 million worldwide. This gap exists because the official figures include anyone with a baptismal record who has not formally resigned, meaning inactive members, or "jack-mormons," are counted until they turn 110 years old. Observers seeking the true, engaged population often ignore the total membership number entirely, focusing instead on the slower-growing, more telling metrics of ward and stake counts to gauge the actual growth or decline of the religion. Let's unpack the data with Mormonish and Master Peace! You will be amazed! 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 You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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 video.

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Ep303: Morehouse Students Speak Out on Controversial Joseph Smith Painting Honored in Chapel Gallery

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Students at Morehouse College recently raised concerns over a newly unveiled painting of Joseph Smith to be displayed in the Martin Luther King International Chapel gallery on campus. The artwork, intended as part of an interfaith partnership highlighting individuals who champion racial equality, quickly became the center of a student-led pushback and dialogue about representation, historical memory, and institutional values. Some students questioned why Smith—founder The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—was selected for prominent display at a historically Black college, particularly given the LDS Church’s racist past, restrictions on Black members holding the priesthood prior to 1978, and Smith's own views and writings. For most students, the issue was not merely about a single painting, but about the broader symbolism of honoring religious figures whose institutions and they themselves have complicated histories regarding race. Mormonish Podcast is joined by Alonzo Brinson, 40th President of the Martin Luther King International Chapel Assistants Program to discuss the developing situation at Morehouse College.

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Ep302: Was Joseph Smith "Lincoln Before Lincoln?"

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600

At a recent painting unveiling at Morehouse College, a provocative phrase caught everyone’s attention when the dean of the college stated that Joseph Smith was “Lincoln before Lincoln.”

What did that mean? Was it poetic praise, historical argument, or symbolic comparison? And the even bigger question, did Joseph Smith actually ever express or exhibit anti-slavery views?

In this episode, Rebecca Bibliotheca is joined by Master Peace, Ron Yorgason as we explore the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, searching for the history behind the headline.

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Ep301: Mormonish Does Missouri: Reporting on Our LDS Church History Tour

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Mormonish Podcast's Landon and Rebecca report back on their recent trip to Missouri. Hitting many of the LDS church history sites like Independence, Far West, Liberty Jail, The Garden of Eden, etc was a revelatory experience that we can't wait to share with all of you! We are calling this new subseries, "Where Will You Go?"

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Ep300: That Night on the Hill Cumorah: Is There More to the Story?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600

So excited to celebrate our 300th episode of Mormonish Podcast! Thank you everyone for your amazing support through all the episodes!

In a previous Mormonish episode with Ganesh, he mentioned that there are compelling reasons to believe that Joseph and Emma conceived their first child that night at the Hill Cumorah when Joseph was retrieving the golden plates. We didn't explore this topic fully on that episode, but wanted to revisit it to give Ganesh a chance to share more information about this provocative idea.

You won't want to miss this episode!

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Ep299: The Freedom From Religion Foundation Defends Separation of Church and State

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Are lines between church and state blurring even further in today's social, cultural, and political climate? Mormonish Podcast is joined by Dan Hardy, Co President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and Douglas Hendricks, President of the SLC Chapter of the FFRF, to discuss the topic of church v. state and all the nuance in between. According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the history of Western civilization shows us that most social and moral progress has been brought about by persons free from religion. In modern times the first to speak out for prison reform, for humane treatment of the mentally ill, for abolition of capital punishment, for women’s right to vote, for death with dignity for the terminally ill, and for the right to choose contraception, sterilization and abortion have been freethinkers, just as they were the first to call for an end to slavery. The Foundation works as an umbrella for those who are free from religion and are committed to the cherished principle of separation of state and church. You won't want to miss this important discussion. - Information about the two meetings featuring FFRF Co-President Dan Barker on Jan 24 and 25 can be found here... ffrfslc.org/dan-barker-in-salt-lake - FFRFSLC's "Dirty Dozen" list (of issues where religious extremism is hurting people in Utah) can be found here... ffrfslc.org/call-to-action - Letters that FFRF lawyers have sent to church/state violators in Utah can be found here...:ffrfslc.org/ffrf-actions-in-utah 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 You can get your own quote to attend our Post-Mormon Celebration Cruise by visiting - https://kheskethtravel.com/post-mormon-celebration-cruise And you can get more info on the cruise by visiting - https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/post-mormon-celebration-cruise/ 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

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Ep298: The City of Nauvoo: The Story You Haven't Heard

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Mormonish is joined by Rebecca Williamson, director of tourism in Nauvoo Illinois, to discuss the history OTHER than Mormon history that makes Nauvoo what it is today.

Nauvoo’s history is a rich tapestry that existed long before the Mormons arrived and continued long after. Join us as we walk through the landmarks, stories, and legacies that shaped Nauvoo into the historic destination it is today. And hear the rest of the story!

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Ep297: Isaac Hale: The First Witness

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Isaac Hale, Emma Smith’s father, was one of the very first people to observe Joseph Smith during the early Book of Mormon translation period. While Joseph and Emma lived in Hale’s home in Harmony, Pennsylvania, Hale saw Joseph working long before any official witnesses were called. This gave him a rare inside view of the process while it was still private and unconfirmed. Hale later said Joseph was not reading from plates in a normal way but dictating with a stone placed in a hat, often without the plates present. To Hale, this looked suspicious, and he concluded Joseph was using folk-magic practices rather than translating ancient records. Because Hale saw this before the Three and Eight Witnesses gave their formal testimonies, he believed he had already seen the truth of what Joseph was doing. His account has remained important because it comes from someone who was there at the very beginning, watching the story unfold before it became public. So why doesn't it get more attention? Ganesh Cherian joins Mormonish to dive into the important and controversial witness account of Isaac Hale.

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Ep296: New Book of Mormon Coming Soon?: Don't forget the "I S h** You Not" Version

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600

Now that the KJV version of the bible is not the only version sanctioned by the LDS church, this opens the door to dropping the Shakespearean language of the Book of Mormon too. Many of us wonder if we will see a new version of The Book of Mormon soon.

Other versions of The Book of Mormon already exist and on this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the guy behind a unique interpretation of the Book of Mormon that's making everyone spit out their coffee.

Working from a suggestion from a Reddit post by Lucifers_Lantern, John-Michael Holahan reimagined the Book of Mormon by replacing "And it came to pass" with "I sh** you not!" I dare you to read these passages and not laugh out loud!

John-Michael tells us more about how the idea originated and his process to create this very creative modernized version of the Book of Mormon.

Also a shout out to Lucifers_Lantern on Reddit for making the suggestion!

This episode originally aired in March 2024.

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Ep295: Do Mormons Know When Jesus Was Really Born? w Charles Harrell

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Do Mormons have special revealed knowledge about the actual date Jesus was actually born? We just celebrated Christmas, but like the rest of Christianity, do members of the LDS church really think December 25th is Jesus’s birthday? On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Charles Harrell to discuss his new research into the history of the LDS belief that Jesus was born on April 6th, not December 25th. To most of us growing up, the idea of the April 6th birthday was a fact that Mormons knew and the rest of the world didn't. We had special knowledge. But where did this special knowledge come from? And why don't we hear this date mentioned at all anymore? Charley shows us the origins of the April 6th claim and how it became gospel truth only to slowly slip out of use in recent decades. This is a microcosm for many teachings that were gospel truth in a different era and have now disappeared. This episode was originally aired in April 2025. Thank you so much for watching and supporting 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 video.

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Ep294: Is the Mormon Virgin Birth Story Rooted in Polygamy?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0600

In the 19th and 20th centuries, Brigham Young and other LDS church leaders taught that Jesus was begotten by God the Father in a literal sense, in the same way everyone is physically conceived.

This is consistent with the broader view that God possesses a tangible, physical body. And that eternal sex and child bearing is part of the next life for those in the highest levels of the Celestial Kingdom.

Church leaders at the time did not provide a detailed or explanation of the encounter between God and Mary, but implied that Christ’s conception followed natural laws rather than being a nebulous, immaterial miracle.

Where did this idea of a physical conception come from?

Mormonish is joined by Ganesh Cherian and Master Peace to discuss the influence of polygamy (in this life and the next,) on the unique view of 19th and 20th century church leaders that Jesus was conceived by some sort of physical act between God and Mary.

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Ep293: The Christmas Story: Fact or Fiction or Something In Between?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the birth of Jesus narrative found in Matthew and Luke. Is the Christmas story just a story? What is true and what isn't true about both Matthew and Luke's accounts of the virgin birth.

This episode will change the way you think about the beloved nativity story.

This episode was originally aired in December 2024.

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Ep292; Finding Your Wonder and Awe After Mormonism

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Reclaiming your sense of "Awe" after a high demand / high control religion is important. For decades, many of us were told our feelings and transcendent experiences were tied directly to the LDS church and were confirmation that the church was true.

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner is a book that explores how experiences of awe—moments that spark wonder, vastness, and deep emotional resonance—can meaningfully improve our well-being.

Our own sense of individual awe helps us feel more connected, reduces stress, broadens our perspective, and inspires kindness. When you take control of your own feeling and experiences it's a whole new day.

Mormonish is joined by Steph H. and Lila Tueller as we discuss what it means to seek out awe in everyday life, whether through nature, creativity, spirituality, or human connection, as a path to greater fulfillment and resilience.

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What Does Christmas Look Like Now: Insights From a Post Mormon Family w/ Kolby & Cami Reddish

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca are joined by Kolby and Cami Reddish to discuss post Mormon parenting, especially regarding holiday traditions.

Kolby and Cami have a lot of insight when it comes to children and magical thinking and talk about many creative ways to foster critical thinking in children.

Whether you have children or grandchildren, this is a must see episode!

This episode was originally aired in December 2024.

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Ep290: How Do Faithful LDS Think the Book of Mormon Was Translated?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Latter-day Saints hold a variety of views about how the Book of Mormon was translated, often shaped by personal belief, historical study, and spiritual interpretation.

The most traditional view is that Joseph Smith translated the record directly by the “gift and power of God,” using tools such as the Urim and Thummim. Others emphasize accounts describing Joseph placing a seer stone in a hat and receiving the text spiritually rather than through a direct linguistic process.

Some members see the translation as a largely miraculous or revelatory experience, while others adopt a more nuanced approach, viewing it as a mix of divine inspiration and Joseph’s own language, culture, and understanding.

These perspectives reflect the broad range of ways modern Latter-day Saints reconcile faith, history, and the mystery surrounding the book’s origins.

Mormonish is joined by Ganesh Cherian to get to the root of it all!

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Ep289: The Decline of LDS Orthodoxy and the Rise of the Cultural Mormon

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0600

In recent years, many observers have noted a quiet shift within Mormon communities: a decline in strictly orthodox adherence and a rise in what some call “cultural Mormons.”

While orthodox members continue to ground their identity in traditional doctrine and practice, growing numbers of people maintain a connection to Mormon heritage, values, and community without fully embracing institutional expectations or literal belief.

This shift reflects broader social trends—such as increased access to information, changing family dynamics, and evolving views on identity—that allow individuals to reinterpret their relationship with faith.

The result is a more diverse spectrum of Mormon experience, where cultural belonging and personal spirituality often coexist alongside, or apart from, orthodox belief.

Mormonish is joined by Unoriginal Jim to unpack all the nuance of orthodox v. cultural Mormons!

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Ep288: Helmuth Hubener: Mormon Martyr?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

The new movie Truth & Treason (released October 17, 2025) brings to life the courageous story of Helmuth Hübener, a 16-year-old Latter-day Saint in Nazi Germany who used a secret shortwave radio and a typewriter to distribute anti-Hitler pamphlets. The movie doesn't deal with Hübener's excommunication from the LDS church for his activities and eventual posthumous reinstatement into the LDS church.

This part of the story was covered in a previously adapted play called Huebener by Thomas Rogers, which was performed at BYU and dramatizes how Helmuth and his friends risked everything to speak truth under a repressive regime and faced excommunication and death.

Mormonish is joined by Rob Lauer who shares his insights about the play and the current movie.

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Ep284: Decapitation and The Book Of Mormon /with Dr John Lundwall

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this special Halloween episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. John Lundwall to discuss the custom of taking of heads in ancient cultures and the correlation, if any to The Book of Mormon.

Dr. Lundwall has clearly demonstrated in previous episodes the predominant cultures that existed before, during, and after the stories in The Book of Mormon took place. These cultures and cultural practices including taking of heads seem to be entirely unmentioned in the LDS founding scripture. Or are they?

This episode was originally aired on November 1, 2024

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Ep287: Is the LDS Covenant Path App Sharing Your Personal Data?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0600

The Covenant Path narrative has become a major way to track the milestone that members of the LDS must reach or attain to fully participate in the LDS church. A new app lets multiple people from the ward and mission watch and track stats on new converts as they attend meetings, get temple recommends, pay tithing, etc. It also identifies friends in the ward who can step in to encourage the new member to move forward on The Covenant Path if they aren't making progress.

What are the potential ramifications of sharing personal data like this? And who exactly can see this data? Mormonish is joined again by Suspicious Might and Unoriginal Jim to explore this new app.

(This is the new episode we tried to air last week but due to a tech glitch (ok, my fault) we accidentally aired a previous episode with the same guests on a similar topic. Thanks for understanding!)

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Ep285: What Do Faithful LDS Think About the "One True Church" Narrative?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Does the LDS church still make the claim that they are the "one true church?" Or has that rhetoric taken a backseat as they move to be more closely aligned with mainstream Christianity? What do faithful LDS think about this claim and how do they explain it when other people pray and get a confirmation that a religion other than Mormonism is true.

Rebecca and Landon delve into the "one true church" claim and explore the conversion experiences of other religions that sound an awful lot like a conversion to Mormonism.

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Ep286: Is the LDS Church Tracking Your Every Move?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0600

The LDS church makes a big effort to find people who are on the membership roles that are not attending the congregation where their membership records are.

Ward, clerks and other auxiliary leaders are tasked with finding the whereabouts of these wayward members and either moving their membership records to their new location or sending the records to sort of a dead letter file in Salt Lake.

Just what lengths will the LDS church go to find you? Special guest Suspicious Might brings the receipts as we go through information on the various real methods the LDS church uses to track people down.

This episode was originally aired on September 2, 2025.

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Is the LDS Church Using an MLM Playbook?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Have you noticed the overwhelming number of ads for the LDS church lately? Ads that don't indicate they are from the LDS church up front? There's a reason for this. In this episode, Mormonish Podcast is joined by Dr. Glen Randy Bell to explore the similarities between and MLM and the LDS church.

The LDS Church uses advertising tactics similar to those seen in multi-level marketing (MLM) by promoting an idealized lifestyle and emphasizing personal transformation and community belonging.

Its ads often showcase happy families, clean living, and emotional fulfillment—selling a vision rather than a doctrine. Like MLMs, the Church leverages personal stories and testimonials to create emotional appeal and social proof, subtly encouraging viewers to “join the fold” for personal and spiritual rewards.

This approach prioritizes connection over theology, drawing people in through relatable, aspirational messaging rather than direct religious instruction.

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Religious Trauma and Recovery: With Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Religious trauma occurs when a person’s religious experiences cause deep emotional, psychological, or spiritual harm. It can stem from controlling or fear-based beliefs, strict religious environments, or experiences of shame and rejection tied to faith.

This kind of trauma often affects how people see themselves, others, and even the world around them—leaving lasting wounds that take time, compassion, and understanding to heal.

Mormonish is joined by religious trauma coaches Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs to explore systems in place to move beyond religious trauma to a healthier life.

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The Truth About Missionary Ad Campaigns

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0600

The Truth About Missionary Ad Campaigns

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The Reign of President Oaks Begins: And Other Upcoming General Conference Insights

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Rebecca and Ganesh discuss the upcoming LDS General Conference in light of all the events of the past week. Will the tragedy in Michigan and the death of President Nelson change what happens at General Conference? Will President Oaks officially take the reigns? Will a new apostle be called? Will tributes to Michigan be given? Could the Family Proclamation be canonized on its thirtieth anniversary? Rebecca and Ganesh explore all the angles and more!

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The 1988 Christian "Family Manifesto"

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0600

The 1988 Christian "Family Manifesto"

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Is the Master Plan Jesus Land?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Is the Master Plan Jesus Land?

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Mormon and Transgender: Former Chief Temple Architect Speaks Out

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Mormon and Transgender: Former Chief Temple Architect Speaks Out

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Joseph Smith and the Influence of Spiritual Wifery and Concubinage

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Joseph Smith was influenced by the free love and spiritual wifery he saw around him.

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Somebody's Watching You: And It's The LDS Church

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Does the LDS church collect data on members who have left the church? You might be surprised at the lengths they go to.

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How Far Into Mainstream Christianity is the LDS Church Willing to Go?

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

From celebrating Holy Week and Palm Sunday, to wearing cross jewelry, using mainstream Christian terminology, listening to Christian rock music, old Christian hymns in the new LDS hymn book, a cross replacing the Moroni icon on Google Maps, talking about grace, and more, the LDS church seems to be moving in a direction that our grandparents and even parents wouldn't recognize.

Mormonish sits down with our favorite Evangelical, Steve Pynakker to discuss this apparent shift closer to mainstream Christianity and what it means for the LDS membership.

We also discuss the "hard stops" that exist in the LDS church when it comes to reframing or replacing existing doctrines. Are there some things they just won't or can't give up even if it means never fully being considered Christian?

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Ep273: Did Brigham Young Have a 13 Year Old Wife?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Most of us have heard about Brigham Young‘s 15 year-old wife Clarissa Decker. Until now she is thought to be the youngest wife of Brigham Young‘s 56 wives. The age gap between them was 27 years.

More recently, confusion over the birthdate of Brigham’s wife Elizabeth Fairchild, or maybe outright manipulation of the dates, could indicate that Brigham Young actually had a wife who was only 13 years old and there was a 29 year age gap.

We encourage all amateur historians and armchair genealogist to follow the records like we did. Don’t take our word for it.

(Graphic on thumbnail is not Elizabeth Fairchild, but represents a 13-year-old child of the era.)

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Growing Up With Satan: Mormonism's Doctrine of the Devil

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Author Dane Campbell joins Mormonish to discuss his new book "Growing Up With Satan" and the larger framework of the LDS theology surrounding Satan that was very, very real to those who were raised in the LDS faith.

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Death After Deconstruction: A New Perspective

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0600

When you belong to a strong religious tradition the questions of life after death are often very clearly delineated for you. You know what's coming next. When you step away from your faith tradition, life after death, or what comes next, often becomes the biggest question you will wrestle with.

The Good Book Club read the book, "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande and we're bringing the insights and information from our discussion to Mormonish.

Special guest Kate Flint, Landon and Rebecca open up about their previous and new perspectives on the great unknown of death in this very important episode.

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Ep270: Why Are We So Bad at Healthy Boundaries?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Mormonish is joined once again by Kendel Christensen for a part two of his exploration of Mormons, post Mormons, and the difficulty of recognizing, setting, and enforcing healthy boundaries.

This is an important topic because healthy boundaries are at the root of relationships and can determine success, satisfaction, dissatisfaction, or failure of relationships. Being raised in the LDS church often did not allow us to set, respect, or even understand healthy boundaries or their importance.

Kendel brings a wealth of sources, resources, and knowledge to this topic in this very important part two of our discussion on healthy boundaries.

I've linked part one in the show notes if you missed it.

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Ep269: Mormonism and Violence: A Theme Throughout

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest Ganesh Cherian to discuss the theme of violence that ran through Joseph Smith's life and early Mormonism.

Ganesh clearly lays down a pattern and the results of this reoccurring theme.

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Ep268: The Willie and Martin Handcart Company and Brigham Young's Role in the Senseless Tragedy

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -0600

Just in time for Pioneer Day 2025 we are rereleasing our episode on the tragedy of the Willie and Martin handcart companies.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon gives an excellent presentation on the events surrounding the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies' tragic journey west.

This presentation was originally a The Good Book Club episode and we're excited to share this important discussion of these tragic events. For too long, the LDS church's narrative has hidden key details and created an inspiring narrative that doesn't reflect reality.

The discussion centers around the excellent book on this topic, "

Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy' by David Roberts

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Ep267: Rebranding the LDS Church..Again

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0600

The LDS Church has changed its name several times in its history. It appears the most recent version will drop the "of Latter-day Saints." Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Randy Bell to discuss the history of rebranding in the LDS church and what it means.

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Ep266: Sanitized Scriptures: Is The Book of Mormon Different In Africa?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0600

The Book of Mormon has been translated into many languages and given to people across the globe. But does the Book of Mormon that is being read in other countries contain the same scripture the rest of us are reading? Is there a difference in what is included based on the audience it is intended for?

Our special guest on this episode

delves into the practice of only translating and providing certain sections of the Book of Mormon for certain areas of the world. What is left in and what is taken out is very telling.

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Ep265: Lori Vallow: Mormonism, Murder, and Belief

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0600

Lori Vallow recently sat down with reporter Nate Eaton of the East Idaho News for a jailhouse interview. We couldn't think of a more perfect person to dissect the interview with than Lori's cousin and podcaster, Megan Conner. (@third_verse)

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Ep264: Advances in DNA Research Further Obliterate Book of Mormon Narrative

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0600

The Book of Mormon posits that some or all Native Americans are descended from Israelites who migrated to the Americas. However, DNA studies of modern Native Americans show no significant genetic links to Middle Eastern populations, leading to debates about the Book of Mormon's historical accuracy.

The Book of Mormon describes migrations of Israelites to the Americas, including groups like the Jaredites, Nephites, and Lamanites, who were said to be the "principal ancestors" of the Native Americans and now said to be "among" the ancestors of the Native Americans as DNA continues to challenge this narrative.

Advances in DNA studies continue to show that most Native American populations have strong genetic links to East Asian populations, with no evidence of Middle Eastern ancestry.

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Ep263: The Arizona Tucson Mission Disaster

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by former LDS missionary, Tanner Talbot as we take a deep dive into the Arizona Tucson Mission circa 2016.

Tanner was the 54th missionary to be sent home by the mission president, who had been serving for only 21 months at the time. This alarmingly high rate of missionary turnover reveals a darker underside to what was occurring.

Tanner discusses how missionaries already struggling with mental health broke under the pressure of the strict programs being implemented turning the mission into anarchy. Attempted murder, self-harm, sexual predators to minors, sexual assault, theft, destruction of property, assault and battery, and more were happening by missionaries in the Arizona Tucson Mission. Most instances seemed like they were left unpunished and were quietly swept away.

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Ep262: Why a Literal Hill Cumorah is a Huge Problem for Mormonism

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Unoriginal Jim to discuss the important story of The Hill Cumorah and the complete lack of any kind of evidence at that location.

Mormonism came forth in an environment where the origin and

identity of indigenous populations was highly questioned. There

were several books published between the 16th century and the

1830s that promoted the idea that Native Americans were either

seafaring Jews or members of the lost 12 tribes. At the same

time many of the same publications promoted the

Moundbuilders myth.

The Book of Mormon did not attempt to provide scientific or

archaeological evidence. Joseph Smith presented the Book of

Mormon as the proof of Native American history and blended

both theories.

The Hill Cumorah narrative draws from these contemporary

theories and presents them as a historical fact.

It is central to the text and to Smith's entire message and the

identity of the church. And it is a falsifiable claim.

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Ep261: The Art of Living a Meaningless Existence

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by a bookclub friend, Steph, to discuss the concept of living a "meaningless" life without the confines of a high demand, high control religion.

We base our discussion around the fantastic book, "The Art of Living a Meaningless Existence: Ideas From Philosophy That Change the Way You Think" by Robert Pantano.

Each of us share personal stories of finding that outside the structure of religion, "meaningless" becomes a wonderful journey of discovery and self awareness.

This was a great conversation that I'm sure will resonate with all of you too!

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Ep260: Anti-Brigham Rhetoric: How the LDS Church Lost its Star Prophet to Conspiracy

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca, Landon, and Ganesh Brigham Young's fall from grace as a result of the accusation that Brigham was responsible for polygamy, not Joseph Smith. And in addition, Brigham Young did a lot of awful other things that Joseph would never do.

Ganesh show that many things Brigham Young is accused of, Joseph Smith did years earlier and independently of Brigham. In other words, they were two peas in a pod.

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Ep259: Patriarchal Blessing Fails

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the lovely Jessica to discuss patriarchal blessings and their impact on the lives of faithful LDS.

Taking to social media, we asked the question "Do patriarchal blessings come true?" The answers are very telling and reveal so much about these supposed glimpses into the future we are given in the LDS church, and their impact on our lives.

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Ep258: The Erie Canal's Pivotal Influence on Joseph Smith and Mormonism

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Doug Vincent to discuss a much overlooked powerful influence on Joseph Smith and the origins of Mormonism itself, the Erie Canal.

During Joseph Smith's formative years, the Smith family lived in Palmyra New York. In describing Joseph's youth, there is little mention of the influence living so close to such a wonder of modern engineering, the Erie Canal, had on him.

The Erie Canal was the internet of its day. It was a super highway of goods, services, news, people, ideas, religion, ancient curiosities, and more. Joseph's family sold cakes and root beer in a stand along the canal and would have had direct contact with all of this. The canal had three stops in Palmyra so its influence permeated the entire town of Palmyra.

The Erie Canal is not only responsible for the phenomenon known as The Burned Over District, where multiple religions and movements began, but it shaped the foundational ideas of Mormonism itself and "educated" Joseph in a ways that are often overlooked in the narrative of an "uneducated farm boy."

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Ep257: Revisiting Michelle Stone's Personal Story

Sun, 18 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600

A year and a half ago Mormonish aired a candid interview with Michelle Stone in which she talked about her faith journey, ecclesiastical abuse she had suffered, her experiences in the church and more.

This interview perhaps sheds some light on her current decision to take her channel down and remove all her videos. We definitely thought it was worth airing again in light of present circumstances.

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Heavens Gate: Anatomy of a Cult

Sat, 10 May 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Content Warning: suic*de and other disturbing imagery In this riveting podcast, Randy Bell, delves into the chilling story of Heaven's Gate, a cult that led 39 members to a mass suicide in 1997. Through captivating insights, Bell unravels the cult's manipulative tactics, explores the twisted beliefs of its leaders, and highlights the importance of critical thinking in recognizing and avoiding such dangerous groups. Brace yourself for a gripping exploration of one of the most infamous cults in modern history.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Randy Bell as we discuss the bizarre and tragic circumstances of the Heaven's Gate Cult that led 39 of its members to commit mass suicide in 1997.

Dr. Bell was an economic impact investigator on the scene and has pictures and information that few others have as we try to deconstruct the mindset, ideology, and beliefs that led to this horrific conclusion.

The events depicted are very disturbing but also very important to understand as Dr. Bell highlights the importance of critical thinking and protecting yourself and loved ones from the threat dangerous groups with cult like tactics can pose.

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Joseph Smith's "Convenient" Revelations: Can It Really Be That Easy?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon explore the many "convenient" revelations received by Joseph Smith which became the Doctrine & Covenants.

One after another, these revelations arrived on the scene conveniently to solve problems for Joseph Smith. When you see the sheer number or these type of revelations you will recognize an emerging pattern of using the "word of God" to justify one's own means and desires.

We found it incredibly interesting to go through this exercise of the events that precipitated each "revelation" and to recognize the continuing themes of power, money, control, etc.. that appear and again and again in the "convenient" revelations. And we think you will too!

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Anti-Catholic Rhetoric: How the Whitmers Influenced Joseph, The BOM and the Early Church

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite recurring guest, Ganesh Cherian as we delve into the influential Whitmer family who shaped more of Mormonism than most realize.

Ganesh paints a picture of the Whitmers influence that had a great effect on Joseph during his time in their home and theorizes that the church would look very different than it does today without their religious influence.

As we explore their anti-catholic sentiment which became part of the LDS church for almost a century and a half, we also discuss the Whitmers and the Adam Clark Commentary. Could the Whitmers have influenced Joseph to use this bible commentary in The Book of Mormon itself as Kolby Townsend's new research suggests.The Whitmer family is a rabbit hole that needs to be explored and Ganesh helps us at least scratch the surface.

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Online World Premiere of The First 25 Minutes of "Ronald's Little Factory"

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Mormonish is proud to be able to bring you the ONLINE WORLD PREMIER of the first 25 minutes of the award winning film, "Ronald's Little Factory!"

Many of you have followed "Ronald's" journey and were frustrated that it never came to a theater near you! Well now you can view the entire movie online

Director Brent Bokovoy is going to give a FREE LINK to the movie to anyone that shares this episode on social media!

Watch the episode including the 25 minute free clip from the movie to get more details on how to get your FREE LINK to RONALD'S LITTLE FACTORY!

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LDS Modesty Culture and the New LDS Garments

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the amazing Emily Grayson to discuss her in depth presentation on the new LDS garments.

Emily shares the history of LDS modesty culture and explores the strong emotions the new garments which seem to relax these standards bring.

As we wrestle with the past and try to understand the future of modesty requirements in the LDS church, we all uncover truths and deeply held beliefs that continue to impact women both in and out of the church today.

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Steps To Overcoming the "M" Word: The Mark E. Peterson Pamphlet Debunked w/Cultch

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

With General Conference weekend coming up, it's important to remind ourselves of the kind of advice and counsel the LDS leadership gives us.

Buckle your seatbelts as Mormonish's Rebecca and Landon are joined by Culch to delve into the history of masturbation warning messages from the church through the decades.

Our focus will be on the Mark E. Peterson pamphlet, "Steps to Overcoming Masturbation," as we take you through the wild ride that represents most of our growing up years.

And of course we couldn't cover this topic without a shout out to Elder Boyd K. Packer's "The Little Factory" talk as well.

Hopefully no one will be too triggered.. We were pretty triggered just taping the episode, haha..

(This episode was originally aired on February 20th, 2024)

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Is April 6th Jesus's Real Birthday? What Do Mormons Think Today? w Charles Harrell

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Charles Harrell to discuss his new research into the history of the LDS belief that Jesus was born on April 6th, not December 25th.

To most of us growing up, the idea of the April 6th birthday was a fact that Mormons knew and the rest of the world didn't. We had special knowledge.

But this special knowledge come from? And why don't we hear this date mentioned at all anymore?

Charley shows us the origins of the April 6th claim and how it became gospel truth only to slowly slip out of use in recent decades. This is a microcosm for many teachings that were gospel truth in a different era.

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Magic, Manipulation, and Mormons

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

(This episode was originally aired on December 23, 2023. Dr. Bell's presentation is phenomenal and we believe more people need to see it!)

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by two incredible guests, Dr. Randy Bell and Radio Free Mormon, to discuss the difference between ethical magic and unethical magic and its use in manipulating people either for entertainment, or far more sinister purposes. Randy Bell is the owner of the world's largest collection of Houdini artifacts and uses these amazing items to take us on a journey through the history of magic tricks and magical stunts. As we learn more about how magic actually works, we come to understand that magicians follow a set pattern to trick their audiences. Radio Free Mormon demonstrates a phenomenal magic trick that left us speechless to illustrate this point. Ethical magic is used by magicians to deceive an audience that wants to be deceived. This is entertainment. Mormonism uses tricks too, often on an unsuspecting audience that believes the deception with lasting, lifetime consequences. Join us for this phenomenal presentation from Dr. Randy Bell and RFM as we delve into magic, manipulation, and Mormonism.

(This episode was originally aired on December 23, 2023. Dr. Bell's presentation is phenomenal and we believe more people need to see it!)

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Sex and Mormonism: The Great Contradiction with Ganesh Cherian

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, we are joined by favorite returning guest, Ganesh Cherian to discuss something other than The Book of Mormon! We tackle the provocative topic of sex and Mormonism as we break down the teachings, the problems inherent in many of the teachings, and the conflict between what we are being taught and reality.

Ganesh brings unique and personal insights to the topic from the perspective of a former Bishop who dealt with newly married couples as they navigated the teachings/problems/conflict hurdles in real life.

It was fascinating to discuss this topic and share personal experiences being raised in the LDS church. I'm sure many of our viewers and listeners can relate.

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The Creekwood United Methodist Belltower Debunked w/Nemo

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Nemo the Mormon to discuss a hot button issue in the McKinney Texas Temple scenario, the United Methodist Church Bell Tower ordinance.

This issue is very easy to misunderstand so we take everyone carefully through the Fairview Town Council and Fairview Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes step by step. Our hope to clarify the confusion and help everyone understand what actually happened with the United Methodist bell tower over the last 18 years.

The LDS church seems to want to use this as precedence that would allow them to build a 173 ft tall steeple. In the simplest terms, while the town council back in the day did comment that they didn't have a problem with the belltower, they then would have followed the process to send the plan back to Planning & Zoning to work on issues related to codes like the height and decibel of the bells.

Nothing was approved, nothing was signed with final signatures for height and decibel and the tower was never built. Eleven years later the Methodist church built a much smaller tower.

(This episode originally aired last year but the "bell tower defense" continues to be used over and over by faithful Mormons. It's important to understand the truth.)

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Physical and Emotional Abuse on LDS Missions: A Legal Perspective with Frank Stucki ESQ. MBA

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by trial lawyer Frank Stucki to discuss the kind of cases former LDS missionaries bring to court seeking justice.

Frank is a civil trial lawyer licensed in Utah who has personally sat in depositions and in the courtroom during civil litigation that stems from experiences on an LDS mission.In our episode he brings to light the types of abuses; physical, sexual, emotional, religious, etc. that may occur while someone is serving an LDS mission.

This is a very eye opening and sobering episode and I'm sure many of our viewers and listeners can relate to many of the scenarios we go through.

Our intent in sharing this information is to help all of us find positive ways to support missionaries and prepare them for the experience by promoting autonomy, even under the restrictive missionary system.

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The 1980's BYU Gay Witch Hunt: Five Alumni Share Their Heartbreaking Stories

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

(Mormonish has had many people reach out and ask about this episode since I mentioned it on The Mormon Newscast. Because of renewed interest, we're reposting it a year and a half later.)

A favorite Mormonish returning guest, Rob Lauer, told us about his experiences as a theater major at BYU in the early 1980s.

The late 1970s and 1980s were a difficult time for LGBT students who were attending BYU. They were hunted down and entrapped and forced to live a hidden life or be removed from school.

Rob described an off campus house, affectionately called, "The Beaver Cleaver" house, where several LGBT theater majors lived together and dealt with the difficult environment that existed at BYU during that time. The bright spot in this whole era was their connection with each other and the life long friendships they formed.

We asked Rob if he thought his former roommates might ever consider coming on our podcast to share their experiences. Rob told us he was in contact with these wonderful men, but they had never spoken publicly about that era at BYU. But he would ask them.

Unbelievably, the roommates felt ready to tell their stories and we are so honored to have them on Mormonish Podcast as they reconnect with each other, reminisce, work through some difficult trauma, and share their wonderful humor and positive outlook today even as they look back on the pain they experienced.

You will be forever changed by this episode, I know we were.

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Lars Nielsen Responds to His Critics

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with returning guest Lars Nielsen to discuss the responses to his book, "How The Book of Mormon Came to Pass: The Second Greatest Show on Earth."

Since its publication, Lars has interacted with and gotten feedback from a number of scholars and academics, as well as others who have read the book and want to weigh in.

The most public back and forth has been occurring between Lars and scholar Dan Vogel, with each of them publishing video responses to address each other's points.

Lars delves into these exchanges and also presents new information on what he believes could be the origin of the Book of Mormon in this really interesting episode of Mormonish.

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Fairview Mayor Henry Lessner Speaks Out

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0600

On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Fairview Mayor, Henry Lessner to discuss the proposed McKinney LDS temple and the potential lawsuit threatened by the LDS church.

It was a pleasure to have Mayor Lessner on the podcast. We've all read his statements, seen him in action during town council meetings, and watched his interviews on various new stations. Now it's our turn to find out more about Fairview, the mayor and town council, and its citizens who just want what's best for their town.

You won't want to miss this episode!

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Just How "Christian" Were the Founding Fathers?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Professor Matthew Harris to discuss the question of whether America was originally founded as a Christian nation or a secular republic. Evangelicals would have you believe that God played a prominent role, while the nones may believe otherwise.

This debate has resulted in a culture war over the narrative that shapes The United States today. Professor Harris helps us sift through the information to better understand the religious beliefs that informed the men who founded our country. The answer to this question might surprise you!

This podcast was originally aired on February 16, 2024.

Previous Mormonish episode with Matt Harris

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Does the LDS 12 Step Program Work? With Former Addict and Facilitator Colleen Johnston

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Colleen Johnston, a facilitator in the LDS addiction recovery 12 step program for almost two decades.

Colleen is also a recovering addict who shares her incredible journey in the LDS church and her lifestyle that was very different from what the gospel was teaching.

Colleen has a unique perspective on the LDS chuch's 12 step program and we discuss whether it works or actually does more harm than good.

This was an absolutely fascinating episode and we both learned a lot. We know you will too!

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The Nauvoo Expositor Affidavits: Polygamy's Smoking Gun w/ Radio Free Mormon

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0600

With renewed interest in The Nauvoo Expositor affidavits as a “silver bullet” for proving Joseph Smith practiced polygamy, Mormonish is releasing its episode with RFM debuting his groundbreaking evidence about the polygamy affidavits contained in the Expositor. No one breaks down the evidence quite like RFM and by the end of the episode you’ll understand why the terms “smoking gun” and “silver bullet” are accurately applied in this case.

RFM's comparison between their description of D&C 132, as stated in the affidavits, and D&C 132 itself makes it clear that this document must have existed during Joseph Smith's lifetime. Join us for this fascinating episode as Radio Free Mormon puts the evidence on trial!

(This episode was originally released July 17, 2023)

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Are LDS Funerals Just for Proselyitizing?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest, Rob Lauer to discuss LDS funerals.

Many people see LDS funerals as an attempt to proselytize their doctrine and The Plan of Salvation with little attention paid to the person who has passed away.

There are many horror stories of LDS funerals completely ignoring the family, the wishes of the family, and pushing their own agenda.

What does the Handbook of Instruction say about LDS funerals and how they should be conducted? Mormonish tries to determine exactly what the purpose of an LDS is. The results may clear up some of the confusion and frustration.

Rob's contribution to the episode is very important since he spent a decade in the funeral industry.We know you'll find this episode very enlightening!

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LDS Mission Nurse Speaks Out On Missionary Mental Health Crisis

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a former LDS mission nurse to discuss the concerning topic of missionary mental health.

Our guest served as a mission nurse in a South American mission and saw first hand the struggle with mental health many missionaries have.

Pulling back the curtain of secrecy, she shines a light on efforts to support and help missionaries in mental health crisis with resources stretched way too thin, as we explore the question, "Are LDS missions dangerous to your mental health."

This conversation was extremely eye opening for us and will be for you too!

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The Crazy History of LDS Temple Sealings: It's Not What You Think!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca discuss the history of LDS temple sealings, as we begin to realize it's not at all what we were taught it was.

We explore the idea of the past use and meanings of sealings in many different ways that may pave a way to see temple sealings in a whole new light and perhaps even create a way forward for same-sex temple marriage.

Using an very informative essay written by law professor Nate Omen, “A Welding Link of Some Kind: Exploring a possible theology of same-sex marriage sealings,” we dig deep into this controversial and very interesting topic

Nate Oman Essay

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Can I Join the LDS Church if I Don't Believe the Book of Mormon is Historical?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Momonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into a question posed on faithful social media by someone considering joining the LDS church. This potential convert seemed to have an issue believing the Book of Mormon to be historical and reached out on social media to ask if you can be LDS and not believe in the historicity of the book.

The answers from faithful members give great insight into the various point of view on this question, from "It's the keystone and completely literal!" to "Just join based on feelings and don't tell anyone you don't believe literally."

We learned a lot about the spectrum of different ways of coping with this question and we're sure you will too!

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Do Mormons Believe in Guardian Angels? with Master Peace Ron Yorgason

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Master Peace, Ron Yorgason to explore the question, "Do Mormons believe in guardian angels?"

I'm sure we have all heard the stories from the pulpit or from family members telling of miraculous rescues or events involving guardian angels. Some Mormons believe that your guardian angel is a deceased relative who has been assigned to keep a special eye on you.

What is the LDS church's stance on guardian angels, past and present. And what role does the Holy Ghost play if you have another special heavenly being already watching out for you.

This episode explores all the nuances of guardian angels in LDS culture and lore.

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What Do Faithful LDS Think of the Fairview Lawsuit?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon read through comments found on faithful social media discussing the LDS church's intent to sue the town of Fairview Texas over their proposed temple.

The comments give us a window into what the faithful LDS think about their church pursuing litigation to achieve their goals. The results were very eye opening!

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Why Are Mormons and Post Mormons So Bad At Boundaries?

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by a favorite returning guest, Kendel Christensen as we discuss boundaries and the impact being raised LDS has on our ability to understand and set them.

The LDS focus on obedience and selflessness greatly impacts the ability to understand healthy boundaries and this is something many post Mormons struggle to do.

Kendel brings us many insights and tools to help us understand what healthy boundaries are and how to implement them.

We learned so much from this discussion and we know you will too!

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Breaking News: LDS Church Intends to Sue Fairview Over LDS Temple

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss two letters sent to the town of Fairview Texas indicating that the church intends to sue the town over the proposed LDS temple.

The church had made a statement last week that they still intended to submit an application to the town council that would then go to a vote in Planning & Zoning and Town Council.

What does this new development mean for the town of Fairview? We'll try to get to the bottom of it all!

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Why Does the LDS Church's Missed Temple Application Submittal in Fairview Texas Matter?

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, we discuss the LDS church's missed application submission of their revised plan for the LDS temple in Fairview, Texas.

According to a non binding agreement arrived at through mediation, the LDS church agreed to submit a new application to the Fairview Texas town council on January 13th, 2025. This never happened.

Now new information is available as the LDS church makes a statement explaining why they didn't submit the application as planned. But what does it really mean? Rebecca and Landon discuss the possible ramifications for Fairview and the LDS temple.

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Resurrection Through AI: The Complicated Future of Religion and AI

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

On this fascinating episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by Troy Leavitt as we dive into the complex world of artificial intelligence.

Troy takes us through a timeline of what we can expect from AI capabilities in the near future. It's a pretty mind blowing timeline and will be a reality far sooner than most of us can imagine.

One of the most interesting questions surrounding AI is the complicated relationship with religion. So many questions will become very important as advances in AI are made. What is life? What is a soul? What is consciousness? What is the ethical treatment of AI beings? Can you commit "sin" with AI? etc..

This future is just around the corner and Troy gives us a very important glimpse!

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Second Class Saints: Your Questions Answered

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600

A panel discussion with author Matt Harris

On this episode of Mormonish, we share a The Good Book Club meeting with author Matt Harris to discuss his groundbreaking book, “Second Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality.”

Members of the book club have the chance to ask Matt anything and everything they’ve ever wanted to know about the lifting of the Priesthood ban, Matt’s research, and more!

This is such an important discussion and Matt is just fantastic! you won’t want to miss this episode!

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Book of Mormon Clickbait: It Got You! with Ganesh Cherian

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0600

ver wonder why the Book of Mormon seemed so special and personal to you?

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ganesh Cherian to discuss the literary devices within the Book of Mormon that function like "clickbait" to draw the reader even further in. Much of what you loved about the Book of Mormon was actually in the gaps and blanks you filled in with your own mind. And the promises of more to be revealed kept us hooked. "But wait, there's more!"

Ganesh takes us down yet another rabbit hole with his innovative look at clickbait in the Book of Mormon.

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Behind the Scenes at QuitMormon with Founder Mark Naugle

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the founder of QuitMormon, Mark Naugle, for an extremely informative discussion on one of the most important tools in post Mormondom!

QuitMormon is a website that helps facilitate removing your records from the LDS church and effectively ending your membership. The fact that this kind of procedure, including the use of notary, is required to leave a religious organization is problematic in itself. Mark takes us through his background of leaving the church as a teenager and then making it his mission to help others do the same for almost a decade.

Mark shares his vision for QuitMormon that involves even more help and support to the post Mormon community. He also discusses their new fundraising efforts and hopes for the future.

If you've even wondered who was behind QuitMormon and where it came from, you won't want to miss this episode.

Thank you to my friend Cara for suggesting this great idea for a podcast!

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Ecclesiastical Crackdown On BYU Professors? Why I Left with Former BYU Prof. Jason Bergman

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by former BYU professor Jason Bergman who appeared in the recent Salt Lake Tribune article discussing the ecclesiastical crackdown on BYU professors.

Professor Bergman saw fist hand the increasingly tight grasp BYU had on it's professors, starting with Elder Holland's "Musket Talk" which Bergman attended, the new "Loyalty Oath" that employees had to sign, and increasingly concerning changes to faculty employment.

Professor Bergman chose to leave his position at BYU after the situation became intolerable for him personally. He knew these new restrictions would not allow him to be the kind of teacher he wanted to be for his students.

He was interviewed by the Salt Lake Tribune to share his perspective on the situation at BYU and Mormonish was so happy to be able to speak with Professor Bergman and learn more details of his personal faith journey and experience at BYU.

You won't want to miss this important episode!

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Reincarnation in Mormon Theology: Joseph Smith and Kabbalah

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:45:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Master Peace, Ron Yorgason as we explore reincarnation theology in the early Mormon church.

Few people realize that Joseph Smith was studying with a Kabbalah scholar in the months before his death and had become fascinated with the idea of reincarnation. Ron explains this emerging concept of multiple mortalities and plural probations that the prophet only shared with his inner circle.

Had he lived, these Kabbalistic teachings might have ended up as mainstream LDS doctrine. Who knows. We definitely know that the more fringe followers of Mormonism like Chad and Lori Daybell were deeply interested in these obscure Mormon concepts or past lives and reincarnation.

This episode will really open up some fascinating scenarios.

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How Mormon Were You? Special New Year's Edition

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this special New Year's Eve episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca share responses from social media in answer to the question, "So, just how Mormon were you.."

Combing through hundreds of responses, we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of being raised Mormon.

Mormonish Podcast wishes everyone a very Happy New Year and we look forward to bringing you many more podcasts with the topics and guests you want to see in 2025! Happy New Year, everyone!

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Were You An Orthodox Mormon? with Jacki Matthews

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Jackie Matthews to discuss orthodoxy in the LDS church.

Using the best seller, "Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of my Hasidic Roots" by Debora Feldman, as our guide, we discuss hasidic Judaism with all of its rituals and practices and delve into the question of what makes a religion extreme?

Are there variations within a faith from orthodox to moderate to reformed?Does this scale exist in Mormonism? This was a fascinating discussion of the history of the Jewish people and those that choose to practice their orthodox beliefs in a modern world. The parallels to Mormonism can't go unnoticed.

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A Ban On Christmas A Little Known Tale

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this festive holiday episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined once again by the wonderful Rob Lauer, as we explore the little known history of the ban on Christmas. Rob tells us more about Christmas's checkered past as certain groups of religious zealots attempted to eradicate Christmas forever. Rebecca, Landon, and Rob also share Christmas memories and the new meanings they find during the holidays after deconstruction of previous beliefs.

This episode was originally aired on December 22, 2023.

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The Santa Question: Insights From A Post Mormon Family with Kolby and Cami Reddish

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca are joined by Kolby and Cami Reddish to discuss post Mormon parenting, especially regarding holiday traditions.

Kolby and Cami have a lot of insight when it comes to children and magical thinking and talk about many creative ways to foster critical thinking in children.

Whether you have children or grandchildren, this is a must see episode!

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Is The Christmas Story Just A Story? The Truth Behind The Reason for The Season

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0600

This episode will change the way you think about the beloved nativity story.

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Fairview United Remains United with Community Holiday Event

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

"Fairview United" is holding a holiday celebration in the town of Fairview, Texas on Friday, December 20th from 6-7 at the town hall! The "Legal Defense Fund Choir" will be performing and there will be a candlelight vigil, hot cocoa, caroling and more! If you're in the area, stop by and enjoy the holiday cheer. Not in the area? Mormonish will share footage so stay tuned!

"Fairview United" is a grassroots group of residents in Fairview, Texas. The community lives harmoniously amongst multiple faiths and prides itself on welcoming all forms of worship. "Fairview United" supports building the LDS temple, but it must comply with Fairview zoning laws.

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Inspiring Stories for LDS Youth: Gaslighting and Inoculation?

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon dive into the LDS Gospel Library to take a look at church history stories especially for kids. The stories are faith promoting in what they do share but it's what they don't talk about that is the most revealing.

We also cover the new introduction to The Book of Mormon, another example of leaving the rest of the story out. In addition to touching on a recent Christmas devotional address by Dallin Oaks as an example of the same technique.

Thanks to our good friend, Ron Yorgason (Master Peace) for making us all aware of these stories.

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Does Biblical Scholarship Destroy Restoration Scripture? with Anthony Miller

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Anthony Miller as we dive into the relationship between Biblical scholarship and the scriptural works of the Restoration.

Do the events of the Bible have to literally be true for the Restoration scriptures to be true? What is the relationship between the Bible and Joseph's translations? Anthony takes a thoughtful look at these questions and more on this really interesting episode you won't want to miss.

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Mormons on Broadway: The Surprising Influence of Mormonism on the World of Theater

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Rob Lauer as we delve into the world of Broadway and the influence of Mormonism on theater as a whole.

Many don't realize that an early Broadway play about polygamy was not only very successful, but changed the theater world forever.

We love talking with Rob about this topic and we're sure you'll find the discussion fascinating as well! Break a leg!

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Want to Know the Real LDS Attendance Stats?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Want to know the real LDS attendance stats? The LDS church counts the numbers for Sunday attendance religiously every Sunday but these numbers are never made public.

Return & Report gives anyone who attends an LDS ward the chance to do their own counting and add their data to the big picture. Return & Report is systematically collecting the data to give us an accurate view of LDS meeting attendance that's been lacking.

This episode lets the creator of Return & Report share his vision for the project and explain exactly how you too can add data to this living, breathing project.

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Mormons and the Pilgrims Myth

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:30:00 -0600

Many books and videos have been produced on this topic and Mormonish wanted to understand exactly what that connection was. Join us for an informative and revelatory look at the Pilgrims and their destiny. And did we mention, there's pie!

**Correction: The Separatists known as the Leiden group spent several years in the Netherlands before leaving on the Mayflower. Due to too much sugary whipped cream, we mistakenly said Denmark. It was the Netherlands.

This episode was originally aired Thanksgiving 2023,

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The Truth About LDS Giving Machines

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600

We have gotten so many questions recently about the LDS Giving Machine, especially from never Mormons, we decided to repost our episode from last year!

On this episode of Mormonish podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by accounting professor, Dr. Spencer Anderson as we explore the truth behind the LDS Giving Machine’s that are popping up in cities all over the United States! On the surface Giving Machines seem to be a fun and festive way to donate to people in need. However, questions have arisen over the use of these machines to generate publicity for the church itself. Is the LDS Church simply a middle man taking credit for someone else’s generosity? Rebecca and Landon talk with an Executive Director of a nonprofit who received donations from the Giving Machine program. They also take a field trip to the mall to try out the Giving Machine themselves. What we learned might surprise you, so make sure to tune in.

Link to Professor Spencer's episode on ethics.

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Aviation Expert Debunks President Nelson's Fiery Spiral of Death Airplane Story.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by aviation expert, Jim to take another look at the story President Nelson has told repeatedly about his brush with death on a flight to St. Georg in the mid 1970s.

The story has been repeated in books, church magazine articles, video dramatizations, and told at LDS general conferences. Each time the story changes and the details seem to get more and more dramatic.

Our aviation expert takes a look at what documentation we have for this flight, and more importantly, what documentation is missing. We also delve into the apologetics surrounding this story and expose their impossible narrative.

Mormonism Live's episode on the airplane flight:

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Former LDS Chief Temple Architect Speaks Out on Excommunication and Trans Policy Updates

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are invited to tape an episode from Signature Books headquarters itself as we interview the wonderful Laurie Lee Hall and editor Barbara Jones Brown about Laurie Lee's upcoming memoir, "Dictates of Conscience: From Mormon High Priest to my New Life as a Woman."

Laurie Lee delves into her life as the LDS Chief Temple Architect, meetings with upper LDS church leadership, keeping and losing her job, church discipline, finding love, the LDS church's updated trans policy, and more.

Make sure to order Laurie Lee's book, you'll love it!

https://www.amazon.com/Dictates-Conscience-Mormon-Priest-Woman/dp/1560854790

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It's The End Of The World As We Know It, Or Is It? with Dan McClellan

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0600

Now more than ever we are increasingly hearing end of the world and second coming of Christ rhetoric from multiple sources. Should we be taking this seriously? The Book of Revelation seems to be used as the definitive source to determine if the end of the world is indeed upon us. After all, it was written for our day... Or was it?

Biblical scholar Dan McClellan joins Mormonish Podcast to dissect The Book of Revelations as we explore who actually wrote it, who it was really written for, what does the vivid imagery mean, should we heed the warnings, and other burning questions.

If you've ever wondered about The Book of Revelations and it's influence on our lives today, you'll want to hear what Dan has to say!

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The Little Town That Said "No": The Deseret Peak Utah Temple Story

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600

In 2019, President Russell M. Nelson announced that there would be a new temple built in the Tooele area. Members of the LDS church were excited and speculated as to where it would be located. The temple site was announced and the renderings of the new temple made available in April of 2020. It was to be built in the small town of Erda, UT with only 3,000 residents and a completely rural environment.

But that wasn't all... It was soon announced that there would be a 167-acre pedestrian-oriented community right next to the temple. With 446 units ranging from single-family homes on half acre lots to townhouses and 54 senior housing units.

Residents of Erda were excited for a temple, but not the accompanying housing development. Could they have one without the other? Can you guess what the LDS church said?

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Church vs State Corruption, Deceit, Power, and Influence on the Road to Statehood

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0600

At odds with the brethren over the church’s interference with the election, B.H. Roberts was suspended from ecclesiastical office and eventually forced to sign The Political Manifesto of 1895 or face excommunication. For those who doubt the relationship between church and state in the early church, this is just one of many examples of the LDS faith's influence and control over politics in Utah and beyond.

Mormonish Podcast cohosts Rebecca and Landon are joined again by church history buff, Master Peace (Ron Yorgason), as we delve deeper into the ongoing conflict between church and state as Utah struggled to gain statehood. We can’t believe some of the information we uncovered, and neither will you!

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Decapitation and The Book Of Mormon with Dr. John Lundwall

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. John Lundwall to discuss the taking of heads in ancient cultures and the correlation, if any, to The Book of Mormon.

Dr. Lundwall clearly demonstrated the predominant cultures that existed before, during, and after the stories in The Book of Mormon took place. Cultures and cultural practices which seem to be entirely unmentioned in the LDS founding scripture. Or are they?

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Gruesome Deaths of the Carthage Mob and Other Tall Tales with Ganesh Cherian

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this special Halloween episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a favorite returning guest, Ganesh Cherian to explore the tall tales surrounding the gruesome deaths of members of the mob at Carthage Jail who martyred Joseph and Hyrum Smith.

Many stories have been told and compiled detailing the horrible fates of members of the mob. But are these stories accurate? And what purpose do these stories serve in a broader framework or divine retribution?

Happy Halloween everyone, from Mormonish Podcast!

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Former LDS Chief Temple Architect Speaks Out with Lauri Lee Hall

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Would you like an inside look at LDS temple building? On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are so honored to be joined by Laurie Lee Hall to discuss her career building temples for the LDS church.

Laurie Lee was the chief LDS temple architect for 15 years, and also served as the director of design and construction for special projects and temples. She oversaw the design and building of 40 LDS temples. She also held several ecclesiastical leadership positions, including bishop and stake president.

Laurie Lee is one of the most fascinating guests we have ever had on Mormonish. The information she shares about temple building and her perspectives on the current temple building controversies is invaluable.

Laurie Lee Hall's new book "Dictates of Conscience: From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman" comes out on November 2024 and we hope you will all preorder a copy to learn more about her fascinating and incredible journey.

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The Book of Enoch: Influence on Joseph Smith's Theology? with Mark Lines

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by author Mark Lines to delve into the mysterious Book of Enoch and its influences on the emerging theology of Joseph Smith.

Mark's book, "Joseph Smith and the Book of Enoch:The Influence on Mormon Theology" explores Enoch as one of the sources of Joseph Smith's literary works.

Joseph's "translation projects" the Book of Mormon, Book of Moses, the Inspired Bible and Book of Moses include prophecies, visions and allusions to the ancient biblical prophet Enoch.

Did this renewed interest in Enoch in the religious and scholarly world during that time period directly influenced Joseph Smith's writings? Or do the similarities between Joseph's writings and the Book of Enoch point to a more divine origin?

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Can Mormons Celebrate Halloween? with Lila Tueller

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Can Mormons celebrate Halloween? It depends on who you ask! On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Lila Tueller to explore LDS Halloween traditions and the dos and don'ts of this delightfully terrifying holiday from an LDS perspective.

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Does the LDS Church Have A "Joseph Smith Problem"?

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast we are joined by returning guest, Jessica Rule to discuss a question posed by an person investigating the LDS church. "Does the church have a "Joseph Smith problem?""

As investigators learn more and more about church history, they also become aware of some of the more troubling aspects to Joseph Smith's legacy, But never fear, faithful LDS are ready with all the answers to assure anyone that there is no "Joseph Smith problem." I think you'll find the answers fascinating!

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Lori Vallow's Jailhouse Phone Call

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast we update our viewers and listeners on the latest developments with the ongoing saga of Lori Vallow. Just last week he son, podcaster Colby Ryan recorded a chilling hour long conversation with his mother. Lori explains why Jesus has been guiding her actions every step of the way and the rest of the world just doesn't understand. This episode is disturbing but important to be aware of.

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Are We Happier Not Giving A F*ck with Kendel Christensen

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast we are joined again by a favorite recurring guest, Kendel Christensen, as we explore the concept that caring less, or not giving a f*ck, actually makes you a happier person and makes life more meaningful.

The bestselling book, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life" by Mark Manson provides a roadmap for exactly what it looks like when you just stop giving a f*ck and see what happens.

Discussed through the lens of post Mormonism, this strategy can become a powerful tool to learn exactly what is most important to you, what you truly value, and what you actually do give a f*ck about.

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Violence Among the Mormons: A 19th Century Overview

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Master Peace and the Backyard Professor as we discuss the LDS Church's Gospel Topic Essay, "Peace and Violence among 19th-Century Latter-day Saints"

The relationship between Mormons and "Gentiles" was complex and sometimes deadly. All we know for sure is that there's more to the story than we were taught in Primary when it comes to these loaded narratives and the actual history.

Master Peace and BYP bring their expertise and knowledge of these historical nuances of peace and violence among the Saints in what I know you'll find to be a fascinating discussion.

This episode originally aired on The Backyard Professor on Decemberl 17, 2023.

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Do Mormons Worship the Prophet?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by the wonderful Cultural Hall to explore the question, "do Mormons actually worship the prophet?" The question was posed on faithful social media recently after the 100th birthday celebration and we are on a quest to find the answer!

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The Secret Lives of Nauvoo Wives

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Lee Krähenbühl as we discuss mystery, sex, and intrigue in early Nauvoo.

A missionary liaison, a secret affair, a love child, a concealed identity, and a pleading letter to Emma Smith are all part of this incredible tale.

The lives of the wives of Nauvoo are every bit as complex as anything you can watch on Hulu!

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Could an Australian Anti Discrimination Bill End LDS Worthiness Requirements?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Australian barrister Neville Rochow as we explore a new anti discrimination bill in Queensland Australia that the LDS believes could negatively impact their ability to control who can and can’t enter the Brisbane temple.

But is this really the case? The LDS church is rallying members to send emails and reach out to elected officials expressing concern. The bill could also impact the LDS church’s power to insist that church employees have temple recommends.

Neville helps us cut through the misinformation surrounding the proposed bill as we discuss the possible ramifications and realities.

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Will Oaks Take a RLUIPA Lawsuit to the Supreme Court?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by attorney Kolby Reddish to discuss the possibility of the proposed Fairview TX LDS temple becoming a test case for RLUIPA in the higher courts.

Drawing on an excellent blog post by Lisa Torcasso Downing, creator of the “Life Outside the Book of Mormon Belt” blog, we explore Dallin H. Oaks’ involvement in the precursor to RLUIPA and RLUIPA itself.

The LDS church has a history of pushing test cases to a higher court, and we consider this as a big picture possibility with the Fairview TX LDS Temple.

“Life Outside the Book of Mormon Belt” by Lisa Torcasso Downing

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The Cavalry Secret Apologist Group Now A Club at BYU? with RFM

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0600

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I Was A Victim of Electroshock Therapy: A Former BYU Student Tells His Story For The First Time

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0600

In this important episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ray, a former BYU student who underwent electroshock in the late 1970's therapy while President Dallin H. Oaks was the president of the university.

This episode is difficult to watch or listen to but it's extremely important to understand what happened to Ray. He has never shared his story before and we are so honored that he found the courage to speak on Mormonish Podcast.

Links discussed in this podcast:

Ep100: The 1980's BYU Gay Witch-Hunt: Stories From Five Men Who Lived It, Told For the First Time

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Ep151: LGBTQ Students at BYU Share Their Heartbreaking Reality in New Documentary

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Can Science Determine Human Values? with Yvonne Harrell

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Yvonne Harrell to discuss the question of science, morality,and values as posed by Sam Harris in his book "The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values."

This is a fascinating topic as we dive into what human values are, how they are determined, and what role science increasingly plays in this process.

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Most Cringeworthy Moments in Mormon History

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Mormon News Round Up's Dives as we celebrate President Nelson's upcoming 100th birthday by listing the top 50 cringeworthy statements made over the pulpit by church leaders over the years. You'll need a big piece of birthday cake to get you through this one! ;)

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Are Women Finally Saying "No" to Religion? with Lila Tueller

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish podcast Rebecca and Landon are joined by Lila Tueller to discuss a new study showing that Gen Z women are now leaving religion at a higher rate than men.

Our discussion focuses on reasons why women leave organized religion and specifically Mormonism, as we draw on personal experiences shared by women on social media.

This was a fascinating discussion as we try to interpret the changing demographic and what it might mean for the LDS church in the future.

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LDS Church Wins Suit to Build Cody Wyoming Temple

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this breaking news update, Mormonish Podcast's Rebecca and Landon are joined by attorney Kolby Reddish as we dissect the district court's August 26th ruling in favor of the LDS church in the suit over the Cody WY temple.

This has been a long process that Mormonish has covered every step of the way. We will continue to bring you coverage of the Cody LDS temple as the Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods group moves forward, in addition to all other temple news.

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Lawsuit! Who Plans to Sue Fairview, Tx? with Radio Free Mormon

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon are joined by Radio Free Mormon as we take a look at a notice of intent to sue received by the town of Fairview Texas the day after their August 6th vote to deny the LDS church's application to build a 43,000 sq ft, 173 ft tall LDS temple.

The details of the proposed lawsuit might surprise you as well as who is actually suing.

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What's Next for Fairview? An Attorney's Take On The RLUIPA Arugment

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by attorney Kolby Reddish as we discuss RLUIPA, a key component in the Fairview LDS temple situation.

RLUIPA stands for the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. The LDS church uses this law to intimidate towns by insinuating that their zoning ordinances and laws are superseded by RLUIPA and the church can sue towns if they can't build the temple they want, even when it exceeds established zoning codes.

But is this really the case? Our discussion in this episode digs into what RLUIPA actually says and what it allows. It's a complex issue but Kolby is able to shed some real light on the law and its uses. You won't want to miss this!

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The Science of Changing Minds with Kendel Christensen

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Kendel Christensen to discuss the science behind changing your mind or changing other people's minds.

Kendel originally presented this info at one of our The Good Book Club Meetings and we thought it was so important and relevant, we asked him to bring it to Mormonish.

Kendel draws from the insights found in Dave McKraney's book, "How Minds Change" to present a window into our thought processes and resistance to change, for good reason.

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Nauvoo & The LDS Church: A New Visitors Center Reveals Same Underhanded Tactics

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the LDS church's rocky relationship with the town of Nauvoo and learn not much has changed in almost two centuries.

In a scenario that will sound familiar to everyone who follows LDS temple building with Mormonish, the underhanded tactics used by the church to push through a new temple visitors' center follow the same playbook.

You really have to hear this story to believe it!

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Mormons and Cosmetic Surgery: The Quest for Perfection

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS quest for perfection not only in their spiritual lives but perhaps in their appearances too.

How much do the words of church leaders influence this ideal of beauty? Let's take a look at the subtle and not so subtle messages to LDS members that influence their attitudes and actions.

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The LDS Indian Placement Program and Its Legacy

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS quest for perfection not only in their spiritual lives but perhaps in their appearances too.

How much do the words of church leaders influence this ideal of beauty? Let's take a look at the subtle and not so subtle messages to LDS members that influence their attitudes and actions.

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Not In My Backyard: The McKinney LDS Temple & The New McKinney Mosque

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon share information on an application to build a new mosque in McKinney Texas.The McKinney Islamic Association has outgrown their present place of worship and would like to build a larger building. This application was denied by the McKinney Planning & Zoning Board.

The juxtaposition between the mosque application in McKinney and the LDS temple in Fairview where the McKinney Texas is being built is interesting. Many people in the town of McKinney, including the mayor have shown overwhelming support for the LDS temple being built in the adjacent town.

I'm sure you'll find these two stories really fascinating.

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Secret Combinations: Is a Secret Group of LDS Apologists Influencing LDS Missionaries?

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest Radio Free Mormon as we delve into the secret world of apologetics and currently serving LDS missionaries.

Everyone knows that missionaries have questions. Whether it's something posed by a companion, an investigator that brings up an uncomfortable issue with the church, or even a question that the missionary is wrestling with himself, it's going to happen.

And when it does, who does a missionary turn to?

An underground group of LDS apologists has the answers missionaries are looking for and they're even willing to meet with investigators to answer questions.

What do mission presidents and the LDS church's missionary department think of this? We're not sure. The group works hard to stay out of site and off the radar.

We know you'll be as fascinated as we were to uncover all the details.

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How to Test a Truth Claim: Analyzing the Anthon Caractors Document

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by linguist and creator of the Romulan language in the Star Trek Universe, Trent Pehrson.

Trent uses his expertise in linguistics to dissect the Anthon Transcript and evaluate the truth claim that this documents contains characters transcribed by Joseph Smith directly from the gold plates.

His method for systematically determining if a truth claim is accurate can be used to assess many different areas of Mormonism.

In this episode Trent also turns his attention to a book by Jerry Grover called, "Translation of the “Caractors” Document" to see if it meets his truth claim criteria.

We're sure you'll find this episode as fascinating as we did! And yes, we do discuss Star Trek a bit! ;)

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The Willie and Martin Handcart Companies: A Senseless Tragedy That Lives On

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Just in time for Pioneer Day , on this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon gives an excellent presentation on the events surrounding the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies' tragic journey west.

This presentation was originally a The Good Book Club episode and we're excited to share this important discussion of these tragic events.For too long, the LDS church's narrative has hidden key details and created an inspiring narrative that doesn't reflect reality.

The discussion centers around the excellent book on this topic, "

Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy' by David Roberts

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We're Gonna Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse: McKinney Texas Temple Updates

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS church's recent offer to the small Texas town of Fairview of "substantial concessions" during negotiations involving the proposed McKinney Temple.

Just how substantial were these concessions anyway? You're about to find out!

Rebecca and Landon also navigate us through a new unofficial website promoted by the church to share information about he McKinney temple and cut through all the misinformation out there.

As we get closer to the town council date of August 6th, things are really heating up and Mormonish is there to report on it all!

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My Mom Catfished LDS Men Online to Get Me Dates: And Other Parental Boundary Stories

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ember Tonge to discuss her hilarious story of having her own mother troll LDS dating sites pretending to be Ember in order to line up dates for her.

We all agree that parents usually have our best interests at heart, but the high demand high control aspects of Mormon perfectionism add a level to normal interactions that can cause LDS parents to ignore boundaries.

We're sure you will be able to relate to the stories that Ember shares as we take a humorous yet important look at parents and boundaries through the lens of Mormonism.

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True or False? ChatGPT and The Book of Mormon

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest, Dr. John Lundwall as we ask ChatGPT two questions. First, give us 50 reasons the Book of Mormon is false. And second, give us 50 reasons The Book of Mormon is true.

ChatGPT does not disappoint and the three of us delve into the answers one by one to gain a clearer understanding of the big picture of Book of Mormon historicity out there in the vast expanse of the internet.

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Celebrity Encounters With The Book of Mormon

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a favorite recurring guest, Cultural Hall to take a trip down the walk of fame as we discuss celebrity encounters with The Book of Mormon.

With the phrase, "Every member a missionary" ringing in LDS members' ears, it's no wonder that some take the giant leap of handing the signature scripture to a member of the rich and famous club.

You won't believe who was given a copy of The Book of Mormon and who gave them out!

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Groomed By Mormons? New Utah Jazz NBA Pick Controversy Explodes

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the strange scenario surrounding new Utah Jazz NBA draft pick, Kyle Filopowski.

Information surfaced this week that Kyle's fiance, Caitlin Hutchinson is almost six years his senior and started dating him when he was in high school and she was in her 20s.

Added to this scenario is Kyle's family claiming that he has been groomed into Mormonism by Caitlin and cut off contact with his family two years ago.

Kyle was slated to be in the top 20 NBA draft picks this year but was not chosen until pick number 32 by the Utah Jazz. Insider information says that the coaches were concerned by the allegations of grooming by his fiance and his estrangement from his family.

Kyle and Caitlin are now headed to Utah so we'll see what happens next!

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Is the LDS Church Trying to Infiltrate Evangelical Christianity? New Tim Ballard Lawsuit Affidavit Exposes the Plan

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon dive into the latest affidavit in the ongoing Tim Ballard lawsuits. This affidavit was given on June 4th by Ryan Fisher, a close associate and business partner of Tim Ballard.

The details of this affidavit were so surprising to Mormonish that we had to drop everything and create an episode to dissect the shocking allegations.

If true, the systematic plan put in place by Elder M. Russell Ballard to have Tim Ballard infiltrate the world of evangelical Christianity for the purpose of spreading Mormonism, would have huge repercussions.

Watch as we go through the entire affidavit and come to your own conclusions.

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We Gotta Have More Bell Tower: Debunking the Fairview Texas Bell Tower Precedent

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0600

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Are You An Apostate? With Anthony Miller

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon sit down with the wonderful Anthony Miller to discuss leadership training materials created by Elder Dallin H. Oaks that instruct leaders how they can spot someone who is either in apostasy or headed for apostasy.

The list of signs of apostasy and the recommendations for helping someone in apostasy are very revealing.

We loved this conversation with Anthony and we know you will too.

Anthony's Links:

https://unpackingambiguitycom.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/byu_h_socialfaith_r5.pdf

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Two Prophets- Two Visions for Temples

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon take a look back at the President Gordon B. Hinckley era of temple building.

There was a different vision decades ago in which small, accessible temples would dot the land and fit in with neighborhoods, communities and be a beacon of good will. What changed?

To answer this question, we explore the rivalry between Gordon Bl Hinckley and now prophet, Russell M. Nelson. When President Nelson took the helm, there were changes faster than you could count them, and the philosophy behind temple building may have been one of them.

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Mosiah and Joseph Smith: An Autobiographical Journey

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined once again by fan favorite Ganesh Cherinian to delve deeper into the concept of finding Joseph Smith himself in the Book of Mormon.

Ganesh draws startling parallels between the life of Joseph Smith and King Mosiah as we take what seems like it could be a more autobiographical journey through the Book of Mormon than we had previously thought possible.

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Fairview Town Council Watch Party with Mormonish Podcast

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:30:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca watch the Fairview Texas Town Council Meeting and provide insightful commentary.

The Town Council meeting was held on June 4th, 2024 in Fairview Texas. On the meeting agenda is the LDS church's request to build a 63 ft building with a 171 ft spire in a residential neighborhood.

Emotions run high as residents of Fairview and LDS members who live in Fairview both petition the Town Council to understand their points of view.

Landon and Rebecca were on a livestream episode of Mormon Stories where we streamed part of the meeting. We had many people reach out and tell us they would like to see the rest of the meeting and the beginning of the meeting.

This is that meeting in its entirety with commentary from Mormonish who has been following the events in Fairview and four other towns where LDS temples are being built.

There is so much to be learned from this meeting.

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Bakersfield Temple Spire Causes Ire: LDS Members Told to Send Emails In Support

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0600

On this temple update Rebecca and Landon discuss new information about the Bakersfield, CA proposed temple.

The last news article we read about this temple included the statement that the church had tabled the plans to mollify neighbors. This does not seem to be the case based on new information.

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Psychedelic Sacraments: The Secret to Early Mormon Visions?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon have a fascinating discussion with Brandon Crockett and Alex Criddle about their new proof of concept project "EntheoMagus," a 40-minute documentary delving into the possibility that Joseph Smith and the early Mormons were using psychedelic sacraments.as a means to connect with the divine.

This idea is gaining momentum as the mainstream learns more about plant medicines and their effects. Brandon and Alex present a compelling argument for the use of herbs and plants to facilitate group guided vision experiences as well as personal visions as described in early Mormonism.

We know you'll find this as fascinating as we did!

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EntheoMagus trailer:

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Check out the 90 second film trailer here.

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Find out more about the origin story of our team, upcoming showings and links to plenty of reading material.

Debate with Brian Hales:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7J0y_cPpg

The original debate about the psychedelic origins of Mormonism with LDS apologist Brian Hales on Mormon Book Reviews.

Response to debate with Brian Hales:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l0L1EHtQOo&t

Extended response to debate with Brian Hales hosted on Bryce Blankenagel's Naked Mormonism channel.

Higher Powers of Man by Frederick M. Smith:

https://ia800707.us.archive.org/9/items/cu31924029193781/cu31924029193781.pdf

Frederick M. Smith's (third prophet-president of RLDS church) 1918 PhD dissertation outlining the various methods for achieving "religious ecstasy" inspired by Fred's desire to replicate the revelatory experiences of his grandfather, Joseph Smith. Included in these methods is a section of drugs, specifically peyote use.

Alchemically Stoned:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemically-Stoned-Psychedelic-Secret-Freemasonry/dp/0578194007

Practicing Freemason and Rosicrucian P.D. Newman reveals the psychedelic secrets of Freemasonry.

Early Mormonism and the Magic World View:

https://www.amazon.com/Early-Mormonism-Magic-World-View/dp/1560850892

D. Michael Quinn's deep exploration into the magical influences and practices of the Smith family. While Quinn did not delve into the psychedelic use of the Smith family, he books referenced here overtly explore psychedelic / psychoactive plant use and their role in the magical experience.

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The Psychedelic Kirtland Temple Dedication:

https://alexcriddle.substack.com/p/the-psychedelic-kirtland-temple-dedication

An article by Alex with more details on the Kirtland Temple Dedication and the psychoactive components. Citations to the visions and charges of intemperance discussed can be found in the article.

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The Great Land Deeds Debate with Michelle Stone and Bill Reel

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Michelle Stone and Bill Reel to discuss land deeds transferred by Joseph Smith to various individuals in Nauvoo.

Both Michelle (132 Problems) and Bill Reel (Mormon Discussions) have produced multiple podcasts on this topic and approach it from different points of view.

There's a lot to be gained from a dialogue like this as we learn more about each perspective. We'd like to thank Bill and Michelle for bringing their insights and knowledge to Mormonish! We learned quite a bit!

Michelle Stone links:

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ufVojb0xw&t=2657s

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQOov-0SO50&t=1956s

Part 1, Deep in the Weeds of Deeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXmALUrDTnc&t=1866s

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LDS Lawyers Coach Members Before Town Council Meeting: Big McKinney Temple Update

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this breaking news update from Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the flood of information they just received, detailing the LDS church's eleventh hour efforts to have15,000 emails supporting the McKinney , TX Temple sent to the Fairview Town Council in just 24 hours!

Fairview members of the church are also instructed to wear white shirts and attend the town council meeting being held on Tuesday, June 4th at 7:30 pm CT, to show a wave of support for the temple.

At a meeting of LDS leadership in the Fairview area, lawyers from the LDS church also gave instructions and answered questions, even offering coaching to help prep residents as they address the town council.

This episode offers a window into the inner workings of the LDS church as they engage with a town council over a disputed LDS temple. You won't want to miss this!

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"I S*** You Not" : A New Take on the Book of Mormon

Fri, 31 May 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the guy behind the new interpretation of the Book of Mormon that's making everyone spit out their coffee.

John-Michael Holahan is the mastermind behind replacing "And it came to pass" with "I s*** you not!" in the Book of Mormon. I dare you to read these passages and not laugh out loud!

John-Michael tells us more about how the idea originated and his process to create this very creative modernized version of the Book of Mormon.

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A Love Letter to the Temple And Other Big Updates

Tue, 28 May 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon burn the midnight oil to bring you yet another update on the five temples they are following.

Each temple has updated information so even though it was Memorial Day weekend, we were determined to bring our viewers and listeners the content they expect from Mormonish!

Things are heating up in a few of the cities where proposed LDS temples are causing controversy. We'll tell you all you need to know to be up to date on McKinney, TX, Lone Mountain, NV, Heber Valley, UT, Bakersfield, CA, and Cody, WY.

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Alyssa Grenfell: She Wrote The Book On How To Leave The Mormon Church

Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by author Alyssa Grenfell to discuss her fascinating new book, "How to Leave the Mormon Church: An Exmormon's Guide to Rebuilding After Religion."

In this excellent "field guide" to everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about leaving the Mormon Church, Alyssa answers the tough questions, the sensitive questions, the humorous questions, and every question in-between as she shares her personal journey of discovery in a way that will help countless others find peace and joy moving forward.

It was a pleasure to speak with Alyssa and we know you'll love what she has to say.

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Link to book: https://amzn.to/3WUqo2q

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LDS International Temple Building: The Same Controversial Playbook?

Tue, 21 May 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with anthropologist Jason Palmer to discuss LDS temple building in Peru. Many of the same elements of the LDS church's playbook used in the United States to push a temple through city government in an area it is not zoned for, seem to be used on the international stage too,.

Jason is the author of the "Forever Familias: Race, Gender, and Indigeneity in Peruvian Mormonism," and shares his expertise with us as we shine a spotlight on two Peruvian LDS temples and the intricate process of governmental approval required to get them built. You might be pretty surprised by this conversation.

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Latter Day Shame Culture: For the Strength of Youth

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by David Morris to dive into the history of the LDS church’s For The Strength of Youth Pamphlet.

Since the mid-1960s, this pamphlet has been given to young people in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints to guide their behavior and make sure they understand the dos and don’ts of growing up in the LDS church.

David has compiled visuals from these pamphlets, posters, pictures and more, throughout the decades to present us with a clear idea of what the purity culture themes were and how they have changed today.

We know you’ll find this episode nostalgic as we take you back through the pamphlets of your youth.

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Tithing Debunked: We've Been Paying it Wrong All Along w/Aaron Brewster

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this really important episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Aaron Brewster, a faithful Latter Day Saint, with experience in financial planning, accounting, and years of callings as ward clerk and executive secretary.

Aaron approached Mormonish with a really important topic he felt very strongly about sharing informaton on, tithing! In this episode, Aaron delves into the reasons everyone misunderstands tithing and how it should be paid, and all from a faithful perspective.

He clearly explains the financial trap that paying tithing the wrong way sets for families who are caught in an endless cycles of insolvancy. And he gives us strategies to pay tithing in the right way that is a win win for members and the church.

Even as post Mormons we have family members who pay tithing. This really infomative episode gives you faithful tools to help members and leaders of the church rethink tithing contributions in a completely faithful way.

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Big Update on Five LDS Temples; Get the Facts

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast we continue to update you on the ongoing heated situations involving the Lone Mountain, NV, Heber Valley, UT, Cody, WY, McKinney, TX and Bakersfield, CA proposed LDS temples. Again, we continue to paint a big picture perspective of the strategies used by the LDS church to get each of these temples built.

Timestamps:

Heber Valley, UT begins at 0.0

McKinney, TX begins at 28:55

Cody, WY 1:15:05

Lone Mountain, TX 1:38:00

Bakersfield, CA 2:30:20

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The Haka; A Case of Cultural Appropriation by the LDS Church?

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Hemopereki Simon to discuss his recent article, "Rolling our eyes towards god: an intervention arising from Mormon missionary YouTube activity and the cultural (mis)appropriation of haka."

Dr. Simon discusses the haka’s cultural background and many ways in which it is culturally appropriated.

He specifically explores the (mis)appropriation of haka by a group of Latter-day Saint missionaries in Wangarratta, Australia, who wrote and performed an English-language haka that can be viewed as violent and offensive to those who understand the true significance of the haka.

We also discuss the LDS church and white patriarchal salvation, framed by the use of the haka by white LDS missionaries.

This is very interesting topic and we're very glad that Dr. Simon was able to join us for an episode of Mormonish.

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The Beehive State by Rob Lauer: A Readers' Theater Production

Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Mormonish Podcast's Rebecca and Landon are joined by playwrite Rob Lauer as we present Rob’s award winning play "Beehive State" as a readers' theater theatrical production.

The play centers around a polygamous family in post manifesto era Utah and was written by Rob Lauer, who is a post Mormon and now a member of Reformed Mormonism. He is also the former director of The Hill Cumorah Pageant.

The play is about the complex era of post manifesto polygamy in Utah.! It’s a wonderful play with humor and wit, yet deals intelligently with the serious dynamics of a family in 1903 still living "The Principle" in a changing church.

The play was originally performed on Sunday, March 17, 2024

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Was Mormonism an Accident? How the Missing 116 Pages Changed Everything

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined again by our good friend Ganesh Cherian to discuss the orgin of Mormonism and the LDS church.

Using clues and markers from the replacement text for the missing 116 pages, Ganesh provides some really intriguing information regarding

the actual timeline of Book of Mormon composition and the formation of the early Church of Christ, later known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

The clues to the actual origin of the LDS church that are held within the replacement text, paint a very different picture of the early organization of the church. Including who God chose to lead the church!

We learned so much from our discussion with Ganesh and we know you will too!

Previous Mormonish Podcast episode with Ganesh

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Let's Not Be Rash About Wearing Garments

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0600

On this impromptu episode of Mormonish Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Lila Tueller, daughter of General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. to discuss a faithful social media thread about medical complication when wearing garments.

The opinoins of faithful Latter Day Saint women are very telling in the broader conversation about garment wearing that is happening today. And especially in light of the recent General Conference talk about the importance of the garment of the holy priesthood and change to the temple recommend questions instructing members to always wear their garments day and night.

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LGBTQ Students at BYU Share Their Heartbreaking Reality in New Documentary

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the creative team behind an amazing new documentary about BYU and the treatment of the LGBTQ community in recent years and the past.

The documentary, "A Long Way From Heaven" is the creation of David Sant (Director), Tyler Pace (Producer), and Jessie Gibbons (Director of Photography) and is an absolutely beautiful and heart wrenching depiction of LGBTQ students struggling to find a place at Brigham Young University amidst all the mixed messages the church and administration conveys.

This labor of love premiered in Lehi, UT on Friday March 15th to a packed house. We were so thrilled to see that a few clips of Mormonish Podcast even made it into the documentary.

We know you'll love this conversation with these amazing people!

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Don't Take it For Granite: The LDS Church's Top Secret Mountain Vault Revealed

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca delve into the mysterious Granite Mountain Records Vault owned by the LDS Church. Former employee Kate joins the episode to tell us everything you've ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about these little known and top secret storage facilities literally carved into a mountain.

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Lying for the House of the Lord: McKinney Temple Letter Misleads Neighbors

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

In this update episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss a letter the LDS church sent to residents in Fairview, TX to announce the proposed McKinney Temple coming to their neighborhood.

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Size Does Matter: Temple Steeples Now Major Part of LDS Religion

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca continue their temple watch series with updates on several proposed temples including Cody Wy, Heber Valley Utah, Lone Mountain NV, McKinney Tx, Bakersfield Ca.

A recent letter sent to LDS members in the McKinney Temple district has caused quite a stir and you have to hear it to believe it.

Join us as we break it all down and tell you how residents in each temple district are hoping to be able to preserve the zoning codes and ordinances in their towns and encourage responsible building by the LDS church.

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New Theory On Book of Mormon Origin May Be A Game Changer

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this highly anticipated episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Lars Nielsen to discuss his ground breaking new book, "How the Book of Mormon Came to Pass: The Second Greatest Show on Earth."

Lars, along with his brother David Nielsen, was responsible for exposing Ensign Peak's vast horde of tithing money that was not being used for charitable purposes. In his new book, Lars explores brand new narratives that provide never before considered explanations for the origin of the Book of Mormon.

I encourage you to check out Lars' website prior to watching the episode. I especially encourage you to read the abstract which can be found under the tab, "Back Cover."

https://www.howthebookofmormoncametopass.com/

This new information is exploding on the scene as we speak and Mormonish can't wait to present many of the details to you in this mindblowing episode.

The book is availab;e for purchase in most formats and on Amazon.

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Nemo the Mormon Talks LDS Charitable Giving

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the amazing Nemo the Mormon to discuss current church finances, charitable giving and other fascinating topics.

You won't want to miss this interesting conversation with Nemo. He has the ability to put things in crystal clear perspective with wit, intelligence, and an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge. Nemo is the best!

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LGBTQ, Married, and Mormon: Same Sex Couples Share Their Real Stories

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this very special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by four wonderful married LGBTQ couples who still attend and love the LDS church. This episode shines a spotlight on how different this attendance looks for each person as we talk with Austin and Dallin, Tyler, Bethany and Jackie, and Steven.

Becoming aware over the last few months of othe LGBTQ married couples who seem to enjoy full participation and fellowship in their LDS wards, we wanted to learn more. We were so honored to find four married LDS LGBTQ couples who wanted to share their stories.

When you hear these stories together, it's clear that local leadership struggles with no clear direction from the top or any formal policy. What you are left with is a roulette situation and the lives of LGBTQ are negatively impacted.

As we watch these four stories, we are struck by the desire of these couples to remain in the church and in their LDS community. Each story is different, with varying levels of participation allowed, which makes it all the more poinant.

Get ready to be really impacted by our wonderful guests tonight!

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Mormonish General Conference Recap April 2024 with Mormon News Roundup

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:30:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dives and Mormon News Roundup to recap all the voting General Conference news, updates, memes, tweets and posts from the weekend!

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Golden Plates Discovered? Think Again

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful John Lundwall to discuss the shocking discovery of golden plates in Saudi Arabia by Dr. Miles Jones.

The discovery was revealed on the Shabbatt Night Live podcast and then picked up by faithful podcasts like The Stick of Joseph and David Alexander.

This discovery has raised many more questions than it answers and Dr. John is here to cut through the confusion and help us understand the facts.

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Elijah and the Sealing Keys: The Kirtland Temple Narrative Debunked

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Rob Lauer to discuss the narrative of Elijah, Elias, and Moses appearing to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland temple.

With the LDS church taking ownership of the Kirtland temple recently, the missionary tour guides will be telling a very different narrative about the events that supposedly happened in the temple than the Community of Christ guides did.

The backdated and third party account of this heavenly visitation was changed into a first hand account which has become the official LDS narrative. The sealing keys are a foundational element of the LDS church's core doctrine. It's interesting to explore the origins of this story. It's not what you think!

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Mormons and Holy Week: Becoming a Part of Mainstream Christianity

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon discuss the new phenomenon of Mormons celebrating Palm Sunday and Holy Week in addition to Easter Sunday.

These sacred days have long been celebrated in the wider world of Christianity, but Mormons seem to have neglected them all together until very recently.

Why the sudden shift to adopt the appearance of being part of the more main stream Christian community? Landon and Rebecca look for examples of this new phenomenon and possible motivations.

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The Lone Mountain Nevada Temple: Here We Go Again!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the controversy surrounding the proposed Lone Mountain temple in Las Vegas Nevada.

The residents in the rural area are concerned that zoning codes and ordinances are being changed to accommodate a very large structure that is too tall and will be too bright for the surrounding area.

Rebecca and Landon tell the residents’ story in yet another temple building scenario where the LDS church seems to follow the same playbook they did in the other temple stories we follow in Heber Valley, Utah and Cody Wyoming.

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LDS Women, Power, and the Priesthood

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0600

On today’s episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the events of the past week surrounding the LDS Women’s broadcast and it’s aftermath.

When the LDS church reposted a statement from the devotional broadcast telling us that LDS woman has more power than any other women in any religious organization, on their Instagram, it garnered over 8000 comments from faithful LDS women. The comments indicated that they were disappointed in the statement and refused to be gaslit.

Mormonish discusses this almost unprecedented reaction and also shares stories we have gathered from social media from LDS women who have experienced the power structure and the lack of power for women within the LDS church.

Worldwide Relief Society Broadcast

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LDS Instagram post

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What Does a Non LDS Scholar Think of the Book of Mormon? w/ Mythos

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this fascinating episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Mythos, a never Mormon researcher who specializes in textual criticism and theology.

Mythos has recently written a book, "Behind the Curtain: A Critical Analysis of Mormon Doctrine and Theology" on the many problems contained in Mormon scripture and doctrine from an outside perspective. He reached out to the post Mormon community through exMormon Reddit and there was a huge response to his research.

Mormonish is very excited to share our conversation with Mythos with our audience. His insights and perspective from the outside help us understand things from a new point of view we might not have been able to see before.

Link to "Behind the Curtain: A Critical Analysis of Mormon Doctrine and Theology"

https://tinyurl.com/c4jphs5k

Mythos’ original Reddit post

https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/SXJ59qAvhz

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So Much Drama: The Theatrical Origins of Mormonism w/ Dr. Lee Krähenbühl

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Lee Krähenbühl to discuss the theater's influence on the original Mormon endowment ceremony and other aspects of early Mormonism.

Dr. Lee Krähenbühl explores the question of why the LDS people have been so involved in theater since the beginning and what this means historically and for the present day.

This was a fascinating topic to delve into and we know you'll find it really interesting too!

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The Allegory of the Olive Tree Destroys Book of Mormon Credibility

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ganesh Cherian to discuss The Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5 of the Book of Mormon.

This complex allegory is often pointed to as evidence that an uneducated farm boy like Joseph Smith could never have produced something so intricate as the retelling of this story. And its also often said that the existence of this allegory in the Book of Mormon proves that the book has ancient roots (no pun intended.)

Ganesh and the Mormonish team dive into the text as we deconstruct the allegory’s words and phrases themselves to unravel the mystery.

Links to Book of Mormon Central's Documentary Series: A Marvelous Work:

The Greatness of the Evidence | A Marvelous Work | Episode 1

https://youtu.be/6030mVPhoaw?si=O1H90x28jjhQ-7Xg

Hebrew Evidence for The Book of Mormon | A Marvelous Work | Episode 2

https://youtu.be/hXtUbMg0BXg?si=oN2ztlwT3S3LLxO9

Links to Ganesh's Podcasts and Tik Tok Videos:

Come Follow Me

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWvn1t6rr0knDAjAVks5lYxKLC_vjtJ2k&si=9rbpHAH_udeJscue

https://www.tiktok.com/@ganeshcherian/video/7318885582548045057

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The Sale of the Kirtland Temple: Triumph or Tragedy

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the recent explosive development of the LDS church purchasing the Kirtland Temple and other historical documents and artifacts.

This news came as a shock to many. Some were ecstatic and others were devastated. We explore the details of the sale, the history of the Kirtland temple, the background of Community of Christ, and make predictions going forward. We also extend our love and support to our friends in the COC as they navigate this change.

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The Devil Sat on My Bed: Encounters with the Spirit World

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Erin Stiles to discuss her research for her new book, "The Devil Sat on My Bed: Encounters With the Spirit World in Mormon Utah"

Dr. Stiles is not LDS but was raised in northern Utah and grew up with the Mormon traditions of spiritual encounters including both benevolent and evil spirits. In this fascinating discussion, we dig into Mormon lore, first hand accounts, and share some of our own haunting experiences.

We know you'll enjoy this spine tingling and extremely interesting look at spiritual manifestation!

Amazon link to Erin's book, hard copy and Kindle are available now and the paperback will be available on March 7th, 2024

https://tinyurl.com/tz43pw33

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Latest updates on Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT Temples

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon give updates on both the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple, UT situations as they continue to play out.

Both cities have active citizens' groups who are going through proper legal channels to try to change the proposed temple sites to locations more in line with zoning regulations and the look and feel of the town.

It's very interesting to look at these two situations as a whole. The church is using very similar strategies in each city to make sure their planned temples are built as intended. A lot can be learned from awareness of both situations.

Past Mormonish episodes on the Heber Valley and Cody, WY temples:

https://youtu.be/8_h-ei-6cq0?si=gS9bC7k320OEIAJh

• Ep64: LDS Church Sues and Financially...

• Ep78: A Tale of Two Temples: Cody, WY...

• Ep71: Heber Valley Mormon Temple Loca...

• Ep64b: Update: Cody, WY Temple Story

• Ep64: LDS Church Sues and Financially...

For more information on how to donate to the citizens' group in Cody, go to Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods on FB

For more information on how to donate to the citizens' group in Heber Valley, go to

Email Savewasatchbackdarkskies@gmail.com

Social Media Facebook and Instagram - SaveWasatchDarkSkies Facebook and Instagram -

HeberValleyTempleInfo and HeberValleyTempleInfoDiscussionPage

Venmo @Better-Location

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History of Servitude and Slavery in Utah: The Brigham Young and Orson Pratt Debates

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Master Peace, Ron Yorgason to discuss the Brigham Young and Orson Pratt slavery and race debates in 1850’s Utah.

These speeches, which have only recently become available, are a disturbing part of history, not only for the state of Utah but also for the LDS church.

While difficult to listen to, they paint a picture of the views, attitudes, and rhetoric that permeated early Utah territory. They also highlight the tragic enslavement of indigenous people of the era, which is not always discussed.

****Trigger warning: Hate speech***

Articles and websites discussed in this episode

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/12/01/new-website-slavery-early-utah/

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/02/20/byu-explores-unsettling-truths/

https://exhibits.lib.utah.edu/s/this-abominable-slavery/page/welcome

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Where's New Church Spokesman Aaron Sherinan

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600

On a current events episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the events surrounding Aaron Sherinian being called as the new LDS church's Managing Director of Communications.

Aaron Sherinian was announced as the new church spokeman on January 9th, 2024 and stated on LinkedIn that he would start his new role immediately. Rebecca and Landon search social media to discover evidence that he has started acting in his new capacity, if any exists.

Controvery erupted following the annoucement after it was discovered Aaron posted pictures of himself at a Pride Parade and made pother posts about being an ally to the LGBTQ community. Progressive Mormons thought this choice of church spokesman pointed to more inclucivity and a positive step forward. More conservative Mormons questioned whether this choice was appropriate.

Silence on the part of Aaron only leads to more questions.

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The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Dr. Darrell Ray, founder of the Recovery From Religion organization to discuss the theory behind his book, "The God Virus: How Religion Affects Our Lives and Cultures.

Dr.Ray's innovative theory compares biological virus strategies of survival and domination to methods of religious propagation throughout the world. Once you understand these innovative concepts, you will view religion in a whole new way.

Dr. Ray is one of our favorite guests and we just love to talk to him. We know you'll really enjoy the conversation too.

Dr. Ray's Links:

Recovering From Religion

https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/

"The God Virus: How Religion Affects Our Lives and Cultures," Dr. Darrell Ray

"Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality," by Dr. Darrell Ray

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Pt 2: The Book of Abraham, Smoking Gun of Mormonism: What's it Really All About?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On Part II of this extremely informative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with our knowledgeable friend, Andrew Schnobrich, to do a deep, yet accessible dive into The Book of Abraham.

Andrew has created a slide show and presentation that helps all of us more clearly understand the overwhelming problems with the BOA translation and Joseph Smith's claim to have translated it from Reformed Egyptian.

Andrew's comprehensive slide presentation takes us through this translation process step by step, to help us understand the multiple problems and discrepancies that exist in what is supposed to be a prophetic translation of a record written by Moses' own hand.

Once you understand the real meaning of the characters and the drawings, it becomes obvious Joseph Smith did not translate this papyri correctly by any stretch of the imagination. This creates a big problem for the Pearl of Great Price and the LDS church itself.

This is Part II of a two part series on The Book of Abraham.

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The Little Factory of Shame! With Cultural Hall

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a wonderful returning guest, Cultural Hall, to give you all "the talk" your parents may have avoided!

Buckle your seatbelts as we delve into the history of masturbation warning messages from the church through the decades. Our focus will be on the Mark E. Peterson pamphlet, "Steps to Overcoming Masturbation," as we take you through the wild ride that represents most of our growing up years.

And of course we couldn't cover this topic without a shout out to Elder Boyd K. Packer's "The Little Factory" talk as well.

Hopefully no one will be too triggered.. We were pretty triggered just taping the episode, haha..

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Were the Founding Fathers Christian: Did God Really Bless America and the Constitution?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0600

Previous Mormonish episode with Matt Harris

https://youtu.be/2wohbsBJGvY?si=3t06PvoSKizrNVHD

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Same Sex Sealings in the LDS Temple? A Theological Way Forward

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca discuss the theology around same-sex sealings in the LDS temple. We explore the idea of the past use and meanings of sealings in many different ways that may pave a path going forward for same-sex temple marriage.

Using an essay written by law professor Nate omen, “A Welding Link of Some Kind:

Exploring a possible theology of same-sex marriage sealings,” we dig deep into this controversial and very interesting topic

Nate Oman Essay

https://nateoman.substack.com/p/a-welding-link-of-some-kind

Mormonish Podcast Episode about the Priesthood Ban

https://youtu.be/-GtmBwCIQC4?si=Ca8KUZThqkIGih1A

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Liability For The Lord: Does Your LDS Calling Leave You Vulnerable? with Kolby Reddish

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:30:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with attorney Kolby Reddish to discuss the recent charges against a stake president in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania regarding failure to report abuse of a child.

This situation has brought up many different avenues of discussion, including the liability of individual members as they fulfill their callings. This is something most members don't think about, but there are many scenarios where one might find themselves in a difficult situation.

Kolby weighs in on the legal ramifications of clergy penitent privilege and calling the LDS church legal hot line in cases of abuse. He also tells us more about individual member liability, We learned so much from Kolby and we know you will too.

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Ep124: The Book of Mormon and Other Neophyte Scriptures: A Response to Dr John Lundwall with Dr Thomas Murphy

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Thomas Murphy as he responds to the research on Book of Mormon authenticity that Dr. John Lundwall has shared previously on our podcast. We're excited to engage in this peer review process and learn a number of new things in the process.

This analysis of neophyte scripture substantiates Dr. Lundwall’s argument that the historical text itself is the most anachronistic element of the Book of Mormon.

Dr. Murphy explores the important perspective that time and place matter. He shares important information on neophyte scriptures that existed at the time and place of the Book of Mormon's 1830 publication in Palmyra, NY.

We also discuss the idea that because Joseph Smith did not disclose his interactions with living Iroquois neophytes and instead represented his sources as dead Nephites, the Book of Mormon functions as a destructive tool of European settler colonialism.

Dr. Murphy's analysis of neophyte scripture substantiates Dr. Lundwall’s argument that the historical text itself is the most anachronistic element of the Book of Mormon and introduces even more compelling evidence of how the Book of Mormon was actually created.

All of Dr. Thomas Murphy’s info can be found here:

Link to Dr. Murphys Slides: https://academia.edu/resource/work/114525523

General Academia Profile

https://edcc.academia.edu/ThomasMurphy

Conference and Podcast Slideshows

https://edcc.academia.edu/ThomasMurphy/Presentations

Angelo Baca's Film, "In Laman's Terms: Looking at Lamanite Identity"

https://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/1590/in-laman-s-terms-looking-at-lamanite-identity

Dr. John Lundwall’s episode that is being addressed:

https://youtu.be/xu6VV9Nfq3E?si=c9c0w-ETNAoTX2Ul

edcc.academia.edu

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Rachael and Elizabeth's Journey: Finding Your Authentic Self

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0600

In this very special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca have a wonderful conversation with an Rachael and Elizabeth, amazing couple who found each other after decades of living their lives as the church told them to. This is their incredible and inspiring story and we'll let them tell it!

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Geez! Mormon Swear Word Cost Me My Medical Care

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by special guest Wells Anderson as we delve into the world of swearing, Mormon swear words, and more.

Wells shares his recent experience of being denied medical care because he used the common expression "Geez" in a text to his doctor. Taking offense at the use of that word, the doctor shared her religious point of view on "swearing" and questioned whether Wells could be a patient.

Social media has been discussing this situation with great interest and we are excited to have Wells tell us exactly what happened and join us for a larger discussion on the role of profanity in society and culture.

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Is the LDS Church Sending Mixed Messages?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the current environment of confusion at the apparent mixed messages the LDS church is putting out regarding LGBT issues and the church's trajectory.

We explore the broader picture of a church that appears to say one thing from the pulpit and then by their actions, indicate another point of view. This is causing a lot of confusion among more conservative and orthodox members of the church and the more progressive members.

We agree that everyone is completely justified in their confusion. When you are operating in a theocracy that you look to for instructions on how to live your life and even what opinions and beliefs you should hold, confusing or mixed messages from the top is not acceptable. Join Mormonish as we dig deeper into this issue and its ramifications for everyone no matter where you fall on the Mormon spectrum.

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Links:

Jacob Hanson Video

https://youtu.be/DXVL5AYQ8dY?si=Fb0GIabAmhQSZIfz

Greg Matsen Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26evOFf6mmo

Mormonish Podcast: Faith Matters Restore

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Dr. John Lundwall Responds to LDS Apologists

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Dr. John Lundwall to review and respond to criticisms from LDS apologists regarding our 5 part series on Book of Mormon authenticity.

Our series with Dr. Lundwall showcases his ground breaking dissection and analysis of he Book of Mormon's authenticity from several different scholarly and scientific angles. Dr. Lundwall's episodes have the highest number of views on Mormonish Podcast because this information has not been explored to this level before.

We appreciate Dr. Lundwall sharing his expertise with us in this important series and we felt it was valuable to have him address the apologists who have discussed his work on other channels. We would love to see any apologists come on an episode of Mormonish to talk with Dr. Lundwall directly. It's an open invitation!

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Links to Dr. Lundwall's series:

Pt 1

https://youtu.be/xu6VV9Nfq3E?si=1L-malSnQ5CWmrWA

Pt 2

https://youtu.be/TszW4R90SQE?si=xuRu9rbhBJjNAetM

Pt 3

https://youtu.be/n6UzHA5QAH8?si=Hp_h-ZtySjWSW9Gl

Pt 4

https://youtu.be/MxEd4TQqDNw?si=dExqdZ97gIcvh7sr

Pt 5

https://youtu.be/AIHTx5WehhY?si=VyiDHHjaafcuPkmK

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The Book of Abraham, Smoking Gun of Mormonism: What's it Really All About?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this extremely informative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with our knowledgeable friend, Andrew Schnobrich, to do a deep, yet accessible dive into The Book of Abraham.

This is Part 1 of a two part series on The Book of Abraham.

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The LeBaron Cult Murdered My Grandfather

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by our friend and previous podcast guest, Liz Phillips to discuss events portrayed in a recent Hulu documentary, "Daughters of the Cult."

The documentary portrays the story of a polygamous cult led by Ervil LaBaron and the atrocities it committed over decades. Liz's grandfather, Rulon Allred, prophet of the Apostolic United Brethern, was murdered by members of the cult in 1977. Liz discusses the far reaching effects of this tragic event and the generational trauma members of the family still experience.

Link to Dorothy Allred Solomon's book

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Mormon Church Forces Brewery to Discontinue Signature Beer

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 19:30:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into a developing story involving a local Utah brewery that has been asked by lawyers for businesses owned by the LDS church to discontinue their signature brew "Deseret IPA" due to trademark infringement.

"Deseret" is a word that appears in the Book of Mormon and means "honeybee" and the brewing company developed a beer that uses local honey and local grain and his brewed locally, as a tribute to the state of Utah. Their hope is that visitors will enjoy the beverage and learn more about Utah.

This won’t happen now that they have been forced to discontinue this beer. There are many different issues surrounding the situation and we go down several related rabbit holes as we delve further into the scenario!

Lindsay Hansen Park resources on the history of alcohol in Utah can be found on the Mormonish Podcast Facebook page. They were too long to post here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/716375859901009/?mibextid=oMANbw

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Transcending Ecclesiastical Abuse

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Michelle Stone of "132 Problems" to learn more about her life and experiences within the LDS church.

Our viewers may be familiar with Michele from her interactions with Mormonism Lives' Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon. We were excited to give her an opportunity to tell us more about her story and we look forward to future scholarly interactions!

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The Ethical and Moral Dilemma of the Bishop's Mantle

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by AASECT Certified Sex Therapist/Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Natasha Helfer and former LDS bishop, Joel Huntington, to discuss the role of ecclesiastical leaders who are often forced to override their own moral and ethical compass to serve.

Viewed in the framework of a bishop who recently resigned his calling publicly in front of his congregation, stating, "There's just a few things that I've been required to do that I personally cannot morally stand by. I can't. So I need to step down," we felt there was a larger conversation to be had here.

Utilizing the Natasha's expertise, we delve into the harm of invasive sexual questions between a bishop and the youth, as well as adults. We discuss the complete lack of training a bishop receives that makes him totally unqualified to be counseling anyone on these sensitive and complex issues.

We also learn about Joel's time as a bishop and the moral dilemmas he faced before he ultimately asked to be released from his calling. His insights from this perspective are something we don't hear often enough.

This was a really important conversation as each panelist shared details of their own personal experiences and more

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Are The Gospel Topics Essays Going Away?

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon dive into a section of the church website called “Topics and Questions.”

There has been concern recently that The Gospel Topics Essays are being retired and replaced by “Topics and Questions.”

Rebecca and Landon discover the truth and delve into the type of answers the church provides to those who have real questions. We found it really interesting to dissect this information and we’re sure you will too.

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Explosive Revelations in D. Michael Quinn's New Memoir: Chosen Path

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

On this special episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon have the opportunity to film at the Signature Books headquarters. as we interview the Executive Director of Signature Books, Barbara Jones Brown and Moshe Quinn, son of D. Michael Quinn about a new book, “Chosen Path: A Memoir.”

This explosive new memoir written by D. Michael Quinn, and found and published posthumously, contains so much insider information about the inner workings of the LDS church and never before shared details about notable figures in Mormonism. Quinn experienced it all.

Quinn also shares his poignant struggle as a gay Mormon man trying to reconcile his faith’s treatment of the LGBT community.

His son Moshe offers an intimate portrait of his father and Barbara shares a professional view. This episode is a must watch.

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The Healing Power of Humor: Deconstructing Through Parody with Tik Tok's Cultural Hall

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600

On this extremely entertaining episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Rob aka Cultural Hall, creator of the most hilarious post Mormon themed Tik Tok's out there!

Rob shares his top ten favorite Tik Tok creations as we discuss his faith journey, his life, and his passion for making us all laugh through deconstruction.

Prepare to laugh a lot and gain a deeper understanding of the medium and the man behind the comedy gold!

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The Top Shocking Moments in Mormonism 2023

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In this entertaining end of the year review, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the ever effervescent Dr. Monique Derr, to discuss the top WTF moments in Mormonism of 2023.

2023 with a big year for Mormonism in the news and we cover it all!

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How the Puritan Grinch Stole Christmas with "'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Old Nauvoo!"

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600

In this festive holiday episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined once again by the wonderful Rob Lauer, as we explore the little known history of the ban on Christmas.

Rob tells us more about Christmas's checkered past as certain groups of religious zealots attempted to eradicate Christmas forever.

Rebecca, Landon, and Rob also share Christmas memories and the new meanings they find during the holidays after deconstruction of previous beliefs.

And as a bonus feature, we recite our favorite Christmas poem, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Old Nauvoo!"

Merry Christmas to all! We hope you have a joyous holiday season!

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Does the Book of Mormon Have to be Historical (Episode 5 of a 5 part series)

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined again by the amazing Dr. John Lundwall for Episode 5 in his series on Book of Mormon authenticity and the The Standard of Proof for the Book of Mormon.

In the final episode of our series with Dr. John Lundwall, Lundwall responds to questions and comments as he discusses the differences between oral and literate cultures and what a "tight" and "loose" translation means for the Book of Mormon.

Further, Lundwall shows that the standard of Proof for the Book of Mormon was established by the Mormon prophets themselves and resides in its historicity. If the Book of Mormon is not historical then the Mormon Church is not true.

The Book of Mormon's historicity is testable, however, the Church repeatedly moves arguments of historicity to the untestable. As long as they do this, they will always have an argument to make, and listeners to the podcast will have to decide for themselves on which arguments to follow.

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Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon join The Backyard Professor and very special guest, Margaret Toscano, as we dive into the Gospel Topics Essay titled, "Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women."

In September 1993, six scholars were disciplined by LDS Church leaders because of scholarly works they published that pushed back on the church. Dr. Margaret Toscano’s husband Paul was one of the September 6 and several years later, Margaret herself was also excommunicated.

Margaret's essay's "Joseph Smith's Teachings on Priesthood, Temple, and Women": A Critique, takes a hard look at what the Gospel Topics essay says and more importantly, what it doesn't say. We're so excited to be able to share this absolutely enlightening conversation with the wonderful Margaret Toscano on such a pivotal and important topic.

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Tricked by Mormonism: Magic, Manipulation and Mormons

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On our first premiere episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by two incredible guests, Dr. Randy Bell and Radio Free Mormon, to discuss the difference between ethical magic and unethical magic and its use in manipulating people either for entertainment, or far more sinister purposes.

Randy Bell is the owner of the world's largest collection of Houdini artifacts and uses these amazing items to take us on a journey through the history of magic tricks and magical stunts. As we learn more about how magic actually works, we come to understand that magicians follow a set pattern to trick their audiences. Radio Free Mormon demonstrates a phenomenal magic trick that left us speechless to illustrate this point.

Ethical magic is used by magicians to deceive an audience that wants to be deceived. This is entertainment. Mormonism uses tricks too, often on an unsuspecting audience that believes the deception with lasting, lifetime consequences.

Join us for this phenomenal presentation from Dr. Randy Bell and RFM as we delve into magic, manipulation, and Mormonism.

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Update: Heber Valley and Cody, WY Temple Lawsuits

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon give updates on both the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple situations as they continue to play out.

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The Oath: An Epic Book of Mormon Review

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:30:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss their experience going to see the movie, "The Oath," which opened in theaters nationwide on Friday, December 8th. According to Rotten Tomatoes the movie is described as follows.

"400 A.D., in a forgotten time of Ancient America, a lone Hebraic fugitive must preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant but rescuing the King's abused mistress could awaken a warrior's past.

The movie is directed, produced, and starred in by Darin Scott who has been a part of many LDS themed movies. This movie has been over a decade in the making and has a unique story of its own.

Seeing the Book of Mormon portrayed on the big screen is always interesting, but this movie is something different. Please let us know what your thought on "The Oath" are? Did you see it? Will you see it? How so you feel about the LDS founding scripture being portrayed on the big screen?

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The Truth About Giving Machines

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by accounting professor, Dr. Spencer Anderson as we explore the truth behind the LDS Giving Machine’s that are popping up in cities all over the United States!

On the surface Giving Machines seem to be a fun and festive way to donate to people in need. However, questions have arisen over the use of these machines to generate publicity for the church itself. Is the LDS Church simply a middle man taking credit for someone else’s generosity?

Rebecca and Landon talk with an Executive Director of a nonprofit who received donations from the Giving Machine program. They also take a field trip to the mall to try out the Giving Machine themselves. What we learned might surprise you, so make sure to tune in.

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The Fight for Equality: Is It Time For LDS Women to Take A Stand?

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Dr. Margaret Toscano to talk about recent events involving women, equality, and who gets to sit on the stand in the LDS church.

Social media is buzzing with the news that a decade old tradition of having women in leadership sit on the stand during LDS sacrament meeting in the Bay Area, came to an end abruptly with a cease and desist order from the church.

Margaret shares her invaluable perspective on the ongoing struggle for equality that women in the church face, and the historical patterns she has observed.

We were honored to have Margaret join us for this very important episode. Her knowledge and insights shed so much light on the bigger picture for all of us!

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Does Myth Matter? A Conversation with No Nonsense Spirituality's Britt Hartley

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon have a wonderful converstion with "No Nonesense Spirituality's" Britt Hartley.

We discuss the concept that spirituality is a human need and is connected to the myths that join us together. Once we truly are able to connect to ourselves we can not only find purpose and meaning in life, we can also face difficulties along the way.

Britt shares her own faith journey and the valuable lessons she learned along the way. We also discuss the state of religion in general, especially in terms of generational differences between Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

This was a wonderfully enlightening conversation and also very timely as Britt shares positive strategies to navigate sometimes difficult family or interpersonal dynamics that arise during the holidays.

We know you'll learn as much as we did from this thought provoking and encouraging conversation.

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The 1980's BYU LGBTQ Witch-Hunt: Stories From Five Men Who Lived It, Told For the First Time

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Mormonish is so excited to have reached our 100th episode! And this is probably one of the most unique, wonderful, and emotional episodes of Mormonish Podcast we have ever taped.

A few months ago Landon and Rebecca interviewed the wonderful playwright Rob Lauer, who told us about his experiences as a theater major at BYU in the early 1980s. The late 1970s and 1980s were a difficult time for LGBT students who were attending BYU. They were hunted down and entrapped and forced to live a hidden life or be removed from school.

During that episode, Rob described an off campus house, affectionately called, "The Beaver Cleaver" house, where several LGBT theater majors lived together and dealt with the difficult environment that existed at BYU during that time. The bright spot in this whole era was their connection with each other and the life long friendships they formed.

You will be forever changed by this episode, I know we were..

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Pilgrims and Mormons: God's Chosen People?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this special Thanksgiving episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon eat pumpkin pie and take a look at the Pilgrims and the Puritans in their historical context. Much has been made of the idea that the story of the Pilgrims has a deep connection to the Restoration. Many books and videos have been produced on this topic and Mormonish wanted to understand exactly what that connection was. Join us for an informative and revelatory look at the Pilgrims and their destiny. And did we mention, there's pie!

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Mormonish Podcast!

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Does The LDS Church Share Your Tithing Info?

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:15:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Randy Bell and Sophronia to discuss the recent allegations that the LDS church may have provided tithing information on high net worth members to Tim Ballard and OUR in order to solicit donations.

We also discuss the Prop 8 era when wealthier LDS members were called upon to give money to a third party political entity to influence a vote, and both Randy and Sophronia share their personal stories. We also talk about the fall out from the LDS's influence on the Prop 8 vote.

We don't know what discovery will show in the court case against Tim Ballard and whether it will reveal these allegations of using tithing records are true, but we found it fascinating to discuss past instances of this kind of shared tithing donation information.

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Tim Ballard, O.U.R. and White Mormon Nationalism

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon joined by Dr. Matthew Harris as we delve into the world of Mormon nationalism and the legacy of Ezra Taft Benson. This topic is more relevant than ever as we seem to see a growing faction of Mormonism embracing white Christian nationalism.

In the mid-twentieth century, Ezra Taft Benson was a deeply controversial figure who served not only as Secretary of Agriculture under Dwight Eisenhower but also as a member the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.His ongoing battle to preach against communism and warn memebers that the United States was on the road to moral decay, put him at odds with many both politically and within the church.

The prophet and other members of the Quorum attempted to discipline Benson for allowing his political views to influence his religious leadership, but he continued to advocate for the John Birch Society and other radical causes, while promoting Christian nationalism.

Benson's legacy lives on today and even seems to be gaining momentum, as illustrated by the recent OUR and Tim Ballard information that has come to light. We know you'll be as fascinated as we were to dive into this very important topic.

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Mormonish Podcast Turns 1 Year Old

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon celebrate our 1 year birthday! Mormonish Podcast aired it's first episode on November 17, 2022 and it seems like just yesterday.

Join us as we take a look back at all our wonderful and amazing guests, the scholarly topics we covered, the late breaking news, and more!

Thank you everyone, we couldn't have done it without all of you!

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First Vision Accounts: The Best Kept Secret in Mormonism

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:30:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode in The Gospel Topics Essays Series with The Backyard Professor, Rebecca and Landon dive into the Gospel Topics Essay, "First Vision Accounts." The First Vision account we all grew up with was the quintessential telling of the story and we never considered there might be other versions. And that was by design.

In this revelatory episode we discuss how each of the First Vision accounts differ, why no one seemed to know anything about any account until years later, how the church wants to spin the narrative that conflicting accounts actually make the experience more true, and more. As we read through the essay and dissect each part, a larger picture of a coverup begins to emerge.

The hero's of the situation are Jerald and Sandra Tanner whose unwavering scholarship forced church leaders to eventually admit that more than one account of the First Vision existed and had been kept from the public. Some of this information can hardly be believed as we explore each twist and turn in this must-see episode.

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Mormon Mind Games Revealed: An Epistemological Discussion with Kolby Reddish

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Kolby Reddish as we dive in to the importance of epistemology as a method to determine truthfulness.

There is a growing concept in the LDS church that the more something appears to not be true, that only proves it's truth more strongly. And of course, faith strengthens this idea. Kolby shares his thoughts and experiences with epistemology and explains how this tool to determine truth is invaluable.

Epistemology is defined as "the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion and it can teach us how to avoid believing things, even true things, for bad reasons. The longest standing definition of knowledge dates back clear to ancient Greek philosophy as "justified true belief." That means believing something that is consistent with reality for good reasons.

As Sasha Sagan says, "It's dangerous to believe things just because you want them to be true." And this is where we need to consider what our epistemic standards are: at what point are we justified in believing something? What is the most common standard in Mormonism for believing truth claims?

We know you'll find this episode as fascinating as we did!

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Update: Is The Media Covering for Elder Ballard and the LDS Church?

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:30:00 -0600

On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore two news articles about Elder M. Russell Ballard's relationship to Tim Ballard, that were released in local and national media and then suddenly taken down.

In an effort to determine why the article would have been pulled so quickly, we fact check the article itself and other related statements from the Church. We also delve into the question of whether the media in Utah and perhaps even nationally to some degree, is controlled by the LDS church.

How far is their reach and how does this affect the average citizen's right to information. Mormonish explores all sides of this issue in this explosive episode.

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Tim Ballard Lawsuit Amended Claim

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca joins host, Dives on his weekly news program, Mormon News Round Up, to discuss the latest news of the week. Our episode here focuses on the segment about Elder Ballard, allegedly leaked tithing records, and the amended claim details.

Rebecca cohosts with Dives every first Sunday of the month, and Landon often joins MNR too, so look for more collaboration to come.

If you would like to watch the entire episode of Mormon News Round Up that Rebecca appeared in, you can find it here. You can watch future episodes of MNR every Sunday night at 7:30 pm MT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H0hAnpmSxI&t=2346s

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The Devastating Reality of Spiritual Grooming: One Woman’s Story

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Autumn (not her real name) as she tells us a disturbing story of spiritual grooming and manipulation in her marriage to a faithful Mormon.

As a convert to the church and a young wife, Autumn experienced the kind of grooming we have heard about recently in the Tim Ballard lawsuit. When you give up your power to a person in authority over you and an institution,

you can lose all sense of self and often reason.

Autumn’s story is very disturbing and many will probably find it very triggering. But it’s an important story to tell in order to shine a spotlight on this type of grooming behavior that happens everyday. And often goes in noticed unless you experience it yourself.

We really appreciate Autumn’s vulnerability and openness as she discusses this very difficult topic. She’s a wonderful person!

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Is This What an LDS Schism Looks Like? Faith Matters Restore Conference 2023 with Randy Bell

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:15:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, we sit down with the wonderful Randy Bell, the Master of Disaster, to talk about the recent Faith Matters: Restore conference held in Utah.

Restore was an opportunity for faithful Latter Day Saints to spend a weekend restoring their faith with music, talks, community and more. It was attended by over 3500 people and had the look and feel of an Evangelical gathering according to those who were there to observe.

Randy, Rebecca, and Landon discuss the significance of this type of conference that portrays a different type of Mormonism you won't find in the pews on Sunday. We talk about what this type of gathering might mean for the church as a whole and it's future going forward.

This was a very interesting conversation that also touched on the "Christianization" of Mormonism, something that seems to be unfolding very rapidly.

Randy has great insights and perspectives that we were really fascinated to explore with him on this important episode.

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Is It God or Your Brain: The Science Behind Near Death Experiences

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On a special Halloween episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the world of Near Death Experiences, also known as NDEs.

Near Death Experiences have taken center stage recently as we have learned more about the many people who claim to have had NDEs and those who have been influenced by them.

Julie Row, Thom Harrison and the book, "Visions of Glory," Chad Daybell, the new Angel Studio movie, "Near Death," and more, are drawing a great deal of attention and we felt it was important to learn more.

In the last few decades, the phenomenon of NDEs has been studied with increasing interest. We now know more than ever about the physiology of the brain and it's capabilities. When death is near, the brain has mechanisms in place that can influence all the senses, resulting in some incredible experiences.

Mormonish Podcast shares our research as we look for the truth behind Near Death Experiences. Is it God? Is it your own brain? Is it something in between? You be the judge.

Resources used in this episode

“The Afterlife is in our heads: The real meaning of near-death experiences” by Kristin French

https://nautil.us/the-afterlife-is-in-our-heads-240441/

"Near-death experiences tied to brain activity after death, study says" By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/health/near-death-experience-study-wellness/index.html

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LDS Church's $2 Million Dollar Donation To First Americans Museum GIVEN BACK?

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon delve into an interesting mystery involving a $2,000,000 donation given by the LDS church to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The donation was to be used to build a Family History Center in the museum. We recently learned that the Family History Center was never built and we put our sleuthing skills to the test as we try to find out more about the donation, it's purpose, why the Family History Center was not build, and what eventually happened to the $2M donation.

We got many answers but also ended up with more questions. But it was a very interesting journey.

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Big Update on the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon give another update on both the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple situations with up to the minute news

The legislative process is heating up in both towns as the citizens’ groups file legal responses and voting continues. We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

Cody

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Heber

LDS Letter to Heber Valley Members

https://www.kpcw.org/wasatch-county/2023-09-26/lds-church-addresses-temple-concerns-in-letter-to-wasatch-county-residents

Heber Residents’ Response Letter

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#sent?projector=1

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Treasure Digging, Polygamy, and The Hill Cumorah Pageant with Playwright Rob Lauer

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Did you know that a groundbreaking play about Joseph Smith's treasure digging and folk magic was produced at BYU in the 80s, well before Michael Quinn's book was published?

Playwright and post Mormon Rob Lauer discusses his time at BYU during the era of intellectual revolution, his groundbreaking play "Digger," working with sci fi writer Orson Scott Card, his years as The Hill Cumorah Pageant director, his innovative new play about post manifesto polygamy, and more!

We couldn't get enough of Rob's stories and experiences, this episode could have gone to Mormon Stories length if we let it! We know you'll love getting to know Rob better just like we did.

Links to plays Rob discussed on the podcast:

Link to DIGGER (Winner of BYU's 1982 Mayhew Award for Drama) available through Zion Theatricals. https://leicesterbaytheatricals.com/?p=8938

To Watch the 1989 production of THE BEEHIVE STATE online, go to YOUTUBE and type in the search words The Beehive State 1989 production, or use the links below:

Link to THE BEEHIVE STATE (ACT 1) VIDEO 1989 Productionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxPRDEXJxl4

Link to THE BEEHIVE STATE (ACT 2) VIDEO 1989 Productionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h8k6kp8MPQ

Link to ROB LAUER'S Author Page on AMAZON

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07NYHJM2P/about

Link to ROB LAUER'S plays available from PREMIERE THEATRICAL LICENSING: https://leicesterbaytheatricals.com/?p=728

Links to ROB LAUER'S plays available from Stage Rights:

TOM & PENNY'S YARD PARTY (Best Play of 1990--Deep South Writer's Conference)https://www.stagerights.com/allshows/tom-and-pennys-yard-party/

MY JO (Musical inspired by "Little Women")

https://www.stagerights.com/allshows/my-jo/

Link to ROB LAUER'S writing on REFORM MORMONISM:http://www.reformmormonism.org

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The Thailand LDS Missionary Incident 1972

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:45:00 -0600

On today's episode of Mormonish Podcast, we dive into the history of LDS church relations in Thailand. On Sunday, October 22nd, the Bangkok Thailand LDS temple is being dedicated and there is a long an complicated relationship with the LDS church and Thailand that few know about.

Our guest on this episode has spent decades in Thailand, first as a missionary and then working and raising a family in the LDS church. His unique perspective sheds light on the tumultuous past and culture clash between an American church and Buddhist tradition.

The LDS missionary incident of 1972 gained international attention and forever changed missionary work in Thailand. The LDS church learned valuable lessons in respecting culture and training outgoing missionaries to understand and work within the framework of other cultures worldwide.

This is an event that we certainly knew nothing about and were absolutely fascinated to hear the story from our guest, who will remain anonymous for personal reasons. We appreciate him bringing this story to Mormonish Podcast so we can gain a greater understanding of the LDS church's history in Thailand.

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O.U.R.'s International Rescue Missions: The Truth Behind the Hype, Part 2

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast we bring you Part 2 with Laura Robinson, PhD, the author of several excellent articles on Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Ballard. Laura received her doctorate degree from Duke University and works in the public sector in Indiana, and is an affiliate researcher at Virginia Tech.

Laura began looking into OUR because of the strong evangelical support for the organization, eventually researching and writing a series of very thought provoking articles. She eventually struck an unlikely friendship with Lynn Packer, who has been studying and reporting on OUR for years, and was able to share information back and forth with him in this interesting and productive collaboration.

Speaking with Mormonish, Laura shares her unique perspective on recent events involving OUR and Tim Ballard from a point of view most of us haven't heard before. She also brings several important issues to light regarding international rescue operations that need to considered more fully. The big picture of OUR's international recue missions is something very complex.

We learned quite a lot in our conversation with Laura and we're really excited to share this important episode with our Mormonish viewers and listeners. This will be part one of two.

Mormonish Episode Part 1 with Laura Robinson

https://youtu.be/pdBFKfHG03U?si=gTqwHVi6M1C7Fh75

Laura Robinson's articles on OUR and Tim Ballard:

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/dont-give-your-money-to-operation?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/dont-give-your-money-to-operation-b45

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/cabal-goggles-our-and-sound-of-freedom

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/cabal-goggles-off-sound-of-freedomour

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Joseph 2.0: Is Tim Ballard Using Joseph Smith's Playbook?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Is Tim Ballard Joseph Smith 2.0? On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the growing observation that Tim Ballard is a reincarnation of Joseph Smith himself.

Many people can't help notice that several of the grooming and manipulation tactics that the female victims are alleging have a familiar ring to them. From using scripture to convince women to do things they wouldn't normally do, to claiming authorization from a higher power, to encouraging secrecy, there are seemingly many similarities and parallels.

Join us as we compare and contrast and then tell us what you think?

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Five Women File Lawsuit Against Tim Ballard and O.U.R.

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this late breaking episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon read through the lawsuit filed yesterday by five women against Tim Ballard and the OUR organization.

The lawsuit contains many new details and allegations we haven’t heard before, and a big picture starts to develop that we could only imagine.

There’s so much more to try and understand about this situation, but the newly filed lawsuit does shed some light on this currently unfolding situation.

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Comic Fresh King Benjamin Gets Serious About Growing Up in Polygamy

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In another comically insightful episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon continue our conversation with the talented and hilarious Ben Brown, known as Fresh King Benjamin.

Ben grew up on a Mormon polygamist compound and started operating his family’s business, a bakery, at age 14. Ben gets serious as we discuss this darker aspect of growing up and provides some important and emotional insights.

When Ben finally left polygamy he spent a decade building a successful online education company. Eventually he felt the call to pursue his dream to be a stand-up comic and has been performing his unique brand of comedy, drawing upon his experiences growing up, ever since.

Fresh King Benjamin has a comedy set coming up this weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 13-14 at Wiseguys Comedy Club in SLC, UT. This is a hilarious, ADULT show, that Rebecca and Landon have attended before and had a wonderful time.

We really enjoyed getting to know Ben better in this episode and there are some really great lessons to learn from our discussion.

Info on Ben's comedy show in SLC on Oct 13-14:

https://www.wiseguyscomedy.com/utah/salt-lake-city/rickles-room/e/fresh-king-benjamin

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O.U.R.'s International Rescue Missions: The Truth Behind the Hype, Part 1

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast we talk with Laura Robinson, PhD, the author of several excellent articles on Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Ballard. Laura received her doctorate degree from Duke University and currently serves as the campus minister for Ferrum College in Virginia.

We learned quite a lot in our conversation with Laura and we're really excited to share this important episode with our Mormonish viewers and listeners. This will be part one of two.

Laura Robinson's articles on OUR and Tim Ballard:

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/dont-give-your-money-to-operation?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/dont-give-your-money-to-operation-b45

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/cabal-goggles-our-and-sound-of-freedom

https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/p/cabal-goggles-off-sound-of-freedomour

Read more from Laura here: https://laurarbnsn.substack.com/

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Former O.U.R. Volunteer Tells Her Story For the First Time

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Mormon. We recently learned Monique has a connection to Operation Underground Railroad, where she worked as a volunteer for a number of years around 2016. Monique's experiences reveal quite a lot about the environment and practices of OUR from the very beginning.

Monique is in a position to understand what best practices should look like in an organization that fights against sex trafficking. She has worked in the field of activism relating to sex trafficking and abuse for over ten years through research, development, prevention, victim services and more. She was more than qualified to give a professional perspective and guidance to the OUR team but was never consulted.

We were fascinated by the insights Monique shared in this episode and we know you will be too. Thank you, Monique, for coming on the podcast and sharing your story!

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https://youtu.be/o_HdimidkoI?si=FpbZfY4fctD98XY7

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A Tale of Two Temples: Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT Temple Updates

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon give updates on both the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple situations as they continue to play out!

Update on Cody since taping the podcast:

https://www.codyenterprise.com/news/opinion/article_8e145e3e-5d69-11ee-aef2-bfa8c4e7181d.html

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Tim Ballard's Divine Plan: "Capitalism to Converts"

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this informative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve deeper into what is known as Tim Ballard's "Whiteboard Meeting."

In this 2019 meeting, Tim Ballard gathered his elite team of associates and investors to outline his plans and goals for the future. Each person had to sign an NDA to even be in the room.

The plan was outlined on a whiteboard, also known as a dry erase board, and revealed many surprising details that caused several participants in the room to part ways with Tiim Ballard at that point.

Not only did it present a strategy to funnel funds from multiple non profits into Tim Ballard's for profit businesses, but it also outlined a plan to use the pubicity of the OUR rescue missions to convents as many people as possible to the LDS church.

You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the "Whiteboard Meeting" on this episode of Mormonish, I know we did!

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Shame On You: LDS 12 Step Program Facilitator Speaks Out

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by James Hofheins, a former 12 Step Addiction Program facilitator for the LDS church.

James discusses how facilitators are chosen and rarely have any kind of experience or training. He tells us more about how the 12 Step Programs work and how people who are referred to these programs often slip deeper into shame and guilt.

James has a very interesting story himself and it was fascinating to delve deeper into the world of LDS therapy programs in general. In light of the recent Jodi Hildebrandt revelations on abuses within the LDS therapy system, this topic is not only timely but very important and we thank James for being willing to share his story.

Please check out James' podcast:

Latter Day Shamed Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/latter-day-shamed-lds/id1694177453

latterdayshamedpodcast@gmail.com

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Mormons and Psychics: Tim Ballard, O.U.R., and the Ghost of Nephi

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon continue to dissect the events of the past week involving Tim Ballard and the LDS Church. In the most recent VICE article, we delve into the use of psychic, Janet Russon, who is channeling information from dead Book of Mormon prophet Nephi, to guide the rescue missions of OUR.

Did donors know that the operations were guided by Nephi through a psychic? Did M. Russell Ballard, apostle of the LDS church, know about the use of the psychic? The twists and turns just keep coming and Mormonish is here to bring you all the updates. Including Tim Ballard‘s most recent video where he again claims that there has been no official statement from the church denouncing him and he will continue with his new organization and his run for the Senate.

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Totally Off The Rails: The Church vs. Tim Ballard

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon unravel the events of the past week involving Tim Ballard and the LDS Church. In a statement in Vice Magazine, an LDS church spokesman publicly denounced Tim Ballard, founder of Our Underground Railroad and claimed he had very limited involvement with Apostle M. Russell Ballard, who Tim Ballard claims is a strong supporter of his organization and efforts.

What follows is an ongoing story with so many twists and turns it's impossible to keep up! We try to sift through the information and bring you what's current and relevant in a way that's easy to follow. In some ways, there are even more questions than answers the deeper you dig.

Just hours after taping this podcast, Tim Ballard made a statement to the press regarding the authenticity of the LDS church's statement. This situation is only going to get wilder! Buckle your seatbelts!

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Part 4: The Mysterious Characters of Reformed Egyptian w/ Dr. John Lundwall

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

In Episode 4 of Mormonish Podcast’s series with Dr. John Lundwall, Dr. Lundwall examines the "Caractors Document" with symbols allegedly written from the gold plates, as well as other examples of glyphs from both the Book of Mormon and Book of Abraham.

Lundwall recounts the testimony of Charles Anthon and compares the writing from the gold plates to magical seals from the Western esoteric tradition; textual density problems are soon resolved when one considers the magic worldview and how Joseph Smith imagined ancient writing systems.

Dr. Lundwall ends the episode by comparing the Caractors Document with every known writing system and examines the iconographic features of the symbols to determine that the script has to be logo-syllabic, but then shows problematic issues with the symbols, especially in the proper names that are being represented by them. Once again, this episode will leave you saying, “How did I never think of this..”

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Magic and Mormonism: Discussion of D. Michael Quinn's Early Mormonism and the Magic World View

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Have you read D. Michael Quinn's "Early Mormonism and the Magic World View?" On this episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca present a discussion of Quinn's ground breaking book on early Mormonism and folk magic.

This was a revolutionary concept when the first edition of the book was published in 1987. Very few members knew anything about the prevalence of folk magic and the occult in the early days of the church and it's importance in the Smith household itself.

This book is a must read to truly understand the origins of the church. If you haven't read the book and don't think you want to tackle it, this presentation and discussion offers a great synopsis of the important information in the book.

This episode was taped as a spooky Halloween edition of The Good Book Club in October 2022, so don't be surprised by anything you see!

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Heber Valley Mormon Temple Location Challenged by Concerned Citizens

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, we sit down with our two new friends from a concerned citizen's group in Heber, UT, to find out more about their goal, to have the new LDS temple relocated to a more appropriate site. As you watch the episode, you certainly won't miss the parallels to the situation with the Cody, WY Temple.

As background info, a new temple for Heber Valley, UT was announced at General Conference in October 2021. The site was revealed on September 19th, 2022 and a ground breaking ceremony with President Russell M. Nelson was held on October 8th, just a few weeks later. The temple will be 88,000 square feet with an elevation of 5,712.72 feet, by far the largest building anywhere in the area. Three times taller than the existing tabernacle in Heber, for comparison.

While many of us were lamenting the effect a large temple would have on the dark skies in this untouched area, most assumed that after the groundbreaking the temple had begun construction. This is not the case and a very active and organized group of citizens in the Heber Valley area are working hard to find a better solution and have the temple relocated to a more suitable area.

As Mormonish learned from a site visit with the citizen's group, there are big concerns about the present site including dark skies, water table issues, height issues, location in the flight path to a local airport, and more.

We learned a lot from our visit to the Heber Valley proposed temple site and we know you will too.

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Religious Cult Survivors from "Shiny Happy People" Documentary Speak Out

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Were you shocked at the parallels between Mormonism and the "Shiny Happy People" documentary on Amazon? If you watched the documentary like we did, the similarities were impossible to ignore.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon have a fascinating discussion with Lindsey Williams and Chad Harris, both survivors of the IBLP religious organization started by Bill Gothard.

We highly recommend that you watch the documentary, "Shiny, Happy People" on Amazon Prime to understand the full scope of this high demand, high control religious movement and what survivors went through.

Both Lindsey and Chad appeared in the documentary to tell their story of survival and eventually thriving. Their humor and positive outlook is very inspiring and they are both just wonderful people.

It was our pleasure to get to know them better on the episode and we plan to collaborate more in the future. We know you'll feel the same way when you get to learn more about Lindsey and Chad on this very inspiring episode of Mormonish.

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Carah Burrell aka NuanceHoe Launches New Non-Profit and Podcast

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

On this PSA short episode of Mormonish Podcast, we are so excited to talk with the amazing Carah Burrell, aka NuanceHoe, about the launch of her new non-profit, "The Nuance Hug Foundation" and it's accompanying podcast "The Mormon History HoeDown!"

This is exciting news in the post Mormon space as Carah lends her unique voice and perspective, and her hilarious point of view to create great content that will educate, entertain, and foster community and connection.

If you're in the SLC area, there is a launch party for the new non profit on Saturday, September 9th. Follow the link below for more info. You can also donate to Carah's new endeavor to make sure this amazing content keeps coming!

We're so happy for Carah and her new project and can't wait to see what happens next!

Links to the launch party info and Carah's non profit

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Gospel Topics Essay Series: Translation of the Book of Mormon with the Backyard Professor

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode in The Gospel Topics Essays Series with The Backyard Professor, Rebecca and Landon dive into the Gospel Topics Essay, "Book of Mormon Translation." Most of us learned a narrative growing up in the church with a very specific story of how Joseph Smith learned about the golden plates, retrieved the plates, and translated the plates. In recent years, this narrative has been turned on it's head. The church essay claims that these new details have always been available to members and we must have misunderstood the information we were given in the past. Mormonish and BYP take a look at the narratives of the past and present and dissect the evolution of the entire translation process in this very insighful episode of Mormonish's "The Gospel Topics Essays Series."

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The Long and Shorts of Recent BYU Honor Code Changes

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Wondering what the new changes and updates to the BYU church school honor code are?

On this episode of Mormonish we dive into the recent changes to the BYU honor code, dress and grooming standards, and the updated ecclesiastical endorsement questions at all BYU schools.

The changes at the BYU schools are indicative of attitudes, views, and culture shifts seen in the church itself, which makes these updates even more interesting.

The links to the changes are found in this article:

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/updated-ces-standards-students-closer-to-christ

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Is There Shrinkage? LDS Attendance Numbers Debunked with Simon Southerton

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Can our cell phones give us a clue as to whether LDS memberships numbers are declining? As Dr. Simon Southerton tells us, one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Mormon church is the numbers of people sitting in Mormon chapels each week. Church leaders know what the attendance figures are, but the leaders don't like sharing bad news.

The truth is that attendance is lower than everyone expects and is declining rapidly in most western countries. While the church won't share the numbers, our cellphones may hold the key to getting a more accurate picture of what the real attendance numbers are.

Dr. Southerton dives into the use of cellphone technology and the information it can give us in this absolutely fascinating episode. We learned so much from this conversation and we know you will too.

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Post Mormon Dating in a Mormon World w/ Jarin Brophy, Meg Griffes

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

What is it like to search for community as a young post Mormon? Mormonish has a very special guest on today's episode, Landon's son Jarin! Jarin is a post Mormon navigating the world of relationships, friendships, changing faith, and more in a predominantly LDS environment. Many of us have children, grandchildren, or friends who are in a similar situation.

This interesting discussion delves into strategies for finding community and avoiding feelings of isolation as you move forward living your best life. Adding her voice to the conversation is Meg Griffes, a family life educator and CEO of "G.R.O.W. with Meg," a Relationship Coaching & Education initiative. Meg gives us valuable insights into this world of finding community and making positive connections. We think you'll really learn a lot from this conversation, we certainly did!

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Update: Cody, WY Temple Story

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0600

Cody Wyoming temple update! there’s still a lot going on with the Cody temple situation and Mormonish was able to talk to our friends on the Preserve Our Cody Neighborhood committee to get an update on the latest information!

If you haven’t watched our full episode on the Cody Wyoming temple story, check out the link below! And if you’d like to help support the Cody neighborhood group, you send go to Preserve Our Cody Neighborhood on Facebook to get links and information about how to help!

Episode on the situation in Cody

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Part 3: Textual Analysis Dismantles Book of Mormon Authenticity w/ Dr. John Lundwall

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

In episode three of this series, Dr. John Knight Lundwall discusses his third thesis, “The text of the Book of Mormon cannot be derived from the description of the gold plates.” Dr. Lundwall re-examines the claim that an ancient, one-thousand-year history was written on a stack of gold plates in an unknown language by looking at the gold plates themselves (as described by witnesses and others). While other critical analysis has been done on this subject, Lundwall reviews the debate and adds some insights of his own.

Specifically, Dr. Lundwall reviews the most common artifacts used by apologists to show writing on metal plates in an ancient Near Eastern or American context, and then shows that every example they use are ritual texts belonging to a different thought-world that this series has highlighted. Instead of supporting the claims of the LDS Church, these examples continue to deconstruct the claims for historicity of the Book of Mormon text.

Finally, Dr. Lundwall discusses the physical properties and measurements of the plates and contrasts that with an analysis of textual density of both ancient examples and modern re-creations. He ends this analysis with a discussion of the Book of Ether in the Book of Mormon text, which gives us a description of plates, content, and Joseph Smith’s assumptions about textual density using ancient languages.

Lundwall finishes this podcast with a discussion of several key assumptions Joseph Smith had when constructing the history and text of the Book of Mormon. These assumptions are embedded in the worldview of both the Book of Mormon and Mormonism, and are deeply problematic for claims to historicity and authenticity for the supposed sacred text.

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LDS Church Sues and Financially Threatens Town: The Cody, WY Temple Story

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

What happens when the LDS church wants to build a temple in your town? In this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon dig into the ongoing Cody, WY temple situation to uncover the tactics the church is using to manipulate the outcome.

The new temple is slated to be built in a neighborhood not zoned for this type of structure. With concerns over traffic, dark skies, height requirements, and more, a group of citizens have formed “Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods” to try to relocate the temple to a more appropriate site. The fight is heating up and emotions are high as the church filed two lawsuits and threatened to bankrupt the city with legal action. We discuss the situation with Cody resident Yvonne Chandler who gives us the inside scoop into this currently unfolding story.

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Gospel Topics Essay Series: DNA and the Book of Mormon with the Backyard Professor

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode in The Gospel Topics Essays Series with The Backyard Professor, Rebecca and Landon dive into the Gospel Topics Essay, "DNA and Book of Mormon Studies" with special guest, anthropologist Dr. Thomas Murphy. Mormons of a certain age all grew up knowing that the Book of Mormon was a record of the Nephites and Lamanites who were the "principle" ancestors of the Native Americans today. In the last few decades, new DNA evidence has disputed this claim and caused the LDS church to make changes to this centuries old narrative. We are now told that the people of the Book of Mormon were "among" the ancestors of Native Americans today. This very informative episode delves into DNA studies of indigenous populations, migration patterns, the church's ever changing narrative, and more. It was amazing to have this discussion with two scholars as knowledgeable as The Backyard Professor and Dr. Thomas Murphy.

In Laman's Terms Video:

https://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/1590/in-laman-s-terms-looking-at-lamanite-identity

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Links to Published Articles by Thomas Murphy:

Murphy, Thomas W, Simon Southerton and Angelo Baca, "Science and Fiction: Kennewick Man/Ancient One in Latter-day Saint Discourse." : https://www.academia.edu/88679212/Science_and_Fiction_Kennewick_Man_Ancient_One_in_Latter_day_Saint_Discourse

Murphy, Thomas W and Angelo Baca. "DNA and the Book of Mormon: Science, Settlers, and Scripture.": https://www.academia.edu/60074444/DNA_and_the_Book_of_Mormon_Science_Settlers_and_Scripture

Murphy, Thomas W and Angelo Baca, "Rejecting Racism in Any Form: Latter-day Saint Rhetoric, Religion, and Repatriation.":

https://www.academia.edu/28462045/Rejecting_Racism_in_Any_Form_Latter_day_Saint_Rhetoric_Religion_and_Repatriation

Murphy, Thomas W, "Sin, Skin, and Seed: Mistakes of Men in the Book of Mormon.":

https://www.academia.edu/10367026/Sin_Skin_and_Seed_Mistakes_of_Men_in_the_Book_of_Mormon

Murphy, Thomas W, "Simply Implausible: DNA and a Mesoamerican Setting for the Book of Mormon.":

https://www.academia.edu/10722103/Simply_Implausible_DNA_and_a_Mesoamerican_Setting_for_the_Book_of_Mormon

Murphy, Thomas W, "Lamanite Genesis, Genealogy, and Genetics." :

https://www.academia.edu/11588731/Lamanite_Genesis_Genealogy_and_Genetics

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Mormonish and Mormon News Round Up Review the News of the Week

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Mormonish joins Mormon News Roundup to dive into all the news in the Mormon landscape this week. We always love collaborating with Dives as we dissect all the interesting new of the day. Catch up and be in the know! You can watch Mormon News Roundup each week on Sunday night at 7:30 MT

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Part 2: More Groundbreaking Research Dismantles Book of Mormon Authenticity w/ Dr. John Lundwall

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600

In Part 2 of Mormonish Podcast's ongoing series, Dr. John K. Lundwall expounds on his research discussed in Part 1, New Groundbreaking Research Dismantles Book of Mormon Authenticity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu6VV9Nfq3E

Dr. Lundwall further probes the problems with Book of Mormon authenticity based on oral, secondary oral, and literary cultures in the pre–Columbian Americas. He also responds to comments and questions regarding the first installment of this series.

As we dive deeper into these concepts, Dr. Lundwall discusses how monotheism developed through multiple threads of history. While writing-systems form a cultural and intellectual framework of thought in which new religious ideas may grow, social and political contexts also play an equal role in the development of monotheism.

We also learn more about religious practices based on ritual and sacred place and the transition between temple theology versus individual, internalized worship, which was the common world view in the 19th century but did not exist in the Book of Mormon era.

The evolution of ritual and cosmological religion rooted in agriculture to a textualized religion rooted in laws, doctrines, and sermons, for example, the Torah, didn't actually occur until centuries after the Nephites left Jerusalem.

One of the more surprising discussion points Dr. Lundwall brings up involves the actual worship practices that existed in the pre Columbian Americas. Yes, we're going to talk about human sacrifice and headhunting.

This episode is scholarly in nature, but we encourage everyone to take a good look at this research and data. It's fascinating.

Dr. Lundwall will address the further points of his thesis, a) one cannot obtain the text of the Book of Mormon from the description of the gold plates, b) the characters copied by the scribes and witnesses purportedly from the gold plates are fabricated and can be falsified, and c) the standard of proof for the Book of Mormon resides only in a tight translation, in upcoming episodes. Please stay tuned!

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Beyond God and Religion: A Discussion with Faith Transition Coach Kyle Bishop

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon sit down with the amazing Kyle Bishop, a faith transitions coach, whose organization "Beyond God and Religion" is helping people everyday to move past religious trauma and thrive in new lives. Kyle is a major presence on Tik ToK and Instagram as he works to help people move away from damaging belief systems and toward a new way of living that creates space for who you are amd what you actually believe. Kyle discusses his own faith transiton and the lesson he learned that allow him to help others let go of guilt and shame and become authentic with a new identiy and purpose outside of a religious context. This was a wonderul conversation and Kyle is a beautiful soul. We encourage everyone to look Kyle up on Tik Tok and learn more about "Beyond God and Religion." The tools and insights

https://www.beyondgodandreligion.com/

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Sam Young and LDS Child Protection Policy Changes: with Inside Out's Ian Wilks and Jim Bennett

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Is the LDS church making progress when it comes to child protection? Mormonish podcast cohosts Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Sam Young from Protect Every Child, and Ian Wilks and Jim Bennett from Inside Out Podcast, to discuss the recent positive developments in church policy on background checks in the UK. Sam shares his story as he fought to implement changes to stop in appropriate bishop interviews with youth church wide over the last decade. And Ian shares the never before heard backstory of attempts to require background checks and protect children in the UK two decades ago. This is a very important episode about what the church is doing and can do to ensure the safety of all children. We appreciate our guests weighing in and sharing insight into this very serious issue.

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How Will You Be Moral After You Have Left the Church

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Can you be a moral person once you’ve stepped away from your religion? This seems to be a question that is often asked about someone who has left their faith. On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, we dive into ethics and morality with our special guest, Widow’s Mite spokesperson, Professor Spencer Anderson. Spencer has recently appeared in the last of a three part Mormon Stories series on church finance and will soon appear on Mormonism Live to drop another financial bombshell from the Widow’s Mite. There are many ethical and moral questions they arise in these discussions about church finance and Rebecca and Landon take it to a broader level with Professor Spencer to discuss the whole spectrum of morality in society and individual ethics. We delve into this question by basing our discussion on one of Professor Spencer‘s favorite books, “How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question” by Michael Schur, creator of “The Good Place.” We just loved all the insights Professor Spencer shared! We think you’ll really enjoy this discussion as much as we did!

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New Groundbreaking Research Dismantles Book of Mormon Authenticity with Dr. John Lundwall

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Dr. John Knight Lundwall, who holds a PhD. in comparative myth and religion, joins Mormonish to provide a groundbreaking analysis of oral versus literary societies in the pre–Columbian Americas. His extensive scholarly work proves that it's impossible for a book with the literary complexity of the Book of Mormon to have even existed anywhere in the Americas during the Book of Mormon era. We consider this research to be incontrovertible evidence that the Book of Mormon is not a historical record. This episode is scholarly in nature and Dr. Lundwall does an amazing job of giving us a graduate-level course in just a few hours. Once you understand the concepts of oral versus literary societies, the conclusions will be obvious and the evidence clear. This is absolutely groundbreaking, and we believe is a completely new way to examine the historicity of the Book of Mormon.

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The Nauvoo Expositor vs. D&C 132; RFM Refutes Polygamy Deniers' Claim

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Did Joseph Smith record D&C 132, the revelation on plural marriage? A growing number of members of the church and splinter groups believe that Joseph Smith did not practice polygamy, but rather, this practice was instituted by Brigham Young. They also believe that any written record of Joseph's polygamy, including D&C 132 was created years later by Brigham Young to make it appear that Joseph Smith practiced polygamy. Radio Free Mormon joins Mormonish on this explosive episode to provide incontrovertible evidence that D&C 132 was recorded in Joseph Smith's life time, and was seen and reviewed by several different people who printed affidavits in the Nauvoo Expositor. This comparison between their description of D&C 132, as stated in the affidavits, and D&C 132 itself makes it perfectly clear that this document must have existed during Joseph Smith's lifetime. Join us for this fascinating episode as Radio Free Mormon puts the evidence on trial!

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Gospel Topics Essay Series: Becoming Like God with the Backyard Professor

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode in The Gospel Topcs Essays Series with The Backyard Professor, Rebecca and Landon dive into the Gospel Topics Essay, Becoming Like God. Most of us grew up in the church with the narrative that we would someday become gods and create our own worlds. This was not something we misunderstood, but something that was taught in sunday school lessons, seminary, sacrament meeting talks, firesides, and more. In the past decades and especially recently, this idea has been discarded and sent down the memory hole as if it never existed. In this episode we delve into statements by past and current prophets that help us understand the motivations behind removing this pivitoal concept from the gospel. We also look at what this means to current members and what their concept of an afterlife looks like now. We know you'll find this episode as fascinating as we did, this change is gigantic!

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Getting to Know Rameumptom Ruminations' Scott Dyer

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, we have a wonderful conversation with Scott Dyer of Rameumptom Ruminations, part of the Mormon Discussions group. Rameumptom Ruminations is a podcast that focuses on Mormon theology, as Scott uses philosophy, literature and art to deconstructs the mainstream interpretations of scripture and see the world in a healthier way. Scott discusses his struggles with paralyzing perfectionism while a member of the church, his eventual deconstruction, and living in a successful mixed faith marriage. Scott considers himself a husband, father, podcast host, and writer, and also an avid D&D player (he's even got another podcast on the subject called "12 Sided Guys." He's so multi talented that he even taught how to bake a multi layer birthday cake on the episode! This conversation was a breath of fresh air just like Rameumptom Ruminations. We encourage everyone to check out Scott's wonderfully healing podcast.

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Gospel Topics Essay Series "Mother In Heaven" with the Backyard Professor

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode in The Gospel Topcs Essays Series with The Backyard Professor, Rebecca and Landon dive into the Gospel Topics Essay, Mother in Heaven. We discuss the sacred, not secret nature of Mother in Heaven, where we first hear mention of her, and what her role is. The idea of Mother in Heaven is gaining popularity and leaving both members and post Mormons wanting to know more. What is not said in the essay may be more important than what is said, which is very little. We found it fascinating to dive into this nebulous and little explored topic and we're sure you will too.

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New Play Depicts History of the Mountain Meadows Massacre with Playwright Debora Threedy

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon have a wonderful conversation with former law professor and play-wright Debora Threedy. Prior to becoming a law professor at the Univesity of Utah, Debora graduated and worked in theater. During her time in Utah, Debora delved into the hisotry of the region and stories from the past. The events at the Mountain Meadows Massacure on September 11, 1857 made a great impact on her. When she moved to the Mountain Meadows area of Utah she became even more immersed in the history and learned more about Juanita Brooks, a faithful member of the LDS church who was determined to tell the story of that dark chapter in LDS church history. Debora eventually wrote a play delving into the memories of the event itself, the generational impact it continues to have on families, and Juanita Brook's struggle to tell the true story. This wonderful play titled, "Mountain Meadows" was performed in Salt Lake at the beginning of 2023 to sold out audiences. We are very pleased to announce that there is another opportunity to see this absolutely wonderful production again. On Saturday, July 15th at 7:00 pm MT, the Entrata Institute in Torry, Utah will be presenting a readers theater with the original actors from the SLC production. You can reserve free tickets by going to www.entradainstitute.org. Most of our viewer won't be able to attend this event but we are even more excited to announce that the production will be live streamed on Facebook on Saturday, July 15th at 7:00 pm MT so everyone can access it. Find the Entrada Institute on Facebook and you'll be able to join the event. I can't recomment this play more!

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Gospel Topics Essay Series "Are Mormons Christian?" with the Backyard Professor

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600

On another collaborative episode in The Gospel Topics Essays Series with The Backyard Professor, Rebecca and Landon dive into the Gospel Topics Essay, Are Mormons Christian? This is a question we hear more and more often with many different answers and perspectives. In this episode we explore what it even means to be Christian and learn more about the early Christian sects. Is there a single definition of being a Christian? Is being Christian subjective? This was an absolutely fascinating and often heated subject to delve into and we know you'll learn a lot from what we explore in this episode.

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Mind-blowing New Archeology of the Mountain Meadows Massacre

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon interview the amazing Geoff Pingree, Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker, National Geographic photographer, writer, and Professor of Cinema Studies at Oberlin College. Geoff's journey from valedictorian at BYU and one of the founders of Provo's 7th East Press to post Mormon filmmaker, photographer, and professor, is absolutely fascinating. Many of you may have already heard of, or watched his wonderful documentary film, "The Return of Elder Pingree: Memoir of a Departed Mormon," which has had such an impact in the post Mormon world. In our interview, Geoff discusses his time at BYU and especially his close relationship with Eugene England who was later forced out of BYU. His circle included members of the September 6 and others in the intellectual underground at that time. We were absolutely riveted as we listened to Geoff discuss his life, his journey, and more. We know you'll love getting to know Geoff better and be as fascinated as we were with his story.

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Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker and Post-Mormon Geoff Pingree: An Inside Look

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600

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Apostle for Hire: $250/plate Dinner Features Elder Rasband

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600

When is a fundraiser not a fundraiser? Recently an invitation surfaced inviting interested parties to a dinner where LDS apostle, Elder Rasband is the keynote speaker. The cost of the dinner is $250 a plate and it's sponsored by Scripture Central (formerly Book of Mormon Central.) Many people questioned the implication of the invitation and took to social media to discuss it. Is this a fundraiser that an apostle is speaking at? Mormonish cohosts Rebecca and Landon dive into the question as they research past Scripture Central fundraising events, changes in the online invitation during their investigation, the mission of Scripture Central and their use of donations, the relationship between Scripture Central and the LDS church, and more. We think you'll find all our findings as interesting as we did.

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Exmo Stake Presidency Member and Faithful Apologist Talk Church Hot Topics

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Can faithful members and post Mormons find common ground? On this fascinating episode of Mormonish, cohosts Rebecca and Landon sit down with former bishop and stake presidency member, Ian Wilks and faithful apologist, Jim Bennett, to discuss their unlikely collaboration and new podcast “Inside Out.” Ian grew up in a coal mining town in Wales and his story of living on the streets and finding the church is just incredible, as is his eventual journey out of the faith. You really have to hear the story to believe it! Jim was raised in the church and is a practicing member today, including singing in the Tabernacle Choir. Jim and Ian met on their mission to Scotland and formed a strong bond that continues today. Their new podcast looks at the church from the point of view of someone on the “inside” and someone on the “outside.” They both care deeply about the important issues facing members and post Mormons today, and are committed to finding common ground across difference divides.

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The Politics of Revelation: Lifting the Priesthood Ban

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0600

When is revelation simply policits? In this special rerelease of Mormonish Podcast, cohosts Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS 1978 “revelation” to lift the Priesthood Ban. All of us are familiar with the epic revelation, but many don't realize there were decades of behind the scenes politics, infighting and lobbying by the Q15 at play before the Priesthood Ban was finally lifted. Many of the Q15 were vehemently opposed to the “revelation,” while others saw that it was the only way forward for the church and the behind the scenes story shines a light on the church, the politics, and the men themselves. Join us as we delve into the little known backstory of how "The Revelation" finally came to be.

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Gospel Topics Essay Series "Introduction to the Gospel Topics Essays" with the Backyard Professor

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On a special collaborative series, Mormonish cohosts Rebecca and Landon team up the one and only Backyard Professor, Kerry Shirts for a deep dive into the LDS church’s Gospel Topics Essays! Using the book, “The LDS Gospel Topics Series: A Scholarly Engagement,” by Matthew L Harris and Newell G Bringhurst, we plan to explore each Gospel Topics Essay thoroughly and completely! So look for more episodes in this special Mormonish/BYP mega collaboration!! This episode covers the Introduction to the essays and delves into why they were written in the first place, how they were released, and what the reaction has been.

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Mormon News of the Week with Mormonish and Mormon News Round Up

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, cohosts Rebecca and Landon join forces again with Dives and Mormon News Roundup, to cover this week's news in the Mormon landscape. Alot of interesting things came out in the first week of June and we dig in and bring all the hard hitting info to our viewers on both programs. We also discuss Thrive Women's Conference and the Utah Pride Parade. It was a big weekend for Mormonish and we were so excited to have met so many of our viewers and listeners. We should also mention that we loved meeting several of you at an event earlier in the week in Alpine, UT for Bill Reel. Our viewers and listeners are just great!

Correction: The German youth mentioned in the episode was Helmuth Heubner not Heimlick Himler.

Church and State Episode Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ7yeWP4ROk&t=903s

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Apologists Claim Patriarchal Blessing "Cures" Trans Young Adult with LGBTQ Advocate Melisa Mon

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Can a patriarchal blessing give guidance on issues of gender? In this episode of Mormonish, cohosts Rebecca and Landon are joined by one of our favorite guests, LGBTQ advocate, Melisa Mons, as we discuss a presentation that was given last year at the FAIR Conference. Although the presentation was given a year ago, it was rereleased recently to advertise the upcoming FAIR Conference 2023. The presentation, titled, "Teaching and Communicating the Doctrine of the Family to the Rising Generation" was given by presenter, Carol Rice, and included a story about a trans young adult who received a patriarchal blessing which changed this individual's identity to be more in line with an "eternal self." We had some pretty strong feelings about this story and thought a discussion was definitely warranted. We'd love to know what our viewers and listeners thought of the story, we truly value your perspectives and insights.

Fair Mormon Conference 2022: https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=2520&v=eZX4Kr28f1U&feature=youtu.be

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What I Learned From My Five Moms: with Liz Phillips, Granddaughter of Polygamous Prophet Rulon Allred

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon have a wonderul conversation with our very good friend, Liz Phillips. Liz is the granddaughter of murdeed polygamist prophet, Rulan Allred. She grew up in polygamy, joined the mainstream LDS church as a teenager, and then lhad eft both as an adult. Liz talks about her upbringing in polygamy, her superwoman persona in the LDS church, and the challenges she faces now to raise her family without the roadmap of religion. Liz is a wise, wonderful and dynamic person that we can all learn a lot from. She's a truly special individual with such a unique background that we could have literally talked to her for hours. I'm sure you'll feel the same once you get to know Liz on this very speical episode of Mormonish Podcast.

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Let's Talk LDS Church Finance with Canadian Tithing Whistleblower Nigel Kennett

Fri, 26 May 2023 05:00:00 -0600

On a special financial update episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Canadian tithing whistleblower, Nigel Kennett. In his profession as an accountant, Nigel stumbled upon the fact that the LDS church was sending $100,000,000 or more to BYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, and BYU-Hawaii annually. After asking local leaders for clarification, he eventually took the information to a Canadian news program, The 5th Estate, which broadcasted an episode on LDS tithing in Canada. Nigel tell us about his life as a faithful member up until his discovery, which put him on a path that changed his life and shone a spotlight on LDS church finances for the world to see. We absolutey loved our conversation with Nigel and we know you will too. He's a wonderful, caring, ethical human being who had to speak out when he recognized something that while legal, is not ethical or moral. If you'd like to watch the orginal 5th Estate episode, we've linked it below.

The Mormon church in Canada: Where did more than $1 billion go? - The Fifth Estate

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GA's Daughter Speaks Out with Lila Tueller

Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Ever wonder what it was like to grow up as the child of a General Authority? This week on Mormonish Podcast we talk with the lovely and talented Lila Tueller, daughter of General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. We discuss growing up with a General Authority and Mission President as a dad, as well as being a young woman in the Mormon church of the 70's and 80's. Lila talks candidly about dating, marriage, raising kids in the church, the stigma of divorce, and her incredible tenancity and resolve that saw her through some very difficult situations. Lila has a passion for art, design, and beauty everywhere, especially in nature. We absolutey loved getting to know Lila better and I'm not sure we have laughed so much with any other guest! She's absolutely lovely and her story is so inspiring, we know you'll love this episode as we discuss making the most out of life and rising above it all with Lila Tueller!

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Lawyer for Ensign Peak Whistleblower Speaks Out About 60 Minutes Episode

Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Should the IRS investigate the LDS Church's wealth? On this episode of Mormonish, cohosts Rebecca and Landon dissect the recent statement made by Ensign Peak whistleblower, David Nielsen's lawyer, Michael Sullivan, in response to the 60 Minutes Episode. This statement clearly outlines the position both whistleblower David Nielsen and his lawyer take regarding the claims the church made on 60 Minutes and the puts forward the reasons the IRS needs to proceed with an investigation. We also reference a recent Salt Lake Tribune article on the same topic, "Pressure builds to investigate LDS Church wealth" by Tony Semerad, which discusses the lawyer's belief that the government needs to do it's duty and launch an investigation. We found that the lawyer's statement clarified several things many of us had questions about and brought to light other aspects of the controversy. Let us know what you think, does the IRS need to follow through on an investigation of the LDS Church and its wealth?

Links:

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/05/20/whistleblower-heightens-call/

https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/14/23649253/cbs-60-minutes-mormon-lds-church-finance-story-what-it-missed

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Church vs State Corruption, Deceit, Power, and Influence on the Road to Statehood

Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

How involved is the LDS church in Utah politics? Has it always been this way? In a recent LDS Conference talk, we learned about President of the Seventy, B. H. Roberts and his run for an 1895 congressional seat. At odds with the brethren over the church’s interference with the election, he was suspended from ecclesiastical office and eventually forced to sign The Political Manifesto of 1895 or face excommunication. Mormonish Podcast cohosts Rebecca and Landon are joined again by church history buff, Master Peace (Ron Yorgason), as we delve deeper into the ongoing conflict between church and state as Utah struggled to gain statehood. We can’t believe some of the information we uncovered, and neither will you!

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What Did We Learn From the 60 Minutes Episode

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

How did you feel about the 60 Minutes interview on LDS church finances that just aired? On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon discuss the recent 60 Minutes segment featuring former Ensign Peak employee and whistleblower, David Neilsen's first ever on camer interview. We take a deep dive into the church's response to the accusation of misuse of funds, and dissect statements made by Bishop W. Chrisopher Wallen, who represented the LDS church in the segment. We also take an indepth look at response articles, podcasts, and the church's own statement following the interview. We especially pay attention to an article that came out on an apologist wevsite before the 60 Minutes interview even aired. Both Rebecca and Landon weigh in on the positive and negative take aways from the interview and talk about what a more positive future would look like in terms of church transparency and use of funds for charitable giving. We tried to keep our frustration to a minimum on air, but admit it was difficult. Let us know what you think of the 60 Minutes interview in the comments.

60 Minutes Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3_Fhq7sEHo

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Kidnapped! A Former LDS Missionary's Ordeal in Colombia with Todd Mark

Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca talk with extraordinarily interesting Todd Mark, bird watcher and world traveler extraordinaire! Todd's story is absolutely fascinating as we discuss being a convert to the LDS faith as a child, attending BYU and serving a mission as more of an atheist than a believer. Once he returned from his mission, he became a world traveler and adventurer which led to probably the most pivital experience of his life, being kidnapped and held against his will in Colombia in the late 1990s. Todd's story is a story of survival against the odds that left us speechless as we learned more. We know you'll find this episode as inspiring as we did as we celebrate the resilleance of the human spirit with our friend, Todd Mark.

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Attacked: New Faithful Website Goes After Post Mormon Podcasters' Finances

Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -0600

New faithful website attacks post Mormon podcasters’ finances! On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, cohosts Rebecca and Landon and special guest, The Backyard Professor, explore a new faithful website called Answering LDS Critics (answeringldscritics.com). This website is dedicated to “Revealing the Strategies of LDS Church Critics and Addressing Their Accusations.” The site has many links to LDS apologetic resources and materials and features an article called, “Making Money with Anti-Mormonism - A Critical Look at LDS Critics.” The article promotes the idea that post Mormon thought leaders and podcasters are only in it for the money, and actually destroy faith for the sole purpose of raking in the cash. The slogan the website uses is “The More Faith They Shake, the More Money They Make!” Mormonish dives into the data and shines a spotlight on the facts when it comes to post Mormon thought leaders and podcasters. Join us as we set the story straight!

Resources:

Answering LDS Critics

https://www.answeringldscritics.com/

Mormon Stories Transparency Update

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LGBTQ+ Mom Speaks Out Against Possible Church Handbook Changes with Melisa Mons

Fri, 05 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On a very special episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon sit down with our good friend, Melisa Mons to discuss the potential "November 15th" like General Handbook policy chaanges regarding the transgender community. These changes have been discussed on social media on multiple platforms. Melisa is in a mixed faith marriage and the parent of a transgender child. She is an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and shares her empassioned plea for understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ youth in the church by members and leadership. Melisa is a wonderful, caring individual who works tirelessly to support this community and more. We know you'll be as moved as we were by her story.

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What Mormons Don't Know About the Virgin Birth

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We all know the story of the Virgin Birth? But do we? Mormonish cohosts Rebecca and Landon dig deeper into the origins of the virgin birth story to analyze it's validity and learn more about the mythology around it. This episode was orginally released in 2022, but we are re-releasing it now in tandum with a Backyard Professor episode we will be doing on Thursday night (May 4th, 2023), covering the Gospel Topic Essary, "Are Mormons Christian?" This was a fascinating topic to research and we learned a lot, we hope you will too.

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Finding Answers Is Not the Solution, Says Church Historian... Really?

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Church historian, Kyle S. McKay gave a devotional address on April 25th at BYU Idaho and Mormonish is here to give you a thorough run down and blow by blow account of this unexpected address that social media is buzzing about. When the church historian says the answer is not to look for answers, we need to dig a little deeper! **We had a little trouble with the audio sync on the clips of the devotional talk in this episode, but audio is great so you’ll still be able to follow along

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Bill Reel Gets Real: Psychedelics, Sexuality, and Discovering Your Authentic Self

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish podcast, cohosts Rebecca and Landon speak with the fascinating and extremely knowledgeable Bill Reel. Bill delves into the topics he feels passionate about such as psychedelics, human sexuality, the mythology of humankind, finding your authentic self on the other side of Mormonism and more! We absolutely loved getting to know Bill better and honestly, could have kept taping for hours! It was a complete pleasure to interview Bill and we know you’ll find this episode as fascinating as we did!

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From Mormon to Mermaid

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish, cohosts Rebecca and Landon talk to a real live mermaid! Or at least the next best thing! Our guest is the wonderful, multiple award winning author, Lorelei Kay! We have a wonderful time discussing her award winning book, “From Mormon to Mermaid: One Woman’s Voyage from Oppression to Freedom!” And learning more about her personal faith journey and her adventures in and out of Mormonism. If you’re looking for something awesome to read this summer, we highly recommend this enchanting, whimsical memoir that hits very close to home for most of us!

**Halfway through the episode we had technical difficulties and had to continue with audio only for the second half. Apologies!

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Let's Talk About Thrive

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Mormonish is thrilled to team up with Thrive in this special public service announcement announcing “Thrive Women’s Conference” coming up Friday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd! Cohosts Landon and Rebecca sit down with organizers, Nan Osborne and Rebecca Peterson to discuss the importance of the Thrive organization and all the exciting details of the upcoming Thrive Women’s Conference at Weber State University in Ogden, UT. This two day conference is going to be absolutely amazing with a wonderful lineup of speakers, events, activities, community building and more! Please click on the links below to get tickets and find out more!

THRIVE Beyond Religion – LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!

https://facebook.com/events/s/thrive-womens-conference/589746299840702/

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We're Not Having A Mormon Funeral: A Life Celebration with Rene Steelman

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This week on Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca spend some time getting to know the wonderful Rene Steelman! Rene is an amazing woman with many life experiences we can all learn from. We discuss her sucessful podcast, "She Became Visible" gives a platform to women who are thriving and doing wonderful things in their communitieis. We also learned more about Rene's life, family and philosophy in this very engaging conversation. We thendiscuss the sensitve topic of the recent death of Rene's son. Rene tells us about her wish to not have an LDS funeral, although many family members might expect that. Instead Rene shares details about the beautiful celebration of life gathering she arranged in honor of her son. This is an episode of Mormonish that was very special to us, and I'm sure it will be to you too. Renee was an unforgettable guest!

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Brad Wilcox and the Lord's Cruise Ship

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600

In the special bonus episode of Morminish podcast, Landon and Rebecca discuss the recent Brad Wilcox graduation address given at BYU Idaho. This is a very interesting speech by Brother Wilcox, and with so much attention given it to it on social media, Landon and Rebecca weigh in on his pivotal celestial cruise ship analogy and more!

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Navigating a Mixed Faith Marriage with Anthony D. Miller

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

How can you describe to someone what going through a faith transition feels like? And how can you successfully navigate the pain and heartache of a mixed faith marriage? On this week's episode of Mormonish Podcast, coshost Rebecca and Landon sit down with the wonderful Anthony D.Miller to discuss his insights and wisdom on going through his own personal faith journey. Anthony is very well known for a 2022 TedX talk he gave describing a Mormon faith crisis journey. This presentation was monumental in helping others understand the overwhelming nature of going through this type of transition. Anthonly has spoken at Sunstone Symposium, Thrive and been on numerous podcasts to share his thoughts and experiences related to faith crisis, mixed faith marriage, community relationships, and life after deconstruction. Anthony recently launched his own successful podcast called, "Life After Deconstruction" and we encourage everyone to go and listen, you'll be so glad you did. We were thrilled to be able to spend some time talking to Anthony and we know everyone will benefit greatly from what he shares with us and our viewers and listeners.

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Where Do We Go After We Die? With Kelsey B. Reynolds

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0600

How do we talk to children about death in the absense of a specific religious tradition? In a special episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca talk with children's author Kelsey B. Reynolds about her new book, "Where Do We Go After We Die?" Kelsey's beautifully self illustrated book explores the endless possibilities that exist when you ask the question, "What comes next?!" Her book gives children and adults a chance to read about and discuss a topic that can sometimes be difficult or frightening. Her gorgeous watercolor illustrations and simple prose make the topic very accessible in a wonderfully positive way. Kelsey also shares her own personal faith journey and details from her life that led her to delve more deeply into the question of what happens after we die. I guarantee you will want your own copy of this wonderful book! Maybe several!

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Let's Talk About Post-Mormon Sex with Dr. Darrel Ray

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0600

Mormonish Podcast co hosts Rebecca and Landon sit down with the always knowledgeable and entertaining, Dr. Darrell Ray in this fascinating episode. Dr Ray is an Organizational psychologist and author who focuses on topics such as secular sexuality, and the treatment of religion-induced trauma. Dr. Ray also founded the non-profit organization Recovering from Religion as well as the Secular Therapy Project. We first met Dr. Ray when our post Mormon virtual reading group, The Good Book Club, read Dr. Ray’s mind blowing book “Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality” and had him talk to the group. We are so excited to invite him back again, this time on Mormonish Podcast, to tell us more about high demand and high control religion and its negative effect on healthy developing sexuality. Dr. Ray discusses how natural sexual development can be warped in a highly religious environment, and then offers healing strategies going forward. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Recovering from Religion Website: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/

Books by Dr Ray: Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality and The God Virus

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General Conference Predictions Update: China

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

On this special abbreviated episode of Mormonish Podcast, cohosts Landon and Rebecca add a few more predictions to their original Mormonish conference predictions episode that aired recently! Based on new information from breaking new stories, we’re updating our predictions!

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LDS General Conference April 2023 Predictions

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish, cohosts Rebecca and Landon delve into "Conference and rumors of Conference!" With April 2023 General Conference on the horizon, we sent out a request for conference predictions and rumors and we recieved over 400 responses! After sifting through all of your replies, we're bringing you the top predictions for LDS General Conference April 2023! We hope you enjoy this insighful and humorour discussion, we had a lot of fun putting it together! Please add your additional predictions in the comments on this episode, we'd love to hear from you!

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Taking on the SEC Fine: The Good Shepherds Speak Out

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this bonus episode of Mormonish Podcast, cohosts Rebecca and Landon discuss the recent SEC fine against the LDS church with Christopher Metz and David Nolan, the writer/directors of "The Good $hepherd$," a musical about LDS tithing and finances that debuted last summer. The mega talented Christopher Metz and David Nolan developed the musical to shine a light on how the LDS church uses it's tithing funds and donations, with a message that "they can do better." The themes explored in the musical have never been more relevant than they are today, as recent events involving an SEC fine against the church are being discussed everywhere. Chris and Dave share their unique perspective as we delve further in to this timely topic on this episode of Mormonnish.

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LDS Church Response to SEC Fine Debunked

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca are back talking about church finance! In a previous Mormonish episode they presented data on what TBMs thought of the recent SEC ruling and fine placed on the LDS church! It seems that the church also received questions from faithful members on this topic because ironically, on March 10, 2023, the LDS church published a topic essay titled, “Church Finance!” The little known essay is meant to put everyone’s mind at ease and reassure members that there has been no financial impropriety, now or ever, in the church. Join us as we debunk the new “Church Finances” essay in this informative and humorous episode of Mormonish!

Church Finances Essay: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/church-finances?lang=eng&fbclid=IwAR1ikBEdx92Gw3yt8bjH-U4_8z7ypvlNTvHL8OPtHIxdI7-Twr854-rxCbg

United Firm Essay: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/united-firm-united-order?lang=eng

Link to Secret Combinations: Evidence of Early Mormon Counterfeiting from 1800-1847 Good Book Club Podcast https://thegoodbookclubpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/secret-combinations

Mormon Movie Reviews Windows of Heaven Review: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=mormon+media+reviews+window+of+heaven&type=E211US105G91603#id=1&vid=3d5f91759dc0a7c6fd655ef978295fc3&action=click

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Nathan Smith: Fair Mormon Apologist, Missionary PTSD Survivor, Post Mormon Podcaster

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Mormonish Podcast cohosts Rebecca and Landon visit with Nathan Smith of "Mind Makes This World Podcast." Nathan is an absolutely wonderful and unique individual! As a teenager he was actually an apologist for Fair Mormon and helped provide answers to many people who were struggling with their faith. During that time he went through his own faith transition, yet still decided to serve an LDS mission. While on his mission, he had many life-changing experiences that resulted in PTSD and some pretty serious trauma. Finding his way back from that led Nathan to explore eastern spiritual practices and the healing art of meditation. Nathan eventually started his ownn podcast, "Mind Makes This World Podcast" where he explores all of these practices and concepts. Join us as we learn more about Nathan's remarkable journey of healing and self discovery!

Nathan's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@mindmakesthisworld/videos

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SEC Fines LDS Church: What Do TBM's Think?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600

On a special “investigative reporting” episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon comb through social media to find out what faithful members of the church are saying about the recent SEC fine against the LDS Church and Ensign Peak Advisors. Drawing on comments, posts, videos and more, we gain a larger picture of how TBMs are explaining the fines and the SEC ruling to themselves and others. Our findings reveal some interesting patterns as we delve further into the topic. What does the SEC fine really mean? And what do TBMs think it means? We’d love to know what you’ve been hearing from faithful members too! This was a really fascinating episode to research and we hope you find it informative as well!

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Ronald's Little Factory: LDS Sexual Purity Culture with Director Brent Bokovoy

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Mormonish Podcast discusses “Ronald's Little Factory, a post Mormon movie premier this weekend!

Rebecca and Landon sit down with writer and director, Brent Bokovoy to discuss the premier of his new film, “Ronald’s Little Factory!” Ronald's Little Factory is a dark comedy about a 19-year-old Mormon boy who handcuffs his hands to his bedpost to keep himself from sinning...but then becomes stuck. The movie is an irreverent, funny, dark and twisted journey that highlighted the serious consequences of religious purity culture that many of us can relate to through our experiences growing up in the LDS church. Brent is a creative, sensitive and talented person who we have really enjoyed getting to know better! You still have time to catch the second screening of the film tomorrow, after that the movie will be leaving the state and be screened in California, Idaho and Arizona.

2nd Screening Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Brewvies Cinema Pub, 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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Return of Elder Pingree Movie Screening Q&A

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600

This special episode features a Question and Answer from a film screening sponsored by Mormonish in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 13, 2023. The film is titled The Return of Elder Pingree: Memoir of a Departed Mormon by Emmy award winning documentary film maker Geoff Pingree. The film follows Geoff as he returns to his mission field in Guatemala decades later to reconnect with the people he loved and taught and process his faith deconstruction. This film won multiple awards and Geoff Pingree joined us for the screening. The podcast is the recorded pre-show and Q&A with Geoff Pingree at the screening. This wonderful film can be rented on Amazon for only $2.99. We can't recommend this film enough and encourage everyone to rent it and watch it and then listen to this Q&A with director Geoff Pingree.

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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600

This Mormonish podcast features our The Good Book Club discussion of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Doctor Van Der Kolk is a leading expert on trauma and in his book The Body Keeps the Score he uses recent scientific advancements to show how trauma literally reshapes our body and brain which can often keep us from experiencing pleasure, engagement, self control and trust. The book explores innovative treatments from neuro-feedback and meditation to sports, drama and yoga that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural healing powers. We learned so much from this book and our discussion was at times difficult but also healing and wonderful. We are sure that you will find something that resonates with you in this discussion too. This Good Book Club meeting was originally held on February 12th, 2023.

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Disinherited For Leaving Mormonism: Janice Formichella's New Life Today

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca sit down with the amazing Janice Formicello of "Ex-Philes" podcast! Janice has an incredible story of determination, resilience and making life joyful despite very difficult circumstances once she left Mormonism. We delve into her experiences growing up in the LDS church at the mercy of "bishop roulette," and her time in the Young Womens' program with a very surprising end. We also talk with her about her time at BYU and the pivitol decisions she made there, as well as her family dynamics as a post Mormon. Janice now heads up Thrive Beyond Religion chapter in the Denver, Colorado region, in addition to hosting a very successful break up and relationship podcast, "Ex Philles." Janice is an example of thriving and finding joy against the odds. We had an absoutely wonderul time getting to know Janice and we know you will too! And we can guarantee that she'll be our guest again sooner than later, there's so much more to cover!

Ex-Philes Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJGX3WcsyrxHnGbXVEipiA/videos

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Emma, A Woman Scorned: The Heartbreak of Polygamy with Ron Yorgason

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This week's episode of Mormonish Podcast is a SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY EDITION as Landon and Rebecca sit down with Ron Yorganson to do a deeper dive than usual into Joseph Smith's polygamous relationships and more importantly, Emma's documented perspective on each one. Ron is a brilliant historian who focuses on the quirky, unusual and little known stories of Mormon history. He recently started creating hilarious retro newspaper memes that provide humorous comnentary on Mormonism of the past. You can check out "Mormon Weekly News" on Instagram @vintageexmo and some were recently posted by RFM on his Facebook page. We had such an interesting time talking to Ron and delving into the topic, just in time for Valentine's Day. We hope you are as fascinated as we are by this rarely seen glimpse into Joseph and Emma's past.

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The Mystical and Magical Monique

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This week on Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon, sit down with the wonderful Dr. Monique Derr to discuss gravitating away from the gospel in the heart of Mormonism and what that means. Monique is an actress, vocalist, fundraiser, humanitarian, journalist, human rights activist and all around awesome person! She also has a PhD in Human Science and teaches at Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College. Monique's story is wonderfully unique and we were excited to spend time talking with her. You'll have to excuse all the laughing, we totally blame Monique.

If you want to see the Salty Dinner Theater https://saltydinnertheater.com

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Meet Rod and Nan Osborne from the Hulu Docuseries, "Mormon No More"

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Landon and Rebecca had the great pleasure to welcome Rod and Nan Osborne to Mormonish podcast this week. Rod and Nan were featured on the Hulu docuseries "Mormon No More" last spring. "Mormon No More" is a wonderful documentary that details the stories of several individuals as they deconstruct their faith. Rod and Nan's daughter Sally and her relationship with her new partner Lena, was one of the significant stories in the program. In our conversation, Rod and Nan discuss how they met, raising their family, their personal faith journeys, the amazing and wonderful projects they are involved in now and more! They are truly an inspirational couple!

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EP10: Hoozier Daddy? The Life and Times of Elder Brophy

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca discuss the upcoming documentary screening of "The Return of Elder Pingree: Memoir of a Departed Mormon." This beautiful documentary film from Emmy award winning documentary film from Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker Geoff Pingree will be showing at a free screening at Brewvies Cinema Pub in Salt Lake on February 13th starting at 6 PM MT. Geoff Pingree will be joining us for a meet and greet, Q&A and to watch the film with us. We also have a special message from Geoff in this episode.

Inspired by the documentary, in which Geoff Pingree returns to his mission field to deconstruct and understand how the experience now as a post Mormon, Landon breaks out his own missionary journals and we take a trip into the past. Landon recounts experiences from his mission, both humorous and often poignant, that I'm sure many of you can relate to. It's really great to learn more about Landon as we walk down memory lane in this special episode of Mormonish!

Trigger warning: This episode involves discussion of suicide.

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Politics of Revelation: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Lifting of the 1978 Priesthood Ban

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

With Martin Luther King Day coming up on Monday, Landon and Rebecca of Mormonish Podcast, discuss the LDS revelation to lift the Priesthood Ban that was revealed in June of 1978. All of us are familiar with the revelation, but many don't realize there were decades of behind the scenes politics, infighting and lobbying by the Q15 at play before the Priesthood Ban was finally lifted. Join us as we delve into the little know backstory of how the "The Revelation" finally came to be.

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Bill Knowlton: A True Ally Parent

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish we talk with Bill Knowlton, a post Mormon who wanted to show the LBGTQ+ community that has such a high rate of suicide in Utah. Bill started Ally Parent Apparel which produces products intended to show support to the LBGTQ+ community and help spread the message that they are loved and accepted and belong in our community.

Please support and visit this noble company by shopping at https://www.allyparentapparel.com/

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Mormonish News Roundup: Top 10 Mormon News Stories of 2022

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Mormonish and Mormon News Roundup team up to bring you a mash up we call Mormonish News Roundup to reflect on the top 10 Mormon news stories of 2022.

Visit our friends at Mormon News Roundup https://mormonnewsroundup.org/

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RFM Narrates "Twas the Night Before Christmas in Old Nauvoo (an Exmo Tale)" a Christmas Greeting from Mormonish

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

RFM Narrates "Twas the Night Before Christmas in Old Nauvoo" a Christmas greeting written by Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy from Mormonish. This is a tale of how Christmas in Nauvoo would be if it were occupied by critically thinking Ex-mormons! It incorporates references that only ex-mormons will understand so try to identify all of the references to stories of Joseph Smith. Merry Christmas!

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The Virgin Birth: Miracle or Myth?

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Link to Mormonism Live Episode 84: Did God Have Sex with Mary

https://mormonismlive.org/2022/07/mormonism-live-084-did-god-have-sex-with-mary/

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Oh Christmas Steve, Oh Christmas Steve: A Holiday Conversation with Steven Pynakker

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon talk have a holiday discussion with Steven Pynakker of Mormon Book Reviews and Mormon Media Reviews podcast.

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Can't We All Just Get Along

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss how to have discussions with your active believing relatives during the holidays. Our guest is Marti from the Where Will You Go podcast (wherewillyougo.net) and she discusses the use of skills learned in 3 practices to have civil conversations with people who hold different beliefs from yourself.

For a list of upcoming 3 Practices circles go to: Https://www.3practices.com/upcoming-circles

To hear more from our guest listen to Where Will You Go podcast:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq34QmiHsNjdqwduhbikMMPLOpnog97q

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Traditions of Their Fathers: Take 'Em or Leave 'Em

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Just in time for the holidays, Rebecca and Landon discuss how to negotiate the holidays and various family traditions as a post or nuanced Mormon. This discussion is intended to give our listeners alternative ideas for celebrating traditions which may no longer be relative to your life and to help our listeners find new ideas for introducing new rituals and ceremonies into their lives as they find joy on the other side of Mormonism.

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Meet the Mormonish{es}

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0600

Meet the Mormonish{es} your hosts for the Mormonish podcast Rebecca and Landon. They introduce themselves and their new podcast which is intended for people who see Mormonism in the rear view mirror and is now focusing on other life activities. We explore where people are putting their energies now that they are not as much a part of Mormonism.

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