Mormon Discussion Podcast

Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with writer and blogger Sarah Steed, whose essays contain sharp insight, poetic honesty, and unflinching critique of LDS culture. Sarah’s work dives deep into the unspoken layers of Mormon life—gender, perfectionism, obedience, and the lingering ghosts of patriarchy that shape the spiritual experience… Read More »Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism The post Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this special episode, we take a in-depth look at the life and ministry of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, who stands next in line to become President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Few leaders have been as controversial —from his time as President of BYU to decades in the Quorum of… Read More »The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks The post The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: From prophetic succession to public scandal, we’re covering another week of seismic shifts inside Mormonism.

RFM is joined by special guest Dr. Julie Hanks to respond to the scurrilous accusations made against her by Jacob Hansen! This is going to be a lot of fun! The post Dr. Julie Hanks RESPONDS: RFM: 423 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill and Teresa explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of emotional health, boundaries. We unpack what safe and unsafe boundaries look like, how trauma and conditioning shape the ways we draw our lines, and why some “boundaries” are really just walls disguised as self-protection. You’ll learn how to… Read More »Holy Boundaries or Holy Control? Learning What Safety Really Feels Like The post Holy Boundaries or Holy Control? Learning What Safety Really Feels Like appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish.   The post GenCon Post Mortem: Sunday Afternoon: RFM: 422 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Traditionally the most “high-profile” session of the weekend, the Sunday Morning Session gets Radio Free Mormon’s full treatment. From prophetic posturing to carefully crafted soundbites, RFM highlights what’s said on the big stage—and what’s quietly avoided. If you want the conference decoded, this is the session to watch. The post GenCon Post Mortem: Sunday Morning: RFM: 421 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when your church convinces you that your own memories, questions, and feelings can’t be trusted? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs unpack the dark art of religious gaslighting — how high-demand faiths twist reality, dismiss legitimate concerns, and make believers doubt themselves under the guise of “God’s will.”… Read More »Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths The post Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The era of temple mania may finally be over. For years, General Conference after General Conference felt like a temple-announcement arms race — a building boom meant to project momentum and growth. But this week, the LDS Church abruptly hit the brakes. No new temples announced. No new groundbreaking. Just… silence. Has the age of… Read More »The Mormon Temple Building Era Comes To A Close ! The post The Mormon Temple Building Era Comes To A Close ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Saturday Evening Session is often framed as a “special” gathering, but what actually got said? Radio Free Mormon brings his signature wit and insight to peel back the layers of the evening talks. Whether it’s soft rebranding or subtle shifts in doctrine, RFM helps you see what’s really going on.   The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Evening: RFM: 420 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish. The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Afternoon: RFM: 419 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon kicks off our General Conference coverage with a deep dive into the Saturday Morning Session. From the opening talks to the themes that set the tone for the weekend, RFM brings sharp analysis, quick wit, and insider knowledge you won’t hear in Sunday School. What did the leaders say, what did they… Read More »GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Morning: RFM: 418 The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Morning: RFM: 418 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormon apologists lean on chiasmus as one of their strongest evidences for the Book of Mormon. Radio Free Mormon takes us through a fascinating exercise, demonstrating that chiasmus also appears in . . . Radio Free Mormon podcasts! If chiasmus in the Book of Mormon proves it was written by ancient Hebrews, what does chiasmus… Read More »Chiasmus–Case Closed: RFM: 417 The post Chiasmus–Case Closed: RFM: 417 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormonism Live uncovers the explosive history of the Reed Smoot Hearings (1904–1907)—a time when Mormon leaders, including President Joseph F. Smith, were forced to testify under oath before the United States Senate. What happens when prophets, seers, and revelators can no longer hide behind the pulpit and instead must answer blunt questions from skeptical senators… Read More »The Reed Smoot Hearings: When Mormon Prophets Tell The Truth The post The Reed Smoot Hearings: When Mormon Prophets Tell The Truth appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Almost Awakened Podcast is planning out a “Opposing Viewpoints” series and in this first episode of our new Opposing Viewpoints series, Bill shares a recent confrontation he had with a Mormon apologist—an exchange where both sides walked away feeling the other had acted in bad faith. Together, Bill and Teresa unpack the experience, steelman… Read More »Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Apologists V. Critics The post Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Apologists V. Critics appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when a Mormon Apostle gets asked troublesome questions about Mormonism? In this episode of Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel sit down with someone who had questions —hard questions — for the LDS Apostle about Mormonism. As the conversation unfolds, we witness a fascinating dynamic: a man taking a closer look at belief,… Read More »Personal Letter To Elder Renlund The post Personal Letter To Elder Renlund appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we cover two major stories. First, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson—the oldest-ever prophet in church history—has passed away. We’ll look at his life, legacy, and what comes next for church leadership. Second, we turn to Michigan, where a shocking attack targeted an LDS congregation, leaving investigators searching for answers.… Read More »President Nelson Dies & Michigan LDS Church Attack The post President Nelson Dies & Michigan LDS Church Attack appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we dive into a headline that has people talking: a Cross placed on Temple Square. What does it mean for Mormon identity, public image, and the Church’s relationship with broader Christianity? We’ll unpack the symbolism, the reactions, and what this moment might signal moving forward. But that’s not all—tonight’s lineup… Read More »Christian Cross on Temple Square The post Christian Cross on Temple Square appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What do Mormon temples and Masonic lodges really have in common? In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dig deep into the original words of LDS leaders, historians, and first-hand witnesses to uncover the startling overlap between Freemasonry and the Mormon temple endowment. From Joseph Smith and Heber C. Kimball… Read More »Sacred or Stolen? Mormon Temples and Masonry The post Sacred or Stolen? Mormon Temples and Masonry appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In tonight’s episode, we take a close look at how the LDS Church has navigated the delicate situation of acknowledging that Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin was a member of their faith. We’ll walk through what the Church has said, what it hasn’t said, and how this event is being framed both inside and outside of… Read More »LDS Church acknowledges Assassin as Member? The post LDS Church acknowledges Assassin as Member? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.