Mormon Discussion Podcast

Join us as we explore the intriguing viewpoints of Professor Thomas Wayment and podcaster Rick Bennett, who present perspectives that deviate from past LDS theology regarding the King James Bible (KJV) and the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). We analyze their claims, examining the ways in which their perspectives challenge traditional understandings of these revered texts… Read More »KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135 The post KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

While being kind and thoughtful others are traits that are correlated with thriving relationships, when they dominate to the detriment of our own needs, wants, and feelings, relationships can suffer. Bill and Jana will be joined by seasoned coach, Sara Fisk, host of The Ex-Good Girl podcast, to explore how people pleasing shows up and… Read More »How to Stop People Pleasing with Sara Fisk: AA: 157 The post How to Stop People Pleasing with Sara Fisk: AA: 157 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What if the LDS church is true? This question is one that many of us that leave the church are faced with when we talk with loving family and friends. It is a variation on Pascal’s Wager. In this episode, we’ll discuss this question and Pascal’s wager to see what responses we as doubters or… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 101: What if the LDS Church is True? The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 101: What if the LDS Church is True? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Looks like I have definitely kicked an anthill with my critiques of the conspiracy theory that Joseph Smith did not practice polygamy! Lots of listeners have weighed in on both sides of the issue and I wanted to let them have a say in the debate through a collection of their comments. I also add… Read More »RFM: 287: The Boy Who Kicked Conspiracy Theories! The post RFM: 287: The Boy Who Kicked Conspiracy Theories! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Marti asks Dusty Smith about how his views of the church have changed over the years. From convert to anti-mormon and coming full circle to practicing member (the story all our families are praying for). He now tells his story at firesides and has been featured on Saints Unscripted and The Come Back Podcast. The post An Ex-Exmormon Dusty Smith: Where Will You Go: 026 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Ms. Muller earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Hartt School, University of Hartford, where she wrote her doctoral theme on the Scottish-American pianist, composer, and teacher Helen Hopekirk (1856-1945). Her research led to a BBC interview and performances of Hopekirk’s music in Scotland. At the age of 56 she went back to… Read More »Dr. Dana Muller Tells the Story of Helen Hopekirk: She Became Visible: Episode 045 The post Dr. Dana Muller Tells the Story of Helen Hopekirk: She Became Visible: Episode 045 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormon Polygamy Nightmare: Mormonism Live: 134 Nightmares are scary and some nightmares are real. In this gripping episode of Mormonism LIVE, we delve into the extraordinary journey of a woman who lived within a Mormon polygamous relationship. Through an intimate and eye-opening interview, she shares her harrowing experiences, the challenges she faced, and the inspiring… Read More »Mormon Polygamy Nightmare: ML: 134 The post Mormon Polygamy Nightmare: ML: 134 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On this Episode of Mormon Discussion we lay out the Smoking Gun that imposes that Polygamy be placed at the feet of joseph Smith For those doing research the following resources will allow you to trace my steps PDF used for the Show – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Smoking-Gun-Land-Deeds.pdf Document containing all the research https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/All-Women-Deeded-Land-Alone.pdf This site contains tons… Read More »The Smoking Gun That Joseph Smith Practiced Polygamy: MD: 388 The post The Smoking Gun That Joseph Smith Practiced Polygamy: MD: 388 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

One of the big modalities currently in therapeutic practices is “Internal Family Systems” or “IFS” and the idea that the core you can learn to communicate with the parts that protect you and the parts of that have been exiled due to shame and fear.  IFS is showing itself to be a deeply productive way… Read More »Internal Family systems – Therapy Talking To Your Parts: Almost Awakened: 156 The post Internal Family systems – Therapy Talking To Your Parts: Almost Awakened: 156 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Did Joseph Smith practice polygamy?  As obvious as the answer to that question may seem to you and to other trained professional historians both inside and outside the LDS Church, there is a small but growing group of Mormons or former Mormons who maintain that Joseph Smith did NOT practice polygamy. Ms. Michelle Stone is… Read More »RFM: 286: No Ma’am, That’s Not History! The post RFM: 286: No Ma’am, That’s Not History! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

How do you even begin to create community for yourself after leaving high demand religion? In this episode, Communication Coach, Chris Peck and I explore how we can be intentional with the process, take cues from our relationship with ourselves, and lean into the sometimes awkward rehearsal process of practicing new ways of relating in… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 116: Intentional Community Creation After High-Demand Religion with Chris Peck The post Emancipate Your Mind: 116: Intentional Community Creation After High-Demand Religion with Chris Peck appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Kelly Harlow joins her Mother, Jean Bodie, as they tell their stories of sacrifice, death, financial loss, fear, and faith devastation. The loss of your partner as a young mother is horrific. Kelly will share her experience with trauma as her husband is losing his battle with Cancer and her parents are recovering from a… Read More »When an LDS Senior Mission Almost Kills You!: She Became Visible: Episode 044 The post When an LDS Senior Mission Almost Kills You!: She Became Visible: Episode 044 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

DISCLAIMER: Our Guest, Comedian Ben Brown has a comedy that falls into pg13 including sexual references and crude language The Mormonism Live crew takes a much needed break for June 21st being joined by upcoming “Mormon” comedian Ben Brown known as “The Fresh King Benjamin”. Ben’s humor deeply connects to his own journey in and… Read More »Mormonism Live: 133: The Fresh King Benjamin ( @thefreshkingbenjamin ) The post Mormonism Live: 133: The Fresh King Benjamin ( @thefreshkingbenjamin ) appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Bill Reel and Gabe go for round 2 of looking at the nature of reality. They look at various models of seeing the world, check in on Modern Science such as Quantum Physics, and share insights from their own learning and experience to investigate if the world we all believe we are seeing is in… Read More »What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: AA: 155 & MD: 387 The post What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: AA: 155 & MD: 387 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Two weeks ago when we discussed President Oaks May 2023 worldwide youth devotional, a few people commented on a remark Scott made while recording. A line in the devotional bothered Scott and he didn’t spend the time to go over why. In today’s episode, Scott goes back to that discussion and reads some of your… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 100: My Final Prayer The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 100: My Final Prayer appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I’m so excited to have Chris Peck from Speak Into Action Communications back on the podcast to talk about the subconscious scripts we intentionally or reactively use in our relationships with others. In Part 1 of this episode we explore the difference between showing up intentionally versus showing up in a reactionary way. We also… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 115: Practicing Intentional Scripts to Build Better Relationships with Chris Peck The post Emancipate Your Mind: 115: Practicing Intentional Scripts to Build Better Relationships with Chris Peck appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon’s Rules for Teaching Sunday School! I have taught hundreds of Sunday school lessons over my time in Mormonism. By the time I was 32-years old, I had some decidedly unorthodox rules for teaching in Church. I recently discovered a paper I wrote more than 30-years ago setting forth those unorthodox rules. Here… Read More »RFM: 285: On Teaching Mormon Sunday School The post RFM: 285: On Teaching Mormon Sunday School appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Dan Vogel sits down with RFM & Bill not only to talk about his new book “Charisma under Pressure: Joseph Smith, American Prophet, 1831–1839” but to also flesh out some of the incredible ideas in his recent YouTube video “Joseph Smith, the Necromancer”.RESOURCES:Twilit Grotto — Esoteric Archives – esotericarchives.com/Old Bountiful Museum – World of Urban… Read More »Mormon Magic Parchments: Mormonism LIVE: 132 The post Mormon Magic Parchments: Mormonism LIVE: 132 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Marti and Anthony talk about the post mormon world and content. They discuss why they produce content and some of their favorite projects they have participated in. They talk about books and content that has been influential to them. They discuss their theories on why post mormons seem to lean left politically. Anthony asks Marti… Read More »Anthony Miller: Where Will You Go: 025 The post Anthony Miller: Where Will You Go: 025 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Last week, the lovely ladies over at 21st Century Saints had a huge announcement. After a year-long effort encouraging the LDS church in the UK, big changes happened without the church excommunicating the activists. Today, Jane Christie joins the podcast to talk about their news, their podcast, and her lived experience as a nuanced believer… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 099: Safeguarding Children in the UK with Jane Christie The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 099: Safeguarding Children in the UK with Jane Christie appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.