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RFM interviews John Kirk Williams, author of “Heaven Up Here,” a memoir of his two-year LDS church mission to Bolivia! John talks about his mission, his time working for the church curriculum department, and the events that led him to lose belief in Mormonism! The post Radio Free Mormon: 207: “Heaven Up Here” appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM makes several important announcements involving the direction of the podcast, an update on the #GiveThanks episode from last week, and revealing a big secret about what has been going on behind the scenes at Radio Free Mormon! This is a must-listen! The post Radio Free Mormon: 206: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

During this Thanksgiving season, global faith leader Russell M. Nelson has given the world the revelation direct from God that we should . . . wait for it . . . give thanks! Bill Reel, together with Allan and Kattie Mount join me for a fun dissection of President Nelson’s Message of Hope and Healing! #givethanks The post Radio Free Mormon: 205: #GiveThanks appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Philip McLemore joins us again to share his fascinating experiences with LDS General Authorities including Ezra Taft Benson, Vaughn Featherstone, Paul Dunn, Marion Hanks, and more! Philip McLemore tells it all! The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! The post Radio Free Mormon: 204: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Former CES Director Philip McLemore pulls back the curtain to give us a look behind the scenes at what really goes on in the Church Educational System. As a bonus, we also get to hear about the strange happenings on his mission to Brazil in the early 70s. Finally, Philip shares the untold story of how he was asked by top CES leadership to write up a thorough debunking of anti-Mormon criticisms back in the heyday of The Godmakers. And why it was that project never saw the light of day. This is one you don’t want to miss!!! The post Radio Free Mormon: 203: Confessions of a CES Director appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Professor David Bokovoy and RFM dig deep into the third chapter of the Book of Abraham. What does all this material about astronomy really mean? And what can it tell us about the actual author? These questions, along with a host of others, are delved into in this fascinating discussion! The post Radio Free Mormon: 202: The David Bokovoy Interview Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Today RFM is joined by Jonathan Streeter of Thoughts on Things and Stuff to dissect the Saturday morning session of October 2020 General Conference! General Conference has never been so much fun!!! The post Radio Free Mormon: 201: General Conference Post Mortem, Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Dr. David Bokovoy brings his formidable knowledge of Bible studies and textual analysis to bear on the Book of Abraham! How does the Book of Abraham hold up? This is one you don’t want to miss!!! The post Radio Free Mormon: 200: The David Bokovoy Interview, Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This is Lecture 10 in my twelve-lecture Institute class on Defending the Faith taught at the University of Texas at Austin in the spring semester of 1989. In this class I show how to use the Bible to confute Born Again Christians who believe salvation is by grace alone! The post Radio Free Mormon: 198: Defender of the Faith, Lecture 10, Grace v. Works appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight we sit down with Born Again Mormon superstar Shawn McCraney and find out what makes him tick! This interview packs a lot into 90-minutes! (***Listener Warning for some mildly salty language–Shawn is a bad influence on me.) The post Radio Free Mormon: 197: The Shawn McCraney Interview appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM gives a rundown of the fallout apologists have been experiencing due to the Robert Ritner interviews! On top of that, three examples are given of the games apologists play in defending the Book of Abraham! The post Radio Free Mormon: 196: The Games People Play appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Many Latter-day Saints are leaving the Church over issues relating to the Book of Abraham. In this special fireside, I talk about the most commonly heard criticisms of the Book of Abraham, and how faithful LDS scholars respond to them. This fireside is a must-listen for anyone with questions about the Book of Abraham. The post Radio Free Mormon: 195: Book of Abraham Fireside appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Dr. Kerry Muhlestein, BYU Egyptologist apologist for the Book of Abraham, has finally responded to our invitation to have him and Dr. John Gee on the podcast to show Dr. Robert Ritner where he is wrong. Unfortunately, Dr. Muhlestein and Dr. Gee have declined the invitation. Not because they are scared, mind you, but because that is not the way “true scholars” discuss things. Sit back and enjoy a delightful dismembering of Dr. Muhlestein’s non-response response, as only RFM can! The post Radio Free Mormon: 194: Brave Sir Kerry (Muhlestein) appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In a stunning reversal of events, John Gee publicly announces he no longer believes a long-touted evidence for the Book of Abraham is valid! This raises the question, how long has John Gee known this, and why has he been the major proponent of this evidence for decades? After a thorough examination of the evidence, RFM concludes we have to be cautious about taking at face value anything John Gee says about the Book of Abraham. The post Radio Free Mormon: 193: John Gee Comes Clean! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The amazing Rock Waterman drops by RFM’s underground bunker to talk about what he’s been up to recently, and share some laughs. Fortunately, Rock is a good sport about RFM’s incessant ribbing! Two hours never went by so fast! The post Radio Free Mormon: 192: Rock Waterman Unplugged! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

John Dehlin and I conclude this historic three-part podcast interviewing Dr. Robert K. Ritner, world famous Egyptologist and former professor of Dr. John Gee of BYU. We cover a lot of ground in this 5 1/2 (!) hour episode, and before we are done, Dr. Ritner gets to finally give his version of the famous (and apparently apocryphal) story circulated by Dr. John Gee as to how Dr. Ritner was “removed” from Dr. Gee’s dissertation committee at Yale. Fasten your seat-belts; it’s going to be a bumpy night! The post Radio Free Mormon: 191: Dr. Robert K. Ritner on the Book of Abraham part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Now that new research has established the dependency of Joseph Smith’s Bible translation on the Adam Clarke Bible Commentary, RFM launches into a spate of new and additional ideas and inferences that can be drawn from this conclusion. RFM shows how the Adam Clarke Bible Commentary may not only have influenced the JST, but also the Book of Mormon and even the Book of Abraham! That’s the sign post up ahead! Your next stop, The Adam Clarke Connection! The post Radio Free Mormon: 190: The Adam Clarke Connection appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode, Dr. Ritner goes through Facsimiles Two and Three and shows how the actual Egyptian translations do not match those provided by Joseph Smith. We also go into depth on two of the apologists’ favorite arguments; (1) The practice of human sacrifice in ancient Egypt; and, (2) The translation of the four sons of Horus as representing the earth in its four quarters. Facsimile 3 rings the death knell on Joseph Smith’s ability to translate Egyptian. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! As you know, Dr. Ritner needs a kidney because his is failing. If you can help, call Dana McClain, Northwestern Medicine Transplant Coordinator, at 312-695-0828. Donors will be given an application asking for Dr. Ritner’s date of birth. It is 05-05-1953. Thanks so much!!! RFM The post Radio Free Mormon: 189: Dr. Robert K. Ritner on the Book of Abraham part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Dr. Robert K. Ritner is a world renowned Egyptologist and professor of Egyptology at the prestigious Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. I am honored to have been invited by John Dehlin to engage in a multi-part interview with Dr. Ritner to explore his views on the Book of Abraham; a subject he is uniquely qualified to address. This is part one of that interview. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! As you know, Dr. Ritner needs a kidney because his is failing. If you can help, call Dana McClain, Northwestern Medicine Transplant Coordinator, at 312-695-0828. Donors will be given an application asking for Dr. Ritner’s date of birth. It is 05-05-1953. Thanks so much!!! RFM The post Radio Free Mormon: 188: Dr. Robert K. Ritner on the Book of Abraham part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In their long anticipated and recently released research paper, Haley Wilson-Lemmon and BYU Professor Thomas Wayment demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that Joseph Smith used Adam Clarke’s Bible Commentary in his production of the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. RFM walks us through each and every one of the seventeen examples set forth in their groundbreaking article! This one is a game changer! The post Radio Free Mormon: 187: “Borrowed Robes”–The JST’s Reliance on the Adam Clarke Bible Commentary appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM shares his first experience going through the LDS temple endowment! The post Radio Free Mormon: 186: The Temple and Me appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM has a lot of experience teaching at church over the past four decades! He presented some great stories and thoughts on the subject to a special gathering of Denver Snuffer followers in Europe! The post Radio Free Mormon: 185: Teaching at Church appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Professor Brian Hauglid is recently retired from BYU where he spent 21-years as Professor of Ancient Scripture. The extensive work he has done on the Book of Abraham manuscripts has led him to state publicly that the “scholarship” of Book of Abraham apologists such as John Gee and Kerry Muhlestein is “abhorrent.” Professor Hauglid explains the research that has led him to this conclusion and a changing in his views on the Book of Abraham. The post Radio Free Mormon: 184: The Brian Hauglid Interview appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Carol Lynn Pearson, the Poet Laureate of Mormonism, drops by RFM’s underground bunker to chat about her life, her loves, and her latest projects! Prepare yourself for a very special experience! The post Radio Free Mormon: 183: An Evening with Carol Lynn Pearson appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Paul and Matt are former Mormons who have gone on to become Born Again Christians. RFM talks with them about their journey, answers their questions, and poses some questions of his own. A few of RFM’s questions get somewhat pointed, but Paul and Matt take it in stride and a good time is had by all! The post Radio Free Mormon: 182: Born Again Mormons appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM dissects the world-wide young adult devotional given on May 3, 2020 by Elder And Sister Gay. This devotional is a classic study in how the LDS Church gives its members freedom to choose with the right hand while simultaneously taking it away with the left. The post Radio Free Mormon: 181: The Illusion of Agency Part 2, The Gay Devotional appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Today is the big day when the Utah State Records Committee issued its ruling on RFM’s public disclosure request for the emails directing BYUPD to withhold information relating to the Joseph Bishop rape investigation! The post Radio Free Mormon: 180: Ruling of the Utah State Records Committee appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

How do LDS Church leaders get the members to do what they are told, while at the same time telling them they are free to choose? RFM digs into the heart of this fascinating subject! The post Radio Free Mormon: 179: The Illusion of Agency appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM interviews the hosts of Marriage on a Tightrope, Kattie and Allan Mount. Kattie and Allan are in a mixed-faith marriage. Their podcast seeks to help others navigate the sometimes stormy waters of mixed-faith marriages. The post Radio Free Mormon: 178: Marriage on a Tightrope—Without a Net! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM compares a personal experience he had in 1985 with the way Joseph Smith practiced plural marriage. It’s hard to escape the fact Joseph abused his power. Badly. The post Radio Free Mormon: 177: Abuse of Power appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM reveals for the first time the contents of an unpublished manuscript. In it, RFM seeks to answer six questions raised by the fact the Book of Mormon teaches salvation by grace! Several surprising discoveries are made along the way! The post Radio Free Mormon: 176: Born Again Book of Mormon Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Does the Book of Mormon teach something about salvation entirely different from what the modern LDS Church teaches? This is one you don’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 175: Born Again Book of Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM makes a number of important announcements and goes over a fistful of messages from listeners spanning the past two years! The post Radio Free Mormon: 174: Wednesday Update! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM takes a deep dive into Ezra Taft Benson’s classic talk. And comes up with a pearl or two for listeners! The post Radio Free Mormon: 173: The Fourteen Fundamentals of Following the Prophet appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Today concludes RFM’s discussion with Jonathan Streeter on the subject of Joseph Smith’s polygamy–and the lengths some apologists will go to in order to try and justify it! The post Radio Free Mormon: 172: A Bad Defense is the Worst Offense Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM continues his historic discussion with Jonathan Streeter about Joseph Smith’s polygamy; and the defenses apologists use to try to justify it! The post Radio Free Mormon: 171: A Bad Defense is the Worst Offense Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Today was the appeal hearing before the Utah State Records Committee. RFM has doggedly been pursuing release of emails between Brigham Young University and the BYU Police Department. These emails likely contain directives to the police to not release certain information contained in their reports damaging to BYU and the LDS Church. The Committee made their ruling at the end of the hearing. I won’t spoil the surprise by revealing it here! Let’s just say the Committee did not deny RFM’s appeal! The post Radio Free Mormon: 170: SPECIAL REPORT–Utah State Records Committee Hearing appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM joins the fabulous Jonathan Streeter (and Yugio!) to investigate the best documented plural marriage of Joseph Smith. In the process, they manage to pick apart the most common defenses for Joseph’s polygamy put forward by Mormon apologists! The post Radio Free Mormon: 169: A Bad Defense is the Worst Offense Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I gave this talk in sacrament meeting back in 2008. No wonder it was the last time I was asked to speak! The post Radio Free Mormon: 168: My Last Talk in Sacrament Meeting appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The good news is the First Presidency issued a letter announcing a tithing refund! The bad news is the letter’s a fake. What can we learn from this? RFM takes us on a deep dive! The post Radio Free Mormon: 167: Tithing Refund! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM tells the story of a long-time friend named Sue. Sue was a happy Mormon wife and mother . . .until her husband starting collecting wives. This is one you don’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 166: The Antipathetic Polygamist appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I want to dedicate today’s episode to my first dance teacher, Mr. Robert Smith, who passed away two years ago today. Thank you for being such an important influence in my life, Mr. Smith. I miss you. We all miss you. The post Radio Free Mormon: 165: A Mormon in the Dance Department appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Why did the Chinese government shanghai President Nelson’s announcement of a new temple on the mainland? RFM does some sleuthing to find out! The post Radio Free Mormon: 164: Little Trouble in Big China appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM digs deeper into how magic theory can illuminate our understanding of how it is Joseph Smith was able to perform the magical feat of translating The Book of Mormon out of a hat! The post Radio Free Mormon: 163: Magic and the Book of Mormon Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM was interviewed by John Larsen ten years ago on his epic podcast, “Mormon Expression.” In commemoration of that historic event, I am pleased to post that memorable interview (with permission) here at Radio Free Mormon! The post Radio Free Mormon: 162: John Larsen Interviews RFM appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM brings to bear his training as a magician on the translation process of the Book of Mormon. Suddenly, lots of pieces start falling into place! Was this just a magic trick? And has Joseph Smith been fooling people all along even down to the present day? This one is a must-listen! The post Radio Free Mormon: 161: Magic and the Book of Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

BREAKING NEWS! Radio Free Mormon presents newly discovered evidence that the LDS Church was involved in a cover-up of critical information relating to the Joseph Bishop–MTC Rape investigation. This is one you won’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 160: SPECIAL REPORT–MTC Sex Scandal Cover-Up appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Why does President Russell M. Nelson feel compelled to label everything that comes out of his mouth as revelation? RFM digs into the current “revelation revolution” of President Nelson’s administration, and unearths a piece of evidence from 1986 that may shed important light on the subject! The post Radio Free Mormon: 159: Revelation Revolution appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM concludes his discussion of the Adam-God Theory. Though officially denounced by the church, the AGT has tentacles that still impact the doctrine and practice of modern Mormonism! The post Radio Free Mormon: 158: Adam-God Finale appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM gives a workshop in identifying and dismantling bad apologetics, using the Adam-God Theory as a classic example! The post Radio Free Mormon: 157: Bad Apologetics appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.