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RFM tells how he “crossed paths” with two old friends; friends whose journeys in and out of the church are decidedly different from the road RFM is on. Get ready for a lot of fun and maybe even a few tears. Oh! And the church has another logo! The post Radio Free Mormon: 156: Take Me Home, Country Roads appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM performs the essay that got him into the podcasting biz! In it, RFM reveals the lengths the LDS Church will go to in order to keep its members from learning about the Adam-God Theory; and that Brigham Young taught it as doctrine for half a century! The post Radio Free Mormon: 155: The Essay That Started It All! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM does a deep dive into the new proclamation unveiled at the most recent general conference. A comparison with the similar proclamation in 1980 yields surprising results! The post Radio Free Mormon: 154: The Restoration Proclamation appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM warms up in the bull pen for General Conference Review by sharing some great stories and audio from conferences past! The post Radio Free Mormon: 153: Gen Con Warm Up appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM covers a number of issues today, including progression between kingdoms, the new church logo, President Nelson’s calls for fasting and prayer, and the death of common consent. Getting into the weeds has never been so much fun! The post Radio Free Mormon: 152: Days of Thunder appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM concludes his three-part series sharing original research into how the narrative of Jesus’s ministry as recorded in the Book of Mormon contains a surprising degree of literary complexity. The post Radio Free Mormon: 151: Three Dimensional Chess appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM celebrates his 150th episode! Deep gratitude to all of you who have made this possible! Today we continue with RFM’s original research into the Savior’s visit to the Americas as recorded in the Book of Mormon. But first, some important announcements! The post Radio Free Mormon: 150: Wax On! Wax Off! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM shows how clinging to religious convictions in spite of the evidence can tether us to places where we cannot grow or learn. Only by cutting the ties that bind us down can we overcome the gravitational forces in our lives and explore new and amazing vistas. To infinity! And beyond! The post Radio Free Mormon: 149: Overcoming Gravitational Fields appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM presents competing cases for and against the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. You are the jury. What will your verdict be? The post Radio Free Mormon: 148: The Book of Mormon on Trial appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM dissects the first talk in the most recent General Conference given by Elder M. Russell Ballard on the First Vision. Is Elder Ballard hiding things in plain sight? You decide! The post Radio Free Mormon: 147: Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

TRIGGER WARNING! RFM tells how he was sexually molested when he was ten years old. The post Radio Free Mormon: 146: That Time I Got Molested as a Kid appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM shares a fistful of formative experiences with religion he had growing up. These experiences shaped him into the teenager who accepted Mormonism right after graduating from high school. And perhaps these experiences also shaped him into the man who became . . . Radio Free Mormon. The post Radio Free Mormon: 145: From Childhood’s Hour appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

And now for something completely different! RFM shows us how he uses great literature to deal with the current Corona Virus crisis! Be sure and leave a comment as to whether you like this podcast and would like to see more along this line. The post Radio Free Mormon: 144: There Will Come Soft Rains appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

After a two-year legal battle with the BYU Police Department, Radio Free Mormon has finally succeeded in obtaining copies of audio recordings related to their investigation of former MTC President Joseph Bishop for allegedly raping a sister missionary in 1984. This is all of the release in one place. IF THE VIDEO DOES NOT WORK CHECK OUR YOUTUBE VERSION The post Joseph Bishop – BYU PD Interview Released appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

After a two-year legal battle with the BYU Police Department, Radio Free Mormon has finally succeeded in obtaining copies of audio recordings related to their investigation of former MTC President Joseph Bishop for allegedly raping a sister missionary in 1984. These recordings will be released in three parts. In Part 3, we release three separate recordings of conversations conducted after the BYUPD interview with Joseph Bishop: (1) A phone call between BYUPD and McKenna Denson asking follow up questions; (2) A phone message from McKenna Denson to BYUPD thanking them for their courtesy and professionalism; and, (3) a phone call to BYUPD in which Joseph Bishop supplies more information in addition to what he disclosed during the interview. The post Radio Free Mormon: 143: MTC Sex Scandal–The Recordings Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

After a two-year legal battle with the BYU Police Department, Radio Free Mormon has finally succeeded in obtaining copies of audio recordings related to their investigation of former MTC President Joseph Bishop for allegedly raping a sister missionary in 1984. These recordings will be released in three parts. In Part 2, we release the recording of the interview conducted by BYU Police Department of Joseph Bishop at his home in Arizona in early December, 2017. The post Radio Free Mormon: 142: MTC Sex Scandal–The Recordings Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

After a two-year legal battle with the BYU Police Department, Radio Free Mormon has finally succeeded in obtaining copies of audio recordings related to their investigation of former MTC President Joseph Bishop for allegedly raping a sister missionary in 1984. These recordings will be released in three parts. In Part 1, we release the recording of the criminal complaint made to the BYUPD by Mckenna Denson in early December of 2017. The post Radio Free Mormon: 141: MTC Sex Scandal–The Recordings Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM gives us a few thoughts on the highlights of the April 2020 General Conference that has just concluded. We were told it would be a conference unlike any other. But was it really? Listen to Radio Free Mormon to get his take! The post Radio Free Mormon: 140: A Conference Unlike Any Other appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Joyous cries are heard throughout the land as RFM releases the final podcast in his mammoth eight-part series examining October General Conference from 2019! This is definitely one for the record books! The post Radio Free Mormon: 139: General Conference McNuggets Part 8 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM dives into the Sunday morning session of October General Conference, 2019, and spends some time detailing the LDS Church’s love-hate relationship with Native Americans. The post Radio Free Mormon: 138: General Conference McNuggets Part 7 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM keeps crushing General Conference as only he can! Up on the chopping block are talks by all three members of the First Presidency! Care for some tasty McNuggets, anyone? The post Radio Free Mormon: 137: General Conference McNuggets Part 6 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM continues bulldozing his way through General Conference of October 2019. Taking the “Con” out of General Conference is a Radio Free Mormon tradition! The post Radio Free Mormon: 136: General Conference McNuggets Part 5 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM begins his review of the General Conference Women’s Session from October of 2019. There is so much to talk about, he gets only half way through the session! Enjoy! And hey, hey, hey! Let’s be careful out there! The post Radio Free Mormon: 135: Gen Con McNuggets Part 4–Women’s Session appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

President Nelson announces a day of prayer and fasting to halt the Corona Virus. You just knew RFM was going to be talking about this! Afterward, RFM continues his take-down of October 2019 General Conference. The Conference Center is open and seats are surprisingly plentiful! Come join the fun! The post Radio Free Mormon: 134: General Conference McNuggets Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM continues his review of highlights from October General Conference of 2019. We even find some more hidden predictions of the Corona Virus. What a blessing it is to have prophets who lead the church! The post Radio Free Mormon: 133: General Conference McNuggets Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM reviews a few listener comments and starts covering some of the high points from October 2019 General Conference. The post Radio Free Mormon: 132: General Conference McNuggets appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight we deal with the amazing way prophets foretold the Corona Virus. Radio Free Mormon does his part to relieve the boredom of those sheltering at home by upping his output of scintillating podcasts. The post Radio Free Mormon: 131: My Corona appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Bible scholars use tools of textual analysis to identify backdated prophecies. RFM points out several examples in Isaiah, Daniel and the New Testament. Then he uses those same tools on the Book of Mormon. The results are startling! The post Radio Free Mormon: 130: Backdating Prophecy appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM concludes his 4-part miniseries on Joseph Smith’s translation of the Book of Mormon with a bang! If you like what RFM is presenting, please donate today at radiofreemormon.org! Your contribution keeps Radio Free Mormon broadcasting behind enemy lines! The post Radio Free Mormon: 129: Lost in Translation Part 4 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM blows the lid off the church essay on Book of Mormon translation. The essay uses two quotes from Oliver Cowdery to support the dominant narrative. But when RFM digs deeper into these two quotes, the wheels start coming off the wagon! The post Radio Free Mormon: 128: Lost in Translation Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon continues his investigation of the events surrounding the translation of the Book of Mormon. This episode is cram packed with new insights and fascinating discoveries! The post Radio Free Mormon: 127: Lost in Translation Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight we begin a fascinating investigation of how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. This is one you won’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 126: Lost in Translation, Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

We conclude our discussion of the Mormon Doctrine of Deity, spending a good chunk of the class on showing how the Bible teaches the LDS doctrine that men (and women) can become gods. We even find a bit of room at the end for a discussion of polygamy! Radio Free Mormon, Defender of the Faith, strikes again! The post Radio Free Mormon: 125: Defender of the Faith Lecture 9 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM packs into one podcast a number of ideas revolving around the common theme of apostasy. 1. Is one an apostate for believing some church teachings while rejecting other contradictory church teachings? 2. What is the true definition of “apostasy” in the church? 3. Is the LDS Church itself in apostasy? “I love the smell of napalm in the morning!” The post Radio Free Mormon: 124: Apostasy Now! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Mormon world was recently rocked when it was discovered a brand new church manual contains racist teachings from a former prophet. Special guests Bill Reel and Jonathan Streeter join RFM to discuss the controversy. This is one for the record books! The post Radio Free Mormon: 123: Mormon Racism Revival appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM flew to Utah to give a special presentation at the St. George Post-Mormon Group on January 12, 2020. This is the audio of that presentation, together with a lengthy and lively Q&A session afterward. I had a blast! Special thanks to everybody who showed up!   The post Radio Free Mormon: 122: Resolving Spiritual Experiences appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This lecture from my 1989 Institute Class, “Defending the Faith,” demonstrates conclusively that the LDS Doctrine of Deity, though unusual in many respects, is completely vindicated by the Holy Bible! The post Radio Free Mormon: 121: Defender of the Faith Lecture 8 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight we take a look at the church essay on race and the priesthood. Radio Free Mormon style! The post Radio Free Mormon: 120: How About an Apology for the Priesthood Ban? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Today Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel work together to discuss the multiple facets of the recent breaking story that the LDS Church has 100 billion dollars stockpiled in Ensign Peak Advisers, and investment arm of the Church. We listed all the resources of this shared in this podcast below. RESOURCES: 7 minute synopsis of the issue PDF “Letter to an IRS Director Dropbox version full 1 hour 17 minute video Original Washington Post breaking this story Religion Unplugged breaking the story Newsweek’s coverage of the Whistle Blower’s motives President Q12 Boyd K Packer being declined Access to EPA Financials Website declaring the actual EPA value at 124 Billion LDS owned KUTV sharing quotes that the Church did something wrong President Nelson Advice to avoid God’s vengeance on the day of burning Wayback Machine Elder Anderson’s “We are not a wealthy people” Thomas Monson as a spokesman for “Beneficial life insurance” President Nelson promising tithing as a way to get out of poverty Old Lorenzo Snow video of his tithing visit to St George Utah Presiding Bishop H. David Burton and City Creek Mall Church Newsroom Response to this story breaking “If paying tithing means that you can’t pay for water or electricity, pay tithing. If paying tithing means that you can’t pay your rent, pay tithing. Even if paying tithing means that you don’t have enough money to feed your family, pay tithing. The Lord will not abandon you.” – Quote 1 to pay tithing before feeding children One day during those difficult times, I heard my parents discussing whether they should pay tithing or buy food for the children. On Sunday, I followed my father to see what he was going to do. After our Church meetings, I saw him take an envelope and put his tithing in it. That was only part of the lesson. The question that remained for me was what we were going to eat. – Quote 2 on paying tithing before feeding your children Among those who do not sacrifice there are two extremes: one is the rich, gluttonous man who won’t and the other is the poor, destitute man who believes he can’t. But how can you ask someone who is starving to eat less? Is there a level of poverty so low that sacrifice should not be expected or a family so destitute that paying tithing should cease to be required? Faith isn’t tested so much when the cupboard is full as when it is bare. In these defining moments, the crisis doesn’t create one’s character—it reveals it. The crisis is the test. – Quote 3 on paying tithing before feeding oneself adequately “I repeat that the Church is frequently spoken of as an institution of great wealth. When all is said and done, the Church is wealthy only in the faith of its people. One of the expressions of that faith is the payment of tithing. The Church is spoken of as an institution with great business interests. The income from those business properties would keep the Church going for only a very short time.” – President Gordon B Hinckley – https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gordon-b-hinckley/widows-mite/ Furthermore, I want to say to you, we may not be able to reach it right away, but we expect to see the day when we will not have to ask you for one dollar of donation for any purpose, except that which you volunteer to give of your own accord, because we will have tithes sufficient in the storehouse of the Lord to pay everything that is needful for the advancement of the kingdom of God. I want to live to see that day, if the Lord will spare my life. It does not make any difference, though, so far as that is concerned, whether I live or not. That is the true policy, the true purpose of the Lord in the management of the affairs of His Church. – Quote on Tithing ending once the Church had sufficient funds The post Radio Free Mormon: 119: Hundred Billion Dollar Baby appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM shares stories from Christmas past! Radio Free Mormon style! The post Radio Free Mormon: 118: A Radio Free Mormon Christmas appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

More and more evidence is accumulating that shows Joseph Smith’s translations are actually a cobbling together of contemporary sources. Faithful LDS scholars try to account for this by bending the word “translation” into a thousand fantastic shapes. This is their story. The post Radio Free Mormon: 117: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Translation? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In his most recent book, noted scholar Terryl Givens gives us a fistful of reasons to suspect he is a subversive influence on the LDS Church. And that’s just in the first chapter! The post Radio Free Mormon: 116: The Amazingly Subversive Terryl Givens appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

How far would you go to prove the LDS Church true? Would you make an argument that you knew was contradicted by the evidence? Would you feel safe doing so because the evidence that would prove you wrong was hidden away where nobody else could find it? Joseph Fielding Smith would. And did! This is the story. The post Radio Free Mormon: 115: Arguing Against the Evidence appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Lecture 7 wraps up my discussion of commonly heard criticisms against Joseph Smith. Included is part of a fiery sermon by a local Church of Christ minister, as well as a remarkable spiritual experience. If you are troubled by anti-Mormons that go bump in the night, who you gonna call? Radio Free Mormon, Defender of the Faith! The post Radio Free Mormon: 114: Defender of the Faith Lecture 7 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this last part, I make some concluding observations and comments. The post Radio Free Mormon: 113: Mormon Stories Interview Part 7 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I answer questions from listeners. The post Radio Free Mormon: 112: Mormon Stories Interview Part 6 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about the genesis of Radio Free Mormon. The post Radio Free Mormon: 111: Mormon Stories Interview Part 5 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my faith transition. The post Radio Free Mormon: 110: Mormon Stories Interview Part 4 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my Mormon scholarship. The post Radio Free Mormon: 109: Mormon Stories Interview Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my days as a Mormon apologist. The post Radio Free Mormon: 108: Mormon Stories Interview Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.