Radio Free Mormon

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!

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.

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!

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!

RFM presents competing cases for and against the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.  You are the jury.  What will your verdict be?

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!

TRIGGER WARNING!   RFM tells how he was sexually molested when he was ten years old.

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.

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.

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 143: MTC Sex Scandal–The Recordings Part 3

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 142: MTC Sex Scandal–The Recordings Part 2

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 141: MTC Sex Scandal–The Recordings Part 1

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!

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!

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.

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?

RFM continues bulldozing his way through General Conference of October 2019.  Taking the “Con” out of General Conference is a Radio Free Mormon tradition!

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!

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!

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!

RFM reviews a few listener comments and starts covering some of the high points from October 2019 General Conference.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Tonight we begin a fascinating investigation of how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon.  This is one you won’t want to miss!

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,… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 125: Defender of the Faith Lecture 9

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 124: Apostasy Now!

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!  

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!

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!

Tonight we take a look at the church essay on race and the priesthood. Radio Free Mormon style!

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 119: Hundred Billion Dollar Baby

RFM shares stories from Christmas past! Radio Free Mormon style!

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.

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!

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 115: Arguing Against the Evidence

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… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 114: Defender of the Faith Lecture 7

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 conversion to the LDS Church.

Tonight, Radio Free Mormon shares some personal stories about close encounters with the dark forces of the supernatural. Don’t listen to this episode alone!

Lila Tueller is the daughter of  Hartman Rector, Jr. Lila talks about what it was like growing up with a famous General Authority for a father, and how her faith journey ultimately led her out of the LDS church.

Lecture 6 covers commonly heard criticisms of the prophecies of Joseph Smith. If you are troubled by anti-Mormons that go bump in the night, who you gonna call? Radio Free Mormon, Defender of the Faith!

Professor Patrick Mason sits down for an interview with Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon. We delve into how Professor Mason deals with thorny issues in Mormonism. Professor Mason is not afraid of the tough questions.