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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 58 MIN

Mormon Teachings Are Weirder Than You Think.

from The Catholic Talk Show · host Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Ryan take a look at some of the more wild and questionable doctrines and claims of Joseph Smith and Mormonism. Episode 339: In this episode, we will discuss: • Do Mormons Believe Jesus & Satan are brothers? • The Questionable Background of Jospeh Smith • The Controversy of The Book of Abraham • Do Mormons Teach God had sex with The Virgin Mary?• Do Mormons Get Their Own Planets? • And More 00:00 Introduction to Mormonism and Catholic Perspectives 02:30 Exploring Mormon Theology and Christology 05:03 The Concept of God in Mormonism 07:38 The Nature of Jesus and Satan in Mormon Belief 10:37 Mormon Views on Race and Equality 13:13 Joseph Smith and the Origins of Mormonism 15:01 Mormonism's Claims on Native Americans 18:04 Conclusion and Reflections on Mormon Doctrine 22:51 The Intersection of Science, Faith, and Reason 24:34 The Historical Context of Moroni and the Golden Plates 27:23 Joseph Smith: The Treasure Seeker and His Claims 30:46 Theological Implications of Joseph Smith's Teachings 39:35 Critique of Mormonism: A Comparative Analysis 43:54 The Mystery of the Golden Plates and Their Significance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan and Ryan take a look at some of the more wild and questionable doctrines and claims of Joseph Smith and Mormonism. Episode 339: In this episode, we will discuss: • Do Mormons Believe Jesus & Satan are brothers? • The Questionable Background of Jospeh Smith • The Controversy of The Book of Abraham • Do Mormons Teach God had sex with The Virgin Mary?• Do Mormons Get Their Own Planets? • And More 00:00 Introduction to Mormonism and Catholic Perspectives 02:30 Exploring Mormon Theology and Christology 05:03 The Concept of God in Mormonism 07:38 The Nature of Jesus and Satan in Mormon Belief 10:37 Mormon Views on Race and Equality 13:13 Joseph Smith and the Origins of Mormonism 15:01 Mormonism's Claims on Native Americans 18:04 Conclusion and Reflections on Mormon Doctrine 22:51 The Intersection of Science, Faith, and Reason 24:34 The Historical Context of Moroni and the Golden Plates 27:23 Joseph Smith: The Treasure Seeker and His Claims 30:46 Theological Implications of Joseph Smith's Teachings 39:35 Critique of Mormonism: A Comparative Analysis 43:54 The Mystery of the Golden Plates and Their Significance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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