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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 1H 29M

Why Saying “Latterday Saints Aren’t Christian,” Is A Lie | Maddy Packer

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Send us Fan MailTalmage sits down with Maddy Packer, a passionate LDS apologist and history buff, for an insightful episode. Maddy grew up in New Mexico, attending Catholic school from seventh through twelfth grade, and later studying archaeology and history in college. Using both formal education and self-study, Maddy has become well-versed in several historical topics that they discussed today. They talked about:Disgruntled ex-members who paint the church as tyranical patriarchyNon-LDS christians who demonize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And why they’re wrong when they say we’re not christian. Evidence/Arguements of the Book of Mormon’s AuthenticityThis Episode was recorded on November 5th, 2025Timestamps:00:00 Mormonism: Faith, Criticism, Misconceptions06:20 "Faithful Choices and Ridicule"12:22 Questioning Faith and Belief15:31 "Questioning Doctrine's Significance"25:42 God's Gender Discussion Tactics27:39 "Questioning Christ's Physicality"34:42 Social Media: Anxiety and Escape39:52 "Personal Life and Opposition Insight"42:47 "Equality: Equal, Not Identical"51:03 "Marriage, Culture, and Gospel Values"53:54 Defending Public Perception of Faith59:07 "Debating Trinity's Biblical Basis"01:06:19 Defining Official Doctrine Challenges01:08:23 "Debating Jesus' Resurrection Accounts"01:14:34 Joseph Smith: Genius or Inspired?01:22:42 "Choosing to Be Like God"01:24:39 "Renewing Faith and Testimony"Maddy’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/thesurefoundation/https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurefoundation?_r=1&_t=ZT-91IfGXMd3hFTalmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayneRemember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from your ministry. 

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Send us Fan Mail Talmage sits down with Maddy Packer, a passionate LDS apologist and history buff, for an insightful episode. Maddy grew up in New Mexico, attending Catholic school from seventh through twelfth grade, and later studying archaeology and history in college. Using both formal education and self-study, Maddy has become well-versed in several historical topics that they discussed today. They talked about: Disgruntled ex-members who paint the church as tyranical patriarchyNon-...

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