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RFM is joined by Kolby Reddish to finish off our analysis of the historic trouncing Bill Reel recently gave to Mormon apologist Robert Gurr! This is one for the record books! My favorite part is Mr. Gurr’s argument for why it is horses went extinct in the Americas. Hint: It has nothing to do with the ice age, and everything to do with hungry Nephites! Hungry, Hungry Nephites!

RFM is joined by esteemed co-counsel Kolby Reddish to dissect Jacob Hansen’s recent debate with Allie Beth Stuckey of The Blaze. Strangely, Jacob seems to want to talk about anything other than Mormonism. His efforts to make Mormonism sound like Protestantism grow increasingly bizarre. But Allie is not going to let him get away with his typical Jacob Hansen obfuscation, and neither are we! We are left with the question of why is it that Jacob Hansen wants to defend Mormonism while being completely unwilling to talk about Mormonism itself. You won’t want to miss this one!

An attorney looks at the complaint! What is up with the Mormon Church? Why are they suing John Dehlin? Radio Free Mormon uses his 36-year career as an attorney to review and dissect the Church’s complaint, and discovers a number of fascinating elements to what the Mormon Church may really be up to! If you want to know what’s going on with this lawsuit, there is no better place to turn than Radio Free Mormon!

The deeper you dive into the Book of Mormon, the more you find. RFM and Bill Reel are joined by Ganesh Cherian to take a deep dive in the Book of Mormon. But beware as these waters are infested with creatures that take big bites out of Book of Mormon historicity. Help support Bill Reel… Read More »Dive Deep Into The Book of Mormon [Mormonism Live 214]

Welcome to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we explore the most poignant and memorable moments of the Bard’s masterpieces! In this episode, our insightful host takes you through the final scene sharing Hamlet Act V, Scene 2, with a focus on the moving line: ‘Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to… Read More »“Good Night, Sweet Prince, and Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest”: Hamlet, Act V, scene 2: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 021

This scene takes place entirely in a graveyard! And Shakespeare, sensing things are getting a bit heavy, lightens things up with some comedy between two gravediggers! One of the gravediggers pops up a skull that belonged to the court jester, Yorick, and hands it to Hamlet. This begins one of the most famous vignettes in… Read More »“Alas, Poor Yorick!”: Hamlet, Act V, scene 1: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 020

In this episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive deep into one of the most impactful events in Mormon history—the loss of the 116 pages of the Book of Lehi. These pages, the first part of the Book of Mormon, were said to be translated by Joseph Smith through divine… Read More »The Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Lehi [Mormonism Live 193]

Laertes returns to Denmark incensed over the murder of his father, Polonius, and seeking revenge. Things go from bad to worse when Laertes finds out that his sister has gone mad and then drowns herself. But Claudius is able to turn the wrath of Laertes away from himself and toward Hamlet, whom Claudius has sent… Read More »“To Cut His Throat I’ Th’ Church”: Hamlet Act IV, scenes 6 & 7: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 019

With Hamlet safely on his way to certain death in England, Claudius must deal with another threat to his throne: Laertes, the son of slain Polonius, is coming back from France to seek revenge for HIS father’s murder, and Laertes has his sights set on Claudius as the likely suspect! Adding to his rage, Laertes… Read More »“When Sorrows Come, They Come Not Single Spies, But In Battalions”: Hamlet, Act IV, scene 5: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 018

This scene contains one of the most brilliant soliloquies in the all of Shakespeare, and it doesn’t start with, “To be or not to be”! Hamlet realizes he has been thinking about revenging his father’s murder too long, and now resolves to take action to kill the King, his uncle, Claudius!

Hamlet killed Polonius in the last scene. The king is now sending Hamlet off to England. But is it just to get Hamlet out of Denmark until things cool down? Or does Claudius have something more sinister in mind? Could Claudius be sending Hamlet on a one-way trip to England? One from which Hamlet will… Read More »Hamlet, Act IV, scenes 1-3: Brush Up Your Shakespeare 016

The tension mounts as Hamlet’s mother, Queen Gertrude, summons Hamlet to her chambers after the “Mousetrap” play to demand of her son what he thinks he is up to. Hamlet quickly turns the tables on her, causing her to cry out for help. This causes Polonius, hidden behind the arras in the same room, to… Read More »“Hoist With His Own Petard”: Hamlet, Act III, scene 4: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 015

Mormon in 2024. Brace yourselves for a captivating journey as we unravel the layers of Nephi’s 600-year prophecy of Jesus. In this episode, we’re not just skimming the surface; we’re delving deep into the intricacies of Nephi’s prophetic words about the Savior. Join us as we bring to light hidden insights that go beyond the ordinary Sunday School class, providing a fresh perspective on this powerful prophecy. Mormon Sunday School is not your run-of-the-mill Sunday School experience. We’re here to unveil the lesser-known details, the nuances, and the deeper meanings that might escape notice in regular classes. So, get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that will enhance your understanding of Nephi’s remarkable foresight. In “Nephi’s 600-Year Prophecy of Jesus: Unveiling Hidden Insights,” we’ll explore: The Prophetic Language: Examine the specific details of Nephi’s prophecy and the language he uses to foretell the coming of the Savior, delving into the cultural and historical context that adds depth to the message. Symbolism and Foreshadowing: Dive deep into the symbolic elements and foreshadowing within the prophecy, revealing layers of meaning that connect to broader themes in the Book of Mormon. Historical Significance: Uncover the historical significance of Nephi’s prophecy and its impact on the Nephite civilization, providing a richer context for understanding the unfolding events in the Book of Mormon. Application to Today: Discuss how the insights from Nephi’s prophecy can be applied to our lives in the 21st century, offering a timeless message that resonates with modern discipleship. Mormon Sunday School, where you will learn stuff you’re never gonna hear in regular Sunday School. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unravel the hidden insights within Nephi’s 600-year prophecy of Jesus, offering a fresh perspective on familiar scriptures and deepening your appreciation for the prophetic messages found within the Book of Mormon. Don’t miss out on the unique insights that will enrich your understanding of this pivotal moment in Nephite history.

Welcome back to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we uncover the hidden gems within the Bard’s timeless works! In this episode, our insightful host delves into the depths of Hamlet Act III, Scene 3, with a keen focus on the poignant quote: ‘My words fly up; my thoughts remain below.’ Join us as we explore… Read More »“My Words Fly Up; My Thoughts Remain Below”: Hamlet, Act III, scene 3: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 014

“Welcome back to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we delve into the rich tapestry of the Bard’s masterpieces! In this episode, our perceptive host dissects Hamlet Act III, Scene II, with a focus on the famous line: ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks.’ Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of deceit, manipulation,… Read More »“The Lady Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks”: Hamlet Act III, scene 2: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 013

Enter into the world of ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where the host steps into the greatest soliloquy ‘To Be Or Not To Be’. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the emotions, self-reflection, and existential ponderings embedded in this iconic soliloquy. It’s time to brush up on the brilliance of the Bard – your literary… Read More »The Most Famous Soliloquy in Western Literature: “To Be Or Not To Be”: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 012

“Welcome back, enthusiasts of the Bard, to another enlightening episode of ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare’! In this edition, our insightful host delves into the complexities of Hamlet Act II, Scene 2, unraveling the intricacies of Shakespeare’s timeless play and noting that “The Play’s the Thing!”. Join us as we explore the nuances of political machinations,… Read More »“The Play’s the Thing”: Hamlet, Act II, scene 2, part B: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 009

Our study of the Book of Mormon reveals what appears to be a demonstrably false prediction regarding the return of the Jews to their Holy Land in the last days!

In a strange twist of fate, the Book of Mormon itself seems to refute the priesthood and temple ban on blacks instituted by the LDS Church in 1852 and not discontinued until 1978.

What’s eating Hamlet? That’s what everyone at court is trying to figure out! As the play progresses, the new king, Claudius, gets closer and closer to discovering Hamlet’s secret–that Hamlet has somehow figured out that Claudius murdered his way to the throne by killing Hamlet’s father!

After having gone over this famous soliloquy from Hamlet Act II, scene 2 in the regular podcast, I take some time out here to perform the soliloquy. The rendition may not be stellar, but the soliloquy itself is one of the greatest in the English language!

Today we delve into the Isaiah chapters in 2 Nephi, and RFM shows us how Isaiah can actually be made interesting!

Join us as RFM dives deep into a textual analysis of this sermon by Jacob. The results are surprising!

Join us as we continue our exploration of the greatest of all Shakespeare plays: Hamlet!

In today’s scene, we find Polonius, the King’s counselor, being sneaky and using spies to gain information. It is a habit that not only contrasts with the “wise” Polonius we have already seen in Act I, it is a practice that will eventually lead to his death. Then his daughter, Ophelia, tells Polonius about an… Read More »Hamlet Act II, scene 1: “By Indirections Find Directions Out”: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 007

RFM dives into how he was involved with the Critical Text Project, and even ended up changing a word in the text!

The Ghost of Hamlet’s father, the former King of Denmark, finally delivers his message to Hamlet. It is a message of evil, murder, deceit and revenge! It’s enough to drive a bloke bonkers!

Act I, scene 4 finds us back on the castle battlements in the middle of the night keeping watch with Hamlet and Horatio for the Ghost of the dead king. Will the Ghost appear? And if the Ghost does appear, what will it say? Join us to find out!

RFM breaks down Nephi’s panoramic vision of the future in 1 Nephi 11-14 like nobody else! Sunday School has never been this much fun!

Mormon Church Hires LGBT Ally as Head Spokesman will be our lead story tonight. We will also be covering some news about Tim Ballard, Chad Daybell, an Alcohol trademark violation in Utah, and Grant Hardy’s Annotated Book of Mormon!

Making Shakespeare fun and easy! Join us with our exploration of Hamlet in this overview of Act I, scene 2!

RFM does an in depth comparison of Lehi’s Dream of the Tree of Life in the Book of Mormon with a dream of Joseph Smith’s father in 1811. The results are astonishing!

Join us this week as we delve into some of the latest surprises in a few high profile crime cases involving Mormonism, checking out the latest around Tim Ballard and OUR and the mysterious White Board Meeting. As Christmas approaches we take a look at the LDS Giving Machines. What do we know about how… Read More »LDS Giving Machines, Ruby Franke Guilty Plea Deal & Mormon Monopoly

Good evening, and welcome to “The Mormon Times,” bringing you the latest news and stories that matter to the Latter-day Saint community. We have an exciting lineup for you tonight. Tonight we will cover the announcement of new apostle Patrick Kearon. We then turn our attention to the political landscape with breaking news and commentary… Read More »New LDS Apostle, Sean Reyes, & The Oath: The Mormon Times

Today two important AP News stories broke: Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child Sex Abuse claims: https://apnews.com/article/mormon-church-investigation-child-sex-abuse-9c301f750725c0f06344f948690caf16 Takeaways from The AP’s investigation into the Mormon church’s handling of $ex @bu$e cases: https://apnews.com/article/mormon-church-investigation-child-sex-abuse-4db829616a5c5cfa351a2e95d778ae9e And the Deseret News issued a response: https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/3/23986797/idaho-abuse-case-latter-day-saints-church-responds-to-ap-story Please join us at 6pm mountain today as we launch the… Read More »Breaking AP Story: How the Mormon Church Protects Itself From Abuse Claims [The Mormon Times]

The running narrative within Mormonism is that Joseph Smith was an uneducated backwoods farm boy and that his lack of sophistication leaves the the Restoration as a miracle that no country bumpkin could have pulled off. But what happens when, with critical thinking skills, we take a look at the the Education he did have… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 111: Joseph Smith’s Secret Education – The Dartmouth Connection

To celebrate our 100th episode, we invite all of you to join us as we take a look back at the past 99 episodes and share which have been most meaningful and which are our favorites and we will be taking calls from you our listeners and letting you share with us which ones meant… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 100: 100th Episode Super Show

This is an episode of Rameumptom Ruminations where Radio Free Mormon is interviewed. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has a track record of promoting lawyers among the ranks of the general authorities. In this very special episode, Scott brings in our resident ex-Mormon lawyer Radio Free Mormon into the Rameumptom Studio to… Read More »RAMEUMPTOM RUMINATIONS: 040: A LAWYER’S DUTY TO TRUTH WITH RADIO FREE MORMON

Today on Radio Free Mormon RFM and Bill Reel dissect the talk Stand Forever, given on the 22nd of January 2019 by Elder Lawrence Corbridge, a member of the Seventy of the LDS Church.  Several Major Points come out – Elder Corbridge seems to have had a level of faith crisis himself while on assignment… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 070: The Corbridge Manuever – Part 2

Today on Radio Free Mormon RFM and Bill Reel dissect the talk Stand Forever, given on the 22nd of January 2019 by Elder Lawrence Corbridge, a member of the Seventy of the LDS Church.  Several Major Points come out – Elder Corbridge seems to have had a level of faith crisis himself while on assignment… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 069: The Corbridge Manuever – Part 1

Today we tackle the Elder and Sister Renlund Devotional from January 13th 2019. We dissect the Renlunds two parables and their commentary about doubts and those who have them. Along the way we tackle their comparing the Church to a Dilapidated Dinghy as well as their concept of Church Wack-A-Mole. This is a three part… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 066: The Renlunds, A Dilapidated Dinghy, and Church Wack-A-Mole Part 3

Today we tackle the Elder and Sister Renlund Devotional from January 13th 2019. We dissect the Renlunds two parables and their commentary about doubts and those who have them. Along the way we tackle their comparing the Church to a Dilapidated Dinghy as well as their concept of Church Wack-A-Mole. This is a three part… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 064: The Renlunds, A Dilapidated Dinghy, and Church Wack-A-Mole Part 1

Radio Free Mormon with 50 episodes in the rear view mirror initiates a conversation about the ground that has been covered in the first 50 episodes and where the potential is for things to talk about going forward. He also uses this moment to share an update on the Mckenna Denson case.

RFM and Bill Reel take on the recent Temple changes and dissect the historical context of these changes, why these changes indicate regardless of how Leaders want them portrayed, and tackle the blatant lying in the First Presidency Statement. RESOURCES: 2019 Temple ChangesHistorical Overview of Temple ChangesOath to Avenge the Blood of the ProphetTemple Cursings… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 062: The More Things Change – IN THE TEMPLE – The More They Stay The Same

Today we explore the Book of Abraham in Radio Free Mormon Style.  Bill Reel once again joins us and we proceed to lay out the following.– Brief overview of the History of the Book of Abraham– Why the critics say it is problematic– What workarounds apologists have created to deal with those criticisms– Why those… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 061: The Book Of Abraham – Missing Scrolls, Catalyst Theories, and Bad Apologetics Part 2

EXCLUSIVE  –  EXCLUSIVE  –  Bill Reel’s Disciplinary Council The Recording – EXCLUSIVE  –  EXCLUSIVE Radio Free Mormon shares that he has received the audio recording of Bill Reel’s Disciplinary Council.  The audio quality has issues but a transcript has been included HERE to make it easier to know what is being said. If anyone can improve this… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 057: Bill Reel’s Disciplinary Council – The Recording

RFM tackles the announcement of the reorganization of the First Presidency of the LDS Church.  What was said and what it means and what understanding it leads to when the LDS process or reorganizing its leadership is juxtaposed against how scripture imposes that such be handled.