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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… Read More »Mormon Bring Knife To Gunfight! RFM: 457 The post Mormon Bring Knife To Gunfight! RFM: 457 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

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… Read More »Mormon Gets Creamed In Debate: RFM: 456 The post Mormon Gets Creamed In Debate: RFM: 456 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

VICE News is reporting that Paul Hutchinson, a former close associate of Tim Ballard and member of Operation Underground Railroad, is alleged to have touched a female minor’s bare breasts while on an OUR mission in Mexico. RFM breaks down these allegations, as well as presenting the latest on the Tim Ballard/Elder Ballard/O.U.R. situation! The post RFM: 299: Operation Underground Railroad: Child Sex Abuse Allegations! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

While LDS Church leadership has been sitting on its hands saying nothing after the bombshell press release last Friday made national news, Tim Ballard strikes back with a public statement effectively pinning Church leaders to the mat! The post RFM: 298: Tim Ballard Strikes Back! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Vice News is reporting today that at least seven female employees of Operation Underground Railroad have claimed former O.U.R. President Tim Ballard sexually harassed them. According to Vice News, THIS is the reason Tim Ballard stepped down from being President of O.U.R. several months ago.   The post RFM: 297: Special Report: Sex Harassment Claims Against Tim Ballard! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The LDS Church issued a statement last Friday (9-15-23) condemning Tim Ballard of Operation Underground Railroad as being “morally unethical.” Now famous Mormon radio and podcast personality Glenn Beck has gotten into the mix standing up for Tim Ballard AGAINST the LDS Church! You have to hear it to believe it! The post RFM: 296: Glenn Beck Stands Up for Tim Ballard Against the LDS Church! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this eye-opening episode of “Radio Free Mormon,” host RFM joined by Rebecca Bibliotheca & Landon Brophy from the “Mormonish Podcast” delve into the complex world of Mormon apologetics, shedding light on a controversial connection between the apologetic group “Book of Mormon Central” and the LDS Church. Despite claiming independence, evidence suggests that the Church plays a significant role in funding and exerting directional influence when necessary. RFM explores the high-stakes nature of this intricate relationship. He uncovers how the Church’s involvement in Book of Mormon Central raises questions about transparency and accountability within the Mormon apologetics sphere. Is Book of Mormon Central truly an independent entity, or is it, in essence, a venture controlled by the LDS Church? RFM meticulously dissects the financial ties, organizational structures, and decision-making dynamics that blur the lines between Book of Mormon Central and the LDS Church. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, he unveils the potential impact of this connection on the narratives and defenses presented by Mormon apologists. Join RFM and Rebecca Bibliotheca & Landon Brophy as they navigate through the labyrinthine world of Mormon apologetics, peeling back layers of complexity to reveal a relationship that challenges the notion of independence. This episode will leave you questioning the boundaries between faith, scholarship, and institutional influence. Don’t miss this episode of “Radio Free Mormon” that proves that sometimes, the riskiest business is the one happening behind closed doors. RESOURCES: https://radiofreemormon.org/ https://bookofmormoncentral.org/ https://www.mormonishpodcast.org/ The post Risky Business – Mormon Apologetics: RFM: 295 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this explosive episode of “Radio Free Mormon,” RFM delves into the shocking revelations surrounding “Operation Underground Railroad” (OUR) and anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard (OUR). Documents obtained by VICE News unveil a complex web of connections, alleging that a prominent figure within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President M. Russell Ballard, played a secret role in “Operation Underground Railroad” activities. Insider information describes Ballard’s claims of a covert collaboration between OUR, his personal ventures, and the senior church leader Russell M Ballard. Their alleged aim: to use the anti-trafficking cause as a means to draw Americans into the Mormon faith. As RFM uncovers the intricate details, listeners will learn about the extent of the ties between the two Ballards, involving business arrangements, blessings, and even interactions with a psychic claiming to communicate beyond the veil. Moreover, the episode highlights the fallout from these revelations. Tim Ballard’s departure from “Operation Underground Railroad” amid internal investigations coincided with the unexpected success of “Sound of Freedom,” a fictionalized account of his child-rescue missions. RFM dissects the statements provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which firmly denounces any endorsement or support for “Operation Underground Railroad” and Tim Ballard’s projects. The podcast uncovers a trove of psychic readings, purportedly used in OUR’s operations, raising questions about the legitimacy of their missions. As the episode unfolds, RFM explores the ramifications of these revelations on Tim Ballard’s professional and political aspirations. Despite being effectively denounced by the Mormon power structure, Ballard’s persistence and ability to reinvent himself remain remarkable. Listeners will be captivated by this in-depth exposé, shedding light on a controversy that challenges perceptions of faith, activism, and personal ambition. “Operation Underground Railroad Unveiled: The Tim Ballard Controversy” promises to be a riveting and thought-provoking installment of “Radio Free Mormon.” RESOURCES: https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvjypz/mormon-church-denounces-tim-ballards-morally-unacceptable-activities The post Operation Underground Railroad Update! : RFM: 294 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon shares with his audience the latest saga regarding Jenn Kamp. That in fact Jenn Kamp has attempted to get Radio Free Mormon disbarred. RFM explains the dirty little details in this episode and shares with his audience both what Jenn shared in her claims and what the Washington State Bar Association responded…. Did RFM get disbarred? Did Jenn Kamp have a viable claim? Can RFM continue to practice law? All this and more in today’s episode of Radio Free Mormon “Jenn Kamp Tries to Get RFM Disbarred” The post Jenn Kamp Tries to Get RFM Disbarred: RFM: 293 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM reviews insights from Lester Bush’s groundbreaking 1973 Dialogue article on the history of the priesthood and temple ban! The post RFM: 292: New Insights on the Priesthood & Temple Ban! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Listen in while RFM takes a Church survey about why people leave the Church! My favorite part is imagining Church leaders reading these answers! Here is a link to the survey if you want to let the Church know how you feel. https://az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DadzMpyKfa2TC6?fbclid=IwAR0WsVoG9h710GOyXSLZrB_moBAmpf6Wb1rSAqD6PQ0_n-SXyPKzF8rx97U       The post RFM: 291: Radio Free Mormon Takes a Church Survey! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a number of interesting adventures on my one-week trip to Utah to present at Sunstone! This is the story. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Or not! The post RFM: 290: Sunstone 2023–Return and Report! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On March 7, 2023, a four-hour evidentiary hearing was held on Jenn Kamp‘s petition to have a permanent anti-stalking order placed against John Dehlin. This is the full audio of that hearing! The post RFM: 289: Jenn Kamp v. John Dehlin–The Anti-Stalking Hearing! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Through a series of serendipitous events, a complete transcript of the Second Anointing Ritual has come into my hands. Several other podcasts have talked about the Second Anointing, but here I reveal the details of the actual ordinance itself! I desire all to partake . . . The post RFM: 288: Second Anointing Ritual: The Complete Script! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Looks like I have definitely kicked an anthill with my critiques of the conspiracy theory that Joseph Smith did not practice polygamy! Lots of listeners have weighed in on both sides of the issue and I wanted to let them have a say in the debate through a collection of their comments. I also add a few additional items myself, plus a great observation by The Amazing Maven! Thanks everybody for all your great comments!   The post RFM: 287: The Boy Who Kicked Conspiracy Theories! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Did Joseph Smith practice polygamy?  As obvious as the answer to that question may seem to you and to other trained professional historians both inside and outside the LDS Church, there is a small but growing group of Mormons or former Mormons who maintain that Joseph Smith did NOT practice polygamy. Ms. Michelle Stone is one such person, and she posted a podcast responding to the Mormonism Live episode from a couple of weeks ago where we put forward the compelling evidence that Joseph Smith DID IN FACT practice polygamy. In this podcast, I show how Ms. Stone’s response to the evidence we presented is woefully inadequate, and further has all the earmarks of the types of “reasoning” and “logic” common to conspiracy theorists of all stripes. This is one for the record books! The post RFM: 286: No Ma’am, That’s Not History! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon’s Rules for Teaching Sunday School! I have taught hundreds of Sunday school lessons over my time in Mormonism. By the time I was 32-years old, I had some decidedly unorthodox rules for teaching in Church. I recently discovered a paper I wrote more than 30-years ago setting forth those unorthodox rules. Here it is for the first time in this or any other format . . . Radio Free Mormon’s Rules for Teaching Sunday School! The post RFM: 285: On Teaching Mormon Sunday School appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

One of the key components in the controversy over whether Joseph Smith or Brigham Young instituted plural marriage is the dating of Section 132. Some proponents of the idea Brigham Young started plural marriage in the Church argue Section 132 was written by Brigham Young or someone at his direction AFTER Joseph Smith died, but was falsely attributed to Joseph Smith by Brigham Young when it was first published in the 1876 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. RFM presents a textual analysis of three affidavits published June 7, 1844 in the Nauvoo Expositor which conclusively demonstrates the text of Section 132 existed in all material respects during Joseph Smith’s lifetime.  This means Section 132 was not created by Brigham Young or anyone else after Joseph Smith’s death.     The post RFM: 284: The Mormon Polygamy Controversy! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Church Historian Elder Kyle McKay sat down with an inactive former seminary teacher named Joe for a candid discussion about Church History. Things got very interesting very quickly! This is the recording of that meeting! RESOURCES: Joe’s Document “In Defense of Doubt” – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/In-Defense-of-Doubt-Final.pdf Elder McKay’s Letter back to him – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Elder-McKays-Letter.pdf   The post RFM: 283: Church Historian on the Hot Seat! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On the May 17, 2023 episode of Mormonism Live, a listener named Justin called into the show. Justin identified himself as a believing Mormon.  I took the opportunity to ask Justin a series of questions about his beliefs regarding what a prophet could do that would be so bad that Justin would no longer consider him a prophet. A number of listeners have provided feedback to that segment that was highly critical of the way I conducted myself. This episode is my response to that listener feedback. The post RFM: 282: Why is RFM Such an SOB? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

At the zenith of my Mormon apologetics back in 1990, I engaged in a public debate with a Church of Christ minister from Austin, Texas. This is the story of that debate. The post RFM: 281: My Debate with a Church of Christ Minister! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In a strange twist of fate, my old missionary companion, Kyle McKay, has become not only a General Authority, but also the Church Historian! Now Kyle gets the chance to have his old missionary companion do a dissection of the talk he gave at BYU-Idaho on April 25, 2023; a talk many consider to be one of the most controversial talks given by a church leader in recent memory! It has taken Kyle 43-years to prepare himself to give this talk. It has taken me 43-years to prepare myself to break it down!   The post RFM: 280: Compelling Reasons to Doubt Mormonism! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

A new BOMBSHELL report lays out how the First Presidency not only actively engaged in defrauding the Federal Government in the SEC Scandal, but also how the First Presidency is still actively engaged in deceiving its own members by portraying themselves as innocent of any wrongdoing! You just can’t make this stuff up! I am joined in this analysis by University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Accounting Spencer Anderson. Special thanks to the WIDOW’S MITE REPORT for researching and discovering this groundbreaking information! The post Radio Free Mormon: 279: Red-Handed! How the First Presidency Got Caught Breaking the Law! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In November of 2021, I flew to Salt Lake City to debate the Midnight Mormons. The entire debate lasted almost three hours! I have worked hard over two days breaking it down into a Highlights Reel that is just over an hour. I want to thank everybody who came to the debate and I think you will really like hearing the Highlights! The post Radio Free Mormon: 278: Mormonism Debate–Highlights Reel! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Mormonism has the power to disappoint in many ways, even after I thought I had left it far behind. One of the most significant disappointments for me is being betrayed by church leaders I trusted implicitly, only to find they were not telling me the truth. What happens when you find out your ability to discern the truth is compromised? That is the underlying message of this podcast! The post Radio Free Mormon: 277: Disappointing Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In honor of the Easter Season, RFM examines evidence that Jesus actually did exist! This is one you won’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 276: Proof Jesus Really Existed! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This session contains what is sure to be the most controversial talk in this entire General Conference. The talk was given by Elder Ahmed Corbitt, and has produced the new Mormon Bumper Sticker Slogan, “CHOOSE THE CHURCH OVER YOUR CHILDREN!” I am so not making this up! Listen at your peril!   The post Radio Free Mormon: 275: GenCon Digest–Sunday Afternoon Session appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Sunday Morning Session may well be the Church’s response to the SEC fiasco! Listen and find out why! The post Radio Free Mormon: 274: GenCon Digest–Sunday Morning Session appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

General Conference has never been this much fun!!! The post Radio Free Mormon: 273: General Conference Digest–Saturday Afternoon Session appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

General Conference has never been this much fun!!! The post Radio Free Mormon: 272: General Conference Digest–Saturday Morning Session appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM tries his hand at a one-man Mystery Science Theater 3000 take on the new Temple Endowment video now playing at an LDS Temple near you! Kibitzing on the backrow of an endowment session has never been this much fun! The post Radio Free Mormon: 271: New Temple Endowment–Hot Takes! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Here is the half-hour presentation I gave at Thrive in St. George, Utah, on February 26, 2023! I had a fantastic time meeting friends old and new! Thanks to all the people involved in making Thrive a wonderful reality for so many of us! The post Radio Free Mormon: 269: That Time I Killed My Mom’s Dog appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What if the liability of the LDS Church has changed this week by the very acts it admitted this week?  What a novel and deeply true idea.  Imagine the church losing a class action sort of legal action. It’s one of those rare moments to affect more than normal where an added segment of people think a new thought that changes everything The post Radio Free Mormon: 268: Has Lightbulb Moment about a New Lawsuit Idea appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM, John Dehlin, Nemo and Mike from LDS Discussions team up to discuss the age-old tradition of backdating prophecies, and how Joseph Smith appears to have made use of this same technique. Bottom Line–It’s easier to predict the future when it is actually in the past! The post Radio Free Mormon: 267: Joseph Smith’s Amazing Backdated Prophecies! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Included here is the complaint OSF filed https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/OSF-Complaint-filed-copy.pdf & Jenn Kamp’s Complaint Filed https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Jenn-Kamp-Lawsuit-Against-John-Dehlin-and-OSF-REDACTED-A.pdf The post Jenn Kamp And John Dehlin At 8-30-2022 OSF Board Meeting appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Former Open Stories Foundation employee Jenn Kamp has gone public recently about the lawsuit she has filed against John Dehlin and the OSF. Now John Dehlin and OSF have filed a countersuit against Jenn Kamp. This episode covers that countersuit. Included here is the complaint OSF filed https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/OSF-Complaint-filed-copy.pdf & Jenn Kamp’s Complaint Filed https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Jenn-Kamp-Lawsuit-Against-John-Dehlin-and-OSF-REDACTED-A.pdf The post Radio Free Mormon: 266: John Dehlin Files Countersuit Against Jenn Kamp appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

A new apologetic technique has arisen in recent years of trying to prove the Book of Mormon true by proving all naturalistic theories false. RFM analyzes this methodology and shows it to be fundamentally flawed in a number of ways. Brian Hales, the current proponent of this apologetic, isn’t going to like this episode! The post Radio Free Mormon: 265: Sherlock Holmes v. Joseph Smith appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Radio Free Mormon and his faithful sidekick, The Backyard Professor, complete their dismemberment of Elder Bednar’s recent two-part talk titled, “That Ye May Believe.” Nothing about Elder Bednar has ever been this much fun! The post Radio Free Mormon: 264: The Unreasonable Elder Bednar, Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted to revisit the letter he wrote April 16, 1963 while imprisoned in the city jail of Birmingham, Alabama, as a result of the nonviolent actions Dr. King spearheaded to bring national attention to the injustices of the segregationist South. Not only is this letter a masterpiece of the human longing for freedom, it also forms a central pillar in my personal growth since the time I read it forty years ago in college. I share that story, as well. The post Radio Free Mormon: 263: Letter from Birmingham Jail appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM is joined once again by fellow attorney Kolby Reddish for the concluding installment of their investigation of how Mormonism fares when compared with the rules governing admissibility of evidence in a court of law. This is one you don’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 262: Mormonism and the Rules of Evidence, Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Christians traditionally believe Jesus was the Son of David, or in other words, a literal descendant of King David. But did the earliest Christians share this belief? Join RFM as he takes a deep dive into the New Testament texts that surprisingly suggest the earliest Christians may have believed that Jesus was NOT descended from David! New Testament textual criticism has never been this much fun!   The post Radio Free Mormon: 261: Jesus! Who’s Your Daddy? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM and fellow attorney Kolby Reddish continue their discussion of what Mormonism looks like when viewed through the Rules of Evidence applicable in courts of law! The post Radio Free Mormon: 260: Mormonism and the Rules of Evidence, Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I am joined by fellow attorney Kolby Reddish to discuss the Rules of Evidence that apply in courts of law and see how the LDS Church would fare if compelled to abide by those same rules! Spoiler Alert! It doesn’t end up well for the LDS Church! The post Radio Free Mormon: 259: Mormonism and the Rules of Evidence appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Elder David Bednar recently completed a landmark address in two parts, seeking to defend the LDS Church against its critics. RFM is joined by the Backyard Professor in breaking down the first part of Elder Bednar’s talk titled, “That Ye May Believe.” After deconstructing Elder Bednar’s talk, a better title might be, “That Ye May NOT Believe.” The post Radio Free Mormon: 258: The Unreasonable Elder Bednar, Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM has a free-for-all with the gang at Mormon News Roundup!  Keeping up with Mormonism in the news has never been so much fun! The post Radio Free Mormon: 257: RFM Co-Hosts Mormon News Roundup! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Is it possible a prophet of God would steal someone else’s miracle story for themselves? Check out this podcast for a famous miracle story of Wilford Woodruff where he may have just done that very thing! The post Radio Free Mormon: 256: Invasion of the Miracle Snatchers! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM delves into four fascinating items related to Mormonism he has only recently discovered. You won’t want to miss this one! The post Radio Free Mormon: 255: Four Recent Discoveries! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

One General Conference. Five Sessions. Ten hours. Thirty-Six Talks. ALL IN UNDER SIXTY MINUTES!!! The post Radio Free Mormon: 254: General Conference Lightning Round (October 2022) appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Evidence has recently come to my attention that the LDS Church is currently engaged in removing miraculous elements from some of its cherished stories in Church History. This episode presents that evidence. Let me know what you think in the comments section below! The post Radio Free Mormon: 253: Demythologizing Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

I had a blast doing some magic at the 2022 Sunstone Symposium! Even though this is just the audio, I was pleased to find it entertaining to listen to. I hope you enjoy it! The post Radio Free Mormon: 252: The RFM Magic Show! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.