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The Mormon Renegade Podcast

by Dave Kirkenbower

Putting the fun in Mormon FUNdamentalism

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  1. Episode #258: England's Secret History During The Time Of Christ & The Restoration Part 1 W/Jeff Wall

    This week I have a real treat for you. I have the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with Jeff Wall, as we talk about some history about England and the possibility that Christ had made journeys to Great Britan. We start out bytalking about the history of Heber C. Kimball’s 1837...

  2. Episode #257: Heavenly Patterns: W/Makayla

    Makayla returns to discuss a five-part pattern she calls the symbols of ascent: washing, anointing, clothing, naming, and feasting. We explore how these symbols appear in scripture, temple ritual, birth and marriage, with particular attention toveiling and the spiritual meaning of names. Makayla...

  3. Episode #256: The Desecration Of Sacred Mormon Sites: W/John Hajicek

    On this episode I welcome John Hajicek to the podcast as we have a conversation about his efforts to prevent a data center from being built on a historic site in Liberty, Missouri, where the Book of Mormon witnesses were likely buried. We start our conversation first by discussing his background...

  4. Episode #255: Uncanonized Revelations: Joseph Smith 1 & 59-True & False Revelation W/David Patten

    How can you tell whether a revelation is from God—or only feels true? David Patten joins me today to explore that question through early Latter-day Saint history, examining Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hiram Page, and James Brewster as case studies in revelation, disagreement, and correction. We...

  5. Episode #254: Stonehenge of America & Possible Connections to The Book Of Mormon W/Dennis Stone

    On this episode I have Dennis Stone back on the podcast to talk about a fascinating site in New Hampshire that wetalked about last November, called America’s Stonehenge. The conversation starts with Dennis describing the site’s history, stone structures, astronomical alignments, underground…

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  6. Episode #253: Artificial intelligence: What it is, What it is not, & How it will affect you. W/Justin Francom

    There is so much hype surrounding A.I. and it seems like we are constantly bombarded with the latest advancements. Wehear all the time about how when this tech develops it will change our lives. Well, I wanted to get to the bottom of all of this, and to help with that Justin Francom, who has been...

  7. Episode #252: Principles Of Unity W/Tom Bennett

    On this episode Tom Bennett joins me again as we sit down and have a conversation about unity and brotherhood. Ourconversation starts off by discussing how various groups in the Restoration share common roots and core beliefs despite their differences, citing examples of growing fellowship for...

  8. Episode #251: History Of The FLDS W/Ammon Jeffs

    Ok Folks, for this episode you defiantly want to have the little kids out of the range of hearing!!! On this episode Ammon Jeffs joins me again as we have a discussion about the history of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Ammon provided a comprehensive…

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  9. Episode #250: John Taylor Revelation #11-The 1886 Revelation W/David Patrick

    Today on the podcast David Patrick joins me as we have a discussion about the John Taylor Revelation #11 also known as the 1886 revelation. We start our conversation by David giving us a little background on how he came to be a Mormon Fundamentalist. From there we move into examining the life of...

  10. Episode #249: Joseph Smith Revelation #56-Joseph Smith Standing As The Prophet Ezekiel W/Josh Winchell

    On this episode Josh Winchell joins me as we discuss Joseph Smith's Revelation #56, which compares Joseph to theprophet Ezekiel. Josh brings the historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies from 585 BC and discussed how Joseph Smith's revelation from 1842 mirrored Ezekiel's warnings to ancient…

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  11. Episode #248 Courtship & Marriage In Mormon Fundamentalism W/Hyrum Blackmore

    On this episode I sit down and have a conversation with Hyrum Blackmore, we start our conversation by talking aboutthe Blackmores family history and how they found their way into Mormon Fundamentalism, the evolution of their community in Canada, and the community's split from the FLDS under…

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  12. Episode #247 Uncanonized Revelations Joseph Smith #33 W/Freeman Bird

    On this was an episode of the podcast I have Freeman Bird on to breakdown the Joseph Smith Revelation #33 in theRestored Version of the Scriptures. Feeman is a software engineer and new father who converted to Mormon fundamentalism. Freeman shared his religious journey, beginning with his…

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  13. Episode#246: Re-Release Of Principles Of Brotherhood & Unity W/David Nielsen

    Its been tough week for some in Mormon Fundamentalism, with the passing of David Nielsen. I sat here this evening wondering what to do about the podcast this week. I thought about just posting an episode as normal, but that didn’t feel right. I thought about not posting anything, that too...

  14. SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT 08/12/2026: Let's Support A Family In Through Their Loss

    Yesterday the Mormon Fundamentalist community suffered a loss with the passing of my friend David Nielsen. David was one of the first to reach out to me when he first heard the podcast and encouraged me to keep going telling me that what I was doing was of value. From there we became friends, all...

  15. Episode #245: The Uncanonized Revelations Series-Orson Hyde #2 W/Kevin Kraut

    On this episode I have on Kevin Kraut back on the podcast to breakdown a revelation received by Orson Hyde. Now Kevin certainly needs no introduction. We start our conversation off by first giving a little bit of historical background on whatwas happening among the early saints that led to this...

  16. Episode #244: The Uncanonized Revelations Series-Joseph Smith Revelations #23, #19, & Wilford Woodruff #4 W/Taylor Smith

    On this episode we are diving right back into the Restored Version of the scriptures and continuing our series on the Uncanonized Revelations. Today Taylor Smith joins me as wehave a discussion centered around several of the shorter revelations from Joseph Smith and Wilford Woodruff. As we read…

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  17. Episode #243 Uncanonized Revelations Series: Joseph Smith 4-The Importance of Lineage W/Joshua Erickson

    On this episode we are continuing our series on the Uncanonized Revelations from the Restored Version of the scriptures. Today Joshua Erickson and I take a look at JosephSmith Revelation 4. Now for those unfamiliar with this revelation, there are some instructions given by Joseph Smith that it is...

  18. Episode #242 Uncanonized Revelations Series: John Taylor 10 W/Joseph & Lorenzo Beagley

    On this week’s episode we are picking back up the Uncanonized Revelations Series. To help give a breakdown of this revelation I have brought on two guests who are brothers,that I am sure you are really going to like, Joseph & Lorenzo Beagley. We start this conversation by getting to them a little...

  19. Episode #241 The Teachings of Jesus Christ & Stoicism W/Rob Nielsen

    Stoicism is a philosophical movement and practical guide to living, emphasizing daily self-discipline and moralimprovement, which originated in the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece and proliferated well into the Roman Imperial period. Ancient Stoics believed that the universe operated…

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  20. Episode #240: Mormonism & America-How Closely Are They Really Tied Together W/Justin Francom

    Today is July 4th 2026, 250 Years since we declared our independence as a nation. America and the Restored walk hand in hand. Today I have a real treat for you as we sit down and have a conversation about just how closely they are tied together. What is brought out are somethings that I dont…

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  21. Episode #239: End Times Prophecy W/Nate Richardson

    I have already said that playing the game of pin the tail on the apocalypse is a losing game, and I stand by the comment. However, the Savior himself gave us signs that would come that would let us know that we were getting closer. Today on the podcast Nate Richardson joins me as we have a...

  22. Episode #238: D&C 132, New Meeting Minutes, Upcoming Projects, & Adam-God W/Drew Briney

    On this episode I have Drew Briney on as we talk about some interesting topics. We start by talking about some new projects Drew is working on. From there I ask a question about D&C 132 that leads to some fascinating insights on one part of the revelation as we talk about Mormon history and the...

  23. Episode #237: Uncanonized Revelation Series: Joseph Smith #4W/Elior Walker

    On this episode we are going to get back into the 125Uncanonized Revelations that are found in the RSV Scriptures as Elior Walker joins me to have a conversation about the fourth revelation of Joseph Smith in the RSV. Before I go any further, I want to point out that there is one part of this...

  24. Episode #236: Uncanonized Revelation Series-John Taylor #3 W/Jeff Alldredge

    On this episode we are going to get back into the 125 Uncanonized Revelations that are found in the RSV Scriptures as Jeff Alldredge and I have a conversation about John Taylor #3. To start off our conversation Jeff and I talk for a few about an exciting new project, him and his family have...

  25. Episode #235: Ending Abuse In Mormonism W/Justin Francom

    WARNING NOT FOR CHILDREN!!! On this episode me and Justin Francom sit down to talk about a very heavy subject, Ending Abuse in Mormonism. We start this conversation by talking about abuse happening in the world outside of Mormonism to show that this is not unique to just Mormons. From there we…

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  26. Episode #234: The Hidden Revelations Series: An Overview W/Ben Shaffer

    On this episode we are going to kick off a new series inwhich I have different guests on to cover the unpublished revelations. Now if you want these revelations you can pick up a copy of the restored version of the scriptures that Drew Briney put forward last year, because they have a lotof them…

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  27. Episode #233: Principles Over Expediency W/Dr. Chase Spears

    For those who listen to the podcast regularly it comes as nosurprises that I am sometimes embarrassingly patriotic and passionate about America’s founding principles. With that said it naturally follows that I am pretty interested in how our young men are treated inside the United States Armed...

  28. Episode #232: The Books of Enoch Part 2 W/Ken Peterson

    WARNING! BECAUSE OF SOME THINGSTHAT ENOCH SEES IN OUR DAY CONCERNING CERTAIN LIFSTYLES THIS MAY NOT BESUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN!! Today on the podcast is the second and final episode on the three books of Enoch. Now last week we really set the table by talking a lot about the history of the…

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  29. Episode #231: The Books of Enoch Part 1 W/Ken Peterson

    WARNING! BECAUSE OF SOME THINGS THAT ENOCH SEES IN OUR DAY CONCERNING CERTAIN LIFSTYLES THIS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN!! There are some figures in the scriptures that are mentioned that we don't know a lot about. One of those figures is the prophet, Enoch. We know some things but...

  30. Episode #230: The Road To Societal Armageddon W/Michael Ness

    On this episode Michael Ness joins me again, only this time we are going to do something a little bit different. Michael and I have always said “it is too bad that folks don’t get to listen to some of the stuff we talk about when the microphone is recording”. So with that thought in mind we…

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  31. Episode #229: Breaking The Chains of Addiction W/Zack Nielson

    One of the things that is affecting our society today is addiction and statistics say if there is not someone in your family that struggles with addiction then you know someone who is. It drives many of today's social ills such as Divorce, Crime, Neglect, Parent and Child Conflict, Poverty, and...

  32. Episode #228: Navigating A Fallen World As A Daughter Of God W/Zoe & Makayla

    On this episode I have on a couple of young women to talk about what it is like to navigate this fallen world as Mormon Fundamentalist Women and as a daughter of God. Now for those of you who watch or listen regularly you will remember about three weeks ago I had Zack & Makayla on the podcast…

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  33. The 5,000 Year Leap Discussion Group #7

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  34. The 5,000 Year Leap Discussion Group #6

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  35. The 5,000 Year Leap Discussion Group #5

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  36. Episode #227: Examining The Thompson Priesthood Line W/Sean Anderson

    Today on the podcast I have Sean Anderson on the podcast to talk about Joe Thompson and the work that he was involved in and his impact on Mormon Fundamentalism. Sean was a first hand witness to many of the events that will be discussed during this conversation. We talk first about who Joe…

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  37. Episode #226: For Love Of Their Children- Adam, Eve, & The Fall In Context W/Taylor Smith

    There are times we think we understand an event or story, only to find later that perhaps the real story is far more expansive and crucial than was previously understood. This is certainly true for Adam and Eve. Today on the podcast Taylor Smith Joins me as we have a conversation about what the...

  38. Episode #225: Finding Hope, Faith & Love After Trials W/Zack & Mckayla

    THE TOPIC OF ABUSE COMES UP IN THIS EPISODE & MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. I am really excited to drop this week's episode for you as I have two people on that have never been on the podcast before. Zack & Mckayla. Zack comes from a fundamentalist background and Mckayla from an LDS...

  39. 5,000 Year Leap Discussion #4

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  40. 5,000 Year Leap Discussion #3

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  41. The 5,000 Year Leap Discussion Group #2

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  42. The 5,000 Year Leap Discussion Group #1

    A Weekley Discussion Held Every Week Via Zoom On Mondays At 7:00 PM Central. We Are discussing the Book The 5,000 Year Leap By W. Cleon Skousen Which Explores The Principles Behind The United States Constitution. If You Want To Join The Class Live & Join The Telegram Group. Those Links Are Here &...

  43. Episode #224: The Armour Of God Series PT 6- The Sword Of The Spirit W/Ammon Jeffs

    Today we wrap up our series on the Armour Of God with this sixth and final episode. Today we take a look at the Sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. To have this conversation I had felt to bring on Ammon Jeffs. We start out by discussing what the Sword of the Spirit is and how we as...

  44. Episode #223: The Armour Of God Series PT5-The Helmet Of Salvation W/Sara Decker

    Today we pick up with part five of the Armour of God series. Today Sara Decker joins me as we have a conversation about the Helmet of Salvation. The first place we start is talking about the part of the body the helmet is meant to protect and what this part of the scriptures might be trying to…

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  45. Episode #222: The Armour of God Series PT4-The Sheild of Faith W/Joseph Hammonds

    It’s on to part four of our series on the Armour of God. Today Joseph Hammonds as we sit down to have a conversation about the Shield Of Faith. We start off by getting a little bit of Joseph's back story, how he first came into contact with Mormonism then how he made the leap to accepting the...

  46. Episode #221: Having Our Feet In The Gospel Of Peace W/Joni Molloy

    Today we continue our series on the Armour of God as Joni Molloy joins me and we have a discussion about having our feet planted in the Gospel of Peace. We first take a look at the symbolism of feet in the scriptures and what they might be trying to communicate to us. We then move to examine some...

  47. Episode #220: Armour of God Series PT 2: The Breastplate of Righteousness W/Cory Molloy

    Today we continue our series on the Armour of God. Today Cory Molloy joins me as we break down the concept of the Breastplate of Righteousness. We start by taking a look at the surface level understanding of the verse. From there we take a deep dive on how to put that part of the armour on and…

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  48. Episode #219: The Armour of God Series PT 1-Girting Ourselves With Truth W/Joshua Winchell

    NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN!!! Sometimes in scripture we see passages that are identical from the Bible to Restoration scriptures, when those appear I think the Lord is trying to emphasize to us how important the principle is. For the next few weeks, we are going to be talking about such a...

  49. Episode #218: The Need For A Restoration PT2-The Ecumenical Councils w/Braxton Bogard

    On this episode Braxton Bogard joins me again as we wrap up our two-part series on the need for a restoration. Last week's episode about why we as individulas are in need of being restored back to God. In this week's conversation we look at why there needed to be a restoration of Christ's Church...

  50. Episode #217: The Need For A Restoration PT 1-Personal Restoration W/Braxton Bogard

    This is part-one of a two-part series on the need for a Restoration. On this episode Braxton joins me (as he will for part two) to talk about the need for a Restoration. In part one Braxton takes us through the scriptures showing us exactly why the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is...

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The Mormon Renegade Podcast has 266 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 7, 2026.

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Putting the fun in Mormon FUNdamentalism

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