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In this episode, we’re tackling a central theme throughout the Book of Mormon – the “curse of a skin of blackness.” Brace yourselves for a candid and thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the ordinary Sunday School class. Mormon Sunday School, where you will learn stuff you’re never gonna hear in regular Sunday School, invites you to join us as we explore the intricacies and controversies surrounding this sensitive scripture. Our focus is on understanding the historical context, cultural...

RFM and Bill Reel are joined this week by Meggan Hayes from “Generally Unquotable” to break down several of the talks from this past FAIRMormon Apologetics conference. Many budding apologists came to hear some of the worst talks on defending Mormonism ever given! Apologetics wasn’t that great in the 1980s. But in the past forty-years, it has done nothing but go downhill! Come join us as we show the logical fallacies in how FAIRMormon defends the LDS Church. Mormon Apologetics has never been so m...

LDS Church Burying Zelph Under Data Center? | Mormon Newscast | October 19, 2026 Is the LDS Church preparing to build a massive data center over a significant piece of Mormon history? Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re looking at the proposed development at Arthur Plantation in Missouri, a site connected to Zion’s Camp and the discovery of the bones Joseph Smith reportedly identified as belonging to Zelph, a “white Lamanite” warrior. What happens when modern development collides with Mormonis...

Are Mormons Raising Their Kids Wrong? | Audra Phelps on Mormon & Post-Mormon Parenting What happens when you leave Mormonism and realize you must rethink not only what you believe, but how you raise your children? In this episode of Mormon Discussion, Bill Reel sits down with Audra Phelps for an honest conversation about Mormon parenting, religious conditioning, and raising emotionally healthy children beyond the framework of the LDS Church. Together, we explore how obedience, shame, fear, and r...

What can we learn about Joseph Smith from Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”? Plenty, as it turns out! Join RFM as he delves into the frightful tale of the Headless Horseman, and shows how it sets the stage for Joseph Smith’s preternatural treasure digging! In addition, RFM turns to the writings of John Steinbeck to find out what it feels like to actually be on a treasure quest! The history of Joseph Smith really comes to life in this episode of Radio Free Mormon! The post Joseph...

Bill Reel and RFM take a look at the recent FAIRMormon apologetic conference that took place last August. The amazing thing is that Mormon apologetics isn’t getting better with age. If anything, Mormon apologetics is getting worse. And that’s saying something! It’s like they’re not just trying to fool nonbelievers, anymore. They’re trying to fool each other! But rest assured, no matter the tricks they try, they won’t get much past our intrepid pair, RFM and Bill Reel! Please Join the Team Today...

Mormon scholar Dan McClellan appeared on one of the world’s biggest podcasts—and the Mormon backlash has been fascinating! On tonight’s Mormon Newscast, we examine Dan McClellan’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where the Latter-day Saint biblical scholar spent more than two hours discussing the Bible, ancient religion, biblical contradictions, and how religious beliefs developed over time. But here’s the twist: despite McClellan being an active Mormon, Mormonism itself was barely discus...

RFM is joined by Meggan Hayes (“Generally Unquotable), Jim Bennett (“Inside Out”), Randy Bell and Summur-Rayn Berrett for a discussion of the highlights of the October 2026 General Conference. RFM brings the video clips and you bring the popcorn! This is going to be a fun and penetrating discussion! The post All-Star Panel on General Conference: RFM: 486 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happened to the apostles who helped build early Mormonism—and then walked away? When the original Quorum of the Twelve was organized in 1835, these men were not fringe figures. They preached the gospel, served missions, worked directly with Joseph Smith, participated in the movement’s spiritual experiences, and occupied some of its highest positions of authority. Yet six of those original apostles would eventually leave, be excommunicated, challenge Joseph Smith, or follow a very different ...

General Conference is in the books, and on this week’s Mormon Newscast we break down the biggest moments, messages, surprises, and takeaways from the October 2026 sessions. – We also look at Gordon Monson’s Salt Lake Tribune column asking what probably should have been said at Conference—but wasn’t. – Dwight Schrute—yes, Dwight Schrute—sings with that one choir… you know, the Tabernacle one. – Australian LDS leaders find themselves in court over a defamation dispute involving an excommunicated m...

General Conference Post-Mortem 2026! (Sunday Afternoon) Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Sunday Afternoon Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun! And please consider supporting RFM as he takes upon him...

General Conference Post-Mortem 2026! (Sunday Morning) Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Sunday Morning Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun! And please consider supporting RFM as he takes upon himself ...

Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Sunday Afternoon Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun. And please consider supporting RFM as he takes upon himself General Conference for and in behalf of US who don’t ...

Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Saturday Morning Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun! The post Saturday Morning Session! General Conference Recap! RFM: 482 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podca...

Tonight on Mormonism LIVE, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by special guest John Dehlin for an exhaustive examination of the LDS Church’s lawsuit against Mormon Stories. Instead of arguing about the case in the abstract, we take 30 specific claims made by the Church and its attorneys and put them side-by-side with the court record, the Church’s own filings, Mormon Stories’ responses, the mediation history, and recent public statements by Church attorney David Jordan. John Dehlin als...

This week on the Mormon Newscast, we lead with new PEW data revealing significant shifts in Mormon membership—and what those numbers may tell us about the future of the LDS Church. We’ll also look at new data on the LDS birthrate and whether Mormon families are following the same demographic trends reshaping the rest of the country. PEW Research – https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/09/PR_26.09.22_lds_report.pdf Plus: • An LDS missionary is in critical condition after...

Ever wonder if Mormon Apologists like Jacob Hansen actually believe the arguments they make on behalf of the Mormon Church? Well that answer is now settled, and it is settled by none other than Jacob Hansen himself! On a recent podcast, Jacob Hansen admitted there is a difference between “Jacob the historian” and “Jacob the apologist.” “Jacob the historian” is interested in facts and what is most likely to have happened. “Jacob the apologist” doesn’t really care about any of those things, as it ...

All the pleadings have been drafted and filed relating to John Dehlin’s Motion to Dismiss the Church’s trademark infringement case against him. RFM is joined by esteemed co-counsel Kolby Reddish to explain what is going on and who is likely to prevail in the motion to dismiss. As an added bonus, Church lawyer David Jordan gave an interview on a pro-Mormon podcast recently that we dissect and catch David Jordan trying to confuse the audience, and use their lack of legal acumen against them. David...

This week on A Mormon Newscast, we’re covering several stories where religion, policy, doctrine, and institutional change all collide. We’ll start with Jehovah’s Witnesses and their latest shift on blood transfusions—what changed, what technically didn’t, and why high-demand religions often seem to work very hard to change without ever having to say, “We were wrong.” We’ll also look at the latest developments surrounding the abortion measure in Idaho and the LDS Church’s decision to publicly opp...

On this episode of Mormonism Live, we sit down with Rachelle and John Moyer, the creators behind “Ex-Mormon: The Musical,” to talk about how the project came together, what inspired the songs, and why music can be such a powerful way to process faith, identity, loss, humor, and life after Mormonism. We’ll dig into the story behind the album, the creative process of turning the ex-Mormon experience into a musical, and some of the themes woven throughout the soundtrack. We’ll also play and discuss...

This week on Mormon Newscast, an LDS apostle has some surprisingly strong words about what “real men” do and the irony will stop you in your tracks. We’ll dig into that irony, plus a packed week of Mormon news. Tommy McKay is speaking up about the Mormon Stories lawsuit, and we’ll look at what he’s saying and why it matters. We also have the tragic story of a Latter-day Saint missionary from Tonga who died while serving. There are several temple developments this week, including vandalism connec...

Elder Bruce R. McConkie gave one of his most famous talks in history in 1980 named “The Seven Deadly Heresies.” RFM and Bill Reel break down this talk, exposing not only what Elder McConkie says, but why he says it; together with the things Elder McConkie doesn’t say at all! This one you won’t want to miss! Support Mormonism LIVE! and its hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon as take the deep dives into Mormonism and its history! https://donorbox.org/mormonism-live The post Heresy Hunters On P...

Tonight on Mormonism Live, we examine a recurring pattern in Joseph Smith’s prophetic career: when he encountered something mysterious, incomplete, inaccessible, or simply unknown, he rarely seemed content to say, “I don’t know.” Instead, he supplied an answer—and often an extraordinarily detailed one. A skeleton becomes Zelph, complete with a name, identity, history, and ancient associations. Egyptian papyri become the writings of Abraham. Egyptian figures become Abraham, Pharaoh, Shulem, Olim...

What happens when a religious system spends a lifetime teaching you to trust authority, obey, forgive, sacrifice, endure, distrust your own doubts, and fear the consequences of leaving? In this episode of Mormon Discussion, Teresa Hobbs leads Bill Reel and special guest Wendi Wilcock Jensen through a difficult question: Can LDS teachings and institutional structures unintentionally condition members with some of the same psychological habits that make coercive control and abusive relationships h...