Best Introduction To Mormonism Podcasts (2025)

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Mission Stories Introduction - A Mission Prep Series Podcast 1:52

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Hello there. If you are reading this, you are most likely here for one of two reasons. You are either curious about serving a mission and are hoping to be nudged one way or the other. Or you’ve decided to serve, maybe even have your call, and want to do everything you can to get ready and make it a great experience. Whichever it is, this podcast wi…

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Mission Stories Podcast Preview 33:51

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Welcome to the Mission Stories Podcast! This preview episode is designed to inspire and motivate those preparing for or currently serving a mission. We aim to share knowledge gained from glorious and marvelous mission experiences to help you build your foundation on Jesus Christ. In this episode, we share clips and samples from future stories and l…

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62: Did Joseph Smith Have Sex With His Plural Wives? 3:19:28

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Many have asked the question: Did Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith have sex with his polygamous wives? During his lifetime, Joseph Smith engaged in polygamy (which was illegal in the state of Illinois) and his wives consisted of women who were underage, women who were single, women who were widowed, and women who were already legally married. What is th…

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61: Faithful Historian Deceives Mormons -Keith Erekson 3:36:56

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Keith Erekson serves as the director of the historical research and outreach for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On January 12, 2025 he gave a fireside in which he answered tough questions. Today we are responding to that fireside and discussing such topics as polygamy, Joseph Smith marrying women who were already married, and the …

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60: BYU Professor Brings CES Letter To Life through Art - Anthony Sweat 2:36:20

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In this episode of LDS Discussions, we explore how BYU Professor Anthony Sweat’s artwork reflects the troubling aspects of church history found in the CES Letter by Jeremy Runnells. Despite being excommunicated for questioning the church, Runnells’ CES Letter, published in 2013, exposes discrepancies in the official narrative. Meanwhile, Sweat’s ar…

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59: Church Backtracks on Deceptive Change to Book of Mormon Introduction? 2:43:28

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The LDS Church is quietly but significantly updating the introduction to the Book of Mormon, shifting its focus from historical claims to a broader, more spiritual narrative. In this episode , we dive deep into these changes, exploring what they reveal about the Church's evolving stance on the historicity of its sacred text. Is this an effort to ad…

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58: Skin of Blackness and Mormon Apologetics 1:46:18

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In this gripping third installment of our series, we dive deep into the Book of Mormon to unravel the true meaning of the cursed “Skin of Blackness." Are recent apologetic theories—claiming it's just paint, dark coats, or tattoos—offering genuine insights, or are they merely attempts to gloss over the text's troubling implications? Join us as we co…

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57: Skin of Blackness: The Book of Mormon Curse 2:08:47

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In this episode, we dive into part two of our exploration of the "skin of blackness" mentioned in the Book of Mormon. Historically, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints identified Native Americans as the Lamanites. But as we approach the early 2000s, new theories have emerged. Could the "skin of blackness" refer to paint, tatt…

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56: How Modern Mormons Still Defend Racist Scripture 1:41:10

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Can ancient scripture be reinterpreted to erase racism? Mormon apologists are attempting just that with controversial “skin of blackness” passages in the Book of Mormon. But can these efforts stand up to historical scrutiny, or do they merely obscure uncomfortable truths? Critics argue it whitewashes history and denies lived experiences. Join us as…

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55: Witnesses Roundup & Finale 2:01:19

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We're back to wrap up our series on the Book of Mormon witnesses with what happened to them later in life. Nemo the Mormon - YouTube Nemo the Mormon - TikTok Nemo the Mormon - Instagram Analyzing Mormonism - YouTube Analyzing Mormonism - Website Analyzing Mormonism - Instagram Analyzing Mormonism - TikTok Show Notes YouTube ________________________…

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54: Additional "Witnesses" of the Book of Mormon Gold Plates 1:43:56

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In this riveting interview, @nemothemormon and @analyzingmormonism are back to delve into the lesser-known accounts surrounding the plates of the Book of Mormon. Witness testimonies, some published decades after the events, paint a conflicting picture of the plates' appearance, size, and the circumstances under which they were allegedly shown. From…

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53: How Credible Were the Book of Mormon's EIGHT Witnesses? 2:08:18

1y ago2:08:18

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Were the 8 witnesses to Joseph Smith's golden plates actually credible? Or just gullible relatives caught up in his delusion? Shockingly candid statements from witnesses like Hiram Page and John Whitmer seem to contradict and undermine official LDS teachings about their testimonies. What are the implications of the past witnesses on today’s modern …

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52: Are the 3 Witnesses to the Book of Mormon Credible? 3:25:35

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Julia, Nemo, and Mike are back to discuss the varying accounts of the three men who supposedly saw Joseph's "gold plates" that eventually became the Book of Mormon. What did they say about what they REALLY saw? Episode Show Notes Youtube link _________________________ LDS Discussions is made possible by generous donors! Help us continue to deliver …

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51: John C. Bennett Pt 2 - Allegations of Homosexuality 1:57:36

1+ y ago1:57:36

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The team discusses controversial allegations of sexual impropriety against Joseph Smith and John C. Bennett in Nauvoo, the existence of the Danites as a violent vigilante group, Bennett's subsequent exposes of Mormonism after his excommunication, the succession crisis and various Mormon offshoots after Joseph Smith's death, and questions around the…

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50: Polygamy & Abortion in Joseph Smith’s Nauvoo - John C. Bennett Pt 2 1:58:44

1+ y ago1:58:44

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In this episode, we expose the layers of Bennett's role in divulging Joseph's polygamous secrets. From secret women's organizations with captivating names like Cyprian Saints to the complex web of polygamous relationships, we journey through a fascinating exploration of historical allegations and denials. Brace yourself for a captivating ride throu…

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49 - The Rise and Fall of John C. Bennett Pt 1 1:57:01

1+ y ago1:57:01

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Dive into the captivating saga of John C. Bennett, an enigmatic figure woven into the intricate tapestry of early Mormonism. John, Mike, Nemo, and Julia from Analyzing Mormonism unearth together the layers of his rise, from esteemed physician to Mayor of Nauvoo and right-hand man to Joseph, and the scandalous allegations that led to his name becomi…

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48: If Joseph Got it right, who got it wrong? 2:40:19

1+ y ago2:40:19

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Does accepting Joseph Smith as a prophet require rejecting vast fields of science and scholarship? Join us as we consider long-held assumptions about Joseph Smith and the truth claims of Mormonism. We highlight problematic beliefs like dark skin being a curse from God, Native Americans as a cursed and loathsome people, evolution and DNA studies bei…

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47: Russell M. Nelson's Miracle Stories 2:09:19

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In this captivating episode with John Dehlin, Nemo @NEMOTHEMORMON , and Mike on LDS Discussions, we delve into the controversial miracle stories of Mormon Prophet Russell M. Nelson. What are the implications for a spokesperson of God to fabricate and exaggerate, including (or especially) in regards to revelation like the November 2015 LGBT exclusio…

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46: Mormon Apologetics: The Problems 2:40:38

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Mormon apologetics have been around ever since Mormonism has existed. Join with Mike, Nemo and John as they discuss the types of apologetics that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints engage in and why they are all flawed. LDS Discussions Essay on Apologetics: Overview of Apologetic Responses Within Mormonism Episode Show Notes…

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45: Mormon Prophet, Russell M. Nelson on Doubts 1:51:38

1+ y ago1:51:38

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In this interview, we delve into how Russell M. Nelson, the leader of the LDS Church, addresses doubt. Nelson's 2021 talk on doubts and "lazy learners" encourages members to "choose to believe" and not dwell on doubts. He suggests applying this approach to real-world situations, reframing faith to transcend evidence, and using the bandwagon effect …

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44: How the Church Handles Doubt 2:09:57

2y ago2:09:57

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In this eye-opening episode of LDS Discussions, Mike, John Dehlin, and Nemo the Mormon explore the Mormon church's approach to handling doubt. They take a brief historical journey into the realm of Mormon doubt and apologetics. We critically examine the church's framing of doubters as “unruly children” and labeling doubts that lead away from the ch…

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43: Spiritual Witnesses 3:34:32

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Join hosts Mike, Nemo, and John Dehlin as they delve into the intricacies of spiritual witnesses within Mormonism. How do sincere seekers often end up with different answers when appealing to "the Spirit"? Can individuals be exploited by circumstances deliberately designed to create feelings of spiritual confirmation? What are the consequences when…

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The Goo Phase - Season Finale 50:53

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As we go through changes in our lives, it’s often messy! We like to think of these times as the caterpillar stage… where you’re going along in life all good and realize maybe you were meant to be different, so you go inside yourself (metaphorically speaking) take a real look at who you are and who you want to be, do the long hard work of morphing, …

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42: The Transfiguration of Brigham Young 1:42:33

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Did Brigham Young transform into Joseph Smith's appearance? We discuss the rise of Brigham Young from the “Transfiguration” that altered Mormonism's course. Mike, Nemo, and John explore this event by analyzing historical records, contemporary journals, and a carefully constructed narrative. We unveil the astonishing accounts of backdated miracles a…

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The Power of Vulnerability 1:01:40

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In this weeks podcast episode, we share the joys and struggles of launching our new podcast and sharing our hearts with the world. It’s been a vulnerable yet empowering adventure. We truly appreciate the progress & growth it’s given us! Stay connected with us on Instagram: @kristencarol5 @mothertree_reiki @leilaninumbers @michellpowers…

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Married to a Medium - Shiloh Powers Part ll 58:18

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In this episode Shiloh continues to share his journey, as he is injured and home for a year recovering from surgery. During this time he experiences Michell’s spiritual gifts on daily basis and on a deeper level. He learns things about the spirit world that change his life forever and he discovers his own spiritual path full of confidence, truth an…

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Blindly Believing - Shiloh Powers Part l 1:36:26

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In this weeks episode Michell’s husband Shiloh joins us for a deep, heart felt conversation. He shares his story of blindly believing in the LDS church teachings and struggled to live the perfect LDS life, while fearing eternal consequences with every mistake. Shiloh shares experiences that allowed him to listen to his own inner compass and expand …

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Turning our Wounds into Wisdom 1:23:38

2y ago1:23:38

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This episode is a continuation of our individual faith expansions. As we each move forward in our lives outside of Mormonism, with each new nugget of understanding, we find peace and the insatiable desire to learn more, as we have realized how small our view has been. This is an ongoing process that we expect to last through this lifetime. We conti…

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Rising From The Ashes 1:13:59

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From the time we were children, we were conditioned that our priesthood leaders were there to guide us & had authority over us. We were taught the value of our free agency and personal revelation, but only if it fit within the confines of the church & its priesthood leaders revelation & guidance they received for us. This left us feeling disempower…

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41: Where did Joseph get his ideas? 1:31:37

2y ago1:31:37

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Join John, Nemo, and Mike in a captivating episode as they unravel the intricate tapestry of influences that shaped the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. From the unique doctrines of Mormonism to the enigmatic Book of Mormon, they embark on a thought-provoking journey through history and religious texts. Discover the surprising connections betwee…

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The Nuclear Button - Nate Morris Part II 1:54:18

2y ago1:54:18

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In this episode, the four of us have a long, raw, conversation of the events and memories of Nate’s one year and 11 months of service as Bishop. The good, the bad, and the ugly, and what led up to what Nate called, “the nuclear button." Michell Powers Angel Messages Video https://youtu.be/RofWTe29WsU Kristen Carol - Silver Compass Apple Music - htt…

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Our Conversation with our Previous LDS Bishop Nate Morris - Part I 1:29:25

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Our conversation with LDS Bishop, Nate Morris, his feelings, thoughts, and perspective on what it was like as bishop during this tumultuous time. Stay connected with us on Instagram: @kristencarol5 @mothertree_reiki @leilaninumbers @michellpowersBy Kristen Morris, Leilani Numbers, Michell Powers

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Burned at the Stake Center 1:58:45

2y ago1:58:45

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In our last episode, we talked about becoming close friends, and raising our families together. We rediscover our identities after losing ourselves in motherhood. We reclaim and discover our god given gifts, only to find out that those god given gifts were seen as dangerous, and outside the parameters laid out for women in the Church of Jesus Chris…

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40: Mormon Patriarchal Blessings | Revelations Pt. 6 1:30:15

2y ago1:30:15

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Discover the truth behind Mormon Patriarchal Blessings in this eye-opening interview with hosts Mike, Nemo, and John. From reflections on their own blessings to the harmful effects of this mechanism of control over members, the hosts delve into the nuanced nature of these individualized messages from God. With insights on how even past prophets hav…

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Mayberry to Mayhem 1:12:05

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In this episode we all become neighbors and raise our children together, fully immersed in motherhood and living the gospel within The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. “As we began to share our gifts openly with clients, friends and family, our seemingly idealic “Mayberry” community began to take a drastic turn. In this episode we talk …

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Leilani Numbers Part II - Toxic Conformity 53:32

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In this episode, Leilani shares more life experiences as her shame and guilt grow, determined to conform even at the expense of her own well-being. Conformity is always toxic when it goes against what your own Inner Compass is telling you. Join us next week for episode six as our lives join together and our story continues. Stay connected with us o…

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Leilani Numbers Part I - Outsourcing my Worthiness 1:01:35

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In this episode, Leilani shares her experience growing up in the high demand religion of Mormonism. Throughout her life, she had many experiences that caused her to carry a lot of shame. This episode illuminates how she outsourced her innate divine worth to many church authorities along the way and ignored her own Inner Compass. *Trigger warning* T…

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39: The Problems with Mormon Personal Revelation | Revelations Pt. 5 1:32:31

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Mike, Nemo, and John discuss the problems with personal revelation. LDS Discussions essay on personal revelation Episode Show Notes _________________________ LDS Discussions is made possible by generous donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreo…

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Kristen Morris - My Intuition Entangled in the Institution 1:16:01

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This episode I share a lot of personal, intuitive, & spiritual experiences. It illuminates how my identity & intuition became enmeshed with the church. These experiences also show how I took the loving teachings of my faithful parents and the tools that my religion gave me, and made the very most of them! In coming episodes you'll see how listening…

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Introduction 11:08

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Welcome to the Inner Compass Podcast. This podcast is an offering from our hearts! Throughout the first several episodes we will be sharing what we experienced growing up in a high demand religion and what it was like raising our children and becoming close friends and mothers in Mormonism for over 15 years. Each one of us experienced our own perso…

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Michell Powers - Silenced by the Patriarchy 56:51

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Michell Powers was born with the gift to see, hear and communicate with Angels. As a faithful member of the LDS church for 40 years, she was silenced repeatedly for sharing her spiritual gifts. Find out more about what ultimately led to her faith expansion outside of Mormonism. (Story to be continued in Episode 6 . . .) Website: michellpowers.com F…

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38: Problematic Revelations After Joseph Smith | Revelations Pt. 4 2:42:19

2y ago2:42:19

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In this engaging interview, Mike from LDS Discussions, Nemo the Mormon, and John Dehlin review the failed prophecies of Mormonism's founder, Joseph. They start by discussing what the Bible says about failed prophecies and those who tell them. They then delve into specific failed prophecies, including the Second Coming of the Lord in 1891, the fall …

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37: Joseph's Failed Prophecies | Revelations Pt. 3 2:13:59

2y ago2:13:59

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In this engaging interview, Mike from LDS Discussions, Nemo the Mormon, and John Dehlin review the failed prophecies of Mormonism's founder, Joseph. They start by discussing what the Bible says about failed prophecies and those who tell them. They then delve into specific failed prophecies, including the Second Coming of the Lord in 1891, the fall …

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36: Problematic Patterns | Revelations Pt. 2 2:20:16

2+ y ago2:20:16

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Today we identify and analyze four problematic patterns in Joseph Smith's "revelations": 1) Using revelations to convince others to submit to his requests, 2) Using revelations to get out of a jam, 3) Changing revelations to fit Joseph Smith’s evolving theologies, and 4) a look at Biblical errors made in Joseph Smith's revelation. We are joined by …

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35: Joseph Smith's Backdated Prophecies | Revelations Pt. 1 3:24:20

2+ y ago3:24:20

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Radio Free Mormon joins the usual crew (Mike, John & Nemo) as they discuss evidence for prophecies that appear to have been backdated after the events of the supposed prophecy already happened. LDS Discussion Essay on Backdating Prophecy Episode Show Notes _________________________ LDS Discussions is made possible by generous donors! Help us contin…

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34: Overview of Joseph Smith's Translations 2:07:05

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In this episode we recap all the different areas where Joseph Smith claims to have translated an ancient source and we analyze his work and compare it against modern scholars and experts in the field to see how he did. Co-host: Nemo the Mormon LDS Discussion Essay: Overview of Joseph Smith's Translations Episode Show Notes _________________________…

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33: The Kinderhook Plates 2:15:39

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Did Joseph Smith have another shot at translating ancient scripture, or is it just rumor? Mike and John take a look at the Kinderhook Plates. What were they? Did Joseph Smith try to translate them, and what was the result? As usual, we dive into the apologetics around multiple scenarios and why they are each attractive to differing views. Co-host: …

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32: Book of Abraham, Part 3: A look at the text itself 2:47:03

2+ y ago2:47:03

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In Parts 1 and 2 of this series Mike, John, and Nemo explored the history and controversies over whether the Book of Abraham is a literal translation of Egyptian as claimed by Joseph Smith. Now for Part 3 they are back to look at what the text of the Book of Abraham actually says, including many prime LDS doctrines. What have been the consequences …

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31: Book of Abraham Pt 2: Translation Apologetics 2:35:15

2+ y ago2:35:15

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Today we’re going through various apologetics and theories around the Book of Abraham to reconcile it being considered scripture along with what we know the literal interpretation of these things to be. What problems do these apologetics create in other areas for believers? Do these theories hold water without a strong bias to believe in spite of a…

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30: Book of Abraham Pt 1: Joseph's Translation 1:51:23

2+ y ago1:51:23

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For many, the Book of Abraham is one of the most problematic subjects within Mormonism due to our ability to translate Egyptian after Joseph Smith released the Book of Abraham. We want to give a brief overview of the history of the Book of Abraham, looking at the facsimiles and manuscripts, and then review the church's response to how this can all …