Mormon Discussion Podcast

In this explosive episode of Mormon Newscast, we break a major developing story that could have legal and reputational consequences for the LDS Church: allegations of tax filing fraud that may have violated IRS regulations. What was hidden, who knew, and what comes next? [June 9th 2025] Plus, we dive into new national survey data… Read More »Mormon Church Tax Filing Fraud Again? The post Mormon Church Tax Filing Fraud Again? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Discovered by accident in a desert cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century. But what do they actually say—and why do they matter? In this episode, we explore the strange, surprising, and deeply revealing world of the scrolls: hidden prophecies, rival messiahs, priesthood power… Read More »Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237] The post Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Is the Book of Abraham based on papyrus we no longer have? In this episode, we explore the Missing Scroll Theory—the idea that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Abraham from a long roll of papyrus that has since been lost or destroyed. We’ll examine the historical records, including firsthand accounts from early Saints like… Read More »The Book of Abraham’s Missing Scroll Theory [Mormonism Live 235] The post The Book of Abraham’s Missing Scroll Theory [Mormonism Live 235] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode of Mormonism Live, Radio Free Mormon (Bill is on vacation) dives headfirst into the growing tension between scientific discovery and Mormon doctrine. When it comes to mormonism in the modern world, science keeps raising its hand with uncomfortable questions. The LDS Church, meanwhile, continues to insist it has the answers… or at… Read More »Science vs. Mormonism [Mormonism Live 234] The post Science vs. Mormonism [Mormonism Live 234] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

[Almost Awakened Ep: 191] What happens when obedience no longer defines you? In this episode, we explore the tender, disorienting, and ultimately liberating journey of shifting from a life shaped by external authority to one grounded in inner truth. We unpack how high-demand systems condition us to equate obedience with worth—and how, once that structure… Read More »From Obedience to Integrity: Rebuilding Identity from the Inside Out PART 1 The post From Obedience to Integrity: Rebuilding Identity from the Inside Out PART 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM and Kolby Reddish continue their decimation of Austin Fife’s Light on Truth Letter. This episode covers a litany of Mormon “proofs” in chapter seven titled, “How Did Joseph Smith Know?” The short answer is that Joseph Smith didn’t really know much at all, and this episode shows why! The post Destroying Mormon Arguments: RFM: 401 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

[June 2nd 2025] Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, we lead with a headline that’s rocking Cougar Nation—BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been charged with a civil sexual assault lawsuit. The accusations include rape, strangulation, and biting, with the alleged victim claiming police discouraged her from pressing charges. As the university balances Title IX compliance,… Read More »BYU Quarterback Sacked with Sexual Assault Allegation The post BYU Quarterback Sacked with Sexual Assault Allegation appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Kolby Reddish and I continue our in-depth debunking of Austin Fife’s Light on Truth Letter. Tonight is Chapter Six’s turn on the chopping block. In it we show how obviously it is that the Book of Mormon was created in the early nineteenth century. As in, there’s no doubt about it! The post The Made-Up Book of Mormon: RFM: 400 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Why do some relationships thrive after conflict while others crumble? What if conflict wasn’t the problem in your relationships—but the key to deeper connection? In this powerful episode of the Almost Awakened Podcast, Bill Reel and Terresa Hobbs dive into the vital but often misunderstood cycle of rupture and repair. From parenting to romantic relationships… Read More »What Healthy Relationships Do Differently ! The post What Healthy Relationships Do Differently ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when a celebrated war hero, beloved by both Congress and the LDS Church, turns out to be living a lie? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we investigate the incredible true story of Douglas Stringfellow — a Utah congressman, decorated veteran, and rising star in postwar America… until it all came crashing down.… Read More »Mormon War Hero Who Lied: The Douglas Stringfellow Scandal The post Mormon War Hero Who Lied: The Douglas Stringfellow Scandal appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on the Mormon Newscast: Billions vanish from the LDS Church’s investment portfolio and we will tell you why. We’ll dive into what triggered the drop, what it could mean for the future for both the Church’s assets and their feelings about the stock market generally. Also in this episode: a Utah politician launches a… Read More »Mormon Church Loses Billions of Dollars The post Mormon Church Loses Billions of Dollars appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, the LDS Church quietly agrees to a landmark settlement involving over 100 sexual abuse lawsuits in California. We’ll break down what the “settlement in principle” actually means, how it connects to a new Utah law aimed at child protection, and whether any real accountability is on the horizon—or if this… Read More »LDS Church Settles Sex Abuse Cases The post LDS Church Settles Sex Abuse Cases appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode of Rameumptom Ruminations, we explore doubt not as the enemy of faith, but as a sacred doorway to deeper, more honest spirituality. Drawing from literature, Movies, and lived experience, we examine how high-demand religions like Mormonism often idealize certainty, and how this can obscure the value of questions and struggle. Through the… Read More »Doubt is Not the Enemy to Faith: Rameumptom Ruminations: 112 The post Doubt is Not the Enemy to Faith: Rameumptom Ruminations: 112 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Every Mormon alive can tell you without hesitation about the Godhead; how there are three members in the Godhead, the Father and the Son, with bodies of flesh and bones, and the Holy Ghost with a body of spirit. What most Mormons are not aware of, however, is that Joseph Smith taught a radically different… Read More »All Mormons Go To Hell: RFM: 399 The post All Mormons Go To Hell: RFM: 399 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this powerful episode, we explore the fascinating—and at times unsettling—truth that your body can carry pain, anxiety, and illness long after the danger is gone. Through bizarre medical stories and neuroscience-backed insights, we expose how the brain can misfire protective signals, trapping us in cycles of suffering with no clear physical cause. But we… Read More »The Mind & Body’s Connection to Religious Trauma The post The Mind & Body’s Connection to Religious Trauma appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this eye-opening episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by author and theologian Charley Harrell to explore his powerful Dialogue Journal article, “John Taylor on the ‘Dark Ages’.” Together, they take a deep dive into how third LDS Church President John Taylor challenged the traditional narrative of the… Read More »John Taylor and the Truth About the Dark Ages: Rethinking the Great Apostasy The post John Taylor and the Truth About the Dark Ages: Rethinking the Great Apostasy appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What do you get when you mix Mormon folklore, an angelic visitation, and a supposed Nephite treasure buried in a Utah hillside? You get one of the strangest, most persistent sagas in LDS history: the story of John Hyrum Koyle and the Dream Mine. In this episode, we dig into the bizarre and fascinating tale… Read More »The Dream Mine Story: Mormonism’s Most Expensive Revelation [Mormonism Live 231] The post The Dream Mine Story: Mormonism’s Most Expensive Revelation [Mormonism Live 231] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

[The Mormon Newscast May 5th 2025] Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, we begin with a major update from Michelle Stone, the face of the polygamy denier movement and host of the “132 Problems” podcast. In a surprising turn, Stone has announced she’s stepping away from her Podcast and it’s YouTube Channel. We’ll unpack what led… Read More »132 Problems Deleted: Did the Church Pull the Plug? The post 132 Problems Deleted: Did the Church Pull the Plug? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In today’s episode, Scott explores how individuals can reclaim and redefine their sense of morality after stepping away from religious authority. He examines the shift from inherited values to consciously chosen ethics, drawing on philosophical thinkers to ground the idea of moral autonomy. Through personal reflection and discussion of life beyond institutional commandments, the episode… Read More »A Post Mormon Moral Compass: Rameumptom Ruminations: 111 The post A Post Mormon Moral Compass: Rameumptom Ruminations: 111 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.