What happens when a 14-year-old in the woods claims to see God, finds golden plates nobody else can see, and builds an empire with secret handshakes, polygamy, and space-god theology? You get Mormonism.

In this episode of Deformed Theology, David and Jonathan dig into the wild origin story of Joseph Smith, the golden plates, the angel Moroni (or was it Pepperoni?), and why South Park may have given the most accurate breakdown of Mormon beliefs.

👉 We explore:

• Joseph Smith’s visions and the “golden plates” mystery

• The cult-like roots of Mormonism and its rebranding through history

• Polygamy, racism, and “secret underwear” rituals (yes, really)

• Why Mormon temples and eternal marriages directly contradict Scripture

• How cult dynamics still creep into modern Christian movements

• The difference between Trinitarian Christianity and Mormon tritheism

This is not just about Mormonism—it’s about how false gospels and secret revelations deform theology, lead people astray, and distract from the true gospel of Jesus Christ.

💬 Whether you’re LDS, ex-Mormon, or just curious, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

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