Jim recounts his contentious exchange with another podcaster and discusses the contention within the Church that has driven him off of Twitter. Ian and Jim then discuss the divisions within the Church that fall upon theological and political lines. How much do these divisions damage the Church? And could they lead to a significant schism at some point down the road? 

Ian's story continues as he discusses his mission in Scotland, which is where Ian and Jim met. They commiserate over a particularly difficult mutual companion, and Jim recounts trauma that has spilled over to the next generation. There's also a dead cat, a practicing witch, and the incredible healing properties of Ian's used bathwater.  

In this episode, Ian recounts his first experience going through the temple and goes on to discuss the beginning of his mission - and both Ian and Jim recount stories of what happens when missionaries tracting in a cold, wet country find themselves sitting in front of a roaring fire after a long day. 

In Part II of Ian Wilks's conversion story, Ian shares his joy at being baptized and the pain of being rejected by his family as a result. He discusses being homeless alongside his dog Shep, and how the ward rallied around him to literally save his life. 

The first of several episodes exploring Ian Wilks's conversion to and ultimate departure from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There's also a story about a live pheasant flying around inside a car...

Ian and Jim discuss the past, present, and future of the Church's missionary program, offering colorful tales from their own missions along the way. 

Ian and Jim break the First Rule of Internet Publishing: Don't Read the Comments!

Ian and Jim discuss the perfect and permanent memory of church records and the Strengthening Church Members Committee. 

Politics and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have long been inseparable, and Ian and Jim try to make sense of it from both inside and outside the Church, as well as inside and outside the United States. 

Ian and Jim discuss the things that you're allowed to discuss with regard to the recent changes to the temple endowment ceremony. 

CORRECTION: In the original version of this episode, Jim erroneously stated that Dan McClellan had "resigned from the Church," when what he meant was that Dr. McClellan had resigned only from Church employment. The original audio file has been replaced with a version that no longer contains the erroneous statement.