Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Taylor Drake author of "Joseph in the Gap: The Hidden History That Explains Mormonism's Past, Present and Future". When Taylor's son brought up to him some concerns about Mormon history, he decided to delve into it to find some answers. This book is a result Taylor's effort to understand some little known aspects of LDS history. In this interview we discuss the current state of the priesthood in the LDS church, the temple endowment ceremony and scripture, the Fallen Prophet Theory, and much more. A very original book, Steven had a former apologist for FairMormon do some research on it. He determined that the book is internally consistent and well researched.

Here is a link to purchase

Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Bible and Book of Mormon scholar Colby Townsend. In this in depth conversation Colby discusses the latest developments in Biblical scholarship, the Q hypothesis, the KJV's influence on the BOM, the Late War, the Book of Abraham, the JST, the "Isaiah Problem" in the BOM, Adam Clarke's Commentary, the Book of Enoch, a discovery about a footnote citation in a work by Michael Quinn, a new insight into the Anthon story, and a preview of what Colby is currently working on.

Here is a link to Colby's papers

Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Chris Jensen son of former BYU athletic director Clayne Jensen and author of "Obscure Mormon Doctrine: Uncommon Beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". Chris has studied Mormon doctrine for many years. He found he had a lot of downtime during the Covid Crisis, so he used it to write the book. As a result he created this unique study that documents some of the more obscure doctrines that the Church has taught or still does. This study is a very neutral objective reference that faithful LDS as well outsiders can use as a valuable resource.

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* Note to more sensitive viewers, topics like masturbation, suicidal ideation, and strong language are alluded to in this discussion. Evangelical Steven Pynakker has a conversation with Katie Langston a soon to be ordained minister in the Lutheran Church and author of "Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace". In this episode topics like body shame, suicidal thoughts, scrupulosity, faith struggles, encountering Apostle Bednar, family dynamics, truly understanding grace, and finding ones place and calling in life.

Here is a link to purchase book

Link to Mockingbird article

Link to Katie's paper on Baptism

Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Mark Elwood creator of the graphic novel "Glass Looker: The Collected Tales of Joseph Smith". In this episode Mark discusses with Steven the creative process of producing this work as well as all the research he has done. Mark does a wonderful job of weaving tales and folklore about the treasure digging years of young Joseph with the known historical narrative. This is the 1st of what will be a multi-volume series. Pre-orders must be made by Sept. 1 2021.

Here is the link to pre-order the graphic novel

Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Casey Griffiths author of "Truth Seeker: The Life of Joseph F. Merrill Scientist, Educator, and Apostle". In this in depth conversation Dr. Griffiths discusses Merrill's childhood, heading "out East" for an education, his important role at the University of Utah, his political career, becoming the head of the Church education system, becoming an Apostle, serving in the European mission, and his ability to reconcile science and religion.

Here is a link to purchase the book

And a link a the book discussed in the interview A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan

Join Steven Pynakker as he has a conversation with a fellow Evangelical Charismatic. In this episode we talk about Glen's Huguenot heritage, his being a direct descendent of Apostle Marriner Merrill, his ministry of "standing in the gap", and the remarkable night at a Missouri hotel room where God lead Glen to pray for healing and reconciliation regarding the Haun's Mill Massacre. After filming I realized that Marriner didn't serve as an Apostle under Brigham Young, but did play a critical role as the Logan Temple president before becoming one.

It is a real pleasure to have on one of the most important figures in Mormonism of the 20th and 21st centuries. The great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young, Sandra Tanner and her late husband Jerald were trailblazers in the field of Mormon research and scholarship. In this interview we cover her wonderful reception at this years Mormon History Association Conference, their involvement in Pauline Hancock's Restorationist church, Jerald's early doubts of the Book of Mormon, and the upcoming biography of her and Jerald to be published by Signature Books. I want to thank Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for taking time out of his busy schedule to edit it!

Link to her ministries website

In a special joint production of the Restoration Table and Mormon Book Reviews, co-hosts Tony Fieldson and Steven Pynakker sit down and have civil conversation about the Restoration and Evangelicalism. In the first half Steven interviews Tony about his evangelical past, becoming a Latter-day Saint, moving in a more progressive direction in his faith, and starting the Restoration Table. In the second half Tony "turns the table" and interviews Steven. Tony asks Steven about his faith background, what caused him to be so interested in Mormonism, how Mormonism "saved" his life, and his journey out of then back to Evangelicalism.

Here is a link to my favorite video on Tony's channel

Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews writer and former teenaged apologist for FairMormon (now called FAIR LDS) Nathan Smith. In this episode we discuss his growing up in a faithful household in Texas, having a faith crisis at age 16, becoming a volunteer apologist for FAIR, suffering spiritual abuse while on his mission, and his embracing Eastern religious meditation techniques to heal from his PTSD. It was a great privilege to have Nathan on and I appreciate him coming on in such short notice.

Here is a link to the article he wrote about his mission experience