A detailed analysis of the Historical Jesus as carpenter.

I describe my journey in learning the issues, problems, and proposed solutions to how to study the New Testament figure of Jesus

I take a decent detailed look into this epic debate and what we can learn from it and with it. Not to be missed!

My impressions on Mormon General Conference, and how it led me to do some significant background research which just shows why watching it doesn’t feed our own spirituality anymore. There are reasons, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints better start figuring it out if they want to prevent further “apostasy.”

This dynamic subject has other interpretations and more valuable meanings for us personally than Sunday School ever taught. Come take a look and find your place in the Kingdom of God, not necessarily in a church. It’s impressive for our own personal value.

I discuss a subject Mormon author Terryl Givens describes, (Feeding the Flock) yet he stops far short of where the discussion logically ought to go. He is making an impression, which in itself is not accurate. I share my concerns with numerous examples of how to think through the psychological manipulation occurring in Mormonism today.

A listener asked a fantastic question that I thought would benefit the audience as we enter the holiday season. How do we communicate and deal with loved ones after a faith transition? To answer this question, Scott borrows from stoic philosophy borrowing the metaphor of the archer from Cicero, a Roman philosopher. The dichotomy of… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 031: The Metaphor of the Archer

How a former member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints navigates the feeling of not belonging anyplace while still actually belonging every place. Great tips for fostering friendships with people who don’t think exactly like yourself. The Restoration Table https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRestorationTable https://www.facebook.com/groups/therestorationtable The moral roots of liberals and conservatives – Jonathan Haidt https://youtu.be/8SOQduoLgRw… Read More »Where Will You Go: 001: You Can Belong No Place and Anyplace

Mormonism LIVE: 053: One Year Anniversary RFM and Bill Reel kick of the second year of Mormonism LIVE with a look back of the past 52 weeks since Mormonism Live’s inception. We look at the favorite episodes of both us and the viewers. We look back at any funny moments, and wonder where the next… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 053: One Year Anniversary

Continuing with the discussion of the Demarcation Problem as presented by Karl Popper, Scott examines the concept of the shelf. Everything on the shelf falls into one of two categories: Falsifiable and Non-Falsifiable. Sources Popper, K. R. (1959). The logic of scientific discovery. University Press.