Mormon.ish

By Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy

What's Mormon.ish about?

A podcast for post and nuanced Mormons seeking a joyful life as they navigate their faith journey outside of orthodox Mormonism.

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Mormon.ish episodes:

05.03.2024
The Beehive State by Rob Lauer: A Readers' Theater Production
Mormonish Podcast's Rebecca and Landon are joined by playwrite Rob Lauer as we present Rob’s award winning play "Beehive State" as a readers' theater theatrical production. The play centers around a polygamous family in post manifesto era Utah and was written by...
05.01.2024
Was Mormonism an Accident? How the Missing 116 Pages Changed Everything
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined again by our good friend Ganesh Cherian to discuss the orgin of Mormonism and the LDS church. Using clues and markers from the replacement text for the missing...
04.28.2024
Let's Not Be Rash About Wearing Garments
On this impromptu episode of Mormonish Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Lila Tueller, daughter of General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. to discuss a faithful social media thread about medical complication when wearing garments. The opinoins of faithful Latter...
04.26.2024
LGBTQ Students at BYU Share Their Heartbreaking Reality in New Documentary
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the creative team behind an amazing new documentary about BYU and the treatment of the LGBTQ community in recent years and the past. The documentary, "A Long...
04.24.2024
Don't Take it For Granite: The LDS Church's Top Secret Mountain Vault Revealed
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca delve into the mysterious Granite Mountain Records Vault owned by the LDS Church. Former employee Kate joins the episode to tell us everything you've ever wanted to know but were afraid...
04.23.2024
Lying for the House of the Lord: McKinney Temple Letter Misleads Neighbors
In this update episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss a letter the LDS church sent to residents in Fairview, TX to announce the proposed McKinney Temple coming to their neighborhood. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you...
04.19.2024
Size Does Matter: Temple Steeples Now Major Part of LDS Religion
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca continue their temple watch series with updates on several proposed temples including Cody Wy, Heber Valley Utah, Lone Mountain NV, McKinney Tx, Bakersfield Ca. A recent letter sent to LDS...
04.17.2024
New Theory On Book of Mormon Origin May Be A Game Changer
On this highly anticipated episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Lars Nielsen to discuss his ground breaking new book, "How the Book of Mormon Came to Pass: The Second Greatest Show on Earth." Lars, along with...
04.14.2024
Nemo the Mormon Talks LDS Charitable Giving
On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the amazing Nemo the Mormon to discuss current church finances, charitable giving and other fascinating topics. You won't want to miss this interesting conversation with Nemo. He has the ability...
04.10.2024
LGBTQ, Married, and Mormon: Same Sex Couples Share Their Real Stories
On this very special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by four wonderful married LGBTQ couples who still attend and love the LDS church. This episode shines a spotlight on how different this attendance looks for each...
04.08.2024
Mormonish General Conference Recap April 2024 with Mormon News Roundup
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dives and Mormon News Roundup to recap all the voting General Conference news, updates, memes, tweets and posts from the weekend! ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If...
04.05.2024
Golden Plates Discovered? Think Again
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful John Lundwall to discuss the shocking discovery of golden plates in Saudi Arabia by Dr. Miles Jones. The discovery was revealed on the Shabbatt Night...
04.03.2024
Elijah and the Sealing Keys: The Kirtland Temple Narrative Debunked
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Rob Lauer to discuss the narrative of Elijah, Elias, and Moses appearing to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland temple. With the...
03.29.2024
Mormons and Holy Week: Becoming a Part of Mainstream Christianity
On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon discuss the new phenomenon of Mormons celebrating Palm Sunday and Holy Week in addition to Easter Sunday. These sacred days have long been celebrated in the wider world of Christianity, but Mormons...
03.27.2024
The Lone Mountain Nevada Temple: Here We Go Again!
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the controversy surrounding the proposed Lone Mountain temple in Las Vegas Nevada. The residents in the rural area are concerned that zoning codes and ordinances are being changed to...
03.22.2024
LDS Women, Power, and the Priesthood
On today’s episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the events of the past week surrounding the LDS Women’s broadcast and it’s aftermath. When the LDS church reposted a statement from the devotional broadcast telling us that LDS...
03.22.2024
What Does a Non LDS Scholar Think of the Book of Mormon? w/ Mythos
On this fascinating episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Mythos, a never Mormon researcher who specializes in textual criticism and theology. Mythos has recently written a book, "Behind the Curtain: A Critical Analysis of Mormon...
03.15.2024
So Much Drama: The Theatrical Origins of Mormonism w/ Dr. Lee Krähenbühl
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Lee Krähenbühl to discuss the theater's influence on the original Mormon endowment ceremony and other aspects of early Mormonism. Dr. Lee Krähenbühl explores the question of...
03.14.2024
The Allegory of the Olive Tree Destroys Book of Mormon Credibility
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ganesh Cherian to discuss The Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5 of the Book of Mormon. This complex allegory is often pointed to as...
03.08.2024
The Sale of the Kirtland Temple: Triumph or Tragedy
On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the recent explosive development of the LDS church purchasing the Kirtland Temple and other historical documents and artifacts. This news came as a shock to many. Some were...
03.06.2024
The Devil Sat on My Bed: Encounters with the Spirit World
In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Erin Stiles to discuss her research for her new book, "The Devil Sat on My Bed: Encounters With the Spirit World in Mormon Utah" Dr. Stiles is...
03.03.2024
Latest updates on Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT Temples
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon give updates on both the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple, UT situations as they continue to play out. Both cities have active citizens' groups who are going through proper...
03.01.2024
History of Servitude and Slavery in Utah: The Brigham Young and Orson Pratt Debates
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Master Peace, Ron Yorgason to discuss the Brigham Young and Orson Pratt slavery and race debates in 1850’s Utah. These speeches, which have only recently become available, are...
02.29.2024
Where's New Church Spokesman Aaron Sherinan
On a current events episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the events surrounding Aaron Sherinian being called as the new LDS church's Managing Director of Communications. Aaron Sherinian was announced as the new church spokeman on January...
02.27.2024
The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Dr. Darrell Ray, founder of the Recovery From Religion organization to discuss the theory behind his book, "The God Virus: How Religion Affects Our Lives and Cultures. ...
02.26.2024
Pt 2: The Book of Abraham, Smoking Gun of Mormonism: What's it Really All About?
On Part II of this extremely informative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with our knowledgeable friend, Andrew Schnobrich, to do a deep, yet accessible dive into The Book of Abraham. Andrew has created a slide...
02.21.2024
The Little Factory of Shame! With Cultural Hall
On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a wonderful returning guest, Cultural Hall, to give you all "the talk" your parents may have avoided! Buckle your seatbelts as we delve into the history...
02.16.2024
Were the Founding Fathers Christian: Did God Really Bless America and the Constitution?
On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Professor Matthew Harris to discuss the question of whether America was originally founded as a Christian nation or a secular republic. Evangelicals would have you believe that God played...
02.14.2024
Same Sex Sealings in the LDS Temple? A Theological Way Forward
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca discuss the theology around same-sex sealings in the LDS temple. We explore the idea of the past use and meanings of sealings in many different ways that may pave a path going...
02.09.2024
Liability For The Lord: Does Your LDS Calling Leave You Vulnerable? with Kolby Reddish
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with attorney Kolby Reddish to discuss the recent charges against a stake president in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania regarding failure to report abuse of a child. This situation has...
02.07.2024
Ep124: The Book of Mormon and Other Neophyte Scriptures: A Response to Dr John Lundwall with Dr Thomas Murphy
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Dr. Thomas Murphy as he responds to the research on Book of Mormon authenticity that Dr. John Lundwall has shared previously on our podcast. We're excited to engage...
02.02.2024
Rachael and Elizabeth's Journey: Finding Your Authentic Self
In this very special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca have a wonderful conversation with an Rachael and Elizabeth, amazing couple who found each other after decades of living their lives as the church told them to. This is...
01.31.2024
Geez! Mormon Swear Word Cost Me My Medical Care
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by special guest Wells Anderson as we delve into the world of swearing, Mormon swear words, and more. Wells shares his recent experience of being denied medical...
01.26.2024
Is the LDS Church Sending Mixed Messages?
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the current environment of confusion at the apparent mixed messages the LDS church is putting out regarding LGBT issues and the church's trajectory. We explore the broader picture...
01.24.2024
Dr. John Lundwall Responds to LDS Apologists
In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Dr. John Lundwall to review and respond to criticisms from LDS apologists regarding our 5 part series on Book of Mormon authenticity. Our series with Dr. Lundwall...
01.19.2024
The Book of Abraham, Smoking Gun of Mormonism: What's it Really All About?
On this extremely informative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with our knowledgeable friend, Andrew Schnobrich, to do a deep, yet accessible dive into The Book of Abraham. Andrew has created a slide show and presentation that helps...
01.19.2024
The LeBaron Cult Murdered My Grandfather
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by our friend and previous podcast guest, Liz Phillips to discuss events portrayed in a recent Hulu documentary, "Daughters of the Cult." The documentary portrays the story of a polygamous cult...
01.14.2024
Mormon Church Forces Brewery to Discontinue Signature Beer
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into a developing story involving a local Utah brewery that has been asked by lawyers for businesses owned by the LDS church to discontinue their signature brew "Deseret IPA" due...
01.12.2024
Transcending Ecclesiastical Abuse
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Michelle Stone of "132 Problems" to learn more about her life and experiences within the LDS church. Our viewers may be familiar with Michele from her interactions...
01.10.2024
The Ethical and Moral Dilemma of the Bishop's Mantle
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca are joined by AASECT Certified Sex Therapist/Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Natasha Helfer and former LDS bishop, Joel Huntington, to discuss the role of ecclesiastical leaders who are often...
01.05.2024
Are The Gospel Topics Essays Going Away?
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon dive into a section of the church website called “Topics and Questions.” There has been concern recently that The Gospel Topics Essays are being retired and replaced by “Topics and Questions.”...
01.03.2024
Explosive Revelations in D. Michael Quinn's New Memoir: Chosen Path
On this special episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon have the opportunity to film at the Signature Books headquarters. as we interview the Executive Director of Signature Books, Barbara Jones Brown and Moshe Quinn, son of D. Michael Quinn about...
01.01.2024
Top Ten Stories of 2023 with Mormon News Roundup
On this special New Year’s Eve countdown extravaganza; Mormonish Podcast teams up with Mormon News Roundup for the second year in a row to bring you the top ten stories in Mormonism during 2023! It’s been a wild ride, and...
12.29.2023
The Healing Power of Humor: Deconstructing Through Parody with Tik Tok's Cultural Hall
On this extremely entertaining episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with Rob aka Cultural Hall, creator of the most hilarious post Mormon themed Tik Tok's out there! Rob shares his top ten favorite Tik Tok creations as...
12.27.2023
The Top Shocking Moments in Mormonism 2023
In this entertaining end of the year review, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the ever effervescent Dr. Monique Derr, to discuss the top WTF moments in Mormonism of 2023. 2023 with a big year for Mormonism in the news...
12.22.2023
How the Puritan Grinch Stole Christmas with "'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Old Nauvoo!"
In this festive holiday episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined once again by the wonderful Rob Lauer, as we explore the little known history of the ban on Christmas. Rob tells us more about Christmas's checkered...
12.20.2023
Does the Book of Mormon Have to be Historical (Episode 5 of a 5 part series)
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined again by the amazing Dr. John Lundwall for Episode 5 in his series on Book of Mormon authenticity and the The Standard of Proof for the Book of Mormon....
12.17.2023
Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women
On another collaborative episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon join The Backyard Professor and very special guest, Margaret Toscano, as we dive into the Gospel Topics Essay titled, "Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women." In September...
12.13.2023
Tricked by Mormonism: Magic, Manipulation and Mormons
On our first premiere episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by two incredible guests, Dr. Randy Bell and Radio Free Mormon, to discuss the difference between ethical magic and unethical magic and its use in manipulating people...
12.12.2023
Update: Heber Valley and Cody, WY Temple Lawsuits
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon give updates on both the Cody, WY and Heber Valley Temple situations as they continue to play out. Both cities have active citizens' groups who are going through proper legal...

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Mormon.ish episodes:

The Beehive State by Rob Lauer: A Readers' Theater Production

Was Mormonism an Accident? How the Missing 116 Pages Changed Everything

Let's Not Be Rash About Wearing Garments

LGBTQ Students at BYU Share Their Heartbreaking Reality in New Documentary

Don't Take it For Granite: The LDS Church's Top Secret Mountain Vault Revealed

Lying for the House of the Lord: McKinney Temple Letter Misleads Neighbors

Size Does Matter: Temple Steeples Now Major Part of LDS Religion

New Theory On Book of Mormon Origin May Be A Game Changer

Nemo the Mormon Talks LDS Charitable Giving

LGBTQ, Married, and Mormon: Same Sex Couples Share Their Real Stories

Mormonish General Conference Recap April 2024 with Mormon News Roundup

Golden Plates Discovered? Think Again

Elijah and the Sealing Keys: The Kirtland Temple Narrative Debunked

Mormons and Holy Week: Becoming a Part of Mainstream Christianity

The Lone Mountain Nevada Temple: Here We Go Again!

LDS Women, Power, and the Priesthood

What Does a Non LDS Scholar Think of the Book of Mormon? w/ Mythos

So Much Drama: The Theatrical Origins of Mormonism w/ Dr. Lee Krähenbühl

The Allegory of the Olive Tree Destroys Book of Mormon Credibility

The Sale of the Kirtland Temple: Triumph or Tragedy

The Devil Sat on My Bed: Encounters with the Spirit World

Latest updates on Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT Temples

History of Servitude and Slavery in Utah: The Brigham Young and Orson Pratt Debates

Where's New Church Spokesman Aaron Sherinan

The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture

Pt 2: The Book of Abraham, Smoking Gun of Mormonism: What's it Really All About?

The Little Factory of Shame! With Cultural Hall

Were the Founding Fathers Christian: Did God Really Bless America and the Constitution?

Same Sex Sealings in the LDS Temple? A Theological Way Forward

Liability For The Lord: Does Your LDS Calling Leave You Vulnerable? with Kolby Reddish

Ep124: The Book of Mormon and Other Neophyte Scriptures: A Response to Dr John Lundwall with Dr Thomas Murphy

Rachael and Elizabeth's Journey: Finding Your Authentic Self

Geez! Mormon Swear Word Cost Me My Medical Care

Is the LDS Church Sending Mixed Messages?

Dr. John Lundwall Responds to LDS Apologists

The Book of Abraham, Smoking Gun of Mormonism: What's it Really All About?

The LeBaron Cult Murdered My Grandfather

Mormon Church Forces Brewery to Discontinue Signature Beer

Transcending Ecclesiastical Abuse

The Ethical and Moral Dilemma of the Bishop's Mantle

Are The Gospel Topics Essays Going Away?

Explosive Revelations in D. Michael Quinn's New Memoir: Chosen Path

Top Ten Stories of 2023 with Mormon News Roundup

The Healing Power of Humor: Deconstructing Through Parody with Tik Tok's Cultural Hall

The Top Shocking Moments in Mormonism 2023

How the Puritan Grinch Stole Christmas with "'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Old Nauvoo!"

Does the Book of Mormon Have to be Historical (Episode 5 of a 5 part series)

Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women

Tricked by Mormonism: Magic, Manipulation and Mormons

Update: Heber Valley and Cody, WY Temple Lawsuits

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