Mormon.ish

By Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon BrophyReligion & Spirituality

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March 12, 2025 Lars Nielsen Responds to His Critics
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with returning guest Lars Nielsen to discuss the responses to his book, "How The Book of Mormon Came to Pass: The Second Greatest Show on Earth."
Since its publication, Lars has interacted with and gotten feedback from a number of scholars and academics, as well as others who have read the book and want to weigh in.
The most public back and forth has been occurring between Lars and scholar Dan Vogel, with each of them publishing video responses to address each other's points.
Lars delves into these exchanges and also presents new information on what he believes could be the origin of the Book of Mormon in this really interesting episode of Mormonish.
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2 hr 46 min
March 07, 2025 Fairview Mayor Henry Lessner Speaks Out
On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Fairview Mayor, Henry Lessner to discuss the proposed McKinney LDS temple and the potential lawsuit threatened by the LDS church.
It was a pleasure to have Mayor Lessner on the podcast. We've all read his statements, seen him in action during town council meetings, and watched his interviews on various new stations. Now it's our turn to find out more about Fairview, the mayor and town council, and its citizens who just want what's best for their town.
You won't want to miss this episode!
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54 min
March 06, 2025 Just How "Christian" Were the Founding Fathers?
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 a prominent role, while the nones may believe otherwise.
This debate has resulted in a culture war over the narrative that shapes The United States today. Professor Harris helps us sift through the information to better understand the religious beliefs that informed the men who founded our country. The answer to this question might surprise you!
This podcast was originally aired on February 16, 2024.
Previous Mormonish episode with Matt Harris
https://youtu.be/2wohbsBJGvY?si=3t06PvoSKizrNVHD
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1 hr 50 min
March 05, 2025 Does the LDS 12 Step Program Work? With Former Addict and Facilitator Colleen Johnston
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Colleen Johnston, a facilitator in the LDS addiction recovery 12 step program for almost two decades.
Colleen is also a recovering addict who shares her incredible journey in the LDS church and her lifestyle that was very different from what the gospel was teaching.
Colleen has a unique perspective on the LDS chuch's 12 step program and we discuss whether it works or actually does more harm than good.
This was an absolutely fascinating episode and we both learned a lot. We know you will too!
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1 hr 50 min
February 28, 2025 The Nauvoo Expositor Affidavits: Polygamy's Smoking Gun w/ Radio Free Mormon
With renewed interest in The Nauvoo Expositor affidavits as a “silver bullet” for proving Joseph Smith practiced polygamy, Mormonish is releasing its episode with RFM debuting his groundbreaking evidence about the polygamy affidavits contained in the Expositor. No one breaks down the evidence quite like RFM and by the end of the episode you’ll understand why the terms “smoking gun” and “silver bullet” are accurately applied in this case.
Did Joseph Smith record D&C 132, the revelation on plural marriage? A growing number of members of the church and splinter groups believe that Joseph Smith did not practice polygamy, but rather, this practice was instituted by Brigham Young. They also believe that any written record of Joseph's polygamy, including D&C 132 was created by someone other than Joseph to make it appear that Joseph Smith practiced polygamy.
RFM's comparison between their description of D&C 132, as stated in the affidavits, and D&C 132 itself makes it clear that this document must have existed during Joseph Smith's lifetime. Join us for this fascinating episode as Radio Free Mormon puts the evidence on trial!
(This episode was originally released July 17, 2023)
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1 hr 18 min
February 26, 2025 Are LDS Funerals Just for Proselyitizing?
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest, Rob Lauer to discuss LDS funerals.
Many people see LDS funerals as an attempt to proselytize their doctrine and The Plan of Salvation with little attention paid to the person who has passed away.
There are many horror stories of LDS funerals completely ignoring the family, the wishes of the family, and pushing their own agenda.
What does the Handbook of Instruction say about LDS funerals and how they should be conducted? Mormonish tries to determine exactly what the purpose of an LDS is. The results may clear up some of the confusion and frustration.
Rob's contribution to the episode is very important since he spent a decade in the funeral industry.We know you'll find this episode very enlightening!
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1 hr 40 min
February 19, 2025 LDS Mission Nurse Speaks Out On Missionary Mental Health Crisis
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a former LDS mission nurse to discuss the concerning topic of missionary mental health.
Our guest served as a mission nurse in a South American mission and saw first hand the struggle with mental health many missionaries have.
Pulling back the curtain of secrecy, she shines a light on efforts to support and help missionaries in mental health crisis with resources stretched way too thin, as we explore the question, "Are LDS missions dangerous to your mental health."
This conversation was extremely eye opening for us and will be for you too!
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1 hr 35 min
February 17, 2025 The Crazy History of LDS Temple Sealings: It's Not What You Think!
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca discuss the history of LDS temple sealings, as we begin to realize it's not at all what we were taught it was.
We explore the idea of the past use and meanings of sealings in many different ways that may pave a way to see temple sealings in a whole new light and perhaps even create a way forward for same-sex temple marriage.
Using an very informative essay written by law professor Nate Omen, “A Welding Link of Some Kind: Exploring a possible theology of same-sex marriage sealings,” we dig deep into this controversial and very interesting topic
Nate Oman Essay
https://nateoman.substack.com/p/a-welding-link-of-some-kind
This episode was originally aired on February 13th 2023
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1 hr 39 min
February 12, 2025 Can I Join the LDS Church if I Don't Believe the Book of Mormon is Historical?
On this episode of Momonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into a question posed on faithful social media by someone considering joining the LDS church. This potential convert seemed to have an issue believing the Book of Mormon to be historical and reached out on social media to ask if you can be LDS and not believe in the historicity of the book.
The answers from faithful members give great insight into the various point of view on this question, from "It's the keystone and completely literal!" to "Just join based on feelings and don't tell anyone you don't believe literally."
We learned a lot about the spectrum of different ways of coping with this question and we're sure you will too!
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1 hr 52 min
February 07, 2025 Do Mormons Believe in Guardian Angels? with Master Peace Ron Yorgason
On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Master Peace, Ron Yorgason to explore the question, "Do Mormons believe in guardian angels?"
I'm sure we have all heard the stories from the pulpit or from family members telling of miraculous rescues or events involving guardian angels. Some Mormons believe that your guardian angel is a deceased relative who has been assigned to keep a special eye on you.
What is the LDS church's stance on guardian angels, past and present. And what role does the Holy Ghost play if you have another special heavenly being already watching out for you.
This episode explores all the nuances of guardian angels in LDS culture and lore.
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1 hr 28 min