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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a favorite recurring guest, Cultural Hall to take a trip down the walk of fame as we discuss celebrity encounters with The Book of Mormon.

With the phrase, "Every member a missionary" ringing in LDS members' ears, it's no wonder that some take the giant leap of handing the signature scripture to a member of the rich and famous club.

You won't believe who was given a copy of The Book of Mormon and who gave them out!

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On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the strange scenario surrounding new Utah Jazz NBA draft pick, Kyle Filopowski. 

Information surfaced this week that Kyle's fiance, Caitlin Hutchinson is almost six years his senior and started dating him when he was in high school and she was in her 20s. 

Added to this scenario is Kyle's family claiming that he has been groomed into Mormonism by Caitlin and cut off contact with his family two years ago.

Kyle was slated to be in the top 20 NBA draft picks this year but was not chosen until pick number 32 by the Utah Jazz. Insider information says that the coaches were concerned by the allegations of grooming by his fiance and his estrangement from his family.

Kyle and Caitlin are now headed to Utah so we'll see what happens next!

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon dive into the latest affidavit in the ongoing Tim Ballard lawsuits. This affidavit was given on June 4th by Ryan Fisher, a close associate and business partner of Tim Ballard.

The details of this affidavit were so surprising to Mormonish that we had to drop everything and create an episode to dissect the shocking allegations.

If true, the systematic plan put in place by Elder M. Russell Ballard to have Tim Ballard infiltrate the world of evangelical Christianity for the purpose of spreading Mormonism, would have huge repercussions.

Watch as we go through the entire affidavit and come to your own conclusions.

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Nemo the Mormon to discuss a hot button issue in the McKinney Texas Temple scenario, the United Methodist Church Bell Tower ordinance.

This issue is very easy to misunderstand so we take everyone carefully through the Fairview Town Council and Fairview Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes step by step. Our hope to clarify the confusion and help everyone understand what actually happened with the United Methodist belltower over the last 18 years.

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon sit down with the wonderful Anthony Miller to discuss leadership training materials created by Elder Dallin H. Oaks that instruct leaders how they can spot someone who is either in apostasy or headed for apostasy.

The list of signs of apostasy and the recommendations for helping someone in apostasy are very revealing.

We loved this conversation with Anthony and we know you will too.

Anthony's Links:

https://unpackingambiguitycom.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/byu_h_socialfaith_r5.pdf

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https://unpackingambiguitycom.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/faith_crisis_accounts_r3.pdf

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https://unpackingambiguitycom.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/faith_crisis_report_r24b.pdf

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon take a look back at the President Gordon B. Hinckley era of temple building.

There was a different vision decades ago in which small, accessible temples would dot the land and fit in with neighborhoods, communities and be a beacon of good will. What changed?

To answer this question, we explore the rivalry between Gordon Bl Hinckley and now prophet, Russell M. Nelson. When President Nelson took the helm, there were changes faster than you could count them, and the philosophy behind temple building may have been one of them.

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On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined once again by fan favorite Ganesh Cherinian to delve deeper into the concept of finding Joseph Smith himself in the Book of Mormon.

Ganesh draws startling parallels between the life of Joseph Smith and King Mosiah as we take what seems like it could be a more autobiographical journey through the Book of Mormon than we had previously thought possible.

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca watch the Fairview Texas Town Council Meeting and provide insightful commentary.

The Town Council meeting was held on June 4th, 2024 in Fairview Texas. On the meeting agenda is the LDS church's request to build a 63 ft building with a 171 ft spire in a residential neighborhood.

Emotions run high as residents of Fairview and LDS members who live in Fairview both petition the Town Council to understand their points of view.

Landon and Rebecca were on a livestream episode of Mormon Stories where we streamed part of the meeting. We had many people reach out and tell us they would like to see the rest of the meeting and the beginning of the meeting.

This is that meeting in its entirety with commentary from Mormonish who has been following the events in Fairview and four other towns where LDS temples are being built.

There is so much to be learned from this meeting.

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On this temple update Rebecca and Landon discuss new information about the Bakersfield, CA proposed temple. 

The last news article we read about this temple included the statement that the church had tabled the plans to mollify neighbors. This does not seem to be the case based on new information.

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon have a fascinating discussion with Brandon Crockett and Alex Criddle about their new proof of concept project "EntheoMagus," a 40-minute documentary delving into the possibility that Joseph Smith and the early Mormons were using psychedelic sacraments.as a means to connect with the divine.

This idea is gaining momentum as the mainstream learns more about plant medicines and their effects. Brandon and Alex present a compelling argument for the use of herbs and plants to facilitate group guided vision experiences as well as personal visions as described in early Mormonism.

We know you'll find this as fascinating as we did!

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For exclusive content including the full documentary itself, a digital copy of "The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic and Drugs," exclusive Q&A sessions from our public screenings of the film, research papers including audio and much more check out:

EntheoMagus trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0uHmmToTec

Check out the 90 second film trailer here.

Seer Stoned Production website:

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Find out more about the origin story of our team, upcoming showings and links to plenty of reading material.

Debate with Brian Hales:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7J0y_cPpg

The original debate about the psychedelic origins of Mormonism with LDS apologist Brian Hales on Mormon Book Reviews.

Response to debate with Brian Hales:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l0L1EHtQOo&t

Extended response to debate with Brian Hales hosted on Bryce Blankenagel's Naked Mormonism channel.

Higher Powers of Man by Frederick M. Smith:

https://ia800707.us.archive.org/9/items/cu31924029193781/cu31924029193781.pdf

Frederick M. Smith's (third prophet-president of RLDS church) 1918 PhD dissertation outlining the various methods for achieving "religious ecstasy" inspired by Fred's desire to replicate the revelatory experiences of his grandfather, Joseph Smith. Included in these methods is a section of drugs, specifically peyote use.

Alchemically Stoned:

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemically-Stoned-Psychedelic-Secret-Freemasonry/dp/0578194007

Practicing Freemason and Rosicrucian P.D. Newman reveals the psychedelic secrets of Freemasonry.

Early Mormonism and the Magic World View:

https://www.amazon.com/Early-Mormonism-Magic-World-View/dp/1560850892

D. Michael Quinn's deep exploration into the magical influences and practices of the Smith family. While Quinn did not delve into the psychedelic use of the Smith family, he books referenced here overtly explore psychedelic / psychoactive plant use and their role in the magical experience.

Seer Stoned Productions merch store:

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The Psychedelic Kirtland Temple Dedication:

https://alexcriddle.substack.com/p/the-psychedelic-kirtland-temple-dedication

An article by Alex with more details on the Kirtland Temple Dedication and the psychoactive components. Citations to the visions and charges of intemperance discussed can be found in the article.

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