Is there still room for revelation within the LDS church? We learned last month from Brian Harris that the church uses surveys extensively in the decision-making process around its programs. What implications does this have on revelation within the church? In this episode, Scott discusses the idea of revelation and its space within LDS theology.… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 062: Revelation through Surveys

This episode continues the series by reviewing the book No Man Knows My History by Fawn Brodie. Julia from Analyzing Mormonism returns to the discussion with her eye for detail. This section covers chapters 15 through 21. We’ll cover a variety of subjects including liberty jail, and the influence of Masonry on the temple, and… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 061: No Man Knows My History Review Part 3 with Julia from Analyzing Mormonism

Mid-June marked my one year of podcasting. Before that date, I asked the listeners if they had any questions about me. In this episode, I’ll answer some of the questions. This was supposed to come out June 20th, but the interviews with Brian Harris about his time at Church Headquarters were more important than a… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 060: One Year Later

When Radio Free Mormon calls offering to review another show, the answer will always be yes. Today, RFM comes back onto the podcast to discuss the documentary Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey on Netflix. The documentary covers the FLDS church and their practice of plural marriage to child brides leading up to their prophet Warren… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 059: Keep Sweet Pray and Obey Documentary Review with RFM

Brian Harris joins me one last time to finish our conversation about his time in church headquarters. Have you ever wondered what goes into implementing a new program at the church? Brian worked for the church for six years. Today we discuss a variety of subjects regarding the research he did for the church during… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 058: A Peek Behind the Curtain at Church HQ Part 2 with Brian Harris

Have you ever wondered what goes into implementing a new program at the church? My guest Brian Harris worked in the correlation department at church headquarters. Today we discuss a variety of subjects regarding the research he did for the church during his time there and how these survey results were used by the church.… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 057: A Peek Behind the Curtain at Church HQ Part 1 with Brian Harris

A faith crisis is a delicate matter for anyone to navigate. My guest today has a unique experience with his journey out of the church. Brian Harris was employed at the church headquarters in the correlation department as he deconstructed his faith. His unique perspective on how the church operates will be a fresh look… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 056: Navigating a Faith Crisis While Working at Church Headquarters

A love letter to the ex-Mormon community, Under the Banner of Heaven is an emotional ride from start to finish portrayed through the lens of a man struggling through a faith crisis. Radio Free Mormon joins the podcast once again to discuss the show. Spoiler alert. In the episode, we discuss the show at length… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 055: Under the Banner of Heaven Review with RFM

“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.” Jeremiah 17:5 The idea of only trusting in God presents a problem when deciding what is true. What source does not come from man? Even the sources that claim to come… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 054: Cursed Be the Man that Trusteth in Man

Rameumptom Ruminations did not cover the general conference this spring. Instead of dissecting each talk, Scott chose one talk that stuck out the most for him. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave an address at the April 2022 general conference that covered the subject of depression. While there is some good in the talk, it presents… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 053: All Time Low