Between January 1835 and December 1837, Joseph Smith experienced some of the most dramatic, spiritually rich, and challenging years of his life. This video dives deep into this pivotal period—marked by revelations, leadership developments, financial turmoil, and growing internal and external pressures on the young Church.

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So the other day I decided I wanted to watch the most popular video on YouTube critical of the church. And what came up in the results was a video by Johnny Harris. Johnny is a very popular, talented and charismatic YouTube journalist. He also is an ex-mormon and this was his video explaining why he left the church.


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I recently hosted a twitter space convo on Christian Nationalism and my friend Kai Schwemmer called in and what followed was an interesting debate/discussion. 

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So I recently have started doing what are called spaces on X. These are a new way to do Audio only livestreams that basically are like a radio show where anyone on x call in and talk. I recently did one while on a long drive and the subject of original sin came up… let’s just say it was interesting to say the least.

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So I recently had the chance to go on the striving network Saints in the south in light of recent events to discuss how we as Latter-day Saints should relate to and deal with people who claim that we are not christians. I hope you enjoy.

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Is God in some way limited? Is all matter conscious in some way? How does LDS theology align with the latest philosophy and science? What does a renowned Philosopher like Philip Goff think about these sorts of questions. Join us for an eye opening conversation.

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Between 1831 and 1834, the early Latter-day Saint movement was rapidly growing and Joseph was in the middle of it all. From establishing church headquarters in Kirtland, Ohio, to overseeing the building of the Kirtland Temple, publishing revelations, and leading the Saints through challenges in Missouri, this period highlights both the struggles and faith that shaped the foundation of the Latter-Day Saints.

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Did Joseph smith Practice Polygamy? We decided to explore what it would mean if the Polygamy deniers were right… and frankly, if they are right… we have some major problems.

Polygamy denialist’ “Faith Package”
1. Accept the belief JS did not practice plural message.
2. Reject, as deceptions, the testimonies of the Church’s highest leaders (ERS, ZH, BS, BY, JT, WW, and LS) after 1844 regarding their eyewitness accounts of JS’s introduction of the practice of plural marriage. Accept that the Church’s highest leaders for 50+ years were deceivers.
3. Reject D&C 132 and its teachings, including those describing how JS had authority to create eternal families.
4. Reject the temple endowment because nothing concerning it was recorded during Joseph Smith's lifetime. Instead, it represents the 1877 recollection of Joseph Smith’s 1843 teachings, recorded by Wilford Woodruff, who also recalled how Joseph practiced plural marriage in 1843.
5. Reject President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings and the recent post on the Church’s website that affirm: “Joseph Smith introduced the practice, not Brigham Young.”

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Can Doctrine Change? Has doctrine ever changed? If a doctrine is true… why would it change? If we say a doctrine can change, does that mean don’t think that doctrine is true?  Can any Doctrine? Im mean… What do we mean when say something is doctrine?

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Jim Bennett is an online Latter Day Saint commentator who has some very strong opinions about me. So I decided to have another conversation with him moderated by our mutual friend Steven Pynakker of ‪@MormonBookReviews‬. It was in many ways a disappointing interaction, but one I think people need to see. 

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