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The Deception of Paul H. Dunn: Fabricated Miracles and False Legacies

Elder Paul H. Dunn was once one of the most popular, charismatic, and beloved General Authorities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Renowned for his moving sermons to the youth, Dunn built an entire legacy [00:05] on spectacular personal anecdotes—claiming he was a professional pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who personally rubbed shoulders with baseball legend Lou Gehrig, and a heroic World War II combat survivor who dodged machine-gun fire on the beaches of the Pacific.

But it was all a lie.

Thanks to the rigorous, ground-breaking investigative reporting of journalist Lynn Packer, the truth finally came to light. Packer’s deep-dive investigation into military archives, baseball rosters, and public records revealed that Dunn had completely fabricated or grossly exaggerated his most famous "faith-promoting" stories.

In this video, we use archival clips to dissect Paul H. Dunn's most famous claims side-by-side with the real evidence uncovered by Lynn Packer.

Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RciDx0JZC1o&list=WL&index=3&t=100s

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Faith Unraveled is one of my favorite deconstruction channels. In this episode, Elisha Lee and her husband share their thoughts on one of the most common questions former believers face: What happens to your morals when you lose your faith?

Through authentic storytelling and thoughtful discussion, they explore life after Mormonism, confronting patriarchy, overcoming toxic perfectionism, rebuilding identity, and creating a positive future outside a high-demand religion.

Their honesty, vulnerability, and insights make this a fascinating conversation for anyone navigating faith transitions, religious deconstruction, or life after the LDS Church.

In today's video, we'll watch and discuss their latest episode and explore why so many former Mormons resonate with the Lee family's journey.

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The God-versations Archive is going viral for exposing some of the most controversial and unexpected experiences inside LDS culture.

In this clip, a young woman shares how she was allegedly told she couldn’t serve a mission because she wore a bikini in a photo. What started as a simple social media moment turns into a much bigger conversation about modesty rules, control, and religious expectations placed on young women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ex-Mormon and feminist perspectives are amplifying the discussion online, and people are divided over whether this is about “standards”… or something more complicated.

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In this throwback episode of the Mormon News Roundup, Dives sits down with former LDS Bishop and well-known ex-Mormon podcaster Bill Reel for a wide-ranging conversation that still hits hard today.

We dig into major issues shaping modern Mormon discourse, including the finances of the LDS Church, ongoing faith transitions and deconstruction, and the Church’s evolving (and often controversial) stance on LGBTQ members and policies.

Bill brings his signature mix of experience, research, and candid reflection as we explore what happens when belief, leadership, and institutional trust collide.

This is a re-release of Episode 106, originally one of the standout conversations on the channel.

🎧 Full episode here: https://youtu.be/heLQ6QvVNEI

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In this episode, we revisit the 2015 LDS Church policy that restricted children from baptism and confirmation if they had a parent in a same-sex relationship. Church leaders later described the policy as revelation and doctrinally consistent, but it was quietly reversed just a few years later.

We walk through key public statements and interviews from senior LDS leadership, including Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, Todd Christofferson, and Sheri Dew, placing their explanations in sequence to examine how the policy was framed publicly over time.

The video then contrasts those explanations with the policy’s later withdrawal, raising questions about institutional messaging, hindsight framing, and how doctrinal justification is constructed in real time.

This is a structured, documentary-style breakdown of the language used, the timeline of statements, and how the narrative around the policy evolved.

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If you've spent years examining your beliefs, changing your mind based on evidence, and carefully considering both sides of an issue, does refusing to be persuaded by the same old arguments make you closed-minded?

In this video, I respond to a claim I've heard hundreds of times: that former believers who don't return to faith after hearing familiar religious arguments are somehow unwilling to consider new ideas. We'll explore why changing your mind once doesn't obligate you to keep changing it back whenever someone repeats arguments you've already evaluated.

Along the way, I also give a shoutout to one of my favorite YouTube channels, NonStampCollector, whose hilarious animated videos combine sharp atheist humor with thoughtful commentary.

Have you ever been told you're "closed-minded" simply because you're no longer convinced by arguments you've already examined? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Original Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDyWzuw_u0TBnRaoAcVg0jw

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In today's episode, I spotlight the excellent work being done by Chelsey at Wild Bloom Therapy, a channel dedicated to helping people navigate life after high-demand religions.

Chelsey explores the often-overlooked topic of religious trauma and how it can continue to affect people long after they leave a faith tradition. Drawing from both her professional experience as a therapist and her personal experience as a former Mormon mom, she discusses common challenges including anxiety, chronic guilt, people-pleasing, fear-based thinking, difficulty trusting yourself, and nervous system dysregulation.

Her channel covers a wide range of topics including:

• Religious trauma and recovery

• Faith transitions and deconstruction

• Healing the nervous system

• Mixed-faith marriages and relationships

• Motherhood after Mormonism

• Rebuilding confidence and self-trust

• Emotional healing and personal growth

If you've experienced a difficult faith transition, know someone who has, or simply want to better understand the impact that high-demand religions can have on mental health, I encourage you to check out Chelsey's work.

Visit Wild Bloom Therapy:

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If you enjoy this content, please like, subscribe, and share. It helps more people discover resources that can support healing and growth after religious trauma.

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Join me, Dives, as I make my only appearance on Mormonism After Dark alongside two absolute legends of Mormon podcasting: Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon.

In this episode, we dive into faith crises, Mormon culture, behind-the-scenes podcasting stories, controversial topics in the LDS world, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're navigating Mormonism, deconstruction, or just enjoy long-form discussions with outspoken personalities, this episode delivers a little bit of everything.

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In this episode, I talk about a powerful video from a creator known as Beeba the Beautiful, where she reflects on her experience with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and why some people choose to leave — while others stay.

She shares her personal journey of serving a mission and eventually stepping away from the faith. The video is honest, emotional, and thought-provoking, offering a grounded look at belief, identity, and change.

You can check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Bebathebeautiful

I wanted to highlight it here because it raises important questions about faith journeys and the different paths people take when reevaluating what they believe.

Whether you're still in, out, or somewhere in between, it's a story worth hearing.

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The LDS Church has reportedly filed a trademark lawsuit against Mormon Stories and John Dehlin. But what exactly are the damages?

Can a church claim it lost tithing revenue because members listened to a podcast? Can it argue that people were "led astray" by long-form interviews featuring believing Mormons, former Mormons, scholars, historians, and everyday members sharing their experiences?

In this video, an ex-Mormon lawyer breaks down the legal claims, explores the strengths and weaknesses of the case, and examines what trademark law is actually designed to protect.

We'll discuss:

⚖️ What trademark law covers—and what it doesn't

⚖️ Whether "lost tithing" could ever qualify as damages

⚖️ Free speech concerns and religious criticism

⚖️ Mormon Stories' role in the Mormon and ex-Mormon community

⚖️ What this lawsuit could mean for content creators and critics of powerful institutions

Whether you're an active Latter-day Saint, former Mormon, nuanced believer, or simply interested in religious freedom and free speech, this analysis offers a legal perspective on one of the most talked-about disputes in the Mormon world.

Original video from the SOBER MORMON TikTok channel:

https://www.tiktok.com/@sober.mormon

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