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74: Mormon Sealings & Nate Oman w/ Bryan Buchanan
In this episode, we expand on ideas presented by Nate Oman during a discussion on Faith Matters and trace the complicated, evolving history of Mormon sealings from Joseph Smith through the 20th…
73: LDS Church Leaders Falling for Frauds
Welcome to Episode 73 in our LDS Discussions series!In this episode, we explore the long history of fraud, forgery, and "discernment" within Mormon history –from Joseph Smith’s treasure digging and…
72: Language Density in Joseph Smith's Reformed Egyptian | Ep. 2145
Welcome to Episode 72 in our LDS Discussions series! This episode is a treat because for the first time in the history of LDS Discussions, every panelist is actually IN studio!Today we are doing a…
71: What Happened to Joseph Smith’s Stone Box? | Ep. 2126
In his official 1838 history, Joseph Smith described discovering the golden plates inside a carefully constructed stone box in the Hill Cumorah. According to his account, the box contained the…
70: Where Did Joseph Smith Get the Idea for Ancient Plates?
Welcome to Episode 70 of our LDS Discussions series!In this episode, our panel takes a deep dive into one of the most debated questions surrounding the Book of Mormon: were ancient metal plates a…
69: The Other Isaiah Problem w/ Kolby Reddish
Join Kolby, Nemo, Julia, and Dr. John Dehlin for one of our most in-depth LDS Discussions episodes yet as we unpack “The Other Isaiah Problem” and what it means for the historicity of the Book of…
68: Could Joseph Smith write or dictate a well-worded letter?
Welcome to another epsiode of our LDS Discussions series! In this episode, we take a detailed, evidence-based look at one of the most repeated claims in Latter-day Saint apologetics: that Joseph…
67: Nahom – The Strongest Evidence for the Book of Mormon?
Is Nahom really the strongest evidence for the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon? In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most cited archaeological “proofs” of the Book of Mormon -the…
66: Was Joseph Smith Credible?
Sandra Tanner is back with us on LDS Discussions to conclude our conversation on three new church essays recently published by the LDS Church. In this episode, we’ll finish our coverage of the essay…
65: New Church Essay on Translation and Polygamy
We are thrilled to have Sandra Tanner as a guest on our LDS Discussions series this week! Along with John, Julia, and Nemo, Sandra is here to offer commentary on three new essays recently released by…
64: CES Letter v. The Book of Mormon Pt. 2
We are back today for part two of our examination of the CES Letter vs. the Book of Mormon. The CES Letter is perhaps one of the most influential documents in Mormon studies, and for years the LDS…
63: CES Letter vs. The Book of Mormon
In this episode, we dive deep into the attacks on the CES Letter and its author, Jeremy Runnells, unpacking why apologetic responses—no matter how weak—are often accepted by believing members. This…
62: Did Joseph Smith Have Sex With His Plural Wives?
Many have asked the question: Did Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith have sex with his polygamous wives? During his lifetime, Joseph Smith engaged in polygamy (which was illegal in the state of Illinois)…
61: Faithful Historian Deceives Mormons -Keith Erekson
Keith Erekson serves as the director of the historical research and outreach for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On January 12, 2025 he gave a fireside in which he answered tough…
60: BYU Professor Brings CES Letter To Life through Art - Anthony Sweat
In this episode of LDS Discussions, we explore how BYU Professor Anthony Sweat’s artwork reflects the troubling aspects of church history found in the CES Letter by Jeremy Runnells. Despite being…
59: Church Backtracks on Deceptive Change to Book of Mormon Introduction?
The LDS Church is quietly but significantly updating the introduction to the Book of Mormon, shifting its focus from historical claims to a broader, more spiritual narrative. In this episode , we…
58: Skin of Blackness and Mormon Apologetics
In this gripping third installment of our series, we dive deep into the Book of Mormon to unravel the true meaning of the cursed “Skin of Blackness." Are recent apologetic theories—claiming it's just…
57: Skin of Blackness: The Book of Mormon Curse
In this episode, we dive into part two of our exploration of the "skin of blackness" mentioned in the Book of Mormon.Historically, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
56: How Modern Mormons Still Defend Racist Scripture
Can ancient scripture be reinterpreted to erase racism? Mormon apologists are attempting just that with controversial “skin of blackness” passages in the Book of Mormon. But can these efforts stand…
55: Witnesses Roundup & Finale
We're back to wrap up our series on the Book of Mormon witnesses with what happened to them later in life. Nemo the Mormon - YouTube Nemo the Mormon - TikTok Nemo the Mormon - Instagram Analyzing…
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