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Bible scholars use tools of textual analysis to identify backdated prophecies.  RFM  points out several examples in Isaiah, Daniel and the New Testament.  Then he uses those same tools on the Book of Mormon.  The results are startling! The post Radio Free Mormon: 130: Backdating Prophecy appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

RFM concludes his 4-part miniseries on Joseph Smith’s translation of the Book of Mormon with a bang!  If you like what RFM is presenting, please donate today at radiofreemormon.org!  Your contribution keeps Radio Free Mormon broadcasting behind enemy lines! The post Radio Free Mormon: 129: Lost in Translation Part 4 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

RFM blows the lid off the church essay on Book of Mormon translation.  The essay uses two quotes from Oliver Cowdery to support the dominant narrative.  But when RFM digs deeper into these two quotes, the wheels start coming off the wagon! The post Radio Free Mormon: 128: Lost in Translation Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

Radio Free Mormon continues his investigation of the events surrounding the translation of the Book of Mormon.  This episode is cram packed with new insights and fascinating discoveries! The post Radio Free Mormon: 127: Lost in Translation Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

Tonight we begin a fascinating investigation of how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon.  This is one you won’t want to miss! The post Radio Free Mormon: 126: Lost in Translation, Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

We conclude our discussion of the Mormon Doctrine of Deity, spending a good chunk of the class on showing how the Bible teaches the LDS doctrine that men (and women) can become gods.  We even find a bit of room at the end for a discussion of polygamy!  Radio Free Mormon, Defender of the Faith, strikes again! The post Radio Free Mormon: 125: Defender of the Faith Lecture 9 appeared first on Mormon...

RFM packs into one podcast a number of ideas revolving around the common theme of apostasy.  1. Is one an apostate for believing some church teachings while rejecting other contradictory church teachings?  2. What is the true definition of “apostasy” in the church?  3. Is the LDS Church itself in apostasy?  “I love the smell of napalm in the morning!” The post Radio Free Mo...

The Mormon world was recently rocked when it was discovered a brand new church manual contains racist teachings from a former prophet. Special guests Bill Reel and Jonathan Streeter join RFM to discuss the controversy. This is one for the record books! The post Radio Free Mormon: 123: Mormon Racism Revival appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

RFM flew to Utah to give a special presentation at the St. George Post-Mormon Group on January 12, 2020. This is the audio of that presentation, together with a lengthy and lively Q&A session afterward. I had a blast!  Special thanks to everybody who showed up!   The post Radio Free Mormon: 122: Resolving Spiritual Experiences appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

This lecture from my 1989 Institute Class, “Defending the Faith,” demonstrates conclusively that the LDS Doctrine of Deity, though unusual in many respects, is completely vindicated by the Holy Bible! The post Radio Free Mormon: 121: Defender of the Faith Lecture 8 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

Tonight we take a look at the church essay on race and the priesthood. Radio Free Mormon style! The post Radio Free Mormon: 120: How About an Apology for the Priesthood Ban? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

Today Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel work together to discuss the multiple facets of the recent breaking story that the LDS Church has 100 billion dollars stockpiled in Ensign Peak Advisers, and investment arm of the Church.   We listed all the resources of this shared in this podcast below. RESOURCES: 7 minute synopsis of the issue PDF “Letter to an IRS Director Dropbox version full 1 hour...

RFM shares stories from Christmas past! Radio Free Mormon style! The post Radio Free Mormon: 118: A Radio Free Mormon Christmas appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

More and more evidence is accumulating that shows Joseph Smith’s translations are actually a cobbling together of contemporary sources. Faithful LDS scholars try to account for this by bending the word “translation” into a thousand fantastic shapes. This is their story. The post Radio Free Mormon: 117: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Translation? appeared first on Mormon Discussi...

In his most recent book, noted scholar Terryl Givens gives us a fistful of reasons to suspect he is a subversive influence on the LDS Church.  And that’s just in the first chapter! The post Radio Free Mormon: 116: The Amazingly Subversive Terryl Givens appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

How far would you go to prove the LDS Church true?  Would you make an argument that you knew was contradicted by the evidence?  Would you feel safe doing so because the evidence that would prove you wrong was hidden away where nobody else could find it?  Joseph Fielding Smith would.  And did!  This is the story. The post Radio Free Mormon: 115: Arguing Against the Evidence appeared first on Mormon...

Lecture 7 wraps up my discussion of commonly heard criticisms against Joseph Smith. Included is part of a fiery sermon by a local Church of Christ minister, as well as a remarkable spiritual experience. If you are troubled by anti-Mormons that go bump in the night, who you gonna call? Radio Free Mormon, Defender of the Faith! The post Radio Free Mormon: 114: Defender of the Faith Lecture 7 appeare...

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this last part, I make some concluding observations and comments. The post Radio Free Mormon: 113: Mormon Stories Interview Part 7 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I answer questions from listeners. The post Radio Free Mormon: 112: Mormon Stories Interview Part 6 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about the genesis of Radio Free Mormon. The post Radio Free Mormon: 111: Mormon Stories Interview Part 5 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my faith transition. The post Radio Free Mormon: 110: Mormon Stories Interview Part 4 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my Mormon scholarship. The post Radio Free Mormon: 109: Mormon Stories Interview Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my days as a Mormon apologist. The post Radio Free Mormon: 108: Mormon Stories Interview Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

I had a blast talking with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories! There are seven parts to this interview covering a wide array of issues. In this part, I talk about my conversion to the LDS Church. The post Radio Free Mormon: 107: Mormon Stories Interview Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

Tonight, Radio Free Mormon shares some personal stories about close encounters with the dark forces of the supernatural. Don’t listen to this episode alone! The post Radio Free Mormon: 106: Halloween Special appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .