Behind The Veil

NOTE: This is a re-upload with improved audio quality—thanks to everyone who watched the original and offered feedback! We appreciate your patience and support while we work to improve every aspect of our content. Does the Book of Mormon really contain the fullness of the gospel? LDS leaders have declared it again and again—but the Book of Mormon is missing nearly every distinctive doctrine that d...

The LDS Church claims its apostles are just like the original Twelve—called of God, special witnesses of Christ, and part of a restored authority. But what if that claim doesn’t hold up to their own standard? In this episode, we break down the biblical qualifications for apostleship—and show exactly how modern LDS apostles fail every one of them. From the absence of direct encounters with Christ,...

For decades, the LDS Church has taught that its early prophets were called by God to restore His gospel. But behind closed doors, these so-called prophets engaged in a disturbing pattern targeting teenage girls for marriage under the guise of divine revelation. In this episode, we expose the unsettling reality of early Mormon polygamy, revealing how Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and other high-rank...

Struggling with faith transition? Get support at https://churchexpositor.com/pages/faith-transition-coaching For decades, the LDS Church has claimed patriotism—but behind closed doors, Mormons once swore a blood oath of vengeance against the U.S. government. This secret temple ritual, introduced by Brigham Young, vowed retaliation for Joseph Smith’s murder—against America itself. The Reed Smoot He...

In 1857, Brigham Young declared martial law, raised an army, and waged a rebellion against the U.S. government. The Utah War—a forgotten chapter in American history—reveals the lengths the LDS Church went to defy federal authority and maintain its theocratic rule. Why did Brigham Young resist the U.S. government? How did Mormon militias sabotage the U.S. Army? What was the REAL reason President Bu...

Sources: churchexpositor.com/pages/mountain-meadows-sources Website: churchexpositor.com Support Our Work: ko-fi.com/behindtheveil On September 11, 1857, one of the darkest and most controversial events in LDS history unfolded in southern Utah. The Mountain Meadows Massacre resulted in the brutal deaths of over 120 men, women, and children from the Baker-Fancher Party—killed by Mormon militia and...

In this episode, we uncover the lesser-known stories of Brigham Young’s financial ventures, including his use of tithing funds to fund personal business projects, his ownership of distilleries and saloons, and his controversial control of early Utah’s economy. We’ll explore the B.K. Tannery and its ties to church resources, how tithing money funded Young’s personal business empire, his involvement...

Support Us on Ko-fi : https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Visit Our Website : https://churchexpositor.com The Adam-God theory—a doctrine declared by Brigham Young—has stirred controversy within and outside the LDS Church for over a century. What was once taught as divine truth has now been labeled as “false doctrine” by modern leaders. But what really happened? In this episode, we delve into the origi...

Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Visit our website: https://churchexpositor.com In this video, we’re uncovering one of the most controversial and disturbing chapters in LDS Church history: Blood Atonement. From its origins in the early days of Mormonism to the chilling stories of those who lost their lives under this doctrine, we’re diving deep into the theology, practice, and...

Support us on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Visit our website: churchexpositor.com Discover the unsettling truth behind one of the most controversial policies in LDS history: the priesthood and temple ban on Black members. For over a century, Black Latter-day Saints were excluded from salvation, barred from holding the priesthood, and denied access to sacred temple ordinances. This episode takes...

Donate: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Website: churchexpositor.com This episode uncovers one of the darkest chapters in early Mormon history—the trafficking of European women into polygamy in Utah. Through historical records, firsthand accounts, and shocking newspaper reports, we expose how young women were lured by promises of a better life, only to face a grim reality of neglect, coercion, and...

Donate: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Website: churchexpositor.com On the surface, the Mormon trek west might seem like an inspiring tale of perseverance, but the untold stories paint a far grimmer picture. This video uncovers the suffering endured by the pioneers, including the brutal treatment of children driven like cattle and the disastrous decisions of leadership. While handcart companies f...

Join us as we unravel a tangled web of connections between Mormon leaders and notorious counterfeiting rings, starting with none other than Joseph Smith Sr. In this episode, we delve into Brigham Young's charges for counterfeiting, which sparked the massive Mormon exodus. Along the way, we'll uncover chilling events involving the suspicious deaths of a young woman in New York tied to Brigham Young...

Donation link: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Website: churchexpositor.com In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Brigham Young gained control of the Mormon Church following Joseph Smith’s death. Contrary to what many believe, Brigham’s rise to power was far from smooth and was marked by controversy and conflict within the Church itself. We examine the strategies Brigham used to consolidat...

Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Visit Our Website: churchexpositor.com The events leading up to the death of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum are far more complicated than the LDS Church's narrative. Contrary to the official story, Joseph wasn't simply a martyr who died for his faith at the hands of an anti-Mormon mob. In this video, we dive into the real reasons behind his...

Donate here: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Visit our website: churchexpositor.com In this video, we dive deep into the lesser-known and darker aspects of Joseph and Emma Smith's relationship. While often portrayed as a devoted couple, the reality tells a far more complicated and strained story. We explore the emotional turmoil, broken trust, and challenges that plagued their marriage—both due to...

Support the channel: https://ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Visit our website: churchexpositor.com In this video, we take a deep dive into patriarchal blessings, uncovering the hidden world of fortune telling and unfulfilled promises behind this LDS tradition. We discuss the controversial history of patriarchal blessings and the manipulation behind them. Were these blessings divinely inspired, or were th...

Support our work on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/behindtheveil Explore more at churchexpositor.com In this video, we dive into the world of Joseph Smith’s unfulfilled prophecies and questionable miracles. Despite being hailed as a prophet by millions, Smith's legacy is riddled with promises that never came to pass and miracles that failed to stand the test of time. We examine the specific claims he made, the...

Join us as we dive into the dark and tumultuous history of the Danites, a secretive group within early Mormonism known for their violent and clandestine activities. In this video, we explore the origins, actions, and impact of the Danites, often referred to as the "Mormon Mafia." We'll uncover chilling stories of their enforcement tactics, including threats, theft, and even murder. From their secr...

Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, is often remembered as a religious leader, but his life was also riddled with criminal activities that ultimately led to his untimely death. In this video, we delve into the various crimes that Joseph Smith was involved in, from fraud and illegal banking schemes to charges of treason. We explore how these crimes caught up with him, leading to his arrest...

In this video, we dive deep into the mysterious and rarely discussed Second Anointing, a controversial LDS Church ordinance often described as a "shortcut to heaven." Join us as we explore the origins, practices, and implications of this secretive ritual. How did it start? What does it entail? And why is it so rarely talked about even among devout members? We'll cover all this and more, shedding l...

In this video, we dive into the intriguing history of the LDS Temple Endowment ceremony and its surprising connections to Freemasonry. We'll explore the origins of the endowment ceremony as it was first introduced and examine the similarities between certain Masonic rituals and handshakes practiced during that same time.

In this video, we’re uncovering how Joseph Smith used the idea of ‘spiritual marriage’ or ‘sealings’ to pressure teenage girls and married women into marrying him. We’ll explore how these so-called marriages were actually illegal under anti-bigamy laws and were simply adultery disguised by a religious title given by Joseph Smith. We also dive into the church's claims about the fulfillment of Malac...

Join us on an insightful journey into the shadows of doctrine as we unravel Joseph Smith's polygamous legacy. In this episode, our esteemed guest, Pastor Tandi from Valley of Hope Ministries, sheds light on the intricate web of Joseph Smith's plural marriages. Explore the complexities of divine unions and the sealing power that played a pivotal role in Joseph's polygamous relationships. This episo...

Dive into the intriguing questions surrounding the translation of the Book of Mormon in our latest video, "Crafting the Book of Mormon: Joseph Smith's Fabricated Translation." Join us as we navigate the contentious debate over whether Joseph Smith translated from gold plates or utilized a simple stone in a hat. Explore the discrepancies between the traditional narrative and emerging evidence, incl...