Radio Free 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…  Read More » Radio...

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!  

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!

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!

Tonight we take a look at the church essay on race and the priesthood. Radio Free Mormon style!

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…  Read More » Radio Free Mormon: 119: Hundred Bi...

RFM shares stories from Christmas past! Radio Free Mormon style!

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.

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!

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…  Read More » Radio Free Mormon: 115: Arguing Against th...

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…  Read More » Radio Free Mormon: 114: Defender of the Faith Lecture...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Lila Tueller is the daughter of  Hartman Rector, Jr. Lila talks about what it was like growing up with a famous General Authority for a father, and how her faith journey ultimately led her out of the LDS church.

Lecture 6 covers commonly heard criticisms of the prophecies of Joseph Smith. If you are troubled by anti-Mormons that go bump in the night, who you gonna call? Radio Free Mormon, Defender of the Faith!

Professor Patrick Mason sits down for an interview with Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon. We delve into how Professor Mason deals with thorny issues in Mormonism. Professor Mason is not afraid of the tough questions.

Tonight Radio Free Mormon explores the idea of exaltation in the LDS Church.  RFM shows how this relatively simple concept becomes more and more complicated the more we examine it.  Ultimately it is on the floor in tatters.  This is . . . the Exaltation Complication!

This podcast squeezes in a ton of spiritual nuggets from last General Conference. Fast paced and engaging, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Does God answer all the prayers of his righteous children?  Church leaders say yes.  Tonight, Radio Free Mormon puts this claim under the microscope, and also shares some personal stories dealing with the issue.