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A newly published fragment of the Gospel of Thomas is causing major problems for traditional biblical scholarship. In this episode, we break down:Why this second-century Greek manuscript is so explosiveHow it interweaves sayings from Matthew, Luke, and ThomasThe two major theories (Upstream vs. Downstream) and what they mean for the age of ThomasWhy this discovery makes it very difficult to mainta...

Have YOU Read ALL of the Joseph Smith Papers? Ryan Wood  @Amateur_LDS_Historian  is one of the very few people (possibly the only amateur historian) who has read the entire Joseph Smith Papers collection — all 26+ volumes of primary documents, journals, revelations, and letters. In this episode, he shares:The craziest things he discovered in the raw recordsOliver Cowdery counterfeiting money (the...

Devin from Latter Day Logic shares his powerful 4-step framework (and 14-step version) for logically dismantling anti-Mormon arguments — especially the ones that go viral on TikTok and Instagram. In this episode we cover:How to respond when someone claims Joseph Smith married a 14-year-oldThe “You worship a different Jesus” argument“There’s no archaeological evidence for the Book of Mormon”Isaiah...

Jeff Harmon (co-founder of Angel Studios) shares a fresh and powerful interpretation of one of the most debated verses in the Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 25:23.By connecting it to Alma 24:11, Jeff shows that “all we can do” is actually repentance — not a long list of works. This changes how we understand grace, salvation, and what God actually asks of us. In this conversation we discuss:Why “after all...

Lorenzo Ghiberti spent 27 years creating what Michelangelo called “The Gates of Paradise” — the stunning bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery. Now, a high-quality replica is on display at the BYU Museum of Art. In this episode, we talk about:The incredible story behind Ghiberti’s masterpieceHow BYU-Hawaii discovered plaster casts of the doorsHow BYU Provo recreated them with modern technologyWh...

Latter-day Saints rank near the top when it comes to marrying within their faith — right behind Hindus and evangelicals. But why does this matter? In this episode, we look at recent data on same-faith marriages and then dive into a deeper discussion: Why has the restored gospel placed such a strong emphasis on marriage and family? We explore:How early Christianity developed a negative view of marr...

In 1958, scholar Morton Smith discovered a letter in the Mar Saba monastery written by Clement of Alexandria. The letter claims that the Gospel of Mark originally contained secret teachings and temple rituals from Jesus that were later removed. This letter (often called the Mar Saba Letter or Secret Mark) suggests that Mark wrote a “more spiritual gospel” for those being perfected — one that inclu...

“Fairy smut” (spicy fantasy romance novels like A Court of Thorns and Roses) has become extremely popular, including among some Relief Society sisters. But is it harmless fun, or is it shaping expectations in unhealthy ways? In this episode, we discuss:Why some women are drawn to these booksThe real-world impact spicy romance can have on relationships (from someone who investigated sexual assault...

The current chapter heading for Moroni chapter 2 says these events happened around AD 401–421. We think that’s incorrect. In this episode, we make the case that Moroni chapter 2 is not Moroni speaking in the 5th century. Instead, it is a direct record of Jesus Christ speaking to His twelve Nephite disciples during His post-resurrection ministry at Bountiful (around 33–34 AD).We explore:Why the cha...

What if the Three Nephites weren’t just ancient disciples… but beings from another world? In 1940, a Dutch man named Udo Wartena claimed he had a close encounter with visitors from another planet while living in rural Montana. According to his account, the beings:Looked like regular menTraveled in a large disc-shaped craftSaid they “mingle with your people” and “give help where needed”Refused to d...

Alex O’Connor (CosmicSkeptic) used the Book of Mormon witnesses to challenge Christian consistency on the resurrection. Now a Christian apologetics channel with 280k subscribers ("Testify") has attempted a full debunk. In this episode, we react to the video and break down:Why Alex’s comparison is so strongThe “Testify” channel’s arguments (thin testimony, barrel of beans, no exact date,...

It's been a wild 24 hours... let's talk about it! For this one we invite Tember Harward from Beacon SSA fellowship!

Lolol... This was funny. Meet Brian Holdsworth, who makes the most audacious of claims that his Creedal God can beat up our "Mormon God". ha ha ha! His original video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/bXZ0hslDTBE?si=uHizwBUbIXxZfOQW

Matt Fradd of The Daily Wire finally breaks his silence on the major backlash following multiple anti-Mormon episodes and articles that were released in a single week. In this response, Fradd explains:As a Catholic apologist, his mission is to defend and promote Catholicism — not to be a conservative political commentator — so he will continue critiquing other faiths, including Mormonism, but the...

Joshua Carr attended the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with assassinating Charlie Kirk. He shares what he saw in the courtroom — text messages, Discord chats, DNA evidence, video footage, and more. In this episode:The strongest evidence against Tyler RobinsonWhy conspiracy theories about Erica Kirk and others don’t hold upHow social media and conspiracy culture have made...

Alright ladies and gentlemen, Hell just froze over and Latter-day day Logic and Gospel Guardian did it... let's talk.

Alright ladies and gentlemen, we aren't just touching those third rails, but we are SHAKING them! In all seriousness... this should be a good episode!

Shabbos Kestenbaum from PragerU joins us for a fascinating conversation about faith, identity, and building bridges between Jews and Latter-day Saints. In this episode we discuss:The post-October 7th revival among young people returning to religionWhy Mormons and Jews have surprising theological overlapShared values around family, ritual, temples, and agencyThe challenges and opportunities for str...

Today we invite guest, Jacob Hansen, back into the studio to ask one poignant question..." What the heck are we even doing? Let's Talk.

O.k. This is gonna be a TON of FUN! Luke Hanson (with a little bit of help from his friends...and the Book of Mormon) just HYPER-MOGGED an anti-Mormon apologist and it was AWESOME! We join together to react!

One of the most common anti-Mormon arguments is “God is a spirit” from John 4:24. Many use this verse to claim that God cannot have a body. In this episode, we break down:The context of John 4:24 (Jesus speaking to the Samaritan woman)What the Greek actually says (“God is spirit” is qualitative)Why 1 Corinthians 15:45 proves it’s not mutually exclusiveHow to respond with a strong, clear sound bite...

This is one of the most intense and sobering episodes we’ve ever done. Using “canonical event synthesis,” we combine multiple scriptures (Parable of the 10 Virgins, Matthew 7, Luke 13, Revelation 13 & 17, Daniel 11, D&C 45, and more) to paint a clearer picture of the last days. The conclusion is heavy:Many (possibly most) Latter-day Saints will be deceived by a false Christ. The “5 foolish...

Jeremy Boreing of The Daily Wire dropped a surprisingly sharp take while discussing aliens and Christian theology. He pointed out the irony that many Christians seem more willing to accept the existence of extraterrestrials than to grapple with the idea that “really nice Mormons” might be saved. Jeremy's Hot Take is Blowing Christian's Minds! In this episode, we break down:What Jeremy Bore...

Pastor Doug Wilson, a prominent Christian nationalist and spiritual advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, told the Salt Lake Tribune that in his ideal Christian republic, only “Orthodox Christians” should hold public office — and he’s unsure whether Latter-day Saints should even be allowed to vote. In this episode, we break down:Doug Wilson’s comments on Mormons voting and holding officeHis v...

A photo of Latter-day Saint Ryker Jackson making a hilarious “soyjack” face while playing Twilight Imperium exploded on X with over 1.4 million views. Luke posted the photo with the caption:“This is how Mormons have fun with no alcohol. I highly recommend.”The internet had thoughts. In this episode, we break down:Why this random board game photo went mega-viralThe wildest comments and memes it gen...