Mormon Book Reviews Podcast

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On a very special episode of Mormon Book Reviews, Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Jewish Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon. He hosts a YouTube channel Nehemia's Wall and he has a fascination with Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, and the Restoration in general. Nehemia interviews people from different religions and perspectives and he recently started a series of conversations with Dan Vogel about...

On this episode, Steven is joined by guest co-host, Kyle Beshears, to interview fellow evangelicals about their new book, Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message: Confident Conversations with Mormon Missionaries (Aneko Press, 2023). Written and edited by former Latter-day Saints who are now evangelicals, Responding offers readers insight into the missionary experience and message of Latter-day...

What do two Evangelicals from Northwest Indiana have in common with each other? Their profound interest in the Restoration and the churches of the Mormon Movement would be the answer! Pastor Kyle Beshears (PhD in Religious Studies) joins Steven Pynakker to discuss his interest in the history and theology of the Restoration. In particular Kyle's focus is on the history and beliefs of the Church of...

On a special episode of Mormon Media Reviews on MBR, Greg Matsen is interviewed about his channel called Cwic Show. He discusses what made him decide to start the channel and the origins of the name of the show. Steven Pynakker asked Greg why he is such a lightning rod and why he is so critical of BYU and Deseret Book. We then discuss his interviews and interactions of men who are members of The C...

Recently I was a guest on the the very cool YouTube channel Mormonism with the Murph. It is hosted by Stephen Murphy who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he lives in Northern Ireland! I am now posting the it on my channel. I think both Evangelicals and Latter Day Saints will appreciate our constructive dialogue.

Chris Jensen author of the book Obscure Mormon Doctrine returns to MBR to discuss another topic discussed in his book, the nature of Christ. Many Christian apologists say that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches a "different" Jesus than mainstream Christianity. Is Jesus Jehovah? Is he Heavenly Father's only begotten Son? Is "Mormon" Jesus a different Jesus? Please leave your th...

Jaxon Washburn returns to Mormon Book Reviews to update listeners about his time pursuing a masters program at Harvard Divinity School. He and Steve discuss Jaxon’s experience with coming out/identifying as bisexual and how that relates to his LDS faith and practice. Jaxon shares about some of the opportunities he’s had for interreligious dialogue while at divinity school, including reading throug...

Chris Jensen author of the book "Obscure Mormon Doctrine" returns to MBR to talk about another subject covered in his work, polygamy. This is part of an irregular series that covers various unique doctrines and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that Chris writes about in his book.

n this episode of Mormon Media Reviews on MBR, Steven and Rebecca sit down with award-winning broadcaster and podcast host, Steven Kapp Perry to discuss his life, his faith and his popular podcast on BYU radio, “In Good Faith.” His podcast shares stories and accounts from believers, told in their own words. He talks with believers from all walks of faith—Catholic and Episcopalian, Buddhist and Bap...

David Snell, a host on the Saints Unscripted YouTube channel, joins Steven Pynakker to discuss his background and experiences with Evangeicals. David has developed a really cool friendship with Evangelical Pastor Jeff McCullough of @HelloSaints . He talks a bit about him and some other past interactions with members of the movement. David and Steven also talk about the rapid exit of young people f...

The tables are turned and Robert Messick of Book of Mormon Editions on YouTube interviews Steven Pynakker about a very unique BoM in his posession! I recently got to appear on Robert's channel and he was gracious enough to allow me to post it on my channel. Watch as we discuss this very interesting edition given to me by my friend David Hall. Here is the description Robert wrote about the episode:...

Steven Horne is a special guest on Mormon Book Reviews. On this episode we get to hear Steven's story of being raised in an LDS family that has a miraculous history and how he became Born Again reading the Book of Mormon. Steven has a very unusual story to tell and I want to hear from Evangelicals and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about what you think about it. (Of cou...

Who is Denver Snuffer? What is the Restoration Movement all about? Special guest Chris VanCampen editor of a book of essays titled "Rescuing the Restoration: The Lord Sets His Hand Again" joins Steven to discuss the project. A while back Brian Hales attempted to put together a book in which various writers would talk about Denver Snuffer and the Restoration Movement. Adrian Larsen wrote the introd...

Memories of Christmas and Christmas movies in particular are often some of our most wonderful childhood memories. Steve and Rebecca sit down with prolific LDS film Director Dustin “Spanky “ Ward to discuss his two popular family Christmas films, “The Christmas Break In” and “The Santa Box.” We discuss Spanky’s creative process, The many projects he’s been involved with and things he hopes to work...

"Christmas Snows Christmas Winds” written by Donald Marshall and produced by Brigham Young University, is a little known Christmas movie from the late 70s that really tugs at your heart strings in an unexpected way and has an unforeseen impact on the viewer. It’s not your typical Christmas movie and in addition to nostalgia from a bygone era, it has an angst that many can relate to. Steve, Rebecca...

Did Elvis really have a copy of The Book of Mormon? Who gave it to him? Rumors have always been flying and Steve and Rebecca’s guest has his own take on the urban legend. How did Milli Vanilli pull off their famous Grammy lip-sinc? What was Liberace like behind the scenes? How does it feel to play “Happy Birthday” for Johnny Carson? The world famous Gaynor Brunson gives us the inside scoop. As a f...

Brant Gardner, expert on the Meso-American model of Book of Mormon Geography, engages Evangelical Steven Pynakker. While this program has hosted many advocates of the Heartland Model of BOM events, I have been wanting someone on to discuss the Meso Model. We discuss anachronisms, possible landing sites for Lehi and the Jaredites, and Michael Coe's criticisms of a Meso setting for Book of Mormon ev...

David Read author of the book "Face of a Nephite: DNA studies & the Book of Mormon" is the latest guest on Mormon Book Reviews. David asked to come on to address some of the criticisms that Thomas Murphy and Simon Southerton leveled against his book both in a paper they co-wrote as well as an appearence on MBR. My hope is that this interview will help facilitate positve dialogue. #latterdaysai...

On this episode of Mormon Media Reviews, Steve and Rebecca Bibliotheca sit down to interview Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy about their recently debuted Mormon.ish Podcast! That’s right, you’re not seeing double, the tables have turned and Rebecca is now the interview-ee! We discuss Landon’s faith journey and the origins of Mormonish Podcast, in addition to what the podcast hopes to accompl...

From Latter Day Saints to Protestants to Catholics to Jehovah's Witnesses, David Boice from @52churchesin52weeks visits churches of all kinds in his ongoing YouTube spiritual challenge. This week, David returns on Mormon Book Reviews with Steven Pynakker to talk about his book, travel schedule, and recent Restoration visits to the Community of Christ Stone Church (Independence, Missouri) and The C...

Steven Pynakker welcomes back to the program Mark Elwood. He is the author/illustrator of the graphic novel series The Glass Looker: Collected Tales of Joseph Smith. On this episode we discuss the second volume of the series which was recently released. He illustrates many of the stories of treasure digging that people describe Joseph Smith participated in during the 1820's. Mark also talks about...

Steve and Rebecca interview Liz Phillips, granddaughter of polygamist AUB prophet Rulon Allred. Raised in polygamy, Liz eventually joined the mainstream LDS church and then continued her faith journey from there. Liz shares her unique perspective as we discuss how polygamists are portrayed in the media on programs like “Big Love,” “Sister Wives,” “Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey,” “Under the Banner of H...

Jacob Hansen of Thoughtful Faith and Forrest Hansen of Latter Day Skeptic have a conversation with Steven Pynakker. Both are well known YouTubers who are brothers as well as advocates of opposing world views. Forrest left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was around 18 and describes himself as an Atheist. While Jacob had his own faith struggle, he now is one of the leading ap...

The annual Thanksgiving tradition continues! Apostle Patrick McKay Sr. returns to Mormon Book Reviews to discuss a Latter Day Thanksgiving. Patrick discusses the history of the holiday through a Restorationist lens. He also talks about the many things he is thankful for. A brief history of the Joint Conference of Restoration Branches (JCRB) is also discussed. Patrick is an Apostle in that group. H...