Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup

Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, the LDS Church quietly agrees to a landmark settlement involving over 100 sexual abuse lawsuits in California. We’ll break down what the “settlement in principle” actually means, how it connects to a new Utah law aimed at child protection, and whether any real accountability is on the horizon—or if this is just more institutional damage control. Also in the lineup w...

In this episode of Rameumptom Ruminations , we explore doubt not as the enemy of faith, but as a sacred doorway to deeper, more honest spirituality. Drawing from literature, Movies, and lived experience, we examine how high-demand religions like Mormonism often idealize certainty, and how this can obscure the value of questions and struggle. Through the lens of epistemic humility and the metaphor...

Every Mormon alive can tell you without hesitation about the Godhead; how there are three members in the Godhead, the Father and the Son, with bodies of flesh and bones, and the Holy Ghost with a body of spirit. What most Mormons are not aware of, however, is that Joseph Smith taught a radically different doctrine of the Godhead before this version. And on top of that, Joseph Smith taught that you...

In this powerful episode, we explore the fascinating—and at times unsettling—truth that your body can carry pain, anxiety, and illness long after the danger is gone. Through bizarre medical stories and neuroscience-backed insights, we expose how the brain can misfire protective signals, trapping us in cycles of suffering with no clear physical cause. But we don’t stop at science. We take a hard lo...

In this eye-opening episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by author and theologian Charley Harrell to explore his powerful Dialogue Journal article, “John Taylor on the ‘Dark Ages’.” Together, they take a deep dive into how third LDS Church President John Taylor challenged the traditional narrative of the Great Apostasy—offering a radically different view of t...

What do you get when you mix Mormon folklore, an angelic visitation, and a supposed Nephite treasure buried in a Utah hillside? You get one of the strangest, most persistent sagas in LDS history: the story of John Hyrum Koyle and the Dream Mine. In this episode, we dig into the bizarre and fascinating tale of a humble Mormon bishop who claimed Angel Moroni showed him an ancient gold cache meant to...

[The Mormon Newscast May 5th 2025] Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, we begin with a major update from Michelle Stone, the face of the polygamy denier movement and host of the “132 Problems” podcast. In a surprising turn, Stone has announced she’s stepping away from her Podcast and it’s YouTube Channel. We’ll unpack what led to her departure and if the Church played a role. Also in...

In today’s episode, Scott explores how individuals can reclaim and redefine their sense of morality after stepping away from religious authority. He examines the shift from inherited values to consciously chosen ethics, drawing on philosophical thinkers to ground the idea of moral autonomy. Through personal reflection and discussion of life beyond institutional commandments, the episode enco...

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Teresa Hobbs opens up about her personal journey through years of chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, and deep emotional and physical collapse — and what it took to slowly find her way back to life. From early signs of nervous system dysregulation to being dismissed by doctors, chasing countless integrative and alternative healing paths, and finally hitt...

The Book of Mormon tells of a group of giant people named the Jaredites who came to the Americas long ago, direct from the destruction at the tower of Babel. Several extra-biblical elements are mentioned relating to the tower of Babel story, and surprisingly, these stories exist in ancient legends unavailable to Joseph Smith. Well, the original documents were unavailable to Joseph Smith. But Josep...

This episode of Mormonism Live, we dive into a forgotten battlefield of Utah history — the Black Hawk War — a brutal and devastating conflict between Mormon settlers and Native American tribes that has been largely buried under pioneer myths and whitewashed storytelling. Far from a few isolated raids, the Black Hawk War (1865–1872) was Utah’s deadliest and most destructive conflict, costing hundre...

On this Special Episode of the Mormon Newscast, the battle for Fairview’s future isn’t over. On April 29th, the Fairview Town Council takes center stage as the LDS Church’s controversial temple proposal moves from planning to politics. Will the Council uphold the town’s building codes—or bend to pressure from one of the world’s wealthiest religious institutions? In this episode of The...

Our Main story tonight centers around Fairview, Texas, where the Planning Zoning Committee approved the LDS Temple with a bunch of provisions. And now its up to the Town Council — led by Mayor Henry Lessner — to vote on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations regarding the controversial proposed Mormon temple. After weeks of intense debate over height regulations, neighborhood impact,...

Why does the world feel so divided—and why is it so hard to stay curious when we disagree? In this episode of Almost Awakened, we unpack the hidden forces driving today’s polarization. From ancient survival wiring to cognitive biases to trauma-shaped perception, we explore how our brains are glitching in a modern world built to trigger fear and certainty. We also dive into how media algorithms hij...

A fake email account bearing Bill Reel’s name was used to manipulate and deceive—an incident that has raised serious questions about digital ethics, privacy violations, and personal targeting within the post-Mormon space. In this episode, we break down what happened, how the deception unfolded, and why the details point in a very specific direction. From curious inconsistencies to insider-level kn...

In this special episode of The Mormon Newscast, we turn our focus to Fairview, Texas, where tensions rise as the Planning and Zoning Commission holds a pivotal session regarding the proposed construction of the Fairview McKinney LDS temple that far exceeds local zoning height restrictions. With community members voicing concerns and the Church exerting its influence, the battle over skyline, sover...

When Joseph Smith died in 1844, the Restoration shattered like a glass dropped from heaven. What followed was a century-spanning explosion of rival prophets, breakaway churches, polygamist kingdoms, angelic messages, and more than one self-crowned king. In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon take you on a deep dive into the wild and fractured world of LDS splinter group...

In this episode of Rameumptom Ruminations , we explore the emotional complexity of hearing others express beliefs we once held, especially when used to explain away difficult aspects of LDS doctrine. Through the lens of Buddhist compassion and Stoic self-mastery, we reflect on how to approach these conversations with empathy rather than argument. By letting go of the need to change others and focu...

[The Mormon Newscast April 21st 2025] Is religion actually… good for you? In this episode of The Mormon Newscast, we dive into a powerful New York Times article exploring whether Americans who left religion are now realizing what they lost. From loneliness epidemics to the hunger for awe, we break down the data behind belief, belonging, and the return of spirituality—even among the secular....

The more research that comes out, the less the Book of Mormon looks like an ancient historical document, and the more it looks like a modern composition. Join Radio Free Mormon as he explodes yet another apologetic argument in favor of the Book of Mormon! The post Another Argument for the Book of Mormon Bites the Dust: RFM: 397 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup .

What happens when the very thing that was supposed to save you ends up breaking you? In this deeply personal episode of Almost Awakened , Bill and Teresa dive into the hidden wounds left by high-demand religions and spiritual systems. From shame-laced teachings to fear-based obedience, they unpack the symptoms of religious trauma and explore what healing actually looks like. With raw honesty and a...

[Mormonism Live: 227] Welcome to the alternate reality where Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy, the angels with swords were just metaphors, and dozens of wives—including teenagers and already-married women—somehow just… didn’t exist. In this week’s episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by Mormonism Historian Dan Vogel as they dive headfirst into the bizarre and...

Child abuse is rampant in the Mormon Church. You can’t go a week without seeing a new case reported in the Utah newspapers. Austin Fife devotes a whole chapter to the issue in his LIght and Truth Letter. Now, RFM and his faithful attorney companion, Kolby Reddish, demolish these lame excuses, with the help of a special guest. Together they dismantle the Light and Truth Letter point by point!...

In this episode of the Mormon Newscast, we delve into a pivotal legal development: the LDS Church’s recent loss in a lawsuit concerning the payment of sexual abuse settlements. This case has sparked widespread discussion about institutional accountability and the mechanisms in place for addressing such serious allegations.​ We examine the details of the lawsuit, the court’s findings, a...

You’ve heard the word ‘trauma’—but do you really know what it means? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we break down the truth about trauma: not just the dramatic events, but the subtle, often invisible wounds that live in our bodies, shape our behavior, and distort how we see the world. We explore: *What trauma actually is (hint: it’s not the event itself)? *Why trauma is more common than...