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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS quest for perfection not only in their spiritual lives but perhaps in their appearances too. How much do the words of church leaders influence this ideal of beauty? Let's take a look at the subtle and not so subtle messages to LDS members that influence their attitudes and actions. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If yo...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon share information on an application to build a new mosque in McKinney Texas. The McKinney Islamic Association has outgrown their present place of worship and would like to build a larger building. This application was denied by the McKinney Planning & Zoning Board. The juxtaposition between the mosque application in McKinney and the LDS...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest Radio Free Mormon as we delve into the secret world of apologetics and currently serving LDS missionaries. Everyone knows that missionaries have questions. Whether it's something posed by a companion, an investigator that brings up an uncomfortable issue with the church, or even a question that the miss...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by linguist and creator of the Romulan language in the Star Trek Universe, Trent Pehrson. Trent uses his expertise in linguistics to dissect the Anthon Transcript and evaluate the truth claim that this documents contains characters transcribed by Joseph Smith directly from the gold plates. His method for systematically determining...

Just in time for Pioneer Day , on this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon gives an excellent presentation on the events surrounding the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies' tragic journey west. This presentation was originally a The Good Book Club episode and we're excited to share this important discussion of these tragic events. For too long, the LDS church's narrative has hidden key details...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS church's recent offer to the small Texas town of Fairview of "substantial concessions" during negotiations involving the proposed McKinney Temple. Just how substantial were these concessions anyway? You're about to find out! Rebecca and Landon also navigate us through a new unofficial website promoted by the church to share i...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ember Tonge to discuss her hilarious story of having her own mother troll LDS dating sites pretending to be Ember in order to line up dates for her.  We all agree that parents usually have our best interests at heart, but the high demand high control aspects of Mormon perfectionism add a level to normal interactions t...

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest, Dr. John Lundwall as we ask ChatGPT two questions. First, give us 50 reasons the Book of Mormon is false. And second, give us 50 reasons The Book of Mormon is true. ChatGPT does not disappoint and the three of us delve into the answers one by one to gain a clearer understanding of the big picture of Book of Mo...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a favorite recurring guest, Cultural Hall to take a trip down the walk of fame as we discuss celebrity encounters with The Book of Mormon. With the phrase, "Every member a missionary" ringing in LDS members' ears, it's no wonder that some take the giant leap of handing the signature scripture to a member of the rich and famous...

On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the strange scenario surrounding new Utah Jazz NBA draft pick, Kyle Filopowski.  Information surfaced this week that Kyle's fiance, Caitlin Hutchinson is almost six years his senior and started dating him when he was in high school and she was in her 20s.  Added to this scenario is Kyle's family claiming th...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon dive into the latest affidavit in the ongoing Tim Ballard lawsuits. This affidavit was given on June 4th by Ryan Fisher, a close associate and business partner of Tim Ballard. The details of this affidavit were so surprising to Mormonish that we had to drop everything and create an episode to dissect the shocking allegations. If true, the sys...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Nemo the Mormon to discuss a hot button issue in the McKinney Texas Temple scenario, the United Methodist Church Bell Tower ordinance. This issue is very easy to misunderstand so we take everyone carefully through the Fairview Town Council and Fairview Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes step by step. Our hope to clarif...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon sit down with the wonderful Anthony Miller to discuss leadership training materials created by Elder Dallin H. Oaks that instruct leaders how they can spot someone who is either in apostasy or headed for apostasy. The list of signs of apostasy and the recommendations for helping someone in apostasy are very revealing. We loved this conversati...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon take a look back at the President Gordon B. Hinckley era of temple building. There was a different vision decades ago in which small, accessible temples would dot the land and fit in with neighborhoods, communities and be a beacon of good will. What changed? To answer this question, we explore the rivalry between Gordon Bl Hinckley and now p...

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined once again by fan favorite Ganesh Cherinian to delve deeper into the concept of finding Joseph Smith himself in the Book of Mormon. Ganesh draws startling parallels between the life of Joseph Smith and King Mosiah as we take what seems like it could be a more autobiographical journey through the Book of Mormon than we had previously thoug...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon and Rebecca watch the Fairview Texas Town Council Meeting and provide insightful commentary. The Town Council meeting was held on June 4th, 2024 in Fairview Texas. On the meeting agenda is the LDS church's request to build a 63 ft building with a 171 ft spire in a residential neighborhood. Emotions run high as residents of Fairview and LDS members who l...

On this temple update Rebecca and Landon discuss new information about the Bakersfield, CA proposed temple.  The last news article we read about this temple included the statement that the church had tabled the plans to mollify neighbors. This does not seem to be the case based on new information. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our po...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon have a fascinating discussion with Brandon Crockett and Alex Criddle about their new proof of concept project "EntheoMagus," a 40-minute documentary delving into the possibility that Joseph Smith and the early Mormons were using psychedelic sacraments.as a means to connect with the divine. This idea is gaining momentum as the mainstream learn...

In this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Michelle Stone and Bill Reel to discuss land deeds transferred by Joseph Smith to various individuals in Nauvoo. Both Michelle (132 Problems) and Bill Reel (Mormon Discussions) have produced multiple podcasts on this topic and approach it from different points of view. There's a lot to be gained from a dialogue like this as we...

On this breaking news update from Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the flood of information they just received, detailing the LDS church's eleventh hour efforts to have15,000 emails supporting the McKinney , TX Temple sent to the Fairview Town Council in just 24 hours! Fairview members of the church are also instructed to wear white shirts and attend the town council meeting being hel...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the guy behind the new interpretation of the Book of Mormon that's making everyone spit out their coffee. John-Michael Holahan is the mastermind behind replacing "And it came to pass" with "I s*** you not!" in the Book of Mormon. I dare you to read these passages and not laugh out loud! John-Michael tells us more about how the...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon burn the midnight oil to bring you yet another update on the five temples they are following. Each temple has updated information so even though it was Memorial Day weekend, we were determined to bring our viewers and listeners the content they expect from Mormonish! Things are heating up in a few of the cities where proposed LDS temples are...

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by author Alyssa Grenfell to discuss her fascinating new book, "How to Leave the Mormon Church: An Exmormon's Guide to Rebuilding After Religion." In this excellent "field guide" to everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about leaving the Mormon Church, Alyssa answers the tough questions, the sensitive questions, the hu...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon sit down with anthropologist Jason Palmer to discuss LDS temple building in Peru. Many of the same elements of the LDS church's playbook used in the United States to push a temple through city government in an area it is not zoned for, seem to be used on the international stage too,. Jason is the author of the "Forever Familias: Race, Gender...

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by David Morris to dive into the history of the LDS church’s For The Strength of Youth Pamphlet. Since the mid-1960s, this pamphlet has been given to young people in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints to guide their behavior and make sure they understand the dos and don’ts of growing up in the LDS church. David has co...