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I gave this talk in sacrament meeting back in 2008.  No wonder it was the last time I was asked to speak!

The good news is the First Presidency issued a letter announcing a tithing refund!  The bad news is the letter’s a fake.  What can we learn from this?  RFM takes us on a deep dive!

RFM tells the story of a long-time friend named Sue.  Sue was a happy Mormon wife and mother . . .until her husband starting collecting wives.  This is one you don’t want to miss!

I want to dedicate today’s episode to my first dance teacher, Mr. Robert Smith, who passed away two years ago today. Thank you for being such an important influence in my life, Mr. Smith.  I miss you.  We all miss you.

Why did the Chinese government shanghai President Nelson’s announcement of a new temple on the mainland?  RFM does some sleuthing to find out!

RFM digs deeper into how magic theory can illuminate our understanding of  how it is Joseph Smith was able to perform the magical feat of translating The Book of Mormon out of a hat!

RFM was interviewed by John Larsen ten years ago on his epic podcast, “Mormon Expression.”  In commemoration of that historic event, I am pleased to post that memorable interview (with permission) here at Radio Free Mormon!

RFM brings to bear his training as a magician on the translation process of the Book of Mormon.  Suddenly, lots of pieces start falling into place!  Was this just a magic trick?  And has Joseph Smith been fooling people all along even down to the present day?  This one is a must-listen!

BREAKING NEWS! Radio Free Mormon presents newly discovered evidence that the LDS Church was involved in a cover-up of critical information relating to the Joseph Bishop–MTC Rape investigation.  This is one you won’t want to miss!

Why does President Russell M. Nelson feel compelled to label everything that comes out of his mouth as revelation?  RFM digs into the current “revelation revolution” of President Nelson’s administration, and unearths a piece of evidence from 1986 that may shed important light on the subject!

RFM concludes his discussion of the Adam-God Theory.  Though officially denounced by the church, the AGT has tentacles that still impact the doctrine and practice of modern Mormonism!

RFM gives a workshop in identifying and dismantling bad apologetics, using the Adam-God Theory as a classic example!

RFM tells how he “crossed paths” with two old friends; friends whose journeys in and out of the church are decidedly different from the road RFM is on.  Get ready for a lot of fun and maybe even a few tears.  Oh!  And the church has another logo!

RFM performs the essay that got him into the podcasting biz!  In it, RFM reveals the lengths the LDS Church will go to in order to keep its members from learning about the Adam-God Theory; and that Brigham Young taught it as doctrine for half a century!

RFM does a deep dive into the new proclamation unveiled at the most recent general conference.  A comparison with the similar proclamation in 1980 yields surprising results!

RFM warms up in the bull pen for General Conference Review by sharing some great stories and audio from conferences past!

RFM covers a number of issues today, including progression between kingdoms, the new church logo, President Nelson’s calls for fasting and prayer, and the death of common consent.   Getting into the weeds has never been so much fun!

RFM concludes his three-part series sharing original research into how the narrative of Jesus’s ministry as recorded in the Book of Mormon contains a surprising degree of literary complexity.

RFM celebrates his 150th episode!  Deep gratitude to all of you who have made this possible!  Today we continue with RFM’s original research into the Savior’s visit to the Americas as recorded in the Book of Mormon.  But first, some important announcements!

RFM shows how clinging to religious convictions in spite of the evidence can tether us to places where we cannot grow or learn.  Only by cutting the ties that bind us down can we overcome the gravitational forces in our lives and explore new and amazing vistas.  To infinity!  And beyond!

RFM presents competing cases for and against the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.  You are the jury.  What will your verdict be?

RFM dissects the first talk in the most recent General Conference given by Elder M. Russell Ballard on the First Vision.  Is Elder Ballard hiding things in plain sight?  You decide!

TRIGGER WARNING!   RFM tells how he was sexually molested when he was ten years old.

RFM shares a fistful of formative experiences with religion he had growing up.  These experiences shaped him into the teenager who accepted Mormonism right after graduating from high school.  And perhaps these experiences also shaped him into the man who became . . . Radio Free Mormon.

And now for something completely different!  RFM shows us how he uses great literature to deal with the current Corona Virus crisis!  Be sure and leave a comment as to whether you like this podcast and would like to see more along this line.