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Informed Saints

Informed Saints
Book Of Mormon
Latter-Day Saints
Joseph Smith
General Conference
Book Of Abraham
Pearl Of Great Price
Halloween
Anachronisms
Bruce R. Mcconkie
Abraham
Russell M. Nelson
Brigham Young University
Doctrine and Covenants
Trunk-Or-Treat
Gold Plates
Archaeology
Franklin D. Richards
Mesoamerica
Family Proclamation
Temples

The podcast where you can learn about everything from polygamy to gold plates. Hosted by Stephen Smoot, Neal Rappleye, and Jasmin Rappleye.

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On September 11, 1857, Latter-day Saints, assisted by a group of Paiutes, killed between 100 and 140 men, women, and children of an Arkansas wagon train at Mountain Meadows in southern Utah. There is no way to soften that. So this episode asks the ha... more

The facsimiles are the only pictures in Latter-day Saint scripture — and Facsimile 2 is the strangest of them. Critics say Egyptologists translated it long ago and "disproved" the Book of Abraham. Some Saints treat it as secret temple code waiting to... more

Critics once called the Book of Mormon's weapons a fatal flaw — steel swords in 600 BC? Scimitars a thousand years before Muhammad? Bows and arrows in ancient America? Then archaeology started coming into play.

In this episode, Jasmin Rappleye, Neal... more

People online will tell you Latter-day Saints are leaving the Church in droves — especially women. But when social scientists actually run the numbers, a very different story emerges.

In this episode,the Informed Saints crew sit down with Dr. Jenet ... more

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Recent Guests

Jenet Erickson
Professor at Brigham Young University, Church History and Doctrine Department; researcher on women's issues, family life, and well-being
Brigham Young University
Episode: The Data About Latter-day Saint Women the Media Won't Tell You
Spencer Kraus
Scholar contributing a paper on Temple, Seership, Craftsmanship, and Fellowship
Episode: Joseph Smith's 1843 Vision Most Latter-day Saints Have Never Heard
Brant Gardner
Book of Mormon author specializing in cultural context
Independent scholar / Interpreter Foundation contributor
Episode: Mesoamerica vs. The Heartland: The Book of Mormon Geography Debate
Brian Stubbs
Linguist specializing in Uto-Aztecan and linguistic connections to Semitic and Egyptian languages
Academic linguist; author
Episode: Linguist Finds 1,650 Hebrew Words Hidden in Ancient American Languages
Quinten Barney
Researcher who did the thesis on Facsimile 3
Independent researcher/academic
Episode: Egyptologists Got Facsimile 3 WRONG (New Research Reveals Why)
Josh Gailey
Ordained evangelist in the Church of Jesus Christ
Church of Jesus Christ
Episode: Is the Evidence for Gold Plates STRONGER Than the Resurrection?
Daniel C. Peterson
Historian of religion and Latter-day Saint history
Brigham Young University
Episode: Scholar DEBUNKS the Biggest Lies About Brigham Young
Matthew Gray
Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Episode: Archaeologist Reveals the REAL Gethsemane (It’s Not What You Think)
Matt Bowen
Professor on campus at BYU–Hawaii
BYU–Hawaii
Episode: Book of Mormon Names Have Ancient Meanings Nobody Talks About

Hosts

Stephen Smoot
Host of Informed Saints
Neal Rappleye
Host of Informed Saints
Jasmin Rappleye
Co-host on Informed Saints

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Thank you

    I appreciate the topics that have been covered to date. I enjoy the three cohosts. They work well together and bring different viewpoints and areas of expertise that enhances the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dan in Poky
    United States5 months ago
  • So far, excellent!

    Well done thus far. Please continue to focus on LDS apologetics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KirkCharlie
    United States10 months ago
  • Big fan of Jasmine Rappleye

    I can’t wait to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jareditish
    United States10 months ago
  • About time!

    I’ve been following Jasmines content for a long time. I can’t wait to see where this goes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mckbry1982
    United States10 months ago

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The show is praised for rigorous, well-sourced discussions that respect faith while embracing critical inquiry.
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The Data About Latter-day Saint Women the Media Won't Tell You
Q: How do changes in family structure and work-life balance affect religious participation?
Two-income households and broader work-life shifts have altered family dynamics, but religious communities can provide a communal safety net that supports family faith and stability.
The Data About Latter-day Saint Women the Media Won't Tell You
Q: What does the data say about the role of fathers in sustaining faith within families?
Fathers' faith becomes a key predictor of children maintaining faith, indicating that parental modeling and religious commitment from fathers significantly influence kids' religious outcomes.
The Data About Latter-day Saint Women the Media Won't Tell You
Q: Politics was a factor studied in the report—how does political engagement relate to religious affiliation among LDS members?
Politics emerged as a predictor of disaffiliation, with engagement shifting in ways tied to social identity, but faith remains a strong anchor for many who stay.
What Most Readers Miss About the Sword of Laban
Q: Neal, what weapons actually show up in the Book of Mormon and how can we deal with those?
We can acknowledge a range of weapons mentioned, with some explicitly identified as steel in certain contexts and others identified more broadly as swords or blade-types; the discussion emphasizes that what is called steel may reflect translation choices and cultural transmission, while archaeological and metallurgical evidence from the Old World provides plausible analogs for Nephite weapons.
Linguist Finds 1,650 Hebrew Words Hidden in Ancient American Languages
Q: How do you determine whether the relationship you're seeing is genuine and not a coincidence?
He emphasizes a “numbers game” where a large, consistent set of cognates beyond a threshold (around 10% widely cited in the field) reduces the likelihood of chance similarity, making a strong case for relatedness.

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What is Informed Saints about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, academically inclined show that centers on Latter-day Saint history, scripture, and apologetics, often featuring scholarly guests and deep dives into controversial or nuanced topics. Conversations commonly explore Book of Mormon geography, ancient texts, temple practices, and related archaeology or historiography, with a focus on weighing evidence, scholarly debate, and restoration-era perspectives. Noteworthy is a sustained emphasis on rigorous analysis from BYU-affiliated scholars and serious handling of uncertain interpretations, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy rigorous religious scholarship and nuanced debates about faith and history. Potential listeners will find well-structured discussions, thorough sourcin... more

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2. Spencer Kraus
3. Brant Gardner
4. Brian Stubbs
5. Quinten Barney
6. Josh Gailey
7. Daniel C. Peterson
8. Matthew Gray

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