
The format of Inside Out is simple - Jim Bennett is still on the inside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Ian Wilks is on the outside of the Church. Yet both care about the Church and its future, and both want to see constructive dialogue between those who stay and those who leave. Hopefully, all of us can come to a better understanding of the Church and of each other.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 176 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationReligion & Spirituality | |||

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When President Dallin H. Oaks recently reaffirmed that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the "only true and living church," it sparked a fresh round of discussion among members and former members alike. What does th... more
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Is there a growing divide between the Trump administration and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
In this episode of Inside Out, Ian, Jim, and historian Greg Prince examine a recent Religion News Service article by Ja... more
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What happens when faith becomes painful—but you still want to stay?
In this episode of Inside Out, Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks welcome author, speaker, and host of the Listen, Learn & Love podcast Richard Ostler for a candid conversa... more
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For more than two years, the small town of Fairview, Texas has been at the center of one of the most closely watched temple disputes in recent Latter-day Saint history.
What began as a proposal for a new LDS temple quickly grew int... more
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I thought John Dehlin was the biggest LDS Church whiner until I started listening to this podcast. Bennett is the inside guy? Are you sure?
I’ve been listening consistently but the last episode about Elder Holland was stunningly bad and disappointing. To assert (without fact) that he basically gave his famous Book of Mormon talk, as a way to convince himself of the Book of Mormon’s truthfulness as weird and disappointing. To assert he gave talks that he didn’t believe in his own writing and spoke words. Why say things that are so wildly inflammatory and unsubstantiated?
I was thrilled when this podcast first started and eagerly looked forward to each new weekly episode. Finally—an honest and respectful space for real conversations about concerns in the church! I loved Ian’s story and have cheered for the guests who are trying to make things better, while also shedding tears for those who’ve been hurt by the organization. I’ve related to almost every guest you’ve had on.
But Jim, I just can’t with the politics anymore. And before you judge me (because I know yo... more
“Change in an Unchanging Church” has a lot of important points and information that struck several chords for me.
I also recently finished watching all 9 episodes of “An Inconvenient Faith” docuseries.
Wow! Thank you for sharing all your research and knowledge. Thank you for the years of work and sacrifice to bring it to the rest of us.
Just finished watching all 9 episodes of “An Inconvenient Faith” docuseries.
Wow! Thank you for sharing all your research and knowledge. Thank you for the years of work and sacrifice to bring it to the rest of us.
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Inside Out explores conversations around faith, doubt, and institutional change from two contrasting perspectives: one host remains inside the church while the other is outside. Across episodes, the show frequently covers disaffiliation, church history, leadership transparency, and roadmap-style reforms, often featuring scholars, clergy, and practitioners who push for constructive dialogue and practical ways to reconcile belief with inquiry. Noteworthy elements include a consistent emphasis on bridging divides, studying historical episodes with nuance, and inviting diverse viewpoints to examine how faith communities can evolve without erasing core values.
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Recent guests on Inside Out include:
1. Richard Ostler
2. John Hubbard
3. John Sweeney
4. Jeff Strong
5. Jean Bingham
6. Cheryl Bruno
7. Byron Casper
8. Chris Robison
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