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Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup

Bill Reel
LDS Church
Mormonism
Joseph Smith
Book Of Mormon
Mormon Church
Polygamy
General Conference
Doctrine and Covenants
Dallin H. Oaks
Brigham Young
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Mormon Stories
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
BYU
Christianity
Plural Marriage
Prophetic Fallibility
Christmas
Latter-Day Saints
Nauvoo

Navigating Mormonism One Episode At A Time

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Tonight on Mormonism Live, we examine a recurring pattern in Joseph Smith’s prophetic career: when he encountered something mysterious, incomplete, inaccessible, or simply unknown, he rarely seemed content to say, “I don’t know.” Instead, he supplied... more

What happens when a religious system spends a lifetime teaching you to trust authority, obey, forgive, sacrifice, endure, distrust your own doubts, and fear the consequences of leaving? In this episode of Mormon Discussion, Teresa Hobbs leads Bill Re... more

This time the LDS Church has gone too far! Lying to its membership is one thing, because the members know better than to criticize the leaders of the Church, even if the criticism is true. But this is in a court of law! Judge’s are not famous for tak... more

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we dig into several stories making waves across the Latter-day Saint world. Our lead story returns to the LDS Church’s lawsuit against John Dehlin and Mormon Stories. A recent Church filing claims a Mormon Stories gues... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas W. Murphy
Author of Unsettling Scripture, Iroquois and the Book of Mormon
University of Utah Press (guest author)
Episode: Native American Legends in BOM!
Julie De Azevedo
Dr. Julie De Azevedo, licensed therapist
Episode: How Mormonism Breaks Down Women’s Resistance
Jana Spangler
Jana Spangler, former member with professional background
Episode: How Mormonism Breaks Down Women’s Resistance
Brittie the Apostate
Caller noted as apostate in chat
Episode: Zion’s Camp: Turning Failure Into Faith
Tim Rathbone
Guest in studio discussing Catherine Lewis's account
Historian/Commentator
Episode: Mormon Endowment’s Earliest Historical Form !
Tara Herbert
Panelist joining from the UK, long-time Mormon who left the church
Episode: Mormon Africa Baptism Fraud: RFM: 467
Jacob Hansen
Subject of discussion and influencer in Mormon circles
Episode: Mormon Apologist Loses Mind: RFM: 466
Brian Hales
Author and researcher on Joseph Smith and Mormon history
BYU/Church-related research community
Episode: Obviously a 19th Century Production!
Jeremy Hoop
Guest, researcher on Clayton Journals
Radio Free Mormon / Still Mormon
Episode: Joseph Smith’s Polygamy with Jeremy Hoop

Hosts

Bill Reel
Co-host and discussion facilitator, focuses on narrative critique and topic framing
Rebecca Biblioteca
Co-host providing reporting, commentary, and topic analysis across episodes

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 696 ratings
  • Church Growth

    It just goes to show, as the Church grows and gets more real estate and financial assets, the Prophet really is a Profit.

    Mike L.

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    falconboomer
    United States7 months ago
  • Quit bashing us

    Get a hobby

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    CatsDontDanceFan4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sowing doubt?

    This podcast wants to appear unbiased but I’m not so sure…just listen with discretion please

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    lg7240!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really unkind

    I am really disappointed by your episode about trans folks. I get that there are opposing perspectives in this controversial topic but it is very unfair to discuss trans rights and trans healthcare without including a trans person in the conversation. This is like having an episode about women’s rights without including a woman. Or talking about black people and the priesthood without talking to any black people about the pain that causes. (Actually, now that I type this, I realize you have ... more

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    Molly Formon
    United States2 years ago
  • The powerful brain of Bill.

    That should be a tee shirt! With a Pinky and the Brain vibe. Bill is exceptional at educating. He chooses fascinating topics and can flawlessly break them down into understandable pieces. By the end you feel validated as a post-mo and edified on the church.

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    United States2 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Native American Legends in BOM!
Q: Do you see Cusick and Joseph Smith as borrowing from each other, or are they independently Christianizing Native traditions?
It's difficult to separate direct borrowing from a broader 19th-century cultural milieu where both Indigenous and settler narratives were converging; Haudenosaunee oral tradition and the historical record suggest some direct influence, but there are also independent, parallel developments in how visions and symbols were interpreted.
Joseph Smith’s Polygamy with Jeremy Hoop
Q: What is the main methodological challenge in interpreting the Clayton Journals?
The main challenge is deciding whether the journals are a contemporaneous, day-by-day record or a selectively crafted account shaped for external audiences, and how editorial changes or copies affect the evidentiary weight of polygamy-related entries.
From Jewish to Mormon and Beyond! RFM: 463
Q: What finally pushed you to step back and question the church's truth claims after so many years?
A persistent lack of transcendent experiences despite intense personal effort, combined with a conviction that evidence and neuroscience must guide beliefs, led him to re-evaluate core assumptions and consider other possibilities.
From Jewish to Mormon and Beyond! RFM: 463
Q: How did you approach the missionary discussions, given your background and epistemic standards?
He explains starting with open-minded questions, language differences with the missionaries, and eventually being impressed by their certainty, which prompted him to explore Mormon claims more deeply before seeking empirical validation.
From Jewish to Mormon and Beyond! RFM: 463
Q: Don, can you tell us a little bit about yourself before we get into your story?
The guest describes a trajectory from a Jewish upbringing with a strong scientific bent, through pre-med and psychology, into various spiritual explorations, culminating in a long Mormon phase and a gradual shift toward skepticism and openness to other possibilities.

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The lineup analyzes Mormon history, doctrine, and contemporary culture through rigorous editorial scrutiny, blending legal, historical, and ethical perspectives. Episodes frequently critique church governance, archival evidence, and policy around transparency, abuse, and reform, while hosting panel discussions with scholars, former members, and critics. A notable pattern is deep dives into historical events (from Zion's Camp to early Nauvoo) and high-profile leadership topics, often framed with a push for accountability and clear communication. The show's strength lies in sharp, evidence-driven debate and willingness to challenge official narratives, making it appealing for listeners who want thorough, critical exploration of Mormonism from... more

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