In part 2 of this 3 part series, we interview John Lynch, Chairman of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR), a volunteer group dedicated to Mormon Apologetics. In this episode, John Lynch discusses the top issues bubbling up to FAIR these days, the realities of LDS leadership, the distinction between "good" and...
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In part 1 of a 3 part series, we interview John Lynch, Chairman of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR), a volunteer group dedicated to Mormon Apologetics. In this episode, John Lynch discusses his conversion to the church, his journey into apologetics, and some of the basics about FAIR. To listen, click...
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ldsblogs.org is now aggregating podcasts!!! How cool is that!!!! Check it out at the bottom of the page, right-hand column. Nice work Jonathan!!!
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Elise Soukup discusses her recent Newsweek article on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–taking questions from her readership. Check it out here.
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Due to overwhelming requests, I’ve made this into a podcast.
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Thanks again to all of you who provided me thoughts and feedback on my Sunstone bloggernacle presentation. For those who asked….here are 2 links: Link to the PPT Link to the audio recording of the presentation
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Some of you may now that I’m presenting on Saturday at the Seattle Sunstone Symposium on the topic of LDS Blogs and Podcasts. Truth be told, I have little business doing so, since I’m a relative newcomer to this space. Johnathan Stapley has been advising me a bit, but I have a ton of...
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Wow….check out this link to an amazingly candid Newsweek article on the LDS church. I don’t believe I’ve ever read a mainstream magazine article on the LDS Church that has so much tough, yet factual detail. For the average member of the church, this might be a bit shocking.
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A new SunstoneClassic podcast is out (produced by yours truly). It features a presentation given by Jan Shipps, from the 2001 Washington D.C. Sunstone Symposium.
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If anyone is noticing, I’ve been traveling over the past 3 weeks (Vienna, NY)…..so I haven’t been able to post much, but we have some great stuff lined up over the next 2 weeks, so stay tuned!!!! John
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As chief podcast guy for Sunstone, I’m proud to announce Sunstone’s latest 2 podcasts: SunstonePodcast #002: The Mormon Struggle with Assimilation, An Interview with Armand Mauss SunstoneClassic Podcast #002: “Mormonism and Science: Issues for the Coming Century” (w/ Duane Jeffery)
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