1669: LDS Temple Endowment & Masonry w/ LDS Discussions – 23
Join Mike and John as they discuss Mormonism’s early connection with Masonry through Joseph Smith and the unique problems it creates for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to grapple with today.
Temple Ceremony / Masonry
LDS temples play an integral part in the Mormon experience, hosting the religion’s most sacred rituals and ordinances. Only members who have participated in a multi-tier personal interview process with patriarchal leaders are granted permission to enter. Therein, Mormons are instructed [...]
005: Masonry and Mormonism, an Interview with Greg Kearney
Last night I recorded a super duper interesting podcast with Greg Kearney--a lifelong, multi-generational Mormon and Master Mason. In this podcast he discusses the history of Masonry, how it became associated with the LDS Church, and why he feels [...]
1834: Mormon Polygamy Under Brigham Young w/ Lindsay Hansen Park and Bryan Buchanan
https://youtu.be/fEHeS_XNyac Download MP3 We explore the tumultuous history of Mormonism after Joseph Smith's death, including Brigham Young's succession and controversial doctrines like polygamy and blood atonement. Lindsay Hansen Park and Bryan Buchanan guide us through the schisms, [...]
1816: Ignoring Your Inner-Voice as a Mormon Woman – Amy Lloyd Pt. 1
https://youtu.be/0pLmQr3IeM8 Download MP3 Join hosts John & Margi Dehlin as they meet with Amy Lloyd as she discusses how Mormonism lead her to ignore her inner voice as a woman and make decisions that the institution wanted [...]
1815: Mormon Polygamy Under Joseph Smith w/ Lindsay Hansen Park and Bryan Buchanan
https://youtu.be/uPukJiqc4wE Download MP3 In this engaging interview with historian Bryan Buchanan and Lindsay Hansen Park (Year of Polygamy Podcast) we delve into the complex history of Joseph Smith's controversial practice of polygamy. What evidence supports his multiple [...]
1770: Where did Joseph get his ideas? w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 41
https://youtu.be/8A8bMHgT7Ws Download MP3 Join John, Nemo, and Mike in a captivating episode as they unravel the intricate tapestry of influences that shaped the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. From the unique doctrines of Mormonism to the enigmatic [...]
1749: Problematic Mormon Revelations after Joseph Smith w/ LDS Discussions Ep 38
https://youtu.be/j9JCFF6y-oc Download MP3 Today we discuss several problematic "revelations" by LDS prophets that succeeded Joseph Smith. These include: John Taylor's 1886 revelation on the continuation of polygamy. The multiple "manifestos" allegedly ending the practice of polygamy (but [...]
1680-1681: The Dark Side of a Mormon Mission – Brinley Jensen
Young and spunky Brinley Jensen, a Gen Z returned missionary, shares her experiences growing up in the Church and the consequences she's faced at various times as she's spoken up for herself and grown into the person she is.
1604: Joseph Smith’s Surrounding Influences in the Book of Mormon w/ LDS Discussions – 07
https://youtu.be/thqU87oDMD0 Download MP3 Join John and Mike from LDS Discussions as they breakdown the surrounding influences of the Book of Mormon by Joseph Smith. LDS Discussions Essay on Surrounding Influences LDS Discussions is made possible by generous [...]
1519: Joseph Smith’s Egyptian Grammar and Alphabet – Dan Vogel
https://youtu.be/cIYpqw8ml1o Join John Dehlin and Radio Free Mormon as we speak with Dan Vogel about his new book, “ Book of Abraham Apologetics: A Review and Critique” published by Signature Books. Said to have been dictated by Joseph Smith [...]
Please Support the John Larsen / Mormon Expression Revival Project
Donate PLEASE CLICK ABOVE to Donate to support John Larsen and the Mormon Expression Revival project. ============= Welcome to the Mormon Expression Archive Mormon Expression was a legendary Mormon-themed podcast run by John Larsen from 2009 to 2014. [...]
A Comprehensive List of LDS Church Self-Inflicted Wounds
Below is an attempt at putting together a comprehensive list of LDS Church self-inflicted wounds. Please comment below with any corrections or additions. Thanks! LDS Church Self-Inflicted Wounds - Joseph Smith's treasure digging, peeps stones usage, and folk magic [...]
Progressive and Post-Mormon Influencers — A Starter List
William Law Statement of Purpose: In 2020 we are experiencing a "Mormon Renaissance" of sorts, as the LDS church (under President Russell M. Nelson) is making historic changes to accommodate long-fought-for progressive and post-Mormon concerns. While countless [...]
A Comprehensive List of the Problems with Mormonism: Please provide input.
Image Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcQthyiTA7c I'm putting together a comprehensive list of the problems with Mormonism. Please provide input. What did I leave out? What would you change? What should I remove? Thanks in advance!!!! Joseph Smith’s character Joseph [...]
Examining Mormon Truth Claims
Mormonism is a religion largely based upon faith inspiring stories. In 2013, the LDS Church began releasing a series of Gospel Topics Essays, to explore frequently questioned aspects of its doctrine and history. Following upon prior works, the Church recently published Saints: The Standard [...]
Printing the Book of Mormon
From our modern day perspective, it seems that the printing of the Book of Mormon would be an obvious success, but the true history varies greatly from the popular LDS narrative. When exploring the circumstances and motivations of the [...]
Witnesses
In the LDS Church, much emphasis is placed on the “witness” of three men who said that they saw ancient plates of gold which were translated by Joseph Smith into the Book of Mormon, as well as eight additional [...]
Sources of Inspiration and Content
The Book of Mormon is the keystone of the LDS religion. It is declared to be a literal record of the original inhabitants of the Americas, as recorded on gold plates. The thesis of the book is that the [...]
Cultural Context Preceding the Book of Mormon
While Europeans grew weary of ongoing wars and economic stagnation, vanquishing Napoleon in 1815, America remained for them the land of promise and discovery. Lewis and Clark first glimpsed the Pacific Ocean in 1805; and the Erie Canal, the [...]
