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Today we jump with both feet into the first scene of Hamlet! What other play has a ghost appearing not once, but twice, in the very first scene?! Hamlet is the best play ever written!

Analyzing the controversial story of Nephi murdering Laban in the Book of Mormon and its omission from the Come Follow Me manual, exploring the diminished role of Jesus as Savior in Mormonism, questioning the morality of murder and divine commands, and discussing the importance of scriptures and the impact of Nephi's vision.

Growing Up Black In Mormonism [Mormonism Live: 161] Join hosts RFM and Bill Reel in this insightful episode of “Mormonism LIVE” as they engage in a candid conversation with Summur Rayn, a remarkable African American woman sharing her unique perspective on growing up in the Mormon community. We also get to her a bit about what it was like to raised in the home of a professional athlete and other unique experiences. This episode provides an invaluable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of Black individuals within the Mormon community, fostering empathy and dialogue around the complexities of faith, race, and identity. Welcome to “Mormonism Live,” the ultimate talk show that delves into the messiness of Mormon history and theology while also tackling current events with a live call-in section at the end of every episode. Hosted by two trusted voices in the Mormon community, Radio Free Mormon (RFM) and Bill Reel, this podcast has been taking on the tough issues and exploring the nuances of the LDS faith for years. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: https://mormonismlive.org/2020/12/mormonism-live/?default_interval=m Take a look at our Merch! https://www.exmoshirts.com/collections/mormondiscussions Sign up for our (mostly) quarterly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrnr4P Our Platforms:MormonDiscussions.org, MormonismLIVE.orgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19LxPcTdYUeBhEqUaZNCFmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormonism-live/id1546629841 Connect on Social Media:Private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1307897462893835 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mormondiscussion/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormondiscussionDiscord (hosted by Mormon Stories): https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjFhttps://twitter.com/MormonDisc Contact us: MormonDiscussionsPodcasts@gmail.com MormonismLive #MormonDiscussions #RadioFreeMormon Mormon Discussion Inc is a 501(c)(3) and is in the arena of journalistic work and is part of a free press. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in Mormon Discussion Inc’s podcast lineup and production are solely those of Mormon Discussion Inc. and/or its program hosts and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

RFM is gearing up TWO new weekly podcasts in 2024! The first is “Mormon Sunday School,” which will cover the LDS Church’s “Come Follow Me” Manual on the Book of Mormon for the year.   The second is “Brush Up Your Shakespeare,” making Shakespeare fun and easy, the way it was always meant to be! Both of these podcasts appear under the Mormon Discussions Podcasts umbrella, but will have their own separate websites under that umbrella. The web addresses are: mormonsundayschool.com; and brushupyourshakespeare.org. Please subscribe to both channels independently!

What might we find if we search the historical record about what LDS Prophets have taught around abuse. What have they said about Rape, or Child Abuse, or Sexual Assault? What would be taught by those who held the prophetic mantle? And What about in the present. The LDS Church says it takes abuse seriously but do they in fact practice what they preach. This week on Mormonism Live we investigate the past and the present and share what we find. *** Trigger Warning ***This episode contains discussions of sensitive and distressing topics related to abuse within the context of Mormonism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We will delve into past teachings, present challenges, and the lack of accountability, which may be triggering for individuals who have experienced trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. If you find these subjects distressing, consider seeking support or skipping this content for your well-being. Chapters3:05 Intro & Stats19:10 Emphasis on controlling women23:00 Tokens of virginity27:45 The Ordeal of Bitter Water40:50 Harshness for women43:08 Problematic Mormon Scripture47:45 The Miracle of Forgiveness: Better to die1:11:40 Maven’s date gets possessive1:08:15 The 1984 Letter1:32:50 Richard G. Scott victim blames1:38:50 Maven’s experiences as gatekeeper of chastity1:45:30 Maven’s red dress1:52:20 Maven’s experiences modding comments on modesty/sexuality2:06:20 How the Church approaches abuse2:27:25 Closing thoughts Sources:Sexual Violence in Utah, Annual Report 2021: https://vipp.health.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/SexualViolenceInUtahReport_2021.pdfChild Sexual Abuse – USU https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/a-bolder-way-forward/child-sexual-abuseUtah lawmaker questions whether sex with an unconscious person is rape ‘in every instance’ – Salt Lake Tribune: https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2136918&itype=CMSID Welcome to “Mormonism Live,” the ultimate talk show that delves into the messiness of Mormon history and theology while also tackling current events with a live call-in section at the end of every episode. Hosted by two trusted voices in the Mormon community, Radio Free Mormon (RFM) and Bill Reel, this podcast has been taking on the tough issues and exploring the nuances of the LDS faith for years. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: https://mormonismlive.org/2020/12/mormonism-live/?default_interval=mTake a look at our Merch! https://www.exmoshirts.com/collections/mormondiscussionsSign up for our (mostly) quarterly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrnr4P Our Platforms:MormonDiscussions.org, MormonismLIVE.orgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19LxPcTdYUeBhEqUaZNCFmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormonism-live/id1546629841 Connect on Social Media:Private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1307897462893835Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mormondiscussion/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormondiscussionDiscord (hosted by Mormon Stories): https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjFhttps://twitter.com/MormonDisc Contact us: MormonDiscussionsPodcasts@gmail.com #MormonismLive MormonDiscussions #RadioFreeMormon Mormon Discussion Inc is a 501(c)(3) and is in the arena of journalistic work and is part of a free press. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in Mormon Discussion Inc’s podcast lineup and production are solely those of Mormon Discussion Inc. and/or its program hosts and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mormonism Live Presents: A Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Special Hello, This is Radio Free Mormon (RFM). Bill, Maven and I are doing a special live show on Christmas Eve starting at 6:00 pm MT and running for about an hour. Thank you and a very happy holiday season to you and yours!

Join us this week as we delve into some of the latest surprises in a few high profile crime cases involving Mormonism, checking out the latest around Tim Ballard and OUR and the mysterious White Board Meeting. As Christmas approaches we take a look at the LDS Giving Machines. What do we know about how they are being utilized in terms of who is getting the goods and who gets to count the donations? As we approach the conclusion of our program, we tackle the recent land acquisitions by the LDS Church in Nebraska, exploring the motivations behind the land grab and its broader implications. Our panel discussion promises to provide diverse perspectives on the LDS Church’s Mormon Monopoly of land and property over the past decade. This and more on this weeks News Coverage! RESOURCES: https://youtu.be/Qh-RPMTzgQU?si=XqFhYHzRF9fbX5cF https://www.youtube.com/live/xj2MKLr3-3M?si=_R0LWXh9YZDlt_af https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzDOgzKQibQ https://www.facebook.com/100057770485042/posts/864689548800053/?mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=865127008756307&id=100057770485042&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=854883476447327&id=100057770485042&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=931961834961307&id=100044424966565&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=735463865287640&id=100064720987232&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=835040405098301&id=100057770485042&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=834949878440687&id=100057770485042&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.instagram.com/justiceforjaredb/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLc7I2gyWtQ7qQ8I0u_mKsOdgXVBDqga https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=837995164802825&id=100057770485042&mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2023/12/14/letter-heres-why-some-stick/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/is-being-mormon-a-requirement-to-join-the-tabernacle-choir/ar-AA1loXNR https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2023/12/13/23999137/come-follow-me-simplifies-from-4-manuals-to-1 https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/12/11/they-want-us-work-they-dont-want/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/16/world/europe/israel-hamas-money-finance-turkey-intelligence-attacks.html https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/18inie2/wealthy_exmo_paul_hutchinson_describes_the/ https://flatwaterfreepress.org/whos-buying-nebraska-after-shopping-spree-mormon-church-is-top-land-purchaser/ https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/the-mormon-church-will-soon-own-more-private-land-than-anyone-in-florida-6519089 https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/04/05/new-database-gives-widest/ https://www.truthandtransparency.org/news/2022/04/05/lds-church-has-most-valuable-private-real-estate-portfolio-in-the-us-evidence-suggests/ https://doctorow.medium.com/the-mormon-church-owns-the-most-valuable-property-portfolio-in-america-ff590d405dd6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zovxV6_eD2Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS3C0HUfBJQ

Join us for Holiday Investigation into Jesus’ Birthday on Mormonism Live. We will delve into the intriguing topic of Jesus Christ’s alleged birthday on April 6th, 1 AD. In this episode, we tackle the longstanding belief within the LDS community that Jesus was born on this specific date, exploring the history, the leaders who propagated this idea, and the scholarly perspectives surrounding it. Points of Discussion: 4:25 LDS Leaders and April 6th 13:30 James E. Talmage’s Role 32:00 The Church’s current stance 36:00 How the Teaching Perpetuated Investigating Interpretations Right or Wrong? Scholarly Insights RESOURCES:https://ldssoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Talmage-Jesus-the-Christ.pdfhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/jesus-the-christ/title-page?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/bear-up-their-burdens-with-ease?lang=enghttps://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/793820be-acda-4e5a-a97c-edfd828d3a44/0?view=browsehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/strengthen-the-stakes-of-zion?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1980/05/remarks-and-dedication-of-the-fayette-new-york-buildings?lang=enghttps://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/c96ce919-aa1f-4811-ae96-585f3becf8cb/0/55http://boap.org/LDS/Presidents/L-Spencer-W-Kimball.txthttps://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-story-behind-the-story?lang=enghttps://archive.org/details/improvementera18011unsehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/why-call-me-lord-lord-and-do-not-the-things-which-i-say?lang=eng https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2022/12/when-was-jesus-born/https://www.ldsliving.com/was-jesus-born-in-december-after-all-what-prophets-and-apostles-have-said/s/80634https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4289&context=byusqhttps://eom.byu.edu/index.php/April_6https://bycommonconsent.com/2019/04/06/today-is-probably-not-jesuss-birthday/ Join the conversation as we navigate through history, theology, and scholarship to unravel the mystery behind April 6th as Mormon Jesus’ birthday. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode that promises to challenge preconceptions and shed light on a lesser-known aspect of LDS teachings. Mark your calendars and subscribe to Mormonism Live for an intellectually stimulating discussion on April 6th – the alleged birthdate of Jesus Christ according to Mormon tradition. MormonismLive #ReligiousHistory #JesusBirthday #LDSChurch #scholarlyperspectives Welcome to “Mormonism Live,” the ultimate talk show that delves into the messiness of Mormon history and theology while also tackling current events with a live call-in section at the end of every episode. Hosted by two trusted voices in the Mormon community, Radio Free Mormon (RFM) and Bill Reel, this podcast has been taking on the tough issues and exploring the nuances of the LDS faith for years. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:https://mormonismlive.org/2020/12/mormonism-live/?default_interval=m Take a look at our Merch! https://www.exmoshirts.com/collections/mormondiscussionsSign up for our (mostly) quarterly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrnr4POur Platforms:MormonDiscussions.org, MormonismLIVE.orgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19LxPcTdYUeBhEqUaZNCFmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormonism-live/id1546629841 Connect on Social Media:Private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1307897462893835Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mormondiscussion/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormondiscussionDiscord (hosted by Mormon Stories): https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjFhttps://twitter.com/MormonDisc Contact us: MormonDiscussionsPodcasts@gmail.com MormonismLive #MormonDiscussions #RadioFreeMormon Mormon Discussion Inc is a 501(c)(3) and is in the arena of journalistic work and is part of a free press. Any of the awesome content or the solid opinions expressed, implied or included in Mormon Discussion Inc’s podcast lineup and production are solely those of Mormon Discussion Inc. and/or its program hosts and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Long-time associate and financier of Operation Underground Railroad, Paul Hutchinson, drops a video with plenty of bombshells scoring direct hits on OUR and its founder, Tim Ballard. RFM reviews the highlights!

Good evening, and welcome to “The Mormon Times,” bringing you the latest news and stories that matter to the Latter-day Saint community. We have an exciting lineup for you tonight. Tonight we will cover the announcement of new apostle Patrick Kearon. We then turn our attention to the political landscape with breaking news and commentary about Attorney General Sean Reyes. And our last top story revolves around nationwide showing of Mormon cinematic flick “The Oath”