Podcast Episodes

Hidden True Crime's Lauren Mathias Pt. 1 - Early Years and Journalism Career | Ep. 2040

In this powerful and emotional episode, journalist Lauren tells her Mormon story publicly for the first time. Known for covering others’ experiences—including the high-profile Lori Vallow Daybell tri…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Joseph Smith's Early Opposition & Forgotten Critics - John Turner Pt. 7 | Ep. 2039

In this episode, we dive into Chapter Eight of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner. We explore early public criticism of Joseph Smith by figures like Abner Cole, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

My Mormon Bishop Dad was Excommunicated for Polygamy - Laurel Hell | Ep. 2038

In this raw and emotional deep-dive, Laurel shares her powerful story of growing up in an extremely orthodox Mormon household as the youngest of eight children. From uncovering her Danish-Mormon ance…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Book of Mormon: Historical or 19th Century Text? - John Turner Pt. 6 | Ep. 2037

In Part 6 of our Joseph Smith podcast series, we dive deep into Chapter 6: "A Choice Seer." This episode explores the controversies surrounding the Book of Mormon—its origins, witnesses, and textual …

Published on 2 months ago

Hollywood Voice Actor Cam Clarke w/ Julie de Azevedo Hanks | Ep. 2036

In this powerful and emotional interview, voice actor Cam Clarke (known for iconic roles in animation and video games) shares his deeply personal journey growing up in a famous Mormon-Hollywood famil…

Published on 2 months ago

CES Letter vs Book of Mormon | LDS Discussions 63 | Ep. 2035

In this episode, we dive deep into the attacks on the CES Letter and its author, Jeremy Runnells, unpacking why apologetic responses—no matter how weak—are often accepted by believing members. This i…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Man Behind the CES Letter - Jeremy Runnells (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 2033

Join us today as we rebroadcast the story of the man behind the famous CES Letter: Jeremy Runnells.In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith tr…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Did the Book of Mormon Witnesses Really See Golden Plates? - John Turner Part 5 | Ep. 2033

In this episode, we continue our in-depth series with historian John G. Turner, author of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. Covering chapter five of his book, we take a deep div…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

LDS Prophet John Taylor’s 1886 Revelation Created Mormon Fundamentalism! | Ep. 2032

Shocking new breaking news!!!! Did you know that LDS Church prophet John Taylor started Mormon Fundamentalism?The LDS Church History Library just released hi-res scans of the original version of a Se…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

What Caused You to Leave Mormonism? - Live Q&A with Kolby, Britt, and John | Ep. 2031

Join John, Britt Hartley, and Kolby Reddish today as we host a live call-in show around the topic: "What caused you to lose your Mormon faith?" We would love to hear from you.

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago