Radio Free Mormon

An attorney looks at the complaint! What is up with the Mormon Church? Why are they suing John Dehlin? Radio Free Mormon uses his 36-year career as an attorney to review and dissect the Church’s complaint, and discovers a number of fascinating elements to what the Mormon Church may really be up to! If you… Read More »Why Is The Mormon Church Suing John Dehlin? RFM:455

Tonight, one of the darkest chapters in Mormon history—the Mountain Meadows Massacre. This isn’t a surface-level retelling. We walk through what led up to it, how it unfolded, and what happened afterward… and we let the historical record speak for itself. We examine the environment in southern Utah at the time—heightened fear, isolation, and rhetoric… Read More »Mormonism’s Mountain Meadows Massacre

RFM detailed the bar complaints against him in the last episode for playing a Halloween prank on the sister missionaries; how those bar complaints were filed by members of the secret combination Mormon missionary group known as “The Cavalry,” and how those complaints were dismissed by the state bar association. This show will discuss recent… Read More »Bar Complaint Roundtable: The Prank Heard Round the World: RFM: 454

Mormons have turned to the Bible to prove their beliefs are true ever since the inception of the LDS Church. But are the Mormons getting the Bible right? World renowned Bible expert and prolific author Bart Ehrman joins us to get down to the bottom of the issue, and to help us answer the question,… Read More »World Renowned Bible Expert Weighs In!

Why do apologists want to hide the truth about the LDS Church? Likely because the truth makes their job of defending Mormonism so much harder. Two Mormon apologists from FAIRMormon tried to shut my podcast down by filing bar complaints against me! This is their story. Spoiler Alert: It doesn’t go well for the two… Read More »They Can’t Handle The Truth!

Join Bill Reel and RFM as we cue up the most scintillating and awe-inspiring moments from the April 2026 General Conference! You are sure to have a good time!

Join RFM immediately after each session of General Conference for an entertaining and insightful recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to!

Join RFM immediately after each session of General Conference for an entertaining and insightful recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to!

Join RFM immediately after each session of General Conference for an entertaining and insightful recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to!

Join RFM immediately after each General Conference Session as he gives an entertaining recap! Radio Free Mormon! Watching General Conference so you don’t have to!

In this episode of Mormonism Live, we walk through the full evolution of the Word of Wisdom—from its origin in 1833 to how it functions today as a requirement for temple worthiness. We start in Kirtland, where the School of the Prophets was filled with tobacco smoke, chewing, and spitting—and where Emma Smith’s frustration becomes… Read More »History of Mormonism’s “Word of Wisdom” Health Code

Joseph Smith was a treasure seeker in his youth. But it didn’t end there. The religion he founded, and the book he dictated into existence, also bear unmistakable signs of his treasure-seeking activities, specifically the process he used to locate buried treasure. Dr. John Lundwall shares his new theory that the Book of Mormon fits… Read More »Mormon Temple As Treasure Quest: RFM: 447

A confrontation of historic proportions happened forty-five years ago; a confrontation between an LDS apostle and a BYU professor; between Elder Bruce R. McConkie and Professor Eugene England. The subject was the nature of God. But the ramifications were more far-reaching than that. Join Bill Reel and RFM as they dig deep into this controversy… Read More »Bruce R. McConkie Lays Down The Law

Former Bishop Nathan Hinckley joins the show, together with a very special guest appearance from his wife, Amy! Together they tell us about their journey through Mormonism; a journey that ultimately led both of them out of the church just three short years ago. This is one you won’t want to miss!

In this episode of Mormonism Live, we sit down with Ember, a Native American and former Latter-day Saint, to explore a side of Mormonism that often goes overlooked – the lived experience of Native Americans inside the Church. For many Indigenous members, Mormon doctrine didn’t just offer a spiritual framework. It reshaped identity, ancestry, and… Read More »Lamanite to Self: A Native Reckoning with Mormonism

Dr. Randall Bell brings fresh new research to Mormon Studies in this fascinating episode of Radio Free Mormon! Apologists claim the presence of an ancient Hebrew literary form called “chiasmus” proves the Book of Mormon to be ancient. “Not so fast,” says Dr. Bell, who shares with us a much more plausible source for chiasmus… Read More »Chiasmus Destroyed! New BOM Research Changes Everything! RFM: 445

We’re having a party! And by “we,” I mean Radio Free Mormon and Kolby Reddish. What are we celebrating? Finally getting through our over-one-year dismantling of Austin Fife’s “Lite on Truth” Letter! And everybody is invited to this party! You will be able to join us in the studio by way of streamyard link. We… Read More »Mormon Truth Bombs: RFM: 444

Sam Young is the legend who did amazing things almost a decade ago to protect children in the Mormon Church. Of course, the Mormon Church didn’t appreciate Sam’s efforts to protect the children, so they excommunicated him. This is Sam’s story! And for the first time, Sam will speak publicly about what happened during his… Read More »Sam Young: Protector of Mormon Children!

Why Do People Leave the LDS Church? In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon examine a topic that has been discussed inside Mormonism for nearly two centuries: why do people leave the Church? From early sermons by Brigham Young to modern General Conference addresses, Latter-day Saint leaders have offered explanations… Read More »The LDS Label Machine

RFM blows up one of the most popular apologist theories for how the Book of Mormon can still be divinely inspired . . . even though it contains indisputable elements from Joseph Smith’s 19th Century environment. It’s called “The Expansion Theory.” It was created by Blake Ostler. And Mr. Ostler is not going to be… Read More »Nuking the Book of Mormon: RFM: 443

What is it like to be a Mormon missionary in Japan? RFM reflects on different aspects of his mission through the use of some recently acquired letters he himself wrote while serving his mission almost half a century ago!

Tonight on Mormonism Live, we tackle one of the most persistent and uncomfortable questions in modern Mormon scholarship: What does DNA actually say about the Book of Mormon? Our guest is Dr. Thomas W. Murphy, anthropologist, award-winning scholar, and author of Unsettling Scripture: Iroquois and the Book of Mormon. Dr. Murphy’s latest presentation, “DNerAsure: Unsettling… Read More »Book of Mormon DNA

In this episode, we step into one of the most provocative and uncomfortable chapters ever written about Joseph Smith — “The Don Juan of Nauvoo,” from Dr. W. Wyl’s 1886 exposé. These are not modern critics looking backward with hindsight. These are men and women living in Utah in the late 1800s — people who… Read More »The Don Juan of Nauvoo

This week, Radio Free Mormon gathers an all-star panel of Mormon influencers to respond to President Dallin H. Oaks’ recent devotional address delivered at Brigham Young University on Tuesday, February 10. Front and center is Oaks’ warning about “speculation and false information in podcasts and on social media” — and his counsel to avoid being… Read More »No Podcasts For You! RFM:441

THEY NEVER DESTROYED THE HELPLINE RECORDS! Did RFM just catch the LDS Church lying about its CSA Helpline records? In order to avoid turning over Helpline records, the Church has previously sworn all the records are destroyed at the end of each day. Now suddenly, in order to defend itself against the allegations of Beau… Read More »LDS Church Caught Lying!!! RFM: 440

RFM and esteemed co-counsel Kolby Reddish dissect Chapter 12 of Austin Fife’s “Lite on Truth Letter.” They completely decimate the apologetic attempt to make excuses for why Mormon prophets have a historically disastrous record of making failed prophecies and disavowed doctrinal pronouncements. Astonishingly, some new apologists such as Austin Fife and Jacob Hansen are trying… Read More »When Mormon Prophets Get It Wrong! RFM: 439

Was Joseph Smith’s relationship with Fanny Alger an early plural marriage, a sexless sealing, or a scandalous sexual affair? Long before Nauvoo polygamy, secret sealings, or theological justifications, there was Fanny Alger; a teenage girl living in Joseph and Emma Smith’s home in Kirtland, Ohio. When the relationship was discovered, it triggered scandal, apostasy, and… Read More »Joseph Smith & Fanny Alger: Barely Scraping By

Did Joseph Smith’s understanding of God come through divine revelation — or did it evolve alongside his education? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we examine one of the most important and least discussed developments in early Mormon history: the dramatic shift in Joseph Smith’s theology of the Godhead. Using early Mormon scriptures, historical documents,… Read More »Mormonism’s God Revolution

What does it say when you have to lie to defend your religion? Time to get a new religion? Not if you’re Jacob Hansen! For Jacob, lying is all in a day’s work for a Mormon apologist. Radio Free Mormon was an apologist for ten years back in the 1980s. RFM got to the same… Read More »Mormon Caught Lying: RFM: 438

This is it! The final episode! Words cannot express how happy Kolby and RFM are to finally be finishing their two-man demolition of this piece of apologetic dreck presented to the world by Austin Fife as “The Light and Truth Letter.” But after 58-hours of commentary from these two post-Mormon attorneys, spanning over an entire… Read More »The End of the Light On Truth Letter! RFM: 437

The LDS Church teaches that its top leaders are prophets, seers, and revelators; men who speak for God and whose guidance deserves trust, obedience, and moral authority. When serious problems arise in Church history, doctrine, or policy, the most common explanation offered is simple: prophets are fallible. But does that explanation actually resolve the issue?… Read More »Does Prophetic Fallibility Solve the LDS Problem?

Beginning with the classic fringe belief that “aliens built the pyramids,” Radio Free Mormon teaches you the simple but powerful technique that can defuse and destroy virtually any apologetic argument in favor of Mormonism. This silver bullet works every time! Apologists, beware!

Mormonism Live is honored to host the 2025 Brodie Awards, an annual event dedicated to recognizing excellence, courage, insight, and impact in the world of Mormon-related scholarship, commentary, media, and creative work. Named after historian Fawn M. Brodie, the Brodie Awards exist to spotlight voices—both established and emerging—who meaningfully contribute to public understanding of Mormonism.… Read More »The 2025 Brodie Awards Ceremony

The evisceration of the Light and Truth Letter continues! RFM is joined by Kolby Reddish as they continue their debunking of Austin Fife’s pride and joy. In this strange chapter, Austin claims he left Mormonism after he stopped believing in God. Then, using only common sense, he reconstructed a new version of God that just… Read More »Why Believe In Mormonism? RFM: 435

Black Skin A Curse From God? Rumors have been swirling recently that the LDS Church is changing certain verses in its African language translations of the Book of Mormon; certain verses that in the English Book of Mormon talk about black skin being a curse from God. The rumor is that those verses have been… Read More »LDS Church Changing Book of Mormon To Fool Africans? RFM: 434

We dig into one of the lesser-known but deeply revealing historical sources from early Mormonism: the Fayette Lapham interview with Joseph Smith Sr. Lapham’s account places Joseph Smith’s father in conversation about the earliest days of the movement — before the Church had polished narratives, before later offices were cleanly defined, and before memory had… Read More »Interview with Joseph Smiths Father

Join us on New Year’s Eve for a special episode of Mormonism Live. We’ll look back at the biggest Mormon news stories of the year from The Mormon Newscast and reveal the Top 5 stories you voted for. We’ll also dig into a few late-breaking developments, including the passing of Elder Holland. Support The Mormon… Read More »2025 Mormon Newscast Year in Review

Join us this Christmas Eve for the Third Annual Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Party. RFM will be joined by over Mormon influencers from the Mormon and post-Mormon space, and maybe even a few surprises! Get stocked up on eggnog and gingerbread cookies! Stay up with RFM and watch the stars come out! This is… Read More »A Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve !

David Whitmer is one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, but his life after Mormonism raises some of the most challenging questions anyone serious about truth claims has to wrestle with. He broke with Joseph Smith. He rejected Brigham Young. He condemned polygamy, secret combinations, and priesthood hierarchy. And yet, for nearly… Read More »David Whitmer: Book of Mormon Witness Examined!

WHY MORMONS HAVE TO LIE ABOUT MORMONISM. RFM and Kolby Reddish take Austin Fife out behind the woodshed yet again in this newest analysis of “The Light and Truth Letter.” The more Austin defends the LDS Church, the deeper the hole he digs for Mormonism. In Chapter 19 titled “Critical Myths,” Austin Fife proves that… Read More »Mormon Myths: RFM: 433

When Radio Free Mormon says this is the show the LDS church doesn’t want you to see, he’s not kidding! The LDS church already took down the original version of this episode by lodging a copyright strike against it with YouTube. But now, what with Dallin H. Oaks being made president of the LDS church,… Read More »The Show The LDS Church Doesn’t Want You To See! RFM: 432

Radio Free Mormon and Kolby Reddish dissect chapter 17 of Austin Fife’s Light On Truth Letter. Easily the worst chapter so far, Austin inadvertently reveals a lot about himself, including the fact that the way he deals with critics of Mormonism is to “stop listening to them.” This was surprising from somebody who wrote an… Read More »Debunking Bad Apologetics: RFM: 431

Tonight on Mormonism Live we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Mormonism Live. 5 years of in depth dives into Mormon History. 5 Years of examining the theology of the LDS Church, 5 years of current events. All on a weekly live show designed to entertain you! It’s our 5th Anniversary special, and we’re turning the… Read More »Mormonism Live 5th Anniversary !!!

A lot of people feel down around the holidays. So did RFM! But a few years ago, RFM stumbled across some wisdom from a guy who lived 2,000 years ago that turned everything around. And maybe it will for you, too! RFM shares how he used to be in love with Christmas as a boy,… Read More »Beating The Christmas Blues: RFM: 430

Oliver Cowdery was more than Joseph Smith’s scribe. Oliver was a co-founder of the Mormon movement, a visionary of sacred experiences with Heavenly Messengers, and one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon’s golden plates as well as an angel. But what happens when that witness walks away? In this episode of Mormonism… Read More »Oliver Cowdery: Book of Mormon Witness

In this follow-up to “To Catch a Thief,” Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel return with a deeper, wider investigation into the claims and credibility of Ward Radio’s Jonah Barnes. Last time, we showed clear evidence that Barnes lifted Eldon Watson’s Adam-God research and passed it off as his own. This time, we broaden the… Read More »Will A Man Rob Adam God?

In this episode, we break down the story of a Latter-day Saint Bishop who when he was currently serving when he officially stepped away from the Mormon Church. We’ll walk through what led to his decision, what he saw behind the curtain as a leader, and how the gap between the Church’s public messaging and… Read More »Mormon Bishop Leaves LDS Church !

Radio Free Mormon is joined once again by esteemed co-counsel Kolby Reddish to take apart yet another chapter of Austin Fife’s “Light On Truth Letter.” RFM and Kolby agree this has got to be the crappiest chapter in an otherwise crappy book. But sometimes, the crappier the chapter, the longer it takes to break down.… Read More »Polygamy Fallacies: RFM: 429

In this episode, Radio Free Mormon welcomes Bill Reel into the studio for a deep-dive investigation into a troubling pattern coming out of the Ward Radio camp. RFM walks viewers through clear, point-by-point evidence that Ward Radio’s Jonah Barnes is presenting another scholar’s research as if it were his own. Bill acts as the jury… Read More »It Takes A Thief: RFM: 428

Mormonism Live’s Bill Reel & RFM dive deep into a recent claim by Ward Radio that the so-called “Adam God Doctrine” never existed. They sift through the documentary history, the original speeches, journal entries, and the commentary of leading Mormon scholars to see if the claim holds up. Did the doctrine ever exist? Was it… Read More »Mormonism’s Adam God Doctrine Never Existed ?

I have been putting off telling this story for all nine years I have been podcasting. Beyond that, I have never shared this story publicly, and privately only with a handful of close friends. This occurrence happened in 1979, when I was nineteen years old. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before or… Read More »Mormon Meets Satan, Instantly Regrets It: RFM 427

This week on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with researcher Kolby Reddish for a fascinating deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls and what they reveal about the Book of Mormon’s ancient claims. Kolby walks us through the history of the Scrolls, what they actually contain, and how they’ve transformed… Read More »What Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Mean For The Book of Mormon?

The question of whether Mormons should be called “Christian” is all the rage. But it was also a much-debated question back in the 1980s when RFM was at the height of his Mormon Apologetic career. Radio Free Mormon brings his years of experience and perspective to this question and gives the final and authoritative answer… Read More »Are Mormons Christian? RFM: 426

Everyone knows Martin Harris as one of the Three Witnesses. But few know how strange, conflicted, and revealing his story really is. Was he a man of unwavering faith in the Truth… or a man chasing every new revelation that came along? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we dig into the real Martin Harris;… Read More »Martin Harris: Book of Mormon Witness Credibility Examined

Is it really possible that the LDS Church is removing the racist passages from the Book of Mormon? Not from the English version, but instead from the versions prepared for distribution in developing nations such as in Africa? Join RFM as he reviews the evidence and make up your own mind!

Lee Krahenbuhl returns to Mormonism Live for a fascinating deep dive into some of the strangest and most unusual aspects of Mormon history. Discover the surprising connections between Brigham Young, matchmaking traditions, spirit messages from Joseph Smith, and the most famous magician of the 19th century. 🔎 What hidden stories link Mormon leaders, spiritualism, and… Read More »Brigham Young: Matchmaker to the Stars

RFM is joined by Summur Rayn and Charles (aka “Black Priesthood”) to discuss important current issues facing Black Mormons throughout the world, including Africa. You won’t want to miss this thoughtful and penetrating conversation.

Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with writer and blogger Sarah Steed, whose essays contain sharp insight, poetic honesty, and unflinching critique of LDS culture. Sarah’s work dives deep into the unspoken layers of Mormon life—gender, perfectionism, obedience, and the lingering ghosts of patriarchy that shape the spiritual experience… Read More »Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism

In this special episode, we take a in-depth look at the life and ministry of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, who stands next in line to become President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Few leaders have been as controversial —from his time as President of BYU to decades in the Quorum of… Read More »The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks

RFM is joined by special guest Dr. Julie Hanks to respond to the scurrilous accusations made against her by Jacob Hansen! This is going to be a lot of fun!

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish.

Traditionally the most “high-profile” session of the weekend, the Sunday Morning Session gets Radio Free Mormon’s full treatment. From prophetic posturing to carefully crafted soundbites, RFM highlights what’s said on the big stage—and what’s quietly avoided. If you want the conference decoded, this is the session to watch.

The Saturday Evening Session is often framed as a “special” gathering, but what actually got said? Radio Free Mormon brings his signature wit and insight to peel back the layers of the evening talks. Whether it’s soft rebranding or subtle shifts in doctrine, RFM helps you see what’s really going on.

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish.

Radio Free Mormon kicks off our General Conference coverage with a deep dive into the Saturday Morning Session. From the opening talks to the themes that set the tone for the weekend, RFM brings sharp analysis, quick wit, and insider knowledge you won’t hear in Sunday School. What did the leaders say, what did they… Read More »GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Morning: RFM: 418

Mormon apologists lean on chiasmus as one of their strongest evidences for the Book of Mormon. Radio Free Mormon takes us through a fascinating exercise, demonstrating that chiasmus also appears in . . . Radio Free Mormon podcasts! If chiasmus in the Book of Mormon proves it was written by ancient Hebrews, what does chiasmus… Read More »Chiasmus–Case Closed: RFM: 417

Mormonism Live uncovers the explosive history of the Reed Smoot Hearings (1904–1907)—a time when Mormon leaders, including President Joseph F. Smith, were forced to testify under oath before the United States Senate. What happens when prophets, seers, and revelators can no longer hide behind the pulpit and instead must answer blunt questions from skeptical senators… Read More »The Reed Smoot Hearings: When Mormon Prophets Tell The Truth

What happens when a Mormon Apostle gets asked troublesome questions about Mormonism? In this episode of Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel sit down with someone who had questions —hard questions — for the LDS Apostle about Mormonism. As the conversation unfolds, we witness a fascinating dynamic: a man taking a closer look at belief,… Read More »Personal Letter To Elder Renlund

What do Mormon temples and Masonic lodges really have in common? In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dig deep into the original words of LDS leaders, historians, and first-hand witnesses to uncover the startling overlap between Freemasonry and the Mormon temple endowment. From Joseph Smith and Heber C. Kimball… Read More »Sacred or Stolen? Mormon Temples and Masonry

The Book of Mormon makes it clear that the gifts of the Spirit are a sign of salvation. If a church has the gifts of the Spirit, it is a true church that leads to salvation. If a church does not have the gifts of the Spirit, it is a false church that leads to… Read More »How the Book of Mormon Destroys Mormonism: RFM: 415

Elder Ahmad S. Corbitt gave the keynote address at the recent FAIR apologetic conference. The theme was that we can still trust modern prophets in spite of how badly past prophets have goofed things up. RFM reviews this talk as a sort of open letter to Elder Corbitt, explaining in detail why none of the… Read More »Can Prophets Be Trusted? RFM: 413

RFM is joined once again by his faithful lawyer sidekick Kolby Reddish as we review chapter 11 of the light on truth letter. In this episode, we show why it is that spiritual experiences are not a good way to arrive at truth, and they should probably not be used to ascertain whether any religion… Read More »Testimony Gunfight: RFM: 412

Join Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon on Mormonism Live as we dig into the long and turbulent history of Joseph Smith’s run-ins with the law. From treasure digging charges in New York, to assault accusations in Ohio, to treason indictments in Missouri and Illinois, Joseph Smith’s life was marked by constant legal battles that… Read More »The Legal Battles of Mormonism’s Joseph Smith

Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon take on the brand-new video series “An Inconvenient Faith” — a polished production where scholars, researchers, and familiar voices inside and outside the LDS Church confront the most problematic issues in Mormonism.  We’ll break down the claims, highlight what the so-called “Experts” gets right (and… Read More »An Inconvenient Fraud

RFM covered the excommunication of Brandeis Hebrew scholar David P. Wright a few weeks ago. Now we cover the paper written by David P. Wright that got him excommunicated! The paper shows how Joseph Smith used the Epistle to the Hebrews from the Bible in his creation of the Book of Mormon. Professor Wright’s paper… Read More »Excommunicated for THIS? : RFM: 411

Tonight on Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel are joined by special guest John Dehlin of Mormon Stories to reflect on five decades of Sunstone—the symposium that has been at the heart of Mormon thought, scholarship, and counter-narratives for half a century. From its beginnings in the 1970s to its role today as a gathering… Read More »50 Years of Sunstone with Mormon Stories’ John Dehlin !

RFM is joined once more by Kolby Reddish as they break down the Light and Truth Letter. In chapter 10, Austin Fife argues the LDS temple endowment ritual is better explained by links to the ancient Near East, as opposed to the contemporary Masonry going on in Joseph’s own backyard. In presenting his case, Austin… Read More »The Trouble With Temples: RFM: 410

Tonight on Mormonism Live *** LAUREN COMES INTO THE PODCAST 1/2 HOUR IN **** We’re joined by investigative journalist and podcaster Lauren Matthias about a half hour into the show, creator and host of the acclaimed Hidden True Crime podcast. Lauren has built a reputation for deep, thoughtful reporting on some of the most compelling… Read More »Hidden True Crime’s Lauren Matthias

Tonight on Mormonism Live, we take a scalpel to Mormonism’s Founder Joseph Smith as He takes one to a Book of Abraham character What happens when a god loses his snout which Has Joseph Smith losing face—and why does it feel so… Mormon? In this off-the-rails episode, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive deep… Read More »Mormonism & The Snout of Anubis: Joseph Smith Loses Face

How Did Joseph Smith Convince So Many? Exploring Hypnosis, Visions, and the Birth of a Movement How did Joseph Smith inspire thousands to not only believe in his prophetic gifts but also claim their own divine visions and supernatural encounters? Could hypnosis or altered states of consciousness explain part of the story? Tonight, we explore… Read More »Joseph Smith: Hypnotist

Did David O. McKay lose his testimony of the Book of Mormon? Not as a kid or young man, but while serving as the ninth president of the LDS Church? Incredibly, the evidence actually seems to support the idea! Join Radio Free Mormon as he sets forth the case that David O. McKay, the most… Read More »Did David O. McKay Lose His Testimony? : RFM: 409

What happens when faith becomes a franchise? In this gripping episode of Mormonism LIVE, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub to discuss his upcoming documentary “The Religion Business”—a hard-hitting exposé exploring the multi-billion dollar intersection of belief, power, and profit. From televangelists to temples, we’ll pull back the curtain on… Read More »Turning Faith into a Fortune: The Religion Business

What If the Prophet You Trust Showed Signs You’d Warn Your Children About? We often teach our children how to recognize red flags—signs that someone might not have good intentions. But what happens when those same behaviors show up in the life of someone we revere as a prophet? In this eye-opening episode, we explore… Read More »Predatory Techniques of Mormonism’s Prophet Joseph Smith

Defenders of the Book of Mormon point to the war chapters as evidence of its truth. Tonight, Radio Free Mormon reviews five important aspects of the war chapters and comes to a decidedly different conclusion. The war chapters, far from vindicating the truth of the book of Mormon, end up being the book of Mormon’s… Read More »Book of Mormon Waterloo: RFM: 408

He Was Too Honest About Mormon Scripture—So They Made Him Pay!  David P. Wright, a brilliant scholar of the Hebrew Bible, once taught at BYU—until his academic integrity put him at odds with LDS orthodoxy. In 1989, he was fired for holding views deemed incompatible with Church doctrine. But the campaign against him didn’t stop… Read More »Requiem for an Apostate: RFM: 407

Lila Tueller, Daughter of LDS General Authority, Shares Untold Stories of Pain and Faith in “Shattered Trust” What happens when loyalty to the Church comes at the expense of the individual? Lila Tueller, daughter of well-known LDS General Authority Hartman Rector, Jr., has spent a lifetime inside the heart of Mormonism. In her powerful new… Read More »Mormon Spiritual Abuse

Radio Free Mormon shows six places where Joseph Smith used Josephus, a two thousand year old historical source, to supplement Smith’s scriptural productions. By this method among others, Joseph Smith fulfilled the Book of Mormon prediction that he would restore ancient truths that had become lost.

Mormonism uses many thinking errors to promote its message. RFM sits down with Dr. Randy Bell and Kolby Reddish, Esq., to identify the top twelve logical fallacies, together with examples from Mormon sources! This will be a lot of fun!

Who really was Joseph Smith? When one peels back the layers of legend and legacy to explore the life of Mormonism’s controversial founder, a far more complex and human figure emerges—part visionary, part rebel, and entirely unlike the sanitized version told in Sunday School. From buried golden plates and seer stones to secret plural marriages… Read More »Joseph Smith: The Man Behind Mormonism

Of all the misleading tactics used by Latter-day Saint apologists, this one might just take the crown. It’s sneaky, it’s calculated—and even after being called out repeatedly, they still keep doing it. Why? Because when it comes to defending Mormonism and the LDS Church, it seems the ends justify any means. But not this time.… Read More »The Sneakiest Mormon Apologetic Of Them All

The Nephite monetary system is a weak spot in the Book of Mormon narrative. It rarely gets discussed because it is so infrequently studied. RFM is going to change all that with this episode, in which he takes a deep dive into the Nephite monetary system, only to find that it has more problems than… Read More »Book of Mormon Money Problems: RFM: 404

In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive headfirst into the Church’s newest official Gospel Topics entry on the Book of Abraham, dissecting its language, implications, and apologetic framing. With surgical precision (and just a bit of satire), they explore how the Church attempts to repackage decades of controversy surrounding… Read More »Book of Abraham Apologetics [Mormonism Live 238]

Attorneys RFM and Kolby Reddish tackle chapter 8 of the Light on Truth Letter titled, “Fruits of the Church.” The entire chapter is a logical fallacy! 😂

In this powerful episode of Radio Free Mormon, six bold and insightful women join RFM to dissect the explosive “Women in the Church” chapter from Austin Fife’s controversial Light and Truth Letter. With raw honesty and lived experience, these women share how the Church’s teachings on gender have shaped—and in many cases, harmed—their spiritual journeys,… Read More »Real Mormon Women Speak Out! : RFM: 402

Discovered by accident in a desert cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century. But what do they actually say—and why do they matter? In this episode, we explore the strange, surprising, and deeply revealing world of the scrolls: hidden prophecies, rival messiahs, priesthood power… Read More »Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237]

🚨 EXPOSED: LDS Church & Tax Filing Fraud? 🚨In this special edition of Mormonism Live, we uncover stunning new evidence that suggests the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may have violated U.S. tax laws—intentionally. From questionable filings to shell entities and hidden assets, this episode lays out what we’ve found, why it matters,… Read More »LDS Church In Trouble With IRS?[Mormonism Live 236]

Is the Book of Abraham based on papyrus we no longer have? In this episode, we explore the Missing Scroll Theory—the idea that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Abraham from a long roll of papyrus that has since been lost or destroyed. We’ll examine the historical records, including firsthand accounts from early Saints like… Read More »The Book of Abraham’s Missing Scroll Theory [Mormonism Live 235]

 In this episode of Mormonism Live, Radio Free Mormon (Bill is on vacation) dives headfirst into the growing tension between scientific discovery and Mormon doctrine. When it comes to mormonism in the modern world, science keeps raising its hand with uncomfortable questions. The LDS Church, meanwhile, continues to insist it has the answers… or at… Read More »Science vs. Mormonism [Mormonism Live 234]

RFM and Kolby Reddish continue their decimation of Austin Fife’s Light on Truth Letter. This episode covers a litany of Mormon “proofs” in chapter seven titled, “How Did Joseph Smith Know?” The short answer is that Joseph Smith didn’t really know much at all, and this episode shows why!

Kolby Reddish and I continue our in-depth debunking of Austin Fife’s Light on Truth Letter. Tonight is Chapter Six’s turn on the chopping block. In it we show how obviously it is that the Book of Mormon was created in the early nineteenth century. As in, there’s no doubt about it!

What happens when a celebrated war hero, beloved by both Congress and the LDS Church, turns out to be living a lie? In this episode of Mormonism Live, we investigate the incredible true story of Douglas Stringfellow — a Utah congressman, decorated veteran, and rising star in postwar America… until it all came crashing down.… Read More »Mormon War Hero Who Lied: The Douglas Stringfellow Scandal

Every Mormon alive can tell you without hesitation about the Godhead; how there are three members in the Godhead, the Father and the Son, with bodies of flesh and bones, and the Holy Ghost with a body of spirit. What most Mormons are not aware of, however, is that Joseph Smith taught a radically different… Read More »All Mormons Go To Hell: RFM: 399

In this eye-opening episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by author and theologian Charley Harrell to explore his powerful Dialogue Journal article, “John Taylor on the ‘Dark Ages’.” Together, they take a deep dive into how third LDS Church President John Taylor challenged the traditional narrative of the… Read More »John Taylor and the Truth About the Dark Ages: Rethinking the Great Apostasy

What do you get when you mix Mormon folklore, an angelic visitation, and a supposed Nephite treasure buried in a Utah hillside? You get one of the strangest, most persistent sagas in LDS history: the story of John Hyrum Koyle and the Dream Mine. In this episode, we dig into the bizarre and fascinating tale… Read More »The Dream Mine Story: Mormonism’s Most Expensive Revelation [Mormonism Live 231]

The Book of Mormon tells of a group of giant people named the Jaredites who came to the Americas long ago, direct from the destruction at the tower of Babel. Several extra-biblical elements are mentioned relating to the tower of Babel story, and surprisingly, these stories exist in ancient legends unavailable to Joseph Smith. Well,… Read More »How Did Joseph Know . . . ? THE JAREDITES! RFM: 398

This episode of Mormonism Live, we dive into a forgotten battlefield of Utah history — the Black Hawk War — a brutal and devastating conflict between Mormon settlers and Native American tribes that has been largely buried under pioneer myths and whitewashed storytelling. Far from a few isolated raids, the Black Hawk War (1865–1872) was… Read More »Utah’s Bloodiest Secret: Mormonism and the Black Hawk War [Mormonism Live 230]

A fake email account bearing Bill Reel’s name was used to manipulate and deceive—an incident that has raised serious questions about digital ethics, privacy violations, and personal targeting within the post-Mormon space. In this episode, we break down what happened, how the deception unfolded, and why the details point in a very specific direction. From… Read More »Digital Deception: Unmasking The Fake Bill Reel Account [Mormonism Live 229]

When Joseph Smith died in 1844, the Restoration shattered like a glass dropped from heaven. What followed was a century-spanning explosion of rival prophets, breakaway churches, polygamist kingdoms, angelic messages, and more than one self-crowned king. In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon take you on a deep dive into… Read More »Prophets, Polygamists & Pretenders: Inside Mormonism’s Schisms and Sects

The more research that comes out, the less the Book of Mormon looks like an ancient historical document, and the more it looks like a modern composition. Join Radio Free Mormon as he explodes yet another apologetic argument in favor of the Book of Mormon!

[Mormonism Live: 227] Welcome to the alternate reality where Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy, the angels with swords were just metaphors, and dozens of wives—including teenagers and already-married women—somehow just… didn’t exist. In this week’s episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by Mormonism Historian Dan Vogel as they dive… Read More »The Wacky World of Polygamy Deniers

Child abuse is rampant in the Mormon Church. You can’t go a week without seeing a new case reported in the Utah newspapers. Austin Fife devotes a whole chapter to the issue in his LIght and Truth Letter. Now, RFM and his faithful attorney companion, Kolby Reddish, demolish these lame excuses, with the help of… Read More »Child Abuse in the LDS Church: RFM: 396

🔍 Mormonism & The Charles Anthon Affair The Strange Meeting That Shaped a Scripture In this episode, we unravel one of the most curious and consequential moments in early Mormon history: the mysterious encounter between Martin Harris and Professor Charles Anthon. Was it a miraculous fulfillment of prophecy… or a carefully staged attempt to lend… Read More »Mormonism & The Charles Anthon Affair

Coverage of the April 2025 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Sunday Afternoon General Conference Session. The talks are over, the applause has faded, and the teleprompters have gone to sleep. Now it’s time for something unscripted. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon In this episode of Radio Free… Read More »April 2025 Sunday Afternoon LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

Coverage of the April 2025 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Sunday Morning General Conference Session. The talks are over, the applause has faded, and the teleprompters have gone to sleep. Now it’s time for something unscripted. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon Coverage of the April 2025 Church… Read More »April 2025 Sunday Morning LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

Coverage of the April 2025 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Saturday Evening General Conference Session. The dust has settled, the teleprompters are cooling down, and the Tabernacle has gone quiet once more. Now it’s time for the real analysis. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon In this episode… Read More »April 2025 Saturday Evening LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

Coverage of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Saturday Afternoon General Conference. The dust has settled, the teleprompters are cooling down, and the Tabernacle has gone quiet once more. Now it’s time for the real analysis. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING RADIO FREE MORMON BY DONATING HERE – https://donorbox.org/radio-free-mormon In this episode of Radio Free… Read More »April 2025 Saturday Afternoon LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

Coverage of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Saturday Morning General Conference. The dust has settled, the teleprompters are cooling down, and the Tabernacle has gone quiet once more. Now it’s time for the real analysis.  In this episode of Radio Free Mormon, we take a deep dive into the April 2025 Saturday… Read More »April 2025 Saturday Morning LDS General Conference Post-Mortem

[Mormonism Live 225] What if one of the most foundational parts of the Book of Mormon wasn’t ancient at all—but lifted from a 19th-century Methodist Bible commentary? In this episode, Mormonism Live dives into what may be the most significant academic finding in Mormon studies in decades: compelling evidence that Joseph Smith used Adam Clarke’s… Read More »Cracking The Code: Tracing Book of Mormon Origins

What happens when your faith tells you that your identity is a flaw to be corrected? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Nieves, a conversion therapy survivor, board member of the Conversion Therapy Survivor Network, and a clinically trained therapist with a background in Cognitive Psychology. Sam takes us deep into his lived… Read More »Inside the Closet: How Mormon Conversion Therapy Tried to ‘Fix’ Me

When Jacob Hansen got called out for his sleight-of-hand tactics, he didn’t offer a defense—he offered a diagnosis: Kolby Reddish and RFM are “psychotic.” But if anyone’s losing touch with reality, it might be the guy slicing and dicing evidence like a Benihana chef trying to make Book of Mormon logic sizzle. In this episode,… Read More »Ex-Mormon Psycho Lawyers From Hell: RFM: 390

Have you ever heard of the Book of Mormon Challenge? It is a way Mormons have of trying to prove the Book of Mormon is true, by challenging a non-believer to write a comparable book in the same amount of time as Joseph Smith used on the Book of Mormon. Well, it looks like RFM… Read More »“I Beat The Book of Mormon Challenge!” : RFM: 389

How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are investigated by filmmaker Nathan Apffel in his upcoming documentary series, “The Religion Business.” And why does Nathan… Read More »The Religion Business

Mormons are taught not to lie. And for the most part, they don’t. One of the only times Mormons will consistently lie to you is when talking about their religion. Any time a Mormon has to lie (or stretch the truth) to make Mormonism look good, it is completely permissible. I know this may be… Read More »Mormonism Makes Liars Of Us All: RFM: 388

[Mormonism Live 222] 💰 Faith, Finances, and Fraud? Buckle up, because this episode dives into one of the wildest financial moments in Mormon history! (And that’s saying a lot) What happens when a prophet ventures into banking? In the 1830s, Joseph Smith and other early Mormon leaders launched the Kirtland Safety Society, a financial institution… Read More »Joseph Smith’s Bank of Faith: The Rise and Fall of Mormonism’s Kirtland Safety Society

When a Mormon apologist accidentally broadcasts damning evidence against Joseph Smith, RFM just has to do a show about it! The story is made only the more remarkable when the apologist actually calls the evidence he presents against Joseph Smith “damning.” What apologist would do such a thing? None other than our good friend, Jacob… Read More »The Most Damning Evidence Against Joseph Smith: RFM: 387

INSIDE THE LDS CHURCH: CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS & THE SCMC EXPOSED! 🚨 In this bombshell episode, a former Mormon Church employee who worked with confidential records and the Strengthening Church Members Committee (SCMC) comes forward to expose the behind-the-scenes machinations of the LDS Church. From secret surveillance of members to how the Church tracks and manages… Read More »Latter-day Saint Insider Exposes Secret Surveillance!

[Mormonism Live 220] Bill Reel and RFM sit down with LDS Author Carrie Sweet to discuss her new book “Goodbye Magic Undies” and the journey that brought her to writing it. Book on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Magic-Undies-High-Control-Relationships/dp/B0DV7GPKH3/ref=sr_1_1 Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth… Read More »“Goodbye Magic Undies” with Carrie Sweet

RFM presents a recently revealed telephone call recording from Jenn Kamp to a couple of post-Mormons trying to dig up dirt on John Dehlin! You won’t believe it! This you have got to hear with your own ears!

[Mormonism Live 219] Join RFM and Bill Reel in this riff-filled episode of Mormonism Live as they dive into the world of Ward Radio’s recent rhetoric, with special guest “Cultch” from The Cultural Hall Podcast tagging along for the ride. Channeling the playful yet biting tone of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the trio sets up… Read More »Mormon Hate Watch Theatre

RFM and Kolby Reddish do a deep-dive analysis of Mormon apologist and author of the Light and Truth Letter, Austin Fife.

The Huntsman tithing lawsuit against the LDS Church has now been dismissed by the entire 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. A seasoned lawyer takes you through the ins and outs of the opinion, explaining what happened, why it happened, and what happens next!

[Mormonism Live 218] Is the Latter-day Saint community a safe community? We take a look at that very question and investigate what it would mean and what would it look like if the LDS Church took seriously the Safeguarding of the Latter-day Saints. What can Mormonism learn from accepted Safeguarding practices and what is one… Read More »Safeguarding the Saints from The LDS Church

In the long and winding court battle between John Dehlin and Jenn Kamp, the trail may be finally coming to a close after three years. RFM has covered this story from the start, and leads you through the final resolution of the matter in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Tacoma. Additionally, we take a somewhat lighthearted… Read More »John Dehlin v. Jenn Kamp [RFM 383]

For almost 2 centuries, whispers of a deep connection between the Mormon Church and UFO phenomena have circulated, but now, shocking new revelations are coming to light. — Investigative journalists, UFO experts, and ex-intelligence officers such as Ross Coulthart, Steven Greer, and David Grusch— have exposed the global UFO cover-up along with the Government’s Alien… Read More »TOP SECRET: Mormon UFO Files [ML: 217]

Captain Moroni is one of the most inspiring figures in the Book of Mormon, a true champion of liberty and righteousness. But did you know his story might share surprising parallels with George Washington and the Revolutionary War? In this episode, we explore how Captain Moroni’s unwavering faith, his rallying cry of the Title of… Read More »Captain Moroni: The Nephite George Washington [Mormonism Live 216]

In recent years, Mormon apologists have begun to argue that LGBTQ+ people are better off inside the LDS church than outside the LDS church. Even our good friend, Austin Fife, mentions it in a chapter of his Light and Truth Letter. Is there any truth to this startling declaration, or is it just one more… Read More »LGBTQ Mormons Better Off In LDS Church? : RFM: 382

💥 MORMON $ECRET$ EXPOSED 💥 In this explosive episode of Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel are joined by Professor Spencer Anderson from the Widow’s Mite Report to uncover the financial secrets the LDS Church doesn’t want you to know. Brace yourself as we dive deep into the shadowy corners of the Church of Jesus… Read More »Mormon $ecret$ Exposed [Mormonism Live 215]

The deeper you dive into the Book of Mormon, the more you find. RFM and Bill Reel are joined by Ganesh Cherian to take a deep dive in the Book of Mormon. But beware as these waters are infested with creatures that take big bites out of Book of Mormon historicity. Help support Bill Reel… Read More »Dive Deep Into The Book of Mormon [Mormonism Live 214]

Mormons believe it is okay to lie to you in order to make Mormonism look better. This is the unwritten order of things in Mormonism. Don’t believe it?  Just listen to this episode!  It is mind-blowing!

Want to know how Joseph Smith created the Book of Mormon? Well in this episode of Mormonism Live we take at face value what Terryl Givens, one of the LDS Church’s most renowned apologists, says about that very thing. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a… Read More »How Joseph Smith Created Mormonism [Mormonism Live 213]

Top Mormon apologists believe ghosts were involved in translating the Book of Mormon! I am not making this up! This is their story—a story apologists would rather not be told!

When RFM debated the Midnight Mormons in November of 2021, Kwaku El tried to malign RFM by bringing up a case RFM had worked on as a private defense attorney. Now RFM tells the story behind that case; a case from which RFM learned the meaning of true Christlike love. It is a case that… Read More »The Case of the Boy Who Killed His Little Sister: RFM: 380

What were the top LDS and Mormon Stories of 2024? Bill Reel and RFM run us through the year and help you to remember what made the headlines from within the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and from What were the top LDS and Mormon Stories of 2024? Bill Reel and RFM run… Read More »The Top Mormon Stories of 2024 [Mormonism Live 212]

It’s Christmas Eve and scads of famous Mormon and post-Mormon podcasters are coming to the party at RFM’s house! Why don’t you come, too?  You will see lots of familiar faces and have a wonderful time!

Does the testimony of the Book of Mormon witnesses hold up? Lawyers RFM and Kolby Reddish show why their testimony isn’t as strong as the Church would like you to think!

Mormon apologists insist there is archaeological evidence for the Book of Mormon! Lawyers RFM and Kolby Reddish examine this claim and reveal the truth of the subject!

Do linguistics really prove the Book of Mormon is true, as the apologists claim?  Or is there more to the story they’re not telling us? RFM and Kolby Reddish continue their methodical take-down of the newly released apologetic response to the CES Letter!

LDS Faithful Apologist and Scholar Ben Spackman recently stated the LDS Church is in a “PERIOD OF UNLEARNING”. Bill Reel and RFM are joined by guest Nathan Hinckley to discuss what such is entailing and what it could mean for the future. What was Mormonism and what is the LDS Church moving towards? That and… Read More »LDS Church: A Period Of UnLearning? [Mormonism Live 211]

Join us as we welcome scholar Brent Metcalfe for the 30th anniversary of his excommunication from the Mormon Church. We cover not only his excommunication but also his famous discovery of the “Mosiah First Priority” in the Book of Mormon translation. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that… Read More »Mormon Scholar Excommunication Celebration [Mormonism Live 210]

Was the LDS Church an ally of Adolph Hitler and the Nazis? There has been much said on both sides. So tonight on Mormonism Live we take a look and try to separate what is fact from fiction!!! Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light… Read More »Did the LDS Church Support the Nazis? [Mormonism Live 209]

RFM is joined once again by fellow attorney Kolby Reddish to debunk chapter two of the Light and Truth Letter. Together we completely demolish the apologetic arguments in favor of the Book of Mormon being produced by divine means!

This episode of Mormonism Live has Bill Reel and RFM diving deep into a recent interview between the “Keystone” Podcast & LDS Historian Ben Spackman. And you won’t believe what he has to say about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Prophets, Seers, and Revelators who stand at its helm. Help… Read More »Faithful Historian Murders Mormonism [Mormonism Live 208]

Radio Free Mormon and fellow attorney, Colby Reddish,  thoroughly debunk the first chapter in the new apologetic offering,  “The Light and Truth Letter.” Chapter One deals with a discussion of Manipulation Tactics and Logical Fallacies. The apologists are going to have to do better than this to fool us into going back to church!

In this weeks episode we discuss How apologists discern between Evidence and Coincidence! Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth and leads with transparency.  🤝 DONATE VIA DONORBOX! https://mormonismlive.org/Donate-To-Mormonism-Live/ Join our Mailing List – subscribepage.io/MormonDiscussion  🎧https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-discussions-podcasts-full-lineup/id562296100 🎧https://open.spotify.com/show/0lEZJF0ZH6ccoteUP9Z4Fu 📱 Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/mormondiscussion/ 😂 TikTok: @mormondiscussion… Read More »Mormon Apologetics: Against All Odds [Mormonism Live 207]

Gee whiz, folks! Grab your favorite milkshake and settle in as we take a trip down memory lane in this wholesome episode of Mormonism Live! Just like a scene out of Leave it to Beaver, Bill Reel and RFM team up with their ol’ pal Paul Toscano to chat about something that’s got everyone at… Read More »How Did Mormons Make Jesus Our Elder Brother? [Mormonism Live 206]

RFM takes a look at the “Light and Truth Letter,” the newest response from Mormon apologists to the devastating arguments in the CES Letter. Using his legal skills, it doesn’t take long for RFM to show the “Light and Truth Letter” as intentionally deceptive and woefully inadequate. This one you won’t want to miss!

Take a dive into the controversial and thought-provoking film Heretic starring Hugh Grant. Known for its intense examination of faith, belief, and the personal cost of being controlled, Heretic has sparked conversations about spiritual awakening, loyalty, and the power of questioning belief. Join RFM as he explores the film’s themes, analyzes Grant’s riveting performance, and… Read More »“HERETIC” Movie Review: RFM: 371

RFM takes a new look at the question of whether the Book of Mormon quotes Shakespeare and, in the process, reveals a new methodology for debunking a major field of Mormon Apologetics.

Radio Free Mormon dedicates this podcast to viewers of the show! He goes over a number of comments made by listeners, as well as discussing plans for future shows!

In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and RFM delve into one of Mormonism’s most fascinating—and controversial—teachings: the idea that faithful Latter-day Saints will receive their own planets to rule, create, and populate in the afterlife. From Brigham Young to contemporary apostles, LDS leaders have long hinted at or outright taught this idea as… Read More »Getting Your Own Planet In Mormonism [Mormonism Live 205]

Mormonism Live’s 2024 Halloween Special, gives you the fan and follower of Mormonism Live, an opportunity to call in and share with us your favorite Halloween stories. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth and leads with transparency. 🤝 DONATE VIA DONORBOX! https://mormonismlive.org/Donate-To-Mormonism-Live/… Read More »2024 Halloween Special [Mormonism Live 204]

Jenn Kamp’s bankruptcy lawsuit just keeps going from bad to worse. It is one thing for somebody else’s lawyer to accuse you of fraud, but you know things are bad when YOUR OWN LAWYER ACCUSES YOU OF FRAUD! Not only is Jenn Kamp trying to avoid paying John Dehlin and Open Stories Foundation for committing… Read More »Jenn Kamp’s Own Lawyer Accuses Her Of Fraud! : RFM: 368

Twenty years after the fact, Midnight Mormons are using my original research to prove the Book of Mormon true! Talk about surreal!

On this week’s episode RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the life & Teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, current member of the First Presidency and help the audience make sense of a life of deception. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light… Read More »The Elder Oaks Deception [Mormonism Live: 203]

Tonight we welcome a special guest onto the show who goes by the name of Kishkumen. He is a classics professor at a major university in the United States. Kishkumen will share with us his experiences and insights into Mormonism from the perspective of a classics professor, and I expect we will all learn a… Read More »Mormonism and the Academy [Mormonism Live 202]

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into bankruptcy court, John Dehlin files a very interesting motion of his own against Jenn Kamp. RFM covers not only the motion, but why it may be being made in the first place!

This week’s episode of Mormonism Live is your chance to share your LDS General Conference Reactions! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just held its General Conference and with all that happened, here is your chance to react. The phone lines will be open and it’s your chance to share what was good,… Read More »Your General Conference Reactions! [Mormonism Live 201]

In this special milestone episode, Radio Free Mormon & Bill Reel celebrate 200 episodes of Mormonism Live with a lighthearted and hilarious look at some of ridiculousness of Mormonism. From strange doctrines and quirky teachings to the cringiest folklore and outrageous church practices, no stone is left unturned as we explore the humorous side of… Read More »Laughing At the Ridiculousness of Mormonism [Mormonism Live 200]

RFM dissects the talks given in the Sunday afternoon session of October 2024 General Conference! General Conference has never been this much fun!

RFM dissects the talks given in the Sunday morning session of October 2024 General Conference! General Conference has never been this much fun!

In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel is joined by Rebecca Bibliotheca (as we give RFM a night off) and we dive deep into the historical record surrounding LDS leaders’ teachings that a woman’s primary role is to be a stay-at-home mom. They explore how these teachings, often laced with shame, guilt, and warnings… Read More »Mormon Mommy Homemaker [Mormonism Live: 199]

British YouTuber Nemo the Mormon is now facing excommunication. Is this the result of years of challenging the Church, or was it triggered by his recent support for the residents of Fairview, Texas, in their fight against the LDS Church’s push for an excessively tall temple spire? Join RFM and Bill Reel as we sit… Read More »Losing Nemo [Mormonism Live: 198]

Elder Dallin H. Oaks recently instructed that local leaders need to ramp up their excommunication numbers! RFM has now obtained a leaked copy of the PowerPoint presentation used by Elder Oaks, and reviews it in detail!

This week on Mormonism Live we take a look at the recent interview between Mormon Stories’ John Dehlin and Jackson and Hayden Paul from the Stick of Joseph YouTube channel. We explore their responses to a critical examination of Mormonism. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines… Read More »Mormon Stories & The Stick of Joseph [Mormonism Live: 197]

Welcome to ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare,’ where we explore the most poignant and memorable moments of the Bard’s masterpieces! In this episode, our insightful host takes you through the final scene sharing Hamlet Act V, Scene 2, with a focus on the moving line: ‘Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to… Read More »“Good Night, Sweet Prince, and Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest”: Hamlet, Act V, scene 2: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 021

Mormon Dr. Gerald Mortimer used his own semen to artificially inseminate a patient without her knowledge or consent. This is their story.

The Trustee in Jenn Kamp’s Washington bankruptcy case has filed a motion to dismiss her case or transfer it to Utah. The basis is that the Trustee doesn’t believe Jenn Kamp, and certainly doesn’t believe she had resided in Washington long enough prior to filing for bankruptcy in Tacoma. Jenn Kamp’s attorney is arguing her… Read More »Did Jenn Kamp Get Kicked Out Of Bankruptcy Court?: RFM: 361

Dr. John Lundwall joins RFM and Bill Reel to break down Scripture Central’s latest Book of Mormon evidence video claiming Lehi and Family COULD build a boat to travel from the Near East to the Americas. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth… Read More »Could Nephi Really Build A Ship? [Mormonism Live 196]

Welcome to this special episode of Mormonism Live, where hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by the renowned therapist, author, and social worker, Julie de Azevedo Hanks. Known for her candid discussions on mental health, relationships, and navigating faith transitions, Julie brings her unique perspective to the complexities of living within Mormon… Read More »Julie de Azevedo Hanks: Mormonism & Mental Health [Mormonism Live 195]

This scene takes place entirely in a graveyard! And Shakespeare, sensing things are getting a bit heavy, lightens things up with some comedy between two gravediggers! One of the gravediggers pops up a skull that belonged to the court jester, Yorick, and hands it to Hamlet. This begins one of the most famous vignettes in… Read More »“Alas, Poor Yorick!”: Hamlet, Act V, scene 1: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 020

A recent Mormon youth concert is being promoted as a means to worship Jesus Christ through music. But what on earth are Mormons doing worshiping Jesus? RFM takes us on a journey to his own youth , when Mormon apostle Bruce are McConkie laid down the law that Mormons are not supposed to worship Jesus!… Read More »“Hey, You Mormon Kids! Stop Worshiping Jesus!”: RFM: 359

RFM delves into the subject of affinity fraud, Mormon style! Unfortunately, some famous and respected names in Mormon leadership got into the act. RFM shares some personal stories about Mormon affinity fraud, as well, and rounding out the show are some comments from last week’s episode, featuring comments from some members of George W. Pace’s… Read More »Mormon Affinity Fraud and Bruce R. McConkie: RFM: 360

In this week’s episode of Mormonism Live, we delve into the controversial and shocking allegations surrounding sex abuse within the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, focusing on the involvement of Peter Vidmar, a devout Mormon, and former Olympic Gold Medalist. Vidmar, who has been twice inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame, once for his individual… Read More »Peter Vidmar & The Olympic Sex Scandal [Mormonism Live 194]

In this episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive deep into one of the most impactful events in Mormon history—the loss of the 116 pages of the Book of Lehi. These pages, the first part of the Book of Mormon, were said to be translated by Joseph Smith through divine… Read More »The Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Lehi [Mormonism Live 193]

Jenn Kamp has run into some trouble in bankruptcy court where she filed in western Washington, of all places. The trustee in Jenn’s bankruptcy case has filed a motion to dismiss (or transfer) her suit on the basis she was not completely honest in her filings . . . This is one you won’t want… Read More »Did Jenn Kamp Commit Perjury?!: RFM: 358

Jenn Kamp really turns up the heat by initiating criminal charges against John Dehlin for violating a protection order. Unfortunately the protection order had been dismissed more than half a year earlier. But a little thing like that won’t stop Jenn Kamp from her quest for revenge!

Though it was expected Jenn Kamp would file for bankruptcy, what was unexpected is that she would file not in Utah where she lives but in western Washington. Prior to filing for bankruptcy in July of 2024, Jenn Kamp quitclaimed her interest in the family home to her husband in May, and then filed for… Read More »Jenn Kamp Files for Bankruptcy: RFM 356

Laertes returns to Denmark incensed over the murder of his father, Polonius, and seeking revenge. Things go from bad to worse when Laertes finds out that his sister has gone mad and then drowns herself. But Claudius is able to turn the wrath of Laertes away from himself and toward Hamlet, whom Claudius has sent… Read More »“To Cut His Throat I’ Th’ Church”: Hamlet Act IV, scenes 6 & 7: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 019

From its inception, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has claimed to have prophets. But when those prophets have predicted the future, the results have been mixed, to say the least. The prophecies that did not come to pass are not talked about by the LDS Church. But we will talk about them… Read More »False Mormon Prophecies [Mormonism Live 192]

Professor John Lundwall shares his personal story on how it was he came to leave Mormonism. Latter-day Saints and Mormons of all kinds won’t want to miss this story. Disclaimer: The content of this video contains discussions about child molestation and child abuse. These are sensitive and potentially triggering topics. Viewer discretion is advised. This… Read More »Callers Control the Show [Mormonism Live 191]

In this episode we explore what we know about each of the Seer Stones that Joseph Smith used or had in his possession. We also explore other known seer stones within Mormonism. And as usual we have a few surprises and a likely bombshell in regards to the history that almost none of you knew!… Read More »Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones [Mormonism Live 190]

Join hosts Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel on this captivating episode of “Mormonism Live,” where the tantalizing title “Dating Fanny Alger” sets the stage for an exploration of one of the most controversial relationships in Mormon history. This week, our esteemed guests Don Bradley, Cheryl Bruno, and Chris Smith delve into the detailed research… Read More »Dating Fanny Alger [Mormonism Live 189]

We sit down with Jon Streeter to revisit his “Race Apology” in 2018. The apology had the appearance of being officially from the Church even though it wasn’t and Streeter took a lot of criticism for the fake apology. Now 6 years later Streeter sits down to explain his thoughts both then and now and… Read More »The Fake Mormon Race Apology w/ Jon Streeter [Mormonism Live 188]

With Hamlet safely on his way to certain death in England, Claudius must deal with another threat to his throne: Laertes, the son of slain Polonius, is coming back from France to seek revenge for HIS father’s murder, and Laertes has his sights set on Claudius as the likely suspect! Adding to his rage, Laertes… Read More »“When Sorrows Come, They Come Not Single Spies, But In Battalions”: Hamlet, Act IV, scene 5: Brush Up Your Shakespeare: 018

Can it be that Jenn Kamp is trying to avoid accountability in her lawsuit with John Dehlin by divesting herself of her assets? It sure looks that way! Also an update on Rosebud (aka Anne McMullin Peffer) who cannot accept the fact she lost her bar complaint against me!

Chief Midegah has been making quite a splash in Mormon circles recently! He claims to have a collection of birch bark scrolls with ancient Native American hieroglyphs that, when properly interpreted, support Mormonism and its teachings. RFM deconstructs those claims one by one!

A recent affidavit claims Elder Ballard, a senior apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was working hard with Tim Ballard to scrub Tim Ballard’s “Mormon history” from the internet and make him into a hero so as to prepare Evangelical Christians to accept Mormonism!

Kolby Reddish joins RFM and Bill Reel to take a deeper look at the Flawed Epistemology and the problem of inconsistent “revelation” by examining the flawed thinking of Jacob Hansen Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth and leads with transparency. 🤝 DONATE… Read More »Jacob Hansen’s Thinking Errors [Mormonism Live 187]

This is Part 2 of our dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel, we use our spiritual eyes to examine the facts of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186]

The modern Mormon Church has gotten so far away from its roots, it has developed a completely different Plan of Salvation than the one taught in the Book of Mormon! RFM demonstrates how the “Keystone of Mormonism” has been discarded by the very church leaders who profess it to be holy scripture!