Inside Out with Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks

Latest Episodes:

The Only True and Living Church Aug 30, 2024

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With the release of a series of new Church essays, Ian and Jim explore what it means to say that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true and living Church on the face of the whole earth.

New Handbook Updates Aug 23, 2024

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Ian and Jim discuss the new updates to the Church's handbook, with particular focus on the controversial new transgender policies.

A Conversation with Gustavo Hernández Aug 20, 2024

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Ian and Jim are interviewed by Gustavo Hernández, a Latter-day Saint podcaster based in Mexico.

Abortion Aug 08, 2024

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Rushing in where angels fear to tread, Ian and Jim discuss the Church's position on abortion.

Fallibility: A Love Story Aug 01, 2024

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With Ian on vacation in the UK, Jim flies solo with an excerpt from his recently finished book manuscript, "Fallibility: A Love Story."

Where Will You Go? Jul 26, 2024

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Jim Bennett and an intercontinental Ian Wilks discuss Elder M. Russell Ballard's 2016 General Conference talk "To Whom Shall You Go?" and how the question feeds into a narrative of fear that is not persuasive to the rising generation.

A Conversation with Mette Ivie Jul 18, 2024

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Ian and Jim are joined by the brilliant Mette Ivie, bestselling author of, among other things, the "The Bishop's Wife" murder mystery series.
Mette offers a fascinating perspective on her own faith journey and struggles in the face of personal tragedy, and she explains why, even though she no longer attends church, she doesn't identify as an ex-Mormon.

A Conversation with TJ Hoisington Jul 12, 2024

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Ian and Jim are joined by bestselling author and motivational speaker TJ Hoisington, who shares how his faith has informed his personal and professional life.

Hanging by a Thread Jul 04, 2024

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In the wake of Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, Ian and Jim discuss today's geopolitical challenges and what they mean for the future of the Church.

A Conversation with Steven Pynakker Jun 27, 2024

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Steven Pynnaker, who has previously hosted Ian and Jim on his Mormon Book Reviews Podcast, comes to Inside Out to discuss how an evangelical encounters the Restoration.