Inside Out with Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks

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A Robust Conversation with Les Cairns Nov 17, 2023

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Ian and Jim are joined by Les Cairns, a Church leader in Scotland with a different perspective than George Stewart. The "robust" discussion focuses on Les's experience in the Church and the problems of the false doctrine of prophetic infallibility.

The Holy Ghost and the CES Letter Nov 10, 2023

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Ian and Jim begin a conversation about the CES Letter with a focus on the section discussing the Holy Ghost. When do you know it's really the Holy Ghost? And is Mufasa from The Lion King real?

A Conversation with George Stewart Nov 04, 2023

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In this episode, Ian and Jim have their first guest! George Stewart, a former bishop and former member of the Edinburgh Scotland Stake Presidency, discusses his faith journey and his decades of Church service, as well as his departure from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Theodicy Oct 26, 2023

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Ian and Jim discuss the age-old question of why God allows bad things to happen to good people. How often does God intervene in our lives? Does the Church provide any unique answers to these questions?

Prophecies of a Future Church Oct 19, 2023

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Ian and Jim examine recently released Church growth numbers and predict what this means for the Church's future. In the meantime, Ian commits his entire life to getting recognized by LDSBot.com.

General Conference Part II: Think Celestial! Oct 12, 2023

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Ian and Jim finish their discussion of General Conference with an in-depth analysis of President Nelson's "Think Celestial!" talk.
Spoiler: One of them liked it much more than the other one did.

General Conference: Part 1 Oct 04, 2023

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Ian and Jim discuss the Church's recently concluded General Conference, with specific emphasis on the talk given by President Dallin H. Oaks.

Elder Holland and the BBC Sep 28, 2023

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Ian and Jim review Elder Holland's problematic 2012 interview with the BBC that was a pivotal moment in Ian's decision to leave the Church.

All Things Tim Ballard Sep 21, 2023

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Ian and Jim explore the state of play in the Tim Ballard debacle.