Inside Out with Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks

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Nemo the Mormon Returns! Nov 29, 2025

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Ian and Jim welcome back a favorite guest: Nemo the Mormon, joining Inside Out from the UK for a deep-dive conversation about one of the most defining—and difficult—topics in Latter-day Saint culture: fallibility vs. infallibility in the Church.

Using a homemade “Infallibility Meter” (complete with sound effects and a cardboard spinner), the three tackle several big topics at random—each framed around the question: What does the Church get right, and where does human fallibility show through?

Gerontocracy - with Greg Prince Nov 22, 2025

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Ian and Jim welcome back historian and author Greg Prince for a deep dive into one of the most sensitive and consequential themes in Greg’s “Roadmap for Improving Mormonism”: gerontocracy—a system of governance led by the very old—and how it shapes the culture, leadership, and future of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A Conversation with Sandra Tanner Nov 15, 2025

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In one of our most anticipated conversations to date, Inside Out welcomes the remarkable Sandra Tanner — writer, historian, researcher, and the great-great-granddaughter of Brigham Young. For more than sixty years, Sandra and her late husband Jerald Tanner have been at the forefront of documenting and analyzing the origins, doctrines, and historical claims of the LDS Church. Their work has influenced generations of scholars, members, and truth-seekers across the faith spectrum.

In this candid, wide-ranging interview, Sandra recounts her journey from faithful Latter-day Saint to one of the most influential critical voices in modern Mormon history.

Polygamy, Power, and the Pain of Not Knowing – with Greg Prince Nov 08, 2025

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What happens when a faith community quietly backs away from a doctrine without ever really owning the fallout? In this episode, historian and author Greg Prince returns to talk about the long shadow of Mormon polygamy - not just in the 19th century, but in the lived experience of Latter-day Saints today.

Livestream TONIGHT! 8:00 PM! In less than an hour! Nov 04, 2025

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A Conversation with Jordan Broadbent Nov 01, 2025

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Ian and Jim sit down with Jordan Broadbent, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Head of Humanitarian Efforts for Europe. From his early faith journey in England to his transformative shift from the corporate world into humanitarian service, Jordan shares the experiences and convictions that led him to dedicate his life to helping others.

A Conversation with Stephen Hunter Oct 25, 2025

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What happens when a Latter-day Saint bishop begins to ask deeper questions about faith, purpose, and the nature of God? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Ian and Jim sit down with Stephen Hunter — former political lobbyist, bishop, and now Orthodox Christian — to explore his remarkable spiritual journey.

A Conversation with Steven Hassan Oct 18, 2025

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What happens when faith, psychology, and the power of influence collide? In this extraordinary episode, Jim and Ian welcome Dr. Steven Hassan, one of the world’s foremost experts on cult dynamics, undue influence, and mind control. A former member of the Unification Church (“Moonies”) who has spent nearly fifty years helping people recover from coercive systems, Dr. Hassan brings deep insight and compassion to the conversation.

Apostolic Interregnum Thoughts - with Greg Prince Oct 10, 2025

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In this post–General Conference discussion, Ian and Jim welcome back historian and author Greg Prince for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what just unfolded during the Church’s apostolic interregnum since President Nelson’s passing.

LIVESTREAM TONIGHT! 8:00 PM Mountain Time - General Conference recap Oct 08, 2025

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Our second livestream! We'll be recapping General Conference and hopefully taking questions from you guys!

Click here for the link to tonight's livestream at 8:00 PM MDT, or use the URL below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpm9vr8lW0A