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Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup — Other
Mormon Discussions Podcasts – Full Lineup

Navigating Mormonism One Episode At A Time

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Stealing from Religion Without Losing Your Soul Feb 11, 2026
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What happens after you leave religion — but still feel a deep pull toward meaning, ritual, spirituality, or transcendence? In this conversation, Bill Reel and Britt Hartley sit down with religious ethicist and author Liz Bucar to explore what fills the vacuum when traditional faith falls away. From modern wellness culture and yoga to psychedelics, embodiment, and moral pressure, we ask hard questions about where people turn next — and whether those new spaces truly free us or quietly recreate the same dynamics we thought we escaped. Liz shares insights from her work and her book Beyond Wellness, examining how even “spiritual but not religious” communities can reproduce shame, hierarchy, and invisible expectations — often without realizing it.

Together, we explore:
• Why wellness culture increasingly functions like religion
• How moral pressure sneaks into spiritual spaces
• What it means to “steal from religion” ethically
• Why humans still crave ritual and transcendence
• How authority, identity, and meaning-making persist after deconstruction
• What secular communities often miss emotionally
• How embodiment, yoga, and psychedelics can be approached with care rather than dogma

This is an honest, thoughtful, and deeply human conversation for anyone navigating life after faith — especially those who are intellectually out but still feel emotionally or culturally tethered to their religious past. If you’ve ever wondered why leaving belief didn’t automatically bring peace… this episode helps explain why

00:02:41 – Who is Liz Bucar and how she became a religious ethicist
00:04:13 – Why Liz wrote Beyond Wellness
00:07:01 – What modern wellness culture gets wrong
00:12:22 – When spirituality becomes moral pressure
00:16:45 – Stealing from religion ethically
00:22:38 – What secular people often miss after deconstruction
00:30:14 – Yoga, embodiment, and deeper spiritual practice
00:38:52 – Psychedelics, meaning-making, and ethical use
00:49:41 – Authority, experience, and who gets to decide truth
01:00:27 – Why humans still crave ritual and transcendence
01:10:36 – Advice for those intellectually out but emotionally tethered
01:17:39 – Reflections on Beyond Wellness and modern spirituality
01:19:26 – Britt & Bill reflect on Liz’s insights

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LDS Church Caught Lying!!! RFM: 440 Feb 09, 2026
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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 Oyler, a former bishop, the LDS Church miraculously goes back to August of 2013 and . . . finds the Helpline records for one particular phone call! How is that possible if those records were destroyed at the end of the day? How indeed? Watch this eleven-minute clip from the February 6, 2026 Mormonism After Dark show for details!

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When Mormon Prophets Get It Wrong! RFM: 439 Feb 09, 2026
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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 to stake out the position that it’s okay for prophets to get doctrinal pronouncements wrong . . . but you can totally trust everything else they say! You can imagine the fun we have with this! Join RFM and Kolby for a fun romp through the ridiculousness that has become Mormon apologetics!

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Joseph Smith & Fanny Alger: Barely Scraping By Feb 05, 2026
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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 one of the earliest crises in Mormon leadership.

In this episode, we start by taking a look into the life of Fanny Alger sharing details of her life that are little known even to those familiar with Mormon history. We then examine every major historical source connected to the Fanny Alger story including letters, later reminiscences, church disciplinary records. Then onto the Apologetics and what they are trying to resolve. And lastly we share something that hasn’t been used by either side in this discussion and this you won’t want to miss.

We ask the uncomfortable questions:
• Why did Oliver Cowdery call the incident a “dirty, nasty, filthy scrape”?
• Why did church leaders discipline Cowdery for accusing Joseph of adultery — without denying the accusation itself?
• Why does Fanny Alger quietly disappear from official church records for decades?
• And do apologetic claims that “we can’t know what happened” actually hold up?

We also follow Fanny’s life after Mormonism; her marriage, property ownership, and long, stable adulthood and ask what her silence might tell us about power, authority, and who controls the narrative. This is not folklore. This is not anti-Mormon spin. This is history read carefully.

RESOURCES:
https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Fanny-Alger-Episode-Sources-1.pdf

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Mormonism’s God Revolution Feb 04, 2026
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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, and Joseph’s own study journals, we walk through how the earliest teachings portrayed God as a single divine being, closely resembling early Christian modalism. We then trace a clear timeline showing how those teachings changed over time — especially following Joseph Smith’s intensive study of Hebrew in Kirtland, Ohio. As Joseph learned Hebrew grammar, biblical structure, and concepts such as Elohim as a plural noun, Mormon theology began to change with it. The singular God of the Book of Mormon and Book of Moses gradually gave way to a plurality of Gods, divine councils, embodied deities, and ultimately the revolutionary teachings found in the King Follett Discourse.
This episode explores:
• Why early Book of Mormon passages describe Jesus as both Father and Son
• How later scripture reverses earlier creation accounts
• The connection between Hebrew study and the emergence of the “Council of the Gods”
• Why Joseph’s First Vision accounts evolve alongside his theology
• And what this means for claims of unchanging revelation and restored truth Rather than attacking belief, this conversation asks a deeper question: If revelation reveals eternal truth, why does the nature of God change so dramatically over time?

Whether you are believing, doubting, or long past Mormonism, this episode offers a thoughtful, historically grounded look at how doctrine develops — and why that development still matters today.

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Reason & Religion: Austin DiValentino Feb 04, 2026
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What happens when reason starts questioning itself? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Britt Hartley and Bill Reel sit down with Austin DiValentino, creator of the rapidly growing platform Reason & Religion (@austindivalentino). Austin has built a large following by exploring philosophy, belief, atheism, morality, and meaning—often asking the questions most people quietly avoid. While he has identified as an atheist, his thinking continues to evolve, and this conversation dives straight into the tension between certainty, doubt, and what it actually costs to pursue truth.

Together, we explore:
• What led Austin to begin creating content around religion, philosophy, and critical thinking
• When belief or disbelief stops being theoretical and becomes deeply personal
• Whether reason and religion are truly opposed—or falsely framed as enemies
• Why modern humans vastly overestimate how rational we actually are
• Where reason genuinely helps us—and where it completely breaks down

We also wrestle with some of the biggest existential questions people face after faith shifts:
• Can morality exist without God or a transcendent framework?
• Is losing belief in God harder—or losing belief that the universe “cares”?
• Is it always good to know what’s true, even if truth destabilizes hope and meaning?
• Should everyone be exposed to ideas that may unsettle mental health—or should some stories be handled with care?

Austin also reflects on:
• The emotional cost of studying philosophy deeply
• Whether there are ideas that feel beautiful even if they may not be true
• What modern people most avoid asking because the answers might change them
• What he ultimately hopes people take away from his work beyond simply “being right”

This is an honest, human conversation about meaning after certainty—about what remains when belief loosens, and how we learn to live anyway. If you’re navigating belief, disbelief, or somewhere painfully in between, this episode is for you.

Follow Austin DiValentino
— Reason & Religion Instagram: @austindivalentino

Support Almost Awakened https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2

If anyone needs support dealing with spiritual trauma, 1-on-1 coaching and support groups are available at: https://awakenandthrive.org/

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Reason & Religion: Austin DiValentino Feb 04, 2026
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What happens when reason starts questioning itself? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Britt Hartley and Bill Reel sit down with Austin DiValentino, creator of the rapidly growing platform Reason & Religion (@austindivalentino). Austin has built a large following by exploring philosophy, belief, atheism, morality, and meaning—often asking the questions most people quietly avoid. While he has identified as an atheist, his thinking continues to evolve, and this conversation dives straight into the tension between certainty, doubt, and what it actually costs to pursue truth.

Together, we explore:
• What led Austin to begin creating content around religion, philosophy, and critical thinking
• When belief or disbelief stops being theoretical and becomes deeply personal
• Whether reason and religion are truly opposed—or falsely framed as enemies
• Why modern humans vastly overestimate how rational we actually are
• Where reason genuinely helps us—and where it completely breaks down

We also wrestle with some of the biggest existential questions people face after faith shifts:
• Can morality exist without God or a transcendent framework?
• Is losing belief in God harder—or losing belief that the universe “cares”?
• Is it always good to know what’s true, even if truth destabilizes hope and meaning?
• Should everyone be exposed to ideas that may unsettle mental health—or should some stories be handled with care?

Austin also reflects on:
• The emotional cost of studying philosophy deeply
• Whether there are ideas that feel beautiful even if they may not be true
• What modern people most avoid asking because the answers might change them
• What he ultimately hopes people take away from his work beyond simply “being right”

This is an honest, human conversation about meaning after certainty—about what remains when belief loosens, and how we learn to live anyway. If you’re navigating belief, disbelief, or somewhere painfully in between, this episode is for you.

Follow Austin DiValentino
— Reason & Religion Instagram: @austindivalentino

Support Almost Awakened https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2

If anyone needs support dealing with spiritual trauma, 1-on-1 coaching and support groups are available at: https://awakenandthrive.org/

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Mormon Caught Lying: RFM: 438 Feb 03, 2026
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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 point as Jacob Hansen; where he realized he was actively misleading his audience to convince them Mormonism was true. That’s when RFM gave up apologetics. When Jacob Hansen got to that same point, however, that’s when he doubled down. In this podcast, RFM exposes how Jacob Hansen misrepresents fundamental teachings of the LDS Church in order to win an argument. Talk about selling your birthright for a mess of pottage! What this shows us incontrovertibly is that the Mormon Church cannot be defended as it is; it must first be changed into something else. And even then it isn’t defensible. Check this one out and share it with your friends whenever the subject of Jacob Hansen’s credibility comes up!

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Rainn Wilson – Soul Boom Jan 31, 2026
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In this episode of Almost Awakened, we sit down with Rainn Wilson, best known to many as Dwight Schrute from The Office, for a wide-ranging conversation on spirituality, meaning, and the search for depth in a modern world. Rainn Wilson has spent the years since moving beyond sitcom fame to explore some of life’s biggest questions. Through his podcast Soul Boom, Rainn brings together voices from across belief systems to wrestle with spirituality, purpose, and how humans make sense of existence in an age of disconnection, certainty loss, and cultural fragmentation. This conversation explores: What spirituality can look like outside rigid religious frameworks Why meaning, wonder, and transcendence still matter—even in a skeptical age How storytelling, community, and curiosity shape spiritual growth The role Soul Boom plays in creating conversations that unite rather than divide Rather than preaching answers, this episode leans into thoughtful exploration—asking how we live well, stay grounded, and remain open when traditional narratives no longer hold the same power. Rainn is joined by hosts Britt Hartley of No Nonsense Spirituality and Bill Reel of The Almost Awakened Podcast for a conversation that is curious, grounded, and refreshingly human. Whether you’re familiar with Rainn Wilson from his acting career, his work on Soul Boom, or you’re simply interested in thoughtful conversations about spirituality without dogma, this episode invites you to explore the edges with us.

0:00 Intro
2:15 Why Rainn Wrote Soul Boom
6:40 The Workbook and Creative Spirituality 10:22 Mental Health and Faith 14:48 The Baha’i Path 19:50 Wrestling with God and Morality 24:30 Spiritual Bypassing and Recovery 28:55 A New Kind of Religion?
33:10 Atheism, Truth, and Meaning
37:50 Science, Mystery, and Humility
42:20 How Words Like “God” Divide Us
47:10 The Future of Faith
52:05 Spirituality and Privilege
56:40 The Purpose of Religion Today
1:00:25 Finding Awe in the Modern World
1:05:10 Unlocking the Heart
1:09:30 Final Reflections

RESOURCES:
NEW Soul Boom Workbook https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Boom-Workbook-Spiritual-Modern/dp/1538775549
Original Soul Boom Book – https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Boom-Need-Spiritual-Revolution/dp/B0BCCGD7WP
Soul Boom Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/@SoulBoom

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The Hardest Part of Leaving Religion: On Loss of Community Jan 31, 2026
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The Hardest Part of Leaving Religion: On Loss of Community Leaving religion often comes with a sense of relief, clarity, and freedom, but for many people, the hardest part isn’t the loss of belief. It’s the loss of community. In this episode, Teresa talks about the quiet grief that often follows a faith transition: losing built-in belonging, shared language, familiar rhythms, and the sense of social safety that religion once provided. I explore why rebuilding connection outside of organized religion can feel so difficult, especially in a post-pandemic world where many of us are already feeling more isolated and disconnected than before. This episode isn’t about fixing yourself or rushing the process. It’s about understanding what you’re actually grieving, normalizing why this phase feels so hard, and gently reminding you that meaningful connection is still possible, even if it looks different than it did before.

Join us at our NEW CHANNEL: @almostawakenedpodcast

Resources mentioned: Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs facilitate a Faith Transition & Deconstruction Support Group, a trauma-informed, bi-weekly space for people navigating life after religion. The next group begins January 20, 2026, and a few spots are still available. Sign up here: https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle

Join the conversation.
Like, share, and subscribe to support this work.
Donate to Almost Awakened: https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2
Join our Support Group – https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle
Learn more about coaching at https://awakenandthrive.org

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The Hardest Part of Leaving Religion: On Loss of Community Jan 31, 2026
Show notes

The Hardest Part of Leaving Religion: On Loss of Community Leaving religion often comes with a sense of relief, clarity, and freedom, but for many people, the hardest part isn’t the loss of belief. It’s the loss of community. In this episode, Teresa talks about the quiet grief that often follows a faith transition: losing built-in belonging, shared language, familiar rhythms, and the sense of social safety that religion once provided. I explore why rebuilding connection outside of organized religion can feel so difficult, especially in a post-pandemic world where many of us are already feeling more isolated and disconnected than before. This episode isn’t about fixing yourself or rushing the process. It’s about understanding what you’re actually grieving, normalizing why this phase feels so hard, and gently reminding you that meaningful connection is still possible, even if it looks different than it did before.

Join us at our NEW CHANNEL: @almostawakenedpodcast

Resources mentioned: Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs facilitate a Faith Transition & Deconstruction Support Group, a trauma-informed, bi-weekly space for people navigating life after religion. The next group begins January 20, 2026, and a few spots are still available. Sign up here: https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle

Join the conversation.
Like, share, and subscribe to support this work.
Donate to Almost Awakened: https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2
Join our Support Group – https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle
Learn more about coaching at https://awakenandthrive.org

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I’m Not Ok Unless You’re Ok: Codependency & Mormonism Jan 31, 2026
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In this solo episode of the Almost Awakened Podcast, Teresa Hobbs explores codependency through a nervous-system and systems lens, with a specific focus on why high-demand religious environments, especially Mormonism, are fertile ground for codependent patterns. Rather than framing codependency as a flaw or character issue, this episode reframes it as a survival adaptation that develops when safety, belonging, and worth are tied to external approval, emotional harmony, or compliance. If you grew up: Monitoring other people’s moods Scanning the room before checking in with yourself Feeling responsible for others’ emotions Struggling to identify your own needs, feelings, or limits …this conversation is for you. Interested in the Upcoming Religious Deconstruction Support Group starting in January?

Go here to sign up: https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle

Join us at our NEW CHANNEL: @almostawakenedpodcast

Join the conversation.
Like, share, and subscribe to support this work.
Donate to Almost Awakened: https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2
Join our Support Group – https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle
Learn more about coaching at https://awakenandthrive.org

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I’m Not Ok Unless You’re Ok: Codependency & Mormonism Jan 31, 2026
Show notes

In this solo episode of the Almost Awakened Podcast, Teresa Hobbs explores codependency through a nervous-system and systems lens, with a specific focus on why high-demand religious environments, especially Mormonism, are fertile ground for codependent patterns. Rather than framing codependency as a flaw or character issue, this episode reframes it as a survival adaptation that develops when safety, belonging, and worth are tied to external approval, emotional harmony, or compliance. If you grew up: Monitoring other people’s moods Scanning the room before checking in with yourself Feeling responsible for others’ emotions Struggling to identify your own needs, feelings, or limits …this conversation is for you. Interested in the Upcoming Religious Deconstruction Support Group starting in January?

Go here to sign up: https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle

Join us at our NEW CHANNEL: @almostawakenedpodcast

Join the conversation.
Like, share, and subscribe to support this work.
Donate to Almost Awakened: https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2
Join our Support Group – https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle
Learn more about coaching at https://awakenandthrive.org

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