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1753: Disaster at BYU-Hawaii - David Glen Hatch's Devotional Apr 07, 2023

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Carah Burrell and John review the recent, deeply troubling devotional delivered earlier this week by David Glen Hatch at BYU-Hawaii.

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1752: April 2023 LDS General Conference Panel Discussion Apr 06, 2023

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Join us as we discuss surprises, let downs, best talks, worst talks etc in this year’s April General Conference, where members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) listen to messages from top leaders in the Church. What were the real intentions and messages behind this year’s talks? Did they address the recent scandals & controversy regarding the SEC fine for fraudulently creating shell companies to hide its wealth from members and the public? Was anything missing that we would normally expect to hear?

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April 2023 LDS General Conference Review w/ Patrick Mason and Jana Riess – Mormon News Review 01 (Pilot) Apr 06, 2023

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As our first test run (pre-pilot), we review the April 2023 LDS Church General. Specific topics include:
– Our intentions for Mormon News Weekly Podcast.
– We introduce ourselves.
– Peacemakers Needed | Russell M. Nelson | April 2023 General Conference.
– The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told | Gary E. Stevenson | April 2023 General Conference
– Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ? | Ahmad S. Corbitt | April 2023
– Mormon Church to pay fine to settle charges it hid an approximately $32 billion investment fund
– SEC Cease and Desist Order Against the LDS Church for Securities Deception.
– SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings
– Church Auditing Department Report, 2022 | April 2023 General Conference

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1751: Mormon Church Assets - Ensign Peak, Real Estate, and Temples - Widow’s Mite Report Pt. 2 Mar 30, 2023

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Join us for part 2 of our review of the Widow’s Mite Report, which investigates and reports on LDS Church finances. Today we will discuss Ensign Peak Advisors, the Mormon church’s real estate holdings, and their extensive construction of temples.

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1750: A Mormon Mom Tries Mushrooms - Stephanie Brinkerhoff Mar 29, 2023

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Join us as we explore the story of what would lead a super-faithful and believing Mormon mother of three to try psychedelic mushrooms (psilocybin) for the first time...and what happened next.

1749: Problematic Mormon Revelations after Joseph Smith w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 38 Mar 24, 2023

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Today we discuss several problematic "revelations" by LDS prophets that succeeded Joseph Smith. These include:

John Taylor's 1886 revelation on the continuation of polygamy.
The multiple "manifestos" allegedly ending the practice of polygamy (but not really).
The lifting of the 1978 priesthood and temple ban against Mormons of African descent.
Changes to the LDS temple ceremony over the years.
Russell M. Nelson's condemnation of the use of the "Mormon" identity after Gordon B. Hinckley and Thomas S. Monson's strong support of the "Mormon" identity.
The 2015 LGBTQ Exclusion policy, and the subsequent 2019 reversal of the policy/doctrine.
The Mark Hofmann forgeries.

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1748: SUU Students Protest Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland Mar 21, 2023

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Today we are inviting a panel of Southern Utah University students to discuss their objections to the invitation to have Mormon apostle Jeffrey R. Holland speak at an upcoming graduation ceremony, especially as a man who has used his status, privilege, wealth and power to platform anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, including violent metaphors, which have directly harmed so many in that community.

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If you'd like to build up the platform for these brave students from SUU representing themselves and other marginalized peers, there are a number of ways you can help:

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2. Sign the Change.org petition

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6. If you know any queer students at SUU, please reach out and let them know you support them.
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1747: When Your Mormon Kids Fall Away from the Church - Lance & Brandee Heppler Pt 2 Mar 21, 2023

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Lance and Brandee Heppler began to question and ultimately leave the Mormon Church after their son Lake experienced mismanagement and mistreatment during his missionary training and service. This experience, along with their daughter Darby coming out as gay and being rejected by the Church, led them to start questioning Church teachings and practices. They also began to educate themselves about Church history and controversies through sources like the "Mormons & Masons" documentary, "Mormon Stories," and the CES Letter.

Further cracks in their faith emerged when Brandee became aware of a child abuse incident at their local stake center that had been covered up by Church leaders. Despite these concerns, the Hepplers continued to attend Church and pretend to believe for a time. However, they eventually reached a breaking point and decided to leave the Church altogether. They found that prioritizing their family and their own happiness outside of the Church was more important than following Church rules and teachings that were not serving them.

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1746: Mormon Family Struggles with Mental Health - Lance & Brandee Heppler Pt 1. Mar 21, 2023

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Join Lance and Brandee Heppler as they share their personal journeys in Mormonism and delve into mental health challenges they faced as they tried to be good Mormon parents. In this episode, Lance talks about his orthodox upbringing in Oregon, serving his mission in South Carolina, and his panic of finding someone to marry before graduating from BYU. Meanwhile, Brandee shares her struggle of not fitting in at church due in part to her parents being converts and her undiagnosed ADHD, making her wonder why it seemed God made her too "rowdy" as a woman instead of more subdued and "proper".

Together they navigate the traditional gender roles expected of them as a married couple in the church while raising young children and serving in various callings. As they grapple with issues such as feminism and LGBTQ issues in the church, they also confront their own mental health struggles and the lack of support from the Mormon community. They share powerful insights about the often transactional nature of Mormon relationships and the harmful effects that come from some teachings that associate mental health struggles with sin. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those raised in Mormonism and the impact it can have on mental health.

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1745: Mormon Happiness w/ John Larsen Mar 21, 2023

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When Mormons talk about happiness what do they mean? We will deconstruct how the Church uses the concept of happiness to control and gaslight members.

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