[Mormonism Live 225] What if one of the most foundational parts of the Book of Mormon wasn&#8217;t ancient at all—but lifted from a 19th-century Methodist Bible commentary? In this episode, Mormonism Live dives into what may be the most significant academic finding in Mormon studies in decades: compelling evidence that Joseph Smith used Adam Clarke’s biblical commentary—a massive, scholarly work from the early 1800s—as a source while &#8220;translating&#8221; Isaiah into the Book of Mormon. Based on Colby Townsend’s stunning new paper, we break down direct textual connections, show how Smith edited Isaiah using Clarke’s scholarly notes, and explore what this means for the Church’s truth claims, the notion of “translation,” and the very origin story of the Book of Mormon. This episode could change the conversation around Joseph Smith’s methods forever. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f514.png" alt="🔔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Don’t miss this deep dive into what looks like the scholarly smoking gun behind one of Mormonism’s sacred texts. RESOURCE: Colby Townsend&#8217;s Paper &#8211; https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jbr-2024-0001/html Interview with Haley Lemmon Wilson https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/2018/05/haley-lemmon-joseph-smith-translation-revelation-plagiarism Help support Bill Reel &amp; Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth and leads with transparency.&nbsp;



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[Mormonism Live 225] What if one of the most foundational parts of the Book of Mormon wasn’t ancient at all—but lifted from a 19th-century Methodist Bible commentary? In this episode, Mormonism Live dives into what may be the most significant academic ...

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What happens when your faith tells you that your identity is a flaw to be corrected? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Nieves, a conversion therapy survivor, board member of the Conversion Therapy Survivor Network, and a clinically trained therapist with a background in Cognitive Psychology. Sam takes us deep into his lived experience growing up in Mormonism, where his sexuality and even his skin color were framed through a toxic theology of righteousness. In a LDS/Mormon belief system where &#8220;becoming white and delightsome&#8221; was once literal doctrine, Sam learned early on to associate purity with whiteness—and straightness. That twisted framework blurred lines in deeply harmful ways, pushing him into the shadows of shame and eventually into conversion therapy. Sam will walk us through the devastating process—how it was initiated, including messaging from MTC leadership, and how it affected his psyche, his sense of self, and his path to healing. This episode doesn’t just expose what goes on behind the closed doors of so-called “conversion therapy”—it empowers vulnerable listeners to recognize red flags and find help. Sam shares insights from both his trauma and his training, offering critical resources and language for anyone caught in similar webs of psychological and spiritual manipulation. Warning: This conversation includes themes of trauma, homophobia, and racial messaging within religious contexts. But it also includes truth, clarity, and hope. RESOURCES: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ctsn-exmo-booth-for-utah-pride-2025&nbsp;

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What happens when your faith tells you that your identity is a flaw to be corrected? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Nieves, a conversion therapy survivor, board member of the Conversion Therapy Survivor Network,

What happens when your faith tells you that your identity is a flaw to be corrected? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Nieves, a conversion therapy survivor, board member of the Conversion Therapy Survivor Network, and a clinically trained therapist with a background in Cognitive Psychology. Sam takes us deep into his lived experience growing up in Mormonism, where his sexuality and even his skin color were framed through a toxic theology of righteousness. In a LDS/Mormon belief system where &#8220;becoming white and delightsome&#8221; was once literal doctrine, Sam learned early on to associate purity with whiteness—and straightness. That twisted framework blurred lines in deeply harmful ways, pushing him into the shadows of shame and eventually into conversion therapy. Sam will walk us through the devastating process—how it was initiated, including messaging from MTC leadership, and how it affected his psyche, his sense of self, and his path to healing. This episode doesn’t just expose what goes on behind the closed doors of so-called “conversion therapy”—it empowers vulnerable listeners to recognize red flags and find help. Sam shares insights from both his trauma and his training, offering critical resources and language for anyone caught in similar webs of psychological and spiritual manipulation. Warning: This conversation includes themes of trauma, homophobia, and racial messaging within religious contexts. But it also includes truth, clarity, and hope.RESOURCES:https://www.gofundme.com/f/ctsn-exmo-booth-for-utah-pride-2025&nbsp;

Inside the Closet: How Mormon Conversion Therapy Tried to ‘Fix’ Me

How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are investigated by filmmaker Nathan Apffel in his upcoming documentary series, &#8220;The Religion Business.&#8221; And why does Nathan consider the LDS Church to be &#8220;the most terrifying&#8221; of them all? Join us and find out! [Mormonism Live 223]



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How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are investigated by filmmaker Nathan Apffel in his upcoming documentary series, “The Religion Business.

How do U.S. churches take advantage of tax exemptions, and should this be allowed? These and other issues are investigated by filmmaker Nathan Apffel in his upcoming documentary series, &#8220;The Religion Business.&#8221; And why does Nathan consider the LDS Church to be &#8220;the most terrifying&#8221; of them all? Join us and find out! [Mormonism Live 223] 
 
 
 
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The Religion Business

[Mormonism Live 222] <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4b0.png" alt="💰" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Faith, Finances, and Fraud? Buckle up, because this episode dives into one of the wildest financial moments in Mormon history! (And that&#8217;s saying a lot) What happens when a prophet ventures into banking? In the 1830s, Joseph Smith and other early Mormon leaders launched the Kirtland Safety Society, a financial institution built on faith, community trust, and a vision of economic independence. But within just a year, the bank collapsed, leaving behind lawsuits, financial ruin, and a crisis of leadership that sent shockwaves through the early Church. In this episode, we explore: <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f3e6.png" alt="🏦" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why Joseph Smith and his followers believed a church-backed bank was the key to building Zion <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4b0.png" alt="💰" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The economic struggles and high-risk decisions that led to the bank’s rapid downfall <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2696.png" alt="⚖" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The legal challenges and accusations of fraud that forced Joseph Smith to flee Kirtland <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f50d.png" alt="🔍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> How this financial collapse tested the faith of early believers and reshaped Mormon history Was the Kirtland Safety Society a bold but doomed experiment? A victim of economic turmoil? Or was something more questionable at play? Join us as we unpack the rise and fall of Mormonism’s most infamous financial venture and the lessons it still holds today. No matter where you stand, this is a story worth hearing. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4b0.png" alt="💰" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f399.png" alt="🎙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />



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<description>[Mormonism Live 222] 💰 Faith, Finances, and Fraud? Buckle up, because this episode dives into one of the wildest financial moments in Mormon history! (And that’s saying a lot) What happens when a prophet ventures into banking? In the 1830s, Joseph Smith and other early Mormon leaders launched the Kirtland Safety Society, a financial institution… &lt;a href="https://mormonismlive.org/2025/03/joseph-smiths-bank-of-faith-the-rise-and-fall-of-mormonisms-kirtland-safety-society/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Read More »&lt;span class="screen-reader-text"&gt;Joseph Smith’s Bank of Faith: The Rise and Fall of Mormonism’s Kirtland Safety Society&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</description>

[Mormonism Live 222] 💰 Faith, Finances, and Fraud? Buckle up, because this episode dives into one of the wildest financial moments in Mormon history! (And that’s saying a lot) What happens when a prophet ventures into banking? In the 1830s,

[Mormonism Live 222] 💰 Faith, Finances, and Fraud? Buckle up, because this episode dives into one of the wildest financial moments in Mormon history! (And that&#8217;s saying a lot) What happens when a prophet ventures into banking? In the 1830s, Joseph Smith and other early Mormon leaders launched the Kirtland Safety Society, a financial institution built on faith, community trust, and a vision of economic independence. But within just a year, the bank collapsed, leaving behind lawsuits, financial ruin, and a crisis of leadership that sent shockwaves through the early Church. In this episode, we explore: 🏦 Why Joseph Smith and his followers believed a church-backed bank was the key to building Zion 💰 The economic struggles and high-risk decisions that led to the bank’s rapid downfall ⚖️ The legal challenges and accusations of fraud that forced Joseph Smith to flee Kirtland 🔍 How this financial collapse tested the faith of early believers and reshaped Mormon history Was the Kirtland Safety Society a bold but doomed experiment? A victim of economic turmoil? Or was something more questionable at play? Join us as we unpack the rise and fall of Mormonism’s most infamous financial venture and the lessons it still holds today. No matter where you stand, this is a story worth hearing. 💰🎙️ 
 
 
 
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Joseph Smith’s Bank of Faith: The Rise and Fall of Mormonism’s Kirtland Safety Society

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<description>INSIDE THE LDS CHURCH: CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS &amp; THE SCMC EXPOSED! 🚨 In this bombshell episode, a former Mormon Church employee who worked with confidential records and the Strengthening Church Members Committee (SCMC) comes forward to expose the behind-the-scenes machinations of the LDS Church. From secret surveillance of members to how the Church tracks and manages… &lt;a href="https://mormonismlive.org/2025/03/latter-day-saint-insider-exposes-secret-surveillance/" rel="bookmark"&gt;Read More »&lt;span class="screen-reader-text"&gt;Latter-day Saint Insider Exposes Secret Surveillance!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</description>

INSIDE THE LDS CHURCH: CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS & THE SCMC EXPOSED! 🚨 In this bombshell episode, a former Mormon Church employee who worked with confidential records and the Strengthening Church Members Committee (SCMC) comes forward to expose the behind-t...

INSIDE THE LDS CHURCH: CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS &amp; THE SCMC EXPOSED! 🚨 In this bombshell episode, a former Mormon Church employee who worked with confidential records and the Strengthening Church Members Committee (SCMC) comes forward to expose the behind-the-scenes machinations of the LDS Church. From secret surveillance of members to how the Church tracks and manages dissent, to how the Church handles those who ask their names to be removed, this insider reveals shocking details that the Church doesn’t want you to know. 
 
 
 
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🔍 What really happens behind closed doors? 
 
 
 
🔥 How does the LDS Church monitor and control members? 
 
 
 
📂 What’s in those confidential records? 
 
 
 
🕵️ Does the Strengthening Church Members Committee actually spy on people? 
 
 
 
This is one Mormonism Live episode you cannot afford to miss. Share this video, spread the truth, and join us in the comments for a deep dive into the secrets of the LDS Church. 
 
 
 
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Latter-day Saint Insider Exposes Secret Surveillance!

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