Why Saying “Latterday Saints Aren’t Christian,” Is A Lie | Maddy Packer

Send us Fan Mail Talmage sits down with Maddy Packer, a passionate LDS apologist and history buff, for an insightful episode. Maddy grew up in New Mexico, attending Catholic school from seventh through twelfth grade, and later studying archaeology and history in college. Using both formal education and self-study, Maddy has become well-versed in several historical topics that they discussed today.  They talked about: Disgruntled ex-members who paint the church as tyranical patriarchy Non-LDS christians who demonize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And why they’re wrong when they say we’re not christian.  Evidence/Arguements of the Book of Mormon’s Authenticity This Episode was recorded on November 5th, 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Mormonism: Faith, Criticism, Misconceptions 06:20 "Faithful Choices and Ridicule" 12:22 Questioning Faith and Belief 15:31 "Questioning Doctrine's Significance" 25:42 God's Gender Discussion Tactics 27:39 "Questioning Christ's Physicality" 34:42 Social Media: Anxiety and Escape 39:52 "Personal Life and Opposition Insight" 42:47 "Equality: Equal, Not Identical" 51:03 "Marriage, Culture, and Gospel Values" 53:54 Defending Public Perception of Faith 59:07 "Debating Trinity's Biblical Basis" 01:06:19 Defining Official Doctrine Challenges 01:08:23 "Debating Jesus' Resurrection Accounts" 01:14:34 Joseph Smith: Genius or Inspired? 01:22:42 "Choosing to Be Like God" 01:24:39 "Renewing Faith and Testimony" Maddy’s Links:  https://www.instagram.com/thesurefoundation/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurefoundation?_r=1&_t=ZT-91IfGXMd3hF Talmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne Remember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from your ministry.