Dr Larsen disputes the notion that Nauvoo doctrines are not in the Book of Mormon. He says the Orthodox doctrine of theosis, or what LDS would call Exaltation is in the Book of Mormon. We'll examine t

We're continuing our conversation with Dr Val Larsen from James Mason University. Dr Larsen says Ammon's story is an example of exaltation or theosis. He disputes the notion that Nauvoo doctrines are

Many people claim that distinctive LDS doctrines like temple ceremonies, exaltation/theosis, and heavenly mother are not found in the Book of Mormon. But Dr Val Larsen from James Mason Univ disagrees.

I was surprised to there are a lot of racial myths among Fundamentalist groups to support a priesthood/temple ban. I was also surprised to learn that one of the first Mormon Allreds married a woman wi

Was the seer stone or Urim & Thummim used for translating the Book of Mormon. Scott Vance tells why he thinks a seer stone was used. Check out our conversation... - https://youtu.be/9Rjv9Cj2WVs - Don

Where do LDS adjacent groups like FAIR, Saints Unscripted, and the More Good Foundation get their money? Scott Vance recently presented his findings at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion

A few years ago, the LDS Church switched from 3 hour church to 2 hour church. Is that helpful or hurtful to retention of members? Scott Vance weighs in, and we'll also discuss the loss of Church pagea

How are LDS adjacent groups funded? Scott Vance recently presented a paper at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) in Salt Lake City on how LDS adjacent groups are funded directly a

Bryan Ready has visited the Nauvoo Pageant for years, and now he's part of the cast! He'll describe his experiences in the pageant, and how Casey Griffiths asked him to write about Church history site

Why do industrialized countries lose religion? Dr Ryan Cragun has a very interesting theory. We'll also talk about other projects he is working on. Check out our conversation by subscribing to our fre