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On this episode of Mormonish podcast Rebecca and Landon are joined by Lila Tueller to discuss a new study showing that Gen Z women are now leaving religion at a higher rate than men. Our discussion focuses on reasons why women leave organized religion and specifically Mormonism, as we draw on personal experiences shared by women on social media. This was a fascinating discussion as we try to interpret the changing demographic and what it might mean for the LDS church in the future. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this breaking news update, Mormonish Podcast's Rebecca and Landon are joined by attorney Kolby Reddish as we dissect the district court's August 26th ruling in favor of the LDS church in the suit over the Cody WY temple. This has been a long process that Mormonish has covered every step of the way. We will continue to bring you coverage of the Cody LDS temple as the Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods group moves forward, in addition to all other temple news. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the most traumatic event of our guest, Dave Frei's life and the lasting effects. Dave was a young LDS missionary in early 2004 when he was brutally attacked, robbed, and held at gunpoint in a remote area of Brazil. Thinking he could just move past the even and continue with his mission, Dave was suddenly sidelined by crippling PTSD which he wouldn't recognize until much later. The larger conversation is the safety of missionaries in general and aftercare when a traumatic event happens. This was a fascinating discussion and a very important dialogue. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon are joined by Radio Free Mormon as we take a look at a notice of intent to sue received by the town of Fairview Texas the day after their August 6th vote to deny the LDS church's application to build a 43,000 sq ft, 173 ft tall LDS temple. The details of the proposed lawsuit might surprise you as well as who is actually suing. ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by attorney Kolby Reddish as we discuss RLUIPA, a key component in the Fairview LDS temple situation. RLUIPA stands for the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. The LDS church uses this law to intimidate towns by insinuating that their zoning ordinances and laws are superseded by RLUIPA and the church can sue towns if they can't build the temple they want, even when it exceeds established zoning codes. But is this really the case? Our discussion in this episode digs into what RLUIPA actually says and what it allows. It's a complex issue but Kolby is able to shed some real light on the law and its uses. You won't want to miss this! ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Kendel Christensen to discuss the science behind changing your mind or changing other people's minds. Kendel originally presented this info at one of our The Good Book Club Meetings and we thought it was so important and relevant, we asked him to bring it to Mormonish. Kendel draws from the insights found in Dave McKraney's book, "How Minds Change" to present a window into our thought processes and resistance to change, for good reason. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the LDS church's rocky relationship with the town of Nauvoo and learn not much has changed in almost two centuries. In a scenario that will sound familiar to everyone who follows LDS temple building with Mormonish, the underhanded tactics used by the church to push through a new temple visitors' center follow the same playbook. You really have to hear this story to believe it! ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS quest for perfection not only in their spiritual lives but perhaps in their appearances too. How much do the words of church leaders influence this ideal of beauty? Let's take a look at the subtle and not so subtle messages to LDS members that influence their attitudes and actions. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS quest for perfection not only in their spiritual lives but perhaps in their appearances too. How much do the words of church leaders influence this ideal of beauty? Let's take a look at the subtle and not so subtle messages to LDS members that influence their attitudes and actions. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon share information on an application to build a new mosque in McKinney Texas.The McKinney Islamic Association has outgrown their present place of worship and would like to build a larger building. This application was denied by the McKinney Planning & Zoning Board. The juxtaposition between the mosque application in McKinney and the LDS temple in Fairview where the McKinney Texas is being built is interesting. Many people in the town of McKinney, including the mayor have shown overwhelming support for the LDS temple being built in the adjacent town. I'm sure you'll find these two stories really fascinating. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest Radio Free Mormon as we delve into the secret world of apologetics and currently serving LDS missionaries. Everyone knows that missionaries have questions. Whether it's something posed by a companion, an investigator that brings up an uncomfortable issue with the church, or even a question that the missionary is wrestling with himself, it's going to happen. And when it does, who does a missionary turn to? An underground group of LDS apologists has the answers missionaries are looking for and they're even willing to meet with investigators to answer questions. What do mission presidents and the LDS church's missionary department think of this? We're not sure. The group works hard to stay out of site and off the radar. We know you'll be as fascinated as we were to uncover all the details. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by linguist and creator of the Romulan language in the Star Trek Universe, Trent Pehrson. Trent uses his expertise in linguistics to dissect the Anthon Transcript and evaluate the truth claim that this documents contains characters transcribed by Joseph Smith directly from the gold plates. His method for systematically determining if a truth claim is accurate can be used to assess many different areas of Mormonism. In this episode Trent also turns his attention to a book by Jerry Grover called, "Translation of the “Caractors” Document" to see if it meets his truth claim criteria. We're sure you'll find this episode as fascinating as we did! And yes, we do discuss Star Trek a bit! ;) ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Just in time for Pioneer Day , on this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Landon gives an excellent presentation on the events surrounding the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies' tragic journey west. This presentation was originally a The Good Book Club episode and we're excited to share this important discussion of these tragic events.For too long, the LDS church's narrative has hidden key details and created an inspiring narrative that doesn't reflect reality. The discussion centers around the excellent book on this topic, " Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy' by David Roberts ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon discuss the LDS church's recent offer to the small Texas town of Fairview of "substantial concessions" during negotiations involving the proposed McKinney Temple. Just how substantial were these concessions anyway? You're about to find out! Rebecca and Landon also navigate us through a new unofficial website promoted by the church to share information about he McKinney temple and cut through all the misinformation out there. As we get closer to the town council date of August 6th, things are really heating up and Mormonish is there to report on it all! ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ember Tonge to discuss her hilarious story of having her own mother troll LDS dating sites pretending to be Ember in order to line up dates for her. We all agree that parents usually have our best interests at heart, but the high demand high control aspects of Mormon perfectionism add a level to normal interactions that can cause LDS parents to ignore boundaries. We're sure you will be able to relate to the stories that Ember shares as we take a humorous yet important look at parents and boundaries through the lens of Mormonism. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Po

On this episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite returning guest, Dr. John Lundwall as we ask ChatGPT two questions. First, give us 50 reasons the Book of Mormon is false. And second, give us 50 reasons The Book of Mormon is true. ChatGPT does not disappoint and the three of us delve into the answers one by one to gain a clearer understanding of the big picture of Book of Mormon historicity out there in the vast expanse of the internet. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by a favorite recurring guest, Cultural Hall to take a trip down the walk of fame as we discuss celebrity encounters with The Book of Mormon. With the phrase, "Every member a missionary" ringing in LDS members' ears, it's no wonder that some take the giant leap of handing the signature scripture to a member of the rich and famous club. You won't believe who was given a copy of The Book of Mormon and who gave them out! ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this breaking news episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon delve into the strange scenario surrounding new Utah Jazz NBA draft pick, Kyle Filopowski. Information surfaced this week that Kyle's fiance, Caitlin Hutchinson is almost six years his senior and started dating him when he was in high school and she was in her 20s. Added to this scenario is Kyle's family claiming that he has been groomed into Mormonism by Caitlin and cut off contact with his family two years ago. Kyle was slated to be in the top 20 NBA draft picks this year but was not chosen until pick number 32 by the Utah Jazz. Insider information says that the coaches were concerned by the allegations of grooming by his fiance and his estrangement from his family. Kyle and Caitlin are now headed to Utah so we'll see what happens next! ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) 3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon dive into the latest affidavit in the ongoing Tim Ballard lawsuits. This affidavit was given on June 4th by Ryan Fisher, a close associate and business partner of Tim Ballard. The details of this affidavit were so surprising to Mormonish that we had to drop everything and create an episode to dissect the shocking allegations. If true, the systematic plan put in place by Elder M. Russell Ballard to have Tim Ballard infiltrate the world of evangelical Christianity for the purpose of spreading Mormonism, would have huge repercussions. Watch as we go through the entire affidavit and come to your own conclusions. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Nemo the Mormon to discuss a hot button issue in the McKinney Texas Temple scenario, the United Methodist Church Bell Tower ordinance. This issue is very easy to misunderstand so we take everyone carefully through the Fairview Town Council and Fairview Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes step by step. Our hope to clarify the confusion and help everyone understand what actually happened with the United Methodist belltower over the last 18 years. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com