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86: Joseph Smith's Animal Sacrifices

October 28, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

In Episode 86 of LDS Discussions on Mormon Stories, we examine historical accounts of Joseph Smith’s treasure-digging activities and the reported use of animal sacrifice in attempts to locate buried treasure. From roosters and black sheep…
85: The First Vision Happened in 1825?!

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

In this episode of LDS Discussions on Mormon Stories, we examine the historical evidence surrounding Joseph Smith’s First Vision, focusing on the traditional 1820 date, the religious revivals in Palmyra, New York, and the timeline of…
84: The Book of Mormon's Chiasmus Problem

September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 57 min

Does chiasmus prove that the Book of Mormon is an ancient text?In this episode of LDS Discussions, we take a closer look at one of the most frequently cited arguments for the Book of Mormon’s ancient authenticity: chiasmus. Mormon…
83: Are Mormons Paying Too Much Tithing?

September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 58 min

In Part Two of our history of tithing, we examine how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has defined tithing over time –and whether the modern expectation to pay 10% of income actually matches the historical revelation given…
82: Can Nauvoo Land Deeds Really Prove Polygamy?

August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

What can Nauvoo land deeds actually tell us about Joseph Smith and the practice of plural marriage? In this episode of LDS Discussions, we take a close look at Nauvoo land records and examine claims that deeds issued to women –including…

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81: The History of Tithing

August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 60 min

In Episode 81 of the LDS Discussions series, we take a deep dive into the history of Mormon tithing –where the concept comes from, how it appears in the Bible and Book of Mormon, how Joseph Smith and the early Latter-day Saints understood…
80: Mormon Church Guilty of Securities Fraud

July 31, 2026 · 2 hr 56 min

In Episode 80 of our LDS Discussions series, Julia, Kolby, and Nemo the Mormon join together for a deep dive into one of the most significant financial controversies in modern Latter-day Saint history: Ensign Peak Advisors and the SEC’s…
79: Ancient Jewish Tradition? Jasmin & The Book of Abraham

July 22, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

Welcome to LDS Discussions Part 79, where we continue our deep dive into the Book of Abraham, examining one of the most popular apologetic arguments: the claim that Joseph Smith drew on ancient traditions about Abraham rather than…
78: Explosive History in the William Clayton Diaries w/ Bryan Buchanan

July 1, 2026 · 2 hr 20 min

Welcome to another episode of LDS Discussions! We are joined again by Bryan Buchanan to discuss the William Clayton Diaries.The William Clayton Diaries are among the most important firsthand records from Joseph Smith’s final years in…
77: Hidden History of the William Clayton Diaries w/ Bryan Buchanan

June 29, 2026 · 3 hr 19 min

Welcome to another episode of LDS Discussions! Today we are joined by Bryan Buchanan to discuss the William Clayton Diaries.For decades, the William Clayton Diaries have occupied a near-mythical place in Mormon history. Hidden away in the…
76: Did LDS Leaders Teach That Sexual Sin Is Next to Murder?

June 24, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

For years, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were taught that violations of the law of chastity were “next to murder” in seriousness. Recently, Jasmin Rappleye defended that teaching (and maybe changed its…
75: How LDS Apologists like Jasmin Rappleye Handle the Book of Abraham

June 17, 2026 · 2 hr 30 min

In a recent episode on the YouTube channel Hello Saints, Jeff McCullough interviewed Jasmin Rappleye (who got her degree from BYU in Ancient Near Eastern Studies) about one of Mormonism’s most controversial scriptures: the Book of Mormon…