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Best of FairMormon Conference 2015: Michael Otterson – On The Record
August 09, 2015 03:16 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn the Record – (audio only) Fair Mormon conference Aug 6-7, 2015 This is a wonderful conference, full of bright people asking and answering great questions. The list of speakers and their topics is impressive, and it’s encouraging to see how FairMormon has grown in recent years. Among the rich assortment of topics in these […] The post Best of FairMormon Conference 2015: Michael Otterson – On The Record appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – The Choice of Discipleship
August 08, 2015 00:46 - 26 minutes - 36 MBSome of the greatest questions that we have in life don’t arise from an unknown piece of information, rather the choices we make in the direction of our lives. There is one choice that is so fundamental that it requires both ernest study, and a lifetime of reappraisal and recommitment to that choice. I speak […] The post RiseUp Podcast – The Choice of Discipleship appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 52: Mesoamerican Cultures
August 03, 2015 03:35 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBFrom the book: Of Faith and Reason: 80 Evidences Supporting the Prophet Joseph Smith by: Michael R. Ash When we compare Book of Mormon cultural history with what is known of Mesoamerican history for the same period, we find some amazing similarities and no areas of serious conflict. A list of common cultural traits […] The post Faith and Reason 52: Mesoamerican Cultures appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 92: A short history of LDS Mesoamerican scholars
August 02, 2015 14:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBIn this installment brother Ash relates the history of Dr. M. Wells Jakeman and Thomas Stuart Ferguson along with the work done by John L. Sorenson whose work was published in the 1984 Ensign. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: […] The post Fair Issues 92: A short history of LDS Mesoamerican scholars appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 51: Unknown New World
July 27, 2015 02:35 - 13 minutes - 12 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 51: Unknown New World appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 91: New light on Book of Mormon geography
July 26, 2015 14:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode brother Ash sheds light on Book of Mormon geographic models from the perspective of both amateur enthusiasts and professional scholars. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and […] The post Fair Issues 91: New light on Book of Mormon geography appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – Spiritual Calculators
July 24, 2015 15:03 - 10 minutes - 15 MBchThis podcast is all about helping people find answers to spiritual and doctrinal questions. And I asked myself, how do I go about getting the right answer, as opposed to just SOME answer. If life were a math problem is there a calculator? When a child is first introduced to basic mathematics, such 1+1=2, that […] The post RiseUp Podcast – Spiritual Calculators appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 50: Book of Mormon Geography
July 20, 2015 02:26 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 50: Book of Mormon Geography appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith – Sustaining the Brethren – Interview with Duane Boyce
July 14, 2015 15:18 - 33 minutes - 48.5 MBDuane Boyce received his academic training in psychology, philosophy, and the clinical treatment of families. He received a PhD from Brigham Young University and conducted his postdoctoral study in developmental psychology at Harvard University. He was a member of the Moral Studies Group at Brigham Young University (BYU) and served on the faculty there before […] The post Articles of Faith – Sustaining the Brethren – Interview with Duane Boyce appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 49: Disarming Ammon
July 13, 2015 02:36 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 49: Disarming Ammon appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 48: King Benjamin’s Speech
June 29, 2015 15:22 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 48: King Benjamin’s Speech appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Acquainted with Grief – Interview with Misty Nielson
June 25, 2015 16:29 - 59 minutes - 79.8 MBEvery now and then you hear the story of an individual that is able to demonstrate incredible faith, and endurance, that is as uncommon as is their life experience. That is the case with Misty Nielson. Her story shows the importance of family, just perhaps not in the way you may think. Misty Nielson is 34 […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Acquainted with Grief – Interview with Misty Nielson appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 47: Columbus
June 18, 2015 05:06 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 47: Columbus appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – Doubt Your Doubts – Interview with Chad Conrad
June 17, 2015 12:00 - 22 minutes - 32.8 MB“Doubt Your Doubts” by Chad Conrad is an eye-opening read that will help readers strengthen their faith, confront controversial topics and find relevant answers to everyday life. The book addresses hot-button questions, such as “Why don’t women hold the priesthood?” and “How should we deal with homosexuality?” Readers’ toughest gospel questions can become testimony-builders with […] The post RiseUp Podcast – Doubt Your Doubts – Interview with Chad Conrad appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith: Inside the Mind of an Inactive Member
June 15, 2015 11:00 - 34 minutes - 42.9 MBLaurie White is a mother of four and grandmother of ten in Sacramento, California.She often writes as Tudie Rose. She writes a weekly column for LDS Blogs at http://ldsblogs.com/. She blogs as Laurie White about spiritual things (Thoroughly Mormon) at http://thoroughlymormon.wordpress.com/ She has written articles for Meridian Magazine and Familius. She comes on today to talk […] The post Articles of Faith: Inside the Mind of an Inactive Member appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 46: King Benjamin’s Speech
June 08, 2015 04:26 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 46: King Benjamin’s Speech appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 89: Dilemmas with Great Lakes Model
June 07, 2015 14:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode brother Ash explores the work done by Dr. John Clark and Dr. John Sorenson concerning how the Great Lakes model for the Book of Mormon geography creates a number of inconsistencies and dilemmas that go beyond geographical issues. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author […] The post Fair Issues 89: Dilemmas with Great Lakes Model appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 45: Olive Culture
June 01, 2015 00:42 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 45: Olive Culture appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 88: Geographical inconsistencies in the Great Lakes model
May 31, 2015 14:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBWhile the past few installments have engaged some of the more common non-geographical claims that Great Lakes proponents propose for Book of Mormon geography brother Ash now deals with specific geographical issues concerning the Great Lakes model. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of […] The post Fair Issues 88: Geographical inconsistencies in the Great Lakes model appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Hugh B. Brown – Letter on Doubt
May 30, 2015 17:24 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBHugh B. Brown served as an apostle, and later, as a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before that, he worked for a short time as a professor of religion at Brigham Young University. While there, he received a letter from a close friend who was experiencing […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Hugh B. Brown – Letter on Doubt appeared first on FAIR.
Front Page News Review Podcast #9 – Week of May 24th, 2015
May 28, 2015 17:49 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBFairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a podcast where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of […] The post Front Page News Review Podcast #9 – Week of May 24th, 2015 appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith Podcast: Jeffrey Thayne – Some Thoughts on Discipleship and “Staying Mormon”
May 26, 2015 16:08 - 23 minutes - 35.2 MBJeffrey Thayne grew up in Elk Ridge, Utah, collecting bugs in the woodland hills behind his home. He has wanted to be a physicist, a detective, a entomologist, a cartographer, an explorer, a linguist, an astronaut, an architect, a writer, a teacher, a video-game programmer, and all of the above. He therefore graduated from BYU […] The post Articles of Faith Podcast: Jeffrey Thayne – Some Thoughts on Discipleship and “Staying Mormon” appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 44: Metal Plates and Stone Boxes
May 25, 2015 03:32 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 44: Metal Plates and Stone Boxes appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issue 87: Is the “Promised Land” limited to one area?
May 24, 2015 14:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode brother Ash relates how the term “promised Land” can refer to many areas and is not confined to any specific geographical location but to a faithful people. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the […] The post Fair Issue 87: Is the “Promised Land” limited to one area? appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Dealing with gender dysphoria – Finding inner peace through Christ
May 19, 2015 14:32 - 52 minutes - 80.2 MBDealing with gender dysphoria: Finding inner peace through Christ – An interview with Kyle and Amy Merkley. To read Kyle’s story and be introduced to the Journey’s of Faith Project from NorthStarLDS, click here. Kyle is the oldest of five children. He grew up in an amazing family and he’s grateful for the strength his […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Dealing with gender dysphoria – Finding inner peace through Christ appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 86: The Lamanite prophet Zelph
May 17, 2015 14:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this article brother Ash considers the account of the prophet Joseph Smith when he discovers the bones that belonged to a “white Lamanite” named Zelph who was a warrior under the prophet Onandagus. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith […] The post Fair Issues 86: The Lamanite prophet Zelph appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 43: Temple Outside of Jerusalem
May 11, 2015 03:14 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 43: Temple Outside of Jerusalem appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 85: Cumorah claims can’t sustain Great Lakes model
May 10, 2015 14:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this article brother Ash addresses the claim that the Cumorah of the Book of Mormon is the same hill in New York from which Joseph Smith retrieved the plates. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s […] The post Fair Issues 85: Cumorah claims can’t sustain Great Lakes model appeared first on FAIR.
Front Page News Review podcast #8
May 07, 2015 05:33 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBThis is FairMormon’s Front Page News Review podcast, where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. The show is hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present […] The post Front Page News Review podcast #8 appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 42: Land of Jerusalem
May 05, 2015 05:19 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 42: Land of Jerusalem appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – Interview with Rod Olson
May 04, 2015 04:39 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBIn this episode of RiseUp, Nick Galieti interviews Rod Olson in a very candid discussion of the challenges of living an active LDS lifestyle while identifying as being homosexual (or what some describe Same Sex Attraction.) Born and raised in Northern California, Rod was introduced to the Church as a young child through his mother, who […] The post RiseUp Podcast – Interview with Rod Olson appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 84: Two arguments for Great Lakes model not conclusive
May 03, 2015 14:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this installment brother Ash refers to word “lake” as having various meanings and the Native Americans being called “Lamanites.” The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and Doubt, as well as […] The post Fair Issues 84: Two arguments for Great Lakes model not conclusive appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – The H Word
April 27, 2015 16:07 - 21 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of RiseUp, Nick Galieti interviews a Young Women from Southern Californa named Mikalya. Mikayla’s parents were members so she was born into the church and baptized when she was 8. But it wasn’t until she turned 13 that she really dove into the gospel. Before that, she was relatively inactive for a […] The post RiseUp Podcast – The H Word appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 83: Great Lakes Book of Mormon geography
April 27, 2015 06:07 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this article brother Ash discusses several authors and the arguments they make for a Great Lakes model for the Book of Mormon geography. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and […] The post Fair Issues 83: Great Lakes Book of Mormon geography appeared first on FAIR.
Front Page News Review #7
April 24, 2015 02:04 - 25 minutes - 36.7 MBFairMormon’s Front Page News Review provides context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of […] The post Front Page News Review #7 appeared first on FAIR.
Best of FairMormon: April 2015 General Conference – An Apologetic Review (Part 2 – Sunday Sessions & Women’s Session)
April 20, 2015 04:59 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBApril 2015 General Conference featured presenters from the presiding quorums and general officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this podcast, volunteers from FairMormon discuss the issues and quotes from selected talks through an apologetic perspective. Panelists in this episode are Steve Densley, and Cassandra Hedelius (via telephone); moderated by Nick […] The post Best of FairMormon: April 2015 General Conference – An Apologetic Review (Part 2 – Sunday Sessions &...
Faith and Reason 41: Sheum
April 19, 2015 02:02 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 41: Sheum appeared first on FAIR.
Best of FairMormon: April 2015 General Conference – An Apologetic Review (Part 1 – Saturday Sessions)
April 08, 2015 19:57 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBApril 2015 General Conference featured presenters from the presiding quorums and general officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this podcast, volunteers from FairMormon discuss the issues and quotes from selected talks through an apologetic perspective. Panelists in this episode are Laura Hales, Stephen Smoot, and Neal Rappleye; moderated by Nick […] The post Best of FairMormon: April 2015 General Conference – An Apologetic Review (Part 1 – Saturday Sessions) appear...
Articles of Faith Podcast: Joseph Smith’s Polygamy – Interview with Brian and Laura Hales
April 06, 2015 22:00 - 33 minutes - 48.6 MBBio: Brian and Laura Harris Hales are the co-authors of Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: Toward a Better Understanding. Brian is the award-winning author of six books on polygamy, including the first three volumes in the Joseph Smith’s Polygamy series. Together they are the co-webmasters of JosephSmithsPolygamy.org and speak frequently about the history of early polygamy. Laura is an active blogger and editor […] The post Articles of Faith Podcast: Joseph Smith’s Polygamy – Interview with Brian and...
4th Watch: My Testimony
April 05, 2015 04:14 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBBrother Nick Galieti, the podcast manager for FairMormon, asked for our personal testimony as a special gift this Easter. I responded that it would be an honor. Testimonies are often given in LDS sacrament meetings on a local level to a few hundred; but as a podcaster I get the privilege to share my testimony […] The post 4th Watch: My Testimony appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith Podcast: Syntax and Book of Mormon Authorship – Interview with Stanford Carmack
March 30, 2015 21:34 - 38 minutes - 55.9 MBStanford Carmack has a linguistics and a law degree from Stanford University, as well as a doctorate in Hispanic Languages and Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in historical syntax. In the past he has had articles published on Georgian verb morphology and object–participle agreement in Old Spanish and Old Catalan. He […] The post Articles of Faith Podcast: Syntax and Book of Mormon Authorship – Interview with Stanford Carmack appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – Freetown Movie – Interview with Garrett Batty and Melissa Larson
March 24, 2015 10:00 - 43 minutes - 58.8 MBClick here to find showings of Freetown at a theater near you. Films have an impact on how we view the world. But in some cases, films have an impact on the way the world views us. Freetown is the latest film from Garrett Batty, the director of The Sarratov Approach, With this film, the […] The post RiseUp Podcast – Freetown Movie – Interview with Garrett Batty and Melissa Larson appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith Podcast: In The Gospel, Faith Must Come First – Interview with Taylor Halverson
March 23, 2015 13:45 - 28 minutes - 41.4 MBBio: Dr. Taylor Halverson received a B.A. from Brigham Young University in Ancient Near Eastern Studies in 1997, an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Yale University in 2001 and an M.S. in Instructional Technology from Indiana University in 2004. He completed Ph.D.s in Instructional Technology and Judaism & Christianity in Antiquity—both from Indiana University in 2006. Dr. […] The post Articles of Faith Podcast: In The Gospel, Faith Must Come First – Interview with Taylor Halverson appeared fi...
Front Page News Review Podcast #6
March 16, 2015 22:34 - 25 minutes - 36.7 MBFairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a show that provides context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be […] The post Front Page News Review Podcast #6 appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 40: Thieves and Robbers
March 15, 2015 04:48 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 40: Thieves and Robbers appeared first on FAIR.
4th Watch 19: Why are Mormons prejudiced?
March 12, 2015 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBLike all human begins we have our own personal preferences about everything in life. There are things, people, ideas and places that we may like and prefer that others dislike that have nothing to do with being prejudiced. When it comes to real prejudice we need to define what we are talking about. In this podcast […] The post 4th Watch 19: Why are Mormons prejudiced? appeared first on FAIR.
Rise Up Podcast – What Is Your Mission in Life?
March 11, 2015 15:13 - 22 minutes - 29.9 MBRise Up is a show for the youth and young adults looking for answers and encouragement to the difficult and critical questions that some may face about the doctrines, teachings, and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This episode is presented by Nick Galieti and uses portions of two devotionals from […] The post Rise Up Podcast – What Is Your Mission in Life? appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 82: The errors of Holley’s map
March 09, 2015 05:52 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this podcast brother Ash talks about the basic Great Lakes model for the Book of Mormon geography as proposed by Vernal Holley, an LDS critic. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face […] The post Fair Issues 82: The errors of Holley’s map appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon Fair-Cast: Peoples Choice Podcast voting
March 04, 2015 06:57 - 4 minutes - 6.67 MBThis is a Mormon Fair-Cast news flash announcement. For the fourth year in a row, The Mormon Fair-Cast has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Best Podcast in the Religion Inspiration category. The People’s Choice Podcast Awards are an annual set of awards given to the best podcasts as voted on by listeners. Each year, […] The post Mormon Fair-Cast: Peoples Choice Podcast voting appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith podcast: Big Ocean Women – Interview with Carolina Allen
March 02, 2015 15:57 - 35 minutes - 47.6 MBCarolina Allen is a Brazilian native and US immigrant. She is a 2nd generation member of the church. A Philosophy major from U of U. She is now happily married to Dr. Kawika Allen, a professor of counseling psychology at BYU. Her UN bio stayed that she Speaks, English, Spanish, Portuguese. She has an interracial […] The post Articles of Faith podcast: Big Ocean Women – Interview with Carolina Allen appeared first on FAIR.