Viewpoint on Mormonism
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Fair Rebuttal Impossible Gospel Part 3
March 30, 2022 01:07 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThe LDS apologetic website FAIR critiques the “Impossible Gospel” approach. Is their criticism warranted? Or is it nothing but smoke? Bill and Eric tackle this article this week
Fair Rebuttal Impossible Gospel Part 2
March 29, 2022 01:06 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThe LDS apologetic website FAIR critiques the “Impossible Gospel” approach. Is their criticism warranted? Or is it nothing but smoke? Bill and Eric tackle this article this week.
Fair Rebuttal Impossible Gospel Part 1
March 28, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThe LDS apologetic website FAIR critiques the “Impossible Gospel” approach. Is their criticism warranted? Or is it nothing but smoke? Bill and Eric tackle this article this week.
Eldred Smith Exaltation Part 5
March 25, 2022 01:26 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBChurch patriarch Eldred G. Smith gave an address to BYU students on March 10, 1964 on the topic of exaltation. It was given to a friendly audience and provides the honest belief about Mormonism’s teaching on this issue with nothing veiled. Bill and Eric take a closer look at this important topic.
Eldred Smith Exaltation Part 4
March 24, 2022 01:24 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBChurch patriarch Eldred G. Smith gave an address to BYU students on March 10, 1964 on the topic of exaltation. It was given to a friendly audience and provides the honest belief about Mormonism’s teaching on this issue with nothing veiled. Bill and Eric take a closer look at this important topic.
Eldred Smith Exaltation Part 3
March 23, 2022 01:23 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBChurch patriarch Eldred G. Smith gave an address to BYU students on March 10, 1964 on the topic of exaltation. It was given to a friendly audience and provides the honest belief about Mormonism’s teaching on this issue with nothing veiled. Bill and Eric take a closer look at this important topic.
Eldred Smith Exaltation Part 2
March 22, 2022 01:21 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBChurch patriarch Eldred G. Smith gave an address to BYU students on March 10, 1964 on the topic of exaltation. It was given to a friendly audience and provides the honest belief about Mormonism’s teaching on this issue with nothing veiled. Bill and Eric take a closer look at this important topic.
Eldred Smith Exaltation Part 1
March 21, 2022 01:15 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBChurch patriarch Eldred G. Smith gave an address to BYU students on March 10, 1964 on the topic of exaltation. It was given to a friendly audience and provides the honest belief about Mormonism’s teaching on this issue with nothing veiled. Bill and Eric take a closer look at this important topic.
Is the LDS Church Losing its Identity? Part 5
March 18, 2022 01:20 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBSalt Lake Tribune religion editor Peggy Fletcher Stack recently wrote an article about the LDS Church losing “its identity.” by making significant changes and coming closer to Christianity. Is this true? Bill and Eric take a closer look at this topic.
Is the LDS Church Losing its Identity? Part 4
March 17, 2022 01:19 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBSalt Lake Tribune religion editor Peggy Fletcher Stack recently wrote an article about the LDS Church losing “its identity.” by making significant changes and coming closer to Christianity. Is this true? Bill and Eric take a closer look at this topic.
Is the LDS Church Losing its Identity? Part 3
March 16, 2022 01:17 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBSalt Lake Tribune religion editor Peggy Fletcher Stack recently wrote an article about the LDS Church losing “its identity.” by making significant changes and coming closer to Christianity. Is this true? Bill and Eric take a closer look at this topic.
Is the LDS Church Losing its Identity? Part 2
March 15, 2022 01:16 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBSalt Lake Tribune religion editor Peggy Fletcher Stack recently wrote an article about the LDS Church losing “its identity.” by making significant changes and coming closer to Christianity. Is this true? Bill and Eric take a closer look at this topic.
Is the LDS Church losing its identity? Part 1
March 14, 2022 01:10 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBSalt Lake Tribune religion editor Peggy Fletcher Stack recently wrote an article about the LDS Church losing “its identity.” by making significant changes and coming closer to Christianity. Is this true? Bill and Eric take a closer look at this topic.
Practicing Perfection (Johnson) Part 5
March 11, 2022 01:28 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCamille N. Johnson wrote an article in the February 2022 Liahona magazine titled Practicing Perfection. So are Mormons supposed to achieve perfection in this life, or not? Johnson tries to explain, but her article is critiqued this week by Bill and Eric who point to what the LDS scriptures say as well as other leaders.
Practicing Perfection (Johnson) Part 4
March 10, 2022 01:27 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCamille N. Johnson wrote an article in the February 2022 Liahona magazine titled Practicing Perfection. So are Mormons supposed to achieve perfection in this life, or not? Johnson tries to explain, but her article is critiqued this week by Bill and Eric who point to what the LDS scriptures say as well as other leaders.
Practicing Perfection (Johnson) Part 3
March 09, 2022 01:26 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCamille N. Johnson wrote an article in the February 2022 Liahona magazine titled Practicing Perfection. So are Mormons supposed to achieve perfection in this life, or not? Johnson tries to explain, but her article is critiqued this week by Bill and Eric who point to what the LDS scriptures say as well as other leaders.
Practicing Perfection (Johnson) Part 2
March 08, 2022 01:24 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCamille N. Johnson wrote an article in the February 2022 Liahona magazine titled Practicing Perfection. So are Mormons supposed to achieve perfection in this life, or not? Johnson tries to explain, but her article is critiqued this week by Bill and Eric who point to what the LDS scriptures say as well as other leaders.
Practicing Perfection Part 1
March 07, 2022 01:20 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCamille N. Johnson wrote an article in the February 2022 Liahona magazine titled Practicing Perfection. So are Mormons supposed to achieve perfection in this life, or not? Johnson tries to explain, but her article is critiqued this week by Bill and Eric who point to what the LDS scriptures say as well as other leaders.
A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 5
March 04, 2022 01:18 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBYU professor Andrew Skinner’s 1997 Ensign article on the Book of Abraham was reprinted in the December 2021 Liahona magazine. You will be amazed at what he is still maintaining, despite so much evidence that has come out in the last 25 years concerning this book of scripture. Bill and Eric spend all week with … Continue reading A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 5 →
A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 4
March 03, 2022 01:17 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBYU professor Andrew Skinner’s 1997 Ensign article on the Book of Abraham was reprinted in the December 2021 Liahona magazine. You will be amazed at what he is still maintaining, despite so much evidence that has come out in the last 25 years concerning this book of scripture. Bill and Eric spend all week with … Continue reading A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 4 →
A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 3
March 02, 2022 01:15 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBYU professor Andrew Skinner’s 1997 Ensign article on the Book of Abraham was reprinted in the December 2021 Liahona magazine. You will be amazed at what he is still maintaining, despite so much evidence that has come out in the last 25 years concerning this book of scripture. Bill and Eric spend all week with … Continue reading A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 3 →
A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 2
March 01, 2022 01:14 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBYU professor Andrew Skinner’s 1997 Ensign article on the Book of Abraham was reprinted in the December 2021 Liahona magazine. You will be amazed at what he is still maintaining, despite so much evidence that has come out in the last 25 years concerning this book of scripture. Bill and Eric spend all week with … Continue reading A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham Part 2 →
A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham?
February 28, 2022 01:08 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBYU professor Andrew Skinner’s 1997 Ensign article on the Book of Abraham was reprinted in the December 2021 Liahona magazine. You will be amazed at what he is still maintaining, despite so much evidence that has come out in the last 25 years concerning this book of scripture. Bill and Eric spend all week with … Continue reading A Most Remarkable Book–Book of Abraham? →
Doctrine or Policy Part 5
February 25, 2022 01:04 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBA short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week’s podcasts.
Doctrine or Policy Part 4
February 24, 2022 01:03 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBA short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week’s podcasts.
Doctrine or Policy Part 3
February 23, 2022 01:01 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBA short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week’s podcasts.
Doctrine or Policy Part 2
February 22, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBA short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week’s podcasts.
Doctrine or Policy Part 1
February 21, 2022 01:57 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBA short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week’s podcasts.
The Things of My Soul (Ronald Rasband) Part 5
February 18, 2022 01:43 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Ronald Rasband’s talk at the October 2021 general conference titled “The Things of My Soul” is critiqued by Bill and Eric this week.
The Things of My Soul (Ronald Rasband) Part 4
February 17, 2022 01:41 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Ronald Rasband’s talk at the October 2021 general conference titled “The Things of My Soul” is critiqued by Bill and Eric this week.
The Things of My Soul (Ronald Rasband) Part 3
February 16, 2022 01:39 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Ronald Rasband’s talk at the October 2021 general conference titled “The Things of My Soul” is critiqued by Bill and Eric this week.
The Things of My Soul (Ronald Rasband) Part 2
February 15, 2022 01:38 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Ronald Rasband’s talk at the October 2021 general conference titled “The Things of My Soul” is critiqued by Bill and Eric this week.
The Things of My Soul (Ronald Rasband) Part 1
February 14, 2022 01:33 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Ronald Rasband’s talk at the October 2021 general conference titled “The Things of My Soul” is critiqued by Bill and Eric this week.
4th Edition Mormonism 101 for Teens Part 2
February 11, 2022 01:45 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThe 4th edition of Eric Johnson’s book Mormonism 101 for Teens has just been released…and you can get a copy through the website at MRM.org. Today and tomorrow, Bill interviews Eric about the book and why every child living in an LDS-dominated area needs this book.
4th Edition Mormonism 101 for Teens Part 1
February 10, 2022 01:42 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThe 4th edition of Eric Johnson’s book Mormonism 101 for Teens has just been released…and you can get a copy through the website at MRM.org. Today and tomorrow, Bill interviews Eric about the book and why every child living in an LDS-dominated area needs this book.
Russell M. Nelson’s Top 10 Achievements (Jana Riess) Part 3
February 09, 2022 01:40 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBill and Eric react to Jana Riess’ “Top 10” list of Russell M. Nelson’s presidency since he took over in 2018. Her list may (or may not) surprise you.
Russell M. Nelson’s Top 10 Achievements (Jana Riess) Part 2
February 08, 2022 01:39 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBill and Eric react to Jana Riess’ “Top 10” list of Russell M. Nelson’s presidency since he took over in 2018. Her list may (or may not) surprise you.
Russell M. Nelson’s Top 10 Achievements (Jana Riess) Part 1
February 07, 2022 01:35 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBill and Eric react to Jana Riess’ “Top 10” list of Russell M. Nelson’s presidency since he took over in 2018. Her list may (or may not) surprise you.
Name of Church Not Negotiable? (Neil Andersen) Part 5
February 04, 2022 01:47 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Neil Andersen’s November 2021 General Conference talk “The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable” is critiqued by Bill and Eric, as Russell M. Nelson’s demand that the nickname Mormon and LDS are making Jesus unhappy.
Name of Church Not Negotiable? (Neil Andersen) Part 4
February 03, 2022 01:45 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Neil Andersen’s November 2021 General Conference talk “The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable” is critiqued by Bill and Eric, as Russell M. Nelson’s demand that the nickname Mormon and LDS are making Jesus unhappy.
Name of Church Not Negotiable? (Neil Andersen) Part 3
February 02, 2022 01:43 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Neil Andersen’s November 2021 General Conference talk “The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable” is critiqued by Bill and Eric, as Russell M. Nelson’s demand that the nickname Mormon and LDS are making Jesus unhappy.
Name of Church Not Negotiable? (Neil Andersen) Part 2
February 01, 2022 01:41 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Neil Andersen’s November 2021 General Conference talk “The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable” is critiqued by Bill and Eric, as Russell M. Nelson’s demand that the nickname Mormon and LDS are making Jesus unhappy.
Name of Church Not Negotiable?
January 31, 2022 01:27 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBApostle Neil Andersen’s November 2021 General Conference talk “The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable” is critiqued by Bill and Eric, as Russell M. Nelson’s demand that the nickname Mormon and LDS are making Jesus unhappy.
Come, Follow Me Part 5
January 28, 2022 01:46 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCome, Follow Me for Individuals and Families is the official curriculum of the LDS Church. This year, the curriculum covers the Old Testament. Bill and Eric spend this week discussing the first month’s lessons . To see weekly reviews written by Eric, visit https://www.mrm.org/come-follow-me
Come, Follow Me Part 4
January 27, 2022 01:45 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCome, Follow Me for Individuals and Families is the official curriculum of the LDS Church. This year, the curriculum covers the Old Testament. Bill and Eric spend this week discussing the first month’s lessons . To see weekly reviews written by Eric, visit https://www.mrm.org/come-follow-me
Come, Follow Me Part 3
January 26, 2022 01:43 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCome, Follow Me for Individuals and Families is the official curriculum of the LDS Church. This year, the curriculum covers the Old Testament. Bill and Eric spend this week discussing the first month’s lessons . To see weekly reviews written by Eric, visit https://www.mrm.org/come-follow-me
Come, Follow Me Part 2
January 25, 2022 01:41 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCome, Follow Me for Individuals and Families is the official curriculum of the LDS Church. This year, the curriculum covers the Old Testament. Bill and Eric spend this week discussing the first month’s lessons . To see weekly reviews written by Eric, visit https://www.mrm.org/come-follow-me
Come, Follow Me Part 1
January 24, 2022 01:36 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCome, Follow Me for Individuals and Families is the official curriculum of the LDS Church. This year, the curriculum covers the Old Testament. Bill and Eric spend this week discussing the first month’s lessons . To see weekly reviews written by Eric, visit https://www.mrm.org/come-follow-me
The Power of God (David Bednar) Part 4
January 20, 2022 01:55 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week Bill and Eric critique an October 2021 General Conference talk given by Apostle David A. Bednar titled “With the Power of God in Great Glory” while using 1 Nephi 14:14 as his key verse. Yet there are many problems with his exegesis.
The Power of God (David Bednar) Part 3
January 19, 2022 01:53 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week Bill and Eric critique an October 2021 General Conference talk given by Apostle David A. Bednar titled “With the Power of God in Great Glory” while using 1 Nephi 14:14 as his key verse. Yet there are many problems with his exegesis.