Best Mormon Land Podcasts (2024)

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How near-death accounts became apocalyptic and why they attract Latter-day Saints | Episode 335 26:15

2d ago26:15

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All kinds of believers and nonbelievers have described brushes with death in which they briefly left their bodies to see and feel otherworldly elements. While most scientists say these “near-death experiences” are the product of neurons firing in particular ways under particular stress, many who are religious view them as objective encounters, occu…

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Friday Conversation II. From why so many wars? to.... I will "Pray for you" Unless you are a Bike Cop! 37:07

4h ago37:07

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BACK IN THE FLOW with another FAN FAVORITE! The Restart Podcast FRIDAY CONVERSATION! On this week's straight talking Friday Conversation we cover lots of stories that happened this week including…. “WAR”… Are we all tired of it yet? I think Canada might have the solutions 🇨🇦 “STARTING A NEW WAR” Place your bets on who will win, This one is up close…

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Episode 272: The Watchmen Roundtable: With Gary Gates 2:02:35

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We welcome Gary Gates to UpTime! As the world descends into darkness, Christians are called to be beacons of hope. Gary Gates believes in the transformative power of kindness, especially in these "last days." Inspired by the Bible and guided by the Holy Spirit, he encourag…

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212. Is God Disappointed in Me? — A Conversation with Kurt Francom 51:24

6d ago51:24

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This week, we’re bringing you an interview with Kurt Francom, author of a new book titled, Is God Disappointed in Me? Removing Shame from a Gospel of Grace. It seems to us that culturally, Latter-day Saints don’t usually imagine an angry vengeful God but we may very well imagine a god who is perpetually disappointed with us when we inevitably fail …

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Friday Conversation Season II Kick off.... "Breaking News" The show must go on... 30:40

7d ago30:40

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That’s right big changes and breaking news happening to the Restart podcast, but the show must go on… There’s no better way to kick off season II then with one of our favorite episode segments. THE FRIDAY CONVERSATION. We talk about the David Goggins, 4x4x48 challenge, the community doing hard things with and how it builds you to be a better person…

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What happens inside LDS families when a loved one leaves the faith | Episode 334 54:39

10d ago54:39

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Few conversations are as fraught as those among family members who disagree about ideas they hold dear, and none more so than religion.Such exchanges can be especially painful for believers in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a faith that can be all encompassing with strong teachings about here and the hereafter, especially about fa…

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Episode 271: A Journey Out of Mormonism: With Dusty & Vanessa 2:11:15

10d ago2:11:15

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We welcome back Vanessa Moore to UpTime, along with her good friend, Dusty. They will share an amazing story of how God brought them together for His purpose and His will. A testimony of escaping a false religion, heartache, trials and eventually finding redemption. We wil…

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211. Come As You Are — A Conversation with Jen and Sam Norton 1:04:57

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We’re excited to bring you an episode with a genuine ‘lift-where-you-stand story’ of a family in the UK. Sam and Jen Norton have served young people in the church for more than twenty years and most recently as FSY Session Directors in London. FSY stands for “For the Strength of Youth”, and refers to the week-long summer events held for youth aroun…

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Erin Stiles on Mormon encounters with the spirit world 50:27

15d ago50:27

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Erin Stiles is the author of The Devil Sat on My Bed: Encounters with the Spirit World in Mormon Utah. As the back cover describes: "In the mountains of beautiful, bucolic northern Utah, many Latter-day Saints (Mormons) are visited by spirits. Local folklore is filled with stories of uncanny encounters of all kinds, and Latter-day Saint scripture a…

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A conversation about General Conference | Episode 333 47:13

16d ago47:13

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The recently completed 194th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may merit no more than a mere mention in the history books of Mormonism. There were no theological breakthroughs, no major policy changes, no sweeping shake-ups among the top echelons.But the sessions did feature significant speeches, memorable…

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Episode 270: Walking in the Holy Land: With Robert Breaker 2:09:11

17d ago2:09:11

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We welcome back missionary evangelist, Robert Breaker to UpTime! We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. Robert Breaker's YT Chann…

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210. The Gift of Dissonance — A Conversation with Patrick Mason 39:35

21d ago39:35

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It’s General Conference weekend! Time to dig up the BINGO cards and park yourself in front of the TV with some cinnamon rolls and a Diet Coke or two, to soak in some inspiration and maybe even encounter some discomfort. We thought we’d release a re-edited episode with Patrick Mason that feels really timely. In this conversation with Patrick, we tal…

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Who should decide when, where and how often Latter-day Saints wear temple garments? | Episode 332 45:25

23d ago45:25

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Latter-day Saint leaders seem to be concerned about what they believe is the causal, even “cavalier” wearing of religious underclothing by devout members.Indeed, in a recent speech, a general authority Seventy reportedly condemned women who wear temple garments only on Sunday and to the temple and the rest of the week can be seen in “yoga pants.” H…

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Episode 269: Watching and Waiting for the Lord Jesus 2:02:21

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which deliv…

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209. What's So Good About Good Friday? — A Conversation with Eric Huntsman 1:01:50

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As Latter-day Saints, we often say that we focus more on Jesus’ resurrection than on His death, and we consider the atonement in Gethsemane as the most sacred event in Jesus’ life. In this episode, we consider a question we don’t think about too often, stemming from this: why have we not cultivated more robust ways to celebrate Holy Week, and all t…

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What LDS women want — in the wake of a controversial ‘priesthood power’ speech | Episode 331 34:40

1M ago34:40

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A decade after the Ordain Women movement within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made national news, another feminist issue is getting lots of media attention.During a March 17 meeting to celebrate the creation of the church’s Relief Society, J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the faith’s global women’s organization, declared that …

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Episode 268: Even So, Come Quickly, Lord Jesus! 2:00:26

1M ago2:00:26

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which deliv…

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208. Curious Mind, Open Heart — A Conversation with Bill Turnbull and Kathy Clayton 1:13:45

1M ago1:13:45

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This week we sat down with Kathy Kipp Clayton and Bill Turnbull to talk about the fascinating chapters they contributed to a new book entitled No Division among You: Creating Unity in a Diverse Church. Bill, and his wife Susan, are two of Faith Matters’ co-founders. Kathy and her husband Whitney have served around the world on Church assignments fo…

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Preserving the Kirtland and Manti temples — through the eyes of LDS historians | Episode 330 32:15

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In the past, historians and preservationists were not always pleased with how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints treated its treasured buildings. Bulldozing Utah’s Coalville Tabernacle and gutting the Logan Temple led to cries of anguish from insiders and outsiders alike.These days, though, the same groups are lauding the painstaking a…

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Episode 267: Jesus Will Never Leave You, nor Forsake You 1:59:21

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which deliv…

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207. Feeling Separated? So did Jesus. — A Conversation with Kerry Muhlestein 51:48

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As Holy Week and Easter Sunday approach, we thought it would be helpful to visit with someone who could help us reflect on these sacred events in a new way. Our guest today, Dr. Kerry Muhlestein, recently wrote The Easter Connection, which dives into the biblical account of Holy Week and illuminates the theme of eternal unification. In this short b…

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A look at the Kirtland Temple’s past and its future under a new owner | Episode 329 25:20

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The recent acquisition by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Mormonism’s first temple — in Kirtland, Ohio — along with historic buildings in Nauvoo, Ill., similarly tied to founder Joseph Smith and his band of believers thrilled the global faith’s members.For followers of the Community of Christ, formerly known as the Reorganized Ch…

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Episode 266: A Hunger for God's Word 2:07:27

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which deliv…

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206. Tragedy in the Holy Land: What Can We Do? — A Conversation with Chad Ford 1:32:21

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Ever since October 7th, we’ve been wanting to better understand the conflict in Israel and Gaza and how we as Latter-day Saints can be good neighbors and friends to everyone impacted by it. We know there are no easy answers. Our guest this week, BYU Hawaii professor Chad Ford, has been working on peacemaking initiatives in the region for several de…

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The Huntsman case, ‘copycat’ tithing lawsuits and expanding LDS Church wealth | Episode 328 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Money talks. It makes headlines, too. Just ask The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The Utah-based faith’s finances have become a source of discussion, debate and, yes, dissent among insiders and outsiders.In recent weeks, the church’s chief investment arm, Ensign Peak Advisors, has seen its publicly reported stock portfolio shoot past $…

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Episode 265: Eagerly Awaiting the Arrival of Jesus Christ 2:04:52

2M ago2:04:52

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which deliv…

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205. Tough Love from the Book of Mormon — A Conversation with Grant Hardy 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

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Book of Mormon scholar Grant Hardy knows that there are lots of different views about what The Book of Mormon is—how it came to be, how credible its origin story and originator are, and what its value is to Latter-day Saints, and to the world. Though he himself falls firmly on the side of belief, he believes the approach of the Book as sacred text …

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BYU’s racial history | Episode 327 25:25

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Even in the 19th century, Brigham Young Academy (later Brigham Young University) welcomed students of both sexes, all nationalities, religions, races and colors.Nearly from the start, it included women, which made it distinctive among other American higher-education institutions. And the school — owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of …

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Episode 264: April Solar Eclipse, Rapture Talk and Tornado Watch! 2:06:16

2M ago2:06:16

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Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We welcome back brother Aaron from GodAMinuteGoJesusGo YT channel! He will be discussing his research in the symbolism behind the upcoming total solar eclipse in April. We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy …

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204. Advice from "The World's Worst Mom" — A Conversation with Lenore Skenazy 52:47

2M ago52:47

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When Lenore Skenazy’s son was nine, he asked her repeatedly if she would let him have a solo adventure in their hometown of New York City. Her son had a specific plan for this adventure: he wanted her to take him somewhere new in the city and then let him find his own way home. Lenore took the leap of faith, and when her son burst into their apartm…

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The life and legacy of historian D. Michael Quinn | Episode 326 39:45

2M ago39:45

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What most Latter-day Saint historians and other scholars know about D. Michael Quinn is that he was, by all accounts, a remarkable researcher who could assemble disparate dots into a colorful mosaic.They may know that he was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the “September Six” for his discussion of post…

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