In this episode, we explore the issue of criticizing church leaders and draw upon the many different nuances that we have to take into account.Oleh Family Bro Evening

We're back! In this episode, we review the most recent general conference and the talks that we felt were the most meaningful to us.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the concept of the "shelf" and the overall issues of the faith crisis.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we look at the Mutual app statistics from 2023, and discuss the many cultural nuances of dating online in the church.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the heated topic of body modification from a doctrinal and cultural perspective, as well as when prophetic counsel is relevant to us.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we review the recent From Revolution to Restoration trip hosted by Scott and Dr. Steven C. Harper, and discuss many of the key lessons.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we conclude our interview with Church History Department employee Megan Monson, and discuss her work in more detail.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we welcome very special guest Megan Monson, a current employee of the Church History Department, and formerly of Church Newsroom. We discuss the church's operations within these departments, as well as some of her experiences and writings.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the recent Kirtland Temple acquisition, and the doctrinal significance of many of the peripheral items acquired with that purchase.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we review the most recent general conference, and discuss many of the talks.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the social media firestorm set off by the church's recent Instagram post. We also discuss the doctrinal significance of Heavenly Mother, women's priesthood roles, and the misogynistic power structure of the church. We know that we're two men having this discussion, and we recognize that. Because of the wide range of view…

In the conclusion of our two-part series, we finish up our analysis of Part 2 of Justin Griffin's Who Killed Joseph Smith? documentary.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss Part 2 of Justin Griffin's documentary, Who Killed Joseph Smith?, and review the forensic evidence presented by forensic expert Matt Steiner.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In the second part of our Tim Ballard series, we discuss the couples ruse and well as what the church can do better to prevent these situations from happening in the future.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this special two-episode series, we discuss prominent church member Tim Ballard with special guest Tayla Willson, including the film Sound of Freedom, the fraud case, as well as the explosive Vice News article.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the perfection mindset in LDS culture, possible causes, and effective ways of combating judgment.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this special episode, we discuss one of the least understood events in church history: the Temple Lot Trial. Along with this, we discuss what was learned about Joseph Smith's polygamy in the trial testimonies.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the pervasive issue of spiritual abuse in the church. Coincidentally (we promise), this coincides with another AP News article about the church. This episode could be utilized to help understand some of those power imbalances that exist in the church.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this final of our two-part episode, we discuss the last two sessions of the recent General Conference.Oleh Family Bro Evening

We discuss the first three sessions of the recent General Conference of the church.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we welcome back church historian Dr Steven C. Harper to talk about hermeneutics: what we choose to do with facts presented to us.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this final part of our two-part series, we discuss the origins of the Strangite sect with our guest star, Trevor Harris. We also discuss some of the unique beliefs of the church, and reach some common ground.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this special two-part episode, we welcome Trevor Harris, a member of the Strangite sect of the Mormon faith, to discuss the origins of the Strangite church and some of their beliefs.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss giving and taking offense, and how we as church members can move past that.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this final part of our two-part series, we discuss missionaries and mental health, and some resources for anyone struggling with pornography and mental health issues.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this first part of our two-part series, we sit down with Gary Michaels, a licensed therapist, to discuss the connection between pornography and mental health.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we discuss the doctrines of America that we find in the scriptures, as well as the myths we hear in church all the time.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, special guest Spencer Ficiur discusses his experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the church. He talks about his experience coming out, his Voices of Hope and BYU article, getting married, and hope for LGBTQ+ people in the church.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this final episode on our series discussing the documentary Who Killed Joseph Smith?, we further compare what source documents say against claims made by Justin Griffin and Kimberly W. Smith.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this first part of our fact-checking series, we discuss the documentary "Who Killed Joseph Smith?", discuss the responses from both Kimberly W. Smith - a researcher for the Joseph Smith Foundation - and Justin Griffin - the filmmaker of the documentary. We compare their answers and do fact-checking for the film.…

In this episode, we review the past April general conference talks.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we interview Elder Murray Ceff, a senior missionary in the Australia Brisbane Mission, and discuss the unique rewards and challenges of serving a senior mission. Check out his podcast, Gather In, wherever podcasts are available.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this second and final part of our social media series, we look at the Top 10 posts of the last year from r/mormon on Reddit.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this first part of a two-part series, we explore LDS Reddit and discuss the top 10 posts featured on r/latterdaysaints.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In our most important episode to date, we discuss the recent AP News article about a sexual abuse case involving the church, where the church failed, and how we can do better.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this conclusion to our series on the witchcraft talk, we discuss music and the occult's true impact on our lives.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In the third part of our series on Lynn Bryson's witchcraft talk, we discuss popular music, censorship, and free agency.Oleh Family Bro Evening

We take a brief break from our witchcraft series to bring you a brief Christmas update and discuss some recent events in the church.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we continue our reaction to Lynn Bryson's witchcraft talk, and discuss the church's policy on the occult.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we begin a raw reaction listen to Lynn Bryson's infamous witchcraft talk, discuss the doctrines, and debunk some of the concepts of the occult.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we sit down with Mimi Bascom, an LDS-focused influencer, and discuss her process, her struggles, and the rewards that come from the profession.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this episode, we review the October 2022 General Conference, and discuss some of the talks over the weekend.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In the conclusion of our two-part series on cults, we discuss how and if the church controls information, thought, and emotional control.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In our first full episode back from our break, we discuss the question of whether or not the church is a cult, and we begin to break down the BITE model.Oleh Family Bro Evening

Hello friends! We discuss where we've been over the last six weeks and give you an update on our exciting future!Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this final episode of our 3-part series with filmmaker Justin Griffin, we discuss psychology and motive among other aspects.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In the second episode of our three-part interview with Justin Griffin, we discuss the church's changing narrative, the musket holes in the walls, and ballistics, among other points.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this first episode of a three-part series, we sit down with Justin Griffin, the filmmaker of the documentary Who Killed Joseph Smith? and discuss his motivations and specific details.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this second part of our two-part episode, we continue to discuss missionary expectations vs reality with our listener responses.Oleh Family Bro Evening

In this first episode of a two-part series, we discuss the expectations vs reality of missionary experiences.Oleh Family Bro Evening