Nemo the Mormon and LDS Discussions explore discrepancies in Mormon history, divine intervention stories, transition from treasure digging to Mormonism, power dynamics of the gold plates, credibility in Joseph Smith's narrative, physical feasibility of running with heavy plates, analyzing the narrative and Book of Mormon, and support appeals for listener contributions.

Nemo the Mormon joins LDS Discussions to discuss tight vs. loose translations of the Book of Mormon. They explore translation theories, treasure digging, gold plates, DNA, CES Letter issues, and Joseph Smith's evolving theology. The debate over historical narratives, credibility, and challenges in defending translation methods are highlighted, along with the importance of critical examination and listener support for the podcast series.

In this eye-opening episode of LDS Discussions, Mike, John Dehlin, and Nemo the Mormon explore the Mormon church's approach to handling doubt. They take a brief historical journey into the realm of Mormon doubt and apologetics. We critically examine the church's framing of doubters as “unruly children” and labeling doubts that lead away from the church as “evil.” They discuss the reliance on the church as the sole source of authority on truth and the discouragement of critical thinking. With insights from various church authorities, this episode provides valuable perspectives on navigating doubt within the Mormon church. Listeners who have experienced doubts or questioned their faith may find this episode particularly enlightening and relatable. Overview of How the Church Handles Doubts (ldsdiscussions.com) Episode Show Notes Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord