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Halloween marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s tragic and untimely death. For years thereafter, Houdini’s surviving widow held annual séances on this anniversary to see if the greatest escape artist of all time could escape the clutches of the grave long enough to pass to his wife a special prearranged password to prove it was he. All the séances ended in failure, causing his widow to ultimately discontinue them. Now, one hundred years later, on the anniversary of Houdini’s death, a small band of intrepid Houdini-aficionados hold one more séance to see if they can make contact! Because Dr. Bell is one of these aficionados, and owns the largest collection of Houdini-memorabilia in the world, he was invited to take part in this historic occasion. Dr. Bell will sit in the circle of the séance on Halloween afternoon, at the exact time of death of Houdini on the 100th Anniversary. Afterward, Dr. Bell will join us live to relate to us exactly what happened at the séance, and whether there was any manifestation from Houdini, the greatest escape artist of all time! This is one you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we’re tackling a central theme throughout the Book of Mormon – the “curse of a skin of blackness.” Brace yourselves for a candid and thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the ordinary Sunday School class. Mormon Sunday School, where you will learn stuff you’re never gonna hear in regular Sunday School, invites you to join us as we explore the intricacies and controversies surrounding this sensitive scripture. Our focus is on understanding the historical context, cultural implications, and, most importantly, the modern perspective on the “curse” mentioned in the Book of Mormon. In “A Skin Of Blackness,” we’ll discuss: Central Scripture Study: Examine the Book of Mormon’s account of the “curse of a skin of blackness” as a central aspect of our scripture study, delving into its significance within the broader narrative. Unveiling Historical Context: Explore the historical context surrounding this scripture, shedding light on the cultural influences that may have shaped its inclusion in the Book of Mormon.Thanks so much for watching! Please like, subscribe, and leave a comment!

RFM and Bill Reel are joined this week by Meggan Hayes from “Generally Unquotable” to break down several of the talks from this past FAIRMormon Apologetics conference. Many budding apologists came to hear some of the worst talks on defending Mormonism ever given! Apologetics wasn’t that great in the 1980s. But in the past forty-years, it has done nothing but go downhill! Come join us as we show the logical fallacies in how FAIRMormon defends the LDS Church. Mormon Apologetics has never been so much fun!

What can we learn about Joseph Smith from Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”? Plenty, as it turns out! Join RFM as he delves into the frightful tale of the Headless Horseman, and shows how it sets the stage for Joseph Smith’s preternatural treasure digging! In addition, RFM turns to the writings of John Steinbeck to find out what it feels like to actually be on a treasure quest! The history of Joseph Smith really comes to life in this episode of Radio Free Mormon!

Bill Reel and RFM take a look at the recent FAIRMormon apologetic conference that took place last August. The amazing thing is that Mormon apologetics isn’t getting better with age. If anything, Mormon apologetics is getting worse. And that’s saying something! It’s like they’re not just trying to fool nonbelievers, anymore. They’re trying to fool each other! But rest assured, no matter the tricks they try, they won’t get much past our intrepid pair, RFM and Bill Reel! Please Join the Team Today and Donate to Support Mormonism Livehttps://donorbox.org/mormonism-live

RFM is joined by Meggan Hayes (“Generally Unquotable), Jim Bennett (“Inside Out”), Randy Bell and Summur-Rayn Berrett for a discussion of the highlights of the October 2026 General Conference. RFM brings the video clips and you bring the popcorn! This is going to be a fun and penetrating discussion!

General Conference Post-Mortem 2026! (Sunday Afternoon) Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Sunday Afternoon Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun! And please consider supporting RFM as he takes upon himself General Conference for and in behalf of US who don’t want to. https://donorbox.org/general-conference-post-mortem

General Conference Post-Mortem 2026! (Sunday Morning) Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Sunday Morning Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun! And please consider supporting RFM as he takes upon himself General Conference for and in behalf of US who don’t want to. https://donorbox.org/general-conference-post-mortem

Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Sunday Afternoon Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun. And please consider supporting RFM as he takes upon himself General Conference for and in behalf of US who don’t want to. https://donorbox.org/general-conference-post-mortem

Join Radio Free Mormon immediately after the Saturday Morning Session for his rapid-fire reactions, sharp analysis, historical context, and hot takes on what was said, what stood out, what changed—and what may deserve a closer look. RFM is covering every session of General Conference all weekend long, so you don’t have to suffer alone. General Conference has never been this much fun!