Between 1831 and 1834, the early Latter-day Saint movement was rapidly growing and Joseph was in the middle of it all. From establishing church headquarters in Kirtland, Ohio, to overseeing the building of the Kirtland Temple, publishing revela...

Did Joseph smith Practice Polygamy? We decided to explore what it would mean if the Polygamy deniers were right… and frankly, if they are right… we have some major problems.Polygamy denialist’ “Faith Package”1. Accept the belief JS ...

Can Doctrine Change? Has doctrine ever changed? If a doctrine is true… why would it change? If we say a doctrine can change, does that mean don’t think that doctrine is true?  Can any Doctrine? Im mean… What do we mean when say something i...

Jim Bennett is an online Latter Day Saint commentator who has some very strong opinions about me. So I decided to have another conversation with him moderated by our mutual friend Steven Pynakker of

What are the essential characteristics of being a Latter-day Saint? If there are no essential characteristics, does it even mean anything?Our Links  Website:

Are we even responsible for what we do? Should we be held morally accountable? If human beings are ultimately chemical reactions playing themselves out over time, then can we even control what we do? Can the future even be altered? Rob...

Is our confused state the product of a deep disconnect between people? What role is the words we use and how we think of the world driving confusion and division in the church and in broader society? What can we do about it? 

Is the state of Israel an occupation? What is the path forward? What are the moral implications of this conflict? Are we headed for WWIII?Our Links  Website:

BYU recently held a special event for Dr Eduardo Pagan at BYU about equity, inclusion and the Book of Mormon. Is this really what the Book of Mormon teaches? Or is this a perversion of the text to further a particular social ideology? ...

Debate: Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy? Jacob Hansen VS Jacob Isbell For Full Debate See The Link Below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9ZGSwvGHEkSlideshttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_ED17gLmb...

Who really has a morally legitimate claim to rule the land of Israel/Palestine? How do we even determine that? With the recent bloodshed and war breaking out in Israel we would be well advised to take the time to understand what is going on and...

Zachary Wright (of FAIR LDS) offers his critique of Jacobs Collective Witness Model and discusses the nature of blindly following the prophet. More details on Zach and Fair LDShttps://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/category/p...

What can the churches statement itself tell us about who approved the statement to vice and what triggered this condemnation from the church. Original Vice Article:

William Patrick is currently investigating the Church and wanted to discuss his experiences and questions. What followed is a wonderful conversation.Our LinksWebsite:

Yale professor, Dr Samuel Wilkensen, explains what Evolution and Human Nature imply about the meaning of our existence.Our LinksWebsite:

 Do Mormons get their own planet? Are Mormons Polytheists? What do "Mormons" (Latter-day Saints) Believe About God? In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Than Christopoulos explore various aspects of Christianity, including t...

When most people think of religion and abortion, they picture strict, black-and-white rules. But the Mormon perspective? It’s... different. Join Jacob Hansen and Luke Hanson as they explore the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...

Is the tide changing on belief in God? What is causing more and more secular intellectuals to be open to a belief in God?Stay connected!Thoughtful Faith - Yo...

In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Hayden Carroll delve into the complex issue of animal suffering within the context of Latter-day Saint theology. They explore the philosophical implications of suffering, the nature of God, and how these c...

Jacob Hansen and Brian Hales delve into the historical context and evidence surrounding Joseph Smith's practice of plural marriage. They discuss the denial of polygamy by some individuals and the implications of such denial on faith and church ...

Did you know there was another Great Apostasy BEFORE Jesus? Jonah Barnes explains why this period of apostasy gave us a corrupted Old Testament canon. Stay connected!Thoughtful Faith -

If the bible is not the final authority, then what is? What was the final authority during the time the bible was written? Hayden Carroll offers his insights into this issue. Stay connected!Thoughtful Faith -

In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Corrie Woods explore the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and personal belief systems. Corrie shares her journey from being a member of the LDS Church to developing her own spiritual framework, em...

In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Hayden explore the concept of religious authority, contrasting it with secular authority and discussing various worldviews including atheism, spiritualism, and monotheism. They delve into the implications ...

In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Jeff McCullough discuss the recent film 'Heretic' and its portrayal of Latter-day Saints and Christianity. They explore the broader themes of media representation, the exploitation of religious beliefs, an...