Thoughtful Faith
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Episodes
64 episodes
I Spent 4 YEARS Studying Joseph Smith’s Life - My Unexpected Conclusion
Joseph Smith is one of the most controversial figures in religious history. But what was he really after? Who was he? And why didn't his movement die with him? After 4 years of detailed study and the production of a 10 part docu-series, I lay o...
For Good Or Evil: The REAL Story of Joseph Smith | PART 10 - The Martyr
Why was Joseph Smith killed? What new doctrines did Joseph Smith teach in his final year? Why did Joseph Smith run for President of the United States in 1844? What was the Nauvoo Expositor newspaper? Why was it destroyed? Step into...
Catholic Says Book Of Mormon Is DEMONIC (Instantly Regrets It)
Ethan Muse recently challenged Luke Hanson of @WARDRADIO to a debate on @CapturingChris...
The “LDS Abuse Expert” Gets Debunked
About 2 years ago I debated an LDS abuse activist named Justin Riggs of LDSAbuse.info. I am resharing the debate because I still see the same old tropes becoming popular online and they just don’t hold up under scrutiny. In fact the truth is th...
Am I Misrepresenting Latter-day Saint Beliefs?
There is a very little David Alexander and Jeff Durbin agree on. But recently they both felt I misrepresented the LDS view of the Great Apostasy. Luckily David was willing to talk. In this conversation, I had a heartfelt exchange with David Ale...
Christian Philosopher Learns About Mormonism
What happens when a Unitarian Christian takes a serious look at LDS theology?The other day I sat down with Metaphysics Mike—someone who has built a reputation for dismantling arguments for the Trinity with precision and clarity. In this...
Silent Struggle: Men And The Church (Ft Greg Matsen)
Greg Matsen of @CwicShow joins Jacob Hansen to explore the decline of masculinity in culture and the church, the importance of purpose, responsibility, and i...
My Interview with Allie Beth Stuckey on The Blaze | A Review
Allie Beth Stuckey is one of the most popular conservative Christian voices today. She invited me on her show Relatable at the Blaze to discuss the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our LinksWebsite: ...
Why This Type of Protestantism Is Evil | Ft Blake Ostler
In this conversation, Jacob Hansen and Blake Ostler dive into one of the most important theological debates in Christianity—Calvinism as espoused by popular youtuber like Dr James White. Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith...
I Went To A Major Protestant Conference And Debated The Trinity
I recently attended @RuslanKD Bless God Summit and Debated @GodLogicApologetics on...
The “Mormon” God In The Bible | Taking On Sam Shamoun’s Challenge (Ft. Blake Ostler)
Sam Shamoun challenged Blake Ostler to show the "Mormon" conception of God in the Bible. He accepted the challenge. Our LinksWebsite: http://thoughtfulfaith.org
Do Mormons Believe In A Works Based Salvation Part 2
In this episode, we host a thoughtful, moderated discussion on one of the most debated topics in Christianity: Is salvation based on grace alone, or does it require works?Joined by Hayden (a lifelong Latter-day Saint) and D...
Do Mormons Believe In A Works Based Salvation Part 1
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common criticisms of Latter-day Saint doctrine: Do Mormons believe in works-based salvation?It’s a claim you’ve probably heard before but is it actually true?Drawing from scripture...
Mormon Philosopher Blake Ostler Explains Why The Trinity Makes NO Sense
Blake Ostler is a Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Philosopher and Scholar. He breaks down why the trinity not only is unbiblical but also is logically incoherent. Our LinksWebsite:
Protestants Grill A Latter-day Saint "Mormon" With Hard Questions
So I recently was invited onto a show called the Maybe God Podcast @MaybeGodPodcast to explore if the restored Gospel which many call Mormonism should be considered Christian or not...
LIVE DEBATE: Mormon vs Protestant vs Catholic — Beliefs Put to the Test
So last month I was involved in an interfaith discussion moderated by the catholic Podcaster Cameron Bertuzzi @CapturingChristianity In it I engaged with the catholic apologis...
The Great Apostasy | My Post Debate Discussion With Joe Heshmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer @shamelesspopery claimed I was dishonest in our debate. Not wanting to leave with bad blood we decided to have a post debate conversation and while we still disagree the re...
The Great Apostasy Debate | Joe Heschmeyer vs Jacob Hansen (Full Debate)
Are there good reasons to believe LDS claims about a "Great Apostasy". Joe Heschmeyer @shamelesspopery and Jacob Hansen engage in a debate on this subject hosted by Cameron Bertuzzi...
The Missing Question And Answer Section Of The Great Apostasy Debate
In my recent debate with @shamelesspopery on The Great Apostasy we had a question and answer session that did not make it into the final cut due to audio issues. However, the audio issues...
My Interview With A Famous Christian YouTuber | Ft. @RuslanKD
Are Mormons Christians? @RuslanKD presses hard on this question during this interview and announces that Jacob Hansen will be debating @Go...
The New Testament: A Summary. And Why Some People Just Don't Get It
What is the New Testament? What were its authors trying to convey? What is its central ideas and themes? Why does it matter? Our LinksWebsite:
The Fascinating Reasons Why Politics Divide The Church
Join a Liberal, Conservative and Independent Latter-day Saints as they explore their different ways they justify their political opinions. Are our politics separate from our religion? How can people of the same religion have such wildly d...
Mormons Vs Evangelicals : A New UNCOMPROMISING Path Forward
Join Hello Saints Pastor Jeff and I as we discuss how to interact across faith differences in productive ways that don't compromise your values. Our LinksWebsite: