Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths

Tonight on Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon sit down with writer and blogger Sarah Steed, whose essays contain sharp insight, poetic honesty, and unflinching critique of LDS culture. Sarah’s work dives deep into the unspoken layers of Mormon life—gender, perfectionism, obedience, and the lingering ghosts of patriarchy that shape the spiritual experience… Read More »Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism The post Sarah Steed: Unmasking Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this special episode, we take a in-depth look at the life and ministry of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, who stands next in line to become President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Few leaders have been as controversial —from his time as President of BYU to decades in the Quorum of… Read More »The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks The post The Preparatory Path of LDS Prophet Dallin H. Oaks appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: From prophetic succession to public scandal, we’re covering another week of seismic shifts inside Mormonism. 🕊️ Russell M. Nelson’s Funeral & Succession Process ⚖️ Tim Ballard Back in the Headlines 🩺 Mormon Doctor Charged 📜 The Family Proclamation as Doctrine? 🏗️ Temple Update 📚 Deseret Book & the New Mormon… Read More »Mormonism In Transition The post Mormonism In Transition appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

RFM is joined by special guest Dr. Julie Hanks to respond to the scurrilous accusations made against her by Jacob Hansen! This is going to be a lot of fun! The post Dr. Julie Hanks RESPONDS: RFM: 423 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill and Teresa explore one of the most misunderstood aspects of emotional health, boundaries. We unpack what safe and unsafe boundaries look like, how trauma and conditioning shape the ways we draw our lines, and why some “boundaries” are really just walls disguised as self-protection. You’ll learn how to… Read More »Holy Boundaries or Holy Control? Learning What Safety Really Feels Like The post Holy Boundaries or Holy Control? Learning What Safety Really Feels Like appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join Radio Free Mormon for a thoughtful (and sometimes irreverent) breakdown of the Saturday Afternoon Session of General Conference. This session often hides some of the most telling comments, and RFM is here to dissect every word, nuance, and contradiction. Expect humor, history, and a clear-eyed look behind the pulpit polish.   The post GenCon Post Mortem: Sunday Afternoon: RFM: 422 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Traditionally the most “high-profile” session of the weekend, the Sunday Morning Session gets Radio Free Mormon’s full treatment. From prophetic posturing to carefully crafted soundbites, RFM highlights what’s said on the big stage—and what’s quietly avoided. If you want the conference decoded, this is the session to watch. The post GenCon Post Mortem: Sunday Morning: RFM: 421 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What happens when your church convinces you that your own memories, questions, and feelings can’t be trusted? In this episode of Almost Awakened, Bill Reel and Teresa Hobbs unpack the dark art of religious gaslighting — how high-demand faiths twist reality, dismiss legitimate concerns, and make believers doubt themselves under the guise of “God’s will.”… Read More »Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths The post Holy Manipulation: Gaslighting in High-Demand Faiths appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The era of temple mania may finally be over. For years, General Conference after General Conference felt like a temple-announcement arms race — a building boom meant to project momentum and growth. But this week, the LDS Church abruptly hit the brakes. No new temples announced. No new groundbreaking. Just… silence. Has the age of… Read More »The Mormon Temple Building Era Comes To A Close ! The post The Mormon Temple Building Era Comes To A Close ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The Saturday Evening Session is often framed as a “special” gathering, but what actually got said? Radio Free Mormon brings his signature wit and insight to peel back the layers of the evening talks. Whether it’s soft rebranding or subtle shifts in doctrine, RFM helps you see what’s really going on.   The post GenCon Post Mortem: Saturday Evening: RFM: 420 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.