Mormon FAIR-Cast
By Hosts: Blair Dee Hodges & SteveDensleyJr
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Podcast Description
FAIR, The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing well-documented answers to criticisms of LDS doctrine, belief and practice. Questions or comments about the podcast can be sent to podcast@fairlds.org. Or join the conversation at fairblog.org.
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 90: Mormons on the BBC | This episode of the BBC World Service program, World Have Your Say, features members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - The five-member panel answers questions from listeners from all over the world, | 30 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 89: Are Mormons Christians? | Martin Tanner discuss the reasons why some say that Mormons are not Christian and provides a response to these contentions in this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on February 12, 2012. - This recording was used by permission of KSL Rad... | 23 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 88: Evidences of the Book of Mormon | In this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on March 4, 2012, Martin Tanner discusses some of the evidences for the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. - This recording was used by permission of KSL Radio and does not necessarily represent... | 16 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 87: Fostering Faith and Countering Criticism: The Role of Apologetics in in the Information Age | On March 29, 2012, Scott Gordon appeared at the UVU Conference on Mormonism and the Internet. In this address, he explains the mission, purpose and history of FAIR. | 9 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 86: Mesoamerican Evidences for the Book of Mormon | Martin Tanner discusses various mesoamerican evidences for the historicity of the Book of Mormon in this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on September 4, 2011. - This recording was used by permission of KSL Radio and does not necessaril... | 2 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 85: Foundations of fundamentalist polygamy | What is the connection between some of the modern polygamist groups and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on February 26, 2012, Martin Tanner discusses the arguments used by some fu.. | 26 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 84: Journey of Faith: The New World | This is a collection of audio clips from the 2007 movie entitled "Journey of Faith: The New World," directed by Peter Johnson and produced by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. - Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue t... | 18 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 83: The Book of Mormon as World Literature | FAIR member Kerry Shirts shares the insights he has gained into the study of the Book of Mormon as world literature as it has been made more possible through the Book of Mormon Critical Text project conducted by Royal Skousen. - | 11 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 82: Evidences for the Book of Mormon | In 2005, a film was released titled: “The Bible vs. The Book of Mormon”. Produced by an evangelical Christian ministry, the primary purpose of the film was to present arguments against the authenticity of The Book of Mormon, | 4 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Questions 3: Sharing the Book of Mormon | FAIR Questions features a question that was submitted to FAIR volunteers through the FAIR website at fairlds.org. The answer in each episode is compiled from the various responses provided by the volunteers. - And now for the question: - | 28 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 80: The controversy surrounding Mormon baptisms for the dead | In this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on March 18, 2012, Martin Tanner and Steve Densley, Jr. of FAIR discuss the recent controversy regarding the practice of baptisms for the dead as practiced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-.. | 21 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 79: Does Mitt Romney belong to a “racist religion”? | In this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on March 11, 2012, Martin Tanner and the president of FAIR, Scott Gordon, discuss the recent allegation of a Florida minister that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a "racist reli.. | 14 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 16: Max Mueller, on blacks and the priesthood | The most recent public discussion on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and race was spurred by the comments of a BYU religious education professor which were published in the Washington Post. Professor Randy Bott related justifications fo... | 9 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 15: Matthew Bowman on his new book, “The Mormon People” | The latest, greatest one-volume history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was published just in time for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential bid. It's Matthew Bowman's The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. | 7 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 32: A Lutheran bishop’s perspective on Mormon baptism for the dead | The Mormon practice of baptism for the dead has been the subject of heated discussion of late by many who seem to not understand the practice. Suprisingly, one of the most sympathetic views of this ancient practice come from an eminent New Testament sc... | 1 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 31: Translation of the Book of Mormon | Among LDS scholars there are at least two main theories regarding the transmission of the Book of Mormon text into English. Some believe in a "tight control" theory and others in a "loose control" theory. Still others believe in a combination of the two. | 23 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 9: Polygamy as an Abrahamic Sacrifice–Dr. Valerie Hudson | The Book of Mormon condemns polygamy, and calls it abominable. Modern leaders of the Church have condemned the practice. In light of this, what are we to make of the ancient practice of polygamy and of the practice of polygamy by early Mormons? | 15 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 73: Purpose, history and offerings of FAIR | Mike Ash and Martin Tanner discuss the purpose of FAIR, the history of FAIR, various FAIR publications and the topics covered in the 2011 FAIR Conference in this episode of Religion Today that originally aired on July 31, 2011. - | 8 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 8: Aversion Therapy at BYU–Dr. Eugene Thorne | Dr. Eugene Thorne was a member of the psychology department at BYU during the 1970s, and was involved with studies into what is called “aversion therapy.” In this interview, Dr. Thorne explains the studies that were done, | 1 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 14: Tom Mould on Folklore and Personal Revelation | Perhaps the most underrated Mormon-themed book of 2011 was Tom Mould's Still, the Small Voice: Narrative, Personal Revelation, and the Mormon Folk Tradition. As the title suggests, Mould explores how the Spirit's "small voice" is still an important par.. | 24 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 70: The Gift and Power: Translating the Book of Mormon | Brant Gardner is interviewed on KTKK Radio and on KSL Radio regarding his new book, The Gift and Power: Translating the Book of Mormon (available for purchase at the FAIR Bookstore) He talks about seer stones, the Spaulding manuscript, stylometrics, | 19 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 7: Therapy and same-sex attraction–David Matheson | David Matheson is a licensed professional counselor at the Center for Gender Wholeness in Salt Lake City, Utah. His practice focuses on helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction. David received his Masters of Science degree in Counseling and G | 11 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 6: Overcoming same-sex attraction–Blake Smith | Blake Smith is a member of the church who has a history with same sex attraction. In this interview, he shares how he reconciled his sexual attractions to men with the gospel of Jesus Christ and how the law of chastity has brought him peace. | 4 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 5c: Marriage to a man with same-sex attraction–Joshua & Alyssa Johanson | This is the third of a three-part interview. | 29 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 5b: Marriage to a man with same-sex attraction–Joshua & Alyssa Johanson | This is the second part of a three-part episode. | 29 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 5a: Marriage to a man with same-sex attraction–Joshua & Alyssa Johanson | How does a man with same-sex attraction find the only woman in the world to whom he is attracted? In this interview, Joshua Johanson talks about his history with same-sex attraction, his experience as a BYU student and as a member of a singles ward, | 29 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 4: Fred & Marilyn Matis | Fred & Marilyn Matis are Co-Authors with Ty Mansfield of the book published by Deseret Book called, "In Quiet Desperation: Understanding the Challenge of Same Gender Attraction." Fred and Marilyn are the parents of Stuart Matis, | 21 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 3b: Two mothers of sons with same gender attraction | This is the second part of a two part interview. | 14 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 3a: Two mothers of sons with same gender attraction | How do Mormon parents respond when they find out they have a son or daughter with same sex attraction? What happens when the child decides the leave the Church and engage in homosexual activity? What can parents do to show love for such a child while s... | 14 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 2: An active LDS mother with same gender attraction | - When we think of people with same sex attraction, we usually don't imagine a temple-married, active LDS, mother of two. Yet that is what we find in this interview with "Samantha." Interestingly, a person such as she may not be as uncommon as we of... | 7 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 1b: Why would a gay man with AIDS join the Church? | This is the second half of a two part interview with Steven Wilson. | 30 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Examination 1a: Why would a gay man with AIDS join the Church? | Steven Wilson is a member of the Church living in the San Francisco Bay area. Twenty years ago, he was introduced to the Church by a recently returned missionary he met in a gay bar. The two eventually moved in together and during the next seven years, | 30 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 62: “A Most Remarkable Book” | In this KSL Radio interview, Religion Today host, Martin Tanner, talks with Tyler Livingston, Stephen Smoot and Mike Ash, some of the producers of the recently released DVD on the Book of Abraham called "A Most Remarkable Book: Evidence for the Divine ... | 27 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 30: Joseph’s translation shows remarkable consistency | The entire Book of Mormon was translated in a span of 65 to 75 days. As Joseph translated, he did not have any manuscripts or books from which to read. After spending hours dictating the translation, Joseph would take a break for a meal or other interr... | 25 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast 60: Mormon Voices | In this KSL Radio broadcast of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner interviews John Lynch about the announcement of Mormon Voices. To better reflect its organizational focus and methods, The Mormon Defense League (MDL) announced today that it has chan... | 21 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 13: Steven L. Peck on Evolution (part 2 of 2) | Here's part two of the Steven L. Peck interview on "FAIR Conversations" (check part one here). Peck is associate professor of biology at Brigham Young University. Peck has interacted with many students who begin to experience difficulties in reconcilin | 21 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 12: Steven L. Peck on Evolution (part 1 of 2) | In this episode of "FAIR Conversations," associate professor of biology Steven L. Peck discusses the relationship between science and religion. Latter-day Saints have long praised the blessings of science, | 17 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 13: “Uh oh!” to “Ah ha!” in Apologetics: 20/20 Foresight for a Faithful Future in Defending the Church | In this address from the 2009 FAIR Conference, John Lynch provides practical advise on how to help those who are struggling with their faith. "What we're about at FAIR is the idea of tending the gardens of the heart. . . . | 16 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 29: Some Mormons may not understand Joseph’s translation process | In reviewing the history of the Book of Mormon translation, some members may be troubled that the process doesn't match their conceptions of how they thought the process worked. For members who were unaware of the seer stone in the hat, | 9 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 28: How a seer stone helped in the Book of Mormon translation | Before starting the translation of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith was familiar with the concept of using stones to “see” things. Like some others of his time, he actually engaged in the practice of using stones in an effort to find things. | 2 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 27: Mormons not Christian? That’s a fallacy of equivocation | The claim that Mormons are not Christian often rests upon the classic logical fallacy known as “equivocation.” Dr. Daniel C. Peterson explains this fallacy and further explains how, while Mormons do not claim to be traditional Christians, | 26 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 12: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Plural Marriage* (*but were afraid to ask) | - Greg Smith examines the anti-Mormon charge raised against Joseph Smith that he was lecherous from an early age and that this is somehow the psychological or psychiatric or pathological background to plural marriage. - The text of Dr. | 19 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 26: Seer stone, Nephite interpreters are religion, not magic | In Joseph Smith’s day, the term Urim and Thummim applied to two different translating tools: the Nephite interpreters, as well as what is called a “seer stone.” In order to understand what a seer stone is and why Joseph Smith would use it to transla | 12 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mormon FAIR-Cast Nominated for a People’s Choice Podcast Award! | The Mormon-FAIR-Cast has been nominated to receive a Podcast Award in the “Religion Inspiration” category. The People's Choice Podcast Awards, better known as the Podcast Awards, are an annual set of awards given to the best podcasts as voted on by li | 11 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 25: What exactly were the Nephite interpreters? | When Joseph Smith received the golden plates, he also received interpreters that are sometimes referred to as “the Urim and Thummim.” Where did the interpreters come from? Is this the only Urim and Thummim, or are there others? | 5 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 11: “Believest thou…?”: Faith, Cognitive Dissonance, and the Psychology of Religious Experience | - In this episode of Best of FAIR, Wendy Ulrich, Ph.D., observes: “In my experience, neither critics nor apologists for the Church do much to convince me whether or not to believe. Debates, analysis, | 28 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 24: The cure for an intellectual apostasy | “The cure for an intellectual apostasy is enlarging both one’s spiritual and intellectual knowledge.” One important thing to know is the way in which God works through prophets. “[T]he Lord doesn’t typically drop revelation into the minds of pro | 21 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 11: Claudia Bushman | In this episode of "FAIR Conversations," historian Claudia Bushman joins host Blair Hodges. Bushman, who specializes in Latter-day Saint women's history, holds degrees from Wellesley College, Brigham Young University and Boston University. | 12 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 23: “Reformed Egyptian” an evidence for Book of Mormon | Did Joseph Smith make up the idea of “reformed Egyptian?” Would devout Israelites have written in the language of pagans such as the Egyptians? Do modern archeological discoveries provide parallels for such a concept? If the Nephites spoke Hebrew, | 10 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 10: On Being An Apologist: Imperatives, Predicaments, Perils, and Blessings. | Robert White discusses his experience as a church leader and as an apologist. He explains why apologetics is important and cautions against some pitfalls of apologetics. As C.S. Lewis said, “nothing is more dangerous to one’s own faith than the work o | 4 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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