Mormon FAIR-Cast
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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, | 5/30/12 | 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... | 5/23/12 | 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... | 5/16/12 | 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. | 5/9/12 | 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... | 5/2/12 | 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.. | 4/26/12 | 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... | 4/18/12 | 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. - | 4/11/12 | 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: - | 3/28/12 | 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-.. | 3/21/12 | 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.. | 3/14/12 | 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... | 3/9/12 | 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. | 3/7/12 | 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... | 3/1/12 | 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. | 2/23/12 | 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? | 2/15/12 | 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. - | 2/8/12 | 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, | 2/1/12 | 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.. | 1/24/12 | 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, | 1/19/12 | 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 | 1/11/12 | 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. | 1/4/12 | 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. | 12/29/11 | 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. | 12/29/11 | 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, | 12/29/11 | 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, | 12/21/11 | 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. | 12/14/11 | 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... | 12/14/11 | 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... | 12/7/11 | 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. | 11/30/11 | 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, | 11/30/11 | 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 ... | 11/27/11 | 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... | 11/25/11 | 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... | 11/21/11 | 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 | 11/21/11 | 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, | 11/17/11 | 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. . . . | 11/16/11 | 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, | 11/9/11 | 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. | 11/2/11 | 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, | 10/26/11 | 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. | 10/19/11 | 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 | 10/12/11 | 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 | 10/11/11 | 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? | 10/5/11 | 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, | 9/28/11 | 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 | 9/21/11 | 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. | 9/12/11 | 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, | 9/10/11 | 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 | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Questions 2: Recognizing the Voice of the Spirit | 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: - | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 22: Analyzing the best historical Book of Mormon evidence | Michael Ash begins a series of episodes that examine the best historical evidence relating to the Book of Mormon. In this first episode, he concludes that Joseph Smith did, in fact, have actual plates. - The full text of this article can be found at D... | 8/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 21: Book of Mormon in ancient setting, not 19th century work | Mike Ash discusses the importance of understanding use of language and ancient context when analyzing the Book of Mormon. He writes: “If we try to understand the Book of Mormon as a real ancient document, written by real ancient people who lived and th. | 8/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR-Cast 42: From Panthers to Priesthood | Marvin Perkins interviews Ed and Wanda Willis who discuss their past involvement with the Black Panthers and the way in which they both joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are joined by Bishop Fred Bethel from the African Ameri... | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Questions 1: Truth in other religions | 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: - | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 10: Mormon Defense League Announcement | Scott Gordon and John Lynch report from the 2011 FAIR Conference on the announcement of the Mormon Defense League, its purpose, and the way in which it has been received. Scott also reviews the various websites associated with FAIR. | 8/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 9: The Lives of Mormon Women | Claudia Bushman asks, is the self sacrifice motif for women in the Church so strong that no interest and care should be taken about their own lives? She observes that “too many women in the church live passive lives. We cannot afford to do that. | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 20: Book of Mormon geography may be smaller than you think | Where did the events of the Book of Mormon take place? Is it possible that ancient writers of the scriptures exaggerated their populations and the geographic scope of certain events? How might this possibility help us to better understand the events of... | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 19: Imperfect Scriptures | “Once we realize that all prophets who produce scripture do so according to their own world views, we can appreciate that some things we read into the scriptures are different from what the author intended to convey. | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 18: Can imperfect scriptures lead to God? | Mormons believe the Bible to be the work of God, so far as it is translated correctly. We therefore readily accept the possibility of error within the Bible on the basis that there may have been mistranslations. But what about the Book of Mormon? | 7/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 8: DNA and the Book of Mormon | Dr. David Stewart examines the issues surrounding DNA studies used to condemn the Book of Mormon. He concludes: “The recent explosion of molecular DNA data has led to a considerable increase in knowledge about our roots. However, | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 17: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 17 | Does God reveal everything to His prophets? What types of things are revealed? How does the way in which prophets receive revelation compare to the way in which the rest of us receive it? Michael Ash discusses these and other questions in this episode. | 7/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 16: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 16 | In what ways might a prophet err, and still be considered to be a prophet? Is a prophet required to be morally perfect? Why would a prophet have erroneous views about Book of Mormon Geography or the history of the Bible? | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 15: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 15 | In this episode, Michael Ash asks, what are the consequences of not following the prophet? What happens to those who privately or publicly disagree with the prophets or official church doctrines? The full text of this article can be found at Mormon Tim... | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 7: The Joseph Smith Papers | What are the Joseph Smith papers? Why are they important? How does the project work? And what does this all tell us about Joseph Smith? In the address from the 2008 FAIR Conference, Ron Esplin gives a behind-the-scenes look at the publication of the Jo... | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 14: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 14 | If Mormon prophets can make mistakes, are we allowed to pick and choose which of their words we should follow? And why should we follow their counsel if they might be wrong? What if the prophet is wrong? What are the consequences of following a prophet... | 7/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR 6: Adam in Ancient Texts and the Restoration | In the address from the 2006 FAIR Conference, Matthew Roper states: “Critics of Latter-day Saint Scripture and teachings have generally paid very little attention to the Book of Moses. Those who have condescended to comment on it have generally dismiss. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 13: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 13 | A prophet speaks the words of the Lord. But if a prophet is not always acting as a prophet, how are we supposed to know when the President of the Church or another Church leader is speaking as the mouthpiece of the Lord? | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 10: John E. Sanders | If Jesus Christ is "the way, the truth, and the life," and no one can receive salvation except through Him, what happens to those who die without having heard of Him? What is the destiny of the "unevangelized"? | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 12: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 12 | What constitutes “official” Mormon doctrine? Clearly, the scriptures contain official doctrine. But what counts as “scripture?” Are statements of the First Presidency official “doctrine?” What about statements of Joseph Smith, | 6/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 11: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 11 | Why would God allow prophets to make mistakes? Aren’t general authorities supposed to be perfect? Are there exceptions to the rules given by the prophets and apostles? How can we know if our personal circumstances justify an exception? These issues, | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, 10: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 10 | Can prophets make mistakes? If so, then what does it mean that they won't "lead the people of the church astray?" Do members of the Church have the power themselves to keep from being led astray? The full text of this article can be found at Mormon Tim... | 6/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues 9: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 9 | In this episode, Michael Ash asks, why are some intelligent and rational members negatively affected by critical claims, while others are not? The full text of this article can be found at Mormon Times. - | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, 8: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 8 | Are those who leave the Church simply acting rationally? Is an LDS testimony based only on emotional “feelings?” Or do believers and non-believers alike base their positions on a combination of rational, irrational and extra-rational factors? | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR, 5: A Black Man in Zion: Reflections on Race in the Restored Gospel | Marcus H. Martins was the first Black man to serve a full-time mission after the revelation that extended the priesthood to worthy men with Black African ancestry in 1978. He was also among the first to be ordained a high priest in 1981 and quite possi... | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, 7: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 7 | People can experience discomfort, and even distress, when they encounter new information that conflicts with deeply held beliefs. This is called “cognitive dissonance.” When this happens, we either: (1) reject the new information as false; (2) rejec | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, 6: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 6 | What happens when the average member of the Church first encounters anti-Mormon literature? Why do some members casually reject it and others become deeply unsettled? In this episode, Michael Ash explores these questions. | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, 5: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 5 | What is an “anti-Mormon?” When did anti-Mormons first appear? Is the term “anti-Mormon” pejorative? In the episode, Michael Ash discusses these issues and sets forth differences between two different types of anti-Mormons: sectarian critics and se | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR, Episode 4: Shaken Faith Syndrome | In this address from the 2008 FAIR Conference, Michael R. Ash discusses “shaken faith syndrome.” He explains that “a shaken faith typically arises from two scenarios—1) Someone loses their faith because of a disaster in their life (such as a deat | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, Episode 4: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 4 | Michael Ash provides some history and background of some of the organizations that defend the Church, including FARMS (now known as the Neal A. Maxwell Institute), and FAIR. The full text of this episode can be found at Mormon Times. - | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR, Episode 3: Online Apologetics | Scott Gordon, President of FAIR, provides an insider’s view into the history of FAIR and the development of online apologetics. He provides excellent advice on how to be effective in defending the Church on the internet. | 5/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, Episode 3: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 3 | Does truth need a defense? Who should be an apologist? Why don’t the leaders of the Church engage in apologetics? Michael Ash raises these questions in this episode of FAIR Issues. The full text of this episode can be found at Mormon Times. | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR, Episode 2: Humble Apologetics | In this 2008 FAIR Conference address, Daniel C. Peterson says “there is a tendency on the part of a lot of apologists, if we don’t know everything, to at least pretend that we do.” However, we often do not have a clear answer for everything. | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, Episode 2: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 2 | Is it a sin to have doubts? What if we hold some beliefs that are out of line with the views of most members of the Church? Michael Ash raises these questions in this episode of FAIR Issues. The full text of this episode can be found at Mormon Times. | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Issues, Episode 1: Challenging Issues and Keeping the Faith Pt 1 | FAIR Issues is a program on the FAIR-Cast that will feature a brief look at an issue in the world of apologetics. In this, the first episode of FAIR Issues, Michael Ash asks why some people leave the Church. | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Best of FAIR, Episode 1: Apologetics 101 | The "Best of FAIR" episodes of the FAIR-Cast will feature recordings of various FAIR Conference presentations. In this 2006 FAIR Conference address, Wayne Arnett discusses apologetics and what it means to be an “apologist. | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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“FAIR Conversations,” Episode 9: Kevin Christensen | The FAIR Podcast is growing in order to provide episodes on a more frequent basis. The FAIR podcast will soon include episodes comprised of recordings of various FAIR Conference presentations from the past, | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 8: Brian M. Hauglid p.2 | Brian M. Hauglid discusses more about his brand new book, A Textual History of the Book of Abraham in part two. - The papyri Joseph Smith used when he translated the BoA went missing for decades, but were reacquired by the LDS Church in 1967. | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 7: Brian M. Hauglid p.1 | Brian M. Hauglid joins us in this two-part episode of the FAIR Podcast to discuss his brand new book, A Textual History of the Book of Abraham. He received a BA in Near Eastern Studies from Brigham Young University and an MA and PhD from the University... | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 6: John Durham Peters p.2 | Just in time for Thanksgiving, here's part two of my interview with John Durham Peters, the A. Craig Baird Professor in communication studies at the University of Iowa. Peters joined me through Skype from his home in Iowa for this two-part episode on M.. | 11/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 5: John Durham Peters p.1 | John Durham Peters is one of America's leading thinkers in the subject of communications. He has been called "a master wordsmith and a wonderful brain" and his work has been described as "witty, irreverent and intellectually daring. | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 4: Richard L. Bushman p.2 | In part two, Richard Bushman discusses challenges facing Mormon graduate students, his latest book "Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction," and other subjects including temples, the LDS sacraments, Mormon cosmology, and Zion. | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 3: Richard L. Bushman p.1 | Richard Lyman Bushman is an award-winning American historian, currently serving as the Howard W. Hunter Visiting Professor in Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University and Gouverneur Morris Professor of History emeritus at Columbia University. | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 2: Terryl L. Givens | Dr. Terryl L. Givens sat down with host Blair Hodges during the Mormon Scholars Foundation Summer Seminar at Brigham Young University. Blair uses selections from Givens's books as jumping off points for further discussion on a wide array of subjects, | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FAIR Podcast, Episode 1: Gregory L. Smith | Gregory L. Smith discusses apologetics, plural marriage, and maintaining faith in the face of difficult questions in this first episode of the new FAIR Podcast with host Blair Hodges. Latter-day Saints who struggle with difficult historical information.. | 5/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 95 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Good work!
Good podcast, intellectually stimulating. Thank you!
Great Interviews
I really enjoyed the interview (1 of 2) with Richard L. Bushman. His book, Rough Stone Rolling, is a great biography. Here's proof that one can study the life of a polarizing figure in American history and still maintain the spiritual components of a testimony.
Anxiously awaiting more!
Level-headed, insightful comentary!
These presentations are loaded with fair, logical and persuasive elements that give one a sanity check in their pursuit of truth.
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