Content Warning: suic*de and other disturbing imagery In this riveting podcast, Randy Bell, delves into the chilling story of Heaven's Gate, a cult that led 39 members to a mass suicide in 1997. Through captivating insights, Bell unravels the cult's manipulative tactics, explores the twisted beliefs of its leaders, and highlights the importance of critical thinking in recognizing and avoiding such dangerous groups. Brace yourself for a gripping exploration of one of the most infamous cults in modern history.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Randy Bell as we discuss the bizarre and tragic circumstances of the Heaven's Gate Cult that led 39 of its members to commit mass suicide in 1997.

Dr. Bell was an economic impact investigator on the scene and has pictures and information that few others have as we try to deconstruct the mindset, ideology, and beliefs that led to this horrific conclusion.

The events depicted are very disturbing but also very important to understand as Dr. Bell highlights the importance of critical thinking and protecting yourself and loved ones from the threat dangerous groups with cult like tactics can pose.

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast Rebecca and Landon explore the many "convenient" revelations received by Joseph Smith which became the Doctrine & Covenants.

One after another, these revelations arrived on the scene conveniently to solve problems for Joseph Smith. When you see the sheer number or these type of revelations you will recognize an emerging pattern of using the "word of God" to justify one's own means and desires.

We found it incredibly interesting to go through this exercise of the events that precipitated each "revelation" and to recognize the continuing themes of power, money, control, etc.. that appear and again and again in the "convenient" revelations. And we think you will too!

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On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by favorite recurring guest, Ganesh Cherian as we delve into the influential Whitmer family who shaped more of Mormonism than most realize.

Ganesh paints a picture of the Whitmers influence that had a great effect on Joseph during his time in their home and theorizes that the church would look very different than it does today without their religious influence.

As we explore their anti-catholic sentiment which became part of the LDS church for almost a century and a half, we also discuss the Whitmers and the Adam Clark Commentary. Could the Whitmers have influenced Joseph to use this bible commentary in The Book of Mormon itself as Kolby Townsend's new research suggests.The Whitmer family is a rabbit hole that needs to be explored and Ganesh helps us at least scratch the surface.

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