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.

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

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!

Thank you for watching and supporting Mormonish Podcast!

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

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.

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

Mormonish is proud to be able to bring you the ONLINE WORLD PREMIER of the first 25 minutes of the award winning film, "Ronald's Little Factory!"

Many of you have followed "Ronald's" journey and were frustrated that it never came to a theater near you! Well now you can view the entire movie online

Director Brent Bokovoy is going to give a FREE LINK to the movie to anyone that shares this episode on social media!

Watch the episode including the 25 minute free clip from the movie to get more details on how to get your FREE LINK to RONALD'S LITTLE FACTORY!

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the amazing Emily Grayson to discuss her in depth presentation on the new LDS garments.

Emily shares the history of LDS modesty culture and explores the strong emotions the new garments which seem to relax these standards bring.

As we wrestle with the past and try to understand the future of modesty requirements in the LDS church, we all uncover truths and deeply held beliefs that continue to impact women both in and out of the church today.

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

With General Conference weekend coming up, it's important to remind ourselves of the kind of advice and counsel the LDS leadership gives us.

Buckle your seatbelts as Mormonish's Rebecca and Landon are joined by Culch to delve into the history of masturbation warning messages from the church through the decades.

Our focus will be on the Mark E. Peterson pamphlet, "Steps to Overcoming Masturbation," as we take you through the wild ride that represents most of our growing up years.

And of course we couldn't cover this topic without a shout out to Elder Boyd K. Packer's "The Little Factory" talk as well.

Hopefully no one will be too triggered.. We were pretty triggered just taping the episode, haha..

(This episode was originally aired on February 20th, 2024)

Cultch Videos on the Subject

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3XSJcH/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3XqVDe/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3Xanbs/

Thank you so much for watching and supporting Mormonish Podcast!

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the wonderful Charles Harrell to discuss his new research into the history of the LDS belief that Jesus was born on April 6th, not December 25th.

To most of us growing up, the idea of the April 6th birthday was a fact that Mormons knew and the rest of the world didn't. We had special knowledge.

But this special knowledge come from? And why don't we hear this date mentioned at all anymore?

Charley shows us the origins of the April 6th claim and how it became gospel truth only to slowly slip out of use in recent decades. This is a microcosm for many teachings that were gospel truth in a different era.

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

(This episode was originally aired on December 23, 2023. Dr. Bell's presentation is phenomenal and we believe more people need to see it!)

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by two incredible guests, Dr. Randy Bell and Radio Free Mormon, to discuss the difference between ethical magic and unethical magic and its use in manipulating people either for entertainment, or far more sinister purposes. Randy Bell is the owner of the world's largest collection of Houdini artifacts and uses these amazing items to take us on a journey through the history of magic tricks and magical stunts. As we learn more about how magic actually works, we come to understand that magicians follow a set pattern to trick their audiences. Radio Free Mormon demonstrates a phenomenal magic trick that left us speechless to illustrate this point. Ethical magic is used by magicians to deceive an audience that wants to be deceived. This is entertainment. Mormonism uses tricks too, often on an unsuspecting audience that believes the deception with lasting, lifetime consequences. Join us for this phenomenal presentation from Dr. Randy Bell and RFM as we delve into magic, manipulation, and Mormonism.

(This episode was originally aired on December 23, 2023. Dr. Bell's presentation is phenomenal and we believe more people need to see it!)

Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast!

***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:

If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:

Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3)

https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast

****WE HAVE MERCH! ****

If you’d like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch

We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast!

Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

#mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.