In this episode, we explore the hidden world of doubt within the culture of Mormonism. Drawing from personal interviews and lived experiences, we expose how uncomfortable questions are often tucked away into a "mental attic" - forgotten but never gone.

What happens when believers are encouraged to deny their critical thoughts in favor of blind faith? What becomes of doubts that are stored away still demanding answers, even across eternity?

Join us as we unpack the fragile foundations of Mormonism’s origin story, the culture of silence around skepticism, and the real cost of intellectual and spiritual suppression.

One Nation Under Gods: A History of the Mormon Church, by Richard Abanes

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1568582838
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1568582832

He is risen!

📜 Episode Summary: In today’s episode, William and Ryan check out one of the earliest Christian texts you’ve probably never heard of: the Epistle to Diognetus. Once attributed to Justin Martyr (but honestly, who knows), this letter randomly re-emerged in the 13th century after centuries in obscurity—and according to legend, was almost lost forever because someone used it to wrap fish. Yes, really.

So what does this ancient epistle have to say about being “in the world but not of it”? How did this thing survive long enough to become material for a subpar podcast?

"Sola" this, "Sola" that-is there anyone here who can articulate how all of these "only" statements can coexist? No? Well, we'll talk about it anyway.

Trust me, this is one of the filler episodes you'll regret missing. You're going to want to stick around and ponder whose "lake" you're in and if it's bad for you to be there.

It's the last one for St Ignatius. 🥲

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? We are assuming often, but likely not as much as St Ignatius. Our dear listeners, thank you for listening. Sorry about our unannounced hiatus, but we are BACK!

12% of the content was cut. It was mostly conspiracies.

The rest is St Ignatius' letter to the Trallians. :)