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Glass Box PodcastEp 172 — All About Cults feat. Chris Shelton | Don’t Look Up We have a guest for our main segment this time. Chris Shelton is a cult expert content creator who eats, breathes, and sleeps high-demand, coercive groups. We discuss everything from what makes a group a cult, how to identify them, is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a cult, and proper ways to approach conversations about high-demand groups. Be sure to check out our series collaborating on Chris’s YouTube channel linked below. After that we discuss Don’t Look Up, a 2021 movie about the cult of politics and a major natural disaster that affects everybody across the...2025-03-193h 45

Glass Box PodcastEp 155 — Free/Moral Agency; Ernest L. Wilkinson | Last Temptation of ChristWe do a quick dive into moral agency and free agency in Mormon culture. Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have recently changed the definition of agency to suit their totalitarian needs. We explore the evolution of the phrase ‘free agency’ into ‘moral agency’ and springboard into a discussion about Ernest L. Wilkinson, the most influential BYU president in the institution’s history. After that we chat about The Last Temptation of Christ, a Scorsese film about a VERY human Jesus. We wrap with happy political news, adoring our new DNC candidate, Kamala Harris. Don’t f...2024-07-242h 14

Glass Box PodcastEp 153 — Interview with Shelly Johnson of LDL | Closeted by Jonathan Alder Happy Pride Month! To celebrate, we interviewed the amazing Shelly Johnson from Latter Day Lesbian podcast. She talked about the balance between navigating tough situations between the church’s control over family and resisting its influence in these family situations. In Media of Great Price, we discuss the book Closeted: My Life As a Gay BYU Student, by Jonathan Alder. After which we tell you about the new campaign headed up by David Tennant and Dannii Minogue to help Trans youth. Show notes: Shelly Johnson’s links: Latter Day Lesbian...2024-06-291h 57

Glass Box PodcastEp 145 — BoM Authorship Data | Approaching Zion pt. 2 It’s time for our next installment of Huge Niblet’s Approaching Zion! He spends basically the entire section lamenting higher education and any information from sources other than the “p”rophet’s counsel. Does he want us to be zealous, or learned? Nobody knows! But before that we have a quick debrief and error correction from the last episode of Mormonism Live with Dan Vogel and Bryce discussing the Spalding theory of Book of Mormon authorship. Don’t miss the discussion linked below. Then we round out the episode with some happy news about Christians getting supermad about being held t...2024-03-131h 55

Glass Box PodcastEp 139 — All media 2023! WAHOO! It’s that time of year again. Time for our last episode of the year because we’ve finished off everything for the year and we want to have some fun. And that fun is BOOKS, of course! Well, this time books, movies, TV shows, and video games. We each brought three for you. Shannon brought three books to movie adaptations and Bryce brought three games to movie/TV series adaptations. We had some fun and hope you do too! And Happy Holidays to all of you! Show Notes: First Blood: B...2023-12-202h 52

Glass Box PodcastEp 131 — Debate Debrief w/ Aron Ra We have a bit of an unconventional episode this time around. We invite Aron Ra onto the show to discuss a recent debate between Bryce and Kyle Adams, an apologist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We play a few clips, have a few laughs, and chat about the sport of debate in general. This episode is a rare exception because we know it isn’t everybody’s favorite thing; we’ll be getting back to regular programming soon! :-) Show Notes: Come see us on Aron Ra’s YouTube c...2023-08-302h 04

Glass Box PodcastEp 124 — P.O.S. Text vs Gospel; Noah The Plan of Salvation, Plan of Happiness, MORMON HEAVEN! We take a look at the doctrine and teachings compared to the text of Doctrine & Covenants 76. This revelation was given in the early years of Joseph Smith’s religious movement and the theology evolved significantly over time. Rusty’s heaven looks a bit different. After that we chat about Noah, a unique take on the Biblical flood story. We wrap with talking about a superhero compendium book! Happy News: https://www.them.us/story/the-dc-book-of-pride-jadzia-axelrod-interview Other Appearances: Check out Josep...2023-05-262h 58

Glass Box PodcastEp 123 – Behavior Control; Saints: The Standard of Truth-iness pt. 4 Behavior control from Steven Hassan’s BITE model of cult mind control. We discuss how Mormonism controls our behavior today and historically. That leads us into our next installment of Saints: The Standard of Truth review. The book covers 1832-1836 from the tarring and feathering of Joseph Smith to the Kirtland Temple Dedication ceremony. Then we wrap with some happy news about organizations fighting against book bans in schools and public libraries! Show Notes: Steven Hassan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Hassan Freedom of Mind Resource Center: https://freedo...2023-05-103h 53

Glass Box PodcastEp 122 — Exmo Lex EXMO LEX WahOOOOO!!! We finally find a proper excuse to invite Exmo Lex onto the show to discuss ExMormon tiktok and social media. She shares a bit of her story and experiences online while discussing the future of Mormon-related social media. After that we chat about a whole bunch of media in aggregate for Media of Great Price segment. We wrap the show with some happy news about innovation in the space of battery-density and how it bodes well for slowing climate change. Happy News: https://thedriven.io/2023/04/21/worlds-largest-battery-maker-announces-major-breakthrough-in-battery-density/ Mor...2023-04-261h 59

Mormons on MushroomsRoughly Stoned #2: Bryce Blankenagel Part 2 (Naked Mormonism, The Glass Box)Send us a textBrandon and Cody continue talking to Bryce Blankenagel, creator of the podcast "Naked Mormonism" and "The Glass Box" and Cody's co-author in their published paper "The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism." Bryce goes in depth about how to sift through historical documents and research in attempt to communicate a compelling and reliable story. Brandon and Cody are tentatively holding a symposium on the subject of Mormonism's psychedelic and ceremonial magic history. Let them know if you're interested in attending or want more info by emailing RoughlyStoned@gmail.com.2023-04-191h 26

Glass Box PodcastEp 121: General CONference April 2023 Yes, it’s that time of year again. We discuss General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in granular detail. Every single talk, every slur, every logical fallacy, all contained herewith. Enjoy! If you can, that is. Other Appearances: Mormons on Mushrooms: https://www.mormonsonmushrooms.com/podcast/episode/7dc1c6bf/roughly-stoned-bryce-blankenagel-part-1-naked-mormonism-the-glass-box Check out Joseph Smith vs Joseph’s Myth, where Aron and Bryce discuss the Joseph Smith story: https://youtu.be/oD2Xhg6F-Js Come see us on...2023-04-123h 40

Mormons on MushroomsRoughly Stoned #1: Bryce Blankenagel Part 1 (Naked Mormonism, The Glass Box)Send us a textBrandon and Cody welcome Bryce Blankenagel, creator of the podcast "Naked Mormonism" and "The Glass Box" and Cody's co-author in their published paper "The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism." Bryce talks in depth about Mormon psychedelic history and the fascinating story of the development of their research paper. Brandon and Cody are tentatively holding a symposium on the subject of Mormonism's psychedelic and ceremonial magic history. Let them know if you're interested in attending or want more info by emailing RoughlyStoned@gmail.com.Links:...2023-04-041h 18

Glass Box PodcastEp 120 – 2023 Mormon Temple Endowment Changes; Angels and Demons With a new year under the control of Revision Rusty M. Nailz we have a new Temple Endowment for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! What’s new? What’s not new?! Why did they make the changes?!?! We dive deep into the new endowment with comparisons from older versions to see what’s slipped through the cracks about the new Mormon ritual. After that we review a movie with another secret combination as its center, Angels and Demons, based on the Dan Brown novel. Then we wrap with happy news about the Bible possibly being banned in Uta...2023-03-293h 33

Glass Box PodcastEp 118 – Early Black Mormons and Slavery in Utah; Remember the Titans This is kind of an unusual episode. Shannon’s still in recovery so Bryce is making a solo run for better or worse (definitely the latter). We run through the stories of some early African-American members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their stories are remarkable, their struggles real, their histories vague but inspiring. We try to place their stories within the larger context of slavery in Utah and what life might have been like at the time. Thank you to Century of Black Mormons project at the University of Utah for creating a wonderful resource wi...2023-03-011h 26

Mormon Book Reviews PodcastHallucinogenics & Mormonism w/ Bryce BlankenagelSome researchers have concluded that the wine was spiked in the 1st century Christian church. This would lead to visions of a resurrected Christ and other spiritual manifestations. History communicator & independent researcher Bryce Blankenagel has recently co-authored a paper with Brian Kassenbrock, published by the John Whitmer Historical Association Journal, that advocates a similar hypothesis for the early days of Mormonism. Bryce joins Evangelical Steven Pynakker in a conversation about the use of plants and fungi that were used commonly as ingredients in 19th century folk medicine. Emma Smith's use of them is explored as well. The idea that...2023-01-231h 22

Glass Box PodcastEp 112 — Law of Consecration; Gate to Women’s Country by Sheri S. TepperWhat even is the Law of Consecration?! Well it’s a covenant that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make during the temple endowment ceremony, but what actually is it? We go through a deep dive of the Law of Consecration, discuss a bit of its history, and pontificate about it’s impact and possible future use in Mormon culture today. After that we review Gate to Women’s Country by Sheri S. Tepper, a wonderful dystopian fantasy novel with some hard-hitting social commentary we interpret through a Mormon lens. We round out the episode by con...2022-12-072h 13

Glass Box PodcastEp 108 - General Conference Oct 2022It’s that time again! Every 6 months we review every talk given over the pulpit in General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This Mormon Con sees the best and brightest in Mormon hierarchy speaking in 10-30 minute segments, accompanied by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. In total, we review all 10 hours of talks “to see what slipped through the cracks”! Other Appearances: We both appeared on Jimmy Snow first ever Exmormon General Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULXZyjyI1EQ Bryce was o...2022-10-124h 38

Glass Box PodcastEp 107 - BoM vs. LDS Inc.What does Joseph Smith’s book say about Joseph Smith’s church? We take a look into the Book of Mormon to see what it has to say about the modern Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The BoM has a lot to say about organized, wealthy religion so how does a religion based on it accumulate so much wealth into its organization? After that we discuss the SMBC book Religion; Ruining Everything since 4004 B.C. and discuss a recent speech by Biden about abortion health care. MOGP: Religion: Ruining Everyth...2022-09-282h 22

Glass Box PodcastEp 100 – Hymns and Parodies!EPISODE 100!!! We’re celebrating this achievement with a different style of show. We’re talking all about hymns and music. What does music do to our brains? How can it be used for benevolent or, conversely, malevolent, purposes? Why is music easier to remember than just about any other media we create or consume? We also discuss some history of hymns and folk music in the Mormon culture and tradition as markers for significant events or used to ensure conformity or battle public perceptions. We round out the episode with some parodies of hymns we wrote to help break the...2022-06-221h 45

Glass Box PodcastUnder the Banner of Heaven | Glass Box Podcast w/Shannon Grover & Bryce BlankenagelI'm uploading this as a token of gratitude for all you listeners showing up for 100 episodes! Plus, people have been asking for our review on the main feed but UtBoH is just too big a topic for the regular show, so here's a standalone episode taken from our YouTube broadcast! This is the next installment of our quarterly live Q&A broadcasts! We have our lovely patrons to thank over at https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod for helping us reach our goal to make these possible. This time around we're reviewing the new Hulu series...2022-06-222h 37

Glass Box PodcastEp 87 - ALL MEDIA!It’s the last episode of the year and since we had a blast doing an all media episode last year, we decided to make it a tradition! We each brought something to the table in each category — books, movies, and music — and we had a great time discussing them. We hope you enjoy them too. Have a fun holiday season! Books: Shannon’s book: Eva, by Peter Dickinson Bryce’s book: Understanding History, by Louis Gottschalk Film: Shannon’s movie: Spy Game https://www.imdb.c...2021-12-212h 01

Recovering From ReligionE100: Mormonism w/ Shannon Grover and Bryce BlankenagelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormonism) is a relative newcomer to the religion scene having been around for less than 200 years having been born out of violence and deceit. Over that time it has predictably adapted to changing social views and failed prophecies. In this RfRx Shannon Grover and Bryce Blankenagel will discuss LDS history and dogma as well as the unique challenges people face when leaving this faith behind. Shannon Grover was born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a model Mormon. She...2021-10-042h 18

Glass Box PodcastEp 80 — More Changes in the Bishop’s Handbook; MoF Part 5Bishop’s Interviews Survey: https://forms.gle/LrhBWKkyX8DeGanh8 The recent updates to the recently openly-published church handbook contain some fascinating details, some of which have stirred controversy and caused Mormons to leave the church! Shannon walks us through a few of the prominent changes and helps put them in context by comparing the 2020 Handbook to the 2006 Bishop’s Handbook. Then it’s off to the next segment of Miracle of Forgiveness. Spence tells us about repenting or perishing, abandoning sin, and awakening to sins we’re committing. He also spends some time justifying the holocaust and genocide...2021-09-152h 52

Glass Box PodcastEp 77 — We went to Sunstone!We decided it was time for us to prove we are actual human beings! Shannon and Bryce were able to attend the Sunstone Symposium in Sandy, Utah, along with our friend Julianne Briscoe, and we had an amazing time. We met extremely interesting people — both new friends and old friends — and learned new things that gave us some exciting ideas for us to explore on the podcast. We hope you enjoy our special episode! Show notes: Sunstone: https://sunstonemagazine.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Facebook page: http...2021-08-041h 44

Glass Box PodcastEp 75 — Church changes Bishop’s Handbook, MOF part 3Last December, the church made some changes to the bishop’s handbook that bear a closer look, poor beleaguered Bryce gets to take on the 3rd segment of MOF, and then we’ll relieve EVERYONE’s thoughts with some lovely news from Canada. And please, be prepared. Not only is this an incredibly long episode but we also need to give you a content warning. We will be discussing one of the worst chapters in MOF and it might be painful. Shannon will also be reading a bit from her mission journal. Get a punching bag ready, if you need i...2021-06-303h 05

Glass Box PodcastEpisode 63: WikiLeaks Mormon Doc Dump; Naked Communist pt. 8Braden’s taking the week off so Shannon and Bryce spend a LONG episode going through a recent document dump by WikiLeaks concerning the Mormon church. After that we get into our next installment of the Naked Communist by Cleon Skousen. Shannon teaches us about Kruschev and Castro through the 1950s-60s. Then we wrap with happy news about the Georgia Senate runoff election. PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY ABOUT BOUNDARIES FOR THE NEXT EPISODE!!! Show Links: Boundaries survey: https://forms.gle/Q53MpYqqdfBQQZ1b6 WikiLeaks dump: https://www.red...2021-01-132h 28

Glass Box PodcastEp 62 - End of year fun!End-of-the-shit-year-of-2020 fun episode! We want to end the year on a high note and what better way to do that than to spend the entire episode talking about fun things! And what might those be, you ask? Some favorite movies and books, of course! Survey about BOUNDARIES!: https://forms.gle/bHUugqgdtiRxU9nw7 Bryce: Movie: Parasite: https://www.imdb.comhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0/title/tt6751668/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Book: Outbreak: A Crisis of Faith: How Religion Ruined Our Global Pandemic Brade...2020-12-301h 57

Glass Box PodcastEp 52 - Shannon Grover; The Naked Communist pt. 2Our resident General Authority, Shannon Grover, at long last joins us for an entire episode. We begin with hearing her story growing up in the church, her early life, mission, marriage, and finally apostasy. She’s had quite the incredible journey and we’re lucky to have her share so much. After that, we get through the next chapter of The Naked Communist by Cleon Skousen and wrap up with some happy news about a miner in Tanzania! Happy news https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53642490 2020-08-122h 05

Glass Box PodcastEp 51 - Is Mormonism A Cult?A lot of people have debated this question for decades. We sit down with some work from Steven Hassan, Margaret Singer, and other cult experts to discuss what makes a cult a cult. Short answer, yes. Longer answer, yes and it's complicated. Longest answer, yes and listen to the show. Now that I have your attention, reader, here’s a fun activity: send a Facebook message to Braden Hamm and ask him “if the players were required to be drunk, what would be the funniest sport to watch?” But don’t tell him why! I want to know who reads th...2020-07-222h 25

Glass Box PodcastEp 50 - Ethical Non-Monogamy; The Naked Communist Pt. 1This episode begins with a panel discussion with Marie D’Elephant and Marissa McCool about navigating ethical non-monogamy. Open relationships/marriages can be a taboo topic and uncomfortable for some; Marie and Riss help us by giving a 101 discussion to introduce us to the subject, uncover some common pitfalls, and provide resources for further reading should non-monogamy be a topic which interests you. After that Braden and I debrief from the interview before jumping into part 1 of reading through The Naked Communist by W. Cleon Skousen. We wrap with some good news about black-owned businesses experiencing a spike amid th...2020-07-082h 26

Glass Box PodcastEp 49 - Defund PoliticsLots of interlocking stories to discuss this week. We jump right in with a discussion about the most recent headlines sparked by the protests following George Floyd’s death. A lot of legislation has been crafted in response to the protests, including an executive order from President Donald Trump. We examine the organizations he listed during the signing to determine the intent of the order, followed by looking at the text of the order itself. Once created, tools can be used for good and evil. Then we discuss CHOP, the occupation movement in Capitol Hill, Washington. The Seattle City Co...2020-06-242h 46

Glass Box PodcastEp 48 - The Negro: A Proclamation to the World; Case for BoM FinalRacial tensions and police brutality in America have caused protests, riots, and citizens becoming the victims of war crimes committed by our military-police force. How did we get here? Where do we go? How can we effectively reform policing in America? It’s a complicated issue and a couple of white guys are going to do their best to introduce you to the topic and form a basic foundation on which to build a base of knowledge about these subjects. We also take a look at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints angle of race, as this is...2020-06-102h 34

Glass Box PodcastEp 47 - Haven’t We Done This Already?Update on COVID-19 time! The Mormon church is taking steps to reopen wards around the globe while there’s no evidence that we’ve effectively flattened the curve. They’re also investing some resources into making PPE for medical workers in the form of masks and surgical gowns made from sacred-underwear cotton. Plenty to discuss. Then, Braden tells us about After Life starring Ricky Gervais. We wrap with some happy news about a vodka company based in Utah making hand sanitizer to combat the ‘Rona. Plus listener mail and an iTunes review! Angel's Trumpet: https...2020-05-271h 23

Glass Box PodcastEp 46 - Broken Missionary plus Case for Book of Mormon pt. 4We do something a little different this week. This show starts out with an interview of two elders in the mission field who no longer believe in Mormonism, yet are stuck on their mission during COVID lockdown. How do Elders A and B cope with being on a sales force for a product they know isn’t real? They offer a window into the day-to-day life of missionaries stuck in the world of lockdowns while trying to be good people in spite of being missionaries. After that we dive into part 4 of Tad R. Callister’s Case for the Book...2020-05-131h 42

Glass Box PodcastEp 45 - Mormon Trivia: Culture vs. HistoryWe take a break from headlines and current events to dabble into the lighter side of Mormonism. Braden and I square off in a trivia challenge drinking game. Braden brings the culture, I bring the history and we see who comes out on top. But, it turns out, when you play a drinking game everybody wins! Join us for a light-hearted hangout along with a Media of Great Price about Pineapple Express and a happy news segment about countries transitioning off coal power. Media of Great Price https://www.pv-magazine.com/2020/04/22/sweden-exits-coal-two-years-early/ ...2020-04-291h 55

Glass Box PodcastEp 44 - General Conference 4/20We hit our goal on patreon.com/glassboxpod! Braden had to watch General Conference for the first time in our podcast history. It, indeed, is a historic conference! We go through talk by talk to see what slipped through the cracks of all 5 sessions of the April 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Strap in, it’s a long one. Did Rusty make this as historic of an event as the hype made it? Just like the other episodes about #GenConf, we get a little extra NSFW on this broadcast; listener beware. ...2020-04-153h 03

Glass Box PodcastEp 43 - Bring the Missionaries Home!How is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints handling the Coronavirus epidemic? We explore current events and the coming end of the world. Then we get into our next installment of The Case for the Book of Mormon by Tad R. Callister… ugh. Finally, we wrap up with some happy news about how celebrities, artists, and regular folk are helping each other through the epidemic. Being sent home https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/03/30/city-creek-mall-merchants/ https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/04/02/this-week-mormon-land/ https://www.insider.com/mormons-gathered-salt-lakes-airport-greet-missionaries-with-hugs-2020-3 htt...2020-04-031h 55

Glass Box PodcastEp 42 - Coronavirus, Trump, and Mormonism; Everything We KnowYes, we’re jumping into the outrage ball-pit of COVID-19, Coronavirus. We do our typical overview of the issue and piece together a chronology from multiple reputable sources. This is a worldwide topic and therefore dives into politics, which we don’t often do. If you want a break from all the hype or don’t want to hear about politics, this may not be the episode for you. If you want to be informed on what a viral outbreak looks like and attempt to gain some perspective, this episode may be worth a listen. Of course, because this is a s...2020-03-181h 58

Glass Box PodcastEp 41 - BSA: Bankrupted by Sex AbuseBoy Scouts of America is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy because of child sex abuse? We thank thee, O God, for our Profit, Russel M. Nelson for getting the Mormon church out of Scouts before all those lawsuits crippled BSA! While this isn’t a story directly about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, these issues long predate the divorce of these two institutions. Braden and I explore the common threads and what this bankruptcy means. Then Braden tells us about some kids at a Catholic school who walked out when their gay teachers were fired for being ga...2020-03-041h 29

Glass Box PodcastEp 40 - The Case for the Book of Mormon pt. 3The Wall Street Journal somehow got an interview with two of the leading guys of Mormon Money, the Presiding Bishop, Gerald Causse, and the head of Ensign Peak Advisors, Roger Clarke. We discuss the story with the help of a post in the /r/mormon subreddit (linked below). After that, it’s our next installment of The Case for the Book of Mormon by Tad R. Callister where he decides to go completely offensive because us critics have had the ball in our court for too long! Then we talk about Jeff Bezos pledging $10 billion to climate change. ...2020-02-191h 37

Glass Box PodcastEp 39 - Super Bold Half-time ShowClutch my pearls! Braden and I talk about the Super Bowl halftime show and the expected responses from Mormons scared that the female figure exists who never batted an eye at a topless and tattoo-covered Adam Levine last year. After that Braden tells us about Ramy, a Hulu series about a Muslim-American finding his way in life. Then we talk about Activision utilizing lootboxes for good, for a pleasant change! Links: Super Bowl Halftime show: https://youtu.be/pILCn6VO_RU Media of Great Price: Ramy: https://w...2020-02-0550 min

Glass Box PodcastEp 38 - It’s Mostly Applesauce Up There2019 in review! We read through the recent Jana Riess article about the most significant Mormon headlines of 2019 and discuss some highlights. Then we make predictions for what we might expect in 2020 and also what we’d REALLY like to see in 2020 regardless of how probable they might be. Then we do our next segment of The Case for the Book of Mormon by Tad R. Callister concerning evidence for a historical Book of Mormon. We wrap up with a happy news story about a church in St. Louis paying off thousands of people’s medical debts (yes, we have thos...2020-01-222h 22

Glass Box PodcastEp 37 - Mormon Money pt.4; Welfare KingdomToday’s show centers around an interview with an anonymous person sharing her story of the Mormon welfare system. She’s currently undergoing a divorce and found out in court the church has been paying her estranged husband’s car and mortgage payments, over $18,000, for the past year on accounts bearing her name without her knowledge. When our interviewee attempted to find more information about the financial support for divorce and tax reasons, she was stonewalled by local leadership. She ran up the ranks to find more information only to be stonewalled by a senior attorney at Kirton-McConkie the primar...2020-01-082h 36

Glass Box PodcastEp 36 - Mormon Money pt.3; Russell Nelson, $124 Billion Goldmember at World’s End$100 billion (yes… with a “B”) is a lot of money for the church to be hoarding. Unfortunately, the media coverage has been inaccurate in many regards and has missed some of the larger issues contained in the expose “Letter to an IRS Director” by Lars Neilsen. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become so wealthy and powerful it seems to simply operate by its own set of rules. The size of Ensign Peak Advisors (EPA) is larger than the media has discussed and the alleged violations regarding its disbursements to City Creek Center and Beneficial Financial Group (tot...2019-12-242h 38

Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 186 – The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism: A Working Hypothesis pt.1On this episode, we begin reading through the academic paper recently published in a special edition of the Journal of Psychedelics Studies authored by Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman. This segment of the paper covers the background of the Smith family, magic and 19th-century American occultism, herbalism, medicine, Indigenous medicine, Free Masonry, and the entheogenic influence in all these fields. It also discusses psychedelics in the Word of Wisdom, the Book of Mormon, and early Mormon sacramental rituals. The increased need for secrecy was realized by Joseph Smith and the entheogenic practices became closed off...2019-12-2000 min

Glass Box PodcastEp 35 - Mormon Money pt.2; The $100 Billion Empire Reichs Back (1930-1980)Wheeew what a doozey! We cover Mormon Money from the 1930s to the 1980s. When this much money gets involved and a church grows to have a significant international presence, money begets politics and politics feed money. Once Franklin S. Richards died another needed to carry the Mormon Money torch; here enters Henry Dinwoodey Moyle, a man with grand ideas and exponential growth intentions. He rolls out new missionary programs, local “baseball baptisms” sports leagues, carbon copy chapels, the new 28-story Church Office Building, and a litany of other aggressive expansion programs. After bankrupting many companies and chewing through unto...2019-12-171h 28

Glass Box PodcastEp 34 - Mormon Money pt.1; In the Beginning (1830-1930)We finally broach a subject that’s taken the back-burner for far too long. Mormon money is one of the most complicated subjects associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and we decided it requires a multi-part series to understand with some level of depth and context. Join us for part one where we start at the beginning with Joseph Smith, get into Brigham Young and the Mormon exodus to Utah in 1847, and tie together financial strands all the way into the Great Depression. Some topics of discussion: Joseph Smith as an entrepreneur, Brigham Young as a...2019-12-112h 09

Latter-Day Lesbian38: Fanny Fact-Check, Anti-Nephi-Lehies, Bryce BlankenagelSay that three times fast! Please help us welcome the host of Naked Mormonism, Bryce Blankenagel. Also, we turn the time over to Sister Fanny Fact-Check, and Shelly teaches Mary a lesson about covenants and obedience (i.e. guilt and shame). It's a real treat. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.2019-08-111h 04

Glass Box PodcastEp 26 - Getting to Heaven Pt. 1We’re doing something a little different for this episode! We start with a little background on how Braden and Bryce met and use that as a launch point to discuss the main topic today. We read a lecture… Yeah… I lecture. But don’t worry! It’s a lot more fun than it sounds and we’d really like to get some feedback on it to hear what you think! After that, Braden tells us about The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and then we talk about a couple who planted 2,000,000 trees in 20 years! We round out th...2019-07-171h 05

Glass Box PodcastEp 25 - Sell My GospelMissions! Braden did his, Bryce left the Mormon church before he could do one. After Braden gives us an overview of his mission experience, we discuss the history of the “Preach My Gospel” program, the impetus behind it, how it came to be, who was involved, and how it was implemented into the field. Hopefully it will be as interesting to listen to as it was to research the topic! After that Braden talks about some media that passes the Bechdel test and we talk about a school in Iowa that’s giving out P.E. credits for service projec...2019-07-031h 52

Glass Box PodcastEp 22 - Less-Sexist Temple CeremonyWe finally discuss the Temple Endowment Ceremony changes as of January 2019! But not so fast! Before that we get into the Strengthening Church Members Committee (SCMC) and the awkward phone call between Elder Timothy Dyches and Radio Free Mormon. Lesley, Colleen, and Bryce call the number and debrief over on Mormon Happy Hour (links below). Then, Braden and I finally get into how the endowment ceremony was slightly altered with “massive implications” in order to remove some of the overtly sexist theology. We give you a play by play so you don’t have to watch it and go throug...2019-05-081h 22

Mormon Stories Podcast1105: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 2We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us the context surrounding the Solomon Spaulding Manuscript Theory of The Book of Mormon—even including some of the apologetic arguments against the theory. Bryce concludes the interview with his personal take on the veracity of the theory. Tune in!2019-04-291h 18

Mormon Stories - LDS1105: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 2We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us the context surrounding the Solomon Spaulding Manuscript Theory of The Book of Mormon—even including some of the apologetic arguments against the theory. Bryce concludes the interview with his personal take on the veracity of the theory. Tune in!2019-04-291h 18

Mormon Stories Podcast1104: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 1We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us the context surrounding the Solomon Spaulding Manuscript Theory of The Book of Mormon—even including some of the apologetic arguments against the theory. Bryce concludes the interview with his personal take on the veracity of the theory. Tune in!2019-04-291h 34

Mormon Stories - LDS1104: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 1We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us the context surrounding the Solomon Spaulding Manuscript Theory of The Book of Mormon—even including some of the apologetic arguments against the theory. Bryce concludes the interview with his personal take on the veracity of the theory. Tune in!2019-04-291h 34

Serious Inquiries OnlySIO171: Bryce Blankenagel on Mormon FundamentalistsBryce Blankenagel is an expert on all things Mormon, and he brings history to life in brilliant narrative form. He joins us today to bring to our attention a somewhat frightening strain of fundamentalist Mormonism he has observed, which is making its way online in social media hashtag form. And be sure to check out Bryce's work over on The Naked Mormonism Podcast, The Glass Box Podcast, and My Book of Mormon! Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support the show at seriouspod.com/support! Follow us on...2018-12-1356 min

We Talk About Dead People57: Joseph Smith Gets Naked w/ Bryce BlankenagelSEX! VIOLENCE! DRUG USE! We have it all with BRYCE BLANKENAGEL of the classic NAKED MORMONISM PODCAST! Wrap up the discussion of Joseph Smith with a pre-discussion discussion. Bryce's Show! www.nakedmormonismpodcast.com Our Links! Drop by and say hi! www.twitter.com/wtadppodcast www.patreon.com/wetalkaboutdeadpeople www.soundcloud.com/wetalkaboutdeadpeople 2018-10-101h 30

Glass Box PodcastEp 4 - LDS Really Don’t Care, Do U?Braden doesn’t let Bryce fit a word in edgewise as we go through everything you need to know about Protect LDS Children and bishop’s interview policies. After a lengthy introduction, we hear from Sam Young on day 7 of his Hunger Strike and that is followed by a discussion with Nicole Jensen, a trauma and self-care advocate who works closely in the Post-Mormon community to help people process and understand the abuse that happens behind closed doors, one-on-one, in bishop’s offices. This episode is longer than our regular format, but it’s a dense story and requires a lot of...2018-08-151h 51

A Leap of Doubt#009: Naked Mormon History (feat. Bryce Blankenagel)In this episode, we return to the subject of the weird and fascinating world of Mormonism. My guest for this episode is ex-Mormon Bryce Blankenagel, who joins me to dive even deeper into the history of the Mormon religion and its founder, nineteenth-century con man Joseph Smith. Bryce hosts the Naked Mormonism podcast, a historical podcast in which he brings his skills as a researcher to a chronological exploration of just how fascinating and convoluted Mormon history and doctrine really is. We discuss his transition out of Mormonism and into atheism, what inspired him to create a...2018-04-1800 min

Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 92 – Joseph’s Myth Plus Justin ClarkOn this episode, we cover the evolution of the first vision accounts spurred by an 1841 interview with Joseph’s brother, Reverend William Smith. From the 1829 revelation included as D&C 20 today, to the mid-1830s, to the John Whitmer history in 1838, to the History of the Church printed in the Times & Season in 1842, Joseph story looks less like an actual occurrence and more like a the coming-of-age story to a mythological figure. Was it God and Jesus who appeared, was it the angel Nephi, did the Sacred Grove even happen? These questions and more pose serious challenges to the cl...2018-03-0200 min

We Talk About Dead PeopleSpecial Episode: Sidney Rigdon w/ Guest Host Bryce BlankenagelIn this bonus episode, Aaron C and James D welcome Bryce Blankenagel from the Naked Mormonism podcast for a talk about a man who looks like a goat. New full episode coming this Wednesday. Two episodes in a week? MADNESS! You can find Bryce's podcast here: www.nakedmormonismpodcast.com You can find us here: www.twitter.com/wtadppodcast www.soundcloud.com/wetalkaboutdeadpeople www.patreon.com/wetalkaboutdeadpeople www.facebook.com/wetalkaboutdeadpeople 2018-02-2656 min

Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 91 – Calculated Risks, Legendary Rewards with Michael SchafferOn this episode, Brigham Young and the Quorum of Apostles slowly trickle back into Nauvoo after their surprisingly successful mission trip in Europe. Joseph provides a divine revelation to Bloody Brigham, thus relieving him from any future mission trip duties. Zina Diantha and the entire Huntington family enters our timeline with a powerful visionary experience kicking off her belief in the Mormon religion. The Huntington family make their way to Kirtland, Missouri, and finally to Illinois in Spring 1839, where Joseph and Zina become rather friendly, in spite of Zina being half his age. Joseph’s proactive heroism earns him on...2018-02-2300 min

Opening ArgumentsOA149: Russian Indictments & Utah Silence (feat. Bryce Blankenagel)Today's emergency episode breaks down the indictments issued in the Mueller probe on Friday, focusing on the shadowy, Putin-funded Internet Research Agency. What does this mean in terms of Yodel Mountain? Listen and find out! After that, we have a lengthy interview with friend of the show Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism podcast. Bryce comes on the show to break down the Rob Porter scandal, an innocuous-sounding bill before the Utah state legislature, and the puppet-mastery of the Mormon Church of all things political in that state. After that, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam...2018-02-201h 28

Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 90 – I’ll Show You a BonaparteOn this episode, we begin with an interview discussing 19th-century American politics. Our guest walks us through the rise of the Jacksonian Democratic party in the wake of the War of 1812 and walks us through how popular opinion and anti-Jackson sentiments led to the rise and fall of the Whig political party. Dovetailing off the discussion with Chris, we jump into Illinois politics and the formation of the Anti-Mormon political party to combat the growing power of the Saints in Nauvoo and Handcock County politics. The Mormons organize the Nauvoo Legion into a military parade for the 1841 4th of...2018-02-1600 min

Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 77 – An Army to Raise a TempleOn this episode, we bring somebody into our timeline who will become an important dissenting voice against the Mormons throughout the rest of their years in Nauvoo, Thomas Coke Sharp. Raised by a Methodist preacher and learned in all things anti-Mormon, Thomas Sharp’s paper will become an interesting source of Mormon history moving forward through our timeline. After that, Jo gathers the entire Mormon population on the highest hill in town in a grand spectacle to dedicate the plot for the Nauvoo Temple, complete with the Nauvoo Legion parading around town in uniform and thousands of spectators. Newspaper ou...2017-11-1700 min

Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 63 – Failure to ProphesyOn this episode, Jo goes on a smear campaign against the POTUS, Martin Van Buren. Jo claims his dog is more fit to run the country than Van Buren, likely giving him the confidence and social clout to run for President in the 1844 election. After that, Jo introduces baptisms for the dead and the waters of the Mississippi in Commerce were continually troubled by people getting dunked for loved ones. We wrap up the historical portion with discussing just how much John C. Bennett influenced Jo throughout his short time with the Saints. After that we bring on an...2017-08-1800 min

Naked Mormonism PodcastSmith Entheogen Theory Sunstone PresentationThis is the audio for the Sunstone presentation titled Revelation Through Hallucination, presented by Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi. Please see https://youtu.be/t9OCSkqec5A for the video.2017-08-1100 min