Analyzing Mormonism

43 Did Joseph Smith engage in Animal Sacrifice?

During some of Joseph Smith's treasure digs, it was reported that an animal had to be sacrificed as part of the rituals to help ward off spirits, etc. What are the sources for this? What types of animals did the Smith's sacrifice?

42 Fact Checking Mormon Apologists on History They’d Rather Keep HIDDEN

Let's talk about Don Bradley's "New Discoveries" on what Joseph Smith's motives were when he started polygamy (at least in Nauvoo). And then let's debunk them. Julia and Carah from NuanceHoe discuss polygamy and all its downfalls through Don Bradley's argument as presented in his recent FAIR conference as well as on Ward Radio. The evidence shows that Joseph Smith was not as reluctant to participate in polygamy as Don Bradley wants to paint him.
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41 The Lowry Nelson Letters

During episode 41 of Analyzing Mormonism podcast, Julia and America read and discuss the letters exchanged between Lowry Nelson and the LDS church back in 1947, shortly after WWII, regarding racism in the church. Lowry Nelson was a professor of sociology and taught at BYU into the 1970s. He's our newest hero!
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40 Did Mormon Prophets Drink Alcohol?

Did the early Mormon prophets adhere to the Word of Wisdom? No. Although the revelation was given in 1833, it would be another 88 years before the church made it a prerequisite for temple attendance. 
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39 Touring Nauvoo as an ExMormon

A couple of weeks ago we visited Nauvoo as a family. This episode goes over our experience there and we discuss a few stories of the early Nauvoo saints. 

38 Wives of Joseph Smith part 3 with Jenn Kamp

Years before the revelation on polygamy was given, Joseph Smith Jr. was taking plural wives. Join Jenn Kamp, America and I as we discuss wives 11-15 of the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith. Today we will go over:
Elizabeth Durfee
Sarah Cleveland
Eliza R. Snow
Delcena Johnson
Sarah Ann Whitney
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37 Excommunication & Rocky Mountain Oysters

Today America and I read the emails between my old stake president involving my excommunication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
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36 Wives of Joseph Smith Part 2 with Jenn Kamp

Years before the revelation on polygamy was given, Joseph Smith Jr. was taking plural wives. Join Jenn Kamp, America and I as we discuss wives 6-10 of the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith. Today we will go over:
Agnes Coolbrith
Sylvia Sessions
Mary Elizabeth Rollins
Patty Bartlett Sessions
Marinda Nancy Johnson
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35 The First Five Wives of Joseph Smith with Jenn Kamp

Years before the revelation on polygamy was given, Joseph Smith Jr. was taking plural wives. Join Jenn Kamp, America and I as we discuss the first five wives of the Mormon prophet, Joseph Smith. Today we will go over:
Fanny Alger
Lucinda Pendleton
Louisa Beaman
Zina Huntington
Presendia Huntington
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34 Commentary on the essay Plural Marriage in Kirtland and Nauvoo

America and I give commentary to the Church's Gospel Topics Essay titled: "Plural Marriage in Kirtland and Nauvoo."