DNA and the Book of Mormon
OK people, put your seat-belts on because we’re about to embark on a complicated journey through the world of population genetics as we explore what DNA evidence has to say about the historicity of The Book of Mormon. Here’s the deal. The...
Was Joseph Smith III the Rightful Successor to Joseph Smith?
After the Latter-day Saint prophet Joseph Smith was murdered by a mob in Carthage Jail, the members back in Nauvoo didn’t really know what to do. Who was going to lead them now that Joseph was gone? What was going to happen to the Church? ...
Do Mormons Believe in Ghosts?
Hey guys! So if you’re watching this video when it first comes out, then you know it’s Halloween season! So in the spirit of Halloween, in this episode, we’re going to talk about ghosts. What Latter-day Saints believe about them, what they...
Was Sidney Rigdon the Rightful Successor to Joseph Smith?
Hey guys! So, after the martyrdom of the Latter-day Saint prophet, Joseph Smith, in 1844 the members didn’t really know who was going to lead the Church. This problem was exacerbated by the fact that before Joseph died, he made as many as...
How Did the Nauvoo Expositor Lead to Joseph Smith’s Death?
Hey guys, so Joseph Smith was killed by a mob at Carthage Jail on June 27, 1844. This episode is not going to cover the events of that day in detail. Instead, we’re going to look at the controversy surrounding the...
What Is the Mormon Temple Garment (and is it magic)?
Hey guys, so Latter-day Saints are known for a lot of strange things. We’ve got extra scriptures, we have secret temple rituals, there’s the whole Kolob thing — oh yeah, and we have magic underwear. I don’t know why people...
Why Can’t We Prove the Book of Mormon Is True?
Hey guys, so a lot of people come to YouTube looking for evidence that The Book of Mormon is true. And that’s fine! There’s a lot of really cool stuff we can talk about: geography, Hebraisms, witnesses, stylometrics, linguistics and all...
Which Church Holds Priesthood Authority Today?
Hey guys, so in a past episode, I talked about what the priesthood is, and what the difference between the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood is. In this episode, I really just want to drive home just how important this...
Did Joseph Smith Base Book of Mormon Names on His Local Geography?
OK guys, so in this episode, we’re going to tackle another Book of Mormon conspiracy theory. I really like these episodes because it just shows to what lengths people will go to try to discredit the Book of Mormon. But here’s the gist of...
The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible
Hey guys, today we’re going to talk about the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, the JST. This is a very unique “translation” experience for Joseph and there are a lot of misconceptions about it, so let’s jump right in. So, between...
What is the Mormon “Washing and Anointing” Temple Ritual?
Hey everyone, welcome back to our Faith and Beliefs segment. In this episode, we’re going to be looking at another temple ceremony that Latter-day Saints consider very sacred. So please be respectful in your comments and let’s learn a...
Was There Actually a Great Apostasy?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that after Christ was killed, the church He established fell away from many of His teachings. Because of the wickedness of the people, the authority of the Priesthood was...