Mormon.ish

Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy

A podcast for post and nuanced Mormons seeking a joyful life as they navigate their faith journey outside of orthodox Mormonism. Donate to Mormonish Podcast here: https://www.mormonishpodcast.org/support This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

  1. Ep298: The City of Nauvoo: The Story You Haven't Heard

    1D AGO

    Ep298: The City of Nauvoo: The Story You Haven't Heard

    Mormonish is joined by Rebecca Williamson, director of tourism in Nauvoo Illinois, to discuss the history OTHER than Mormon history that makes Nauvoo what it is today. Nauvoo’s history is a rich tapestry that existed long before the Mormons arrived and continued long after. Join us as we walk through the landmarks, stories, and legacies that shaped Nauvoo into the historic destination it is today. And hear the rest of the story! 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    1h 19m
  2. Ep297: Isaac Hale: The First Witness

    4D AGO

    Ep297: Isaac Hale: The First Witness

    Isaac Hale, Emma Smith’s father, was one of the very first people to observe Joseph Smith during the early Book of Mormon translation period. While Joseph and Emma lived in Hale’s home in Harmony, Pennsylvania, Hale saw Joseph working long before any official witnesses were called. This gave him a rare inside view of the process while it was still private and unconfirmed. Hale later said Joseph was not reading from plates in a normal way but dictating with a stone placed in a hat, often without the plates present. To Hale, this looked suspicious, and he concluded Joseph was using folk-magic practices rather than translating ancient records. Because Hale saw this before the Three and Eight Witnesses gave their formal testimonies, he believed he had already seen the truth of what Joseph was doing. His account has remained important because it comes from someone who was there at the very beginning, watching the story unfold before it became public. So why doesn't it get more attention? Ganesh Cherian joins Mormonish to dive into the important and controversial witness account of Isaac Hale. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    2h 8m
  3. Ep296: New Book of Mormon Coming Soon?: Don't forget the "I S h** You Not" Version

    JAN 7

    Ep296: New Book of Mormon Coming Soon?: Don't forget the "I S h** You Not" Version

    Now that the KJV version of the bible is not the only version sanctioned by the LDS church, this opens the door to dropping the Shakespearean language of the Book of Mormon too. Many of us wonder if we will see a new version of The Book of Mormon soon. Other versions of The Book of Mormon already exist and on this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by the guy behind a unique interpretation of the Book of Mormon that's making everyone spit out their coffee. Working from a suggestion from a Reddit post by Lucifers_Lantern, John-Michael Holahan reimagined the Book of Mormon by replacing "And it came to pass" with "I sh** you not!" I dare you to read these passages and not laugh out loud! John-Michael tells us more about how the idea originated and his process to create this very creative modernized version of the Book of Mormon. Also a shout out to Lucifers_Lantern on Reddit for making the suggestion! This episode originally aired in March 2024. 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    1h 9m
  4. Ep295: Do Mormons Know When Jesus Was Really Born? w Charles Harrell

    JAN 3

    Ep295: Do Mormons Know When Jesus Was Really Born? w Charles Harrell

    Do Mormons have special revealed knowledge about the actual date Jesus was actually born? We just celebrated Christmas, but like the rest of Christianity, do members of the LDS church really think December 25th is Jesus’s birthday? 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 where did 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 and have now disappeared. This episode was originally aired in April 2025. 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. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    1h 43m
  5. Ep294: Is the Mormon Virgin Birth Story Rooted in Polygamy?

    12/24/2025

    Ep294: Is the Mormon Virgin Birth Story Rooted in Polygamy?

    In the 19th and 20th centuries, Brigham Young and other LDS church leaders taught that Jesus was begotten by God the Father in a literal sense, in the same way everyone is physically conceived. This is consistent with the broader view that God possesses a tangible, physical body. And that eternal sex and child bearing is part of the next life for those in the highest levels of the Celestial Kingdom. Church leaders at the time did not provide a detailed or explanation of the encounter between God and Mary, but implied that Christ’s conception followed natural laws rather than being a nebulous, immaterial miracle. Where did this idea of a physical conception come from? Mormonish is joined by Ganesh Cherian and Master Peace to discuss the influence of polygamy (in this life and the next,) on the unique view of 19th and 20th century church leaders that Jesus was conceived by some sort of physical act between God and Mary. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: DONATE THROUGH DONORBOX https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) ****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. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    1h 48m

  6. 12/19/2025

    Ep293: The Christmas Story: Fact or Fiction or Something In Between?

    On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon explore the birth of Jesus narrative found in Matthew and Luke. Is the Christmas story just a story? What is true and what isn't true about both Matthew and Luke's accounts of the virgin birth. This episode will change the way you think about the beloved nativity story. This episode was originally aired in December 2024. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: DONATE THROUGH DONORBOX https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) ****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. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com 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 podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    1h 28m
  7. Ep292; Finding Your Wonder and Awe After Mormonism

    12/17/2025

    Ep292; Finding Your Wonder and Awe After Mormonism

    Reclaiming your sense of "Awe" after a high demand / high control religion is important. For decades, many of us were told our feelings and transcendent experiences were tied directly to the LDS church and were confirmation that the church was true. Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner is a book that explores how experiences of awe—moments that spark wonder, vastness, and deep emotional resonance—can meaningfully improve our well-being. Our own sense of individual awe helps us feel more connected, reduces stress, broadens our perspective, and inspires kindness. When you take control of your own feeling and experiences it's a whole new day. Mormonish is joined by Steph H. and Lila Tueller as we discuss what it means to seek out awe in everyday life, whether through nature, creativity, spirituality, or human connection, as a path to greater fulfillment and resilience. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    2 hr
  8. What Does Christmas Look Like Now: Insights From a Post Mormon Family w/ Kolby & Cami Reddish

    12/12/2025

    What Does Christmas Look Like Now: Insights From a Post Mormon Family w/ Kolby & Cami Reddish

    On this episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca are joined by Kolby and Cami Reddish to discuss post Mormon parenting, especially regarding holiday traditions. Kolby and Cami have a lot of insight when it comes to children and magical thinking and talk about many creative ways to foster critical thinking in children. Whether you have children or grandchildren, this is a must see episode! This episode was originally aired in December 2024. ***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: DONATE THROUGH DONORBOX https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast 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. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    56 min
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A podcast for post and nuanced Mormons seeking a joyful life as they navigate their faith journey outside of orthodox Mormonism. Donate to Mormonish Podcast here: https://www.mormonishpodcast.org/support This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy
  • Show Website
    Mormon.ish

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