Mormon Theories

Ryan Hinckley
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A podcast where I interview people who have interesting research, theories, and ideas about anything in Mormonism.

  1. 10/04/2025

    #012-Jacob 5 Explained

    Have you ever wondered where we are in the allegory of the olive trees in Jacob 5? Have you ever struggled to understand what this, the longest chapter in the Book of Mormon, is talking about? In this podcast, I offer a compelling explanation for the allegory that you won't find anywhere else. Not only is this interpretation consistent with the prophecies in the Book of Mormon, but also the D&C and Mormon Church History. You'll learn which verses of the allegory we've been in since 1837, and which verses we'll soon transition into as we get closer to the Second Coming. If you've ever wanted to understand Jacob 5, this episode is for you. Read along here: https://sitatcit.home.blog/2025/09/18/jacob-5-explained/ There are 16 detailed footnotes available in the written form of this essay at the link above. I highly recommend you check them out if you're interested in diving deeper into this subject. Show notes are here: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/012-jacob-5-explained/

    1h 14m

  2. 02/12/2022

    #011-Devon DowDell: The South American Model for Book of Mormon Geography

    Devon DowDell joins me on the Mormon Theories podcast to discuss the South American model for Book of Mormon geography. Devon's father, the late Del DowDell, devoted the last years of his life to studying this fascinating theory. Del wrote several books and around 4,000 blog posts on the subject. Devon talks about his dad's model, how it fits the evidence, conforms to the words of the Book of Mormon, and shares his thoughts on the Mesoamerican and Heartland models as well. Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/011devondowdell/ Follow the Mormon Theories podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories If you have a theory you'd like to share, talk to us: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    1h 31m

  3. 02/02/2022

    #010-Mark Curtis: Was Joseph Smith a Polygamist?

    Most historians you ask will tell you that Joseph Smith was definitely a polygamist, and that the practice started with him. But there is a growing resistance to those claims. Did Joseph actually practice polygamy? Mark Curtis had the same question, and his search led him to the primary source documents about Joseph's alleged polygamy. He found that some accounts appear decades after the fact, are secondhand (or more), and may not be as reliable as they seem. In this fascinating discussion, I ask Mark about Fanny Alger (Joseph's first plural wife), the provenance of D&C 132, what Jacob 2 was really saying, and how polygamy, if wrong, could have been justified in the scriptures. Mark Curtis runs the website and YouTube channel called Hemlock Knots, where he delves into topics of Church history, including polygamy. Find links to his work in the show notes! Show notes for this episode: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2022/02/01/010markcurtis/ Follow the Mormon Theories podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories Contact us with your cool theories and thoughts: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    1h 4m

  4. 01/26/2022

    #009-Jeremy Michel: Dinosaurs Survived the Flood

    Modern scientists claim that dinosaurs went extinct some 65 million years ago after an asteroid impact. Jeremy Michel has done research which may suggest otherwise. His theory about dinosaurs being a younger creation draws on scriptures from the Bible and the Book of Mormon, legends of dragons, ancient art depicting dinosaur-like creatures, modern testimonials and pictures, and current paleontological discoveries of dinosaur soft tissue. We had a fascinating discussion about all of these topics, including a possible discovery of Noah's ark. Please check out the show notes for some of the photos Jeremy shared. Show notes for this episode: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2022/01/25/009jeremymichel/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories If you have a Mormon Theory you'd like to share, let us know!: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    1h 32m

  5. 01/11/2022

    #008-Ed Goble: The Book of Abraham

    Ed Goble's views on the Book of Abraham are different than those of the mainstream LDS apologists. Despite Egyptologists not finding the text of the Book of Abraham anywhere on the extant papyri, Ed has found numerous examples of Joseph Smith getting things right in his translations of the Kirtland Egyptian Papers. It seems that an inspired Joseph was somehow correctly pairing words with Egyptian symbols in valid ways that one merely looking at the literal Egyptian translation wouldn't expect. It's some really fascinating stuff, and he can definitely explain it better than I can! While the Book of Abraham controversy tends to be a leading factor of why people lose faith in the restored gospel, Ed's theory can help explain a lot about how Joseph translated Abraham. And I think his theory can help a lot of people struggling with this issue. Ed also shares a bit about his theory on Book of Mormon geography, and his history researching that topic. He's written books about it! We also go into his interesting thoughts on human origins and evolution. Such an awesome discussion. Check out the show notes for this episode at https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2022/01/11/008edgoble/ Follow the Mormon Theories Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories/ Share your Mormon theory with us!: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    2h 16m

  6. 12/28/2021

    #007-Jeff Roundy: Mother in Heaven, Messiah ben Joseph, & More

    Jeff Roundy’s YouTube channel, Latter-day Saints' Q&A, has helped countless people navigate their faith journeys and find answers to their questions. In this episode of Mormon Theories, we talk about if the Messiah ben Joseph is Joseph Smith, if Heavenly Mother is real, if Joseph Smith’s prophecies were fulfilled, if evidence for the Book of Mormon has been found, and many more interesting things. God’s divine fingerprints are all over Joseph’s life and works, and Jeff’s research can show you where to look for some of that. We definitely didn't have time to go through everything in depth, so check out Latter-day Saints' Q&A on YouTube! Find the show notes and links to Jeff’s videos here: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2021/12/28/007jeffroundy/ Follow the Mormon Theories podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories/ Share your Mormon theory with us!: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    1h 23m

  7. 12/21/2021

    #006-Patrick McKay Sr.: Lehite Wisemen & Healing the Breach

    Following the death of Joseph Smith, the Church was fractured into several pieces. Today those have grown into many branches of the Restoration, and they all believe in the Book of Mormon. Patrick McKay Sr. is devoted to working on healing the breach and bringing all of the Restoration groups together. His work highlights the miracles and manifestations of the power of God among these separate factions, showing that God is with them all. One day, we will all be one in Christ, so let’s talk to each other now. Patrick’s vision of peace and Zion will inspire you. He also shares his theory on the true identity of the Three Wise Men. Were they Nephites/Lamanites? The Book of Mormon might shed more light on Christ’s nativity story than we think. Find links to Patrick’s work, including his book, Healing the Breach, in the show notes: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2021/12/21/006patrickmckaysr/ Follow the Mormon Theories podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories/ If you’d like to share your Mormon theory with us, contact us here: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    1h 4m

  8. 12/14/2021

    #005-Dustin Grady: Joseph Smith Is Coming Back

    The scriptures, including the Restoration scriptures, prophesy of an end-time servant that will come in the last days, set in order the house of God, gather Israel, and redeem Zion. Dustin Grady is an expert on this topic, and he believes that this servant is none other than Joseph Smith himself. Despite his death in 1844, Joseph might return in the flesh to accomplish all of those end-days tasks. How could Joseph come back? Why would he need to come back? What would he do once he gets here? Dustin answers these questions and more in this epic episode, using mostly the scriptures and some interesting quotes from early Church leaders. Are we on the cusp of witnessing the return of Joseph Smith? Find the show notes for this episode here: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/2021/12/14/005dustingrady/ Follow the Mormon Theories podcast here: https://www.facebook.com/mormontheories If you have a Mormon theory you'd like to share, let us know: https://mormontheories.wordpress.com/contact/

    2h 17m
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A podcast where I interview people who have interesting research, theories, and ideas about anything in Mormonism.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Hinckley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Hinckley
  • Show Website
    Mormon Theories