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On Keystone, our goal is to fortify Latter-day Saint faith and combat misinformation through good, old-fashioned research.

  1. 29 de jun.

    Ep. 42: LDS scholar: We get this WRONG about ancient temples

    How ancient are "modern" LDS temples, really? Is it worrisome that we find Masonry in our own ordinances? What is at the heart of temple worship? Ben Spackman is back and he's here to set the record straight! Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint Bible scholar. He’s got a bachelor’s in Near Eastern studies, a Master's in Near Eastern languages and civilizations, and a PhD in the history of Christianity. Latter-day Saints around the world are studying the Old Testament in 2026, and in this episode we’re going to be talking about ancient temples versus modern temples: what we get right when we compare them, what we get wrong, and what we may be misunderstanding.

    Ep. 42: LDS scholar: We get this WRONG about ancient temples

  2. 1 de jun.

    Ep. 41: New data reveals how LDS culture is HURTING faith

    In this episode, David sits down with author and researcher Jeff Strong to talk about the data on why some people leave the Latter-day Saint faith. Jeff points out four cultural tensions that can sometimes be out of balance, but that we can improve! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

    Ep. 41: New data reveals how LDS culture is HURTING faith

  3. 29 de mai.

    Ep. 40: LDS lawyer reveals how law has CHANGED the Church

    CORRECTION: At about ⁠18:50⁠ we refer to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. However, Nathan intended to refer to the 2022 Respect for Marriage Act. What do we do when “obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law” collides with the practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Nathan Oman discusses major ways in which legislation has influenced the trajectory of the Church over time.Nathan Oman is a Latter-day Saint and law professor at William & Mary Law School. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, and he’s the author of Oxford’s recently published book, “Living Oracles: Law and the Latter-day Saint Tradition.” YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

    Ep. 40: LDS lawyer reveals how law has CHANGED the Church

  4. 28 de abr.

    Ep. 39: Pastor: I was SCARED of Joseph Smith, until...

    In this interview, David Snell sits down with Evangelical pastor Kyle Beshears to talk about Latter-day Saint history, controversy, and Kyle's new book, "40 Questions about Mormonism." YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

    Ep. 39: Pastor: I was SCARED of Joseph Smith, until...

  5. 1 de abr.

    Ep. 38: LDS scholar debunks myths about declining membership

    Using secular sources, Justin Dyer responds to false claims surrounding membership retention in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dr. Justin Dyer is a professor of religious education at BYU. He’s got a Ph.D. in human and community development. He has published over 80 academic studies and has been cited over 3,000 times in academic research. He teaches classes on family, religion, and statistics. He recently published research on Latter-day Saint Religiousness, Well-Being, and Retention. When I saw this eye-opening data he uncovered, I had to bring him on the show.

    Ep. 38: LDS scholar debunks myths about declining membership

  6. 16 de jan.

    Ep. 37: LDS historian debunks myths about Adam & Eve

    Genesis teaches that Adam and Eve were our first parents. Or does it? LDS historian Ben Spackman is back, and in this episode we'll be discussing the historicity of Adam and Eve's story, and whether modern revelation can agree with modern science. Ben is here to blow minds and write dissertations...and he's all out of dissertations. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

    Ep. 37: LDS historian debunks myths about Adam & Eve

  7. 5 de jan.

    Ep. 36: LDS historian reacts to his viral interview

    In this episode, historian Ben Spackman reacts to his previous popular (and only sliiightly controversial) interview about potential future change in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

    Ep. 36: LDS historian reacts to his viral interview

  8. 26/11/2025

    Ep. 35: Prophet’s biographer: The inside scoop on Dallin H. Oaks

    Want to know more about President Dallin H. Oaks? Richard Turley (today's guest) literally wrote the book. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keystonelds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/keystonelds/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keystonelds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keystonelds/ Website: https://www.keystonelds.com

    Ep. 35: Prophet’s biographer: The inside scoop on Dallin H. Oaks
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On Keystone, our goal is to fortify Latter-day Saint faith and combat misinformation through good, old-fashioned research.

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    Keystone
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    42
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