Mormonism has the power to disappoint in many ways, even after I thought I had left it far behind. One of the most significant disappointments… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 277: Disappointing Mormonism
In the last few episodes, Scott covered the SEC charges against the LDS church from a few different angles. Today, we’ll find out what the… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 092: By Their Billions of Fruit Ye Shall Know Them
What gives the scriptures moral authority? Every branch of Christianity uses its favorite translation of the Old and New Testaments, but they all come away… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 091: Do the Scriptures Have Inherent Moral Authority? With Dan McClellan
What counsel do the leaders of the church give to Bishops in regard to the handling of the lord’s funds? Are they following their own… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 090: Does Jesus Need $32,000,000,000?
Last month February 2023, The Security and Exchange Commission filed charges against Ensign Peak Advisors Inc. Ensign Peak is a non-profit operated by the LDS… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 089: When the Prophet Breaks the Law
Erika Nordfelt from Greenstone Counseling joins the Podcast again to continue our discussion surrounding shame and the LDS Church. Many of us that leave the… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 088: Navigating Shame with Erika Nordfelt part 2
Many of us that leave the LDS church have experienced shame or guilt associated with the religion. Today, Erika Nordfelt, director and therapist at Greenstone… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 087: Navigating Shame with Erika Nordfelt part 1
Last week we discussed working at the MTC and experiencing a faith crisis with the wonderful Megan Spence. Megan worked as an instructor at the… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 086: An MTC Instructor Goes Through a Faith Crisis Part 2
After three weeks of discussing the logical problem of Evil, this episode will cover a few listener comments on the subject. One commenter, as if… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 084: Is God Worthy of my Worship?
How does the Book of Mormon address the problem of evil? In this episode, Scott covers a few passages in the Book of Mormon that… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 082: A Book of Mormon Theodicy
Why is there evil? Is deity compatible with the suffering that we observe in the world around us? In today’s episode, Scott introduces the listeners… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 081: Why is there Evil?
Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of a recent Mormon Stories Podcast Episode featuring Scott as a guest host. In early December 2022, John invited Scott… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 080: Mormon Stories Episode 1702 Mormon Church Headquarters Insider Speaks Out
After guest hosting an episode with John Dehlin on Mormon Stories Podcast, many new listeners began working through Scott’s catalog of episodes. Today, Scott will… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 079: A Few Responses to New Listeners
Many people stay engaged with the LDS church after deconstructing their faith, but that relationship looks different for everyone. In this episode, Scott brings on… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 078: Nuance and Respectful Disagreement with Patrick Mason
After a short break, Scott returns to the podcast. Many people that leave the LDS faith are warned against leaving with threats of an unhappy… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 077: A Break for My Mental Health