Faith Promoting Rumors - Exploring Latter-day Saint Myths and Culture

Faith Promoting Rumors - Exploring Latter-day Saint Myths and Culture

Lifelong member John Stanley dives deep to decipher the differences between LDS doctrine, practices and culture and, where necessary, debunks some myths and misconceptions.

Episodes

June 4, 2019 5 mins
Matthew 19 24, Mark 10 24, Luke 18 24 Watch this episode with visuals on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dmnp5sSaz8 Video credit: "Christ and the Rich Young Ruler", ChurchOfJesusChrist.org
Listen
Mark as Played
Ever heard the one about the hearse at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion-- that it used to be Brigham Young's? Let's dive unnecessarily deep to find the truth about this old dead-wagon.
Listen
Mark as Played
January 8, 2019 12 mins
"The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning" -- That's how the hymn goes, isn't it? Let's talk about the time when the Spirit supposedly rested upon the Saint Louis Temple as a fiery glow. Video by John Stanley, Faith Promoting Rumors Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QnCTLVlJU6TWRx7IA3q4w
Listen
Mark as Played
An impromptu evening in Provo, Utah where Bill and John stroll the campus of BYU and discuss some important Church News.
Listen
Mark as Played
September 18, 2017 27 mins
Bill and John tackle another persistent myth: Do people really think that Mormons have horns? Where did this idea even come from, what does it imply, and what can we do to stop this rumor?
Listen
Mark as Played
September 11, 2017 14 mins
John takes on a myth that cropped up sixteen years ago, one that surrounds that tragic events in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Listen
Mark as Played
August 28, 2017 17 mins
Are you hungry? John sure is. He endeavors to create the most clichéd Mormon meal he can make. Join him and his family to learn about and enjoy traditional latter-day dishes.
Listen
Mark as Played
August 21, 2017 24 mins
John and Bill have been thinking about eclipses lately. What did the early prophets think about the moon and the sun? Did Joseph and Brigham believe in men on the moon?
Listen
Mark as Played
August 14, 2017 29 mins
John and Bill take a field trip to the mouth of Emigration Canyon, to the very spot where Brigham Young first laid eyes on the Great Salt Lake Valley and proclaimed, “This is the Place!” … or did he?
Listen
Mark as Played
August 7, 2017 27 mins
A handful of various Mormon myths about round jewelry. Was WWJD just a rip-off of CTR? What is the Church’s actual stance on earrings? What is a prairie diamond, and what eternal principle should we learn from Joseph Smith’s personal jewelry?
Listen
Mark as Played
July 10, 2017 26 mins
Were the early Saints' crops really spared from a ravenous swarm of crickets by an even more ravenous flock of birds? Bill and John investigate this and other avian miracles.
Listen
Mark as Played
July 3, 2017 23 mins
Is there a connection between Latter-day Saint doctrine and the Declaration of Independence? John and Bill seek the truth surrounding the Mormon view of the framers of the United States government.
Listen
Mark as Played
June 26, 2017 27 mins
Amateur historians Bill and John take another look at that fateful summer day in 1844, this time focusing on the events after Joseph Smith was assassinated. They dig up a couple of lesser known but historically decisive rumors about the mob that did the deed.
Listen
Mark as Played
June 19, 2017 23 mins
Missionary rules don't allow our elders or sisters to go swimming. Could the reason be because some dark power rules over the water? John and Bill wade through the evidence to find out.
Listen
Mark as Played
John and Bill begin their ongoing investigation of the methods Joseph Smith used to bring forth the Book of Mormon from the text of the golden plates. They'll discuss the Urim and Thummim, seer stones, and other divining practices.
Listen
Mark as Played
May 29, 2017 21 mins
Bill and his son John meet again to discuss another LDS custom– using the right hand. Is it wrong to take the sacrament with the left? What about in blessings or sustaining church leaders?
Listen
Mark as Played
May 22, 2017 26 mins
Bill and John return to continue their conversation about the intricacies of the Word of Wisdom. They discuss the Church's stance on tobacco, meat consumption, illicit drugs, and the Lord's promised blessings for obedience to this law.
Listen
Mark as Played
May 15, 2017 28 mins
John and Bill tackle another tenant of the Word of Wisdom. Alcohol. How have prophets ancient and modern treated liquor, and how should we Latter-day Saints interpret God's word on the subject?
Listen
Mark as Played
May 1, 2017 26 mins
Bill and John talk about beards! Should Latter-day Saint leaders sport facial hair? When and why did prophets make the clean-shaven look the Mormon standard?
Listen
Mark as Played
April 24, 2017 25 mins
John and Bill browse the history of the Church and study the age-old debate: Should we Latter-day Saints call ourselves Mormons?
Listen
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    The Clifford Show with Clifford Taylor IV blends humor, culture, and behind-the-scenes sports talk with real conversations featuring athletes, creators, and personalities—spotlighting the grind, the growth, and the opportunities shaping the next generation of sports and culture.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

    Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices