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Testing the Credibility of Mormon Polygamy Theories (Jesse James 5 of 5)
What are the questions you should ask your polygamy theories, both traditional and skeptic/revisionist? Dr Jesse James is a research psychologist and you’ll want to take notes! Check out our conversation…
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Polygamy Theories
Research psychologist Dr. Jesse James applied psychological frameworks to evaluate the historical controversy surrounding the origins of Mormon polygam...Vision That Ended Priesthood Ban in Mormon Fundamentalism (Justin Francom 4 of 4)
There is a seismic shift on the priesthood ban in Mormon fundamentalism. It’s happening within independent Mormon group. Justin Francom shares the inside story of how the independent fundamentalist group in Missouri recently made a historic decision to officially abandon the racial priesthood ban and open their temple to people of all racial backgrounds.
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Acknowledging “Brigham’s Mistake”
For decades, many fundamentali...BYU Honor Code Office: From Academic Dishonesty to LGBTQ (Ben Schilaty)
Ben Schilaty, a former BYU Honor Code administrator, is a social work professor and author who discusses his life as a gay Latter-day Saint. He details his professional background, and his current work with the Gather Conference. Schilaty shares his personal faith journey, explaining how he reconciles his sexual orientation with his commitment to the Church through prayer and personal revelation. He advocates for radical empathy and honoring the individual agency of LGBTQ members, whether they choose to stay in or leave the faith. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of sincere listening and building supportive communities where diverse ex...
Why Every Mormon Faction is the True Church (Justin Francom 3 of 4)
Inclusive Mormonism: Inside Mormon Legacy Ministries
Justin Francom thinks every Mormon Church is the true church. He shares a vision of surprisingly inclusive Mormonism, challenging the rigid boundaries and schisms that usually divide the various Latter-day Saint factions.
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Universalist View of True Church
Francom holds a radically universalist view of the priesthood, believing that the mainstream LDS Church, the AUB, the FLDS...
The “Not Group”: Inside Independent Mormon Fundamentalism (Justin Francom 2 of 4)
Spiritual Libertarians and the “Not Group”: Inside Independent Mormon Fundamentalism
I sat down with Justin Francom for a deep dive into his “not group,” a unique, largely misunderstood faction of Mormon fundamentalism. Francom sheds light on a fiercely independent community of believers who have built their own temple and completely rejected traditional authoritarian hierarchies.
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Rejecting the “One Man” Doctrine
At the heart of this Mi...
From Missionary to Mormon Fundamentalist (Justin Francom 1 of 4)
I sat down with Justin Francom, an independent Mormon fundamentalist living in Missouri, to discuss his journey from a traditional LDS background to an Independent Mormon fundamentalist. Francom’s story is a compelling look at how his search for deeper doctrine can lead a “Jack Mormon” turned missionary into the world of independent fundamentalist.
Don’t miss our other conversations on Mormon fundamentalism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/fundamentalim/Path to a Faith Crisis
After serving an LDS mission in South Korea and marrying in the temple, Francom experienced a profound “culture shock”...How a Tiny Church Battled for the Temple Lot (R Jean Addams)
