Infants on Thrones

Glenn, Jesse, and Randy discuss how outsiders think of Mormonism and how Mormons tend to react. Clips from Richard Dawkins, Brandon Flowers, Julia Sweeney, David Cross, and South Park are included and discussed throughout.

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Glenn sets the stage with an introduction to the religious concept of The Signs of the Times and Mormonism’s version of it. Then Bob and Logan discuss how they remember learning about this doctrine while growing up together in Utah. And finally, Glenn, Bob, Tom, and Jesse are joined by Mike Tannehill for an epic panel discussion that covers everything we should expect before the end of the world.

Links:

• Bob and Logan’s podcast Practically Ideal (also on iTunes)
• Bruce R. McConkie’s Mormon Doctrine
• Duane S. Crowther’s Prophecy: Key To The Future

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Glenn interviews “Brother Jake” who has a new YouTube video out called “Brother Jake Explains: The Gospel.” What is “The Gospel?” Is it simple or complex? Brother Jake explains and then Glenn discusses “The Gospel” with Infant regulars Randy and Tom.

Check out “Brother Jake Explains: The Gospel” on YouTube here.

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Glenn continues the conversation with Christa, a Mormon Psychic. He is then joined by Jesse and Bob who take issue with the Mormon Psychic premise followed by another panel discussion with Matt, Randy, and Melissa with a fun tangent in between on the philosophies of dualism vs. materialism. Christa then answers some questions brought up by listeners.

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Glenn, Matt, and Randy discuss the Manti T’eo catfishing hoax from the perspective of Mormon Culture. The real fake Lennay Kekua also drops by to field a few Infantile questions.

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Do missionaries really “lock their hearts?” Do guys living together facilitate potty humor even when they’re supposed to be spiritual giants? Listen as Matt and Glenn interview fellow infant Bob and discuss the Mormon missionary experience.

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Do thoughts affect matter? What does quantum physics have to do with Joseph Smith? Infants Glenn and Randy are joined by guests Rock Waterman and Andrea Staats-Robar to discuss these and other questions of the universe.

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Are Ouija boards a conduit to the other side? Do tiny demons really hunt us in our dreams? Matt, Randy, Jesse, and Glenn team up to explore the impact and function of fear. Guests include Chet Ruger, Micah Mickolaisen, Jodi Goodman, Seth Leigh, Andrew Spriggs, Brian Jonston, and many more.

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Glenn talks to Christa, a Mormon Psychic. He is joined by Tom and Melissa for a psychic reading about the quest for spiritual truth, past life trauma, Joseph Smith, the Golden Plates, Brigham Young, the value of doubt, and the essential nature of the universe.

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Tom Perry hosts a panel discussion to review and discuss the book Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. Special guest reviews by: Stephanie, Allen and Jay.

Resources used in this podcast:

• Audiobook
• LDS Church’s Response to Under the Banner of Heaven
• Krakauer’s Response to LDS Church
• Fresh Air on NPR with Terry Gross
• Caustic Soda Podcast on Mormonism
• NPR Books with Howard Berkes

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