Have you ever thought that getting married/sealed in the temple guarantees your salvation? WRONG! What about the thought that baptisms for the dead give sinners a second chance at redemption? WRONG AGAIN! Don’t get complacent! Don’t start thinking you are doing just fine!! Don’t ever ever ever ever think that you don’t need the CHURCH or the BIG AND IMPORTANT leaders (ever)! Listen in as Glenn, John, Randy, Bob, and special guest Mike Tannehill smack down the 3rd and 4th most deadly of heresies ...
Apr 29, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 412
Glenn shares some songs he wrote back in 2009 and asks listeners, “hey, any fellow songwriters interested in doing a songwriting contest on Infants on Thrones?” Seriously. He really asks that. Enjoy. A longer version of this episode with additional content can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/18422808
Apr 26, 2018•30 min•Ep. 411
It was up for a few days, then taken down and tweaked. Now it is back – April 2018 Infant General Conference Take 2. Enjoy.
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 410
Mike Tannehill makes his triumphant return to defend Bruce R. McConkie as Glenn, John, and Bob’s take on evolution; the 2nd of McConkie’s 7 Deadly Heresies.
Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 409
The last frock in the Week of Tannehill series, this was originally published in March 2014. Mike Tannehill joins us once again for this unofficial follow-up to The Unintentional Racist to discuss the recent LDS.com essay on Noah’s Ark with Randy, Scott, Jake, Erica, and Glenn. Here is the link to the Meridian article in defense of Noah’s Ark . And here is the LDS.org essay Noah ....
Apr 21, 2018•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 408
Mike Tannehill (love him or hate him) is fighting the good fight against the Mormon church. Or at least against the influence of those liberal academic types trying to re-write church history — more specifically those authors of the recent essay Race and the Priesthood on LDS.org who would have us believe that church doctrine is nothing more than the “theories” of racist men influenced by a racist time who simply could not call down a revelation from God until 1978. Listen in as Mike explains ho...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 407
Bob, Jake, Glenn, and Matt talk to Mike Tannehill about the devil — and evil – and his whole develish role in the Plan of Salvation — and a whole bunch of other stuff. This episode was originally published in Oct 2014.
Apr 19, 2018•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 406
What does the “latter day” in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints actually mean? When is the end of the world coming and what are the signs that it is near? This was the 14th episode of Infants on Thrones, originally published in April 2013, and it is a doozy.
Apr 18, 2018•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 405
Glenn takes you back to the 4th episode of Infants on Thrones, originally published in September 2012. It is a surprisingly good Radio Lab styled episode, centering on the narrative structure of “loss and restoration” found both in and out of the Mormon church. Mike Tannehill also provides some criteria by which one may determine if a church is in apostasy. (Be careful Mike. This was recorded pre-essays on LDS.com, buddy!)
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 404
What is the Abrahamic covenant and why is it so important to Mormons like Mike Tannehill? For listeners who do not know Mike Tannehill, get ready. He’s making a return to the podcast soon. So think of “The Week of Tannehill” as a year supply of sorts, preparing for the end times, this time with extra weevils.
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 403
Why did Nephi really chop of Laban’s head? (But seriously…)
Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 402
Police: Ex-Mormon official asked to see woman’s breasts Video of McKenna Denson’s Press Conference The lawsuit documents Mormon Happy Hour podcast interview with Crystal https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900013796/lds-church-says-a-second-missionary-made-sexual-abuse-allegation-against-former-mtc-president.html http://kutv.com/news/local/exclusive-the-woman-at-the-center-of-the-mtc-abuse-scandal-shares-her-story http://kutv.com/news/local/exclusive-documents-reveal-how-the-lds-church-responded...
Apr 08, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 401
Matt talks about healthy stuff with Paige Smathers, from the Nutrition Matters podcast. Real Words of Wisdom. Honest. https://www.positive-nutrition.com/podcast
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 400
What if the spirit of Moroni told the spirit of Joseph Smith to tell the spirit of Glenn to peep into his stones and re-translate the Book of Mormon from the perspective of a newly revealed Book of Mormon character named Shadow the Lamanite? (Zelph’s cousin, three-times removed) Would you maybe possibly get a whole ‘nother testament of Jesus Christ? Listen in and find out. Plus, a special Easter/April Fools Day extended Easter Egg of an April Fools joke Glenn played on his mission. And what’s mo...
Apr 01, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 399
Glenn, Matt, and Scott review a Mormon satire piece called: “The Slow-Track Program!” We also tease the imminent return of…. wait for it…. Nah. You’ll just have to listen. http://spirituallythinking.blogspot.com/2010/03/slow-track-program.html
Mar 31, 2018•22 min•Ep. 398
“If the Mormon church won’t train their bishops on how to better detect the signs of sexual abuse, I will.” In this live presentation. Matt Long discusses the specific ways the personal priesthood interview and the LDS church policy regarding reporting abuse fail victims so often. Matt also offers specific suggestions for how to protect kids from abuse and ways to ensure kids who disclose abuse are received with love and safety. Although this presentation uses the LDS church as a framing, this t...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 397
Please consider subscribing and donating: https://www.patreon.com/Infants Links: https://medium.com/@davidscoville/timeline-of-the-joseph-bishop-sexual-abuse-scandal-77f39be1ef3a https://mormonleaks.io/newsroom/2018/03/19/mormonleaks-releases-of-former-mormon-mission-president-admitting-inappropriate-interactions/ https://mormonleaks.io/newsroom/2018/03/24/statement-on-behalf-of-victim-in-joseph-l-bishop-audio/ http://kutv.com/news/local/woman-who-accused-mtc-president-of-sexual-assault-has-been...
Mar 25, 2018•18 min•Ep. 396
How important is it to develop a child’s identity to prevent, expose, and heal trauma? Listen in as former sex crimes prosecutor Matt Long shares his intuitive experiences on how to best protect children and help victims of abuse and trauma heal. This was a live presentation given in Mesa, Az on Mar 14, 2018. Check ur Facebook page for information on future “Wednesday Night Live” events.
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 395
How deadly can a heresy be? Listen in as Glenn, John, Bob, and Randy smack down some Bruce R. McConkie and figure it all out. So that you don’t have to. The BYU Speeches (highly amended) transcript is here: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/bruce-r-mcconkie_seven-deadly-heresies/ The un-amended audio can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMLH6csjYDQ And you can sign up to support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Infants...
Mar 11, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 394
Glenn finishes off chapters 4 and 5 of the NEW Book of Abraham project. This was read live and discussed with a small audience in Mesa, Arizona, in the first of what will be a regular weekly Wednesday Night Live recording session, open to the general public, from 6:30 to 8:30 on Wednesday nights. Check the Infant’s Facebook page for details.
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 393
If you could go back and give advice to yourself right before your faith crisis, what would you say? That is the topic covered by Scott, Matt, Glenn, and special guest Colleen Dietz from The Mormon Happy Hour Podcast. Also, the Listener Essay contest winners are announced, and a new feature of Infants on Thrones is introduced: Wednesday Night Live. Take a listen.
Mar 06, 2018•46 min•Ep. 392
Bob joins Eiynah (an ex-Muslim) and Al (an ex-Catholic / ex-Neo-Pagan) to discuss the intersection of tech and religion. But Bob also ends up representing Mormonism for a new audience and gets to explain “basic” doctrines like resurrection, polygamy, Kolob, baptisms for the dead, and more. If you are interested in hearing more from Eiynah, check out her excellent interview with Sam Harris: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-17-sam-harris...
Mar 04, 2018•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 391
What does enlightenment mean for Matt Long? What is healing? Let’s finish up with Matt in a new and improved Personal Priesthood Interview (PPI). You can email Matt at mslonglaw@gmail.com
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 390
What is it like recognizing that you were part of a cult and are now playing for the other team? No, I’m not taking about religion. I’m talking about Matt’s experience as a sex crimes prosecutor and now as a criminal defense attorney. Big things are brewing in Matt’s Long’s world. You will be hearing about them soon enough, but for now, let’s catch up with Matt in a new and improved Personal Priesthood Interview (PPI).
Feb 25, 2018•57 min•Ep. 389
What happens when you mix 14 listener essays with some of the best creative clips from past episodes of Infants on Thrones? Whatever it is, I hope it makes you feel the way I am feeling about it right now. Check it out for yourself.
Feb 21, 2018•3 hr 27 min•Ep. 388
Today’s listener essay comes from Nelson. He titled it “Reasons They Stay.” We desire all to receive it. This is #14 of 14 essays in the February 2018 Listener Essay Contest on Infants on Thrones.
Feb 20, 2018•23 min•Ep. 387
Today’s listener essay comes from Wendy. She titled it ““How Two Mormon Tribes Colluded to get a Revelation.” We desire all to receive it. This is #13 of 14 essays in the February 2018 Listener Essay Contest on Infants on Thrones.
Feb 19, 2018•15 min•Ep. 386
Today’s listener essay comes from Michael. He titled it “Nihilism.” We desire all to receive it. This is #12 of 14 essays in the February 2018 Listener Essay Contest on Infants on Thrones.
Feb 18, 2018•14 min•Ep. 385
Today’s listener essay comes from Miriam. She titled it “Claiming Individual Worth.” This is #11 of 14 essays in the February 2018 Listener Essay Contest on Infants on Thrones.
Feb 17, 2018•20 min•Ep. 384
Knock knock. Who’s there. Is it I? (sorry about that, Jim) Today’s listener essay comes from Jim. He titled it “Is it I?” This is #10 of 14 essays in the February 2018 Listener Essay Contest on Infants on Thrones.
Feb 16, 2018•17 min•Ep. 383
