Glass Box Podcast
Join Bryce Blankenagel and Shannon Grover as we walk through deep Mormon doctrine and history, headlines in and out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism), and explore the lighter side of current events. We hope to provide good feels and a burning in your bosom that'll leave you wanting to download the next episode.
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Ep 174.4 — Sun Afternoon Apr 2025 GenCon
04/16/2025
Ep 174.4 — Sun Afternoon Apr 2025 GenCon
April 2025 General Conference Sunday Afternoon session. Patrons of the show get the appendix of Saturday Evening session at the end of the record. Ulisses Soares – Reverence; Moses and the burning bush; you-damn-kids talk; pray for guidance from the Holy Ghost for AI, don’t weaken your connection to God with AI!!! Michael Strong Q70 – Killed a kid on a bike during his mission, was really sad that he had to spend the night in jail until a ‘compassionate’ fellow missionary stayed with him Scott Whiting Q70 – Hazed as a deacon and sat on a cactus; Garden of Eden, “blessed Eve”, crying repentance Christopher Kim Q70 – JS translated an ancient record, includes God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas; Laman and Lemuel were sooooo evil and dumb; moral agency, we can choose to harden or soften our hearts, submission vs respect Patrick Kearon – Gifts, “you really are that you might have joy,” repent ye, repent ye Benjamin M Z Tai Q70 – Cancellation of a sealing after divorce, pray daily, “Ask sincerely what you can do to help an individual feel god” Rusty Nailz – The world is coming to an end; sooo many new temples that won’t be built for another 3 decades Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism. Here’s the most recent episode on what Mormons can teach us about organizing a cult: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 174.3 — Sun Morning Apr 2025 GenCon
04/16/2025
Ep 174.3 — Sun Morning Apr 2025 GenCon
April 2025 General Conference Sunday Morning session. David A Bednar – Joseph Smith totally restored the one true church; and other sundry sacrament meeting talking points Steven Shumway Q70 – Do your callings, no matter how demanding they may be Tamara Runia FC YW GP – Cry for repentance; Jesus is excited every time he sees us on our knees Gerald Causse PB – Dude who controls the church’s wealth is moved by seeing people suffering in poverty Gerrit Gong – Jesus Wept; Easter, Palm Sunday, holy week; mortal and moral agency and alignment with Bednar John McCune Q70 – Tithing, temple attendance, the world is ending, Rusty is a terrible dad who abandoned his daughter on her death bed Dallin Oaks – The most flacid GC talk he’s given in years; Plan of Salvation, sacrament meeting talk, returning to the Celestial Kingdom, 10 virgins, trusting in the lord will keep you safe Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism. Here’s the most recent episode on what Mormons can teach us about organizing a cult: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 174.2 — Sat Afternoon Apr 2025 GenCon
04/16/2025
Ep 174.2 — Sat Afternoon Apr 2025 GenCon
April 2025 General Conference Saturday Afternoon session. Niel Anderson – Heinous abortion is evil diatribe, the church is extreme Conservative Steven Lund YM GP – Priesthood is awesome, men run everything in the church S Mark Palmer Q70 – Willow tree, cut up the fallen ones Sandino Roman Q70 – Drowning story Dale Renlund – A dumb 6-year-old thought the second coming was real Hans T Boom Q70 – Poor people donated their washing machine money to build a temple; Armies of Helaman Dieter Uchtdorf – The Church isn’t perfect, come back anyway; polishing the turd of a session before him Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism. Here’s the most recent episode on what Mormons can teach us about organizing a cult: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 174.1 — Sat Morning Apr 2025 GenCon
04/16/2025
Ep 174.1 — Sat Morning Apr 2025 GenCon
April 2025 General Conference Saturday Morning session. Jeffrey R. Holland – Little boy bites a little girl, better teach her to forgive! Camille Johnson RS GP – Waiting to be healed filling spiritual holes Ronald Rasband – Church is DOING GREAT! Don’t check our numbers… Quentin L. Cook – Handcart companies and tragedy Ricardo Gemenez Q70 – Checklist Mormonism Henry Eyring – Zombie Jesus Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism. Here’s the most recent episode on what Mormons can teach us about organizing a cult: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 173 — Joseph Smith Wasn’t a Polygamist | O Brother, Where Art Thou?
04/01/2025
Ep 173 — Joseph Smith Wasn’t a Polygamist | O Brother, Where Art Thou?
It’s time to examine Joseph-Smith-polygamy skepticism. After the recent Journal of Mormon Polygamy conference, we decided to seriously consider the evidences used by this cohort of Mormon studies, leading us to understand that polygamy was a creation of Brigham Young and the Utah Mormon movement. After that we discuss O Brother, Where Art Thou? An Oddessy movie interweaving many storytelling archetypes and tropes. Then some good news about automotive subsidies coming in the form of tariffs. Show notes: Joseph Smith Wasn’t a Polygamist video playlist Journal of Mormon Polygamy MOGP: O Brother, Where Art Thou IMDB: Where it’s streaming: Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism. Here’s the most recent episode on what Mormons can teach us about organizing a cult: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 172 — All About Cults feat. Chris Shelton | Don’t Look Up
03/19/2025
Ep 172 — All About Cults feat. Chris Shelton | Don’t Look Up
We have a guest for our main segment this time. Chris Shelton is a cult expert content creator who eats, breathes, and sleeps high-demand, coercive groups. We discuss everything from what makes a group a cult, how to identify them, is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a cult, and proper ways to approach conversations about high-demand groups. Be sure to check out our series collaborating on Chris’s YouTube channel linked below. After that we discuss Don’t Look Up, a 2021 movie about the cult of politics and a major natural disaster that affects everybody across the globe. To wrap up we have a brief chat about a gene-related study on mice and speech patterns before closing out with a review of all our listener mail from the Death Penalty series. Next Live Show: Mon, March 31, 2025 6:00 PM (MT) Bryce’s YouTube channel: Show Notes: Chris Shelton: Chris’s YouTube: Wikipedia: MOGP: Don’t Look Up IMDB: Where it’s streaming: Happy News: Listener Mail link: Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism: Speaking of Cults … Mormonism is a Compliance Culture: Other links: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: and Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 171 — Death Penalty pt. 2 Mormon Violence, Religion and DP, Ethics and Morals
03/10/2025
Ep 171 — Death Penalty pt. 2 Mormon Violence, Religion and DP, Ethics and Morals
It’s time for part 2 of our Death Penalty series! Since this is a Mormon podcast, we first look into the history of Mormons and the death penalty. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young both ordered assassinations and fostered environments where random acts of violence became inevitable. The State of Deseret, Utah, has a comparatively bloody, theocratic history. Then we take a broader view of religion and capital punishment. After that, we look into the ethics/morals of capital punishment and give you a look at the Innocence project. We wrap by discussing your responses from Survey #1 as well as our own viewpoints on the subject. Survey #2: After listening to these episodes, we’d like to hear if your insights or opinions have changed and how. Show Notes: Trump v United States: Oral argument on the former president’s immunity claim: 23-939 Trump v United States (7/1/2024) Account of hearing between circa 3 and 9 June 1837 state of Ohio v Joseph Smith for threatening to take life: Joseph, in the Elder’s Journal, discusses the Kirtland Bank and Warren Parrish and Grandison Newell’s charges against hi: Orson Hyde, Life lessons learned: Danites: Danite Manifesto: The Danite Constitution and Theories of Democratic Justice in Frontier America: Journal of Mormon History Vol 30, No. 2, 2004: General Smith’s views of the powers and policy of the government of the United States circa 26 January - 7 February 1844: Journal of Mormon History Vol 33, No 1, 2007: The Coming Storm: The murder of Jesse Thompson Hartley: The wound the never healed: Official position on capital punishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: The Movement to Abolish Capital Punishment in America 1787-1861: “Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius”: . The convict's visitor: or, Penitential offices, (in the ancient way of liturgy) consisting of prayers, lessons, and meditations; with suitable devotions before, and at the time of execution. : [Four lines from Luke] / By William Smith, A.M. Rector of Trinity Church in Newport: Arguments for and against the death penalty “Under sentence of death”: The movement to abolish capital punishment in Massachusetts: The 2% death penalty: Press Release: 10 facts about the death penalty in the U.S.: The Death Penalty — Your questions answered: Death penalty issues: 10 reasons why the death penalty is wrong: Arguments for and against the death penalty: Death penalty debate: John Brown: John Brown: The First American to Hang for Treason: John Brown (abolitionist): John Brown a Biography: A Look Back at John Brown: Bleeding Kansas: Pottawatomie Massacre: John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry: John Brown’s Provisional Constitution: The Rosenberg’s Historical Federal Executions: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg: Atom Spy Case/Rosenbergs: The Rosenberg Trial: teacher handout: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/ Espionage Act of 1917: The Origins of the Espionage Act of 1917: Was Judge Learned Hand’s Understanding of the Act Defensible? By Geoffrey R Stone: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/ Espionage Act of 1917 and Sedition Act of 1918 (1917-1918): The Espionage Act’s constitutional legacy: Hi-Fi Murders Hi-Fi Murders: How the Hi-Fi Murders changed life in Ogden: Innocence Project: Public Officials and Advocates Respod to SCOTUS’ Decision to Overturn Richard Glossip’s Conviction: RIchard Glossip: Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism: Speaking of Cults … Mormonism is a Compliance Culture: Other links: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: and Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 170 — Death Penalty pt. 1
02/19/2025
Ep 170 — Death Penalty pt. 1
We begin our next series, this time on Capital Punishment. We start with the history of crimes throughout written history that justified the death penalty. Then we get into colonial history and how the death penalty was built into the foundations of racist America. Multiple Supreme Court rulings have shifted the landscape. We end with the recent EO attempting to expand the powers of the death penalty. Death Penalty survey #1: Show Notes: History of the death penalty: Timeline of the history of the death penalty: History of the death penalty in USA: Death penalty in the U.S.: Capital punishment in the United States: On Crimes and Punishment by Cesare Bonesana di Beccaria, 1764: Overview of the death penalty and capital trials: History, current status, legal procedures, and cost: Crimes act of 1790: List of women executed in the United States since 1976: Amnesty International resources “The Movement to Abolish Capital Punishment in America, 1787-1861” by David Brion Davis: Study reveals racial bias in executions: “I just wanted to … stay alive” Who was WIlliam Furman, the prisoner at the center of a historic legal decision?: Furman v Georgia: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-supreme-court/408/238.html chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/ Gregg v Georgia: HIstorical Federal Executions: Judiciary Act of 1789: EO on expanded Death Penalty Equal Justice Initiative Texas Department of Criminal Justice on DP McCleskey v. Kemp EJI on McCleskey v. Kemp Racial bias in death penalty Furman v Georgia Wilkerson v Utah The Movement to Abolish Capitla Punishment by David Brion Davis Abraham Johnstone address Slave Executions in the US Execution statistics in US Thomas Paine opposing execution of Louis XVI History of lynching in America . Confronting hte legacy of lynching in America Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism: Recent Live Show Book Club on Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 169 — 3 Mormon Lawsuits; Spotlight
02/05/2025
Ep 169 — 3 Mormon Lawsuits; Spotlight
3 lawsuits against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss the class action suit, Judson et al v. LDS, the recently tossed case of Huntsman v. LDS, and the civil RICO suit Gaddy v. LDS. Where do they stand? How likely are they to prevail? What are the next steps? We go over them and discuss the implications and steps forward. Then we chat about the 2015 movie Spotlight about the Boston Globe journalists who reported on Cathlolic sex abuse in the early 2000s. We wrap with some happy news about a new solar plant being built in Oregon! We are on BlueSky now! If you’re on BlueSky already, you can find us @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social, @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social, or by following the link in the show notes below! Show Notes: Gaddy v. LDS Judson et al v. LDS Huntsman v. LDS Other related resources: MOGP: Spotlight (2015): Where it’s streaming: Articles: Wikipedia: Wired: LA Press Club Veritas award: Happy News: Recent Live Show Book Club on Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: BlueSky: @ Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 168 — Terryl and Fiona Givens | The God Who Weeps
01/22/2025
Ep 168 — Terryl and Fiona Givens | The God Who Weeps
It’s time to start a new year and new book for our long-form deep dive reviews of terrible Mormon books. And this one is… not terrible? The Givens present a form of Mormon theology which tries to “make sense of life” and we’re here for any Mormon theology that doesn’t include discrimination, sexism, and anything holding it over from its past. We dive into the introduction and first chapter of the book. But, what would a book review be without some due diligence about the authors? We spend the first portion talking about Terryl and Fiona Givens, their histories, publishing careers, and try to get a sense for what we can expect throughout this book. Terryl and Fiona Givens: Sword of Laman: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 167 — Callis, Kimball, Skousen, Gilbert–Utah & BYU Police State | Minority Report
01/08/2025
Ep 167 — Callis, Kimball, Skousen, Gilbert–Utah & BYU Police State | Minority Report
BYU and SLC anti-vice. We discuss the history of Charles A. Callis, his career in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and politics, and his final assignment before death, creating a sexual purity surveillance and counseling/therapy program for Mormons in the 40s. After his death, Spencer W. Kimball took the reins and vastly expanded the reach and purposes of the program, resulting in The Miracle of Forgiveness. Cleon Skousen was running raids on gay clubs and anybody else seen as commie enemies of god’s country. The systems they created have adapted, evolved, and conformed to the times, but never gone away, as evidenced by the recent SL Tribue piece about BYU’s retrenchment and culture of fear. Then we chat about Minority report, a Tom Cruise sci-fi flick with surprisingly profound concepts. We wrap with happy news about the first openly transgender congressperson in American history. Show Notes: Article Shannon brought up: The Role of the LDS Church in Utah Politics: An Insider’s Look MOGP: Minority Report: Where it’s streaming: Happy News: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 166 — All Media!
12/25/2024
Ep 166 — All Media!
You know the time of year! Next Live Show: Monday 12/30/24 Show Notes: Starship Troopers: Movie: Book: Robert A Heinlein: District 9: The Island: Viral by Robin Cook: Robin Cook: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury : chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/ Animal Farm: A Fairy Tale by George Orwell: George Orwell: Animal Farm: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 165 — Approaching Zion the finale!
12/11/2024
Ep 165 — Approaching Zion the finale!
We are finally finishing up the Huge Niblet! We cover the last two chapters of Approaching Zion by Hugh Nibley followed by our own conclusions about Nibley and what he accomplished. We then finish with some happy news about an environmental lawsuit in North Carolina. Show notes Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley The Closing of the American Mind: Haldeman-Julius and their Little Blue Books: John Dewey: Pragmatism: Progressive education: Functional psychology: Modern liberalism in the United States: The Muses: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): What is Yom Kippur?: Yom Kippur: Rosh Hashanah: Ten Days of Repentance: Dura-Europos: Dura-Europos Synagogue: Predestination: Paradox of Free Will: Nibley review by Kent Jackson Happy News: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 164 — Gaslighting
11/27/2024
Ep 164 — Gaslighting
Here in the USA, it’s right before Thanksgiving and right after a bad election so it’s time to talk about Gaslighting. We discuss what it is, how to spot it, and how to fight it. For Media of Great Price, we talk about the 1944 movie Gaslight, which is where the term originates. We close out with happy news about a new way to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere. Enjoy! Show Notes: Gaslighting: — — — Domestic Abuse Hotline, What is Gaslighting: What is gaslighting abuse: What is Narcissistic Gaslighting?: History of Gaslighting: Gaslighting signs: How to deal with gaslighting: Is Someone Gaslighting You?: Zersetzung: Gaslighting in the Workplace: How to Combat gaslighting in the workplace: Religious/Spiritual Gaslighting: How to Deal with Gaslighting by Ariel Leve, Ted talk: Gaslighting: What is it and how do we fight back?: Mindfulness: MIndfulness: The surprising skill you can use to stop gaslighting: Recommended books: On Gaslighting by Kate Abramson Gaslighting: The Double Whammy, Interrogation, and Other Methods of Covert Control In Psychotherapy & Analysis by Theo L. Dorpat The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide by Dr. Robin Stern MOGP: Happy News: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 163 — Science Fiction and the Gospel |Approaching Zion pt. 8
11/13/2024
Ep 163 — Science Fiction and the Gospel |Approaching Zion pt. 8
Welcome to another Huge Niblet episode. And yes, it’s a bit huge. (You saw the time stamp!) In the A segment, we discuss Hugh Nibley’s 1969 diatribe titled Science Fiction and the Gospel as well as the article that likely triggered his rage induced lecture. Then we move into our penultimate Approaching Zion discussion. Following that, we have some excellent news about Gen Z women leaving religion. Enjoy! Show Notes: Sword of Laman: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley Books and poems mentioned: 1984 by George Orwell: In the Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri: Egyptian and Mesopotamian lamentation literature: lamenting lost glories and looking forward to a return of the same under a messianic king Lycurgus by Plutarch: Eunomia by Solon: Republic by Plato: Eclogues by Virgil: Utopia by Thomas More: The City of the Sun by Thomas Campenella: Nova Atlantis by Francis Bacon: Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes: The Commonwealth of Oceana by James Harrington: The Adventures of Telemachus, son of Ulysses by François Fénelon: Other references: 1984 US Presidential Election: Ronald Reagan scandals: Cry Havoc: Utopia: Rekhabite/Rechabite/Rekabite: , Joachim of Fiore: Benedict of Nursia: Mendicant orders: Potemkin Village: Happy News: Next Live Show!: Saturday November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM (Mountain time) Kang, Lydia; Pedersen, Nate. Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything. Workman Publishing Company. Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 162 — Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson | I Write to You, My Darling Decay by A Wake in Providence
10/30/2024
Ep 162 — Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson | I Write to You, My Darling Decay by A Wake in Providence
It’s October and so you finally get a Halloween themed media episode to round out the month. First we talk about Robert Louis Stevenson and his book Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. We discuss some of the major themes as well as some of the many, many, MANY movie depictions that have been done of it. Then we talk about the incredibly amazing metal album by A Wake in Providence titled I Write to You, My Darling Decay. And we end with happy news about the increase in early voting. Enjoy and have a happy Samhain! Show Notes: Robert Louis Stevenson: Robert Louis Stevenson: RLS website: Fanny Stevenson: The Lighthouse Stevensons: The Speculative Society: William Henley: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson Project Gutenberg ebook of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson: Gothic fiction: Wikipedia article: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Dualism in the Victorian Age: MOGP: I Write to You, My Darling album stream w/lyrics in video description Interview with vocalists D’Andre Tyre and Adam Mercer Sundry links to magical grimiores referenced in the album Happy News: GoFundMe for Shannon: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 161 — Oct. ‘24 General Conference
10/16/2024
Ep 161 — Oct. ‘24 General Conference
It’s that time of year again! We go through the entirety of General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brad Wilcox was an idiot, Oaks was legalistic, and Bednar fawned over Ezra Taft Benson. But there were so many other talks that slipped through the cracks; that’s why we’re here. Yes it’s long, and yes it’s thorough. And now we don’t have to think about it for another 6 months! Are you registered to vote?! Links: Exponent II article by Jen Morrison Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 160 — Fear & Control | Approaching Zion pt. 7
10/02/2024
Ep 160 — Fear & Control | Approaching Zion pt. 7
Fear! What is it? How does it work? How can it be used to control us? That’s our main segment, fear and mind control. Then we dive into the next installment of Huge Niblet and Approaching Zion for 2 essays/talks about fear and Nibley’s envisioned perfect society. We wrap with happy news about coal power taking another hit. Do you want to help set up and run our discord server?! Reach out to us on social media or email links below! Are you registered to vote?! Show Notes: ). Sword of Laman: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley Happy News: Kang, Lydia; Pedersen, Nate. Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything. Workman Publishing Company. GoFundMe for Shannon: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 159 — Children of Men by PD James, book and movie
09/18/2024
Ep 159 — Children of Men by PD James, book and movie
Shannon talks about books again! We are back on the subject of dystopian literature today and we deliberate over the 1992 book Children of Men, written by PD James. We also watched the movie based on the book and we talk about the differences and similarities to each. After that we share some happy news about nuclear power. Enjoy! Show Notes: The Children of Men, by PD James: PD James: MOGP: Children of Men Film: Where film is streaming: Happy News: GoFundMe for Shannon: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 158 — What Makes a Genius? | Approaching Zion pt. 6
09/04/2024
Ep 158 — What Makes a Genius? | Approaching Zion pt. 6
The weirdest chapter in Approaching Zion makes for a kinda’ weird A segment about intelligence and genius. We talk about the history of ranking intelligence and its influence on eugenics before discussing more modern conceptions of intelligence and genius from a nature AND nurture perspective. Then we get into Hugh Nibley’s eulogy of Donald Decker. It’s a standalone chapter, very different from every other chapter in Approaching Zion, and provides a wealth of interesting discussion, including why it was even included in the book to begin with. Then we wrap with happy news of Sweden hitting carbon emission targets ahead of schedule while boosting their economy. Are you registered to vote?! Utah Fungi Fest John Whitmer Historical Association Conference Show Notes: Hedy Lamarr: Sword of Laban: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare: “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare: Happy News: GoFundMe for Shannon: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here:
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Ep 157 — Project 2025; Idiocracy
08/21/2024
Ep 157 — Project 2025; Idiocracy
Yes, it’s time to dissect this horrific document telegraphing the downfall of American democracy. We examine bits and pieces to see what the cabal of Christian nationalists want to turn the nation into over the next conservative presidency. Then we chat about the Mike Judge movie Idiocracy and it’s prophetic warnings. We wrap with happy news about the Harris-Walz campaign polling quite well among voters. Show notes: Are you registered to vote?! Project 2025 links MOGP: Idiocracy IMDB: Where it is streaming: The Movie Hollywood Doesn’t Want You To See: Idiocracy, the feel-bad comedy of the year: Idiocracy: a disturbingly prophetic look at the future of America – and our era of stupidity: Happy News: Kamala Harris in the polls Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates: Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 Major Surveys—Up 6 Points In 1 Poll: 2024 Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump battleground-state estimates: What the Latest Presidential Polls Say and What They Might Be Missing: Trump vs. Harris: Latest polls show these 3 key issues could sway the election: GoFundMe for Shannon: Next live show 8/31/24 at 10 a.m. MT. Patreon supporters can join the panel discussion live or access the HQ audio soon after. Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 156 — Sunstone Wrap-up & Patreon Changes
08/07/2024
Ep 156 — Sunstone Wrap-up & Patreon Changes
Just that! We talk Sunstone because it’s the best Mormon Con around and we want to spread the good word! We discuss a few of our favorite sessions, some fascinating things we learned, and how Sunstone recharges our batteries in the Mormon studies space. Then we talk about Lego helping PTSD sufferers. We wrap with a brief chat about some changes we’re making to the Patreon page; long story short, now is a great time to sign up to financially support the podcast! Happy News: GoFundMe for Shannon: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here:
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Ep 155 — Free/Moral Agency; Ernest L. Wilkinson | Last Temptation of Christ
07/24/2024
Ep 155 — Free/Moral Agency; Ernest L. Wilkinson | Last Temptation of Christ
We do a quick dive into moral agency and free agency in Mormon culture. Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have recently changed the definition of agency to suit their totalitarian needs. We explore the evolution of the phrase ‘free agency’ into ‘moral agency’ and springboard into a discussion about Ernest L. Wilkinson, the most influential BYU president in the institution’s history. After that we chat about The Last Temptation of Christ, a Scorsese film about a VERY human Jesus. We wrap with happy political news, adoring our new DNC candidate, Kamala Harris. Don’t forget to check our Patreon page to find deets about our hangout during Sunstone on 8/03/2024!!! Show notes: “Using our free agency” Delbert Stapley, April General Conference 1975: “Weightier Matters” Dallin Oaks, BYU Devotional Feb 1999, reprinted in Ensign March 2000: Agency in Mormonism: “On the wings of eagles” Dieter F Uchtdorf, Ensign July 2006: “Free agency or moral agency” Ensign Oct 2014: “Moral agency” D Todd Christofferson, BYU devotional Jan 2006 reprinted Ensign June 2009: Ernest Wilkinson links: Media of Great Price: The Last Temptation of Christ Where it is streaming: Happy News: Kamala Harris!!! Other Appearances: Come see Bryce on Aron Ra’s YouTube channel! He’s doing another titled Pearl of discount plastic Price. This link is for Episode 1: Check out his channel here: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 154 — Diogenes and Nibley | Approaching Zion pt. 5
07/10/2024
Ep 154 — Diogenes and Nibley | Approaching Zion pt. 5
Since this is another Huge Niblet episode, we decided to talk a little bit about philosophy. More importantly, we discuss Diogenes the Cynic and what the philosophical meaning of the word “cynic” is. Then we cover 3 chapters in Approaching Zion, all while keeping the question, “Was Hugh Nibley a modern day cynic?” in mind. Show notes: Sword of Laban: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley Pages from Hopi History by Harry C James: The False Gods We Worship, by Spencer W. Kimball: Black Mesa Peabody Coal controversy: Happy News: In case you want to see where Shannon got the product placement information: Next Live Show! Book club meeting: July 22, 2024, 6:00 pm (MST) Book: No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Faith Required by Brittney L. Hartley. Patrons come prepared to discuss the book! Other Appearances: Come see Bryce on Aron Ra’s YouTube channel! He’s doing another titled Pearl of discount plastic Price. This link is for Episode 1: Check out his channel here: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 153 — Interview with Shelly Johnson of LDL | Closeted by Jonathan Alder
06/29/2024
Ep 153 — Interview with Shelly Johnson of LDL | Closeted by Jonathan Alder
Happy Pride Month! To celebrate, we interviewed the amazing Shelly Johnson from Latter Day Lesbian podcast. She talked about the balance between navigating tough situations between the church’s control over family and resisting its influence in these family situations. In Media of Great Price, we discuss the book Closeted: My Life As a Gay BYU Student, by Jonathan Alder. After which we tell you about the new campaign headed up by David Tennant and Dannii Minogue to help Trans youth. Show notes: Shelly Johnson’s links: Latter Day Lesbian website: Facebook page: Facebook Group: Media of Great Price: Closeted: My Life as a Gay BYU Student, by Jonathan Alder Jonathan Alder’s website: Happy News: Next Live Show! Book club meeting: July 22, 2024, 6:00 pm (MST) Book: No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Faith Required by Brittney L. Hartley. Patrons come prepared to discuss the book! Other Appearances: Come see Bryce on Aron Ra’s YouTube channel! He’s doing another titled Pearl of discount plastic Price. This link is for Episode 1: Check out his channel here: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 152 — Frederick Williams & Law of Consecration | Approaching Zion pt. 4
06/12/2024
Ep 152 — Frederick Williams & Law of Consecration | Approaching Zion pt. 4
Let's talk about the Law of Consecration. First we will start with the background leading into it, as well as what it means and how it’s applied in early magic and occult before Mormonism. Next, we cover two chapters in Approaching Zion by Hugh Nibley that are on, you guessed it, the Law of Consecration. We end with some happy environmental news that should make everyone feel good. Enjoy! Show notes: Frederick G. Williams Francis Barrett’s The Magus Law of Consecration Sword of Laban: Approaching Zion, by Hugh Nibley Pages from Hopi History by Harry C James: The False Gods We Worship, by Spencer W. Kimball: Black Mesa Peabody Coal controversy: Happy News: Other Appearances: Come see Bryce on Aron Ra’s YouTube channel! He’s doing another titled Pearl of discount plastic Price. This link is for Episode 1: Check out his channel here: Email: Patreon: Patreon page for documentary: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation: Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10
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Ep 151 — The Women’s Room | Everything Everywhere All At Once
05/29/2024
Ep 151 — The Women’s Room | Everything Everywhere All At Once
In 1977, a book was published that shocked much of the world. It was an almost instant bestseller and ended up being translated in 20 languages and has sold more than 21 million copies today. The book has been described as one of the most influential novels of the modern feminist movement. The book? The Women’s Room by Marilyn French. We will talk about the author, the book, and the impact it had. Show Notes: The Women’s Room by Marilyn French: can be found anywhere books are sold. List of Feminist Literature: Marilyn French: LA Times article when she died: NY Times review written by Anne Tyler when book first published: You’ve come a long way, baby” published by the Guardian: A History of Women in Higher Education: Media of Great Price: Everything Everywhere All At Once Where it’s streaming: IMDB: Happy News: 2 teens win $50,000 for ultrasound microplastic filtration device Other Appearances: Come see Bryce on Aron Ra’s YouTube channel! He’s doing another titled Pearl of discount plastic Price. This link is for Episode 1: Check out his channel here: Email: Patreon: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation for Bryce: Venmo donation for Shannon:
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Ep 150.2 — Psychedelics in Early Mormonism; Debunking a Mormon Apologist on Mormon Book Reviews pt. 2
05/15/2024
Ep 150.2 — Psychedelics in Early Mormonism; Debunking a Mormon Apologist on Mormon Book Reviews pt. 2
Part 2 of Episode 150! Yay!! And now for something completely different. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show. We invite Alex Criddle and Cody Noconi, researchers into the psychedelic origins of Mormonism, to respond to the recent debate on the Mormon Book Reviews channel between ourselves and Mormon apologist, Brian Hales. Brian attempts to provide the apologetic response to the theory that Joseph Smith utilized psychedelics (entheogens) in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to facilitate visionary experiences for the early Saints. Disinformation requires much greater effort than simply stating information so we do our best to debunk his debunking (rebunk the theory?). This one is a long haul so we split it into 2 episodes to make it a little more digestible. Show notes: Video version: Support our research and outreach: Original here: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews Further information: “” - Frederick M. Smith was a prophet of the RLDS Mormons and paternal grandson of the founder Joseph Smith. In 1918 Frederick published this Ph.D. dissertation breaking down altered states of consciousness from an early psychologist’s perspective, specifically, religious states of ‘ecstacy’ as he called it. A lengthy chapter devoted to peyote is particularly worth reading. “” - Shelby Barnes’ 1995 paper highlighting the curious psychedelic interests of Frederick M. Smith. While Barnes does not make any direct connections to Joseph Smith and psychedelics, Barnes does note that Frederick’s interests were an attempt to find the reliable keys to visionary revelation that his grandfather Joseph had demonstrated. “” - Dr. Robert Beckstead’s seminal research paper presented at the August 2007 Sunstone Symposium. Beckstead’s paper was the first to propose the possibility that Joseph Smith used psychedelics to facilitate visionary experiences. “” Alan Piper’s 2016 paper highlighting Frederick M. Smith’s interest in psychedelics, and how as a standing Mormon prophet Fred was funding a 1920s group of Harvard students with peyote. “” - Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi’s 2017 follow-up paper further explores the hypothesis originally put forward by Dr. Robert Beckstead a decade earlier. “” - Dr. Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman’s paper published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies in June 2019. This was the first paper on the subject published in an academic journal. “” Brian Hales’ 2020 response paper to the one published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies. As a believing Mormon engaged in academic apologetics, Hales details what he perceives to be holes in the proposed hypothesis. “” - Cody Noconi’s book published in 2021. “” Alex Criddle's 2023 paper that was originally presented at the Forms of Psychedelic Life conference at UC Berkeley (April 14-15, 2023). “” A continuation of Alex Criddle’s 2023 paper. “” An enlightening philosophical essay from Alex Criddle. Bibliography and further reading: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James The Higher Powers of Man, by Frederick M. Smith The Magus, by Francis Barrett A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences, by Ebenezer Sibly Hearts Made Glad: The Charges of Intemperance Against Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, by Lamar Peterson The Seven Sisters of Sleep, by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke The Encylopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, by Christian Rátsch Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, by Richard Evans Shultes, Albert Hoffman, and Christian Rátsch The Dictionary of Sacred and Magical Plants, by Christian Rátsch Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, by Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Christian Rátsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible, by Chris Bennett and Neil McQueen Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult, by Chris Bennett Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World, by Chris Bennett Plants of the Devil, by Corinne Boyer The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku Veneficium: Magic Witchcraft, and the Poison Path, by Daniel A. Schulke Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, by Daniel A. Schulke The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens, by Richard Evans Shultes and Albert Hoffman Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, by Richard Evans Shultes Vine of the Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants and Rituals in the Colombian Amazonia, by Richard Evans Shultes and Robert F. Raffauf Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline, Richard Evans Shultes and Siri von Reis Persephone's Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion, by Jonathan Ott, R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, and Carl A. P. Ruck Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History, by Jonathan Ott Plant Intoxicants: a Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants, by Ernst Bibra and Jonathan Ott Age of Entheogens & the Angels' Dictionary, by Jonathan Ott Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants, by Jonathan Ott, Gianluca Toro, and Benjamin Thomas The Road to Eleusis, by R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, by William A. Richards Entheogens, Myth, and Human Consciousness, by Carl A.P. Ruck and Mark Alwin Hoffman Mushrooms, Myth and Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman and Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Celdran Sacred Mushrooms of the Goddess: Secrets of Eleusis, by Carl A.P. Ruck The Apples of Apollo: Pagan and Christian Mysteries of the Eucharist, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Clark Heinrich, and Blaise Daniel Staples Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Sacred Plants, Magical Practices, Ecstatic States, by Thomas Hatsis The Witches’ Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry, by PD Newman Angels in Vermillion: The Philosophers’ Stone: From Dee to DMT, by PD Newman Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, by PD Newman The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs, by Cody Noconi Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Miller Mushroom Medicine: The Healing Power of Psilocybin & Sacred Entheogen History, by Brian Jackson The Religious Experience: It’s Production and Interpretation., by Timothy Leary Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals, by Huston Smith The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide, by James Fadiman Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide, by Paul Stamets Soma: divine mushroom of immortality, by Robert Gordon Wasson The Philosophy of Natural Magic, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Dwellers on the Threshold; Or Magic and Magicians, with Some Illustrations of Human Error and Imposture, by John Maxwell The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences, by Albert Mackey The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, by Julius F. Sachse God on Psychedelics: Tripping Across the Rubble of Old-Time Religion, by Don Lattin The Peyote Effect: From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs, byAlexander Dawson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzne, and Richard Alpert Entheogens and the Future of Religion, by Robert Forte How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America by Don Lattin Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered, by James B. Bakalar and Lester Grinspoon The Peyote Cult, by Weston LaBarre DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, by Rick Stassman A Hallucinogenic Tea Laced With Controversy, by Marlene Dobkin de Rios and Roger Rumrrill Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids, by Jakob Kristinsson and Jørn Gry Psychedelics Encyclopedia, by Peter G Stafford Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research Since the Decade of the Brain, by Nicolas Langlitz Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History, by Robert W. Fuller Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic, by Mike Jay DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition, by G. William Barnar Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk, by Don Lattin The Mystery of Manna: The Psychedelic Sacrament of the Bible, by Dan Merkur Psychedelic Sacrament: Manna, Meditation and Mystical Experience, by Dan Merkur LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann, by Albert Hoffman The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy, by Don Lattin LSD: Doorway to the Numinous: The Groundbreaking Psychedelic Research into Realms of the Human Unconscious, by Stanislav Grof LSD and the Mind of the Universe by Christopher Bache Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri Visionary Vine: Psychedelic Healing in the Peruvian Amazon by Marlene Dobkin de Rios The Antipodes of the Mind by Benny Shannon Ancient Psychedelic Substances by Scott Fitzpatrick Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by Stan Grof, Huston Smith, and Albert Hofmann The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos The Religion of Ayahuasca: The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime by Alex Polari de Alverga Email: Patreon: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation:
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Ep 150.1 — Psychedelics in Early Mormonism; Debunking a Mormon Apologist on Mormon Book Reviews pt. 1
05/15/2024
Ep 150.1 — Psychedelics in Early Mormonism; Debunking a Mormon Apologist on Mormon Book Reviews pt. 1
Part 1 of Episode 150! Yay!! And now for something completely different. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show. We invite Alex Criddle and Cody Noconi, researchers into the psychedelic origins of Mormonism, to respond to the recent debate on the Mormon Book Reviews channel between ourselves and Mormon apologist, Brian Hales. Brian attempts to provide the apologetic response to the theory that Joseph Smith utilized psychedelics (entheogens) in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to facilitate visionary experiences for the early Saints. Disinformation requires much greater effort than simply stating information so we do our best to debunk his debunking (rebunk the theory?). This one is a long haul so we split it into 2 episodes to make it a little more digestible. Show notes: Video version: Support our research and outreach: Original here: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews Further information: “” - Frederick M. Smith was a prophet of the RLDS Mormons and paternal grandson of the founder Joseph Smith. In 1918 Frederick published this Ph.D. dissertation breaking down altered states of consciousness from an early psychologist’s perspective, specifically, religious states of ‘ecstacy’ as he called it. A lengthy chapter devoted to peyote is particularly worth reading. “” - Shelby Barnes’ 1995 paper highlighting the curious psychedelic interests of Frederick M. Smith. While Barnes does not make any direct connections to Joseph Smith and psychedelics, Barnes does note that Frederick’s interests were an attempt to find the reliable keys to visionary revelation that his grandfather Joseph had demonstrated. “” - Dr. Robert Beckstead’s seminal research paper presented at the August 2007 Sunstone Symposium. Beckstead’s paper was the first to propose the possibility that Joseph Smith used psychedelics to facilitate visionary experiences. “” Alan Piper’s 2016 paper highlighting Frederick M. Smith’s interest in psychedelics, and how as a standing Mormon prophet Fred was funding a 1920s group of Harvard students with peyote. “” - Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi’s 2017 follow-up paper further explores the hypothesis originally put forward by Dr. Robert Beckstead a decade earlier. “” - Dr. Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman’s paper published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies in June 2019. This was the first paper on the subject published in an academic journal. “” Brian Hales’ 2020 response paper to the one published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies. As a believing Mormon engaged in academic apologetics, Hales details what he perceives to be holes in the proposed hypothesis. “” - Cody Noconi’s book published in 2021. “” Alex Criddle's 2023 paper that was originally presented at the Forms of Psychedelic Life conference at UC Berkeley (April 14-15, 2023). “” A continuation of Alex Criddle’s 2023 paper. “” An enlightening philosophical essay from Alex Criddle. Bibliography and further reading: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James The Higher Powers of Man, by Frederick M. Smith The Magus, by Francis Barrett A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences, by Ebenezer Sibly Hearts Made Glad: The Charges of Intemperance Against Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, by Lamar Peterson The Seven Sisters of Sleep, by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke The Encylopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, by Christian Rátsch Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, by Richard Evans Shultes, Albert Hoffman, and Christian Rátsch The Dictionary of Sacred and Magical Plants, by Christian Rátsch Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, by Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Christian Rátsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible, by Chris Bennett and Neil McQueen Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult, by Chris Bennett Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World, by Chris Bennett Plants of the Devil, by Corinne Boyer The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku Veneficium: Magic Witchcraft, and the Poison Path, by Daniel A. Schulke Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, by Daniel A. Schulke The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens, by Richard Evans Shultes and Albert Hoffman Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, by Richard Evans Shultes Vine of the Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants and Rituals in the Colombian Amazonia, by Richard Evans Shultes and Robert F. Raffauf Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline, Richard Evans Shultes and Siri von Reis Persephone's Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion, by Jonathan Ott, R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, and Carl A. P. Ruck Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History, by Jonathan Ott Plant Intoxicants: a Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants, by Ernst Bibra and Jonathan Ott Age of Entheogens & the Angels' Dictionary, by Jonathan Ott Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants, by Jonathan Ott, Gianluca Toro, and Benjamin Thomas The Road to Eleusis, by R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, by William A. Richards Entheogens, Myth, and Human Consciousness, by Carl A.P. Ruck and Mark Alwin Hoffman Mushrooms, Myth and Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman and Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Celdran Sacred Mushrooms of the Goddess: Secrets of Eleusis, by Carl A.P. Ruck The Apples of Apollo: Pagan and Christian Mysteries of the Eucharist, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Clark Heinrich, and Blaise Daniel Staples Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Sacred Plants, Magical Practices, Ecstatic States, by Thomas Hatsis The Witches’ Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry, by PD Newman Angels in Vermillion: The Philosophers’ Stone: From Dee to DMT, by PD Newman Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, by PD Newman The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs, by Cody Noconi Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Miller Mushroom Medicine: The Healing Power of Psilocybin & Sacred Entheogen History, by Brian Jackson The Religious Experience: It’s Production and Interpretation., by Timothy Leary Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals, by Huston Smith The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide, by James Fadiman Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide, by Paul Stamets Soma: divine mushroom of immortality, by Robert Gordon Wasson The Philosophy of Natural Magic, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Dwellers on the Threshold; Or Magic and Magicians, with Some Illustrations of Human Error and Imposture, by John Maxwell The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences, by Albert Mackey The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, by Julius F. Sachse God on Psychedelics: Tripping Across the Rubble of Old-Time Religion, by Don Lattin The Peyote Effect: From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs, byAlexander Dawson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzne, and Richard Alpert Entheogens and the Future of Religion, by Robert Forte How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America by Don Lattin Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered, by James B. Bakalar and Lester Grinspoon The Peyote Cult, by Weston LaBarre DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, by Rick Stassman A Hallucinogenic Tea Laced With Controversy, by Marlene Dobkin de Rios and Roger Rumrrill Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids, by Jakob Kristinsson and Jørn Gry Psychedelics Encyclopedia, by Peter G Stafford Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research Since the Decade of the Brain, by Nicolas Langlitz Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History, by Robert W. Fuller Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic, by Mike Jay DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition, by G. William Barnar Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk, by Don Lattin The Mystery of Manna: The Psychedelic Sacrament of the Bible, by Dan Merkur Psychedelic Sacrament: Manna, Meditation and Mystical Experience, by Dan Merkur LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann, by Albert Hoffman The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy, by Don Lattin LSD: Doorway to the Numinous: The Groundbreaking Psychedelic Research into Realms of the Human Unconscious, by Stanislav Grof LSD and the Mind of the Universe by Christopher Bache Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri Visionary Vine: Psychedelic Healing in the Peruvian Amazon by Marlene Dobkin de Rios The Antipodes of the Mind by Benny Shannon Ancient Psychedelic Substances by Scott Fitzpatrick Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by Stan Grof, Huston Smith, and Albert Hofmann The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos The Religion of Ayahuasca: The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime by Alex Polari de Alverga Email: Patreon: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation:
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Ep 149 — Mormon Temples a National Security Risk | Approaching Zion pt. 3
05/01/2024
Ep 149 — Mormon Temples a National Security Risk | Approaching Zion pt. 3
Every General Conference the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new temples. We walk through the history surrounding a few of the worldwide temples, along with some of the subtle international political maneuvers necessary to open the door to a new temple project. Wherever the church wants a temple, leaders must curry the favor of local and national politicians and regulators, doing so with no legal oversight. This two-way-street of backscratching opens the way for national security risks. After that we jump into Hugh Nibley’s Approaching Zion where he talks about gifts and laments how much people have to work for money when God provides everything we need. We round out with an update to the USDA guidelines for school food nutritional requirements being improved. Show notes: Happy News: Other Appearances: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews Come see us on Aron Ra’s YouTube channel! He’s doing a series titled Reading Joseph’s Myth BoM. This link is for the playlist: Check out his channel here: Email: Patreon: Facebook page: Twitter: Instagram: Merch store: Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: One time Paypal donation:
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