Category Archives: Viewpoint on Mormonism

Christmas Books Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Part 2



For several decades, the LDS First Presidency gave away copies of books written by general authorities as Christmas presents. These books were produced in leather bindings and gilded pages. For the next three days, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson will take a closer look at the book Teachings of Lorenzo Snow that featured the fifth president’s writings and talks.


Christmas Books Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Part 1



For several decades, the LDS First Presidency gave away copies of books written by general authorities as Christmas presents. These books were produced in leather bindings and gilded pages. For the next three days, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson will take a closer look at the book Teachings of Lorenzo Snow that featured the fifth president’s writings and talks.


Christmas Books Pathways to Perfection Part 2



For several decades, the LDS First Presidency gave away copies of books written by general authorities as Christmas presents. These books were produced in leather bindings and gilded pages. In the next two days, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at 16th President Thomas S. Monson’s book Pathways to Perfections.


Christmas Books Pathways to Perfections Part 1



For several decades, the LDS First Presidency gave away copies of books written by general authorities as Christmas presents. These books were produced in leather bindings and gilded pages. In the next two days, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look at 16th President Thomas S. Monson’s book Pathways to Perfections.


Christmas Books Articles of Faith Part 5



This week MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the book Articles of Faith by Apostle James E. Talmage, a book made with a leather cover and gilded pages and given away one year as a Christmas gift present to employees of the LDS Church. What exactly is taught by Talmage?


Christmas Books Articles of Faith Part 4



This week MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the book Articles of Faith by Apostle James E. Talmage, a book made with a leather cover and gilded pages and given away one year as a Christmas gift present to employees of the LDS Church. What exactly is taught by Talmage?


Christmas Books Articles of Faith Part 3



This week MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the book Articles of Faith by Apostle James E. Talmage, a book made with a leather cover and gilded pages and given away one year as a Christmas gift present to employees of the LDS Church. What exactly is taught by Talmage?


Christmas Books Articles of Faith Part 2



This week MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the book Articles of Faith by Apostle James E. Talmage, a book made with a leather cover and gilded pages and given away one year as a Christmas gift present to employees of the LDS Church. What exactly is taught by Talmage?


Christmas Books Articles of Faith Part 1



This week MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss the book Articles of Faith by Apostle James E. Talmage, a book made with a leather cover and gilded pages and given away one year as a Christmas gift present to employees of the LDS Church. What exactly is taught by Talmage?


Jesus the Christ (Talmage) Part 5



In a repeat broadcast, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a look at the book Jesus the Christ written by Apostle James E. Talmage, which was given away as a Christmas gift to church employees and one that is certainly considered a classic.


Jesus the Christ (Talmage) Part 4



In a repeat broadcast, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a look at the book Jesus the Christ written by Apostle James E. Talmage, which was given away as a Christmas gift to church employees and one that is certainly considered a classic.


Jesus the Christ (Talmage) Part 3



In a repeat broadcast, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a look at the book Jesus the Christ written by Apostle James E. Talmage, which was given away as a Christmas gift to church employees and one that is certainly considered a classic.


Jesus the Christ (Talmage) Part 2



In a repeat broadcast, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a look at the book Jesus the Christ written by Apostle James E. Talmage, which was given away as a Christmas gift to church employees and one that is certainly considered a classic.


Jesus the Christ (Talmage) Part 1



In a repeat broadcast, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a look at the book Jesus the Christ written by Apostle James E. Talmage, which was given away as a Christmas gift to church employees and one that is certainly considered a classic.


Christmas Books Gordon B. Hinckley Part 3



Over several decades, the LDS Church produced a series of books each year from their first 16 presidents. These were leather-bound and had gilded pages. They were given to church employees with a card explaining they were given by the First Presidency. We think this is about as “official” as it gets. Today MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson look take a three-part look at the book honoring Gordon B. Hinckley.


Christmas Books Gordon B. Hinckley Part 2



Over several decades, the LDS Church produced a series of books each year from their first 16 presidents. These were leather-bound and had gilded pages. They were given to church employees with a card explaining they were given by the First Presidency. We think this is about as “official” as it gets. Today MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson look take a three-part look at the book honoring Gordon B. Hinckley.


Christmas Books Gordon B. Hinckley Part 1



Over several decades, the LDS Church produced a series of books each year from their first 16 presidents. These were leather-bound and had gilded pages. They were given to church employees with a card explaining they were given by the First Presidency. We think this is about as “official” as it gets. Today MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson look take a three-part look at the book honoring Gordon B. Hinckley.


Christmas Books Ezra Taft Benson



Over several decades, the LDS Church produced a series of books each year from their first 16 presidents. These were leather-bound and had gilded pages. They were given to church employees with a card explaining they were given by the First Presidency. We think this is about as “official” as it gets. Today MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson look at sermons by 13th President Ezra Taft Benson.


Mapping LDS Theologies – Part 2



Lecture given by Aaron Shafovaloff of Mormonism Research Ministry on November 15, 2025.

This is part two of a lecture series. In this video we summarize at the beginning what was shared in lecture one (different approaches to doctrine), and then move on to the substance of lecture 2 (regress of gods).

0:00 – Intro
1:28 – “Mike” and the God-Was-Once-a-Man Claim
3:36 – What “We Believe” Means in LDS vs Christian Usage
6:09 – How LDS Use “We Don’t Believe That”
12:18 – Different Approaches to LDS Doctrine
16:04 – Disciplines of Theology
19:06 – Mapping Mormon Theologies Project
22:02 – Seven LDS Models of “Official Doctrine”
34:07 – Five LDS Views on the Regress of Gods
47:05 – LDS Leaders on Divine Ancestry
56:07 – Modern Reinterpretations & Apologetic Shifts
1:03:04 – Heavenly Grandfather & the King Follett Debate
1:17:02 – Talking to Oslerian Mormons
1:37:01 – The Son Who Remains God

At 58:07, it should be “Cavalry”, not “Calvary”

At 1:34:06, it should be “the Father and the [Holy Ghost] constituted the one God”


Christmas Books Howard W. Hunter



Over several decades, the LDS Church produced a series of books each year from their first 16 presidents. These were leather-bound and had gilded pages. They were given to church employees with a card explaining they were given by the First Presidency. We think this is about as “official” as it gets. Today MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson look at the book written by 14th President Howard W. Hunter.


Thanksgiving Reflections 2025 Part 2



God has richly blessed MRM and the Utah Christian Research Center in 2025. In this annual Thanksgiving series, MRM’s Bill McKeever, Eric Johnson, and Bradley Campbell reflect on all the good He has done this past year. We are very grateful for what God has done.


Thanksgiving Reflections 2025 Part 1



God has richly blessed MRM and the Utah Christian Research Center in 2025. In this annual Thanksgiving series, MRM’s Bill McKeever, Eric Johnson, and Bradley Campbell reflect on all the good He has done this past year. We are very grateful for what God has done.