Category Archives: Viewpoint on Mormonism

Reed Smoot Hearings Part 2



In a new series, Bill and Eric take a look at the Reed Smoot Hearings. These congressional hearings took place in 1904, as polygamy continued in the LDS Church despite the “Manifesto” in 1890. What were these hearings about? That is the focus of this week’s podcasts.


Reed Smoot Hearings Part 1



In a new series, Bill and Eric take a look at the Reed Smoot Hearings. These congressional hearings took place in 1904, as polygamy continued in the LDS Church despite the “Manifesto” in 1890. What were these hearings about? That is the focus of this week’s podcasts.


Christmas Book Series Ezra Taft Benson



Yes, Christmas was 2 weeks ago, but this week Bill and Eric finish their repeat look at Christmas books that were handed out to church employees over a three-decade period. What this series has taught us is that classic works and citations from their leaders should still be considered seriously, even at the end of the 20th/beginning of the 21st centuries.

Today they consider a book containing the teachings of Ezra Taft Benson.


Christmas Discourses by Brigham Young



The final week of our month-long look at the Christmas gifts given away by the LDS First Presidency over the course of three decades. This week we take a closer look at the Discourses of Brigham Young–talk about a bunch of fascinating quotes. We start the New Year off with a bang.

For more information about the Christmas editions, visit mrm.org/book-employee-gift


Christmas Books Discourses of Brigham Young Part 5



The final week of our month-long look at the Christmas gifts given away by the LDS First Presidency over the course of three decades. This week we take a closer look at the Discourses of Brigham Young–talk about a bunch of fascinating quotes. We start the New Year off with a bang.

For more information about the Christmas editions, visit mrm.org/book-employee-gift


Christmas Books Discourses of Brigham Young Part 4



The final week of our month-long look at the Christmas gifts given away by the LDS First Presidency over the course of three decades. This week we take a closer look at the Discourses of Brigham Young–talk about a bunch of fascinating quotes. We start the New Year off with a bang.

For more information about the Christmas editions, visit mrm.org/book-employee-gift


Christmas Books Discourses of Brigham Young Part 3



The final week of our month-long look at the Christmas gifts given away by the LDS First Presidency over the course of three decades. This week we take a closer look at the Discourses of Brigham Young–talk about a bunch of fascinating quotes. We start the New Year off with a bang.

For more information about the Christmas editions, visit mrm.org/book-employee-gift


Christmas Books Discourses of Brigham Young Part 2



The final week of our month-long look at the Christmas gifts given away by the LDS First Presidency over the course of three decades. This week we take a closer look at the Discourses of Brigham Young–talk about a bunch of fascinating quotes. We start the New Year off with a bang.

For more information about the Christmas editions, visit mrm.org/book-employee-gift


Christmas Books Discourses of Brigham Young Part 1



The final week of our month-long look at the Christmas gifts given away by the LDS First Presidency over the course of three decades. This week we take a closer look at the Discourses of Brigham Young–talk about a bunch of fascinating quotes. We start the New Year off with a bang.

For more information about the Christmas editions, visit mrm.org/book-employee-gift


Christmas Books: Teachings of Joseph Smith Part 4



Bill and Eric continue through the week of Christmas to take a closer look at the books given away by the First Presidency to church employees over the course of three decades. The quotes found in this book are mind-boggling. To read more on this, visit mrm.org/books-employee-gift.


Christmas Books: Teachings of Joseph Smith Part 3



Bill and Eric continue through the week of Christmas to take a closer look at the books given away by the First Presidency to church employees over the course of three decades. The quotes found in this book are mind-boggling. To read more on this, visit mrm.org/books-employee-gift.


Christmas Books: Teachings of Joseph Smith Part 2



Bill and Eric continue through the week of Christmas to take a closer look at the books given away by the First Presidency to church employees over the course of three decades. The quotes found in this book are mind-boggling. To read more on this, visit mrm.org/books-employee-gift.


Christmas Books: Teachings of Joseph Smith Part 1



Bill and Eric continue through the week of Christmas to take a closer look at the books given away by the First Presidency to church employees over the course of three decades. The quotes found in this book are mind-boggling. To read more on this, visit mrm.org/books-employee-gift.


Christmas Books: Gospel Doctrine Part 3



Bill and Eric continue through the week of Christmas to take a closer look at the books given away by the First Presidency to church employees over the course of three decades. The quotes found in this book are mind-boggling. To read more on this, visit mrm.org/books-employee-gift.


Christmas Books: Gospel Doctrine Part 2



Bill and Eric continue this week with the Christmas book series discussing the books given away by the LDS First Presidency over more than 3 decades. These books were made of leather and had gilded pages highlighting some of the “classics” written by general authorities over the years. To read more about these citations, visit mrm.org/books/employee/gift.


Christmas Books: Gospel Doctrine Part 1



Bill and Eric continue this week with the Christmas book series discussing the books given away by the LDS First Presidency over more than 3 decades. These books were made of leather and had gilded pages highlighting some of the “classics” written by general authorities over the years. To read more about these citations, visit mrm.org/books/employee/gift.


Christmas Books: Joseph Smith Part 2



Bill and Eric continue this week with the Christmas book series discussing the books given away by the LDS First Presidency over more than 3 decades. These books were made of leather and had gilded pages highlighting some of the “classics” written by general authorities over the years. To read more about these citations, visit mrm.org/books/employee/gift.


Christmas Books: Joseph Smith Part 1



Bill and Eric continue this week with the Christmas book series discussing the books given away by the LDS First Presidency over more than 3 decades. These books were made of leather and had gilded pages highlighting some of the “classics” written by general authorities over the years. To read more about these citations, visit mrm.org/books/employee/gift.


Christmas Books: Godhood Part 2



Bill and Eric continue this week with the Christmas book series discussing the books given away by the LDS First Presidency over more than 3 decades. These books were made of leather and had gilded pages highlighting some of the “classics” written by general authorities over the years. To read more about these citations, visit mrm.org/books/employee/gift.


Christmas Books: Obedience Part 3



Over a period of about 3 decades, the LDS Church’s First Presidency gave away a variety of older books to their church employees along with a note of recommendation for each book. Besides the standard works, books from all of the presidents and a number of apostles were offered, giving each book renewed legitimacy. Through December, Bill and Eric will take a look at some of these books and see what they teach, sometimes a bit different than what is emphasized in today’s church. These special books are available in the library at the Utah Christian Research Center (utahchristianresearchcenter.com)

We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and will return to new shows in 2024.