Things I Wish I Could Say in Sunday School

Topics: 1) The flood as a baptism for the Earth; 2) The feasibility of the flood and the ark; 3) The flood was mercy?; and 4) Prophets then and now.

We discuss the idea of the flood as a baptism for the earth, practical doubts about the ark and a global flood, arguments that the flood was an act of mercy, and a critique of how ancient prophets compare to modern church leaders.

The goal is to encourage open, thoughtful conversation ...

Topics: 1) Enoch and the Gulf of Mexico; 2) What Joseph Smith might have been thinking; and 3) Zion.

A candid episode exploring Genesis 5 and Moses 6–7 with a fresh look at Enoch, the claim that Zion became the Gulf of Mexico, and how Joseph Smith may have drawn on utopian and transcendental ideas.

We reflect on what Zion means, contrasting conformity with expanding belonging, while considering wealth disparity and family dynamics....

Topics: 1) The Books of Moses and Abraham; and 2) The preexistence.

This episode examines the Book of Moses and the Book of Abraham, how Joseph Smith produced these texts, and the historical questions around the so‑called translation of Egyptian papyri.

It also explores the doctrine of the pre‑existence, personal doubts about chosenness and favoring among spirit children, and a candid reflection on agency and random suffering in mo...

This episode of "Things I Wish I Could Say in Sunday School" gives a candid overview of difficult moments in LDS history: the 1978 revelation extending the priesthood to Black members, failure to share historical teachings about polygamy and race to new converts, and the 1995 Family Proclamation.

It calls for informed consent for converts, criticizes lingering racist ideas and weak institutional accountability, and challenges the F...

Topics: 1) My understanding of polygamy when I was young; 2) Misconceptions about polygamy; 3) The story of polygamy the church tries to sell now; 4) The real story of Joseph Smith’s polygamy; 5) Polygamy after Joseph Smith's death; 6) The legacy of polygamy; and 7) My thoughts about Joseph Smith and polygamy.

Links:

Year of Polygamy podcast

https://www.yearofpolygamy.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-of-polygamy-podc...

Topics: 1) Angel handshakes; 2) Bodies of God and the Holy Ghost; 3) Intelligence in the afterlife; 4) Blessings are NOT predicated; and 5) Beliefs about government.

This episode examines Doctrine and Covenants sections 129–134. Topics include identifying angels, the nature of God and the Holy Ghost, eternal intelligence and growth, the claim that blessings are tied to obedience, and beliefs about government. We question traditiona...

Topics: 1) Nauvoo; 2) Patriarchal blessings; 3) Relief Society; 4) Baptisms for the dead; and 5) Joseph Smith and Masons.

We discuss the Nauvoo settlement, patriarchal blessings, the origins and role of the Relief Society, baptisms for the dead, and Joseph Smith's ties to Freemasonry, aiming for honest reflection.

Designed to spark conversation with friends, family, or classes, this episode blends personal experience, historical co...

Topics: 1) The name of the church; 2) Adam-ondi-Ahman; 3) Tithing; 4) Danites; and 5) The Missouri Mormon War of 1838.

We question institutional messaging about the church name, trace Joseph Smith’s evolving fundraising methods culminating in tithing, examine vigilante and militia actions by and against Mormons, and connect these events to escalating violence and tragic outcomes.

Short, candid, and discussion-sparking—meant to prov...

Topics: 1) Kirtland temple; 2) Priesthood keys; 3) Salem, MA; 4) Kirtland Safety Society; and 5) Thomas B. Marsh.

This episode takes a frank look at Doctrine and Covenants sections 109–114, covering the Kirtland Temple dedication and vision, the doctrine of priesthood keys, the failed Salem treasure venture, the collapse of the Kirtland Safety Society bank and its fallout, and Thomas B. Marsh. 

Rather than a faith-promoting spin, t...

Topic: Decoding.

This episode shares candid reflections questioning the clarity and purpose of Joseph Smith's language about truth, knowledge, light, and intelligence.

We describe how Section 93 felt cryptic and repetitive, and draw an analogy to online "decoders" and QAnon—arguing the text invites puzzling rather than practical spiritual growth.

The episode emphasizes honest, critical thinking over mystification and aims to spark ...

Topics: 1) Education and learning; 2) All things for our good; 3) Vienna Jaques; and 4) The Word of wisdom.

This episode offers candid reflections focusing on education and learning, the church's relationship with intellectual inquiry, the limits of the promise that "all things shall work together for our good," and the application of the Word of Wisdom. We also highlight the story of Vienna Jaques and critique how church policies ...

Topics: 1) Priesthood; 2) South Carolina; and 3) One Mighty and Strong.

Welcome to this week's episode of "Things I Wish I Could Say in Sunday School," where we dive into some thought-provoking topics from Doctrine and Covenants sections 84 through 87, exploring new perspectives that challenge traditional narratives. This episode, featuring discussions on Priesthood, South Carolina, and the enigmatic prophecy of One Mighty and Stro...