Viewpoint On Mormonism

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.

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 o

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.

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.

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.

In a repeat broadcast series, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss whether or not Mormonism ought to be considered a Chrisitan religion.

In a repeat broadcast series, MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss whether or not Mormonism ought to be considered a Chrisitan religion.

In a repeat broadcast series, MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss whether or not Mormonism ought to be considered a Chrisitan religion.

Bill McKeever interviews Rogers Atwebembeire, a apologetics missionary with CFAR in Africa.

In a repeat broadcast, Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about the issue of contention in conversations with Latter-day Saints.

In a repeat broadcast, Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about the issue of contention in conversations with Latter-day Saints.

In a repeat broadcast, Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about the issue of divorce when faith changes take place in a couple’s life.

In a repeat broadcast, Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about the issue of divorce when faith changes take place in a couple's life.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson examine why early Latter-day Saints viewed Independence, Missouri, as the “center place” of Zion and the future site of God’s temple in the last days.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson examine why early Latter-day Saints viewed Independence, Missouri, as the “center place” of Zion and the future site of God’s temple in the last days.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson examine why early Latter-day Saints viewed Independence, Missouri, as the “center place” of Zion and the future site of God’s temple in the last days.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson examine why early Latter-day Saints viewed Independence, Missouri, as the “center place” of Zion and the future site of God’s temple in the last days.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson examine why early Latter-day Saints viewed Independence, Missouri, as the “center place” of Zion and the future site of God’s temple in the last days.

MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss Dallin H. Oaks’ final talk at the October 2025 General Conference. Just what did the now-18th president mean?

MRM’s Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson discuss Dallin H. Oaks’ final talk at the October 2025 General Conference. Just what did the now-18th president mean?