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On a special episode of MBR an All Star Panel convenes to discuss the life and legacy of Baptist Pastor Lynn Ridenhour who was a Book of Mormon believer and preached from it. On September 25th 2025 Lynn passed away. As we approach the one year anniversary of his passing, it was fitting to have a panel disscussion to contextualize and remember the life and legacy of Ridenhour and his unique ministry. Among those participating are his publisher Boyd Tuttle, Apostle Patrick McKay Sr, Mormon scholar Jason R. Smith, and Catholic Priest Tom Roberts. #bookofmormon #josephsmith #baptist #evangelical #mormonhistory #mormonscripture #bible #southernbaptist #communityofchrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristofflatterdaysaints #christian #mormonbookreviews #stevenpynakker #lynnridenhour Link to purchase books by Lynn from Digital Legend use special promo code MBR: https://digitalegend.com/collections/lynn-ridenhour?srsltid=AU7gw4XpA65z-kLtQX_QAPB-jWEa35nDKmM6cxbrRCZjErtESOoO4O37 Links to support Mormon Book Reviews: Venmo Link: https://account.venmo.com/u/mbrven PayPal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonbookreviews?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/mormonbookreviews Channel Merch Store: https://www.mormonbookreviews.com MBR Email: mormonbookreviews@gmail.com

Dr. Kyle Beshears, author of the book 40 Questions About Mormonism, returns to MBR to be a special co-host with Steven Pynakker to interview Denver Snuffer! #josephsmith #bookofmormon #denversnuffer #bookofrevelation #jewishtemple #covenantchristians #mormonscripture #kylebeshears #stevenpynakker #evangelical #protestantism #temple #mormonhistory #mormondoctrine #bookofisaiah #latterdaysaints Link to Restoration Scriptures Foundation: https://scriptures.shop/ Link to Denver's website: https://denversnuffer.com/ Link to purchase Kyle's book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=40+questions+about+mormonism&crid=1OW081ISLIPU9&sprefix=40+questions+about+m%2Caps%2C173&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_20 Links to support Mormon Book Reviews: Venmo Link: https://account.venmo.com/u/mbrven PayPal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonbookreviews?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/mormonbookreviews Channel Merch Store: https://www.mormonbookreviews.com MBR Email: mormonbookreviews@gmail.com 0:00 Introductions and overview 3:58 Discussion on James Strang 6:50 Charisma and institutions 17:23 The theology of temples 30:23 Protestant perspectives 37:38 The cross and atonement 47:02 Eschatology and New Jerusalem 56:45 Evaluating religious claims 1:20:31 Reflections and closing

Joseph Smith Photo Researchers Patrick Bishop and Joseph Brickey, along with film producer Daylen Pollard, join Steven Pynakker to discuss the documentary "Brother Joseph Again: Exploring the Visual Image of Joseph Smith Jr." #brotherjosephagain #josephsmithphoto #josephsmith #daguerreotype #mormonhistory #churchofjesuschristofflatterdaysaints #communityofchrist #lds #mormonism #mormonbookreviews #stevenpynakker #bookofmormon #missourihistory #utahhistory #illinoishistory @BrJosephAgain Link to Purchase tickets: https://brotherjosephagain.com/ Links to support Mormon Book Reviews: Venmo Link: https://account.venmo.com/u/mbrven PayPal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonbookreviews?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/mormonbookreviews Channel Merch Store: https://www.mormonbookreviews.com MBR Email: mormonbookreviews@gmail.com 0:00 Introduction to the film 3:29 Researching Joseph's image 6:09 Addressing competing claims 10:21 Forensic expertise and process 18:35 Filmmaking and personal impact 28:53 Collaborating with Community of Christ 32:06 Public reception and outreach 37:23 Navigating different viewpoints 44:59 Evidence and historical context 53:28 Conclusion and final thoughts

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Mormon Apologist Jacob Hansen of Thoughtful Faith joins Steven Pynakker of Mormon Book Reviews to interview John G Turner about his recent Biography "Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet" published by Yale University Press. #josephsmith #bookofmormon #brighamyoung #jacobhansen #mormonism #mormonhistory #mormonbookreviews #johngturner #stevenpynakker #yaleuniversity #mormonreddit @thoughtfulfaith2020 @MormonBookReviews Link to Purchase the JS Biography: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smith-Rise-American-Prophet/dp/0300292384/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y8rYxE-RyylaMHw4jfTGVG_okhGnwQUr7L162L8GEmwaWFhSplkXUsXlm1WMyXvJjsT8v_Leo7ePHJ_AI25lqAfbrePa8GziE1M0Vkc4f7TJ5fSQZw5L01aB6pA7FgZ4r66PpWIEFcs3BGapoLMlWM3J8UOxcM3lM2TmaAXBxZOIWUhhNjlByXbJib3d_yJShEJzUztyVZsq-50V7qx0qhxRbok9DzAtuaulYzmQjkI.g7skvjsa2d-Qmkfjd3Yz0PofBZ9ZVhIkkXChW9M8DTI&qid=1789506538&sr=8-1-spons Links to support Mormon Book Reviews: Venmo Link: https://account.venmo.com/u/mbrven PayPal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonbookreviews?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/mormonbookreviews Channel Merch Store: https://www.mormonbookreviews.com MBR Email: mormonbookreviews@gmail.com 0:00 Introduction and welcome 2:43 Reception of the biography 4:20 Accessing historical records 6:49 Researching as an outsider 10:00 Belief and scholarly empathy 13:47 Motivations for studying Smith 16:32 Why non-members should care 22:31 Complexity of Smith's story 29:29 Managing secrets and mystery 32:31 Legacy of the movement 35:42 Building a movement 41:15 Navigating human fallibility 47:32 Financial and personal trust 54:03 Evidence for plural marriage 1:01:06 Emma Smith and the Relief Society 1:11:24 Tragedy and mounting pressure 1:17:32 Trauma and resilience 1:20:15 The legacy of Joseph Smith 1:25:28 Closing and future outlook