Category: Videos
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Mormonism and the Gospel
A look at the traditional Mormon views of the gospel, Christians, and Jesus, and their fundamental differences with historic Christianity.
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The Character, Motivations, and Death of Joseph Smith
Although Joseph Smith may have begun with sincere questions about historic Christianity, his subsequent prophecies and actions (including translation by magic stones, polygamy with married women, and blaming his followers for not having enough faith when things went wrong) can look more like personal ego than the hand of God.
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Sandra Tanner Interview [Parts 1-7] (The Ex Mormon Files)
Sandra tells “Bishop” Earl Erskine about her history, focusing especially on the early years and her gradual journey of carefully studying church history and teachings with her late husband, Jerald.
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Mormon Temples: Are They Biblical?
LDS temples and rituals are examined in light of the biblical record.
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Overview of LDS Beliefs
Sandra Tanner talks about finding grace in Christ, apart from Mormonism, and describes many of the LDS beliefs that she left behind.
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Sandra Tanner on Mormon Temples (Parts 1-3)
A three-part video series with insights on LDS temples, their uses, ceremonies, changes, and Masonic influences on Joseph Smith.
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Mormonism and Politics
Ever since Joseph Smith’s followers began growing into a sizeable group (with its own militia—larger than many states’ militias) they also flexed political muscle, seeking redress for grievances and eventually wanting to lead the nation with Joseph Smith as president.
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Elements of an LDS Testimony
Fundamentals of the LDS testimony, as illustrated by the five points of the “testimony glove”: 1. Heavenly Father’s Plan, 2. Jesus Christ, 3. Joseph Smith, 4. the LDS temple, and 5. the Living Prophet.
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My Journey Out of Mormonism
Sandra Tanner tells how she left the LDS church after researching deeply with her husband, Jerald, the unsupported claims of Joseph Smith. Particularly, Brigham Young’s teaching about ‘blood atonement’ convinced her that such prophets were not inspired God.
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Fireside with Sandra Tanner (Parts 1-2)
Sandra tells of her good youth in the LDS church, then questioning its claims, and how she (and late husband, Jerald) embarked on a lifetime of research and a new life in Christ. Audience questions are also answered.