Welcome to “Me, My Shelf, & I,” an investigative podcast by FAIR digging into historical claims about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Sarah, Zach, and Jennifer in finding faithful answers to difficult questions. In each episode, we explore a different aspect of Latter-day Saint history, examining controversies, myths, and misconceptions with a critical, yet faithful perspective. Along the way, we’ll bring in experts and other guests who lend valuable insights to our research and help to expand our understanding.
Me, My Shelf, & I – How to read the Bible and love it
Jennifer Roach and Sarah Allen host this discussion. Guests are Allen Hansen, Ben Spackman, and David Harper.
Note: After this was recorded, the Church gave new guidance (https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/holy-bible-translations-editions-church-of-jesus-christ) on additional Bible translations besides the KJV, which allows their use in Church settings and personal study.
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3 Apr 2025
Me, My Shelf, & I – How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently
In this special episode, Sarah Allen, Jennifer Roach Lees, and Zachary Wright host a panel discussion on the topic “How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently.”
Panel participants:
Stephen Smoot: https://www.plonialmonimormon.com/
Dr. Ben Spackman: https://benspackman.com/
Travis Anderson: @missionarydiscussions1286
References in this episode:
JSH 1:12–13
Dr. Christian Smith, “pervasive interpretive pluralism”. (The Bible Made Impossible: Why Biblicism Is Not a Truly Evangelical Reading of Scripture by Dr. Christian Smith)
Dr. James Kugel: https://www.jameskugel.com/ (https://www.jameskugel.com/) (The Idea of Biblical Poetry: Parallelism and Its History by Dr. James Kugel)
An Egyptian View of the Monotheism of Second Isaiah by Stephen O. Smoot: https://www.academia.edu/122239522/An_Egyptian_View_of_the_Monotheism_of_Second_Isaiah (https://www.academia.edu/122239522/An_Egyptian_View_of_the_Monotheism_of_Second_Isaiah)
The Invention of the Inspired Text: Philological Windows on the Theopneustia of Scripture by Dr. John C. Poirier
God’s Word in Human Words: An Evangelical Appropriation of Critical Biblical Scholarship by Dr. Kenton L. Sparks
The Sticks of Judah and Joseph: Reflections on Defending the Kingdom by Dr. Joseph M. Spencer: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5969/ (https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5969/)
Latter-day Saint MissionCast by Nick Galieti: Proof texting and Understanding the Bible as a Missionary Tool with Ben Spackman – Episode 21: https://ldsmissioncast.com/2018/06/21/proof-texting-understanding-bible-missionary-tool-ben-spackman/ (https://ldsmissioncast.com/2018/06/21/proof-texting-understanding-bible-missionary-tool-ben-spackman/)
Standard of Truth Podcast by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat and Dr. Richard LeDuc: https://standardoftruth.com/ (https://standardoftruth.com/)
Dr. Tremper Longman III & Dr. John Walton
Aramaic Targum: https://www.sefaria.org/texts/Tanakh/Targum
Greek Septuagint: https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/ (https://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/)
Y Religion Episode 86: Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (Dr. Joshua Sears): https://religion.byu.edu/directory/josh-sears (https://religion.byu.edu/directory/josh-sears)
Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon: Latter-day Saint Approaches by Joshua M. Sears (chapter from They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon by Dr. Charles Swift and Dr. Nicholas J. Frederick, Editors)
Offenders for a Word: How Anti-Mormons Play Word Games to Attack the Latter-Day Saints: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/mi/57/ (https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/mi/57/)
Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King by Dr. Matthew W. Bates
The New Perspective on Paul: An Introduction by Dr. Kent L. Yinger & The New Perspective on Paul by Dr. James D. G. Dunn
4QMMT – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4QMMT
Society of Biblical Literature: https://www.sbl-site.org/ (https://www.sbl-site.org/)
Relational Grace: The Reciprocal and Binding Covenant of Charis by Dr. Brent J. Schmidt https://brentschmidt.org
Relational Faith: The Transformation and Restoration of Pistis as Knowledge, Trust, Confidence, and Covenantal Faithfulness by Dr. Brent J. Schmidt https://brentschmidt.org
Blake T. Ostler, J.D. & Dr. Noel B. Reynolds
Come Follow Me with FAIR: Faithful Answers to New Testament Questions by Jennifer Roach: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw_Vkm1zYbIGG3QXZLu1A9JLOXbLj4lAF (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw_Vkm1zYbIGG3QXZLu1A9JLOXbLj4lAF)
NRSV Bible Translation (New Revised Standard Version)
Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling by Dr. Richard L. Bushman
The Jewish Study Bible: Second Edition by Dr. Adele Berlin & Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler
The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine & Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler
The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine & Dr. Marc Zvi Brettler
[G. K.] Chesterton on the Mormons by Dr. Daniel Peterson : https://www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson/2018/07/chesterton-on-the-mormons.html (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson/2018/07/chesterton-on-the-mormons.html) (paraphrased from “[Mormons] managed to reproduce the atmosphere of those Scriptures [Hebrew Bible] as they are felt by Hebrews rather than by Christians”)
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7 Nov 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Are Prophets Infallible?
In this special episode, Sarah Allen and Zachary Wright host a panel discussion on the question “Are Prophets Infallible?” Panel participants: Don Bradley: https://gregkofford.com/collections/don-bradley Ben Spackman: https://benspackman.com/ J. Max Wilson: https://www.sixteensmallstones.org/
11 Jun 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 8 – Seer Stones w/ Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat (Full Interview)
Gerrit Dirkmaat was featured in episode 5. This is the full interview. Check out Dr. Dirkmaat’s podcast with Prof. Richard LeDuc: https://standardoftruth.com/ Gerrit Dirkmaat is an associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He received his PhD from the University of Colorado in 2010, where he studied nineteenth-century American expansionism […]
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28 May 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 7 – Seer Stones w/ Allen Hansen (Full Interview)
Allen Hansen was featured in episode 2. This is the full interview. Check out Allen’s other work: https://independent.academia.edu/HansenAllen Sarah Allen is a senior researcher with FAIR, and the 2022 recipient of the John Taylor: Defender of the Faith Award. By profession, she works in mortgage compliance and is a freelance copyeditor. An avid reader, […]
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14 May 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 6 – Seer Stones: Why Aren’t They Used Today?
In this episode, Jennifer, Zach, and Sarah discuss why seer stones are no longer used today. Throughout this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute claims about the seer stones head-on using facts from the historical narrative. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (1:35) Background (13:39) Peace Child (21:11) Conclusion Sarah Allen […]
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30 Apr 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 5 – Seer Stones: Did the Church Lie?
In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Zach discuss mentions of the seer stones throughout history. Throughout this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute claims about the seer stones head-on using facts from the historical narrative. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (5:44) Richard Bushman Statement (6:11) Overview (8:16) Gerrit Dirkmaat Interview (35:39) […]
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2 Apr 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 4 – Seer Stones: How did Joseph use the Seer Stone?
In this episode, Zach, Sarah, and Jennifer discuss the mechanics and methods of the translation process. Throughout this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute claims about the seer stones head-on using facts from the historical narrative. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (2:58) The Mechanics of Translation (4:24) Curtains (8:12) Methods of […]
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19 Mar 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 3 – Seer Stones: Post-Biblical Folk Magic
In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Zach take us through the history of folk magic through post-biblical times. Throughout this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute claims about the seer stones head-on using facts from the historical narrative. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:40) The fall of Rome and why it […]
The post Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 3 – Seer Stones: Post-Biblical Folk Magic (https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2024/03/19/me-my-shelf-i-episode-3-seer-stones-post-biblical-folk-magic) appeared first on FAIR (https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org).
5 Mar 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 2 – Seer Stones: Ancient Use
In this episode, Sarah, Jennifer, and Zach go through ancient uses of seer stones and other objects seen as sacred. In this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute these claims head-on using facts from the historical narrative. Saints Unscripted Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpYrul0eRjs Allen Hansen’s Research: https://independent.academia.edu/HansenAllen Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:30) […]
The post Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 2 – Seer Stones: Ancient Use (https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2024/03/05/me-my-shelf-i-episode-2-seer-stones-ancient-use) appeared first on FAIR (https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org).
20 Feb 2024
Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms
In this episode, Zach, Sarah, and Jennifer go through an overview of the most common criticisms of Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones from all sides. They introduce direct claims from faithful members who dispute the use of Seer Stones as well as critics who attempt to use the seer stones to explain away the Book of […]
The post Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 1 – Seer Stones: Questions & Criticisms (https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2024/02/20/me-my-shelf-i-episode-1-seer-stones-questions-criticisms) appeared first on FAIR (https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org).
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