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Why an Ex-Mormon Critic Just Came Back to the Church
After running a popular anti-LDS YouTube channel for over two years and spending a decade as an atheist, Dave Sylvester set out to disprove the Church using original 1800s source material. Instead, he ended up converting himself back.In this episode, Dave sits down with us to share his incredible journey from critic to believer. We dive deep into his "wrestle with God," why his deep-dive research dismantled his own arguments, how he rebuilt his faith on a sure foundation, and his vision for bringing all the good together.---📌 KEY DISCUSSION POINTS:• From 10 years of atheism to running the "Mormon Auditor" channel• The unexpected moment deep research stopped his criticism and restored his faith• Balancing logic and spiritual experiences: "God pinned me in the ring"• Dealing with church history, Joseph Smith, and human flaws without losing your testimony• Putting faith in principles over people & avoiding the "arm of flesh"• Ongoing restoration vs. ongoing apostasy in a changing world---🤝 JOIN THE STRENGTH OF DADS BROTHERHOOD:Connect with intentional LDS fathers and leaders building real strength, covenant homes, and deep brotherhood:👉 https://strengthofdads.comFollow:@BringAllTheGood Chapters: Chapters00:00 Introduction and Dave's background02:16 Starting the Mormon Audit channel08:29 Journey out of and back into the church11:32 Critical content creation and motivations20:28 Initial goals and paradigm shifts21:18 The Charlie Kirk moment and paradigm shift23:19 Impact of debates and social media28:44 Returning to church and family reactions36:19 First experience back at church48:24 New channel: Bring All the Good50:16 Deep dives into church history51:53 Advice for active members facing doubts52:49 The importance of engaging with ideas55:33 Final thoughts and where to find Dave---#LDS
1 Oct 2026
Ep. 157 - Why Women Wore Purple To Church
Are modern cultural movements quietly reshaping how members view the gospel, family, and covenant roles? In this episode, we sit down with Fellowship of Eve to break down the rise of modern feminism within the LDS culture, how social media algorithms fuel ideological drift, and why so many are trading eternal covenants for secular moral frameworks. We discuss the root ideologies threatening traditional homes, how anti-male and anti-family rhetoric impacts young men and women, and how faithful Saints can stand firm in Christ against shifting cultural tides.Key Topics Covered:The "Wear Purple" Campaign: Analyzing political activism in Sunday worship spaces.Irreverence in the Chapel: Reacting to modern social media trends in primary rooms.Feminism vs. Divine Womanhood: Restoring covenant order and family leadership with Fellowship of Eve.Links:https://strengthofdads.com/programs#retreat Fellowship of Eve - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipofeve/ @TheFellowshipofEve Chapters00:00 Introduction to the topic of feminism at church04:29 Reactions to women dancing in church settings07:19 Discussion of 'wear purple' day and its implications11:28 Church leaders' directives on pro-life support20:11 Responses from church members and leadership28:37 The role of elders quorum and local leadership39:28 Historical roots of feminism and its influence50:49 Moral frameworks: Gospel vs. feminist ideology53:56 Resources and where to find more information#lds
28 Sept 2026
Ep. 156 - I Debated 10 Creedal Christians At Once (Here's The Playbook)
If God is all-powerful and perfectly good, why does He allow suffering, natural disasters, and evil to exist? In this episode of Salty Saints, Hayden Carroll breaks down his intense 4-hour debate against 10 Creedal Christian scholars, focusing on the creation dilemma, presuppositional logic, and how to hold your ground under high-pressure questioning. Beyond the debate tactics, we dive deep into the philosophy of theology: how God’s nature defines goodness, why common objections against Christian doctrines fall short, and how Latter-day Saint fathers can teach their kids to navigate these heavy faith questions with total composure. What We Cover in This Episode:The Creation Dilemma & God’s Attributes: Unpacking the logic behind why God allows evil and suffering. Presuppositional Apologetics: How to examine the core assumptions behind tough theological objections. Maintaining Composure Under Fire: Practical strategies for keeping your cool when debating 10 people at once. The Fatherhood Playbook: How to prepare youth to defend their faith without losing Christlike graceFeatured Links and Resources: Grab a copy of Hayden's Book: https://a.co/d/032SS9IQGrab your spot at our upcoming men's retreat: https://strengthofdads.com/event-retreatChapters:Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hayden Carroll and debate background03:59 Jeff Durbin's street apologetics and critique07:10 Two main approaches to apologetics: accept or question presuppositions14:53 Handling aggressive opponents and maintaining composure19:59 The importance of preparation and knowing your arguments26:01 The creation dilemma and God's attributes30:00 Dealing with weak arguments and unprepared opponents35:00 The role of logic and questioning in debates40:04 The significance of understanding different faith perspectives45:08 The impact of online apologetics and future resources
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