Best Greg Matsen Podcasts (2025)

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Calling All Christians! with Greg Matsen and Jacob Hansen 1:10:41

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Calling All Christians, Jacob Hansen and Greg Matsen dive headfirst into one of the most heated conversations happening right now across Christian media: Are Latter-day Saints (Mormons) truly Christians? We unpack the recent wave of discussions that have swept the nation—fueled by shocking events and bold …

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Could Mormonism be the answer that converts Alex O'Connor To Christianity? 19:51

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Send us a text Alex O’Connor, known to many as a sharp and thoughtful voice in modern religious discussion, takes an unexpected and intriguing turn as he dives deep into the beliefs, history, and theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, we discuss the how Alex not only defends Mormon teachings from common miscon…

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"A House unto My Name", D&C 124, Saints in the South CLASSIC! 34:32

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Send us a text "Uncle Andrew" is back! From Come Follow Me: "As difficult as the last six years had been for the Saints, things started to look up in the spring of 1839: The refugee Saints had found compassion among the citizens of Quincy, Illinois. Guards had allowed the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church leaders to escape captivity in Missouri…

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Are Latter-day Saints A Part Of The Political Right? 1:31:44

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Filmmakers Barrett Burgin and Jake Taylor join Greg for a different type of discussion on Latter-day Saint politics, identity, and the label, "Christian." Website: www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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Patrick Mason, Peacemaking, And Social Justice 1:03:06

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Dr. Ralph Hancock, political philosophy professor, talks about Dr. Patrick Mason's "Proclaim Peace." Dr. Mason is the Latter-day Saint icon in academic circles on the topic of "Peace" and "Peacemaking." But is his approach tenable for Latter-day Saints? Is it congruent with gospel principles or is is built on a framework of social justice? Website:…

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Did Charlie Kirk Ignite Christianity? How Some Evangelical Leaders See the Grand Blanc, MI Shooting 41:40

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Del Tackett was Senior Vice-President at Focus on the Family and served in the George W. Bush administration. He talks about how he sees the effects of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the LDS shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Website: http://www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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Family Proclamation Is Commentary? 45:14

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In a Salt Lake Tribune opinion piece, author and scholar Taylor Petrey says that the Family Proclamation is just "commentary." That it is just describing the times in which it was written. But both President Oaks and Elder Rasband stated strongly that the Proclamation to the World is "doctrine" and "revelatory." This is a perfect example of "Athens…

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It Appeared As Though The Mantle Was Placed During Pres. Oaks Final Address at General Conference 52:08

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Send us a text In this episode we give some shout outs to our supporters of the show, share some weekly wins, and dive into an in depth review of President Dallin H. Oaks final address at General Conference. We look at what he said, why he said it, and what it means for us. Pres Oaks is the President of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles. #prophets #apo…

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Is It Time For An LDS Church Policy Change On Firearms In The Building? 50:06

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Send us a text Dean Wilson, a federal law enforcement firearms trainer sits down with us to discuss The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints policy on Firearms in the building. We discuss the Grand Blanc, MI tragedy, how it affects membership and security, and what the leaders may or may not do with policy changes. We discuss why there needs…

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Mark Driscoll Doubles Down and Who Decides Who is a Christian? 43:40

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This episode is a little off-brand for me, but I'm not going to put up with this any longer. Pastor Mark Driscoll has taken the tragedy in Michigan as an opportunity to bash Mormons. Despite the online outcry, Driscoll has doubled down and produced an anti-Mormon eBook, "Are Mormons Christian?" Driscoll specifically states that Mormons do not belie…

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Live Episode 4 - Remembering Charlie Kirk - The latest Christian Martyr 1:13:32

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Send us a text This was our live episode recorded on September 10th the day of Charlie Kirk's Assassination. We took time to discuss his impact, what his death means, and the kinds of ideology that drives people towards violence over political, religious, and social issues. Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Strivin'! Support the Show &…

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Michigan LDS Church Attack: What No One Will Say 37:57

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What lead to the Latter-day Saint Church attack in Michigan? What rhetoric inspires such actions? How is this similar to Charlie Kirk? Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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My Thoughts On President Nelson 9:56

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President Nelson Lead in a Certain Way Removing members' dependency on the Church Seeking Truth Without Bias Website - www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do 58:15

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Send us a text How can we forgive others who have hurt us, or hurt someone we love? Can we really follow Jesus' example of forgiveness when He forgave those who tortured and crucified Him while He still hung on the cruel cross? Is it possible for us to demonstrate that kind of true forgiveness in this mortal life?.. This is exactly what Charlie Kir…

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Sunday Sermon 2 - "Symbols That Lead Us To Reality" 26:12

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Send us a text We are surrounded by symbols and symbolism every day. Which symbols are meaningful to us? Which symbols are actually hollow and devoid of any real meaning? Which symbols can lead us to what is REAL? How does the sealing power found within the temples of God relate to all this?? Lat's explore these questions and more together in this …

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"The Order of the Son of God", D&C 106-108, CFM 20:11

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Send us a text "To Have the Heavens Opened"... Join us this week as we discuss the personal conversion story of Warren Cowdery, the organizing of the priesthood offices and quorums, and Lyman Sherman's desire to receive comfort of full forgiveness. From Come Follow Me Manual: "At first glance, Doctrine and Covenants 107 might seem to be only about …

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Has Liberalism Gone Too Far In The Church And Our Culture? 1:12:40

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BYU professor Ralph Hancock responds to BYU professor Kelly Patterson on the issue of liberalism in the church and journalist Jonathan Rauch. What does "Love" really mean, and how is it used politically? Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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What Does it Mean to Offer a "Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit" to God? 12:05

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Send us a text In this short episode, Kenny shares some thoughts from our stake conference. Our visiting area Seventy, Elder James N. Robinson, shared some profound insights with us during the Sunday morning session. Many walked away from that meeting with a whole new understanding of what it means when the scriptures tell us that God requires "a b…

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"After Much Tribulation... Cometh The Blessing", D&C 102-105, CFM 32:11

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Send us a text Join us this week as we continue to discuss the trials of the early saints and how we apply the principles of faithfulness to our lives. Jackson takes the opportunity to share a personal experience of exercising faith in following the prophet. From Come Follow Me: The Saints in Kirtland were heartbroken to hear that their brothers an…

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Sunday Sermon 1 - Why Did God Allow Charlie Kirk To Die? 10:33

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Send us a text We all wrestle with questions of the heart. Especially those we do not understand. One question that many people are wondering is 'Why Did God Allow Charlie Kirk To Die?" In this episode, I discuss one possibility of what that answer is. Support the Show! www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express o…

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A Film Producer's Research On LDS Polygamy 1:00:15

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Film producer Celene Anderson joins Greg to discuss her deep dive research into plural marriage required by a recent film she produced, The Angel. This is not a polygamy advocacy piece; it's an honest, nuanced look at history, women's voices, Doctrine and Covenants Section 132, and why early Saints believed and lived this practice. We tackle common…

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What Is The Official Position Of The Church On Official Positions? 55:02

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Greg and Trevan Hatch, professor of religion at BYU, discuss what makes an Official Position and doctrine of the church. It gets a little dicey. What is the supreme word on the word? Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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I Was Told Early - Charlie Kirk "He's Gone" 9:46

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I know someone who worked close with Charlie Kirk for many years. He was there, five feet from Charlie when he was shot at UVU. I put up a tweet, then pulled it down. We need to stop creating political silos. It's ok to pursue truth, but even truth needs checks, to verify its veracity. Website: www.cwicmedia.com…

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When Loved Ones Leave The Church 46:38

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Tyler Anderson shares his research and observations on family members leaving the church. The dynamics have changed over the years. We need to understand that, usually, underlying it all is a different worldview, not just a disagreement. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen

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"Be Still and Know That I Am God", Doctrine & Covenants 98-101, CFM 33:54

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Send us a text "All things... shall work together for your good." For the Saints in the 1830s, Independence, Missouri, was literally the promised land. It was “the center place” of Zion (see Doctrine and Covenants 57:3)—the city of God on earth—which they were making great sacrifices to build. To them, the gathering of Saints there was an exciting …

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Exmo Wall Street Journal Article - Ridiculous Yet Telling 17:00

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Our culture still says it's ok to take a bigoted approach to Latter-day Saints I have been saying this since 2024. There is a reason that most of the ExMo influencers mentioned in the Wall Street Journal article are women. This article helps support what I have been saying. This will blow over and will be a strength. Cwic Media Website: http://www.…

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Is the Church Anti-Woman -Or Is Culture Gaslighting Our Daughters? 48:09

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Rachael Patterson from the YouTube Channel, Women and the Priesthood, joins Greg to talk about why young women in the US are leaving the church in high numbers. What are the causes? Does feminism play a role? How does this square with the Family Proclamation? How do Latter-day Saint women navigate the cultural climate with the gospel? And, what abo…

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"For the Salvation of Zion", D&C 94-97, CFM 29:11

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Send us a text "For the Salvation of Zion" Join us this week as Marcus and Jackson discuss the call of The Lord for Joseph to move the church forward in building a Temple: The House of The Lord! When the Lord commanded Moses to build a tabernacle, He told Moses to “make all things according to the pattern shewed to [him] in the mount” (Hebrews 8:5;…

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Gender Roles, Patriarchal Order In The LDS Family Proclamation 1:36:52

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Hannah Stoddard joins Greg to talk about the Family Proclamation and the Order of the Family. We discuss what the Family Proclamation says about gender roles in our modern world, the Patriarchal Order, the disintegration of the family and civilization, and the path to follow Christ and the Plan of Salvation. Interestingly, this was recorded just an…

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What If The LDS Church Made The Changes Of Pope Leo 51:21

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Changes by Pope Leo - Would They Apply to the LDS Church? Cardio Miracle, Learn More! - https://cwic.qwkcheckout.com Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com Gospel On The Nile Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile Pope Leo immediately made sweeping changes to the Catholic Church. Bruce Porter and Gr…

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Missionaries With "Too Many Leads" 32:33

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What Do Missionaries Do When They Have Too Many Leads and Referrals? Wavemakers Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Jonah Barnes returns to Cwic Show with an update to the Gathering Israel Missionary Program. Hint - It's amazing! Donate to Gathering Israel - https://www.gatheringisrael.org/for-donors Website: www.cwicmedia.com…

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"Receive of His Fulness", D&C 93 - CFM 29:17

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Send us a text Join us this week as we discuss section 93 and say goodbye to Heidi....at least on a weekly basis. She may make an appearance every once in a while down the road. We thank Heidi for sharing her time, insights, humor, and weight lifting analogies with us!! “When you climb up a ladder,” Joseph Smith taught, “you must begin at the botto…

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Open Letter to Family Proclamation Supporters 33:36

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Being Called "Political" For Supporting the Family Proclamation Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers If a member supports the Family Proclamation, are they being political? Is the Proclamation political? It was not produced in a vacuum. It was cr…

Greg Matsen Podcasts

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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

Greg Matsen

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Mormon Book Reviews Podcast

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Saints In the South

Kenny, Michael, Joe, Jackson

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Calling All Christians! with Greg Matsen and Jacob Hansen 1:10:41

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Could Mormonism be the answer that converts Alex O'Connor To Christianity? 19:51

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"A House unto My Name", D&C 124, Saints in the South CLASSIC! 34:32

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Are Latter-day Saints A Part Of The Political Right? 1:31:44

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Patrick Mason, Peacemaking, And Social Justice 1:03:06

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Did Charlie Kirk Ignite Christianity? How Some Evangelical Leaders See the Grand Blanc, MI Shooting 41:40

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Family Proclamation Is Commentary? 45:14

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It Appeared As Though The Mantle Was Placed During Pres. Oaks Final Address at General Conference 52:08

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Is It Time For An LDS Church Policy Change On Firearms In The Building? 50:06

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Mark Driscoll Doubles Down and Who Decides Who is a Christian? 43:40

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Live Episode 4 - Remembering Charlie Kirk - The latest Christian Martyr 1:13:32

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Michigan LDS Church Attack: What No One Will Say 37:57

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My Thoughts On President Nelson 9:56

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Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do 58:15

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Sunday Sermon 2 - "Symbols That Lead Us To Reality" 26:12

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"The Order of the Son of God", D&C 106-108, CFM 20:11

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Has Liberalism Gone Too Far In The Church And Our Culture? 1:12:40

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What Does it Mean to Offer a "Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit" to God? 12:05

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"After Much Tribulation... Cometh The Blessing", D&C 102-105, CFM 32:11

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Sunday Sermon 1 - Why Did God Allow Charlie Kirk To Die? 10:33

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A Film Producer's Research On LDS Polygamy 1:00:15

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What Is The Official Position Of The Church On Official Positions? 55:02

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I Was Told Early - Charlie Kirk "He's Gone" 9:46

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When Loved Ones Leave The Church 46:38

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"Be Still and Know That I Am God", Doctrine & Covenants 98-101, CFM 33:54

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Exmo Wall Street Journal Article - Ridiculous Yet Telling 17:00

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Is the Church Anti-Woman -Or Is Culture Gaslighting Our Daughters? 48:09

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"For the Salvation of Zion", D&C 94-97, CFM 29:11

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Gender Roles, Patriarchal Order In The LDS Family Proclamation 1:36:52

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What If The LDS Church Made The Changes Of Pope Leo 51:21

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Missionaries With "Too Many Leads" 32:33

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"Receive of His Fulness", D&C 93 - CFM 29:17

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Open Letter to Family Proclamation Supporters 33:36