This is the longest running Mormon Talk Show (26 years). There is a new episodes every Sunday evening from 5-7 pm MST on www.k-talk.com. Current episodes are added weekly and selections from more than 1500 talk shows will be added. Many guests include authors (Mormon, non-Mormon and anti-Mormon). Controversial topics are often covered with frequent spirited dialogue as participants from various perspectives clash. More information can be found at mormonmiscellaneous.com


Mormon Miscellaneous Worldwide Talk Show
Episodes of Mormon Miscellaneous, a talk show on Mormon history, scripture, doctrine and many controversial topics, by LDS host, Van Hale, now in its 28th year. All points of view are welcomed.

Perspective of a Black Convert
by mormonmisc
18 Jul 2008 at 10:59am
  Perspective of a Black Convert My guest was Marvin Perkins, an enthusiastic Black Mormon. He is a convert to the LDS Church who has spent considerable time pondering and researching the issue of Blacks in LDS history and Scripture. He has been lecturing on the topic with long-time, well-known Black member, Darius Gray. They have published [...]
Joseph Smith?s View of Ancient Curses
by mormonmisc
12 Jul 2008 at 12:33pm
Joseph Smith’s View of Ancient Curses I began by noting what I consider to be basic, elementary questions which require a leap of faith. They include: How what we know exists came to exist?; The universe: how? why? for what purpose? Is it the result of some intelligent design? Is it managed by a higher intelligence? [...]
Apologetics: A Believer?s Answers
by mormonmisc
11 Jul 2008 at 1:52pm
Apologetics: A Believer’s Answers Don Ormsby hosted the program this week and Jeff Lindsay joined him to discuss Mormonism from an apologetic perspective. Jeff explained Mormon apologetics as he sees it. He addresses many issues on his website jefflindsay.com Callers and email prompted Jeff’s extensive discussion of the Book of Abraham. He also discussed creation, DNA, secret [...]
The Curse of Cain and Ham
by mormonmisc
8 Jul 2008 at 6:47pm
The Curse of Cain and Ham I discussed differing views of Mormons regarding slavery and priesthood denial to blacks. This is a complex historical and theological issue with many avenues of discussion. I will focus primarily upon the views of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I discussed differing views of Mormons regarding slavery and priesthood denial [...]
Why Common Consent
by mormonmisc
2 Jul 2008 at 11:56am
Why Common Consent? From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and the general body of the Church itself exercise the principle of common consent on a wide range of decisions. From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and [...]
An Alleged Prophet
by mormonmisc
18 Jun 2008 at 2:35am
An Alleged Prophet Art Bulla has been claiming for almost 3 decades to be the successor of Joseph Smith holding the highest priesthood keys, being the Lord’s annointed and even superior to Joseph Smith and his successors, claiming to be One Mighty and Strong, to set an apostate LDS Church in order.After many years of discussion [...]
Understanding the United Firm
by mormonmisc
10 Jun 2008 at 12:28pm
Understanding the United FirmMy guest was Max Parkin. He is retired from the LDS Church Educational System (CES) after spending a lifetime in the study and teaching of Mormon topics. Currently, he is working with many others on the extensive Joseph Smith Papers Project. Specifically he is dealing with those Joseph Smith documents for the period [...]
Mormonism in Print
by mormonmisc
2 Jun 2008 at 3:06pm
Mormonism in Print My guest, Curt Bench, is the owner of Benchmark Books and a leading authority on books published on Mormon history, doctrine, theology, biography, diaries etc. He deals in new, used and rare books. Following is a list of some topics covered in our discussion. Book recommendationsComments on a number of books on MormonismA [...]
The Bible: Basic Reasoning
by mormonmisc
2 Jun 2008 at 12:51am
The Bible: Basic Reasoning I engage in some basic reasoning which logically follows from some simple facts about the Bible. I am surprised at the large number of Bible advocates who have not even considered the implication of many simple facts. Follow is a brief list of topics discussed. King James Version Comments on the development of the [...]
Polygamy: The Utah Attorney General Speaks
by mormonmisc
1 Jun 2008 at 12:50pm
Polygamy & the Utah Attorney General What follows is a very interesting discussion I had a couple of years ago on the topic of modern polygamy in Utah with my guest was Mark Shurtleff, the Utah State Attorney General. Unfortunately, the digital recording failed and this comes from a rather poor tape recording made by [...]
Which Bible?
by mormonmisc
30 May 2008 at 4:02pm
Which Bible? The question, Which Bible should we read? is a question many have never considered - many who insist that the Bible is God’s complete, final and infallible word. The fact is that a consensus has never been reached even among mainstream Christianity as to which of the many, many Bibles of Christianity today and [...]
Was Joseph Smith a Prophet?
by mormonmisc
17 May 2008 at 1:21pm
Was Joseph Smith a Prophet? My guest was Martin Tanner. We discussed his debate with Jason Wallace, a pastor who subscribes to the brand of Christianity of John Calvin. Pastor Wallace was arguing that Joseph Smith was not a prophet, presenting his interpretations of some Biblical passages in support. Martin Tanner, who is a believing LDS, responded. Callers participated [...]
Rethinking the Old Testament
by mormonmisc
10 May 2008 at 3:02pm
Rethinking the Old Testament I discuss a number of points from my study of the Old Testament which have contributed to the formulation of my conclusions regarding what it means to me and my religious tradition.The Old Testament is not a book of history. It is not a book of Science. Genesis 30 - the speckled and spotted [...]
Facing the Old Testament
by mormonmisc
2 May 2008 at 1:01pm
Facing the Old Testament I believe Old Testament is an important collection of religious writings in the Judeo/Christian/LDS tradition. The fact that there has been substantial development within the Judeo/Christian/LDS tradition has resulted in substantial neglect of the Old Testament by most LDS and other Christians. The following is a list of points which are so [...]
Death of Joseph Smith Miscellaneous Topics
by mormonmisc
17 Apr 2008 at 9:01am
Death of Joseph Smith Miscellaneous Topics Comments on the new LDS Church Almanac. Accusation and response that the Church leaders are only interested in their callings in the Church for personal financial gain. Allegations, prompted by Mitt Romney’s candidacy for President of the U.S., that he and other Mormons are not Christians, and that his religious beliefs should [...]