Rameumptom Ruminations is a podcast centered on Mormon theology. As Scott deconstructs the mainstream interpretations of scripture, he uses philosophy, literature and art to see the world in a healthier way. Husband, father, podcast host, and writer, Scott is constantly juggling his various projects.
Is the Devil in the New Testament portrayed any differently than the Satan of the Old Testament? In this episode, Scott finishes a short series… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 076: The Devil of the New Testament
What is the origin of the word Satan? Do these earliest passages that use the term Satan match modern LDS beliefs about the devil? Sources… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 075: The Satan
Lucifer in the LDS faith is vastly different from other interpretations of the character. How does this version differ from that found in the Bible,… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 074: Speak of the Devil and He Shall Appear
Should an atheist post-Mormon engage with spirituality after deconstruction? What does mourning the loss of a loved one look like post-faith, or how can we… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 073: Spiritual Reconstruction with Brittney Hartley
This episode continues the series by reviewing the book No Man Knows My History by Fawn Brodie. Julia from Analyzing Mormonism returns to the discussion… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 072: No Man Knows My History Review Part 4 with Julia from Analyzing Mormonism
Nolan returns to the podcast this week to continue the discussion on the Welfare and Self Reliance program of the Church of Jesus Christ of… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 071: Welfare and Self Reliance Abroad Part 2
In this very special episode, Scott interviews a former full-time employee of the church who worked for the church in the Welfare and Self Reliance… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 070: Welfare and Self Reliance Abroad
This episode is in response to a few comments on the previous discussions about morality. One commenter offered an excellent criticism of the way Scott… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 069: Blind Obedience
On the heels of exploring bad reasoning for uncomfortable commandments, Scott dives into the infamous statement made by Elder Oaks regarding apologies. Do we take… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 068: We Do Not Seek Apologies
The infamous Happiness Letter offers a glimpse into the morality used to justify the practice of Polygamy. In the letter, Joseph Smith uses an argument… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 067: The Happiness Letter
How can you be a moral person without God? Friends and Family pose this question to those of us that deconstruct religion and leave it… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 066: Divine Command Theory
Can the Church be changed into something I can see myself proudly a part of again, or is it too far gone to save? A… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 065: Be the Change You Want to See
In this episode, Scott joins the podcast Hie to Kolob and Beyond for a discussion on the prisoner’s dilemma. The tragedy of Antigone has interesting… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 064: Antigone King Noah and the Modern LDS Church
My last episode garnered excellent comments from listeners and warranted an episode dedicated to what you have to say. In this episode, we’ll hear how… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 063: The Revelatory Power of Surveys
Is there still room for revelation within the LDS church? We learned last month from Brian Harris that the church uses surveys extensively in the… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 062: Revelation through Surveys