Apostles Say The Darndest Things!

In this scathing review of the 2026 General Conference, Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel dissect the event as a performative ritual devoid of spiritual substance, exposing a church leadership that prioritizes loyalty and control over truth. They highlight a series of striking moments: Dallin Oaks thanking members in advance for sustaining him—revealing the hollow nature of the 'common consent' vote—and the unprecedented claim that the prophet is 'not infallible,' a move that undermines the very foundation of prophetic authority. The hosts dissect stories from apostles as emotionally manipulative, such as a tale of a child with a rare illness whose priesthood blessings failed, rebranded as evidence of God's love rather than divine failure. They mock the absurdity of a talk about a dog unable to fetch two balls at once, and condemn the church’s silence on the D. Todd Christofferson scandal involving his failure to report his brother’s child abuse, calling it a 'middle finger' to members. The episode culminates in a blistering critique of the church’s 'Jesus bait and switch'—presenting itself as Christian while insisting that only through Mormonism can one truly follow Christ. The hosts argue that the church’s entire structure is built on unverifiable claims, with no real priesthood power to heal, no accountability, and a deliberate effort to suppress dissent and avoid meaningful discussion of its most pressing crises.