Ostlerian Mormonism: Mormon Philosopher vs. Mormon Prophets

In this episode of Cultish, I’m joined by Aaron Shafovaloff of Mormon Research Ministry and Skyler Hamilton of Distinctive Christianity and the three of us take a closer look at Blake Ostler, a fringe Mormon philosopher whose theological speculations are causing waves—even within the LDS community. Ostler’s views on the nature of God, eternal progression, and the atonement don’t just stretch the boundaries of Mormonism—they outright reject foundational teachings of mainstream Mormonism.

What happens when a philosopher tries to rebuild Mormon theology from the ground up?

Join us as we expose the deeper issues behind Ostler’s reimagined LDS framework. We break down why his ideas are gaining traction with Neo-Mormons and how they reveal a growing fracture within Mormon thought.

Could Ostler’s theology be paving the way for an entirely new form of Neo-Mormon spirituality?

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Aaron's Article: HERE

Aaron's YouTube: HERE

Learn about Aaron: HERE

Skyler's Podcast: Distinctive Christianity

Episode on Blake Ostler with Loren Pankratz: HERE

Skyler's Deep Dives on King Follet Discourse and Sermon in the Grove: 

King Follett Discourse (also here) 

• Past Episodes: here and here

The Sermon in the Grove (also here) 

Bradley Campbell on King Follett:  here and here

Books to be educated on the "New Perspective of Paul"

Justification: New Studies in Dogmatics - Michael Horton

Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul: Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology - Robert Cara

Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking A Pauline Theme - Stephen Westerholm

Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics - Stephen Westerholm

Where is Boasting?: Early Jewish Soteriology and Paul's Response in Romans 1–5 - Simon Gathercole

Justification and Variegated Nomism - D.A. Carson

Justification and Variegated Nomism: The Paradoxes of Paul - D.A. Carson

Uncovering the Theme of Revelation in Romans 1:16-3:26: Discovering a New Approach to Paul's Argument Argument - Marcus MiningerPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.com

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R.L. Solberg: Untangling the Lies of Progressive Christianity, Hebrew Roots, & Legalism

In this episode of Cultish, we’re joined by R.L. Solberg — theologian, apologist, and author of The Law, the Christ, the Promise — to dive into the growing influence of Progressive Christianity, the Hebrew Roots Movement, and modern Fundamentalism.

What happens when movements either add to or subtract from the finished work of Christ?

How can we recognize when the Gospel is being distorted?

We explore how these movements twist the true message of salvation and how Paul’s letter to the Galatians offers a powerful defense against both legalism and lawlessness. R.L. also shares insights from his new verse-by-verse apologetics study through Galatians, equipping believers to stand firm in the freedom of Christ.

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Freemasonry: Ch 3: The Ritual

Join us for the third chapter of our long-awaited series on Freemasonry. In this episode, we speak with Chris about the rituals that occur within Freemasonry. What happens inside the lodge and what do the rituals symbolize? Tune in to find out!

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Freemasonry: Ch 2: Symbolism

Join us for the second part of our long-awaited series on Freemasonry. In this episode, we speak with Chris about the true meaning behind the symbolism of the Masonic Lodge.

What do symbols like the square and compass really mean to Masons?

How is this symbolism related to “the ritual,” and is it compatible with historic Christianity?

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Freemasonry: Ch 1 : Leaving The Lodge

Join us for the first part of our long-awaited series on The Masonic Lodge. Our guest, Chris, is a former Third Degree Master Mason from the Blue Lodge in Alabama. If you are a Mason, it is important to understand that your experience may not exactly reflect that of our guest, as there is no central authority in Freemasonry; each lodge operates completely independently from the others, depending on the state in which it resides.

Listen in as Chris shares what led him to join the Lodge and what ultimately caused him to leave.

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Part 2: How to talk to Jehovah's Witnesses

Join us as continue our conversation with Brett from ‪Warrior Chambers Studios about his passion for reaching Jehovah's Witnesses.

The aim of this new series is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to have engaging and meaningful conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Don't miss this episode to learn key discussion points, thoughtful questions to ask, and how to share the Gospel with clarity and respect.

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Part 1: How to talk to Jehovah's Witnesses

Join us as chat with Brett from ‪Warrior Chambers Studios about his passion for reaching Jehovah's Witnesses.

The aim of this new series is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to have engaging and meaningful conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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Part 3 | SDA on Trial: The Investigative Judgement

Join us for the final part of our conversation with Myles from Answering Adventism as we take an extended look at 'The Investigative Judgment.'

This has always been considered one of the most contentious aspects of Ellen G. White’s theology, and for many former Adventists, it was the ultimate dealbreaker that led them to leave Adventism.

What exactly is the Investigative Judgment, and what are its theological implications?

Tune in to hear Myles' closing arguments and find out!

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Part 2 | SDA On Trial: The Great Controversy Worldview

Join us as we continue our conversation with Myles from Answering Adventism.

In part 2 we continue to cross-examine the puzzle of Seventh-Day Adventism taking an In-Depth look at the “Great Controversy Worldview” and its theological implications.

What exactly is the “Great Controversy Worldview” and what are its implications?

Does the “GCW” push Adventism out of Christian orthodoxy and into Non-Christian Cultism?

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Part 1: Seventh Day Adventism on Trial

Join us for this much-needed follow-up on Seventh-day Adventism.

While our initial series focused on the history of Ellen G. White and the late Dr. Walter Martin’s interactions with SDA leadership when he wrote Kingdom of the Cults, this will be a theological examination of Seventh-day Adventism and its claims.

Is Seventh-day Adventism a non-Christian cult or just a misunderstood denomination?

Our guest, Myles, is a former third-generation Adventist who runs the popular channel Answering Adventism and will be examining its theological claims by way of its primary sources to see if it passes the sniff test of orthodoxy.

In Part 1, we chat with Myles about what it was like growing up in the SDA church, what caused him to eventually leave, and the complexities of navigating the language barrier when it comes to Adventism.

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