# Ex-Mormon Legend Backyard Professor EXPOSES Mormonism | Throwback Thursday

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Published: 2026-06-12T01:14:01+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to another Throwback Thursday episode of Mormon News Roundup! In this special highlight reel, I’m revisiting episode 108 where I cohosted an entire show with the one and only Backyard Professor — Kerry Shirts.Full Episode: https://youtu.be/4b7VUrsfffUKerry is one of the most recognizable voices in the Ex-Mormon and spiritual discussion space on YouTube, known for his deep dives into Mormon history, theology, philosophy, and the bigger questions surrounding spirituality after faith transitions.In these highlights, we get into:• Mormonism and spiritual deconstruction• Thought-provoking commentary on LDS truth claims• Personal insights and analysis from Backyard Professor• Some of the most entertaining and engaging moments from the full episodeThe full conversation is absolutely worth watching, but I pulled together some of the strongest clips and moments for this condensed version.If you enjoy Mormon News Roundup, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment with your thoughts.#ExMormon #Mormonism #LDS #BackyardProfessor #MormonNewsRoundup #FaithCrisis #ExMo #MormonStoriesPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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