Is Mormonism’s 2nd Anointing No Longer Secret?
From Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup by Bill Reel
May 12, 2026 · 2h 12m
About this episode
The episode discusses the Second Anointing in Mormonism and its increasing visibility, alongside various current events related to the LDS Church.
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast we dive into one of the most secretive and controversial topics in Mormonism: The Second Anointing. Recent photos posted by the LDS Church along with a TikTok video by Mormon apologist Jasmine Rappleye appears to openly discuss and display imagery associated with the Holy of Holies, raising fresh questions about whether the LDS Church is becoming less guarded about its highest temple rites. We discuss the video and what it says about Mormonism’s hidden inner ordinances becoming more public. We also cover the disturbing case involving a Mormon couple accused of torturing and killing a child, whether faithful members truly understand how many people are quietly stepping away from the Church, Rebecca Bibliotheca’s hilarious Disney/Temple Square connection being confirmed, the Fairview mayor requesting a reduced temple steeple height as a gesture of goodwill, the Church dedicating 5th Sunday lessons to religious freedom, bishops continuing to write letters in support of CSA defendants, changing attitudes toward LDS women’s careers, Charlie Bird announcing plans to start a family, and an update on President Dallin H. Oaks recovering from hip replacement…
People in this episode
Host: Bill Reel
Topics covered
- Second Anointing
- Mormonism
- temple rites
- religious freedom
- LDS Church controversies
- Mormon couple case
- women's careers in LDS
Keywords
- Second Anointing
- Mormonism
- LDS Church
- temple rites
- religious freedom
- Mormon controversies
- child abuse case
- women's careers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LDS Church
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