Inside Out with Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks
The format of Inside Out is simple - Jim Bennett is still on the inside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Ian Wilks is on the outside of the Church. Yet both care about the Church and its future, and both want to see constructive dialogue between those who stay and those who leave. Hopefully, all of us can come to a better understanding of the Church and of each other.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 73 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
A Conversation with Mette Ivie
Ian and Jim are joined by the brilliant Mette Ivie, bestselling author of, among other things, the "The Bishop's Wife" murder mystery series.
Mette offers a fascinating perspective on h…
A Conversation with TJ Hoisington
Ian and Jim are joined by bestselling author and motivational speaker TJ Hoisington, who shares how his faith has informed his personal and professional life.
Hanging by a Thread
In the wake of Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, Ian and Jim discuss today's geopolitical challenges and what they mean for the future of the Church.
A Conversation with Steven Pynakker
Steven Pynnaker, who has previously hosted Ian and Jim on his Mormon Book Reviews Podcast, comes to Inside Out to discuss how an evangelical encounters the Restoration.
A Conversation with Brett Palmer
Ian and Jim are joined by Brett Palmer, an old friend and former mission AP who shares stories about his faith journey and his life in and out of the Church.
Building Temples: A Conversation with Rebecca Bibliotecha and Landon Brophy
Ian and Jim are joined by Rebecca Bibliotecha and Landon Brophy of the Mormonish podcast to discuss how people are reacting to many of the Church's proposed temples in their communities…
A Conversation with Nemo the Mormon
Ian and Jim are joined by the one and only Nemo the Mormon for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the Church and the world at large.
A Glimpse of the Other Side
In this candid, powerful episode of Inside Out, Ian tells us where he was last week, and why the greatest health scare he's ever experienced was also the most profound spiritual experie…
Inside Out: The Musical
With Ian under the weather, Jim taps the one and only Oprah Winfrey to co-host an exploration of his musical adventures in and out of the Church, focusing on how music can bring us all …
Women in the Church
Ian and Jim discuss General Relief Society President Camille Johnson's talk about motherhood, in which she discusses her decision to work outside the home at a time when Church leaders …
A Brother's Story
In this heart-wrenchingly personal episode, Ian tells the story of his relationship with his brother Paul and the moment that gave him an undeniable witness of God's love and mercy.
A Changing Church, and a Changed Conference Talk
Ian and Jim revisit Elder Ronald E. Poelman's infamous 1984 General Conference talk, which was altered and re-filmed after the fact. The talk serves as a model for how the Church deals …
The Church and Suicide
Trigger warning!
This episode focuses on the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with regard to suicide.
Jim Bennett in X-ile
Ian and Jim discuss the reasons Jim deactivated his Twitter account, as well as what bad behavior by Latter-day Saints online means for the Church as a whole.
April 2024 Conference Recap
Ian and Jim review the highlights and lowlights of the latest General Conference and celebrate the long-awaited announcement of a new temple in Scotland.
A Musical Conversation with James Burnham
Ian and Jim are joined by James Burnham, who shares his faith journey along with two lovely songs, one of which is an original James Burnham composition.
A Conversation with Bishop Graeme Stocks
Ian and Jim speak with Graeme Stocks, who is currently serving as the bishop of the Dewsbury Ward in Yorkshire, England.
Musket Fire Revisited
Ian and Jim discuss BYU's decision to bring Elder Holland's controversial "musket fire" talk out of mothballs and make it the subject of a new course for incoming freshmen.
A Conversation with Peter Bleakley
Ian and Jim have a wide-ranging conversation with Peter Bleakley, one of the founding members of the Britvengers and a passionate advocate for reform in the Church.
The Kirtland Temple
Ian and Jim discuss the sale of the Kirtland Temple and other historical sites and artifacts, and they try to get to the bottom of the century-old question: who is Elias?