They Can’t Handle The Truth!

Radio Free Mormon1h 12mApril 15, 2026

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In this explosive episode of Radio Free Mormon, host Radio Free Mormon (RFM) exposes a coordinated effort by two Mormon apologists—Hayden Nix and Tyler Golightly—to file bar complaints against him over a Halloween prank involving sister missionaries' open apartment door. The prank, which consisted of moving a pumpkin and spider from the porch into the living room as a joke, was shared on social media and sparked outrage from the two BYU students, who claimed RFM violated professional conduct by entering a private residence. RFM responds with a detailed rebuttal, proving both men are active members of the apologetic organization Fair Mormon and part of a larger network known as 'The Cavalry'—a secretive group of Mormon scholars and apologists who allegedly coach missionaries on how to defend the faith against critics. RFM reveals that the group operates through private Facebook and YouTube channels, hosts controversial debates with pastors and investigators, and pressures missionaries to keep their involvement secret. After RFM exposes their identities and tactics, both apologists withdraw their complaints, but the episode underscores a broader pattern of attempts to silence critical voices through legal threats. The host concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to support the podcast financially to continue its mission of truth-telling in the face of institutional pushback.

Key Takeaways
1

Two Mormon apologists from BYU filed bar complaints against RFM over a harmless Halloween prank, revealing a pattern of using legal threats to silence critics.

2

The apologists, Hayden Nix and Tyler Golightly, are active members of Fair Mormon and part of a secretive group called 'The Cavalry' that trains missionaries in apologetics.

3

The Cavalry operates through private online channels, hosts confrontational debates with pastors and investigators, and pressures missionaries to hide their involvement.

4

RFM’s detailed response, including evidence of perjury and coordinated harassment, led to the dismissal of both complaints by the Washington State Bar Association.

5

The episode exposes how religious apologetics can cross into harassment when used to intimidate dissenting voices, especially in the context of freedom of speech.

Chapters
0:00
10 min

The Bar Complaints Begin

They want to shut it down. They want to close me off. They don't want you to hear the truth.

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10:00
15 min

The Prank and the Complaint

RFM recounts the events of October 2025: noticing the sister missionaries' door was open, checking the apartment, and placing a pumpkin and spider inside as a prank. He shares the grievance filed by Hayden Nix, which falsely claims he entered the apartment without permission and 'snooped' through belongings.

25:00
20 min

RFM’s Response and Evidence

I am not comfortable with someone practicing law who thinks it's okay to enter an apartment with two 19 to 21 year old females snooping through their stuff.

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45:00
18 min

The Second Complaint and the Cavalry

These grievances are clearly meant to harass and annoy. This abuse of the Washington State Bar Association by overzealous Mormon boys from BYU should not be permitted without penalty.

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1:03:20
27 min

Exposing The Cavalry

These videos are trophy videos where they think they're showing how intelligent and how smart they are and how good they are at defending the church.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
I am not comfortable with someone practicing law who thinks it's okay to enter an apartment with two 19 to 21 year old females snooping through their stuff.
Hayden Nix (in grievance)11:52
Viral: 90.0
The Cavalry is a group of underground LDS apologists secretly influencing thousands of LDS missionaries.
Radio Free Mormon55:59
Viral: 88.0
They want to shut it down. They want to close me off. They don't want you to hear the truth.
Radio Free Mormon1:15
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Radio Free Mormon
Topics Discussed
Legal Harassment of Critics95%Mormon Apologetics and the Cavalry90%Freedom of Speech and Religious Critique88%Online Deception and Identity Concealment82%Whistleblowing and Truth-Telling80%Mormon Missionary Training and Control78%Social Media and Public Accountability75%Halloween Pranks and Misinterpretation65%
People & Brands

Radio Free Mormon

person

150xPositive

Hayden Nix

person

45xNegative

Tyler Golightly

person

38xNegative

The Cavalry

organization

30xNegative

Facebook

other

25xNeutral

Fair Mormon

organization

25xNegative

Washington State Bar Association

organization

20xNeutral

Wendy

person

15xPositive

Robert Boylan

person

12xNegative

Brigham Young University

organization

12xNeutral

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