They Can’t Handle The Truth!
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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.
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.
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.
The Cavalry operates through private online channels, hosts confrontational debates with pastors and investigators, and pressures missionaries to hide their involvement.
RFM’s detailed response, including evidence of perjury and coordinated harassment, led to the dismissal of both complaints by the Washington State Bar Association.
The episode exposes how religious apologetics can cross into harassment when used to intimidate dissenting voices, especially in the context of freedom of speech.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
“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.”
“The Cavalry is a group of underground LDS apologists secretly influencing thousands of LDS missionaries.”
“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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Radio Free Mormon
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Hayden Nix
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Tyler Golightly
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The Cavalry
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Fair Mormon
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Washington State Bar Association
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Wendy
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Robert Boylan
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Brigham Young University
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