For decades I restricted myself to LDS scriptures and sources approved by the LDS church. In the past two years I discovered rich sources of thought provoking information that was transformational. These sources include books, Youtube videos, web sites and a variety of podcasts. Initially I was reticent to view sources that I knew might be difficult to digest, knowing that the content might not be complimentary or directly supportive of my faith. I began by rereading my Book of Mormon and seeking the Lord earnestly in prayer to reveal the truth of it. I then read sources of information published by the church on it’s own web site.
Any member of the LDS church should not be concerned reading information published by the church. Therefore a great starting point are the Gospel Topics Essays, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/essays?lang=eng If the link does not work the site is currently three clicks away, from the churches Home page, select Libraries / Gospel Library / Church History / Gospel Topics Essays
Acquiring knowledge should perhaps be a lifelong journey, should we fear it? Should a Christian study Geology if it does not accord literally with the Bibles version of creation?’ Would learning about DNA to understand and manage hereditary diseases be a bad thing because it supports Darwins theory of evolution? (Evidently we are all at least 2% Neanderthal). https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00xfdmw/prehistoric-autopsy-1-neanderthal BBC Prehistoric Autopsy, 23 Oct 2012
Similarly, should we avoid historical evidence of Mormon history. If it’s bad history, does that make it Anti Mormon? or does it just make it history? Asking questions and seeking answers is where our faith began, it is arguably an ongoing process which contributes to a vibrant living faith. “Show me a person who has not changed his beliefs in twenty years and I will show you a person who has learnt nothing.” (Wish I could remember the source and the exact quote, I’m still searching)