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This Podcast is designed to dig deep and uncover the extraordinary content found within the Book of Mormon. Each episode takes a close look at elements, evidences, facts, and revelations in the book which not only give us a look at ancient Egyptian and Pre-Columbian history and culture, but also point to the incontrovertible fact that the Book of Mormon is a true and authentic history, translated by the gift of God through the efforts of a very young Joseph Smith, presented to the world for ...
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On the second day of his visit, the Savior healed the people and blessed the little children. He then showed the people the power of prayer without ceasing, and the value of pondering and meditating. Great miracles were manifest and heavenly visitations of angelic messengers abounded. It was a very blessed and powerful experience.…
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As he did in Jerusalem, the Savior delivered an sermon to the Nephites and Lamanites in the New World. It would stand to reason that it would be similar to his sermon on the mount, and indeed, it was; however, a different setting, a different place and a different people would dictate that the it not be exactly the same sermon; so let's see what di…
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We have finally come to the time when the signs of the Savior's death were shown to the people of the Book of Mormon. For the people that survived the cataclysms that followed, these were miraculous times. First the Savior's voice came to them and then the Savior himself appeared to these people. these are extraordinary chapters of 3rd Nephi and we…
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As we move into 3rd Nephi we finally get to the events surrounding the Birth, Death, Resurrection of the Savior and his Visit to the Americas. The Gadianton Robbers were in there causing all kinds of trouble, and the people were tossed back and forth between righteousness and wickedness. It was quite a time. Join me as we explore this story.…
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As we begin the book of Helaman we will read about the intrigue surrounding the filling of the Judgement-seat and the introduction of the evil Kishkumen, and the even more evil Gadianton who, with his band of robbers and the secret combinations they formed, will ultimately cause the extinction of the Nephites.…
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As the battles with the Lamanites heat up and become more intense, the people of Ammon are tempted to set aside their covenant with God that they never would again take up their weapons of war. Helaman, however, feared they would lose their souls if they did. Their sons however, had not made such a covenant so they covenanted to fight for the liber…
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We say goodbye to the man Alma and we meet the military commander Moroni. he is tasked with defending against the wicked and ambitious Amalickiah, set to take over power of all the land. Intrigue and betrayal worthy of a Game of Throne episode ensues and we learn some great lessons about trusting the Lord. Join me, will you?…
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Alma spends three chapters calling Corianton to repentance following his indiscretions with the harlot Isabel. most of that time, however, is spent teaching Corianton the gospel afresh. We get a wonderful perspective on the resurrection, the spirit world after death, the workings of the redemption, and the justice vs mercy reality. we hear about Ad…
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The event with the Anti-Christ Korihor had impacted Alma mightily and his mind was still on the circumstances of that encounter when he addressed the Zoramites. Alma spoke to the Zoramites about faith and about planting a seed of faith and encouraged them to try an experiment with a seed of faith. A lesson we all could benefit from. i invite you to…
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The scriptures tell us of Anti-Christ that will come in the last days. But, Anti-Christs have existed since the days after Christ's resurrection. In the Book of Mormon, the most famous (but not the only) Anti-Christ was a man named Korihor. Listen to his story in the Land of Zarahemla, and ultimately, in front of Alma.…
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Alma and Amulek had touched the heart of the wicked judge Zeezrom, but raised the ire of many the rest of the townspeople. The city of Ammonihah was setting itself up for a great fall and the tragic conclusion of their wickedness could not be avoided. This is a mostly tragic story but we need to get through it so we can move on to better things.…
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This week we learn the story of Alma the Younger and his companions, the sons of Mosiah. their story and their transition from enemies of the church to its strongest supporters is truly remarkable. Also, we see the end of Mosiah and Alma the Elder. please join me as we finish up the book of Mosiah.By Mark Swint
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Finally, we learn the fate and see the end of the wicked king Noah. We will also hear about Alma and his efforts to form a church in the wilderness by the waters of Mormon. We will also see the continuing intrigue caused by the king's wicked priests. Lots to hear in this week's episode, so don't miss it!…
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What a fascinating set of scriptures we get to explore today. We see Mosiah, Ammon, King Limhi, as well a King Zeniff and King Noah. And we will see an intriguing connection between things said early in Mosiah, as well as from Amaleki in Omni, and then, also, the words of Zeniff. Should be interesting. please join me, won't you?…
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The one, and perhaps only thing most people all over the world know about the LDS church is that we all have many wives. Of course this is not true but the subject deserves a fair and honest investigation. To that end, I have tried to be as fair and informative as I can be as I look into this subject. I invite you to join me as we discuss this most…
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As we move into Mosiah we begin the record that Mormon abridged. As King Benjamin approached his death, he appointed his so Mosiah to be king and he took the occasion to deliver one of the mot powerful addresses in the scriptures. We will take a look at this address and the profound truths it contains. Please join us.…
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The allegory of the tame and wild Olive trees as given by the prophet Zenos as related by Jacob to his people. In it Zenos tells us of the trials of the House of Israel, their scattering and their eventual gathering and reunification. More importantly, it tells us of our responsibility to be part of that gathering, and the blessings we will enjoy f…
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Jacob 1-4 introduces us to the transition of the Nephite civilization at the time of Nephi's death. Jacob expresses his concern over the introduction of polygamy into his society and he speaks so tenderly of the Lord's love for the women and young girls among the Nephites. He encourages us to be reconciled to the Lord through the Atonement and we d…
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Nephi's parting words to us hold some very powerful messages about the Savior's will for us. We discuss the importance of Baptism, and why even the Savior had to be baptized. we discuss the nature of mortality and how we may overcome the 'Natural Man' that King Benjamin spoke about. We finish by talking about the value and imperative of enduring to…
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The Desert, The Ship, The New World, there is a lot to absorb in theses few chapters, but the lesson is great...I, The Lord will prepare the way before you. there can be no greater promise when we are faced with the insurmountable, the impossible, or just plain difficult challenges we face in our daily lives. Whether the task is great or small, if …
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A few thoughts on week 1 of the Come Follow Me Study Series for the Book of Mormon. These episode will run in addition to my regular Podcast series of The Book of Mormon, Digging Deeper. This weeks study is on the introduction of the Book of Mormon and I have included some thoughts on its coming forth by the hand of a young man like Joseph Smith.…
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The one universal question all people have is "What happens when we die?" This is the great mystery of life. Come with me as we explore the fascinating world of Near-Death experiences, and measure those against the scriptures and spoken words we hold dear to us. I promise you will go away comforted and more at peace for having joined me.…
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