Best Theósis Podcasts (2024)

Dr Val Larsen concludes this conversation with a discussion of theosis in the Book of Mormon. We’ll also discuss his upcoming projects. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/2JKPnqMIDlc Don’t miss our other conversations with Val: https://gospeltangents.com/people/val-larsen/ Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for bo…

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Affair or Surrogate Mother (Mary Ann Clements 1 of 4) 38:00

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Was Sarah Clift in an affair or a surrogate motherhood arrangement in England in the 1830s? Mary Ann Clements is an amazing historian. She’s written a chapter in “Secret Covenants,” edited by Cheryl Bruno. We’ll dive into the story of Theodore Turley and the 3 sisters he married. We’ll find out more. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/zXD…

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St Isidore, St Laurence & St Sophrony, in John of the Ladder, Ep 5, Prof. C. Veniamin 23:25

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St Isidore, St Laurence & St Sophrony, in John of the Ladder, Ep 5, Prof. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 5 of "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin presents two great examples of Christian obedience, St Isidore and St Laurenc…

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Secret Covenants?! (Cheryl Bruno) 16:41

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Cheryl Bruno is the editor of “Secret Covenants: New Insights into Early Mormon Polygamy.” She has come up with some surprises to the polygamy narrative we’ve all been taught. Check out our conversation…. https://youtu.be/-C8dTYD0I7o Don’t miss our other conversations with Cheryl: https://gospeltangents.com/people/cheryl-bruno/ Copyright © 2024 Gos…

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The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 3: The "Monarchy" of God the Father, Ep 18, Prof. Christopher Veniamin 26:52

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 18: The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 3: The "Monarchy" of God the Father, Ep 18, Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 3 of “The Cappadocian Fathers”, which is Episode 18 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we present the doctrine of the “Monarchy” of the Father in the context of the mystery of the Triune God. Themes bro…

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Becoming Entwined As One 50:53

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Originally published on June 30, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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I Was Born For This | 1 Peter 2:9 37:06

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*Paul & Margaret Toscano’s Reactions to Sept 6 (4 of 4) 0:38

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In our final conversation with Dr Margaret Toscano, we’ll discuss the chapter in Sara Patterson’s book, The Sept 6 & the Struggle for the Soul of Mormonism.” Margaret will discuss her and her husband Paul’s reaction to Sara’s descriptions of them in the book Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/M2F84YbczPg Don’t miss our other conversations…

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Does Excommunication Work? (Margaret Toscano 3 of 4) 38:56

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Does Excommunication work? It seems to have shut down both the Ordain Women movement and the Feminist Movement in 1993. What can people learn from these episodes to effect change in the LDS Church? Dr Margaret Toscano discusses lessons learned. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/8PydVPNg9jI Don’t miss our other conversations about the Sep…

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Events Leading up to Sept 6 (Margaret Toscano 2 of 4) 32:35

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Let’s Talk about the Sept 6. We’ll turn back the clock to 1993 and discuss the events that led up to the excommunication of 6 intellectuals in the LDS Church. Dr Margaret Toscano takes us through the important events of the Sept 6. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/qvjTdAs5uhU Don’t miss our other conversations about the Sept Six: https:…

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Mature Sons Identity 52:01

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Originally published on June 23, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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St Sophrony and the Divine Liturgy, John of the Ladder, Ep 4, Prof. C. Veniamin 21:14

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St Sophrony and the Divine Liturgy, John of the Ladder, Ep 4, Prof. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 4 in the series, "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin takes the opportunity to describe something of what it was like to expe…

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Reaction to “Sept 6 & Struggle for Soul of Mormonism” (Margaret Toscano 1 of 4) 39:55

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Dr Margaret Toscano gives a review of “The Sept 6 & the Struggle for the Soul of Mormonism by Dr Sara Patterson. We’ll learn what Margaret likes and doesn’t like about the book. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/_ZgwEjJuzB8 Don’t miss our other conversations about the Sept Six: https://gospeltangents.com/mormon_history/sept-six/ transcri…

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GT Live! MHA Recap 2024 42:48

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We’ll recap the MHA 2024 Conference with the best historians on the planet from Kirtland, Ohio!By RickB

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GT Live! NT Conference with NT Wright! 35:47

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It was a super fun week. I’ll share the fun times at the NT Wright Conference and Mormon History Assoc in Kirtland. NT Wright is one of the most renown New Testament Scholars. He is a British former Anglican Bishop.By RickB

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Translated from Understanding to Experience 51:13

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Originally published on June 16, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 2: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, "Mystical Theology", Episode 17, Prof. C. Veniamin 31:34

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 17: The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 2: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, "Mystical Theology", Episode 17, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 17 of our “Mystical Theology” series is deeper probe in to the trinitarian theology of the great Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gr…

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*Does Christ’s Church Ordain Blacks? (Dan & Ann Hatch 6 of 6)

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In our final conversation with Dan and Ann Hatch of Christ’s Church, we’ll get into whether they accept black Church members. Do they ordain blacks? (Many fundamentalists reject the 1978 revelation on priesthood from Spencer W Kimball in the mainstream LDS Church.) We’ll also discuss why outsiders can’t attend priesthood meetings, solemn assemblies…

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Long Endowment in Christ’s Church (Dan & Ann Hatch 5 of 6) 25:43

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Christ's Church claims to go back to the 1877 long endowment session that took hours to complete? Why are they so long? Do they do the Oath of Vengeance? Blood Atonement? We'll dive in deep! Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/7Y7CIugiAAwDon’t miss our other conversations with Ann & Dan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ann-hatch/transcr…

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Receiving Rest's Realm 54:21

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Originally published on June 9, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Why Does Christ’s Church Repeat Baptisms? (Ann & Dan Hatch 4 of 6) 17:43

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In the early days of the LDS Church, people often were baptized multiple times, but the repeat baptisms practice was phased out. Christ's Church is a fundamentalist Mormon group and they still practice repeat baptisms, including baptism for health. Dan & Ann Hatch are the pres and matron of the Nevada Temple, and will explain more about this practi…

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Is Wilford Woodruff a Traitor? (Ann & Dan Hatch 3 of 6) 29:08

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When Wilford Woodruff issued the Manifesto banning polygamy in the LDS Church, supporters of polygamy called him a traitor. Is that how Christ's Church feels? Dan & Ann Hatch are the pres and matron of the Nevada Temple and share their opinions about Woodruff. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/Eu_TuzaKI3ADon’t miss our other conversatio…

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The Ultimate Expression of Divine 52:26

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Originally published on June 2, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Who Founded Christ’s Church? (Ann & Dan Hatch 2 of 6) 20:34

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Who founded Christ's Church (a polygamist group)? Ann & Dan Hatch are the matron and temple pres of Christ's Church and detail how the church was founded by Gerald Peterson, Sr in 1978. We'll discuss his priesthood claims and how they view other groups' priesthood, including the LDS Church. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/MSeGDUXEb3UD…

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1st Interview Inside Polygamist Temple! (Ann & Dan Hatch 1 of 6) 27:47

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This is the first podcast inside a polygamist temple! Dan & Ann Hatch are the temple president & matron of the Nevada Temple for Christ's Church. We're meeting in their baptistry and will learn more about their temple ceremonies. We'll also discuss their conversion from the LDS Church to Christ's Church. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.…

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Obedience to One's Spiritual Father, “On Obedience”, Pt 3, John of the Ladder, Ep 3, Dr. C. Veniamin 37:20

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Obedience to One's Spiritual Father, “On Obedience”, Pt 3, John of the Ladder, Ep 3, Dr. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" Based on the reading of The Ladder of Divine Ascent, one of the most influential writings in the history of spirituality, the …

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GT Trips #2: Look Inside Temple! 17:47

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Here is our 2nd Gospel Tangents Road Trip! We're visiting 2 temples and even get to go inside temple with our camera! Dan & Ann Hatch are the temple president & matron of the Nevada Temple for Christ's Church. We'll also drive near Modena, Utah to visit the pyrmaid shaped temple with Quorum of 12 President David Patrick and John Peterson, uncle to …

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He Became You Become 52:25

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Originally published on May 26, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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“Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13”, Orthodox Bible Study, Session 2, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Feb 13, 2024) 44:08

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MT Academy “Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13”, Orthodox Bible Study, Session 2, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Feb 13, 2024) Teaser Recording of the second session of our Bible Study, which took place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (at 9 PM Eastern Time). Discussion of the first reading for Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13. See also the Timestamps below. It is hoped tha…

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The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 1: Introduction, Ep 16, Prof. C. Veniamin 23:25

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 16: The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 1: Introduction, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 16 of our “Mystical Theology” series is an introduction to the remarkable contribution of the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, and also Amphilochius of Iconium. Athanasius the Great had emphas…

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“Spiritual Warfare”, Part 3, Bookclub, Episode 3, St. Silouan, Special Edition, with Dr. C. Veniamin 44:42

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MT Academy Bookclub, Saint Silouan the Athonite, “Spiritual Warfare”, Bookclub, Part 3, St. Silouan, Special Edition, Episode 3, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Nov 29, 2023) Recording of the third session of our Bookclub, which took place on Wednesday, Novermber 29, 2023 (at 9 PM Eastern Time), available to channel members only. We started our spiritual iti…

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How Have Intellectuals Moved the Church? (Sara Patterson 4 of 4) 20:12

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Have the Sept Six & other intellectuals nfluenced LDS Church leaders with their arguments? Dr Sara Patterson weighs in on that question. If you're not on our newsletter, sign up for free and I'll send you a secret link to listen to the conclusion at https://gospeltangents.com/newsletterhttps://youtu.be/9NKgZfLUtgItranscript to followCopyright © 202…

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GT Trips #1: Gilgal Sculpture Garden 37:32

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Have you every wanted to go on a road trip with Rick B? Now's your chance! This is the first in a series of Tangent Trips we'll go on: Gilgal Gardens. The idea is to visit various Mormon history sites, both obscure & famous, and take you along for the ride!In this first Tangent Trip, we'll visit Gilgal Garden, home of the Joseph Smith Sphinx! Why a…

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Perichoresis Power 54:05

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Originally published on May 19, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Race Ban, Word of Wisdom in Fundamentalist Mormon Groups (Cristina Rosetti 5 of 5) 1:43

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In our final conversation we'll talk about some other Fundamentalist Mormon groups and how the race ban & Word of Wisdom are viewed. To hear the final part of our conversation, sign up to our free newsletter at https://gospeltangents.com/newsletter and I'll send you a secret link for free.https://youtu.be/W3Gdqso7ZAkDon’t miss our other conversatio…

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Inheriting the Family Business 48:49

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Originally published on May 12, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Fundamentalist Mormon Theology (Dr Cristina Rosetti 4 of 5) 27:27

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Fundamentalist Mormon Theology has some interesting differences with the LDS Church. Dr Cristina Rosetti says Heavenly Mothers are named, as is the Holy Ghost. We'll also talk about a specialized form of reincarnation and the economic order of heaven. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/HObl0iSTUqwDon’t miss our other conversations with C…

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1944 & 1953 Police Raids on Polygamists (Cristina Rosetti 3 of 5) 27:40

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1944 & 1953 saw Police Raids on polygamists. These were traumatic reminders that they couldn't trust authorities. Dr Cristina Rosetti details more on these police raids and why fundamentalist Mormon communities became wary of outsiders. We'll talk with Dr Cristina Rosetti about the schisms that happened following these raids. Check out our conversa…

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Parenting and Parish Priests, “On Obedience”, Pt 2, Ep 2, John of the Ladder, Prof. C. Veniamin 22:56

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Episode 2: Parenting and Parish Priests, “On Obedience”, Pt 2, Ep 2, in John of the Ladder Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" Based on the reading of The Ladder of Divine Ascent, one of the most influential writings in the history of spirituality, the purpose of…

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Joseph Musser & Post-Manifesto Polygamy (Cristina Rosetti 2 of 5) 35:43

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Joseph Musser has documented Mormon fundamentalism better than nearly any other person. Dr Cristina Rosetti will discuss his post-Manifesto polygamy and his theological innovations. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/huUeh2wCzmcDon’t miss our other conversations with Cristina: https://gospeltangents.com/people/cristina-rosetti/transcript…

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Intro to Mormon Fundamentalism (Cristina Rosetti 1 of 5) 23:29

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We're talking Mormon fundamentalism! Joseph Musser was the first fundamentalist Mormon who wrote down the unique theology (besides polygamy) that they believe. Dr. Cristina Rosetti has written a biography of this man and explains the founding members of the earliest fundamentalist communities. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/CC_AYvuZm…

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All in the Passion 55:54

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Originally published on May 5, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Tim Ballard Controversy (Scott Vance 5 of 5) 13:26

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Tim Ballard is famous for trying to rescue sex slaves with his Operation Underground Railroad. But now he has allegations of sexual impropriety himself. We'll talk about the controversy and how he got funding. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/_tJ2epOUHV4Don’t miss our other conversations with Scott: https://gospeltangents.com/people/sc…

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Time to Dump KJV? (Joseph Spencer 3 of 3) 0:34

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Since its founding, the LDS Church has used the King James Version of the Bible. Is it time to dump KJV? Many people find the old English tough to read & understand. Is it time to upgrade to a more modern version? Will that cause ripple effects with the Book of Mormon? Dr Joseph Spencer weighs in on the issue. We'll also discuss his other books and…

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Contradictions of Nephi & Abinadi? (Joseph Spencer 2 of 3) 23:45

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Are there contradictions between Nephi & Abinadi? Dr Joseph Spencer says Yes! He also makes the case that when Jesus quotes Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, it is really different than Abinadi, who is really different than Nephi. We'll also discuss why Joe isn't interested in the multiple Isaiah problem in the Book of Mormon. Check out our conversatio…

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Is Abinadi Trinitarian? (Joseph Spencer 1 of 3) 22:07

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Is Abinadi trinitarian? Joseph Spencer is one of the leading experts on the Book of Mormon. He'll tackle that question. He's also the incoming president of Book of Mormon Studies Association, and he's written a new book, "A Word in Season," which discusses the Book of Mormon's treatment of Isaiah. As LDS, we are told to study the words of Isaiah, s…

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Sonship and Theosis: Part 2 52:49

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Originally published on April 28, 2024. Enjoying the podcast? To support Don Keathley, make donations at http://www.donkeathley.comBy Don Keathley

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Athanasius the Great, Part 5: On God the Word, Pt 3, “On the Incarnation”, Part 2 41:26

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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 15: Athanasius the Great, Part 5: On God the Word, Pt 3, “On the Incarnation”, Part 2, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 15 of our “Mystical Theology” series consists of Part 2 of our reading of excerpts from his famous, “On the Incarnation of the Word”. Themes covered in this podcast are listed in the Timestamps below. Q&…

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GT Live! Manti Temple, Contest Winners, & Polygamist Communities 1:05:57

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For this GT Live! show, we'll announce contest winners for Kurt Francom's book, the Manti Temple, and my visit to polygamist communities on the Utah-Arizona border.https://youtube.com/live/DRurZvvPLgEBy RickB

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