Best Mark Swint Podcasts (2024)

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#103 Come Follow Me Week 45: Ether pt. 1 40:36

2h ago40:36

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The Book of Ether is an anachronism in the Book of Mormon; it is a bump, it sticks out. It is about a people from a completely different place, a completely different time, and a completely different race. The people were not Israelites...the Israelites didn't even exist yet. So what is it doing in the Book of Mormon. Well, it is the story that was…

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#102 Come Follow Me Week 44: Mormon's Book 40:55

3d ago40:55

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It may seem odd that there would be a book inside of the Book of Mormon titled "the Book of Mormon" but Mormon was a prophet just like any of the other prophets and was entitled to write his own account just as they had. He didn't know, at the time, that he would end up writing a larger abridgment of the entire record as well. His own record was a …

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#101 Come Follow Me Week 43: Jesus and the Three Nephites 44:54

10d ago44:54

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As Jesus finishes up his visit to the Nephites he grants the disciples their desires regard his work. Three of them have a very special request and because of that, they are among us today.By Mark Swint

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#100 Come Follow Me Week 42: Jesus Speaks of the Millennium 34:26

21d ago34:26

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As Jesus continues his teaching to the Nephites, he speaks of the Millennium and their contribution to its bringing about. Through these words we get to fully understand just how critical the Book of Mormon is to all the events of the last days and the coming of the Savior in glory as the his millennial reign begins. Please join me, won't you?…

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#99 Come Follow Me Week 41: Jesus continues; Meditate, Ponder and Pray 47:49

24d ago47:49

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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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#98 Come Follow Me Week 40: The Sermon on the Mount 45:35

1M ago45:35

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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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#97 Come Follow Me Week 39: The Savior Appears 48:35

2M ago48:35

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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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#96 Come Follow Me Week 38: The Sign of His Birth 53:13

2M ago53:13

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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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#95 Come Follow Me Week 37: Samuel the Lamanite 40:24

2M ago40:24

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The appearance of a Lamanite named Samuel, a Prophet, portended the great signs of the Savior's birth. A day and a night and a day without darkness would be the most dramatic but many signs and wonders were to come. Join me and let's hear how this all came about.By Mark Swint

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#94 Come Follow Me Week 36: Righteous Lamanites 34:22

2M ago34:22

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As we approach the time of the Savior's birth, the Gadianton Robbers gain hold of the Nephite government while the Lamanites turn to the Lord and become righteous. They are able to expel the Gadiantons from their midst.By Mark Swint

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#93 Come Follow Me Week 35: Murder, Mayhem and the Gadianton Robbers 35:14

2M ago35:14

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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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#92 Come Follow Me Week 34: Helaman's 2,000 Stripling Warriors 46:28

3M ago46:28

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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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#91 Come Follow Me Week 33: A Game of Thrones 48:13

3M ago48:13

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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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#90 Come Follow Me week 32: Alma & Corianton 40:04

3M ago40:04

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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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#89 Come Follow Me week 31: Alma & Helaman 45:12

3M ago45:12

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We take time off from the stories of Alma's ministry and spend some time watching Alma be a father to his the boys.By Mark Swint

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#88 Come Follow Me Week 30: A Seed of Faith 37:55

4M ago37:55

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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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#87 Come Follow Me Week 29: Korihor the Anti-Christ 40:38

4M ago40:38

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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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#86 Come Follow Me Week 28: The People of Ammon - Righteous Choices, Tough Challenges 37:06

4M ago37:06

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Ammon and his brethren had tremendous success with the Lamanites... which created great challenges for the Lamanites. Their story is compelling and intriguing. Have a listen. I think you will find it fascinating.By Mark Swint

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#85 Come Follow Me Week 27: The Sons of Mosiah 48:15

4M ago48:15

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We've been following the exploits of Alma for a few weeks. Now it's time to see how the sons of Mosiah are doing. Join me as we hear some amazing accounts among the LamanitesBy Mark Swint

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#84 Come Follow Me Week 26: The Miraculous - and Messy - Conversion of Zeezrom 33:58

5M ago33:58

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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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#83 Come Follow Me Week 25: Alma and Amulek 36:19

5M ago36:19

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Nephite Money and the wicked judge are two reasons to listen to this episode about Alma and Amulek and their efforts in Ammonihah.By Mark Swint

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#82 Come Follow Me Week 24: Priestcrafts and the Order of Nehor 34:22

5M ago34:22

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The beginning of Alma sees the introduction of Priestcrafts with the killing of Gideon by Nehor. the problem only gets worse ass time goes on. See how this affected the people of ZarahemlaBy Mark Swint

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#81 Come Follow Me Week 23: Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah 34:20

5M ago34:20

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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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#80 Come Follow Me Week 22: The Rise of Zarahemla 36:25

5M ago36:25

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This episode highlights the Battle for the Land of Nephi and rise of Zarahemla as the home for the Nephites. We also learn more about Alma and his impact on the people of both Lehi-Nephi and Zarahemla.By Mark Swint

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#79 Come Follow Me Week 21: King Noah and the Waters Of Mormon 50:14

6M ago50:14

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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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#78 Come Follow Me Week 20: Abinadi and King Noah 31:46

6M ago31:46

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the confrontation between King Noah and the Prophet Abinadi was a turning point for the people of Lehi-Nephi and marked the emergence of Alma. It's a fascinating story well worth your time. i invite you to have a listen.By Mark Swint

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#77 Come Follow Me Week 19: The land of Lehi-Nephi 37:04

6M ago37:04

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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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#76 Come follow Me Week18: The Atoning Blood of Christ 27:50

6M ago27:50

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The rest of King Benjamin's address is a powerful statement on the absolute necessity for us to turn to Christ for the redemption and the remission of our sins. Only thru him can we be washed clean to return to him one day.By Mark Swint

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#75 Polygamy and the LDS Church 39:17

6M ago39:17

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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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#74 Come Follow Me Week17: King Benjamin's Address 30:39

7M ago30:39

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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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#73 Come Follow Me Week 16: My Wrestle Before the Lord 35:31

7M ago35:31

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This week we dig out the rich gems found within the four smallest books in the Book of Mormon. Their size is not indicative of the value of the words found within them. Join me as we explore these often overlooked books and grow from their wisdom.By Mark Swint

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#72 Come Follow Me, Week #15 The Olive Tree 25:57

7M ago25:57

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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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#71 Come Follow Me Week 14: Reconciliation by the Atonement 34:45

7M ago34:45

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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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#70 Come Follow Me Week 13: Easter and the Resurrection 42:59

8M ago42:59

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The events and circumstances surrounding the Resurrection of Christ are looked at closely in this episode. We will discuss resurrection for ourselves as well and explore possible ways that can come about. We will also explore the Book of Mormon perspeective on this subject.By Mark Swint

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#69 Come Follow Me Week 12; This is the Way 36:35

8M ago36:35

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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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#68 CFM Week 11, A Marvelous Work and a Wonder 35:11

8M ago35:11

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Isaiah speaks of a book that is sealed. What is it? Where is it? What is in the sealed part? We talk about that, and more, in this week's episode of Come follow Me.By Mark Swint

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#67 CFM Week 10 More of Isaiah, and Nephi's prophecy 33:29

8M ago33:29

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2 Nephi 20-25 includes Isaiah's prophecy for the Jews in the last days, and Nephi's prophecy in plainness. Also, Nephi's excellent explanation of the purpose of the Law of Moses.By Mark Swint

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#66 The Ten Lost Tribes 37:52

8M ago37:52

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We finally tackle one of the most intriguing mysteries of the Bible. What happened to the Ten Lost Tribes, and where are they today? We will take a good look at what the Book of Mormon has to say about them. This should be interesting.By Mark Swint

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#65 CFM Week 9 Wizards that Peep and Mutter 37:45

8M ago37:45

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Week 9 of the CFM program has yet more Isaiah, but I think you will find some interesting stuff in there, including a change Joseph Smith made to one verse that completely changed it's message. I hope you listen and enjoy.By Mark Swint

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#64 Come Follow Me Week 8 - Don't Be Afraid, It's Just Isaiah. 38:38

9M ago38:38

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This weeks scriptures let us hear from Jacob. He will read for us out of Isaiah and there just might be some very interesting in there, so please join me. Don't be afraid...it's only Isaiah.By Mark Swint

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#63 Come Follow Me: Week 7: O Wretched Man That I Am 36:32

9M ago36:32

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Week 7 brings the death of Lehi and a permanent split among the families. Here we see, for the first time, Nephites and Lamanites. We also get a poignant lament from Nephi, in which he cries out, "O wretched man that I am!" Let's see why he says that.By Mark Swint

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#62 Come Follow Me Week 6: Opposition In All Things 31:28

9M ago31:28

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Why does it seem that everything of any worth comes at such a price and effort? Why does life always seem to be pushing back against us. According to Lehi, it is required that there be opposition in all things. Let's find out why together, shall we?By Mark Swint

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#61 Come Follow Me Week 5: I will prepare the way before you 35:06

9M ago35:06

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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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#60 Come Follow Me: Week #4: Nephi's Vision --Did You Think To Pray? 46:56

10M ago46:56

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After hearing Lehi's account of his extraordinary vision, Nephi desires to see it for himself. Now we get a fuller account and learn more important lessons...and a reminder of the power of prayer. Please join me and enjoy this lesson.By Mark Swint

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#59 Come Follow Me, Week #3 Lehi's Dream 37:21

10M ago37:21

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This week we are studying 1st Nephi 6-10 which includes the family of Ishmael joining Lehi and his family in the wilderness, and the recounting of Lehi's Dream. We will explore what message it has for us today.By Mark Swint

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#58 Come Follow Me Week #2 The Book of Mormon, Digging Deeper 24:03

10M ago24:03

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This week we are studying Ist Nephi 1-5. Come join us. You should find it interesting.By Mark Swint

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#57 Come Follow Me, Week #1 14:29

10M ago14:29

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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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#56 On Death and Dying Pt.2: What Happens When We Die 35:01

11M ago35:01

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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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#55 The Golden Plates 34:26

11M ago34:26

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The story of the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated, has always generated strong reactions from adoration, to derision, to claims of outright fraud. But the complete story is fascinating and I'm sure you will find it compelling. I invite you to listen.By Mark Swint

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#54 On Death and Dying Pt. 1 39:28

11M ago39:28

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It's something we all will face, sooner or later. Are our days numbered? Are our years known to the Lord? Is it true that no righteous person faces an untimely? Join me as we explore the LDS beliefs on Death and Dying.By Mark Swint

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