Dear Diary, Love Deanna" is my verbal journal on the wild, weird, and wonderful ride we call everyday American life. Think of it as the place where the thoughts you never dare to say out loud finally get an audience! I’m here to poke fun at the status quo, give a little side-eye to life’s spoon-fed narratives, and dive headfirst into those unspoken emotions we all pretend don’t exist. And hey, if something I say rubs you the wrong way, remember – I’m just talking to my diary. Some episodes m ...
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What began as a fitness podcast slowly became host Tom J Deters' verbal journal. Through sharing his journey and all the aspects of his life that he's "gone through", get real world examples in each episode of how to shift your perspective to reflect, grow, improve and work on yourself to create the "best version of you". Hosted by Tom J Deters and Produced by Niko Ketsilis. Be sure to like Pro You on Facebook, follow along @ProYouPodcast on Twitter and check out @tomjdeters on Instagram for ...
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Nine of Earth is a spin on the divination tool, tarot cards’ the Nine of Pentacles card that can sometimes point to the single mother in the mix during a reading. This podcast is a sort of rambling, verbal journal of a single momma doing her very best in all of life. Your feedback is encouraged as we cultivate “the village” together.
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Follow a former midwest special education teacher's journey into the unknown world of entrepreneurship, where she leaves the classroom to learn the ins and outs to brewing kombucha commercially with the goal to open an inclusive kombucha taproom in her community, which celebrates neurodiversity and provides job training and employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. This is her verbal journal of all she encounters with an open invitation to connect with fellow brewers, teachers, a ...
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A place for thoughts and rants. I'd like to think it's highly intelligent, provocative, and quite possibly the best work to come out of human kind since sliced bread.
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ePub feed of Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
ePub feed of Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
A nonprofit educational journal focused on the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, Doctrine and Covenants, early LDS history, and related subjects. All publications are peer-reviewed and are made available as free internet downloads or through at-cost print-on-demand services.
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A show where I process whatever is in my head. Verbally.
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Welcome to the chaos that is Niamh & Kevin Cogan. We're siblings from Cork, Ireland and each week we're going to be talking to you about our chaotic lives. On this honest and transparent podcast we'll be discussing absolutely anything and everything, we hope you come along on the journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Talking about things we wished we would have been taught early on in life and how important it is for us to transfer this information over to our children. Danielle C Baker talks about things no one wants to talk about. No sugar-coating. From parenting traps to avoid, to children’s non-verbal ways to communicate, to wellness and positive mindset, Danielle works to help you heal faster so she does not have to heal your child. When it comes to breaking patterns, she can help.
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Stories about developments in neuroscience.
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Welcome to Tiny Awakenings! This podcast was created to share the many small growth points or 'aha moments' my guests and I have had to become more authentically close to our highest selves. This show comprises Tiny Awakenings, short unedited verbal journals, and Not So Tiny Awakenings, long guest episodes. Although these 'Tiny Awakenings' are unedited they hold outcomes, solutions, long-lasting impressions, and new ways of thinking. Sooo expect less of the juicy gossip and sad stories and m ...
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Abstract: As an ancient book, the Book of Mormon employed verbal punctuation rather than typographical punctuation. An example of this verbal punctuation is the word behold, which is used in the Book of Mormon to point things out, to highlight unexpected effects of situations, and to modify a previously expressed proposition. This corresponds to an…
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Mastering The Freeing Habit Of Forgiving with Dionne Nicholls-Germain
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Dionne Nicholls-Germain walks us through why and how practicing forgiveness every day is so important. Sharing the myths vs realities of forgiveness, the effects forgiving has on our Mind, Body, And Soul, and some practical tips on how to start getting into the habit of forgiving. Dionne is setting us up for success right on time for the Holidays! …
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Review of James W. Lucas and Jonathan E. Neville, By Means of the Urim & Thummim: Restoring Translation to the Restoration (Cottonwood Heights, UT: Digital Legend Press & Publishing, 2023). 288 pages. $19.95. Abstract: In By Means of the Urim & Thummim, James Lucas and Jonathan Neville valiantly seek to defend Joseph Smith’s role as […] The post Th…
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Review of James W. Lucas and Jonathan E. Neville, By Means of the Urim & Thummim: Restoring Translation to the Restoration (Cottonwood Heights, UT: Digital Legend Press & Publishing, 2023). 288 pages. $19.95. Abstract: In their book, James Lucas and Jonathan Neville present two major theses relative to translation of the Book of Mormon. The […] The…
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Unleashing Your Superpowers Through The GIVER Method with Jacob Talbert
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Jacob walks us through his unique method of discovering your unique gifts, building meaningful connections, and creating lasting impact. You can dive right into your transformation with his new book: "The GIVER Method: How To Transform Lives Through Generosity", which will be available on Black Friday! You can follow Jake on all socials through The…
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Abstract: The Book of Mormon contains many words left untranslated by Joseph Smith, such as cureloms, cumoms, senine, and ziff. While some might wonder why these words are left untranslated, a closer examination of the kinds of words that are simply transliterated as well as the frequency at which these phenomena occur provide evidence that […] The…
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Abstract: Because many questions have arisen regarding the discovery of real early modern influence in the dictated language of the Book of Mormon, some of these are considered and answered in this essay. The answers reflect insights from an exploration of the data that drove the conclusions published in previous papers. Numerous considerations ind…
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Don't Have S*x Nine Months Before Christmas with RoseMarie Keogh-Smyth
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Imagine making the last payment on that one debt that has been gnawing at you for years! Imagine booking that "bucket list" trip, buying that car or boat you have been dreaming of! It is easier to reach those financial goals than you think! Rosy walks us through some simple things we can do now to get us to our financial independence and easy ways …
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Review of Morgan Deane, To Stop a Slaughter: Just War and the Book of Mormon (Middletown, DE: Morgan Deane, 2024). 138 pages. $14.99 (paperback). Abstract: Morgan Deane’s To Stop a Slaughter: Just War and the Book of Mormon defines and discusses the concepts of war in the Book of Mormon and places “just war” within a […] The post A Deep Dive on War…
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How Are Children Still Not Protected From Predators? with Danielle C Baker
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Convicted child predators come clean and give the 2 main reasons why they won't follow through with their acts... and the statistics are disturbing! How is it that, with all the precautions taken, 86% of our children are left alone to defend themselves against predators?!! Although this statistic shows that body safety education done in schools and…
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“Behold, I Went to Hunt Beasts in the Forest”: An Addendum on Enos, Esau, and the Symbolic Geography of Seir
Abstract: Enos’s use of the onomastic wordplay in the Jacob and Esau cycle enables him to meaningfully allude to the symbolic geography of those stories and incorporate it into his New World setting (e.g., allusions to the river Jabbok and Peniel/Penuel, the site of Jacob’s “wrestle” with the divine “man”). A third instance of this […] The post “Be…
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Die Prophezeiung Henochs: Some Observations on Section 36 in the German Edition of the Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants
Abstract: Multiple translations of the Doctrine and Covenants into German have been produced over the past century and a half. This essay looks at a more recent example of these translations as found in the Buch der Lehre und Bündnisse published electronically by the Community of Christ. Focusing on Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants […] Th…
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The Cure for Cancer - What Is Taking So Long?
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In this episode of Dear Diary, Love Deanna, I’m taking a heartfelt and honest look at the realities of cancer. As Pinktober comes to a close, I reflect on the powerful moments of remembrance and awareness that unite us, from the walks and fundraisers to the unforgettable Stand Up to Cancer tribute at Game 4. But beyond the ribbons and awareness cam…
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The Unspoken Childhood Trauma with Ellie Laliberté
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In this episode, Ellie Laliberté initiates the conversation on a childhood trauma no one is mentioning... school! For children who cannot fit in the "traditional" school system, the experience is indeed traumatizing. Yet, when going through the healing process, no one looks into how things were going for them at school. There is a need to change th…
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Birth and Rebirth: The Fish in Mesoamerican Art and Its Implication on Stela 5, Izapa, Chiapas, Mexico
Abstract: A revealing analysis of fish iconography in Mesoamerica, in relation to the ancestral couple on Stela 5, Izapa, Chiapas, Mexico, holds an unforeseen element that may reveal a key to the Tree of Life referred to in the Book of Mormon. This key is supported by Mesoamerican, Hebrew, and Egyptian traditions. There have been […] The post Birth…
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Words That Grow: How Parents Shape Healthy Brain Development with Dr. Stephanie Montgomery
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From bridging the 30,000,000 word gap to the real impact screen time has on your children's brain development, Dr. Stephanie Montgomery from Build A Brain lays it all down for us. Stephanie explains how parents play an important part of their child's healthy brain development and shares ways they can help set their children up for success throughou…
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Touchdowns and Traditions: Football, Memories and Ties That Last
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This episode isn’t just about football—it’s about the memories we create, the traditions we build, and the moments that stay with us long after the final whistle blows. It’s about the joy of family banter, the nostalgia of childhood rituals, and how the game can connect us to the people and experiences we hold dearest. Whether it’s laughing over qu…
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Life & Labels: Stuck Between Yesterday and Today
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In a world obsessed with labels, we’ve got some questions: Do they help define who we are, or are they just another way to divide us? Life keeps evolving, but it seems we’re stuck between the grip of the past and the push toward the present. From gender to race, identity to character, we explore how labels may actually define us or divide us... And…
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Twilight Zone of Politics: Imagine a World Without Parties
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What if political parties never existed? In this episode, we step into a strange dimension looking at what it would mean without red and blue, how it would impact it all. What could our country look like if we weren’t stuck in this endless battle for power? Join me as we take a trip into the Twilight Zone of politics—where reality feels stranger th…
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Balancing Acts: Freedom, Safety, and the Right to Protect
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In this episode of Dear Diary, Love Deanna, I reflect on how I grew up in a bubble of safety—where life felt secure, predictable, and far from the dangers we see today. But as the years passed, the world changed, and so did I. The bubble popped, leaving me face-to-face with the harsh realities of senseless violence, crime, and a society that feels …
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Abstract: The curse of the serpent in Genesis 3:15 is presented as an archetype for the battle between good and evil. An ancient Hebrew literary form that ties together multiple stories through a common set of images, situations, repeated words, and phrases, is termed a leitmotif. A biblical leitmotif based on the curse of the […] The post The Seed…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom has consistently taken notes; plans out and organizes the info before he records a podcast. The title "A Test" is about the physical and mental test Tom has experienced the past two months. His next choice also became a bit of a test. He awoke on Sunday morning and decided to record a podcast sharing the story but he h…
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Connected Parents: Journaling To Deepen Parent-Child Bonds with Dr. Rishma Walji, ND, PHD
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Our guest, Dr. Rishma Walji walks us through the journaling style that gave way to her Connected Parent and Connected Partner journals. A wonderful approach, backed by science, Rishma explains how build lasting memories and stronger bonds with the refreshing approach rooted in positive psychology and relational savoring. For more information and fo…
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Abstract: In preparing the next generation, it really is helpful when parents don’t stand alone and they have the help of others outside the family. This is one of the reasons why the seemingly growing gulf between gospel values and the values of the societies around us is such a cause for concern: “The truths […] The post It Helps to Have a Villag…
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Cultural Conflicts in Parenting: Finding Harmony in Multicultural Families with Nadee Fernando-O'Driscoll
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Our special guest, Nadee Fernando O'Driscoll, talks about how it is often the parental expectations that makes it difficult for children to find their balance between 2 cultures, rather than the cultural values. She shares the reality parents have to face when leaving their home behind to start a new and better life abroad, while still trying to ho…
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Abstract: Centuries-long speculation continues regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of the Savior. Over the past century, the Savior’s tribulations between the Last Supper and his death on the cross have been scrupulously examined from a medical viewpoint. In this article I review many of these studies and, using current medical acumen…
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Decoding How Restraint Collapse Shows Up In Your Child with Danielle C Baker
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Having your child come home from school only to have them go into a full meltdown is a reality that many parents of neurodivergent children wish they didn't have to go through. The fact of the matter is, restraint collapse is real! Adults experience the same thing. Masking all day and holding everything in to fit in leave you completely depleted. I…
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Abstract: Many Latter-day Saint scholars recognize that an excellent candidate for Nephi’s Bountiful is found at the inlet Khor Kharfot in southern Oman at the end of the lengthy Wadi Sayq. Many researchers have reasonably assumed that Lehi’s eastward travel from Nahom must have led to Wadi Sayq, which then leads directly to Khor Kharfot. […] The p…
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Abstract: Beginning with Hugh Nibley, several Latter-day Saint scholars have highlighted a deed found among the Bar Kokhba documents as evidence of the name Alma as a Jewish male name in antiquity. Here we highlight a second attestation of the same name used for a Jewish male from a slightly earlier period, as well as […] The post More Evidence for…
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Hello and happy Thursday! The title is from a dear friend that Tom chats with frequently. They kept passing it back and forth and pretty soon Tom had shared it with clients. It was truly resonating. So Tom asked for his friend's permission to use it as the title and permission was granted! When someone is on a Pro You path of personal growth, they …
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The Caustic Effect Of Sarcasm On Our Children with Danielle C Baker
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Sarcasm can have negative effects on our children without us even knowing it. In this episode, Danielle talks about the reasons why sarcasm can be caustic on our children, what our children need to understand sarcasm, how to properly use it on our children, how to teach it to our children, and most importantly, how to teach them the difference betw…
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Review of Peter J. Williams, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal About the Greatest Teacher (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2023). 113 pages, $14.59 (paperback). Abstract: Peter Williams, an independent biblical scholar, has written an analysis of the parable of the prodigal son in a fascinating attempt to demonstrate two truths. The fi…
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Parenting On The Edge: When Talks Of Suicide May Not Be For Attention with Danielle C Baker
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With suicide being the #2 leading cause of death in the USA for people ages 10 to 24, we need to stop censoring it and talk about it! Our babies would rather take their lives than to come to us for help. In this episode, Danielle shares the signs that will tell you this goes beyond attention-seeking, what to do about it, and what not to do about it…
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Abstract: In the weeks, months, and years following the murders of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, several aspirants stepped forward to claim the mantle of the prophet. Who were these individuals with claims to the leadership of the church? What were their motives? How were these men able to inspire large numbers […] The post After…
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What Is Love (part 2)?: The Neurodivergent Edition with Danielle C Baker
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It is known that Neurodivergent people do not process emotions in the same way as Neurotypical people, so it is perfectly natural that they would show their love in a different way. In this episode, Danielle explains 5 main Love Languages, also know as Love Locutions, often found with neurodivergent people in order to help you tune in to the way yo…
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Abstract: Within the text of the Book of Mormon, the name of Jared’s brother is never revealed. Various reasons have been offered for the lack of a name, but nothing conclusive has been offered. Taking a cue from the polemical nature of Old Testament theology, this paper argues that the opening of the book of […] The post The Man with No Name: The …
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Hello and happy Thursday! Well, it has been a month since we've last heard from the Canadian Assassin's Niko and Kosta, so Tom thought what a great excuse to check in with the dynamic duo and see how they are doing after just over a month of finishing their four week intensive challenge. Well, when Tom received an email from Niko just two hours bef…
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The Impact Of Shame: Overcoming The Fear Of Embarrassment with Danielle C Baker
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Fear of Embarrassment, one of the most impactful fear in adulthood is a result of the shame we have been subject to as children. Knowing this, why are we still using shame as a management tool for our children's behaviours? In this episode, Danielle walks you through what shame is, how children process it, how to recognize the sign in our children,…
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Abstract: Church historical sources make four differing claims as to when, how, and by whom Melchizedek priesthood was restored. These seemingly conflicting sources have led to many theories about what happened, including the idea that Joseph Smith changed his narrative and rewrote history as his ideas of priesthood evolved. A closer look at the so…
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Hello and happy Thursday! It feels like Tom has done a lot of episodes recently. Well, it's because he has! He's hoping that's a good thing! The flexibility Tom gave himself to simply record a PYP episode when he felt he had something of meaning to share also allowed him to be open to the possibility of having more to share - which means more episo…
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Godparents Evolved: Modern Roles Beyond Tradition? with Danielle C Baker
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The role of godparents has evolved considerably over time, taking on different roles according to the family's needs. Whether it is just a title to give and receive, a continuation of religious traditions that also involve legal implications, or an upgraded version to make sure the child is being supported as needed, this is a role that does need t…
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