Best Yreligion Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 133: Wrestling with the Restoration–Learning to Think Slow So You Know How You Know What You Know (Steven C. Harper) 1:06:57

10d ago1:06:57

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In a world obsessed with speed, what if the answers we need come only when we slow down and listen? In this episode, Professor Steven C. Harper invites us to pause, reflect deeply, and attune ourselves to the voice of God. Drawing from his book Wrestling with the Restoration: Why This Church Matters, Dr. Harper combines rigorous scholarship with fa…

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Episode 132: "Hosanna to Such Days to Come": The Adam-ondi-Ahman Revelation (Alex Baugh) 1:03:55

29d ago1:03:55

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Shrouded in rumor and myth, the name of Adam-ondi-Ahman (mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants 116) has sparked questions for two centuries. In this episode, Professor Alex Baugh clarifies what we know—and what we don't—about this location that holds great significance in both antiquity and early Restoration history, as well as in future prophecy. Ad…

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Episode 131: Reconciling Our Expectations with God's Unfolding Plan (Derek Sainsbury) 43:25

1M ago43:25

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How do we reconcile our expectations with God's unfolding plan? In this episode, Professor Derek Sainsbury explores the remarkable life of Nancy Naomi Tracy–a woman whose unwavering faith and bold defense of religious liberty and temple service helped shape the early Latter-day Saint experience. Through persecution, political exile, and personal lo…

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Episode 130: Are Latter-day Saints Prone to Perfectionism? (Justin Dyer) 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Perfectionism in adolescence can be a heavy, even isolating, burden—shaped by social media, identity pressures, and the overwhelming number of choices youth face. Amid these challenges the Doctrine and Covenants offers a powerful reminder: "Remember that the worth of souls is great in the sight of God" (18:10). This eternal truth stands out in cont…

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Episode 129: Justification by Faith (Stephan Taeger) 43:06

2M ago43:06

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How can educators help students stop fearing their sins and start trusting Christ? In this episode, Professor Stephan Taeger discusses his article "Declared Guiltless: Justification by Faith in the Latter-day Saint Classroom." He explores how teaching justification by faith can transform our classrooms. Addressing both guilt-ridden and morally indi…

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Episode 11: Creating Relevance and Application (Susan Porter & Scott Esplin) 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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How do we help students take the gospel from the classroom and into their own lives? In this episode Sister Susan Porter and Dean of Religious Education Scott Esplin discuss ways teachers can help students take what they learn in class and apply it to their daily lives. Y Religion Presents: Gospel Teaching is a limited series podcast where, each we…

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Episode 10: Teaching the One (Phil Allred & Camey Andersen) 1:17:03

3M ago1:17:03

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How do we find meaningful ways to connect one-on-one with our students? Teaching the gospel means more than delivering lessons—it means ministering to individuals, just as Christ did. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin taught, "We are to be our brother's keeper. We cannot neglect this commission given by our Savior. We must be concerned for the one." In this…

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Episode 9: Answering Difficult Questions (Jenet Erickson & Brian Mead) 1:08:19

3M ago1:08:19

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How do we respond with grace when faced with questions that challenge our deepest beliefs? In this episode, Professors Jenet Erickson and Brian Mead offer valuable insights into how we can lean into and thoughtfully respond to difficult questions. They explore a variety of approaches that emphasize addressing these questions with clarity and loving…

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Episode 8: Actively Engaging Learners (Tyler Griffin & Anthony Sweat) 53:23

3M ago53:23

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What do we want learners to know, feel, and do with each lesson? In this episode professors Tyler Griffin and Anthony Sweat discuss strategies for incorporating active learning—ways to boost learning, motivation, and critical thinking by engaging participants in the educational process. By incorporating a variety of active learning techniques, teac…

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Episode 7: Asking Good Questions (Jan Martin & Jared Halverson) 1:12:54

4M ago1:12:54

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How can teachers transform their classrooms into collaborative learning spaces? In this episode professors Jan Martin and Jared Halverson discuss the power of guiding discussions with open-ended, scripture-anchored questions. Not only does this approach spark exploration, but it also invites students to become co-teachers and share the learning jou…

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Episode 6: Amplifying Prophetic Voices (Barbara Morgan Gardner and Matt Richardson) 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

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How can prophetic voices shape our teaching? In this episode Barbara Morgan Gardner and Matt Richardson explore how to teach with power by amplifying the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. They highlight how we can use the words of Church leaders to present key principles, explore prophetic invitations, and realize promised blessings. Y Reli…

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Episode 5: Teaching with the Scriptures (Gaye Strathearn & Joe Spencer) 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

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The scriptures are our most powerful tools for teaching. President J. Reuben Clark Jr. explained that "[we] are to teach this Gospel using as [our] sources and authorities the Standard Works of the Church and the words of those whom God has called to lead His people in these last days." In this episode Professors Gaye Strathearn and Joe Spencer dis…

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Episode 4: Teaching by the Spirit (Hank Smith & Ryan Sharp) 1:02:44

5M ago1:02:44

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How does the Holy Ghost assist in our preparation and delivery of lessons? In this episode professors Hank Smith and Ryan Sharp demystify what it means to teach by the Spirit. They discuss ways to invite the Spirit to guide both teachers and learners. Y Religion Presents: Gospel Teaching is a limited series podcast where, each week during summer 20…

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Episode 3: Organizing a Lesson (Mark L. Pace and Ken Alford) 1:16:07

5M ago1:16:07

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The Lord has invited, "Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand" (Doctrine & Covenants 88:78, emphasis added). In this episode President Mark…

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Episode 2: Knowing Your Audience (Emily Belle Freeman & Brad Wilcox) 1:18:15

5M ago1:18:15

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How do you prepare and adjust a message to connect with those you are leading? What methods can teachers—from all backgrounds and experiences—use when preparing for different teaching moments? In this episode, sister Emily Belle Freeman and Professor Brad Wilcox discuss tips on knowing and connecting with your audience when preparing and leading le…

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Episode 1: The Power of Teaching (Clark Gilbert & Chad Webb) 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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What makes powerful gospel teaching? What are the effective elements that any teacher— no matter their training, situation, or personality—can implement so that deepened faith and conversion can happen in the lives of learners? In this episode, brother Chad Webb and Elder Clark Gilbert highlight essential principles and practices that invite the in…

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Bonus Episode—Introducing "Y Religion Presents: Gospel Teaching" (John Hilton III and Casey Griffiths) 25:09

5M ago25:09

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President Dallin H. Oaks has taught that "every member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is, or will be, a teacher. Each of us has a vital interest in the content and effectiveness of gospel teaching." How might we prepare ourselves to teach with clarity and the inspiration of the Holy Ghost? In this episode professors John Hilton …

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Episode 128: Following Prophets When We Have Questions (Travis Searle) 44:57

6M ago44:57

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When some elders criticized the language of Joseph Smith's revelations in 1831, the Lord provided powerful truths in Doctrine and Covenants 67 to strengthen their faith—truths that remain vital for us today. In this podcast, Professor Searle outlines five key principles from the section that can help us build greater trust in prophetic counsel: (1)…

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Episode 127: Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors (Shon Hopkin) 52:27

6M ago52:27

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The John A. Widtsoe Foundation recently introduced the Understanding Our Neighbors series to "foster respect and interfaith dialogue." In this episode Professor Shon Hopkin, Department Chair of BYU Ancient Scripture, discusses the second book in this series Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors co-written with Rabbi Mark S. Diamond. The book presents …

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Episode 126: Women Witnesses of the Easter Events (Gaye Strathearn) 54:17

7M ago54:17

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The first witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ were some of his female disciples. Mary Magdalene witnessed the empty tomb and was the first to encounter the risen Savior. Additionally, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other unnamed women, who had come to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus, saw the empty tomb and reported it to the a…

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Episode 125: Envisioning the Last Supper (Matthew Grey) 51:42

7M ago51:42

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According to the earliest gospel accounts, on the night before his crucifixion, Jesus dined with his disciples to observe the feast of the Passover and institute what would later become the Christian eucharist (or sacrament). What would it have looked like to sit down with them that night? In this episode, Professor Matthew Grey reassesses the New …

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Episode 124: Sacramental Connections (Matthew O. Richardson) 1:02:20

8M ago1:02:20

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How does understanding the interconnected purposes of the sacrament, as presented in Doctrine & Covenants 27, deepen our appreciation for this sacred ordinance? In this episode Matthew O. Richardson, professor of Church history and doctrine, discusses several key themes and gospel principles related to the ordinance of the sacrament. He presents th…

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Episode 123: The Sail before the Trail—The 19th Century Latter-day Saint Gathering to America (Fred E. Woods) 50:35

9M ago50:35

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Prior to their exodus west, nearly 90,000 converts journeyed across the seas to join the saints in America. In this episode Fred E. Woods, professor of Church history and doctrine, details the faith and immigration experiences of these saints as he discusses his recent publication Ports to Posts: Latter-day Saints Gathering in the Nineteenth Centur…

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Episode 122: Connections between the Book of Revelation and The Book of Mormon (Nick Frederick) 54:41

9M ago54:41

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In this episode, Dr. Nicholas J. Frederick discusses his article "It's Not the End of the World; It's Just the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Book of Mormon" co-authored with Dr. Joseph M. Spencer. Professor Frederick examines the intricate relationship between the Book of Mormon and the New Testament, particularly focusing on the Book o…

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Episode 121: The Family Proclamation in Context (Michael A. Goodman) 49:25

9M ago49:25

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Contemporary views on marriage and family have changed significantly over time. How much of our understanding of marriage and family is shaped by societal norms versus prophetic guidance? In this episode, professor of Church history and doctrine Michael A. Goodman examines the secular and spiritual context surrounding "The Family: A Proclamation to…

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Episode 120: The True Identity of Christ (Krystal V. L. Pierce) 45:51

10M ago45:51

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On the day after his Resurrection, the Savior appeared to those who knew him best during his mortal ministry—Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, ten of the apostles, and many other followers. While they saw him physically, they did not recognize him. Instead, they mistook him for a gardener, stranger, passing traveler, and even another prophet, as they misund…

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Episode 119: Hear Him! The Restored Voice of the Lord (Anthony Sweat) 48:00

10M ago48:00

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As Professor of Church History and Doctrine Anthony Sweat dropped off a recent painting entitled Jesus of Nazareth, he was met with the response, "That's not what Jesus looks like." After a few laughs, Professor Sweat revealed that he intentionally avoided the Euro-centric depiction of Christ. Rather, he implemented elements of Roman Judea men—midd…

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Episode 118: The Doctrine and Covenants as Living Scripture (Casey Griffiths) 46:09

11M ago46:09

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When BYU professor Casey Paul Griffiths teaches a scripture class, he often concludes the semester by saying, "The end." But when he finishes a course on the Doctrine and Covenants, he says, "To be continued . . ." This reflects the ongoing nature of revelation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a living church led by the Savior th…

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The Book of Mormon: The Book of Moroni 30:36

12M ago30:36

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Moroni concludes his father's book with his own potent chapters. But in his first verse, he says he hadn't planned originally to write them. What would we have lost if Moroni hadn't added these ten chapters? Why does he include what he chooses? What do we learn about faith, hope, and charity? Why does he close the book the way he does? In this epis…

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Episode 117: Kenneth L. Alford (Using the Book of Mormon Art Catalog) 48:20

12M ago48:20

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In an address to religious educators, Elder Richard G. Scott taught that "the use of an appealing visual aid can clarify truth." One platform for accessing such righteous and clarifying images is the Book of Mormon Art Catalog (bookofmormonartcatalog.org). As an open-access repository of visual artwork, inspired by Restoration scripture and Church …

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The Book of Mormon: The Book of Ether 29:40

12M ago29:40

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The Book of Ether is the story of the rise and fall of a nation, inserted by Moroni. But there is more going on here. Jaredites are gentiles, or non-Israelites. The Book of Ether seems also to be a reflection on gentiles in the promised land, an audience the Book of Mormon speaks to. What do we learn from the powerful and tragic history of the Jare…

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Episode 116: Using Precepts to Draw Closer to Jesus Christ (Maclane Heward) 46:15

12M ago46:15

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The Prophet Joseph Smith taught "that the book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the key stone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book." But what exactly are precepts? And how are those recorded in an ancient record relevant to our lives today? In this episode Chur…

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Episode 115: A Woman's Influence on the Delivery of The Family Proclamation (Barbara Morgan Gardner and Olivia Osguthorpe) 45:54

1y ago45:54

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Reflecting on the first public interview with Relief Society General President Elaine Jack regarding "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner, professor of Church history and doctrine, and Olivia Osguthorpe uncover and clarify truths and perspectives never before documented and critical to historical accuracy. In the mo…

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The Book of Mormon: 4th Nephi and Mormon 29:05

1y ago29:05

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The books of 4th Nephi and Mormon contrast the best of times and worst of times for the people in the Book of Mormon. After living a Zion-like society for hundreds of years where there never were a happier people, they digress into tribal warfare and destruction. What happened? What do we learn from 4th Nephi to emulate today? Conversely, what do w…

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Episode 114: Learning from People of Other Faiths (Joshua M. Sears) 56:39

1y ago56:39

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Since the organization of the Church, leaders have called for world-wide religious liberty and harmony: "We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may" (Articles of Faith 1:11). In this episode, Dr. Joshua M. Sear…

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The Book of Mormon: Christ's Second Day Ministry in 3 Nephi 19-26 26:53

1y ago26:53

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Continuing the sacred ministry of the Savior to the Nephites, on his second day ministry the Lord prays with the people in an intercessory way using words that cannot be written. He then teaches the people, expounding verses from Isaiah, Micah, and Malachi and expounds all things from the beginning. His ministry concludes with marvelous healings an…

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Episode 113: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ's Atonement and Grace (Brad Wilcox) 44:50

1y ago44:50

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In 3 Nephi 12:1—12 the resurrected Savior delivers an address to the Nephites similar to the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5; Luke 6) and presents the Beatitudes. Like the Matthew 5 account, the Book of Mormon record details how we might enter and build a covenantal relationship with God through the "interrelated and progressive" arrangement of the Be…

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The Book of Mormon: Christ's First Day Ministry in 3 Nephi 11-18 27:03

1y ago27:03

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The pinnacle of the Book of Mormon is our Savior Jesus Christ's ministry to the Nephites. On his first day ministry the resurrected Lord appears and invites the people to personally feel his wounds, teaches of his gospel, calls and commissions the twelve disciples, delivers a sermon similar to the Sermon on the Mount, heals their sick, and institut…

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Episode 112: Use Boldness but Not Overbearance (Jan J. Martin) 43:56

1y ago43:56

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As Alma mentored his sons in teaching the gospel, he counseled them not only to cultivate qualities such as diligence, temperance, humility, and self-reflection, but to also use "boldness, but not overbearance" (Alma 38:12) as part of their approach. The words boldness, bold, and boldly are used twenty-seven times throughout the Book Mormon, primar…

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The Book of Mormon: The Book of Helaman 28:28

1y ago28:28

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President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) observed that the Book of Helaman "reveals many parallels to our own day as we anticipate the Savior's second coming" (in Conference Report, Apr. 1987, 3). The book details the Nephites vacillating between righteousness and wickedness, their wars, and secret combinations by the Gadianton Robbers. It also conta…

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Episode 111: Missionary Work in the Digital Age (Scott L. Howell) 51:46

1y ago51:46

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Description Since the introduction of missionary work in 1830, Saints have used a variety of tools and practices to share the good news of the gospel and bring people unto Christ. Some of the most common methods have included standing on a collapsible soapbox, knocking on doors, using flannel and flip charts to illustrate lessons, sharing slideshow…

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The Book of Mormon: The War Chapters in Alma 44-63 27:46

1y ago27:46

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The last quarter of the Book of Alma focuses on a series of conflicts between Nephites and Lamanites. Amalickiah and Ammaron, with other dissenters, act as the catalysts of a long battle. Captain Moroni, Helaman, the stripling warriors, and others respond to help the Nephites survive and restore peace. Why are these battles in the Book of Mormon? H…

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Episode 110: The Divine Origin of the Family Proclamation (Byran B. Korth) 44:38

1y ago44:38

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Since its release on September 23, 1995, The Family: A Proclamation to the World has become a needed doctrinal anchor during a time of confusion and opposition regarding the centrality of the family. In this episode Dr. Byran B. Korth, professor and associate department chair of Church history and doctrine, discusses his article on the divine origi…

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Episode 109: One Like the Son of Man (Jared W. Ludlow) 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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The title Jesus preferred to use for himself more than any other in the New Testament Gospels was "Son of Man." According to the Bible Dictionary, this title was used approximately eighty times in the Gospels and used exclusively by the Savior to reference himself. "And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath" (Luke 6:5).…

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Episode 108: Intentional Fatherhood (Mark D. Ogletree) 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Ancient and latter-day prophets have often testified of the importance of gospel-centered parenting. King Benjamin once taught, "But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve one another" (Mosiah 4:15). President Russell M. Nelson has exclaimed, "No other work transcends that…

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Episode 107: "I Am" Statements in the Book of Mormon (Joshua M. Matson) 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

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Throughout the Book of Mormon, the Savior pronounces fifty-three "I am" statements as he details his purpose and declares his divine identity. In 2 Nephi 29: 8 – 9 he explains that he does so for a particular reason, "Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. […]. And I do this that I may prove unto many that I am the sam…

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The Book of Mormon: Missionary Journeys and Teachings in Alma 8-34 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

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The middle chapters of the Book of Alma have a strong emphasis on missionary stories and events. Alma 9-14 is about Alma and Amulek's preaching in Ammonihah. Alma 17-26 centers us on Ammon with King Lamoni and Aaron with Lamoni's father. Last, Alma 30-34 take us to Alma and Amulek's missionary encounters with Korihor and the Zoramites. In this epis…

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Episode 106: Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances (David Calabro) 43:54

1+ y ago43:54

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In 3 Nephi and Moroni, the resurrected Savior provides specific directions to the Nephites regarding four rituals: baptism by immersion, the bestowal of the gift of the Holy Ghost, communal prayer, and the sacrament. Why were such rituals important to the Savior and his ministry among the Nephites? How can understanding these teachings help us with…

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The Book of Mormon: Alma's Teaching in Zarahemla and Gideon in Alma 5-7 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

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Alma 5-7 are Alma's words and sermons to the people and cities of the Nephites. Why does he leave the chief judgment seat to go preach as the Church's high priest? What are the problems he is seeing in the Nephite church? What are the solutions? And how do they relate to the modern church? In this episode, BYU professors Dana Pike, Avram Shannon, S…

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Episode 105: Biblical Criticism for Scriptural Insight (Jason R. Combs) 53:08

1+ y ago53:08

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"Latter-day Saints believe in the pursuit of truth through 'study and faith' and are thus not opposed to intellectual examination of scripture" (Dr. David R. Seely). One way we might examine the scriptures is through the use of biblical criticism, or historical criticism, an approach regularly used by biblical scholars to assess the meaning of a te…

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