Best Print On Demand Cast Podcasts (2024)

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E214: Royalty Based POD vs Seller of Record POD + Subliminator 52:03

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Ever wondered about the best print-on-demand business model for maximizing your earnings? On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah break down the pros and cons of royalty-based versus seller-of-record models, giving you a clear understanding of their impact on customer service and marketing efforts. Whether you're drawn to the ease of platforms li…

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A Model for Looking Deeply and Deeply Looking

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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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Aftermath of the Martyrdom: Aspirants to the Mantle of the Prophet Joseph Smith

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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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E213: Busting Myths About Online Business Communities 32:23

7d ago32:23

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Think sharing your business struggles makes you look weak? Think again. On this episode of the Print On Demand Cast, recorded live from Las Vegas at the Printing United show, Travis tackles seven myths that hold back many entrepreneurs. Discover why your competitors might actually become your greatest allies, and how opening up about your challenge…

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The Man with No Name: The Story of the Brother of Jared as an Anti-Babel Polemic

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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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E212: Hiring a Designer For Print On Demand + Playground.com 45:14

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Ready to unlock the secrets of creating stunning, professional designs without breaking a sweat? On this week's show, Travis and Josiah break down the essentials of hiring a print on demand designer. From creating a workflow to deciding how much to pay, the guys share step by step advice for hiring (and keeping) a quality VA to assist you in turnin…

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Restoring Melchizedek Priesthood

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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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E211: Ten Things To Do Before Before Q4 + Printing United 55:28

22d ago55:28

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What if you could crush it with your holiday sales with just a few strategic tweaks? In this week's episode of the Print On Demand Cast, the guys are gearing up for Q4 by revealing 10 essential tasks that will set you up for success during the busiest season of the year. Travis kicks things off with a few personal updates before diving into the upc…

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“That They May Know That They Are Not Cast Off Forever”: Jewish Lectionary Elements in the Book of Mormon

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Abstract: It is not uncommon for Jews who join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to notice connections between certain events in the Book of Mormon and modern Jewish practices associated with the feasts of Passover, Weeks, Tabernacles, and Rosh Hashanah. Aware that traditional Christianity holds not only that Jews were ousted from […]…

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E210: The Silent Killer of POD Business Success 43:28

1M ago43:28

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Welcome back to the PODCast! Ever felt your print on demand business losing steam? This episode promises to reignite that spark as Travis uncovers the silent killer behind many entrepreneurs' stagnation and shows you how to combat it. After sharing some personal updates about his band's recent gigs and celebrating his son's birthday at a Rockies ga…

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Insights into the Story of Korihor Based on Intertextual Comparisons

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Abstract: A brief outline of the saga of Korihor, the Anti-Christ, is provided along with a discussion of his affinities with other Book of Mormon anti-Christs, including those in the order of Nehors. Literary allusions suggesting Korihor as a foil to the king of the Lamanites are examined. Evidence of a schism among the order […] The post Insights…

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Did Korihor Usurp the Words of Zeniff?

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Abstract: The Book of Mormon contains several instances where a speaker or author in the Book of Mormon quotes a previous one. This article presents one such example: It appears that Korihor usurped the words of Zeniff, quoting some of them for his own purposes. The context of this reference to Zeniff’s words lies in […] The post Did Korihor Usurp …

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E209: Laying the Foundation - The First Step to Organizing Your Print On Demand Business 48:35

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Welcome back to the PODCast! How can better organization revolutionize your print-on-demand business? In this episode, Travis and Josiah unpack the secrets to mastering design and product management that can set you up for long term success. Join them for some light-hearted banter (nothing new there!) and a pirate-themed dad joke before they dive i…

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Nurture and Harvest: A Continued Conversation with The Annotated Book of Mormon

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Abstract: Because Grant Hardy’s important book deliberately contextualizes the Book of Mormon in light of “the generally agreed upon findings of modern biblical scholars and historians,” it invites further discussion on points in which the Book of Mormon and other significant biblical scholars and historians challenge those findings. Hardy also dec…

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E208: Celebrating 4 Years of the PODCast! + Print On Demand Trivia & Industry Insights 52:35

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Ever wondered what it takes to keep a podcast thriving for four years? Join us in this special anniversary episode of the Print On Demand Cast as we look back on our journey since launching on August 31st, 2020. We'll kick things off by sharing some behind-the-scenes stories about the evolution of our logo and branding—from a humble printer ink spl…

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Uncanonized Revelations

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Review of Stephen O. Smoot and Brian C. Passantino, eds., Joseph Smith’s Uncanonized Revelations (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2024). 184 pages, $24.99 (hardcover). Abstract: In an important new volume, we now have easy access to revelations received by the Prophet Joseph Smith that were not included in the Doc…

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The Anomaly: Elliott West’s Continental Reckoning and its Latter-day Saints

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Review of Elliott West, Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2023). 704 pages, $39.95 (hardcover). Abstract: This review explores how Latter-day Saints are portrayed in a new landmark history of the American West. Noting the author’s generally accurate portrayal of the Saints, this…

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E207: Fixing The Money Problems in Your POD Business + DistroMade AI Tool 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Welcome back to the PODCast! Money problems got you down? (Sounds like the opening line of a late night infomercial.) 😂 But seriously, how can you turn around the financial fate of your Print On Demand business? This week, Travis and Josiah share some strategies around why your business finances might not be where you had hoped when starting out. W…

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LDS Perspectives on the Atonement?

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Review of Deidre Nicole Green and Eric D. Huntsman, eds., Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2024). 344 pages, $35.00 (paperback). Abstract: Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement promises to provide new perspectives on the atonement that reflect awareness of scriptural and theological scholarship.…

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Nameless: Mormon’s Dramatic Use of Omission in Helaman 2

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Abstract: There are many reasons why a narrator may choose to provide or withhold the names of various characters. This article hypothesizes that Mormon intentionally omitted the name of a key character from the book of Helaman related to the origin of the Gaddianton robbers. While it is not possible to know exactly what information […] The post Na…

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E206: 5 Reasons Your POD Business is Ready for Growth + Industry Trends for 2024 58:11

2M ago58:11

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Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's show, the topic may not feel congruent with the title. However, some of the frustrations and perceived setbacks you're experiencing in your print on demand business might actually be springboards for growth. Perspective can change the way you internalize "problems" and set you free to actually grow. Last …

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“I Shall Gather In”: The Name Joseph, Iterative Divine Action, and the Latter-day Harvest Ingathering of Israel as Themes in 3 Nephi

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Abstract: The identity of “the people of Nephi who were spared, and also those who had been called Lamanites, who had been spared” (3 Nephi 10:18) as “a remnant of the seed of Joseph” (3 Nephi 5:23; 10:17; compare Alma 46:23–27; Ether 13:6–10) or “a remnant of the house of Joseph” (3 Nephi 15:12) is key […] The post “I Shall Gather In”: The Name Jo…

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E205: Self Sabotage and How It Affects Your Business 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's show, Travis is solo and pulls the curtain back on some of the internal growth he's been leaning into. The hope is that taking the time to acknowledge these limiting and self sabotaging voices will help the listener become aware of their own and how it can (and likely is) affecting their print on demand b…

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Who Holds the Keys?

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Abstract: While, for understandable reasons, Protestant Christendom tends to downplay the question, the more ancient Christian churches have historically placed considerable weight on what is often termed “apostolic succession.” The Catholic church, for instance, strongly affirms the “primacy of Peter” and the status of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope…

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E204: STOP PUTTING IT OFF! Hiring Your First VA + Etsy CEO Statement 55:39

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Welcome back to the PODCast! Can combining In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A lead to the ultimate 4th of July feast? Join Josiah and Travis as they recount their holiday adventures filled with quirky food experiments, pickleball matches, and dazzling fireworks. While Josiah enjoyed a fun-filled weekend, Travis shares his unfortunate tale of dealing with a b…

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Are There Ten Commandments for Latter-day Zion?

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Abstract: New faith traditions often modify existing religious tenets to accommodate the particulars of their membership’s needs. A specific example is how different faith communities have modified the Ten Commandments both inside and outside the historic Jewish community. This paper argues that Joseph Smith received a Latter-day Decalogue that was…

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E203: Free and Low-Cost Marketing Strategies for Your Print On Demand Business 52:51

3M ago52:51

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Welcome back to the PODCast! Can you imagine doubling your reach and engagement with just a few tweaks to your marketing strategy? This week, the guys reconnect after a few weeks to bring you a treasure trove of free and inexpensive marketing ideas for your print-on-demand business. Even implementing just one of these strategies over time can have …

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Further Evidence from the Book of Mormon for a Book of Moses-Like Text on the Brass Plates

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Abstract: Students of the Book of Mormon have long mined the Old Testament as a rich source of influence on Nephite writers. However, surprising recent finds suggest that an ancient text related to the Book of Moses may have been an especially significant influence as well. That possibility was raised in Noel Reynolds’s early analytical […] The pos…

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E202: How To Sublimate a Coffee Mug [REBROADCAST] 1:07:29

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For a second straight week, Travis and Josiah couldn't sync their schedules! So this week, they're doing a rebroadcast of an episode recorded over a year ago! As recompense, Travis added an extra dad joke for you. Hope that's makes up for your (obvious) massive disappointment. 😂 Anyway, on to the show! ---------- Welcome back to the PODCast and wel…

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“This Stone Shall Become the Great, and the Last, and the Only Sure Foundation”: A Nephite Poetics of Dramatic Fusion and Transfer in Jacob 5

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Abstract: In this study, three intersecting images are traced through the small plates until Jacob 5, where they directly (or by implication) culminate in the final section of Zenos’s allegory. The three images appear fused together in Nephi’s and Jacob’s writings. Specifically, this literary study tracks the images of the olive vineyard, the sheep…

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E201: Shopify or Etsy? Where Should You Begin Selling Print On Demand? 49:08

3M ago49:08

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Welcome back to the PODCast! So which platform should you be focusing on for your print-on-demand business? On this week's show, Travis fly's solo as Josiah takes a well-deserved family break in Wyoming. He tackles the age-old debate: Etsy or Shopify? In the massive pros and cons list for each platform, Travis outlines the differences in these two …

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An Analysis of the Financial Incentives in Attacking the Restoration

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Abstract: With the popularity of social media growing exponentially, prominent critics of the Church are leveraging the platforms, particularly YouTube, as a key resource to produce thousands of negative videos about the Church. The accusations made in the videos about Church history, leadership, doctrine, and culture are so numerous that it could …

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E200: Celebrating 200 Episodes Live + Listener Stories 1:04:58

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(Really sorry for the poor audio on this episode!) Can you believe it? 200 episodes of Print on Demand and small business content. I guarantee Travis and Josiah had no idea this day would come sitting in a garage four years ago and pressing record for the first time. But here we are. Wow. Join the guys as they celebrate this incredible accomplishme…

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“Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God”: Allusions to Priestly Clothing, Priesthood, and Temple in 1 Nephi 14:14

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Abstract: Nephi saw in vision that in the latter-days “the saints of the church of the Lamb” and “covenant people of the Lord” who, though scattered across the earth, “were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory” (1 Nephi 14:14). Nephi’s prophetic statement is loaded with meaning. This study explores […] The post “Armed w…

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E199: Transform Your Business with the 5 P's of Marketing + 200th Episode Invitation! 52:08

4M ago52:08

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Welcome back to the PODCast! If you've been involved in the world marketing for any length of time, then you've likely heard of the 5 P's. On this week's show, Travis and Josiah unravel the secrets behind Product, Pricing, Place, Promotion, and People. There's a lot to uncover as it relates to print on demand and branding, but in the end, the 5 P's…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PODCAST!!! 1:28

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Can you believe we've reached our 200th episode???!!! For this epic milestone, we want to celebrate alongside you, our incredible POD multiverse, and want to hear your unique stories! Join us on June 11th at 7 PM Mountain Time (9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific) as we go live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for an unforgettable experience. This specia…

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The Seven Women Seeking the Bridegroom: Isaiah 4:1 as Transition Point in a Redemption Allegory

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Abstract: Nephi laboriously copied many of the words of Isaiah in hopes that his readers would rejoice in Christ. While Isaiah 4:1 (2 Nephi 14:1) is generally not viewed as Messianic, there may be an allegorical interpretation that would place this verse among Isaiah’s other Messianic writings. A pre-Nicene patristic writer, Victorinus of Poetovio,…

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E198: Mail Bag Episode + Shutterstock Buying Envato!? 52:16

4M ago52:16

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In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah turn the show over to you, the Print On Demand Multiverse. Taking questions from the Facebook Group and Instagram DM's, the guys talk about everything from DTF printers to summer markets and inventory to pricing personalized POD products. There's a little bit for everyone in this episode, so be sure to tune…

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The Eucharist of the Latter-day Saints: The Sacrament in the Broader Christian Context

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Abstract: This paper views the sacrament prayers and rituals of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the broader context of Christian eucharistic worship, focusing on how the Latter-day Saint observances both resemble and differ from those of other Christian communities. It argues that, contrary to what is often supposed, the Church h…

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E197: Do You Have A Print On Demand Hobby or Business? + Amazon Merch on Demand Custom Tshirts 53:21

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When starting your print on demand venture, it's natural to share it with others. Well, if you've told people about your POD business, this episode might be a bit of a wake up call. While it's totally fine to see print on demand as a hobby that can bring in a few bucks, there's a different way to go about building a business. On this week's episode…

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“One Drop of Salvation from the House of Majesty”: An Analysis of the Revelation of the Magi and Restoration Scripture

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Abstract: An early Christian text called the Revelation of the Magi presents itself as a history of the Magi before and after the birth of Jesus Christ. This text offers important insights into how the early Christian world may have conceptualized how other nations outside of Israel similarly looked forward to the advent of the […] The post “One Dr…

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E196: Advanced Tax Strategies for Your POD Business w/ Adam Schaeuble 44:03

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Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's episode, Travis is joined by Adam Schaeuble from Podcasting Business School and they delve into the realm of tax strategies that can reshape your business's future. Swapping printer ink for ink on tax forms, they unravel the complexities of the tax world with a sprinkle of humor and heaps of wisdom. Adam,…

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Mormon and Moroni’s Rhetoric: Reflections Inspired by Grant Hardy’s Understanding the Book of Mormon

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Abstract: Grant Hardy has shown that Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni have distinctive personalities, rhetorical strategies, implied readers, and thematic concerns. Mormon lived within history and wrote as a historian. He focused on the particulars of time and place and person, on political and military matters. But, Hardy says, Mormon lacked audience awa…

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E195: What to Look for in a POD Production Partner + Suno AI 46:42

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Curious about what it takes to consistently deliver top-notch print on demand products? Join Travis and Josiah on this week's show as they dig into the critical elements of choosing a POD production partner. From using samples to not only test quality, but also delivery times, to making sure your chosen vendor can integrate with the channels you wa…

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“That They May Once Again Be a Delightsome People”: The Concept of Again Becoming the Seed of Joseph (Words of Mormon 1:8 and Mormon 7:4–5)

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Abstract: In Words of Mormon 1:8, Mormon declares, “And my prayer to God is concerning my brethren, that they may once again come to the knowledge of God, yea, the redemption of Christ; that they may once again be a delightsome people.” The expression “that they may once again” plausibly reflects the Hebrew idiom wayyôsipû […] The post “That They M…

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E194: Strategies To Boost Your “Findability” On Etsy 31:19

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Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's show, Travis and Josiah attempt to unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your Etsy shop's visibility and guide you through the maze of print on demand SEO essentials. The hope is that by the time you're done with this episode, you'll be armed with a treasure trove of actionable tips to craft titles that char…

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Review of Two New Theories about the Lamanite Mark Recently Presented in Two Different Forums

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Abstract: T. J. Uriona has offered two new theories about the meaning of Nephi’s term “skin of blackness” in 2 Nephi 5:21. He suggests that Nephi’s term may indicate impending death and/or it may be a literal reference to diseased or deathly skin. Both theories are based on a motif in an ancient Neo-Assyrian treaty […] The post Review of Two New Th…

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E193: Branding With Your Customer In Mind w/ Jon Ladd 59:04

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Welcome back the PODCast! On this week's show, Travis interviews Jon Ladd from Terminus Tees. As a marketer first, Jon has a unique and time tested way of crafting strategies that resonate deeply with his audience, transforming everyday merchandise into powerful statements of identity. From Jon's insights, you'll learn how to pair humor with relata…

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An Exceptional Example of the Richness of Church History

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Review of Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, Emer Harris & Dennison Lott Harris: Owner of the First Copy of the Book of Mormon, Witness of the “Last Charge” of Joseph Smith (Salt Lake City: Eborn Books, 2023). 235 pages, 67 illustrations, appendix, references, $29.00 (paperback). Abstract: Jeffrey Bradshaw has, in a single well-researched volume, provided a gift…

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The Unwritten Debates in Moroni1’s Letter

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Abstract: Moroni1’s letter in Alma 60 is not simply an angry and intemperate screed against the government; it also responds to arguments about just tactics (what modern readers would call ethics) taking place among Nephite leaders at this time. Moroni1’s letter argues for his preferred strategies of active defense and ambush, while interpreting de…

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