The Book of Mormon, Digging Deeper
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186 episodes
#185: The Three Witnesses and Their Testimony of the Book of Mormon
The story of the three witnesses, who they were, and how they got to be the chosen three is an inspirational and amazing account of very mortal men being asked to do something beyond their mortal reach. From the very moment they stood in the pr...
#184: A Different Jesus
It is often claimed by our detractors that we worship a different Jesus. As absurd as this claim is, I think it merits a closer look to understand how they feel they can say that. Don't worry, the closer we look the more ridiculous that asserti...
#183: The Race of Gods
What makes man a little less than the angels? What is the difference between Man and the animals? Why does the rest of the world consider it to be blasphemy at best, or a heresy at worst, that we believe we are children of Heavenly ...
#182: From the Four Corners of the Earth
Throughout the Old Testament every prophecy of the last days foretold of the eventual gathering of the scattered remnants of the house of Israel. This same expectation is echoed in the New Testament as well as in the Book of Mormon. So What's t...
#181: The Day After Judgment Day
Heaven and Hell...the ultimate destinies of all humans...not really! How do the doctrines of heaven and hell fit with the revelations on the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms?Turns out they fit very well; it's just a matter ...
#180: Do Not Fear Change in the Church
It is said that the only constant in life is change. Apparently, this holds true for our Church as well. Does this present a threat to our standing as the Lord's Church on earth? Hardly. Change has been going on since 1830 and it will continue ...
#179: He is Risen - The Atonement and Resurrection
The Atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just an amazing event in human history but THE pivotal event for all of humankind. Today we are going to talk about the Atonement; why it was required, and how it was accomplish...
#178: Abraham Sitting on Pharaoh's Throne
There seems to be a disconnect between accounts in the Bible and the corresponding secular histories of the times. For example, critics love to point out that there is no real evidence that Moses and the Israelites ever fled Egypt nor wandered ...
#177: Great are the Words of Isaiah
If you are weary of diving into Isaiah because you think his words are confusing, you are not alone. Isaiah is probably the most feared set of scriptures to tackle in the Bible...or in 2nd Nephi. and even Nephi was forced to comment on his peop...
#176: Galatians 1:8 - Not a Threat to Us
Detractors of the Church often like to throw scripture bombs at us thinking that they can somehow prove to us that we are wrong and blow up our testimonies. this can sometimes work with members who do not have much depth to their beliefs but fo...
#175: Temples - And The Lessons Within
Temples are places of learning; but what may go unnoticed by many patrons is that every element of the temple is a lesson, not just the ceremony and instruction given there. The very structure of the temple itself, the lighting, the decorations...
#174: The Nature of Christianity
For a body of faith that follows a Man/God who taught the nobility of humankind, and the virtues of Christian values such as kindness, patience, temperance, forgiveness, charity, understanding and love, oh, and don't forget non-judgment, ...
#173: Flawed Men, Called to Serve
The list of Biblical and Book of Mormon prophets, includes a number of men who once displayed questionable character or judgement. Some might say that all men are flawed and so this is the only pool the Lord has to draw from, but I think it goe...
#172: Human Potential & The Greatness of Your Soul
This episode explores human potential and the worth of a soul. I believe that most people do not fully realize the wonderful destiny that awaits them when this life is through. Many philosophers, thinkers and holy men have commented on the soul...
#171: Critical Thinking & The Book of Mormon
An honest effort to apply the proper elements of critical-thinking to the content of the Book of Mormon - Something which the outside critics and scholars refuse to do.
#170: Dispensations & Apostasy
Dispensations are an interesting element of the gospel. One would think that the word of the Lord would come to earth and stick around for all time, but that is not how it happens. every new dispensation follows the apostasy of the prior one. B...
#169: How Did Joseph Smith Know? Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon.
the enemies of the early church tried desperately to destroy the narrative and the impact of the Book of Mormon. to a degree they were successful by pointing out all the inconsistencies they felt they had discovered within its accounts.
#168 No Contentions and Disputations Among Them
It seems life today is full of contention and disputations. We see it everywhere, most particularly on the T.V. News. But that may not be the best measure to use. The News needs contention and disputations in order to hold the public's interest...
#167: Timing is Everything
They say that timing is everything...in almost everything that we do. I believe that when it comes to the Book of Mormon, the timing of its appearance to the world was and remains one of the most impressive elements of it. To say the things it ...
# 166: Faith & Humility Without Stubbornness of Heart
We can be stubborn creatures. We tend to get set in our ways and firm in our opinions, leaving little room for ways we are not familiar with. In the Book of Mormon this was exhibited by the pride of the people and their unwillingness to h...
#165: Why Good People Do Bad Things
Both Nephi and Paul cried out, "O wretched man that I am". these were two of the most righteous and valiant men of the scriptures, and if they are wretched men, then what hope do we have?As we were sent to earth, it was with the understa...
#164: The Book of Helaman, and Samuel the Lamanite
The book of Helaman is a rich source of history and intrigue as the Nephites and the Lamanites approach the Meridian of Time and the birth of the Savior. here is where we see the introduction and early gains of the Gadianton Robbers, the large ...
#163: Is Resurrection Real?
Resurrection... our resurrection, is at the heart of the plan of Salvation. But it turns out to be one of the hardest elements of the gospel plan to believe in. Today we are going to take a hard look at the doctrine and nature of resurrec...
#162: Of Hell & Punishment
For centuries, Priests and teachers have lectured us and warned us of the horrors of Hell, and the terrible judgements of God that await the sinner. But latter-day revelation has shed new light on the subject and I think, perhaps, it's time to ...
#161: Lehi's Journey into the Wilderness
The book of 1st Nephi is an extraordinary tale of the departure of Lehi and his family from Jerusalem into the wilderness and the eight year saga that ensued. The rich detail that accompanies this tale is remarkable for its specificity and the ...