The Book of Mormon, Digging Deeper
This Podcast is designed to dig deep and uncover the extraordinary content found within the Book of Mormon. Each episode takes a close look at elements, evidences, facts, and revelations in the book which not only give us a look at ancient Egyptian and Pre-Columbian history and culture, but also point to the incontrovertible fact that the Book of Mormon is a true and authentic history, translated by the gift of God through the efforts of a very young Joseph Smith, presented to the world for the betterment of all human lives.
Episodes
130 episodes
#129 CFM Section 38: The Nature of Christ and the Nature of Men
We focus on section 38 today because of its broad reach across numerous points of doctrine and guidance. The primary message of the importance of being united is manifest throughout and we learn a bit more about the true nature of Christ. We al...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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46:36
#128: The Wonder and Promise of Easter
Once more we come upon Easter next week. Please join me as we engage in this discussion of what should be and is the single most important celebration we fete. it seems all people love Easter but perhaps few of us realize just how pivotal this ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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37:29
#127 Come Follow Me: The Lamanites - Who are they today?
Throughout the Book of Mormon concerns of the prophets and prophecies of the ultimate fate of the Lamanites was a primary concern. Great promises were made to their descendants. As soon as the Church as organized, the very first missionaries we...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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46:21
#126: D&C 29
This wide -ranging revelation was given during the time that Joseph Smith was revising or re-translating the Book of Genesis and as such, it shares many common threads. it deals with the Second Coming, the Millennium, the resurrecti...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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49:22
#125 Extra: Florence, So. Carolina Fireside 3/23/2025
This is a recording of the live presentation I made to the members of the Florene So. Carolina ward on Sunday March 23rd. Accordingly, the recording and audio quality may be somewhat less than perfect, but I invite you all to have a listen.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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52:22
#124 Do Angels Eat...and other important issues.
Important issues remained to be settled as the early Church began its mission. Whether or not Angels could eat earthly food was not one of those issues, but the matter is addressed, nevertheless. What was an important issue was just...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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43:49
#123 CFM Section 23-26
We discuss the beginnings of serious persecutions and also, a special calling for Emma Smith
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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50:13
#122 Come Follow Me: D&C Section 20
Known aa the Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ, Doctrine and Covenants 20 contains the foundational history, beliefs and ordinances of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.Parts of Doctrine and Covenants 20 were g...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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46:20
Come Follow Me #121: The Publication of the Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon had now been fully translated, and the brethren were tasked with the challenge of getting it published. But that was no simple feat; the type- setting and the actual printing of 5,000 copies was an enormous ...and very expens...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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41:54
#120 Come Follow Me: Choosing the Twelve Apostles
While Joseph Smith was busy working on the Book of Mormon and getting ready for its publication as well as the formal organization of the Church, Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer, on the occasion of the revelation known as the 18th Section of t...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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43:18
#119 Come Follow Me: The Three Witnesses
The story of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon is a fascinating one. Not only were the circumstances surrounding the wonderful vision amazing, but the three men themselves each have a story to tell, and their remarkable lives serve as a...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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52:27
CFM #118 The Purposes of God Cannot be Frustrated
The 10th Section of the Doctrine and Covenants deals with the Loss of the 116 pages of the original Book of Mormon manuscript and the plans and designs of those who stole it...and how the Lord subverted those plans two thousand years ago. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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45:51
#117-2 Come Follow Me: Oliver Cowdery-corrected
The arrival of Oliver Cowdery was an answered prayer for Joseph Smith. He had asked the Lord for a scribe and Oliver arrived three days later. His contribution was invaluable and together they finished the translation in just two months. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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38:37
#116 CFM: The Translation Begins
The effort to translate the Golden Plates was an arduous and complicated one, with drama an intrigue at every turn.Tough it was the Lord's work, it took every ounce of energy that Joseph Smith had to bring it to pass. Here now is the story ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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57:03
#115 CFM - Moroni's Visit
This is the extraordinary story of Moroni's visit to Joseph Smith on only the second heavenly visit he received. He was still young, (Just 17years old), and had no plans at the time, to form a new church, but the things the angel told him then ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:00:22
#114 CFM: The First Vision
We step back from the Doctrine and Covenants for just two weeks so that we can review the Joseph Smith History as found in the Pearl of Great Price. This personal account , written by the prophet himself, will give us a better understanding of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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43:38
#113 The Doctrine & Covenants: Section 1
come listen to this powerful message from the Lord as he personally dictates the preface to the Book of Commandments, later called the Doctrine and Covenants. The story of how it came to be is quite fascinating and the message is for all the in...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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45:07
#01 Why 600BC ?
Ever wonder why the Book of Mormon begins in 600BC? Why specifically then...that year? What was happening in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Egypt at that time? Was it just a lucky decision by Joseph Smith to pick that particular year? Join us on...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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38:56
#112 Week 1 Doctrine & Covenants: Introduction
We begin the new year with the Doctrine and Covenants.It has been said that the Book of Mormon gets us to Christ - the Doctrine and Covenants gets us to Christ's kingdom. tune in and find out why.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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36:33
#111: The Dead Sea Scrolls & LDS Doctrines
At last! I finally get to present this regular episode of Digging Deeper. I have wanted to present this podcast on the Dead Sea Scrolls for a long time. The Scrolls present a big problem for modern Christianity because they conflict wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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47:06
#110 Week 52: Reflections on the past year
This is my opportunity to reflect on this past year of study of the Book of Mormon. I get a chance to share with you what I have learned and how this effort has affected me throughout the year. I hope you find it inspirational.
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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30:51
#109 Week 51: Moroni's Promised
In this last episode for the Book of Mormon Come Follow Me program this year we are taking a close look at Moroni's last words of wisdom to us. His promise to those who read this book and his testimony of the power of the Holy Ghost are the per...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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29:22
#108 Come Follow Me Week 50: Peace in an Unpeaceful World
Moroni takes the time to share with us three letters that his father wrote to him as their civilization collapsed and ended. These are the last words of Mormon and they relay not only the horror and tragedy of those closing scenes but also word...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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55:03
#107 Come Follow Me Week 49: the Book of Moroni
We begin closing out our study of the Book of Mormon this year with the final words of Moroni. This first episode of the next three weeks will look at his words to the Lamanites as he explains the first principles and ordinances of the gospel.
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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37:07
#106 Come Follow Me Week 48: Ether & Coriantumr
The end of the Jaredites is a tragic and unnecessary story that never needed to happen. The Lord gave Coriantumr every chance to stave off the pending doom and very clear warnings as to what would happen if he didn't repent. Well, he didn't rep...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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41:49