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The Book of Mormon in Color
The Book of Mormon in Color brings scripture to life through short, real-world insights, hand-drawn sketches, and simple gospel takeaways that point to Jesus Christ and can be applied daily. Hosted by Steve Coughran, this LDS podcast offers an honest, approachable way to study the Book of Mormon and grow closer to the Savior through personal reflection and practical faith.
Episodes
55 episodes
Mosiah 5 — Listen to This If You Are Feeling Anxious or Uncertain | Ep 54
In Mosiah 5, the people of King Benjamin experience a powerful spiritual transformation. After hearing the word of God and feeling the influence of the Spirit, their hearts are changed and they gain a new perspective about who they are and who ...
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Mosiah 4 — You Are Not Meant to Burn Out | Ep 53
In Mosiah 4:27, King Benjamin gives a powerful reminder: “It is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength.” God does not expect us to exhaust ourselves or live in constant overwhelm. Instead, He invites us to move forward ...
Mosiah 4 — Teaching Our Children the Way of Christ | Ep 52
In Mosiah 4, King Benjamin turns directly to parents and teaches one of the most important responsibilities we have: to teach our children the way of Christ. We are commanded to teach them to walk in truth, to love one another, to serve, to avo...
Mosiah — 4 Eight Steps to Receive Salvation Through Christ | Ep 51
In Mosiah 4, King Benjamin teaches what it looks like to truly receive the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift of grace, but it also invites action. In this chapter, we uncover eight clear responsibilities that shape a repentant hear...
Mosiah 3 — Why Jesus Christ Is the Source of Joy | Ep 50
In Mosiah 3, King Benjamin delivers one of the most powerful testimonies of Jesus Christ in all of scripture. He teaches about the Savior’s birth, His suffering, His atoning sacrifice, and His resurrection. At the center of it all is a simple b...
49. Mosiah 1 — This is When Progress Stops | Ep 49
In Mosiah 1, King Benjamin gathers his people and gives a powerful warning about what happens when a society stops teaching its children the word of God. Progress does not stop all at once. It fades when knowledge is lost, when faith is no long...
Omni — Life Without Scripture and Its Consequences | Ep 48
In Omni, we encounter a striking contrast between two groups of people. One group preserved sacred records and scriptures. The other did not. Over time, the difference became clear. Without scripture, faith weakened, language was lost, and spir...
Enos 1 — The Power of Wrestling with God in Prayer | Ep 47
In Enos 1, we read one of the most personal and powerful conversion stories in all of scripture. Enos describes how his soul hungered for forgiveness and how he wrestled with God in sincere, heartfelt prayer. This was not a casual prayer. It wa...
Jacob 5 — How God Helps Us Grow Where We Are Planted | Ep 46
In Jacob 5, the allegory of the olive tree teaches us how God patiently works with His people over time. Growth does not happen all at once, and it does not depend on perfect circumstances. The Lord nourishes, prunes, and cares for us wherever ...
Jacob 2 — Seeking Riches the Right Way | Ep 45
In Jacob 2, the Lord teaches a powerful truth about wealth and priorities. Riches are not evil, but the way we seek them matters. Jacob warns against pride, comparison, and placing material success above people, covenants, and compassion. God’s...
2 Nephi 32 — Feasting on the Words of Christ | Ep 44
In 2 Nephi 32, Nephi teaches one of the most practical and powerful truths in all of scripture: when we feast upon the words of Christ, the Holy Ghost will show us all things that we should do. God does not leave us guessing. He guides us throu...
2 Nephi 28 — How Satan Destroys People Without Them Realizing It | Ep 43
In 2 Nephi 28, Nephi exposes the tactics Satan uses to quietly pull people away from God. The enemy rarely attacks head on. Instead, he pacifies, flatters, distracts, and convinces people that all is well. Little by little, hearts drift, standa...
2 Nephi 27 — Why the World Will Never Satisfy Your Soul | Ep 42
In 2 Nephi 27, the Lord gives a striking image of spiritual emptiness — a hungry man who dreams he is eating and wakes up still starving, and a thirsty man who dreams he is drinking and wakes up faint. It is a perfect picture of what happens wh...
2 Nephi 26 — How Satan Leads Us Away Without Us Noticing | Ep 41
In 2 Nephi 26, we learn that Satan does not lead people away with chains or sudden dramatic temptations. Instead, he works with a flaxen cord — subtle, soft, almost unnoticeable at first. Little compromises, quiet distractions, spiritual lazine...
2 Nephi 25 — How to Worship Christ in Everything You Do | Ep 40
In 2 Nephi 25, Nephi teaches a powerful pattern for discipleship: talk of Christ, rejoice in Christ, preach of Christ, prophesy of Christ, write of Christ, and look unto Christ. In other words, center every part of your life on Him. When we fil...
2 Nephi 22 — Praising God Even When He Feels Distant | Ep 39
In 2 Nephi 22, Isaiah reminds us that God is in our midst, offering salvation, forgiveness, and joy, even when we struggle to feel Him near. This chapter invites us to praise God, to draw water from the wells of salvation, and to recognize His ...
2 Nephi 18 — When God Feels Silent Keep Trusting Him | Ep 38
In 2 Nephi 18, Isaiah reminds us not to follow the fears and habits of the world but to stand apart and trust in God. Sometimes, though, that trust is tested when heaven feels silent. In this episode, we explore what it means to wait on the Lor...
2 Nephi 17 — Take Heed, Be Quiet, Fear Not, and Be Not Fainthearted | Ep 37
When fear creeps in and uncertainty clouds our minds, God’s message in 2 Nephi 17 offers a clear path: take heed, be quiet, fear not, and be not fainthearted. In this episode, we break down what those words mean for our everyday lives. When the...
2 Nephi 12 —Turning Weapons Into Tools | Ep 36
In this episode, we dive into 2 Nephi 12, where Isaiah paints a picture of peace — a time when people will turn their weapons into tools. But what does that mean for us today? Each of us carries emotional, mental, or spiritual “weapons” — habit...
2 Nephi 10 — Choose Christ and Stop Straddling the Line | Ep 35
In this episode, we dive into 2 Nephi 10, where we learn that we can’t stand in the middle, we’re either for Christ or against Him. Straddling the line doesn’t work. God gives us agency, but He also calls us to make a choice. When we reconcile ...
2 Nephi 9 The Power of the Atonement and the Keeper of the Gate | Ep 34
In 2 Nephi 9, Jacob teaches one of the clearest and most powerful explanations of the Atonement in all of scripture. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we are saved from spiritual death, and through His Resurrection, we are saved from tempo...
2 Nephi 8 — God’s Power to Transform and His Deep Love for Us | Ep 33
In 2 Nephi 8, we see that God is a God of transformation. He can take a desert and make it a garden, turning something dry and lifeless into something full of beauty and joy. That same power works within us. No matter where we are or what we ar...
2 Nephi 7 — Jesus Does Not Give Up On Us and He Shows Us How to Live | Ep 32
In 2 Nephi 7, we see a powerful reminder that Jesus Christ never gives up on us, even when we pull away from Him. This chapter paints a picture of the Savior’s unwavering faithfulness and His perfect example of how to live. Through obedience, e...
2 Nephi 5: Good Leaders vs Bad Leaders Nephi Shows Us the Difference | Ep 31
Have you ever been under a bad leader — someone who leads through fear, ego, or control? What about a good leader — someone who inspires through love and example? In 2 Nephi 5, Nephi shows us what righteous leadership looks like. In verses 14 t...
2 Nephi 4: God Is Good — Even When We Feel Weak | Ep 30
2 Nephi 4 is often called Nephi’s Psalm because it feels like reading the inside of his heart. Nephi delights in the scriptures, but he also mourns over his own weaknesses, temptations, and sins. He’s brutally honest about his struggle...