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Today we are discussing pivotal moments, from the Church's “Race and the Priesthood” essay to public statements on racism, and the ongoing struggle for meaningful engagement on these issues. Highlights include racial inequities, discussions on the lack of diverse representation in leadership, and the emotional impact of past and present racism on Black members. We are also covering controversial events like the fake apology prank, the “Be One” celebration, and Elder Oaks' and President Nelson's statements on race. Conversations extend to BYU's Race Equity and Belonging Report, Brad Wilcox's remarks, and efforts to make the Church and its institutions more inclusive. Join us as we examine how the Church addresses racism, the call for accountability, and the path forward for healing and equity. Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us:MormonStories@gmail.comPO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

On this week’s episode RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the life & Teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, current member of the First Presidency and help the audience make sense of a life of deception. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light… Read More »The Elder Oaks Deception [Mormonism Live: 203]

On this week’s episode RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the life & Teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, current member of the First Presidency and help the audience make sense of a life of deception. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light… Read More »The Elder Oaks Deception [Mormonism Live: 203] The post The Elder Oaks Deception [Mormonism Live: 203] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On this week's episode RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the life & Teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, current member of the First Presidency and help the audience make sense of a life of deception. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light… Read More »The Elder Oaks Deception [Mormonism Live: 203]

Elder Dallin H. Oaks recently instructed that local leaders need to ramp up their excommunication numbers! RFM has now obtained a leaked copy of the PowerPoint presentation used by Elder Oaks, and reviews it in detail!

Elder Dallin H. Oaks recently instructed that local leaders need to ramp up their excommunication numbers! RFM has now obtained a leaked copy of the PowerPoint presentation used by Elder Oaks, and reviews it in detail! The post Elder Oaks Calls For More Excommunications!: RFM: 363 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Here we are; it's Monday morning, and we are unpacking more lies and deceit perpetrated by the villains in our story. As we approach our third anniversary, we here at the Daisy Girl Labs are so proud of our work in illuminating how we have been taken advantage of for reasons that were not entirely true or, at a minimum, not forthright. We are humbled and honored that you have chosen to take this journey with us, no matter how deeply you believe or don't believe in a system of faith. We are all trying to be our best selves; every day is new day on that journey. A new day and a new way.  Take advantage of our live videos and Sarah's insightful content on managing our emotions. Her psycho-education-focused approach provides valuable tools for personal growth and well-being.  Join us in learning, evolving, and cultivating the best versions of ourselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o87NV4QtGAM       D&C Section 132 (section heading); Official Declaration #1 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng       Elder Ballard and Elder Oaks- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/apostles-answer-questions-about-standards-doubts-during-ysa-face-to-face?lang=eng     Joseph Smith- What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/search?facet=all&lang=eng&page=1&query=what+a+thing+it+is+for+a+man+to+be+accused+of+committing+adultery%2C+JOseph+smith     Mormonism Live Episode 035: Will the real apostle please stand up!   https://mormonismlive.org/2021/08/mormonism-live-035-will-the-real-apostle-please-stand-up/     Mormonism Live Episode 040: Symphony of LGBT misdirection and Mr Holland Dopus https://mormonismlive.org/2021/09/mormonism-live-040-symphony-of-lgbt-mis-direction-mr-holland-dopus/     Mormonism Live Episode 069: Gaslighting from Mormon leadership   https://mormonismlive.org/2022/03/mormonism-live-069-gaslighting-from-mormon-leadership/  

In this episode Todd, Alia and Burke discuss the talk, "Covenants and Responsibilities" by Elder Dallin H. Oaks from the April 2024 General Conference.

Elder Oaks said a decade ago that the Church does not give apologies. Perhaps this policy should be reconsidered?

Elder Oaks' talk “Kingdoms of Glory” reminds us of the love and mercy of God. Here is a question to consider as you study: How does knowing that everyone will be welcomed into a Kingdom of Glory change the way you see those around you? And a question that I think is interesting to think about: Elder Oaks has two other talks where he says almost word for word two paragraphs in this talk (“Challenge to Become” October 2000 and “The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation” April 2017). What do you think about Elder Oaks repeating what he said in a talk he gave 23 years ago and 6 years ago? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you'd like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can comment below, email me, or message me one any of my social media platforms. Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com Facebook: General Conference Conversations Instagram: @generalconferenceconversations

Scripture Notes - https://www.scripturenotes.com I recently published an episode called, "Come Follow Me Tree of Pride" about a painting of the Tree of Life with rainbow colors. It was up for less than 24 hours. I pulled it down. I explain why in this episode. I comment on the rainbow and how it is becoming a strong symbol in our culture and its use at BYU and Deseret Book. I also "react" to several comments that were on that video and run the audience through a visual experiment with AI-generated images. Symbols have meaning. When you combine two symbols of different meanings, what happens? The Artist's Website - https://sabrinajill.com/ Elder Oaks, Weightier Matters - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/weightier-matters/  Website - www.cwicmedia.com 

Dr. Avram Shannon continues to examine the Gathering of Israel, the building of Zion and preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part II– Dr. Avram Shannon00:12 Literal and figurative Gathering of Israel01:45 Everyone will know when Jesus returns03:30 Road to Emmaus and expectations of the Messiah05:31 First and Second Coming of Jesus07:49 Like the days of Noah09:15 “No man knoweth.”10:46 Elder Ballard addresses when Jesus will return12:19 How we are to wait for Jesus's return13:46 Ten virgins and ancient marriage feast 17:22 Elder Oaks teaches how to prepare for the Second Coming19:12 Prepare every day for Jesus's return24:57 The Parable of the Talents31:29 President Ballard teaches about judgment34:55 Jesus Christ's inexhaustible grace37:11 The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats39:28 How do we take care of one another?41:45 We must build Zion44:40 Hank and Dr. Shannon discuss having twins49:27  Dr. Shannon shares personal stories of accepting service53:53 President Monson exhorts us to be kind, loving, and charitable57:36  Jesus is coming back and we should create the world for Him1:02:52 End of Part II–Dr. Avram ShannonPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Matt Townsend continues to discuss faith, the Laborers in the Vineyard, and trusting in God's mercy.00:00 Part II– Dr. Matt Townsend00:52 Parable of the Laborer's in the Vineyard07:07 Paradox of comparisons12:53 Alma's joy is more full because of the success of his brethren.16:10 John Bytheway reminds us to always appreciate, and to avoid entitlement.21:32 Elder Oaks teaches the importance of what we become.26:46 Dr. Townsend shares what true conversion means.28:58 A certain rich young man asks the Savior how he can inherit eternal life.36:15 Jesus loves us, and asks us to do the one hard thing to help us change.42:42 The love of anything over God destroys us.44:26 Dr. Townsend shares the impact of a young men's leader in his own life.48:14 Elder Uchtdorf teaches salvation is a gift from God.49:13 What is our dominant love?51:27 Marion G. Romney teaches we must be willing to sacrifice everything.52:32 The prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican59:26 Dr. Townsend encourages a daily connection to God.1:02:47 End of Part II–Dr. Matt TownsendPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Anderson continues to examine how to have the spirit of discernment as we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part II– Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson00:07 Sermon on the Mount can change our lives00:49 Judging others05:57 Moroni 7 and how to judge09:03 Judgments as parents11:14 Sophistry and discernment15:29 Elder Holland's address16:48 Courage to change ourselves19:32 Dr. Anderson shares a story 23:39 Fruits and roots27:15 Elder Groberg story of being stuck in a storm32:40 Marvin J. Ashton's talk and how we treat others34:45 How do we act at home?37:07 Beware of false prophets42:06 Agency isn't free of consequences44:45 Forgiveness and the first two commandments47:14 Nephi had to leave 49:50 Elder Oaks and “Love and Law”51:09 Motes and beams54:30 Elder Christofferson “When Thou Art Converted”57:30 Jesus taught with authority1:01:03 End of Part II–Dr. Lili De Hoyos AndersonShow Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Elder Oaks said “When I say free agency I refer to what the scripture calls agency, which means an exercise of the will, the power to choose. We are here to be tested, and this cannot occur without opposition in all things. If we did not have opposition, we could not exercise our free agency by making choices.” As Richard Rohr says it, “Clear choice and decision gets you started, aims you on the right course, and then if you stay on it, that very path will open you up to subtlety, nuance, shadow, contradictions, inconsistencies, brokenness, and variance in almost everything.” What does this have to do with questions and doubts? If we are denied the opportunity to acknowledge that we have questions and doubts and that there's no shame in having them, we interrupt the natural process of learning and growth that comes with assessing our lives circumstances and determining what we want to do or what decisions to make. We are halting or damning our progress. We lose the sense of autonomy or being in charge of self. Works cited: (https://www.simplypsychology.org/freewill-determinism.html); (https://rsc.byu.edu/book-mormon-second-nephi-doctrinal-structure/free-agency-freedom); (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5002400/); (https://www.franciscanmedia.org/franciscan-spirit-blog/lent-with-richard-rohr-decision-precedes-depth/#:~:text=Clear%20choice%20and%20decision%20gets,and%20variance%20in%20almost%20everything) I am a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network (DialogueJournal.com/podcastnetwork). The Dialogue Podcast Network features shows by Latter-day Saints who wish to bring their faith into dialogue with the larger stream of world religious thought and with human experience as a whole and to foster artistic and scholarly achievement based on their cultural heritage. Pilot Hybrid Coaching program? Drop your name/email to get on waiting list: https://mailchi.mp/3ee14c9c2840/hybridgrouppilotprogram Let's connect https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com Subscribe to get my free LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. This is 20+ pages of interactive resources that I have found and/or used along my own journey.  I make it easy for you to start yours with everything all in one place.  CLICK HERE.

Join Jenn and Julia, from Analyzing Mormonism, as we breakdown and examine The Family Proclamation from a woman's perspective.  We are excited to begin this series with Analyzing Mormonism as we look into the historical claims, past and present, of the LDS religion from a woman's perspective.   All voices should be heard.  ** Support Analyzing Mormonism Here: https://www.tiktok.com/@analyzing.mormonism?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Venmo- @Julia-Rose88 ** Supporting OTBT Women-led Podcast:  Venmo: @OurTruthBeTold  PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ourtruthbetold Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OurTruthBeTold  Follow OTBT at:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5h3vG4rLkYeNQx95ksxvEQ Website: https://ourtruthbetold.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurTruthBeToldPodcast/ Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourtruthbetold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtruthbetoldpodcast/ TikTok: @ourtruthbetold  Blog: https://ourtruthbetold.com/?blog=y The Family: A Proclamation to the World  "Women weren't involved in the creation of the Family Proclamation." Dialogue Journal of Mormon Thought, interview with Greg Prince and Sister Okazaki.  1981 - Red Handbook called “Homosexuality” 1984 - Dallin H. Oaks writes a twenty-one page memo entitled "Principles to Govern Possible Public Statement on Legislation Affecting Rights of Homosexuals." 1991 - Letter from the First Presidency “Standards of Morality and Fidelity”  1992 - The First Presidency updates the booklet “Understanding and Helping Those Who Have Homosexual Problems" 1994 - Letter from the First Presidency “Same Gender Marriages” 1995 - The Church seeks to join the case in Hawaii to legalize same-sex marriage  1995 - Hinckley read the Proclamation in the Women's Session. Raised by Unicorns edited by Frank Lowe, one of the authors of the amicus brief that legalized same-sex marriage in 2015. The Plan and the Proclamation by Elder Oaks implies that the document was written by lawyers. It was passed around among the quorum of twelve for a year and then passed on up to the First Presidency.  Gender  William J. Critchlow General Conference October 1965   Hyrum Andrus, Doctrinal Commentary on the Pearl of Great Price, p. 116 , 1967  Rodney Turner, 1972  Gordon B. Hinckley, Live up to Your Inheritance, 1983 Birth Control: Gospel Doctrine, Joseph F. Smith Study “How Many Same-Sex Couples in the US are having children?” July 2018 UCLA LGBTQ Parenting:  Center of Surrogate Parenting, 2008 Study  American Psychological Association, 2012 Study   Live Science, 2012 Study   Washington Post on research from Melbourne, Australia, 2014 Study   American Sociological Review, 2020 Study  Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 Study  Other Sources: - Mormon Discussions Podcast Episode 24 - Tabernacles of Clay by Taylor Petrey - Gay Rights and the Mormon Church by Greg Prince - Same-Sex Dynamics Among Nineteenth-century Americans: A Mormon Example by D. Michael Quinn - Wheatandtares.org the Historical Context for Family Proclamation - Baehr vs. Lewin case [now known as Baehr vs. Miike] to legalize Same-Sex Marriage in Hawaii.

On today's episode, we're reviewing President Oak's devotional from a couple of weeks ago.We'll discuss the importance of being unique by worldly standards.All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use.  Buy Preston's book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B59HFQLJSubscribe to your YouTube Channel!https://youtube.com/channel/UCQLkj5TX9vqhibqdj8yi0RgFollow us on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/sitdownwithsky?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/sitdownwithsky?s=21All of our links:https://linktr.ee/Sitdownwithsky

On the heels of exploring bad reasoning for uncomfortable commandments, Scott dives into the infamous statement made by Elder Oaks regarding apologies. Do we take the statement out of context? Yes, but reading it in context does not make it better. The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 068: We Do Not Seek Apologies appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On the heels of exploring bad reasoning for uncomfortable commandments, Scott dives into the infamous statement made by Elder Oaks regarding apologies. Do we take the statement out of context? Yes, but reading it in context does not make it better.

In this episode, Todd, Deanna and Rivka discuss the talk, "The Challenge to Become" by Elder Oaks from the October 2000 General Conference.

As many of you know, at the beginning of May, the United States Supreme Court experienced an unprecedented leak of a draft opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson case currently being adjudicated by the Supreme Court. The opinion was written by Justice Samuel Alito Jr., and, if it ends up reflecting the Court's decision due this month,  would overturn nearly 50 years of abortion law under the landmark Roe v. Wade case, which ruled that many then-current restrictions on abortion were unconstitutional, and guaranteed nationwide access to abortion through the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Roe, and the subsequent Casey v. Planned Parenthood have paved the way for laws that in many states, allow abortion very late into pregnancy. Abortion is a very tricky topic, and a very sensitive one for people on all sides of the issue. But we feel like we have a duty as citizens to become educated on important matters like this, and our faith must have something to say on issues in which life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are at stake.  Elder Oaks recently stated: "On contested issues we seek to moderate and unify." In that spirit, we explored the issue from several angles, starting from a factual perspective — diving into the specifics of what's going on and what the practical stakes are, then moving into what our faith might be asking of us as we seek to create a world that is just and equitable; one that honors both agency and life. I'm sure we weren't perfect as we navigated this territory, but we did the best we could to show respect to the values and humanity that inform people of good faith on either side. This conversation comes in two parts; in the first, we spoke with Sherif Girgis, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, who also clerked for Justice Alito of the U.S. Supreme Court as well as for our friend Thomas B. Griffith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. When we asked Judge Griffith who would be the most qualified voice we could bring on the show, he unhesitatingly recommended Sherif. Sherif earned his J.D. at Yale Law School, where he served as an editor of the Yale Law Journal, and is currently completing his Ph.D. in philosophy at Princeton. Sherif helped us understand the current state of abortion law in the US as well as what it could look like after a decision is made on Dobbs.  After speaking with Sherif, we spoke with Latter-day Saint scholars Justin Collings and Jenet Erickson. Justin Collings is ​​Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum at BYU and a Professor at the J. Reuben Clark School of Law at BYU, where he's been since 2013. He is a scholar of constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and constitutional history, and received his law degree  and his PhD in History both from Yale.Jenet Erickson is an associate professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine in BYU Religious Education. Her research has focused on maternal and child well-being in the context of work and family life, as well as the distinct contributions of mothers and fathers in children's development. She is a research fellow of both the Wheatley Institution and the Institute for Family Studies and has been a columnist on family issues for the Deseret News since 2013.Justin and Jenet brought this conversation home in terms of what it means for Latter-day Saints. We found them incredibly insightful and empathetic, and helped us see this issue in new ways — we think they'll do the same for you. The conversation with Justin and Jenet led to some really spirit-filled and practical takeaways for Latter-day Saints who want to be thoughtful, engaged, and loving on this issue. We're deeply grateful to them for coming on.

"We must use both the personal line and the priesthood line in proper balance to achieve the growth that is the purpose of mortal life." -Elder Oaks Hold to the Rod! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lds-fishers-of-men/id1607875415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EBd9aMSwgO1JrSKN75AEJ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-lds-fishers-of-men-92275180/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-53623457 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LDSFishersofMenPodcast Music: https://www.bensound.com While I am a member in good standing of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the views expressed in my videos are my own and do not officially represent the Church. If there is ever a conflict, the Brethren and the keys are right and I am wrong.

On November 12, 2021, Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' First Presidency addressed the community in a meeting. The meeting included Question and Answer on the University of Virginia Campus. In that Q&A Elder Oaks is asked about his treatment and his own development of views on… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 052: Elder Oaks' Electroshock Hoax

On November 12, 2021, Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ First Presidency addressed the community in a meeting. The meeting included Question and Answer on the University of Virginia Campus. In that Q&A Elder Oaks is asked about his treatment and his own development of views on […] The post Mormonism LIVE: 052: Elder Oaks’ Electroshock Hoax appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

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While listening to a recent Mormonism Live episode from September 2021 called episode 39 When mission presidents behave badly, implications of Elder Oaks famous quote became glaringly uncomfortable in Scott's mind. In this episode, Scott makes the connection between Elder Oaks explanation of the logic behind his teaching and the actual practice within the church […]

While listening to a recent Mormonism Live episode from September 2021 called episode 39 When mission presidents behave badly, implications of Elder Oaks famous quote became glaringly uncomfortable in Scott’s mind. In this episode, Scott makes the connection between Elder Oaks explanation of the logic behind his teaching and the actual practice within the church […] The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 028: Even if the Criticism is True appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Jeffrey R. Holland is a senior church leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition, he is the chairman of the executive committee of the church board of commissioners, and a former president of BYU. He recently gave a talk that has since become highly controversial. I'm an alum of BYU, and wanted to discuss more with thoughtful friends. Now, you should note just how tricky a topic this is. It's sensitive and difficult, and I guarantee we didn't handle it perfectly--but we tried to engage honestly, and that's a start. And I think we add a bit of signal (not just noise) to the conversation. From my background as a school administrator, I saw this more in terms of "we need to do better" than perhaps any other thing--in teaching, in research, and in the basic functions of the university. There have been numerous talks in recent years that have addressed this plainly, and I felt that it's impossible to understand this talk outside the context of the others. Even if you don't agree, I hope you get something from it. And also, I hope that this crowds out the less thoughtful voices out there who share my take. A number of articles are cited in our discussion, which I've included here. The most important, however, is Elder Holland's address itself: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-jeffrey-r-holland-2021-byu-university-conference After Elder Holland's talk, Tad Walch penned the following article: "The news people misssed in Elder Holland's BYU talk." Part of our hope in this podcast was to bring it back to these things, without taking attention away from other things. https://www.deseret.com/2021/8/26/22639600/churchbeat-newsletter-lds-mormon-church-elder-holland-byu-talk-missed-news-clark-gilbert The first bit of context is then-Elder Oaks' talk in which he first mentions musket fire language, and also asks teachers to be better teachers. https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/challenges-mission-brigham-young-university/ Then there is the talk by Elder Bednar specifically addressing humility and meekness. When I read it, it felt like a kind, loving, but very direct rebuke. https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/david-a-bednar/walk-meekness-spirit/ Then there is Elder Holland's address to the Maxwell Institute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpUN29orJmM Finally, the Second Century Address by Spencer W. Kimball. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1829&context=byusq Taken together, I believe that the focus of these talks is that BYU has a unique mission, and that to fulfill that mission will require total unity and a commitment to excellence like we've never before sesen. BYU will not look like any other university--which will allow it to bless lives like no other university. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Would love to hear you engage below.

Mitch hasn't left just yet.  We also had Ben and Miles join us on this one.  We go over Elder Oaks' talk from the April 2021 Conference titled: Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution

Sometimes it seems like things go wrong or our lives aren't as good as someone else's. One can forget that Jesus Christ has given us so much that we either don't realize or take for granted. We discuss this talk by President Dallin H. Oaks in the Priesthood session of General Conference.Music: In Dulci Jubilo Michel Rondeau (trumpet)Performers: Marthe Jobidon (trumpets), Eric Vaillancourt & Steve Guerin (trombones)Publisher Info.Michel RondeauCopyright Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.

The Lord says not to be idle . . . so does that mean no video games?   And what about naps?  And Pinterest time?  And Netflix??   Well today we’re diving into how to know if your free time is also idle time.     Elder Oaks quote: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/focus-and-priorities?lang=eng   And grab our scripture study helps at the links below:   https://kristenwalkersmith.com/shop/ https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS

Since the announcement of cutting down the Elder Oaks of Notre Dame a reinvigorated environmental movement has begun. To saving and reforestation. Also to not destroy carbon sequestration of trees that can live thousands of years. We have Save the Oak Trees leaders Odilia Galvan Rodriguez and Will Hale. According to the website:We are a far-flung community stretching coast to coast, united in our love of the Earth, and our desire to protect the ancient Oaks who provide food, shelter, habitat, and sanctuary to those who live in, on, and around them.After reading “France on hunt for centuries-old oaks to rebuild spire of Notre Dame” (The Guardian, February 16) Chris Eagle approached Sharon Simone to express his distress that these Oak elders were being “hunted” and would be slain.Immediately taken with the plight of the Oaks and seized by the urgency of their situation, they brought the matter to others in the community, who sat in council to consider how to meet it. Sharon likened the Oaks' situation to “being on death row” and felt compelled to try to secure a “stay of execution” for the trees.She reached out to Kristin, who from her own heartbreak, immediately wrote a letter to President Macron. The letter became the basis for a petition that has been circulating widely. Kjersten Gmeiner, MD, secured the services of web maven KatieMarie, who created this website overnight pro-bono. A generous philanthropist funded our upcoming video about the Oaks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This just in!  Elder Oaks has proven that he is NOT a liar! In this joint podcast with the fabulous Jonathan Streeter from Thinker of Thoughts, we dissect a 1993 talk Elder Oaks gave to the students of BYU’s law school. In his remarks, Elder Oaks demonstrates convincingly to all assembled that he does not […]

This just in!  Elder Oaks has proven that he is NOT a liar! In this joint podcast with the fabulous Jonathan Streeter from Thinker of Thoughts, we dissect a 1993 talk Elder Oaks gave to the students of BYU’s law school. In his remarks, Elder Oaks demonstrates convincingly to all assembled that he does not […] The post Radio Free Mormon: 217: Elder Oaks is NOT a Liar! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This just in!  Elder Oaks has proven that he is NOT a liar! In this joint podcast with the fabulous Jonathan Streeter from Thinker of Thoughts, we dissect a 1993 talk Elder Oaks gave to the students of BYU’s law school. In his remarks, Elder Oaks demonstrates convincingly to all assembled that he does not […] The post Radio Free Mormon: 217: Elder Oaks is NOT a Liar! appeared first on Radio Free Mormon.

Hosts Andrew Mair, Maggie Slighte, and Dennis Schleicher interview their co-host Bradley Talbot in this special episode! 0:00​ Intro by Andrew 00:50​ Welcome 01:10​ Rainbow Day by Color the Campus 02:10​ How did they light the Y? 03:45​ Livestream of the Rainbow Y on Rainbow Day 04:17​ BYU's Response 05:18​ Elder Oaks and Rainbows 06:20​ The purpose of lighting the Y 08:36​ Aftermath of a Rainbow Y 09:10​ Pride month (June) plans 12:40​ Parents of LGBTQIA+ students respond 13:30​ Keeping the conversation going Color The Campus: https://instagram.com/colorthecampus​ https://twitter.com/colorthecampus​ Read more Andrew here: Andrewjmair.com Listen to more Bradley at: unspokensecret.buzzsprout.com Read more from Dennis at: DennisSchleicher.net Read more of Maggie's Testimony on: SisterMaggie.com

On tonight's episode RFM and Bill Reel dive further into the Mark Hofmann story exposing Elder Oaks and at the time Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as potentially deceiving and lying about what transpired in their meeting with Hofmann and their efforts to obtain what they believed were authentic and also damaging documents to the Church's… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 015: Tales of Hofmann

On tonight’s episode RFM and Bill Reel dive further into the Mark Hofmann story exposing Elder Oaks and at the time Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as potentially deceiving and lying about what transpired in their meeting with Hofmann and their efforts to obtain what they believed were authentic and also damaging documents to the Church’s […] The post Mormonism LIVE !: 015: Tales of Hofmann appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

On tonight’s episode RFM and Bill Reel dive further into the Mark Hofmann story exposing Elder Oaks and at the time Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as potentially deceiving and lying about what transpired in their meeting with Hofmann and their efforts to obtain what they believed were authentic and also damaging documents to the Church’s […]

On tonight’s episode RFM and Bill Reel dive further into the Mark Hofmann story exposing Elder Oaks and at the time Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as potentially deceiving and lying about what transpired in their meeting with Hofmann and their efforts to obtain what they believed were authentic and also damaging documents to the Church’s […] The post Mormonism LIVE !: 015: Tales of Hofmann appeared first on Radio Free Mormon.

On tonight’s episode RFM and Bill Reel dive further into the Mark Hofmann story exposing Elder Oaks and at the time Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as potentially deceiving and lying about what transpired in their meeting with Hofmann and their efforts to obtain what they believed were authentic and also damaging documents to the Church’s […] The post Mormonism LIVE !: 015: Tales of Hofmann appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Elder Oaks said: “We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, seemingly small things bring to pass great things.” Message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameeandelin/ Website: www.Jameelee.com Email: coachingwithjamee@gmail.com

The LGBT Saints Virtual Summit is almost here. It all begins on September 8th. To register for this online conference for FREE CLICK HERE This episode highlights four principles of seeking out and listening to LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and features clips of interviews from the LGBT Saints Virtual Summit. Highlights 3:40 Seeking out the LGBTQ Latter-day Saint Kurt’s experience being sought out as a bishop Bishop’s responsibility "to seek out the poor and provide assistance to those in need" Being proactive rather than reactive 10:10 Principle 1: Find and Listen 11:00 Carl Hull interview clip: seeking out an old colleague to listen to their story 18:15 Making it real by sitting down with and listening to LGBTQ individuals 19:00 Listening to transgender people 19:45 Principle 2: Start a Dialogue 20:20 Experience of a Young Women leader who was asked by one young woman in her ward to leave her alone because the young woman is bisexual and “by your standards I’m already going to hell” 23:20 We have to stay ahead of these conversations, especially with the youth 24:10 President Fersch interview clip: What starting a dialogue looks like 31:50 One heart and one mind: making a welcoming place for those individuals 33:55 Principle 3: Stand in the Tension Kurt’s regret for not reaching out to a gay ward member 34:45 The tension is between love and law: show love while respecting doctrines 36:30 Ty Mansfield clip: the difficulty of holding the tension 38:35 Elder Oaks quote 41:00 It’s in the tension that safety is created 42:30 Scott and Becky Mackintosh clip: attending a gay wedding 45:50 A bishop’s wrestle with attending his transgender brother’s wedding 48:00 Principle 4: Being an Advocate for Christ 48:40 Offering hope-filled messages 50:25 Mixed-orientation marriage: not the unicorn some people believe it is 52:00 We can be alive in Christ and thrive in Christ, even in this context 52:25 Resources are available Links LGBT Saints Virtual Summit North Star Church resources: same-sex attraction and transgender Loving Our LGBT Brethren & Sisters | An Interview with Bishop Carl Hull

In our next conversation with Dr. Taylor Petrey, we’ll talk about Elder Oaks’ pivotal role in outlining strategy for preventing acceptance, and some accommodation, of gay rights and gay marriage.  We’ll also talk about the internet rumor that the Family Proclamation was a result of the court case in Hawaii in the 1990s. GT:  As […] The post Oaks’ Role Designing LGBT Policy (Part 3 of 4) appeared first on Gospel Tangents.

On this episode I interview Paul Andersen **Topics discussed:** 1. Talks about his life 2. His future plans of serving a mission 3. Have a gospel gives purpose and direction to his life **Links mentioned in this episode:** * https://www.chu... On this episode I interview Paul Andersen Topics discussed: Talks about his life His future plans of serving a mission Have a gospel gives purpose and direction to his life Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/small-and-simple-things?lang=eng Questions to consider What do you learn from Paul and Elder Oaks that could help you in strengthening your testimony? What small and simple things could you do to strengthen your witness? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Audio from a Live Broadcast on March 4th 8AM Mountain Time, Bill Reel and Chris Bloxham will examine Mormonism’s long standing journey w/ racism. Elder Oaks will be making a special appearance and we will have the chance to hear the great Priesthood story of Bonky & Creeby Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the […] The post Mormon Discussions: 351: Chris Bloxham & Bill Reel Dissect Race and Priesthood appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

(Updated-Fixed mp3-link) When the Nov 2015 policy was announced, many LDS Church members were hurt to learn that children of gay parents couldn't be baptized, and gay couples were considered in apostasy. Fast forward to April 2019 and the policy was reversed, causing joy among some church members, and pain from other dues to the quick nature of the change.  Still others were outraged at the reversal.  Some church members may have felt a bit of revelatory whiplash at the sudden changes.  Dr. Greg Prince will talk more about the pain caused by the Policy and its reversal. https://youtu.be/pHQPPSIVoi0 GT:  I know, some people made an interesting observation last night at your book signing, that there was not a single mention of that [in General Conference]. Why do you think that was? Greg:  I think that's because they had good input from Public Affairs, that if you're going to announce something like that, which is not real cheery news for the institution, because you're erasing something that people thought was permanent, when you called it a revelation three years earlier. The way to do it, essentially, is what the government does when it has bad news, you announce it after five o'clock on a Friday afternoon, so that by Monday, people have pretty much moved on. By announcing it a couple days before General Conference, and then not mentioning it, it became non-news. I think that was a good move on their part. GT:  So, I know a lot of people, I know that I was very happy with the announcement. But I know a lot of people have been just as upset, and I think the main reason why is because there was no apology. I know Elder Oaks is often quoted as, "The church doesn't apologize."[1] Do you think it would have been a Public Relations win if the church had said we know there's been some damage done here, or do you agree with Elder Oaks, "The church just doesn't apologize." Greg:  No, I don't agree with that. I think they should apologize on multiple things, and it would have been a P.R. win, if they had said humbly, "We apologize for the damage that this has done," because demonstrably it did a lot of damage. Families were ripped apart. I think there's good evidence that more than a few people took their lives over this, and you can't undo that by reversing the policy. That's the real residual damage of this thing. It's not like okay, we went there, now we've come back, now let's go on and life goes on as it did before, but it doesn't. You step in something and you step out of it, but you still got it in your shoes, and that's where we are? How do you undo that kind of damage? It also creates a dilemma that may even affect the orthodox church member more than the progressive church member, and that is, "Wait a minute, you told us this was revelation, and now three years later, you're saying it's back to where we were?"   That creates a real dilemma. GT:  I have actually seen some orthodox members say, "I think the church is now in apostasy." Greg:  Yes. It's an unforced error, but, nonetheless, it's something that they're going to have to deal with, and it has repercussions because it affects the whole brand of revelation.  If people thought that something being called revelation conferred permanence to it, now it becomes much more relative, and it has a ripple effect beyond that particular revelation. It calls into a question other [revelations] and say, "Well, how unchangeable is the rest of it?" In my mind, changeability is bedrock for Mormonism, but it's something that makes most church members really nervous. They will embrace the concept of continuing revelation, but they're really hesitant to accept change. It's a paradox. [1] See https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2122123&itype=cmsid Check out our conversation…. The reversal of the 2015 Exclusion policy earlier this year has caused a bit of revelatory whiplash among more orthodox Church members.

[paypal-donation] As you can see from our previous conversations, Mark had a tangled web of interactions.  In this next conversation with forensics expert George Throckmorton, we'll talk more about Mark's dealings with church leaders.  What got Mark in hot water with church officials? https://youtu.be/sxCVD1vmqMY GT:  He had an appointment with, I believe it was Elder Oaks, Elder Pinnock. I don't remember who all. George: Elder Pinnock was the one that was dealing with him quite a bit. GT: Yeah. And so, so can you a little bit about what was the relationship between Mark Hofmann and Elder Pinnock? George: Business. Elder Pinnock had a history. In fact, I've known him. He was my wife's bishop when we got married and so I've known him. I knew him for a long time before this and he was, you know, as much a victim as anybody. It turns out this Mark Hofmann was trying to give more credence to the Spaulding Theory, which states that Sidney Rigdon got a copy of the Spaulding Manuscript, gave it to Joseph Smith, and Joseph plagiarized the Book of Mormon from Solomon Spaulding.  The problem has been, there has never been any connection between Joseph Smith and Solomon Spaulding.  However, Mark tried to solve that problem with a forgery with a new collection known as the McLellin Collection. George:  There's an old theory called a Solomon Spaulding theory. Are you aware that? GT: I am aware of that. George: Okay. But one of the problems, it's never been given much credibility. They think that Solomon Spalding wrote it. GT:  Wrote the Book of Mormon. George:  And Martin[1] just copied the Book of Mormon, but there was really no relationship between Solomon Spalding and Joseph Smith that could be found. So, it's not given a whole lot of credit. I mean there's always people that bring it up, but my opinion is not given credit because they never met until too late, until this land deed showed up. And it's a land deed that was signed by Solomon Spalding and Martin Harris. So, it showed there was a relationship between Solomon Spalding and Martin Harris and the date was appropriate. And this is the document that Mark Hofmann showed Hugh Pinnock and Al Rust and some others, and he says this is part of the McLellin Collection. Check out our conversation….and don't forget our other episodes with George! Mark Hofmann hoped his forged McLellin Collection would give credence to the Spaulding Theory. 173: Why Hofmann Killed his Best Friends 172: Who was the 3rd Bomb Intended For? 171: More Hofmann Techniques & Forged Sports Memorabilia 170: How Hofmann Fooled Experts with a Toy Chemistry Set 169: How George Became a Forensics Expert [paypal-donation] Please help support Gospel Tangents by becoming a paid monthly subscriber.  To hear the entire interview uninterrupted, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/Gospeltangents [1] George was referring to Martin Harris, but he meant Sidney Rigdon.  In a future interview with Steven Mayfield, you can see the forged land deed with Sidney Rigdon's forged signature.

[paypal-donation] In April 2014, Elder Oaks gave a sermon on women and priesthood.  Dr. Jonathan Stapley said this was no ordinary talk.  He called it theologically groundbreaking!  I was a bit surprised how revolutionary Stapley felt the sermon was.  It seemed to me to be a response to the Ordain Women movement which was asking for women to be allowed to attend the priesthood session of General Conference.  I saw the address under a different light than Jonathan. https://youtu.be/sznFXhm4wDA GT:  I remember just thinking, “Oh, this is just to placate the Kate Kelly people and to say, ‘Women, you've already got priesthood.  You just didn't know it yet.'”  But you're saying this is a theological change. ... Jonathan:  When Elder Oaks delivered that sermon, I was looking around like, does anyone else [recognize this?]  This is mind-blowing.  I couldn't believe it. And everyone else was just like, “Oh yeah, this is just Elder Oaks.”  Revolutions happen sometimes a very subtly apparently. ... Jonathan: It's certainly a linguistic shift and language frames our reality. So, it is certainly, for example, an interesting piece from Elder Oaks' sermon was he was quoting in many parts from a sermon that Joseph Fielding Smith gave to the Relief Society in a general Relief Society meeting.  And in this meeting Joseph Fielding was as I remember, the president of the Quorum of the Twelve at the time, discussed women's authority in the church and how they were heirs to a great heritage, but also heirs to authority and their capacity of the work in the Relief society and the temple. But he was quick to say, you have authority to do this work. You have authority in the temple, but authority is not the same thing as priesthood. Jonathan: And Elder Oaks takes this sermon he talks about, he quotes Joseph Fielding Smith, how women have this great authority in the church and this great heritage. And then he stops and says, what else can this authority be except priesthood? Right? So, it's this really wonderful kind of re-imagining of what these terms mean. At the same time, reaching to our past to grab hold of our past and make sure we're still connected, but also in very interesting and creative ways, refashioning it in a way that makes more sense for the present. Do you think Oaks talk was groundbreaking?  Let me know!  Check out our other conversations on women healers, Ordain Women, and click the video below to learn more about this conversation…. Elder Dallin Oaks gave a revolutionary sermon in April 2014 on women & priesthood. [paypal-donation]

[paypal-donation] Sadly, October 15 marks 32 years since Kathy Sheets and Steven Christensen were killed.  Shannon asks, and answers an important question. Shannon:  People have asked me, “Do you think he would ever murder anybody again?”  I believe yes and no. [This is] my own thought of it.  I believe no because he is not naturally that way.  He sort of is now.  But I believe yes because someone told me this, and I hope that it is true.  Often times when a bear hurts or kills somebody in Yellowstone Park or something like that, they have to put the bear down.  Because they say that once that bear gets the taste of blood in his mouth, he will do it again and again and again. I think that's Mark.  He's done it once.  If he did not have a motivation to do it, I don't believe he would.  He wouldn't go out and shoot somebody for no reason, but I believe he has the taste of blood in his mouth.  If he got himself into another situation where he was up a creek and didn't know what to do and was about again to be exposed, I mean that's the reason he killed Steve Christensen. Lots of people have wondered who the third bomb was intended for.  We'll get into the different theories. Shannon:  that's the reason he was parked where he was.  That wasn't just a random place to park.  It was right down the street from the McEwen Mansion.  The attorney representing the guy that was going to purchase that McLellin Collection, pay off the loan, his office was in the McEwen Mansion.  So Mark was right down to the last hour, minute, and second.  He couldn't get out of it anymore.  He was going to have to go up that road and say, I don't have it, which he believed at that point the whole thing would unravel.  It very well may have. ... At that point he may have been so irrational that that's possible.  What in fact happened was, he parked that car, sat there for quite a while and thought, “I am caught.  I am caught.  What do I do?”  He got out of the car, that bomb package was sitting on the driver's seat and he made a decision to flip it over. GT:  So you think he did it on purpose. Shannon:  Oh yeah.  Now if he believed that he could have survived that, the car did burn but there were enough papers and stuff in the trunk that had it burned completely, which it didn't, which cars don't.  That only happens in the movies.  He could have said, “Yes.  McLellin Collection right there.”  Who could have proved him wrong? GT:  Right. Shannon:  He could have come up with a story about who put that bomb there, that he was really going up to the office and then he forgot something, came back, flipped the package over.  So does he regret what he did?  No.  Was he suicidal as, “I'm trying to repent of this?”  I don't think so.  I think his hand is in the cookie jar and he's thinking still, “how can I get out of this?”  He flipped the package. ... Shannon:  To get back to that third bomb, I don't know if there was a rational reason for that.  I just use all those examples because there doesn't need to be a rational reason for it to have happened, because there was lots of irrational things.  Who was that intended for?  No idea.  Maybe he didn't know who it was intended for until that day. We'll talk more about potential victim David Christensen (no relation to Steve), Shannon's role in the McLellin Collection, and Mark's dealings with Elder Oaks, Hinckley, and Pinnock.  Who do you think the third bomb was intended for?  Was it a suicide attempt?  Was it intended for Brent Ashworth as Curt Bench thinks?  Check out our conversation! https://youtu.be/cmiAf0KXB1s   [paypal-donation]