Podcasts about Nephi

Abstract: For more than a century, Alma 29 has been read as a direct quotation from the prophet Alma. Yet, unlike every other extended quotation in Mormon's record, this passage lacks attribution, framing, or transition. This anomaly has gone largely unnoticed because of a chapter break, added in 1879, that masks the continuity of Mormon's voice from Alma 28 into chapter 29. This paper challenges the traditional attribution and argues that Alma 29 is more likely Mormon's editorial reflection than Alma's psalm. While the study focuses on Alma 1–29, the editorial patterns it identifies—Mormon's consistent use of speaker attribution, narrative framing, and formal introductions to quoted speech—hold true across his entire abridgment. Alma 29, if understood as Alma's psalm, would stand out as the sole exception, with no introduction to mark a change in speaker. Close attention to verb tense usage, narrative posture, and thematic continuity with Alma 28, together with the prophetic vocabulary Mormon uses elsewhere, suggests that these words reflect Mormon's own meditation. Attributing Alma 29 to Mormon reframes the chapter as the theological culmination of his editorial design. Mormon situates his record within a prophetic chain stretching from Joseph in Egypt, through Nephi, to his own day. His repeated use of “my brethren” reflects covenant kinship rather than contemporaneity, and his testimony of a “holy calling” reveals a prophet who, even in an age of societal collapse, experienced his own quiet triumph in saving souls. The post Alma or Mormon? The Voice of Alma 29 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

What if one of the most powerful testimonies of God's love in the scriptures comes from a woman whose story we often skip over? In this episode, BYU professor of ancient scripture Amy Easton discusses a compelling study of Hagar–the enslaved Egyptian woman who becomes the only person in the Old Testament to name God–by discussing her article "'You Are the God Who Sees Me': God's Loving-Kindness to Hagar." Professor Easton guides listeners into the heart of Hagar's story, showing how her experiences of trauma, exploitation, and exile reveal a God who is intimately aware of those on the margins. She highlights Hagar's transformative encounters in the wilderness, where God sees her, hears her, makes promises directly to her, and ultimately liberates her and her son. Through these moments, we come to understand a God who works both within hardship and beyond it. Further, Professor Easton explains how Hagar's story affirms a universal truth that God sees all His children and invites us to see and care for one another with that same loving‑kindness.    Publications:  "'You Are the God Who Sees Me': God's Loving-Kindness to Hagar," in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026)  "A Multiplicity of Witnesses: Women and the Translation Process," with Rachel Cope, in A Hundredth Part: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center (2023)  "Recognizing Responsibility and Standing with Victims: Studying Women of the Old Testament," in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2021)  "Lehi's Dream as a Template for Understanding Each Act of Nephi's Vision," in The Things Which My Father Saw: Approaches to Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision, Religious Studies Center (2011)    Click here to learn more about Amy Easton 

Was the Flood an Act of Mercy? by Autumn Dickson Noah's ark is one of the most classic bible stories. Even when you're not Christian, many people are aware of the story and what it means. I read these verses in the last post for this week, and I'm going to read them again with a new angle. Genesis 7:19-20, 23 19 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. 20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. 23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark. The Lord destroyed everything. Oftentimes, this is rightfully seen as an act of justice. According to the Come Follow Me manual, the flood was also an act of mercy. I love that justice and mercy often come together, and I want to expand upon that. Here is a quote from the Come Follow Me manual. Elder Neal A. Maxwell taught, “corruption had reached an agency-destroying point that spirits could not, in justice, be sent here.” During Noah's time, the world had become so dark and devastating that bringing new children into the world would have been wrong. When you study child abuse and neglect, this makes complete sense. There comes a point when you are so traumatized that trauma is all you can offer others. And if there are no healthy adults to save the children, then society will just get darker and darker until it destroys itself anyway. Perhaps God destroyed the evil, but they would have destroyed themselves anyway. Because of His decisions, He was also able to save many of the spirits that would have gone down and been destroyed alongside the rest. Now this was an extremely large scale event, but that's what makes it such an easy example to observe. Here is another scriptural example on a slightly smaller scale. In The Book of Mormon, Nephi is teaching his brothers and trying to get them to repent, but they hate the things of God. Here is a verse that shows some of Nephi's pleadings. 1 Nephi 17:45 Ye are swift to do iniquity but slow to remember the Lord your God. Ye have seen an angel, and he spake unto you; yea, ye have heard his voice from time to time; and he hath spoken unto you in a still small voice, but ye were past feeling, that ye could not feel his words; wherefore, he has spoken unto you like unto the voice of thunder, which did cause the earth to shake as if it were to divide asunder. The Lord had to be severe to reach them. We see this over and over and over again throughout scripture. Paul the apostle, Alma the Younger, the Israelites all throughout the Old Testament. You will see this theme all throughout Come Follow Me this year. The Lord is willing to do what's necessary in order to reach us, but there is an important, adjacent understanding that goes hand in hand with this. Jeffrey R. Holland taught, “Justice is not the work of an offended tyrant. It is the loving labor of a Father who is trying to get His children safely home.” I LOVE this quote. He is not an offended tyrant. God is a loving Father, and He is wise enough to know how to reach His children. He's not trying to punish us into submission. He's trying to get through to us. In 1 Peter, we learn that Christ went and preached to those in prison, specifically to the disobedient from the times of Noah. I wonder if they were finally ready to listen. I wonder if the flood and spirit prison reached them so that they were ready to live their life in a manner that brought happiness. I wonder if they are friends with Noah now. If they have repented, then I know this. They are grateful for the Lord and His wisdom in raining down justice and reaching them. All of God's decisions are based on love for His children, the seemingly severe and the softly spoken answer. He chooses the option that will most powerfully reach us. We've seen this on a large scale like with Noah and the flood, we've seen it on a smaller scale with Laman and Lemual. What does it mean for your own life? We have to be careful not to take this principle beyond its proper bounds. The principle is this: God will use tragedy to reach us if it's necessary because He loves us. The principle is not this: If you're experiencing something tragic, it is because God is using tragedy to punish you or because you really need to repent. Tragedy does not equate to wickedness, but it can be a tool that God uses sometimes. It just depends. I testify that all of God's decisions are based on love. I testify that suffering in mortal life is not the worst thing that can happen to a person. I testify that death is not the worst thing that can happen to a person. I testify that God is wise enough to do what it takes to reach us, and I testify that He sent His Son to wash us, heal us, and suffer with us so that He could succor us when we're prepared to accept that loving kindness. I testify that God uses justice to be merciful in our lives. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

I imagine that the account of the flood could really scare a lot of people into obeying God out of fear.  But if you remember the Lord's work and glory, then the flood could be viewed as one of the most merciful acts from a loving God.If you'd like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here! 

In part 10 of this continuing series, Phil explains what it means for Nephi to have charity for both Jew and Gentile (2 Nephi 33). He teaches that the only way to be redeemed in the fullest sense of the word is to become the family of Christ (3 Nephi 9). Phil also discusses Nephi's end-time prophecy that much of the gospel will be brought forward to the Gentiles in a form that is pure and precious (1 Nephi 13). He reviews the teaching that “men are, that they might have joy,” meaning to receive the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost (2 Nephi 2), and he notes that Lehi is “filled with exceedingly great joy” as a result of partaking of the fruit of the tree (1 Nephi 8). Phil further reviews Christ's example of keeping all the Father's commandments (2 Nephi 31) and emphasizes that we must diligently seek Christ (1 Nephi 10; Alma 32). He explains that Lehi heard the words of the prophets, cried out unto God, and received the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost (1 Nephi 1). Nephi likewise received the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost (1 Nephi 2), later receiving the Second Comforter and a vision spanning from Christ's birth to the end of the world (1 Nephi 11). Nephi acknowledges his father's baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost and identifies this as a pattern established from the beginning (1 Nephi 10). Adam enters into the new and everlasting covenant, receiving baptism by water, fire, and the Holy Ghost (Moses 6). Jesus Christ is symbolized by the fountain of living water and the tree in Lehi's vision and represents the love of God (1 Nephi 11). God promises that all who diligently seek Christ will receive the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost and eternal life (2 Nephi 31). Come and learn the Doctrine of Christ.  TheRedemptionOfZion.org 

This episode examines a recurring pattern in the Book of Mormon where spiritual vitality declines gradually, then collapses decisively. It focuses on the period leading up to the reign of King Benjamin, a critical transition point where prophetic warnings intensify, record-keeping shifts from the large plates of Nephi to Mormon's abridged record, and covenant faithfulness is tested at scale. By tracing repeated phrases, structural markers, and historical signals, the episode shows how Nephite society moves from internal decay to near-total collapse, and why these moments are deliberately highlighted by the record keepers. The discussion emphasizes that these patterns are preserved not just as history, but as warnings meant for later readers to recognize decline before it becomes irreversible.Original order of content on the gold plateshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Agr1Dbnj_VZGhl2ib7OC_q0Gj_eAEBbo-kcL6e_GKU8/edit?usp=sharingThe Small Plates of Nephihttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10tb56tAahR0HqTXPqjteujp6IqkAcC4dHp4uLbBK-CE/edit?usp=sharingTitles of the Holy Ghost and Godhead in the Book of Mormonhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UCd9A1nrdt8comzMza-QvF-z8p2NL94zWHdJVouG0kc/edit?usp=sharing

In part 9 of this continuing series, Phil covers the faith of a mustard seed (Luke 17), what it means to believe in the Son of God (Ether 12), how to enter into Christ's Millennial reign (2 Nephi 2), and becoming an adopted and then birthright son or daughter of Christ (3 Nephi 11). Phil reads about deliverance from bondage and qualifying for the end-time exodus (D&C 103), the coming forth of the testimony of the laborers in the last kingdom, followed by the testimony of prophesied destruction (D&C 88), the coming forth of “other books” of scripture to the convincing of the Gentiles, remnant of Jacob, and the Jews of the fullness of the gospel (JST Genesis 50 and 1 Nephi 13). Phil closes with defining the doctrine of Christ (2 Nephi 31), teaching that to be carnally minded is death and to be spiritually minded is life eternal, that Christ is the keeper of the gate and employeth no servant there (2 Nephi 9), and urging listeners to hearken to Christ, who is the advocate with the Father (D&C 45).Come and learn the Doctrine of Christ.  TheRedemptionOfZion.org 

In Covenant Power, teacher Sharla Goettl uses captivating storytelling to bring key endowment principles to life, presented in the imagined voices of the scriptural figures who taught each principle best, such as Peter, Eve, Nephi, & Mormon. Through these stories, you’ll gain an understanding of how the endowment prepares us to receive Christ's covenant power. They also highlight connections between the scriptures and the endowment. God designed temple covenants to enable lasting success, calm deep fears, and build steady confidence. This book teaches how each covenant you make helps you to connect with Christ's power: – Law of Obedience: The action of seeing Christ's power – Law of Sacrifice: Embrace the process to gain Christ's power – Law of the Gospel: Learn how to retain Christ's power – Law of Chastity: Discover the key to increase in Christ's power – Law of Consecration: An opportunity to share Christ's power Be inspired by the endowment through this unique reading experience—one that will testify of Christ's firm foundation built upon covenant guarantees. Whether you are preparing for the endowment or eager to learn more, Covenant Power will empower your love and knowledge of the temple. Covenant Power Amazon Purchase ovenant Power Cedar Fort Purchase Spiritual Resilience The post Covenant Power: Transform Fear into Faith through the Power of Jesus Christ appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Moses 7 reveals the true character of God. He is an eternal being who weeps for His children.(09:06) The law must be administered. Moses 7.38 – “a prison have I prepared for them.” There is an exit from hell as explained in D&C 19.(14:51) Terryl and Fiona Givens share their view on “The God Who Weeps.”(22:19) The teaching that “The Son of Man” will come down to earth, be lifted upon the cross, resurrected, and take up the saints to be crowned (Moses 7.53-56) is rejected by those that edited the Old Testament. Enoch, Lehi, and Nephi teach the message of the Messiah.(27:40) Enoch literature is apocalyptic and was not included in the Christian canon.(30:49) Many ideas in the Bible are influenced by the writings of Enoch.(48:30) There is great wickedness upon the earth. Boyd K. Packer discussed how the youth of our day face greater challenges than those of his generation.(57:24) Defining what Zion means. Enoch and his people established Zion and were taken up to God.(1:06:04) In the last days, we are to gather again into a holy city called Zion and the city of Enoch will return. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 357 | Moses 7, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 2-8) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

How do we build spiritual resilience and encourage the youth of today to do the same?To celebrate the anticipated release of her latest book, “Covenant Power,” Scott and Emily sit down with author, seminary teacher, and temple ordinance worker Sharla Goettl to explore what spiritual resilience really means, and how it's formed over time.Drawing from her first book, “Spiritual Resilience,” and leading into three years of wrestling with promptings and reluctance, Sharla shares how patterns found in the life of Nephi reveal a practical, repeatable way to strengthen faith through action, covenant keeping, and personal revelation. Through powerful stories, the conversation also dives into the role of temple covenants in creating an environment where spiritual resilience can grow, how obedience and sacrifice unlock divine power, and why God's “straight and narrow path” is often personalized rather than linear.With thoughtful insights on parenting, youth, agency, and learning to act in faith before understanding the full picture, this episode offers a hopeful, grounding perspective for anyone seeking steadiness in a noisy, uncertain world.*** Please SHARE Sharla's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/EKYF0dznlRg-----To READ Sharla's book, "Spiritual Resilience: Leading our Youth to Go and Do," visit: https://sharlagoettl.com/book-spiritual-resilience-leading-our-youth-to-go-and-do/To READ Sharla's 2nd book, "Covenant Power: Transform Fear into Faith through the Power of Jesus Christ," visit: https://a.co/d/5vO8PkhTo LEARN MORE about Sharla's stories, visit: https://sharlagoettl.com/To LISTEN to Emily's song recommendation, "Leave it There" by Charles Albert Tindley, visit: https://hymnary.org/text/if_the_world_from_you_withhold_of_its_siTo READ Scott's new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/-----Keep updated with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latter.day.lights/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaylightsAlso, if you have a faith-promoting or inspiring story, or know someone who does, please let us know by going to https://www.latterdaylights.com and reaching out to us.

This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe walks us through the Fall of Adam and Eve and the tragic story of Cain and Abel to answer a question we've all wrestled with: How much power does Satan actually have over our choices?Using insights from Moses, Genesis, and the Book of Mormon, this episode clarifies Satan's role and our responsibility.In this episode, you'll explore: ⚖️ Why opposition is essential to God's plan, and how Satan fits into that eternal law (2 Nephi 2)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps:(00:00) Heavenly Father's plan in the premortal council and Jesus’ role as Savior. The Savior sought only the glory of the Father.(06:15) The Serpent (Satan) comes to Eve. The serpent was subtle, a word with many meanings. 2 Nephi 2 explains how agency works its requirements.(13:40) Adam and Eve were commanded to not eat the fruit and to also multiply and replenish the earth. A discussion on these potentially conflicting commands.(20:23) Another view on the divine commandments given to Adam and Eve.(26:01) Eve's temptation and the Fall. Understanding Lehi's discourse on the Fall helps us see how it was a blessing to all mankind.(31:07) Reading Genesis 3 through the lens of the temple and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount will help us see layers of meaning.(45:16) The curse given to the serpent as an allusion to the Atonement of Jesus Christ.(47:39) The curse given to Eve relates to sorrow in conception. Other ways to interpret “He shall rule over thee.” The curse given to Adam.(58:54) Moses 4 introduces the two first laws of heaven: obedience and sacrifice.(1:03:52) Moses 5 shows how Cain’s choices led him down a dark path.(1:10:07) The Mahan principle is converting life into property.(1:15:50) The Lord invited Cain to think about his choices. One lesson from this story for parents is “Don't freak out!”(1:19:54) Hidden meaning in the names of Cain and Abel. Their story can be read as a rivalry between two priesthoods.(1:24:23) The Book of Mormon helps us see that the curse and mark put on Cain was an absence of the Light of Christ or a dark countenance. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 355 | Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 19-25) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

How would your understanding of the Creation and Fall change if they were meant to teach us about growth, unity with God, and reliance on Christ rather than science of shame? Dr. Rebekah Call explores the symbolic beauty of these stories, showing how the Fall was part of God's “Plan A” and how Christ's Atonement lovingly covers our inadequacy and restores our connection with Him.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/sZf2I-_pl3MALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Rebekah Call1:12 Episode Teaser4:26 Bio8:10 Come, Follow Me Manual9:09 Life as creation13:17 How we approach texts16:58 Figurative or literal19:20 Differences and contradictions22:50 A narrative lens24:01 Liminal spaces27:30 Adam doesn't begin as name31:39 The birth of moral awareness34:17 Retranslation Genesis 338:28 A personal example41:26 An example from the Book of Mormon45:05 A lamb, grace, and sin47:05 A coat of skins and to be covered51:23 Primary and secondary emotions54:44 Being uncovered58:20 Unspoken prayers1:02:18 How does Jesus abide in us?1:03:41 Nephi mourns1:07:42  End of Part 1 - Dr. Rebekah CallThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Welcome to Season 3 of Just Love Them. This season is an invitation to find peace, heal relationships, and learn to trust God with the people we love—especially those who have stepped away from our faith.In this episode, we explore a powerful truth that brings deep comfort: God's love and help are not reserved for just the obedient or the “faithful.” God is aware of every one of His children and is actively involved in all of our lives—regardless of belief, behavior, or church attendance.This episode gently challenges the belief that God withdraws His love or help when someone steps off the covenant path. Instead, it offers reassurance that God never abandons His children. He is present, aware, and working for good in the lives of all whom He loves—including your loved ones.God is not an all-or-nothing God. His love is constant, inclusive, and relentless. And on this truth, you can rest.Peace is possible.Scripture ReferencesJohn 3:17John 14:18Hebrews 13:51 Nephi 21:14–16Doctrine & Covenants 18:10Doctrine & Covenants 50:40–42Alma 36:3Moroni 7:33Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

When was Christ born? I held a livestream to tackle some of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the Christmas story, diving deep into scholarly debates concerning the timing of Christ's birth, the nature of the Star of Bethlehem, and the identity and traditions surrounding the Wise Men. The discussion also included a giveaway of a free copy of Sand Tanner’s book, Lighthouse, authored by Ronald Huggins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d0hOvJoXQc Don't miss our other conversations about Christmas: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/christmas/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved The Great Dating Debate: When Was Christ Born? The discussion began by addressing the fact that the calendar we use today, created by the 6th-century monk Dionysius Exiguus. He mistakenly placed Christ's birth several years too late. There is no Year Zero. Modern scholars generally agree that Herod the Great died in 4 BC, a crucial historical marker, meaning Jesus could not have been born as late as 1 BC because Herod would have been dead for three or four years by then. Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick proposes that December of 5 BC is the correct birth month. However, Dr. Thomas Wayment argues that biblical writers like Matthew and Luke were composing gospels, not history, and were unconcerned with precise details, suggesting that historical data only allows us to know the date within a year or two, and certainly not within a specific month. Adding to the complexity is the mention of a census in Luke 2, which is historically problematic, as the census conducted by Quirinius (Cyrenius) is typically placed around 6 AD, about 10 years after Herod's death, creating a significant timeline contradiction. Explaining the Star of Bethlehem The question of what caused the Star of Bethlehem led to an examination of several astronomical and scientific theories, particularly in the context of both the Bible (Matthew 2) and the Book of Mormon (3rd Nephi 1). Information comes from several sources, including the 2004 documentary called Mystery of the Three Kings by Questar Entertainment. Planetary Alignment: Astronomer Michael Molnar proposed that the star was actually an occultation where the moon passed in front of Jupiter, a theory based on Babylon’s astrological beliefs concerning the birth dates of divine kings. Solar Eclipse: Another possibility, suggested by Jerry Grover, is a solar eclipse which occurred in 6 BC, a date near the proposed birth time. In Mesopotamia, eclipses were frequently associated with the rising of a new king or the death of an old king, which would explain why Herod was troubled. The eclipse was rare, rising in Mesoamerica and setting as a partial eclipse in Persia, where the Wise Men were thought to originate. Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): Grover also offered the idea of a CME (a massive ejection of plasma from the sun hitting Earth’s magnetosphere). This event could cause the northern lights (auroras) to become supercharged and move far south, appearing as “weird domes and other shapes in Mesoamerica”. This theory is particularly interesting because it could scientifically explain the Book of Mormon account that the night became “as light as day all night long” in the American Hemisphere, while the phenomenon might not have been noticed in the Middle East. Furthermore, the sign may have been accompanied by a crackling or hissing sound, as ions drop and release their charge in the atmosphere. Supernovas and comets are generally dismissed as options because they are either too short-lived or were historically seen as signs of impending doom. The Wise Men: Identity, Gifts, and Legacy The Wise Men (Magi or Magoi) were likely astrologers, healers, and dream readers from the east, specifically the Parthian/Persian Empire (modern Iran/Iraq area.) Their arrival in Jerusalem would have been concerning to Herod, especially since they were Persians entering Roman-controlled territory. The word Magoi is the same word used for magician or sorcerer. They may have been followers of the Zoroastrian religion, which is monotheistic and shares beliefs with Judaism, such as a belief in resurrection and a coming savior. Zoroastrian astronomers may have recognized the confluence of Jupiter and Saturn in 7 BC as a sign of a new king in Israel. The three traditional gifts carried profound meaning: Gold represented kingship. Frankincense represented divinity or God. Myrrh was extremely valuable (worth seven times the weight of gold) and represented healing; its use in embalming also served as a foreshadowing of Jesus's eventual death. The Magi are celebrated in many traditions, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where January 6th is known as Three Kings Day24,25. On this day, which occurs 12 days after Christmas, presents are exchanged, left by the Three Kings rather than Santa Claus. Legends regarding the Magi’s relics and tombs are found across the globe, including claims in Sava, Iran (recorded by Marco Polo); Axum, Ethiopia; Milan, Italy, and the most famous location in the West, the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Don't miss our other conversations about Christmas: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/christmas/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

Abstract: Political legitimacy is a key concept related to the exercise of political power. Legitimacy was especially critical for “irregular kings,” so named because they were not automatically legitimated by the existing political structure. There are many examples of apologetics from the literature of the Ancient Near East that sought to bolster the legitimacy of irregular kings. The Book of Mormon uses similar apologetics to legitimate its own irregular rulers. The most striking example is seen in the case of Nephi (son of Lehi). Nephi provides dozens of arguments that strengthen his status as a divinely sanctioned king within an Ancient Near Eastern framework. Startlingly, Nephi and other Book of Mormon prophets also seem to have viewed Joseph Smith, the future seer who would bring their words to light, in similar terms. Joseph appears to have been presented as the legitimate heir of the Nephite royal line. The prophecies of the Book of Mormon and Joseph's receipt of the royal artifacts serve to bolster this claim. The post Irregular Kings and Precious Things: Viewing Nephi and Joseph Smith through the Lens of Ancient Near Eastern Kingship first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Ngā Tae Whatu - Woven Dreams is an exhibition by artists Ani O'Neill and Nephi Tupaea, currently on at Tim Melville Gallery.  With both artists being members of the Pacific Sisters artist collective, the exhibition shows five new paintings by Nephi Tupaea, and a suite of Ani O'Neill's crochet paintings in response.  In placing O'Neill and Tupaea's practices in conversation with each other – intertwined and weaved together – the space embodies the whanaunatanga that fundamentally underlies the Pacific Sisters' kaupapa. Sof had a kōrero with Ani and Nephi about the show, the Pacific Sisters, and their overall practices.

In this episode, I dive into the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 and talk about what they teach us about revelation, change, and trusting living prophets. I share how the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon, help us sort truth from noise, why repentance and faith in Christ are so central, and how we can honor others' right to worship while holding fast to our own beliefs. In the end, I come back to Nephi's "nevertheless": we don't know the meaning of all things, but we do know that God loves His children—and that truth is enough to keep us on the covenant path.   Don't forget to read the extra resources linked in this lesson.  There was a lot of interesting stuff there!  The Wentworth Letter The Messenger and the Manifesto Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah   The Power of Teaching Doctrine   Essential Conversations   The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith

Abstract: One of the most notable features of Nephi's small plates rendition of Isaiah chapter 2 (2 Nephi 12) is the prominent expansion of the nations theme with two additional clauses with the word nations (Hebrew gôyim) that are not found in the Masoretic text (from which the KJV has been translated). Nephi's text preserves the use of nations from Isaiah 2:2, 4 in 2 Nephi 12:2, 4, but also attests significant additional references to the nations in 2 Nephi 12:12, 14: “For the day of the Lord of Hosts soon cometh upon all nations, yea, upon every one . . .  and upon all the nations which are lifted up, and upon every people.” These variants are consistent with—and may even be explained by—Nephi's declaration of intent in 2 Nephi 25:3: “Wherefore, I write unto my people, unto all those that shall receive hereafter these things, which I write, that they may know the judgments of God, that they come upon all nations, according to the word which he hath spoken” (2 Nephi 25:3). This purpose in writing might explain additional textual variants in 2 Nephi 12–24 that pertain to coming judgments upon the nations, which is a dominant theme of the writings of Isaiah, which Nephi incorporated into this part of his record. The post “Upon All the Nations”: The gôyim in Nephi's Rendition of Isaiah 2 (2 Nephi 12) in Literary Context first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit the opening week of one of the most sensational murder trials in America — the Arizona case of Lori Vallow Daybell, the self-proclaimed “Doomsday Mom” now defending herself against charges of conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. In this two-part breakdown, Tony Brueski teams up with former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis and retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the chaotic courtroom drama, bizarre legal strategy, and psychological meltdown that have turned this trial into both a legal cautionary tale and a study in delusional self-belief. In part one, Tony and Eric dissect the prosecution's sharp, disciplined opening statement — a methodical narrative of motive, manipulation, and murder. Prosecutors allege Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to eliminate Charles for a $1 million life insurance policy and clear the path to marry apocalyptic author Chad Daybell. With evidence including religious texts misused to justify killing, texts to Alex invoking scripture (“I will be like Nephi”), and forensic proof that Charles was shot twice — one bullet fired after he collapsed, the state paints a chilling picture of faith twisted into fanaticism. Then comes the chaos. Lori, representing herself, opens with rambling monologues, misplaced objections, and narcissistic cross-examinations that seem designed more to satisfy curiosity than to construct a defense. Her fixation on her late husband's private life leaves jurors bewildered and prosecutors almost amused. As Faddis notes, “It's like watching someone try to build a house without knowing what a hammer does.” Part two turns darker, as Robin Dreeke analyzes the devastating testimony of Alex Cox, now deceased but still very much present in the trial through recordings, statements, and evidence. Dreeke explores how narcissism, shared delusion, and familial loyalty intertwine in Lori's world — and how her brother's past words now serve as the prosecution's most powerful witness. Was Lori's courtroom confidence a sign of faith — or pure delusion? And how does a woman who once claimed divine authority handle being her own undoing?

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit the opening week of one of the most sensational murder trials in America — the Arizona case of Lori Vallow Daybell, the self-proclaimed “Doomsday Mom” now defending herself against charges of conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. In this two-part breakdown, Tony Brueski teams up with former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis and retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the chaotic courtroom drama, bizarre legal strategy, and psychological meltdown that have turned this trial into both a legal cautionary tale and a study in delusional self-belief. In part one, Tony and Eric dissect the prosecution's sharp, disciplined opening statement — a methodical narrative of motive, manipulation, and murder. Prosecutors allege Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to eliminate Charles for a $1 million life insurance policy and clear the path to marry apocalyptic author Chad Daybell. With evidence including religious texts misused to justify killing, texts to Alex invoking scripture (“I will be like Nephi”), and forensic proof that Charles was shot twice — one bullet fired after he collapsed, the state paints a chilling picture of faith twisted into fanaticism. Then comes the chaos. Lori, representing herself, opens with rambling monologues, misplaced objections, and narcissistic cross-examinations that seem designed more to satisfy curiosity than to construct a defense. Her fixation on her late husband's private life leaves jurors bewildered and prosecutors almost amused. As Faddis notes, “It's like watching someone try to build a house without knowing what a hammer does.” Part two turns darker, as Robin Dreeke analyzes the devastating testimony of Alex Cox, now deceased but still very much present in the trial through recordings, statements, and evidence. Dreeke explores how narcissism, shared delusion, and familial loyalty intertwine in Lori's world — and how her brother's past words now serve as the prosecution's most powerful witness. Was Lori's courtroom confidence a sign of faith — or pure delusion? And how does a woman who once claimed divine authority handle being her own undoing?

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit the opening week of one of the most sensational murder trials in America — the Arizona case of Lori Vallow Daybell, the self-proclaimed “Doomsday Mom” now defending herself against charges of conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. In this two-part breakdown, Tony Brueski teams up with former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis and retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the chaotic courtroom drama, bizarre legal strategy, and psychological meltdown that have turned this trial into both a legal cautionary tale and a study in delusional self-belief. In part one, Tony and Eric dissect the prosecution's sharp, disciplined opening statement — a methodical narrative of motive, manipulation, and murder. Prosecutors allege Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to eliminate Charles for a $1 million life insurance policy and clear the path to marry apocalyptic author Chad Daybell. With evidence including religious texts misused to justify killing, texts to Alex invoking scripture (“I will be like Nephi”), and forensic proof that Charles was shot twice — one bullet fired after he collapsed, the state paints a chilling picture of faith twisted into fanaticism. Then comes the chaos. Lori, representing herself, opens with rambling monologues, misplaced objections, and narcissistic cross-examinations that seem designed more to satisfy curiosity than to construct a defense. Her fixation on her late husband's private life leaves jurors bewildered and prosecutors almost amused. As Faddis notes, “It's like watching someone try to build a house without knowing what a hammer does.” Part two turns darker, as Robin Dreeke analyzes the devastating testimony of Alex Cox, now deceased but still very much present in the trial through recordings, statements, and evidence. Dreeke explores how narcissism, shared delusion, and familial loyalty intertwine in Lori's world — and how her brother's past words now serve as the prosecution's most powerful witness. Was Lori's courtroom confidence a sign of faith — or pure delusion? And how does a woman who once claimed divine authority handle being her own undoing?

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit one of the most surreal and unsettling trials in modern American true crime — the Arizona murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the so-called Doomsday Mom who's decided to defend herself in court while accused of orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. This episode pulls listeners straight into the Chandler, Arizona home where it all happened: two bullets, one body, and forty-seven silent minutes before anyone called for help. Tony Brueski and Defense Attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) dissect the prosecution's opening narrative — one of delusion, greed, and cold calculation — and the defense's bizarre self-representation strategy that's turning the courtroom into a psychological sideshow. Prosecutors allege Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Charles for a $1 million life insurance payout and to clear the way to marry her apocalyptic “soulmate,” Chad Daybell. The evidence? Texts invoking scripture to justify murder (“I will be like Nephi”), phone records revealing coordination, and chilling forensic details showing Charles was shot twice — the second bullet fired downward after he collapsed. Firefighters testified the scene looked staged: no CPR, no struggle, and an eerily spotless floor. Lori, meanwhile, was running errands — Burger King, Walgreens, dropping off her son — as her husband's body cooled on the tile. But this isn't just about evidence; it's about ego and delusion on trial. Motta breaks down Lori's decision to act as her own lawyer — fumbling through legal jargon, cross-examining witnesses who seem to know more law than she does, and repeatedly trying to exclude “inconvenient” evidence from the record. As he puts it, Lori's courtroom presence is “less Harvard Law, more hostage to her own hubris.” The prosecution, for its part, is playing this round differently — keeping the talk of “zombies” and dark spirits to a minimum while focusing on motive, money, and manipulation. The goal: strip away the spiritual theatrics and reveal the human greed underneath.

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit one of the most surreal and unsettling trials in modern American true crime — the Arizona murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the so-called Doomsday Mom who's decided to defend herself in court while accused of orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. This episode pulls listeners straight into the Chandler, Arizona home where it all happened: two bullets, one body, and forty-seven silent minutes before anyone called for help. Tony Brueski and Defense Attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) dissect the prosecution's opening narrative — one of delusion, greed, and cold calculation — and the defense's bizarre self-representation strategy that's turning the courtroom into a psychological sideshow. Prosecutors allege Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Charles for a $1 million life insurance payout and to clear the way to marry her apocalyptic “soulmate,” Chad Daybell. The evidence? Texts invoking scripture to justify murder (“I will be like Nephi”), phone records revealing coordination, and chilling forensic details showing Charles was shot twice — the second bullet fired downward after he collapsed. Firefighters testified the scene looked staged: no CPR, no struggle, and an eerily spotless floor. Lori, meanwhile, was running errands — Burger King, Walgreens, dropping off her son — as her husband's body cooled on the tile. But this isn't just about evidence; it's about ego and delusion on trial. Motta breaks down Lori's decision to act as her own lawyer — fumbling through legal jargon, cross-examining witnesses who seem to know more law than she does, and repeatedly trying to exclude “inconvenient” evidence from the record. As he puts it, Lori's courtroom presence is “less Harvard Law, more hostage to her own hubris.” The prosecution, for its part, is playing this round differently — keeping the talk of “zombies” and dark spirits to a minimum while focusing on motive, money, and manipulation. The goal: strip away the spiritual theatrics and reveal the human greed underneath.

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit one of the most surreal and unsettling trials in modern American true crime — the Arizona murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the so-called Doomsday Mom who's decided to defend herself in court while accused of orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. This episode pulls listeners straight into the Chandler, Arizona home where it all happened: two bullets, one body, and forty-seven silent minutes before anyone called for help. Tony Brueski and Defense Attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) dissect the prosecution's opening narrative — one of delusion, greed, and cold calculation — and the defense's bizarre self-representation strategy that's turning the courtroom into a psychological sideshow. Prosecutors allege Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Charles for a $1 million life insurance payout and to clear the way to marry her apocalyptic “soulmate,” Chad Daybell. The evidence? Texts invoking scripture to justify murder (“I will be like Nephi”), phone records revealing coordination, and chilling forensic details showing Charles was shot twice — the second bullet fired downward after he collapsed. Firefighters testified the scene looked staged: no CPR, no struggle, and an eerily spotless floor. Lori, meanwhile, was running errands — Burger King, Walgreens, dropping off her son — as her husband's body cooled on the tile. But this isn't just about evidence; it's about ego and delusion on trial. Motta breaks down Lori's decision to act as her own lawyer — fumbling through legal jargon, cross-examining witnesses who seem to know more law than she does, and repeatedly trying to exclude “inconvenient” evidence from the record. As he puts it, Lori's courtroom presence is “less Harvard Law, more hostage to her own hubris.” The prosecution, for its part, is playing this round differently — keeping the talk of “zombies” and dark spirits to a minimum while focusing on motive, money, and manipulation. The goal: strip away the spiritual theatrics and reveal the human greed underneath.

If you didn’t hit the road yesterday for your Thanksgiving trip, today’s the day when travel ramps up again—and so does the stress! UDOT predicts extra delays on southbound I-15, especially in Salt Lake County and near Nephi, with peak traffic hitting mid-afternoon. Greg and Holly speak with Sgt. Mike Alexander from Utah Highway Patrol talks about how to keep calm in frustrating holiday traffic, what to do if you encounter an aggressive driver, and his top tip for long road trips. Plus, KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins us with a quick weather check: Will Thanksgiving Day be smooth sailing? And what about the weekend drive back—any snow in the mountains?

This episode is part 25 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.This episode covers chapters 20-26 of the book of Alma. We continue the account of the sons of Mosiah as missionaries to the Lamanites. After King Lamoni was converted, he and Ammon went to Middoni to free Ammon's brothers from prison. However, they encountered Lamoni's father along the way. Ammon battled "king dad" and convinced him to release his brothers and let his son reign as he wishes.The brothers do more mission work in an ancient city of Jerusalem but get resistance from Amalekites, Amulonites, and Nehorites. Eventually, Aaron, one of the brothers goes to "king dad" in the land of Nephi and sees a conversion similar to what King Lamoni experienced. As many Lamanites were converted, others tried to attack them.We also learn a bit of the geography of the lands of the Book of Mormon and wonder what part of the western hemisphere this all allegedly describes.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: Alma [chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26]Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

How did the Saints wrestle with the revelation on plural marriage in Doctrine and Covenants 132 and how can reading their own accounts inform our faith, and personal testimony?SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6Zb8xWjyIFgALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 129-132 Part 2https://youtu.be/BKG8_p8uYqMFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Sister Brittany Chapman Nash00:07 Don't need to have a testimony of plural marriage02:01 Context to a revelation for Emma Smith05:21 Emma rejected the revelation08:44 Joseph F. Smith's statement on this section11:44 Preaching publicly about this revelation14:09 Section 132 would have been different if delivered to body of the Saints17:26 Provenance of Section 13220:19 Joseph Smith restoring patterns from previous dispensations22:30 Not a statement about what God thinks about marriage27:25 Some motivations for marriage30:34 Pattern of women (and men) agreeing to plural marriage35:08 Having increase and Abrahamic sacrifice38:35 Finding peace through reading first-person accounts40:20 Marriage can be good or evil, depending on the people practicing42:26 No social or religious repercussions for those who did not practice46:51 Nephi killing Laban50:39 Let's Talk About: Polygamy by Brittany Chapman Nash53:27 The Saints reception of plural marriage56:22 Martha Craig Cox writing about the principle59:11 Consent is an eternal principle1:01:12 Reflections on living plural marriage1:04:21 The results of wrestling with difficult topics1:05:34 Moving forward with faith in Jesus Christ1:08:25 End of Part 2 - Sister Brittany Chapman NashThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

I used to feel so frustrated when someone would tell me to "just give your burden to the Lord."  It sounded easy enough, but I had no idea how to do it. When I asked anyone to tell me how, I was never given a clear, actionable answer. Then the Holy Spirit answered my question. From that time I have been able to overcome the fear, worry, anxiety, depression that plagued me. In this episode I share what the Spirit taught me and I truly hope it helps others experience the relief of being able to give burdens to the Lord. Follow me on all social media platforms @amberdawnpearceCome with me on an Alaskan Cruise July 30- August 6th 2026!  I will be presenting twice a day on the days at sea. Book today at: https://bountifultravel.com/trips/family-get-away-alaska-cruise-2/Scriptures Referenced:Proverbs 3:5, 23-253 Nephi 20:252 Nephi 2:20Hebrews 11:8Judges 6:131 Nephi 5:8Alma 50:23Mosiah 23:28Joshua 23:14Isaiah 55:3Alma 32:22Ether 6:12Conference Talks Referenced:Let God Prevail, Pres. Russell M. NelsonChrist Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains; President Russell M. NelsonTrust in the Lord; By Elder Paul B. PieperThe Gathering of Scattered Israel, Pres. Russell M. NelsonThe Peaceable Things of the Kingdom; By Elder M. Russell Ballard

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

In this episode, Dave and Nephi dive into the creative ways people are accessing their public lands. Topics include: Dave's successful big game hunt; Nephi's slow start to the season; using the Congressional Review Act to overturn a barred owl management plan; an update on the corner crossing case; why you still shouldn't cross from state land to state land at corners; the use of helicopters to access public lands; are helicopter pilots dropping hunters on public land considered outfitters; use of ebikes for access; why just because you can do something doesn't always mean you should; whether it should be easy for everyone to access all public lands; how states could ban certain activities on public lands (i.e. hunting) without banning access; and more. This discussion gets more pointed than most, with lots of points and counterpoints. Give it a listen, and then send us your thoughts at yourmountain@itsyourmountain.com.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. The text of the Book of Mormon is from the 1920 edition as republished by Grant Hardy. It differs only slightly from the edition currently in print from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm generally following Lynn and David Rosenvall for identifying speakers.

Dave and Nephi may have recorded this episode in September, but it remains topical today. The guys discuss transferrable landowner hunting licenses. Topics include: the history of landowner licenses; the effect of transferrable tags in other states; the importance of landowners for habitat and wildlife; what transferrable tags can do to tag availability in the random draw, and so much more. Safe to say that Dave and Nephi aren't perfectly aligned on this one. Let us know who's side you are on by sending us an email at yourmountain@itsyourmountain.com.

Abstract: In the Book of Mormon, the term disciple occurs fifty-five times. Of those, forty-eight are unambiguous references to the Twelve called by the risen Christ to preside over his new-world Church. The remaining six instances could plausibly be read either as references to more generic followers of Jesus or as references to the Nephite Twelve. If they are read as references to the Nephite Twelve, subtle themes emerge, generating insights into Mormon's life, the apostasy in 4 Nephi, Mormon's letters to his son, and the translation process of the Book of Mormon. The post Reading Disciple Consistently As New-world Apostle in the Book of Mormon first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

I recently asked myself, "Do I really know how to access the power God makes available to covenant keepers?"  Pres. Nelson expressed the need for this knowledge but I don't think I ever let it sink in. Then I had an experience that left me so desperate for help and healing that my only option was to access God's promised power in my life. It is a bit vulnerable for me to share but the Spirit urged me on. I truly hope you will gain insights that will help you experience healing you never thought possible because that is exactly what happened to me. Follow me on all social media platforms @amberdawnpearceCome with me on an Alaskan Cruise July 30- August 6th 2026!  I will be presenting twice a day on the days at sea. Book today at: https://bountifultravel.com/trips/family-get-away-alaska-cruise-2/References:"Overcome the world and find rest" Pres. Russell M Nelsonhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/47nelson?lang=eng"A Plea to My Sisters" Pres. Russell M. Nelsonhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng"Let God Prevail"  Pres. Russell M. Nelsonhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=engEzra Taft Benson https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/ezra-taft-benson/jesus-christ-gifts-expectations/Ephesians 2:102 Nephi 14 2 Nephi 9:2Alma 40:23D&C 76:43Jacob 4:91 Nephi 17:40Moses 3:17Abraham 2:7-8Abraham 1:18Helaman 12Helaman 1:11Helaman 5:12Alma 53, 56, &57Time stamps:01:50 - President Nelson's instruction that became a personal spiritual call to action.06:20 - Three unexpected, interconnected messages: the song "Shattered," the Japanese art of Kintsugi, and a scripture in Ephesians.10:00 - Realizing the pain from the past that was "unknowingly dimming my light."14:30 - The surprising question God prompted to start the healing process: "How did Satan convince one third of the host of heaven...?"18:50 - Two core lies of Satan: You can't trust God as your Maker, and He doesn't have the power to redeem you.21:15 - Alma 40:23 and the temple experience of restoration.27:40 - Studying the word "workmanship" in Jacob 4:9 and realizing God's power to command us as easily as He commands the mountains.34:50 - The powerful quote from President Ezra Taft Benson, explained through the lens of covenants.40:55 - Why the phrase "less than the dust of the earth" (Helaman 12:7) makes sense.46:50 - A personal declaration of faith and covenant power.

Patrick fields questions with candor, moving from heated debates about Israel, Gaza, and the ethics of war to explaining Gregorian Masses and prayers for those outside the Catholic faith, pulling in biblical sources and Church tradition. He talks about immigration, subsidiarity, and what the Church really teaches about Jews and the state of Israel while weaving in calls about rock bands and memories of misspent youth. Listeners get an hour of unexpected exchanges and grounded Catholic insights punctuated by both humor and sincerity. Audio: Bill Maher on Israel (00:18) Audio: Scott Galloway "There's just a different standard for Jews in Israel when it comes to prosecuting a war” (01:30) George - Can I request a Gregorian Mass for my in-laws who are not Catholic? I requested one for my parents. Is it justifiable to do another Gregorian Mass or is just one sufficient? (03:01) Billy (email) – Where does it say that prayers will be applied to souls in purgatory? (07:27) Jay - How does subsidiarity relate to immigrants coming from other countries? (10:02) Diane - What is the Catholic faith's relationship with the Jewish people and faith? How often should I have Gregorian masses said? (21:29) Bill - What about the Lehi and Nephi being told by God to leave Israel and go to America? Didn't Jesus talk to the Mormons after the Crucifixion? (28:02) Vincent - Have you ever seen The Who in concert? Would you consider John Enwhistle the best bass guitarist ever? (41:57) Joseph - If you feel that you wasted a lot of time, does the Lord apply things retroactively? How can I fix this if I was neglectful? (45:08)

In late August, the Administration published a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule in most states across the United States, calling into question the legal status of more than 45 million acres of National Forest lands. Dave and Nephi provide a high level overview of the history of the Roadless Rule; activities it allows and disallows; the unique status of Colorado and Idaho; the importance of Roadless areas to wildlife; the importance of roads to firefighting;  what the proposal actually does; how to provide comments; and whether there's a middle ground. Take a listen--like everything, there's some nuance.    

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