Podcasts about Seminary

Thursday, October 1, 2026 In the second hour, Kerby moves to our final guest, Dr. David Watson. Dr. David Watson is President of Asbury Theological Seminary, and will be talking about the Seminary's Debt Relief Program. In between our guests, Kerby will talk about topics in the news from Flock cameras to midterm elections. Connect […]

What is the role of white women in Christian Nationalism? With the author of Live Laugh Love and Jesus and John Wayne, Kristin Kobes Du Mez. More about Dr. Du Mez and her incredible work and books: https://kristindumez.com The MUCH anticipated new book from professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez is here: Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World they Made. It is something of a companion to her NYT bestseller, Jesus and John Wayne. Whereas Jesus and John Wayne took a look at the roots and creation of an idolatrous vision of Jesus as ruggedly masculine and pro-Christian Nationalism, this book looks at the parallel process for women -- and this glittering, seductively saccharine world that is prone to abuse and manipulation. It was, as she said, "supposed to be fun." But it turned in something far more sinister. Listen in for more.  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

*This Episode was originally published on 08/05/2019. This week, I welcome Greg Gilbert to the podcast to discuss the Christian’s Assurance. The post The Pastor and the Christian's Assurance appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Pastor Danny shares about several things he has gone through recently for which seminary could not possibly have prepared him! He shares what he has learned from these and other such experiences throughout his 42 years of ministry. ---- If you like our podcast, share it with your friends! ...and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you want to learn more about Pastor Danny and DFEA, check out https://www.dfea.com

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: Do priests have to pay for seminary? Can Father Francisco explain how different forms of prayer work? ​​Father, what is the divine right of kings, and is it biblical? ​​Can you explain the context for "Forgive them for they know not what they do"? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Pastor Richard Caldwell shares three major ministry updates that highlight a deep commitment to biblical truth and the local church. Listeners will hear details about the upcoming 2027 Speaking the Truth in Love conference, which focuses on raising up faithful voices in a confusing age. The conversation also explores the launch of The Pastor's Seminary, a church based seminary designed to train men through direct mentorship by seasoned shepherds. Finally, Pastor Caldwell announces the early 2027 launch of Willis Bible Church, a new elder led congregation in Texas dedicated to expository preaching and the complete sufficiency of Scripture.

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Pastor Richard Caldwell shares three major ministry updates that highlight a deep commitment to biblical truth and the local church. Listeners will hear details about the upcoming 2027 Speaking the Truth in Love conference, which focuses on raising up faithful voices in a confusing age. The conversation also explores the launch of The Pastor's Seminary, a church based seminary designed to train men through direct mentorship by seasoned shepherds. Finally, Pastor Caldwell announces the early 2027 launch of Willis Bible Church, a new elder led congregation in Texas dedicated to expository preaching and the complete sufficiency of Scripture.

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Pastor Richard Caldwell shares three major ministry updates that highlight a deep commitment to biblical truth and the local church. Listeners will hear details about the upcoming 2027 Speaking the Truth in Love conference, which focuses on raising up faithful voices in a confusing age. The conversation also explores the launch of The Pastor's Seminary, a church based seminary designed to train men through direct mentorship by seasoned shepherds. Finally, Pastor Caldwell announces the early 2027 launch of Willis Bible Church, a new elder led congregation in Texas dedicated to expository preaching and the complete sufficiency of Scripture.

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Pastor Richard Caldwell shares three major ministry updates that highlight a deep commitment to biblical truth and the local church. Listeners will hear details about the upcoming 2027 Speaking the Truth in Love conference, which focuses on raising up faithful voices in a confusing age. The conversation also explores the launch of The Pastor's Seminary, a church based seminary designed to train men through direct mentorship by seasoned shepherds. Finally, Pastor Caldwell announces the early 2027 launch of Willis Bible Church, a new elder led congregation in Texas dedicated to expository preaching and the complete sufficiency of Scripture.

This sermon addresses five critical areas often overlooked in theological education, emphasizing practical Christian living over academic theory. The speaker highlights the necessity of personal soul winning, urging believers to lead others to Christ through direct, one-on-one evangelism rather than relying solely on pulpit ministry. A significant portion is dedicated to the theological concept of grieving the Holy Spirit, explaining that unforgiveness and bitterness hinder the anointing and intimacy with God, whereas total forgiveness restores the Spirit's presence. The discourse also calls for a restoration of the fear of God, citing historical revivals like the Great Awakening as evidence of its power to transform society. Finally, the sermon instructs on the biblical principle of tithing as an act of gratitude and honor, concluding with a direct invitation for listeners to confess their faith and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Did Moses borrow the creation and flood accounts in Genesis from ancient Near Eastern myths? What should Christians make of the similarities between Genesis 1–11 and texts such as Enuma Elish, the Atrahasis Epic, and the Epic of Gilgamesh?In this episode of Bible and Theology Matters, Dr. Paul D. Weaver sits down with Dr. Michael Grisanti, Professor of Old Testament at The Master's Seminary and a leading scholar of the Old Testament and ancient Near Eastern literature, to explore these important questions.Dr. Grisanti explains why understanding genre, historical context, and the ancient Near Eastern world can be valuable for interpreting Scripture—but also why those backgrounds should never become the controlling lens through which we interpret Genesis.Together, they discuss:What is genre criticism, and why does genre matter for biblical interpretation?What are the major ancient Near Eastern texts compared with Genesis 1–11?What are the actual similarities between Enuma Elish and Genesis 1?How does the Epic of Gilgamesh compare with the biblical flood account?Did Moses borrow from Babylonian or Sumerian creation accounts?How should Christians understand similarities between ancient texts?When does comparative ancient Near Eastern study become "parallelomania"?How can ancient Near Eastern customs and literature genuinely illuminate the biblical text?Does Genesis 1–11 present history or myth?Why does the historicity of Genesis 1–11 matter theologically?Do you need a PhD to understand the Old Testament?How should pastors and students respond when critics use ancient Near Eastern parallels to challenge confidence in Genesis?One of the central themes of the conversation is that ancient Near Eastern literature can help us understand the world of the Bible without becoming the ultimate authority for interpreting the Bible. As Dr. Grisanti emphasizes, the biblical text itself must remain primary.The conversation also explores the theological significance of creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, and the flood—and why our understanding of Genesis ultimately shapes how we understand the character, power, and purposes of God. ABOUT MICHAEL GRISANTIDr. Michael A. Grisanti is a professor of Old Testament at The Master's Seminary and has spent decades studying the Old Testament, ancient Israel, and the ancient Near Eastern world. He has visited Israel more than forty times and has written extensively on Old Testament interpretation, biblical backgrounds, and ancient Near Eastern literature.

We have talked about masculinity and manhood on this show before. Today is the mature version of that conversation, going back to the oldest teachings we have. In this episode, attachment specialist Adam Lane Smith sits down with His Eminence Metropolitan Jonah, retired primate of the Orthodox Church in America, rector of St. Herman's Church and Abbot of St. Demetrios Monastery, for a conversation about what forms a man. 

Dr. Cornel West, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary, celebrates John Coltrane's 100th birthday in this special first-hour, Wednesday edition of Smiley & West.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

And Also With You is a podcast about reclaiming an ancient Christian faith for modern Christian life, helmed by two millennial women Episcopal priests and moms (Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail and Rev. Laura Di Panfilo). For our fourth season we are diving deep into SIN, EVIL, and DEATH, and we're starting out with a bang: what is the sin of Christian Nationalism?  The theology of MAGA Christian nationalism has nuances, but the connective tissue is this: the world is not safe, and God must be defended from many, many enemies — and when God is defended on earth, God will reign over His chosen children with love, while exacting vengeance on everyone else. It is explicitly patriarchal even as it can empower women in positions of prestige and leadership, provided they are still “under” a man in some way. MAGA Christian nationalism creates communal identity based not so much on what Christian nationalists have in common, but on what they are against and, therefore, whom they must defeat. But while MAGA Christian nationalism offered a tempting promise, its popularity is actually the self-consuming dragon ... and this is the nature of sin, evil, and death. So buckle up cutie pies, we're tearing this idol apart brick by brick.  This podcast is entirely possible because of listeners like YOU, so please support our work here  via PAYPAL, VENMO, OR APPLE PAY: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQ74PDBMBXYVA Lizzie's piece for The Preamble: https://thepreamble.com/cp/211884325 +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Send us Fan MailDr. Anthony Baker is a professor of systematic theology at Seminary of the Southwest here in Austin, Texas, where he teaches alongside what he describes as “a bunch of extraordinary colleagues.” He also serves as Theologian in Residence at Saint Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church, where he teaches and oversees adult spiritual formation. He experienced divorce 10 years ago and shares his wisdom through that expeirence.Anthony is the author of several books, including Leaving Emmaus, published in 2021; Shakespeare, Theology, and the Unstaged God; and Diagonal Advance.But beyond the academic credentials, Anthony is someone who believes theology belongs in real life—in our relationships, our struggles, our questions, and our everyday experiences of God.

*This Episode was originally published on 02/23/2023. Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as cohost as we discuss one of my books, Succeeding in Seminary. The post The Pastor and Theological Education appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

In this episode of Conversations with Interpreter, Kevin L. Tolley speaks about his research into temple connections in Jacob's sermon and especially with Jacob's use of Isaiah. Dr. Tolley, who is a Coordinator for Seminary and Institutes, has been studying the idea of temples and temple themes in especially the Book of Isaiah, and the connection between the latter part of Isaiah and Psalms and priesthood. This paper, which was presented at a conference on the small plates held in early 2026 at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, brings that research into conversation with the Book of Mormon. Jacob, Nephi's brother, was a priest and he gives his famous sermon in 2 Nephi 6–10 at the temple in the land of Nephi. Dr. Tolley intriguingly connects Jacob's use of Isaiah with his priestly and temple focus. The post Conversations with Interpreter: Kevin Tolley: Temple Themes in Jacob's Sermon in 2 Nephi first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Titus: Redeemed by Grace for Godly Living This week we had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Brian Tabb, the President of Bethlehem College and Seminary. His overview examined the plan, the people, the places, the problems, and the priorities of Paul as he wrote to Titus. Brian highlighted “Gospel-Fueled Godliness” throughout the text of Titus, especially seen in Titus 3:4-8: “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.”

The internet is ablaze right now talking about so-called Catholic vindicatory miracles like some heart tissue appearing in the Eucharist. I have been surprised by the over-the-top confidence that some have in these miracle stories, so I decided to get Dr. Stacy Transancos on to chat about her book on Eucharistic miracles. CreditsHost: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.Guest: Stacy Trasancos (PhD, Pennsylvania State University) is a professor at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rtmullins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

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In this week's episode, Dr. P. Chase Sears and Dr. Jonathon D. Woodyard join Dr. Jared Bumpers to discuss The Simplicity of Preaching. Dr. Sears is Senior Pastor of Tulip Grove The post The Simplicity of Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

“The Self-Evidence of the Gradation Principle (of the Fourth Way)” by Michael Bors (St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore). Presented at the Thomas Aquinas College 2026 Thomistic Summer Conference.

Director Emma Heirman joins her co-directors Jonah and Patrick for a conversation about vocation, priesthood, and the work of the Seminary. Together they reflect on what it means to accompany someone toward a particular calling while also carrying responsibility for discernment, preparation, and the possibility that a path may lead somewhere unexpected.The conversation moves through questions of freedom, worthiness, spiritual work, and the dignity of different vocations. What does it mean to offer oneself freely for a task without claiming it as one's own? And how do we recognize calling without turning it into status?For more information, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary

We talk through the Lindsay Clancy trial and what the juror interviews reveal about a culture that prizes empathy over justice, treats a mother who killed her children as a victim to be protected, and struggles to say that murder is still evil. In the second half, we discuss the growing number of seminary degrees in African American or Black leadership and whether they have a legitimate place in an evangelical seminary program.

We talked with Claudia Doran about the DBTS Seminary Wives Institute. Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.edu

We’re all being formed by something. The question is: Are the things shaping us making us more like Jesus? In this conversation with Monica Ritchie, author of Fashioned by Faith, we talk about how simple spiritual practices like prayer, fasting, Scripture, rest, and community can deepen our relationship with God. Monica shares practical ways to make these disciplines part of real life, not as another spiritual checklist, but as space for God to transform us. We also talk about social media’s influence, letting go of control, wrestling honestly with God, and learning to trust Him even when we don’t have all the answers. Remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones or on my website at www.donnajones.org. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode! Xo, Donna Key Takeaways: 0:00:02 - Fashioned by Faith: Monica’s Story Begins 0:02:30 - From Fashion Influencer to Seminary 0:07:10 - Social Media as a Forming Force 0:17:45 - Spiritual Disciplines as Whole-Person Formation 0:32:20 - Fasting, Control, and Trusting God in the “No” What We Talk About How social media and algorithms quietly shape us What spiritual disciplines are and why they matter Bringing our head, heart, and whole self into our relationship with God Practical ways to deepen your prayer life Monica’s “wandering prayer” practice Why fasting is about more than giving up food Monica’s three-month “no-buy” fast and what it taught her about trust Letting go of control and making room for God to provide Practicing spiritual disciplines without shame or perfectionism Why spiritual formation requires endurance rather than quick fixes How our spiritual practices can change with different seasons of life Why wrestling with God can be part of a healthy, growing faith Learning to live with unanswered questions while trusting God Spiritual Formation Starts with What Is Forming You Monica reminds us that we are always being shaped by what we repeatedly give our time and attention to. Instead of allowing our culture or our social media feed to do that work without our awareness, we can intentionally create rhythms that form us into greater Christlikeness. Some of the practices Monica highlights include: Prayer Fasting Scripture Rest Community Lament Mystery, wonder, and wrestling well with God The goal isn’t to do every discipline perfectly or even to do them all at once. The goal is to practice them from a place of knowing we are already loved by God and allow Him to transform us over time. The reminder I love: Spiritual formation is less about a quick fix and more about endurance faithfully turning toward God again and again. Donna’s Resources: Order a copy of my latest book - Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God. It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith. Connect with Monica: Monica’s Website :https://monicaritchie.com/ Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmonicaritchie/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: @donnaajones Website: www.donnajones.org Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

1773 was the year in which the Society of Jesus ceased to exist. Pressured by European leaders, Pope Clement XIV issued a Papal brief formally suppressing the Jesuits worldwide. 41 years would pass before, in 1814, Pope Pius VII formally restored the Society. In those intervening years, a number of important questions emerged that would shape the Jesuits, the Church and the world. Arguably one of those pressing questions, one that pointed to the foundation of the Ignatian charism, was this: What would become of the Spiritual Exercises? Countless lives had been changed thanks to Ignatius' spiritual wisdom, and the Church knew that to lose that wisdom—to lose the Exercises—along with the Jesuits would be disastrous. The world needed the Exercises. So, in the wake of the Suppression of the Society of Jesus, different religious order emerged to carry on the mantle of the Ignatian tradition. One such order—the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, founded by Venerable Bruno Lanteri who himself was formed by Jesuits—took it upon themselves to continue offering the Spiritual Exercises. Their work and mission continued, even after the restoration of the Society of Jesus. And in fact, one of the most preeminent writers on Ignatian discernment—Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV—is our guest today. And as you'll hear, he stresses the essential work that is the ministry of the Exercises, and how the Oblates and the Jesuits continue to work together in this mission. The Exercises, after all, are a gift to all of God's people. Fr. Gallagher has a wonderful new book out from Ignatius Press that underlines this point. It's called “Thinking Like a Saint: Discernment of Spirits in the Catholic Tradition.” In it, he walks readers through Ignatius' 14 Rules for Discernment. But he does so by grounding each rule in the wisdom of saints who came long before or well after Ignatius. In so doing, Fr. Gallagher reminds us that Ignatius' great contribution was giving language to our shared human experience—and God's Spirit at work therein. Fr. Gallagher was ordained to the priesthood in 1979 as a member of the Congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. In 1983, he obtained his doctorate from The Pontifical Gregorian University, and became a spiritual director and retreat leader. He has taught at St. John's Seminary, Brighton, and Our Lady of Grace Seminary Residence, Boston, both in Massachusetts. In 2015, Father Gallagher accepted the St. Ignatius Chair for Spiritual Formation at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. He has written over twenty books on spiritual themes, published articles in Catholic periodicals, appears frequently on Catholic television, and records many podcasts, radio interviews, series on YouTube, and virtual events used throughout the English-speaking Catholic world. If you'd like to learn more about Fr. Gallagher and his work, visit discernment.institute. You can also find his newest book “Thinking Like a Saint” and more wherever books or sold. Or visit https://ignatius.com/thinking-like-a-saint-tlsp/

Dave McCann is a veteran sportscaster, play-by-play announcer, and television anchor with decades of broadcasting experience across regional and national media. After graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in broadcasting, he began his career as a college sports reporter for ABC’s Good Morning America before anchoring sports in Las Vegas for nearly 20 years. He later served as an evening news co-anchor for KSL-TV in Salt Lake City and became a prominent media personality for BYUtv, hosting pre- and post-game shows alongside lead play-by-play coverage for BYU football and basketball. McCann also writes sports commentary for the Deseret News and co-hosts the digital BYU sports talk show Y’s Guys. He currently serves as an elders quorum president. Dr. Mark D. Ogletree is a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University and a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, and families for over 30 years to strengthen relationships and navigate personal challenges. After spending two decades in the Church Educational System as a Seminary and Institute teacher and director, he joined the BYU faculty in 2010, specializing in family dynamics and prophetic teachings. An accomplished author, Ogletree has published numerous books and articles on marriage, family life, parenting, mental health, and contemporary Latter-day Saint history, including recent titles such as The Leadership Legacy of LaVell Edwards, Christ’s Miracles: Yesterday and Today, Heaven Is Cheering You On, and Beyond the Honeymoon. Alongside his wife, Janie—with whom he shares eight children and 32 grandchildren—he hosts two weekly podcasts: Preserving Families and Stand by My Servants. In addition to his academic, clinical, and writing endeavors, Ogletree has served as a bishop in both McKinney, Texas, and Provo, Utah, and currently serves as a stake president in Provo. Links The Leadership Legacy of LaVell Edwards MarkOgletree.com Offering Transformation Through Jesus to Those You Lead | An Interview with Pastor Derwin L. Gray How LaVell Edwards Influenced His Team to be a Team of Leaders | An Interview With Paul Gustavson Love Without Works is Dead | An Interview With Chad Lewis, Former BYU Player & NFL Pro-Bowler From BYU Quarterback to Stake President | An Interview with Brandon Doman Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights Mark Ogletree and Dave McCann discuss their book, The Leadership Legacy of LaVell Edwards. They share insights gained from interviewing dozens of former players, staff, and loved ones of the legendary Brigham Young University (BYU) football coach. The conversation centers on Edwards’ unique, Christlike approach to leadership, relationship-building, delegation, and personal mentorship. Key Insights Delegation and Empowerment: LaVell Edwards believed in hiring capable experts, trusting them completely, and giving them the autonomy to execute their roles without micromanagement. One-on-One Relationships: Rather than focusing purely on football tactics, LaVell maintained an open-door policy and prioritized checking in on his players’ personal lives, families, and future goals. Seeing Unseen Potential: LaVell possessed a unique ability to identify hidden talents in individuals—often encouraging position changes, urging players to serve missions, or convincing them to stay when they wanted to quit. Lifting the Lost and Struggling: He repeatedly reached out to lower-string players or individuals in crisis, offering unwavering support, loyalty, and personal investment during their hardest moments. Innovation and Vision: Recognizing systemic limitations, LaVell embraced innovative approaches—such as pioneering a high-powered passing offense—to elevate his program to national prominence. Leadership Applications Empower Ward and Organizational Leaders: Latter-day Saint leaders can emulate LaVell Edwards by delegating real authority to presidency members, committee leaders, and council members rather than attempting to manage every operational detail. Prioritize Personal Ministering: Leaders should create accessible, low-pressure environments (such as open-door settings or informal check-ins) to focus on individual souls rather than just administrative tasks. Instill Belief in Others: Leaders can actively express confidence in those they serve, helping individuals recognize their divine potential and encouraging them toward transformative choices like missionary or church service. 00:03:12 – Origins of the Book Project 00:04:45 – The Impact of LaVell Edwards 00:06:21 – LaVell’s Influence Beyond Football 00:07:13 – The Personal Touch of LaVell Edwards 00:08:37 – LaVell’s Unique Leadership Style 00:10:15 – LaVell’s Unexpected Journey to BYU 00:12:06 – LaVell’s Vision and Innovation 00:13:09 – The Last Moments with LaVell 00:14:06 – Mentorship in LaVell’s Life 00:15:33 – LaVell’s Leadership Style in the Church 00:17:27 – Balancing Authority and Delegation 00:19:40 – Creating a Culture of Trust 00:20:49 – One-on-One Relationships with Players 00:22:49 – LaVell’s Home as a Safe Space 00:24:53 – The Importance of Team Prayer 00:26:34 – Common Themes from Player Interviews 00:29:03 – Humility as a Key Principle 00:30:38 – LaVell’s Care for All Players 00:32:25 – Encouraging Players to Stay 00:34:00 – Promoting Missionary Service 00:42:12 – Conclusion and Legacy of LaVell Edwards The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Dr. Nathan Schlueter, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College, offers a reflection on the life and thought of Wendell Berry (1934-2026).Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and I discuss captivating preaching. Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School. Before assuming this role, Smith The post Captivating Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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מראי מקומות מעמדם ההלכתי של יהודי אתיופיה — חזקת יהדות, ערעור וייחוס1. תלמוד בבלי, קידושין עג ע״ב2. רמב״ם, הלכות ממרים פרק ג הלכה ג במה דברים אמורים באיש שכפר בתורה שבעל פה במחשבתו ובדברים שנראו לו, והלך אחר דעתו הקלה ואחר שרירות לבו, וכופר בתורה שבעל פה תחילה כצדוק ובייתוס וכן כל התועים אחריו. אבל בני התועים האלה ובני בניהם שהדיחו אותם אבותם, ונולדו בין הקראים וגדלו אותם על דעתם, הרי הוא כתינוק שנשבה ביניהם וגדלוהו, ואינו זריז לאחוז בדרכי המצות, שהרי הוא כאנוס. ואף על פי ששמע אחר כך שהוא יהודי וראה היהודים ודתם, הרי הוא כאנוס, שהרי גדלוהו על טעותם. כך אלו שאמרנו האוחזים בדרכי אבותם הקראים שטעו; לפיכך ראוי להחזירן בתשובה ולמשכם בדברי שלום עד שיחזרו לאיתן התורה.3. אלדד הדני ויש לנו קבלה איש מפי איש שאנחנו בני דן היינו בתחילה בארץ ישראל יושבי אהלים, ולא היה בכל שבטי ישראל בעלי מלחמה גבורי חיל כמונו... וכשעמד עליהם ירבעם בן נבט שהחטיא את ישראל ועשה שני עגלי זהב... אמרו לבני דן: קומו והלחמו עם בני יהודה. אמרו לו: בחיי ראש בן אבינו אין אנו עושין מלחמה עם אחינו ולא נשפוך דמם. מיד נטלו בני דן חרבות ורמחים וקשתות ונתנו עצמם למות לילך מארץ ישראל... לסוף נתנו עצה לילך למצרים... כדי לילך לעבור לנהר פישון לארץ כוש.4. שו״ת רדב״ז, חלק ז סימן ה שאלת ממני אודיעך דעתי במי שקנה עבד חבשי מאותם היהודים הדרים בארץ כוש, איך יתנהג עמו... תשובה: ... זה שקנה העבד החבשי, כיון שנתברר לו שהוא יהודי, אין זה אלא פדיון שבויים, לא קנין עבדים, והמצוה היתה מוטלת על כל ישראל לפדותו כדי שלא יטמע בין העכו״ם. וכ״ש הוא השתא. ואף על גב דאיכא ספק אחרינא, שהרי כל אלו החבשים הדרים בארץ כוש הם הם מתנהגים כדת הקראין שהם צדוק וביתוס, ואין אנו מצווים לא לפדותם ולא להחיותם — מכל מקום מסתברא לי דהני מילי אלו שהם דרים בתוך הרבנים ורואים דברי חכמים ומלעיבים ומלעיגים עליהם... אבל אלו הבאים מארץ כוש הם משבט דן בלי ספק, ומפני שלא היו ביניהם חכמים בעלי קבלה תפסו להם פשטי הכתובים; אבל אם היו מלמדים אותם לא היו פוקרים בדברי רבותינו ז״ל, והוי כתינוק שנשבה לבין העכו״ם... ואפילו אם תמצא לומר שהדבר ספק, מצוה לפדותם. אבל לענין יוחסין אני חושש שמא קידושיהן קידושין וגיטם אינו כתיקון חז״ל, שהרי אינם יודעים כלל בטיב גיטין וקידושין.5. שו״ת רדב״ז, חלק ד סימן ריט; ועי׳ חלק ז סימן ט עוד יש טעם כללי לכלל הקראין, שהרי ישראל הם וקידושיהן קידושין ואין גיטן כתקנת חז״ל, וכולם פסולי עדות הם מדאורייתא... ומכל מקום מודה אני שאם היו מסכימים כולם לבא לדת חברות ולקבל עליהם קבלת רבותינו ז״ל להיות כמונו, הייתי מתירם לבא בקהל עם הסכמת החכמים, והטעם כי כל קידושיהם בעדים מהם שהם פסולי עדות, וכמו שכונסה כך פוטרה, ואין לחוש לדור הראשון שהיו קידושיהם בעדים כשרים.6. שו״ת ציץ אליעזר, חלק יב סימן סו למדנו מדברי הרדב״ז כמה הלכתא גבירתא בקשר לאלו הפלשים הגרים בארץ כוש: א) את זהותם הוא קובע כיהודים משבט דן. ב) הנהגתם הוא קובע כקראים... ג) הגם שנותן להם ליהנות מן הספק... אבל לענין יוחסין, הוא קובע שיש לחשוש שמא קידושיהן קידושין וגיטם אינו כתיקון חז״ל, בהיות שאינם יודעין כלל בטיב גיטין וקידושין... ובקריאה בספר ״שבילי עולם״... יוצאים בהרושם כי עדיין לא ברור כלל אם אמנם מוצאם מהיהודים לפי דין תורה, וכי על כל פנים מעורב בתוכם הרבה ממוצא לא יהודי... כל כמה שיתברר אצלנו ביותר שבכלל לא מבני ישראל המה, תפתח לפנינו הדרך ביותר שנוכל לקבלם על ידי גירות כדת וכדין.7. שו״ת אגרות משה, יורה דעה חלק ד סימן מא הנה כפי בקשתך, באתי בזה לאשר מה שכתבת בשמי לפני כמה שנים אודות ״הפעלאשעס״, שידוע מה שכתוב בשו״ת רדב״ז (חלק שביעי סימן ט), שמשמע שמחזיקם כיהודים. אבל לדינא קשה לסמוך על זה, שלא ברור אם הרדב״ז ידע היטב המציאות אודותם, וגם לא ברור אם עד זמננו לא נשתנה מצבם. אבל לדינא אינם באיסור ממזרות וכעין שהרדב״ז מזכיר שם, שהרי יש בהם כמה וכמה ספיקות.ולגבי יהדותם, נחשב לנו בספק, ויש להצריכם גירות אמיתי קודם שנתירם לבוא בקהל. אבל גם קודם גירותם יש מצוה להצילם משמד ומסכנה כדין כל ישראל, שספק נפשות להקל... ואם נתגיירו כדין... נחשבם ככל יהודי, ויש לעוזרם ולתומכם בכל צרכי חייהם בין בגשמיות ובין ברוחניות... ופשוט שיש לקרבם... ואין לדינא חילוק במה שהם שחורים.8. שו״ת יביע אומר, חלק ח אבן העזר סימן יא — השגה על הציץ אליעזר ומה שכתב עוד בציץ אליעזר להסתמך על חוקרים שונים שלא ברור כלל שהפלשים הם יהודים לפי דין תורה, ושעל כל פנים מעורבים בהם גרים... תמיהני עליו שבא לדחות עדות גאוני עולם מפני חוקרים אשר דבריהם מהבל ימעטו. והרי הלכה רווחת בידינו בקידושין שאין ערעור בפחות משנים. ואם כן בנידון דידן, שלא היתה כאן עדות ברורה ואי אפשר שתהיה עדות כזאת, לאחר שהרדב״ז והמהריק״ש קבעו במפורש שהם משבט דן בלי ספק — מי הוא זה ואי זה הוא שיוכל לצאת נגד עדה שלמה לפוסלם ולהטיל בהם מום בקדשים, שהרי גדולה חזקה.9. שו״ת יביע אומר, חלק ח אבן העזר סימן יא — השגה על האגרות משה גם הלום שמעתי שהגאון רבי משה פיינשטיין שליט״א כתב... שאף שהרדב״ז כתב שאין ספק שהפלשים יהודים משבט דן, לדינא קשה לסמוך על זה, כי לא ברור אם הרדב״ז ידע היטב את המציאות אודותם, וגם לא ברור אם עד זמנינו לא נשתנה מצבם... ומה מאד יש לתמוה על דברים אלו, מאחר שידוע לכל גדולתו של הרדב״ז ונחשב לפוסק גדול גם בדורו, דור דעה של מרן הבית יוסף... וגם לאחר דורו של הרדב״ז מוקמינן להו אחזקתייהו, שגדולה חזקה... כשם שנוהגים כן לגבי שאר קהלות שבאו מחוץ לארץ... שמחזיקים אותם כיהודים לכל דבר, ורק בשעת נישואיהם חוקרים ודורשים כמדת האפשר.10. שו״ת יביע אומר, חלק ח אבן העזר סימן יא — מסקנת ההלכה והנה לאחר חקירה ודרישה מפי זקני העדה וכהניה, מתברר שאין לעדה האתיופית קידושין כלל בנתינה ואמירה כפי שחייבה התורה... במקום הטקס של הנישואין החתן נמצא בין האנשים והכלה בין הנשים, ולא קרב זה אל זה, אך אביו של החתן מכריז בפני הנוכחים ומודיע לאבי הכלה על כריתת ברית הנישואין בין החתן והכלה, ואינו נותן שום דבר, לא הוא ולא החתן, והכהן של העדה אומר פסוקי ברכה באמירה בלבד, ותו לא... נמצא שאין עושים מעשה קידושין באמירה ובנתינה כדת של תורה... ומעתה אין אנו צריכים לדון במה שנסתפק הרדב״ז בקידושי הפלשים הנעשים בעדיהם, אם העדים כשרים או פסולים, דמעיקרא דדינא פירכא שאין כאן קידושין כל עיקר, וממילא אין כל חשש בגירושיהם, מאחר שאינם נשואים על פי הדין...בהא סליקנא ובהא נחיתנא דליכא למיחש לפיסולי חיתון בעדת האתיופים, ומותרים לבוא בקהל ישראל ללא שום גיור אפילו לחומרא. והשי״ת יצילנו משגיאות ומתורתו יראנו נפלאות ויאיר עינינו במאור תוה״ק אמן.

In this episode, we interview Dr. David Anders, who played a profound role in Joshua Charles's conversion. After attending the famed evangelical Wheaton College, and pursuing a doctorate in order to disprove the Catholic Faith, he came out Catholic. The reason: he saw that the "Reformation" was not recovering ancient Christianity, but radically departing from it.BECOME A PATRON OF THE GREAT TRADITIONHas our content blessed you or those you love? Then please consider becoming a monthly patron for $10/month or more.➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/become-a-patron/This apostolate is a non-profit under priestly authority, and all your gifts are tax-deductible. Your generosity makes it possible for us to produce our podcast, research, and written content with excellence, while making it available to the world for free, all for the salvation of souls. It also empowers us to work on even bigger projects behind the scenes (stay tuned).VISIT OUR WEBSITE➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAX: https://twitter.com/JoshuaTCharlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuatcharles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatcharles/DIVE DEEPERCheck out our “Becoming Catholic” resources, where you'll find 1 million+ words of free content (bigger than the Bible!) in the form of Articles, Quote Archives, and Study Banks to help you become, remain, and deepen your life as a Catholic:➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/becoming-catholic/SUBSTACKSubscribe to our Substack to get regular updates on our content, and other premium content:➡️ https://eternalchristendom.substack.com/EXCLUSIVE BOOKSTORE DISCOUNTS➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/bookstore/CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro: Dr. David Anders and His Conversion Story05:02 - Evangelical Roots, Wheaton, Seminary, and the Search for Truth30:02 - Catholic Coherence, Love of Christ, and the Limits of Protestantism39:12 - Studying Reformation History and Losing Confidence in Calvinism51:03 - Reading the Fathers: Seminary, Original Sources, and Historical Reality1:09:16 - Salvation, Assurance, and the Problem of “Once Saved, Always Saved”1:18:25 - The Early Church, Mortal Sin, Relics, and Catholic Continuity1:53:37 - Evangelicalism, Gnosticism, and Sola Scriptura2:33:03 - Scripture, Deification, Fasting, and Final Reflections on the ChurchThis podcast can also be heard on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Tune in to this episode of Blind Techie Geek Speaks, philosopher Kathleen Masciana examines Socrates's call to live thoughtfully through self-examination, wisdom, and self-control. Drawing on Plato's Phaedo and the New York Post article “Meet the Parents Banning All Screen Time—even the News—to Protect Kids,” Kathleen summarizes three families' rules around screens: Carlie's sons have almost no television, streaming, or games but can earn limited Nintendo Switch time through chores; Ashley's daughters live mostly screen-free with reading, outdoor play, and occasional iPad movie nights; and Abby's homeschooled children have no cable or Wi-Fi, with limited educational viewing and VHS movies. As a blind online graduate student at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Kathleen explains how her braille computer, smartphone, screen reader, and analog recording device without Internet access support accessibility, coursework, communication, and independence. This episode asks whether wisdom means rejecting every distraction or learning to use technology with balance, responsibility, and purpose.

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Ryan Meyer about study habits for pastors and seminary students. Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.edu

Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. We talk to Astra Taylor and Aaron Regunberg about their recent New Republic article about MAGA's embrace of animal rights—which, like RFK Jr. and "Make America Healthy Again," has allowed them to make inroads with constituencies typically associated with the left. What actually is the Trumpist right's vision of animal rights, and how does it differ from the left's? What might the matter reveal about the curious, combustible politics of this moment? And what should the left learn from this, not just when it comes to animal rights but the opportunities they seem to keep giving conservatives to offer compelling alternatives to the left on key issues? We take up these questions and more. Sources: Astra Taylor & Aaron Regunberg, "How MAGA Stole Animal Rights from the Left," New Republic, Aug 17, 2026 — "Is Animal Rights the Next MAHA?" The Bemusement Tapes, Aug 17, 2026 Daniel Engber, "MAGA's Animal Nationalism," The Atlantic, Feb 22, 2026 Matthew Scully, Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy (2002) Jay Caspian Kang, "Why an Agnostic Animal-Rights Activist Went to Seminary," New Yorker, Jan 27, 2026 Pope Francis, Laudato si': On Care for Our Common Home (2015) Sunaura Taylor, Beasts of Burden , (2017) Astra Taylor and Sunaura Taylor, “Our Animals, Ourselves,” Lux, Jan 2022. Out in September: Astra Taylor & Naomi Klein, End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World

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What role should psychology play in pastoral ministry? How did Cornelius Van Til shape the biblical counseling movement? And what is the relationship between presuppositional apologetics and soul care? In this episode, Brandon McLean Smith sits down with Jared Poulton to discuss his new book, Van Til's Counseling Movement: A Critical Analysis of Jay Adams and Biblical Counseling. Jared traces the origins of the biblical counseling movement at Westminster Theological Seminary, explores Jay Adams' theological debt to Cornelius Van Til, examines the relationship between biblical counseling and Christian integrationism, and considers how Van Til's doctrines of covenant, the antithesis, and common grace continue to shape conversations about counseling in the church today. Whether you're interested in apologetics, pastoral ministry, or the history of Westminster, this conversation offers a fascinating look at one of the Seminary's most enduring contributions to the life of the church. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the Bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Pre-order your copy of Van Til's Counseling Movement today! Thanks for listening!

*This Episode was originally published on 06/10/2019. Jamie Dunlop serves as an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, overseeing administration and adult education as well as several The post The Pastor and Church Budgeting appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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Send me a question or commentWe talk with LMFT Peter Anderson about the winding path that leads him from acting school and depression to seminary, languages, and a life in marriage and family therapy. We dig into forgiveness, boundaries, burnout, and why something as simple as cuddling can be a serious tool for rebuilding connection. • Peter's early career turns, depression, and the pivot back to school • Seminary, listening, and the moment therapy clicks as a calling • Ancient texts, stoicism, and using old ideas to support mental health • Building a private practice, managing burnout, and choosing a better clinical fit • Sex addiction language, impulse control, and why nuance matters • Growing up with alcoholism, anger, and the long work of forgiveness • Understanding family patterns through genograms and honest conversations • Estrangement, boundaries vs cutoff, and what politics can ignite in families • Cuddling, spooning, and low pressure ways couples restart intimacy • Therapist life off the clock, telehealth fatigue, and protecting family time I have got a great surprise for you today, so I'd love you to listen in and leave comments. Doc David

We continue our discussion about the newly established seminary by talking about the future of the seminary sports program and the reasons we are excited to have Philip Neri as our patron. 

*This Episode was originally published on 06/03/2019. This week, we highlight a previous episode where I interviewed Dr. Jared C. Wilson about his book, The Gospel-Driven Church. Today, Dr. Jared C. The post The Pastor and the Gospel-Driven​ Church appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

In this “Articles of News” episode, Richie and Verlin (our resident News Wizard) are tackling a packed listener inbox, playing a pretty wild Old Testament version of Smooch, Marry, Kill, and breaking down all the biggest stories happening around the Church right now. Banter & The Listener Inbox Verlin is joining us straight from the 1994-era Durham, North Carolina stake office—getting ready for some weekend ward cleaning and a massive “pig pickin'” (smoked pork and banana pudding, anyone?). Meanwhile, Richie recaps a high-energy DJ gig for the Nightingale nursing group and calls out listener Jack Marinello to step up his game in the Facebook comments. Plus, we dive into a great email from Chris about navigating the “Moco” (Mormon Corridor) and the tricky balance of separating actual gospel principles from institutional church culture. Global Church Leadership & Events Happy 94th Birthday to President Oaks! We chat about his first international trip as the 18th President of the Church to dedicate the Belo Horizonte, Brazil temple. We also touch on Elder Patrick Kearon’s powerful message at Education Week to a crowd of 15,000, where he urged everyone to “stop earning their worth.” Also on the docket: Elder Rasband’s MTC address on the current global missionary surge, Elder Villar championing religious freedom down in Peru, and the Institute centennial broadcast out of Johannesburg. Policy, BYU & Institute Updates What do you guys think about the new, 25-minute-shorter Sunday block schedule? We cover that, along with the digital release of 10 joyful new hymns and the new ward-level event RSVP feature rolling out on the app. Over in Provo, Education Week just wrapped up with 16,000 attendees focusing on Charity, and the new BYU School of Medicine announced an upcoming “Christ-Centered Physician” conference. Plus, Seminary and Institute enrollment has officially topped 1 million globally, thanks in large part to the “Invite a Friend” initiative. Culture & Retention Trends We dig into some shifting demographics today, specifically a BYU Studies report on the sharp decline in church retention among Gen Z women. We discuss the commentary pointing to politics, purity culture, and feelings of powerlessness as driving factors. We also look at some interesting Gallup data comparing lower European church participation to the high devotion metrics seen in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Finally, we share a laugh over a story about a YSA who shaved her head just to deter unwanted dates, and we discuss the viral Friend magazine article asking, “Are there any girl bishops?” Question of the Week: We want to hear from you! What was your biggest takeaway from Elder Kearon’s message about slowing down and no longer trying to “earn your worth”? The Cultural Hall, Articles of News, LDS podcast, Mormon Corridor, Smooch Marry Kill, Durham North Carolina, President Oaks, Belo Horizonte temple, Elder Kearon, Education Week, Elder Rasband, religious freedom, church schedule change, new hymns, BYU School of Medicine, Seminary and Institute, Gen Z retention, YSA dating, girl bishops The post Pig Pickin and cry for help AoN – 1062 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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