Best FairMormon Podcasts (2025)

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Classic FAIR – The Fallacy of Fundamentalist Assumptions – Blake Ostler, 2005 55:34

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“The Fallacy of Fundamentalist Assumptions” by Blake T. Ostler at the 2005 FAIR Conference I’d like to begin my presentation (there should have been an outline that was handed out that you have in front of you). But I want to begin a bit off outline. I was amused- I was reading this morning that we have (and Chris Buttars is a good friend of mine) …

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Classic FAIR – The Fallacy of Fundamentalist Assumptions – Blake Ostler, 2005 55:34

3d ago55:34

55:34

“The Fallacy of Fundamentalist Assumptions” by Blake T. Ostler at the 2005 FAIR Conference I’d like to begin my presentation (there should have been an outline that was handed out that you have in front of you). But I want to begin a bit off outline. I was amused- I was reading this morning that we have (and Chris Buttars is a good friend of mine) …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 58–59 – Autumn Dickson 12:38

4d ago12:38

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Align With Him by Autumn Dickson Trials. There is always something more to say about trials, and that’s what I want to talk about this week. I specifically want to talk about one aspect of trials and how we can sometimes make things harder on ourselves. Some of the Saints have made it to Missouri this week, and they are disappointed about what they…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 58–59 – Autumn Dickson 12:38

4d ago12:38

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Align With Him by Autumn Dickson Trials. There is always something more to say about trials, and that’s what I want to talk about this week. I specifically want to talk about one aspect of trials and how we can sometimes make things harder on ourselves. Some of the Saints have made it to Missouri this week, and they are disappointed about what they…

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Hebrew Poetry and the Book of Mormon 40:17

9d ago40:17

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Zachary Wright interviews Dr. Carl J. Cranney about his paper “The Deliberate Use of Hebrew Parallelisms in the Book of Mormon” available at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol23/iss1/8/ There has been much said about chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. However, there are 27 other types of Hebrew poetry, which make a much stronger argument for it’…

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Hebrew Poetry and the Book of Mormon 40:17

9d ago40:17

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Zachary Wright interviews Dr. Carl J. Cranney about his paper “The Deliberate Use of Hebrew Parallelisms in the Book of Mormon” available at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol23/iss1/8/ There has been much said about chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. However, there are 27 other types of Hebrew poetry, which make a much stronger argument for it’…

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Classic FAIR – Faith and Cognitive Dissonance – Wendy Ulrich, 2005 53:05

10d ago53:05

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“‘Believest thou…?’: Faith, Cognitive Dissonance, and the Psychology of Religious Experience” by Wendy Ulrich at the 2005 FAIR Conference It’s an old and frequent spiritual question, and it shows up in many forms. It is the question Jesus asks the disciples who hear his troubling and offending discourse on being someone whose flesh must be eaten an…

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Classic FAIR – Faith and Cognitive Dissonance – Wendy Ulrich, 2005 53:05

10d ago53:05

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“‘Believest thou…?’: Faith, Cognitive Dissonance, and the Psychology of Religious Experience” by Wendy Ulrich at the 2005 FAIR Conference It’s an old and frequent spiritual question, and it shows up in many forms. It is the question Jesus asks the disciples who hear his troubling and offending discourse on being someone whose flesh must be eaten an…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 57–62 – Mike Parker 48:36

11d ago48:36

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Joseph Smith’s first visit to Missouri; Zion & the temple (D&C sections 57–62) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading sc…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 57–62 – Mike Parker 48:36

11d ago48:36

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Joseph Smith’s first visit to Missouri; Zion & the temple (D&C sections 57–62) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading sc…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 51–57 – Autumn Dickson 15:05

11d ago15:05

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It’s About You by Autumn Dickson I have found an interesting parenting dilemma lately. And though this is a personal situation, I believe it teaches an important principle that we find in the scriptures for this week. Evelyn and Warner (my two oldest children) could not be more different. Evelyn has literally described herself as an “inside girl” o…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 51–57 – Autumn Dickson 15:05

11d ago15:05

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It’s About You by Autumn Dickson I have found an interesting parenting dilemma lately. And though this is a personal situation, I believe it teaches an important principle that we find in the scriptures for this week. Evelyn and Warner (my two oldest children) could not be more different. Evelyn has literally described herself as an “inside girl” o…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 49–50 – Autumn Dickson 11:21

19d ago11:21

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Avoiding Confusion by Autumn Dickson Leman Copely was a convert to the church who wanted the gospel preached to his former congregants – the Shakers. The Shakers held some beliefs that were different from our’s. Here is some of what the Lord said regarding that: Doctrine and Covenants 49:1-4 1 Hearken unto my word, my servants Sidney, and Parley, a…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 49–50 – Autumn Dickson 11:21

19d ago11:21

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Avoiding Confusion by Autumn Dickson Leman Copely was a convert to the church who wanted the gospel preached to his former congregants – the Shakers. The Shakers held some beliefs that were different from our’s. Here is some of what the Lord said regarding that: Doctrine and Covenants 49:1-4 1 Hearken unto my word, my servants Sidney, and Parley, a…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 46, 49–50, 52–56 – Mike Parker 43:43

25d ago43:43

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Spiritual gifts; corrections to Shaker beliefs (D&C sections 46, 49–50, 52–56) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading sc…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 46, 49–50, 52–56 – Mike Parker 43:43

25d ago43:43

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Spiritual gifts; corrections to Shaker beliefs (D&C sections 46, 49–50, 52–56) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading sc…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 46–48 – Autumn Dickson 24:01

26d ago24:01

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Avoiding Confusion by Autumn Dickson The Lord continues to clarify and restore His church. This week, He helps to clarify what their meetings should look like and who gets to come. There were some Saints who started acting strangely during these meetings because they believed they were being acted upon by the Holy Ghost. The Lord taught what it tru…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 46–48 – Autumn Dickson 24:01

26d ago24:01

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Avoiding Confusion by Autumn Dickson The Lord continues to clarify and restore His church. This week, He helps to clarify what their meetings should look like and who gets to come. There were some Saints who started acting strangely during these meetings because they believed they were being acted upon by the Holy Ghost. The Lord taught what it tru…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 45 – Autumn Dickson 14:30

1M ago14:30

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Our Advocate by Autumn Dickson I feel like there are many ways to illustrate the atonement of Jesus Christ in order to add layers to our understanding. I don’t think one verse, one way of explaining it, one parable can do it justice. It’s so universal and so individual at the same time. Applying it and having it change us can be so nuanced. Studyin…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 45 – Autumn Dickson 14:30

1M ago14:30

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Our Advocate by Autumn Dickson I feel like there are many ways to illustrate the atonement of Jesus Christ in order to add layers to our understanding. I don’t think one verse, one way of explaining it, one parable can do it justice. It’s so universal and so individual at the same time. Applying it and having it change us can be so nuanced. Studyin…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29, 43, 45, 116, 133 – Mike Parker 42:52

1M ago42:52

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The second coming of Jesus Christ (D&C sections 29, 43, 45, 116, 133) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, s…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29, 43, 45, 116, 133 – Mike Parker 42:52

1M ago42:52

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The second coming of Jesus Christ (D&C sections 29, 43, 45, 116, 133) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, s…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 41–42, 44, 48, 51, 70, 72, 79 – Mike Parker 36:19

1M ago36:19

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The law of consecration; the office of bishop (D&C sections 41–42, 44, 48, 51, 70, 72, 79) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow M…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 41–42, 44, 48, 51, 70, 72, 79 – Mike Parker 36:19

1M ago36:19

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The law of consecration; the office of bishop (D&C sections 41–42, 44, 48, 51, 70, 72, 79) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow M…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 41–44 – Autumn Dickson 17:51

1M ago17:51

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As Seemeth Him Good by Autumn Dickson Sidney Rigdon has become an increasingly significant character in the formation of the young church, and this week we get to read a revelation that was directed towards him. Sidney was originally trained as a tanner, but he left that profession to preach because he dearly loved the word of God. He worked with t…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 41–44 – Autumn Dickson 17:51

1M ago17:51

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As Seemeth Him Good by Autumn Dickson Sidney Rigdon has become an increasingly significant character in the formation of the young church, and this week we get to read a revelation that was directed towards him. Sidney was originally trained as a tanner, but he left that profession to preach because he dearly loved the word of God. He worked with t…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 37–40 – Autumn Dickson 16:25

2M ago16:25

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An Act of Faith by Autumn Dickson This week, we run into a big announcement for the Saints. Doctrine and Covenants 37:3-4 3 And again, a commandment I give unto the church, that it is expedient in me that they should assemble together at the Ohio, against the time that my servant Oliver Cowdery shall return unto them. 4 Behold, here is wisdom, and …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 37–40 – Autumn Dickson 16:25

2M ago16:25

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An Act of Faith by Autumn Dickson This week, we run into a big announcement for the Saints. Doctrine and Covenants 37:3-4 3 And again, a commandment I give unto the church, that it is expedient in me that they should assemble together at the Ohio, against the time that my servant Oliver Cowdery shall return unto them. 4 Behold, here is wisdom, and …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Autumn Dickson 11:11

2M ago11:11

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They Fell Back by Autumn Dickson This week is all about Christ and His atonement. The Come Follow Me manual recommends studying Luke 22 to reflect on the sacrifice that the Savior made in the Garden of Gethsemane. Instead, I want to read the same experience except I want to share it from the book of John. The soldiers approach the Christ and His gr…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Autumn Dickson 11:11

2M ago11:11

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They Fell Back by Autumn Dickson This week is all about Christ and His atonement. The Come Follow Me manual recommends studying Luke 22 to reflect on the sacrifice that the Savior made in the Garden of Gethsemane. Instead, I want to read the same experience except I want to share it from the book of John. The soldiers approach the Christ and His gr…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 35–40, 47 – Mike Parker 33:34

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Sidney Rigdon; the gathering; the office of Church Historian (D&C sections 35–40, 47) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me rea…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 35–40, 47 – Mike Parker 33:34

2M ago33:34

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Sidney Rigdon; the gathering; the office of Church Historian (D&C sections 35–40, 47) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me rea…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 30-36 – Autumn Dickson 11:42

2M ago11:42

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Left to Inquire by Autumn Dickson David Whitmer, one of the three witnesses of The Book of Mormon, is chastened in one of the sections that we read for this week. He had listened to Hiram Page who had been receiving false revelations, and the Lord spoke with him regarding this. His response can be helpful because we have all been in David’s shoes t…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 30-36 – Autumn Dickson 11:42

2M ago11:42

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Left to Inquire by Autumn Dickson David Whitmer, one of the three witnesses of The Book of Mormon, is chastened in one of the sections that we read for this week. He had listened to Hiram Page who had been receiving false revelations, and the Lord spoke with him regarding this. His response can be helpful because we have all been in David’s shoes t…

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Me, My Shelf, & I – How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently 1:38:22

2M ago1:38:22

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In this special episode, Sarah Allen, Jennifer Roach Lees, and Zachary Wright host a panel discussion on the topic “How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently.” Panel participants: Stephen Smoot: https://www.plonialmonimormon.com/ Dr. Ben Spackman: https://benspackman.com/ Travis Anderson: @missionarydiscussions1286 Ref…

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Me, My Shelf, & I – How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently 1:38:22

2M ago1:38:22

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In this special episode, Sarah Allen, Jennifer Roach Lees, and Zachary Wright host a panel discussion on the topic “How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently.” Panel participants: Stephen Smoot: https://www.plonialmonimormon.com/ Dr. Ben Spackman: https://benspackman.com/ Travis Anderson: @missionarydiscussions1286 Ref…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29-34 – Mike Parker 33:22

2M ago33:22

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The doctrine of agency; the Lamanite Mission (D&C sections 29–34) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so th…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29-34 – Mike Parker 33:22

2M ago33:22

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The doctrine of agency; the Lamanite Mission (D&C sections 29–34) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so th…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29 – Autumn Dickson 15:49

2M ago15:49

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I Am In Your Midst by Autumn Dickson There is a lot of doctrine covered in Doctrine and Covenants 29. I absolutely love it. It ranges from the Millennium to agency and all over the board. There are so many things that caught my attention that are meaningful to me but alas, let’s talk about just one of the principles. Before I jump into the verse, I…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29 – Autumn Dickson 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

I Am In Your Midst by Autumn Dickson There is a lot of doctrine covered in Doctrine and Covenants 29. I absolutely love it. It ranges from the Millennium to agency and all over the board. There are so many things that caught my attention that are meaningful to me but alas, let’s talk about just one of the principles. Before I jump into the verse, I…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 25, 27–28 – Mike Parker 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Emma Hale Smith; the sacrament; authority in the Church (D&C sections 25, 27–28) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 25, 27–28 – Mike Parker 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Emma Hale Smith; the sacrament; authority in the Church (D&C sections 25, 27–28) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 27–28 – Autumn Dickson 14:45

2M ago14:45

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God Chose a Prophet by Autumn Dickson We are currently still in the very early days of the church where the Lord is revealing line upon line. Satan is actively working against God’s plan, and he often tries to mimic God to lead people astray. He loves to tell half-truths that seem logical upon first examination. One of the historical accounts we ca…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 27–28 – Autumn Dickson 14:45

2M ago14:45

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God Chose a Prophet by Autumn Dickson We are currently still in the very early days of the church where the Lord is revealing line upon line. Satan is actively working against God’s plan, and he often tries to mimic God to lead people astray. He loves to tell half-truths that seem logical upon first examination. One of the historical accounts we ca…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 23–26 – Autumn Dickson 17:26

3M ago17:26

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Require Not Miracles by Autumn Dickson The Doctrine and Covenants differs from other books of scripture in the sense that the Lord is often responding to individual people. This can lead to some of the sections seeming disjointed as the Lord covers multiple feelings and circumstances that any given individual may be experiencing. In other books of …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 23–26 – Autumn Dickson 17:26

3M ago17:26

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Require Not Miracles by Autumn Dickson The Doctrine and Covenants differs from other books of scripture in the sense that the Lord is often responding to individual people. This can lead to some of the sections seeming disjointed as the Lord covers multiple feelings and circumstances that any given individual may be experiencing. In other books of …

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 20–24, 26 – Mike Parker 48:03

3M ago48:03

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The establishment of the Church of Christ (D&C sections 20–24, 26) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so t…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 20–24, 26 – Mike Parker 48:03

3M ago48:03

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The establishment of the Church of Christ (D&C sections 20–24, 26) by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so t…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 – Autumn Dickson 15:11

3M ago15:11

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Nuances of Baptism by Autumn Dickson Let’s talk about historical context again quickly so that we can have a reference for what we read this week. Chronologically, Section 21 came before Section 20. Section 21 came on the day the church was organized, and it talks a lot about how Joseph was called as a prophet and the importance of listening to the…

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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 – Autumn Dickson 15:11

3M ago15:11

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Nuances of Baptism by Autumn Dickson Let’s talk about historical context again quickly so that we can have a reference for what we read this week. Chronologically, Section 21 came before Section 20. Section 21 came on the day the church was organized, and it talks a lot about how Joseph was called as a prophet and the importance of listening to the…

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