Best Yreligion Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 128: Following Prophets When We Have Questions (Travis Searle) 44:57

13d ago44:57

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When some elders criticized the language of Joseph Smith’s revelations in 1831, the Lord provided powerful truths in Doctrine and Covenants 67 to strengthen their faith—truths that remain vital for us today. In this podcast, Professor Searle outlines five key principles from the section that can help us build greater trust in prophetic counsel: (1)…

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Episode 127: Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors (Shon Hopkin) 52:27

27d ago52:27

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The John A. Widtsoe Foundation recently introduced the Understanding Our Neighbors series to “foster respect and interfaith dialogue.” In this episode Professor Shon Hopkin, Department Chair of BYU Ancient Scripture, discusses the second book in this series Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors co-written with Rabbi Mark S. Diamond. The book presents …

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Episode 126: Women Witnesses of the Easter Events (Gaye Strathearn) 54:17

1M ago54:17

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The first witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ were some of his female disciples. Mary Magdalene witnessed the empty tomb and was the first to encounter the risen Savior. Additionally, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other unnamed women, who had come to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus, saw the empty tomb and reported it to the a…

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Episode 125: Envisioning the Last Supper (Matthew Grey) 51:42

2M ago51:42

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According to the earliest gospel accounts, on the night before his crucifixion, Jesus dined with his disciples to observe the feast of the Passover and institute what would later become the Christian eucharist (or sacrament). What would it have looked like to sit down with them that night? In this episode, Professor Matthew Grey reassesses the New …

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Episode 124: Sacramental Connections (Matthew O. Richardson) 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

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How does understanding the interconnected purposes of the sacrament, as presented in Doctrine & Covenants 27, deepen our appreciation for this sacred ordinance? In this episode Matthew O. Richardson, professor of Church history and doctrine, discusses several key themes and gospel principles related to the ordinance of the sacrament. He presents th…

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Episode 123: The Sail before the Trail—The 19th Century Latter-day Saint Gathering to America (Fred E. Woods) 50:35

3M ago50:35

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Prior to their exodus west, nearly 90,000 converts journeyed across the seas to join the saints in America. In this episode Fred E. Woods, professor of Church history and doctrine, details the faith and immigration experiences of these saints as he discusses his recent publication Ports to Posts: Latter-day Saints Gathering in the Nineteenth Centur…

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Episode 122: Connections between the Book of Revelation and The Book of Mormon (Nick Frederick) 54:41

3M ago54:41

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In this episode, Dr. Nicholas J. Frederick discusses his article "It’s Not the End of the World; It’s Just the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Book of Mormon" co-authored with Dr. Joseph M. Spencer. Professor Frederick examines the intricate relationship between the Book of Mormon and the New Testament, particularly focusing on the Book o…

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Episode 121: The Family Proclamation in Context (Michael A. Goodman) 49:25

4M ago49:25

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Contemporary views on marriage and family have changed significantly over time. How much of our understanding of marriage and family is shaped by societal norms versus prophetic guidance? In this episode, professor of Church history and doctrine Michael A. Goodman examines the secular and spiritual context surrounding “The Family: A Proclamation to…

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Episode 120: The True Identity of Christ (Krystal V. L. Pierce) 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

On the day after his Resurrection, the Savior appeared to those who knew him best during his mortal ministry—Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, ten of the apostles, and many other followers. While they saw him physically, they did not recognize him. Instead, they mistook him for a gardener, stranger, passing traveler, and even another prophet, as they misund…

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Episode 119: Hear Him! The Restored Voice of the Lord (Anthony Sweat) 48:00

5M ago48:00

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As Professor of Church History and Doctrine Anthony Sweat dropped off a recent painting entitled Jesus of Nazareth, he was met with the response, “That’s not what Jesus looks like.” After a few laughs, Professor Sweat revealed that he intentionally avoided the Euro-centric depiction of Christ. Rather, he implemented elements of Roman Judea men—midd…

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Episode 118: The Doctrine and Covenants as Living Scripture (Casey Griffiths) 46:09

5M ago46:09

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When BYU professor Casey Paul Griffiths teaches a scripture class, he often concludes the semester by saying, “The end.” But when he finishes a course on the Doctrine and Covenants, he says, “To be continued . . .” This reflects the ongoing nature of revelation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a living church led by the Savior th…

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The Book of Mormon: The Book of Moroni 30:36

6M ago30:36

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Moroni concludes his father’s book with his own potent chapters. But in his first verse, he says he hadn’t planned originally to write them. What would we have lost if Moroni hadn’t added these ten chapters? Why does he include what he chooses? What do we learn about faith, hope, and charity? Why does he close the book the way he does? In this epis…

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Episode 117: Kenneth L. Alford (Using the Book of Mormon Art Catalog) 48:20

6M ago48:20

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In an address to religious educators, Elder Richard G. Scott taught that “the use of an appealing visual aid can clarify truth.” One platform for accessing such righteous and clarifying images is the Book of Mormon Art Catalog (bookofmormonartcatalog.org). As an open-access repository of visual artwork, inspired by Restoration scripture and Church …

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The Book of Mormon: The Book of Ether 29:40

6M ago29:40

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The Book of Ether is the story of the rise and fall of a nation, inserted by Moroni. But there is more going on here. Jaredites are gentiles, or non-Israelites. The Book of Ether seems also to be a reflection on gentiles in the promised land, an audience the Book of Mormon speaks to. What do we learn from the powerful and tragic history of the Jare…

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Episode 116: Using Precepts to Draw Closer to Jesus Christ (Maclane Heward) 46:15

6M ago46:15

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The Prophet Joseph Smith taught “that the book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the key stone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.” But what exactly are precepts? And how are those recorded in an ancient record relevant to our lives today? In this episode Chur…

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Episode 115: A Woman’s Influence on the Delivery of The Family Proclamation (Barbara Morgan Gardner and Olivia Osguthorpe) 45:54

7M ago45:54

45:54

Reflecting on the first public interview with Relief Society General President Elaine Jack regarding “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner, professor of Church history and doctrine, and Olivia Osguthorpe uncover and clarify truths and perspectives never before documented and critical to historical accuracy. In the mo…

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The Book of Mormon: 4th Nephi and Mormon 29:05

7M ago29:05

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The books of 4th Nephi and Mormon contrast the best of times and worst of times for the people in the Book of Mormon. After living a Zion-like society for hundreds of years where there never were a happier people, they digress into tribal warfare and destruction. What happened? What do we learn from 4th Nephi to emulate today? Conversely, what do w…

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Episode 114: Learning from People of Other Faiths (Joshua M. Sears) 56:39

8M ago56:39

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Since the organization of the Church, leaders have called for world-wide religious liberty and harmony: “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may” (Articles of Faith 1:11). In this episode, Dr. Joshua M. Sear…

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The Book of Mormon: Christ’s Second Day Ministry in 3 Nephi 19-26 26:53

8M ago26:53

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Continuing the sacred ministry of the Savior to the Nephites, on his second day ministry the Lord prays with the people in an intercessory way using words that cannot be written. He then teaches the people, expounding verses from Isaiah, Micah, and Malachi and expounds all things from the beginning. His ministry concludes with marvelous healings an…

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Episode 113: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ’s Atonement and Grace (Brad Wilcox) 44:50

8M ago44:50

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In 3 Nephi 12:1—12 the resurrected Savior delivers an address to the Nephites similar to the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5; Luke 6) and presents the Beatitudes. Like the Matthew 5 account, the Book of Mormon record details how we might enter and build a covenantal relationship with God through the “interrelated and progressive” arrangement of the Be…

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The Book of Mormon: Christ’s First Day Ministry in 3 Nephi 11-18 27:03

8M ago27:03

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The pinnacle of the Book of Mormon is our Savior Jesus Christ’s ministry to the Nephites. On his first day ministry the resurrected Lord appears and invites the people to personally feel his wounds, teaches of his gospel, calls and commissions the twelve disciples, delivers a sermon similar to the Sermon on the Mount, heals their sick, and institut…

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Episode 112: Use Boldness but Not Overbearance (Jan J. Martin) 43:56

9M ago43:56

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As Alma mentored his sons in teaching the gospel, he counseled them not only to cultivate qualities such as diligence, temperance, humility, and self-reflection, but to also use “boldness, but not overbearance” (Alma 38:12) as part of their approach. The words boldness, bold, and boldly are used twenty-seven times throughout the Book Mormon, primar…

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The Book of Mormon: The Book of Helaman 28:28

9M ago28:28

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President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) observed that the Book of Helaman “reveals many parallels to our own day as we anticipate the Savior’s second coming” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1987, 3). The book details the Nephites vacillating between righteousness and wickedness, their wars, and secret combinations by the Gadianton Robbers. It also conta…

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Episode 111: Missionary Work in the Digital Age (Scott L. Howell) 51:46

9M ago51:46

51:46

Description Since the introduction of missionary work in 1830, Saints have used a variety of tools and practices to share the good news of the gospel and bring people unto Christ. Some of the most common methods have included standing on a collapsible soapbox, knocking on doors, using flannel and flip charts to illustrate lessons, sharing slideshow…

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The Book of Mormon: The War Chapters in Alma 44-63 27:46

9M ago27:46

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The last quarter of the Book of Alma focuses on a series of conflicts between Nephites and Lamanites. Amalickiah and Ammaron, with other dissenters, act as the catalysts of a long battle. Captain Moroni, Helaman, the stripling warriors, and others respond to help the Nephites survive and restore peace. Why are these battles in the Book of Mormon? H…

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Episode 110: The Divine Origin of the Family Proclamation (Byran B. Korth) 44:38

10M ago44:38

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Since its release on September 23, 1995, The Family: A Proclamation to the World has become a needed doctrinal anchor during a time of confusion and opposition regarding the centrality of the family. In this episode Dr. Byran B. Korth, professor and associate department chair of Church history and doctrine, discusses his article on the divine origi…

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Episode 109: One Like the Son of Man (Jared W. Ludlow) 43:02

10M ago43:02

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The title Jesus preferred to use for himself more than any other in the New Testament Gospels was “Son of Man.” According to the Bible Dictionary, this title was used approximately eighty times in the Gospels and used exclusively by the Savior to reference himself. “And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath” (Luke 6:5).…

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Episode 108: Intentional Fatherhood (Mark D. Ogletree) 52:08

11M ago52:08

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Ancient and latter-day prophets have often testified of the importance of gospel-centered parenting. King Benjamin once taught, “But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve one another” (Mosiah 4:15). President Russell M. Nelson has exclaimed, “No other work transcends that…

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Episode 107: “I Am” Statements in the Book of Mormon (Joshua M. Matson) 49:57

11M ago49:57

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Throughout the Book of Mormon, the Savior pronounces fifty-three “I am” statements as he details his purpose and declares his divine identity. In 2 Nephi 29: 8 – 9 he explains that he does so for a particular reason, “Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. […]. And I do this that I may prove unto many that I am the sam…

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The Book of Mormon: Missionary Journeys and Teachings in Alma 8-34 29:52

11M ago29:52

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The middle chapters of the Book of Alma have a strong emphasis on missionary stories and events. Alma 9-14 is about Alma and Amulek’s preaching in Ammonihah. Alma 17-26 centers us on Ammon with King Lamoni and Aaron with Lamoni’s father. Last, Alma 30-34 take us to Alma and Amulek’s missionary encounters with Korihor and the Zoramites. In this epis…

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Episode 106: Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances (David Calabro) 43:54

12M ago43:54

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In 3 Nephi and Moroni, the resurrected Savior provides specific directions to the Nephites regarding four rituals: baptism by immersion, the bestowal of the gift of the Holy Ghost, communal prayer, and the sacrament. Why were such rituals important to the Savior and his ministry among the Nephites? How can understanding these teachings help us with…

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The Book of Mormon: Alma’s Teaching in Zarahemla and Gideon in Alma 5-7 25:42

12M ago25:42

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Alma 5-7 are Alma’s words and sermons to the people and cities of the Nephites. Why does he leave the chief judgment seat to go preach as the Church’s high priest? What are the problems he is seeing in the Nephite church? What are the solutions? And how do they relate to the modern church? In this episode, BYU professors Dana Pike, Avram Shannon, S…

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Episode 105: Biblical Criticism for Scriptural Insight (Jason R. Combs) 53:08

12M ago53:08

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“Latter-day Saints believe in the pursuit of truth through ‘study and faith’ and are thus not opposed to intellectual examination of scripture” (Dr. David R. Seely). One way we might examine the scriptures is through the use of biblical criticism, or historical criticism, an approach regularly used by biblical scholars to assess the meaning of a te…

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Episode 104: A Relational Approach to the Plan of Salvation (Brian Mead) 42:35

1y ago42:35

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In his October 2021 general conference talk President Ballard expressed, “We must always remember that our true happiness depends upon our relationship with God, with Jesus Christ, and with each other.” How do we build and shape these relationships? In this episode assistant professor of Church history and doctrine Brian Mead discusses his article …

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The Book of Mormon: Abinadi’s Sermon in Mosiah 11-16 26:57

1y ago26:57

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Abinadi is a pivot point in the story of the Book of Mormon. Much of the remaining text in the Book of Mormon are people impacted by Abinadi’s ministry. How is Abinadi’s sermon related to King Benjamin’s? What are Abinadi’s key messages? How is Jesus our “father,” and we are to be his “seed”? In this episode, BYU professors Jared Ludlow, Nick Frede…

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Episode 103: An Interfaith Approach to Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (Andrew Reed) 53:50

1y ago53:50

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For thousands of years the Sabbath as an institution has remained a core aspect of religious life, and people have constantly fought to keep it holy. The prophet Isaiah declared the Sabbath “a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable” (Isaiah 58:13). How can we observe the Sabbath and keep it holy? How might rituals of neighboring religions inform…

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Episode 102: Strengthening Marriage (Jenet Erickson and Jason Carroll) 49:34

1y ago49:34

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According to a 2023 U.S. News & World Report, Utah’s economy continuously ranks first across all 50 states. Experts have even deemed the state’s noteworthy economic growth, strong business climates, and high rates of economic mobility a miracle. But what are the major contributing factors for this “Utah economic miracle”? In this episode Dr. Jenet …

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The Book of Mormon: King Benjamin’s Speech in Mosiah 2-5 29:46

1y ago29:46

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King Benjamin’s speech is one of the most remarkable sermons in the Book of Mormon. Elder Neal A. Maxwell called this speech “a manual of discipleship.” What is King Benjamin teaching us about being a true disciple of Christ regarding service, obedience, and “prosperity”? And what does Benjamin’s experience with an angel and the angel’s words teach…

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Episode 101: Jacob and Mental Health (Jared Halverson) 52:42

1y ago52:42

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The word anxiety (or anxious) is used nine times in the Book of Mormon, and it appears in both positive and negative forms. In the positive form it refers to something more akin to “eagerness” (see Mosiah 29:38 and 3 Nephi 3:3), whereas the negative refers more to “uncertainty” or “troubling fear” (see 2 Nephi 1:16 and Mosiah 28:12). Of the seven n…

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The Book of Mormon: Jacob’s Teaching in Jacob 4-6 28:04

1y ago28:04

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Jacob is one of the key doctrinal teachers in the Book of Mormon. After preaching in Jacob 2-3, he writes to future readers of the Book of Mormon in Jacob 4-6. What is Jacob’s goal and purpose in writing these important chapters? Why does he include Zenos’ allegory of the olive tree, and what does it teach us? In this episode, BYU professors Keith …

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The Book of Mormon: The Doctrine of Scattering and Gathering of Israel 27:49

1y ago27:49

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Central to the Book of Mormon is the doctrine of how Israel was scattered, and how they will be gathered. When and how was Israel scattered? How will they be gathered in the last days? Why is this so important to God’s work? In this episode, BYU professors Joseph Spencer, Terry Ball, Gaye Strathearn, and Kerry Muhlestein explore these questions in …

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The Book of Mormon: Christ’s Atonement as Taught in the Small Plates of Nephi 27:33

1y ago27:33

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One of the Book of Mormon’s purposes is to testify to the world that “Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God.” Central to Christ’s divinity is the doctrine of His divine atonement. What does the word atonement mean? How do the prophets in the small plates of Nephi explain and teach about the Lord’s atonement? In this episode, BYU professors Andrew Sk…

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Episode 100: I Know That My Redeemer Lived (Tyler J. Griffin) 55:33

1y ago55:33

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As we prepare for the Easter season and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we often sing the hymn “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” But what if we temporarily shift our focus from rejoicing that the Redeemer lives to rejoicing in how he lived for us? In this episode Professor Tyler J. Griffin, associate dean of Religious Education, discusse…

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The Book of Mormon: The Doctrine of Christ 25:42

1y ago25:42

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One of the powerful aspects of the Book of Mormon is that “the doctrine of Christ” is taught and explained clearly and overtly, particularly in 2 Nephi 31 and 3 Nephi 11, throughout the entire Book. What is the doctrine of Christ, where do we find it, and how do we apply it? In this episode, BYU professors Brad Wilcox, Brad Farnsworth, George Pierc…

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Episode 99: Mourning with Hope (Hank R. Smith) 54:51

1y ago54:51

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In John 11:35 we learn that “Jesus wept” with Mary and Martha as they mourned the loss of their brother Lazarus. Like the Savior, we too might experience “the sting of death” (Mosiah 16:7-8) as we bereave our loved ones. In this episode, Professor Hank R. Smith, associate teaching professor of ancient scripture, discusses his article “Mourning with…

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The Book of Mormon: Isaiah Texts in the Book of Mormon 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

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Isaiah is one of the main voices in the Book of Mormon, particularly in 2 Nephi. Why did the Nephite prophets cite him so often? How do they interpret and apply his teachings? How does the original chaptering of the Book of Mormon give us insight into how Nephi uses Isaiah? In this episode, BYU professors Dan Belnap, Joseph Spencer, Terry Ball, and…

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Episode 98: Unique Voices in the Book of Mormon (John Hilton III) 40:28

1+ y ago40:28

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Some 150 voices unite in the Book of Mormon to provide a clear witness of the Savior Jesus Christ. What insights might we gain from examining their distinctive voices? And what meaning can studying unique voices of the past lend to our lives today? In this episode BYU professor of Ancient Scripture John Hilton III answers such questions in discussi…

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The Book of Mormon: Jacob’s Sermon in 2 Nephi 6-10 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

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In his small plates, Nephi embedded his little brother Jacob’s landmark doctrinal sermon, found today in 2 Nephi 6-10. What does Jacob teach us about the infinite atonement? How and why is Jacob using Isaiah? How do we apply Jacob’s sermon to ourselves? In this episode, BYU professors Dana Pike, Tyler Griffin, Keith Wilson, and John Hilton III expl…

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Episode 97: The Power of Stillness (Ty Mansfield) 54:41

1+ y ago54:41

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Elder M. Russell Ballard expressed, “It is important to be still and listen and follow the Spirit. We simply have too many distractions to capture our attention, unlike any time in the history of the world.” The Restoration began with a young boy who sought stillness in a sacred grove, and President David O. McKay taught that meditation is one of t…

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