EP 490 – A Look at LDS Offshoot Leader James Strang w/ Author Miles Harvey
August 18, 2020
James Strang is barely known to most Latter-day Saints, a new book, “The King of Confidence” goes into the rise and fall of this self-proclaimed monarch.
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EP 483 – Racism in the Church: A Conversation with Historian Russell Stevenson
June 29, 2020
Noted Latter-day Saint historian Russell Stevenson sits down to talk Brigham Young and racism, modern-day LDS racism, and what we can do to be better.
Apparently There’s a Tree of Life Augmented Reality App
January 6, 2020
Go next level with your gospel study by using the Tree of Life AR app to embed yourself right in the action!
Church Shares First ‘Book of Mormon Videos’ Trailer Along with Release Date
September 6, 2019
In the works for three years, the first season of Book of Mormon Videos will start in September.
New “Come, Follow Me” Resources Make Your Personal Study Even Easier
August 5, 2019
For those like me who are looking for some additional FREE resources to help in their Come Follow Me study, look no further, I’ve got a couple for you.
The Convert Files: Speaking in Tongues
July 23, 2019
That’s not speaking in tongues, it just sounds like you are saying gibberish,” I thought as I listened to the pastor babble on the stage in front of me.
The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ Continues in Volume Two of ‘Saints’
June 19, 2019
The first chapter of the next volume of a history of the Church’s people is now available online.
Church to Produce Fewer Styles of Printed Scriptures
March 27, 2019
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an attempt to “simplify” the process of printing scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a reduction in the available
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Releases Statement on Book of Mormon Geography
February 1, 2019
Will Salt Lake finally put the debate to rest?
Triple Combination of the Scriptures Now Available in Slovenian
January 30, 2019
Hura! Delo se nadaljuje!
Old Testament Lesson 11: “How Can I Do This Great Wickedness?”
March 21, 2018
Genesis 37-39—After being enslaved by the Egyptians, Joseph goes on to thrive as a leader of slaves. But Potiphar’s wife has different ideas. What do we learn about evading temptation from this episode?
Old Testament Lesson 10: Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant
March 14, 2018
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Old Testament Lesson 9: “God Will Provide Himself a Lamb”
March 8, 2018
Abraham experiences miracles as the once-barren Sarah bears Isaac, but years later, the Lord commands Abraham to do something unfathomable – sacrifice the recipient of the birthright, the one through whom the covenant would continue.
Old Testament Lesson 8: Living Righteously in a Wicked World
March 1, 2018
Genesis 13, 14, 18—Abraham settles in Canaan, pays tithes to Melchizedek, and his nephew, Lot, needs to get the heck out of Dodge before the Lord destroys Sodom and Gomorrah.
Old Testament Lesson 7: The Abrahamic Covenant
February 23, 2018
Abraham seeks to be righteous and live worthy of the blessings of God. God covenants with Abraham, promising that he will have a numerous posterity who will receive a promised land and the blessings of the priesthood and the gospel.
Old Testament Lesson 6: “Noah Prepared an Ark to the Saving of His House”
February 19, 2018
Moses 8; Genesis 6-7 Let’s talk about Noah’s ark and the flood. Was it real? Does that matter? What does the story of the ark
Old Testament Lesson 3 – The Creation
January 20, 2018
Moses 1-3—We learn from Moses and Abraham that we are created in God’s image, and the creation of this world was done specifically to enable our salvation.
Old Testament Lesson 2 – “Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born”
January 13, 2018
How does foreordination work? Is it guaranteed? What do we learn about foreordination from Abraham and Joseph Smith?
Old Testament Lesson 1 – “This Is My Work and My Glory”
January 6, 2018
Welcome to a new year of Gospel Doctrine study! It’s Old Testament time. How are we God’s work and glory?
Church History Lesson 46: “Zion—The Pure in Heart”
December 31, 2017
In the year’s final lesson, we reflect on what it means to be a Zion people and what remains to achieve that.
Church History Lesson 45: “The Family Is Ordained of God”
December 9, 2017
Kurt Francom of LeadingLDS is here to talk about the wonders of the family. But why are families so important to God’s plan?
Church History Lesson 44: Being Good Citizens
December 2, 2017
What do Mormons believe about civic duty? We can’t sit on the sidelines! Inasmuch as your country allows it, get involved and make a difference!
Church History Lesson 42: Continuing Revelation to Latter-day Prophets
November 10, 2017
Revelation is not restricted solely to the restoration era. This lesson deals with prophetic examples from the 20th and 21st centuries. Also, Correlation!
Church History Lesson 41: “Every Member a Missionary”
November 4, 2017
Missionary work is the dream! So let’s talk about it in ways that aren’t cliche.
Church History Lesson 40: Finding Joy in Temple and Family History Work
October 21, 2017
Dustin Homer joins us for a discussion on temple work. What can you do to get more engaged in this work? Why is having a current temple recommend important?
Church History Lesson 39: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”
October 14, 2017
D&C 2; 110; 138—What does it actually mean to have the hearts of the children turn to their fathers? How can you be better at family history work?
Church History Lesson 38: “In Mine Own Way”
October 6, 2017
D&C 38;42;104—Patricia Auxier returns to discuss spiritual and temporal welfare. How do we develop self-reliance? How do we help others with their needs?
Church History Lesson 37: “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet”
September 23, 2017
Why do we need a prophet? Are prophets perfect? Was Joseph Smith perfect? In this lesson we will get into the ins and outs of latter-day prophets.
LDS Church Purchases Book of Mormon Printer’s Manuscript for $35 Million
September 21, 2017
The LDS Church now holds the earliest copies of manuscripts used for the translation and printing of the Book of Mormon.
Church History Lesson 36: “The Desert Shall Rejoice, and Blossom as the Rose”
September 16, 2017
The Saints begin settling the Salt Lake Valley, including the construction of the Salt Lake Temple. What lessons do you learn from these pioneers?
Church History Lesson 35: “A Mission of Saving”
September 9, 2017
D&C 4; 18; 52; 81, 138—Just as Brigham Young sent many to said the Martin and Willie handcart company, the Savior rescues us. But how?
Church History Lesson 34: Faith in Every Footstep
September 2, 2017
D&C 136—Steve Pierce joins us for a discussion on the Saints’ journey to the Salt Lake Valley. How did the Lord guide Mormons during this period?
Nepal Receives First Book of Mormon in Nepali
August 31, 2017
The only branch in Nepal now has access to the printed Book of Mormon for the first time.
Church History Lesson 33: President Brigham Young Leads the Saints (The Succession Crisis)
August 26, 2017
D&C 107—The death of Joseph Smith results in a succession crisis, with various parties vying for the mantle to lead the Church. Where would you have fallen?
Church History Lesson 32: “To Seal the Testimony”
August 19, 2017
D&C 135—Events in Illinois culminate in the assassination of Joseph Smith. What did Joseph Smith’s ministry mean to you? What do we learn from his example?
Church History Lesson 31: “Sealed … for Time and for All Eternity”
August 12, 2017
D&C 131; 132—Join us for a discussion on the doctrine of eternal marriage. How do we prepare for eternal marriage? How do we discuss this with single folk?
Church History Lesson 30: “The Prisoners Shall Go Free”
August 4, 2017
D&C 4; 124;127; 128—This week we are focusing on ordinances on behalf of the dead as performed in LDS temples. How have temple ordinances blessed you?
Church History Lesson 29: Building the Kingdom of God in Nauvoo, Illinois
July 28, 2017
D&C 124; 126—The Saints flee to Nauvoo, Illinois and build the Church there. The Relief Society is organized. Temple ordinances occur for the first time.
Church History Lesson 28: “O God, Where Art Thou?”
July 22, 2017
D&C 121, 122—What can we learn about adversity from Joseph Smith’s experiences in Liberty Jail?
Church History Lesson 27: “They Must Needs Be Chastened and Tried, Even as Abraham”
July 15, 2017
D&C 101; 103; 105—More about the early saints’ efforts to establish Zion in Missouri, including the many trials they went through, even Zion’s camp.