Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

Social Media is Disintegrating Society Author and social phycologist Jonathan Haidt recently wrote an article for the Atlantic. It is a summary of what he has been speaking and writing about for the last 10 years. Like the aftermath of the Tower of Babel, Social Media is pulling us apart and we are speaking our own languages. From simple adjustments such as "share", "retweet", and "like" buttons, our behavior is being manipulated online from social connecters to performers, from authentic statements to dishonesty. We are becoming the "ites" of the Book of Mormon. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Exodus chapter 18 is not primarily about delegation. It is about the priesthood. It is parallel to Abraham 3. As the stage gets set for the Sinai experience, we see the formation of a temple template through the Interpreter of Temple Imagery and Drama. "Bounds" are set on Sinai, and the Children of Israel become afraid of being "proven". Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Video of West Jordan High School classroom complete with Critical Social Justice and Marxist heroes on the walls, Critical Race Theory,, Ideological slogans, and sexually explicit books. We place the posters and images into the context of Critical Pedagogy and what is happening in many schools nationwide. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Elder Christofferson guides us through the noise of adversity to the signal of our relationship with Christ and teaches us not to be victims. Using the examples of Job, Abraham, Joseph of Egypt, and Joseph Smith as they use their adversity to strengthen their relationship with the Lord. He quotes the Lord, "Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?" When certain adversity strikes we have the option of growing in faith or becoming bitter trying to justify our position. Faith = Trust There is an attack on personal responsibility. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The West, through nefarious ideologies of identity, is systematically being broken down by society, family, and the individual. We live in a world imagined and framed by Marcuse and Foucault. The Brethren seem to counter this with their placement of "Child of God" as the primary identity of each of us. This Eternal Identity is used in conjunction with and superior to other identities such as race and sexual orientation. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Easter Week Should Be Seen as a Royal Procession, Coronation, and Temple Experience The last week of Jesus' mortal life takes on more meaning when we see it through the lens of ancient rituals and the temple. This week is Royal Procession and Coronation, something the people were very familiar with. It also follows the holiest day and ordinance of The Day of Atonement. This week is also better understood by placing it into the frame of our temple experience. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

New Video Emerges of Utah Governer Cox Giving Kids His Preferred Pronouns A video has surfaced showing Utah Governor Cox giving his preferred pronouns to kids. Who helped fund Governor Cox's campaign and why does it explain his decisions on Utah education? The National Education Association is the largest labor union in the country. They have an explicit Critical Race Theory curriculum agenda. That's in their own words. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Lord Intervenes In Our Lives The Lord tells Moses and the Children of Israel to "camp by the sea." The Children of Israel are then concerned for their lives with nowhere to run from the Egyptians. The Lord then intervenes and has His prophet "divide the sea." The Lord works in the same manner in our own lives. The Children of Israel "murmur" again and again regardless of knowing that the Lord is with them. Amalek may be the origin of the Nephite dissident factions. We all should sustain the prophet and hold up his arms. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Elder Renlund Offers Clarity on the Doctrine of Heavenly Mother Elder Renlund opens by confirming that we have a Heavenly Mother. That is the doctrine. But then shows how "speculation" on that doctrine can take us too far as it has for several. Is this what has happened previously in gospel history? Is this a repeating pattern? Is it impossible for us in mortality to worship a Heavenly Mother? We talk about "Asherah" in the Old Testament and the Tree of Life in Lehi's Dream. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

- Follow-up on BYU Professor Slander - Visit with BYU Religion Professors, Students, Faculty - Podcast Interview - Exmo Conversation - Stand up as Witnesses to Christ Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

A combination of themes and messages from the conference will be covered more thoroughly during the week. - We need to change, not the Church or the Gospel - Suffering as a Joint-Heirs with Christ - The Lord's "Timing" - The Church shoots for the ideal - The Doctrine of the Family Website https://www.cwicmedia.com

A BYU professor made a false and malicious accusation online in regards to a voicemail he received from a deep-voiced man. He more than alludes that this was Greg Matsen of Cwic Media, a "YouTuber" that had "harassed" his colleagues. The voicemail has been heard by over 40,000 people. The professor knew exactly what he was doing. We play the voicemail in this episode. This is the same professor who threatened BYU students with the Honor Code Office in regards to the leaked "whiteness" activity we covered in a previous episode. In addition, we analyze the professor's radical, Critical Race Theory supporting tweets. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Rod Represents The Priesthood The rod that turned to a serpent on the Mountain acts as a symbol of the true priesthood. The demonstration in front of Pharaoh with the serpents is yet another display of the true priesthood vs the imitation priesthood of the world. This theme is carried through the plagues. The "magicians" (Egyptian priests) cannot reverse the plagues with their priesthood. The "Passover" foreshadows the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the Sacrament. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

In the Senate hearing for SCOTUS, Ketanji Brown Jackson is questioned by Senator Ted Cruz. They discuss Critical Race Theory in schools, in law, and in her decisions as a judge. This is a great "lab" to dissect this topic on this American stage. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Moses travels to Midian to be with Jethro then marries his daughter after meeting her at the well. In his experience on the mountain, Moses goes through a visionary, ritualistic experience similar to the temple. His rod changes to a serpent and he is healed. Even in obedience to the Lord's commandments, He tries us with adversity. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Craig Newsome is a faithful gay member of the Church in New Zealand and a friend of mine. He offers us a gay perspective on Professor Thomas Waymeth's interpretation of the Joseph of Egypt story and talks about being a faithful gay member of the church. We talk about prioritizing identities with Child of God as number one. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

When was the last time you had a strong spiritual experience? Something you have always been able to draw on? 3 Personal Experiences - As a teenager, going from being a product of my environment to creating my environment - Darkness changed my life - In Mexico, a blessing, a surety, and a stunned family. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

This is a response to Thomas Wayment's presentation to Dialogue Journal of Mormon Thought on Joseph of Egypt as a gay prophetic character. The primary purpose of this episode is to show where Critical Social Justice is leading to within LDS scholarship and how it will arrive at the Book of Mormon. Secondarily, I give a minimal response to Professor Wayment's points of support such as the Coat of Many Colors (fancy) and the contrast between Joseph and his brothers. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Joseph - I Am Not A Victim - The 3 separated brothers, Joseph, Simeon, and Benjamin - The text continually reminds us about Joseph's dreams about ruling over his brothers. - Joseph, regardless of the situation, is never a victim and never an "accuser." - How much is the Lord involved in our lives? Is He an observer with some intervention? Or, is He involved every step of the way? Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Joseph meets his brothers and sets the conditions of receiving grain and sparing their lives. The brothers begin to redeem themselves. The Book of Mormon pulls from the Egyptian heritage of Joseph. This is Part 1 of 2 Website - https://www.cwicmdedia.com

Putin's Real Relationship with Ukraine. Are You Being Duped Again? - Why is Putin being compared to Hitler? - What is the obvious comparison, why isn't it used, and why does it matter? - The rebuilding of the Soviet Union and Putin's Soviet Attitude Toward Ukraine - Russia - Ukraine History Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Fox News or MSNBC do not Reach the Values of the Gospel Based on countless comments, emails, and other communications I receive from members, for many members, their political fervor supersedes their fervor for the Gospel and for the Church. This creates a false values hierarchy that can only bring destructive consequences. Do we hold a stronger affiliation and identity with a political idea or philosophy than we do with the gospel? Or a party over the Church? The result would be a cognitive dissonance that could alienate us from our covenants and from truth. Things are not going to get easier. We must obtain and use Clear Thinking and learn to get through the weeds Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Church News Email Supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Church News run by Deseret News had an article about International Women's Day with several enriching stories from women leaders of the Church. However, the introduction of the article and the email header by the Church Communications Department gave a very different take and message on the day focusing instead on #BreakTheBias stating " people all over the world are encouraged to call out and break gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping in order to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world." DEI is something very specific in the Critical Social Justice world. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

A Legacy of The Book of Mormon Did Nephi use these chapters about Joseph, his ancestor, to write his portion of the Book of Mormon? What does Joseph's coat of many colors represent? The importance of others being able to trust you. More trickery. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Many Members Of The Church Are Confused By Those Conflating Root Out Racism with Critical Race Theory The Charge from President Nelson and President Oaks to "Root out racism" and "lead out" against prejudice does not imply support for Critical Race Theory. In fact, looking closely at President Oaks' words since President Nelson made the charge in the October 2020 General Conference, shows just the opposite. Yet many members of the Church and BYU professors make the claim that this important message from our Church leaders is to be carried out through radical leftist ideologies and practices. We need to be able to discern the differences. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Jacob Separates from Esau Then Reconciles in a Covenant Theme The story of Genesis 28-33 is told in a covenantal outline. Jacob leaves Esau then reconciles with him in an "embrace", similar to an embrace at the veil. The story seems to use the meaning of the names of the children born to Jacob as anchor points. Jacob and Rachael meet at a well. More trickery. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Trudeau and Canada Move Toward "Pre-Crime" and a Social Credit System When Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act it gave him unprecedented powers as Prime Minister. He was able to circumvent due process and the courts, compel private businesses to assist him, to detain not only the protesters but those who financially and otherwise supported the protests, and to cut them off from the modern economy. Earlier this week he revoked the Emergencies act but he and his administration made it clear that they were going to make some of the provisions "permanent". Then came the re-emergence of Bill C-36. A "pre-crime" bill in the vein of The Minority Report that allows citizens to turn each other in if they think someone may post something online with "unacceptable views" Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

In 1974 Neal A. Maxwell wrote a very applicable and telling article in regards to egalitarianism, equality, and secularism. It should be an anchor and reference for everyone trying to navigate the waters of Critical Race Theory, Critical Social Justice, and our changing institutions as well as parsing out a woke ideology from President Nelson's charge to "root out racism". It is telling that the primary egalitarian and "equality" ideology of the day was Communism/Socialism globally, yet he could have written this article today as it applies directly to the Social Justice movement. Why? Because they are rooted in the same Marxian tenets. They act the same and they will have the same results.

A recent "Whiteness" assignment from a BYU Sociology professor asks students to give examples of "whiteness" on campus. Several students give examples of Critical Race Theory exercises in class as well as CRT communications and tests. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Abrahamic Covenant is covered from Abraham to Isaac to Jacob. The birthright inheritance and the birthright blessing are both representations of Exaltation. Women are represented at wells and are the "throne". Jacob's story of the birthright blessing seems to be couched in Day of Atonement imagery. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Short Excerpts from BYU Professors and Invited Guests Teachings from lectures and discussions on Gender, Critical Race Theory, Liberation Theology, Feminism, Whiteness, and many other topics. The religion of academia is alive and well at BYU. This is what is being taught at Brigham Young University. We are the biggest BYU fans, sports, academics, all of it. But what is happening at BYU is tragic. The professors have conflated the words of the prophets with Critical Social Justice and a radical leftist worldview. The purpose of this episode is awareness. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

- The hospitality of Abraham and Sarah - "Laughing" as wordplay for the name "Isaac" and as part of the Abrahamic story of faith. - Standing up for the messengers of the Lord and for your family. - The messy lineage of Jesus of Nazareth - Isaac represents the New and Everlasting Covenant Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

What exactly did Brother Brad Wilcox say in his Fireside remarks? Was it racist? What does Church History teach us about the Priesthood Ban? What was BYU's knee-jerk reaction? Is there room for criticism? Why is everyone trying to cancel Brad Wilcox? Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

There Is A Larger, Woke Machine At Work A careful analysis of the proposed Utah K-12 Gender Policy shows something much larger at work. While offering love, charity, and support to those who are marginalized is noble and necessary, a complete overhaul of the systems of Liberal Democracy and Western Civilization is at hand. As we change these systems we change our culture. As we amplify newly recognized identities through radical, knee-jerk systemic change, we diminish and remove traditional identities such as family members and family as a whole. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

On the same day, Whoopi Goldberg and Justin Trudeau referred to race in very different ways. Whoopi diminished and even eliminated race in terms of the Jewish people and the Holocaust, while the Canadian Prime Minister amplified it in his battle against the Truck Convoy protest against COVID mandates. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Teacher's Unions are the new vangard for Critical Race Theory in K-12. The NEA, the larges labor union in America, last year adopted several Critical Race Theory motions, then wrote a letter to the Social Media companies asking them to silence critics of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

We should look at Noah's Ark and contrast it to the Tower of Babel. They are both temples, one of God, the other of man. This is the same thing we get in Lehi's Dream. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Law of Advocacy "This is going to hurt like hell" Greg's recent stay in the ICU and Hospital.

Martin Luther King Jr Supported American Ideals and Classical Liberalism One of the great differences between Martin Luther King Jr and the radical movements of Critical Race Theory and Antiracism today is that MLK supported American Ideals, democracy, capitalism, the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Classical Liberalism. Today's radicals such as Ibram X. Kendi, Black Lives Matter, Angela Davis, and others want to destroy all of these things. They appropriate MLK when it suits them, but in reality, they despise his message. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

New online courses by Deseret Book had planned an "Antiracist" CRT course to go live recently. However, due to the author of the course criticizing Elder Holland and his BYU speech, the course was not launched. Deseret Book emails show that they wanted the course, even "championed" the voice of the author who supports tenets of Critical Race Theory and who is currently studying Liberation Theology in grad school.

- Eve was beguiled but should be held up higher on a pedestal for a righteous choice. - The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil represents the Law of God among other things. - "Death" in the Garden of Eden is more about judgment than mortal death. - Cain's sacrifice is given greater meaning when compared to Adam's sacrifice. It is about the Doctrine of Christ. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

The Creation Story Part 2 In this episode, we continue from The Creation Story Part 1 with Day 3 of the Creation Story all the way through to Adam and Eve and the "rib". Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Creation Story Pt 1 In this episode, we cover the Creation Stories in Genesis, the Book of Moses, and the Book of Abraham up through Day 2. The Creation Story, when looked at spiritually, teaches up principles that we learned in Abraham 3 and Moses 1. We also take the Creation and begin to build out the temple. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Prelude to Creation Part 2 - Moses 1 Moses 1 is a companion chapter to Abraham 3. Both give a prelude to the visions of the Creation and the Garden of Eden. Very evident in Moses 1 is the theme of "the word" (DBR). The hierarchal structure of the heavens shows that we must be participants in the Fluid Hierarchy. This is how God accomplishes His purpose of bringing "to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Prelude to Creation Abraham 3 and Moses 1 are preludes to the Creation and Garden of Eden stories. They set the stage for these dramas and for the doctrines. Importantly, we discover that these chapters are descriptions of visions that both Abraham and Moses receive. Therefore, we can compare them to other scriptural visions for context and understanding. Kolob then really isn't that strange seen as a metaphor for Christ. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Jeffrey Thayne, Nathaniel Givens, and Dan Ellsworth What is faith? What is knowledge and testimony? A faith crisis is a developmental event and a natural occurrence for some on a journey of faith. We all mature in our faith at different rates and in different stages. None of us can move forward in our faith without working with uncertainty and doubt. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

A Very Politically Incorrect Document The Family Proclamation is not what it once was. Originally, it inspired yawns from Church members and seemed like a "nothing burger" in 1995. Today, with the attacks on and the deconstruction of traditional families, it appears both prophetic and politically incorrect. Marriage between a man and a woman, gender roles, and the spiritual rights of children all seem like an old Disney movie. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

A recent interview from Last Dispensation podcast on BYU, social justice, and the Church. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Why a Priesthood Ban? Summary of the Articles of Faith This episode attempts to put some context into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' priesthood ban on males of African descent with quotes and references. Also, a summary of the Articles of Faith Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

New Social Justice Fervor for BYU Devotionals BYU's guest Forum speaker last week was the Reverend Dr. Willaim Barber II. He spoke of forming political coalitions and a "Moral March" on Washington. While not quite a leftist like Ibram Kendi, Barber is a political activist who preached a political sermon at the BYU Devotional. It was very similar to his Democratic National Convention speech in 2020. In the end, the BYU audience gave him a standing ovation. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com