Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

One night, John Renouard had a dream. A vivid dream. He saw a man-powered drill that could reach remote parts of the world and supply water to these villages. Today, the Village Drill has supplied water to over seven million people in 36 different countries. We cover the story of the Village Drill, the effects on villages in Africa, and the unique way WHOlives partners with the villages. https://www.WHOlives.org Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Idols and Spirits" Doctrine and Covenants Sections 49-50 are similar to what we find with the Children of Israel who were wandering in the desert. They encountered other "religions" and "gods" that were not of Jehovah. The Shakers had some unique beliefs that the Lord, through Joseph Smith, refuted, such as celibacy, shaking, and dismissing baptism and marriage. We learn through these sections that certain"spirits" can appear at first to be from God, but they are deceivers. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 49-50

In 2020 a whopping 68% of all in-home television viewing came from streaming apps. Notorious for their lack of parental controls and lax attitude toward exposing kids to harmful content, the big streaming companies refuse to help parents by modifying their viewing options. Melissa Henson from The Parents Television and Media Council joins Cwic Show to discuss her recent research report on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and all the streaming giants. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Submission, Holy Ghost, and Gifts" As we look throughout the scriptures, there are certain "points of introduction" where the authors, as they lay out their spiritual reasoning, give us a clue as to what they are going to cover. In this case, Doctrine and Covenants 46 begins with the Holy Ghost, then goes into submission and the gifts of the Spirit. We see the same formula from Paul in 1 Corinthians 12 and from Moroni in Moroni 10. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 46-48

What do you do when the consensus of experts in counseling and therapy is in direct opposition to core church doctrine? Jeff Bennion, an LDS therapist, discusses his take on the conflict of church doctrine versus the code of conduct for therapists and counselors highlighted by the Natasha Helfer disciplinary council. Can you trust your LDS therapist or that of your kids? Can the two co-exist? Find out more on this episode of Cwic Show. Website- httsp://www.cwicmedia.com

"Birth Baptism & Bearing" Many have looked to 2 Nephi 31 for an understanding of the Doctrine of Christ. However, without the proper context we may miss the richness of this doctrine. 1 Nephi 11, though void of the specific phrase, teaches us what the Doctrine of Christ represents as well as a further understanding of Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Doctrine of Christ

LDS writer and thinker, Dan Ellsworth, joins me for a discussion on the War in Heaven. A topic rarely discussed in detail, Dan and I talk without a script or questions about our thoughts on the War in Heaven from the Book of Revelation with Jehovah, Michael, and the Dragon. What was it, and how does it play out today in politics, ideology, and our faith? Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Show Dan Ellsworth - War in Heaven

"What Are These Wounds?" Doctrine and Covenants 45 is a rehash of Matthew 24. It covers signs to come before destruction. It was given originally by Jesus on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. It is the precursor and trigger for Joseph Smith Matthew found in the Pearl of Great Price. This covers deception in our times, a Jaredite-like war, and the breakdown of society into "ites" or tribes. It is the opposite of the gathering of Zion. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 45

Recently, The LDS disciplinary council of Natasha Helfer has been in the news and all over social media. There are talking points on both sides, mostly in support of her. This commentary is not to support or denounce excommunication or disciplinary actions for Natasha Helfer. Rather, based on research, it is to show where the church stands against certain ideologies critical of the LDS Church. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

In this episode, The Book of Revelation Explained, Dr. Ian Paul talks about interpreting the Book of Revelation. He calls the book "the most remarkable text you will ever read." We discuss the language that John uses to write the book, whether it was a vision, who John is writing to, numerology, the mark of the beast, the seven seals, and many more things about this misunderstood text. Ian Paul- https://www.Psepizo.com Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Show- Ian Paul The Book of Revelation Explained

"The Law of God" The Law of God in Sections 41-44 includes several of the Ten Commandments. A strong focus on the Law of Chastity. A great example of the "DBR" is given with the "word" and the "order" or priesthood. To be ashamed can be good but not shamed. "Keys" are equated to the Kingdom of God and another example of "gathering" as a hen gathereth her chickens is given. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 41-44

Ty Mansfield discusses mental health and mindfulness applied to Latter-Day Saints. This episode covers depression, anxiety, and stillness as well as relationships of marriage and parenting and the difficulty of knowing others and being "known". It is based on Ty's book, The Power of Stillness, Mindful Living for Latter-Day Saints. Book- The Power of Stillness, Mindful Living for Latter-Day Saints- https://amzn.to/2PTaGVm Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Show Ty Mansfield

"Gathering and The Doctrine of Christ" As the Lord lays out the principle of Gathering in the Doctrine and Covenants, in Sections 37-40 He begins to reveal that "becoming one" as a Gathered people happens through the Doctrine of Christ. Again, in the context of a Gathering to The Ohio, we are taught about the elements of the Gathering of the Last Days to prepare ourselves for the Royal Procession that is the Second Coming. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 37-40

"Gathering and Procession" The Doctrine and Covenants continues to lay the foundation on the doctrine of "gathering". When we see gathering in the context of the ancient Royal Procession Interpreter with the Second Coming of Jesus Christ as the King coming to the temple then we can better understand this metaphor throughout the scriptures. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 30-36

Big Tech and porn sites have turned a blind eye to the hosting and sharing of child pornography and sexual exploitation. They can do so because of Section 230 which exempts them from civil lawsuits and the DOJ has not had the political will prosecute. Dani Pinter, Senior Legal Counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) gives a rundown of what is happening in the fight against sexual exploitation and child pornography. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

A major threat to Christianity and its cornerstone book, the Bible, is the worldview and ideology of Post-Modern Critical Theory. It is the antithesis of Christianity and strives for segregation, separation, and several new narratives of the Bible and the very nature and story of Jesus Christ. It pits your "group" against your "self" by reducing the importance of the individual and ranking the level of your "grievance group". It is not a product of love nor of service to others. It is a self-serving philosophy built over decades that has morphed from Marxism to Critical Theory, then added Post-Modernism, Critical Race Theory, and Intersectionality to create a "hydra" type of worldview whose aim is to "deconstruct Christianity", the family and the West. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Show Critical Theory

"Separation & Gathering" Many of the early revelations to Joseph Smith were "bedrock" doctrines and principles that have been laid out at the beginning of all dispensation. As in Section 27 & 28, Section 29, if you are looking for it, reveals to us the principles of creation, covenant, separation and gathering. It is given in the context of a "gathering", the General Conference. The DBR is also described as following a priesthood hierarchy. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 29

The LDS Church just announced that the Salt Lake Temple and the Manti Temple would no longer continue live sessions after their remodeling. In addition, the murals from the Salt Lake Temple are being removed. LDS Temples house core doctrines, widsom, ordinances, and rituals for members of the church. This episode, while supporting the changes, talks about what we are losing and missing in our temple experiences. Primarily, participation and drama! Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Amanda Freebairn & Hanna Seariac" Amanda Freebairn and Hanna Seariac talk about issues that face women today in the LDS Church. We talk about why so few women are mentioned in the scriptures and where things seem to be headed in the church in terms of bolstering women's stories as well as the all-important topic of Motherhood. We also delve into the tough to talk about issues of Feminism, Polygamy, and Faith Crisis. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Show LDS Women's Issues

"Knights at a Roundtable" In the context of the Sacrament, a covenant, communal meal, the Lord invites those with "keys" to sit at the table with him and share in the meal. Ultimately, we find out that we all have a seat at the table. We discuss the differences between Elias and Elijah, as well as the dispensations and priesthood order as a mirror form of the creation, building towards being "one". Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants

Jordan Peterson is Stuck on Faith My thoughts on their conversation and Jordan Peterson's position between Secularism and Christianity. Peterson wants to believe, but there are obstacles. Pageau offers good advice, but it's not enough. Peterson needs to learn what faith really is. Peterson adopts Carl Jung's mythological approach of truths in the story of Christ but has difficulty bringing them together with the actual event of Christ's sacrifice. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Jordan Peterson Jonathan Pageau Christianity

"Emma Hale Smith" Some members of the church have been harsh with Emma Smith. We cover just a few of the trials that this good woman went through. We also go over the coupling of "pride" and "temptation" as well as the principle of Common Consent. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Study Group- https://www.cwidmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 23-26

"Mortality & LDS Scholarship" - "In the Flesh" = Mortality - The Serpent told the truth and lied to Eve - The Serpent's lie of "death" had more to do with Spiritual Death - An observation on the state of LDS Scholarship and Mormon Studies - The Sacrament represents the Higher and the Lower Laws - Love is "suffering" Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 20-22

"The Melchizedek Priesthood" The Melchizedek Priesthood following the Aaronic Priesthood. It is likely that Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were visited by Peter, James, and John within two weeks of the visit of John the Baptist. Martin Harris is commanded to underwrite the printing of the Book of Mormon by mortgaging his farm. Though a believer, he is constantly looking for assurance where his faith deadends. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 18-19

'Witnesses & Circles' Not all of us witness God, plates, visions, or miracles, but that is the plan. Like concentric circles, we sit out from the center, receiving the Word and witnesses in order to grow, exercise faith, develop hope and give charity. The three witnesses did not see God the Father and Jesus Christ. The Eight Witnesses did not see Moroni or the other Nephite objects. But we can pull from their witness. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 14-17

"The Book of Mormon Counters Any Anti-Semitism In The NewTestament" Is the New Testament anti-Semitic? If so, was it written that way or just interpreted that way? Bradley Kramer, Author of Gathered In One: How The Book of Mormon Counters Anti-Semitism In The New Testament, explains how the New Testament may have been written with a specific bias against the Jews in favor of the Gentiles. We talk about the role of Christianity in the Holocaust, why the LDS Church is not a part of the tradition of Jewish persecution under Christian rule, and how he thinks a traditional interpretation of the New Testament has played a role in that persecution. Bradley Kramer- Gathered In One: How The Book of Mormon Counters The Anti-Semitism Of The New Testament- https://amzn.to/3q7J6R0 Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'The Aaronic Priesthood in the Latter Days' John the Baptist, the icon of the Aaronic Priesthood, visits Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and confers upon them the keys of the lower, preparatory priesthood. The priesthood of baptism. Baptism is a representation of the Doctrine of Christ, choosing to enter mortality, take on adversity and the burdens of others, then on to victory through Christ and the resurrection. It is part of the Lower Law that precedes the Higher Law. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 12-13

"The Lost 116 Pages" - Does the Lord have a "Plan B" for you? - Possible lost manuscript discoveries- Sword of Joshua/Joseph = Sword of Laban, Laban, Zoram & Ishmael as Ephraimites - Laban killed by Nephi during the Passover Feast - Losing your "plan" and getting a new one Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Lost 116 Pages interview with author Don Bradley- https://youtu.be/nk7C7zp4FO0 Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 10-11

'Lessons on Revelation' - These sections show us how the Lord is teaching Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery how to receive revelation - The beginning of the last dispensation is like the pouring out of the Spiritual Gifts at Pentecost - The prophetic principle taught with the story of Solomon asking for the Gift of Wisdom over riches - We learn why Oliver Cowdery cannot translate - The 'burning of the bosom' is put into context Website- www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants

In a fiercely, politically divisive time many seem to take their political passion and raise it above their religion. Conservative, Liberal, Trump Supporter, Anti-Trump, White Nationalism and Socialist are just some of the titles that are becoming more important to us than 'Christian'. Dan Ellsworth & Jeff Bennion discuss the implications of this volatile environment where not only the Left, but the Right now as well has adopted identity politics. Website- www.cwicmedia.com

'The Field Is White' - One Eternal Round - Many are called but few are chosen - A gift removed - The field is white - Veiling the Book of Mormon like veiling the Ark of the Covenant Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants

In D&C 3:2 we get a familiar, though not often used phrase. What does 'One Eternal Round' mean? We see it in the scriptures in a handful of places along with another, similar phrase, 'the same today, yesterday and forever'. However, not much has ever been said about it. By studying the chapters where these phrases appear, we can see that they are used in very specific ways. First, this always has to do with a book of scripture, or records. Also, the topics of 'prepare ye the way' and Christ are prevalent, along with the Gifts of God. It would appear that the theme of a Royal Procession is connected with these statements as well as the Compass and the Square. We can see these parallels in the descriptions of the physical gold plates of the Book of Mormon as well as in Facsimile #3 of the Book of Abraham. Book of Mormon Book of Abraham Come Follow Me LDS

'The Angel Moroni' - Moroni references scriptures about the Abrahamic Covenant - Malachi's reference to Elijah is about the Abrahamic Covenant - Joseph goes the stone box each year like the Jewish High Priest would enter the veil once each year - The 2 sets of characters Martin Harris gave to Charles Anthon may have been from the 2 'Seal' plates of Moroni and The Brother of Jared Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants Joseph Smith History

'The First Vision' - Mormon and Moroni taught about the heavens being closed. - The First Vision re-opens the heavens - What was the clearing in the woods? - What do the other accounts say about why Joseph Smith went to the grove? - The First Vision was likely an Ascent Experience like so many other prophets have had Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenant The First Vision

'Doctrine & Covenants' - The Gospel and Church are restored in the day of the 'Gentile' - The 'Doctrine' of the Doctrine & Covenant was originally the Lectures on Faith - The first shall be last and the last shall be first - The church is built upon the authority and ordinances of the priesthood - The only 'true and living church' Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants Section 1

'The Gifts of The Spirit' - Moroni's overall message is about opening the heavens - Moroni's Book of Mormon Promise - Moroni outlines 9 Spiritual Gifts, 9 is a Spiritual number identified in ancient religion and mythology. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Moroni

Through specific ideologies and through the vehicle of social media the church is growing polarized in its approach to its speech, culture and doctrine. This intelligent discussion by the authors of Radical Orthodoxy- A Manifesto, seeks to navigate a path avoiding the dangers of fundamentalism on the right and unbridled progressivism on the left. This is a much needed invitation as political polarization, especially in the US, is seeping into the church, LDS Scholarship and LDS apologetics. Where is the truth found? Is it in the center? Have LDS intellectuals failed us? Nathaniel Givens, Jeffrey Thayne & J. Max Wilson are the authors. Salt Lake Tribune article- https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/12/05/theres-new-manifesto/ Read the Manifesto here- https://latterdayorthodoxy.org Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Show

'Infant Baptism' - The practice of infant baptism comes up several times in the scriptures - In Abraham's day, Infant Baptism was practiced - Circumcision was a reminder of the innocence of little children and is tied to being baptized at eight years of age Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Moroni

'Mormon & Moroni's Message' - Entry to the fluid hierarchy is required before progression through Faith, Hope & Charity - Faith, Hope & Charity are the highest of spiritual gifts - Spiritual gifts are the "talents" of Jesus' parable - Equality is not a righteous end Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS

'The Sacrament" - Moroni includes some priesthood protocols - The sacrament prayers are written down - Remembering both the body and the blood of Christ - A broken heart and a contrite spirit are required to enter the Fluid Hierarchy (Baptism) Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Moroni

'Faith, Hope & Charity' - Moroni covers the attributal progression of Faith, Hope & Charity - We show weakness to enter into the Fluid Hierarchy - Disparity and injustice allow us to exercise charity - Forced equality is the plan of Lucifer in the War in Heaven Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Ether

'The Lost 116 Pages' - The Lehites are a very Josephite Tribe - The Brass Plates May have been originated by Joseph of Egypt in Egyptian - The Sword of Laban may also be from Joseph and Joshua - Both Moroni and The Brother of Jared appear to have left a physical 'seal' on the Plates of Gold. There are descriptions. - The Book of Mormon comes to light on key dates of Jewish festivals. The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stories- https://amzn.to/2Je1fMz This book is a must read! Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'Compass, Square & Stones' - Ether and Moroni write with Temple Imagery - Are the stones in the barges compasses & stones? - Cain and Abel is the story of the Doctrine of Christ and Secret Combinations - Secret Combinations work through the Carrot and the Stick - Heaps of bones is the result of the loss of the Doctrine of Christ and Secret Combinations Book- The Lost 116 Pages, Don Bradley- https://amzn.to/3pUfCGx Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Ether

'Flesh & Blood' - The Brother of Jared uses works, faith and boldness with humility to 'wrestle' with the Lord. - Knowledge - Faith - Perfect Knowledge - Faith = Trust Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Ether

'Seals & Towers' - We know of two different Jaredite records - The number of 24 plates of Ether may be symbolic - Moroni and the Brother of Jared both had their own 'seals' on the gold plates - The Tower of Babel is the same as the Great and Spacious Building of Lehi's Dream - Deseret represents priesthood - The Jaredites also followed a temporal parallel of the Land of Promise and the Abrahamic Covenant Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Ether

'The 2 Sticks of Israel' - Mormon calls on Israel in the Last Days to believe in Jesus Christ - The Lamanites will learn through the Book of Mormon that they are the children of Israel - In the last days, those who believe in the Bible will believe in the Book of Mormon and visa versa. - Judgment means that we will choose to our reward based on our level of spiritual comfort in glory. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon

'Losing It All' - As the Doctrine of Christ is ignored, the grace of God is removed from the Nephites. - Magic, Witchcraft, Sorceries can be looked at as false priesthoods. - Factions coalesce naturally into two groups - The primary reason for the decline and destruction of the Nephites is departing from the Doctrine of Christ. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Mormon

'From Zion to Chaos' - The NAME of the church is part of a theme - We take on the Name of Jesus Christ - We are baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ - This all has to do with the Doctrine of Christ - Having "all things in common" is not Marxism - Communis - The destruction of the church and society starts with abandoning the Doctrine of Christ Website- https://www.cwicmeda.com Come Follow Me LDS 3 Nephi 4 Nephi

"The Restoration & The Book of Mormon" - Jesus Christ quotes Isaiah - He talks of the Abrahamic Covenant, the Gathering of Israel and the Doctrine of Christ - Just as Moroni quoted Isaiah and Malachi, Jesus does the same to the Nephites for a new Dispensation. Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon 3 Nephi

'Hierarchy & Priesthood' - Even words from Jesus need the prayer and the Holy Ghost - Re-Creation and Institution of Order, Priesthood, Hierarchy, Ordinances - The Higher and the Lower Laws - Part of the Doctrine of Christ is following His example - The Intercessory Prayer of John 17 Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon 3 Nephi