Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

In this fast-paced episode, we immerse in the scriptures and bring together light, truth, the Doctrine of Christ, and the cost of love. We use Isaiah to inform Section 93 and Section 93 to inform Isaiah. We also bring in Abinadi and John's gospel. In this Section, we arrive at the climatic DBR reference, "the Word." The JST shows us that the "Word" is both the "gospel" of Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ Himself. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Ralph Hancock, BYU Political Philosophy Professor" Ralph discusses the current political environment at BYU and the changes he's seen over the last 34 years. We also discuss hiring practices, BYU's future direction, and the role of the Proclamation on the Family. Professor Hancock guides us through the developing philosophies that bring us to our current left and right politics today. And finally, a discussion on the roles of revelation and reason. How should they work together? Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

Doctrine and Covenants 89, a "Word of Wisdom", is more about spiritual things than physical. The "promise" from the Lord is not a physical one. Not primarily. It is spiritual. Our bodies are the true temples of creation. In this episode we let Paul and Isaiah inform the meaning of the blessings of Section 89 illuminating our understanding of what this revelation is all about.

In a debate on Critical Race Theory held on The Bill Maher Show, Ben Shapiro, and Malcom Nance give their definitions of CRT. We see how those who support CRT choose to debate and the commentary provides insights into how CRT plays out today. Is there objective truth or just lived experience? Is Critical Race Theory taught in our schools? Is the objective of CRT equality of opportunity or forced equity of results? Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

New messaging from the First Presidency on getting vaccinated. Why are members so split on this? What is the political reasoning? Why might it get worse? This episode provides data, reasoning, and opinion on the Covid vaccinations. Global governments and Health Agencies have a specific goal for a specific percentage of those vaccinated. This causes a battle between societal needs and individual liberty. Also, why I got vaccinated. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

Audio could be better. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday is usually called the Triumphal Entry. This hides what is happening. Jesus rides in through the east gate of Jerusalem on a donkey just as King Solomon did at his coronation. This is a Royal Procession to the temple. As a pervasive cultural event, it is also used as a metaphor in scripture for the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods as in "prepare ye the way" and the Second Coming of Christ as just a couple of examples.

The Creation and Garden of Eden Dramas may not be what many think them to be. This presentation provides insight into viewing these narratives as visions and dramas as given to Moses and Abraham. Eve is both righteous and beguiled. "Death" represents judgment, with perhaps more emphasis than physical death. Cherubim represents judgment. Lehi's Dream is the second half of the chiasmus, "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they may have joy" finishing the story of the Garden of Eden.

Doctrine and Covenants 88 is a gargantuan revelation. We set the stage with Joseph Smith and Sections 86 & 87 for the reception of "The Olive Leaf". The Section starts out with the title, "Lord of Sabaoth." We cover this and talk about the Deuteronimists in Jerusalem at the time of Lehi. One thing to notice in this section is its framing of hierarchy through the Sun, Moon, Stars, and the Earth. It is very, very, similar to that often talked about chapter 3 in the Book of Abraham. You know, the one with "Kolob." We cover that. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 88

"School of Family Life Canceling Gender" New study from Assistant Director Sarah Coyne recommends that young boys, from pre-school age, be immersed in Princess Culture to reduce their toxic masculinity. The study also vilifies older Disney princess movies for displaying "feminine" traits such as "nurturing." An article placed on the BYU website shows focuses on a young boy holding several princess dolls, wearing flowered pajamas, and reading pink princess books.

When the Book of Mormon speaks of skin color, is it literal or a metaphor? Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians used skin color as a metaphor. Jeremiah and Daniel, contemporaries of Lehi and Nephi, used skin color as a metaphor. Could the Lamanites and the Nephites have had the same skin color while using black and white, dark and fair as a metaphor to distinguish between righteous and wicked, industrious and idle? It looks that way. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"The Higher and the Lower Priesthoods" Section 84 gives us one of the best examples of The Higher and Lower Laws. Each of the Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods is necessary as they represent "Heaven and Earth". We explore the themes of the temple, Zion, the Last Days and bring them into context with the prophets Jeremiah, Daniel and Jesus as well. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 84

A Panel Discussion Several South African Latter-day Saints talk bout race, apartheid and the Restored Church. How is the Church viewed? Is it a "white" Church? What does this mean when there are so many more black members? Why is representation so important? Eavesdrop on a Zoom meeting with Greg and his South African friends discussing these topics. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

In these Sections we get several of the tenets of building Zion. The "Platinum Rule" is outlined, the Doctrine of Christ from Isaiah's Suffering Servant, bearing each others' burdens and caring for the poor. The Lord continually shows us that for Zion there is no force equity nor is there merit without mercy or grace. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Folow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 81-83

In the Come Follow Me LDS episode for Doctrine and Covenants we review Section 77 as Joseph Smith answers (his own questions?) on the Book of Revelation. We cover some of the symbolism with some of his answers and review some numerology with squares and cubes. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 77-80

The recent Cuban protests shine a light on a message that the media often does not want to share- protesting against Marxism. Ibram Kendi, a Critical Race Theorist, used the example of Castro's victory fighting against the "vicious American military" as hope for a new American Revolution as well. What would Kendi's America look like? Senator Mark Rubio speaks in the senate and I use his words to match Critical Race Theory to what is happening in Cuba. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

BYU has already added several courses based on the suggestions from the Committee on Race, Equity and Belonging. Will this be a good thing? The problem is the manner in which they are taught. Critical Pedagogy is likely in these courses and Critical Theory is specifically outlined as the way they will be taught. Webstite- https://www.cwicmedia.com

In an article entitled, "How Critical Race Theory Helps us Follow Jesus," a BYU Professor and a member of the Church, uses scripture and the words of Jesus, and the words of President Hinckley, President Nelson, and President Oaks to build a case that the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is compatible with CRT. Listen with us as we review the article and show its obvious errors while helping members of the Church learn to defend what is quickly coming to your doorstep. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Becoming and Degrees" The level to which we become like Christ will determine the "Glory" we can withstand and enjoy. Agency is directly tied to these kingdoms and that is why the fall of Lucifer is outlined to start the vision. Joseph Smith and Sydney Rigdon speak directly with Jesus Christ and ask, "What do I see?". Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants Section 76

Critical Theory as a whole is a major threat to the Church and to the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we focus on the way many of the academics of Postmodern Critical Theory describe their own ideology and activism as a virus. And this is exactly how it has played out. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Victim vs. Victory" Joseph Smith's massive project of "translating" the Bible never ends. We are all to be stewards in the Lord's vineyards. We are to work and not be idle. Joseph Smith is sustained and ordained President of the High Priesthood. Victimhood is the opposite of Victory. The Lord, though a victim, overcame the world in victory. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 71-75

As was predicted, some professors at BYU are already starting to teach the students that President Nelson's words are the same as Ibram Kendi's words and go along with Critical Race Theory. Ibram Kendi is a radical who fights against liberal democracy and capitalism. He wants us to model Marxists such as Angela Davis, and his "antiracism" is nothing more than a pretty word for "radical activist". Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

Blake Smith is a faithful Latter-day Saint with same sex attraction (SSA). In the '70s, he went through electroshock aversion therapy at BYU-I (then Ricks College). This was a common practice throughout the country. He has been happily married to his wife for 17 years. Blake provides informative insights on what it is like to be in the Church, live the law of chastity, and have same sex attraction. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Weak = Lower, Strong = Higher" Joseph Smith is not as educated or eloquent as many of the Elders around him. The Lord chooses Joseph and "weak things" over the sophistication of man. He has us pass through the Lower Law first, then the Higher Law. In this episode of Come Follow Me LDS, The Cwic Interpreter of The Higher and Lower Laws is used in these sections as well as the Royal Procession. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 67-80

This episode pulls from the words of President Nelson, President Oaks, and others in recent speeches on race that are stark contrasts to the tenets of Critical Race Theory. We should distinguish between "forming better race relations" and Critical Race Theory. They are not the same. President Nelson speaks of race within the context of "Gathering Israel" and President Oaks speaks of the sin of racism and the need in these times for "clear thinking" Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

This Come Follow Me LDS episode covers the Higher and the Lower Laws in Sections 64-66. Eve was beguiled with the promise that "death" would not occur. This "death" is judgment. Joseph Smith describes Daniels "stone" as a grindstone. Believers in the Book of Mormon grow the grindstone. Preparing the way (lower law) for the Royal Procession (Second Coming) of Christ. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 64-66

In a historic press conference, the NAACP and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solidified their partnership with new initiatives and words of solidarity and coming to Christ. President Russel M. Nelson, President and CEO of the NAACP, Derrick Johnson, also the president of the UNCF, and Amos C. Brown with some earthshaking comments. This avenue of racial brotherhood is the antithesis to Critical Race Theory. Website - https://www.cwidmedia.com

"Assemblyman Kevin Kiley" A new Ethnic Studies High School curriculum has been approved by the California Board of Education. Its focus is "Critical Race Theory" and creating new radical activists out of California Teenagers. This is not Martin Luther King or Civil Rights, this is about activism and indoctrination. And it's much worse than you think. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Taking the Lord's Name" In this episode we see immediately in verse 1 what the Lord's message will be to the members of the church. He distinguishes between those who really are the "people of the Lord" and those who "call themselves the people of the Lord." Naturally, he explains the difference by talking about faith preceding a sign and then makes reference to the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Taking the Lord's name in vain is when we don't keep our baptismal covenants. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"A Woke LDS Jesus?" Liberation Theology and new "Christologies" are making their way through Christianity and to the doorstep of the Latter-day Saints. It's happening at the personal, family, and ward levels. How to recognize when Critical Race Theory is being brought up and how Liberation Theology is likely at its root.

Representative Steve Christiansen is the sponsor for HR 901 detailing the restriction of "race essentialism", a part of Critical Race Theory, being taught in Utah public schools. We cover the spread of Critical Race Theory in public schools nationwide, how Resolution 901 fits with the First Amendment and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also cover the status of other state legislative initiatives against the teaching and training of the tenets of Critical Race Theory. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Body Record" Joseph Smith, W.W. Phelps, and other Elders make their way to Ohio from Independence by way of canoes on the Missouri River. The Lord yet again refers to the Parable of the Talents. W.W. Phelps sees "the Destroyer" in "all his power" on the waters. "Waters" have often been a symbol of chaos and evil in the Old Testament in the Creation story, the flood, and with the Leviathan. Ancient mythology gives a similar symbolism. Our bodies are temples and record our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

As we observe the fruits of Critical Race Theory in several Christian denominations, we become aware of some of what might happen as it begins its entrance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Liberation Theology changes Christ to a victim liberator over oppressors. The three Proclamations appear to be confirmation on doctrine to help guide us as pernicious ideologies and ideas enter society and the church. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Agents Unto Themselves" With the focus moving to Missouri, Joseph Smith and the early Saints now have a place for Zion. The Lord teaches them that they are to "work" and obey to create and build Zion and they will be rewarded accordingly. Sidney Rigdon dedicates Jackson County and Joseph Smith lays the cornerstone for the temple and dedicates the temple grounds. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 58-59

"What is Codependency?" In this intriguing discussion, Nick Galieti and Jennifer Roach discuss their book, Codependent Discipleship. We discuss the interrelationship of codependency with God and with the church, as well as codependency with others. Codependency can be a type of counterfeit charity. Those with codependency "need" others to need them and then much of their purpose becomes to fix others or situations. Guilt, punishment and insecurity can all play a role with codependency. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com

"Stewards, Talents, and Consecration" The Law of Consecration is the higher law designed for Zion and a Promised Land. Getting there is a matter of becoming "one" as a people. The Parable of the Talents can teach us how we should be living the Law of Consecration today and how we can be increasing the "spiritual silver" that the Lord has given us by helping others. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Doctrine and Covenants 51-57

As members of the church, we stand in a unique place in history. The opportunity before us is to "gather Israel". However, with the modern connection between peoples and races, there are ideologies that seek to further divide us. Critical Race Theory is one of these. Critical Race Theory and its fruits of Intersectionality, Anti-Racism, and "Whiteness" have been adopted by many at BYU and formal initiatives have been suggested that could further entrench it throughout the campus. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

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