Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

Where does The Book of Abraham currently fit within the modern LDS doctrinal conscious? Why isn't it read and referenced more? Stephen and I talk about this, Kolob, priesthood, facsimiles and much more. We need more discussion on this book. Stephen O. Smoot is a PhD student in Semitic & Egyptian Languages and Literature at the Catholic University of America. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'The Sermon on the Temple' - Jesus follows the themes of Creation, Baptism and Covenant - The "Salt of the Earth" are the covenant people of the earth. - What does the "Strait Gate" mean? - Like the Sermon on the Mount, the Sermon at the Temple is a ritual couched in covenantal language. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon 3 Nephi

Content Warning! Not for Children! Sharon Slater- Sharon is the president of Family Watch International (FamilyWatch.org), a nonprofit organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. She also chairs the UN Family Rights Caucus (UNFamilyRightsCaucus.org) and is a consultant to multiple UN Member States, including African and OIC countries on human sexuality and family policy issues. www.familywatch.org Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'Disaster & Recovery' - Flood, lightning, storms, tornadoes, earthquakes ravage the Nephite Nation - Personal major earthquake story - The sign of the birth of Christ was from the heavens while the sign of the Death of Christ is from earth - A "still small voice" pierces the 3 days of darkness - There is Temple Imagery in the witnessing of the wounds of Christ Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon 3 Nephi

"Agency & Consequences' Gary and I discuss his most recent book, The Magnificent Gift of Agency, To Act and Not Be Acted Upon. Gary extrapolates on what agency is and how it relates to several principles including; consequences, victimhood, responsibility and the Atonement. We also discuss the role of agency in government. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'Gathering' - The Nephites and Lamanites remain "gathered" to defend against the Gadianton Robbers. - The Nephites/Lamanites eliminate all of the Gadianton Robbers - Mormon inserts his words about gathering, Jesus Christ and the covenant made with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - The people prosper and quickly grow in pride and wickedness. - the Nephites and Lamanites destroy their government and break into their respective tribes. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Study Grouop- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon 3 Nephi

"The Sign" - The "ultimate" ultimatum set for believers on the day set for the "sign" of the birth of Christ - A new star appears (The star the Magi followed) - The Gadianton Robbers use a new morality to justify their deeds, decry the Doctrine of Christ and to blame the believers. - The Nephites/Lamanites "gather" to defend themselves against the Gadianton Robbers Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon 3 Nephi

'You Can See It In The Stars' - Where Samuel started with the Lower Law, he now goes to Jesus Christ and the Higher Law - 5-Year Prophecy of Jesus' Birth - We check Genesis 1 for help on the meaning of "Signs" in the sky - The Lamanites and the Nephites both respectively abandon the Traditions of their Fathers - Did Zenos prophecy of the restoration of the Lamanites in the Latter Days? Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Helaman Samuel

'Tim Overton' Tim and I disagree on several issues on race, the Anti-Racist movement and identity politics, but this is a good discussion from two people with differing backgrounds reaching out and creating dialogue. We need more globally, in the US, in our communities and in the LDS Church. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Race Identity Politics Anti-Racism Black Lives Matter Race Relations

'Slippery Treasures' - The "Emperor's New Clothes" - Samuel the Lamanite preaches repentance to a city drowning in a new morality. - Treasures not hidden up to the Lord are slippery and lost - Some ideologies invite with compassion but hide the consequences. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Helaman Samuel

"Genesis 1- Literally" - The ancient Middle-East background of the Creation Story - What is the author's intent for Genesis 1? - Science vs. Genesis? - There is no conflict between science and the Creation Story - The history of the doctrinal interpretation of the Creation Story the origin of man. Ben Spackman's website- https://www.benspackman.com Cwic Media- https://www.cwicmedia.com Bible Old Testament Genesis Creation

'Spiritual Famine' - Nephi calls for repentance from the garden tower - He preaches that all of the prophets including Abraham, Moses and Isaiah, prophesied of the coming of Jesus Christ. - Nephi prophesies of the murder of the Chief Judge. - It's politics that "stirs us up". - Nephi is given the power to seal on earth and in heaven Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Helaman

"Gadianton Robbers" - Kishkumen assassinates Pahoran the Chief Judge - The Lamanites take Zarahemla and kill Pacumeni - Nephi & Lehi preach to the Nephites and the Lamanites. They are encircled about by fire. - The Gadianton Robbers and their Secret Combination begin to take over the Nephite Nation Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmdedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Helaman

'Identity Politics, BYU & LDS Scholarship' Critical Theory is now a dominant ideology throughout academe and is one of the foundations of the Social Justice movement and Identity Politics. It's controversial tenets draw on anti-family solutions for the perceived ills of society. So what happens when this ideology spreads to a place like BYU or LDS scholarship? Hanna Seariac is the host of FAIR Mormon's "FAIR Voice" podcast. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'The Law of Liberty' - The Stripling Warriors fight bravely and are miraculously preserved - Ammoron, Moroni, Helaman & Pahoran all write epistles - Moroni & Ammoron contend with doctrine in their war epistles - As Irenaeus explains, the Law of Liberty (Agency) is a part of Christianity - Ezra Taft Benson states that Liberty in government is a basic part of our religion. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma Moroni

'Moroni, Oath & Blood' - Moroni leads the "Cause of the Christians" - These chapters have a theme of Covenant, Oath & Blood - The name Amalickiah could have something to do with being Bloodthirsty - Teancum enters scene as a great warrior - The King-Men wont take up arms to fight Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Stud Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma Moroni

'The Title of Liberty' - The dual message of the Book of Mormon; The Doctrine of Christ and Liberty - Zerahemnah's scalp is a prelude to the Title of Liberty - The garments thrown at Moroni's feet are like those thrown in front of Jesus at his Triumphal Entry. - Ancient covenants were made with a penalty - The Nephites are a very Josephite tribe Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma Moroni -

The Creation and Garden of Eden stories are masked with mystery. But one way of looking at these stories can provide keys to better understand them. Those keys are "Vision" and "Drama. In other words, in all three scriptural sources of the Creation story (the Old Testament, Book of Moses & Book of Abraham) we can see that though these accounts pull from some history, they were given as visions, not historical accounts. Therefore, trying to reconcile science with a symbolic, spiritual account doesn't make a lot of sense. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

Joe Adams talks about what it's like to be a cop right now with the protests, riots, Antifa and the Black Lives Matter movement. What does he think about "Defund the Police"? How are police departments coping, how does this affect recruiting and how does training play a role? Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Black Lives Matter Defund the Police

'Spirit Prison & Resurrection' - Justice vs. Mercy - Justice AND Mercy - Siron is a 'No-Man's Land' - Corianton had grabbed onto some wayward ideologies - YOU are Adam or Eve - Ponder = To Weigh, Measure - The Resurrection is a "restoration", part of "Covenant" - The Cherubim are a part of the LDS Temple Endowment - The Book of Mormon clarifies and supports the Bible Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma

'Remembering & Deliverance' - Alma adds the dual themes of Remembering & Deliverance - The center of the profound chiasmus in Alma 36 is 'remembering' and being 'delivered' through the Atonement of Jesus Christ - Alma explains more about his experience with the angel and being "born again". - The Liahona is the "word". As in the allegory of the seed, it works according to faith Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma

'The Word Is In Christ' We finish Mormons chapter which comprises Alma chapters 30-35. Alma follows up his sermon on the Word as the Seed by explaining that the Doctrine of Christ is the Word. Amulek then takes Alma's words and details the Plan of Redemption around The Doctrine of Christ, which is the Tree of Life. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma

'Alma 32- Faith & The Word' In contrast to the teachings and desires of Korihor, Alma teaches us how The Word, Faith & Perfect Knowledge work. Unlike Korihor, the gospel requires an imperfect knowledge with which we can offer faith (trust), which, if developed properly, can become a Perfect Knowledge. It is Faith before the Signs, not the other way around. Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma

"The Zoramites" - The Zoramites reject the Doctrine of Christ - Self Esteem is sometimes an artificial copy of The Image of God - The Rameumpton is like the Tower of Babel - All of the Nephite dissenter groups reject the Doctrine of Christ - The Book of Mormon seeks to prepare us for the attacks on Liberty and the Doctrine of Christ. The worst attacks, based on the model in the Book of Mormon, will come from inside the church. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma

'Korihor- Is There A God?" Korihor, unlike most adversaries to the church and the Nephites, comes across as an atheist. Most adversaries are full of religious zeal or use religion for wicked ends. Lamoni and his father were asked "Do you believe there is a God?" Korihor receives the same question from Alma but has a different answer. In the end, his arguments are all built on lies. How would each of us answer this question? When the arguments and attacks follow an answer in the affirmative, what do you say? Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

'Buried Swords' - The Lamanites live in a tradition similar to Cain - What is the name 'Anti-Nephi-Lehies'? - Though the Anti-Nephi-Lehies are pacifists, those that fight for them are not. - The Amulonites and the Amalekites are more vitriolic than the Lamanites Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

"Word, Priesthood, Commandments" - Alma/Mormon build around a theme based on a Hebrew root word- DBR - This pattern is found elsewhere in the scriptures - The Hebrew name for Deuteronomy is "Sefer Debarim" (DBR) or Book of Words - In the Gospel of John, Jesus Christ is the "Word" (DBR) - Bees (DBR) and Deseret as the priesthood Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

'Lamoni, Liberty & Synagogues' - Was Ammon being sacrifices at the Waters of Sebus? - Who were the Amalekites? - Lamoni's father has a similar spiritual experience - Aaron also speaks of the Great Spirit, the Creation and the Garden of Eden Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

'Slings, Clubs & Swords" - Ammon was raised, taught and trained as a prince - The dispersing of the flocks at the Waters of Sebus as a ritual game - Was Ammon being made a sacrifice for the beginning of the festival? - The Great Spirit as God. Do Jews, Muslims and Christians worship the same God? - Abish seizes the opportunity to convert the Lamanites Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

- Amulek & Alma talk about the first and second deaths - While speaking on judgment, Alma brings up the Garden of Eden - Throughout the scriptures, death is equated with judgment - A new meaning to Lucifer's words to Eve? Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

"Alma & Melchizedek" - A possible Feast of Trumpets stage for Alma and Amulek - Why Alma talks of the Melchizedek Priesthood in Ammonihah - The Higher & Lower Laws - "Casting Off" sins - Melchizedek in the Joseph Smith Translation and Doctrine & Covenants - Melchizedek as a title - Prince of Peace Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

"Word Up?" Part 2 - Zeezrom tries to ensnare Alma & Amulek - The primary focus of the theological debate is The Doctrine of Christ and Judgement - Alma uses the Garden of Eden story to explain Judgement - The Cherubim are Judgement just like the chasm between the Great & Spacious Building and The Tree of Life Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS

"Word Up?" - Alma teams up with Amulek, a Nephite - Many in Ammonihah are after the Order of Nehor and want to overthrow the government and the church of God. - Alma and Amulek teach about Judgemen, the Doctrine of Christ and the Godhead Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS

Amlicites, Amalekites & Amalickiahites. Oh My! - Three groups in the Book of Alma give context to the major conflicts with the Nephites - The primary enemies in the Book of Alma are Nephites/Mulekites, not Lamanites - Most LDS Scholars have talked of the commonality of the names of the Amlicites and the Amalekites but not the Amalickiahites. - The commonality focuses on the Hebrew letter "M-L-K". But there are other possibilities - All three of these groups have many things in common Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

'Alma's Questions' - Alma preaches repentance and the Doctrine of Christ in Zarahemla - Mass dissension and apostasy in the church - Alma's testimony comes from the Holy Ghost, not the magnificent visit from the angel. - Intellectual, Experiential and Spiritual testimony - All women are Eve Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Try out the Cwic Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Alma

'Nehor & The War In Heaven' - Alma ushers in of the Reign of the Judges and the doctrine of kings - Democracy, Nehor and Priestcraft - Nehor slays Gideon and founds a long-lasting church - Amlici replays the War in Heaven - Liberty vs. Tyranny Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Mormon Mosiah

'Alma The Younger' - The Importance of Records - Alma's Calling & Election Made Sure - Dissension within the church - Alma the Younger and Sons of Mosiah meet a messenger Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah

Bearing Burdens & 'Nasar' - Alma's people bear light on the baptismal covenant - The Place of Mormon - We are all to tried like Abraham and Sarah - How 'Nasar' may play a role in the Spiritual Economy - The shame of bad decisions and prophets with imperfect pasts - Tyranny dislikes religious allegiance Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah Alma

What is Hope? How do you develop it and why do we need it? Also, how does it fit in the Attributal Triad of 'Faith, Hope & Charity'? I talk about these questions and really try to get at the heart of HOPE in a conversation with Award-Winning author, Heidi Tucker.

'The REAL Reason Abinadi Was Killed' - Abinadi was NOT killed because he wouldn't give 'Good Tidings' - In fact, Abinadi did give 'Good Tidings' - Abinadi was killed because he preached of the coming of the Messiah/King/Melchizedek and the Doctrine of Christ - Jesus Christ is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 - Abinadi is a 'type' of the Suffering Servant https://www.cwidmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah

'Abinadi on Trial' - What is Abinadi's real interpretation of Isaiah 52:7-10? - Isaiah 53, the Suffering Servant, helps answer the priest's 'gotcha' question. - Abinadi preaches about Christ and the Higher Law - King Noah and his people are like the Children of Israel at Sinai - The Law of Moses is a Type of things to come https://www.cwicmedia.com LDS Mormon Book of Mormon

- Ideas on defending the LDS Church and its doctrine - There is a large, ignored gap between LDS scholarship and the 'garden-variety' member of the church. - How is LDS scholarship doing? - Orthodox and Progressive Latter-Day-Saints - What's going on at BYU? - We need a more confident way to promote faith - What struggles do Generation Z and Millennials have with the church? - The role of common sense in church apologetics Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com

'Becoming & The Doctrine of Christ' - King Limhi sets up the reason for Abinadi's Death Penalty - Becoming is a major part of The Doctrine of Christ - We are made in the image of God, Jesus was made in the image of man - Formula for Breaking out of Bondage - Zeniff and back to the Land of Nephi LDS Mormon

'King Benjamin & The 4 Phases of the Priesthood' - King Benjamin's Speech passes through Faith, Hope & Charity - The difference between Marxism and King Benjamin - The Fluid Hierarchy, the Parable of the Talents and the Rich, Poor & Beggar Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

"Mosiah, Messiah' - The beginning of Mosiah is not the beginning of Mosiah - The relics are passed on to Mosiah - King Benjamin's speech is rich in ritual - The Fluid Hierarchy in King Benjamin's Speech - Three words: "Servant" "Keep" "Preserve" - The Doctrine of Christ https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me for Individual and Families LDS Mormon Book of Mormon

Cristina Rosetti, PhD one of the few non-LDS Mormon scholars, talks about her experience and research with polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalists. Cristina also testified in the Utah State Senate and House advocating for Utah SB 102. - How long did polygamy continue after 1890? - What are some core doctrinal differences from the LDS Church? - Are there polygamous women who are feminists? - Polygamy in Utah is now effectively decriminalized, why? www.cwicmedia.com

'I think you're my brother.' Randy Lindsay couldn't believe his DNA test was true. It showed him a completely different ancestry. This 50 something year old's Genealogy work had just taken a hairpin turn and left him with an identity crisis. - What is family? Is it blood? Is it love? - DNA testing and Family History - How might this relate to the 12 Tribes of Israel? - Have you had your DNA test? The Milkman's Son: A Memoir of Family History. A DNA Mystery. A Story of Paternal Love Buy on Amazon- https://amzn.to/3a00X3y http://www.ranthestoryman.com

Craig Newsome describes growing up in a strict, religious home in New Zealand, his journey from Christianity to atheism, to Buddhism, then his introduction to the LDS Church through, ironically, online, anti-Mormon sources. He describes his conversion story, discusses gay policies in the church, and talks about his desire to have God in his life and how he has reconciled with Him. Craig is an active member of the church and his story is an important one for those struggling with reconciling LGBTQ issues and the LDS Church.

'A Wrestle With God' - Enos Wrestles Before God - Passing through the 4 Phases of the Priesthood - A story of the attributal progression of Faith, Hope and Charity - Amaleki gives us the backstory to King Mosiah and the Mulekites http://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

Dr. Kenny Bramwell is a System Medical Director for St. Luke's Health System - What happens when hospital staff get infected? - Are US hospitals ready for Coronavirus? - How many people will be infected in the US? - How strict should we be with our quarantines? - What about Anti-Vaxers? http://www.cwicmedia.com