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'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

'Change Can Be Good' - Like 'wild olive branches' Change Can Be Good - This is a chance to get new context for the Sacrament - How to conduct the ordinance of the sacrament according to the General Handbook - What the Bread and Water Represent http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon Coronavirus Covid-19

'The Allegory of the Olive Trees' - Who was Zenos? - There has to be a starting point, it is the House of Israel - The Allegory is the story of 'covenant' between the peoples of God - Sherem is an advocate of The Nehor Principle. - He is religious, but denies the Doctrine of Christ http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

Robert Gruler is a criminal defense attorney with a remarkable story. He gives us the low-down on the criminal justice system and the flaws most of us never hear about. Robert candidly talks about losing his brother to the opioid crisis that is affecting almost everyone in the US, addiction, drugs and setting up a non-profit for other grieving families. Robert runs a series that checks on the criminal justice system called, 'Watching the Watchers'. http://www.cwicmedia.com https://wwww.facebook.com/cwicmedia

'Clean Hands and a Pure Heart" - Crazy Week! - Ideas on working with the current changes in the church - Learning from the Coronavirus http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Mormon LDS COVID-19

At age 18, Sylvia Pollack began smuggling people from East Germany to West Germany. Things were going well, then she was setup by the East German security force, the Stasi. After 3 months in an East German jail without her family knowing what had happened to her, she had a mock trial and was sentenced to 5 years in an East German prison. Silvia grew up in both West Germany and East Germany with family on both sides of the wall. She was a member of the Young Pioneers, a mandatory, communist youth group not unlike the Hitler Youth of the Nazis. She lived in the different worlds of democracy and socialism and gives examples of life behind the iron curtain.

'Jacob & Repentance' - Jacob outlines Doctrine of Christ - Calls men to repentance for greed & law of chastity - The blessing and inequality of gain and its disruption - Polygamy - Jacob tees up the Allegory of the Olive Trees http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

- What does it take to be a successful author? Janette Rallison outlines her path to selling over 1,000,000 books - When fiction is used as truth - Male readers vs. female readers - The rarity of 'clean' books for teenagers and young adults - Women and priesthood among Latter-Day-Saints http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia

We are now merging the few episodes from the Cwic Show channel into Cwic Media. This is part of a 'Cwic Show' launch for Cwic Media. Look for many new interviews both of cultural and gospel study interests on this channel! In this episode, we talk about everything from stories on the street, drugs, addiction and policy, violent crime, the Clinton Crime Bill, human trafficking, what life is like for a cop daily, and PTSD. What cops have to carry with them after a long time on the job, and breaking points. Amazing experience of innocence drawing one back into humanity. Great interview!

'The Doctrine of Christ' - How we might understand better the Doctrine of Christ - Nephi was given the Doctrine of Christ with Lehi's Dream - John the Baptist- Again! - The Doctrine of Christ and The Higher & Lower Laws http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

'The Learned & The Rich' - The adversary's dual strategy of removing the Doctrine of Christ and shutting out revelation - The learned and the rich of worldy knowledge and economy - 'Hell' as 'consequences' - We all play a part in the Abrahamic Covenant - The War in Heaven is about Pride - Our Values Hierarchies will be forced into play http://www.cwicmedia.com http://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families Mormon LDS

'The Meaning of Isaiah' - Clues to reading these Isaiah chapters are found in Nephi's 'Introduction' - Isaiah focuses on Christ, Covenant and the Higher & Lower Laws - The meaning of the title, Immanuel - Trying to save ourselves vs having Faith in Jesus Christ - When lower values are raised in society, society falls apart http://www.cwicmedia.com http://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families

'I Say, Uh 'Isaiah' - Why Nephi obsesses about Isaiah - Nephi drops us right into the meat of Isaiah - Nephi and Jacob create the anchors to launch their new 'Jerusalem' - Nazarenes or 'Nozrim'? www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

'Joseph of Egypt' - Joseph gave some of the greatest prophecies found in the brass plates - Speaking to his son Joseph, Lehi talks of his ancestor Joseph who talks of a seer in the last days named Joseph. - The 'weakness' of prophets - Repentance might be delayed because of pain - 'Skin of blackness' is a symbolic phrase http://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

'Lehi The Philosopher' - Who will come to the Promised Land? - Lehi gives his treatise on being 'one' and 'opposition in all things - He starts with the pre-mortal life - He parallels Heraclitus in his 'Pant Rei' and 'becoming' - Lehi's pure philosophy includes the Higher Law and Christ www.cwicmedia.com www.cwicmedia.com/study-group LDS Mormon