Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

Warriors Of Teancum Men's Retreat- https://www.warriorsofteancum.net Colliding political numbers in the US, with both the US as a whole and religious institutions all moving to the traditional right, while The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership moves to the left. Try to make sense of these numbers! Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Warriors Of Teancum - https://www.warriorsofteancum.net Chandler Hendry debates faith live on TikTok. It's a laboratory where doctrines collide, and clarity emerges. Real-time debates with atheists, evangelicals, and ex-Mormons From defense to offense—why the strategy must change The Spiral of Silence and the rise of anti-faith content Why shallow theology is driving people out of the Church

Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Ancient mysteries, temple rites, and the hidden meaning behind Christ's parables Why Christ taught privately—and what "seeing and hearing" really means The Mount of Transfiguration Was a Temple Ritual A mind-bending look at temple rites hidden in plain sight Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Sunday School, Priesthood, Relief Society, and Young Women's will all meet weekly with 25-minute classes! A move toward home study? A move toward the Patriarchal Priesthood? Was the Sabbath created for man or man for the Sabbath? Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Gospel On The Nile - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-t... Kurt Francom from Leading Saints discusses Personal and Prophetic Revelation - What do you trust—your feelings or God's authorized voice? The dangerous gap between emotion and revelation Stop Outsourcing Your Revelation - But don't abandon the prophet either Why God Won't Do Your Thinking For You Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Warriors of Teancum Men's Retreat - https://www.cwicmedia.com/warriors-of... Two big "archetypes" of Bible commentary: Critics (Type A) vs Preachers (Type B). Type A is academic, puzzle-solving: authorship, dates, audiences, layers of editing. Type A can be written as if God is methodologically "out of scope"—even by believers. Tools on the critic side: languages, textual criticism, archaeology, history, sociology. Archaeology shifted from "confirming the Bible" to often complicating/contradicting surface readings. There's a spectrum / hybrid zone (e.g., scholars who do serious work but keep discipleship in view). Dave proposes a "third model": the Bible as a damaged record of a real encounter with God, not mere secular artifact. The Book of Mormon provides "other data" critics don't have—an anchored point-of-view. The Book of Mormon is hyper-explicit about authors/editors ("Hi, my name is Mormon/Nephi…") and record transmission. That explicitness gives "planks to stand on" when approaching a messy, anonymous biblical anthology. It also helps solve two problems: (1) Is the Bible solvable? (2) What can you responsibly take to the pulpit? Pulpit takeaway: you can preach from known voices/perspectives (Jacob, Nephi, Alma) without getting lost in source debates. Observation: most Saints read Type B; Type A feels dry, hard, "outside comfort zone," and takes effort to digest. Engaging scholarly tools can illuminate both Bible and Book of Mormon more deeply. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Gospel On The Nile - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-t... Noel B. Reynolds was a founding figure and President of FARMS and was the Dean of Religious Education at BYU. Noel and Greg discuss Egyptian records, Joseph of Egypt, and the hidden origins of Nephite scripture. Why Laban Had the Plates' Could a single sacred writing tradition stretch from Egypt all the way to the Book of Mormon? Noel's paper at The Interpreter - https://interpreterfoundation.org/con... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Stating that, "God will meet you where you are" is a truth, an important truth. But it is a half truth in the context of Exaltation. The "Peace" movement, even called by some scholars, "JustPeace," unanchors from the justice and judgment of God individually, to social justice. From Hurghada, Egypt - "El Gouna" Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Sarah Clark breaks down LGBTQ issues, the Family Proclamation, and the emotional manipulation of the West Feminism, critical theory, and the social media spiral pulling women away Dismantling victim narratives, priesthood myths, and the deconstruction machine Soft lies, beautiful graphics, and the spiritual war targeting divine identity From situationships and swipe culture to faith, confidence, and God's timing Sarah Clark gets real about dating apps, commitment, and how she met her future husband Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Why the Family Proclamation is clearer than we pretend—and why men are starving for purpose. Hannah Stoddard explains what the Patriarchal Order actually means—and why the prophets taught it. Is it the Most Hated Doctrine in the Church? Patriarchal order, feminism, and why Isaiah warned covenant people. The difference between tyranny and priesthood responsibility. The Book of Mormon Is a Father–Son Manual (And We Missed It) Lehi → Nephi → Jacob → … a 1,000-year chain—and what it means for us. Lehi's Pattern: How a Father Builds a Kingdom at Home The Patriarchal Order is about men submitting to God—and then leading like Christ. The Masculinity Model Is Jesus: "Not My Will, But Thine" Patriarchal order starts with a man submitting to the Father. A Father's Job: Reveal God to His House Joseph Smith's definition of a "man of God"—and why it changes everything. Equal Partners—Different Burdens Why "presiding" is responsibility, not privilege. How to Restore Order Without Abuse The difference between righteous leadership and domination. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Celene Anderson joins Greg to talk about recent, salacious posts made by the Mormon Feminist Group, Exponent II. She draws the large distinction between the 19th century Mormon Women's paper, Exponent, and the current posts and publishing of today's radical feminist organization. Why 19th-century LDS women sounded nothing like today's activist script. The uncomfortable history modern Mormon feminism doesn't want to touch. Why the nation didn't know what to do with Mormon women who could vote. Celen's YouTube Channel - • The Controversial Mormon Polygamy Scriptur... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

"I'm Not the Arbiter of Orthodoxy" Breaking down Elder Gilbert's interview with Peggy Fletcher Stack of the Salt Lake Tribune. Elder Gilbert answers the toughest questions on doctrine, polarization, and temple recommends. Is Orthodoxy Now "Controversial"? Doctrine, Culture War, and the New Apostle The media narrative around Elder Clarke Gilbert — and what he actually said. Same-Sex Marriage, Temple Recommends, and the Covenant Path Elder Gilbert's clear answers — without backing away from doctrine. Polarization in the Church — What Elder Gilbert Got Right Why your political identity cannot outrank your covenant identity. The Media vs. Orthodoxy Why defending doctrine is now labeled "doubling down." Is Following the Commandments "Conservative"? Elder Gilbert responds to critics calling him a doctrinal watchdog. Therapeutic Jesus vs. the Real Gospel Elder Gilbert on turning to Christ — not just affirmation, but transformation. Youngest Apostle Since Bednar — Why It Matters What Elder Gilbert's calling signals for the future of the Church. Temple Recommends & Same-Sex Marriage — The Question Everyone's Asking Is the Church "Doubling Down" on Orthodoxy? Or is it simply holding the line on eternal doctrine? Elder Gilbert, C.S. Lewis, and the danger of political primacy. Inside Elder Gilbert's revealing sit-down with Peggy Fletcher Stack. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Media and academia are already criticizing the calling of Elder Gilbert to be an Apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shocker! Eldert Gilbert comments from Ensign College address to stand fast against pressure. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

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Feminism Ignored Biology—and Women Paid the Price We Removed the Social Contract Between Men and Women How the Sexual Revolution Quietly Entered the Church Why Motherhood Became a Taboo Topic Why the doctrine of Christ can't be separated from marriage and children "I Don't Need a Man" Is a Cultural Trap The Lie of "No Consequences" Kristine Stringham's Article - https://publicsquaremag.org/uncategor... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Who is organizing all of these walkouts? No, it's not organic. Should we allow our public schools to be political grooming grounds? We already have. Five years ago, I covered the pernicious California State curriculum that included turning kids into political activists off-campus. It's slowly gotten worse. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Christian Williams of The Holy Rebellion joins Greg to discuss the growth of Latter-day Saint Influencers and the battle of misinformation from anti sources online. From clearing misconceptions to comparing worldviews with confidence. Stop Defending. Start Advancing. Why we need doctrine-forward content—not endless reaction mode. What Would Paul Do on Social Media? Not everyone is a content creator, but everyone can push the truth forward. We have the pearl, the Restored Gospel—So Why Are We Always Reacting? We Can Flood the Earth With Truth (And It's Already Happening) Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Peterson answers the "usurper" claim and explains the succession reality after 1844. Was Brigham Young God's Choice? Dan Peterson on presentism, caricatures, and why "Brother Brigham" deserves a fair reading. The Brigham Young Smear Machine- Cherry-picking quotes, the Journal of Discourses problem, and what historians are finding in his real words. The Exodus West needed a frontiersman The 1844 succession crisis explained—why the Twelve were the only path to Joseph's "program." Brigham vs. Sidney Rigdon: What REALLY Happened in 1844 Keys, temple trajectory, and why rival claimants couldn't carry Joseph's blueprint forward. Subtitle: Peterson draws a parallel to modern succession—what most people misunderstand. "The biggest misrepresentation of Brigham Young"—how transcripts shaped the legend. The Priesthood Ban: What We Know—and Don't Know No "smoking gun," sudden shifts Slavery, and the Story Most People Miss- What "This Abominable Slavery" argues—and why it complicates the simplistic narratives. The "Polygamy Wasn't Joseph" Theory Is Collapsing- Why historians reject the denialism—and why blaming Brigham breaks the entire Restoration story. Did Brigham Young Invent Polygamy? Peterson calls it "lunacy"—plus the Section 132 authorship evidence and historical sources. Section 132: The Cog They Can't Remove If Joseph didn't teach it, who did? A sober look at the logic trap and the historical record. Adam-God: What Brigham Actually Meant (And Why It Won't Die) Peterson's best honest answer: speculation, cherry-picking, and what we still don't know. "I Made a Covenant Not to Discuss It." The Nibley Story A surprising moment about Adam-God, secrecy, and why the 19th-century speculation still haunts us. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

What's a man to do? No Scouts, General Priesthood, sports, YM Presidencies, etc. The changes in the church have put men in a very different position. How do we adjust? How do we flourish? Kurt Francom and Greg discuss these issues with an eye toward "Brotherhood" while sustaining the Brethren. Strengthening men is on of the fastest ways to strengthen families The Institutional Church can't do everything! There's a hole in every man's heart that marriage can't fill How men refuel without abandoning family Uniformity can be beautifu.... and also suffocating. What gets men to actually open up? Leading Saints - https://leadingsaints.org/ Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Acclaimed Scientist, Ben Bikman, Takes on the Word of Wisdom "Diet" Myth No prophet defined a WoW diet—so what DOES D&C 89 actually mean for Latter-day Saints? Obesity Explained! Meat, D&C 89, and the Addiction Principle Obedience isn't vegetarianism—it's freedom from addiction. D&C 49 vs Modern Food Religion Ben Bikman connects scripture, health, and the ideology behind "abstain from meat." Faith, Health, and a Culture War Over Food Ben Bikman on dietary dogma inside LDS culture—and what scripture actually says. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Mom, who was into "End-Times," kidnaps her kids from their dad and takes them to Croatia. Hyper-focusing on one doctrine devalues the entire gospel. OCD can grab onto what we deem most important. Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt addresses the Utah State Congress on the dangers of AI for kids. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Jonathan Neville has been talking about two sets of plates being delivered to Joseph Smith for several years. Now, Don Bradley, a revered historian, published a paper on two sets of plates with BYU Studies. This is a "bombshell" theory having reached this level. It is no longer a fringe idea and may completely change the way you think about the Gold Plates and the translation process. Don Bradley BYU Studies Article - https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/we... Jonathan Neville's Book - https://amzn.to/4bpKMjk Link - https://www.mobom.org/two-sets-of-plates Blog - https://www.lettervii.com/2026/01/two... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Dave Butler and Greg go through a mesmerizing discussion on the Garden of Eden. Buckle up! The Garden of Eden: The Royal Secret They Didn't Want You To Know Priesthood, kingship, and the "democratization" of heaven The Seven-Fold Garden of Eden Pattern Connects Genesis to the Sermon-Eden: The Royal Secret. They didn't want you to know. Creation, Eden, Beatitudes… same blueprint? Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

This has gotten some traction and deserves a look. Context is required. The Middle East Forum wrote an investigative article claiming that the church was one of the major US donors to charities associated with Hamas and The Muslim Brotherhood. There are certainly some red flags, but we need to understand how the Middle East works. And this is not the first time these allegations have been made. Website: cwicmedia.com

In a scathing post on X, Utah State Board of Education member Christina Boggess announced that she will not run for re-election and to "get your children out of Utah's government schools as quickly as possible." In this interview, Christina outlines the corruption she has seen in Utah's education system over the last three years. Chritina Boggess X Post - https://x.com/cb4ut/status/2007185736... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Greenland and Denmark have been given an ultimatum: accept large sums of cash or face a land grab by the United States. With a real Russian threat lurking to both Greenland and the United States, which option will it choose? Iran's COUNTERrevolution The UAE offers clarity on the West's passivity with Islamic immigration. Ahmed Sharif Episode on Muslim Brotherhood - • Europe's Islamist Infiltration - A Miscalc... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

In an interview over the weekend, President Oaks stated that by lowering the mission age for women, we should start to see marriage ages dropping. What do you think of that? I fully agree that this would be a good thing. Are we planning on invading Iran? What did President Trump's post mean when he said, "Help Is On The Way." Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Travis Lish and Christian Williams of The Holy Rebellion discuss the exploding movement of faithful online content creators. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

In his inaugural address, Mamdani states he wants to replace "rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism." Anyone who follows the Marxist efforts of Critical Theory knows that this is simply another way of saying replace the Constitution with Communism/Socialism. Latter-day Saints, while losing Gen Z and Millenials, are losing fewer than other denominations. Nick Shirley on the PBD podcast promotes the church. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Fathom The Good High School and Adult Courses - https://fathomthegood.com/ Backlash on LDS reporter Nick Shirley and more Minnesota fraud. Previous indictments and more programs flagged. A recent study shows liberal men and women ages 25 - 35 are not having kids. Severe drops since 1980. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Nick Shirley has allegedly uncovered mass fraud in Minnesota. Is this just a symptom of a much larger problem? Why isn't this type of journalism done by the big boys of news? Mr. Beast and his philanthropic arm, Beast Philanthropic, have partnered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

A data scientist maps every edit from 1830 to today and shows a distribution pattern that is hard to ignore. Delve into the data found deep within the text of the Book of Mormon to discover new truths of authorship. Rylan's YouTube Channel, Ether's Elephant - / @etherselephant Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

President Holland passed away on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025. My personal interaction with Elder Holland Elder Holland's "Musket" Speech at BYU His "Tethered Empathy" Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Sarah Clark is "exploding" online! Her direct, blunt style is reaching online viewers because she is authentic. No fluff. No Relief Society voice. Simply delivering truth and an authentic self. Sarah discusses her background working in Washington, DC, why she became an influencer, and the roots of her messaging. She also discusses her experience with SA as a child. Sarah's TikTok - / sarahsred Sarah's Instagram - / sarahsred7 Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Tom McKnight covers the first two hieroglyphs in Figure 8. "I endow with eternal life." Tom shows that these hieroglyphs, in their cursive form, are centered in the temple experience. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

The Yale University study, conducted by the Buckley Institute, highlights the problem with our universities. These are the "experts" in all fields, and they skew not "heavily," but almost exclusively to the left. South Korea is giving couples $29,000 to date, marry, and have kids. Website: www.cwicmedia.com

Tulsi Gabbard warns of Islamism. What is the dividing line between Muslims generally and Islamism? What does the Book of Mormon say about religious freedom and Sharia Law? Why doctrine, even in Primary songs is important. Jacob Hansen has a week! Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

Nuno Loureiro was not a random MIT professor but a leading physicist working on low-cost energy. While his death may be a random act, many are already saying this was a political act. New Bible translations are "approved" and encouraged by the LDS church for study. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

Holy Week Israel Trip - https://www.cwicmedia.com/Israel A man with a fake gun and chemicals attacks Latter-day Saint worshipers in a Sacrament Meeting in the Dominican Republic. Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death. Why are some, including the President, dancing on his grave? Greg appeared on John Dehlin's Mormon Stories podcast yesterday. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

The Bondi Beach shootings in Sydney, Australia, are a sign of the times. Bondi Beach and Brown University show that gun laws are not the answer. Mass Immigration needs to be controlled. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

Find Out More About The Books - https://familyhistorystorybooks.com/ What if you could preserve your family history stories in a children's book, accessible to anyone? Personally, I know that preserving our family history has had an impact on our kids. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

The declining fertility rate in the West is a clear indicator of the last two paragraphs of the Family Proclamation. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com Crazy accounts of narcissism, lying, and leveraging relationships for money and fame. Many saw Tim Ballard as a hero saving kids from trafficking. Now, some close to him are saying there's a problem. Ryan Fisher was Tim's right-hand man for seven years. He says he is talking now because he does not want others, especially members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to be "conned" as he was. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Gospel On The Nile Cruise - www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile Australia goes bold by banning social media for all kids under 16. This is not only necessary, it's imperative for all kids everywhere. All of the studies show that social media is damaging our kids. It is no different from cigarettes or alcohol. Cwic Media Website: www.cwicmedia.com

Folklorist Christopher Blythe of Brigham Young University joins me to unpack the unofficial stories that quietly shape Latter-day Saint belief. We talk three Nephites, seer stones, missionary legends, evil spirits, and why some 'false' stories still tell real truth. Blythe defines folklore as informal ideas we pass along—what parents tell kids, what missionaries swap in apartments, what members share at campfires or in the celestial room, not the correlated manual. Folklore includes what we do, make, and especially what we say: stories, interpretations, and "off-the-record" teachings. "Official" doctrine is correlated and written; folklore is what happens the second we interpret and repeat it. We often misuse the term "folklore" to mean "false doctrine" or "wives' tales," but in academia, it refers to how ideas are transmitted, not to their truth or falsity. Folklore can be deeply sacred—sometimes things we won't share over the pulpit precisely because they mean so much. Angels & Seerstones Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Christopher Blythe's Facebook - / christopher.blythe.3 Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

3 Continents Tour - https://www.cwicmedia.com/journey-of-wisdom Cwic Show Today 12-10-25 Karen Hyatt, a "polygamy denier," was excommunicated from the LDS Church according to her own video. Are women leaving the workforce in droves? What does this say about traditional families and gender roles? What are women in the church taught? Website - www.cwicmedia.com