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Ep 161Exodus 1-6: ”The Burning Bush”

An indepth study of Exodus 1-6, which recounts the story of Moses from birth, through his experience at the Burning Bush, to his return to Egypt. This lesson focuses on women of deliverance, defending the defenseless, turning aside to see, the great I AM, trusting God, passing down the covenant, and more. 0:00 Introduction 5:22 A Pharaoh who know not Joseph 13:40 Women of Deliverance 28:35 Entrusting Children to the Lord 53:30 Defending the Defenseless 1:12:50 The Burning Bush 1:27:19 Rounds of Reassurance 1:29:39 Coming to Know I AM 1:38:56 Promised Blessings 1:47:12 Trusting God 1:54:59 Weaknesses & Strengths 2:12:07 Passing Down the Covenant 2:30:37 Moses before Pharaoh 2:36:34 Sacrificing Time & the 2-sided Handcart 2:46:25 Bricks without Straw 2:57:04 An Effectual Struggle Remains 3:05:03 Overcoming Adversity 3:15:22 Conclusion

Mar 16, 20223h 22m

Ep 160Genesis 42-50: ”Joseph & His Brothers”

An indepth study of Genesis 42-50, which recounts the story of Joseph in Egypt and his reconciliation with his brothers. This lesson focuses on faith and forgiveness, types and shadows of Christ, true remorse, transactions or relationships, the Bread of Life, Patriarchal Blessings, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:32 Faith & Forgiveness 7:39 Making Use of the Means 12:00 Getting Past the Strange & Rough 16:07 The Nakedness of the Land 18:38 True Men or True Remorse 30:22 Joseph's Response 33:29 Money in their Sacks 40:41 Collateral & Christ 51:10 Brother Benjamin 56:58 Debt or Gift 1:01:03 The Bitter Cup 1:14:25 Forgiveness & Reconciliation 1:35:15 Joseph & Jacob 1:40:35 Sacrificing all for the Bread of Life 1:55:21 Ephraim & Manasseh 2:17:27 Patriarchal Blessings & the 12 Tribes 2:43:12 Doubting Forgiveness 2:57:36 Joseph's Prophecy of Joseph Smith

Mar 9, 20223h 17m

Ep 159Genesis 37-41: ”Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors”

An indepth study of Genesis 37-41, which recounts the story of Joseph being sold into Egypt and rising to prominence there. This lesson focuses on parental sacrifice, the coat of many colors, morality in the face of temptation, our attitude during adversity, laying up in store, the Hymn of the Pearl, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:58 The Birth of Benjamin 15:06 Joseph's Birthright 19:25 The Coat of Many Colors 29:19 Joseph's Dreams 36:20 Selling Joseph into Egypt 53:03 Potiphar: Setting the Stage 56:57 Judah & Tamar 1:16:58 Tamar's Twins & Connections to Christ 1:27:16 Joseph & Potiphar 1:32:13 Joseph & Potiphar's Wife 2:02:57 Attitude in Adversity 2:09:53 Interpreting Dreams 2:21:21 Joseph before Pharaoh 2:40:38 Laying Up in Store 2:56:15 The Hymn of the Pearl

Mar 2, 20223h 5m

Ep 158Genesis 28-36: ”Jacob’s Ladder”

An indepth study of Genesis 28-36, which recounts the experiences of Jacob, his marriages to Rachel and Leah, and his reconciliation with Esau. This lesson focuses on the 4 C's (competition, comparison, criticism, and complaint), climbing Jacob's ladder, compensatory blessings, parting ways, the returning prodigal, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:14 Sharing Spiritual Experiences 4:48 Covenant Marriage 18:33 The Vertical Straight & Narrow 26:06 Renewing the Abrahamic Covenant 28:41 God with us 42:44 Wells of Living Water 45:58 Meeting Rachel 54:54 Rachel & Leah 1:02:07 Jacob's & Rachel's Love 1:08:17 Leah or Rachel 1:15:09 Compensatory Blessings 1:19:49 All in a Name 1:25:30 Familial Arms Race 1:42:15 Remembered by God 1:48:16 Jacob's Flocks 1:56:21 Tangible Supports to Intangible Faith 2:01:58 Parting Ways 2:18:16 Letting them Leave 2:42:38 Returning to the Promised Land 2:51:59 Wrestling the Angel 3:03:29 The Prodigal Son 3:10:56 Reunion with our Elder Brother 3:22:28 The Rape of Dinah 3:30:35 Misusing the Covenant 3:41:52 Back to Bethel

Feb 23, 20223h 53m

Ep 157Genesis 24-27: ”Isaac & Rebekah”

An indepth study of Genesis 24-27, which recounts the experiences of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. This lesson focuses on covenant couples, honoring agency in marriage, joining families, barrenness and birth, prizing the promises, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:44 A Last Look at Lot 5:12 Salting the Earth 7:25 Creating Covenant Couples 12:38 Honoring Agency in Marriage 18:50 Holding the High Ground 22:41 Seeking a Covenant Companion 32:14 Remarkable Rebekah 45:17 Entwining Family Trees 52:42 The Right Place at the Right Time 58:01 Giving a Faithful Narraive 1:04:19 Speaking Kindly & Truly 1:09:03 Failed Hopes or False Conclusions 1:15:05 Urgency & Decisiveness 1:23:27 The Passing of Parents 1:28:50 Barrenness and Birth 1:38:01 Personalities of Esau & Jacob 1:46:52 Degrees of (Social) Glory 1:52:41 The Mess of Pottage 2:01:42 Renewing the Covenant 2:07:41 Isaac & Abimelech 2:25:05 "Stealing" the Blessing 2:41:07 Judging Jacob 2:46:10 Esau's Remorse 2:58:30 Covenant Continuation 3:00:55 Conclusion

Feb 16, 20223h 9m

Ep 156Genesis 18-23: ”Abraham & Isaac”

An indepth study of Genesis 18-23, which recounts the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the account of Abraham and Isaac. This lesson focuses on the law of hospitality, Sarah's laughter, the sanctuary of standards, the sins of Sodom, sacrifice and faith, wrenching the heart strings, and more. 0:00 Introduction 1:53 True Messengers 4:32 Hospitality 10:00 Sarah's Laughter 17:48 Pleasure this Side of Paradise 20:02 Too Hard for God 25:23 Revealing Secrets 29:13 Condescension & Comprehension 33:19 Bartering with God 44:10 Inching Toward Sodom 48:42 The Sanctuary of Standards 54:07 Sins of Sodom 1:12:35 Homosexuality 1:45:50 Standing Up to Sodom 2:03:19 Fleeing Sodom 2:13:55 Don't Look Back 2:19:22 Lot's Daughters 2:24:37 Sarah's Repeated Test 2:29:16 Abraham & Abimelech 2:41:07 Isaac's Birth 2:47:00 Hagar & Ishmael 2:58:43 Making Peace 3:02:31 Abraham & Isaac 3:16:20 Sacrifice 3:26:01 Teaching the Atonement 3:38:49 The Death of Sarah 3:45:11 The Faith of Abraham & Sarah 3:52:48 Life from Death

Feb 9, 20223h 59m

Ep 155Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2: ”Abraham & Sarah”

An indepth study of Genesis 12-17 and Abraham 1-2, which recounts the life of Abraham and Sarah leading up to the birth of Isaac. This lesson focuses on the Abrahamic Covenant, the blessings of the fathers, exclusivity and inclusivity, choosing between Sodom and Salem, pride from above and pride from below, the significance of circumcision, and more. 0:00 Welcome 3:32 Looking to Abraham & Sarah 10:09 Looking for More 14:40 The Fathers vs. My Fathers 21:36 The Daughters of Onitah 26:47 Abraham Delivered & Called 33:18 Journey to the Promised Land 40:43 Priesthood Promises 44:43 The Importance of Posterity 47:02 Temple Sealings & the Abrahamic Covenant 50:49 Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity 57:19 Seeking & Finding 1:02:21 Establishing Altars 1:10:41 The Sacrifice of Sarah 1:23:43 Abraham & Lot 1:37:43 Rescuing Lot 1:45:36 Sodom or Salem 1:53:40 Melchizedek 2:06:14 The Promise of Seed 2:14:33 The Confines of Covenant 2:19:52 Waiting for the Cup to Fill 2:28:17 Sarah & Hagar 2:40:51 Pride from Above and Pride from Below 2:49:55 Facing Awkward Conversations 2:53:19 Ishmael 2:57:58 Covenant Renewed 3:03:20 Circumcision 3:10:43 Sarah 3:19:58 Immediate Obedience 3:21:45 Wanting the Blessings of Abraham

Feb 2, 20223h 34m

Ep 154Genesis 6-11; Moses 8: ”The Flood”

An indepth study of Genesis 6-11 and Moses 8, which recounts the ministry of Noah, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. This lesson focuses on Falls and Floods, ignoring consequences, preachers of righteousness, the Ark and the Temple, a New Creation, the Rainbow, shortcuts to heaven, and more. 0:00 Welcome 2:10 3 Falls & 3 Floods 6:31 Marriage Outside the Covenant 10:10 Refusing to Hearken 12:05 Ignoring Consequences 15:43 Violence & Corruption 21:58 Caught Up or Held Back 27:07 Noah's Character & Commission 37:35 Flood & Famine 40:09 A Merciful Flood 54:07 The Ark 1:06:51 Gopher Wood & Pitch 1:14:17 A New Creation 1:20:06 The Rainbow 1:30:33 Wickedness Resumes 1:32:02 Animals' Fear of Man 1:37:24 Noah, Ham, & the Curse of Canaan 1:52:46 The Tower of Babel 2:04:09 Conclusion

Jan 26, 20222h 7m

Ep 153Moses 7: ”The Lord Called His People Zion”

An indepth study of Moses 7, which recounts the visions of Enoch and Zion being caught up to heaven. This lesson focuses on building Zion, the devil's laughter, the God Who weeps, coming to know God's heart, Mother Earth, flooding the world with truth, and more. 0:00 Welcome 1:59 Joseph Smith Translation and Moses 7 7:26 Building Zion 12:47 Study of Moses 7 15:52 Conversations at Higher Elevations 19:37 Wickedness Spreads 26:29 Enoch's Faith, Power, & Language 31:16 Zion, City of Holiness 39:34 Visions of Wickedness 42:49 Satan's Laughter 48:01 Noah's Converts 49:55 A Weeping God 1:00:33 The Two Great Commandments 1:05:04 The Wickedness of the World 1:09:26 Sorrow over Our Suffering 1:15:45 The Suffering of the Savior 1:18:14 Understanding God's Heart 1:22:11 The Flood 1:26:49 The Coming of Christ 1:29:38 Mother Earth 1:40:42 A Flood of Truth 1:49:23 Conclusion

Jan 19, 20221h 51m

Ep 152Genesis 5; Moses 6: ”Teach these Things Freely”

An indepth study of Genesis 5 and Moses 6, which recounts the genealogy of Adam and the ministry of Enoch. This lesson focuses on experiential knowledge, multi-generational families of faith, the sense of inadequacy, divine reassurances, moving mountains and rerouting rivers, celestial homesickness, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Moses 6-7 background 4:06 Cognitive vs. Experiential Knowledge 9:28 Artwork of Cain & Abel 17:47 The Births of Cain and Seth 23:01 Naming Seth 25:53 Genealogy of Adam 29:27 Pulled between Opposing Forces 35:12 Multigenerational Families of Faith 38:52 Scriptural Literacy 42:18 Passing down Priesthood 46:36 Prophesying & Preaching 49:52 Enoch 54:29 Heart, Ears, and Eyes 59:44 What Enoch was Up Against 1:04:11 Sense of Inadequacy 1:07:54 Divine Reassurance 1:13:38 Opening Ears & Filling Mouths 1:26:23 Moving Mountains & Rerouting Rivers 1:30:23 Spiritual Sight 1:37:23 Reactions to the Call to Repent 1:40:37 A Wild Man 1:46:21 Knowing Those Who Know God 1:49:34 Enoch's (and Adam's) Message 2:00:15 Tasting and Prizing 2:07:35 The Law of the Gospel; Birth & Rebirth 2:18:13 Celestial Homesickness 2:24:08 Conclusion

Jan 12, 20222h 28m

Ep 151Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5: ”Choose for Thyself” (The Fall)

An indepth study of the Fall accounts in Genesis 4-5 and Moses 4-5. This lesson focuses on stages of faith, Lucifer's rebellion, temptation, the Fortunate Fall, Eve's courageous decision, risking death for a greater life, hiding from Heaven, coats of skins, Cain and Abel, and more. 0:00 Introduction 2:07 Introducing the Fall 4:09 Stages of Faith 15:48 Proving Contraries 19:34 The Fall of Lucifer 38:00 Tempting Eve 43:38 Preserving Agency & Accountability 51:04 The Evolution of Sin 57:20 Adam's Choice & Eve's Proposal 1:04:13 The Fortunate Fall 1:13:00 Beguiled? Deciding Alone 1:18:50 Willing to Risk It 1:26:17 Hiding their Nakedness 1:37:14 Curses as Blessings in Disguise 1:42:44 And He Shall Rule Over Thee 1:51:15 Thorns & Thistles, Sweat & Bread 1:56:09 Eve as Mother 1:59:31 Coats of Skins 2:01:38 Cherubim: Time to Prepare 2:11:16 Learning the Law of Sacrifice 2:25:13 The Real Fall 2:28:49 Faith to Have a Family 2:35:03 Cain & Satan 2:43:07 Cain & Abel 2:49:52 Cain's Posterity 2:55:22 Redemption from the Fall 2:57:56 Artwork from Eden

Jan 6, 20223h 5m

Ep 150Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5: ”In the Beginning”

An indepth study of the Creation accounts in Genesis 1-2, Moses 2-3, and Abraham 4-5. This lesson focuses on spiritual principles in the days of Creation, spiritual and physical creation, being children of God, the Sabbath, the symbolism of "dust" and "rib," the need for a "help meet," being "naked and unashamed," the Christ in creation, and more. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Studying the Creation: scientifically or spiritually 11:59 Creation accounts 23:11 Premortal Plan / Spiritual Creation 27:38 Creation ex nihilo 33:26 Overarching lessons from Creation 45:47 Days of Creation 46:57 Day 1 51:59 Day 2 55:44 Day 3 1:00:36 Day 4 1:03:28 Day 5 1:05:41 Day 6 1:06:57 Day 7 1:13:29 Review of Days 1:14:59 Children of God 1:26:42 The Temple in Genesis 2 1:28:26 Initiatory: Dust and Rib 1:39:06 Endowment: The Garden of Eden 1:43:46 Sealing: Eve and Womanhood 2:05:40 Naked and Not Ashamed 2:09:47 Christ in Creation

Dec 31, 20212h 14m

Ep 149Moses 1; Abraham 3: ”My Work and My Glory”

An indepth study of Moses 1 and Abraham 3, which tell of Moses' epiphanies and Abraham's astronomy/theology lesson. This lesson focuses on proving the contraries of "the Infinite" and "the Intimate" when it comes to God, and "Dust" and "Divinity" when it comes to ourselves; overcoming the adversary; focusing on what matters most; the "orbits" of stars and souls; the premortal plan; and more. 0:00 Welcome Back! 4:17 Old Testament Intro 24:18 Background of Moses 1 35:31 Approach to Old Testament study 39:29 Study of Moses 1 40:25 God's Work and Glory 47:01 Coming into God's Presence 49:43 The Infinite and the Intimate 1:07:32 Dust and Divinity 1:15:32 Overcoming the Adversary 1:51:12 The Second Round of Revelation 1:55:49 Science and Religion 2:05:42 Things that Matter Most 2:10:39 Study of Abraham 1 2:36:48 Controversy over the Book of Abraham

Dec 26, 20212h 44m

Ep 148Official Declarations 1 & 2: ”Long Promised Day” (polygamy and race & the priesthood)

An indepth study of Official Declarations 1 & 2, the Manifesto of Wilford Woodruff ending the practice of plural marriage, and the revelation of Spencer W. Kimball extending the priesthood to all worthy males, regardless of race. This lesson focuses on plural marriage, prophetic guidance, independent testimony, non-negotiables, dealing with change, racial issues in LDS history, and more. Time stamps: - Background on Official Declaration #1 - 1:46 - Study of Official Declaration #1 - 30:37 - Excerpts of 3 addresses by Wilford Woodruff - 46:54 - Navigating Change - 1:23:59 - Background on Official Declaration #2 - 1:31:05 - Study of Official Declaration #2 - 2:18:48

Dec 7, 20212h 39m

Ep 147The Articles of Faith: ”We Believe”

A verse-by-verse study of the Articles of Faith, Joseph Smith's 1842 summary of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This lesson focuses on Trinitarianism, the Fall, the Atonement, Faith in Christ, scripture, revelation, the Second Coming, religious freedom, Christlike attributes, and more. Time stamps: - Background on Official Declarations 1 & 2 - 2:16 - Background on the Articles of Faith - 10:59 - Study of the Articles of Faith - 23:00

Dec 5, 20212h 2m

Ep 146Doctrine and Covenants 137-138: ”The Heavens were Opened”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 137-138, Joseph Smith's 1836 vision of the Celestial Kingdom and Joseph F. Smith's 1918 vision of the redemption of the dead. This lesson focuses on God's surprising generosity, the salvation of children, the fate of the unevangelized, pondering the scriptures, multiplying time by multiplying messengers, God's "paternal regard" and "ample provision," and more. Time stamps: - Historical background - 3:10 - Study of D&C 137 - 6:33 - Study of D&C 138 - 35:11

Nov 27, 20212h 11m

Ep 145Doctrine and Covenants 135-136: ”Endings and Beginnings” (The Martyrdom of Joseph Smith)

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 135-136, John Taylor's description of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and a revelation to Brigham Young as the pioneers were pursuing their westward journey. This lesson focuses on the last days of Joseph Smith, a rhetorical analysis of the Nauvoo Expositor, Joseph Smith's role in extending the blessings of salvation through Christ, our journey through the wilderness, preparing for those who come behind, comparing the Exoduses of ancient and modern Israel, the "Wander, Wander Die" principle, and more. Time stamps: - Background on the Martyrdom of Joseph Smith - 4:34 - The Nauvoo Expositor - 15:10 - Study of D&C 135 - 45:28 - Study of D&C 136 - 1:32:46

Nov 21, 20212h 35m

Ep 144Doctrine and Covenants 133-134: ”Go Ye Out of Babylon”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 133-134, the appendix of the Doctrine and Covenants and a statement of beliefs regarding governments. This lesson focuses on preparing for the Second Coming, Zioni vs. Babylon, the shortest verse in all scripture, a prophet of the lost tribes, robes of reminding red, the separation of Church and State, the free exercise of religion, cultural compromises regarding slavery, and more. Time stamps: - Background of D&C 133 - 3:43 - Study of D&C 133 - 10:17 - Study of D&C 134 - 1:43:31

Nov 14, 20212h 41m

Ep 143Doctrine and Covenants 132: ”The New & Everlasting Covenant” (part 2 of 2 - Celestial Marriage & Plural Marriage)

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 132, a revelation about eternal marriage and plural marriage. This lesson focuses on the oversexualization of society, rules and exceptions, legal loopholes, the law of God, till death do you part, the weight of glory, revelation and commandment, Abrahamic tests, Emma Smith, and more.

Nov 9, 20213h 20m

Ep 142Doctrine and Covenants 129-131: ”The New & Everlasting Covenant” (part 1 of 2)

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 129-131, revelations about discerning heavenly messengers, miscellaneous items of instruction, and the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom. This lesson focuses on studying plural marriage, discerning truth from error, glorified sociality, the Urim & Thummim, knowledge and intelligence, exaltation, having your calling and election made sure, and more. Time stamps: - Studying Plural Marriage - 2:08 - Study of D&C 129 - 11:50 - Study of D&C 130 - 35:55 - Study of D&C 131 - 1:39:24

Nov 8, 20212h 3m

Ep 141Doctrine and Covenants 125-128: ”For the Living and the Dead”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 125-128, revelations about building up the Church near Nauvoo, the ministry of Brigham Young, and baptisms for the dead. This lesson focuses on how we live vs. where we live, unity and diversity, religious work/life balance, exploratory interviews, attitude in adversity, bold and binding doctrines, welding links, scriptural flexibility, exclamation points, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 0:45 - Study of D&C 125 - 10:47 - Study of D&C 126 - 28:15 - Study of D&C 127 - 45:59 - Study of D&C 128 - 1:16:36

Oct 27, 20212h 40m

Ep 140Doctrine and Covenants 124: ”A House unto My Name”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 124, a revelation regarding the building up of Nauvoo, particularly the Nauvoo Temple and the Nauvoo House. This lesson focuses on bold proclamations, integrity vs. "iffyness," baptisms for the dead, order vs. enthusiasm, Temple ordinances, accepting will for deed, welcoming weary travelers, "investing" in the Kingdom of God, and more.

Oct 23, 20212h 55m

Ep 139Doctrine and Covenants 121-123: ”Peace Be unto Thy Soul”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 121-123, excerpts from a letter written by Joseph Smith while imprisoned in Liberty Jail. This lesson focuses on faith through affliction, enduring it well, false accusations, the knowledge of God, unrighteous dominion, confidence before God, hitting Rock bottom, the chains of hell, remaining workways, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 3:19 - Study of D&C 121 - 19:09 - Study of D&C 122 - 1:53:56 - Study of D&C 123 - 2:12:33

Oct 16, 20212h 49m

Ep 138Doctrine and Covenants 115-120: ”Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 115-120, revelations about establishing the Church in Far West, Missouri. This lesson focuses on the name of the Church, lights and standards, cornerstones and capstones, divine patterns, Adam-ondi-Ahman, overcoming materialism and covetousness, impossible missions, tithing, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 5:31 - Study of D&C 115 - 12:31 - Study of D&C 116 - 57:03 - Study of D&C 117 - 1:08:13 - Study of D&C 118 - 1:44:15 - Study of D&C 119 - 2:07:48 - Study of D&C 120 - 2:21:11

Oct 9, 20212h 30m

Ep 137Doctrine and Covenants 111-114: ”All Things for Your Good”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 111-114, revelations about a trip to Salem, Massachusetts, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, questions from the book of Isaiah, and filling vacancies in Church leadership. This lesson focuses on the best of times and the worst of times, trust vs. cynicism, divinity vs. humanity, bringing faith out of folly, the heads and tails of individual attributes, treasures of many kinds, screenwriter vs. coach, filling shoes, asking questions, scriptural flexibility, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 0:41 - Study of D&C 111 - 14:40 - Study of D&C 112 - 55:08 - Study of D&C 114 - 1:45:36 - Study of D&C 113 - 1:53:15

Sep 30, 20212h 24m

Ep 136Doctrine and Covenants 109-110: ”A Place of My Holiness”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 109-110, the dedicatory prayer of the Kirtland Temple and an account of the visitation of heavenly beings there. This lesson focuses on the temple and personal sacrifice, growing up in God, repentance, holding a name and standing, the face of Christ, priesthood keys, leaving different, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background - 3:00 - Study of D&C 109 - 27:42 - Study of D&C 110 - 2:21:52

Sep 21, 20212h 52m

Ep 135Doctrine and Covenants 106-108: ”To Have the Heavens Opened”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 106-108, revelations given to Warren Cowdery and Lyman Sherman and a revelation on priesthood and priesthood organization. This lesson focuses on peer pressure, types of priesthood, the significance of Melchizedek, presiding quorums, balancing equality and hierarchy, decision making, leaving people better than you found them, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Context - 2:59 - Study of D&C 106 - 12:22 - Study of D&C 107 - 22:13 - Study of D&C 108 - 2:16:10 Link to video of press conference with President Eyring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8tcc...

Sep 14, 20212h 37m

Ep 134Doctrine and Covenants 102-105: ”The Redemption of Zion”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 102-105, revelations organizing a high council in Kirtland, providing for the poor and needy, and calling and later disbanding Zion's Camp. This lesson focuses on delegation, worthiness and competence, Church discipline, advance notice, redemption through power, providing in the Lord's own way, stewardship vs. ownership, dealing with debt, transcendent vs. transactional sacrifice, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Context - 2:16 - Study of D&C 102 - 7:45 - Study of D&C 103 - 52:54 - Study of D&C 104 - 1:39:43 - Study of D&C 105 - 2:55:15

Sep 7, 20213h 40m

Ep 133Doctrine and Covenants 98-101: ”Be Still and Know”

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 98-101, revelations regarding the persecution the Saints were facing in Missouri, as well as several missions various Saints were serving. This lesson focuses on attitude in adversity, the law of the land, passing our proving grounds, just war theory, maintaining the moral high ground, entrusting your family to God, science and creation, watchmen on the tower, the U.S. Constitution, the flip side of freedom, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Context - 1:16 - Study of D&C 98 - 13:07 - Study of D&C 99 - 1:25:36 - Study of D&C 100 - 1:36:13 - Study of D&C 101 - 1:52:09

Aug 31, 20213h 44m

Ep 132Doctrine and Covenants 94-97: "For the Salvation of Zion"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, revelations regarding the construction of temples in Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on the 3 Ss of gospel teaching, cedar and gold, following the Lord's patterns, darkness at noon day, balancing dominion and delegation, removing incumbrances, observing our covenants by sacrifice, building or becoming, and more. Time stamps: - Principles of Gospel Teaching - 2:30 - Making Scripture Relevant - 7:21 - Study of D&C 94 - 20:28 - Study of D&C 95 - 48:35 - Study of D&C 96 - 1:33:47 - Study of D&C 97 - 1:44:35

Aug 24, 20212h 31m

Ep 131Doctrine and Covenants 93: "Who & How We Worship"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 93, a revelation explaining who and how we worship. This lesson focuses on ignorantly worshipping, seeing and knowing God, Christ's condescension, "grace for grace" and "grace to grace," perpetual progress, raising children in light and truth, and more. Plus parallels to the King Follett Discourse.

Aug 17, 20212h 4m

Ep 130Doctrine and Covenants 89-92: "A Word of Wisdom"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, revelations regarding the Word of Wisdom, the First Presidency, and the Apocrypha. This lesson focuses on body, mind, and spirit, "weak" Saints, commercialism and consumerism, physical and spiritual health, the oracles of God, balancing limits and love, welcoming new members, judging potential sources of truth, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 89 - 2:45 - Study of D&C 90 - 1:28:54 - Study of D&C 92 - 2:40:27 - Study of D&C 91 - 2:47:11

Aug 10, 20212h 59m

Ep 129Doctrine and Covenants 88: "Every Needful Thing"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 88, a revelation known as "the Olive Leaf," the Lord's message of peace to us. This lesson focuses on the Savior's peace, the Second Comforter, the Light of Christ, the relationship of law and glory, like attracting like, finding God in nature, worlds without number, the purposes of education, a mini Book of Revelation, building the Temple, the School of the Prophets, and more.

Aug 5, 20213h 17m

Ep 128Doctrine and Covenants 85-87: "Wheat & Tares"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 85-87, a revelation clarifying consecration in Zion, an explanation of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, and a prophecy on war. This lesson focuses on discerning differences, record keeping, enrolling in Sainthood 101, "the one mighty and strong," steadying the ark, scripture study, working across the soil spectrum, wars and rumors of wars, running to "home base," and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 85 - 6:16 - Study of D&C 86 - 1:08:19 - Study of D&C 87 - 1:49:22

Jul 27, 20212h 19m

Ep 127Doctrine and Covenants 84: "The Power of Godliness"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 84, a revelation on priesthood, the word of God, and missionary work. This lesson focuses on restoring God's people, priesthood ordinances and ordination, the differences between the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods, member missionary work, homing beacons and tuning forks, the Book of Mormon, and more. Time stamps: - Background of D&C 84 - 4:43 - Priesthood - 7:17 - The Word of God - 1:26:04 - Missionary Work - 2:11:09

Jul 22, 20213h 14m

Ep 126Doctrine and Covenants 81-83: "Much Given, Much Required"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 81-83, revelations concerning the calling of a counselor to Joseph Smith, the organization of the United Firm, and caring for widows and orphans. This lesson focuses on filling leadership holes, being faithful in counsel, balancing initiative and deference, falling back into former sins, spiritual musical chairs, binding God, spiritual border wars, learning from Babylon, regular maintenance, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 81 - 6:45 - Study of D&C 82 - 35:39 - Study of D&C 83 - 1:40:20

Jul 14, 20212h 4m

Ep 125Doctrine and Covenants 77-80: "I Will Lead You Along"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 77-80, an explanation of parts of the Book of Revelation, a revelation organizing the United Firm, and the calling of several missionaries. This lesson focuses on struggles with symbolism, asking questions, life on a sea of glass, opening the 7 seals, programs vs. principles, becoming independent above, the gift of companions, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 77 - 3:31 - Study of D&C 78 - 1:23:03 - Study of D&C 79 - 1:55:02 - Study of D&C 80 - 2:07:35

Jul 8, 20212h 17m

Ep 124Doctrine and Covenants 76: "The Wonders of Eternity"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 76, the vision of the degrees of glory. This lesson focuses on peeking into heaven, taking off the blinders, balancing Calvinism and Universalism, foregrounding Jesus in the Plan, marveling and meditating, worlds without number, Sons of Perdition, the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Background of the Vision - 6:59 - Promises - 16:06 - Processes - 30:43 - Vision of the Father and the Son - 51:55 - Vision of Lucifer's Fall - 1:07:27 - Vision of the Sons of Perdition - 1:18:37 - Near-Universal Salvation - 1:35:18 - Vision of the Celestial Kingdom - 1:51:08 - Vision of the Terrestrial Kingdom - 2:09:55 - Vision of the Telestial Kingdom - 2:20:10 Poetic Version of D&C 76 - http://mldb.byu.edu/jsmith1.htm Side-by-side comparison of D&C 76 and Poetic Version - https://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~clement/rel325/vision-poem.pdf

Jun 30, 20213h 2m

Ep 123Doctrine and Covenants 71-75: "No Weapon...Shall Prosper"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 71-75, revelations regarding work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, an explanation of 1 Corinthians 7:14, and the callings of bishops and missionaries. This lesson focuses on defending the faith, combatting falsehood, knowing our carrying capacity, being wise stewards, judging our rejectors, mixed-faith marriages, scriptural interpretation, and more. The discussion of D&C 71 is particularly relevant for those in faith crisis, and the study of D&C 74 is intended primarily for any whose spouse has lost their faith. Time stamps: - Historical background of D&C 71 - 2:34 - Study of D&C 71 - 6:35 - Study of D&C 73 - 56:48 - Study of D&C 72 - 1:07:12 - Study of D&C 75 - 1:43:04 - Study of D&C 74 - 2:09:37

Jun 23, 20212h 54m

Ep 122Doctrine and Covenants 67-70: "Stewards Over the Revelations"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 67-70, revelations regarding the canonization and publication of the Book of Commandments. This lesson focuses on scripture study, canonization, gaining a testimony, parting the veil, speaking by the Spirit, intentional parenting, and more. Time stamps: - Principles of Scripture Study - 1:06 - Canonization of the Book of Commandments - 13:24 - Study of D&C 67 - 29:56 - Study of D&C 68 - 1:24:35 - Study of D&C 69 - 2:20:59 - Study of D&C 70 - 2:32:12

Jun 16, 20212h 54m

Ep 121Doctrine and Covenants 64-66: "The Heart & a Willing Mind"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 64-66, revelations Joseph Smith received after returning to Ohio from Missouri. This lesson focuses on proving contraries, constant course correction (including the Church's recent LGBTQ+ policies), overcoming the world, forgiveness without double victimization, justifying justice, fire insurance, giving God our hearts, and more. Time stamps: - An explanation of "Proving Contraries" - 1:31 - Historical background of D&C 64 - 7:34 - Constant adjustments (discussion of Church's LGBTQIA+ policies) - 13:48 - Study of D&C 64 - 26:48 - Study of D&C 66 - 2:07:17 - Study of D&C 65 - 2:31:48

Jun 9, 20212h 49m

Ep 120Doctrine and Covenants 63: "Do According to Wisdom"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 63, a revelation concerning the settlement of Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on jumping the gun, the Lord's chastisement, power vs. permission, sign-seeking, guilt by association, the transfiguration, agency and inspiration, how vs. how much, possessive pronouns, and more. Time stamps: - Historical background of D&C 63 - 6:07 - Study of D&C 63 - 14:01

Jun 2, 20211h 50m

Ep 119Doctrine and Covenants 60-62: "A Way for the Journeying"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 60-62, revelations regarding the Elders' return from Missouri. This lesson focuses on returning from service, hiding our talents, when God has no preference, justification and sanctification, an RMTC, fast and slow, dangers on the water, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 60 - 6:50 - Study of D&C 61 - 58:20 - Study of D&C 62 - 1:53:11

May 26, 20212h 8m

Ep 118Doctrine and Covenants 58-59: "Anxiously Engaged"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 58-59, revelations received shortly after the Saints' arrival in Missouri. This lesson focuses on dealing with disappointment, the "feast of fat things," optimistic testimony, "residing" in our responsibilities, agents and objects, confessing and forsaking, being crowned with commandments, the Sabbath Day, God's pet peeves, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 58 - 10:02 - Study of D&C 59 - 2:06:14

May 20, 20213h 8m

Ep 117Doctrine and Covenants 51-57: "Planted in this Place"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 51-57, revelations concerning the Saints' migration to Missouri. This lesson focuses on equality vs. equivalence, caring for our own and others, treating the temporary as permanent, iron rods and Liahonas, fixity vs. flexibility, adjusting to others' agency, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 51 - 8:20 - Study of D&C 52 - 47:46 - Study of D&C 53 - 1:24:36 - Study of D&C 54 - 1:32:39 - Study of D&C 55 - 1:41:20 - Study of D&C 56 - 1:50:52 - Study of D&C 57 - 2:19:38

May 13, 20212h 37m

Ep 116Doctrine and Covenants 49-50: "Brighter & Brighter"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 49-50, revelations about a mission to the Shakers and the detection of false spirits. This lesson focuses on growing in understanding, building up without tearing down, divinely ordained marriage, religious excess, deception and hypocrisy, teaching and learning in the Lord's way, and more. Time stamps: - "Mental Hooks" in scripture study - 2:55 - Historical background of D&C 49 - 12:05 - Study of D&C 49 - 37:10 - Historical background of D&C 50 - 1:24:02 - Study of D&C 50 - 1:34:17

May 6, 20212h 36m

Ep 115Doctrine and Covenants 46-48: "The Best Gifts"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 46-48, revelations about church meetings and spiritual gifts, the office of Church historian, and the settlement of the Saints moving to Ohio. This lesson focuses on "visitors welcome," a winking God, gifts of the Spirit, history, saving money, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 46 - 3:35 - Study of D&C 47 - 1:14:37 - Study of D&C 48 - 1:23:09

Apr 29, 20211h 39m

Ep 114Doctrine and Covenants 45: "They That Are Wise"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 45, a revelation about the Second Coming and the New Jerusalem. This lesson focuses on enduring falsehoods and foolishness, Christ as our defense attorney, God's reasoning and wisdom, the Lord's promises in troubling times, the passive voice, gathering around the globe, and more.

Apr 21, 20212h 1m

Ep 113Doctrine and Covenants 41-44: "My Law"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 41-44, revelations about the office of Bishop, the Law of Consecration (and other laws of the gospel), the Second Coming, and the need for conferences of the Church. This lesson focuses on unity and diversity, purity of heart, the Lord's perspective on economics, capitalism and communism, faith to be healed, the Lord's "snooze bar," and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 41 - 2:25 - Historical background of D&C 42 - 39:26 - Study of D&C 42 - 45:37 - Study of the Law of Consecration - 1:15:29 - Study of D&C 43 - 2:25:20 - Study of D&C 44 - 2:52:25

Apr 15, 20212h 59m

Ep 112Doctrine and Covenants 37-40: "Be One"

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 37-40, revelations about gathering to Ohio, preparing to receive the Law of Consecration, and the promise (and subsequent broken promise) of James Covel. This lesson focuses on inconvenient sacrifices, consecration and the endowment of power, secret enemies and gradual destruction, materialism, oneness, commitment, pruning, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 37 - 5:04 - Study of D&C 38 - 22:25 - Study of D&C 39 - 1:46:41 - Study of D&C 40 - 2:17:04

Apr 9, 20212h 35m