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The Book of Mormon is often read chronologically, historically, or doctrinally.  But have you ever considered studying it theologically? That's what a group of scholars at the Neal A. Maxwell Institut...

2 Nov 202044min

From the early days of the Restoration, Latter-day Saints learned firsthand that politics could impact the practice of their faith. Frustrated with politicians, in 1844 Joseph Smith launched his own U...

15 Okt 202050min

In the summer of 1838, Missouri Latter-day Saints drew a line. Following several years of persecution, they chose to take up arms to defend themselves and their religious liberties. An oath-bound para...

1 Okt 202041min

Most Latter-day Saints are familiar with the First Vision account in Joseph Smith-History. Many, however, are not as familiar with the numerous other contemporary sources of the event. In this episode...

15 Sep 202040min

In 1939, Adolf Hitler's army invaded Czechoslovakia. Although the Church was fragile in the area, the saints were strengthened by a man who is known today as the Moses of the Czech Republic. In this e...

1 Sep 202040min

Just recently, prophets have made notable changes to temple practices of the Church. This, however, is not a new phenomenon.  In this powerful episode, Professor Richard Bennett discusses his decades ...

15 Aug 202041min

The Latter-day Saint dietary revelation known as the Word of Wisdom is a well-known tenant of our faith.  It teaches to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea.  There is also, however, counsel...

1 Aug 202038min

How do finite minds grasp something infinite, like the Atonement of Jesus Christ? To help, we often use mortal analogies. In Alma 42, Alma utilizes a legalistic model of Atonement to teach his errant ...

15 Juli 202045min