Dr. Scott Woodward explores Paul being the Lord’s messenger as the people become members of the new covenant and how the new congregations breach the various cultural and personal differences to become one people. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Scott Woodward00:07 Bearing testimony in front of non-believers02:30 Oklahoma Women’s softball bears testimony of Jesus Christ03 ... Show More
Nov 19
Doctrine & Covenants 135-136 Part 2 • Dr. Keith Erekson • November 24-30 • Come Follow Me
<p>Dr. Keith Erekson shows how Doctrine and Covenants 136 rose from the turmoil to guide the Saints west, clarifying the succession crisis, correcting pioneer myths, and showing prophets not as superheroes but God-led stewards in the ongoing Restoration.<br/><br/>SHOW NOTES/TRANS ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 19
Doctrine & Covenants 135-136 Part 1 • Dr. Keith Erekson • November 24-30 • Come Follow Me
<p>What really happened in the final days leading to the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, and why does D&C 135 still strike with such power today? Dr. Keith Erekson explores the history, context, and the testimony behind Section 135, correcting common myths and setting the stag ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2020
Did Paul Actually Say That? - Letters E6
<p>Did Paul actually say that? In this week’s podcast episode, Tim and Jon talk about how to wisely read the New Testament letters by asking key questions about Paul’s context. This practice, known as mirror reading, can help us read and apply these letters to our lives responsib ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2023
The Dragon in Paul's Letters – Chaos Dragon E17
<p>The biblical theme of the dragon is a way to think of a personal foe, the Satan, and an impersonal force—the relentless power that exerts itself over humanity and all of creation. In this episode, Tim and Jon look at how the Apostle Paul talked about death and disorder almost ... Show More
55m 49s
Apr 2024
Jesus’ Surprising Warning About Religious Practices
<p>Sermon on the Mount E18 – In Matthew 6, Jesus turns his attention to religious practices of his day, specifically generosity to the poor, prayer, and fasting. But Jesus gives a surprising warning about these practices: if you do religious practices to get praise from people, t ... Show More
54m 14s
Apr 2024
What Jesus Means by “Turn the Other Cheek”
<p>Sermon on the Mount E15 – In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus offers wisdom from the Torah about retaliation, justice, and nonviolent resistance to injustice. He references a series of laws in Exodus 21, Leviticus 24, and Deuteronomy 19, all of which contain the familiar language of “ey ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2023
Leaving the Ephesians - The Book of Acts
In this Bible Story, Paul says goodbye to the Ephesian church. He knows that danger awaits him in Jerusalem. The threat of danger and death is present, but Paul is determined to preach the gospel to his kin. So with great tears, Paul leaves Ephesus to Jerusalem. This story is ins ... Show More
13m 43s