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Oct 2023
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Philippians • Professor Lori Denning • O...

Hank Smith & John Bytheway
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What does it mean to be a Christian? As Paul writes from prison to the Philippians and Colossians, Professor Lori Denning explores rejoicing despite trials and grace and learning to lean on the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

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  • 00:00 Part 1–Professor Lori Denning
  • 02:49 Introduction of Professor Lori Denning
  • 04:22 Background to Philippians and Colossians
  • 09:45 Paul and Joseph Smith
  • 11:59 Roman armor and Alexander’s father
  • 14:55 Lydia and selling purple
  • 18:47 Philippians 1:1
  • 20:18 Tips for reading Paul’s letters
  • 21:44 Philippians 1:3-4, 11
  • 23:20 Justice and righteousness
  • 27:06 Rejoice amidst trials
  • 30:00 Alive in Christ
  • 32:51 Community and mourning
  • 39:22 Professor Denning shares a personal story of her mission
  • 43:13 A song in Philippians 2
  • 45:36 Chiasmus or “hamburger” poem
  • 47:06 Star Wars musical motifs and musical themes
  • 51:07 Background to the poem 
  • 55:27 The middle and the love of God
  • 56:55 Professor Denning shares a personal story about brain surgery
  • 1:01:19 Elder Bateman and the Atonement of Jesus Christ
  • 1:03:56 Joseph in Egypt and Jesus
  • 1:07:35 Philippians 3:13-14
  • 1:11:07 President Benson’s “Beware of Pride”
  • 1:14:47 End of Part I–Professor Lori Denning

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Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
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Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts

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