The Covenant Path (formerly The Busy Latter-day Saint)

The ComeFollowMe app offers 5-minute devotionals, and quick links to additional resources. The app is Evan’s brainchild, and in this podcast, he shares how the app came about and how it can help busy users draw closer to Christ. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. You...

Today, we hear from Michael Kennedy, the President of the Joseph Smith, Jr. and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society and the 3rd great-grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. This episode is a beautiful story of prophetic promises by Joseph Smith, Michael's journey of becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and growing in his understanding of the scriptures. This episode is an ext...

Marvin Goldstein whose music opens and closes each podcast is well known, but today, we learn about the man and his conversion and becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Leaving a comment is easy just...

Today's guest is Carl Miner, the husband of one of my wife's best friends. Music, computers, French, and a unique approach to studying the scriptures only begin to define Carl. He talks about some vital scripture study principles that he incorporates in his life and reveals his deeply spiritual side. > Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments,...

Murray Ceff is my first interview from outside of the U.S. Murray was a delight to interview, and you will learn as I did some things about Australia in addition to Murray's approach to the scriptures. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Leaving a comment is easy just...

Mike Madsen is known for his expertise on the Israelite tabernacle and, with the help of friends, built a life-size replica of the tabernacle. I have included in the podcast notes a link to the photos I took of the life-size replica. You will find Mike's comments of great interest. Photos of the tabernacle. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comm...

Shortly after the death of Joseph Smith, descendants of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith have been at odds with each other. Mary Ellen Elggren and Gracia Jones, direct descendants of Brigham and Joseph, respectively, share a story of intrigue, tears, human nature, the involvement of an apostle and the First Presidency, and the working of the spirit to bring peace between the two groups. The story is...

I first met Dan when he immigrated to Israel and stayed with us for ten days nearly 43 years ago. The Rona’s story of their move to Israel is a great lesson about following the Spirit. This podcast covers a wide range of subjects that I am sure you will find informative, entertaining and uplifting. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it...

My guest today is Mike King. Mike is a popular speaker at BYU Ed Week. His his enthusiasm for the gospel and the scriptures is contagious. King’s excitement and knowledge of the gospel provide a wonderful mix that leaves you wanting more. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to...

My guests today are LDS filmmakers Robert Hatch and Robert Starling, and you are in for a treat. If you enjoyed the previous podcast The Matthew Cowley Project with filmmakers Marcy Brown and Liz Thomas, you will also find this podcast of interest as we discuss a wide range of subjects. We had a great time during the recording of this podcast; that time got away from us. This is the first podcast...

From time to time, I enjoy interviewing returned missionaries, hearing how serving Heavenly Father for two years has changed them, and learning of their goals for the future, and of course, how they study the scriptures; today is one of those times as I interview Tate Hertzler. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's...

Mark Arrington shares us with his experience as a police officer and as a member of the church trying to keep his marriage intact helps us more fully understand the challenges those in law enforcement face and why the divorce rate for those in law enforcement is so high. His experience on the other side of the law as a defense attorney helped me to understand better the role of a defense attorney...

Today's guest is Stephan Heilner, the principal engineer and platform lead for the Gospel Library for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Today provides a rare insight into the decisions that go into maintaining and improving the Gospel Library. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it...

Today, I share a tip about using Tags in the Gospel Library, and then we hear from Travis and Krista Isaacson. They are currently serving as service missionaries in the Priesthood and Family Department. They offer some great tips in using the Gospel Library in the classroom. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rat...

This podcast will begin airing each Wednesday at 8 am instead of the current Monday at 6 am. Tune in on Wednesday for another great podcast.

This episode is very different from the past. As mentioned last week, I am making a change in the podcast format to serve the listeners better and to encourage the use of the Gospel Library. In this episode I explain how my change in viewing the Gospel Library has come about. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's ra...

Today we celebrate the 4th of July. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts about the holiday and introduce a new feature. In preparation for the new feature is a replay of my interview with Rob Jex as we discuss the Gospel Library. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to...

Today we have with us the producers of the upcoming Matthew Cowley documentary . You will enjoy the stories of how they met and the events that led to producing the documentary, and of course, their approach to the scriptures, and much, much more. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for...

Britney Grover shares with us the importance of asking questions and working through the hard things in life, and as a young mother, she found that flexibility is the key to studying the scriptures. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Leaving a comment is easy just ta...

When studying the scriptures, it is essential to ask and find answers to questions. Jean Arrington, a Senior Business Architect for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, suggests some important questions to ask and how she incorporates the questions in her personal study and in the classroom, and how she handles the silence that follows. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your c...

Brandon Comstock, Ph. D., shares with us his fascinating research about using digital devices in the classroom, and in particular, using the Gospel Library. He shares how teachers and parents can model the use of the Gospel Library in the classroom and at home as a powerful learning tool to strengthen testimonies and draw closer to the Savior. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your commen...

This podcast is a reminder of the meaning of Memorial Day and in honor of those that have fallen protecting our liberties. While the podcast is short, I think you will find it informative and inspiring; providing an atmosphere of reflection as we think of those that sacrificed all. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the sho...

World traveler, author, managing editor for the ThirdHour and a Jewish convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gale Boyd offers a wide range of experiences that interweaves throughout our conversation as we discuss the Old Testament, Israel, Judaism, the attributes of Christ and the scriptures. You will find this episode a delightful trip down the road of discovery to a deeper...

John Hilton III, the author of Considering the Cross , shares with us the importance of what took place on Calvary and how the atonement of our Savior was not completed in Gethsemane but was only the beginning and ended on the cross. The discussion of the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ leads to the studying of the scriptures and the principles John wrote about in his book Please Pass the Scr...

Rob Jex joins us today for a very different episode. Rob is the Product Manager of the Gospel Library app and takes us for a behind-the-scenes look at the team that produces the app, and he also shares some great insights into the app itself. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for peopl...