Bite-Sized Book of Mormon

This episode we embark on the Isaiah Chapters of 2nd Nephi... t'will be an epic journey. Isaiah starts us off this chapter with giving an explanation of what the final judgement day will be like... if you ain't doin what you're supposed ta be doin. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

Hey friends! In this short chapter, we switch back from Jacob's words to Nephi's and he gives a quick commentary on how heckin cool the words of God are, and how he loves to share them with everyone. Nephi's a cool dude. Not sure you knew that yet. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this awesome chapter, we get more of Jacob's epic preaching to his people. We hear about how God has not forgotten His people in the Americas - and how even though our lives may look different today than we thought they would, that doesn't mean they're bad! Good stuff. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this amazingly long and dense chapter, I don't even begin to fully explain all of the things that are significant about this chapter. If I did, this episode would be hours long... anyways, it's all about His atonement, the resurrection, and our place in all of it. Big stuff this chapter! Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

This chapter is another Isaiah quotation - this time, all about Zion, Jerusalem, and putting our salvation first in our life! Think of it as an ancient "think celestial" talk. It's a good time. Isaiah is neato. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

This chapter, we read a bit more of Jacob quoting from Isaiah to the people of Nephi, this time paralleling Isaiah 50. There are some awesome verses in this chapter, all about how much of a (spiritual) hulk the Lord is. Pretty awesome.  And yes I did 100% forget to do a standout verse this episode - for reference, it would've been verse 6. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.siz...

In this chapter, we read Jacob teaching the Nephites out of Isaiah—meaning we don't only get sweet sweet Isaiah quotes, but we get Jacob's opinion on them! Such a neat meta moment. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this episode, we get to witness (Nephi's writings about) the formation of the Nephite and Lamanite nations! Such an important moment in BoM history, it's awesome that it's so distinct. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

I, for one, think the term "psalm of Nephi" fits this chapter just right. In this chapter, we get some of the final (written) words of the great prophet Lehi before he dies, and then an extremely powerful prayer from Nephi to God—all about his deep yearning to overcome sin and become closer to Him. Needless to say... I was internally squee-ing when reading most of this chapter :) Find al...

This episode, Lehi talks to his son Joseph - and tells him all about what his ancestor, Joseph of Egypt, was taught by God and what he prophesied. This chapter is FULL of specific prophecy and we all know how I feel about that B) Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

This is one of my favorite chapters so far!! It includes one of my favorite verses in all of the BoM, which is definitely saying something. This chapter is more of Lehi explaining things to his kids, and in this chapter, he gets really into the weeds. Why do we need commandments? Why does obedience matter? Why do bad things happen? All big questions that Lehi takes a stab at answering. Find all of...

And thus begins the second book of the Book of Mormon! In this episode, Lehi is the one speaking - he talks about how the Promised Land is, well... promised, and that Laman & Lemuel should repent. Nothing new. But hey, we do get to hear about how Zoram and Nephi are homies :) Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this episode, we read the final chapter of the first book of Nephi!! This chapter is definitely a worthy wrap-up to the first chunk of the BoM. Nephi gets into explaining to his brothers exactly why he is a fanboy of the two Isaiah chapters that he quoted to us, and within his explanation are some really poignant nuggets of wisdom.  (you'll find that poignant is kinda the word of the day t...

This episode, Nephi once again quotes another chapter from Isaiah - this time focusing on the gathering of Israel and the joy and miracles that will surround it. There's some really powerful wording in this chapter - which I do not fail to point out and squee about. And yes, I know that I call Isaiah "Israel" at one point. The names are very similar ok XD Find all of my links here:...

This week, we get a full chapter of Isaiah as quoted by Nephi! I like to think of this chapter as Nephi nerding out about his favorite scriptures, so he etched it into metal for us to read too. There's some amazing imagery and wording in here! Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this episode, Nephi talks a bit about the WHY of the Book of Mormon - he starts making his record as commanded by God (everything we've read before this was retroactive), and he talks a bit about why he's putting things into the BoM. It's neato Also - I correctly use 'whom' at around the 4:30 mark?? Twice?? I'm such a linguist Find all of my links here: https://lin...

In this episode, we get some really literal imagery teaching us about the importance of nurturing our testimonies.  Also, Laman & Lemuel commit violence against Nephi again. What else is new? Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

This episode, Nephi (as per usual) showcases some epic faith, hope, and trust in God. All the while Laman & Lemuel are seemingly trying their hardest to resist the... pull of the light side. Also, at one point in the episode I unintentionally say "esteemsh" instead of "esteems." Bet you can't find it. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

This episode, we get some really neat tidbits, not from Nephi... but from *gasp* other people! We hear some words from the daughters of Ishmael, from Laman, and even a sneaky little aside from Mormon. This one's a good one. Laman & Lemuel once again dodge their murderous desires, because God is like NO guys I NEED Nephi to be alive please & thank you Find all of my links here: https:/...

Nephi's first chapter post-vision. I can't imagine how disoriented he's gotta be. So heckin wild dude Nephi chides his brothers for being confused, and then Laman & Lemuel decide to pick Nephi's brain about doctrine. It's pretty neat tbh Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

Sounds fun, right? Don't worry, Nephi's fine.... This chapter is the final chapter of Nephi's epic vision - after this we'll be saying goodbye to amazing prophecies for a bit. I very much enjoy this chapter, though... and I hope you do too! Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

You don't really think, sometimes, about just how old Nephi is. He predates the existence of the bible itself by centuries. Kinda wild. This episode is absolutely packed with amazing prophecies - Nephi saw some crazy stuff, and we hear some amazing stuff from his angel guide. Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this episode, I am once again joined by the lovely Sis. Bartlett! Join us as we dissect this continuation of Nephi's extensive and powerful vision. It's got everything: the Tree of Life, Jesus' life, and even the far-flung future of his own family. By the way - those bonks you hear throughout the episode are Sis. Bartlett bonking the table. She talks with her hands and it's...

I have the wonderful Sis. Bartlett with me on this episode! Join us as we delve into what Nephi is being shown in this wonderful vision of his. Don't mind the slightly rough editing - making a podcast with two people is hard! Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom

In this episode, we get to listen in on some of Lehi's mega-specific prophecies that he taught his family - both those already fulfilled in the modern day, and those still in progress. Also, Nephi is awesomely faithful in this episode. But really, when is that not true? Find all of my links here: https://linktr.ee/bite.sized.bom