Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

Erica Komisar is speaking truth backed by physical and social science. Turns out, infants need their mothers. Infants detached from their mothers have an increase in cortisol, the stress hormone. This can cause increases in anxiety and depression later in life. Is this one of the causes of the spike in mental illness? "We're in the Upside Down." We treat very young children as if they are much old...

Dan Ellsworth and Jeff Bennion discuss the difference between Misguided Empathy/Malevolent Compassion and Charity. Is empathy/compassion a positive virtue, or does it depend on how it is used? Charity focuses on Eternal purposes, while Empathy can be used for a short-term "win." It is often weaponized by activists. Data must be correct. We then pass it through narratives (Information), which must...

Jake Taylor, a horticulturist who has studied plant genetics, gives us a unique perspective on Zenos' Allegory of the Tame and Wild Olive Trees. The Allegory seems to be describing trees that become diseased. The process of grafting is explained. Why do branches need to be "burned?"J ake's Website - https://www.jacobstaylor.com Jake's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@textualawakening   W...

Yesterday, on Maundy Thursday, King Charles gave an address very similar to King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon. This is not a coincidence. Kings and Queens have always had a contract/covenant with the people to act as representatives of God and to have the people follow suit. King Charles refers to Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, while King Benjamin is likely referring to a tradition of...

This is a fascinating discussion! Bruce Porter's current research is on a hierarchy of Eternal Law all the way down to Principles and Policies. Bruce gives it straight and direct as per usual. Have we culturally become communicators of Principles in place of Eternal Laws in the Church? To me, this is obvious. How often do we hear about Exaltation anymore or Eternal Truths such as Mercy Cannot Rob...

Isaiah Institute "Day of Reckoning" Conference - https://www.bookofmormonisaiah.com/conference Like the rest of Western society, Meagan Kohler highlights how many see the role of women in the Church through a prism of power (Critical Theory). But the numbers supporting these views may be smaller than you think. On a recent Relief Society broadcast, Sister J. Annette Dennis stated, "The adversary w...

Be sure to register for this significant virtual conference, "A Day Of Reckoning" on March 30, 2024 here - https://www.bookofmormonisaiah.com/conference Isaiah prophesies using the conflicts and decay of civilizations in his time. This is what enamors the writings of Isaiah to Nephi. Nephi saw in vision his own people going through the same decay. Are we to do the same. Will we arrive at "A Day of...

Todd McLauchlin is back for a deep-dive on the priesthood! - What is the Priesthood?  - The Ordinances of the Priesthood - Being Invited Into The Order - The Priesthood In The Temple - Temple Marriages Are Part Of The Order and Doctrine Of Christ - Women And The Priesthood Website- www.cwicmedia.com  

John Hewlett was involved with a lot of fundraising for projects in Kirtland. He knows all the key players, and the stories abound such as the "Curse of Kirtland," the moving of highways, Steve Young and President Benson.   Website- www.cwicmedia.com    

Brothaz In The Foyer is a new podcast and YT channel you must check out. These guys are solid! I think you'll enjoy this conversation with three Black members of the Church and their backgrounds and experiences. But most of all, their testimonies. Go Subscribe to Brothaz In The Foyer- https://www.youtube.com/@brothazinthefoyer   Website- www.cwicmedia.com  

Rod Meldrum was involved in archaeological digs in Nauvoo, where Hopewell bones and artifacts were recovered. He has visited Kirtland and Nauvoo several times and brings some great insights to this interview.   www.cwicmedia.com  

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made an historic aquision today purchasing the Kirtland Temple, several Nauvoo properties, The Joseph Smith Translation manuscripts, and several other landmark items for $192.5 Million from the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS Church). Steven Pynnaker, who seems to have broken the story, joins me with some inside information on the transaction and...

 - Nephi's Isaiah - The parallels of Isaiah, The Book of Mormon, and Our Time - You have to do the work! - Isaiah is at times talking about the Church - Isaiah provides many spiritual "Aha" moments - Isaiah speaks with both linear and synchronous prophecy - Keywords can be used by the righteous or by Secret Combinations Isaiah Institute Virtual Conference - https://bookofmormonisaiah.com/a-day-of-...

People commonly rate public speaking as their greatest fear. Jason Hewlett, a professional public speaker, talks about overcoming this fear and relating public speaking to life lessons. Jason also gives some pointers on giving a talk. What is it like to be in front of a very large crowd? How does it compare to a small, intimate gathering? What are the rewards of public speaking? Website - www.cwic...

Creating Interfaith relationships can be very difficult. We all want to be "right." We naturally and appropriately want to defend our beliefs. But if we all focus on "I'm right, " we spiral into debate and argument. For those of you with "mixed" religious families, you may know precisely what I'm talking about. Stepping into this space means you will take arrows from not only the other faith but f...

If you have no belief in God, would you naturally become "woke?" After watching my interview with James Lindsay, Jacob Hansen had some questions. Why do many who do not believe in God shun wokeness? With its secular, Godless roots, Jacob asks why an atheist would not embrace it. We discuss the philosophical roots of Woke, go into atheism, and finally discuss Expressive Individualism. Enjoy! Websit...

Many have taken the account of the Woman Caught In Adultery to show that Jesus does not judge here when He says, "neither do I condemn thee." Others cite his response to "go, and sin no more." However, there is an underlying meaning found in the themes of John's Gospel, especially with the Brazen Serpent. Hint - It's not what you think. Website - www.cwicmedia.com  

Alarming story! As a congressman in Mexico, Rodrigo Ivan Cortez was fined, put on a blacklist, and assigned re-education courses for saying that a man was a man and a woman was a woman. In the sentencing, he was cited as being "white," a man, heterosexual, and a Christian. Ironically, these are immutable characteristics protected under a universally applicable, or so was though, Mexican Constituti...

MOMENTUM Cruises - https://www.cwicmedia.com/momentum Dan Ellsworth is a prolific Latter-day Saint blogger and writer. He has been on the show a few times before. He discusses the Book of Mormon's Great and Abominable Church as the political and cultural philosophy of Marxism. Karl Marx, after being raised in Christianity, writes about his disdain for God. What is the worldview of Satan? Restorati...

If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, then it's probably a duck. Wokeness IS a religion. There is a reason why I have called it the Religion of Academia for years. James Lindsay, Best-Selling author and the creator of www. NewDiscourses.com delves into the DNA of these philosophies to show why our culture is changing so quickly. Also, we cover march toward Christianity and James explains tha...

Plain and Precious Things Author David Butler and I discuss Nephi's Tree of Life and Isaiah's King and Vision. Dave gives a breakdown of Josiah's reforms with some of the underlying Hebrew text to the Old Testament, as well as insights on Isaiah's vision of the seraphim and the coal. David and I think along very similar lines. He has spent decades digesting the scriptures and though he is a lay sc...

Dr. Carol Swain is a high-profile, award-winning academic and a scholar of Political Science and Law. The former Harvard President, Claudine Gay, plagiarized Dr. Swain's work. Now there are further allegations that the Harvard Director of Diversity and Inclusion plagiarized as well. Dr Swain is an expert on DEI and discusses its pernicious origins, its objectives, and its consequences. Dr. Carol S...

An intelligent and enriching discussion between Greg and Todd McLauchlin, an astute gospel thinker. He and Greg discuss the meaning of the Temple Endowment, insights into what is going on there, and how the Priesthood functions. Todd also shows how the temple is found everywhere in the scriptures. Also, we break down and offer some context to Lehi's Dream and the elements of the Doctrine of Christ...

Can a gay individual or someone with same-sex attraction be faithful in the Church? Three active Latter-day Saints, Tember Harward, Craig Newsome, and Skyler Sorensen give an emphatic, "Yes." Separating LGBTQ activism from the individual is difficult work because the activists have been so successful in driving the narrative. While the message from the Brethren is clear from the pulpit, local lead...

A story on social media broke this weekend where a Primary teacher reportedly taught her Primary kids from a book on transgenderism. When a parent complained, the Primary leaders came to church in pride colors to support the teacher and her transgender child. Website - www.cwicmedia.com