Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

'Slings, Clubs & Swords" -  Ammon was raised, taught and trained as a prince -  The dispersing of the flocks at the Waters of Sebus as a ritual game -  Was Ammon being made a sacrifice for the beginning of the festival? -  The Great Spirit as God. Do Jews, Muslims and Christians worship the same God? -  Abish seizes the opportunity to convert the Lamanites   Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com   Cw...

-  Amulek & Alma talk about the first and second deaths -  While speaking on judgment, Alma brings up the Garden of Eden -  Throughout the scriptures, death is equated with judgment -  A new meaning to Lucifer's words to Eve?   Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

"Alma & Melchizedek" -  A possible Feast of Trumpets stage for Alma and Amulek -  Why Alma talks of the Melchizedek Priesthood in Ammonihah -  The Higher & Lower Laws -  "Casting Off" sins -  Melchizedek in the Joseph Smith Translation and Doctrine & Covenants -  Melchizedek as a title - Prince of Peace   Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma

"Word Up?" Part 2 - Zeezrom tries to ensnare Alma & Amulek - The primary focus of the theological debate is The Doctrine of Christ and Judgement - Alma uses the Garden of Eden story to explain Judgement - The Cherubim are Judgement just like the chasm between the Great & Spacious Building and The Tree of Life Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come...

"Word Up?" -  Alma teams up with Amulek, a Nephite -  Many in Ammonihah are after the Order of Nehor and want to overthrow the government and the church of God. -  Alma and Amulek teach about Judgemen, the Doctrine of Christ and the Godhead   Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group     Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS

Amlicites, Amalekites & Amalickiahites. Oh My! - Three groups in the Book of Alma give context to the major conflicts with the Nephites -  The primary enemies in the Book of Alma are Nephites/Mulekites, not Lamanites -  Most LDS Scholars have talked of the commonality of the names of the Amlicites and the Amalekites but not the Amalickiahites. -  The commonality focuses on the Hebrew letter "M-L-K...

'Alma's Questions' - Alma preaches repentance and the Doctrine of Christ in Zarahemla - Mass dissension and apostasy in the church - Alma's testimony comes from the Holy Ghost, not the magnificent visit from the angel. - Intellectual, Experiential and Spiritual testimony - All women are Eve Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Try out the Cwic Study Group-   https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group   C...

'Nehor & The War In Heaven' -  Alma ushers in of the Reign of the Judges and the doctrine of kings -  Democracy, Nehor and Priestcraft -  Nehor slays Gideon and founds a long-lasting church -  Amlici replays the War in Heaven -  Liberty vs. Tyranny   Website-  https://www.cwicmedia.com     Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Mormon Mosiah

'Alma The Younger' -  The Importance of Records -  Alma's Calling & Election Made Sure -  Dissension within the church -  Alma the Younger and Sons of Mosiah meet a messenger   Website-  https://www.cwicmedia.com     Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah

Bearing Burdens & 'Nasar' -  Alma's people bear light on the baptismal covenant -  The Place of Mormon -  We are all to tried like Abraham and Sarah -  How 'Nasar' may play a role in the Spiritual Economy -  The shame of bad decisions and prophets with imperfect pasts -  Tyranny dislikes religious allegiance   Website-  https://www.cwicmedia.com   Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah Al...

What is Hope? How do you develop it and why do we need it? Also, how does it fit in the Attributal Triad of 'Faith, Hope & Charity'? I talk about these questions and really try to get at the heart of HOPE in a conversation with Award-Winning author, Heidi Tucker.

'The REAL Reason Abinadi Was Killed' -  Abinadi was NOT killed because he wouldn't give 'Good Tidings' -  In fact, Abinadi did give 'Good Tidings'  -  Abinadi was killed because he preached of the coming of the Messiah/King/Melchizedek and the Doctrine of Christ -  Jesus Christ is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 -  Abinadi is a 'type' of the Suffering Servant   https://www.cwidmedia.com     Com...

'Abinadi on Trial' - What is Abinadi's real interpretation of Isaiah 52:7-10? -  Isaiah 53, the Suffering Servant, helps answer the priest's 'gotcha' question. -  Abinadi preaches about Christ and the Higher Law -  King Noah and his people are like the Children of Israel at Sinai -  The Law of Moses is a Type of things to come   https://www.cwicmedia.com     LDS Mormon Book of Mormon

-  Ideas on defending the LDS Church and its doctrine -  There is a large, ignored gap between LDS scholarship and the 'garden-variety' member of the church. -  How is LDS scholarship doing? -  Orthodox and Progressive Latter-Day-Saints -  What's going on at BYU? -  We need a more confident way to promote faith -  What struggles do Generation Z and Millennials have with the church? - The role of c...

'Becoming & The Doctrine of Christ' -  King Limhi sets up the reason for Abinadi's Death Penalty -  Becoming is a major part of The Doctrine of Christ -  We are made in the image of God, Jesus was made in the image of man - Formula for Breaking out of Bondage -  Zeniff and back to the Land of Nephi   LDS Mormon

'King Benjamin & The 4 Phases of the Priesthood' -  King Benjamin's Speech passes through Faith, Hope & Charity -  The difference between Marxism and King Benjamin - The Fluid Hierarchy, the Parable of the Talents and the Rich, Poor & Beggar   Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

"Mosiah, Messiah' - The beginning of Mosiah is not the beginning of Mosiah -  The relics are passed on to Mosiah -  King Benjamin's speech is rich in ritual - The Fluid Hierarchy in King Benjamin's Speech -  Three words:  "Servant" "Keep" "Preserve" -  The Doctrine of Christ   https://www.cwicmedia.com     Come Follow Me for Individual and Families LDS Mormon Book of Mormon

Cristina Rosetti, PhD one of the few non-LDS Mormon scholars, talks about her experience and research with polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalists. Cristina also testified in the Utah State Senate and House advocating for Utah SB 102. -  How long did polygamy continue after 1890? - What are some core doctrinal differences from the LDS Church? -  Are there polygamous women who are feminists? -  Polygam...

'I think you're my brother.'  Randy Lindsay couldn't believe his DNA test was true. It showed him a completely different ancestry. This 50 something year old's Genealogy work had just taken a hairpin turn and left him with an identity crisis. -  What is family? Is it blood? Is it love? -  DNA testing and Family History -  How might this relate to the 12 Tribes of Israel? -  Have you had your DNA t...

Craig Newsome describes growing up in a strict, religious home in New Zealand, his journey from Christianity to atheism, to Buddhism, then his introduction to the LDS Church through, ironically, online, anti-Mormon sources. He describes his conversion story, discusses gay policies in the church, and talks about his desire to have God in his life and how he has reconciled with Him. Craig is an acti...

'A Wrestle With God' -  Enos Wrestles Before God -  Passing through the 4 Phases of the Priesthood -  A story of the attributal progression of Faith, Hope and Charity -  Amaleki gives us the backstory to King Mosiah and the Mulekites   http://www.cwicmedia.com     Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon

Dr. Kenny Bramwell is a System Medical Director for St. Luke's Health System -  What happens when hospital staff get infected? -  Are US hospitals ready for Coronavirus? -  How many people will be infected in the US? -  How strict should we be with our quarantines? -  What about Anti-Vaxers? http://www.cwicmedia.com     

'Change Can Be Good' -  Like 'wild olive branches' Change Can Be Good -  This is a chance to get new context for the Sacrament -  How to conduct the ordinance of the sacrament according to the General Handbook -  What the Bread and Water Represent   http://www.cwicmedia.com   https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia     Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon Coronavirus Covid-19

'The Allegory of the Olive Trees' -  Who was Zenos? -  There has to be a starting point, it is the House of Israel -  The Allegory is the story of 'covenant' between the peoples of God -  Sherem is an advocate of The Nehor Principle. -  He is religious, but denies the Doctrine of Christ   http://www.cwicmedia.com   https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia     Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families...

Robert Gruler is a criminal defense attorney with a remarkable story. He gives us the low-down on the criminal justice system and the flaws most of us never hear about. Robert candidly talks about losing his brother to the opioid crisis that is affecting almost everyone in the US, addiction, drugs and setting up a non-profit for other grieving families. Robert runs a series that checks on the crim...