Monday Morning LDS Religion Class

Getting the Book of Mormon into print was not easy. It was nearly derailed by a man by the name of Abner Cole. His satirical book, The Book of Pukei, actually gives us a wealth of information around the circumstances of printing the book.

There are alot of theories about how an ancient record allegedly was translated and written in roughly 40 days. How did Joseph and Oliver produce a book that still stands up to critical examination all these years later?

As Joseph Smith was traveling to the Hill Cumorah 5 times to retrieve the Nephite plates, a conspiracy was forming to steal them from him. Martin Harris, a family friend, would assist to keeping the plates safe. Join us for the fascinating episode in Joseph's life.

Joseph Smith was a man of his world; 1800's, rural and poorly educated. Survival was a constant struggle. Translating the Book of Mormon would be a challenge! What did his world look like as he struggled to bring the Restoration forward?

Few issues are more polarizing in today's world than discussions around those who identify as LGBTQ. Historically, there has been a wide variety of explanations and approaches. Where are we today? What are current leaders calling us to do? And what does it look like on a typical sabbath service?

Is Jesus about control or growth? What have you done with His gospel?

The science of memory and memory retrieval is complex and multi-layered. It appears to have had a significant effect on how Joseph Smith would recall events such as the first vision.

We begin our series on Church history, beginning with the Christian centuries before 1820. Then, getting Joseph Smith to Upstate NY was no small task! Join us as we see God moving all the pieces to make that happen.

In Moroni 10, Moroni wants us to know exactly why he and other prophets wrote what they did. They also wanted us to know the damage done by well-meaning creeds over the centuries.

Both Mormon and Paul teach a singular responsibility to the world- live in love with those around us.

Moroni was worried that his record would be rejected by the Gentiles, who needed to bring the record to the Lamanites. Would they mock it or embrace it?

The pain of separation from God brings difficulties in mortality. Jesus' sole mission was to return us back into the presence of our Heavenly Parents. How that occurs is the challenge, The Brother of Jared provides us with a key.

The Brother of Jared had an impossible task: Get the people across the sea, using only primitive barges. How would he do it?

The Brother of Jared was given an impossible task: prepare the barges for a sea crossing. The problems were enormous. And all he had were some rocks he had molten out of the mountain. However, what the Lord touches, glows and grows.

This week, March 2024, brought an historical event for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Conversely, it was a day of sorrow for the Community of Christ. That is, the purchase of the Kirtland Temple and other important historical items. Lets talk about why this happened by putting it in historical context.

As the Nephites implode, we have the testimonies of two prophets, Mormon and Moroni, to give us a perspective on why they wrote and what the expected in future.

We all have the things we treasure. Are we hesitant to consecrate them, though? Will we lose them if we do?

Mormon is given a singular job: observe and bear witness to the end of his people. The Book of Mormon is his witness of what he saw: And thus we see!

The Nephites changed their behavior dramatically after the visit of the Savior. The record says they understood in their hearts, something they hadn't done previously. What would it take for us to do that?

Jesus has in invited us into a partnership with him. How do we do that? And what is he looking for from us?

The Law of Obedience was given as a way to prepare to love as God loves. But that means that it often falls short of helping us with answers or a healing we really need. How do we manage those expectations?

Jesus is inviting us into a relationship with him. We have been called into this amazing project to heal a world that need our mercy and compassion. And the roots of this calling come early in Christianity and the Book of Mormon

As the church moves in the its next century, its people and message are needed more than ever. But that help seems to be involving into an ever greater purpose. A fractured world is in desperate need of a healing voice. Are we ready?

St. Jerome was tasked with translating Greek texts in Latin around 400 AD. It was a monumental effort that brought the scriptures to the Christianity to the West. And yet, two misunderstandings have had a major effect on Churches even today.

Present at the Nativity, witnessed by Book of Mormon prophets in vision, were humble sheepherders. Why was it so important they witness the birth of Jesus? In this bonus podcast, lets look at some reasons for their presence.