The Book of Mormon, Digging Deeper

We all have faced trials and tribulations, obstacles and setbacks, in our lives. Why is that. Many bad things have happened to good people...Why is that? is adversity just a consequence of our own actions, or, does the very nature of Mortality itself present challenges and obstacles we must navigate around for our whole lives. Let's talk about that.

This episode explores the paradox of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and why the God of the Old Testament seems to always be angry and jealous while the God of the New Testament if full of love and mercy and forgiveness?

The value and power of Humility and the danger of Pride.

This most sacred doctrine is seldom spoken about and often considered Taboo, but in fact, is a very important doctrine we should all understand and seek after. Listen to the words of the Prophets as they speak about the calling and election and the more sure word of prophecy.

Why are some prayers answered quickly and others Not? Why did the Scriptural Prophets sometimes break the bands of confinement with a word and other times languish in prisons for long periods of time. Why must we go through trials of our faith before the miracles we seek are brought to pass? I invite you to listen to my thoughts on this. 

Each of us is endowed with one or more gifts of the Spirit when we receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. What are those gifts and why are they given?  And, more importantly, how do they bless our lives and the lives of those we serve?

Perhaps the most unique book of scripture in the LDS canon of scripture is the Book of Abraham...and it has perhaps the most interesting history and some of the most amazing information in the scriptures. And, Napoleon and Albert Einstein have connections to it. Listen in and find out how.

Is the Devil real? And if so, just what is his nature? How does he work in the world and in our lives. Just what exactly does he do to work against the Lord and how can we insulate ourselves from his influence? I invite you to listen.

Why did Jesus come at the Meridian of Times? Why then and not now, when communication and transportation are so much easier? Was it necessary to come during the Roman occupation of Palestine? Were the Romans unwitting participants in spreading his word? Come join me as we explore this little discussed subject. 

Revelation and prayer are two wonderful tools we have to receive guidance from our Heavenly Father. But, sometimes, the answers to our pleas  are very hard to hear and understand. Just how do we distinguish between an answer to a prayer or the validity of a revelation and our own deeply held desires and biases? Perhaps this episode will help you answer those questions.

Since the beginning of time Mankind has pondered the nature of our existence and asked the three eternal questions, "Where did I come from?" "Why am I here?" "Where am I going?" And, since the beginning of time, the answers have been elusive. The restoration of the Gospel in the latter days finally gave us the answers we have so long sought.  Join me as we discuss the...

Why do we let our testimonies falter over little things? How does a harsh or insensitive word from a Bishop or Stake President influence our activity... or drive us out of the church? Why do we trip over the little things. There are big questions to be asked about God, about the Savior, about the Book of Mormon, that if answered positively, should establish our testimonies on firm ground and blunt...

The challenge and the blessing of learning how to forgive. We explore the power that comes with exercising true Christlike forgiveness. 

The Bible passed through a number of hands on its way from the Prophets and the Apostles to us.  Along the way, many plain and precious parts were lost. Its history is long and fascinating and the contribution of the Joseph Smith Translation is just one part of the story...a very important part to be sure.

The end of the world is a subject that has commanded our attention for a long time. what will it be like? Should we be scared? Should we be afraid? should we be anxious? And, just how can we prepare for it? Tune in and find out.

Is it possible to find peace, inner peace in a turbulent world? If so, how? What are the steps to attaining and maintaining true peace within ourselves amidst all the adversity and turmoil? Tune in and find out.

A continuation of the discussion and exploration of the conflict and relationship between Science and Theology

The story of the Three Nephites; The Lord's disciples,  in the Americas, who desired to remain on earth until His second coming. What is their condition and what is their mission.

The battle between science and religion has been waged for centuries. But must it be so?  Is there no common ground? I believe it is a battle that need not be waged. Surprisingly, there is much more common ground than you might think. Join me for this discussion as we explore the history of this conflict and discover the true nature  and relationship between these two disciplines.

The Heaven and Hell of the Catholic and Protestant world is missing one Kingdom. The temples are the doorway to eternal glory in that one. Only through its door will the pathway to the Celestial Kingdom be revealed.

The Atonement was the seminal moment in all of human history. The Savior died on the cross for us. Before that he suffered in the Garden to the point that he sweat great drops of blood. In this podcast we are going to explore why he had to suffer and die for us and just what that means. I hope you will join us.

Who is the Holy Ghost and why is the Gift of the Holy Ghost by the Laying on of Hands the Second Ordinance of the Gospel. 

The first ordinance of the Gospel is Baptism, a sometimes overlooked and often misunderstood ordinance with a history that goes back thousands of years.  In this episode we take a deep dive into the issue of the true nature of the Father and the Son and the doctrine of the Trinity.

What is the nature of true repentance? What is it about repentance that makes it the second principle of the Gospel? Let's find out together. 

In this episode we find out why faith is the first principal of the Gospel.  We also explore how to expand and strengthen our own personal faith.