The Book of Mormon Podcast

We are joined on this episode by Ethan and Emma Bell @floodtheworld for our discussion of Helaman chapter eleven. We discuss the principles of the Gospel found as the people of Nephi experience the pride cycle. Recorded 01/29/2023. References: "This Day" Ronald A. Rasband. October 2022. "Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ" Dale G. Renlund. November 2019. "The Will Within" Thomas S. Monson. Apri...

We discuss chapters nine and ten of the Book of Helaman. The chief judge has been murdered and Nephi revealed it by the gift of prophesy. The wicked judges attempt to accuse him and are confounded. Nephi is given power and authority to seal in Heaven as on Earth. Nephi is blessed and assured of his prophetic calling. Recorded 01/22/2023.

We discuss the eighth chapter of Helaman. Nephi is confronted by wicked judges who attempt to turn the people against the Lord's prophet. All prophets have testified of Christ's coming. Recorded 01/08/2023.

We begin the new year with Helaman chapter seven! The prophet Nephi returns to Zarahemla to find the Nephites corrupted and allowing Satan to lead them into sin. He laments and preaches repentance. Recorded 01/01/2023.

We discuss Helaman chapter six! A period of prosperity spirals into the depths of pride and vanity as the Nephites set their hearts upon riches and the band of Gadianton take control of Zarahemla. Recorded 12/30/2022.

We finish discussing Helaman chapter five and invite some friends to join us: Elder Penrod, Elder Holmes, Elder Hansen and Elder Daley currently serving in the Fort Worth Texas Mission. Recorded 12/11/2022.

We had to split up Helaman chapter five because there was just too much to discuss! The principles found in this chapter are so rich and applicable to our lives. We discuss: power and authority, remembering, consecration, and the work of Salvation. Recorded 12/06/2022.

We discuss the near-destruction of the Nephite nation. We discuss the result of pride entering into the Church and into our lives. Recorded 11/30/2022.

We discuss chapter 3 of Helaman. Topics include becoming industrious, record-keeping, righteous leadership, and the similarities between the Book of Mormon era and our day. Recorded 11/21/2022.

We have returning podcast guest and friend Paul Anderson join us this week for our discussion of Helaman chapter 2! We discuss the the implications of the contentious Nephite election in the previous chapter and the emergence of the Gadianton robbers. Helaman's assassination is thwarted and the band of robbers flee into the wilderness. Recorded 11/13/2022. Resources: Previous Episode with Paul: ht...

We felt inspired to share our recording from Conference Talk  on our Book of Mormon Feed. We share some personal and individual insights on how The Book of Mormon has shaped our lives. We discuss Elder Rasband's talk titled, " This Day." We hope you enjoy & go and give Conference Talk a listen!

This week on the podcast, we finally emerge from the war chapters in Alma and into the first chapter of Helman...where we read about more wars and contentions among the people of Nephi. We discuss the election of a new Nephite chief judge and the divisions among the people as a result of political strife. Recorded 11/6/2022.

This week we finish up The Book of Alma. Come and listen to our thoughts as we reflect on the longest book in The Book of Mormon and close it out with Alma chapter 63! We discuss a little about Hagoth and his people journeying to the land Northward and the passing of records to Helaman (The son of Helaman who was Alma's son). Recorded 10/30/2022.

Alma 62 is full of rejoicing and mourning for the ancient Nephite saints. Come and listen as we discuss the conclusion of the wars and contentions recorded in the Book of Alma, the son of Alma. Recorded 10/23/2022.

Alma 59-61 were jammed packed with epistles or letters between Moroni & Pahoran. Come and listen as we discuss Moroni's feelings & Pahoran's response. We learn about communication, war, and how more about the afflictions among the Nephites & Lamanties. Recorded 10/17/2022.

 Join with us as we discuss Alma chapter 58 . In this episode topics include: stratagem of warfare, power of deliverance through our Savior Jesus Christ, and faith and determination in turbulent times.  Resources: Michael S.Drake, Deliverance

On this episode, we continue discussing Helaman's epistle to Moroni. We discuss the war chapter narrative and liken the scriptures to our day. Recorded 10/02/2022. BYU Speech: Finding Strength in the Lord - Kendra Hall Kenyon

On this episode, we discuss Alma 56 and the 2000 stripling warriors. Topics include: the hope of Israel, the impact of a righteous person/people, and much more! Recorded 09/25/2022. 

On this episode, we discuss Alma 54 and Alma 55. We discuss the epistles exchanged between Ammoron and Moroni. We discuss how enemies of the Church have and will use falsehoods to justify iniquity and detract from the Lord's chosen servants. We discuss how Moroni's values lead him to take the initiative and devise a strategem to liberate the imprisoned Nephities. Recorded 09/11/2022. 

On this episode, we discuss chapters fifty-two and fifty-three of the Book of Alma. Topics include: types of leadership and how leaders lead their people to destruction or victory, ministering to those in need, and dissensions in the Church. Recorded 09/03/2022.

On this episode, we discuss the second half of Alma chapter fifty and all of Alma chapter fifty-one. Topics include: the Book of Mormon as a record for our day and all nations, kindreds, and tongues, the character of Moroni as a military leader and a steward of the Lord's covenant people, and the war chapters generally. Recorded 08/30/2022.

On this episode, we discuss chapters forty-eight through fifty of the Book of Alma. Moroni magnifies his priesthood and his calling. Recorded 08/21/2022.

On this episode, we discuss the forty-seventh chapter of Alma. Amalickiah plots to overthrow the king of the Lamanites and does so through deceit and fraud. We discuss the threat of power-hungry men (and women) in the latter-days and seek the Lord in the precious scriptures. Recorded 08/14/2022.

On this episode, we finish our discussion of Alma chapter forty-six. We discuss the covenant relationship between the Lord Jesus Christ and His people in ancient times and in the latter days. Recorded 08/07/2022.

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Gerald Kokenes for a discussion about the war chapters in The Book of Mormon and also the first verses of Alma chapter forty-six. Topics include: the profession of arms and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the title of liberty, themes in The Book of Mormon, and so much more! Recorded 07/10/2022.