Weekly Deep Dive

In this week’s Deep Dive, Jason and Nate look at D&C 111 – 114. In D&C 111, Joseph Smith and company receive a revelation regarding their trip to Salem, Massachusetts. The reason for their journey was to find treasure in order to help the church pay off it’s debts. Jason and Nate explore the context of this event in respect to early American History. This is shortly after the golden age of...

In this week’s deep dive of D&C 109 – 110 Jason and Nate talk about the Kirtland Temple. D&C 109 is the dedicatory prayer while D&C 110 talks about heavenly visits. Jason and Nate talk about what House of the LORD, Holiness to the LORD means. They discuss divine follow through and the importance of doing what you say you will do. This covers the infamous Order Number 11 and what happen...

In this week, Jason and Nate dive into D&C 106 – 108. First, Jason discusses what it means to be called to warn people. Afterwards, Jason discusses the significance of coming as a thief in the night. In the end, Jason and Nate spend most of the time discussing who is Melchizedek and how Adam blessed his children before he died.

In this week’s dive of D&C 102 – 105 we first answer a question, “What does it mean by God’s strange act?” Next we examine a different interpretation of the hearts of the children turned to the fathers. Then, we look at the first high council and the importance of chance to remove partiality. After that, we dive into Zion’s camp.

This week’s dive into D&C 98 – 101 explores God’s sage advice for when things get really bad. Rejoice and give thanks in all things. Maybe not the advice we thought we wanted, but there is hidden wisdom in this salty balm. Jason and Nate also take a look at the constitution and our responsibilities to government. Finally, this dive into D&C 98 – 101 concludes with a parable dealing with th...

D&C 94 – 97 starts off with specific dimensions for the temple. Jason and Nate explore these specific dimensions in context of God giving us specific directions and asking for exact obedience. What does God give us more latitude on some commandments but require strict obedience in others? After that, Jason and Nate discuss holiness through separation. Temples are a prominent feature throughout...

D&C 93 opens with a recipe to see God. Jason and Nate take on a more serious, slightly heavier tone as they discuss what it means to see God and the importance of being a good father today. This episode all covers Christ as both the Father and the Son. We hope you enjoy, thanks for listening!

Jason and Nate deliver a bonus episode dealing with writings from the Pseudepigrapha. First, a few more points from D&C 89 – 92. Then, Jason opens up into the pseudepigrapha with a discussion on the influence and power of music. Next, the fall of the early children of God and how it ties into Greek mythology. Afterwards, a look at how King David left the ninety and nine and how that contrasts...

Looking at D&C 89 – 92, Jason and Nate start off diving into the Word of Wisdom. The Word of Wisdom has changed over time in how the church has interpreted it. Jason and Nate try to understand what the Word of Wisdom really means and two big take-aways from this section. First, not to be so critical in matters regarding the Word of Wisdom. Second, it is great to have modern prophets who can he...

In this week’s dive into D&C 88, Jason and Nate examine the title, Lord of Sabaoth. Not Sabbath, Sabaoth. Next, they examine the phrase, alms of your prayers as a critical part of receiving the Second Comforter. Jason takes another look at light. This time, examining it’s life giving properties. Jason then looks at God as the Crown of Glory for the Celestial Kingdom. Around this point, Nate se...

Before diving into D&C 85 – 87, Jason hits ministering of angels from D&C 84. Diving into this section, D&C 85 is the main focus. First, we see another example of the impact studying the scriptures had on Joseph Smith receiving revelation. We look at Ezra 2 and the impact record keeping had on a much earlier restoration. Then we see how Joseph Smith learns and applies these lessons to...

This dive through D&C 84 starts off asking the question, “how can God call a man who killed someone to be his prophet and law giver?” In addition, Moses and Nephi seem to follow parallel paths. Next, Jason and Nate examine the lineage of the priesthood. Unlike the line of Christ, the priesthood line breaks and jumps across different families. Jason and Nate then explore the purposes of the Aar...

Before diving into D&C 81 – 83, Jason revisits the Testament of Adam. This is in reference to D&C 76 where God states that he will make men Gods. After that walk-through, Jason and Nate take us to section 81. Here we see an example of a talent taken from one person and gifted to another. This section also gives us some perspective to names removed from the Book of Life. Moving into section...

In this dive in to D&C 77 – 80, Jason and Nate answer the all important question, are there dinosaurs in Heaven? The discussion starts off breaking down the significance of Joseph Smith’s questions and answers he had while translating the book of Revelation in the Bible. First, they look at what it means to see into different time. This results in a discussion pre-destiny and how seeing the fu...

In D&C 76, Jason and Nate explore the meaning of the word Telestial. They talk about the doings of the Lord. They explore the meaning behind multiple eternities. Jason walks us through a mathematical approach to God and man with the symbolism of an asymptote. Next, they examine the fall of Satan and what it means to be perdition. Afterwards, Jason looks at what it means to inherit the Celestia...

In this weeks deep dive of D&C 71 – 75, Jason and ‘Titanium’ Nate take us on a tour of late 1831 and early 1832. From a church history perspective, D&C 71 – 75 is based around the translation of the Bible. First, Ezra Booth writes a series of letters that culminates in one of the darkest moments for the prophet in church history. Because of these letters, the early church struggles to find...

Nate returns for this week’s journey through D&C 67 – 70. In D&C 67, the Lord offers an interesting challenge for those still not convinced that the revelations given were Gods words. Write your own revelation and see if you can do better. As we explore these events, we take a closer look into the life of William E. McLellin. Next, we dive into a privilege and a promise given to those call...

In this episode, Jason takes us through D&C 64 – 66. The meat of the episode focuses upfront on what it means to overcome the world. Sometimes faith requires belief in the absurd. Abraham believed he would still have Isaac after sacrificing him. Nephi believed he could build a boat and cross a sea. Many times, faith will alienate us from everyone around us. The angel Gabriel didn’t tell the wo...

This episode dives into D&C 63. Nate introduces this episode with an interesting version of “Give Said the Little Stream,” as a tribute to primary. Jason takes a quick detour to go back to section 61 and examine the land cursed by God in the beginning and blessed by God in the end. He also explores God cursing the waters in the last days. Transitioning into section 63 this episode covers signs...

D&C 60 – 62 opens with a reference to the parable of the talents and who better to take us on this journey than Nate? He’s been looking forward to getting to the heart of what this parable means and how it applies here in Doctrine and Covenants.

In D&C 58-59 we can see the Lord’s unique way of speaking. He uses double meaning and poetry and speaks in layers. His voice and style is recognizable at the start of D&C 58. It would be easy to blame God or think Joseph was a fallen prophet based on the Missouri experience. However, this revelation shows that tribulation and death were part of the plan in going to Missouri. This episode e...

Jason and Nate journey into the meaning of the center place. Along the way, they talk about the sacred center in Near Eastern and Greek religion. They explore paradise restored through the temple. Jason builds on the idea pointing out that any point is essentially the center of a sphere and how the universe does center around us. Jason then explores how do we make sure our sacred center is placed...

Jason and Nate start by talking about the Shakers and then they look at why the Lord tends to favor the right hand verses his left hand when talking about favor. They visit the importance of always being ready and constantly repenting. It is interesting God says there are some that he has reserved to himself that do not need repentance, but doesn’t tell us anything more about them. The Lord emphas...

The majority of this episode focuses on spiritual gifts. While exploring why God gives his children spiritual gifts, we make comparisons with the Greek heroes, namely Perseus. We also journey into the word choice found in D&C 46. Along this path, we ask why the Lord uses the words ‘seduced’ and ‘lust’ when he talks about being deceived?

In this episode, Jason and Nate dive into D&C section 45 which covers a timeline of events for the second coming. Along the way, they detour into the meaning of names. In particular, the name of God and what Rumplestiltskin has to do with anything. They talk about signs in the heavens and on the earth and where we sit on the timeline that is the Lords great reveal and second coming. As Jason a...