Weekly Deep Dive

In this Come Follow Me podcast episode, Jason and Nate take a look at the the Law of the Lord as revealed in Doctrine and Covenants section 42. The first part of includes instructions for missionary work and teaching by the spirit. The next part dives into commandments the Lord gives his saints similar to the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament. The Lord repeats three times the commandment to no...

In this Come Follow Me podcast episode we are covering Doctrine and Covenants 37 – 40. We start off by talking about Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible and the Lord’s direction to physically gather the saints. Then we move into the Lord’s introduction to himself in Doctrine and Covenants 38. We talk about what are the seraphim? Then we ask what does it mean to be gathered into the Lord’s boso...

Nate’s back! In this episode of the Weekly Deep Dive we take a look at at several shorter sections of Doctrine and Covenants delivered during the general conference of the church in September of 1830. The Lord provides some wise counsel to his missionaries. It feels like some common themes with this discussion revolve around our focus and how the Lord respects our agency. The Lord is showing real...

“And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!” This is a special Easter message where Jason talks about the connection between Easter and Passover. He goes of the historical context of Passover. Then he talks about the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection of our Savior in terms of the Passover. Afterwa...

In Doctrine and Covenants 29, the Lord is speaking to his people. The verse starts off using metonymy, a type of poetry found frequently in the Hebrew Bible, to describe how the Lord atoned for us. Because of this, I view this as another example that these revelations truly are the voice of the Lord rather than the words of a young farm boy with limited education. Next, a major theme of this secti...

This Come Follow Me Podcast covers D&C 27 – 28. In this episode we start off talking about alcohol and the sacrament. The Lord tells us not to wonder that hour will soon come when he will come share a drink with some of his friends on the other side of the veil. Next we talk about Oliver Cowdery’s revelation in section 28. With this, we discuss challenging the word of God. Finally, we finish b...

In this Come Follow Me podcast episode, we look at a what it means to not be under condemnation. Then we talk about the Lord’s guidance and instructions on miracles. The Lord outlines here what type of miracles should be performed and under which circumstances. Afterwards we talk about dusting and washing of the feet. Then we talk about Emma’s calling, the power of music and we finish by talking a...

In this Come Follow Me podcast episode we dive into when a prophet is a prophet. Then we explore the value of the Book of Mormon and how to find value in the Book of Mormon. Finally, we talk about the difference between members of the church and the sanctified and what it means to be sanctified.

In this Come Follow Me discussion we talk about how the Lord teaches the fundamentals by stressing the importance of holding fast to scripture. Next we examine the title of Alpha and Omega. Then we examine some interesting dichotomy. Afterwards we examine how the Lord de-mystifies hell and replaces a message of fear with a gospel of hope. Finally, we discuss how the Lord truly calls and has a spec...

“Stand as a witness” In this episode we examine what a great and marvelous work means, a powerful statement Christ makes about who he is and what is role is in the last days, and how revelation can be so specific and individual yet general and apply to so many at the same time.

“Upon you my fellow servants” In this episode we will ask the question, if God could send anyone from anytime to restore the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood, why didn’t he send Aaron and Melchizedek? Why send John the Baptist? We will take a look at the purpose of the priesthood here on earth.

“That You May Come Off Conqueror.” In this episode, we ask the question, was Martin Harris a wicked man? We explore why Jesus Christ compares himself to female animals rather than masculine and we journey to a different take on what it means to harvest a field that is white and already to harvest.

“This is the Spirit of Revelation” In this episode, we cover how the word of God is like a two edged sword, a little more into the field is white and already to harvest, the revelation regarding John the apostle revealed in Doctrine and Covenants 7 and we will finish up talking about the gift of revelation and the interesting history of rods in early Church History.

“My work shall go forth.” In this episode we will be focusing a lot up front on how the works, designs and purposes of God cannot be frustrated. After that we take a peek at Doctrine Covenants 4 where we learn the field is white and ready to harvest, something that will be repeated often and a common theme in some of these shorter sections and in the end, we will see some wise counsel God gives to...

“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers” In this episode, we will be talking about the connection between Mormon and Joseph Smith, we explore the takeaways from the time between Joseph’s first and second visions and we finish by talking about the significance of Elijah coming before the great and terrible day of the Lord.

“I Saw a Pillar of Light” This episode focuses on early Joseph Smith history before the first vision and hits on the interesting history of sacred groves throughout Biblical history.