Weekly Deep Dive

Jason and Nate dive into Moses 7 covering the city of Enoch and what it takes to build Zion. Sit back and enjoy the show!

Let the begatting begin! Nate begins this dive into Genesis 5 and Moses 6 by reading through the chapter in a way only Nate can do. Jason than takes over the deep dive to explore Enoch. Jason examines his youth, speech impediment and what Enoch became. Jason and Nate discuss the giants in the land. Thanks for listening!

Jason and Nate dive into Genesis 3 – 4. They discuss the fall of Satan preceding the fall of Adam and Eve. No shortcuts to success. Naked and clothed. Context of the atonement. Purpose of the temple. Cain and Abel. Stories about Lamech.

Jason and Nate talk about the creation as outlined in Genesis 1-2. First, Jason introduces the Old Testament, or Hebrew Bible. He talks perspective and the importance of the Old Testament. Then Jason examines different perspectives of the creation narrative. Finally, Jason and Nate talk about the creation of Eve from Adam and the significance of those symbols from a literary and later scientific s...

Jason and Nate bring in in the new year with the first episode into a study of the Old Testament. This episode dives into Moses 1 and Abraham 3. It will cover the extremely high mountain. God’s introduction to Moses. The importance of questions. Who shall I send? The stars and planets. Kolob.

Jason is back in this week’s deep dive into the Family: A Proclamation to the World. This episode talks about the proclamation as a test for this time. Also, in going over the proclamation, this episode covers the importance of the family and the criticality of family ideals.

D&C 137 – 138. In this week’s deep dive, Jason remembers a few more connections between Joseph Smith and the Savior from last weeks episode. Jason examines Joseph Smith’s vision of the Celestial Kingdom. In this vision, Jason finds particular significance in the imagery of the gates and the road. Next, Jason takes a minute to introduce us to Joseph F. Smith. Finally, Jason explores the importa...

D&C 135 – 136. In this week’s dive, Jason and Nate explore the similarities between Joseph Smith and Jesus Christ. They look at the life of the prophet Joseph Smith and the details surrounding his death in Carthage Jail.

Jason and Nate dive into D&C 133 – 134. Section 133 was supposed to be the concluding section to Doctrine and Covenants and is a revelation received in 1831. Exploring this section leads to a discussion on the significance of meeting together often. Next, they examine the dichotomy of Zion and Babylon and how it illustrates the atonement. Jason discusses what it means to bear the vessels of th...

Jason and Nate dive into D&C 129 – 132. The first three sections differ from other sections in that they are notes from casual conversations between the prophet and his friends. In these sections, Joseph shares wisdom from his experience with angels. He offers some scientifically advanced perspective not normally associated with religious views. In the last section, Jason focuses on the new an...

Jason tackles this deep dive into D&C 125 – 128. In the first section, we read about the Lord’s message to those essaying to be saints. This takes us into the impact of large population influxes on surrounding communities. In the next section, Brigham Young is granted a rest from his missionary journeys. In this section, Jason highlights the impact of the British mission and early British sain...

Nate is back to dive into D&C 124 with Jason this week! This episode begins with Jason describing the summer of 1839 in Nauvoo. The saints soon drained the swamp and turned Nauvoo into a beautiful city. This episode talks about the revelation to make a proclamation to all of the rulers in the world that the Kingdom of God has been restored and to invite them to participate in the gathering of...

Jason takes us on a deep and heavy dive of D&C 121 – 123. This episode is not for the faint of heart. D&C 123 focuses on the importance of recording details of what went down in Missouri during this time period. Many affidavits from this time period provide great detail of what happened. To honor the memory of what happened, and to better provide context for these revelations, Jason enumer...

Jason and Nate Dive into D&C 115 – 120. First Jason revisits some of the significance of Joseph Smith’s visit to Salem, Massachusetts from last weeks dive. Next, Nate takes us through what it means to be a light to the world. Jason examines what it means to have God’s wrath poured out without mixture. Jason and Nate talk about Far West, the Holy City. They look at how the Far West temple diffe...

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...