Y Religionhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/y-religion--6809360enChristianityCopyright Trizahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d1e7c7dafd0c7de762111ad5941f63a7.jpgY Religionhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/y-religion--6809360Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:37:54 +0000TrizaTrizafeeds@spreaker.comEach year, religion professors at Brigham Young University (BYU) produce hundreds of publications on subjects related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast brings this research into one place to enlighten the everyday...falseepisodicEpisode 8: The Sacred Influence of Motherhoodhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-sacred-influence-of-motherhood--7319577216ca8ecb-3ad4-492c-b19a-f7ef845eb744Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat makes the influence of motherhood both unique and sacred, and how does it shape children, families, and society? In this episode, Dr. Jenet Erickson and Jennifer Thatcher explore the role of mothers in nurturing identity, fostering development,...3401falsefullEpisode 7: Habits of Highly Effective Parents (Craig Hart & Stephanie Sorensen)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-habits-of-highly-effective-parents-craig-hart-stephanie-sorensen--73070896f5e9852b-87bb-446b-9f81-4f314441f441Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat do effective parents consistently do to help their children thrive? In this episode, Dr. Craig Hart and Dr. Stephanie Sorensen explore practical, research‑backed parenting habits that foster healthy development and strengthen family well‑being."3508falsefullEpisode 6: How to Build a Great Marriage (Brian Mead & Gaylamarie Rosenberg)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-how-to-build-a-great-marriage-brian-mead-gaylamarie-rosenberg--729517732141ab2e-b84b-4897-b0df-2645b3ba1f0cMon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat creates a strong and lasting marriage? In this episode, Dr. Brian Mead and Gaylamarie Rosenberg explore the habits, skills, and principles that contribute to healthy, enduring marital relationships.3270falsefullEpisode 5: Founding a Marriage on Jesus Christ (David C. Dollahite & Loren D. Marks)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-founding-a-marriage-on-jesus-christ-david-c-dollahite-loren-d-marks--728412667c836ad3-f310-4284-bd82-ab9529326a18Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow does faith in Jesus Christ strengthen marriage and family life? In this episode, Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks discuss how discipleship and shared spiritual commitment create resilience and unity in marital and family relationships.3628falsefullEpisode 4: Debunking Marriage Myths (Gaylamarie Rosenberg)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-debunking-marriage-myths-gaylamarie-rosenberg--7274338125e21216-3835-40cc-b896-9340ed4a2d93Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat misconceptions about marriage can lead to unrealistic expectations? In this episode, Gaylamarie Rosenberg addresses common myths and replaces them with research-based and experience-informed truths about lasting marriage.2821falsefullEpisode 3: Preparing for a Successful Marriage (Barbara Morgan Gardner & Brian Willoughby)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-preparing-for-a-successful-marriage-barbara-morgan-gardner-brian-willoughby--72635975091d95e4-d419-4e56-af36-1b4861846506Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0000TrizaHow can individuals approach dating with intentionality and long-term purpose? In this episode, Dr. Brian Willoughby and Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner discuss how to prepare for marriage, overcome fear in dating, and practical skills for marriage.3668falsefullEpisode 2: A Divine Blueprint for Families (Mike Goodman & Jenet Erickson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-a-divine-blueprint-for-families-mike-goodman-jenet-erickson--72537102bc1e9101-3838-460f-931d-e9387fb3c17fMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0000TrizaHow does "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" serve as a divine guide for understanding family life? In this episode, Dr. Michael Goodman and Dr. Jenet Erickson unpack the history and doctrine behind the family proclamation, revealing how it...3302falsefullEpisode 1: The Changing Family (Justin Dyer & Jennifer Thatcher)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-changing-family-justin-dyer-jennifer-thatcher--72421494ffb23174-42af-47d5-965b-fc639fbd34e7Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow is the family changing, and what does that mean for society and faith today? In this episode, Dr. Justin Dyer and Jennifer Thatcher explore trends and challenges in family life and consider sources of hope for the future. 3427falsefullBonus Episode: Introducing Y Religion Presents - The Eternal Family (John Hilton III & Mark Ogletree)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-introducing-y-religion-presents-the-eternal-family-john-hilton-iii-mark-ogletree--722834297d1d6988-8466-43a9-b611-dc580cb28a9fMon, 01 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0000TrizaY Religion Presents: The Eternal Family is a limited-series podcast for summer 2026 that explores the doctrine, challenges, and lived realities of family life in today's world. Across thirteen episodes, leading scholars and teachers examine topics...1450falsefullEpisode 1: The Changing Family (Justin Dyer & Jennifer Thatcher)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-changing-family-justin-dyer-jennifer-thatcher--72280539747e13c8-6817-4531-9daa-da6ba55ad47aMon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow is the family changing, and what does that mean for society and faith today? In this episode, Dr. Justin Dyer and Jennifer Thatcher explore trends and challenges in family life and consider sources of hope for the future. 3427falsefullEpisode 146: God's Steadfast Love While Everyone Did What Was Right in Their Own Eyes (Aaron Schade)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-god-s-steadfast-love-while-everyone-did-what-was-right-in-their-own-eyes-aaron-schade--72022679
  • "Broken laws as 'Every Man Did That Which Was Right in His Own Eyes,'" in From Wilderness to Monarchy: The Old Testament Through the Lens of the Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament Through the Lens of the Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • The Book of Moses: From the Ancient of Days to the Latter Day, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • "'Many Plain and Precious Things': Using the Joseph Smith Translation in Teaching the Old Testament," Religious Educator 26.3, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • Phoenician Inscriptions (Writings From the Ancient World, Number 45), with Robert D. Homstedt and Philip Schmitz, Society of Biblical Literature (2026)
  • "Sacred Center: The Iron Age Temple at Biblical Ataroth," Biblical Archaeology Review, Biblical Archaeology Society (2026, forthcoming)
    • Click here to learn more about Aaron Schade]]>    603932a8-f3bf-4cea-85f7-1218f1c9c905Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow does God's love keep showing up for us, even when we struggle? In this episode Professor Aaron Schade reframes the book of Judges as more than a collection of heroic stories. Instead, he describes it as a sobering account of spiritual decline,...
  • "Broken laws as 'Every Man Did That Which Was Right in His Own Eyes,'" in From Wilderness to Monarchy: The Old Testament Through the Lens of the Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament Through the Lens of the Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • The Book of Moses: From the Ancient of Days to the Latter Day, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • "'Many Plain and Precious Things': Using the Joseph Smith Translation in Teaching the Old Testament," Religious Educator 26.3, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • Phoenician Inscriptions (Writings From the Ancient World, Number 45), with Robert D. Homstedt and Philip Schmitz, Society of Biblical Literature (2026)
  • "Sacred Center: The Iron Age Temple at Biblical Ataroth," Biblical Archaeology Review, Biblical Archaeology Society (2026, forthcoming)
    • Click here to learn more about Aaron Schade]]>    2771false7146full    Episode 145: "Thou Shalt Utterly Destroy" Understanding the Biblical Hērem in Scripturehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-thou-shalt-utterly-destroy-understanding-the-biblical-herem-in-scripture--71816946
  • "Thou Shalt Utterly Destroy" : Understanding the Biblical Ḥērem in From Wilderness to Monarchy (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • "Behold Our God Is with Us": Realism and Divine Focus in Mormon's War Narratives in This Great and Lasting War (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • A Third Look at the Lord's Hand "Stretched Out Still" (Isaiah 2–14) in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • The Arms of His Love: Gesture and Meaning in the Book of Mormon in In the Eyes of the Ancients (Religious Studies Center, 2026)
    • Click here to learn more about David Calabro]]>    536c68a3-d8f8-4362-b3ba-4fdaa23b4ba8Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:00 +0000TrizaWhat do we make of times in scripture where violence occurs, especially when the destruction comes because of God's commands? In this episode, Professor David M. Calabro discusses his article "'Thou Shalt Utterly Destroy': Understanding the Biblical...
  • "Thou Shalt Utterly Destroy" : Understanding the Biblical Ḥērem in From Wilderness to Monarchy (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • "Behold Our God Is with Us": Realism and Divine Focus in Mormon's War Narratives in This Great and Lasting War (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • A Third Look at the Lord's Hand "Stretched Out Still" (Isaiah 2–14) in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • The Arms of His Love: Gesture and Meaning in the Book of Mormon in In the Eyes of the Ancients (Religious Studies Center, 2026)
    • Click here to learn more about David Calabro]]>    2309false7145full    Episode 144: Amplifying Prophetic Voices (Scott Esplin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-amplifying-prophetic-voices-scott-esplin--71347395
  • "Department and Individual Efforts to Amplify Prophetic Messages," with Brad Streeter, Rory Bigelow, Aaron Shumway, and David Peck, Religious Educator, 25.3 (2024)
  • Raising the Standard of Truth: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Early Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2020)
  • The Voice of My Servants: Apostolic Messages on Teaching, Learning, and Scripture, Religious Studies Center (2010)
  • Elder Clark G. Gilbert, "A Prophet in the Land: Current Prophetic Emphases to Young Adults," Seminaries and Institutes Annual Broadcast (2023)
  • Elder Clark G. Gilbert, "Speak, Lord; for They Servant Heareth," Seminaries and Institutes Annual Broadcast (2024)
    • Click here to learn more about Scott Esplin]]>    cf7ab769-ba08-45d5-bed4-aa7c5ff5595fWed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can we better incorporate prophetic messages in our lives, while also using them to bless the lives of those we love? In this episode, Scott C. Esplin, dean of Religious Education at BYU, discusses his article "Department and Individual Efforts to...
  • "Department and Individual Efforts to Amplify Prophetic Messages," with Brad Streeter, Rory Bigelow, Aaron Shumway, and David Peck, Religious Educator, 25.3 (2024)
  • Raising the Standard of Truth: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Early Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2020)
  • The Voice of My Servants: Apostolic Messages on Teaching, Learning, and Scripture, Religious Studies Center (2010)
  • Elder Clark G. Gilbert, "A Prophet in the Land: Current Prophetic Emphases to Young Adults," Seminaries and Institutes Annual Broadcast (2023)
  • Elder Clark G. Gilbert, "Speak, Lord; for They Servant Heareth," Seminaries and Institutes Annual Broadcast (2024)
    • Click here to learn more about Scott Esplin]]>    2962false7144full    Episode 143: Picturing Christ (Daniel Becerra)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-picturing-christ-daniel-becerra--71047096
  • Picturing Christ: Understanding Depictions of Jesus in History and Art, co-authored with Jennifer Champoux, Mark D. Ellison, and Matthew J. Grey, Deseret Book (2026)
  •  3rd, 4th Nephi: The Book of Mormon: Brief Theological Introductions 9, The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship (2021)
  • Book of Mormon Studies: An Introduction and Guide, co-authored with Amy Easton, Nicholas J. Frederick, and Joseph M. Spencer, Religious Studies Center (2022)
  • Highlighted artwork:
    • Click here to learn more about Daniel Becerra]]>    682ee892-82c7-483d-bc6f-e9c4a718773fWed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat did Jesus actually look like, and does it matter? In this episode, professor of ancient scripture Daniel Becerra discusses his new book Picturing Christ, co‑authored with Jennifer Champoux, Mark D. Ellison, and Matthew J. Grey. The book traces...
  • Picturing Christ: Understanding Depictions of Jesus in History and Art, co-authored with Jennifer Champoux, Mark D. Ellison, and Matthew J. Grey, Deseret Book (2026)
  •  3rd, 4th Nephi: The Book of Mormon: Brief Theological Introductions 9, The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship (2021)
  • Book of Mormon Studies: An Introduction and Guide, co-authored with Amy Easton, Nicholas J. Frederick, and Joseph M. Spencer, Religious Studies Center (2022)
  • Highlighted artwork:
    • Click here to learn more about Daniel Becerra]]>    2300false7143full    Episode 142: A Visual Witness of the Savior's Final Hours (John Hilton III)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-a-visual-witness-of-the-savior-s-final-hours-john-hilton-iii--70646585
  • Behold the Lamb: A Visual Witness of the Savior's Final Hours, co-authored with Anthony Sweat and J. Kirk Richards, Religious Studies Center (2026)
  • Considering the Cross: How Calvary Connects Us with Christ, Deseret Books (2021)
  • "The Loving Christ," in The Power of Christ's Deliverence, Religious Studies Center (2022)
  • Highlighted artwork:
    • Click here to learn more about John Hilton III, here to learn more about Anthony Sweat, and here to learn more about J. Kirk Richards]]>    c9a8fec5-ef8e-4bad-bb63-629227b2ec4bSun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can sacred art help us feel closer to the Savior and more fully understand his Atonement? In this episode, professor of ancient scripture John Hilton III discusses his new book Behold the Lamb: A Visual Witness of the Savior's Final Hours,...
  • Behold the Lamb: A Visual Witness of the Savior's Final Hours, co-authored with Anthony Sweat and J. Kirk Richards, Religious Studies Center (2026)
  • Considering the Cross: How Calvary Connects Us with Christ, Deseret Books (2021)
  • "The Loving Christ," in The Power of Christ's Deliverence, Religious Studies Center (2022)
  • Highlighted artwork: Click here to learn more about the upcoming 2026 CES Religious Educators Conference]]>b5942d15-9496-4618-98ed-811ff856998dSun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000TrizaIn June 2025, President D. Todd Christofferson gave a landmark address to Religious Educators titled "Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ." In this bonus episode, John Hilton visits with BYU Religious Education professors Jenet Erickson, Matthew...
  • "Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ," CES Religious Educators Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2025)
    • Click here to learn more about the upcoming 2026 CES Religious Educators Conference]]>    3275false7full    Episode 141: The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah (David Seely & Jo Ann Seely)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-the-ten-tests-of-abraham-and-sarah-david-seely-jo-ann-seely--70376084
  • "The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah" in Abraham and His Family in Scripture, History, and Tradition: Proceedings of the Conference Held May 3 & 10, 2025 at Brigham Young University, The Interpreter Foundation (2025)
  • "'Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you' (Isa. 51:2): The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah," 2026 BYU Religious Education Symposium in Honor of Sidney B. Sperry, Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Education (2026)
  • Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026)
  • "The Cry of the Widow, the Fatherless, and the Stranger: The Covenant Obligation to Help the Poor and Oppressed," in God's Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2013)
  • "Jesus the Messiah: Prophet, Priest, and King," in Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, Religious Studies Center (2002)
    • Click here to learn more about Jo Ann Seely and here to learn more about David Seely]]>    9c1773c2-fb72-4b04-ac41-cabb46365affSun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000TrizaIsaiah 51:1–2 instructs us to, "Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you." In this episode, David and Jo Ann Seely unpack their article "The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah," uncovering how Abraham and Sarah emerge as models of...
  • "The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah" in Abraham and His Family in Scripture, History, and Tradition: Proceedings of the Conference Held May 3 & 10, 2025 at Brigham Young University, The Interpreter Foundation (2025)
  • "'Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you' (Isa. 51:2): The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah," 2026 BYU Religious Education Symposium in Honor of Sidney B. Sperry, Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Education (2026)
  • Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026)
  • "The Cry of the Widow, the Fatherless, and the Stranger: The Covenant Obligation to Help the Poor and Oppressed," in God's Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2013)
  • "Jesus the Messiah: Prophet, Priest, and King," in Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, Religious Studies Center (2002)
    • Click here to learn more about Jo Ann Seely and here to learn more about David Seely]]>    3049false7141full    Episode 140: You Are the God Who Sees Me (Amy Easton)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-you-are-the-god-who-sees-me-amy-easton--70069730
  • "'You Are the God Who Sees Me': God's Loving-Kindness to Hagar," in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026) 
    •   Click here to learn more about Amy Easton ]]>    aef69cdc-ad27-4501-80f9-897f147992a8Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat if one of the most powerful testimonies of God's love in the scriptures comes from a woman whose story we often skip over? In this episode, BYU professor of ancient scripture Amy Easton discusses a compelling study of Hagar–the enslaved Egyptian...
  • "'You Are the God Who Sees Me': God's Loving-Kindness to Hagar," in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026) 
    •   Click here to learn more about Amy Easton ]]>    2520false7140full    Episode 139: Extending the Shelf Life of Faith (Jared Halverson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-extending-the-shelf-life-of-faith-jared-halverson--69723811
  • "Broken Shelves or Continuing Revelation? Extending the Shelf Life of Faith," Religious Educator, 25.3 (2024)
  • "Just War and the Causes of Christ," in This Great and Lasting War: Studies in Alma 45–63, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • "'Covering the Seers': Antivisionary Skepticism in the Days of Joseph Smith," in Joseph Smith as a Visionary: Heavenly Manifestations in the Latter Days, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • "The Way, the Truth, and the Way to Truth: harmony in Pursuit of Orthodoxy," in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center (2023)
    • Click here to learn more about Jared Halverson]]>    05957cfa-0336-4287-b65a-5b4ddf0057f9Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000TrizaWhy do some people feel their shelf of unanswered questions eventually breaks? In this Y Religion episode, Professor Jared Halverson discusses his article "Broken Shelves or Continuing Revelation? Extending the Shelf Life of Faith" and reframes the...
  • "Broken Shelves or Continuing Revelation? Extending the Shelf Life of Faith," Religious Educator, 25.3 (2024)
  • "Just War and the Causes of Christ," in This Great and Lasting War: Studies in Alma 45–63, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • "'Covering the Seers': Antivisionary Skepticism in the Days of Joseph Smith," in Joseph Smith as a Visionary: Heavenly Manifestations in the Latter Days, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • "The Way, the Truth, and the Way to Truth: harmony in Pursuit of Orthodoxy," in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center (2023)
    • Click here to learn more about Jared Halverson]]>    3108false7139full    Episode 138: Revelatory Reading–Learning and Teaching for Enduring Conversion (Phil Allred)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-revelatory-reading-learning-and-teaching-for-enduring-conversion-phil-allred--69455529
  • "Teaching That Leads to Enduring Conversion," with Shon D. Hopkin, Ross Barron, and Rob Eaton. Religious Educator, 25.3 (2024)
  • "'Lest Thou Forget the Lord': Moses's Deuteronomic Charge to Remember," in God's Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • "Alma's Use of State in the Book of Mormon: A Word Study Suggests Multiple Authorship," in Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon, F.A.R.M.S (1999)
  • "Alma to Corianton: A Pattern for Modern Parents," in The Book of Mormon: The Foundation of our Faith, Deseret Book (1999)
    • Click here to learn more about Phil Allred]]>    78772fcd-1fcd-4e8a-aac0-483f37f57ad5Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can gospel teachers help students not only learn but experience revelation in the classroom? In this episode, we talk with professor of Church history and doctrine Phil Allred about his contribution to the article "Teaching That Leads to Enduring...
  • "Teaching That Leads to Enduring Conversion," with Shon D. Hopkin, Ross Barron, and Rob Eaton. Religious Educator, 25.3 (2024)
  • "'Lest Thou Forget the Lord': Moses's Deuteronomic Charge to Remember," in God's Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025)
  • "Alma's Use of State in the Book of Mormon: A Word Study Suggests Multiple Authorship," in Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon, F.A.R.M.S (1999)
  • "Alma to Corianton: A Pattern for Modern Parents," in The Book of Mormon: The Foundation of our Faith, Deseret Book (1999)
    • Click here to learn more about Phil Allred]]>    3084false7138full    Episode 137: A Modern Guide to an Old Testament (Joshua M. Sears)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-a-modern-guide-to-an-old-testament-joshua-m-sears--69270412
  • A Modern Guide to an Old Testament (Deseret Book, 2025)
  • "The Law of Moses and the Goodness of God: Navigating Challenging Texts," in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • "Learning from People of Other Faiths," Religious Educator, 24.2 (2023)
  • "'Let Me Take Another Wife': Israelite, Jewish, and the Latter-day Saint Polygamy in Historical and Literary Perspective," in The Household of God: Families and Belonging in the Social World of the New Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon: Latter-day Saint Approaches," in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "Study Bibles: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints," Religious Educator, 20.3 (2019)
    • ·      Previous Y Religion Podcast Episodes: https://religion.byu.edu/y-religion]]>    de72d140-08fb-4c6c-bfa3-dba40fbb71fbThu, 01 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can the Old Testament feel relevant and approachable to us today? In this episode, Dr. Joshua M. Sears, associate professor of ancient scripture, discusses his new book A Modern Guide to an Old Testament. Designed for everyday readers, this...
  • A Modern Guide to an Old Testament (Deseret Book, 2025)
  • "The Law of Moses and the Goodness of God: Navigating Challenging Texts," in Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • "Learning from People of Other Faiths," Religious Educator, 24.2 (2023)
  • "'Let Me Take Another Wife': Israelite, Jewish, and the Latter-day Saint Polygamy in Historical and Literary Perspective," in The Household of God: Families and Belonging in the Social World of the New Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon: Latter-day Saint Approaches," in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "Study Bibles: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints," Religious Educator, 20.3 (2019)
    • ·      Previous Y Religion Podcast Episodes: https://religion.byu.edu/y-religion]]>    3167false7137full    Episode 136: Loving as Christ Taught–Using the Four Loves (Casey Griffiths)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-loving-as-christ-taught-using-the-four-loves-casey-griffiths--69060541
  • The Four Loves and the Latter-day Saints: The Nature of Love in All Facets of Our Lives (Cedar Fort, 2023)
  • Restorations: Scholars in Dialogue from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "The First Vision Goes to the Movies," in Joseph Smith and His First Vision: Context, Place, and Meaning (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/bro.griffiths
    • Click here to learn more about Casey Griffiths]]>    eaced903-7157-43fd-a1ea-39355d1d89a4Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +0000TrizaIn this episode, Church history and doctrine professor Casey Paul Griffiths discusses his book The Four Loves and the Latter-day Saints: The Nature of Love in All Facets of Our Lives. Drawing on C.S. Lewis's framework and restored gospel teachings, he...
  • The Four Loves and the Latter-day Saints: The Nature of Love in All Facets of Our Lives (Cedar Fort, 2023)
  • Restorations: Scholars in Dialogue from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "The First Vision Goes to the Movies," in Joseph Smith and His First Vision: Context, Place, and Meaning (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/bro.griffiths
    • Click here to learn more about Casey Griffiths]]>    3301false6136full    Episode 135: Recovering a Lost Woman in the New Testament: Lady Eclecte and 2 John (Lincoln Blumell)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-recovering-a-lost-woman-in-the-new-testament-lady-eclecte-and-2-john-lincoln-blumell--68820771
  • Lady Eclecte: The Lost Woman of the New Testament (Fortress Press, 2025)
  • Didymus the Blind's Commentary of Psalms 26:10–29 and 36:1–13 (Brepols Publishers, 2019)
  • New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2019)
  • "'Is Jesus's Yoke Easy"? Reconsidering the Translation in Matthew 11:30" (BYU Studies, forthcoming)
  • "A Ptolemaic Petition from a 'Judeo-Egyptian' (Ἰουδαιοαιγύπτιος)," with Kerry Hull, in Journal of Jewish Studies, 75.2 (2024)
  • "The Text of the New Testament," in The King James Bible and the Restoration (Religious Studies Center, 2011)
  • "The Greek Texts of the New Testament," Y Religion Podcast, Episode 20 (2020)
  • Website: https://lincolnhblumell.com/
    • Click here to learn more about Lincoln Blumell]]>    7b12cb90-24bc-4a71-b5ed-613774374e6cMon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat if the only letter in the New Testament addressed to a woman has been hiding in plain sight? As one of the shortest texts in the New Testament, Second John is often overlooked and dismissed as a condensed version of First John. Traditionally, its...
  • Lady Eclecte: The Lost Woman of the New Testament (Fortress Press, 2025)
  • Didymus the Blind's Commentary of Psalms 26:10–29 and 36:1–13 (Brepols Publishers, 2019)
  • New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2019)
  • "'Is Jesus's Yoke Easy"? Reconsidering the Translation in Matthew 11:30" (BYU Studies, forthcoming)
  • "A Ptolemaic Petition from a 'Judeo-Egyptian' (Ἰουδαιοαιγύπτιος)," with Kerry Hull, in Journal of Jewish Studies, 75.2 (2024)
  • "The Text of the New Testament," in The King James Bible and the Restoration (Religious Studies Center, 2011)
  • "The Greek Texts of the New Testament," Y Religion Podcast, Episode 20 (2020)
  • Website: https://lincolnhblumell.com/
    • Click here to learn more about Lincoln Blumell]]>    2034false6135full    Episode 134: "Thunder and Roar Out the Gospel"–The Brigham Young Journals (Gerrit Dirkmaat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-thunder-and-roar-out-the-gospel-the-brigham-young-journals-gerrit-dirkmaat--68796820
  • The Brigham Young Journals: Volume 1: April 1832–February 1846 (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • "The Prophets Have Spoken, but What Did They Say?: Examining the Difference between George D. Watt's Original Shorthand Notes and the Sermons Published in the Journal of Discourses," BYU Studies Quarterly, 54.4 (BYU Studies, 2015)
  • From Darkness unto Light: Joseph Smith's Translation and Publication of the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2015)
  • "'Too Long Trampled on to Be Celebrated': The Latter-day Saint Protest of Independence Day 1845," in Religious Liberty and Latter-day Saints: Historical and Global Perspectives (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • "Firsthand Witness Accounts of the Translation Process," in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon: A Marvelous Work and a Wonder (Religious Studies Center, 2015)
    •   Click here to learn more about Gerrit Dirkmaat]]>    5ef4e89b-8553-4144-840d-d70a0a8bc9ceSat, 15 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000TrizaFrom the moment Brigham Young emerged from the waters of baptism in 1832, a fire burned within him to preach the restored gospel: "I wanted to thunder and roar out the Gospel to the nations. It burned in my bones like fire pent up…." That same passion...
  • The Brigham Young Journals: Volume 1: April 1832–February 1846 (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • "The Prophets Have Spoken, but What Did They Say?: Examining the Difference between George D. Watt's Original Shorthand Notes and the Sermons Published in the Journal of Discourses," BYU Studies Quarterly, 54.4 (BYU Studies, 2015)
  • From Darkness unto Light: Joseph Smith's Translation and Publication of the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2015)
  • "'Too Long Trampled on to Be Celebrated': The Latter-day Saint Protest of Independence Day 1845," in Religious Liberty and Latter-day Saints: Historical and Global Perspectives (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • "Firsthand Witness Accounts of the Translation Process," in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon: A Marvelous Work and a Wonder (Religious Studies Center, 2015)
    •   Click here to learn more about Gerrit Dirkmaat]]>    4183false6134full    Episode 133: Wrestling with the Restoration–Learning to Think Slow So You Know How You Know What You Know (Steven C. Harper)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-wrestling-with-the-restoration-learning-to-think-slow-so-you-know-how-you-know-what-you-know-steven-c-harper--68796831
  • Wrestling with the Restoration: Why This Church Matters, Deseret Book (2024)
  • Let's Talk About The Law of Consecration, Deseret Book (2022)
  •   "'That They Might Come to Understanding': Revelation as Process," in Raising the Standard of Truth: Exploring the History of Teachings of the Early Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2020)
  • First Vision: Memory and Mormon Origins, Oxford University Press (2019)
  • Making Sense of the Doctrine & Covenants, Deseret Book (2012)
  • The Joseph Smith Papers, Revelations and Translations, Volume 1: Manuscript Revelation Books, Church Historian's Press (2011)
  • Website: https://www.stevencraigharper.com/
    • Click here to learn more about Steven C. Harper]]>    316c49ee-31f7-49bd-9a3d-1dc684c05d66Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000TrizaIn a world obsessed with speed, what if the answers we need come only when we slow down and listen? In this episode, Professor Steven C. Harper invites us to pause, reflect deeply, and attune ourselves to the voice of God. Drawing from his book...
  • Wrestling with the Restoration: Why This Church Matters, Deseret Book (2024)
  • Let's Talk About The Law of Consecration, Deseret Book (2022)
  •   "'That They Might Come to Understanding': Revelation as Process," in Raising the Standard of Truth: Exploring the History of Teachings of the Early Restoration, Religious Studies Center (2020)
  • First Vision: Memory and Mormon Origins, Oxford University Press (2019)
  • Making Sense of the Doctrine & Covenants, Deseret Book (2012)
  • The Joseph Smith Papers, Revelations and Translations, Volume 1: Manuscript Revelation Books, Church Historian's Press (2011)
  • Website: https://www.stevencraigharper.com/
    • Click here to learn more about Steven C. Harper]]>    4017false6133full    Episode 132: "Hosanna to Such Days to Come": The Adam-ondi-Ahman Revelation (Alex Baugh)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-hosanna-to-such-days-to-come-the-adam-ondi-ahman-revelation-alex-baugh--68796826
  • "The History and Doctrine of the Adam-ondi-Ahman Revelation (Doctrine & Covenants 116)," in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, Religious Studies Center (2016)
  • The Voice of the Lord: Exploring the Doctrine and Covenants, Religious Studies Center (2024)
  • Joseph Smith and His First Vision: Context, Place, and Meaning, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • Latter-day Saints in Washington, DC: History, People, and Places, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • Conversations with Mormon Historians, Religious Studies Center (2015)
  • Banner of the Gospel: Wilford Woodruff, Religious Studies Center (2010)
  • Days Never to be Forgotten: Oliver Cowdery, Religious Studies Center (2009)
    •   Click here to learn more about Alex Baugh]]>    5202f4e6-333c-4860-b96f-32d6f7d3d103Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:39:00 +0000TrizaShrouded in rumor and myth, the name of Adam-ondi-Ahman (mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants 116) has sparked questions for two centuries. In this episode, Professor Alex Baugh clarifies what we know—and what we don't—about this location that holds...
  • "The History and Doctrine of the Adam-ondi-Ahman Revelation (Doctrine & Covenants 116)," in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, Religious Studies Center (2016)
  • The Voice of the Lord: Exploring the Doctrine and Covenants, Religious Studies Center (2024)
  • Joseph Smith and His First Vision: Context, Place, and Meaning, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • Latter-day Saints in Washington, DC: History, People, and Places, Religious Studies Center (2021)
  • Conversations with Mormon Historians, Religious Studies Center (2015)
  • Banner of the Gospel: Wilford Woodruff, Religious Studies Center (2010)
  • Days Never to be Forgotten: Oliver Cowdery, Religious Studies Center (2009)
    •   Click here to learn more about Alex Baugh]]>    3835false6132full    Episode 131: Reconciling Our Expectations with God's Unfolding Plan (Derek Sainsbury)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-reconciling-our-expectations-with-god-s-unfolding-plan-derek-sainsbury--68796829
  • "'We Have Not Been Allowed to Worship as We Please': Nancy Naomi Tracy and the Denial of Latter-day Saint Religious Liberty," in Religious Liberty and Latter-day Saints: Historical and Global Perspectives (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • Joseph Smith as a Visionary: Heavenly Manifestations in the Latter Days (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • "Befriending the Constitutional Law of the Land" in Doctrine and Coveants Insights: Capstone of Doctrinal Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • Storming the Nation: The Unknown Contributions of Joseph Smith's Political Missionaries (Religious Studies Center, 2020)
  • "'For the General Good of Mankind': Why Joseph Smith's Presidential Campaign Matters," Religious Educator, 21.3 (2020)
    •  Click here to learn more about Derek Sainsbury]]>    b8462b14-bd3b-432d-adee-3c08d1302c1fWed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow do we reconcile our expectations with God's unfolding plan? In this episode, Professor Derek Sainsbury explores the remarkable life of Nancy Naomi Tracy–a woman whose unwavering faith and bold defense of religious liberty and temple service helped...
  • "'We Have Not Been Allowed to Worship as We Please': Nancy Naomi Tracy and the Denial of Latter-day Saint Religious Liberty," in Religious Liberty and Latter-day Saints: Historical and Global Perspectives (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • Joseph Smith as a Visionary: Heavenly Manifestations in the Latter Days (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • "Befriending the Constitutional Law of the Land" in Doctrine and Coveants Insights: Capstone of Doctrinal Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • Storming the Nation: The Unknown Contributions of Joseph Smith's Political Missionaries (Religious Studies Center, 2020)
  • "'For the General Good of Mankind': Why Joseph Smith's Presidential Campaign Matters," Religious Educator, 21.3 (2020)
    •  Click here to learn more about Derek Sainsbury]]>    2605false6131full    Episode 130: Are Latter-day Saints Prone to Perfectionism? (Justin Dyer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-are-latter-day-saints-prone-to-perfectionism-justin-dyer--68796836
  • "Perfectionism Across Adolescence," BYU Studies Quarterly, 63.4 (2024)
  • "The Family Proclamation: The Secular and Spiritual Context," co-authored with Michael A. Goodman, Religious Educator, 24.2 (2023)
  • "Family Foundations of Youth Development: Research Update," Review Magazine, Winter 2023
  • "Adolescents, Mental Health, and the Benefits of Private Religious Worship,", co-authored with Mark D. Ogletree and Lindsay Cowdin, Religious Educator, 22.3 (2021)
  • Family Foundations of Youth Development data website
    •   Click here to learn more about Justin Dyer]]>    60119986-78c1-4a61-9019-8b4b2839ab6bMon, 15 Sep 2025 16:15:00 +0000TrizaPerfectionism in adolescence can be a heavy, even isolating, burden—shaped by social media, identity pressures, and the overwhelming number of choices youth face. Amid these challenges the Doctrine and Covenants offers a powerful reminder: "Remember...
  • "Perfectionism Across Adolescence," BYU Studies Quarterly, 63.4 (2024)
  • "The Family Proclamation: The Secular and Spiritual Context," co-authored with Michael A. Goodman, Religious Educator, 24.2 (2023)
  • "Family Foundations of Youth Development: Research Update," Review Magazine, Winter 2023
  • "Adolescents, Mental Health, and the Benefits of Private Religious Worship,", co-authored with Mark D. Ogletree and Lindsay Cowdin, Religious Educator, 22.3 (2021)
  • Family Foundations of Youth Development data website
    •   Click here to learn more about Justin Dyer]]>    2926false6130full    Episode 129: Justification by Faith (Stephan Taeger)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-justification-by-faith-stephan-taeger--68796842
  • "Declared Guiltless: Justification by Faith in the Latter-day Saint Classroom," Religious Educator, 25.2, 2024
  • Joseph Smith as a Visionary: Heavenly Manifestations in the Latter Days, Religious Studies Center, 2025
  • "By Our Own Transgressions: Understanding God's Punishment," in This Great and Lasting War: Studies in Alma 45–63, Religious Studies Center, 2025
  • "The Word Made Flesh: Teaching the Gospel Concretely," Religious Educator, 18.1, 2017
  • "Using Elements of Narrative to Engage Students," Religious Educator, 16.3, 2015
    •   Click here to learn more about Stephan Taeger]]>    7e9deea0-fdb9-42bc-ad5f-f8aa3c981e56Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can educators help students stop fearing their sins and start trusting Christ? In this episode, Professor Stephan Taeger discusses his article "Declared Guiltless: Justification by Faith in the Latter-day Saint Classroom." He explores how teaching...
  • "Declared Guiltless: Justification by Faith in the Latter-day Saint Classroom," Religious Educator, 25.2, 2024
  • Joseph Smith as a Visionary: Heavenly Manifestations in the Latter Days, Religious Studies Center, 2025
  • "By Our Own Transgressions: Understanding God's Punishment," in This Great and Lasting War: Studies in Alma 45–63, Religious Studies Center, 2025
  • "The Word Made Flesh: Teaching the Gospel Concretely," Religious Educator, 18.1, 2017
  • "Using Elements of Narrative to Engage Students," Religious Educator, 16.3, 2015
    •   Click here to learn more about Stephan Taeger]]>    2586false6129full    Episode 11: Creating Relevance and Application (Susan Porter & Scott Esplin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-creating-relevance-and-application-susan-porter-scott-esplin--68796821e76ad823-020a-432e-982c-a6ea68c03a9fSun, 17 Aug 2025 14:36:00 +0000TrizaHow do we help students take the gospel from the classroom and into their own lives? In this episode Sister Susan Porter and Dean of Religious Education Scott Esplin discuss ways teachers can help students take what they learn in class and apply it to...3750falsefullEpisode 10: Teaching the One (Phil Allred & Camey Andersen)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-teaching-the-one-phil-allred-camey-andersen--687968252337b2f2-78c7-4b34-94e3-8afc523260d8Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000TrizaHow do we find meaningful ways to connect one-on-one with our students? Teaching the gospel means more than delivering lessons—it means ministering to individuals, just as Christ did. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin taught, "We are to be our brother's...4627falsefullEpisode 9: Answering Difficult Questions (Jenet Erickson & Brian Mead)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-answering-difficult-questions-jenet-erickson-brian-mead--6879685050b1249a-c9b0-4b48-9266-ec15fff5f097Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:17:00 +0000TrizaHow do we respond with grace when faced with questions that challenge our deepest beliefs? In this episode, Professors Jenet Erickson and Brian Mead offer valuable insights into how we can lean into and thoughtfully respond to difficult questions....4102falsefullEpisode 8: Actively Engaging Learners (Tyler Griffin & Anthony Sweat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-actively-engaging-learners-tyler-griffin-anthony-sweat--6879686412918eef-e845-4800-8c01-68520e678fbeSun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000TrizaWhat do we want learners to know, feel, and do with each lesson? In this episode professors Tyler Griffin and Anthony Sweat discuss strategies for incorporating active learning—ways to boost learning, motivation, and critical thinking by engaging...3206falsefullEpisode 7: Asking Good Questions (Jan Martin & Jared Halverson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-asking-good-questions-jan-martin-jared-halverson--68796852a0cb44bc-1e28-4c1d-9c7d-83fc018618a8Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can teachers transform their classrooms into collaborative learning spaces? In this episode professors Jan Martin and Jared Halverson discuss the power of guiding discussions with open-ended, scripture-anchored questions. Not only does this...4378falsefullEpisode 6: Amplifying Prophetic Voices (Barbara Morgan Gardner and Matt Richardson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-amplifying-prophetic-voices-barbara-morgan-gardner-and-matt-richardson--687968495a97d2cf-f851-4792-9205-f84937a8da78Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000TrizaHow can prophetic voices shape our teaching? In this episode Barbara Morgan Gardner and Matt Richardson explore how to teach with power by amplifying the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. They highlight how we can use the words of Church...4626falsefullEpisode 5: Teaching with the Scriptures (Gaye Strathearn & Joe Spencer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-teaching-with-the-scriptures-gaye-strathearn-joe-spencer--68796824e54d4113-ac85-489e-bd03-7d7d805d646aSun, 06 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000TrizaThe scriptures are our most powerful tools for teaching. President J. Reuben Clark Jr. explained that "[we] are to teach this Gospel using as [our] sources and authorities the Standard Works of the Church and the words of those whom God has called to...4550false6134fullEpisode 4: Teaching by the Spirit (Hank Smith & Ryan Sharp)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-teaching-by-the-spirit-hank-smith-ryan-sharp--6879684619389e52-bdef-449a-a59e-d2add1ad6c76Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000TrizaHow does the Holy Ghost assist in our preparation and delivery of lessons? In this episode professors Hank Smith and Ryan Sharp demystify what it means to teach by the Spirit. They discuss ways to invite the Spirit to guide both teachers and learners....3767false6133fullEpisode 3: Organizing a Lesson (Mark L. Pace and Ken Alford)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-organizing-a-lesson-mark-l-pace-and-ken-alford--68796853
  • Teaching in the Savior's Way
  • Book of Mormon Art Catalog
  • Gospel Art
  • BYU Studies
  • Religious Studies Center
  • Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
  • Scripture Citation Index
  • The Joseph Smith Papers
    •  ]]>    44f203ce-7843-4ad6-b242-3ac62a35c010Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000TrizaThe Lord has invited, "Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient...
  • Teaching in the Savior's Way
  • Book of Mormon Art Catalog
  • Gospel Art
  • BYU Studies
  • Religious Studies Center
  • Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
  • Scripture Citation Index
  • The Joseph Smith Papers
    •  ]]>    4571false6132full    Episode 2: Knowing Your Audience (Emily Belle Freeman & Brad Wilcox)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-knowing-your-audience-emily-belle-freeman-brad-wilcox--68796827706febba-939a-4682-9347-e4626bbc2021Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:40:00 +0000TrizaHow do you prepare and adjust a message to connect with those you are leading? What methods can teachers—from all backgrounds and experiences—use when preparing for different teaching moments? In this episode, sister Emily Belle Freeman and Professor...4699false6131fullEpisode 1: The Power of Teaching (Clark Gilbert & Chad Webb)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-power-of-teaching-clark-gilbert-chad-webb--68796838fec5803b-73e3-4758-b894-858078ba752dSun, 08 Jun 2025 10:59:00 +0000TrizaWhat makes powerful gospel teaching? What are the effective elements that any teacher— no matter their training, situation, or personality—can implement so that deepened faith and conversion can happen in the lives of learners? In this episode,...3709false6130fullBonus Episode—Introducing "Y Religion Presents: Gospel Teaching" (John Hilton III and Casey Griffiths)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-introducing-y-religion-presents-gospel-teaching-john-hilton-iii-and-casey-griffiths--687968303963741e-f9e7-4dd2-b901-2e593d773d65Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:59:00 +0000TrizaPresident Dallin H. Oaks has taught that "every member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is, or will be, a teacher. Each of us has a vital interest in the content and effectiveness of gospel teaching." How might we prepare ourselves...1509false6129bonusEpisode 128: Following Prophets When We Have Questions (Travis Searle)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-following-prophets-when-we-have-questions-travis-searle--68796869"Following Prophets When We Have Questions (Section 67)" in Doctrine and Covenants Insights (Religious Studies Center, 2025).    Click here to learn more about Travis Searle]]>d0da4b27-134b-4a1d-9d14-65e08fd0e5c9Thu, 15 May 2025 17:18:00 +0000TrizaWhen some elders criticized the language of Joseph Smith's revelations in 1831, the Lord provided powerful truths in Doctrine and Covenants 67 to strengthen their faith—truths that remain vital for us today. In this podcast, Professor Searle outlines..."Following Prophets When We Have Questions (Section 67)" in Doctrine and Covenants Insights (Religious Studies Center, 2025).    Click here to learn more about Travis Searle]]>2697false6128fullEpisode 127: Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors (Shon Hopkin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-understanding-our-jewish-neighbors-shon-hopkin--68796851Understanding Our Neighbors series to "foster respect and interfaith dialogue." In this episode Professor Shon Hopkin, Department Chair of BYU Ancient Scripture, discusses the second book in this series Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors co-written with Rabbi Mark S. Diamond. The book presents guide to understanding the similarities and differences between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and leading Jewish traditions. Professor Hopkin explains how listeners can take away a succinct understanding, reverence, and appreciation for both faiths, their traditions, and their members.      Publications:    Click here to learn more about Shon Hopkin ]]>1aa0f64c-42a2-4248-9eb5-e82007174b9dThu, 01 May 2025 17:22:00 +0000TrizaThe John A. Widtsoe Foundation recently introduced the https://www.widtsoefoundation.org/ series to "foster respect and interfaith dialogue." In this episode Professor Shon Hopkin, Department Chair of BYU Ancient Scripture, discusses the second book...Understanding Our Neighbors series to "foster respect and interfaith dialogue." In this episode Professor Shon Hopkin, Department Chair of BYU Ancient Scripture, discusses the second book in this series Understanding Our Jewish Neighbors co-written with Rabbi Mark S. Diamond. The book presents guide to understanding the similarities and differences between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and leading Jewish traditions. Professor Hopkin explains how listeners can take away a succinct understanding, reverence, and appreciation for both faiths, their traditions, and their members.      Publications:    Click here to learn more about Shon Hopkin ]]>3147false6127fullEpisode 126: Women Witnesses of the Easter Events (Gaye Strathearn)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-women-witnesses-of-the-easter-events-gaye-strathearn--68796856
  • "Women Witnesses of the Easter Events" in He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ, David M. Calabro and George A. Pierce, ed., Religious Studies Center, 2024.
  • "The Chosen's Amplification of Women's Voices in Scripture," in Watching The Chosen: History, Faith, and Biblical Interpretation, Robert K. Gtarcia, Paul Gondreau, Patrick Gray, and Douglas F. Huffman, ed., Eerdmans, 2025.
  • "Experiencing the Doctrine of Christ," Religious Educator, 25.3, 2024.
  • Sacred Time: The Sabbath as a Perpetual Covenant, Religious Studies Center, 2023.
  • "Discipleship in the Olivet Discourse in Mark's Gospel," in "Behold the Lamb of God": An Easter Celebration, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Frank F. Judd Jr. , and Thomas A. Wayment, ed., Religious Studies Center, 2008.
  •  "'Holiness to the Lord' and Personal Temple Worship," Religious Educator, 23.1, 2022.
    •   Click here to learn more about Gaye Strathearn]]>    0b819801-9bd4-485e-80af-b8f262ba7952Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000TrizaThe first witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ were some of his female disciples. Mary Magdalene witnessed the empty tomb and was the first to encounter the risen Savior. Additionally, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other unnamed...
  • "Women Witnesses of the Easter Events" in He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ, David M. Calabro and George A. Pierce, ed., Religious Studies Center, 2024.
  • "The Chosen's Amplification of Women's Voices in Scripture," in Watching The Chosen: History, Faith, and Biblical Interpretation, Robert K. Gtarcia, Paul Gondreau, Patrick Gray, and Douglas F. Huffman, ed., Eerdmans, 2025.
  • "Experiencing the Doctrine of Christ," Religious Educator, 25.3, 2024.
  • Sacred Time: The Sabbath as a Perpetual Covenant, Religious Studies Center, 2023.
  • "Discipleship in the Olivet Discourse in Mark's Gospel," in "Behold the Lamb of God": An Easter Celebration, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Frank F. Judd Jr. , and Thomas A. Wayment, ed., Religious Studies Center, 2008.
  •  "'Holiness to the Lord' and Personal Temple Worship," Religious Educator, 23.1, 2022.
    •   Click here to learn more about Gaye Strathearn]]>    3257false6126full    Episode 125: Envisioning the Last Supper (Matthew Grey)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-envisioning-the-last-supper-matthew-grey--68796834
  • "'Where May I Eat the Passover with My Disciples?': Reassessing the Urban Setting, Furnished Room, and Dining Practices of Jesus's Last Supper," in Pushing Sacred Boundaries in Early Judaism and the Ancient Mediterranean, Brill, 2023
  • A Place Called Gethsemane: Seeing the New Testament Story and Site in its First-Century Context with Richard Holzapfel, Deseret Book, 2025
  • "Simon Peter in Capernaum: An Archaeological Survey of the First-Century Village," in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, Religious Studies Center, 2014
    •   Click here to learn more about Matthew Grey]]>    587c9b3a-eb58-45c7-8947-b2b4b5681d42Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:24:00 +0000TrizaAccording to the earliest gospel accounts, on the night before his crucifixion, Jesus dined with his disciples to observe the feast of the Passover and institute what would later become the Christian eucharist (or sacrament). What would it have looked...
  • "'Where May I Eat the Passover with My Disciples?': Reassessing the Urban Setting, Furnished Room, and Dining Practices of Jesus's Last Supper," in Pushing Sacred Boundaries in Early Judaism and the Ancient Mediterranean, Brill, 2023
  • A Place Called Gethsemane: Seeing the New Testament Story and Site in its First-Century Context with Richard Holzapfel, Deseret Book, 2025
  • "Simon Peter in Capernaum: An Archaeological Survey of the First-Century Village," in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, Religious Studies Center, 2014
    •   Click here to learn more about Matthew Grey]]>    3102false6125full    Episode 124: Sacramental Connections (Matthew O. Richardson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-sacramental-connections-matthew-o-richardson--68796833
  • "Sacramental Connections: Deliverance, Redemption, and Safety (Doctrine & Covenants 27)" originally published in You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants (Religious Studies Center, 2012) 
    •   Click here to learn more about Matthew O. Richardson ]]>    61ba932d-f51a-4461-b175-298508112926Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow does understanding the interconnected purposes of the sacrament, as presented in Doctrine & Covenants 27, deepen our appreciation for this sacred ordinance? In this episode Matthew O. Richardson, professor of Church history and doctrine,...
  • "Sacramental Connections: Deliverance, Redemption, and Safety (Doctrine & Covenants 27)" originally published in You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants (Religious Studies Center, 2012) 
    •   Click here to learn more about Matthew O. Richardson ]]>    3740false6124full    Episode 123: The Sail before the Trail—The 19th Century Latter-day Saint Gathering to America (Fred E. Woods)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-the-sail-before-the-trail-the-19th-century-latter-day-saint-gathering-to-america-fred-e-woods--68796880
  • Ports to Posts: Latter-day Saint Gathering in the Nineteenth Century (University of Nebraska Press, 2025)  
    •   Click here to learn more about Fred E. Woods ]]>    109c8175-1d5a-4a8f-b13c-82fa7b86a6c1Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000TrizaPrior to their exodus west, nearly 90,000 converts journeyed across the seas to join the saints in America. In this episode Fred E. Woods, professor of Church history and doctrine, details the faith and immigration experiences of these saints as he...
  • Ports to Posts: Latter-day Saint Gathering in the Nineteenth Century (University of Nebraska Press, 2025)  
    •   Click here to learn more about Nicholas J. Frederick. ]]>7ecea972-1ba7-4136-af49-bf386282aa46Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:21:00 +0000TrizaIn this episode, Dr. Nicholas J. Frederick discusses his article "It's Not the End of the World; It's Just the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Book of Mormon" co-authored with Dr. Joseph M. Spencer. Professor Frederick examines the intricate...
  • "It's Not the End of the World; It's Just the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Book of Mormon" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 63.2, 2024) 
    •   Click here to learn more about Nicholas J. Frederick. ]]>    3281false6122full    Episode 121: The Family Proclamation in Context (Michael A. Goodman)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-the-family-proclamation-in-context-michael-a-goodman--68796839
  • "The Family Proclamation: The Secular and Spiritual Context" by Michael A. Goodman and W. Justin Dyer (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023)
  • "Religion and Perfectionism" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 63.4, 2024)
  • "Individual, family, peer, and religious community predictors of adolescent religious deidentification" by Sam A. Hardy, Russ Amelang, and Michael Goodman (Applied Developmental Science, 2024)
  • "Religion and LGBTQ Suicidality: A Systematic Review" (Archive for the Psychology of Religion, 2023)
  • "Constancy amid Change: Latter-day Saint Discourse on Gender and Sexuality" by Michael A. Goodman and Daniel Frost (BYU Studies Quarterly, 61.3, 2022)
  • "'Oh Say, What Is Truth?': Approaches to Doctrine" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 60.3, 2021)
  • "'Line upon Line': Joseph Smith's Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family" (Religious Educator, 20.1, 2019)
  • "The Influence of Faith on Marital Commitment" in By Divine Design (Religious Studies Center, 2014)
    •  Click here to learn more about Michael A. Goodman]]>    c9cf87f5-0d90-4ffc-870a-427003ffc44bSat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000TrizaContemporary views on marriage and family have changed significantly over time. How much of our understanding of marriage and family is shaped by societal norms versus prophetic guidance? In this episode, professor of Church history and doctrine...
  • "The Family Proclamation: The Secular and Spiritual Context" by Michael A. Goodman and W. Justin Dyer (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023)
  • "Religion and Perfectionism" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 63.4, 2024)
  • "Individual, family, peer, and religious community predictors of adolescent religious deidentification" by Sam A. Hardy, Russ Amelang, and Michael Goodman (Applied Developmental Science, 2024)
  • "Religion and LGBTQ Suicidality: A Systematic Review" (Archive for the Psychology of Religion, 2023)
  • "Constancy amid Change: Latter-day Saint Discourse on Gender and Sexuality" by Michael A. Goodman and Daniel Frost (BYU Studies Quarterly, 61.3, 2022)
  • "'Oh Say, What Is Truth?': Approaches to Doctrine" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 60.3, 2021)
  • "'Line upon Line': Joseph Smith's Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family" (Religious Educator, 20.1, 2019)
  • "The Influence of Faith on Marital Commitment" in 2965false6121fullEpisode 120: The True Identity of Christ (Krystal V. L. Pierce)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-the-true-identity-of-christ-krystal-v-l-pierce--68796835
  • "Seeing, Knowing, and Recognizing the True Identity of Christ" in He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, ed. Kenneth L. Alford, Krystal V. L. Pierce, and Mary Jane Woodger (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "The Tower of Babel, the Jaredites, and the Nature of God" by George A. Pierce and Krystal V. L. Pierce in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, ed. Krystal V. L. Pierce and David Rolph Seely (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • "The Ger in the Pentateuch and the Book of Mormon: Refugee Treatment under the Mosaic Law" in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • "Egypt and the Egyptians" in Pearl of Great Price Reference Companion (Deseret Book, 2017)
  • "Egypt's New Kingdom" in A Bible Reader's History of the Ancient World (Religious Studies Center, 2016)
  • "The Brazen Serpent as a Symbol of Jesus Christ: A Dichotomy of Benevolence and Admonition" in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
    •   Click here to learn more about Krystal V. L. Pierce]]>65c4c05e-47db-4ead-adb6-07b83ccc3f7fWed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000TrizaOn the day after his Resurrection, the Savior appeared to those who knew him best during his mortal ministry—Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, ten of the apostles, and many other followers. While they saw him physically, they did not recognize him. Instead,...
  • "Seeing, Knowing, and Recognizing the True Identity of Christ" in He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, ed. Kenneth L. Alford, Krystal V. L. Pierce, and Mary Jane Woodger (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "The Tower of Babel, the Jaredites, and the Nature of God" by George A. Pierce and Krystal V. L. Pierce in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, ed. Krystal V. L. Pierce and David Rolph Seely (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • "The Ger in the Pentateuch and the Book of Mormon: Refugee Treatment under the Mosaic Law" in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • "Egypt and the Egyptians" in Pearl of Great Price Reference Companion (Deseret Book, 2017)
  • "Egypt's New Kingdom" in A Bible Reader's History of the Ancient World (Religious Studies Center, 2016)
  • "The Brazen Serpent as a Symbol of Jesus Christ: A Dichotomy of Benevolence and Admonition" in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
    •   Click here to learn more about Krystal V....]]>    2751false6120full    Episode 119: Hear Him! The Restored Voice of the Lord (Anthony Sweat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-hear-him-the-restored-voice-of-the-lord-anthony-sweat--68796857
  • "'Hear Him!': The Restored Voice of the Lord" from Doctrine and Covenants Insights: Capstone of Doctrinal Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • Repicturing the Restoration: New Art to Expand Our Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2020)
  • "A Method for Evaluating Latter-day Saint History" (Religious Educator, 21.3, 2020)
  • Website: https://www.anthonysweat.com/
    •   Click here to learn more about Anthony Sweat ]]>    d8d7ed9b-b2e1-4984-9bbd-0e579c5c3298Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000TrizaAs Professor of Church History and Doctrine Anthony Sweat dropped off a recent painting entitled Jesus of Nazareth, he was met with the response, "That's not what Jesus looks like." After a few laughs, Professor Sweat revealed that he intentionally...
  • "'Hear Him!': The Restored Voice of the Lord" from Doctrine and Covenants Insights: Capstone of Doctrinal Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • Repicturing the Restoration: New Art to Expand Our Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2020)
  • "A Method for Evaluating Latter-day Saint History" (Religious Educator, 21.3, 2020)
  • Website: https://www.anthonysweat.com/
    •   Click here to learn more about Anthony Sweat ]]>    2880false6119full    Episode 118: The Doctrine and Covenants as Living Scripture (Casey Griffiths)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-the-doctrine-and-covenants-as-living-scripture-casey-griffiths--68796863
  • The Scripture Central Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants (Cedar Fort, 2024)
  • Restorations: Scholars in Dialogue from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • Truth Seeker: The Life of Joseph F. Merrill, Scientist, Educator, and Apostle (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/bro.griffiths
    •   Click here to learn more about Casey Griffiths]]>    d68eef7c-6a93-4294-a188-4ae45cbe4a0aSun, 15 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000TrizaWhen BYU professor Casey Paul Griffiths teaches a scripture class, he often concludes the semester by saying, "The end." But when he finishes a course on the Doctrine and Covenants, he says, "To be continued . . ." This reflects the ongoing nature of...
  • The Scripture Central Commentary on the Doctrine and Covenants (Cedar Fort, 2024)
  • Restorations: Scholars in Dialogue from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • Truth Seeker: The Life of Joseph F. Merrill, Scientist, Educator, and Apostle (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/bro.griffiths
    •   Click here to learn more about Casey Griffiths]]>    2769false5118full    Episode 117: Kenneth L. Alford (Using the Book of Mormon Art Catalog)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-kenneth-l-alford-using-the-book-of-mormon-art-catalog--68796858
  • "Using the Book of Mormon Art Catalog" (Religious Educator, 25.1, 2024)
  • Doctrine and Covenants Insights: Capstone of Doctrinal Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "Seminary Life Preparation Lessons" (Religious Educator, 25.2, 2024)
  • Saints at War: The Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq (Religious Studies Center, 2020)
  • "A Method for Evaluating Latter-day Saint History" (Religious Educator, 21.3, 2020)
  • Latter-day Saints in Washington, DC: History, People, and Places (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
    • Click here to learn more about Ken Alford]]>    7b02ea3d-5c44-4a8c-8d5b-d6128704579aSun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000TrizaIn an address to religious educators, Elder Richard G. Scott taught that "the use of an appealing visual aid can clarify truth." One platform for accessing such righteous and clarifying images is the Book of Mormon Art Catalog...
  • "Using the Book of Mormon Art Catalog" (Religious Educator, 25.1, 2024)
  • Doctrine and Covenants Insights: Capstone of Doctrinal Understanding (Religious Studies Center, 2025)
  • Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "Seminary Life Preparation Lessons" (Religious Educator, 25.2, 2024)
  • Saints at War: The Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq (Religious Studies Center, 2020)
  • "A Method for Evaluating Latter-day Saint History" (Religious Educator, 21.3, 2020)
  • Latter-day Saints in Washington, DC: History, People, and Places (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
    • Click here to learn more about Ken Alford]]>    2900false5117full    Episode 116: Using Precepts to Draw Closer to Jesus Christ (Maclane Heward)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-using-precepts-to-draw-closer-to-jesus-christ-maclane-heward--68796882
  • "'Abiding by Its Precepts': Using Precepts to Draw Closer to Jesus Christ" (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "The Washington D.C. Temple: Mr. Smith's Church Goes to Washington" (in Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C.: History, People, and Places, Religious Studies Center, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Maclane Heward]]>    80ec3aa7-cd74-4a6a-98ae-0cf4da5f9b83Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000TrizaThe Prophet Joseph Smith taught "that the book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the key stone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book." But what exactly are...
  • "'Abiding by Its Precepts': Using Precepts to Draw Closer to Jesus Christ" (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "The Washington D.C. Temple: Mr. Smith's Church Goes to Washington" (in Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C.: History, People, and Places, Religious Studies Center, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Maclane Heward]]>    2775false5116full    Episode 115: A Woman's Influence on the Delivery of The Family Proclamation (Barbara Morgan Gardner and Olivia Osguthorpe)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-a-woman-s-influence-on-the-delivery-of-the-family-proclamation-barbara-morgan-gardner-and-olivia-osguthorpe--68796841
  • "Delivering the Family Proclamation: Insights from Former Relief Society President Elaine L. Jack" (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023)
  • "Reanchoring Our Purpose to Jesus Christ" (Religious Educator, 23.2, 2022)
  • "Using Section 84 to Emphasize the Priesthood Power of Women" (Religious Educator, 22.2, 2021)
  • "'Line upon Line': Joseph Smith's Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family" (in Raising the Standard of Truth, Religious Studies Center, 2020)  
    •   Click here to learn more about Barbara Morgan Gardner   Olivia Osguthorpe Publications:  ]]>    7ae17cd9-63e5-46f8-bda1-cfc59ad4c131Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:16:00 +0000TrizaReflecting on the first public interview with Relief Society General President Elaine Jack regarding "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner, professor of Church history and doctrine, and Olivia Osguthorpe uncover and...
  • "Delivering the Family Proclamation: Insights from Former Relief Society President Elaine L. Jack" (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023)
  • "Reanchoring Our Purpose to Jesus Christ" (Religious Educator, 23.2, 2022)
  • "Using Section 84 to Emphasize the Priesthood Power of Women" (Religious Educator, 22.2, 2021)
  • "'Line upon Line': Joseph Smith's Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family" (in Raising the Standard of Truth, Religious Studies Center, 2020)  
    •   Click here to learn more about Barbara Morgan Gardner   Olivia Osguthorpe Publications:  ]]>    2754false5115full    Episode 114: Learning from People of Other Faiths (Joshua M. Sears)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-learning-from-people-of-other-faiths-joshua-m-sears--68796859
  • "Learning from People of Other Faiths" (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023)
  • Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • "Study Bibles: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints" (Religious Educator, 20.3, 2019)
  • "Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon" (Y Religion, episode 86, 2023)
  • "Study Bibles for Saints" (Y Religion, episode 35, 2021)
  • BibleProject Videos: https://bibleproject.com/explore/
    •   Click here to learn more about Joshua M. Sears]]>    da049ae9-005e-4c86-9ac4-0800feddc4c8Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaSince the organization of the Church, leaders have called for world-wide religious liberty and harmony: "We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them...
  • "Learning from People of Other Faiths" (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023)
  • Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2021)
  • "Study Bibles: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints" (Religious Educator, 20.3, 2019)
  • "Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon" (Y Religion, episode 86, 2023)
  • "Study Bibles for Saints" (Y Religion, episode 35, 2021)
  • BibleProject Videos: https://bibleproject.com/explore/
    •   Click here to learn more about Joshua M. Sears]]>    3399false5114full    Episode 113: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ's Atonement and Grace (Brad Wilcox)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-using-the-beatitudes-to-understand-christ-s-atonement-and-grace-brad-wilcox--68796860
  • Blessed Are Ye: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ's Atonement and Grace (Covenant Communications, 2023)
  • "His Grace Is Sufficient" (BYU Speeches, 2011)
  • Changed through His Grace (Deseret Book, 2017)
  • The Continuous Atonement (Deseret Book, 2009)
  • Your Patriarchal Blessing (Deseret Book, 2021)
  • "Be Not Faithless, but Believing" (Religious Educator, 25.2, 2024)
  • "Applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ" (Religious Educator, 12.2, 2011)
  • "Names in the Book of Mormon" (Y Religion, episode 83, 2023)
  • "Answers About Patriarchal Blessings" (Y Religion, episode 46, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Brad Wilcox  ]]>    8195d795-a012-481b-8a47-e419e9d5eb40Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaIn 3 Nephi 12:1—12 the resurrected Savior delivers an address to the Nephites similar to the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5; Luke 6) and presents the Beatitudes. Like the Matthew 5 account, the Book of Mormon record details how we might enter and build...
  • Blessed Are Ye: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ's Atonement and Grace (Covenant Communications, 2023)
  • "His Grace Is Sufficient" (BYU Speeches, 2011)
  • Changed through His Grace (Deseret Book, 2017)
  • The Continuous Atonement (Deseret Book, 2009)
  • Your Patriarchal Blessing (Deseret Book, 2021)
  • "Be Not Faithless, but Believing" (Religious Educator, 25.2, 2024)
  • "Applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ" (Religious Educator, 12.2, 2011)
  • "Names in the Book of Mormon" (Y Religion, episode 83, 2023)
  • "Answers About Patriarchal Blessings" (Y Religion, episode 46, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Brad Wilcox  ]]>    2690false5113full    Episode 112: Use Boldness but Not Overbearance (Jan J. Martin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-use-boldness-but-not-overbearance-jan-j-martin--68796862"Use Boldness but Not Overbearance" (Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "'Filthy This Day before God': Jacob's Use of Filthy and Filthiness in His Nephite Sermons" (Jacob: Faith and Great Anxiety, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "The Prophet Nephi and the Covenantal Nature of 'Cut Off,' 'Cursed,' 'Skin of Blackness,' and 'Loathsome'" (They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      The Power of Christ's Deliverance (Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      "Samuel the Lamanite: Confronting the Wall of Nephite Prejudice" (Samuel the Lamanite: That Ye Might Believe, Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      "The Theological Value of the King Hames Language in the Book of Mormon" (Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, 27, 2018)   Click here to learn more about Jan J. Martin]]>00778481-e027-4d6c-80e5-9bfe709267e4Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaAs Alma mentored his sons in teaching the gospel, he counseled them not only to cultivate qualities such as diligence, temperance, humility, and self-reflection, but to also use "boldness, but not overbearance" (Alma 38:12) as part of their approach...."Use Boldness but Not Overbearance" (Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "'Filthy This Day before God': Jacob's Use of Filthy and Filthiness in His Nephite Sermons" (Jacob: Faith and Great Anxiety, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "The Prophet Nephi and the Covenantal Nature of 'Cut Off,' 'Cursed,' 'Skin of Blackness,' and 'Loathsome'" (They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      The Power of Christ's Deliverance (Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      "Samuel the Lamanite: Confronting the Wall of Nephite Prejudice" (Samuel the Lamanite: That Ye Might Believe, Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      "The Theological Value of the King Hames Language in the Book of Mormon" (Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, 27, 2018)   Click here to learn more about Jan J. Martin]]>2636false5112fullEpisode 111: Missionary Work in the Digital Age (Scott L. Howell)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-missionary-work-in-the-digital-age-scott-l-howell--68796883"'Knocking on People's Computers': Missionary Work in the Digital Age" (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022) ·      "Preparing Missionaries in the Digital Age" (Liahona, February 2023) ·      "Same Purpose, New Approach: A Case Study of the North Dakota Bismarck Mission using Social Media during COVID-19" (BYU ScholarsArchive, Faculty Publications, 6153, 2022) ·      "'How Beautiful Are the Feet': The Use of Footnotes in General Conference Reports" (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023) ·      "The Diachronic Usage of Exclamation Marks Across the Major Book of Mormon Editions" (Interpreter, 53, 2022)   Click here to learn more about Scott L. Howell]]>07188aa5-d9f6-49b4-82ef-b1acbed58124Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaDescription Since the introduction of missionary work in 1830, Saints have used a variety of tools and practices to share the good news of the gospel and bring people unto Christ. Some of the most common methods have included standing on a collapsible..."'Knocking on People's Computers': Missionary Work in the Digital Age" (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022) ·      "Preparing Missionaries in the Digital Age" (Liahona, February 2023) ·      "Same Purpose, New Approach: A Case Study of the North Dakota Bismarck Mission using Social Media during COVID-19" (BYU ScholarsArchive, Faculty Publications, 6153, 2022) ·      "'How Beautiful Are the Feet': The Use of Footnotes in General Conference Reports" (Religious Educator, 24.2, 2023) ·      "The Diachronic Usage of Exclamation Marks Across the Major Book of Mormon Editions" (Interpreter, 53, 2022)   Click here to learn more about Scott L. Howell]]>3106false5111fullEpisode 110: The Divine Origin of the Family Proclamation (Byran B. Korth)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-the-divine-origin-of-the-family-proclamation-byran-b-korth--68796861
  • "Seership and World Conferences: The Divine Origin and Inception of the Family Proclamation" (in Religious Educator, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2023)
  • "Staying by the Tree of Life" (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "Becoming as Little Children: Participating in the Household of God" (in The Household of God: Families and Belonging in the Social World of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "The How and What of Modern Religious Transmission and Its Implications for Families" (Journal of Family Psychology, 35.4, 2021)
  • "Parents Teaching Children to Believe in Christ: 'An Echo of a Celestial Pattern'" (in Give Ear to My Words: Text and Context of Alma 36 – 42, Religious Studies Center, 2019)
  • "Joseph Smith's 1839 – 40 Visit to Washington" (in Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C.: History, People, and Places, Religious Studies Center, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Byran Korth]]>    be2db6c8-7a8f-4010-a199-71d27615d915Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000TrizaSince its release on September 23, 1995, The Family: A Proclamation to the World has become a needed doctrinal anchor during a time of confusion and opposition regarding the centrality of the family. In this episode Dr. Byran B. Korth, professor and...
  • "Seership and World Conferences: The Divine Origin and Inception of the Family Proclamation" (in Religious Educator, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2023)
  • "Staying by the Tree of Life" (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "Becoming as Little Children: Participating in the Household of God" (in The Household of God: Families and Belonging in the Social World of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2022)
  • "The How and What of Modern Religious Transmission and Its Implications for Families" (Journal of Family Psychology, 35.4, 2021)
  • "Parents Teaching Children to Believe in Christ: 'An Echo of a Celestial Pattern'" (in Give Ear to My Words: Text and Context of Alma 36 – 42, Religious Studies Center, 2019)
  • "Joseph Smith's 1839 – 40 Visit to Washington" (in Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C.: History, People, and Places, Religious Studies Center, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Byran Korth]]>    2678false5110full    Episode 109: One Like the Son of Man (Jared W. Ludlow)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-one-like-the-son-of-man-jared-w-ludlow--68796876"'One Like the Son of Man Came with the Clouds of Heaven': The Context and Influence of the Son of Man Prophecy in Daniel 7" (in Religious Educator, 24.1, 2023) ·      "The Influence of the Figure of Moses in the Book of Mormon" (in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      "Enoch in the Old Testament and Beyond" (in From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament through the Lens of the Restoration, Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      "Alma's Loving Counsel to His Sons about the Law of Justice" (in Give Ear to My Words: Text and Context of Alma 36—42, Religious Studies Center, 2019)   Click here to learn more about Jared W. Ludlow]]>a7dde480-515e-4285-8035-b16d9561d7c0Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaThe title Jesus preferred to use for himself more than any other in the New Testament Gospels was "Son of Man." According to the Bible Dictionary, this title was used approximately eighty times in the Gospels and used exclusively by the Savior to..."'One Like the Son of Man Came with the Clouds of Heaven': The Context and Influence of the Son of Man Prophecy in Daniel 7" (in Religious Educator, 24.1, 2023) ·      "The Influence of the Figure of Moses in the Book of Mormon" (in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      "Enoch in the Old Testament and Beyond" (in From Creation to Sinai: The Old Testament through the Lens of the Restoration, Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      "Alma's Loving Counsel to His Sons about the Law of Justice" (in Give Ear to My Words: Text and Context of Alma 36—42, Religious Studies Center, 2019)   Click here to learn more about Jared W. Ludlow]]>2582false5109fullEpisode 108: Intentional Fatherhood (Mark D. Ogletree)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-intentional-fatherhood-mark-d-ogletree--68796886
  • "Alma as an Intentional Father" (in Give Ear to My Words: Text and Context of Alma 36-42, Religious Studies Center, 2019) 
  • Beyond the Honeymoon: 25 Questions and Answers About Marital Intimacy (Ogletree, Pistorius, & Brinley, Covenant Communications, 2024) 
  • Heaven Is Cheering You On: Spiritual Survival in the Last Days (Cedar Fort, 2024) 
  • The Making of a Man: A Guide to Raising Strong, Resilient Sons (2023) 
  • Babysitters are Cheaper than Divorces: And Other Lessons I Hope I Have Passed Down to My Children (2022) 
  • So You're In Love, Now What? 20 Q&A to Help You Make the Marriage Decision (Deseret Book, 2022) 
  • No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of David O. McKay (Religious Studies Center, 2017) 
  • "The Fathering Practices of Joseph F. Smith" (in Joseph F. Smith: Reflections on the Man and His Times, Religious Studies Center, 2013) 
  • Preserving Families Podcast: https://preservingfamilies.org/episodes   
  • Stand By My Servants Podcast: https://www.standbymyservants.com/episodes   
  • Personal Website: https://www.markogletree.com/  
    •   Click here to learn more about Mark Ogletree ]]>    474aaa10-2bfc-415b-bb50-15d75363bc60Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaAncient and latter-day prophets have often testified of the importance of gospel-centered parenting. King Benjamin once taught, "But ye will teach them to walk in the ways of truth and soberness; ye will teach them to love one another, and to serve...
  • "Alma as an Intentional Father" (in Give Ear to My Words: Text and Context of Alma 36-42, Religious Studies Center, 2019) 
  • Beyond the Honeymoon: 25 Questions and Answers About Marital Intimacy (Ogletree, Pistorius, & Brinley, Covenant Communications, 2024) 
  • Heaven Is Cheering You On: Spiritual Survival in the Last Days (Cedar Fort, 2024) 
  • The Making of a Man: A Guide to Raising Strong, Resilient Sons (2023) 
  • Babysitters are Cheaper than Divorces: And Other Lessons I Hope I Have Passed Down to My Children (2022) 
  • So You're In Love, Now What? 20 Q&A to Help You Make the Marriage Decision (Deseret Book, 2022) 
  • No Other Success: The Parenting Practices of David O. McKay (Religious Studies Center, 2017) 
  • "The Fathering...]]>3128false5108fullEpisode 107: "I Am" Statements in the Book of Mormon (Joshua M. Matson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-i-am-statements-in-the-book-of-mormon-joshua-m-matson--68796881
  • "Coming to Know Christ through the 'I Am' Statements in the Book of Mormon" (in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2023) 
  • Essential Tools for Interpreting the New Testament (BYU Studies, 2024) 
  • "The Fourth Gospel and Expectations of the Jewish Messiah" (in Thou Art the Christ, the Son of the Living God: The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2018) 
  • "Covenants, Kinship, and Caring for the Destitute in the Book of Amos" (in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2021) 
  • "From Jewish King to Islamic Prophet: Interreligious Conversations about Solomon in Antique Jewish and Islamic Literature" (in The Journal of the School of Religious Studies, Vol. 48, McGill University, 2020 
  • Personal Website https://joshuammatson.com/ 
    •   Click here to learn more about Joshua M. Matson ]]>04ffa1a0-85a3-4bc5-8616-5d2f1fe5bef1Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaThroughout the Book of Mormon, the Savior pronounces fifty-three "I am" statements as he details his purpose and declares his divine identity. In 2 Nephi 29: 8 – 9 he explains that he does so for a particular reason, "Wherefore, I speak the same words...
  • "Coming to Know Christ through the 'I Am' Statements in the Book of Mormon" (in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2023) 
  • Essential Tools for Interpreting the New Testament (BYU Studies, 2024) 
  • "The Fourth Gospel and Expectations of the Jewish Messiah" (in Thou Art the Christ, the Son of the Living God: The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2018) 
  • "Covenants, Kinship, and Caring for the Destitute in the Book of Amos" (in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2021) 
  • "From Jewish King to Islamic Prophet: Interreligious Conversations about Solomon in Antique Jewish and Islamic Literature" (in The Journal of the School of Religious Studies, Vol. 48, McGill University, 2020 
  • Personal Website https://joshuammatson.com/ 
    •   Click here to learn more about Joshua M. Matson ]]>    2997false5107full    Episode 106: Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances (David Calabro)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-jesus-christ-as-a-revealer-of-ordinances-david-calabro--68796888
  • "Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances in the Book of Mormon" (in I Glory In My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2024) 
  • He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024) 
  • "Disability and Social Justice in Ancient Israelite Culture" (in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2021) 
  • "Nonverbal Communication in the New Testament" (in New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2019) 
  • "'Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy': Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon" (in Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, 2012) 
  • "Joseph Smith and the Architecture of Genesis" (in The Temple: Ancient and Restored, Eborn Books, 2016) 
  • "Lehi's Dream and the Garden of Eden" (in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 2017) 
  • "An Early Christian Context for the Book of Moses" (in Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses: Inspired Origins, Temple Contexts, and Literary Qualities, Eborn Books, 2021) 
    •    Click here to learn more about David Calabro ]]>    9c0d7e9f-e082-42d7-afe3-7c6ed157ae6dSun, 16 Jun 2024 04:34:00 +0000TrizaIn 3 Nephi and Moroni, the resurrected Savior provides specific directions to the Nephites regarding four rituals: baptism by immersion, the bestowal of the gift of the Holy Ghost, communal prayer, and the sacrament. Why were such rituals important to...
  • "Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances in the Book of Mormon" (in I Glory In My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2024) 
  • He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024) 
  • "Disability and Social Justice in Ancient Israelite Culture" (in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2021) 
  • "Nonverbal Communication in the New Testament" (in New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2019) 
  • "'Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy': Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon" (in Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, 2012) 
  • "Joseph Smith and the Architecture of Genesis" (in The Temple: Ancient and Restored, Eborn Books, 2016) 
  • "Lehi's Dream and the Garden of Eden" (in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 2017) 
  • "An Early Christian Context for the Book of Moses" (in Tracing Ancient Threads in the Book of Moses: Inspired Origins, Temple Contexts, and Literary Qualities, Eborn Books, 2021) 
    •    Click here to learn more about David Calabro ]]>    2634false5106full    Episode 105: Biblical Criticism for Scriptural Insight (Jason R. Combs)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-biblical-criticism-for-scriptural-insight-jason-r-combs--68796875
  • Jason Robert Combs, "Historical Criticism of the Bible among the Latter-day Saints" (in The Bible and the Latter-day Saint Tradition, eds. Taylor G. Petrey, Cory Crawford, and Eric A. Eliason (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 2023), 202–16.).Used courtesy of the University of Utah Press.
  • Jason R. Combs, et al., eds. Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints (Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 2022) 
  • "'Christ' after the Apostles: The Humanity and Divinity of the Savior in the Second Century" (in Thou Art the Christ, the Son of the Living God:  The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2018)
  • Professional Website, https://www.jasonrobertcombs.com/
  • "A Modern Perspective on Ancient Christians" (Y Religion, episode 70, 2022)
  • "The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus Christ" (Y Religion, episode 37, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Jason Combs   ]]>    7a772add-40c2-4775-8b0d-fb4c35b654ccSun, 02 Jun 2024 21:32:00 +0000Triza"Latter-day Saints believe in the pursuit of truth through 'study and faith' and are thus not opposed to intellectual examination of scripture" (Dr. David R. Seely). One way we might examine the scriptures is through the use of biblical criticism, or...
  • Jason Robert Combs, "Historical Criticism of the Bible among the Latter-day Saints" (in The Bible and the Latter-day Saint Tradition, eds. Taylor G. Petrey, Cory Crawford, and Eric A. Eliason (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 2023), 202–16.).Used courtesy of the University of Utah Press.
  • Jason R. Combs, et al., eds. Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints (Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 2022) 
  • "'Christ' after the Apostles: The Humanity and Divinity of the Savior in the Second Century" (in Thou Art the Christ, the Son of the Living God:  The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2018)
  • Professional Website, https://www.jasonrobertcombs.com/
  • "A Modern Perspective on Ancient Christians" (Y Religion, episode 70, 2022)
  • "The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus Christ" (Y Religion, episode 37, 2021)
    •   Click here to learn more about Jason Combs   ]]>    3188false5105full    Episode 104: A Relational Approach to the Plan of Salvation (Brian Mead)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-a-relational-approach-to-the-plan-of-salvation-brian-mead--68796877"The Important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation" (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022)   Click here to learn more about Brian Mead]]>991b2aad-71fc-472f-8abb-4ecdfbdb15dbWed, 15 May 2024 18:14:00 +0000TrizaIn his October 2021 general conference talk President Ballard expressed, "We must always remember that our true happiness depends upon our relationship with God, with Jesus Christ, and with each other." How do we build and shape these relationships?..."The Important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation" (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022)   Click here to learn more about Brian Mead]]>2555false5104fullEpisode 103: An Interfaith Approach to Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (Andrew Reed)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-an-interfaith-approach-to-keeping-the-sabbath-day-holy-andrew-reed--68796890 here to learn more about Andrew Reed   Publications: ·      "'The Erosion of Sabbath Worship is Now Extensive': The Imperative to Learn Holiness from Other Religious Traditions" (in Sacred Time: The Sabbath as a Perpetual Covenant, Religious Studies Center, 2023) ·      "The Influence of Rose Marie Reid" (Y Religion Podcast, episode 21, December 2020) ·      "A History of the Jewish—Latter-day Saint Academic Dialogue" (in Understanding Covenants and Communities: Jews and Latter-day Saints in Dialogue, Religious Studies Center, 2020) ·      "Framing the Restoration and Gathering: Orson Hyde and Early Mormon Understandings of Israel, Jew, and the Second Coming" (in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, Religious Studies Center, 2016)]]>07188df9-d8f1-4be8-b45a-cfe0c83e06ddWed, 01 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaFor thousands of years the Sabbath as an institution has remained a core aspect of religious life, and people have constantly fought to keep it holy. The prophet Isaiah declared the Sabbath "a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable" (Isaiah 58:13).... here to learn more about Andrew Reed   Publications: ·      "'The Erosion of Sabbath Worship is Now Extensive': The Imperative to Learn Holiness from Other Religious Traditions" (in Sacred Time: The Sabbath as a Perpetual Covenant, Religious Studies Center, 2023) ·      "The Influence of Rose Marie Reid" (Y Religion Podcast, episode 21, December 2020) ·      "A History of the Jewish—Latter-day Saint Academic Dialogue" (in Understanding Covenants and Communities: Jews and Latter-day Saints in Dialogue, Religious Studies Center, 2020) ·      "Framing the Restoration and Gathering: Orson Hyde and Early Mormon Understandings of Israel, Jew, and the Second Coming" (in Foundations of the Restoration: Fulfillment of the Covenant Purposes, Religious Studies Center, 2016)]]>3230false5103fullEpisode 102: Strengthening Marriage (Jenet Erickson and Jason Carroll)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-strengthening-marriage-jenet-erickson-and-jason-carroll--68796900here to learn more about Jenet Erickson and here to learn more about Jason Carroll   Jenet Erickson Publications: ·      "The Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and Stable" (Sutherland Institute & Institute for Family Studies Policy Publication, 2023) ·      "The Complementary Nature of Mothers and Fathers" (Y Religion, episode 48, year) ·      "Motherhood: Restoring Clarity and Vision in a World of Confusing Messages" (in By Divine Design, Religious Studies Center, 2014) ·      "Homeward Bound: The Work-Family Resent in Post-Covid America" (Institute for Family Studies, 2021)   Jason Carroll Publications ·       "The Soulmate Trap: Why Embracing Agency-Based Love is the Surest Path to Creating a Flourishing Marriage" (Wheatley Institute, 2024) ·       "A Not-So-Good Faith Estimate: Why Many Studies Underestimate the Full Benefits of Religion" (Wheatley Institute, 2022) ·       "A True Temple Marriage" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, BYU-Idaho Speeches, 19 March 2024) ·       The Marriage Compass (BYU Academic Publishing, 2018)]]>1890c0f8-f814-4eca-93ec-af24c7b0aee5Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaAccording to a 2023 U.S. News & World Report, Utah's economy continuously ranks first across all 50 states. Experts have even deemed the state's noteworthy economic growth, strong business climates, and high rates of economic mobility a miracle....here to learn more about Jenet Erickson and here to learn more about Jason Carroll   Jenet Erickson Publications: ·      "The Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and Stable" (Sutherland Institute & Institute for Family Studies Policy Publication, 2023) ·      "The Complementary Nature of Mothers and Fathers" (Y Religion, episode 48, year) ·      "Motherhood: Restoring Clarity and Vision in a World of Confusing Messages" (in By Divine Design, Religious Studies Center, 2014) ·      "Homeward Bound: The Work-Family Resent in Post-Covid America" (Institute for Family Studies, 2021)   Jason Carroll Publications ·       "The Soulmate Trap: Why Embracing Agency-Based Love is the Surest Path to Creating a Flourishing Marriage" (Wheatley Institute, 2024) ·       "A Not-So-Good Faith Estimate: Why Many Studies Underestimate the Full Benefits of Religion" (Wheatley Institute, 2022) ·       "A True Temple Marriage" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, BYU-Idaho Speeches, 19 March 2024) ·       The Marriage Compass (BYU Academic Publishing, 2018)]]>2974false5102fullEpisode 101: Jacob and Mental Health (Jared Halverson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-jacob-and-mental-health-jared-halverson--68796879 here to learn more about Jared Halverson   Publications: ·      "'Because of Faith and Great Anxiety': Jacob and the Challenges of Mental Health" (in Jacob: Faith and Great Anxiety, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "Protecting Our Strengths: Alma's Counsel to Shiblon" (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "The Way, the Truth, and the Way to Truth: Harmony in Pursuit of Orthodoxy" (in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "Swine's Blood and Broken Serpents: The Rejection and Rehabilitation of Worship in the Old Testament" (in Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2013) ·      "Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision as Apocalyptic Literature" (in The Things Which My Father Saw: Approaches to Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision, Religious Studies Center, 2011) ·      "Of Soils and Souls: The Parable of the Sower" (in Religious Educator, 9.3, 2008)]]>865d032e-c744-4d3e-a686-ad762792f06dMon, 01 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaThe word anxiety (or anxious) is used nine times in the Book of Mormon, and it appears in both positive and negative forms. In the positive form it refers to something more akin to "eagerness" (see Mosiah 29:38 and 3 Nephi 3:3), whereas the negative... here to learn more about Jared Halverson   Publications: ·      "'Because of Faith and Great Anxiety': Jacob and the Challenges of Mental Health" (in Jacob: Faith and Great Anxiety, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "Protecting Our Strengths: Alma's Counsel to Shiblon" (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "The Way, the Truth, and the Way to Truth: Harmony in Pursuit of Orthodoxy" (in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      "Swine's Blood and Broken Serpents: The Rejection and Rehabilitation of Worship in the Old Testament" (in Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2013) ·      "Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision as Apocalyptic Literature" (in The Things Which My Father Saw: Approaches to Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision, Religious Studies Center, 2011) ·      "Of Soils and Souls: The Parable of the Sower" (in Religious Educator, 9.3, 2008)]]>3162false5101fullEpisode 100: I Know That My Redeemer Lived (Tyler J. Griffin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-i-know-that-my-redeemer-lived-tyler-j-griffin--68796893 here to learn more about Tyler J. Griffin   Publications: ·      "I Know That My Redeemer Lived" (in The Power of Christ's Deliverance, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      "Matthew's Portrayal of Jesus: Son of David, a New Moses, and Son of God" (in The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2018) ·      "The Great Plan of Happiness: A Christ-Centered Visual Approach" (Religious Educator, 18.1, 2017) ·      "Nephi: An Ideal Teacher of Less-Than-Ideal Students" (Religious Educator, 13.2, 2012) ·      "Jerusalem, the Holy City: A Virtual Tour of the City in the New Testament Period" (in New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2019) ·      "Visualizing the People, Places, and Plates of the Book of Mormon" (BYU Religious Education Review, Fall 2019) ·      "The Jaredite Journey: A Symbolic Reflection of Our Own Journey along the Covenant Path" (in Illuminating the Jaredite Records, Religious Studies Center, 2020)]]>766fc697-5673-4b2b-96fe-d97307b95e0cFri, 15 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000TrizaAs we prepare for the Easter season and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we often sing the hymn "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." But what if we temporarily shift our focus from rejoicing that the Redeemer lives to rejoicing in how he lived... here to learn more about Tyler J. Griffin   Publications: ·      "I Know That My Redeemer Lived" (in The Power of Christ's Deliverance, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      "Matthew's Portrayal of Jesus: Son of David, a New Moses, and Son of God" (in The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2018) ·      "The Great Plan of Happiness: A Christ-Centered Visual Approach" (Religious Educator, 18.1, 2017) ·      "Nephi: An Ideal Teacher of Less-Than-Ideal Students" (Religious Educator, 13.2, 2012) ·      "Jerusalem, the Holy City: A Virtual Tour of the City in the New Testament Period" (in New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2019) ·      "Visualizing the People, Places, and Plates of the Book of Mormon" (BYU Religious Education Review, Fall 2019) ·      "The Jaredite Journey: A Symbolic Reflection of Our Own Journey along the Covenant Path" (in Illuminating the Jaredite Records, Religious Studies Center, 2020)]]>3333false5100fullEpisode 99: Mourning with Hope (Hank R. Smith)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-mourning-with-hope-hank-r-smith--68796898 here to learn more about Hank R. Smith   Publications: ·      "Mourning with Hope" (in Learn of Me: History and Teachings of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      followHIM Podcast ·      "The Role of Trust in Religious Education" (Religious Educator, 14.2, 2013) ·      "Cache Cave: Utah's First Register" (in Far Away in the West: Reflections on the Mormon Pioneer Trail, Religious Studies Center, 2015)]]>18e7e604-978d-488c-bc90-7b26fad926f7Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:54:00 +0000TrizaIn John 11:35 we learn that "Jesus wept" with Mary and Martha as they mourned the loss of their brother Lazarus. Like the Savior, we too might experience "the sting of death" (Mosiah 16:7-8) as we bereave our loved ones. In this episode, Professor... here to learn more about Hank R. Smith   Publications: ·      "Mourning with Hope" (in Learn of Me: History and Teachings of the New Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2022) ·      followHIM Podcast ·      "The Role of Trust in Religious Education" (Religious Educator, 14.2, 2013) ·      "Cache Cave: Utah's First Register" (in Far Away in the West: Reflections on the Mormon Pioneer Trail, Religious Studies Center, 2015)]]>3291false599fullEpisode 98: Unique Voices in the Book of Mormon (John Hilton III)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-unique-voices-in-the-book-of-mormon-john-hilton-iii--68796904
  • Voices in the Book of Mormon—Discovering Distinctive Witnesses of Jesus Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "Textual Similarities in the World of Abinadi and Alma's Counsel to Corianton" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 51.2, 2012)
  • "Samuel and His Nephite Sources" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 56.3, 2017)
  • "Remembering Christ's Blood Which Was Shed" (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022)
  • "The Isaiah Map: An Approach to Teaching Isaiah" (Religious Educator, 21.1, 2020)
  • "Abinadi's Legacy: Tracing His Influence through the Book of Mormon" (in Abinadi, Religious Studies Center, 2018)
    •   Click here to learn more about John Hilton III]]>    27e6e527-55fe-4cf8-95c0-fe8725ba56baThu, 15 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaSome 150 voices unite in the Book of Mormon to provide a clear witness of the Savior Jesus Christ. What insights might we gain from examining their distinctive voices? And what meaning can studying unique voices of the past lend to our lives today? In...
  • Voices in the Book of Mormon—Discovering Distinctive Witnesses of Jesus Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024)
  • "Textual Similarities in the World of Abinadi and Alma's Counsel to Corianton" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 51.2, 2012)
  • "Samuel and His Nephite Sources" (BYU Studies Quarterly, 56.3, 2017)
  • "Remembering Christ's Blood Which Was Shed" (Religious Educator, 23.3, 2022)
  • "The Isaiah Map: An Approach to Teaching Isaiah" (Religious Educator, 21.1, 2020)
  • "Abinadi's Legacy: Tracing His Influence through the Book of Mormon" (in Abinadi, Religious Studies Center, 2018)
    •   Click here to learn more about John Hilton III]]>    2428false598full    Episode 97: The Power of Stillness (Ty Mansfield)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-the-power-of-stillness-ty-mansfield--68796911The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (Deseret Book, 2019) ·      In the Image of our Heavenly Parents: A Couple's Guide to Creating a More Divine Marriage (D Street Press, 2022) ·      Voices of Hope: Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Same-Gender Attraction—An Anthology of Gospel Teachings and Personal Essays (Deseret Book, 2011) ·      In Quiet Desperation: Understanding the Challenge of Same-Gender Attraction (Deseret Book, 2004) ·      "Homosexuality and the Gospel" (in A Reason for Faith, Religious Studies Center, 2016)   Click here to learn more about Ty Mansfield]]>2fd28e46-9ab1-48be-8f83-06e78da5dd94Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000TrizaElder M. Russell Ballard expressed, "It is important to be still and listen and follow the Spirit. We simply have too many distractions to capture our attention, unlike any time in the history of the world." The Restoration began with a young boy who...The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints (Deseret Book, 2019) ·      In the Image of our Heavenly Parents: A Couple's Guide to Creating a More Divine Marriage (D Street Press, 2022) ·      Voices of Hope: Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Same-Gender Attraction—An Anthology of Gospel Teachings and Personal Essays (Deseret Book, 2011) ·      In Quiet Desperation: Understanding the Challenge of Same-Gender Attraction (Deseret Book, 2004) ·      "Homosexuality and the Gospel" (in A Reason for Faith, Religious Studies Center, 2016)   Click here to learn more about Ty Mansfield]]>3281false597fullEpisode 96: Helping Students Grow without Growing Their Stress (Rob Eaton)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-helping-students-grow-without-growing-their-stress-rob-eaton--68796902
  • Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom (West Virginia University Press, 2023)
  • "What Happens When Students Have More Chances to Master Concepts" (Inspiring Minds Newsletter, Harvard University, 2024)
  • "Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom" (Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast, Episode 422, 2022)
  • "Improving Learning and Mental Health" (Tea for Teaching Podcast, Episode 275, 2023)
  • "A Look at Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom" (Social Learning Amplified Podcast, Episode 13, 2023)
  • I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring (Deseret Book, 2013)
  • Extremes: How to Keep Your Virtues from Becoming Vices (Deseret Book, 2008)
  • "The Case for Student Participation" (Religious Educator, 9.2, 2008)
    •   Click here to learn more about Rob Eaton]]>    73b06b32-176c-4d21-850e-3419cd2d2c00Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:40:00 +0000TrizaAmid nationwide calls for increasing mental health services for students, researchers recommend increasing teacher training to support student mental well-being in the classroom. In his book Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College...
  • Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom (West Virginia University Press, 2023)
  • "What Happens When Students Have More Chances to Master Concepts" (Inspiring Minds Newsletter, Harvard University, 2024)
  • "Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom" (Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast, Episode 422, 2022)
  • "Improving Learning and Mental Health" (Tea for Teaching Podcast, Episode 275, 2023)
  • "A Look at Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom" (Social Learning Amplified Podcast, Episode 13, 2023)
  • I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring (Deseret Book, 2013)
  • Extremes: How to Keep Your Virtues from Becoming Vices (Deseret Book, 2008)
  • "The Case for Student Participation" (Religious Educator, 9.2, 2008)
    •   Click here to learn more about Rob Eaton]]>    2897false596full    Episode 95: The Miraculous Translation of the Book of Mormon (Gerrit Dirkmaat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-the-miraculous-translation-of-the-book-of-mormon-gerrit-dirkmaat--68796913 Let's Talk about the Translation of the Book of Mormon (Deseret Book, 2023) ·      From Darkness unto Light: Joseph Smith's Translation and Publication of the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2015) ·      "Firsthand Witness Accounts of the Translation Process" (in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2015) ·      "Joseph Smith's Negotiations to Publish the Book of Mormon" (in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2015) ·      "Lost Teachings of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and Other Church Leaders" (in The Council of Fifty, Religious Studies Center, 2017)   Click here to learn more about Professor Gerrit Dirkmaat]]>02552cce-b46a-47a7-a954-95557d2f5fbdMon, 01 Jan 2024 05:01:00 +0000TrizaThe prophet Ammon declared that "God has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles" (Mosiah 8:18). A marvelous work and a wonder during the Restoration was the translation of the Book of Mormon. But how exactly did this... Let's Talk about the Translation of the Book of Mormon (Deseret Book, 2023) ·      From Darkness unto Light: Joseph Smith's Translation and Publication of the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2015) ·      "Firsthand Witness Accounts of the Translation Process" (in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2015) ·      "Joseph Smith's Negotiations to Publish the Book of Mormon" (in The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2015) ·      "Lost Teachings of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and Other Church Leaders" (in The Council of Fifty, Religious Studies Center, 2017)   Click here to learn more about Professor Gerrit Dirkmaat]]>3379false595fullEpisode 94: Samuel the Lamanite's Prophecies of Jesus Christ (Frank Judd Jr.)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-samuel-the-lamanite-s-prophecies-of-jesus-christ-frank-judd-jr--68796916"Samuel the Lamanite and Prophecies Fulfilled" (in Samuel the Lamanite—That Ye Might Believe, Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      For Professor Judd's other publications, please see his Religious Studies Center author profile here   Click here to learn more about Frank Judd Jr.]]>658e4a61-cea4-4f1f-ad95-fd22889161f3Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:01:00 +0000TrizaAs the only named Lamanite called to prophesy unto the Nephites, Samuel serves as a memorable figure in the Book of Mormon. Not only did he risk his life to preach repentance unto the Nephites from the wall of Zarahemla, but he also detailed vital..."Samuel the Lamanite and Prophecies Fulfilled" (in Samuel the Lamanite—That Ye Might Believe, Religious Studies Center, 2021) ·      For Professor Judd's other publications, please see his Religious Studies Center author profile here   Click here to learn more about Frank Judd Jr.]]>3089false494fullEpisode 93: Search, Ponder, and Pray in Holy Places (Mary Jane Woodger)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-search-ponder-and-pray-in-holy-places-mary-jane-woodger--68796887"The London Missionary Society in the Cook Island: Restricting Religious Freedom" (in Religious Liberty and Latter-day Saints: Historical and Global Perspectives, Religious Studies Center, 2023) ·      "Time and Intensity: Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Greece" (Religious Educator, 23.2, 2022) ·      "Praying a Mission into Existence: Frantiska 'Mamousek' Vesela Brodilova" (Religious Educator, 18.2, 2017) ·      "Abraham Lincoln and the Mormons" (in Civil War Saints, Religious Studies Center, 2012) ·      "Building the One Hundredth Temple: A Test Case of Religious Freedom in New England" (in Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History: The New England States, Religious Studies Center, 2004) Search, Ponder, and Pray: Missouri Church History Travel Guide (Cedar Fort, 2023) Search, Ponder, and Pray: New England Church History Travel Guide (Cedar Fort, 2023)   Click here to learn more about Professor Mary Jane Woodger]]>6eff44a6-564b-4a08-a522-b1b8066c7afbFri, 01 Dec 2023 05:01:00 +0000TrizaWhile most church history sites provide guided tours or historical markers for visitors, some contain little to no information. Yet where might we turn for more insight on these locations? How can we engage with these living sites and gain a witness..."The London Missionary Society in the Cook Island: Restricting Religious Freedom" (in Religious Liberty and Latter-day Saints: Historical and Global Perspectives, Religious Studies Center, 2023) ·      "Time and Intensity: Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Greece" (Religious Educator, 23.2, 2022) ·      "Praying a Mission into Existence: Frantiska 'Mamousek' Vesela Brodilova" (Religious Educator, 18.2, 2017) ·      "Abraham Lincoln and the Mormons" (in Civil War Saints, Religious Studies Center, 2012) ·      "Building the One Hundredth Temple: A Test Case of Religious Freedom in New England" (in Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History: The New England States, Religious Studies Center, 2004) Search, Ponder, and Pray: Missouri Church History Travel Guide (Cedar Fort, 2023) Search, Ponder, and Pray: New England Church History Travel Guide (Cedar Fort, 2023)   Click here to learn more about Professor Mary Jane Woodger]]>2183false493fullEpisode 92: Studying Isaiah with Nephi and Jacob (Ryan Sharp)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-studying-isaiah-with-nephi-and-jacob-ryan-sharp--68796889Helping Students Rely on the Redeemer" (Religious Educator, 13.1, 2012) ·      Meeting Christ in the Book of Mormon (Amazon.com) ·      "Gentiles in the Book of Mormon" (Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 33, 2019) ·      "Alma, Ambiguity, and the Development of Doctrinal Understanding" (in Give Ear to My Words, Religious Studies Center, 2019)   Click here to learn more about professor Ryan H. Sharp    ]]>f17817e2-7759-4fdb-a993-0fd0dab5f0b3Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:55:00 +0000TrizaWhile Isaiah taught many precious truths about the life and Atonement of Jesus Christ, his teachings were anything but plain and simple. But what approaches can we take to engage with complex passages of scripture? In "'Except Some Man Should Guide...Helping Students Rely on the Redeemer" (Religious Educator, 13.1, 2012) ·      Meeting Christ in the Book of Mormon (Amazon.com) ·      "Gentiles in the Book of Mormon" (Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, 33, 2019) ·      "Alma, Ambiguity, and the Development of Doctrinal Understanding" (in Give Ear to My Words, Religious Studies Center, 2019)   Click here to learn more about professor Ryan H. Sharp    ]]>2978false492fullEpisode 91: From Battlefields to Temples in Micronesia (R. Devan Jensen)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-from-battlefields-to-temples-in-micronesia-r-devan-jensen--68796845
  • Battlefields to Temple Grounds (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • "Thirty Years of Pioneers on Pohnpei, Micronesia" (Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History: The Pacific Isles, 2008)
    • Click here to learn more about executive editor R. Devan Jensen]]>    4019963f-9bbe-40cb-81ad-4789930e06fdWed, 01 Nov 2023 04:01:00 +0000TrizaAs World War II loomed in the Central Pacific, the islands of Micronesia served as strategic battlefields between Axis and Allied forces. But how did these isles transform so quickly from war-ravaged lands to sacred temple grounds? The prophet Jacob...
  • Battlefields to Temple Grounds (Religious Studies Center, 2023)
  • "Thirty Years of Pioneers on Pohnpei, Micronesia" (Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History: The Pacific Isles, 2008)
    • Click here to learn more about executive editor R. Devan Jensen]]>    2849false491full    Bonus Episode: New Y Religion Host (John Hilton III)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-new-y-religion-host-john-hilton-iii--6879691706becdee-0f11-46a3-9ac2-fa7acd0b5bc5Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000TrizaAfter four years of hosting and producing, Anthony Sweat is handing the podcast's reins over to his friend and colleague, John Hilton III. In this bonus episode, John interviews Anthony about the inception of the podcast, who has contributed to its...1421false4bonusEpisode 90: Plain and Precious Parts in The Book of Moses (Aaron Schade)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-plain-and-precious-parts-in-the-book-of-moses-aaron-schade--68796867The Book of Moses: From the Ancient of Days to the Latter Days (RSC/Deseret Book, 2021) Summary write up of The Book of Moses: From the Ancient of Days to the Latter Days (Review Magazine, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Aaron Schade]]>94691ffb-e727-463b-8bb5-4ba8c2ddb700Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000TrizaAfter translating and publishing The Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith was inspired to embark on a Bible translation project to restore "many plain and precious parts" (see 1 Nephi 13:28) that had been lost throughout time. But how was this work...The Book of Moses: From the Ancient of Days to the Latter Days (RSC/Deseret Book, 2021) Summary write up of The Book of Moses: From the Ancient of Days to the Latter Days (Review Magazine, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Aaron Schade]]>3040false490fullEpisode 89: The Writings of Abraham (Kerry Muhlestein)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-the-writings-of-abraham-kerry-muhlestein--68796922 Let's Talk About the Book of Abraham (Deseret Book, 2022) A Guide to the Book of Abraham (BYU Studies, 2023) Click here to learn more about professor Kerry Muhlestein]]>681b1ccd-84e0-4536-add3-91b64ad048abSun, 01 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000TrizaIn July 1835, members of the Church donated money to acquire four Egyptian mummies and a collection of papyrus scrolls from a traveling exhibition. Through revelation, the Prophet Joseph Smith identified that one scroll contained "the writings of... Let's Talk About the Book of Abraham (Deseret Book, 2022) A Guide to the Book of Abraham (BYU Studies, 2023) Click here to learn more about professor Kerry Muhlestein]]>3079false489fullEpisode 88: Using Stories to Help Listeners Overcome Self-Deception (Stephan Taeger)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-using-stories-to-help-listeners-overcome-self-deception-stephan-taeger--68796923Alive to the Other: Using Distance to Help Listeners Overcome Self-Deception" (Homiletic, 2023) "Using Narrative Distance to Invite Transformative Learning Experiences" (Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 2020) "Using Elements of Narrative to Engage Students" (Religious Educator, 2015) Click here to learn more about professor Stephan Taeger]]>8c556660-6ca9-4fee-9bfd-59c84a4b2992Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:13:41 +0000TrizaIn the Bible, the prophet Nathan used a story about lambs to help King David recognize his errors with Bathsheba. Why did he take that approach rather than being direct? In this episode, Dr. Stephan Taeger shares his research on the power of teaching...Alive to the Other: Using Distance to Help Listeners Overcome Self-Deception" (Homiletic, 2023) "Using Narrative Distance to Invite Transformative Learning Experiences" (Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 2020) "Using Elements of Narrative to Engage Students" (Religious Educator, 2015) Click here to learn more about professor Stephan Taeger]]>2544false488fullEpisode 87: Mental Health and Latter-day Saints (Justin Dyer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-mental-health-and-latter-day-saints-justin-dyer--68796892"Religion, Mental Health, and the Latter-Day Saints: A Review of Literature 2005–2022" (Religions, 2023) "Perspective: What 18 years of research tells us about the mental health of Latter-day Saints" (Deseret News, 2023) "Perspective: Faith is a factor in good mental health. Why are so many people unable to see this?" (Deseret News, 2023) "Choosing Christ's Light Burden" (BYU Devotional, 2023) Click here to learn more about professor Justin Dyer]]>5e27ef55-51d2-4029-a3e1-7007327519bcFri, 01 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000TrizaDo members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have better, the same, or worse mental health when compared to members of other religions, or those of no religion?  Despite some popular narratives, what does peer-reviewed academic..."Religion, Mental Health, and the Latter-Day Saints: A Review of Literature 2005–2022" (Religions, 2023) "Perspective: What 18 years of research tells us about the mental health of Latter-day Saints" (Deseret News, 2023) "Perspective: Faith is a factor in good mental health. Why are so many people unable to see this?" (Deseret News, 2023) "Choosing Christ's Light Burden" (BYU Devotional, 2023) Click here to learn more about professor Justin Dyer]]>2820false487fullEpisode 86: Deutero-Isaiah in the Book of Mormon (Joshua Sears)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-deutero-isaiah-in-the-book-of-mormon-joshua-sears--68796848They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (RSC, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Joshua Sears]]>dfdc41f4-33b5-40ba-a21e-62c98e6861e9Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:18:47 +0000TrizaAbout one third of the book of Isaiah is quoted in the Book of Mormon. A challenge can arise, however, with what is known as Deutero-Isaiah. This is a theory that there were additional authors who wrote portions of Isaiah after Lehi and his family...They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (RSC, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Joshua Sears]]>3195false486fullEpisode 85: A Guide to Book of Mormon Studies (Joseph Spencer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-a-guide-to-book-of-mormon-studies-joseph-spencer--68796894 Book of Mormon Studies: An Introduction and Guide (RSC/Deseret Book, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Joseph Spencer]]>c67afd1a-9ab3-4aa9-b99c-3c27f7ad6857Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:08:43 +0000TrizaReaders often approach the Book of Mormon spiritually, seeking for inspiration and application, or apologetically to know or defend its truthfulness. Those are excellent and needful ways to approach the text. But they aren't the only ways.  The Book... Book of Mormon Studies: An Introduction and Guide (RSC/Deseret Book, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Joseph Spencer]]>3137false485fullEpisode 84: Models of Motherhood (Avram and Thora Shannon)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-models-of-motherhood-avram-and-thora-shannon--68796899"Models of Motherhood: Expansive Mothering in the Old Testament" (Religious Educator, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Avram Shannon]]>d0ae5e3e-8440-4628-8ce4-ffdcc7c65d12Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:13:05 +0000Triza"Mother" is a role that takes on many forms as women guide and nurture the human family. While many of us have mother figures we admire in the present day, what about our motherly role models from the past? In this episode, Professor Avram Shannon..."Models of Motherhood: Expansive Mothering in the Old Testament" (Religious Educator, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Avram Shannon]]>3063false484fullEpisode 83: Names in the Book of Mormon (Brad Wilcox)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-names-in-the-book-of-mormon-brad-wilcox--68796910 Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming (Routledge, 2023) "Comparing Phonemic Patterns in Book of Mormon Personal Names with Fictional and Authentic Sources: An Exploratory Study" (Interpreter, 2019) "Absence of 'Joseph Smith' in the Book of Mormon: Lack of the Name Letter Effect in Nephite, Lamanite, and Jaredite Names (Religious Educator, 2016) "Identifying Authors by Phonoprints in Their Characters' Names: An Exploratory Study," (Names: A Journal of Onomastics, 2013) "188 Unexplainable Names: Book of Mormon Names No Fiction Writer Would Choose" (Religious Educator, 2011) Click here to learn more about professor Brad Wilcox]]>18f484ef-d47a-49cb-902e-2e8e7636fcf7Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:33:35 +0000TrizaLehi, Nephi, Amalickiah, Korihor—These are just a few of the many names readers encounter in the Book of Mormon. Just where did these names come from? Research has shown that individuals have certain naming preferences.  If Joseph Smith were making up... Perspectives on Latter-day Saint Names and Naming (Routledge, 2023) "Comparing Phonemic Patterns in Book of Mormon Personal Names with Fictional and Authentic Sources: An Exploratory Study" (Interpreter, 2019) "Absence of 'Joseph Smith' in the Book of Mormon: Lack of the Name Letter Effect in Nephite, Lamanite, and Jaredite Names (Religious Educator, 2016) "Identifying Authors by Phonoprints in Their Characters' Names: An Exploratory Study," (Names: A Journal of Onomastics, 2013) "188 Unexplainable Names: Book of Mormon Names No Fiction Writer Would Choose" (Religious Educator, 2011) Click here to learn more about professor Brad Wilcox]]>2866false483fullEpisode 82: The Saints of Las Vegas (Fred Woods)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-the-saints-of-las-vegas-fred-woods--68796866 Bright Lights in the Desert: The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas (University of Nevada Press, 2023).  Bright Lights in The Desert: The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas (BYU TV documentary video) "Bright lights in the desert: How Latter-day Saints have shaped Las Vegas culture, community, and politics" (LDS Living, 2023) Click here to learn more about professor Fred Woods]]>33254964-445e-4205-b652-19dbca03e3b3Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:38:26 +0000TrizaThe city of Las Vegas is known for its casinos, but there is also something to be said for its communities of Saints. In the mid-1800s this city was a hub for Latter-day Saints and others travelling from California to Utah. Today, a temple stands in... Bright Lights in the Desert: The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas (University of Nevada Press, 2023).  Bright Lights in The Desert: The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas (BYU TV documentary video) "Bright lights in the desert: How Latter-day Saints have shaped Las Vegas culture, community, and politics" (LDS Living, 2023) Click here to learn more about professor Fred Woods]]>3065false482fullEpisode 81: Early Christian Worship Spaces (Matthew Grey)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-early-christian-worship-spaces-matthew-grey--68796924Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints (BYU Maxwell Institute, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Matt Grey]]>20f90dec-9e17-4c37-b38f-f83a913db1a2Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000TrizaThroughout the history of the Christian church, people have found ways to create space for worship. But what did these worship spaces look like? And how do these ancient worship spaces connect to our Church buildings today? In this episode, Professor...Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints (BYU Maxwell Institute, 2022) Click here to learn more about professor Matt Grey]]>3298false481fullEpisode 80: Living our Temple Covenants (Anthony Sweat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-living-our-temple-covenants-anthony-sweat--68796870ea1da0f8-b12a-4688-9282-0cf3c91ac00eMon, 15 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000TrizaIn the temple endowment ceremony, Latter-day Saints make sacred covenants with God.  But what are the holy promises that are made therein?  In this episode, professor Anthony Sweat discusses his recent book publication that helps us understand the...2898false480fullEpisode 79: Becoming Like God (Daniel Becerra)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-becoming-like-god-daniel-becerra--68796873dda258e2-f575-47fe-9d6e-0c65db315e08Mon, 01 May 2023 19:51:30 +0000TrizaThe idea that people can become like God is not unique to Latter-day Saints, nor is it new. In this episode, Professor Daniel Becerra takes us back to early Christianity to learn more about ancient teachings of deification—and why our becoming like...2582false479fullEpisode 78: The Most Correct Book (Nick Frederick)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-the-most-correct-book-nick-frederick--6879691222917531-e56b-4f4a-bd94-96f8810557ceSat, 15 Apr 2023 19:15:34 +0000TrizaJoseph Smith famously said that the Book of Mormon is "the most correct book" on Earth.  But what does this really mean? Was he referring to the perfection of the grammar and English in his translation? Or was something else meant? In this episode,...3439false478fullEpisode 77: Cain's Rejected Sacrifice (Shon Hopkin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-cain-s-rejected-sacrifice-shon-hopkin--687968543803751b-b2f6-47b2-822f-d699815a1fa0Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:08:50 +0000TrizaCain needs no introduction for most of us as Latter-day Saints. He hearkened to the voice of Satan and murdered his brother, Abel. However, is there more to the experience than just that great sin? Professor Shon D. Hopkin of the department of ancient...3472false477fullEpisode 76: Commemorating Holy Week (Eric Huntsman)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-commemorating-holy-week-eric-huntsman--687968959f1a25e0-66ef-492e-b362-d2ae9ae748beWed, 15 Mar 2023 21:55:41 +0000TrizaAs Latter-day Saints, we commemorate Easter Sunday as the occasion of the Savior's Resurrection. But how often do we take time out of the week before Easter—Holy Week—and commemorate the events that happened during those days? In this episode,...2971false476fullEpisode 75: Holiness to the Lord (Gaye Strathearn)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-holiness-to-the-lord-gaye-strathearn--687969151db1d44a-6632-4f48-866b-c8f429c77d1cWed, 01 Mar 2023 23:19:08 +0000TrizaIn many cities around the world, the temple stands as a symbol of Christ and the purity and spiritual growth He offers. But how can we access that purifying power for ourselves—and why is it such an important goal? Professor Gaye Strathearn, who...3440false475fullEpisode 74: Defining Church Doctrine (Michael Goodman)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-defining-church-doctrine-michael-goodman--687968722fcb59aa-1947-43e3-abeb-ef2cc2a708aeThu, 16 Feb 2023 00:09:41 +0000TrizaElder Robert D. Hales taught, "We need to know the official doctrine of the Church so we are not diverted from Christ's leadership." But how can we know what constitutes Church doctrine? That has been the driving question behind the research of...3140false474fullEpisode 73: Living the Law of Consecration (Steven Harper)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-living-the-law-of-consecration-steven-harper--6879691840f4ac37-f6cd-4c40-bae5-ab0ceb265803Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:05:04 +0000TrizaHow should we understand and live the law of consecration today? In this episode, Professor Steven Harper, a professor of Church history and doctrine, explains his research on the law of consecration. He articulates the revealed principles of the...3223false473fullEpisode 72: The Transmission of Faith from Parents to Children (Byran Korth)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-the-transmission-of-faith-from-parents-to-children-byran-korth--687968844c9a1aba-6a2a-40a0-943c-88b540e363a5Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:04:06 +0000TrizaWe have all inherited things from our parents: everything from genetics to family values. But how do parents pass on religious belief and faith to their children? Church history and doctrine professor Byran Korth talks about his research on religion...2764false472fullEpisode 71: Joseph Merrill, Truth Seeker (Casey Griffiths)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-joseph-merrill-truth-seeker-casey-griffiths--6879687113b18a21-4281-4948-bc6f-e41556bb5a2cMon, 02 Jan 2023 03:24:52 +0000TrizaAs we seek truth, we are asked to harmonize seeming paradoxes: balance the mind and the heart; learn by study and faith; be in the world but not of the world. How do we do this? In this episode, Dr. Casey Griffiths introduces us to the fascinating...3390false471fullEpisode 70: A Modern Perspective on Ancient Christians (Jason Combs)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-a-modern-perspective-on-ancient-christians-jason-combs--687968967d0fa806-6c42-4d5b-a24e-f825b1766289Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:13:58 +0000TrizaIt is easy to assume that the records of the early Christians fall silent after the end of the New Testament.  However, abundant information exists describing the lives, faith, and sacrifices of these earliest believers, details which are often...3425false370fullEpisode 69: Religious Liberty and the Law (Robert Smith)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-religious-liberty-and-the-law-robert-smith--687968850655ea03-3c2d-4ea2-ac74-58eda2d4e02eThu, 01 Dec 2022 19:29:10 +0000TrizaJoseph Smith once said, "It is the love of liberty which inspires my soul, civil and religious liberty to the whole human race." This sentiment is equally relevant today. Dr. Robert Smith has dedicated much of his professional life to the study of...3310false369fullEpisode 68: Orson Hyde and the Church in Jerusalem (David Whitchurch)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-orson-hyde-and-the-church-in-jerusalem-david-whitchurch--68796874b2548236-9a81-4138-84f9-d208f0cc26cfTue, 15 Nov 2022 21:59:46 +0000TrizaIn 1841, after years of sacrifice and travel, Orson Hyde arrived in Jerusalem. His brief but impactful mission had innumerable effects on the Church in the Holy Land. In this episode, Professor of Ancient Scripture David Whitchurch takes us through...3459false368fullEpisode 67: Slavery and Sacred Texts (Jordan Watkins)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-slavery-and-sacred-texts-jordan-watkins--6879691999a0adae-b986-4589-a90c-77fe92a89d42Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:59:07 +0000TrizaAmerica's history with slavery is complicated and controversial, especially when considered in a religious context. On this episode, Professor Jordan Watkins takes us into antebellum America, showing how views over slavery were shaped by...3319false367fullEpisode 66: D&C 84 and the Priesthood Power of Women (Barbara Morgan Gardner)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-d-c-84-and-the-priesthood-power-of-women-barbara-morgan-gardner--68796903aaeec299-d62d-41ae-81a2-acd51c56da3aSat, 15 Oct 2022 06:18:23 +0000TrizaSome Latter-day Saints believe that the oath and covenant of the priesthood only applies to men. But in this episode, Professor Barbara Morgan Gardner uses Doctrine and Covenants 84 and the words of prophets and apostles to share an important truth:...3130false366fullEpisode 65: Revisiting Murder among the Mormons (J.B. Haws)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-revisiting-murder-among-the-mormons-j-b-haws--6879689116ad3855-3cd8-46d0-b306-6917fb893d6fSat, 01 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000TrizaNetflix's 2021 docuseries Murder among the Mormons reached #2 on the most-viewed list in the week it came out. But how much did the documentary actually get right? In this episode, Professor J. B. Haws gives his perspective as a Church historian,...3061false365fullEpisode 64: Theodore Roosevelt's Defense of the Saints (Carter Charles)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-theodore-roosevelt-s-defense-of-the-saints-carter-charles--6879692551a2e5ab-a4db-4395-81d3-283e26c80225Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:46:05 +0000TrizaIn 1903, Latter-day Saint Apostle Reed Smoot was elected by Utah to become a United States senator.  However, many in the country and Senate did not want to seat Elder Smoot due to his leadership position in the Church and because of the Church's...2770false364fullEpisode 63: The Experience of Israelite Refugees (George Pierce)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-the-experience-of-israelite-refugees-george-pierce--68796927f846ad23-759a-4fb6-b615-1bddb057a991Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:15:01 +0000TrizaAlthough its stories took place thousands of years ago, the Old Testament provides potent lessons to help confront contemporary challenges, including the world's growing refugee crisis. In this episode, Dr. George Pierce shares research insights about...3152false363fullEpisode 62: The Incommensurability of Translation (Michael Hubbard MacKay)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-the-incommensurability-of-translation-michael-hubbard-mackay--687969201e740a6a-f119-4ba1-a738-5ab88baed3a6Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:57:09 +0000TrizaHow did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon? Joseph's brief answer was "by the gift and power of God," sometimes adding that it was done by means of "Urim and Thummim."  Some have asked why Joseph Smith didn't give more specific details about...3064false362fullEpisode 61: Refugee Treatment under the Mosaic Law (Krystal Pierce)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-refugee-treatment-under-the-mosaic-law-krystal-pierce--68796928ecdbfb0a-7f59-4b67-be08-efae6b96b6c6Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:54:25 +0000TrizaThe Law of Moses gives divine direction for how God's covenant people should care for displaced refugees, foreigners, and strangers, who are referred to in the Bible as 'gēr.' In this episode, Dr. Krystal Pierce of BYU's Ancient Scripture Department...2575false361fullEpisode 60: Considering the Cross (John Hilton III)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-considering-the-cross-john-hilton-iii--68796906010471fd-e5a1-4bbd-922a-43026425d782Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000TrizaHow do Latter-day Saints perceive images of Christ's suffering on the cross? How does artwork influence their understanding of the Savior's Atonement? What does it mean that Christ shed His blood for us? In this powerful episode, Dr. John Hilton III...2524false360fullEpisode 59: The Value of Historic Sites (Scott Esplin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-the-value-of-historic-sites-scott-esplin--687969267747ed61-7390-41fa-b717-62210ed82c47Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:43:31 +0000TrizaFor many Latter-day Saints, there is a strong desire to visit sacred sites of the Restoration, such as the Sacred Grove or Carthage Jail. These historic places can help us better understand the past as we strive to live the gospel in the present.  In...2234false359fullEpisode 58: The Gethsemane Grotto (Matthew Grey)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-the-gethsemane-grotto-matthew-grey--687969054ba2c015-030c-4d43-a809-ab69f412f67bWed, 15 Jun 2022 16:05:15 +0000TrizaThe events recorded in the gospels took place in the Garden of Gethsemane are sacred to our faith. Although we can envision the olive trees of the garden, where did they press its oil, from which the translated word "Gethsemane" derives? Thanks to...3413false358fullEpisode 57: Hugh Nibley's Contribution to Book of Mormon Studies (Joseph Spencer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-hugh-nibley-s-contribution-to-book-of-mormon-studies-joseph-spencer--68796921bc10e6dd-c525-43d7-a547-46ade5f8fd8aWed, 01 Jun 2022 15:16:23 +0000TrizaIt's likely that many of you have heard of the name Hugh Nibley. Over a nearly fifty-year career as a BYU professor, he became one of the most prolific scholars and authors in the history of the Church. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Spencer shares his...1998false357fullEpisode 56: Community of Christ and the First Vision (Keith Wilson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-community-of-christ-and-the-first-vision-keith-wilson--68796897c21f0f6a-4a41-48d0-8b6c-14a7e1759dc0Sun, 15 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000TrizaThe Community of Christ, formerly known as the "Reorganized" Church or "RLDS," is a global restoration faith which traces its origins to the life and ministry of Joseph Smith.  In this episode, Dr. Keith Wilson of BYU Religious Education provides a...2847false356fullEpisode 55: The Best of BYU Studies (Steven Harper)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-the-best-of-byu-studies-steven-harper--687968783debdf1d-6a3c-4fe8-bff4-a9ccabedc023Sun, 01 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000TrizaFor over sixty years, BYU Studies Quarterly has published scholarship informed by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ on a broad range of topics that are of interest to Latter-day Saints.  In this episode, Dr. Steven Harper, the current editor of BYU...3012false355fullEpisode 54: Confronting Prejudice with Samuel the Lamanite (Jan Martin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-confronting-prejudice-with-samuel-the-lamanite-jan-martin--68796929088bf827-b7a0-4e7d-9991-227f0beb5085Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:13:57 +0000TrizaBecause we live in a day where prejudice and discrimination of all kinds remain fundamental problems across the globe, members of the Church have been counselled "to abandon all personal prejudices." In this episode, Jan Martin of BYU Ancient...2782false354fullEpisode 53: A Strength to the Poor (Dana M. Pike)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-a-strength-to-the-poor-dana-m-pike--68796914cb574467-5da9-45e3-a51b-e8810ad0875dSat, 02 Apr 2022 03:46:24 +0000TrizaAlthough it is common to cite Isaiah's remarkable prophecies about the Savior, Isaiah's repeated teachings related to the poor usually don't receive as much attention.  In this episode, emeritus BYU Ancient Scripture professor Dana M. Pike shares his...3292false353fullEpisode 52: Living the Abrahamic Covenant (Kerry Muhlestein)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-living-the-abrahamic-covenant-kerry-muhlestein--68796909d45438de-47d8-438c-a69f-2f9558ff86b5Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:45:30 +0000TrizaLatter-day Saints are a covenant-centric faith, led by the oft-repeated messages of President Russell M. Nelson to continue "on the covenant path." But what is this covenant path, and how is it a Restoration of "the covenants of the Father of heaven...2995false352fullEpisode 51: The Church in Washington D.C. (Ken Alford)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-the-church-in-washington-d-c-ken-alford--68796908a7653f99-4b70-47d9-b277-a2deed76fb46Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:02:28 +0000TrizaThis April, the newly remodeled Washington D.C. Temple will hold its public open house for hundreds and thousands of visitors, marking the latest in a long line of historical events related to the Latter-day Saints' presence in the nation's capital....3294false351fullEpisode 50: Dating Jesus Christ's Birth and Death (Jeff Chadwick)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-dating-jesus-christ-s-birth-and-death-jeff-chadwick--6879693091cd42ad-93d8-4a86-bfa0-2c52517bd386Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:56:08 +0000TrizaApril 6th is commonly taught by Latter-day Saints to be Jesus's birth date.  Some Church leaders, however, have explored other options, saying the date "is not a settled issue." In this episode, Professor Jeff Chadwick discusses his publications that...3019false350fullEpisode 49: Understanding Joseph Smith's Bible Translation (Jared Ludlow)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-understanding-joseph-smith-s-bible-translation-jared-ludlow--68796907fe764ff2-35f0-4a63-8256-eddddeb9002aTue, 01 Feb 2022 20:15:59 +0000TrizaIn the summer of 1830, the Prophet Joseph Smith began an audacious undertaking: to translate the Holy Bible.  But what was this Bible "translation"? Was he reading from other languages? Was he restoring the Bible text to its earliest condition? Was it...3118false349fullEpisode 48: The Complementary Nature of Mothers and Fathers (Jenet Erickson)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-the-complementary-nature-of-mothers-and-fathers-jenet-erickson--687969318ca21a81-7c7b-49ae-be51-0d60669ddf5aSat, 15 Jan 2022 16:57:34 +0000TrizaLike complementary colors, women and men are meant to work in harmony to bring their inherent and unique qualities to parenting.  Dr. Jenet Erickson specializes in research related to the distinct contributions of mothers and fathers in child...2803false348fullEpisode 47: Expanding Understanding of Eve (Amy Easton-Flake and Mark Ellison)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-expanding-understanding-of-eve-amy-easton-flake-and-mark-ellison--7067156977e43de1-637c-4db9-aeb8-6dd24d1dcfdcSat, 01 Jan 2022 20:25:16 +0000TrizaFor centuries, some readers of Genesis have blamed Eve for the evils of the world because she ate the forbidden fruit in Eden. But Latter-day Saint scripture opens the way for different views, including seeing Eve's decision as visionary and...3207false347fullEpisode 46: Answers About Patriarchal Blessings (Brad Wilcox)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-answers-about-patriarchal-blessings-brad-wilcox--70671568bfd66016-9216-4118-8113-20a4867e5171Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:17:42 +0000TrizaEvery worthy, baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired personal direction from God. There are many common questions surrounding patriarchal blessings: Why...2853false246fullEpisode 45: Remembering Samuel the Lamanite (Ryan Sharp)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-remembering-samuel-the-lamanite-ryan-sharp--70671572f38342ec-f066-4b44-9676-44777545150cThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:22:56 +0000TrizaWhen we hear the name of Samuel the Lamanite, most of us know his epic story on the wall. That, however, is part of the problem. We know the drama of his escape, but often have overlooked the depths of his doctrinal teachings and prophetic message....3435false245fullEpisode 44: Fifty Relics of the Restoration (Casey Griffiths)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-fifty-relics-of-the-restoration-casey-griffiths--70671574850c24c0-3de3-41ee-935b-12a61765ed17Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:34:17 +0000TrizaMany of us are familiar with the excitement of "show and tell" at school.  There's something potent in the combination of seeing an interesting object and hearing a good narrative related to it.  Latter-day Saint history has produced many important...3369false244fullEpisode 43: Rabbinic Literature and the New Testament (Avram Shannon)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-rabbinic-literature-and-the-new-testament-avram-shannon--70671579394ce1a6-19a7-4700-aa64-a68c01554787Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:42:47 +0000TrizaTwo thousand years after the mortal life of Jesus and the expansive global spread of Christianity, we must be careful to not overlook the fundamental nature of Judaism in Christianity, and that Jesus himself was Jewish. In this episode, BYU religion...3166false243fullEpisode 42: God's Grace and Mental Health (Daniel Judd)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-god-s-grace-and-mental-health-daniel-judd--7067157176374b9a-e0d3-47a7-9fde-737d18184a04Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:10:41 +0000TrizaOver the last few decades in the Church, there has been an increased emphasis on the grace of Jesus Christ.  This coincides with global increases in societal rates of anxiety, depression, and other challenges to mental health, including within our...2844false242fullEpisode 41: The Perception of the Church in the Press (J.B. Haws)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-the-perception-of-the-church-in-the-press-j-b-haws--70671582ccb8b736-d5b1-4ff7-a307-7580c7f7fed5Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:02:19 +0000TrizaLatter-day Saints are often interested in the public perception of their faith. We've long been written about, defended, condemned, praised, or vilified in national press outlets.  Professor J.B. Haws has researched extensively how the public...3100false241fullEpisode 40: When the Saints Fled America (Gerrit Dirkmaat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-when-the-saints-fled-america-gerrit-dirkmaat--7067157666627f84-0f42-4e8e-875b-718e9b82a7b7Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:57:25 +0000TrizaAlthough some Latter-day Saints fly American flags on July 24th to celebrate settling in the Rocky Mountains, the irony is that the pioneer Saints were desperately trying to flee the USA. After years of being persecuted, Church leaders concluded that...3544false240fullEpisode 39: The Life and Ministry of President Nelson (Mark D. Ogletree)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-the-life-and-ministry-of-president-nelson-mark-d-ogletree--706715884fbc0b71-ca0b-4d5e-80d2-62a512be6b52Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:06:36 +0000TrizaPresident Russell M. Nelson was sustained as the 17th president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018.  Things in the Church have not been the same since.  BYU religion professor Mark Ogletree has recently...3320false239fullEpisode 38: Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (Gaye Strathearn)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-keeping-the-sabbath-day-holy-gaye-strathearn--70671578d0d105f9-c2be-4150-bc06-56969d4526c3Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:13:57 +0000TrizaWhile many commandments are fairly clear, how to "remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy" has been debated for millennia. Professor Gaye Strathearn from BYU Religious Education has researched this discussion during the centuries surrounding Jesus's...3402false238fullEpisode 37: The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus Christ (Jason Combs)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-the-humanity-and-divinity-of-jesus-christ-jason-combs--70671583409dc026-3f1e-4aeb-8044-4a5bc9412a51Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:43:45 +0000TrizaWhat does it mean that our Savior is both human and divine? This is a question Christianity has wrestled with for centuries, with profound theological implications. In this insightful episode, BYU religion's Dr. Jason Combs explains four types of...3011false237fullEpisode 36: My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? (Shon Hopkin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-my-god-why-hast-thou-forsaken-me-shon-hopkin--7067158690bd621c-8875-478f-9b69-11db253e68d2Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:05:50 +0000TrizaMy God, why hast thou forsaken me? Over the years, that spiritual cry has been felt internally and uttered verbally by many believers in their most pressing trials, including by Jesus upon the cross.  But does it mean what we think? BYU religion...2289false236fullEpisode 35: Study Bibles for Saints (Joshua Sears)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-study-bibles-for-saints-joshua-sears--7067158569eb016e-5d4c-4b43-b5fc-f06acfdf3a04Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:38:42 +0000TrizaScriptures are a revelatory tool.  Although using it may be intuitive to some, like any tool some expert instruction is often helpful to unlock its full capacity. While many Christians know what a "Study Bible" is to aid them in understanding, fewer...2870false235fullEpisode 34: The Root of Gadianton's Dissent (Dan Belnap)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-the-root-of-gadianton-s-dissent-dan-belnap--706716023cb95536-0f05-4217-b42d-ef35acbc46bfTue, 15 Jun 2021 18:54:04 +0000TrizaAlthough it is common to view Gadianton and his followers in the Book of Mormon as driven by a purely evil desire for power, there could be more to their movement.  Why else could their rebellion persuade "the more part of the righteous…to believe in...2805false234fullEpisode 33: Mosaics of Faith (Matthew Grey)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-mosaics-of-faith-matthew-grey--7067158184b553bd-6783-4bc5-bcfb-5f41898db298Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:46:48 +0000TrizaSince 2012, archaeologists at the Galilean village of Huqoq have been uncovering an intricate mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue.  This 5th century mosaic depicts biblical scenes of Samson, Jonah, Noah's ark, Pharaoh's army, and snapshots of daily...2476false233fullEpisode 32: The Liminal Experience of the Brother of Jared (Charles Swift)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-the-liminal-experience-of-the-brother-of-jared-charles-swift--7067159174c96d51-f1c7-46bc-9504-6886890a295bSat, 15 May 2021 16:18:16 +0000TrizaThe word "liminal" isn't in most people's everyday vocabulary.  Although the word is rare, the experience it summarizes is not, particularly in religious life. Liminality means to be in an in-between space, on the verge of transformation, or at a...2704false232fullEpisode 31: The Chamber of Father Whitmer (Michael MacKay)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-the-chamber-of-father-whitmer-michael-mackay--70671600e0957c07-eb63-441b-a3b9-2d0051915a1eSat, 01 May 2021 15:24:13 +0000TrizaThe Prophet Joseph Smith once taught that "all priesthood is Melchizedek."  Thus, the restoration of the priesthood can be understood as a series of heavenly events, including a relatively unknown experience with the Lord at Peter Whitmer Sr.'s...2951false231fullEpisode 30: Theology of the King James Language (Jan Martin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-theology-of-the-king-james-language-jan-martin--706715892b1a881e-ba01-4956-aa5a-16485c631657Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:37:28 +0000TrizaOne of the great debates of the 16th century took place between William Tyndale and Thomas More over Tyndale's translation of the Bible into English. Both men knew how words had the power to shape theology.  Tyndale's translation informed later...2956false230fullEpisode 29: Living the Parables of Jesus (Hank Smith)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-living-the-parables-of-jesus-hank-smith--706716136299defa-76b0-48ee-b9f5-763a8c747f70Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:49:43 +0000TrizaIf we seek to teach in the Savior's way, a common approach the Lord used was parables.  In fact, Mark says that "without a parable spake he not unto them" (Mark 4:34).  Good parables are multi-layered, and the teacher often leaves them uninterpreted...2946false229fullEpisode 28: God's Voice to His Daughters in Doctrine and Covenants 25 (Carter Charles)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-god-s-voice-to-his-daughters-in-doctrine-and-covenants-25-carter-charles--70671598c6d2bd68-8b7f-4b41-a232-a02c2d31cdbfMon, 15 Mar 2021 22:57:24 +0000TrizaDoctrine and Covenants 25 is unique and powerful. It is one of the two modern revelations directed specifically toward a woman, Emma Smith.  It is also unique because of the progressive teachings it contains when studied in context, which makes it...2866false228fullEpisode 27: Teaching Children to Believe in Christ (Byran Korth)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-teaching-children-to-believe-in-christ-byran-korth--706715995220dee8-c528-4cb6-bd5b-46b9eac87d2cMon, 01 Mar 2021 18:31:29 +0000TrizaThe recent home-centered and Church supported plan that focuses on gospel teaching and learning in the family has re-emphasized that parents have the primary responsibility to teach the gospel to their children. In this episode BYU Religion's Dr....2801false227fullEpisode 26: The Eternal in the Temporal (Jordan Watkins)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-the-eternal-in-the-temporal-jordan-watkins--70671573599c7ab1-f204-497b-98de-7656057f5559Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:22:12 +0000TrizaIn the summer of 1842, Joseph Smith was busy. He implemented the endowment, entered plural marriages, dealt with John C. Bennett's fallout, and went into hiding from an attempted extradition.  BYU's Jordan Watkins is an editor of the Joseph Smith...2887false226fullEpisode 25: Surprised by Christ (Daniel Becerra)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-surprised-by-christ-daniel-becerra--706715845a2c7d75-d3fc-401f-b8ba-f3c6ead831d9Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:10:30 +0000TrizaBecause of Christ's greatness, we must be careful to not put him in a box, confining our understanding through partial perspectives. Certainty can be counterproductive if it stifles our openness to learning more about Jesus.  In this episode, Dr....2651false225fullEpisode 24: Joseph Smith's Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family (Michael Goodman & Devan Jensen)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-joseph-smith-s-growing-understanding-of-the-eternal-family-michael-goodman-devan-jensen--70671595573edb1c-8fbf-42a0-8298-4da682b44363Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:58:08 +0000TrizaWe can sometimes think that Joseph Smith's understanding of key Restoration doctrines came fully formed from the start.  But the reality is that many concepts were revealed more slowly, here a little and there a little.  Beginning with the tragic...2901false224fullEpisode 23: Repicturing the Restoration (Anthony Sweat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-repicturing-the-restoration-anthony-sweat--7067160961318e5b-02db-410f-a256-dbfa3374df15Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:41:42 +0000TrizaWhile existing artwork that portrays the Restoration is rich and beautiful, until now many key events in early Latter-day Saint history have not been depicted.  In this episode, Anthony Sweat discusses his work to paint and write about 25 of these...2784false223fullEpisode 22: The Life of Paul (Nick Frederick)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-the-life-of-paul-nick-frederick--70671623d317f883-8600-44b0-abf7-de6050a6c50fTue, 15 Dec 2020 19:42:38 +0000TrizaOne of the primary figures in establishing the trajectory of early Christian theology was Paul. Or should we still call him Saul? Was he an apostle (missionary) or Apostle (quorum)? Is the conversion narrative of rebel to saint an accurate...2771false122fullEpisode 21: The Influence of Rose Marie Reid (Andrew Reed)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-the-influence-of-rose-marie-reid-andrew-reed--70671590fe3d883f-a063-47ca-961a-e482000996b9Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:18:27 +0000TrizaYou may not know about Rose Marie Reid. After this episode, you'll know why you should. In the 1950s she not only revolutionized women's swimwear and established a multi-million dollar industry, but she also counseled with apostles about how to...2882false121fullEpisode 20: The Greek Texts of the New Testament (Lincoln Blumell)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-the-greek-texts-of-the-new-testament-lincoln-blumell--70671626e987b5da-e8a6-42d2-b538-21d1f3aaf815Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:22:06 +0000TrizaWhile most of us encounter the text of the New Testament in English as it was interpreted by the King James translators, it was originally written in Greek. In this insightful episode, Dr. Lincoln Blumell takes us into the Greek world of the New...2483false120fullEpisode 19: Book of Mormon Theology (Joseph Spencer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-book-of-mormon-theology-joseph-spencer--70671593c96fc14a-0ad5-4d0d-af71-d4c20c2c8943Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:40:58 +0000TrizaThe Book of Mormon is often read chronologically, historically, or doctrinally.  But have you ever considered studying it theologically? That's what a group of scholars at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute at BYU are doing, with wonderful results.  In...2650false119fullEpisode 18: Joseph Smith for President (Derek Sainsbury)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-joseph-smith-for-president-derek-sainsbury--70671649c52ab91c-ce12-410c-a161-d82528641ddfThu, 15 Oct 2020 23:06:25 +0000TrizaFrom the early days of the Restoration, Latter-day Saints learned firsthand that politics could impact the practice of their faith. Frustrated with politicians, in 1844 Joseph Smith launched his own U.S. Presidency campaign. Many don't know that...3023false118fullEpisode 17: The Missouri "Danites" (Alex Baugh)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-missouri-danites-alex-baugh--70671608550b7d63-2ffa-477f-be73-b3aa040fbd3dThu, 01 Oct 2020 17:07:06 +0000TrizaIn the summer of 1838, Missouri Latter-day Saints drew a line. Following several years of persecution, they chose to take up arms to defend themselves and their religious liberties. An oath-bound paramilitary society, known as the "Danites," formed to...2496false117fullEpisode 16: Harmonizing the First Vision Accounts (Kerry Muhlestein)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-harmonizing-the-first-vision-accounts-kerry-muhlestein--706716171071e125-5a84-4c6a-9525-896ac51d4222Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:50:11 +0000TrizaMost Latter-day Saints are familiar with the First Vision account in Joseph Smith-History. Many, however, are not as familiar with the numerous other contemporary sources of the event. In this episode, Dr. Kerry Muhlestein discusses powerful insights...2401false116fullEpisode 15: The Moses of Czechoslovakia (Mary Jane Woodger)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-the-moses-of-czechoslovakia-mary-jane-woodger--70671604ce710de1-bc42-46af-900c-e57c8c5a4b49Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:24:06 +0000TrizaIn 1939, Adolf Hitler's army invaded Czechoslovakia. Although the Church was fragile in the area, the saints were strengthened by a man who is known today as the Moses of the Czech Republic. In this episode, Professor Mary Jane Woodger shares insights...2436false115fullEpisode 14: The Development of Temple Worship (Richard Bennett)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-the-development-of-temple-worship-richard-bennett--706716118c5afdca-b526-4be7-808f-95a710f9bf4dSat, 15 Aug 2020 16:31:49 +0000TrizaJust recently, prophets have made notable changes to temple practices of the Church. This, however, is not a new phenomenon.  In this powerful episode, Professor Richard Bennett discusses his decades of research on how temple practices of the Church...2505false114fullEpisode 13: Wildlife & The Word of Wisdom (Andrew Hedges)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-wildlife-the-word-of-wisdom-andrew-hedges--7067161571d2b14f-2971-44e8-95d4-3370cb674c41Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:39:20 +0000TrizaThe Latter-day Saint dietary revelation known as the Word of Wisdom is a well-known tenant of our faith.  It teaches to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea.  There is also, however, counsel on animal wildlife. We may think we understand...2336false113fullEpisode 12: Atonement Models & Alma 42 (Mark Ellison)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-atonement-models-alma-42-mark-ellison--706716247a0cc8d3-3498-40ce-a5cf-108675a06eb6Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:16:31 +0000TrizaHow do finite minds grasp something infinite, like the Atonement of Jesus Christ? To help, we often use mortal analogies. In Alma 42, Alma utilizes a legalistic model of Atonement to teach his errant son, Corianton. In this episode, Professor Mark...2746false112fullEpisode 11: The Gospels in Glass (Tyler Griffin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-the-gospels-in-glass-tyler-griffin--7067162785b4da1a-036a-467d-ba07-a00e1cf559a2Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:38:13 +0000TrizaThe Rome Temple Visitor's Center features a masterful 20-foot-wide by 7-foot-tall stained-glass window that symbolically depicts the life, parables, and miracles of Jesus in one cohesive scene. Three BYU Religion professors acted as scholarly...2351false111fullEpisode 10: Saints at War (Ken Alford)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-saints-at-war-ken-alford--706716208345aa4d-2e61-4fca-9143-52b9fcfb89d3Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:47:25 +0000TrizaIn all dispensations, peace-loving saints have been compelled to go to war. Professor Ken Alford from BYU Religious Education has documented the inspiring stories of many Latter-day Saint service members who have fought in the ongoing war on terror in...2847false110fullEpisode 9: Healing at Carthage Jail (Scott Esplin)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-healing-at-carthage-jail-scott-esplin--70671630cb60d2e6-74b9-4e2d-ac8a-46fb82545e4fMon, 01 Jun 2020 20:51:20 +0000TrizaCarthage Jail, where Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed, is visited by thousands of people annually as Church missionaries guide them through the building, reviewing the heartrending event. How did the Church acquire this tragic site—and why? In this...2242false19fullEpisode 8: The Spirit of Sacred Sites (Craig Ostler)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-spirit-of-sacred-sites-craig-ostler--70671628here to watch BYU Virtual Tours videos discussed in this episode. Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Also, give us a follow @yreligionpodcast on Instagram to get bonus content and interact with the Y Religion community. Thanks!]]>0a00ae89-8209-4b13-806f-3e65777c66d0Fri, 15 May 2020 20:01:28 +0000TrizaYou may or may not be able to visit foundational Church history sites like the Sacred Grove or Nauvoo, but thanks to Professor Craig Ostler and others at BYU you can go on a professionally guided video tour. For the last 20 years Dr. Ostler has worked...here to watch BYU Virtual Tours videos discussed in this episode. Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Also, give us a follow @yreligionpodcast on Instagram to get bonus content and interact with the Y Religion community. Thanks!]]>2289false18fullEpisode 7: Youth Suicidality and the Church (Justin Dyer)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-youth-suicidality-and-the-church-justin-dyer--70671634here and here and here to read a few of professor Dyer's articles on the subject.  Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Thanks!]]>ce5c84e1-840e-4e8b-85f2-aab977adfccbFri, 01 May 2020 21:33:48 +0000TrizaIt's not uncommon to hear popular narratives that link depression and suicide with the Church.  Are those claims accurate? Dr. Justin Dyer finds the research suggests a different narrative. In this episode, professor Dyer shares his important studies...here and here and here to read a few of professor Dyer's articles on the subject.  Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Thanks!]]>2197false17fullEpisode 6: Becoming Beloved Disciples (Eric Huntsman)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-becoming-beloved-disciples-eric-huntsman--70671637b9261cc7-62a3-40f0-805a-0a43bc248097Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:28:14 +0000TrizaAlthough we all come from different backgrounds and situations, we all are coming unto the same Savior.  In this episode, Professor Eric Huntsman discusses insights from his book publication, Becoming the Beloved Disciple, about a purposeful theme in...2113false16fullEpisode 5: Women Expounding Scripture (Amy Easton-Flake)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-women-expounding-scripture-amy-easton-flake--70671647here and here to read Professor Easton-Flake's articles on the subject.  Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Thanks!]]>b168b39b-a3fa-4c16-a8db-76acaaaf039bWed, 01 Apr 2020 19:48:38 +0000TrizaThe Lord told Emma Smith to "expound scriptures" by the Spirit, saying this was his "voice unto all." So how did women of the Church in the 19th century use the scriptures, in particular the Bible, in their teaching, exhorting, and writing? In this...here and here to read Professor Easton-Flake's articles on the subject.  Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Thanks!]]>2069false15fullEpisode 4: Remembering the First Vision (Steven Harper)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-remembering-the-first-vision-steven-harper--70671636 here to get Professor Harper's book, or here or to read a published essay on the subject. Remember to subscribe to the Y Religion podcast and give us a rating, it helps others find us. Thanks!]]>6febb27c-739a-409d-a270-321d4c90f87eMon, 16 Mar 2020 18:06:25 +0000TrizaJoseph Smith's First Vision is often the first story we tell in the narrative of the Restoration.  But that was not always the case.  It took about 50 years for the First Vision to become solidified as a foundational story of the Church. In this... here to get Professor Harper's book, or here or to read a published essay on the subject. Remember to subscribe to the Y Religion podcast and give us a rating, it helps others find us. Thanks!]]>2371false14fullEpisode 3: Dreams as Revelation (Craig Manscill)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-dreams-as-revelation-craig-manscill--70671642 here to read Professor Manscill, Woodger, and Alford's publication. Remember to subscribe to the Y Religion podcast and give us a rating, it helps others find us.]]>abf4cd87-2aaf-41ea-ad1a-2b312bd8c1d4Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:59:20 +0000TrizaIt's not uncommon to have vivid dreams. Sometimes we may even feel like our dreams have a divine message. How do we differentiate when our dreams are random, and when they are revelatory? In this episode, Dr. Craig Manscill discusses examples and... here to read Professor Manscill, Woodger, and Alford's publication. Remember to subscribe to the Y Religion podcast and give us a rating, it helps others find us.]]>1817false13fullEpisode 2: Women and Priesthood (Barbara Morgan Gardner)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-women-and-priesthood-barbara-morgan-gardner--70671661 here and here to read Professor Gardner's publications on this subject. Remember to subscribe to the Y Religion podcast!]]>1b5a9077-43ef-4027-b60f-ced71354f02dSat, 01 Feb 2020 22:49:45 +0000TrizaQuestions about Latter-day Saint women and priesthood have been swirling for years. In this episode, Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner shares her research that provides insights into why Latter-day Saint women have priesthood, and why understanding... here and here to read Professor Gardner's publications on this subject. Remember to subscribe to the Y Religion podcast!]]>2191false12fullEpisode 1: The Atoning Crucifixion (John Hilton III)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-atoning-crucifixion-john-hilton-iii--70671597 here to read Professor Hilton's article on this subject. Please remember to subscribe!]]>809c771b-a194-4443-9841-cc965d786a5fSat, 01 Feb 2020 22:43:06 +0000TrizaIt's not uncommon for Latter-day Saints to say that Christ atoned in the Garden of Gethsemane, but not on the cross.  In this episode, Dr. John Hilton III explores why this typical answer doesn't align with LDS scriptural teachings on the crucifixion,... here to read Professor Hilton's article on this subject. Please remember to subscribe!]]>1909false11full