Exploring themes from the Doctrine and Covenants with Rosalynde Welch of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute

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🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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The Prophet Joseph Smith said the Doctrine and Covenants is “the foundation of the Church in these last days, and a benefit to the world, showing that the keys of the mysteries of the kingdom of our Savior are again entrusted to man.” In 2025, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints study the Doctrine and Covenants, to learn of Him, apply the stories found in its pages to their own lives and explore thematically the invitation the Lord gives to all to come unto Him.

In this episode of the Church News podcast, Church News reporter Mary Richards is joined by Rosalynde Welch, a research fellow and associate director at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University. They explore the themes interwoven in this sacred book of scripture, from the role of prophets to the transformative power of repentance and agency.

The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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0:00.0	Our differences, our collective diversity are our strength.
0:11.0	And the Doctrine in Covenants is a collection of witnesses that the Lord knows us, he speaks to us, and he invites us to join him in his work. He wants to know and be known to us.
0:26.2	He wants to see and be seen by each one of us. He wants to be present with us in the midst of our
0:35.0	community. I think now I know Jesus of Nazareth as Emmanuel, God with us.
0:43.3	The Jesus of history, who is once a part of the ancient world is now a living presence in my life
0:51.3	and the life that I share in community with the saints. He is in solidarity with
0:56.8	our joys and with our sufferings. He abides with us. He abides in us if we will receive him.
1:08.2	This is Mary Richards, reporter at the Church News.
1:11.6	Welcome to the Church News podcast.
1:14.6	Today we are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1:25.6	The Prophet Joseph Smith said that the Doctrine and Covenants is the foundation of the church in these last days and a benefit to the world,
1:33.3	showing that the keys of the mysteries of the kingdom of our Savior are again entrusted to man.
1:39.3	Concerning the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord said,
1:42.3	Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful,
1:45.0	and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled.
1:50.0	On this episode of the Church News podcast,
1:53.0	we explore some of the ways the Lord teaches and invites readers to come unto him
1:58.0	through his words in the Doctrine and Covenants.
2:06.6	I'm Mary Richards, and joining me is Rosalind Welch, a research fellow and associate director at the Neil A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University.
2:11.7	Welcome Rosalind to the Church News podcast.
2:14.0	Thank you, Mary. It really is a thrill to be with you here today.
2:17.4	Well, tell our listeners a little bit about yourself and how your background and how you got to BYU. Thank you, Mary. It really is a thrill to be with you here today. Well, tell our listeners a little bit about yourself and how your background and how you got to BYU. Sure. I am a research fellow at the Nele-A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. I'm also the associate director there at the Institute. If listeners aren't aware of what the Maxwell Institute is, it is BYU's
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