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Talking Scripture

Talking Scripture

Mike Day & Bryce Dunford

Religion & Spirituality

4.71.6K Ratings

Overview

Join hosts Mike Day and Bryce Dunford as they illustrate relevance and discuss ideas for understanding and applying the scriptures in your weekly study of Come, Follow Me. Mike and Bryce are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Show Notes: talkingscripture.org

331 Episodes

Ep 318 | D&C 41-44, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 28-May 4)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The 10 modern-day commandments.(11:36) How consecration works.(25:52) A hint that we are appointed a time to die.(30:03) The difference between advocates for the age and a prophet.(39:26) Why we go to church.(42:47) Contributions of the Whitney and Partridge families. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Ep 317 | D&C 37-40, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 21-27)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The principle of Consecration.(09:05) The Lord has made the earth rich and full. There is enough and to spare.(13:53) Esteem your brother as yourself.(17:10) Work is essential to Consecration.(20:56) Section 38 invites everyone to Zion.(32:29) James Covill and the blessings of embracing the Gospel.(42:22) Equality and purpose from knowing we are children of God.(47:52) Layers to the word Seraphim. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Ep 316 | Easter – The Magnificent Messiah, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 14-20)

→ Watch on YouTube to See Images → Time Stamps: (00:00) Stories of Jesus.(01:38) Jesus teaches a woman of Samaria at the well.(06:23) The woman with an issue of blood.(12:14) Oliver Cowdery’s prayer.(14:40) A woman with a sinful life anoints the feet of Jesus.(16:30) The woman caught in adultery.(18:35) Jesus knows us.(24:56) Jesus is a “one by one” God.(30:29) Jesus saw his seed.(36:12) Horizontal and vertical relationships.(37:14) Peter is called to catch men.(41:48) Jesus heals a leper.(43:32) Temple work for the dead.(44:06) Action and grace.(46:58) Joseph’s loss of the manuscript. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Ep 315 | D&C 30-36, Come Follow Me 2025 (April 7-13)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of these sections.(03:17) The process may be more important than the product.(13:02) The mission to the Lamanites.(30:25) Don’t fear man more than you fear God. Remember God is great.(42:39) The promises to Thomas B. Marsh in Section 31.(53:47) The blessings the Lord pours out on missionaries. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Ep 314 | D&C 29, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 31-April 6)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview – Christ will prevail.(07:25) The background to this section is the Joseph Smith Translation.(12:28) The name of Christ: I Am that I Am.(21:08) God promises to gather His people as a hen gathereth her chicks.(29:06) The earth will be changed and wickedness shall not be upon the earth.(33:07) Ezekiel lived in Babylon during the captivity.(45:15) Satan will be cast out at the end of the Millennium.(50:44) A spiritual creation and a temporal creation.(58:54) God honors our agency. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Ep 313 | D&C 27-28, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 24-30)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The symbolism of the Feast in the First Israelite Temple.(22:32) The Sacrament in other Christian traditions.(26:58) How to get to the feast. We can cover our vulnerabilities with the Armor of God.(53:56) Hyrum Page has a seer stone. Official instruction can only be declared through proper authority.(1:05:37) If someone offends you, speak to them personally. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Ep 312 | D&C 23-26, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 17-23)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the three interpretive layers to Section 25.(06:26) Second layer: the Lord speaking to and about women.(27:25) Third layer: the bride as a symbol for the Church.(33:07) The Lord counsels us to not murmur about things we don’t have.(54:08) First layer: a historical view of Emma’s life.(1:33:41) Sections 23 & 24 encourage us to work on our weaknesses.(1:48:10) Counsel to Joseph Knight. Newell Knight’s experience with Satan.(1:51:16) An analysis of the command to cast the dust off the feet.(1:58:17) The Law of Common Consent. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Ep 311 | D&C 20-22, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 10-16)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Constitution of the Church. People before programs.(07:00) The order of important truths.(15:33) Early Christianity developed creeds to combat views that were deemed heretical.(21:41) Section 20 as a case study in the production of scripture.(25:20) Oliver contends with Joseph over having standards to enter the Kingdom.(28:39) Duties of the priesthood and all members.(38:54) The Sacrament is a willingness to covenant with the Lord and take His name upon us.(45:15) Joseph Smith is called to be a seer. His word will guide the cause of Zion.(55:46) Jacob Haun and the importance of taking counsel. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Ep 310 | D&C 19, Come Follow Me 2025 (March 3-9)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of this section.(02:03) This revelation given to Martin Harris helps unlock the Bible.(05:46) God’s punishment ends as soon as His objectives are met. There is an entrance and an exit to Hell.(29:55) The Savior opens a window into his painful Gethsemane experience.(33:43) Historical approaches to the Afterlife.(40:42) Joseph Smith said the Saints should study the purpose of life and death more than any other subject.(47:41) Enoch’s vision of the underworld. The Book of Mormon is in the same genre as prophets that were edited out of the Bible.(50:25) What Christian texts say about the Afterlife. Hades and Tartarus, the prison of the Spirit World. Origen and Augustine’s opposite views.(54:21) God is not an umpire trying to call you out, but a coach trying to wave you home.(56:10) Learn, listen, and walk.(56:55) Seeing all the good Martin Harris did adds perspective. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Ep 309 | D&C 18, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 24-March 2)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) This section contains instructions for calling the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and building up the Church.(03:33) The word apostle means one who is sent to carry the message. (06:14) Use the scriptures, the word of God. (21:14) See the worth of every soul.(32:43) Know the name by which we are called.(35:01) Desire to take the name of Christ upon us.(38:34) The names of the original Twelve that are chosen in this dispensation and how some were later replaced.(43:48) Section 18 as a temple liturgy. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Ep 308 | D&C 12-17; Joseph Smith History 1:66-75, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 17-23)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of the Knight family.(13:42) Philo Dibble’s experience with Newel Knight in Missouri.(24:18) Being humble.(34:40) Being full of love.(36:23) The restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. We are His hands.(41:44) The Sons of Levi will offer an Offering unto the Lord in righteousness.(53:12) The historical background of the Peter Whitmer Family.(1:10:21) David Whitmer is told to endure to the end. He remains true to his testimony of Book of Mormon, but the Church did not meet his expectations.(1:25:55) David Whitmer’s statements have inconsistencies.(1:30:02) The provenance of the printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon.(1:34:05) How will we respond when our expectations aren’t met?(1:42:30) The Three Witnesses describe seeing 5 relics in the stone box: The Gold Plates, Breast Plate, Sword of Laban, Urim & Thummim, and Liahona. These Nephite relics represent an equivalent to the Israelite Ark of the Covenant.(1:49:07) Relics of antiquity are evidence linking the ancient religious world with The Enlightenment and demonstrate the historicity of the text of the Book of Mormon. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Ep 307 | D&C 10-11, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 10-16)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background to the translation process and the roles of Lucy and Martin Harris.(23:28) God’s wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil.(36:50) Satan is trying to destroy the work of the Restoration.(41:59) The Book of Mormon adds to the truths contained in the Bible.(46:34) Section 10 is written to Hyrum Smith. Seek first to obtain my word. Follow light. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Ep 306 | D&C 6-9, Come Follow Me 2025 (February 3-9)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The historical background of Section 6.(04:11) Two types of doubts.(05:38) How God speaks to our heart.(24:20) How God speaks to our mind.(38:53) How we can tell the difference between our own thoughts and revelation from heaven.(43:48) President Russell M. Nelson’s revelation during surgery and a caution regarding presentism.(54:00) What can we do to receive more revelation? Revelation has to be sought.(1:03:41) Trifle not with sacred things.(1:11:05) Oliver Cowdery may have participated in the translation of Section 7.(1:14:54) Section 7 and Christian traditions of the Apostle John.(1:19:21) Comparing our stories.(1:21:30) Just as the Book of Mormon was abridged and edited by Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants has also been edited. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

Ep 305 | D&C 3-5, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 27-February 2)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The background of Section 3.(07:03) The size and contents of the lost manuscript.(14:09) Joseph reluctantly allows Martin Harris to take the manuscript.(16:53) God is merciful and gives us second chances.(26:44) Pleasing someone else at the expense of doing what is right.(37:41) Neal A. Maxwell said: “God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, he will increase our capability”.(44:04) The background of Section 5.(48:26) To their death, the Three Witnesses remain true to their testimony of the Book of Mormon.(58:37) This generation will receive the Lord’s word through Joseph Smith. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Ep 304 | D&C 2; JSH 1:27-65, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 20-26)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Joseph describes spiritual sight.(04:59) The weakness of youth is explained as a lack of experience.(20:06) A definition of a true friend.(25:49) Interpretations of Malachi 4.(42:42) The significance of temple ordinances.(51:09) Joseph Smith’s name is had for good and evil among all nations.(55:18) Joseph is forbidden to get the plates until four years later. He and Emma get them together. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Ep 303 | Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 13-19)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The First Vision ends the apostasy.(09:28) A brief historical overview of Joseph’s family.(20:18) The First Vision teaches a pattern of prayer and revelation.(38:55) The reformation was a precursor to the restoration.(41:21) Persecution may be part of choosing to be a member of the church.(46:55) Multiple accounts of the First Vision are discussed.(1:00:09) The First Vision as an esoteric endowment. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025

Ep 302 | D&C 1, Come Follow Me 2025 (January 6-12)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of the Doctrine and Covenants.(06:48) The D&C contains the words of Christ in our day.(08:30) Anyone in similar circumstances can apply these instructions.(15:51) The setting and background of Section 1.(23:54) Defending our beliefs with courtesy and compassion.(28:14) The Lord’s preface is a voice of warning.(34:35) Why the language of The King James Bible?(40:07) Idumea represents the world.(42:59) The cosmic covenant in Isaiah 24 and 34.(53:44) Search these commandments for they shall all be fulfilled. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

Ep 301 | The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Come Follow Me 2025 (December 30-January 5)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of this lesson.(07:12) The significance of the timetable of the restoration.(21:29) The understanding of an embodied God was lost in the Apostasy.(42:20) Our divine inheritance as children of God the Father was also lost in the Apostasy. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

Ep 301 | The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Come Follow Me 2025 (Dec 30-Jan 5)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) A brief overview of this lesson.(07:12) The significance of the timetable of the restoration.(21:29) The understanding of an embodied God was lost in the Apostasy.(42:20) Our divine inheritance as children of God the Father was also lost in the Apostasy. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

Ep 300 | Moroni 10, Come Follow Me 2024 (December 16-22)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Applying Moroni’s promise.(10:06) Why does Moroni say we should ask if these things are not true?(11:53) Moroni teaches about the gifts of the Spirit.(21:37) Is it the pleasing or pleading bar of of the Great Jehovah? A discussion about what judgement might be like.(27:28) We will get to see Moroni at the bar of God and will know his words are true.(29:57) Let go of the terrestrial and telestial things that take us away from Christ.(34:18) Zion will awake, arise from the dust, and shake off the chains. Babylon will sit on the ground and lie in the dust.(46:20) What if the provenance of the Book of Mormon had been different? → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

Ep 299 | Moroni 7-9, Come Follow Me 2024 (December 9-15)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Nephites are without order and have lost civilization.(01:43) Faith: Laying hold on every good thing.(05:44) Hope: An emphasis on God’s power to save me. The participatory nature of hope.(18:44) Jesus Christ answered the ends of the law.(22:15) Mormon speaks to the “peaceable followers of Christ.” They are covenant keepers who have been initiated into sacred things.(28:55) Charity: The pure love of Christ. This type of love is a gift given by the Savior to those who ask. .(35:33) Brief historical context on infant baptism, Augustine and Pelagius.(41:09) The dangers of the traditions of men. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

Ep 298 | Moroni 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (December 2-8)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The difference between authority and power in the priesthood.(18:51) We covenant to always remember Christ. Elder Lund’s rock climbing story.(25:24) In the Church we must remember Jesus and help each other.(30:22) President Spencer W. Kimball admonished the Saints to teach with power.(32:40) The early Christian document called the Didache is similar to Moroni 4-6.(35:16) A possible description of Moroni’s formulation of the title page to the Book of Mormon. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Ep 297 | Ether 12-15, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 25-December 1)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Faith during doubt, darkness, and fear. There will be light in the darkness.(18:54) God can turn our weaknesses into strengths.(29:56) Moroni’s invitation to see scripture as inspired, though not infallible.(36:12) Moroni commends us to seek this Jesus of whom the prophets and apostles have written.(39:23) The building of New Jerusalem and the gathering of scattered Israel is a favored story of Book of Mormon prophets.(42:31) Christopher Columbus sought a new land for the building of a New Jerusalem in preparation of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.(46:03) Ether hides in the cavity of a rock, a powerful symbol of Christ and the Holy of Holies.(47:49) The book of Ether ends with Corinantumr seeing the entire destruction of his people. Why is Gilead called the Brother of Shared?(49:40) Inverted temple symbols in the disintegration of the Jaredite nation. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

Ep 296 | Ether 6-11, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 18-24)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) When the Brother of Jared sees the Lord’s finger it sparks his divine curiosity.(05:34) The ocean is a symbol for chaos, the fallen world, and the veil.(07:52) The 2 to 1 Principle as seen in the Garden of Eden, Moses’ crossing out of Egypt into Canaan, and the Jaredite vessels.(11:26) The number 8 can be associated with rebirth and renewal.(12:09) Serpents as a symbol of captivity and Divine Providence, ushering the Jaredites south into a place where they eventually repent.(24:08) The Jaredites hit the pinnacle of righteousness.(30:13) The Book of Ether is almost like the whole Book of Mormon in miniature.(34:29) Secret combinations eventually destroy the Jaredites. Substance abuse and addiction are modern secret combinations.(49:03) Prophets are the opposite of secret combinations. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

Ep 295 | Ether 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 11-17)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Revelation, how heaven connects with earth.(13:55) Sometimes we have “air questions” and other times we have “light questions.”(28:22) The ocean of chaos – being tossed, buried, and broken while in mortality. When we cannot have our circumstances changed, the Lord can change us.(37:36) Why is he called the brother of Jared?(47:44) Possible interpretations of Ether 3.15.(52:59) The great tower.(56:26) Ether as a type for The Plan of Salvation.(57:42) The sealed portion of the Book of Mormon contains the vision of brother of Jared. More scripture lies in the future for believers in Jesus.(1:10:39) Mahonri Moriancumer.(1:12:59) The anthropomorphic nature of God expressed anciently. Ether describes God in ways that fit in an Ancient Near Eastern context. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2024

Ep 294 | Mormon 7-9, Come Follow Me 2024 (November 4-10)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The Book of Mormon was organized by Mormon to address the problems of our day.(06:05) The Tree of Life represents the true source of happiness.(08:09) The purpose of wealth is to do good. The Book of Mormon warns about class distinctions and illustrates the best type of government.(14:21) The economic system of Gadiantonism proves to be the destruction of the Nephites. Their philosophy is: I eat and you work.(16:42) The greatest happiness is reserved for those who partake of the fruit of the Tree of Life. In difficult times we can find strength as we work together, follow the prophet, and do our best.(23:34) The Book of Mormon gives the blueprint for how to win the war with evil.(25:32) Helaman gives solutions for navigating the days prior to the coming of Christ.(26:46) Five reasons why people will reject the Book of Mormon.(49:42) Maximize limitations by partnering with God. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

Ep 293 | Mormon 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (October 28-November 3)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:09) Mormon is an excellent example of how to raise a righteous family in a wicked environment.(20:24) In our darkest times, Heavenly Father sends some of the brightest lights. (21:23) A lesson on repentance.(28:53) The 350 AD treaty. Mormon follows the righteous Nephite injunction to not wage offensive warfare.(40:31) The end of Mormon’s record includes temple symbolism.(49:35) Save it were these few plates.(56:35) Jesus stands with open arms to receive you. There is hope for those who are confused by culture. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

Ep 292 | 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi, Come Follow Me 2024 (October 21-27)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Jesus teaches the simplicity of the gospel: faith, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.(17:58) If it is of God, it will grow.(25:35) Jesus translates three of the Nephite apostles. This is the same power the Savior gave to John.(36:06) Legends about John in early Christian tradition.(41:33) The significance of Jesus’ one by one ministry.(44:50) 3 Nephi 29-30, the Atonement is greater than any evil.(46:33) 4 Nephi illustrates the building and disintegration of Zion. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2024

Ep 291 | 3 Nephi 20-26, Come Follow Me 2024 (October 14-20)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) The Savior’s favorite story is the triumph of the restoration and the gathering of the House of Israel.(17:31) 3 Nephi 20-22 is a beautifully constructed chiasm, the apex of which is the covenant in 21.4. This is the bringing forth of the Book of Mormon in our day.(23:20) The Threshing Floor is historically tied to the foundation of the Holy of Holies, which has ritual connection to the exaltation of the family.(25:32) Jesus quotes Micah 5 and the prophecy of the lion among sheep. This is a Millennial prophecy, symbolic of victory at the Savior’s return.(32:58) The Promise of Invulnerability is the heritage of the followers of Christ and should be read from an eternal perspective.(40:54) Jesus asks why they didn’t record that many saints would rise from the dead and minister to them. Jesus pauses to emphasize that He will be with us in the darkest of times.(46:23) God prepared a way for Joseph to escape the loss of the 116 pages.(48:44) Jesus quotes Malachi to the Nephites. Heavenly Father’s purpose is to bind families for eternity.(54:45) Additional scripture. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

Ep 290 | 3 Nephi 17-19, Come Follow Me 2024 (October 7-13)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Jesus is showing the process of speaking through His chosen disciples. (11:10) Don’t drink below the horses. Go to the source.(14:51) Isaiah 52: The Great Exchange. Babylon comes off the throne and Israel is invited to rule.(17:21) The Nephites pray to Jesus because He is with them.(19:44) Nephi has previously raised his brother Timothy from the dead.(20:26) Jesus gives us a formula for getting more out of the temple and scriptures. Go home, ponder, ask, prepare, and return.(26:08) Whatever size vessel we take to the Lord He will fill and give us more.(29:06) The dual nature of the sacrament as a memorial and a testimony.(33:15) Haggai emphasizes that the Gospel fills us in a way nothing else will.(37:19) Hold up the light. Jesus points out two specific attributes: pray one by one for people in your circle and then do everything you can to include them.(44:05) A harrowing reminder for all parents is found in 3 Nephi 17:14 as Jesus groans for the children. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

Ep 289 | 3 Nephi 12-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 30-October 6)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) The Sermon on the Mount compels us to let go of Terrestrial sins and become Celestial people.(16:04) An overview of the temple endowment and how the Sermon on the Mount is filled with temple language.(22:27) The Beatitudes are connected to the Psalms.(33:32) Comfort is empowerment and strength.(37:41) Publishing peace is returning good for evil.(42:33) The covenants of sacrifice, obedience, and chastity.(46:38) Keeping our oaths and promises.(47:50) Celestial people do not seek revenge.(49:06) The invitation and promise of becoming perfect. Jesus will take us there.(52:01) Celestial people do good things for the right reasons.(59:57) Prayer can be a revelatory experience where God prompts us with what to say.(1:01:36) The covenant of consecration and why we should not fear letting go of lesser things.(1:05:22) Seeing others with Celestial eyes.(1:10:23) An exchange of messianic symbols as we approach God’s throne.(1:13:05) Sometimes we turn bread into stone.(1:16:18) Coming into God’s presence. We are built upon the rock by doing the things He taught us to do. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

Ep 288 | 3 Nephi 8-11, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 23-29)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Prophets warn of coming danger in times of peace.(09:38) Like the children of Israel in the Bible, the Nephites are invited to be sanctified so they can see the face of God.(14:04) Mine arm of mercy is extended towards you. This phrase is symbolic of the embrace of God.(14:48) Jesus ends of the Law of Moses and the law of sacrifice shifts. The offering of a broken heart means we yield to God.(24:58) The rededication of the temple in Bountiful.(29:57) The Savior appears to the Nephites. They see, feel, know, and bear record.(34:35) Jesus ministers one by one.(38:45) When the temple was rededicated anciently, 5 things would occur.(39:52) Rebaptism in 3 Nephi.(42:46) Jesus teaches the ordinance of baptism and urges them to stop disputing over his doctrine(43:24) The first time the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are mentioned in the same verse.(46:57) We should not return contention for contention.(49:01) There is silence for half an hour before Christ comes to the Nephites.(52:45) Being brought into the protection of his wings is coming into the presence of God.(57:03) The Gates of Hell as understood in early Christianity. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

Ep 287 | 3 Nephi 1-7, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 16-22)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:09) The greatest Christmas story. Jesus came just in time to save the righteous from death.(11:52) The sacred relics are no longer in the stewardship of the chief judge and are taken away into the priestly line, perhaps indicating the beginning of societal breakdown.(19:53) We can trust that Jesus will fulfill every whit of every promise he has given.(20:38) Once you have light, beware of the temptation to doubt it.(24:26) Some of the Nephites start to defect as great wickedness increases, just 4 years after the sign.(25:27) Commentary on 3 Nephi 2.15-16. The cultural separation was removed when outsiders began to have faith in Jesus.(27:29) The destruction of a people can result when they abandon their religious values, identity, and culture.(28:28) Giddianhi’s letter to Lachoneus illustrates the adversary’s tactics and goals. He seeks to convince the faithful to walk away from their covenants by using flattery, sowing seeds of doubt, threats, boasts of strength, guilt, fake sincerity, and the promise of acceptance.(36:00) Lachoneus’ stalwart defense of his people is a type for our day. Don’t take council from fears, cry unto the Lord, gather together, build fortifications, set guards round about, repent, follow leaders, protect the family, and be strong with the armor of God.(43:38) Avoid being the aggressor in war and initiating the conflict.(45:40) In 3 Nephi 4.7-8 the Gadianton robbers were girded about with a lambskin dyed in blood. They were taunting their enemies or perhaps even mocking the Nephite faith.(48:01) What is the Greek name Lachoneus doing in the Book of Mormon? Eric Cline, professor of Classics and ANE studies, demonstrates cultural mixing from Greece to Palestine in 1177 B.C.(51:48) With only 5 years left before Jesus comes again, there are just few righteous among them. We should be careful to not lose blessings in the final moments.(1:00:14) The prisoners who repented are set free. There is order, justice, and equity in God’s kingdom.(1:06:19) Mormon describes what it is like to be a scribe and also a prophet. He promises that God will restore and gather his people. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

Ep 286 | Helaman 13-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 9-15)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:05) Blind guides lead people on snipe hunts. When we lay hold on the things that bring eternal happiness they will be never become “slippery.” (14:45) C.S. Lewis discussed the difference between being in love versus a more majestic, long-lasting love.(17:35) Samuel’s warnings parallel words from an older Egyptian text called The Instruction of Amenemope.(26:21) Why signs are given by Samuel. Even with great signs we still have to choose to follow Christ.(30:13) The sign of light at Jesus’ birth and the sign of darkness at his death teach us about the Savior.(33:00) We are saved by the merits of Christ, not by our good works.(34:33) The appearance of Jesus Christ’s name in the Book of Mormon.(39:51) The Atonement of Christ overcomes both death and sin. All overcome spiritual death by being brought back into the Father’s presence at the resurrection. Only those who repent and receive Christ remain in his presence.(46:46) Love and hate can be misunderstood in Samuel’s address, specifically when he says” the Lamanites hath he hated” (Hel. 15.4). This statement may relate to ancient Near Eastern treaties, which differ from modern conceptions of “love and hate.”(59:57) Samuel escapes the stones and arrows of his attackers.(1:04:42) The importance of striving for unity. The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day, exposing the weakness of a fragmented society that is deeply divided and contentious. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2024

Ep 285 | Helaman 7-12, Come Follow Me 2024 (September 2-8)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day.(02:55) Modern-day secret combinations.(05:34) The Mahan Principle.(07:49) Secret combinations are identified in D&C 89. Slavery is also a secret combination. Qodesh, the Hebrew word for holiness, suggest that saints should be different, set apart for God’s work.(16:29) Prophets see through the secrets.(19:58) After Nephi gives a sign proving his message, he is left alone. Isaiah’s call narrative and Mormon’s lament have similar messages.(27:10) Nephi receives the Sealing Power in Chapter 10.(29:33) Hugh Nibley & Neal A. Maxwell’s thoughts on the Sealing Power.(37:22) The pride cycle.(44:43) Mormon invites us to skip the bottom half of the pride cycle. The shortcut is to make sure that neither pain or prosperity lead to pride.(57:32) Mormon includes four images from the record to help us remember. These are also symbols of kingship.(1:02:50) Two possible views of the Gadianton society. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Ep 284 | Helaman 1-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 26-September 1)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:48) Helaman’s conflict “in the very center” parallels our day.(16:52) Nephi and Lehi preach with power and convert 8,000 of the occupying forces as well as the dissenters.(20:29) The prophet’s face is seen in the middle of the darkness. The preaching of the word is more powerful than weapons.(25:15) In the midst of war, the gospel is the answer. Successful families are built on true principles.(27:36) Aminidab’s name may have Hebrew roots.(30:29) Nephi and Lehi in prison witnessing of Christ parallel the two witnesses in Revelation 11.(34:30) Possible meanings of Gadianton and Kishkumen are put forth. Mormon, as a maker of sacred texts, is a master of word-play.(37:38) How the geography of the Book of Mormon teaches the message of repentance and the redemption of Christ.(50:18) The Nephites are ripe for destruction. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2024

Ep 283 | Alma 53-63, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 19-25)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:37) Qualities of modern-day stripling warriors. Faith is a choice.(09:42) Choose to follow the prophet.(11:44) Commit to obey with exactness in all patience and faith.(14:26) Have a connection with parents and leaders.(16:36) The adversary is a master of chaos.(17:49) Have courage to do what is right, not what is popular.(20:13) The fog of war. How do you Kill 11 Million People?(27:26) Be active and true; sober and balanced.(29:30) Hold on to the promises and have faith in the battle. (34:53) Latter-day Saints will be outnumbered, but will be miraculously saved as were the stripling warriors.(37:00) Possible age of the stripling warriors.(39:50) The King Men and Anti-Nephi-Lehies have different reasons for not fighting.(43:20) Quotes about war from President David O. McKay and President Spencer W. Kimball.(49:22) The Holy Ghost helps us find balance between opposite principles like justice and mercy.(56:56) Choose to be on God’s side, the right team.(58:29) The Lamanite/Nephite distinction was likely cultural, not based on skin color.(59:38) Moroni writes to Pahoran. Return evil with good.(1:04:32) When we contend among ourselves and stop listening to our leaders, we open the door to our enemies. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

Ep 282 | Alma 43-52, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 12-18)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) A brief overview of all 20 of the war chapters contained in Alma.(15:34) When is conflict justified? If you want the Lord’s help you need the right attitude, motive, and must not retaliate or seek revenge.(35:46) God will support, keep, and preserve us, so long as we are faithful unto Him.(40:45) In 1 Nephi 14, Nephi sees a massive spiritual war in the last days where the saints are contending with an innumerable host. The formula for winning the war is connection with God. He will give us strength, hope, and courage.(46:22) Amalickiah is a type of Lucifer. See how Amalickiah rises to power in Lamanite society.(55:44) In what areas have you come down a little? What are you doing today that you once vowed you would never do?(1:00:07) Moroni was a man of balanced principles. He loved liberty, yet did not delight in warfare. Like Moroni, we need to strengthen and fortify our weaknesses. Even strengths can be our downfall.(1:05:31) Put on new armor to preserve our families. The battle with evil changes and we have to adapt.(1:10:21) We can be happy in a world of uncertainty and turmoil.(1:11:47) The Nephites had all power over their enemies, but they became weakened because of disunity.(1:13:41) Morianton’s maid servant fled to the camp of Moroni.(1:15:00) Contention and dissensions among the people of Nephi brought them down. It is better to prepare and prevent than to repair and repent.(1:19:16) Don’t become what you hate. Unity, following God, and fighting defensively is key for the Nephite victory. Evil has to be chased out with light. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2024

Ep 281 | Alma 39-42, Come Follow Me 2024 (August 5-11)

→ Watch Mike’s video on Judgement and the Afterlife in Alma 40-42 | Ep 280 → Watch Ep 281 on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Alma demonstrates a pattern for how we can guide our children with love when they make mistakes.(03:05) The road to transgression starts with compromise.(07:02) A caution about always seeking to be the exception.(10:09) Rooster moments.(13:00) Bad decisions result in pain.(16:17) Moses 4 is a pattern for avoiding temptation.(20:44) Suffer not yourself to be led. An invitation to make active choices.(22:18) Surround yourself with support. Don’t hide when you’ve done something dumb.(26:55) Six women are specifically named in the Book of Mormon: Sarah, Sariah, Mary, Eve, Abish, and Isabel. Some meanings of Isabel’s name and why Mormon may have put her name in the record.(36:03) Corianton’s concerns and questions for Alma.(38:06) The meaning of outer darkness in this text and Elder James E. Talmage’s teaching about Hell.(41:07) Taken home to that God who gave them life.(43:50) The law of restitution. Everyone gets what they truly desire.(48:52) C.S. Lewis’ quote about heaven working backwards.(51:50) Meanings of the word paradise.(54:14) Jedediah Morgan Grant’s experience in paradise shared by Heber C. Kimball.(57:36) Mercy is possible because of the Redeemer. You are more than a mistake you make.(1:00:44) Mercy cannot rob justice, if so, God would cease to be God (Alma 42:13, 22, 25). → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2024

Ep 279 | Alma 36-38, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 29-August 4)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Alma’s letters to his sons remind us how to parent our children one-by-one. Bear testimony, lead by example, teach scripture, bring them to Christ, and sincerely praise.(12:54) Shiblon is steady and good. Seek to be a high yield, low maintenance member of the church.(18:58) Alma recounts his torment and horror of facing God in his many sins, but then the Atonement of Christ helped him to see light and experience great joy.(26:54) Elder Holland teaches about justification and sanctification.(30:15) Alma 36 is a beautiful chiastic structure.(32:47) We sometimes numb ourselves to pain. A triangle that spins in our heart when we sin can motivate us to change.(35:58) The easiness of the way can make us negligent. Because it is easy to do, it is easy to NOT do.(41:45) Don’t give up if you don’t see immediate changes. Dip 7 times in the Jordan River like Naaman did.(43:48) Alma 37 as a temple ascension text.(53:39) Possible meanings of Gazelem.(57:21) Bridle our passions.(1:01:03) Alma’s knowledge of truth came through the Spirit. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

Ep 278 | Alma 32-35, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 22-28)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:03) Alma describes the phases of a testimony and explains four ways of knowing spiritual truths. SEED acronym.(25:59) Negligence of the tree.(30:49) If you nourish the tree, it will nourish you.(33:26) C.S. Lewis re-evaluates his beliefs when his wife dies.(38:57) The Brass Plates represent a northern prophetic tradition. Both Zenock and Zenos were edited out of the Hebrew Bible. Jesus is mostly missing from our Old Testament today.(49:01) Moses raises a serpent as a type. God has the power to heal all who will look.(56:17) Important verses in Alma 34. A God must suffer.(58:05) Amulek teaches that we must pray and take care of each other.(1:02:24) Do not procrastinate repentance, this life is a time for men to prepare to meet God. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

Ep 277 | Alma 30-31, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 15-21)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) Strategies for those who have loved ones who are fighting against faith. First, learn to recognize their tactics. (09:24) The arguments that anti-Christs make today can be defended.(20:58) Evidentiary equilibrium. There is no definitive evidence to prove or disprove God. Both approaches require a leap of faith. (26:02) Keep the performances of the church.(28:11) Having a testimony based on evidence is a defense against critical attacks.(29:59) Alma’s four reasons for believing in God.(32:47) The order of the universe, or the Anthropic Principle, as evidence for God’s existence.(50:14) Search the scriptures and know the doctrine.(53:33) Be careful of Anti-Christ ideas because they can be pleasing to the natural mind. Korihor eventually said, “I always knew there was a God”. (1:03:57) Korihor’s voice is taken away. Mark Hoffman as a modern example. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

Ep 276 | Alma 23-29, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 8-14)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Mike covers The Mosiah-First Translation in more detail in these videos: The Mosiah First Translation of the Book of MormonMike on the Overall Structure of the Book of Mormon → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(06:36) Being converted to the Lord and laying down weapons of rebellion.(11:50) The Anti-Nephi-Lehies bury their swords that they not be “stained.”(14:38) The pattern of the number seven in the structure of Alma.(20:42) The left-behinds. How to help those who get angry at converts.(24:49) Defend, protect, and befriend those who are new to our culture.(30:52) The challenge and joy of missionary work. God is mindful of every people.(39:11) Timeline of the Ammulonites.(47:11) Pride is ugly and says, “if you succeed, I am a failure”. The antidote to Saul disease.(58:31) Patricia Holland’s quote about comparison.(1:03:09) Alma did get his wish and is an angel, a messenger of salvation. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Ep 275 | Alma 17-22, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 1-7)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:20) Ammon’s approach to missionary work.(14:00) Lamoni asks the golden question, “Who are you?” (Alma 18.18)(19:29) Aaron’s approach to missionary work.(23:25) Aaron is preaching to a more hardened group, the Amalekites and Amulonites.(25:13) Patience with people who choose another path. Likening Alma 17-22 to our day.(30:55) Offer our whole souls to God.(35:53) Find common ground when teaching truth. It is the Savior that converts.(41:20) Falling into trances in Alma 19 and 22. Some examples in the Biblical narratives.(45:12) Abish is mentioned by name. Why are Lamoni’s enemies at his palace? Another way to understand the drama at the Waters of Sebus.(53:12) The meaning of the name Abish and possibilities as to why Mormon put this in the record. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

Ep 274 | Alma 13-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 24-30)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:14) Priesthood power can turn the city of Ammonihah around.(14:51) What the scriptures and extra biblical texts teach us about Melchizedek.(32:53) Alma’s interpretation of priesthood authority.(34:17) Be humble, obey, and submit. The Savior will bring us into His rest.(37:15) The problem of evil. Why does God allow good people to suffer? Two explanations are given.(46:58) Types of Jesus in this story.(50:15) Zeezrom lays sick with fever and believes Christ can heal him. He dedicates his life to Christ.(52:36) Establish a check on pride.(55:55) Ammonihah is destroyed. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

Ep 273 | Alma 8-12, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 17-23)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(01:39) The power of increasing witnesses. The closer you are to someone, the more credible your testimony may affect them.(03:02) Amulek is a greater witness to the people of Ammonihah because he is one of them.(06:33) Zeezrom steps forward to trap Alma and Amulek in their words.(17:01) The earth as the final witness of Alma’s message.(21:54) The destruction of Ammoniah is described from two different viewpoints. An example of the complexity of the narrative.(26:03) The order of the Nehors is a warning to watch for those who twist the truth.(28:33) Insight into Zeezrom’s questions about social segregation, denying the atonement of Christ, and costly apparel.(34:57) Examining resurrection teachings found in the the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon.(40:39) The prayers of the righteous can hold off destruction.(46:37) Zeezrom’s name may be related to the monetary system of the Nephites.(49:27) Zeezrom ends up being a missionary companion with Alma to the Zoramites. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

Ep 272 | Alma 5-7, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 10-16)

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of Alma’s two sermons.(01:26) The power of remembering helps rekindle the flame of testimony. (14:45) Alma invites us to imagine if judgement were today.(20:18) God extends an invitation to choose him as our shepherd so he can save us.(22:02) The distinction in Greek between being “born again” and “born from above.”(26:04) Ezra Taft Benson talks about Jesus changing our hearts.(30:31) President David O. McKay’s dream of the heavenly city.(32:49) Alma reveals the phenomenal truth of Christ’s infinite atonement.(39:48) Debates about Christology after Jesus died are clarified in the Book of Mormon.(43:51) Recommit and bind yourself to act in all holiness.(48:46) Jesus will be born at Jerusalem. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available online, sign up here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

Ep 271 | Mosiah 29-Alma 4, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 3-9)

→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=-23v1NXKQdQ → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/05/mosiah-29-alma-4-podcast-ep-271-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) The Amlicites marked themselves. How we mark ourselves today.(13:14) The collective view of punishment in the Bible.(20:08) Skins, curses, and marks.(25:41) We are all alike unto God.(27:32) In the midst of adversity you can still have peace.(29:05) Mormon explains how we should view everyone as equals.(31:16) The philosophy of Nehor.(34:41) Nehor’s ignominious death.(37:08) Antichrists don’t agree with each other, but are united in tearing down Jesus.(39:30) The Amlicite wars and the story of Nehor are related to the inequal stratification of society.(41:48) The church prospers in part through the member’s examples. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2024

Ep 270 | Mosiah 25-28, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 27-June 2)

→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=ljeEVuRCmiI → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/04/mosiah-25-28-podcast-ep-270-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:28) The prayers from Alma’s father made a difference in his conversion.(05:52) God remembers all His children.(10:40) Justification and sanctification in Christ. Alma’s experience typified both.(18:27) Alma was snatched by Jesus in Mosiah 27.29 and Alma 26.17.(23:40) The purpose of Church discipline.(33:20) A pattern for solving problems the Lord’s way.(36:09) The transition from a monarchy to a system of judges. Principles of good government.(38:55) Striking the balance between rights and responsibilities. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2024

Ep 269 | Mosiah 18-24, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 20-26)

→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=ZjoV3BvZRfg → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/04/mosiah-18-24-podcast-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(06:33) Alma’s message is one of healing. Repentance, redemption, and faith correct our mistakes.(14:26) Alma is haunted by his past. Beware of “the switch”.(18:40) The Hebrew root for the word comforter in Isaiah 40.1-5 can be seen to understand how John 14.26 depicts the Holy Spirit, giving us courage and confidence. We explore how this relates to the Pre-Earth Heavenly Council. (24:24) Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain shall be made low. Repentance is tearing down the mountain between you and the Lord. Stephen Robinson’s story of his son wanting to be friends again.(26:57) Go comfort my people, bring my children home. God the Father is speaking to Jehovah and the rest of the Heavenly Council. See Isaiah 40.3 where Jehovah (and you!) accept the directive from the Father.(32:33) John Widstoe’s quote about our promise to God to bring his children home.(35:02) The book of Mosiah is a message of deliverance against all odds. (41:00) Dan Jones’ story of being stranded in Wyoming from Elder Bednar’s talk, In the Strength of the Lord.(44:15) Katie Lewis’ story by Elder Holland.(47:59) All the groups that are lost in the book of Mosiah eventually make it home. → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2024

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