Latter-day Saint Perspectives

Latest Episodes:

Episode 29: Art in Sacred Spaces – Rita Wright Mar 29, 2017

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Art historian Rita Wright gives us tools to help us better understand art in sacred space of other religions and especially early Christianity.

Episode 28: The Witnesses of the Book of Mormon – Larry Morris Mar 22, 2017

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Joseph Smith was relieved when he was able to share the witness of the Nephite plates with several men chosen for that role.

Episode 27: What is LDS Doctrine? – Michael Goodman Mar 15, 2017

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Dr. Michael Goodman discusses three criteria for determining doctrine: it is eternal, sustained by the united voice of the Brethren, and is salvific.

Episode 26: New Directions in Mormon Studies – Patrick Mason Mar 08, 2017

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Historian Patrick Mason discusses how the field of Mormon Studies has changed over the past 100 years and what we have to look forward to.

Episode 25: Another View of the Mormon Trail with Laura Allred Hurtado Mar 01, 2017

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Artists Josh Clare, John Burton, and Bryan Mark Taylor worked for years on Saints at Devil's Gate. Tells story of the Mormon Trail in landscapes.

Episode 24: LDS Women at the Pulpit – Jenny Reeder and Kate Holbrook Feb 27, 2017

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At the Pulpit editors Jenny Reeder and Kate Holbrook discuss their multi-year project to bring LDS women's speeches together for use in lessons and talks.

Episode 23: Depression and Mental Health Myths – Nick Galieti interviews Brian Murdock Feb 22, 2017

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Therapist Brian Murdock discusses common myths surrounding mental health issues, roadblocks to getting treatment, and its effect on family members.

Episode 22: In Brigham Young’s Words – Gerrit Dirkmaat and LaJean Carruth Feb 15, 2017

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Gerrit Dirkmaat and LaJean Carruth are co-authors of an article on the discrepancies between George Watt's shorthand and Brigham Young's published speeches.

Episode 21: Learning from Pakistan – Robert Eaton Feb 09, 2017

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BYU-I is using teaching through metaphor to help students analyze the way they view other cultures and to enhance learning.

Episode 20: D&C 76, The Vision of the Resurrection – Matthew McBride Feb 01, 2017

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While revising the Bible, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon saw a vision that touched on the most controversial issue of the time: Who is saved. D&C 76.