“This Is the Spirit of Revelation” I would submit that the topic of the next two lessons is the single most important subject in all the gospel. Simply put, revelation is our access to everything else. It is our conduit and connection to spiritual life, to inspiration, to wisdom and guidance. It is the key… Continue Reading

“This Is the Spirit of Revelation”   This updated episode outlines proposed steps for receiving revelation and integrates the new resources. Lesson six will focus on discerning and interpreting revelation. Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation: $10   $25   $50   $100 You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).   Resources “Oliver Cowdery’s Gift”… Continue Reading

“Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon”   We spent all last year digging deeply into and “feasting upon” the Book of Mormon. Virtually all readers of the Book of Mormon would agree that this is the most important use of the Book of Mormon–to read it to nourish us spiritually and gain… Continue Reading

“Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon”   This updated episode discusses the function and nature of scripture (taking seriously its divine and human elements), reviews the new Church resources, and outlines suggestions as how to incorporate these into a Sunday School context.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation:… Continue Reading

“I Had Seen a Vision” First Vision Accounts   This lesson covers the story that started it all… Joseph’s account of his first vision of God. I feel a close connection to this story since I am from the Palmyra stake! In this lesson we will: Explore the powerful lessons in this narrative about the… Continue Reading

“I Had Seen a Vision” First Vision Accounts   This episode how to productively discuss the First Vision accounts, as modeled by the Gospel Topics Essay. I was pleasantly impressed as I prepared this lesson. I think the Essay did a good job providing access to Joseph’s four accounts of his First Vision and making… Continue Reading

“Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World”   Jesus Christ permeates LDS Scripture in a unique way that members may not fully appreciate. Christians have the New Testament and especially the gospels, and the Old Testament with passages that are interpreted as prefiguring and prophesying the coming of Jesus. The Savior saturates modern scripture–virtually… Continue Reading

“Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World” Are Mormons Christian?   In this episode update, I tackle the question of whether Mormons are Christian. This question might prove the most baffling and offensive to members of the Church… how could anyone possible question our devotion to Jesus Christ? The goal of this… Continue Reading

Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Student and Teacher Reading: Explanatory Introduction to the D&C; D&C 1; Introduction to Our Heritage   We have a lot to introduce in this introductory lesson! 1) Structure and Resources. The selective, thematic approach of the Gospel Doctrine student and teacher’s manuals necessitates two Sunday School podcasts this… Continue Reading

Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History   The primary goal of this episode is to prepare the class to appreciate the new resources the Church has prepared for this upcoming Sunday School year.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation: $10   $25   $50   $100 You can access my Lesson Notes here… Continue Reading