“Look to God and Live” n this section we cover: II: Scholarship: Struggles of authority: Aaron and Miriam vs. Moses; the Korahites Context of the conquest of Canaan Meaning of the Bronze Serpent III: Study Notes: The portrayal of God in these chapters Balance of personal and institutional revelation Brain chemistry and optimism/pessimism In addition… Continue Reading

“Look to God and Live” What does it mean to “Look to God and Live”? It sounds nice, but how do we apply it to our lives? This lesson explores this principle through the lenses of Positive Psychology, time management, and balancing individual and institutional revelation. Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation:… Continue Reading

“Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure unto Me” This portion of the episode continues our exploration of the two parts of the Jewish Law: Ritual and morality. We cover Puzzling passages including the golden calf and slaughter by the Levites the centrality of the Jewish Law Importance and role of ritual in our lives How… Continue Reading

“Ye Shall Be a Peculiar Treasure unto Me” Though the 10 Commandments are arguably the most well-known legislation in the history of the Western World, the Jewish Law which they preface has prompted more confusion. This episode puts the Jewish Law in the context of the sacred. We introduce context and concepts behind the Law,… Continue Reading

Bondage, Passover, and Exodus Part II (Scholarship) explores the Exodus and Passover from literary and historical perspectives. What can we say really happened? How did these stories develop? The symbolism and importance of the Passover in  the Bible and Judaism is also discussed. Part III (Study Notes) takes Moses and Exodus “down the rabbit hole”,… Continue Reading

Bondage, Passover, and Exodus The Exodus and Passover left an indelible imprint on Jewish memory, and Jesus’ institution of the Last Supper during a Passover meal carried the symbolism into Christianity. Sheldon Greaves hosts his episode which addresses from both scriptural and personal perspectives the following themes: Bondage Deliverance Remembrance Sacrament Recurring Donation: $5   $10 … Continue Reading

“Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction” Joseph gets into some tight spots, but even when things are hard, they work out for the best. How does that line up with our lives? Our trials can help us grow, but can they ever break us? In this second portion I provide some historical and literary… Continue Reading

“Fruitful in the Land of My Affliction” The masterfully written story of Joseph in Egypt is like nothing else in the Bible–it can actually be described as a novella. This touching account also engages with fundamental life questions: What contributes to success? How can our trials and suffering be for our good? How do we… Continue Reading

“How Can I Do This Great Wickedness?” In this segment we return to the narratives from a literary and historical perspective, discuss LDS approaches to sexuality from a more critical perspective, confront difficult issues such as rape and sexual abuse, and get into more detail about sexual morality. Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One… Continue Reading

“How Can I Do This Great Wickedness?” Sexuality is an aspect of life universally experienced but difficult to talk about. And the assigned readings are no exception. This episode  engages with the stories of Dinah, Tamar, and Potiphar’s wife and models a constructive approach to talking about sexuality in a Church context. We also discuss both… Continue Reading