“O God, Where Art Thou?” Why? Why me? Why my loved one? Why any of us? Where is God? There are no more poignant questions in life. This may prove to be the most important episode we even produce, as it explores our deepest question–why life is so hard. So unfair. So painful. This lesson… Continue Reading

“They Must Needs Be Chastened and Tried, Even as Abraham” This lesson doesn’t waste any time striking to the heart of difficult issues.  This lesson will discuss such important topics as: What role does God play in our “chastening” and trials? In what ways is the idea that God “chastens and tries us” helpful? In what… Continue Reading

“Go Ye into All the World, and Preach My Gospel” So first, look at our last missionary work episode with abundant awesome links: We are going to look at this lesson from two primary angles: First, what can we learn from the sacrifices of missionaries who have gone before us, especially the example of the… Continue Reading

Priesthood: “The Power of Godliness” We have already talked about the Restoration of the Priestood, and this lesson is the chance to dig into the nature of the priesthood. What exactly is it? What principles govern “the power of godliness”? During this lesson and discussion we will address: The role of the priesthood in LDS… Continue Reading

“Be Not Deceived, but Continue in Steadfastness” It is time to address the tricky topic of individual “apostasy”–falling away from God and the Church. Are the two the same? Can you do one without the other? What does “being deceived” mean in this context? What is the relationship between doubt and apostasy? The lesson and… Continue Reading

“Seek Learning, Even by Study and Also by Faith” In a sense, this lesson provides a foundation of all others. How do we understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us? How do we learn? What is the role of “study” and what is the role of “faith”? What are the strengths and limitations… Continue Reading

The Word of Wisdom: “A Principle with Promise” We are what we eat (Or even better in German, Man ist, was man isst). This proverb is quite literally true biologically, but also bears social truth–we are who we eat with. Food shapes us physically, spiritually, and socially. The Word of Wisdom is known as the… Continue Reading

“Looking Forth for the Great Day of the Lord to Come” I know I often use superlatives relating to these lessons, but this topic might deserve a few. Is there any topic more thrilling and discussion provoking as the Second Coming? When I subbed youth Sunday School and asked for questions, the Second Coming was… Continue Reading

“The Kingdoms of Glory“ One of the gospel’s great contributions is its expansive, detailed, and powerful description of the Plan of Salvation–encompassing more than simply the afterlife, the scriptures describe multiple steps–the pre-existence, earth life, the spirit world, and then the kingdoms of glory. In this episode we will Briefly touch on the history of… Continue Reading