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Each year, religion professors at Brigham Young University (BYU) produce hundreds of publications on subjects related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast brings this research into one place to enlighten the everyday seeker of truth. Interviewing the author, we discuss why the study was done, why it matters, and why the professor chooses to be both a scholar, and a disciple. This is Y Religion.
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Episode 50: Dating Jesus Christ’s Birth and Death (Jeff Chadwick) from 2022-02-15T20:56:08
April 6th is commonly taught by Latter-day Saints to be Jesus’s birth date. Some Church leaders, however, have explored other options, saying the date “is not a settled issue.” In this episode,...
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Episode 49: Understanding Joseph Smith’s Bible Translation (Jared Ludlow) from 2022-02-01T20:15:59
In the summer of 1830, the Prophet Joseph Smith began an audacious undertaking: to translate the Holy Bible. But what was this Bible “translation”? Was he reading from other languages? Was he r...
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Episode 48: The Complementary Nature of Mothers and Fathers (Jenet Erickson) from 2022-01-15T16:57:34
Like complementary colors, women and men are meant to work in harmony to bring their inherent and unique qualities to parenting. Dr. Jenet Erickson specializes in research related to the distin...
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Episode 47: Expanding Understanding of Eve (Amy Easton-Flake and Mark Ellison) from 2022-01-01T20:25:16
For centuries, some readers of Genesis have blamed Eve for the evils of the world because she ate the forbidden fruit in Eden. But Latter-day Saint scripture opens the way for different views, i...
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Episode 46: Answers About Patriarchal Blessings (Brad Wilcox) from 2021-12-15T21:17:42
Every worthy, baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired personal direction from God. There are man...
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Episode 45: Remembering Samuel the Lamanite (Ryan Sharp) from 2021-12-02T00:22:56
When we hear the name of Samuel the Lamanite, most of us know his epic story on the wall. That, however, is part of the problem. We know the drama of his escape, but often have overlooked the de...
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Episode 44: Fifty Relics of the Restoration (Casey Griffiths) from 2021-11-16T00:34:17
Many of us are familiar with the excitement of “show and tell” at school. There’s something potent in the combination of seeing an interesting object and hearing a good narrative related to it....
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Episode 43: Rabbinic Literature and the New Testament (Avram Shannon) from 2021-11-01T22:42:47
Two thousand years after the mortal life of Jesus and the expansive global spread of Christianity, we must be careful to not overlook the fundamental nature of Judaism in Christianity, and that ...
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Episode 42: God’s Grace and Mental Health (Daniel Judd) from 2021-10-15T16:10:41
Over the last few decades in the Church, there has been an increased emphasis on the grace of Jesus Christ. This coincides with global increases in societal rates of anxiety, depression, and ot...
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Episode 41: The Perception of the Church in the Press (J.B. Haws) from 2021-10-01T18:02:19
Latter-day Saints are often interested in the public perception of their faith. We’ve long been written about, defended, condemned, praised, or vilified in national press outlets. Professor J.B...
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Episode 40: When the Saints Fled America (Gerrit Dirkmaat) from 2021-09-16T02:57:25
Although some Latter-day Saints fly American flags on July 24th to celebrate settling in the Rocky Mountains, the irony is that the pioneer Saints were desperately trying to flee the USA. After ...
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Episode 39: The Life and Ministry of President Nelson (Mark D. Ogletree) from 2021-09-01T23:06:36
President Russell M. Nelson was sustained as the 17th president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018. Things in the Church have not been the same since...
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Episode 38: Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy (Gaye Strathearn) from 2021-08-16T04:13:57
While many commandments are fairly clear, how to “remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy” has been debated for millennia. Professor Gaye Strathearn from BYU Religious Education has researched...
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Episode 37: The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus Christ (Jason Combs) from 2021-08-01T04:43:45
What does it mean that our Savior is both human and divine? This is a question Christianity has wrestled with for centuries, with profound theological implications. In this insightful episode, B...
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Episode 36: My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? (Shon Hopkin) from 2021-07-15T05:05:50
My God, why hast thou forsaken me? Over the years, that spiritual cry has been felt internally and uttered verbally by many believers in their most pressing trials, including by Jesus upon the c...
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Episode 35: Study Bibles for Saints (Joshua Sears) from 2021-07-01T19:38:42
Scriptures are a revelatory tool. Although using it may be intuitive to some, like any tool some expert instruction is often helpful to unlock its full capacity. While many Christians know what...
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Episode 34: The Root of Gadianton’s Dissent (Dan Belnap) from 2021-06-15T18:54:04
Although it is common to view Gadianton and his followers in the Book of Mormon as driven by a purely evil desire for power, there could be more to their movement. Why else could their rebellio...
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Episode 33: Mosaics of Faith (Matthew Grey) from 2021-06-01T16:46:48
Since 2012, archaeologists at the Galilean village of Huqoq have been uncovering an intricate mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue. This 5th century mosaic depicts biblical scenes of Samson, Jo...
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Episode 32: The Liminal Experience of the Brother of Jared (Charles Swift) from 2021-05-15T16:18:16
The word “liminal” isn’t in most people’s everyday vocabulary. Although the word is rare, the experience it summarizes is not, particularly in religious life. Liminality means to be in an in-be...
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Episode 31: The Chamber of Father Whitmer (Michael MacKay) from 2021-05-01T15:24:13
The Prophet Joseph Smith once taught that “all priesthood is Melchizedek.” Thus, the restoration of the priesthood can be understood as a series of heavenly events, including a relativ...
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Episode 30: Theology of the King James Language (Jan Martin) from 2021-04-15T16:37:28
One of the great debates of the 16th century took place between William Tyndale and Thomas More over Tyndale’s translation of the Bible into English. Both men knew how words had the power to sha...
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Episode 29: Living the Parables of Jesus (Hank Smith) from 2021-04-01T14:49:43
If we seek to teach in the Savior’s way, a common approach the Lord used was parables. In fact, Mark says that “without a parable spake he not unto them” (Mark 4:34). Good parables are multi-l...
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Episode 28: God’s Voice to His Daughters in D&C 25 (Carter Charles) from 2021-03-15T23:57:24
Doctrine and Covenants 25 is unique and powerful. It is one of the two modern revelations directed specifically toward a woman, Emma Smith. It is also unique because of the progressive teachings i...
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Episode 28: God’s Voice to His Daughters in Doctrine and Covenants 25 (Carter Charles) from 2021-03-15T22:57:24
Doctrine and Covenants 25 is unique and powerful. It is one of the two modern revelations directed specifically toward a woman, Emma Smith. It is also unique because of the progressive teaching...
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Episode 27: Teaching Children to Believe in Christ (Byran Korth) from 2021-03-01T18:31:29
The recent home-centered and Church supported plan that focuses on gospel teaching and learning in the family has re-emphasized that parents have the primary responsibility to teach the gospel t...
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Episode 26: The Eternal in the Temporal (Jordan Watkins) from 2021-02-15T21:22:12
In the summer of 1842, Joseph Smith was busy. He implemented the endowment, entered plural marriages, dealt with John C. Bennett’s fallout, and went into hiding from an attempted extradition. B...
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Episode 25: Surprised by Christ (Daniel Becerra) from 2021-02-02T00:10:30
Because of Christ’s greatness, we must be careful to not put him in a box, confining our understanding through partial perspectives. Certainty can be counterproductive if it stifles our openness...
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Episode 17: The Missouri “Danites” (Alex Baugh) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the summer of 1838, Missouri Latter-day Saints drew a line. Following several years of persecution, they chose to take up arms to defend themselves and their religious liberties. An oath-bound p...
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Episode 16: Harmonizing the First Vision Accounts (Kerry Muhlestein) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Most Latter-day Saints are familiar with the First Vision account in Joseph Smith-History. Many, however, are not as familiar with the numerous other contemporary sources of the event. In this epis...
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Episode 24: Joseph Smith’s Growing Understanding of the Eternal Family (Michael Goodman & Devan Jensen) from 2021-01-15T23:58:08
We can sometimes think that Joseph Smith’s understanding of key Restoration doctrines came fully formed from the start. But the reality is that many concepts were revealed more slowly, here a l...
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Episode 23: Repicturing the Restoration (Anthony Sweat) from 2021-01-01T19:41:42
While existing artwork that portrays the Restoration is rich and beautiful, until now many key events in early Latter-day Saint history have not been depicted. In this episode, Anthony Sweat di...
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Episode 22: The Life of Paul (Nick Frederick) from 2020-12-15T19:42:38
One of the primary figures in establishing the trajectory of early Christian theology was Paul. Or should we still call him Saul? Was he an apostle (missionary) or Apostle (quorum)? Is the conve...
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Episode 21: The Influence of Rose Marie Reid (Andrew Reed) from 2020-12-01T15:18:27
You may not know about Rose Marie Reid. After this episode, you’ll know why you should. In the 1950s she not only revolutionized women’s swimwear and established a multi-million dollar industry,...
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Episode 20: The Greek Texts of the New Testament (Lincoln Blumell) from 2020-11-16T15:22:06
While most of us encounter the text of the New Testament in English as it was interpreted by the King James translators, it was originally written in Greek. In this insightful episode, Dr. Linco...
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Episode 19: Book of Mormon Theology (Joseph Spencer) from 2020-11-02T03:40:58
The Book of Mormon is often read chronologically, historically, or doctrinally. But have you ever considered studying it theologically? That’s what a group of scholars at the Neal A. M...
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Episode 18: Joseph Smith for President (Derek Sainsbury) from 2020-10-15T23:06:25
From the early days of the Restoration, Latter-day Saints learned firsthand that politics could impact the practice of their faith. Frustrated with politicians, in 1844 Joseph Smith launched his...
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Episode 14: The Development of Temple Worship (Richard Bennett) from 2020-08-15T16:31:49
Just recently, prophets have made notable changes to temple practices of the Church. This, however, is not a new phenomenon. In this powerful episode, Professor Richard Bennett discusses his de...
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Episode 13: Wildlife & The Word of Wisdom (Andrew Hedges) from 2020-08-01T15:39:20
The Latter-day Saint dietary revelation known as the Word of Wisdom is a well-known tenant of our faith. It teaches to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea. There is also, however, c...
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Episode 12: Atonement Models & Alma 42 (Mark Ellison) from 2020-07-15T04:16:31
How do finite minds grasp something infinite, like the Atonement of Jesus Christ? To help, we often use mortal analogies. In Alma 42, Alma utilizes a legalistic model of Atonement to teach his e...
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Episode 11: The Gospels in Glass (Tyler Griffin) from 2020-07-01T17:38:13
The Rome Temple Visitor’s Center features a masterful 20-foot-wide by 7-foot-tall stained-glass window that symbolically depicts the life, parables, and miracles of Jesus in one cohesive scene. ...
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Episode 10: Saints at War (Ken Alford) from 2020-06-15T17:47:25
In all dispensations, peace-loving saints have been compelled to go to war. Professor Ken Alford from BYU Religious Education has documented the inspiring stories of many Latter-day Saint servic...
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Episode 9: Healing at Carthage Jail (Scott Esplin) from 2020-06-01T20:51:20
Carthage Jail, where Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed, is visited by thousands of people annually as Church missionaries guide them through the building, reviewing the heartrending event. How ...
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Episode 8: The Spirit of Sacred Sites (Craig Ostler) from 2020-05-15T20:01:28
You may or may not be able to visit foundational Church history sites like the Sacred Grove or Nauvoo, but thanks to Professor Craig Ostler and others at BYU you can go on a professionally guide...
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Episode 7: Youth Suicidality and the Church (Justin Dyer) from 2020-05-01T21:33:48
It’s not uncommon to hear popular narratives that link depression and suicide with the Church. Are those claims accurate? Dr. Justin Dyer finds the research suggests a different narrative. In t...
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Episode 6: Becoming Beloved Disciples (Eric Huntsman) from 2020-04-15T23:28:14
Although we all come from different backgrounds and situations, we all are coming unto the same Savior. In this episode, Professor Eric Huntsman discusses insights from his book publication,
Episode 5: Women Expounding Scripture (Amy Easton-Flake) from 2020-04-01T19:48:38
The Lord told Emma Smith to “expound scriptures” by the Spirit, saying this was his “voice unto all.” So how did women of the Church in the 19th century use the scriptures, in particular the Bib...
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Episode 4: Remembering the First Vision (Steven Harper) from 2020-03-16T18:06:25
Joseph Smith’s First Vision is often the first story we tell in the narrative of the Restoration. But that was not always the case. It took about 50 years for the First Vision to become solidi...
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Episode 3: Dreams as Revelation (Craig Manscill) from 2020-03-01T17:59:20
It’s not uncommon to have vivid dreams. Sometimes we may even feel like our dreams have a divine message. How do we differentiate when our dreams are random, and when they are revelatory? In thi...
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Episode 2: Women and Priesthood (Barbara Morgan Gardner) from 2020-02-01T22:49:45
Questions about Latter-day Saint women and priesthood have been swirling for years. In this episode, Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner shares her research that provides insights into why Latter-day Sai...
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Episode 1: The Atoning Crucifixion (John Hilton III) from 2020-02-01T22:43:06
It’s not uncommon for Latter-day Saints to say that Christ atoned in the Garden of Gethsemane, but not on the cross. In this episode, Dr. John Hilton III explores why this typical answer doesn’...
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Episode 1: The Atoning Crucifixion (John Hilton III) from 2020-02-01T22:43:06
It’s not uncommon for Latter-day Saints to say that Christ atoned in the Garden of Gethsemane, but not on the cross. In this episode, Dr. John Hilton III explores why this typical answer doesn’...
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