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RiseUp Podcast: Building a Testimony on a Sure Foundation – Part 1
October 29, 2014 13:06 - 22 minutes - 33.8 MBJ. Max Wilson presents a two-part episode on how to build a testimony on a sure foundation by becoming a critical consumer of information. That sounds like a bunch of words found in a college essay, but the concepts are actually pretty easy to grasp. This means learning how to discern or judge not just […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Building a Testimony on a Sure Foundation – Part 1 appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith 17: General Conference October 2014 – Apologetic Highlights
October 28, 2014 13:08 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this special episode of the Articles of Faith Podcast, Steve Densley (executive Vice-President of FairMormon and host Nick Galieti, review some of the presentations from General Conference – October 2014. These focus on quotes and talks that had apologetic value, or addressed some of the critical questions that some have faced surrounding the LDS […] The post Articles of Faith 17: General Conference October 2014 – Apologetic Highlights appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 72: How did the Book of Mormon people travel to the New World?
October 27, 2014 02:45 - 7 minutes - 9.92 MBIn this podcast brother Ash discusses how the Lehites weren’t the only Book of Mormon people to come from the Old to the New World. The Mulekites (or people of Zarahemla) and the Jaredites (who preceded the Lehites) also begin their journeys from the Old World. The next few issues will examine the world of […] The post Fair Issues 72: How did the Book of Mormon people travel to the New World? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 25: Trails in the Book of Mormon
October 24, 2014 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 25: Trails in the Book of Mormon appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Talking with your Parents About Sex
October 22, 2014 11:00 - 8 minutes - 12.8 MBA challenging subject for youth and young adults to address with one another, but the law of Chastity, sex, is something that is best if not left to the world take the lead. How does one talk with their parents about sex, why are parents the best source? Jimmy Carpenter gives some brief thoughts on […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Talking with your Parents About Sex appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith 16: Margaret Blair Young – The Heart of Africa and The Welcome Table
October 20, 2014 10:00 - 39 minutes - 56.7 MBMargaret Blair Young was raised in the Church and learned the standard Mormon clichés and customary phrases of a Mormon testimony. As a child, she could imitate the strokes and expressions of Mormonism well, in time she came to understand these were expressions of an immature, inexperienced faith. Time propelled her further into the faith. In […] The post Articles of Faith 16: Margaret Blair Young – The Heart of Africa and The Welcome Table appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 71: Were there transoceanic voyages in ancient times?
October 20, 2014 03:55 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBWhile LDS scholars agree with non-LDS scholars that the New World was populated primarily by humans who traversed the Bering Strait thousands of years ago, a growing number of non-LDS scholars agree with LDS scholars that there was transoceanic contact between the Old World and the New Worlds in ancient times. In the podcast brother […] The post Fair Issues 71: Were there transoceanic voyages in ancient times? appeared first on FAIR.
4th Watch 17: A Broken Vessel – What is anxiety and PTSD?
October 19, 2014 04:41 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn the last podcast I talked about depression and now add anxiety and PTSD will be added to the mix of mental and emotional issues we may have to deal with in this life. These issues can cause cognitive dissonance in our relationship with the Lord and His Church and create unintended consequences from our perceptions of world. We […] The post 4th Watch 17: A Broken Vessel – What is anxiety and PTSD? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 24: Unknown Arabia
October 17, 2014 02:59 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 24: Unknown Arabia appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon Fair-cast 297: #5, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
October 17, 2014 01:33 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn this fifth of nine podcasts with D.M Johnson, we’ll examine the various methods historians use when studying ancient texts. D.M. and I address the following methods: Multiple attestation: having multiple ancient sources talking about the same event Early attestation: having an ancient source or sources that date close to the time an event is […] The post Mormon Fair-cast 297: #5, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth? appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 70: What was Nephi’s ship like?
October 13, 2014 03:56 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBBrother Ash discusses how Nephi was instructed to build a ship to take his family to their new land. The ship was not to be built “after the manner of men” but according to the Lord’s instructions. There are few clues in the text as to what this ship may have looked like but several […] The post Fair Issues 70: What was Nephi’s ship like? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 23: Killing Laban and the Oath of Zoram
October 10, 2014 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 23: Killing Laban and the Oath of Zoram appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon Fair-cast 294: #4, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
October 09, 2014 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBThis is the 4th in a series of 9 interviews, D.M. Johnson, author and Bible scholar, and I discuss the archaeological evidence for the Bible. We’ll discuss the following archaeological evidence: The Dead Sea Scrolls Ossuaries and inscriptions which corroborate Biblical figures Archaeological sites, including the Western Wailing Wall, the Parthenon, and Mars Hill The […] The post Mormon Fair-cast 294: #4, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth? appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Putting Grease on the Iron Rod
October 08, 2014 14:23 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode of RiseUp (that’s a bit longer than others–be patient), Nick Galieti looks at the way people use the scriptures in making decisions about social issues, about moral choices, and the importance of using the words of Prophets and Apostles in that effort. The text/transcript of the presentation is included below. RiseUp is […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Putting Grease on the Iron Rod appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith 15: Loren Spendlove – Understanding Nephi with the Help of Noah Webster
October 06, 2014 14:30 - 33 minutes - 47.7 MBLoren Spendlove (MBA, California State University, Fullerton and PhD, University of Wyoming) has worked in many fields over the last thirty years, including academics and corporate financial management. Currently, he and his wife design and manufacture consumer goods. A student of languages, his research interests center on linguistics and etymology. Questions addressed in this episode: […] The post Articles of Faith 15: Loren Spendlove – Understanding Nephi with the Help of Noah Webster ap...
Fair Issues 69: Where is the land Bountiful?
October 06, 2014 04:44 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBIn this podcast brother Ash discusses possible locations for the land Bountiful. Current research supports the view presented in the Book of Mormon. In the southern Arabia country of Oman near the border of Yemen is a costal province known a Dhofar which has a fertile region – only a few miles wide – on the coast of […] The post Fair Issues 69: Where is the land Bountiful? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 22: Laban and his “Fifty”
October 03, 2014 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 22: Laban and his “Fifty” appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon Fair-cast 289: #3, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
October 02, 2014 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis third interview in a series of nine with guest D.M. Johnson discusses the manuscript evidence for the Bible. Karen and Dave go more in-depth on the wealth of manuscript evidence that exists for the Bible, particularly the New Testament. They discuss the following topics: Criteria the ancients used for placing a book or epistle […] The post Mormon Fair-cast 289: #3, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth? appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: When Bad Things Happen
October 01, 2014 16:18 - 18 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of RiseUp, Blake talks about a question that people often ask, Why do bad things happen? He talks about agency, the plan of salvation, and what it means to be faithful through trials. RiseUp is a weekly podcast program for LDS (mormon) young adults (youth) both seminary and institute age ranges. These […] The post RiseUp Podcast: When Bad Things Happen appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith Podcast 14: Ralph C. Hancock – An Invitation to Help Advance the Pursuit of Truth as it Concerns our Way of Life
September 29, 2014 11:00 - 37 minutes - 53.7 MBRalph C. Hancock earned his Bachelors from Brigham Young University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University, all in political science. Prior to joining the faculty at Brigham Young University, where he is now a professor of political science, he taught at Hillsdale College in Michigan (1982-1986) and the University of Idaho (1986-1987). Ralph […] The post Articles of Faith Podcast 14: Ralph C. Hancock – An Invitation to Help Advance the Pursuit of Truth as it Concerns our Way of Life...
Fair Issues 68: Exploring the journey of Lehi’s family
September 28, 2014 05:19 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBAmong the earliest LDS researchers to explore the likely path trekked by the Lehites, we would be remiss if we failed to include Lynn and Hope Hilton. In the early 1970’s, building on some of Hugh Nibley’s textual speculations, the Hiltons journeyed to Arabia – traveling over 2,000 miles through the Arabian Peninsula – photographed […] The post Fair Issues 68: Exploring the journey of Lehi’s family appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 21: The Axial Period
September 26, 2014 01:36 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 21: The Axial Period appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon Fair-cast 284: #2, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
September 25, 2014 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this second interview in a series with DM Johnson, we discuss extra-Biblical evidence, or evidence of the Bible’s truthfulness from sources outside the Bible. Dave and I talk about the following points: New Testament figures who are attested in outside sources Writers who chronicled the events surrounding Jesus’ death and the darkness which followed […] The post Mormon Fair-cast 284: #2, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth? appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp: Same Sex Attraction
September 24, 2014 15:31 - 13 minutes - 22.6 MBAs one experiencing the challenges of Same Sex Attraction and being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tom shares some healthy insights on how to approach individuals (Adult or youth) who are experiencing such inclinations. Tom discusses the need to love and accept those who identify as homosexual, while being able […] The post RiseUp: Same Sex Attraction appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 67: In the Book of Mormon where is the city called Nahom?
September 22, 2014 05:39 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBAfter Nephi’s broken-bow incident the Lehites continued on their Journey until the death of Ishmael. “And (he) was buried,” wrote Nephi, “in the place which was called Nahom” (1Nephi 17:24). Typically – in customary Israelite fashion – the Lehites re-named places through which they traveled. In this instance, however, Ishmael was buried in a place […] The post Fair Issues 67: In the Book of Mormon where is the city called Nahom? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 20: “Without a Cause”
September 19, 2014 00:51 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 20: “Without a Cause” appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon Fair-cast 280: #1, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
September 17, 2014 20:29 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThere’s a lot at stake when it comes to believing or not believing in the Bible. If Christianity weren’t true, then the truthfulness of the Bible wouldn’t matter at all. But if Christianity is true–and we hope to show you that it is–then it’s vitally important for us to seriously consider the Bible. In this, […] The post Mormon Fair-cast 280: #1, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth? appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 66: Was Nephi’s bow made of steel?
September 15, 2014 01:25 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBCritics have been quick to point out that a “steel” bow in Nephi’s day is anachronistic – carbonized steel is not believed to have existed in Nephi’s day so this proves that Joseph smith was a fraud. In this podcast Brother Ash talks about how the Bible mentions “steel” bows and Dr. William Hamblin (an […] The post Fair Issues 66: Was Nephi’s bow made of steel? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 19: Deseret and Bees
September 12, 2014 01:28 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 19: Deseret and Bees appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – Polygamy and Joseph Smith
September 11, 2014 14:26 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBDr. Greg L Smith practices medicine near his home in Canada. Aside from medicine, Brother Smith studies the history and doctrine of polygamy. If you have questions, Greg Smith has answers. Did Joseph Smith Practice Polygamy or Plural Marriage? Did he marry other men’s wives? Did he marry under age girls? Did he force women […] The post RiseUp Podcast – Polygamy and Joseph Smith appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon FairCast Book Review: Women At Church by Neylan McBaine
September 08, 2014 11:00 - 53 minutes - 71.8 MBNeylan McBaine grew up a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) in New York City and attended Yale University. She has been published in Newsweek, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Segullah, Meridian Magazine, and the Washington Post to name a few. Neylan is the founder and editor-in-chief of The […] The post Mormon FairCast Book Review: Women At Church by Neylan McBaine appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 65: Tracing the Lehites journey through the wilderness
September 08, 2014 04:15 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBWhen we examine the territory likely traversed by the Lehites we find an interesting match for the Book of Mormons Shazer. Wadi Agharr is about 60 miles southeast from the likely location of the Valley of Lemuel and is described by non-LDS scholars as an oasis more than 15 miles long. In this podcast brother […] The post Fair Issues 65: Tracing the Lehites journey through the wilderness appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Defend Your Beliefs Game Show
September 03, 2014 11:00 - 20 minutes - 33.3 MBRiseUp is a show geared towards Young Adults in seeking to find answers to questions about LDS (Mormon) culture and doctrine. But the podcast is also meant to provide help, courage, and direction for those wanting to defend their beliefs and testimony. In this episode of RiseUp, host Nick Galieti uses a metaphorical game show […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Defend Your Beliefs Game Show appeared first on FAIR.
Mormon FairCast-Book Review: The Crucible of Doubt: Reflections on the Quest For Faith by Terryl and Fiona Givens
September 01, 2014 22:38 - 37 minutes - 52.8 MBTerryl Givens holds the James A. Bostwick chair of English and is Professor of Literature and Religion at the University of Richmond and the author of several books. His writing has been praised by the new York Times as “provocative reading” and includes the most recent title, When Souls Had Wings, a history of […] The post Mormon FairCast-Book Review: The Crucible of Doubt: Reflections on the Quest For Faith by Terryl and Fiona Givens appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 64: What was the Liahona?
August 31, 2014 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBDr. Hugh Nibley has observed, the word “compass” has two basic meanings; 1) to move together – always referring to a pair of things in motion; 2) to enclose, embrace, step completely, circle or round. This second definition refers to the motion of making a circle. Either way, the “compass” could correctly refer to the […] The post Fair Issues 64: What was the Liahona? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 18: Names in The Book of Mormon
August 29, 2014 02:33 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFaith and Reason is a weekly podcast featuring new evidence supporting the Restoration and the prophetic abilities of Joseph Smith. The post Faith and Reason 18: Names in The Book of Mormon appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Overcoming Struggles and Doubts
August 27, 2014 14:00 - 19 minutes - 33.4 MBJimmy Carpenter gives some personal insights as well as quotes from Elder D. Todd Christofferson, President Uchtdorf, President Monson, and Elder Ridd of the Young Men’s General Presidency. These insights address the idea that we all face struggles and doubts, but there are ways to prepare yourself for those times, as well as provide insights […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Overcoming Struggles and Doubts appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith 14: Mormon Women Stand – Defending Prophetic Authority
August 25, 2014 15:03 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBKathryn Skaggs is the founder, and Angela Fallentine the co-founder of the Mormon Women Stand Website and Mormon Women Stand Facebook Page—an effort that focuses its efforts on defending the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it’s leaders and its teachings by using a united voice of faithful women from the Church. Kathryn Skaggs is […] The post Articles of Faith 14: Mormon Women Stand – Defending Prophetic Authority appeared first on FAIR.
Fair Issues 63: The tree of life and the Book of Mormon
August 24, 2014 15:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBAs we begin our final discussion about the tee of life and the Book of Mormon, I quote the words of C. Wilfred Griggs, professor of ancient scripture: “The Book of Mormon brought the tree of life to our attention long before modern scholarship revealed how common the tree was in ancient history. The symbol […] The post Fair Issues 63: The tree of life and the Book of Mormon appeared first on FAIR.
4th Watch 16: A Broken Vessel – What is clinical depression?
August 22, 2014 02:37 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBBrother Ned returns to his podcast after recovering from what he refers to as “minor heart surgery.” In this episode he talks about how our health, both physical and mental can affect our understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ and our relationships. Having lived with clinical depression for most of his adult life he is well acquainted […] The post 4th Watch 16: A Broken Vessel – What is clinical depression? appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 17: “Reformed Egyptian”
August 22, 2014 00:57 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBCritics have asserted for years that that there is no such thing as reformed Egyptian, and even if there was, devout Israelites such as Lehi would not have written scripture in a pagan Egyptian script but would have only used Hebrew. The post Faith and Reason 17: “Reformed Egyptian” appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast: Finding Answers to Prayer
August 20, 2014 11:00 - 29 minutes - 52.4 MB“Have you prayed about it?” It’s a question that is often asked, but few may understand what it means to find answers to prayer. What kind of effort is needed to receive answers to prayer? How will we know when we have an answer to a prayer? In this episode of RiseUp, Blake Dalton, a […] The post RiseUp Podcast: Finding Answers to Prayer appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith 13: Russell Stevenson FairMormon Conference Follow Up – Coming to Grips With Brigham Young and Race
August 18, 2014 15:40 - 26 minutes - 39 MBWritten by Russell Stevenson That Brigham Young struggled with and eventually succumbed to racial insensitivities is an undisputed matter of the historical record. From the perspective of not a few nineteenth-century Americans, not to mention most anyone born in the last 50 years, Brigham Young peddled in racial rhetoric and promoted policies that bode poorly […] The post Articles of Faith 13: Russell Stevenson FairMormon Conference Follow Up – Coming to Grips With Brigham Young and Race ap...
Fair Issues 62: Old World Narratives and Lehi’s dream
August 17, 2014 15:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBIn this podcast brother Ash discusses Lehi’s dream of the tree of life that parallels similar writings such as the “Narrative of Zosimus.” The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in the Face of Criticism and Doubt, […] The post Fair Issues 62: Old World Narratives and Lehi’s dream appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 16: “It Came to Pass,” Part One
August 15, 2014 02:23 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBThe original manuscript of the Book of Mormon had no punctuation. Likewise, manuscripts prior to the tenth century typically had no punctuation. In both ancient Eqyptian and Hebrew, indicator phrases such as "it came to pass", "and now", "and thus", and similar phrases, were grammatically necessary to denote new thoughts or paragraphs. Since the Book of Mormon claims to be written in a modified Hebrew language and "reformed" or modified Egyptian characters it would be strange if it didn't co...
Mormon Fair cast 264: Letters to a Young Mormon
August 14, 2014 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAdam S. Miller who is a professor of philosophy at Collin College in McKinney, Texas and associated with the Maxwell Institute of the Brigham Young University is the author the book “Letters to a Young Mormon.” In this podcast Ned Scarisbrick interviews Adam Miller about this book and the impact it has on the rising generation. “Letters to a Young […] The post Mormon Fair cast 264: Letters to a Young Mormon appeared first on FAIR.
RiseUp Podcast – Introduction
August 14, 2014 00:25 - 18 minutes - 26.7 MBRiseUp! is a new podcast, produced by FairMormon, that is designed to provide faithful answers to difficult or critical questions that young adults may have about Mormon (LDS) teachings or culture. Aimed at the seminary student or institute age individual, RiseUp deals honestly, and with sound reason, with a wide variety of topics ranging from […] The post RiseUp Podcast – Introduction appeared first on FAIR.
Best of Fair 17: Sharon Eubank – This is a Woman’s Church”
August 13, 2014 01:15 - 57 minutes - 70.6 MBBest of Fair Podcast episodes feature great presentations from FairMormon conferences, and Sharon Eubank’s presentation is no exception. We are grateful for her comments and perspective. This audio comes from her presentation at the 2014 FairMormon conference entitled, “This is a Woman’s Church.” For the transcription of her presentation, please click here. You can purchase […] The post Best of Fair 17: Sharon Eubank – This is a Woman’s Church” appeared first on FAIR.
Faith and Reason 15: The “Rent” Garment, Part 1
August 07, 2014 23:49 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBIn Hebrew, the word qera' --which is translated as a noun for a "rent part' --derives from the Hebrew qara' which is the verb form and means "he rent, tore." This word also translates in a manner that makes "rent" a noun --just as we find in Alma 46 of the Book of Mormon. The post Faith and Reason 15: The “Rent” Garment, Part 1 appeared first on FAIR.
Articles of Faith 12: David L. Paulsen: A Mother There – A Survey of Historical Teachings about Mother In Heaven
August 04, 2014 02:52 - 27 minutes - 38 MBDavid L. Paulsen received an associates degree from Snow College in English in 1957, a bachelors degree from BYU in Political Science in 1961 (in which he was BYU’s valedictorian), a JD from the University of Chicago Law School in 1964, and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1975, with […] The post Articles of Faith 12: David L. Paulsen: A Mother There – A Survey of Historical Teachings about Mother In Heaven appeared first on FAIR.