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Bryce Dunford
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Talking Scripture
Ep 354 | Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 12-18)
→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of the The Old Testament.(04:27) Bryce breaks down the Old Testament into nine time periods.(09:41) Canonization and the creation of the Greek Septuagint. The authors of the New Testament quoted the Greek version of the Old Testament. The version that Jesus used is unknown.(13:01) The Old Testament is not one book written by a single author. It is an anthology of books written over centuries by individuals. Later authors sometimes rejected and edited earlier authors. Remnants remain that multiple Gods participated in the cr...
2026-01-07
2h 00
Just Love Them
Faith and Hope, part 2, with Bryce Dunford
Are our loved ones going through a faith crisis or a hope crisis? What’s the difference, and why does it matter? In this episode of Just Love Them, I chat with expert Bryce Dunford, who breaks down these two struggles and explains how we can respond to each one in the best way. We talk about how to recognize the signs of each crisis and offer simple, compassionate ways to show up for those we care about. This episode will give you insights to make a real difference. Connect with Shiree at Shireebest.com Li...
2025-03-10
32 min
Just Love Them
The Ammon Approach - A Conversation with Bryce Dunford from the "Talking Scripture" podcast
Join me for a special conversation with "Talking Scripture" co-host Bryce Dunford as he shares what we can learn from the different approaches of ancient brothers Ammon and Aaron , and how it can help you today in your relationships. Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com or email at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com Join the private "Just Love Them" Facebook group HERE. Connect with Bryce Dunford at Brotherdunford.org Listen to the "Talking Scripture" podcast HERE.
2024-09-23
42 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 254 | 2 Nephi 6-10, Come Follow Me 2024 (Feb 19-25)
→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=0u6hzdlR3n4 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/2-nephi-6-10-podcast-ep-254-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(03:37) Jacob sees the future struggles between the righteous and wicked. He quotes Isaiah, and explains that the Jews will return to Jerusalem following the Captivity. The Jews will reject Jesus, but will be gathered in the end. (10:40) Isaiah speaks of things that have been and shall be. The Lord works though patterns. Kings and queens as nursing fathers and mothers. (17...
2024-02-14
57 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 224.1 | 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Come Follow Me 2023 (October 16-22)
→ Watch on YouTube → Mike covers the same scripture block with his son and daughter-in-law in Ep 224.2 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/@talkingscripture → Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/07/1-2-thessalonians-ep-224-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 03:02 – Things to avoid when ministering and teaching the Gospel. 12:37 – Power is linked with the Spirit of God. As we receive the comp...
2023-10-11
1h 05
Talking Scripture
Ep 204 | Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 29-June 4)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-26-mark-14-john-13-ep-204/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. This episode covers the events of Thursday, with the addition of John 17 about the intercessory prayer. John’s account of the last supper is discussed in Ep 205. 02:54 – Jesus will be betrayed by Judas for 30 pieces of silver. 09:40 – At the Last Supper, Jesus identifies his betr...
2023-05-24
1h 08
Talking Scripture
Ep 203 | Joseph Smith Matthew 1; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 22-28)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/joseph-smith-matthew-matthew-24-25-mark-12-13-luke-21-ep-203-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 06:42 – Jesus foretells the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. 14:15 – The Savior’s discourse on the Second Coming. He predicts false Christs and how even the elect will be deceived. 22:45 – Wars and rumors of wars will precede His Second Coming.
2023-05-17
55 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 202 | Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20; John 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 15-21)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-21-23-mark-11-luke-19-20-john-12-ep-202-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 03:03 – Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus notices him and decides to visit him in his home. 08:53 – Mary anoints Jesus. This spikenard moment is memorialized, reminding us all to give attention to those most important in...
2023-05-10
1h 39
Talking Scripture
Ep 201 | Matthew 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 18, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 8-14)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/matthew-19-20-mark-10-luke-18-ep-201-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief overview of these chapters. 01:58 – Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce and then blesses little children. 08:01 – Jesus counsels the rich young man, instructing him to sell all that he has and to follow him. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than...
2023-05-04
50 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 14: The Long Journey
When we invite Jesus into our life, it is for the long journey. He will fix our immediate shortcomings, for sure, but He will not stop there. He is deterined to walk with us all the way to His Father's Kingdom. Only YOU can stop Him.
2023-04-27
32 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 14: Race and the Priesthood
What led Brigham Young to withhold the priesthood from black males? New information may help you see the situation differently.
2023-04-27
40 min
Things of My Soul
Temple 14: Why Else Do We Build Temples?
Often, we think that ordinance work is the only reason to attend the temple. In this class, we explore other reasons we build temples.
2023-04-27
46 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 14: The Book of Mormon's Message About Itself
The Book of Mormon testifies of the role it should play in our lives.
2023-04-26
53 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 200 | Luke 12-17; John 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (May 1-7)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/03/luke-12-17-john-11-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:09 – Beware of the “leaven of the Pharisees.” 09:57 – Jesus speaks of the rich man with a barn full of grain to emphasize consecration. 16:05 – “If the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffer...
2023-04-26
1h 35
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 26: Pray for the Boat
We often pray that God will change our circumstance. But He is often causing the circumstance becasue He knows they are for our good. We must also learn to pray for God to change US.
2023-04-26
28 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 25: Hear Him in His Children
Heavenly Father is not very far away. He is not difficult to find. He has placed Himself in His children. Learn to look for Him in others.
2023-04-24
33 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 13: Statements From the Cross
Jesus uttered 7 statements from the cross. They are not only profound insights into His character, but marvellous invitations for us to live like Him.
2023-04-20
53 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 13: Plural Marriage
In this class, we explore some of the reasons that may have contributed to the early saints practicing plural marriage. There is so much we do not know.
2023-04-20
1h 03
Things of My Soul
Temple 13: How to Make Marriage Last Forever
The Lord has given 2 requirements to make marriage last for eternity, but we often emphasis the wrong one.
2023-04-20
49 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 13: Helaman: Secret Combinations
The Devil has a secret, which he tells to those who follow him. They form secret combinations. Modern-day secret combinations are much more advanced. The Book of Helaman teaches how to succeed when we face secret combinations
2023-04-19
46 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 199 | John 7-10, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 24-30)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/john-7-10-ep-199-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:59 – There are various opinions among the people regarding Jesus. The scriptures teach ways to judge in the midst of diverse opinions. 23:51 – Jesus teaches His Father’s doctrine in the temple using symbolic themes of light and darkness. Scholars believe that the writing style of John’s gospel su...
2023-04-19
1h 23
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 24: Hear Him in Prosperity
Heavenly Father's children often forget Him the very moment He blesses them. We must learn to hear Him in prosperity in order to break out of the vicious pride cycle described in the Book of Mormon.
2023-04-19
38 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 23: Hear Him in Adversity: Liberty Jail; Part 3
Part 3. We can learn some tremendous lesson from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail about hearing Him in the Dark.
2023-04-17
40 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 12: Respect, Love, & Compassion; Part 2
Christ's defining character is Love. We break down love into it's components, and how to better apply them in our lives.
2023-04-13
45 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 12: Eternal Marriage
How do we make the things most important to us last the longest? The Lord has given 2 requirements. We often emphasis the wrong one.
2023-04-13
48 min
Things of My Soul
Temple 12: The Outer Law of Consecration
Consecrating all we have to the Lord will only be the first step of living the outer Law of Consecration. In this class we discuss the other 2 steps.
2023-04-13
46 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 12: Helaman: Pride and Pain
The prosperity of the Book of Helaman and its subsequent pride are patterns of our day. We must learn the shortcut.
2023-04-12
58 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 198 | Matthew 18; Luke 10, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 17-23)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-18-luke-10-ep-198-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:26 – “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” 09:56 – Jesus explains how we are to treat those who offend. 14:26 – “If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alon...
2023-04-12
1h 06
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 22: Hear Him in Adversity: Liberty Jail; Part 2
Part 2. We can learn some tremendous lesson from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail about hearing Him in the Dark.
2023-04-12
45 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 21: Hear Him in Adversity: Liberty Jail; Part 1
We can learn some tremendous lesson from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail about hearing Him in the Dark.
2023-04-10
41 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 11: Respect, Love, & Compassion
Christ's defining character is Love. We break down love into it's components, and see them in their fullness in Jesus
2023-04-06
52 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 11: The Law of the Church; Part 2
Part 2 of our discussion of the Law of the Church.
2023-04-06
1h 08
Things of My Soul
Temple 11: The Inner Law of Consecration; Part 2
Part 2 of our discussion about the inner law of consecration.
2023-04-06
47 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 11: Helaman: Wars of the Heart
The Book of Helaman predicts that the wars of our day will be wars of the heart. We cannot use the sword. Only the Gospel of Christ will work.
2023-04-05
42 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 197 | Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9, Come Follow Me 2023 (April 10-16)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-15-17-mark-7-9-ep-197-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:34 – The Pharisees contend with Jesus over the tradition of hand washing. Jesus is more concerned with the weightier matters of the law. 05:26 – Jesus departs, traveling far to heal a deaf man. 09:53 – Spitting, Jesus put his finger into the deaf man’s ears and heal...
2023-04-05
1h 21
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 20: Hear Him in Adversity: Nephi & Laman
Nephi illustrates how to hear God in adveristy.
2023-04-05
50 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 19: Hear Him in Adversity
The Book of Mormon opens with a powerful lesson on hearing God in our challenges.
2023-04-03
29 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 10: Our Inseparable Connection to Christ
Christ is our strength in our darkness. We were His strength in His darkness. We are inseparably connected to him.
2023-03-30
33 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 10: The Law of the Church; Part 1
The Lord revealed a law unto Joseph Smith in Kirtland, Ohio. This law should define the members of the Church.
2023-03-30
1h 15
Things of My Soul
Temple 10: The Inner Law of Consecration; Part 1
Our Heavenly Father is willing to give us all that He has. We must, therefore be willing to give Him all that we have. We must obey the inner law of consecration.
2023-03-30
39 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 10: Helaman: A Pattern of Our Day
The coming of Christ in the Book of Mormon is a pattern of His Second Coming in our day. Therefore, the days BEFORE His coming in 3 Nephi are a pattern of the days BEFORE his Second Coming. The Book of Helaman is a guide to succeed in our day.
2023-03-29
40 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 18: Hear Him Through the Prophet
Christ sends us blessings as we obey the words He sends through His prophets.
2023-03-29
36 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 17: A House of Preservation & Healing
His house is also a house of preservation and healing.
2023-03-27
36 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 09: Ending the War Begun in Heaven: The Strippling Warriors
Within the story of the war chapters, there is a smaller story which seems to illustrate the very point these war chapters are trying to proclaim. The preservation of the strippling warriors is a prophecy of the preservation of the righteous in the war against Satan. We must be modern-day strippling warriors.
2023-03-22
47 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 196 | Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 5-6, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 27-April 2)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-14-mark-6-john-5-6-ep-196-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:41 – Jesus heals a man at the Pools of Bethesda. 10:30 – Jesus has power to lay down his life and take it up again. 13:08 – John the Baptist is killed by Herod. 18:23 – The Twelve Apostles return from their mission. Jesus miraculously feeds fi...
2023-03-22
1h 14
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 16: A House of Learning; Part 2
Revelation will flow more readily when we seek to better understand the symbols in His house.
2023-03-22
39 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 15: A House of Learning; Part 1
Revelation will flow more readily when we seek learning in His house.
2023-03-20
50 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 195 | Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 20-26)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-13-luke-8-13-ep-195-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:07 – Other ways to read Luke 8.1-3 and understand Mary Magdalene as a visionary. 10:24 – Jesus discusses the falling of the tower in Siloam. Suffering and death aren’t always consequences of doing something wrong. 17:29 – The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. The Savior’s plan is...
2023-03-16
1h 06
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 09: Jesus & the Children
Understanding how Jesus loved children teachs us all a vital lesson: Perhaps the best way to please our Savior is to love, care for, and be like a child.
2023-03-16
25 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 09: The Doctrine & Covenants
The Doctrine & Covenants is a sacred book of scripture, unique in our cannon. Learning the role it plays in the restoration is vital.
2023-03-16
59 min
Things of My Soul
Temple 09: The Temple Law of Chastity
How is the temple version of the Law of Chastity different than the chapel version?
2023-03-16
43 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 08: Ending the War Begun in Heaven: The Two Mistakes
After Captain Moroni's preparations, the Nephites were prepared for the Lamanites and had all power over them. The war should have ended after one battle. However, the Nephites opened the front door and let them in by making two mistakes. Many, today, make the same mistakes and let the enemy in.
2023-03-15
58 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 14: Meet Him in His House
We build temples to give God a place to manifest Himself to His people and to allow us to be in His presence.
2023-03-15
30 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 13: How to Get More Out of the Scriptures
Understanding some simple study techniques will help us get more our of the scriptures.
2023-03-13
29 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 194 | Matthew 11-12; Luke 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 13-19)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-11-12-luke-11-ep-194-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:54 – Jesus is accused of casting out devils through the power of Beezlebub. 08:31 – Prophets who have been persecuted and killed. 16:13 – Jesus warns about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. 21:45 – The cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum are rebuked for their unbelief. 27...
2023-03-08
1h 03
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 08: Grace for Grace
Many doubt their exaltation because they do not see a clear path to it. Jesus came through the veil and forgot pre-mortal life to show us that path. It is called, "Grace for Grace." You can do it!
2023-03-02
45 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 08: Missionary Work
Each of us are missionaries. The Book of Mormon shows us how and how not to.
2023-03-02
47 min
Things of My Soul
Temple 08: The Laws of Sacrifice & the Gospel
How do we know what to obey and what to sacrifice? The Law of the Gospel is the set of instuctions that allow us to keep the first two covenants.
2023-03-02
36 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 07: Ending the War Begun in Heaven: Amalickiah
The great war in the Book of Mormon is a pattern of the war that began in pre-mortal life. These chapters are our instruction manual to end the spiritual war in our day. Amalickiah is a type of Satan and reveals Lucifer's strategy.
2023-03-01
49 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 193 | Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9, Come Follow Me 2023 (March 6-12)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/02/matthew-9-10-mark-5-luke-9-ep-193-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/ → Timestamps: 00:26 – Jairus asks Jesus in faith to come and heal his dying daughter. On the way to help her, a woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed from an issue of blood. 13:36 – Parallels between Eve and the woman with the issue of blood. 29:10 – Jairus hesitates on the way to the healing...
2023-03-01
1h 12
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 12: Hear Him Better by Studying the Scriptures
The scriptures promise increased communication and help from Heaven when we diligently study the scriptures.
2023-03-01
35 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 11: Let HIM In
Many of us love the Savior, and are terrified of Him at the same time. Like the woman with the issue of blood, if we turn to Him -- even if it's "fearing and trembling" -- we will discover His true charcter.
2023-02-27
35 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 07: Will Ye Also Go Away?
Our Savior does only that which is for our good. However, He does not explain why what He does is best for us. As a result, many walk away from Him. Will you?
2023-02-23
39 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 07: Why We Need Temples
In our chapels, we preform ordinances that invite us to leave the telestial world and enter a terrestrial world. In our temples, we perform ordinances that then invite us to leave the terrestrial world behind and be more celetial.
2023-02-23
1h 17
Things of My Soul
Temple 07: The Law of Obedience
The first law of Heaven and the first covenant of the Endowment is the Law of Obedience. If we first made this covenant at baptism, how is the temple version difference?
2023-02-23
42 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 192 | Matthew 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 27-March 5)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-8-mark-2-4-luke-7-ep-192/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 01:47 – Jesus heals the centurion’s servant. 10:09 – Jesus raises the son of the Widow of Nain from the dead. 16:47 – John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus if they should look for another who should come. 20:23 – A woman anoints Jesus’ feet and he forgives her sins. 27:43 – Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. 30:46 – The Son...
2023-02-22
43 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 06: Rejoice in YOUR Creation
It cannot be pleasing to our Savior when we focus on our flaws, compare ourselves to others, and tear ourselves down. When we instead rejoice in OUR creation, we can then more fully enjoy the success of others.
2023-02-16
38 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 06: Our Greatest Responsibility
As modern-day Abraham, it is our responsibility to bless all the families of the earth with exaltation. Someday we will offer to the Lord a book containing the completed ordinances of all our families.
2023-02-16
1h 05
Things of My Soul
Temple 06: The Doctrinal Backdrop: Families
In retelling the story of the creation, the Lord reveals His greatest purpose: to exalt families. When our greatest purpose matches His, we will enjoy the fullness of His happiness.
2023-02-16
39 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 06: How to Combat the Influence of an Anti-Christ
Four Anti-Christs in the Book of Mormon teach us how to combat the influence of modern-day Anti-Christs.
2023-02-15
51 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 191 | Matthew 6-7, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 20-26)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-6-7-ep-191/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – The Sermon on the Mount can help us examine our motives for doing good. 07:50 – The Sermon on the Mount can be seen as a temple text. 11:41 – Heartfelt, genuine prayer helps us draw closer to God and to align our desires with what he knows we need. 18:34 – As we pray, we proceed toward God’s presence, or the treasure. 24:34 – We live the higher, Celestial law by purifying what i...
2023-02-15
47 min
Things of My Soul
Hear Him 10: You are NOT a Tare
Perhaps the person we most often see as a tare is ourselves. We know well our weaknesses and imperfections, often compare them to others, and tear ourselves down. That cannot be pleasing to our Heavenly Father who sees us as a glorious creation.
2023-02-15
42 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 05: His Mercy is Connect to Mine: Forgive
The Savior will forgive each of us a quickly as we forgive others, including ourselves.
2023-02-09
44 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 05: The City of Zion: Past, Present, Future
Like in the days of Enoch, the people of God are going to build a city of safety for the saints to dwell. We examine the history of that city, its current state, and our hope for the future.
2023-02-09
1h 04
Things of My Soul
Temple 05: The Doctrinal Backdrop: Our Probationary State
The covenants of the Endowment are made within a storyline. It is vital to understand that storyline. It also reveals some key truths about our convenants, like our Father's expectation for this probationary state.
2023-02-09
53 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 05: Noah Blindness (Mosiah)
We now turn to Topic #2: The Book of Mormon Was Written For Our Day. The Book of Mormon warns that one of our greatest challenges in the latter days is avoiding Noah Blindness. The book of Mosiah provides solutions.
2023-02-08
52 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 190 | Matthew 5; Luke 6, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 13-19)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/matthew-5-luke-6-ep-190/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount, inviting us to transcend some aspects of the Law of Moses and to become Celestial people. 09:43 – In the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5.1-11, the Greek word, makarioi, is translated as “blessed.” Another translation of makarioi can denote “being in the state of the gods.” 13:27 – The Sermon on the Mount can be seen as a temple text that includes the 5 covenants in the temple endowment...
2023-02-08
49 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 04: The Judgement of God
Much of fear of God stems from an incorrect understanding of His judgement. God does not throw stones.
2023-02-02
42 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 04: The Watchman on the Tower
We are led by Seers, who see the danger while it is a far off. While they are not perfect, they do see what we do not. Our spiritual survival depends on heeding their warnings.
2023-02-02
1h 11
Things of My Soul
Temple 04: Clothed & Named
Like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, we all need to take off the fig leaves we use to cover our sins and put on the coats of skins that the Father offers us. Also, when we take upon us a name, we accept an new identity and a new way of living.
2023-02-02
41 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 04: Hope & Grace for Grace
To claim the blessing and power of the Atonement of Christ, we must have hope. Growth comes line upon line through a process called Grace for Grace.
2023-02-01
57 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 189 | John 2-4, Come Follow Me 2023 (February 6-12)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/01/john-2-4-ep-189/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 06:26 – Jesus turns water into wine. This miracle is a symbol of what he offers us. The Savior takes something ordinary and turns it into something great. 15:18 – Jesus drives out the money changers at the temple in Jerusalem. We can see this as an invitation to cleanse ourselves and to follow the Savior’s teachings. 22:20 – Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, comes to speak with Jes...
2023-02-01
1h 16
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 03: The Knowledge & Power of God
Christ came to know the totality of the human experience in Gethsemane. He also knows each of us perfectly. That allows Him to tailor our individual mortal experiences to what we each need for salvation.
2023-01-26
53 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 03: Priesthood
Pres. Nelson warned that too many men and women in the Church do not understand nor claim their priviledges of the pristhood. We explore the difference between hierarchical and patriarchal priesthood as well as the difference between authority and power.
2023-01-26
1h 09
Things of My Soul
Temple 03: Anointed
Like the Israelites at Passover, we need to mark ourselves with the Savior's atonement in order to receive His blessings. In our day, the world is also seeking to place their mark on us.
2023-01-26
44 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 03: The Atonement of Christ; Part 2
Our Savior experienced the totality of mortal exisitence and knows each of us perfectly. That allows Him to tailor the mortal experiences we each need.
2023-01-25
1h 03
Talking Scripture
Ep 188 | Matthew 4; Luke 4-5, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 30-February 5)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/matthew-4-luke-4-5-ep-188-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 04:57 – Jesus is tempted. Six ways we can resist and overcome temptation. 26:07 – Jesus begins his ministry by reading Isaiah 61 in a Nazareth synagogue, declaring that he is The Son of God. 34:34 – Jesus is rejected and taken to be cast off a cliff, but evades the mob unharmed. 41:06 – Jesus went about all of Galilee, teaching, preaching, and healing all manner of sicknes...
2023-01-25
1h 21
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 02: Have Hope in Him
Too many people do not reach out to Christ because they lack hope. We explore what hope is and how it works in our lives.
2023-01-19
47 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 02: Truth
Second, in order of restoration, was the restoration of lost truth. We must not make "more of less" of the truth.
2023-01-19
1h 07
Things of My Soul
Temple 02: Washed
Connecting several dots, we can better understand the purpose of being washed in the temple.
2023-01-19
40 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 02: The Atonement of Christ; Part 1
Our Savior answered the ends of the law in order to reclaim us from the demands of justice. We explore what He accomplished in answering the law and what He can then do in our lives.
2023-01-18
50 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 187 | Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 23-29)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/matthew-3-mark-1-luke-3-ep-187-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – John the Baptist quotes Isaiah, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” 04:16 – Repentance can be seen as rebuilding a relationship with the Lord. 15:15 – John the Baptist exhorts all to take care of the poor, for the tax collectors to be fair, and for the soldiers to not abuse their power. 19:10 – Jesus is baptized and the Father says “Thou art my Beloved Son.”
2023-01-18
55 min
Things of My Soul
Character of Christ 01: Christ is Greater Than My Challenges
Faith requires a correct understanding of God's character, attributes, and perfections. List first among His character is that He is The Greatest of All, even greater than all my challenges.
2023-01-12
49 min
Things of My Soul
Restoration 01: The Nature & Identity of God
Truths were restored in the order of their importance. The greatest of all truths that have been resotred, and the foundation of the Restoration, is the knowledge of the true nature and identity of God the Father, and His Son Jesus Christ.
2023-01-12
53 min
Things of My Soul
Temple 01: Chapel Ordinances
Chapel ordinances help us overcome telestial habits and become more terrestrial. Temple ordinances help us move from terrestrial to celstial.
2023-01-12
42 min
Things of My Soul
Book of Mormon 01: The Dilemma & the Invitation
The Book of Mormon has a dilemma. Each of us is part of the solution. Accept the invitation the book extends to overcome the dilemma.
2023-01-11
54 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 186 | John 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 16-22)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/john-1-ep-186-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of John 1. 04:33 – The Gospel of John reads somewhat differently than the synoptic gospels. The invitation to “come and see” and believe in Jesus is a theme of John’s gospel message. 12:39 – John teaches that in the beginning Jesus was The Word. 18:59 – John uses temple imagery to convey his message of Jesus. 21:38 – Those who receive Jesus are given “power to become the sons of God.” Through covenant...
2023-01-11
56 min
Talking Scripture
Ep 185 | Matthew 2; Luke 2, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 9-15)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/12/12/matthew-2-luke-2-ep-185-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – An overview of these chapters. 07:41 – Examples shared by Matthew and Luke illustrate positive ways we can respond when Jesus comes into our lives. 18:20 – Herod is threatened and angered by the birth of Jesus. His reaction invites us to consider ways we can let go of our worldly desires and come unto Christ. 27:18 – Details of the Savior’s birth can also be read as a foreshadowing or type of his fu...
2023-01-04
1h 05
Talking Scripture
Ep 184 | Matthew 1; Luke 1, Come Follow Me 2023 (January 2-8)
→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/11/18/matthew-1-luke-1-ep-184-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 02:24 – A historical overview of the time between the Old Testament and the New Testament. 17:40 – There are many different ways to study Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Find a way that works for you, but be sure to read the Gospels. 24:47 – Luke introduces his message with a caution to present the things “most surely believed.” 29:24 – Matthew’s lineage of the Savior highlights five important women: Mary, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth...
2022-12-14
1h 12
To Know Him: Come Follow Me
Come Follow Me- Pt. 1 (June 20–26) 2 Samuel 5–7; 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 ft. Bryce Dunford
To Know Him: Come Follow MePart 1 of this week’s Christ-centered takeaways in our Old Testament, Come Follow Me study0:00 Intro0:44 Bryce Dunford2:03 Background Summary of Covered Scripture4:19 "Do you believe you will be in the Celestial Kingdom?"10:45 "Save him... because of My goodness." - Christ13:38 Keys of David19:32 Jesus is a Nail In a Sure PlaceAlso found on:Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Deezer, Castbox, Podcast Addict, PodchaserCheck out our website for more Come Follow Me takeaways for the wh...
2022-06-20
24 min