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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsIran Strikes Back! Continuous Attacks - Where Does It Go From Here?Jason Olson and Jabra Ghneim join Greg once again as attacks from both Israel and Iran continue. Who is obviously in the right? Where does it go from here? What does the rest of the Middle East really think about this? Trump goes bold. Doubles down. Jason Olson holds his Ph.D. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University (2016). His first book, “America’s Road to Jerusalem,” was released by Lexington Books in 2018. He researched the role of Christian Zionism in the development of a pro-Israel U.S. foreign policy. His second book, “The Burn...2025-06-1442 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsIs BYU Conquering Its Wokeness?Jacob Christensen, Editor-In-Chief of the digital student media organization, The Cougar Chronicle, talks with Greg about what's happening at BYU. Are things getting better or worse, or is it stuck at the status quo? Jacob has his ear to the ground on the cultural issues that may conflict with the mission of Brigham Young University. He and his team have uncovered countless stories of anti-family, woke behavior by faculty and departments at BYU. This interview is a type of status report. Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-06-0932 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsPulling The Covers Back- "Be Ye Therefore Perfect" feat.Trevan HatchI have never heard this before." - Greg Trevan Hatch, professor at BYU focused on the Ancient Middle-East, lays out a framework for Matthew 5:48, "Be ye therefore perfect." I had never heard this approach before but Trevan backs this up with evidence from the scriptures. We can look at "perfect" through a modern, Western mind as we often have, or as "complete" which is more popular today and fits within a temple framework of the Sermon On The Mount. But Trevan's explanations given though the context of other verses of scripture using the Greek word, "...2025-06-0530 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Church And ImmigrationPolitical veteran Paul Mero and Greg Matsen discuss the hot topic of immigration in the US and the immigration "policy" of the Church. Do they match? Are they in conflict? Where has the Church stood previously on immigration law and enforcement? Where do they stand now? What is the ethical approach to immigration policy? Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-06-0452 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsNewly Discovered Temple Writing In 2 Nephi feat. Dave ButlerDave Butler and Greg Matsen team up again to discuss the temple writing of Nephi in 2 Nephi. Nephi knew of the ancient Israelite temple drama and the Royal Procession. Lehi knew of the temple ordinances and exhorted his sons in gospel instruction using temple ordinances. Did Nephi write all of his books as a temple poetry? Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-06-0150 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsLost Book of Gad the Seer FOUND? Ancient Copper Plates & Hebrew Prophecy in India feat. Jeff LindsayJeff Lindsay and Greg discuss the scholarship on the lost Book of Gad The Seer. Jeff has been studying this story and the book for several years. A Jewish colony in India claims descent from the tribe of MANASSEH—and says they preserved a lost Old Testament book engraved on copper. Could this be the real ‘Words of Gad the Seer’? And, is the Book of Moses the Genesis of the Brass Plates. New scholarship suggests it is. To donate to the translation of Meir Bar Ilan's book click here - https://interpreterfoundation.org/fo...2025-05-3157 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsSticky Subjects With Evangelicals And Latter-day SaintsInterfaith dialogue can get messy. Many of us have been through it. In this video, Greg talks with two Evangelical pastors on specific topics such as Grace and Truth and hashes out how to communicate between us when we disagree. Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-05-3034 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Hidden Identity Of Elias Revealed? feat. Bruce PorterSo, who is "Elias?" Is it John the Baptist? Is it just the Greek version of the name Elijah? Is it Noah? Is it all of them? But ultimately, who is the "Elias" who visited the Kirtland Temple in Section 110 of the Doctrine and Covenants and restored the keys of the Gospel of the Dispensation of Abraham? Bruce Porter joins Greg to give his idea on who this elusive character is. Isn't there a "Spirit of Elias" and a "Spirit of Elijah?" Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-05-2237 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsWe're Swimming In Conspiracy Theories - But Some Are True!In the Book of Mormon, we hear of Secret Combinations and are warned against them. But what if some or many conspiracy theories are perpetuated by the Secret Combinations? Dan Ellsworth and Greg discuss the current environment of conspiracy theories. What causes us to have a plethora of lies, and in a world already full of lies, how do we know which ones are true? Dan Ellsworth's Article - https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/gospel-fare/truth-about-antichrist-last-days/ Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-05-1641 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsUtah - Biggest Drop In Fertility Rate In CountryLongtime Deseret News columnist, Lois Collins, joins Greg to discuss a recent study showing that Utah has the largest drop in fertility rate of any state in the country. What are the consequences? Why is it happening? Website- www.cwicmedia.com Lois Collins Deseret News Article - https://www.deseret.com/family/2025/04/07/utah-drop-fertility2025-05-1437 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsLDS Grace And Works feat. Bruce PorterHow do grace and works fit within a Restored Gospel framework? What does it have to do with eternal laws and Exaltation? How does it differ from a Protestant perspective? And why are they both necessary? Where is the church at on the Grace - Works pendulum? Greg and Bruce Porter discuss the scriptural basis for works and the difference between grace and mercy. Website- www.cwicmedia.com2025-05-1149 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsWill Christianity Rise Or Submit To Secularism?Journey Of Wisdom Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/journey-of-wisdom How is Christianity responding to an increasing encroachment from secularism in the West? Will we see a last revival in these last days preparing for the Second Coming of Christ? Will Christ come when things are improved in the world or when they are so bad He must intervene? Greg and his friends, Pastors Jeff McCullough and Nate Fox comment on the state of Christianity. Website - www.cwicmedia.com 2025-01-0249 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsLegacy Media vs New Media - Jacob Hess, Deseret NewsJourney Of Wisdom Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/journey-of-wisdom Jacob Hess and Greg discuss the evolution and disparity between legacy and new, alternative media. Where are people sourcing their news? Do we create news "silos" and feedback loops? Fact-Checking is just another layer of bias. We need to step up in the information age and increase our discernment. That may be the lesson of our time. Help Jacob's family and purchase Train My Puppy - https://www.trainyourpuppygame.com/ Website - www.cwicmedia.com 2024-12-1345 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsMarxism And The ChurchIsaiah Institute Restoring The Covenant Virtual Conference - https://isaiahconference.com/greg Dan Ellsworth and Greg have had several discussions on Marxist thought. This discussion focuses on Dan's latest book, Marxism, A Latter-day Saint Perspective. They cover the DNA of Marxism to today's ideological movements such as DEI, Critical Race Theory, and Queer Theory. We also discuss Marxism and the Church. Dan's book shows the vast differences between these modern Marxist offshoots and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dan also boldly claims that Marxism is the "Great And Abominable Church" described in the Book of M...2024-10-0851 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsIsaiah Last Days PropheciesIsaiah Institute Restoring The Covenant Virtual Conference - https://isaiahconference.com/greg Even the Book of Mormon was written around the teachings and prophecies of Isaiah. In the Book of Mormon, Jesus commands us to read and study the Book of Isaiah. How many of us do that? In the Old World, Jesus referenced Isaiah to launch His ministry. In these last days, and as our prophet has told us to gear up, shouldn't we be studying this book? Website - www.cwicmedia.com 2024-10-0814 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Devil's Untethered EmpathyJourney Of Wisdom Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/journey-of-wisdom What caused Lucifer to fall? What turned him? How did the War In Heaven begin? Greg suggests that Lucifer's motivation for the war was initiated by his untethered empathy and malevolent compassion for those who would lose from judgment. The Plan of Salvation produced a disparity of outcomes for the Children of God and Lucifer did not accept this "unfair" element. Matching current trends and ideologies to what we know about the War in Heaven may give us clues to confirm this assumption...2024-10-0113 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsWe Live In The Age of Absurdity feat. Bruce PorterNavigating The Philosophies Of Men Cruise (Surviving a Woke World With Gospel Principles) - https://www.cwicmedia.com/philosophies-of-men-cruise Our culture has shifted so quickly that it's hard to recognize our institutions from just 15 years ago. Men can be women, women can be men, and reality seems to be getting sucked into a black hole. One of our biggest problems is education, which appears to have changed its purpose from teaching skills to teaching wokeness. Bruce Porter and Greg Matsen discuss the absurdity of the new ideologies that fight against reason and eternal truths. 2024-08-021h 14
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsEvangelicals - Latter-day Saints, What Is The Divide?Jeff McCullough, Kurt Francom and Greg Matsen discuss their personal interfaith efforts between Evangelical Protestants and Latter-day Saints. Website - www.cwicmedia.com 2024-06-0552 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsFacsimile 1 FOUND In Egyptian Temple!Gospel On The Nile Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile Bruce Porter and Greg discuss the image of Facsimile 1 of the Book of Abraham on a wall at Karnak, Egypt in the Temple of Opet. The engraved image has Osiris on a Lion Couch bed, with his feet APART and his Hand in front of his mouth. What is its meaning? How might this fit in with the Royal Procession and our own temple experiences? And what context does this give to the Book of Abraham and the other facsimiles? And how...2024-06-0440 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsDiscover The Ancient Secrets Of Joseph Smith's Book Of Joseph From EgyptGospel On The Nile Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile Was the Book of Joseph of Egypt found with the Book of Abraham? If so, do we have it today? Did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Joseph? Were there Vignettes/Facsimiles like the ones we found with the Book of Abraham? What was/is in the Book of Joseph? Join Bruce Porter and Greg Matsen as they UNVEIL what few know about this part of Church History and the now-known secrets of the Book of Joseph. You'll see the actual fragments of the...2024-05-2252 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsInterfaith's Difficult Path - Latter-day Saints and EvangelicalsCreating Interfaith relationships can be very difficult. We all want to be "right." We naturally and appropriately want to defend our beliefs. But if we all focus on "I'm right, " we spiral into debate and argument. For those of you with "mixed" religious families, you may know precisely what I'm talking about. Stepping into this space means you will take arrows from not only the other faith but from your own. In this episode, Evangelical Steven Pynakker and Latter-day Saint Greg Matsen flesh out these issues and other dynamics between Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints. Website...2024-02-221h 01
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsTemple and Endowment Meaning - Todd McLauchlinAn intelligent and enriching discussion between Greg and Todd McLauchlin, an astute gospel thinker. He and Greg discuss the meaning of the Temple Endowment, insights into what is going on there, and how the Priesthood functions. Todd also shows how the temple is found everywhere in the scriptures. Also, we break down and offer some context to Lehi's Dream and the elements of the Doctrine of Christ. Website - www.cwicmedia.com 2024-01-311h 19
Hidden WisdomEp. 87 | Perspectives on the Ancient Temple, with Greg MatsenMeghan is joined by Cwic Media Host, Greg Matsen, to discuss the ancient temple and added context to the time of Nephi and Lehi. Topics Include: - Egyptian and Hebrew language and traditions - Shifting our perspective for a deeper temple experience- Why the Jews wanted to kill Lehi - Why the Jews released Barabbas instead of JesusGreg Matsen is the founder of Cwic Media and the host of Cwic Show. Cwic Show has over 7 Million views and downloads and is one of the top podcasts for Latter-day Saint culture, soc...2023-09-121h 06
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsAmerican Promised Land - Liberty, Politics, and The Book of MormonJoin Greg on the Liberty & The Doctrine of Christ Tour - https://www.cwicmedia.com/liberty-doctrine-of-christ-tour In this episode, we bring back my good friend Bruce Porter, one of the most knowledgeable individuals I know. We talk about where the "Promised Land" of the Book of Mormon is, the politics of the Book of Mormon, and the role of liberty. Packed with scripture, this episode is enlightening. Bruce Porter's Website - https://www.bhporter.net/ Website - www.cwicmdia.com 2023-07-2049 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Garden of Eden w/ Pastor Jeff McCullough "Ground Zero"Another great discussion! Pastor Jeff McCullough and Latter-day Saint Greg Matsen discuss the Garden of Eden. A few months ago, I sat down with Jeff to ask him about his understanding of the Garden of Eden. It was obvious to me that this was an area that needed to be discussed and that it offers the framework to better understand many of the core differences in our theologies. We agreed to sit down and follow up on the conversation. This episode is that follow-up. We touch on: - The beguiling of Eve...2023-06-2559 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsNitric Oxide, Greg's Health, and MoreI can't say enough about John's product, Cardio Miracle! I take this three times a day. Listen in on this conversation and learn something about your health. I have heart issues, high blood pressure (I run very hot), chronic gout, and a horrific immune system. Learn how nitric oxide and vitamin D3 work on these and other ailments you may have. John has become a good friend and is a fighter not just against bad health but against the viruses that attack our society. He has been influential in a lot of ways. Cardio Miracle...2023-06-2230 min
Saints In the SouthGreg Matsen with @CwicShow - Defending Principles and Truth In and Outside of The ChurchSend us a textJoin us as we have a discussion with Greg Matsen of @CwicShow . Greg has been podcasting for a little more than 4 years. He started out focusing on the Come Follow Me topics but found he could not stay away from his passion to discuss principles and truth as it pertained to the cultural wars happening today in and outside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We ask Greg about some of these issues of acceptance while maintaining and standing for truth and righteousness as we understand the doctrine of the gosp...2023-04-1959 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastContoversial Cwic Show Host Tells His Story w/ Greg MatsenOn a special episode of Mormon Media Reviews on MBR, Greg Matsen is interviewed about his channel called Cwic Show. He discusses what made him decide to start the channel and the origins of the name of the show. Steven Pynakker asked Greg why he is such a lightning rod and why he is so critical of BYU and Deseret Book. We then discuss his interviews and interactions of men who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are Gay. We also talk about Greg's faith and what Jesus means to him. I really hope...2023-04-181h 09
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Family And The Ideal - Talk, Greg Matsen 2-26-2023This is only for those with an interest. Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62cF7H5VYfg 2023-03-1915 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsPastor Jeff Jeff McCullough Reads 2 Nephi "Reaction"2 Nephi is "packed" with doctrine! Pastor Jeff expectedly brings up a couple of flashpoints between Evangelical doctrine and Latter-day Saint doctrine - Grace and Works as well as Trinity vs Godhead. This is good stuff! Another point of doctrinal distinction is the Fall of Adam and Eve. Greg also covers covenant, atonement, and the pre-mortal world. www.cwicmedia.com 2023-03-0146 min
WARD RADIOThe Spiral of Silence is Killing the Church (feat. Greg Matsen)We connected with Greg Matsen from CwicShow for a chat about the Spiral of Silence in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Greg is a great guy with some awesome insights. Will the Church's culture of silence get better? Or will it get worse? How does it feel to be a Gen-X-er in the Church? Is there a divide between the Gen-X-ers and the Boomers? And how do we ask for clarification from the Brethren while remaining stalwart in sustaining them? Great conversation with Greg Matsen.2023-02-2750 minCwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsGospel On The NileJoin Greg Matsen and Scholar Bruce H. Porter on this life-changing tour. The temple is found in Egypt! There are so many connections to Egypt for Latter-day Saints: Abraham - Joseph - Uriah - Jeremiah - Joseph, Mary, and Jesus - Brass Plates - Book of Mormon - Book of Abraham - The Temple Gospel On The Nile Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile 2023-02-0518 minCwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsWalk- Mormon Stories "Greg is VERY Conservative" & More On Pride and Deseret BookGreg was called out again on Mormon Stories Podcast as "very conservative." Deseret Book Pride and Rainbow artist paints his rainbows as support for LGBTQ as we have discussed. Website - www.cwicmedia.com 2023-02-0319 minCwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsChristmas Story Myths?Dr. Ian Paul and Greg talk about the Christmas Story and some elements of the story which may be myths. Dr. Paul is a member of the General Synod of the Church of England and is an Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. - Were Joseph and Mary poor? - What is the "Inn?" - Were Joseph and Mary alone at the birth of Jesus? - Who were the shepherds? - The anticipation of a Messiah among the Jews - Including Revelation 12 as a Christmas...2022-12-2058 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsPostmodernism and the New Woke ExMo WorldConversation with a Post-Mormon on Postmodernism and The Church - Faith, what is it? - Shelves - Everything in life is placed on a shelf - Chris fell away from the Church "philosophically" - Ex-Mormons quickly realize that there is a lack of community - The New Atheist movement failed because of Wokism - Greg - "The number one reason for people leaving the Church today is NOT Church history. It is Identitarianism." - Many "good Mormons" fall prey to Identitarianism. ...2022-05-2357 minCwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsBYU Professor Supporting CRT Backhands Cwic MediaA BYU professor made a false and malicious accusation online in regards to a voicemail he received from a deep-voiced man. He more than alludes that this was Greg Matsen of Cwic Media, a "YouTuber" that had "harassed" his colleagues. The voicemail has been heard by over 40,000 people. The professor knew exactly what he was doing. We play the voicemail in this episode. This is the same professor who threatened BYU students with the Honor Code Office in regards to the leaked "whiteness" activity we covered in a previous episode. In addition, we analyze the professor's radical...2022-03-3141 minCwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsHospital Brass & Breath - What HappenedThe Law of Advocacy "This is going to hurt like hell" Greg's recent stay in the ICU and Hospital. 2022-01-2933 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Last Dispensation Interviews Greg Matsen on BYU and Social JusticeA recent interview from Last Dispensation podcast on BYU, social justice, and the Church. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com 2021-12-1253 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Week 10-30-21 Mormon Stories, Patrick Mason & StatuesWrap-up on recent episodes! Cwic Show and Greg Matsen are featured on the anti-Mormon YouTube Channel Mormon Stories in regards to Natasha Helfer. We revisit our conversation with Patrick Mason on polygamy and the doctrine of plural marriage. Also, why statue removal matters. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com 2021-10-3114 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsRace and The Restored Church in South AfricaA Panel Discussion Several South African Latter-day Saints talk bout race, apartheid and the Restored Church. How is the Church viewed? Is it a "white" Church? What does this mean when there are so many more black members? Why is representation so important? Eavesdrop on a Zoom meeting with Greg and his South African friends discussing these topics. Website - https://www.cwicmedia.com 2021-07-231h 43
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Helaman 1-6 (Aug 17-23)"Gadianton Robbers" - Kishkumen assassinates Pahoran the Chief Judge - The Lamanites take Zarahemla and kill Pacumeni - Nephi & Lehi preach to the Nephites and the Lamanites. They are encircled about by fire. - The Gadianton Robbers and their Secret Combination begin to take over the Nephite Nation Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmdedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Helaman2020-08-1747 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Identity Politics, BYU & LDS Scholarship'Identity Politics, BYU & LDS Scholarship' Critical Theory is now a dominant ideology throughout academe and is one of the foundations of the Social Justice movement and Identity Politics. It's controversial tenets draw on anti-family solutions for the perceived ills of society. So what happens when this ideology spreads to a place like BYU or LDS scholarship? Hanna Seariac is the host of FAIR Mormon's "FAIR Voice" podcast. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com 2020-08-1158 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 53-63 (Aug 10 - 16)'The Law of Liberty' - The Stripling Warriors fight bravely and are miraculously preserved - Ammoron, Moroni, Helaman & Pahoran all write epistles - Moroni & Ammoron contend with doctrine in their war epistles - As Irenaeus explains, the Law of Liberty (Agency) is a part of Christianity - Ezra Taft Benson states that Liberty in government is a basic part of our religion. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma Moroni2020-08-1042 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 43-52 Part 2 (Aug 3 - 9)'Moroni, Oath & Blood' - Moroni leads the "Cause of the Christians" - These chapters have a theme of Covenant, Oath & Blood - The name Amalickiah could have something to do with being Bloodthirsty - Teancum enters scene as a great warrior - The King-Men wont take up arms to fight Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Stud Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma Moroni2020-08-0747 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 43-52 Part 1 (Aug 3 - 9)'The Title of Liberty' - The dual message of the Book of Mormon; The Doctrine of Christ and Liberty - Zerahemnah's scalp is a prelude to the Title of Liberty - The garments thrown at Moroni's feet are like those thrown in front of Jesus at his Triumphal Entry. - Ancient covenants were made with a penalty - The Nephites are a very Josephite tribe Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma Moroni - 2020-08-0440 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThe Creation as a Vision & a DramaThe Creation and Garden of Eden stories are masked with mystery. But one way of looking at these stories can provide keys to better understand them. Those keys are "Vision" and "Drama. In other words, in all three scriptural sources of the Creation story (the Old Testament, Book of Moses & Book of Abraham) we can see that though these accounts pull from some history, they were given as visions, not historical accounts. Therefore, trying to reconcile science with a symbolic, spiritual account doesn't make a lot of sense. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com 2020-07-3040 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Protests, Riots & CopsJoe Adams talks about what it's like to be a cop right now with the protests, riots, Antifa and the Black Lives Matter movement. What does he think about "Defund the Police"? How are police departments coping, how does this affect recruiting and how does training play a role? Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Black Lives Matter Defund the Police2020-07-291h 03
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 39-42, Book of Mormon (Jul 27 - Aug 2)'Spirit Prison & Resurrection' - Justice vs. Mercy - Justice AND Mercy - Siron is a 'No-Man's Land' - Corianton had grabbed onto some wayward ideologies - YOU are Adam or Eve - Ponder = To Weigh, Measure - The Resurrection is a "restoration", part of "Covenant" - The Cherubim are a part of the LDS Temple Endowment - The Book of Mormon clarifies and supports the Bible Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma2020-07-2856 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 36-38, Book of Mormon (Jul 20-26)'Remembering & Deliverance' - Alma adds the dual themes of Remembering & Deliverance - The center of the profound chiasmus in Alma 36 is 'remembering' and being 'delivered' through the Atonement of Jesus Christ - Alma explains more about his experience with the angel and being "born again". - The Liahona is the "word". As in the allegory of the seed, it works according to faith Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma2020-07-2159 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 32-35 Part 2, Book of Mormon'The Word Is In Christ' We finish Mormons chapter which comprises Alma chapters 30-35. Alma follows up his sermon on the Word as the Seed by explaining that the Doctrine of Christ is the Word. Amulek then takes Alma's words and details the Plan of Redemption around The Doctrine of Christ, which is the Tree of Life. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma2020-07-1540 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 32-35 Part 1, Book of Mormon (Jul 13 - 19)'Alma 32- Faith & The Word' In contrast to the teachings and desires of Korihor, Alma teaches us how The Word, Faith & Perfect Knowledge work. Unlike Korihor, the gospel requires an imperfect knowledge with which we can offer faith (trust), which, if developed properly, can become a Perfect Knowledge. It is Faith before the Signs, not the other way around. Come Follow Me LDS Book of Mormon Alma2020-07-1446 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 30 - 31 Part 2, Book of Mormon"The Zoramites" - The Zoramites reject the Doctrine of Christ - Self Esteem is sometimes an artificial copy of The Image of God - The Rameumpton is like the Tower of Babel - All of the Nephite dissenter groups reject the Doctrine of Christ - The Book of Mormon seeks to prepare us for the attacks on Liberty and the Doctrine of Christ. The worst attacks, based on the model in the Book of Mormon, will come from inside the church. Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com 2020-07-0731 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 30-31 Part 1 (July 6 - 12)'Korihor- Is There A God?" Korihor, unlike most adversaries to the church and the Nephites, comes across as an atheist. Most adversaries are full of religious zeal or use religion for wicked ends. Lamoni and his father were asked "Do you believe there is a God?" Korihor receives the same question from Alma but has a different answer. In the end, his arguments are all built on lies. How would each of us answer this question? When the arguments and attacks follow an answer in the affirmative, what do you say? Website- https://www.cwicmedia...2020-07-0542 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 23-29, Book of Mormon (Jun 29 - Jul 5)'Buried Swords' - The Lamanites live in a tradition similar to Cain - What is the name 'Anti-Nephi-Lehies'? - Though the Anti-Nephi-Lehies are pacifists, those that fight for them are not. - The Amulonites and the Amalekites are more vitriolic than the Lamanites Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma2020-07-0159 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsAlma's "Word"- DBR, Alma Creates a Hebrew Literary Theme"Word, Priesthood, Commandments" - Alma/Mormon build around a theme based on a Hebrew root word- DBR - This pattern is found elsewhere in the scriptures - The Hebrew name for Deuteronomy is "Sefer Debarim" (DBR) or Book of Words - In the Gospel of John, Jesus Christ is the "Word" (DBR) - Bees (DBR) and Deseret as the priesthood Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma2020-06-2629 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 17-22 Part 2, Book of Mormon'Lamoni, Liberty & Synagogues' - Was Ammon being sacrifices at the Waters of Sebus? - Who were the Amalekites? - Lamoni's father has a similar spiritual experience - Aaron also speaks of the Great Spirit, the Creation and the Garden of Eden Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma2020-06-2528 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 17-22 Part 1, Book of Mormon'Slings, Clubs & Swords" - Ammon was raised, taught and trained as a prince - The dispersing of the flocks at the Waters of Sebus as a ritual game - Was Ammon being made a sacrifice for the beginning of the festival? - The Great Spirit as God. Do Jews, Muslims and Christians worship the same God? - Abish seizes the opportunity to convert the Lamanites Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Cwic Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me...2020-06-2346 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsThoughts on Alma, Death & The Garden of Eden- Amulek & Alma talk about the first and second deaths - While speaking on judgment, Alma brings up the Garden of Eden - Throughout the scriptures, death is equated with judgment - A new meaning to Lucifer's words to Eve? Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma2020-06-1920 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 13-16, Book of Mormon (Jun 15-21)"Alma & Melchizedek" - A possible Feast of Trumpets stage for Alma and Amulek - Why Alma talks of the Melchizedek Priesthood in Ammonihah - The Higher & Lower Laws - "Casting Off" sins - Melchizedek in the Joseph Smith Translation and Doctrine & Covenants - Melchizedek as a title - Prince of Peace Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Alma2020-06-1854 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 8-12 Part 2, Book of Mormon (Jun 8 - 14)"Word Up?" Part 2 - Zeezrom tries to ensnare Alma & Amulek - The primary focus of the theological debate is The Doctrine of Christ and Judgement - Alma uses the Garden of Eden story to explain Judgement - The Cherubim are Judgement just like the chasm between the Great & Spacious Building and The Tree of Life Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS2020-06-1126 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 8-12 Part 1, Book of Mormon (Jun 8 - 14)"Word Up?" - Alma teams up with Amulek, a Nephite - Many in Ammonihah are after the Order of Nehor and want to overthrow the government and the church of God. - Alma and Amulek teach about Judgemen, the Doctrine of Christ and the Godhead Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS2020-06-1040 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me- Amlicites, Amalekites & Amalickiahites. Oh My!Amlicites, Amalekites & Amalickiahites. Oh My! - Three groups in the Book of Alma give context to the major conflicts with the Nephites - The primary enemies in the Book of Alma are Nephites/Mulekites, not Lamanites - Most LDS Scholars have talked of the commonality of the names of the Amlicites and the Amalekites but not the Amalickiahites. - The commonality focuses on the Hebrew letter "M-L-K". But there are other possibilities - All three of these groups have many things in common Website- https://www.c...2020-06-0844 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Alma 5-7, Book of Mormon, (Jun 1-7)'Alma's Questions' - Alma preaches repentance and the Doctrine of Christ in Zarahemla - Mass dissension and apostasy in the church - Alma's testimony comes from the Holy Ghost, not the magnificent visit from the angel. - Intellectual, Experiential and Spiritual testimony - All women are Eve Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Try out the Cwic Study Group- https://www.cwicmedia.com/study-group Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Alma2020-05-3053 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 29 - Alma 4, Book of Mormon (May 25-31)'Nehor & The War In Heaven' - Alma ushers in of the Reign of the Judges and the doctrine of kings - Democracy, Nehor and Priestcraft - Nehor slays Gideon and founds a long-lasting church - Amlici replays the War in Heaven - Liberty vs. Tyranny Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me Book of Mormon LDS Mormon Mosiah2020-05-2249 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 25-28, Book of Mormon (May 18 - 24)'Alma The Younger' - The Importance of Records - Alma's Calling & Election Made Sure - Dissension within the church - Alma the Younger and Sons of Mosiah meet a messenger Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah2020-05-1849 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 18-24 Book of Mormon (May 11 - 17)Bearing Burdens & 'Nasar' - Alma's people bear light on the baptismal covenant - The Place of Mormon - We are all to tried like Abraham and Sarah - How 'Nasar' may play a role in the Spiritual Economy - The shame of bad decisions and prophets with imperfect pasts - Tyranny dislikes religious allegiance Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah Alma2020-05-1456 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- HOPE And How To Live With ItWhat is Hope? How do you develop it and why do we need it? Also, how does it fit in the Attributal Triad of 'Faith, Hope & Charity'? I talk about these questions and really try to get at the heart of HOPE in a conversation with Award-Winning author, Heidi Tucker.2020-05-1247 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 11-17 Pt 2 (May 4-10)'The REAL Reason Abinadi Was Killed' - Abinadi was NOT killed because he wouldn't give 'Good Tidings' - In fact, Abinadi did give 'Good Tidings' - Abinadi was killed because he preached of the coming of the Messiah/King/Melchizedek and the Doctrine of Christ - Jesus Christ is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 - Abinadi is a 'type' of the Suffering Servant https://www.cwidmedia.com Come Follow Me LDS Mormon Book of Mormon Mosiah2020-05-0840 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 11-17 Pt 1, Book of Mormon'Abinadi on Trial' - What is Abinadi's real interpretation of Isaiah 52:7-10? - Isaiah 53, the Suffering Servant, helps answer the priest's 'gotcha' question. - Abinadi preaches about Christ and the Higher Law - King Noah and his people are like the Children of Israel at Sinai - The Law of Moses is a Type of things to come https://www.cwicmedia.com LDS Mormon Book of Mormon2020-05-0751 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Young LDS Apologist, Kwaku El- Ideas on defending the LDS Church and its doctrine - There is a large, ignored gap between LDS scholarship and the 'garden-variety' member of the church. - How is LDS scholarship doing? - Orthodox and Progressive Latter-Day-Saints - What's going on at BYU? - We need a more confident way to promote faith - What struggles do Generation Z and Millennials have with the church? - The role of common sense in church apologetics Website- https://www.cwicmedia.com 2020-04-301h 37
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 7-10, Book of Mormon (Apr 27 - May 3)'Becoming & The Doctrine of Christ' - King Limhi sets up the reason for Abinadi's Death Penalty - Becoming is a major part of The Doctrine of Christ - We are made in the image of God, Jesus was made in the image of man - Formula for Breaking out of Bondage - Zeniff and back to the Land of Nephi LDS Mormon2020-04-2942 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Fe Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 4-6 (Apr 20-26)'King Benjamin & The 4 Phases of the Priesthood' - King Benjamin's Speech passes through Faith, Hope & Charity - The difference between Marxism and King Benjamin - The Fluid Hierarchy, the Parable of the Talents and the Rich, Poor & Beggar Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon2020-04-2355 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Mosiah 1-3 (Apr 13-19)"Mosiah, Messiah' - The beginning of Mosiah is not the beginning of Mosiah - The relics are passed on to Mosiah - King Benjamin's speech is rich in ritual - The Fluid Hierarchy in King Benjamin's Speech - Three words: "Servant" "Keep" "Preserve" - The Doctrine of Christ https://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me for Individual and Families LDS Mormon Book of Mormon2020-04-1853 minCwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Polygamy, Mormon Fundamentalism & Utah SB 102Cristina Rosetti, PhD one of the few non-LDS Mormon scholars, talks about her experience and research with polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalists. Cristina also testified in the Utah State Senate and House advocating for Utah SB 102. - How long did polygamy continue after 1890? - What are some core doctrinal differences from the LDS Church? - Are there polygamous women who are feminists? - Polygamy in Utah is now effectively decriminalized, why? www.cwicmedia.com 2020-04-151h 10
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Family History and a Revealing DNA Test'I think you're my brother.' Randy Lindsay couldn't believe his DNA test was true. It showed him a completely different ancestry. This 50 something year old's Genealogy work had just taken a hairpin turn and left him with an identity crisis. - What is family? Is it blood? Is it love? - DNA testing and Family History - How might this relate to the 12 Tribes of Israel? - Have you had your DNA test? The Milkman's Son: A Memoir of Family History. A DNA Mystery. A Story of Pat...2020-04-0747 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Faithful Gay LDS ConversionCraig Newsome describes growing up in a strict, religious home in New Zealand, his journey from Christianity to atheism, to Buddhism, then his introduction to the LDS Church through, ironically, online, anti-Mormon sources. He describes his conversion story, discusses gay policies in the church, and talks about his desire to have God in his life and how he has reconciled with Him. Craig is an active member of the church and his story is an important one for those struggling with reconciling LGBTQ issues and the LDS Church.2020-03-301h 35
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Enos - Words of Mormon (Mar 23 - 29)'A Wrestle With God' - Enos Wrestles Before God - Passing through the 4 Phases of the Priesthood - A story of the attributal progression of Faith, Hope and Charity - Amaleki gives us the backstory to King Mosiah and the Mulekites http://www.cwicmedia.com Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon2020-03-2539 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Coronavirus, Can US Hospitals Handle it?Dr. Kenny Bramwell is a System Medical Director for St. Luke's Health System - What happens when hospital staff get infected? - Are US hospitals ready for Coronavirus? - How many people will be infected in the US? - How strict should we be with our quarantines? - What about Anti-Vaxers? http://www.cwicmedia.com 2020-03-2345 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsLDS- Conducting An At Home Sacrament During Coronavirus Outbreak'Change Can Be Good' - Like 'wild olive branches' Change Can Be Good - This is a chance to get new context for the Sacrament - How to conduct the ordinance of the sacrament according to the General Handbook - What the Bread and Water Represent http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon Coronavirus Covid-192020-03-2123 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Jacob 5- -7 (Mar 16 - 22)'The Allegory of the Olive Trees' - Who was Zenos? - There has to be a starting point, it is the House of Israel - The Allegory is the story of 'covenant' between the peoples of God - Sherem is an advocate of The Nehor Principle. - He is religious, but denies the Doctrine of Christ http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon2020-03-1754 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Criminal Justice, Opioids, AddictionRobert Gruler is a criminal defense attorney with a remarkable story. He gives us the low-down on the criminal justice system and the flaws most of us never hear about. Robert candidly talks about losing his brother to the opioid crisis that is affecting almost everyone in the US, addiction, drugs and setting up a non-profit for other grieving families. Robert runs a series that checks on the criminal justice system called, 'Watching the Watchers'. http://www.cwicmedia.com https://wwww.facebook.com/cwicmedia 2020-03-161h 01
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Coronavirus and the Church- Some Thoughts'Clean Hands and a Pure Heart" - Crazy Week! - Ideas on working with the current changes in the church - Learning from the Coronavirus http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Mormon LDS COVID-192020-03-1421 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Silvia Pollack- LDS Woman, "I Went to Prison for Smuggling People Across the Berlin Wall"At age 18, Sylvia Pollack began smuggling people from East Germany to West Germany. Things were going well, then she was setup by the East German security force, the Stasi. After 3 months in an East German jail without her family knowing what had happened to her, she had a mock trial and was sentenced to 5 years in an East German prison. Silvia grew up in both West Germany and East Germany with family on both sides of the wall. She was a member of the Young Pioneers, a mandatory, communist youth group not unlike the Hitler Youth of the Nazis...2020-03-091h 08
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCome Follow Me LDS- Jacob 1-4 (Mar 9-15)'Jacob & Repentance' - Jacob outlines Doctrine of Christ - Calls men to repentance for greed & law of chastity - The blessing and inequality of gain and its disruption - Polygamy - Jacob tees up the Allegory of the Olive Trees http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families LDS Mormon2020-03-0548 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- LDS Author, Janette Rallison- What does it take to be a successful author? Janette Rallison outlines her path to selling over 1,000,000 books - When fiction is used as truth - Male readers vs. female readers - The rarity of 'clean' books for teenagers and young adults - Women and priesthood among Latter-Day-Saints http://www.cwicmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/cwicmedia 2020-03-0453 min
Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day SaintsCwic Show- Joe Adams, Undercover CopWe are now merging the few episodes from the Cwic Show channel into Cwic Media. This is part of a 'Cwic Show' launch for Cwic Media. Look for many new interviews both of cultural and gospel study interests on this channel! In this episode, we talk about everything from stories on the street, drugs, addiction and policy, violent crime, the Clinton Crime Bill, human trafficking, what life is like for a cop daily, and PTSD. What cops have to carry with them after a long time on the job, and breaking points. Amazing experience of innocence drawing...2020-03-021h 14