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Book of Mormon History PodcastDestruction and Disaster in 3 Nephi and the Geology of Mesoamerica | Neal RappleyeIn this scholarly review, Neal Rappleye examines Jerry Grover’s geological analysis of the catastrophic events described in the Book of Mormon, particularly the destructions in 3 Nephi. While previous researchers have suggested general links between these accounts and Mesoamerican volcanic activity, Grover utilizes professional engineering and geoscience to propose a specific "best-fit" scenario involving the Veracruz fault and the San Martín volcano. The text highlights how this model explains various phenomena, such as liquefaction and volcanic ash clouds, while reinforcing the geographic framework established by John L. Sorenson. Furthermore, Grover’s res...
2026-02-2014 min
Book of Mormon History PodcastDarkness from 3rd Nephi Contained in Ice Cores | Benjamin JordanIn a 2003 feature article for the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Benjamin R. Jordan investigates whether ice-core data from Greenland and Antarctica can validate accounts of volcanic destruction described in the Book of Mormon. The scriptural text of 3 Nephi 8 details a massive natural disaster occurring around the time of Christ’s death, characterized by storms, earthquakes, and deep darkness that many scholars attribute to volcanism. Jordan explains that while polar ice preserves chemical evidence of global eruptions via sulfuric ac...
2026-02-1918 min
Book of Mormon History PodcastIn the Thirty and Fourth Year A Geologists View of the Great Destruction in 3 Nephi | Bart KowallisThis research explores the catastrophic events described in the Book of Mormon through the lens of modern geology. By analyzing historical and eyewitness accounts of major volcanic eruptions, such as those at Mount St. Helens, Krakatoa, and Mount Pelée, the author demonstrates that the "three days of darkness" and surrounding destruction are consistent with explosive volcanism. The text details how phenomena like lahars, tsunamis, and pyroclastic clouds explain the burial of cities and the intense, palpable darkness reported i...
2026-02-1817 min
Book of Mormon History PodcastIncredible Impact of the Book of Mormon | Witnessing MiraclesJosh Gehly's first chapter in the book Witnessing Miracles examines the extraordinary origins and global reach of the Book of Mormon, framing it as one of the most significant religious documents in modern history. It emphasizes the improbable circumstances of its creation, noting that Joseph Smith produced the massive manuscript in a remarkably short timeframe despite his lack of formal education and severe poverty. The source highlights the critical role of eyewitnesses and scribes who supported the process through financial sacrifice and manual labor. Ultimately, the passage argues that...
2026-02-1711 minBook of Mormon History PodcastDeep Dive | Geology of the Book of MormonIn Geology of the Book of Mormon, Jerry D. Grover Jr. utilizes his expertise as a professional engineer and geologist to investigate the physical catastrophes described in the scriptural record. The text focuses heavily on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and surrounding Mesoamerican regions, evaluating how plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, and seismic activity align with reported destructions. By applying scientific principles to the Sorenson model of geography, the author explores how natural phenomena like tsunamis, landslides, and hurricanes could explain the sinking or burning of ancient cities. The...
2026-02-1314 min
Gospel Tangents PodcastHow Church of Jesus Christ Differs from the LDS (Josh Gehly)Rick B (host of Gospel Tangents and LDS Faith Journeys) interviews Josh Gehly, an Evangelist for The Church of Jesus Christ (historically known as the Bickertonites), during Josh’s visit to Salt Lake City. Josh reveals that The Church of Jesus Christ has a small but growing domestic presence, including a mission in Salt Lake City. They are meeting Feb 7 near the airport at Holiday Inn East. Sunday morning at 10 am they will meets in the “Ninja Gym” in Sandy. The church reports significant international growth, particularly in Africa, while noting that the domestic church maintains a close-knit, “lowarchy” structure...
2026-02-071h 52
WARD RADIOGiants of Ogath Helped Fight With the Jaredites?!Could it be?! Could it be that GIANTS fought with the Jaredites?! We welcome archaeologist Josh Gehly and Geologist Jerry Grover to talk about the Giants of Ogath mentioned in the Book of Mormon!
2025-02-0126 minWARD RADIOArchaeological Evidence Book of Mormon Skin Curses Weren't Racial and were SELF-APPLIED!Despite what the haters wanna say... there's archaeological evidence the Book of Mormon is true, and believe it or not... the skin curse whose meaning was twisted in the 19th-20th centuries is one of those evidences! Josh Gehly and Jerry Grover sit down with Cardon Ellis to explain!
2025-01-2125 min
Gospel Tangents PodcastLDS, CoC, & Bickertonite General Conference (Josh Gehly 6 of 6)What’s the Difference between LDS, CoC, & Bickertonite General Conferences? Is it a week long like CoC? Every 6 months like LDS? A combination? Evangelist Josh Gehly will tell us more. Check out our conversation…
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2024-12-0517 min
Church History Matters083 A Deep-Dive Into the "Bickertonite" Movement (w/Josh Gehly)Following the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith in 1844, Sidney Rigdon, who had been Joseph’s 1st Counselor, made the claim to Church members in Nauvoo that he was the rightful successor to lead the Church as its guardian. After his falling out with the Twelve apostles, Sidney left Nauvoo and travelled to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where he built up a church there separate and apart from the Church Brigham Young and the Twelve led to Utah. And, today, the only branch of the Restoration that claims its right of succession from Joseph Smith through Sidney Rigdon is The Church of...
2024-10-011h 05Church History Matters083 A Deep-Dive Into the "Bickertonite" Movement (w/Josh Gehly)Following the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith in 1844, Sidney Rigdon, who had been Joseph’s 1st Counselor, made the claim to Church members in Nauvoo that he was the rightful successor to lead the Church as its guardian. After his falling out with the Twelve apostles, Sidney left Nauvoo and travelled to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where he built up a church there separate and apart from the Church Brigham Young and the Twelve led to Utah. And, today, the only branch of the Restoration that claims its right of succession from Joseph Smith through Sidney Rigdon is The Church of...
2024-10-011h 05
WARD RADIOOverwhelming Archaeological Evidence of First 34 Pages of the Book of Mormon!Uninformed people, desperate to sound smart, scoff and say "there's no evidence for the Book of Mormon", but they could not be further from the truth. Here Josh Gehly lays out the overwhelming evidence for the Book of Mormon, especially the first 34 pages.
2024-05-0527 min
WARD RADIOArchaeological Evidence of the Book of Mormon found in Mesoamerican Pollen Samples and Cement!Josh Gehly and Jerry Grover stop by the studio to speak on the many archaeological evidences of the Book of Mormon, starting with massive de-forestation in mesoamerica in Book of Mormon times and pollen cores taken from the same time period!
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2024-03-0126 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastHow Modern Christian Apologetics Proves the Book of Mormon w/Josh GehlyOn a groundbreaking episode of Mormon Book Reviews, Evangelical Steven Pynakker welcomes back on Josh Gehly author of the just released book "Witnessing Miracles: Historical Evidence for the Resurrection and the Book of Mormon". Josh is an Evangelist of the Church of Jesus Christ. He is a big fan of Christian apologists William Lane Craig, Gary Habermas, and Michael Licona. They are renowned experts on making a case for the historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Josh uses the tools provided by these Christian thinkers to make an even stronger case for the coming forth of the Book...
2023-01-101h 00
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastMiracles of the Church of Jesus Christ! w/Josh Gehly & Alphonso Hopkins On a very unique episode of Mormon Book Reviews, two Evangelists of the Church of Jesus Christ come on to discuss the great miracles and supernatural events that occur in their church! Join me as I have a conversation with previous guest Josh Gehly and newcomer Alphonso Hopkins. Alphonso is the newest ordained Evangelist in the church. He shares growing up in a largely African American Book of Mormon believing congregation in Florida. Racism, family tragedy, the dead being raised, and other miracles and events are relayed to us by Alphonso. Josh Gehly previews his newest book "Witnessing Miracles...
2023-01-091h 10
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastA Christian Apologist Defense of the Book of Mormon: Conversation with Evangelist Josh GehlyEvangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Josh Gehly an Evangelist in the Church of Jesus Christ. In this fascinating conversation topics cover include a brief history of the Church, the Prophet Seer and Revelator William Bickerton, a discussion of the Churches October General Conference, and the remarkable story of hymn writer Arlene Buffington. In the second half our discussion turns to Josh using the apologetic techniques of William Lane Craig, Gary Habermas, Michael Licona, and N.T. Wright to plausibly prove the historicity of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon! In the conclusion the conversation moves in a more...
2022-01-101h 08Book of Mormon History PodcastAn Ishmael Funerary Stela Archaeological Discovery | Neal RappleyeIshmael died in the Book of Mormon and was buried in Arabia in a place named Nahom. Remarkably, archaeologists have discovered a funerary stela in the region of ancient NHM (Book of Mormon Nahom) with the name Ishmael inscribed on it. The limestone stela has the name of Ishmael, dates to the correct time period and comes from the region of NHM. The archaeological place of Nahom has well over 10 artifacts which confirm the name including several dating to Book of Mormon times. Has archaeology provided concrete evidence for Ishmael in the Book of Mormon?Book of Mo...
2021-11-081h 10Book of Mormon History PodcastVoices from Ancient Authors Intratextuality and the Book of Mormon | Professor John Hilton IIIThe Book of Mormon was written by many different authors across hundreds of years. Not surprisingly, within the text the authors have unique voices, phrases, and usage consistent with themselves but independent from all others.Professor John Hilton III helps break down the intratextuality and intertextuality of ancient Book of Mormon authors. Using an incredible program called Wordcruncher, the data helps us understand words like resurrection, baptism and Gentiles.Find out how Christ consistently speaks throughout the Book of Mormon. Find out how Jacob's writings likely influenced later speakers like King Benjamin and Mormon. ...
2020-06-2654 minBook of Mormon History PodcastArchaeological Discovery at Ancient Israelite Site Tel Motza & Nephite Temple | Stephen SmootDiscussing NEW archaeological discovery of an ancient temple within 4 miles of Jerusalem with researcher from Book of Mormon Central Stephen Smoot. Stephen provides his reasons for a scholastic approach to the Book of Mormon and outlines details from his article about both the archaeological site of Tel Moza [Motza] and how it provides another example of the cultural backdrop as explained by Nephi in 2nd Nephi Chapter 5 who builds a temple after the manner of Solomon. The evidences of temples across the landscape of ancient Israel to Elephantine and beyond demonstrate Nephite worship reflected the values and practices of an...
2020-03-171h 00Book of Mormon History PodcastEmpty Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ versus the Book of MormonDid Jesus Christ really live, die and resurrect by the Power of God leaving an empty tomb behind Him? Did Joseph Smith really receive golden plates, translating them by the Power of God leaving an empty stone box in a hill in New York?This episode compares the historical evidences for the Risen Jesus as asserted by leading apologists like William Lane Craig, NT Wright, and Gary Habermas directly to the restoration history of the Book of Mormon.How can someone give enough evidence to support a real miracle? Apply the same methodology to provide eq...
2019-11-0858 minBook of Mormon History PodcastOne-In-A-Billion Book of Mormon Bayesian Statistics | Professor Bruce E DaleThe Book of Mormon is one in a billion. Actually, more accurately, it's one in one thousand billion, billion, billion, billion. Through Bayesian statistical analysis, Distinguished Professor Bruce E Dale from Michigan State University explains the historical and ancient authenticity of the Book of Mormon with a direct response to critics and prescribing a real world geographical setting in ancient Mesoamerica. Read his research article here https://bit.ly/31WKOrJ for your personal studies. For more information, please visit us online at www.BookofMormonHistory.comSupport the show
2019-08-2344 minBook of Mormon History PodcastGeology and the Book of Mormon | Guest Geologist Jerry GroverLet's blow up our understanding of the rending of the rocks in the Book of Mormon. Geologist, scientist, and researcher Jerry Grover opens our understanding of the destruction of 3rd Nephi and other shaking and quaking events in the Book of Mormon text. From volcanoes to earthquakes, Jerry reviews the criteria from the text then applies it to a real world setting down to exact volcano locations and fault lines in Mesoamerica.Support the show
2019-04-101h 03Book of Mormon History PodcastBook of Mormon Inside Map & Geography | PhD Tyler GriffinFly over the Book of Mormon lands and travel with Mormon unlocking key elements of the inside landscape and events. How wide was the narrow neck? Why does understanding city and battle locations matter? Internal Book of Mormon map expert, PhD Tyler Griffin of BYU and Co-Director of VirtualScriptures.org lends his expertise in this captivating discussion.Support the show
2019-03-0751 minBook of Mormon History PodcastScience, Faith & the Book of Mormon | Guest Church President & Apostle Joel GehlyScience, faith and reason - a balancing act for ages. Believers love the Book of Mormon for spiritual content, but what is the value of studying the historical & academic side of the text? President of The Church of Jesus Christ, Apostle Joel Gehly, gives his thoughts. Book of Mormon History provides easy access to current research for further study.Support the show
2019-01-2234 min