Insights

39: Yoga

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Yoga is one of the most engaging exercises you can do. It requires not only strength, flexibility, and balance, but a focused heart and mind. Ali Mills, a certified yoga instructor, teaches us about the many benefits of yoga. Ali shares how yoga not only helped her physical ailments, but increased her understanding of the gospel.

38: Paper or Plastic? - Understanding Money

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Financial planner Shane Stewart talks about the history of money. Learn how banks work, how the stock market functions, and how to live within your means.

37: Latter-day Saints and the King James Bible

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Robert L. Millet tells us why the Bible is significant to Latter-day Saints. Dr. Millet received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Brigham Young University in psychology. He later received his PhD from Florida State University in religious studies.

36: The King James and Modern Translations of the Bible

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Gaye Strathearn teaches us about the King James Bible in relation to modern translations. Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Strathearn came to BYU as a student in 1989 and earned her B.A. and M.A. in near eastern studies. She received her PhD in New Testament studies at the Claremont Graduate University.

35: The Oral Authority of the King James Bible

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. John S. Tanner lectures on the oral authority of the King James Bible. Dr. Tanner is a professor of English and former academic vice president of Brigham Young University.

34: Computer Security

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

BYU-Idaho instructor Steven Rigby talks about computer systems and shares insights into keeping personal information safe online.

33: The Idea of America

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

BYUI Professor Gary Marshall discusses the idea that became America

32: Gotta Dance

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

BYU dance instructors Shani Robison and Curt Holman share their experiences in the world of dance.

31: Georgian England

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

BYU instructor Amy Harris discusses family life in 18th- and 19th-century England.

30: The King James and Joseph Smith Translations

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Kent P. Jackson talks about the King James Version and the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. Dr. Jackson is a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and is currently serving as the associate director of the Jerusalem Center. Dr. Jackson has published extensively on the Joseph Smith Translation.

29: Leadership

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

BYU-Idaho President Kim B. Clark discusses the art, science, and spirit of effective leadership.

28: Nursing

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

"Do what your nurse tells you to do." How often do doctors tell their patients that? BYU-Idaho instructor Susan Dicus talks about nursing history, education, and practice.

27: The Greek Text Underlying the New Testament

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Lincoln H. Blumell teaches us about the Greek text underlying the New Testament. He holds a B.A. in classics and early Christian studies and an M.A. in religious studies, both from the University of Calgary; an MST in Jewish studies from the University of Oxford Christ Church College; and a PhD in religious studies and early Christianity from the University of Toronto.

26: The King James Bible and the Doctrine & Covenants

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Eric D. Huntsman talks about the King James Bible and the Doctrine and Covenants. Dr. Huntsman is an associate professor of ancient scripture who is also affiliated with near eastern studies at Brigham Young University. He received his PhD in ancient history from the University of Pennsylvania.

25: The Bible in the Days of Joseph Smith

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Kent P. Jackson speaks to us about the King James Bible in the days of the Prophet Joseph Smith. He is the former associate dean of religious education and is currently serving as the associate director of the Jerusalem Center. He is considered one of the leading scholars on the Joseph Smith Translation of the King James Bible.

24: The King James Bible and The Book of Mormon

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Daniel L. Belnap talks about the relationship between the King James Bible and the Book of Mormon. He is an assistant professor of ancient scripture at BYU.

23: Relational Communication

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Is communication between people more than mere words? Is it more than the gestures we use or even the tone of our voice? Dr. Russ Wood discusses relational communication and shares insights that can improve everyday life.

22: Learning to Learn

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Nick Eastmond discusses technology and how it is changing the way instructors teach and way students learn.

21: Japanese Art & Culture

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Over the last 60 years Japan has become one of the most influential countries in the world. Who is Japan? Professor J. Scott Miller discusses the effect Japan has on the world's art and culture.

20: Things at Home and Things that are Abroad

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

When you pay for postage on a package in Australia, how is it that the post office in Sweden will deliver that package for you for no extra fee? Utah State University professor Dr. Bill Furlong discusses international organizations, international relations, and the different types of governments throughout the world.

19: Sing . . . Sing a Song

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

OK, you know that “A cappella” means “in the manner of the chapel”, but do you know which chapel? Join us at Utah State University as Dr. Craig Jessop discusses the history of choral music.

18: Dig This

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

How many professions can you think of where the tools range from tweezers to bulldozers? Join archeologists Jamie Bartlett, Cynthia Finlayson and James Allison as they discuss the art and science of digging for stuff.

17: Nanomagnetics

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Magnetic nanostructures. Magnetic force microscopy. Magnetrometry. Synchrotron X-ray scattering. Need we say more? This episode of Insights is kind of like a Chinese meal; right after you listen to it your head feels really full, but an hour later it’s empty again. Associate professor Karine Chesnel (BYU) explains all of the above. Just because she explains it doesn’t mean you’ll understand it. But it’s a fun ride.

16: Creating and Sustaining Wellness

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Our lives have become increasingly fast-paced. We sleep less. We cook less. We grab more fast foods and snacks. And, although we are living longer, this kind of life seems to be taking a toll on our bodies. Some diseases have diminished, but others are on the rise, such as diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Jerry Dugger and Tammie Dugger discuss wellness. What is it? How do we achieve it? And how do we sustain it?

15: Think about What You Are Thinking About

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

Psychotherapist Bruce Fordham discusses thoughts and how we can learn to think about what we are thinking about. He discusses how thoughts come into our minds and how those thoughts can lead to actions for both good and bad. He teaches us how we can learn to dismiss negative thoughts and develop positive thoughts into action.

14: It’s Greek to Me . . . or Is It Roman? (Byzantine Empire)

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

Professor Cooper discusses the legacy and spread of Hellenism in and through Islam and Byzantium, to Medieval Europe the Renaissance West.

13: It Keeps Going, and Going, and Going . . . (Energy)

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

How do we meet our current energy needs while at the same time preserving energy supplies for future generations? Dr. Larry Baxter, professor of chemical engineering at Brigham Young University, discusses sustainable energy.

12: Picture This

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

Photography seems so easy today; point a camera, take a picture, and print it out. BYU professor and photographer John Telford talks about the history of photography and tells about some of the struggles early photographers experienced.

11: Abraham Lincoln, God’s Humble Instrument

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of The United States, was sworn into office at a time when the United States was engaged in a terrible civil war which threatened to tear the country apart. March 4, 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of his taking office. Author Ron Andersen discusses the life, service and death of this remarkable man.

10: The Little Bang

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

Did you know that 85% of the world’s energy comes from burning something? Dr. Thomas H. Fletcher discusses combustion and the history and future of energy.

09: Early Christianity in Egypt

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. C. Wilfred Griggs, professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, discusses Christianity in Egypt during the 1st and 2nd centuries after Christ.

08: 3, 2, 1, We’re on the Air

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 MST

Producer, Director, Grip. You’ve seen these titles at the end of a broadcast, but do you know what these people do? In this episode of Insights we talk with crew members from the weekly broadcast, Music and the Spoken Word.

07: Has Anyone Seen My Keys? – Aging in the 21st Century

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

Dr. Byron Bair of the University of Utah Medical Center discusses aging in the 21st century and the effects it can have on each of us physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

06: Computers: Where Did They Come From? Why Are They Here? Where Are They Going?

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

Computer professor Dan Olson discusses the history of computers and what we can expect to see in the future.

05: Professor Chip Oscarson

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

Environmental humanities professor Chip Oscarson discusses how our environment affects art, literature, and movies. He also discusses our role and responsibility as stewards of our environment.

04: All the World’s a Stage

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:00:00 MST

Theater instructors John and Tammy Adams discuss the history of theater from Greeks to Grease. Learn how the use of electricity revolutionized theater, or learn where the expression “in the limelight” comes from.

03: Understanding Mathematics

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:00 MST

Dr. Keith Leatham, mathematician, takes away some of the mystery and anxiety associated with mathematics. Through interesting and fun examples, he shows how math can not only be understood, but can be fun as well.

02: Things beneath the Earth

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 MST

Dr. Dennis Shiozawa, biology professor at Brigham Young University, shares his research into fresh-water fish. Learn how biologists track species and map DNA to better understand gene pools, evolution, and our effect on our environment.

01: Understanding Islam

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:00:00 MST

Dr. Daniel Petersen, a leading authority on Islam and the Arab world, discusses the roots of Islam and gives us a better understanding of Arab culture today.