Mormon Identity—Questions about the Church

022: Effective Gospel Learning

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet and Daniel Judd, professor of ancient scripture at BYU, talk about effective gospel learning—how to become more serious gospel scholars. President Hugh B. Brown said that he was impressed when a man could say, “I know the gospel is true,” yet he wanted to ask, “But sir, do you know the gospel?” Brothers Millet and Judd discuss the necessity of “[obtaining the] word” (D&C 11:21) through studying the scriptures and “the best books” (D&C 88:118). Faith is identified as a complement to studying, not a substitute. They also point out the benefit of giving the Lord equal time in terms of the material you read.

021: Inspired Gospel Teaching

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet and Daniel Judd, professor of ancient scripture at BYU, talk about inspired gospel teaching. They identify love for your students as the most important factor in successful teaching. Also discussed are the topics of focus, use of scriptures, teaching the Restoration of the gospel, and bearing testimony.

020: Emotional Health of Latter-day Saints

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Certainly members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not without mental and emotional challenges. Robert Millet and Daniel Judd, professor of ancient scripture, take a closer look at the statistics of emotional health among Church members. They also talk about how LDS culture may contribute to some of the issues, while the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ helps us to become an emotionally and spiritually whole, healthy people.

019: Fortunate Fall

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

We regard the Fall of Adam as a positive and essential progression in the plan of happiness. Robert Millet and Daniel Judd, professor of ancient scripture, talk about the implications that arise from a correct or false understanding of this basic doctrine, including why the Fall is so essential to the redemptive Atonement of Jesus Christ.

018: Justification and Sanctification

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet and Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at BYU, discuss a practical approach to understanding what it means to be “right with God.” Topics of discussion include the balance between “becoming righteous” by our own efforts and relying on the power and grace of Jesus Christ.

017: Born Again, part 2

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 MST

The second of two discussions. What does the phrase “born again” mean to members of the Church? Do we believe in being born again? Robert Millet and Brent Topp, Professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, discuss the process of being born again as “coming alive to the things of the Spirit” after a Spiritual death through the Fall, and how this spiritual renovation is attained only through Jesus Christ.

016: Born Again, part 1

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

The first of two discussions. What does the phrase “born again” mean to members of the Church? Do we believe in being born again? Robert Millet and Brent Topp, Professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, discuss the process of being born again as “coming alive to the things of the Spirit” after a Spiritual death through the Fall, and how this spiritual renovation is attained only through Jesus Christ.

015: The First Vision, part 2

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

The second of two conversations about the First Vision of Joseph Smith. Robert Millet and Kent Jackson, professor of ancient scripture at BYU, talk about the doctrinal significance of the First Vision and the truths it universally declares to the world, including the nature of the Godhead, the reality of apostasy, the need for a restoration, and the power and importance of pondering and applying scripture in our lives.

014: The First Vision, part 1

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

The first of two discussions on the First Vision of Joseph Smith. Robert Millet and Kent Jackson, professor of ancient scripture at BYU, consider the four separate accounts of the First Vision as dictated by the Prophet himself between 1832 and 1844 and what each description adds to enrich and clarify the event in the spring of 1820.

013: Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet and Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at BYU, discuss the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit--things that come to the Lord's people through their faithfulness and through the grace and goodness of God. The professors distinguish between gifts and fruits, presenting examples of each.

012: Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet and Kent Jackson, professor of ancient scripture at BYU, discuss Joseph Smith’s inspired and clarifying translation of the Bible, “one of the great fruits of the Restoration.” They explain why it was necessary, the process, and the contributions of Robert J. Matthews to the inclusion of JST references and footnotes in our latter-day scripture.

011: Are Mormons Christians?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Why would people believe that Mormons are not Christian? Robert Millet and Kent Jackson, professor of ancient scripture at BYU, discuss the definition of a Christian and offer reasons why others may misunderstand our fundamental doctrine with Christ at the center. They talk about how the Book of Mormon gives insights into the mission and character of Jesus Christ that complement our understanding of the teachings in the Bible.

010: God and Human Suffering

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet and Brent Top—professor of Church history and doctrine at BYU—discuss the controversial topic of God and human suffering and share excerpts from President Spencer W. Kimball’s address “Tragedy or Suffering.”

009: Keeping Doctrine Pure

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:30:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University, to talk about a phrase used by President Hinckley to keep the doctrine pure. In the discussion they speak about how teachers can keep the doctrine pure by using the scriptures, as well as official words and documents that have been written and given to us from the prophets and apostles. They also share the fruits and blessings that will be received as the doctrine is taught with purity.

008: Cultivating the Spirit of Revelation

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:00:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University, to have a conversation about how we can cultivate the spirit of revelation. They discuss ways the prophets and scriptures teach us to make the Spirit more present in our lives.

007: Revelation and Discernment

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:30:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University, to discuss revelation and discernment. They share words from the prophets and apostles to describe how to know if a supposed revelation is coming from God. Throughout this discussion they talk about warnings to look for, questions to ask, and ways to measure these revelations against what the Lord has taught.

006: Men and Women in the Church

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Camille Fronk Olsen, professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, to talk about men and women in the Church. They discuss the important roles of the priesthood and motherhood, addressing the misunderstood idea that women are submissive to the men because they don’t hold the priesthood. They speak of the relationship between men and women as a partnership; each role is very different, but equal in importance.

005: Grace

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Camille Fronk Olsen, professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, to discuss what salvation means and how they believe it will come to each of us. Their discussion is based in the scriptures and teachings from the prophets and apostles. They discuss the enabling power of the Atonement, which gives us a greater understanding of how salvation can be achieved.

004: The Only True and Living Church

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Spencer Fluhman, member of the Church history and doctrine faculty at Brigham Young University, to hold a conversation about a statement in the Doctrine and Covenants: “The Only True and Living Church.” First, using scripture references, they discuss how early and modern Saints view the Restoration and what the phrase does and doesn’t mean. They emphasize how all Latter-day Saints should treat every other religion with utmost respect and honor.

003: What Is the Restoration?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Spencer Fluhman, member of the Church history and doctrine faculty at Brigham Young University, to discuss the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Throughout the discussion they talk about what the Restoration was and why there was such a need for it, using examples from the history of that time and what it brought for us today.

002: Preparing a Generation

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University, to talk about preparing a generation that is ready to meet the Savior and be a light in the world. They discuss the challenges facing the youth today and share research they have done that shows how youth are dealing with these challenges and what parents have done to help them find success. Through many examples they speak about how the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ helps to achieve the ultimate goal in preparing people to become more like Christ..

001: Serenity

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 MST

Robert Millet, professor of religious education at Brigham Young University, joins Brent Top, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University, to discuss how to find serenity in the midst of complexity. They talk about how the times have changed and what has been lost and gained. They also give ideas on how we can prepare for the future as we bring more simplicity into our lives.