Mormon Identities - Who We Are, What We Believe, and How We Live

077: Three Generations in the Holy Land

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 MST

The Ludlow family has had three generations teach BYU students in Jerusalem. Two of them, Victor and Jared, are in Jerusalem right now. They talk about what it's like to teach places and events in the Savior's life while actually being there.

076: Christmas in the Holy Land

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

From Jerusalem, Dr. Andrew Skinner, assistant director of academics at Brigham Young University's Jerusalem Center, gives a scriptural account of Christ's birth. He starts with an in-depth look at Mary and Joseph's story and the events leading up the Christ's birth, culminating with the experience of the shepherds.

075: History of Christmas Music with Richard Elliott and Ryan Murphy

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Listen as Mormon Tabernacle Choir organist Richard Elliott and director Ryan Murphy tell us where some of the most beloved Christmas songs came from. Then hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform them in this episode, "The History of Christmas Music."

074: Mormon Mexican Museum

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Twenty years ago, Fernando Gomez and his wife, Enriqueta, came across some books written by his Aunt Consuelo, one of the early members of the Church in Mexico. That set them on a mission to collect, preserve, and display historical documents and artifacts pertaining to the early history of the Church in Mexico. Fernando and Enriqueta started a museum in Mexico City and just recently opened another museum in Provo. This episode provides insight into one of the many cultures that comprise The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

073: Pilgrims and Pioneers

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Learn about the similarities of the pioneers and the pilgrims on this special Thanksgiving episode of Mormon Identities. Eric Huntsman interviews Church history professor Susan Easton Black and United States history professor Jenny Pulsipher from Brigham Young University.

072: Marathon Mom - Nan Kennard

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Nan Kennard realized she had a talent for running when she got cut from her high school basketball team. She's now a professional marathon runner and is training to qualify for the 2012 summer Olympic games. Nan spends about 30 hours a week training, but she knows that how many miles she runs isn't nearly as important as how well she does as a mother.

071: My Best Day So Far - George Durrant

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Speaker, storyteller author George Durrant shares how we can have a positive outlook on life and make every day our "best day so far." His charm and wit will brighten anyone's day as he truly realizes the importance of every human soul.

070: LDS Apologetics: Defending Truth

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

"Moroni was a strong and a mighty man … and he was a man who was firm in the faith of Christ, and he had sworn with an oath to defend his people, his rights, and his country, and his religion" (Alma 48:11, 13). Matthew Roper and Daniel Peterson come from the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. They share how we, like ancient apostles and prophets, can defend the gospel of Jesus Christ. They warn us to "be ready always to give an answer" to those who ask us questions and to do so "with meekness" (1 Peter 3:15).

069: Temple Forged Identity

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

President M. Richard Walker and his wife, Kathleen H. Walker, call in to the Mormon Channel studio from London, England, to talk about creating a temple-forged identity. He is currently presiding over the England Missionary Training Center. Before that, they served as president and matron of the Salt Lake Temple. They tell us how we can get the most out of our temple experience.

068: Feel Good Music

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

From political upheaval in Liberia, to political asylum in Italy, to downtown Philadelphia, music has always been an important part of Sim Lawrence's identity. He's grown up writing and performing his own rap music. When mainstream rap didn't jibe with his beliefs, he created his own music label, Feel Good Music Coalition. He's already been recognized nationally for his music. Sim brings along his partner-in-rap, Sean Curran, to talk about their mission to make meaningful music that uplifts and inspires.

067: Living with Cancer

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Everyone knows someone affected by cancer. Marilyn Huntsman recovered fully from skin cancer but is now suffering from her second bout with breast cancer. Her husband died from cancer of the liver, stomach, kidney, and colon. Angel Randall has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. But neither Angel nor Marilyn lets cancer stop them from living. Angel just published her first children's book. Marilyn continues to serve in the temple and to serve her family and her community. They join oncologist Steve Wallentine to talk about what spiritual and physical help is available for cancer patients. Doctor Wallentine explains how the gospel brings his patients comfort, having witnessed firsthand how Christ takes upon Him the "pains and the sicknesses of His people."

066: Music and Mormons

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

“For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12). Listen as Craig Jessop, former director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, expounds on some of the most beloved hymns of the Latter-day Saints. You’ll also hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing hymns about the Restoration, the gospel, and our Savior.

065: Latter-day Parenting

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

One of the most sacred callings on earth is being a parent. But there's no manual on how to do it. Richard and Linda Eyre have raised nine children. Together they've written many parenting books, appeared on multiple television shows, and traveled around the world sharing their insights on parenting. In this episode of Mormon Identities, the Eyres share some spiritual solutions to parenting problems in these latter days.

064: Studying the New Testament Gospels

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Take a new approach to studying the Savior's life by listening to this episode of Mormon Identities, "Studying the New Testament Gospels." Eric Huntsman interviews two Brigham Young University ancient scripture professors, Thomas Wayment and Gaye Strathearn. They give us new insight into the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and how they went about chronicling the life of the Savior.

063: Sharing Your Mormon Identity on the Web

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

In the April 2011 general conference, President Uchtdorf said, "With so many social media resources and a multitude of more or less useful gadgets at our disposal, sharing the good news of the gospel is easier and the effects more far-reaching than ever before. ... My dear young friends, perhaps the Lord's encouragement to 'open [your] mouths' might today include 'use your hands' to blog and text message the gospel to all the world Eric Huntsman interviews Emily Jensen, Blair Hodges, and Kathryn Soper, all of whom are experts at sharing their latter-day identity online.

062: Picturing Mormons - Images of Saints Around the World

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

A picture is worth a thousand words, and that's why Mark Hedengren believes pictures are the best way to tell the stories of Latter-day Saints. Mark spent five years traveling to 11 different countries to photograph members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He published a photo book called The Mormons with some of his favorite photos to give an in-depth look at who Mormons are and what they believe. He talks with Eric Huntsman about his experiences on this episode of Mormon Identities.

061: Dealing with Addictions

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

On this episode of Mormon Identities, Eric Huntsman interviews three experts about overcoming addictions. Scott Steffensen, a psychology professor at Brigham Young University; John Murdock, a social worker; and Mark Butler, a professor of marriage and family therapy at Brigham Young University, share their insights. They discuss addictions ranging from prescription drugs to alcohol and pornography. Learn how addictions originate, how to recognize addictions, and what resources are available for recovery. Our guests also tell us how family members can support loved ones recovering from addictions.

060: A Latter-day Look at the Ministry of the Savior

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Church history and doctrine scholar Susan Easton Black has spent her whole life studying the Savior's life. She has compiled 400 common questions and answers about Christ's birth, childhood, and ministry up to the final week of His life. She talks about some of these questions and answers in this episode of Mormon Identities, "A Latter-day View of the Ministry of the Savior."

059: Mental and Emotional Health

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Eric Huntsman interviews Dr. Maxford McBride (a clinical psychologist) and Dr. Daniel K. Judd (member of the board of trustees for LDS Family Services) about emotional and mental health. Dr. McBride defines emotional and mental health as being able to enjoy life and deal with life's problems effectively. And Drs. McBride and Judd explain how individuals and families can overcome challenges with help from Church leaders and professionals.

058: Modern-Day Pioneers

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Elder M. Russell Ballard said, “Some of life’s most meaningful teachings come from those who have gone before you” (April 2009 general conference). Eric Huntsman interviews Neylan McBaine, creator of the Mormon Women Project (MWP), a digital library of interviews with Latter-day Saint women around the world who exemplify great strength and diversity. She says we need to continue journaling the stories of Latter-day Saint women who are pioneers in their own way. She’s joined by MWP contributors Marintha Miles and Lyndsey Payzant Wells.

057: Building A Forever Strong Identitiy

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

Highland Rugby coach, Larry Gelwix, shares how he influenced the lives of thousands of teenage boys through coaching Rugby. Larry started the Highland Rugby team in 1975. Since then he has had 379 wins and only nine losses, and won 18 national championships. His wife, Cathy, joins him. Together they tell us what they did to coach the players, on and off the field. He has just one rule for his team “Don’t do anything that would embarrass you, your family, or this team.” He encourages his Rugby players to do their best in school, in sports, in their family, in their religion, and in life.

056: Living Debt Free

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

Prophets and apostles have been encouraging Latter-day Saints to get out of debt for years. On this episode, you'll hear guidance from Elder Robert D. Hales, Elder Marvin J. Ashton, and Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin about living a debt-free life. Personal finance expert Luke V. Erickson shares how we can apply this guidance to our own budgets. He gives advice on how to release yourself from the binding chains of debt!

055: Writing About Saints Around the World

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

Eric Huntsman interviews Joshua J. Perkey, senior editor for the Ensign magazine. Josh has traveled around the world to find Latter-day Saints to write Ensign articles about, visiting places like Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Tonga, and the Marshall Islands. Josh reveals to us how he finds these people and how he decides what to write about. He also shares what he's learned from these international Church members in this episode of Mormon Identities.

054: Fidelity in Marriage

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

This episode of Mormon Identities is on fidelity in marriage. You'll learn that infidelity comes in different ways than you might think. Eric Huntsman interviews Dr. Kenneth Matheson, a professor from Brigham Young University's School of Social Work, and Dr. Ford McBride, a clinical psychologist. They discuss emotional, physical, and spiritual infidelity. They also bring up some of the warning signs. This interview includes great advice on how husbands and wives can prevent any type of infidelity from entering their marriage.

053: The King James Bible and Latter-day Scripture

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

The King James Version of the Bible celebrated its 400th anniversary this year. Learn to what great lengths scholars went to create this translation of the Bible on this episode of Mormon Identities. Eric Huntsman interviews Grant Underwood and Daniel Belnap from Brigham Young University. They discuss what influence this version had on the world and ultimately on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

052: Life of Paul - Part 2

Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

In this second half of the interview with Camille Fronk Olson on the life of the Apostle Paul, she continues to share her insights on his life. This segment also addresses what Paul teaches us about the Atonement of Christ.

051: Life of Paul - Part 1

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Bob Millet interviews Camille Fronk Olson from Brigham Young University's Department of Ancient Scripture about the Apostle Paul. They discuss what we know from the scriptures about the life of Paul, from his birth through his life's work and his calling as an Apostle.

050: Women of Faith and Devotion

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Eric Huntsman interviews Mary Jane Woodger and Susan Easton Black about women from Church history, as well as from today, who exemplify faith and devotion. Mary Jane and Susan have spent a lot of time researching faithful LDS women. In this episode they share the stories of some of their favorites—some well known, others not. They talk about women ranging from fashion designers and Olympians to pioneer women and wives of prophets. You'll hear stories of women who kept their faith, even in the midst of hardship or worldly temptation.

049: Music for the Easter Season - Holidays

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Eric Huntsman hosts Craig Jessop and Andrew Unsworth to talk about Easter music. Get some great ideas and listen to a few examples of music about Christ and the Resurrection. They discuss music written by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as more current songs performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This episode will help you focus your Easter season on the Savior.

048: Reflections on Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the Resurrection - Holidays

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Eric Huntsman further helps us prepare for the Easter season by interviewing Andrew Skinner, a professor of ancient scripture at BYU. He has studied a lot about places like Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the Garden Tomb. Listen as he expounds upon the sacredness of these holy places.

047: Preparing for Easter - Holidays

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Guest host Camille Fronk Olson interviews Eric Huntsman for a special holiday episode about the importance of Easter. Eric tells us why Easter is such a meaningful time for him. He always gives great ideas of how individuals, families, and wards can keep Christ at the center of the Easter holiday.

046: How Latter-day Saints Perceive Christ through the Art of Carl Bloch - Community and Culture

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

For most members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the paintings of Carl Bloch are a familiar sight both in our literature and in our Church buildings. In this episode we talk to Dawn Pheysey, curator of religious art at the BYU Museum of Art, and Rita Wright, a museum educator also from BYU, about how Latter-day Saints perceive Christ through the art of Carl Bloch.

045: Soviet Citizen, Ukrainian National, Latter-day Saints - Community and Culture

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 MST

Join us for this episode of Mormon Identities as we talk to Ukrainian-born Vadim Malishkevich and Russian-born Ksenia Andriyanova to discuss the changes, challenges, and futures of their homelands as they pertain to the establishment of the Church and the forming of their identities as Latter-day Saints.

044: From Rural Mississippi and Urban England to Salt Lake - Community and Culture

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MST

With an ever-growing, multiracial Church membership, race relations are more important now than ever before. In this episode we talk to Catherine Stokes, the former deputy director for the Illinois Department of Health who also serves on the Deseret News Editorial Advisory Board, and international music sensation Alex Boye—both of whom are Black and Mormon. We discuss race relations both in America, where Catherine was born, and in England, where Alex is from, and how those relations help form and enhance our identities within the Church.

043: Autism and the Church - Life Experiences and Challenges

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MST

Few life challenges strike parents more deeply than disabilities or struggles faced by their children. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are becoming more and more common in the Church, as they are in the general population. Join us for this episode as Tina Dyches, a professor of counseling psychology and special education; Robyn Anderson, a private therapist and resource coordinator; and Elaine Huntsman, the mother of a son with autism; talk about the challenges---and joys---of raising and working with special-needs children. Listen also as they discuss how wards can support families in their efforts.

042: Searching the Scriptures as a Ward Family - Scripture and Doctrine

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MST

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, everyone is a teacher. In this episode, Eric Huntsman talks to the Sunday School general president, Russell Osguthorpe, and Brigham Young University linguistics professor Dallin D. Oaks, who was recently released as a ward Gospel Doctrine instructor. This episode addresses the objectives and challenges of the Sunday School program, the importance of teaching in general, and this year’s course of study on the New Testament.

041: What Makes a Mormon - Community and Culture

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MST

Mormon Identities is a show about who we are as Latter-day Saints. But while the restored gospel of Jesus Christ defines who we are as members of the Church and works to unite us despite our personal differences, other factors continue to shape who we are as individuals and groups even within the Church. Join us for the episode “What Makes a Mormon?” which was taped as the inaugural episode of the new Mormon Identities. Our host, Eric Huntsman, talks first with Camille Fronk Olson, associate chair of BYU’s Department of Ancient Scripture, who begins our discussion by focusing on the fundamental beliefs and practices that make us Latter-day Saints. Sociologist Marie Cornwall then discusses what kind of external factors---cultural, family, and demographic---make us not only a religion but also a people. Finally, Alonzo Gaskill, associate professor of Church history and doctrine, reflects on the process of conversion and embracing a new identity, citing his own experience coming into the Church from Eastern Orthodoxy.

040: Latter-day Health

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

Latter-day Saint teaching stresses the importance of caring for our bodies. As we start a new year, many of us make resolutions to improve our diet and exercise programs, but we are not always successful at following through. Join host Eric Huntsman as he talks with Phil Allsen, a professor of exercise science, and Patrick Steffan, an associate professor of psychology, as they discuss not only the principles of good exercise and diet but also ways for improving our motivation while improving our health, quality of life, and even relationships.

039: Joseph McConkie - Part 2

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

A major component of our identity as Latter-day Saints is our possession of and approach to an expanded canon of scripture. Emeritus professor of ancient scripture and noted author and scriptorian Joseph McConkie joins our host, Eric Huntsman, for a second episode treating LDS scripture and interpretation. Among other things, Brother McConkie makes suggestions for understanding the Bible and other scripture by following the example of Joseph Smith as he was tutored by his experience studying, translating, and teaching the scriptures. He then emphasizes the role of revelation in understanding the covenants contained and taught in the scriptures.

038: Joseph McConkie - Part 1

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

A major component of our identity as Latter-day Saints is our possession of and approach to an expanded canon of scripture. Emeritus professor of ancient scripture and noted author and scriptorian Joseph McConkie joins our host, Eric Huntsman, for an interesting discussion of LDS scripture and interpretation. Among other things, Brother McConkie makes suggestions for understanding the Bible and other scripture by following the example of Joseph Smith as he was tutored by his experience studying, translating, and teaching the scriptures.

037: Old Testament Women - Female Saints Today

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:00:00 MST

As we complete this year's study of the Old Testament, join us for this interesting interview with Camille Fronk Olson, author of Women of the Old Testament. Our host, Eric Huntsman, asks Dr. Olson about the writing of this interesting and richly illustrated volume, probing into the examples of both familiar and not-so-familiar Old Testament women. Whether married or not married, with or without children, wealthy or poor, all of these women had challenges and all of them exhibited great faith. Join us for this discussion to see what lessons we can learn from them for today's world.

036: The Biblical Christmas Story

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

In this episode, Gaye Strathearn, associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU, and Alonzo Gaskill, associate professor of Church history and doctrine and author of The Nativity, join our host, Eric Huntsman, to discuss the biblical story of Christmas. They discuss the similarities and differences between the narratives of Mattew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 and end by focusing on the vital truths that these accounts share with each other and Book of Mormon prophecies of Jesus’ birth. Listen to this episode and discover how the scriptural account is sometimes different than the scenes we imagine. You can also read Brother Huntsman’s December 2010 Ensign article on the same topic by going to http://lds.org/ensign/2010/12/glad-tidings-of-great-joy?lang=eng.

035: Christmas with the Prophets

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

Join us for this interview with Laura F. Willis, author of Christmas with the Prophets. This interesting, richly illustrated holiday book examines the Christmas traditions and teachings of each President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Willis shares some of her favorite and inspiring stories about the prophets, focusing on how they each taught of the importance of our Savior’s birth.

034: Christmas with Autism

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

Tune in this week for the latest episode of Mormon Identities. Dr. Eric Huntsman is joined by special guests Robyn Anderson and Katy Steed to discuss some of the joys, challenges, and solutions the Holidays can bring families with autistic and other special-needs children. Check schedule for exact times.

033: Paul on the Atonement - Part 2

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

Paul on the Atonement

032: Paul on the Atonement - Part 1

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

Paul on the Atonement

031: Premortal Life - Part 2

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

In another two-part episode of Mormon Identity, our host, Robert Millet, and his guest Brent Top explore the uniquely appealing doctrine of a premortal life. Brother Millet comments that most people are drawn to and "typically identify with this doctrine." While most Christians believe that Jesus existed before this world began, they do not teach that we all existed in a premortal life. And while most Christian organizations struggle with related biblical references, latter-day revelations shed light on this doctrine that helps everyone better understand where we all came from before we began our lives on this earth.

030: Premortal Life - Part 1

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

029: Redemption of the Dead

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

Brent Top is once again our guest as he and Robert Millet discuss the doctrine of the redemption of the dead. They begin by quoting a New Testament scripture from 1st Peter, chapters three and four. As noted in these chapters Jesus Christ visited the spirit world to redeem those who had lived before His death. Bob and Brent explore the difficulty of fully understanding these scriptures without latter-day revelation. They also talk of President Joseph F. Smith’s clear and defining vision of the "Redemption of the Dead," from section 138 of the Doctrine and Covenants.

028: The Atonement - Part 2

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:00:00 MST

Part 2: The Atonement is a key Latter-Day Saint doctrine. During this two-part episode of Mormon Identity, Brent Top, chairman of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, joins our host, Robert Millet, to discuss the Atonement in detail, with specific reference to the Book of Mormon. Professor Top opens his focus in the 10th chapter in the book of Nephi. Nephi writes in detail of our "lost and fallen" state. Brent and Bob talk of not only Adam’s fall from grace, but that each of us is fallen and lost and needs the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ to return to our Heavenly Father. In this episode of Mormon Identity, Brother’s Millet and Top explore and discuss this defining and critical doctrine.

027: The Atonement - Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

Part 1: The Atonement is a key Latter-Day Saint doctrine. During this two-part episode of Mormon Identity, Brent Top, chairman of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, joins our host, Robert Millet, to discuss the Atonement in detail, with specific reference to the Book of Mormon. Professor Top opens his focus in the 10th chapter in the book of Nephi. Nephi writes in detail of our "lost and fallen" state. Brent and Bob talk of not only Adam’s fall from grace, but that each of us is fallen and lost and needs the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ to return to our Heavenly Father. In this episode of Mormon Identity, Brother’s Millet and Top explore and discuss this defining and critical doctrine.

026: Michael Otterson - Managing Director of Public Affairs

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

In this episode of Mormon Identity Host Robert Millet talks with the Church’s managing director of Public Affairs, Michael Otterson. Together they discuss how nonmembers sometime perceive the Church and the many challenges these perceptions present to leaders and members all around the world.

025: Postmortal Spirit World

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

During this episode of Mormon Identity, Brent Top, chairman of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, joins our host, Robert Millet, as they explore what happens to us after death. Initially Brother Millett presents the age-old question posed by Job of the Old Testament, where he asked, "If a man die, shall he live again?" Brent Top follows with reference to Joseph Smith’s writings on this important subject. For example, "It is a subject we ought to study more than any other [said Joseph], we ought to study it day and night, for the world is ignorant to their true conditions and relations." Joseph also said, "If we have any claim on anything from our Heavenly Father it is for knowledge on this important subject." So what does happen to us after we leave this mortal existence? What will be our condition in the spirit world? How will we relate to others and to our Heavenly Father? In this episode of Mormon Identity, Brother’s Millet and Top explore and discuss this interesting and important subject.

024: Women in the Scriptures - Part 2

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

Mormon Identity’s host, Robert Millet, and guest Camille Fronk Olsen continue their two-part discussion on women in the scriptures. They begin their review with reference to Miriam, the older sister of Moses. Camille describes how, from a safe distance, little Miriam watched Pharaoh’s daughter pull the baby Moses from his floating basket and then, in an act of biblical courage, the inspired Miriam approached Pharaoh’s daughter and suggested that she knew of a Hebrew woman, Moses’ actual mother, who could nurse little Moses through the early days of his life.

023: Women in the Scriptures - Part 1

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 MST

In this episode of Mormon Identity host Robert Millet discusses women in the scriptures with associate chair of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, Camille Fronk Olsen. Camille refers to her early career studies at the University of Utah’s institute of religion. While she was encouraged to teach on subjects of her choice, her contemporaries warned of difficulties in finding adequate “women in the scriptures” material to support a single term of study. But over time Camille’s research grew to include three full terms of study. And now, after a 20-year teaching career, Sister Olsen has helped countless students better appreciate the equal value our Father in Heaven places on both men and women.

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 Top, 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 Top, 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.