Ben and Shiloh talk about Samuel the Lamanite preaching to and calling the Nephites to repentance. Why did the Lord send a Lamanite to call repentance to the Nephites when they already had Nephi, the prophet, there preaching the same message? The pattern of Samuel's preaching reflect the same patterns of Abinadi and Alma the Younger, as he preaches the good news and signs of the Savior's birth. Shiloh and Ben discuss the nature of God in how it relates to Helaman 12:3 and to Samuel's words of God's active vengeance. Is there a different way to view God than as an actively vengeful God?
The Latter-day Saint tradition has canonized five different creation accounts. Despite intriguing differences, each of them can function liturgically—as does the temple account in...
Ben and Shiloh conclude talking about the Jaredite nation, as they spend time discussing several topics concerning faith, belief, charity, and reconciliation. Moroni, who...
**Update** This is the updated episode. We apologize that the previous Episode 71 somehow accidentally cut off approx. 10 minutes early. Ben is joined...