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Loving enemies, dialogue of this week's texts with quakerism, and more

Several stories covered in these four chapters of healings and other of Jesus' engagement with different kinds of people.

most of the stories this week revolve around the physical and healing capabilities of Jesus and we talk about the world around those healings this week.

continuing a talk on the Sermon on the Mount and making room

A discussion on the Sabbath, the Sermon on the Plain, and more

Today, it's about the implications of the temptations, angry Jesus, access to God, and more. LDS Anti-Racism 101 Course: btbacademy.thinkific.com

A conversation on the temptations, the wilderness, liberation theology, and more.

A review of John the Baptist, his teachings, the setting of Mark, and more James's course: BTBAcademy.thinkific.com

Getting into the history of the book of John, it's famous prologue, more conversation on family, and more.

Moving into the birth story this week, the backdrop, the annunciation, and more :)

We're back for now and we missed y'all. Let's just enjoy the moment as we enter a new unit and learn new truths together :)

We just had to return for this one. Lots of wisdom in this text when it comes to activism in such a short work that centers a woman, talks about privilege, poor leadership, and prejudice. We're still on break and will probably return next time there's a lesson we just can't ignore. Enjoy! Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com

They're back and we're discussing their newly released, much needed and anticipated Book of Mormon for the Least of These: Volume 2. We discuss some of the content in addition to the process and experience of writing this work at a very interesting time in human history. Find Book of Mormon for the Least of These: Volume 2 from your local bookstore, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon.

Joined today by our friends Susan and Cynthia of At Last She Said It. Our dialogue focuses on what brought them into their ministry, their goals, and how women navigate membership in the church.

We went from talking about David's triumphs to talking about his failures and their impact. On his soul, on the women in his life, his kingdom, etc. This and more in this week's episode. We're taking a break from Come Follow Me podcasting, but you'll still hear from us :) Be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for Come Follow Me insights over the next little while :) Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com

Questionable leadership, the wisdom of Abigail, and the love between two men are among the things that come up in our discussion of Samuel. Enjoy :) Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

This week's episode will be late so enjoy this episode we did with Nate Byrd of The Black Menaces as we talk about their inception, objectives, experiences and more on this bonus episode!

Today, we talk about how a childless, husbandless, foreign woman in the ancient world became the ancestress of Jesus and what the implications of her story are. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

As it happens, the Book of Judges, in which idolatry is a central theme, helps us talk about the events mass shootings of the last two weeks. We also discuss the women heroes as well as the victims in this text while briefly mentioning the commentary on kingship. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Rahab and labels, the problematic undertone of colonialism in the Joshua text, and more is discussed in this week's coverage of the Book of Joshua. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Once again, more material than what we can cover, but a good discussion nonetheless on a review of the law, the Shema, the Sinaitic law as God's suzerain/vassal treaty, and more Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

The wilderness for the Israelites was a time of learning and unlearning some hard and necessary lessons with God. We discuss as many of those as we can in the time we still went over. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

When the Come Follow Me manual skips several chapters, we'll just do longer episodes covering what we feel should've been covered in those chapters! The construction of the tabernacle is discussed for a bit, the D.C. temple open house video, and also the ethics found in Leviticus 19. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

We attempt a brief overview of the chapters we miss in the Come Follow Me lesson (Spoiler Alert: We failed). Then a discussion on the implications of the golden calf and the consequences of it. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

What Moses' interaction with Jethro teaches us about church administration among other things, the blessing of the ten commandments, and more in this episode. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Happy Easter! Given the events of the last week, it seemed appropriate to talk about the women of Easter and the lessons they teach us. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Discussion on Song of the Sea, the first tests in the wilderness, and holding up the hands. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

A discussion of the plagues. Beowulf makes an appearance somewhere. More conversation on allyship, compromise, and more this week. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Discussions on: The intervention of the women in the story, Exodus as a coming out, what we can learn from Moses's call, and more. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

A coming out story embedded in a family reunion story and a conversation about forgiveness. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

CW: Rape A discussion on Dinah (and why her story was skipped), Tamar as a seeker of justice, and Joseph as a queer hero. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

A conversation on Jacob's stories including poetic justice, his wrestle with God, and the trouble in his household. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Sitting with the discomfort of imperfect, messy, and complicated families of the bible. How are we to read the deceit of Rebekah and Jacob? What's the consequence? What will God do with it? The prayer roll also returns. Just for today Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

There's A LOT. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael, birth of Isaac and his attempted sacrifice, the conception of Moab and Ammon, and still more. These are some of the most difficult passages to wrestle with in the text, but we're going to try. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

We transition from the broad stories of humanity to the story of the patriarch's family and there's a lot to unpack in these few chapters. The voice of women, Hagar's encounter with God, the promises she receives, and Abraham's faith are all topics for discussion this week. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

A discussion on genre and what the stories of the Flood and the Tower of Babel might mean. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Mary Gavilanes, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines James’ LDS Anti-racism 101 course: btbacademy.thinkific.com Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

We're joined by biblical scholar and TikTok personality Daniel McClellan to talk about responsible Bible reading, accessible scholarship, and more on today's episode to prepare us for a year of Hebrew Bible. Dan has a PhD in Religion. He is a scripture translation supervisor for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. All of Dan's opinions are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of his employer. @maklelan on TikTok

A conversation about Enoch's story, how he exemplifies profound faith in disability and loneliness, and more. James' Anti-Racism course: https://btbacademy.thinkific.com/courses/lds-anti-racism-101-abandoning-attitudes-and-actions-of-prejudice Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

A conversation on the Fall, asking the right questions, who's under the curse of Cain and more. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

We officially begin a conversation on the Hebrew Bible and the creation narrative it begins with. Family proclamation returns, as well the contrast of the biblical creation narrative and the dominant one at the time it was written. Some of today's material is sourced from the Hebrew Bible lectures of Christine Hayes at Yale. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

::Bruce Buffer voice:: IT'S TIIIIMMME for us to venture into the Hebrew Bible unit, but we're starting off with a conversation on the Book of Moses in the Pearl of Great Price. We discuss some of the origin of the Book of Moses as well as what the temptation of Moses can teach us. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

The Christmas episode. What the 'reason for the season' is and a reminder of the origin of the "Come, Follow Me" line. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

CW: Nazi Propaganda Today we come after the dreaded Family Proclamation in hopes to say something we haven't already said. Derek juxtaposes the document next to nazi propaganda and finds parallels worth talking about. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Wrapping up Come Follow Me for this year beginning with a discussion on the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

A conversation about the implications of Joseph Smith and Joseph F. Smith's revelations regarding life after death. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Given in the Harlem 1st ward on November 28th, 2021 in the 128th and Malcolm X building.

Today, we attempt to discuss the martyrdom, the circumstances surrounding it, and the implications of it, and more. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Apocalyptic text and white supremacist influence are the topics of discussion this week. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

Derek has a big announcement, we try to address the complexity of one of the most controversial sections in the Doctrine and Covenants, and more. Audio: Tamarra Kemsley Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock