Dialogue Gospel Study

Nancy Ross describes her history with scripture reading and wrestling to find harmony in Leviticus and learning more about giving grace to others. Nancy Ross is an associate professor and department chair. She researches Mormon… The post How to Find Harmony in Leviticus: Gospel Study with Nancy Ross appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

We are pleased to present reactions and insights to the April 2026 General Conference with friends of Dialogue Nathan Kitchen, Rhea Maynes, Gabriel González, Kathryn Shirts, and Theric Jepson. Enjoy. The post Special Dialogue Gospel Study: Insights on the April 2026 General Conference appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

David Banack walks us through the Exodus narrative and ways to find meaning today. David Banack is a semi-retired attorney living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A teenage convert to the LDS Church, he attended BYU,… The post Exodus Narratives and Deliverance: Gospel Study with David Banack appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue is pleased to release this bonus afterchat with Dale Lawton from his lesson on March 8, 2026 discussing ways we can help God’s children today in our world. Dale Gunn-Lawton is a Managing Director… The post Afterchat with Dale Lawton on Helping God’s Children appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dale Lawton uses the covenants of Old Testament to look at how church members can be more open to working with other communities to do good in the world.  Dale Gunn-Lawton is a Managing Director… The post Finding Our Place in God’s Plan: Gospel Study with Dale Lawton appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Rebecca Nibley considers the choices of Abraham and his family and the ripples that caused, for good and bad. The post Exploring the Abrahamic Stories: Gospel Study with Rebecca Nibley appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Come enjoy a thoughtful brainstorming session studying Genesis 1-11 (creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Babel) and the relevant parts of Moses in the Pearl of Great Price with a roundtable of Dialogue board members. The post Exploring Genesis: Gospel Study with Dialogue Board Members appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dan McClellan introduces us to the books of the Old Testament with scholarship and testimony.  Dan McClellan’s research focuses on the languages and history of the Bible, as well as on the conceptualization of deity,… The post Seeing the Old Testament Clearly: Gospel Study with Dan McClellan appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Because Gospel Study lessons around the church did not focus on Official Declaration 2 this December, Dialogue is pleased to present this important lesson with Kimberly Applewhite Teitter, talking about why it is important that… The post Insights into Official Declaration 2: Dialogue Gospel Study with Kimberly Applewhite Teitter appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this special video Gospel Study presentation, join friends of Dialogue Zyon Smiley, Ramona Morris, Chase Phillips, and Andrew Evans as they discuss various aspects of Official Declaration 2, which includes personal and theological insights… The post Special Official Declaration 2 Lesson from Dialogue Gospel Study appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Suzanne E. Greco discussed “From Persecuted to Perpetrator: Healing the Church’s Trauma Through Ancestral Ties” in this important new Gospel Study. Suzanne E. Greco, a GBV survivor, holds a Master’s in Theology rom Harvard Divinity… The post Healing the Church’s Trauma Through Ancestral Ties: Gospel Study with Suzanne E. Greco appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Dialogue is pleased to release this bonus afterchat with Dr. Benjamin Park from his lesson on November 16, 2025 talking about the Trauma of Nauvoo and D&C 132 in the scriptural canon. Benjamin Park received… The post Afterchat with Benjamin Park on D&C 132 appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Benjamin E. Park considers the history of Nauvoo and D&C 132 in this fascinating and important lesson. Benjamin Park received degrees from Brigham Young University (BA, English and history), the University of Edinburgh (MSc, Theology… The post Trauma of Nauvoo: Gospel Study with Benjamin E. Park appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this special video Gospel Study presentation, join friends of Dialogue Rebekah Kay Strain, Makoto Hunter, Brittany Romanello and Maxine Hanks as they discuss various aspects of Doctrine & Covenants 132, which includes  fascinating historical… The post Special D&C 132 Lesson: New Insights on Polygamy appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Sharlee Mullins Glenn shares a survey she did asking about power in the church and how women and men experience it, appreciate it, understand it, and so much more in this newest Dialogue Gospel Study.… The post The Powers of Heaven: Gospel Study with Sharlee Mullins Glenn appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Joe Plicka delves into the historical record of members trying to build Zion, then likens it to our day in this new Dialogue Gospel Study. Joe Plicka has taught at BYU-Hawaii since 2012. His work… The post FInding Compassion in History: Gospel Study with Joe Plicka appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

We welcome you to our recorded Gospel Study this week. In preparation for General Conference next week, we are proud to present Reflections on the April General Conference talks with various friends of Dialogue, who… The post Reflections on April 2025 General Conference appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Emma Tueller Stone teaches on generational curses and blessings and so much more in the newest Gospel Study lesson. Emma Tueller Stone is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Research in Children’s Literature at… The post Generational Lessons: Gospel Study with Emma Tueller Stone appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Taylor Petrey takes us on a journey through the interpretations of the Word of Wisdom and what it means for today’s church.  Taylor Petrey is the previous editor of Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought.… The post Words of Wisdom: Gospel Study with Taylor Petrey appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

On this Gospel Study, Jana Spangler guides listeners through some of the more despairing passages of the D&C and put it in context of spiritual seeking and embracing the dark and the light. Jana Spangler… The post Spiritually Seeking: Gospel Study with Jana Spangler appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

On this Gospel Study, Valerie and Nathan Hamaker consider the three degrees of glory in a new light. Nathan Hamaker is an ophthalmologist and has been involved in this field for 26 years. Valerie is… The post Evolving and Growing: Gospel Study with Valerie and Nathan Hamaker appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Russell Arben Fox discusses how God speaks to people and prophets in the newest Gospel Study up now. Russell Arben Fox lives in Wichita, KS, where he and his wife Melissa have lived since 2006.… The post Revelation and Dialogue in the D&C: Gospel Study with Russell Arben Fox appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Wren Austin takes us through the spiritual gifts listed in the Doctrine and Covenants in this newest Gospel Study lesson. Karen D. Austin aka “Wren” –gerontologist since 2010 with prior education and teaching experience since… The post Gifts from the D&C: Gospel Study with Karen Wren Austin appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Need an extra dose of powerful women sermonizing after Mother’s Day talks? Maxine Hanks continues in this Afterchat to look at how women have accessed the power of God through both a scriptural and historical… The post After Mother’s Day Afterchat on Women’s Power with Maxine Hanks, Jana Spangler and Jody Hansen appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this special live-recorded episode of Dialogue Out Loud, we present highlights from the Dialogue Foundation’s April 26, 2025, event in Salt Lake City: All Are Alike Unto God: Insights from the 1978 Revelation. This… The post All Are Alike Unto God: Insights from the 1978 Revelation appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Matthew Bowman studies the scripture and community building found within D&C 42 in this new Dialogue Gospel Study. Matthew Bowman is Howard W Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University. The post Community, Healing and Beauty: Gospel Study with Matthew Bowman appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Melissa Dalton-Bradford gives a beautiful sermon on Easter that complicates narratives but encourages growth and community building. Melissa Dalton-Bradford is a founding member of the non-profit Mormon Women for Ethical Government, (MWEG), a founding member… The post Easter, Atonement, and the Healing of All Divisions: Dialogue Gospel Study with Melissa Dalton-Bradford appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Maxine Hanks looks how women have of accessed the power of God through both a scriptural and historical lens in this Dialogue Gospel Study.  In Oct. 2019, LDS Church President Nelson urged women to study… The post Women as Revelators: Dialogue Gospel Study with Maxine Hanks appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

James Faulconer looks at the intersections of revelation, scripture, and music in the context of D&C 25 for this Dialogue Gospel Study 2025. James Faulconer was raised as an Army dependent in the US, Europe,… The post Revelation, Scripture and Music: Dialogue Gospel Study with James Faulconer appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Follow along with James Jones as he discusses how we can be true Christians in loving our neighbors in this lesson of our Doctrine and Covenants Dialogue Gospel Study. JAMES C. JONES holds a masters… The post Loving our Neighbor: Gospel Study with James Jones appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Join Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich in her masterful exploration of “Revelations (and Revolutions) in Context: How to read the Doctrine & Covenants” for the start of Dialogue Gospel Study 2025. Laurel Ulrich is a retired… The post Revelations (and Revolutions) in Context: Gospel Study with Laurel Thatcher Ulrich appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

This holiday season, we at Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Foundation, and Dialogue Gospel Study send our warmest wishes for joy, hope, and peace. In a beautiful reflection, Darren Parry, former Chairman of the Northwestern Band… The post A Christmas Message from Dialogue appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Darren Parry summarizes how the Book of Mormon continuously testifies of Jesus Christ in the latest Book of Mormon Gospel Study. Darren Parry is the former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation.… The post Finding Christ throughout the Book of Mormon: Gospel Study with Darren Parry appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

This week, Dialogue Journal Podcast is highlighting an impactful episode from Latter Day Struggles: A Faith Expansion Podcast with Valerie Hamaker and Nathan Hamaker, part of the Dialogue Podcast Network. In Part 4 of their… The post DPN Featured Episode: Latter Day Struggles – A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience (Part 4) appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Amy Watkins Jensen looks at the story of the brother of Jared anew, in this latest Gospel Study lesson Amy Watkins Jensen is a teacher and writer with a BA in Spanish Teaching and an… The post Believing in Miracles: Gospel Study with Amy Watkins Jensen appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this powerful episode of Dialogue Gospel Study, Rebecca de Schweinitz explores Mormon 1-6, delving into themes of resilience, disappointment, and faith amidst turmoil. Recorded shortly after the 2024 presidential election, Rebecca and participants address… The post The End Of The World As We Know It: Gospel Study with Rebecca De Schweinitz appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Fara Anderson Sneddon takes on a journey through music and sermon on grief, connection and healing it this recent Gospel Study lesson. Fara Anderson Sneddon is a teacher, writer, and independent scholar. She received her… The post Grief, Connection, Healing: Gospel Study with Fara Anderson Sneddon appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

David Howlett shares reflections on scripture, Jesus Christ, and testimony on this recent Gospel Study lesson. David Howlett is visiting assistant professor of religion at Smith College where he has taught since 2019. The immediate… The post Reflections on Christ: Gospel Study with David Howlett appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

How does trauma impact memory? What are some things we can do to encourage remembering the things that are most important to us? How can we use memory triggers to cultivate joy in a body… The post Cultivating Joy Amid Trauma: Gospel Study with Katie Rich appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Michael Austin looks at the problematic lessons of tribalism in the Book of Mormon to help us discussion divisions today. Michael Austin, who serves on the Dialogue Board of Directors, is Executive Vice President for… The post Avoiding Tribalism and Choosing Love: Gospel Study with Michael Austin appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Carolyn Homer takes us through the dichotomies of Alma’s lectures to his sons for this fascinating Gospel Study. Carolyn Homer is a member of the Mount Vernon Stake in the Washington DC Area, where she… The post Finding Mercy in Alma’s Lectures: Gospel Study with Carolyn Homer appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of the Dialogue Out Loud podcast, host Taylor Petrey interviews Nicholas Shrum about his thought-provoking essay, “Materializing Faith and Politics: The Unseen Power of the NCCS Pocket Constitution in American Religion,” featured… The post Faith and Politics: A Conversation with Nicholas B. Shrum appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Join us for our special 2-fer episode with Candice and Dennis Wendt for our only Gospel Study this July. Candice Wendt works at McGill University’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, where she works to… The post Creating safe, sacred spaces through the lessons of Alma: Gospel Study with Candice and Dennis Wendt appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Jenny Webb takes on a journey through the first part of the book of Alma in this Gospel Study. Jenny Webb works as the global head of project management for Ravensburger Games. Jenny spent 15… The post Getting to know ourselves through the lens of scripture: Gospel Study with Jenny Webb appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Diana Hardy describes how she seeks prayerful guidance in discussing tangled up topics in this Gospel Study focused on the end of Mosiah and first part of Alma.  Diana Bate Hardy is an attorney and… The post Seeking Inspiration Among Political Divides: Gospel Study with Diana Hardy appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Come join Lori on an exploration of Mosiah for our only May Gospel Study! Lori Thompson Forsyth has had a long and somewhat random history with the publishing industry. She was a typesetter at the Harvard Crimson… The post Deep diving into Mosiah: Gospel Study with Lori Thompson Forsyth appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Gospel Study, Amy Keel Brown takes us into nature through the scripture of Enos.Amy Keel Brown (she/her/hers) is a Chickasaw woman raised in central Oklahoma. As primary caregiver, she centers… The post Going in the forest with Enos: Gospel Study with Amy Keel Brown appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Dialogue Gospel Study, Charlotte Hansen Terry takes a deep dive into the sermons of Jacob. Charlotte Hansen Terry is a Ph.D. candidate in U.S. History at the University of California, Davis. Her dissertation… The post Breaking Cycles with Jacob: Gospel Study with Charlotte Hansen Terry appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

The Stations of the Cross is a series of images representing the final moments of Jesus’ passion and have been used by centuries to aid Christian devotion and contemplation. In this online event produced in… The post Stations of the Cross, An Easter Meditation: Gospel Study with Zachary Davis appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

As a Women’s History Month bonus for our Dialogue listeners, find more beautiful and important insights from Maxine Hanks, Jana Spangler and Jody England Hansen on 2 Nephi. The post Women’s History Month Special Afterchat with Maxine Hanks, Jana Spangler and Jody Hansen appeared first on Dialogue Journal.