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4th Watch 23: The challenge of discipleship
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4th Watch 22: The High Cost of Resentment
4th Watch 22: The High Cost of Resentment This podcast is a follow up to my previous one on the “false dichotomy of Truth.” If you haven’t listened to it I suggest you do so because this will make more sense if you do. Real truth or false truth…false truth? How can a truth be […] The post 4th…
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Fair Issues 76: How were the languages confounded at the tower of Babel?
In this episode Mike explores several possibilities that may have resulted in the confounding of languages as recorded in the Book of Ether and in the Old Testament of the Bible. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News online. Brother Ash is author of the book Shaken Faith...
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Mormon Fair-cast 330: #9 Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
In the concluding podcast of this series Karen talks about the prophecies of Jesus. The scriptures consist of 66 books, with over 40 authors, [and] were recorded over a span of 1500 years; they contain heavy prophetic threads. If we just think about a few books—take Daniel, written 500 years…
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Fair Issues 75: How did Noah’s ark and Jaredite barges get light and air?
The story of Noah, or some equivalent figure, is found in a wide array of ancient non-biblical literature and could have easily have been known to the ancient Jaredites. Some of these traditions about the Ark – or “deluge boat” – contain details and oddities not found in the Bible. In this…
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Fair Issues 74: What happened at the Tower of Babel?
In Genesis we are told that following the confusion of tongues the people were scattered across the earth (11:7-9). Many people have traditionally assumed that the scattering or dispersion, was caused by the divergence in languages. In this episode brother Ash explores the possibility of a…
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Mormon Fair-cast 319: #8, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
D.M. Johnson and I are back in this second-to-last podcast on the authenticity of the Bible. Today, we discuss undersigned coincidences. Undersigned coincidences are events or things in the Bible that could be coincidental, but there are just so many that they add up to real, compelling evidence....
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Fair Issues 73: Is the Tower of Babel historical or mythological?
In this podcast brother Ash discusses the Jaredites and the Tower of Babel, and how the story might be reconciled for those who believe that science and religion do not necessarily conflict. Some people, for instance, believe that the story of Tower of Babel falls into the realm of fantasy rather...
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Mormon fair-cast 307: #6, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
This is the sixth installment on the authenticity of the Bible series of podcasts. Many scholars, skeptics, and Bible students alike may wonder about the authorship of the four Gospels: were they really written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? How old are they really? How accurate are the…
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Fair Issues 72: How did the Book of Mormon people travel to the New World?
In this podcast brother Ash discusses how the Lehites weren’t the only Book of Mormon people to come from the Old to the New World. The Mulekites (or people of Zarahemla) and the Jaredites (who preceded the Lehites) also begin their journeys from the Old World. The next few issues will examine…
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Fair Issues 71: Were there transoceanic voyages in ancient times?
While LDS scholars agree with non-LDS scholars that the New World was populated primarily by humans who traversed the Bering Strait thousands of years ago, a growing number of non-LDS scholars agree with LDS scholars that there was transoceanic contact between the Old World and the New Worlds in...
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4th Watch 17: A Broken Vessel – What is anxiety and PTSD?
In the last podcast I talked about depression and now add anxiety and PTSD will be added to the mix of mental and emotional issues we may have to deal with in this life. These issues can cause cognitive dissonance in our relationship with the Lord and His Church and create unintended consequences...
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Mormon Fair-cast 297: #5, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
In this fifth of nine podcasts with D.M Johnson, we’ll examine the various methods historians use when studying ancient texts. D.M. and I address the following methods: Multiple attestation: having multiple ancient sources talking about the same event Early attestation: having an ancient source…
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Fair Issues 70: What was Nephi’s ship like?
Brother Ash discusses how Nephi was instructed to build a ship to take his family to their new land. The ship was not to be built “after the manner of men” but according to the Lord’s instructions. There are few clues in the text as to what this ship may have looked like but several […] The post...
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Mormon Fair-cast 294: #4, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
This is the 4th in a series of 9 interviews, D.M. Johnson, author and Bible scholar, and I discuss the archaeological evidence for the Bible. We’ll discuss the following archaeological evidence: The Dead Sea Scrolls Ossuaries and inscriptions which corroborate Biblical figures Archaeological…
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Fair Issues 69: Where is the land Bountiful?
In this podcast brother Ash discusses possible locations for the land Bountiful. Current research supports the view presented in the Book of Mormon. In the southern Arabia country of Oman near the border of Yemen is a costal province known a Dhofar which has a fertile region – only a few miles…
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Mormon Fair-cast 289: #3, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
This third interview in a series of nine with guest D.M. Johnson discusses the manuscript evidence for the Bible. Karen and Dave go more in-depth on the wealth of manuscript evidence that exists for the Bible, particularly the New Testament. They discuss the following topics: Criteria the…
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Mormon Fair-cast 284: #2, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
In this second interview in a series with DM Johnson, we discuss extra-Biblical evidence, or evidence of the Bible’s truthfulness from sources outside the Bible. Dave and I talk about the following points: New Testament figures who are attested in outside sources Writers who chronicled the events...
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Fair Issues 67: In the Book of Mormon where is the city called Nahom?
After Nephi’s broken-bow incident the Lehites continued on their Journey until the death of Ishmael. “And (he) was buried,” wrote Nephi, “in the place which was called Nahom” (1Nephi 17:24). Typically – in customary Israelite fashion – the Lehites re-named places through which they traveled. In...
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Mormon Fair-cast 280: #1, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth?
There’s a lot at stake when it comes to believing or not believing in the Bible. If Christianity weren’t true, then the truthfulness of the Bible wouldn’t matter at all. But if Christianity is true–and we hope to show you that it is–then it’s vitally important for us to seriously consider the...
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Fair Issues 66: Was Nephi’s bow made of steel?
Critics have been quick to point out that a “steel” bow in Nephi’s day is anachronistic – carbonized steel is not believed to have existed in Nephi’s day so this proves that Joseph smith was a fraud. In this podcast Brother Ash talks about how the Bible mentions “steel” bows and Dr. William…
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Fair Issues 65: Tracing the Lehites journey through the wilderness
When we examine the territory likely traversed by the Lehites we find an interesting match for the Book of Mormons Shazer. Wadi Agharr is about 60 miles southeast from the likely location of the Valley of Lemuel and is described by non-LDS scholars as an oasis more than 15 miles long. In this...
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Fair Issues 64: What was the Liahona?
Dr. Hugh Nibley has observed, the word “compass” has two basic meanings; 1) to move together – always referring to a pair of things in motion; 2) to enclose, embrace, step completely, circle or round. This second definition refers to the motion of making a circle. Either way, the “compass” could...
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Fair Issues 63: The tree of life and the Book of Mormon
As we begin our final discussion about the tee of life and the Book of Mormon, I quote the words of C. Wilfred Griggs, professor of ancient scripture: “The Book of Mormon brought the tree of life to our attention long before modern scholarship revealed how common the tree was in ancient history....
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4th Watch 16: A Broken Vessel – What is clinical depression?
Brother Ned returns to his podcast after recovering from what he refers to as “minor heart surgery.” In this episode he talks about how our health, both physical and mental can affect our understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ and our relationships. Having lived with clinical depression for...
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Mormon Fair cast 264: Letters to a Young Mormon
Adam S. Miller who is a professor of philosophy at Collin College in McKinney, Texas and associated with the Maxwell Institute of the Brigham Young University is the author the book “Letters to a Young Mormon.” In this podcast Ned Scarisbrick interviews Adam Miller about this book and the impact…
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Mormon Fair cast 257: Hannah Smith and religious liberty today
Martin Tanner who is the host of “Religion Today” on KSL FM 102.7 and AM 1160 interviews Hannah Smith who is senior counsel for the “Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.” In this episode Hannah Smith discusses the “Hobby Lobby” case that was recently decided by the Supreme Court of the United…
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Fair Issues 61: Book of Mormon evidences today
In this episode Michael Ash illustrates the modern evidences concerning issues such as “steel” being used in ancient times. He also relates how the setting in one of Lehi dreams parallels those of an actual ancient Arabian landscape. The full text of this article can be found at Deseret News...
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Mormon Fair Cast 252: Scott Gordon and the histroy of FairMormon plus the Joseph Smith papers
Martin Tanner who is the host of “Religion Today” on KSL FM 102.7 and AM 1160 interviews Scott Gordon who is the president of FairMormon on the upcoming annual conference of FairMormon on the 7th and 8th of August. Brother Gordon talks about some of the speakers and the subjects that will be...
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Fair Issues 60: Nephi, Laban and the brass plates
While encamped in the Valley of Lemuel, Lehi sent his sons back to Jerusalem to obtain their own religious record – the “plates of brass.” In this podcast Mike Ash discusses this event as recorded in the Book of Mormon along with recently discovered evidences that parallel such statements as…
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Mormon Fair-cast 244: FairMormon Conference 2014
Martin Tanner who is the host of “Religion Today” on KSL FM 102.7 and AM 1160 interviews Steve Densley who is the executive vice-president of FairMormon and Daniel Peterson, Ph.D. who is a prominent Mormon apologist and professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic in the Department of Asian and Near...
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Mormon Fair-Cast 243: Barry R. Bickmore, “Restoring the Ancient Church”
Martin Tanner who is the host of “Religion Today” on KSL FM 102.7 and AM 1160 interviews Barry R. Bickmore about his book “Restoring the Ancient Church: Joseph Smith and Early Christianity.” In this interview brother Bickmore relates how the teachings of the early Church are reflected in the…
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Fair Issues 59: To Arabs, valleys, not mountains, the symbol of permanence
As we discussed in the last installment of this series the Lehites’ first semi permanent encampment was called the river of “Laman” and the valley of “Lemuel.” In this podcast Michael Ash explains how the terms used to describe these locations are in keeping with tradition at the time they took...
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Fair Issues 57: Lehi’s ancient Arabic poetry
In this podcast brother Ash discusses how in Lehi’s world it was customary among Arabs to rename any new territory they encountered with their own names. It was therefore appropriate for Lehi to name a river and a valley after his two eldest sons. This form of culture was unknown during the days…
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Fair Issues 56: Nephi, Joseph Smith and biblical motifs
In this podcast Michael R. Ash discusses the parallels between the wilderness accounts in the Bible and those found in the Book of Mormon. LDS researcher Ben McGuire offers a perspective from his article “Nephi and Goliath: A Case Study of Literary Allusion in the Book of Mormon.” Blake Ostler…
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Fair Issues 55: Do Nephite Names find a “Home” in Middle East
In this podcast Michael Ash gives examples of common Book of Mormon names such as Lehi, Nephi and Sariah that have origins from ancient sources. The name “Sam” certainly seems out of place in an ancient Israelite document. It has, in fact, been the target of criticism by various anti-Mormons...
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Fair Issues 54: Does the Book of Mormon get the Old World Details Right?
When we examine the Old World geography through which the Lehites would have traveled, we find remarkable consistency with the terrain and trails that accurately match what we find in the Book of Mormon. What are the chances that Smith could have known such accuracy fro the literature available…
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4th Watch 14: True Doctrine
Brother Ned Scarisbrick and Nick Galieti discuss some of the core doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how we understand them from a general member perspective. Future podcasts in this series will be geared toward the practical application of gospel principles based on...
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Mormon Fair-Cast 215: The First Vision
It is the foundational event of Mormonism–or at least that is what it became. Beginning in 1832, Joseph Smith began to publicly talk about a visionary experience he had in a grove of trees nearby his home in upstate New York. However, what he told audiences differed from year-to-year in what…
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Mormon Fair-Cast 216: The role of women in the Church.
In this episode of Religion Today, Martin Tanner discusses some of the issues pertaining to the role of women in the Church. This episode originally aired on KSL Radio on November 17, 2013 and appears here by permission of KSL Radio. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views…
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4th Watch 13: Doctrine, Folklore and Superstition
The subject of doctrine within the LDS Church has been discussed on many occasions with the written word and scholarly commentary to the spoken word in local Sunday services and general conference talks by the presiding leaders of the Church. In this podcast a brief introduction to the subject of...
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Fair Issues 46: Who were Nephites scattered and smitten by?
To recap and finish this particular discussion about if the Americas were populated when Lehi and family arrived, Lehi received revelation that their promised land would be “kept for all other nations” (2 Nephi 1:9). This promise had a caveat: their land would be secure as long as Lehi and his...
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4th Watch 12.5: Flexibility
In this podcast brother Scarisbrick relates our understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ through the principle of being flexible in our understanding and the growth that can take place when we allow the Lord to bend us towards His will for His purposes. This freedom allows us to grow and deal...
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Mormon Fair-Cast 204: What is a Christian?
What does it mean to be a “Christian?” Does a Christian believe in the literal resurrection of Jesus? Does a Christian believe in prophets? Do Christians believe everything that is in the Bible? What if they believe things that are not in the Bible? Do Christians believe that one must repent in...
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Fair Issues 45: What about statements that say the Lehites came here alone?
While I recognize that more than one LDS Church leader has implicitly or explicitly stated that the New World was uninhabited before arrival of the Jaredites, there is no official statement or revelation on this issue. In this podcast Michael Ash explains the traditional folk view of Book of…
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