Sword of Truth Stories

Today's story is all about Ammon's mission to the Lamanites in the land of Ishmael! He defends King Lamoni's flocks, kills some robbers with his sling and sword, and earns King Lamoni's ear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was our first attempt at recording a Youtube video version of the podcast! You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhWFVkrRosc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what happens to Alma and Amulek after they finish speaking to the people of Ammonihah…do the people believe their words? Do they repent? What happens to Zeezrom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need a refresher on WHY a cherubim and flaming sword were sent to keep Adam and Eve away from the Tree of Life? Want to learn more about Melchizedek and why God named His highest priesthood available to us after this great man? Listen in to find out!Featuring “I Lived in Heaven” by Janeen Jacobs Brady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how Zeezrom tries to trap Alma and Amulek, and then hear how Alma explains that Satan is really trying to trap Zeezrom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the beginning of Alma and Amulek’s preaching to the people of Ammonihah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Alma’s travels and teachings to the people of Gideon and Mulek. He starts to preach in Ammonihah then gets kicked out and is ministered to by an angel on his way to the land of Aaron.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Alma giving up his position as Chief Judge to Nephihah so that he could travel the land as the high priest, teaching and preaching about Christ.Featuring “Search, Ponder, and Pray” by Jaclyn Thomas Milne and Carol Baker Black. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of some Nephites dissenting and choosing Amlici to be their king. He leads them to war against Alma’s army and joins up with the Lamanites to attack Zarahemla. In the strength of the Lord, the Nephites prevail! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m continuing with Book of Mormon Stories instead of telling stories from the Doctrine and Covenants, and I explain why in this episode. I also tell the story of the first few years of Alma’s reign as chief judge and how he dealt with Nehor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of King Mosiah’s last days as king in the land of Zarahemla and what he and the people decide to do with the kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of the angel visiting Alma the Younger (why don’t we call him Alma Jr.??) and the Sons of Mosiah as well as Alma’s subsequent conversion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of the churches that were formed in the land of Zarahemla after Alma’s people arrived and how Alma received instruction from the Lord about dealing with church members who had sinned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Alma and his people’s escape from King Noah into the land of Helam, their discovery by the Lamanites, and their miraculous escape into the land of Zarahemla.Featuring the songs “Did You Think to Pray” by Mary A. Pepper Kidder and “Anytime, Anywhere” by Angie Killian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of what happened to King Limhi’s people after they became slaves to the Lamanites. The Lamanite daughters get kidnapped by the wandering priests, the Lamanites wage war against Limhi’s people, and Ammon and his brothers try to help Limhi concoct a plan for escape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Alma baptizing believers by the waters of Mormon, their escape from the land of Nephi, the Lamanite army attacking King Noah’s people, King Noah’s flight and subsequent death, and the beginning of King Limhi’s reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second half is Abinadi’s teachings to the wicked priests and King Noah, which results in his death because he would not refuse to lie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first half of Abinadi’s teachings to the wicked priests and King Noah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of King Noah’s wickedness and Abinadi’s mission to preach to the people in the land of Nephi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of King Zeniff’s reign in the land of Nephi and his people’s wars with the Lamanites before he passed the kingdom onto his son, King Noah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After King Mosiah began to reign in the land of Zarahemla, he sent a group of men, led by Ammon, to find the land of Nephi and the group of people who had ventured off years before. Listen to hear what they discovered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rest of King Benjamin’s address to the people of Zarahemla! They covenanted with God to keep His commandments and were filled with His spirit in return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the continuation of King Benjamin’s teachings to the people of Zarahemla from his tall tower by the temple—mostly his recounting of the words an angel spoke to him one night. Featuring “Old McDonald” :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first part of King Benjamin’s address to the people of Zarahemla on the tower outside the temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nephi’s small plates continued to be passed down from generation to generation until they landed in the hands of King Benjamin, whose dad, King Mosiah, fled out of the land of Nephi to the land of Zarahemla. Listen for the details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Enos’s wrestle in prayer and the relationship between the Lamanites and the Nephites during Enos’s and Jaron’s lifetimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob shares about Sherem’s attempts to lead people away from Christ, his confrontation with Jacob, and his resulting confession and death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob shares the prophet Zenos’s allegory of the olive tree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Nephi passing the records onto Jacob and of Jacob’s warnings to the Nephites about their pride and sin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nephi’s last words about Christ’s doctrine and The Book of Mormon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaiah’s prophecies about The Book of Mormon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nephi shares his prophecies about his posterity during the time of Christ’s birth and death and resurrection, and about his posterity in the latter-days and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nephi explains why he loves Isaiah’s writings and also why he and other prophets write so much about Christ: to convince everyone everywhere that it is only through faith in Him and His atonement that we can be saved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last of Isaiah’s writings for a while! He describes the destruction of Babylon and Lucifer at the last days when Christ destroys all wickedness.Songs: High On The Mountain Top by Joel H. Johnson and Ebenezer Beesley and Ye Elders of Israel by Cyrus Wheelock and Thomas H. Bayly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaiah’s prophecies about the destruction of Assyria, Christ’s millennial reign, and his hymns of praise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isaiah’s vision of Christ and the prophecies he makes to King Ahaz about the destruction of Israel, Syria, and eventually Judah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nephi begins to quote Isaiah to prove to his posterity that Christ lives and will come to the earth! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob reveals that the Lord’s name will be Christ and wraps up his teachings to the Nephites for the time being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More of Jacob’s teachings to the Nephites! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The beginning of Jacob’s teachings on Isaiah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lehi’s last words to his children, and the story of the separation of Nephites and Lamanites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lehi’s last words to Laman, Lemuel, Sam, the sons of Ishmael, and Jacob. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Lehi’s journey on the boat to the promised land—of Nephi being tied up, and of his teachings of Isaiah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Lehi’s discovery of the Liahona, the family’s journey through the wilderness to the land Bountiful, and Nephi’s revelation to build a ship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of the second half of Nephi’s vision and his discussion with Laman and Lemuel afterwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the first half of the story of Nephi’s vision after he asked the Lord for understanding about Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Lehi’s sons returning to Jerusalem to bring back Ishmael’s family, and when Laman and Lemuel tied up Nephi. Also the story of Lehi’s dream of the Tree of Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Lehi taking his family out of Jerusalem to live in the wilderness and his sons going back to get the brass plates from Laban. Featuring the song “Nephi’s Courage” by Bill and Lisa Hansen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s ready to dive into Book of Mormon stories this year?? I am, and I can’t wait to share them with you! Listen to this episode to learn what the Book of Mormon is and why it’s so important! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is my last story of the year from the New Testament! It’s the story of what happens to Paul after he’s taken prisoner by the Jews for the last time, including his meetings with Felix, Festus, and King Agrippa, as well as his travels and shipwreck on his way to Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.