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📚 The Chris Heimerdinger Channel is 100% independently produced. If you'd like to support my writing and future videos: PLEASE BE ONE OF OUR PATREON WARRIORS: https://www.patreon.com/c/chrisheimerdinger Venmo: @heavyhand2344 For Books and Audiobooks: https://shop.foreverLDS.com Tennis Shoes Book 1 UNABRIDGED now available on Amazon Audible! https://www.amazon.com/Tennis-Shoes-Among-Nephites-Enhanced/dp/B0FBSDYYYH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30TUJNK1Q0RX1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IbsgEm_xQo8meJ_4qlRsGplXB7pYAkxjXOW8b5OkvdKLbSckn-1K06YzU3EIkMImszVFOigallgvO_YyzTYYjJiVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.CPomuzu2tLmq0J4Rll45Pfm4dSppYvFiWVjE2L7_hRU&dib_tag=se&keywords=tennis+shoes+among+the+nephites+revised&qid=1759820070&sprefix=%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1

The Chris Heimerdinger Channel is 100% independently produced. If you'd like to support my writing and future videos: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/chrisheimerdinger Venmo: @heavyhand2344 For Books and Audiobooks: https://shop.foreverLDS.com Tennis Shoes Book 1 UNABRIDGED now available on Amazon Audible!

The Chris Heimerdinger Channel is 100% independently produced. If you'd like to support my writing and future videos: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/chrisheimerdinger Venmo: @heavyhand2344 For Books and Audiobooks: https://shop.foreverLDS.com Tennis Shoes Book 1 UNABRIDGED now available on Amazon Audible!

This episode explores when teaching faithful Church of Jesus Christ-content might slip into priestcraft (2 Nephi 26:29). Can charismatic, hyper-skilled pro-LDS creators monetize their social media content in good conscience? Chris offers a hot take (and cold plunge) into scripture, the words of modern prophets and apostles, discussing how pro-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints social media influencers might self-diagnose to avoid the symptoms of priestcraft while braving the wild west of today's social media landscape.  00:00 Introduction  01:23 Defining priestcraft  03:02 A personal issue  04:45 Praise, adulation, and self-rationalization  05:40 Competing with distractions  06:15 "Oh, wait!" Juggling YouTube and priestcraft  07:49 A privilege, not a right  08:08 Definition from the scriptures  09:40 Nehor: priestcraft's poster-child  15:15 Insight from President Dallin H. Oaks  16:12 Insight from Elder David A. Bednar  16:43 Insight from Elder M. Russell Ballard  17:23 Elder Paul V. Johnson and "The Dangers of Priestcraft"  18:13 Canaries-in-the-coalmine: Priestcraft Symptom 1  19:34 Priestcraft Symptom 2  20:36 Priestcraft Symptom 3  22:04 The pie is HUGE!  23:11 Priestcraft Symptom 4  26:06 The inevitable "trolls"  28:18 Priestcraft Symptom 5  29:16 Priestcraft Symptoms 6 and 7  29:35 Priestcraft Symptom 8  30:57 Let's discuss monetization  31:34 Statistics: pro-Church of Jesus Christ vs. anti-Church of Jesus Christ  32:02 The sobering reality  34:16 The A.I. factor  37:20 Does the Church fund influencers?  38:41 A possible problem  41:45 ANOTHER possible problem  47:05 Last word from Elder Johnson  47:35 Insight from President Spencer W. Kimball  48:25 A heavy burden  50:20 A blunt warning  52:50 Thank heaven for "guardrails" "The Dangers of Priestcraft" by Elder Paul V.  Johnson: https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-9-no-3-2008/dangers-priestcraft#_note-3 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! (PLEEEEASE! It's my BIRTHDAY! (No, really, it is.) Did you miss this one about DIVINE DREAMING?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYTuEJYdDA 📚 The Chris Heimerdinger Channel is 100% independently produced. If you'd like to support my writing and future videos: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/chrisheimerdinger Venmo: @heavyhand2344 For Books and Audiobooks: https://shop.foreverLDS.com Tennis Shoes Book 1 UNABRIDGED now available on Amazon  Audible! #BookOfMormon #DallinHOaks #LDSContent #RestoredGospel #Restoration #LatterDaySaints #GospelTopics #ComeFollowMe #Nephi #MormonPodcast #LDSyouth #MormonDoctrine #josephsmith 

Long before STAR WARS. Long before THE TIME MACHINE. Latter-day Saint prophets were teaching doctrines about multi-dimensional realms, translated or glorified human beings who could appear and disappear, spacefaring civilizations, and machines of light in the pre-mortal realm. Sounds like science fiction? These were General Conference addresses — delivered in the 1800s by LDS leaders. #bookofenoch #tennisshoesamongtheNephites #ldstheology #BrighamYoung #NewJerusalem #losttribes #losttechnology #latterdaysaints #themillenniumtour #ancienttechnology #ldsscriptures #ldshistory

Are Dreams Revelations? Or Are Revelations Dreams? | Divine Communication Through Sleep Can dreams be more than just the mind's nighttime musings? In this episode, Chris Heimerdinger explores how dreams have inspired prophets, artists, scientists and himself. From the fantastical to the prophetic, discover why dreams might be an overlooked and underestimated forms of divine revelation. Featuring personal experiences, Latter-day Saint teachings, quotes from Joseph Smith and other prophets, and references to revelatory dreams from scripture and science. Topics Covered: --When are dreams a form of personal revelation? Joseph Smiths teachings on dreams and the Urim and Thummim -Prophets and dreams in scripture (Lehi, Joseph of Egypt, Pilates wife)  -When are dreams from God and when are they not? -Personal LDS storytelling and dream inspiration for "Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites" and "A Return to Christmas"  Whether you're a believer, a dreamer, or just curious - this is one episode you won't want to sleep through. Subscribe for more Christ-centered insights blending faith, theology, and storytelling. The Chris Heimerdinger Channel is 100% independently produced. If you'd like to support my writing and future videos: (For the price of a monthly hot chocolate!)  Patreon: /Chrisheimerdinger   Venmo: @heavyhand2344   For Books and Audiobooks: https://shop.foreverLDS.com

WHO'S AFRAID?? Not Sarah Allen! And NOT A.I. That is, if you have the Moxy to input the right prompts! Large language A.I. models (ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, etc.) are designed INTENTIONALLY to SUCK UP to our personal biases. OH, THE HORROR to think artificial intelligence might OFFEND our tender sensibilities by regurgitating TRUTH!  After all, A.I. knows every blathering comment we've ever posted on social media! CES Letter researcher and LDS Church defender, Sarah Allen, reveals that with a little fortitude, a pinch of common sense, AND the companionship of the Holy Ghost, there IS no controversy, question, or criticism BIG ENOUGH to outgun the glorious truths of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Subscribe to the Chris Heimerdinger Channel. Visit our store at: https://shop.foreverlds.com/

Chris Heimerdinger explores the oft-overlooked life and labors of the prophet Moroni—not just as the angelic messenger of Joseph Smith, but as the final mortal custodian of the gold plates. Chris uncovers the staggering contributions Moroni made to the Book of Mormon’s content, including his writings, the abridgement of the Jaredite record, and his transcription of the "sealed" vision of the Brother of Jared. The episode challenges common assumptions about Moroni's "alone-ness," the timeline of death, and the lost 116 pages, offering fresh perspectives grounded in textual nuance and historical linguistics. Most powerfully, it’s a tribute to the humanity and endurance of a prophet who finished a divine record against all odds.

Anti-human trafficking operator and Latter-day Saint, Aros Mackey, sits down with Chris Heimerdinger to share how his efforts to recover exploited and missing children are frequently guided by the Holy Ghost. Aros tells how spiritual promptings have guided him into dangerous places, confronting traffickers, and reuniting victims with their families—all while placing his faith and trust in divine guidance. Aros testifies that true rescue work begins with revelation. Join us for a rare glimpse into the spiritual warfare the can guide a righteous warrior while combating one of the world’s darkest criminal enterprises. Purchase Chris's books: https://www.shop.foreverlds.com/ AdaptiveOps: https://adaptiveops.org/index.html/

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Do Ancient Scribal Errors in the Book of Mormon Point to Its Authenticity?  The presence of subtle scribal errors in the Book of Mormon—such as "or rather" statements and other anomalies—may seem like flaws, but upon closer scholarly examination, these mistakes align with what we observe in authentic ancient manuscripts across civilizations. Rather than detracting from its credibility, these elements serve as compelling evidence of the Book of Mormon’s antiquity and truthfulness.  This podcast delves into how the ancient prophets who etched their sacred records onto gold plates were not immune from the fact that if etching on plates, there's no such thing as an eraser. Therefor, certain quirks and idiosyncrasies mirror the kind of organic development found in ancient Near Eastern and Dead Sea Scroll manuscripts.  Far from undermining the Book of Mormon’s divine origin, these textual fingerprints enrich its narrative integrity. They root it in a real, ancient world—one where prophets were both spiritual giants and human beings working within the limitations of their medium. Just as the quirks in ancient Torah scrolls or early Christian texts provide a historical anchor, the scribal nuances of the Book of Mormon suggest a document that was not fabricated in the 19th century, but translated from authentically ancient source material.  In short, the imperfections aren't liabilities—they're signatures. This video explores how these textual artifacts speak volumes about the record’s authenticity, offering a compelling case that the Book of Mormon’s origins are exactly what it claims: ancient, sacred, and preserved for our day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnfEA4bWJM Visit my website - https://chrisheimerdinger.me/ Support Me On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chrisheimerdinger/

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