Doctrine and Covenants

Episode 203: Secrets and Wives with Sanjiv Bhattacharya

May 22, 2012

Episode 203: Secrets and Wives with Sanjiv Bhattacharya

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John and Zilpha discuss Utah’s polygamist underground with author, reporter, and documentary film-maker Sanjiv Bhattacharya.

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Episode 139a: D&C 8 and 9 for Dummies Part 1

Jun 7, 2011

Episode 139a: D&C 8 and 9 for Dummies Part 1

John Larsen is joined by Heather, Mike Tannehill, George and Brandt to discuss Doctrine and Covenants sections 8 and 9.

FAIR’s Tight vs. Loose Translation Page

The Joseph Smith Revelations: Text and Commentary

Early Mormonism and the Magic World View

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Nov 30, 2010

Episode 95b: Doctrine and Covenants 132 for Dummies part 2

John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Glenn and Tom to discuss D&C 132.

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Nov 30, 2010

Episode 95a: Doctrine and Covenants 132 for Dummies Part 1

John Larsen is joined by Zilpha, Glenn and Tom to discuss D&C 132.

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May 25, 2010

Episode 58: The Doctrinal Differences in the Community of Christ

John Hamer and David Howlett of the Community of Christ are joined by John Larsen to explain the difference in the doctrines between the Community of Christ (RLDS) and the Salt Lake Branch of the Restoration Movement.

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Jan 19, 2010

Episode 38: Stages of Faith Part 2: The Fifth Stage and What it Means

Brian, Logan and John Dehlin join John Larsen in a further discussion about the Fowler Stages of Faith focusing on stage 5. Listen to Episode 25 for the introduction to the Fowler Stages of Faith.

Chaim Potok’s: The Choosen

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Jan 5, 2010

Episode 36: Mormon Schismatic Groups

John Larsen and Tom interview guests Newell Bringhurst and John Hamer about Mormon break-off groups from the beginning of Mormonism until today.

Scattering Of The Saints: Schism Within Mormonism

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