Special guest, Mandy Green, helps unveil Mary Magdalene by discussing scripture, traditions, and extra-biblical texts. Books mentioned in the podcast can be seen here.A segment from Mary’s ascent vision can be read here.Click here for Μαγαδάν.Read Dan Peterson’s article here. Mandy Green’s website: https://www.mandybrookegreen.com/Continue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:32 – The doctrine of salvation for the dead is revealed in Section 137. 01:44 – Divine curiosity is a catalyst for revelation. 07:37 – Joseph marvels at how Alvin obtained Celestial glory without being baptized. He learns that all who have died withoutContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:31 – A historical overview of these sections. 01:36 – D&C 136 details the will of the Lord as the Saints move west. Winter Quarters was a place to prepare for the final trek to the Great Basin. 04:30 – D&C 136 reads differentlyContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:31 – Section 133 was intended to be an appendix to the Doctrine and Covenants. 00:55 – The role of government is to maintain a balance between rights and responsibilities. 07:01 – Section 133 is a companion to Section 1. Prophecies in the BibleContinue Reading

D&C 137 – January 21, 1836 This revelation was received in the west school room on the third floor of the Kirtland Temple. Church leaders from Kirtland and Missouri had assembled to be anointed as part of the endowment of power to be bestowed upon the “first elders” in connectionContinue Reading

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:29 – Three grand keys on the nature of ministering angels and spirits. 02:04 – Joseph Smith offers corrections to Elder Hyde’s sermon clarifying, in part, that God has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s. Heavenly Father’s physical nature hasContinue Reading