I can’t believe we have been producing Engaging Gospel Doctrine for ten years! This special episode discusses the purpose and past of the podcast as well as milestones in my own journey and process. I also discuss the future of the podcast and the Olam Institute and its projects.   Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 Olam SiteWorkplace Wellness Presentation

I can’t believe we have been producing Engaging Gospel Doctrine for ten years! This special episode discusses the purpose and past of the podcast as well as milestones in my own journey and process. I also discuss the future of the podcast and the Olam Institute and its projects. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://olaminstitute.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Olam Site</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/c3uSzGyVLNw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workplace Wellness Presentation</a>

411: Looking Back and Looking Forward

The Reign of the Judges Judges is one of the most memorable books of the Bible, but also one of the darkest. We must first grapple with the moral ambiguity of these stories before we can learn from the power and courage of Deborah, the vulnerability and trust of Gideon, and appreciate Samson for the antihero he is portrayed to be. Recurring Donation: $5$10$20$50 One Time Donation: $25$50$100 Class Member Reading: Judges 2, 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16 Additional Reading: “Judges, The” and “Judges, Book of,” Bible Dictionary Other Reading: rest of the book of Judges You can access my Lesson Notes here.You can access the Annotated Reading here.  Related Episodes 288.2: Judging Judges (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 19, Sunday School)288.3: Judging Judges (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 19, Study Notes)

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-19?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Reign of the Judges</a></h2> Judges is one of the most memorable books of the Bible, but also one of the darkest. We must first grapple with the moral ambiguity of these stories before we can learn from the power and courage of Deborah, the vulnerability and trust of Gideon, and appreciate Samson for the antihero he is portrayed to be. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$20</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> Class Member Reading: <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/2?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Judges 2</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/4?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/6?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/7?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/13?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">13</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/14?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">14</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/15?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">15</a>, <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/judg/16?lang=eng" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">16</a> Additional Reading: <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bd/judges-the?lang=eng&amp;letter=j" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“Judges, The”</a> and <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bd/judges-book-of?lang=eng&amp;letter=j" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“Judges, Book of,”</a> Bible Dictionary Other Reading: rest of the book of Judges You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ot-lesson-19.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here.</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/egd-19.2-annotatedreading.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated Reading here</a>. Related Episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/05/20/288-2-judging-judges-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-19-sunday-school/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">288.2: Judging Judges (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 19, Sunday School)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/05/20/288-3-judging-judges-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-19-study-notes/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">288.3: Judging Judges (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 19, Study Notes)</a>

410: Judging Judges (June 5; Come Follow Me OT Week 19, Reissued)

Covering the Old Testament this year in Sunday School means that we get to study the Exodus, Passover, and Easter at the same time. This striking alignment invites us to explore where in our lives we are in need of Liberation (Exodus), Commemoration (Passover/Sacrament), and Resurrection (Easter).  Reading: Exodus 1-17; Easter  Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes hereLiterary analysis of Exodus 14 Related Episodes282.1: Deliverance; Bondage, Passover, Exodus (Updated)282.2: Deliverance; Bondage, Passover, Exodus (Sunday School)282.3: Deliverance; Bondage, Passover, Exodus (Study Notes)328: Easter

Covering the Old Testament this year in Sunday School means that we get to study the Exodus, Passover, and Easter at the same time. This striking alignment invites us to explore where in our lives we are in need of Liberation (Exodus), Commemoration (Passover/Sacrament), and Resurrection (Easter). Reading: Exodus 1-17; Easter Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ot-lesson-16.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Lesson Notes here</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/exodus-14.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Literary analysis of Exodus 14</a> Related Episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/04/13/282-1-deliverance-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-13-updated/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">282.1: Deliverance; Bondage, Passover, Exodus (Updated)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/04/13/282-2-deliverance-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-13-sunday-school/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">282.2: Deliverance; Bondage, Passover, Exodus (Sunday School)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/04/14/282-3-deliverance-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-13-study-notes/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">282.3: Deliverance; Bondage, Passover, Exodus (Study Notes)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2019/04/18/328-april-21-easter-new-testament-week-16/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">328: Easter</a>

409: Deliverance and Resurrection (April 17; Old Testament Lesson 16)

While Joseph seems tricky and somewhat annoying, a deeper reading of Genesis 37-50 reveals themes of accountability and reconciliation. These chapters invite us to reflect on how we can remain true to ourselves and make the best of difficult situations, and how we can live in such a way that we are ready for whatever may come. Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here Related Episodes

While Joseph seems tricky and somewhat annoying, a deeper reading of Genesis 37-50 reveals themes of accountability and reconciliation. These chapters invite us to reflect on how we can remain true to ourselves and make the best of difficult situations, and how we can live in such a way that we are ready for whatever may come. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ot-lesson-12.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Lesson Notes here</a> Related Episodes

408: Reversals and Fortunes (Old Testament Week 12; March 20)

In these chapters we read about the inter-generational machinations and drama around the family of Rebekah and her twin sons Jacob and Esau. We are invited to reflect on marriage and family, culture, mindset, relationships, and reconciliation. Class Reading: Genesis 24-27; 28-33 Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 Related Episodes

In these chapters we read about the inter-generational machinations and drama around the family of Rebekah and her twin sons Jacob and Esau. We are invited to reflect on marriage and family, culture, mindset, relationships, and reconciliation. Class Reading: Genesis 24-27; 28-33 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> Related Episodes

407: Finding Your Fit (Old Testament Lesson 10; March 6)

How do we move forward when the world feels like it is ending? How do we bear the pain of feeling the pain of the world? We learn from Noah and Enoch in this episode, who teach us lessons of preparation and compassion.  Reading: Genesis 5-11; Moses 6-8 Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Reading Notes hereYou can access my Lesson Notes here Related Episodes  https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-1-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-updated/ https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-2-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-sunday-school/ https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-3-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-study-notes/ https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-1-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-updated/ https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-2-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-sunday-school/ https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-3-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-study-notes/

How do we move forward when the world feels like it is ending? How do we bear the pain of feeling the pain of the world? We learn from Noah and Enoch in this episode, who teach us lessons of preparation and compassion. Reading: Genesis 5-11; Moses 6-8 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ot-lesson-6-reading.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Reading Notes here</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ot-lesson-6.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Lesson Notes here</a> Related Episodes <a href="https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-1-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-updated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-1-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-updated/</a> <a href="https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-2-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-sunday-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-2-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-sunday-school/</a> <a href="https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-3-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-study-notes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/03/274-3-tale-two-cities-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5-study-notes/</a> <a href="https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-1-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-updated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-1-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-updated/</a> <a href="https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-2-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-sunday-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-2-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-sunday-school/</a> <a href="https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-3-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-study-notes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atomic-temporary-156960625.wpcomstaging.com/2018/02/06/275-3-flood-and-tower-of-babel-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-6-study-notes/</a>

406: The World Who Weeps (Old Testament Lesson 6; February 6)

This episode grapples with the fundamental questions of human nature and purpose. How do we increase and responsibly use our agency, given human limitations?  Reading: January  16: Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5   January 9: Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5      Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Reading Notes hereYou can access my Lesson Notes here Related Episodes

This episode grapples with the fundamental questions of human nature and purpose. How do we increase and responsibly use our agency, given human limitations? Reading: January 16: Genesis 3-4; Moses 4-5    January 9: Genesis 1-2; Moses 2-3; Abraham 4-5     Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ot-lesson-3-reading.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Reading Notes here</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ot-lesson-3.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Lesson Notes here</a> Related Episodes

405: Fall and Freedom (Old Testament Lesson 3; January 16)

We have our greatest chance to progress toward our divine potential when we take seriously our human nature.  This introductory episode for Come Follow Me 2022 reviews the schedule and approach of the podcast for next year, reviews the nature and approaches to scripture, explores the Old Testament and Pearl of Great Price.  Class Reading: Moses 1; Abraham 3 Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access the Lesson Notes here.    Sooo many links to past episodes  269.1 Introduction to the Old Testament (updated)269.2 Introduction to the Old Testament270.1 Of God and Humans (Moses 1; Updated)270.2 Of God and Humans (Moses 1; Sunday School) 270.3 Of God and Humans (Moses 1; Study Notes) 271.1 Pre-Existence and Book of Abraham (Updated; Abraham 3; D&amp;C 138; Moses 4:1–4)271.2 Pre-Existence and Book of Abraham (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 2, Sunday School)272.3 Pre-Existence and Book of Abraham (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 2, Study Notes)

We have our greatest chance to progress toward our divine potential when we take seriously our human nature. This introductory episode for Come Follow Me 2022 reviews the schedule and approach of the podcast for next year, reviews the nature and approaches to scripture, explores the Old Testament and Pearl of Great Price. Class Reading: Moses 1; Abraham 3 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cfmotlesson1.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">access the Lesson Notes here</a>. Sooo many links to past episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/07/269-1-old-testament-isnt-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-0-updated/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">269.1 Introduction to the Old Testament (updated)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/07/269-2-introduction-old-testament-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-0/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">269.2 Introduction to the Old Testament</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/14/270-1-god-humans-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-1-updated/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">270.1 Of God and Humans (Moses 1; Updated)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/14/270-2-god-humans-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-1-sunday-school/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">270.2 Of God and Humans (Moses 1; Sunday School) </a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/14/270-3-god-humans-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-1-study-notes/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">270.3 Of God and Humans (Moses 1; Study Notes) </a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/15/271-1-pre-existence-book-abraham-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-2-updated/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">271.1 Pre-Existence and Book of Abraham (Updated; Abraham 3; D&amp;C 138; Moses 4:1–4)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/16/271-2-pre-existence-book-abraham-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-2-sunday-school/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">271.2 Pre-Existence and Book of Abraham (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 2, Sunday School)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2018/01/16/271-3-pre-existence-book-abraham-ot-gospel-doctrine-lesson-2-study-notes/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">272.3 Pre-Existence and Book of Abraham (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 2, Study Notes)</a>

404: Perspective and Potential (Old Testament Lesson 1; January 2)

This is a time to celebrate renewal and resurrection. In this bonus episode I explain the purpose and contribution of Engaging Gospel Doctrine, comparing its approach to other Sunday School podcasts. There are so many great resources out there!  I also reread Carol Lynn Pearson’s Holy Week, which applies the Easter message to our every day lives, our “little deaths”, as well as the larger message of Resurrection.  Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my notes hereResourcesHoly Week, Carol Lynn PearsonMediation Mormonism, my “Religion Better than True” approach Teaching with PowerBeyond the Block Faithful FeministswHoly HumanDialogue Sunday SchoolBook of Mormon CentralUnshaken Follow HimBeyond Come Follow MeTalking ScriptureLatter-day Peace Studies PresentsSaints in the South

This is a time to celebrate renewal and resurrection. In this bonus episode I explain the purpose and contribution of Engaging Gospel Doctrine, comparing its approach to other Sunday School podcasts. There are so many great resources out there! I also reread Carol Lynn Pearson’s Holy Week, which applies the Easter message to our every day lives, our “little deaths”, as well as the larger message of Resurrection. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dc-week-14.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my notes here</a> Resources <a href="https://carollynnpearson.com/short-writings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holy Week, Carol Lynn Pearson</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/mediation-mormonism-future.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mediation Mormonism, my “Religion Better than True” approach</a> <a href="https://teachingwithpower.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching with Power</a> <a href="https://beyondtheblockpodcast.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Block </a> <a href="http://www.thefaithfulfeminists.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Faithful Feminists</a> <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/wholyhuman" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wHoly Human</a> <a href="https://www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dialogue Sunday School</a> <a href="https://bookofmormoncentral.org/come-follow-me/doctrine-and-covenants" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book of Mormon Central</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpumfWNEXE5YbL5QMjg5agA" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Unshaken </a> <a href="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/cvszw-18272b/Follow-Him-A-Come-Follow-Me-Podcast-featuring-Hank-Smith--John-Bytheway?action=openPodcast&amp;podcastId=dir1582891&amp;podcastIdTag=cvszw&amp;utm_campaign=a_share_pp&amp;utm_medium=dlink&amp;utm_source=a_share" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Him</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5O9mzAxhrtMnNNE52pPAzA" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Come Follow Me</a> <a href="https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/podcasts/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Talking Scripture</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latter-day-peace-studies-presents-come-follow-me/id1515199441" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Latter-day Peace Studies Presents</a> <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Saints-In-the-South-Podcast/B08K55CNWL" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saints in the South</a>

402: Easter (Come Follow Me D&C Week 14)

It is a shame we shorten this phrase to “The only true Church”, because I think “living” is a very important part of the statement. What does it mean to say the LDS Church is the “only true and living Church”? How do our Heavenly Parents interact with their children? What is the relationship between the different religions of the world? Why does it matter if we are a member of one religion rather than another? Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 Come Follow Me Reading: Doctrine &amp; Covenants 20-22 Join a rich and inspiring discussion with Geoff, Mike, and Amber. You can access my Lesson Notes here. You can access my Reading Notes here. Resources: Updated post here A Church-produced podcast on the topic.Mormon Matters episode on the One True ChurchDon Bradley, The Grand Fundamental Principles of Mormonism1978 First Presidency Message, God’s Love for All MankindTerry and Fiona Givens, The God Who Weeps (see Chapter 4, “None of them is lost”)Mormonism as the Most True Church Usage of “only true Church” 

It is a shame we shorten this phrase to “The only true Church”, because I think “living” is a very important part of the statement. What does it mean to say the LDS Church is the “only true and living Church”? How do our Heavenly Parents interact with their children? What is the relationship between the different religions of the world? Why does it matter if we are a member of one religion rather than another? Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> Come Follow Me Reading: Doctrine &amp; Covenants 20-22 Join a rich and inspiring discussion with Geoff, Mike, and Amber. You can access my <a href="https://memberfiles.freewebs.com/05/11/77281105/documents/principiosfundamentales.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lesson Notes here</a>. You can access my <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/egdlesson09annotatedreading.doc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reading Notes here</a>. Resources: <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2017/02/25/232-1-true-and-living-religion-dc-gospel-doctrine-lesson-9-updated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Updated post here</a> <ul><li>A <a href="http://broadcast2.lds.org/ldsradio/MormonIdentity/2009-06-0040-only-true-and-living-church-64k-eng.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church-produced podcast on the topic</a>.</li><li>Mormon Matters <a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2012/09/30/128-the-one-true-church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode on the One True Church</a></li><li>Don Bradley, <a href="https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/141-32-41.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Grand Fundamental Principles of Mormonism</a></li><li>1978 First Presidency Message, <a href="http://www.dovesandserpents.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/First_Presidency_Gods_Love_1978.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God’s Love for All Mankind</a></li><li>Terry and Fiona Givens, <a href="http://amzn.to/1UdVfBn" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The God Who Weeps</a> (see Chapter 4, “None of them is lost”)</li><li><a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MormonismMostTrueChurch.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormonism as the Most True Church </a></li><li><a href="http://geoffsn.blogspot.com/2011/06/only-true-and-living-church.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Usage of “only true Church” </a></li></ul>

401: March 7; True and Living Church (Come Follow Me Week 10, Reissued)

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“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead to the promise of a new creation. This section covers the historical context of these chapters and explores the psychology of us/them psychology.   Class Member Reading: Isaiah 54; 55; 56; 63; 64; 65; Alma 32:28 Additional Reading: None Other Reading: NoneRecurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   Resources Home Teaching, A Divine Service, President Monson  Ye Are No More Strangers, Bishop Caussé Strength in the Savior, President Chieko Okazaki  To Please Our Heavenly Father, President Hinckley  The Net Gathers of Every Kind, Elder Maxwell  No Man is an Island, Elder Winkel  Concern for the One, Elder Wirthlin  Come, Join with Us, President Uchtdorf  Why the Church is as True as the Gospel, Eugene England  “Respect”, LDSThoughtfulQuotes Life, Inc Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships  The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion  Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives, TED Religion and Self-Transcendence, TED   Thanks as always to Steven Nelson for the bumper music.

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-40?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent”</a></h2> These final chapters of Isaiah give us much more to think about than the name of our Stake Centers. This lesson discusses the need for community, how we can both feel comfortable within and foster our communities. These chapters make challenging points about insiders, outsiders, points that lead to the promise of a new creation. This section covers the historical context of these chapters and explores the psychology of us/them psychology. Class Member Reading: Isaiah 54; 55; 56; 63; 64; 65; Alma 32:28 Additional Reading: None Other Reading: None Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> Resources <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1997/10/home-teaching-a-divine-service?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home Teaching, A Divine Service, President Monson </a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/ye-are-no-more-strangers?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ye Are No More Strangers, Bishop Caussé</a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1993/10/strength-in-the-savior?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Strength in the Savior, President Chieko Okazaki </a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/print/1985/04/to-please-our-heavenly-father?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">To Please Our Heavenly Father, President Hinckley </a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1980/10/the-net-gathers-of-every-kind?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Net Gathers of Every Kind, Elder Maxwell </a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1999/10/no-man-is-an-island?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">No Man is an Island, Elder Winkel </a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/concern-for-the-one?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Concern for the One, Elder Wirthlin </a> <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/come-join-with-us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Come, Join with Us, President Uchtdorf </a> <a href="http://www.eugeneengland.org/why-the-church-is-as-true-as-the-gospel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Why the Church is as True as the Gospel, Eugene England </a> <a href="http://ldsthoughtfulquotes.blogspot.com/search/label/respect" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">“Respect”, LDSThoughtfulQuotes</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BAPL3I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002BAPL3I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mormstorsunds-20&amp;linkId=5LCCIYA7L3F4ZNIL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Life, Inc</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743203046/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0743203046&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mormstorsunds-20&amp;linkId=4LCF6AXJ3V7MFKDO" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CO7FL24/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00CO7FL24&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mormstorsunds-20&amp;linkId=DV6DJTSIYZRCRQP4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships </a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052FF7YM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0052FF7YM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mormstorsunds-20&amp;linkId=5PCYUNUOTQMZ2NSL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion </a> <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_on_the_moral_mind" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives</a>, TED <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_humanity_s_stairway_to_self_transcendence?language=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Religion and Self-Transcendence</a>, TED Thanks as always to <a href="http://www.sacredcello.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steven Nelson</a> for the bumper music.

308.3: Bigger Tents (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 40, Study Notes)

As a rule, it is the most difficult experiences that shape us the most. We don’t like that fact, but we can’t avoid it! The story of Lehi’s family in the wilderness provides a model (positive and negative!) of our own lives and relationships. Everything is an opportunity to grow closer to God and salvation.  Reading: 1 Nephi 11-15 (Jan. 26); 1 Nephi 16-22 (Feb. 2) Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access the Lesson Notes here.You can access the Annotated reading for 1 Ne. 12-14 here and for 1 Ne. 16-18 here.  Related episodes and resources 177: Nephi’s Vision (1 Ne. 12-14)178: Lessons in the Wilderness (1 Ne. 16-18)1 Nephi: A Brief Theological Introduction

As a rule, it is the most difficult experiences that shape us the most. We don’t like that fact, but we can’t avoid it! The story of Lehi’s family in the wilderness provides a model (positive and negative!) of our own lives and relationships. Everything is an opportunity to grow closer to God and salvation. Reading: 1 Nephi 11-15 (Jan. 26); 1 Nephi 16-22 (Feb. 2) Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bom-weeks-4-5.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can access the Lesson Notes here</a>. You can access the <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/177-egd-l4-the-things-which-i-saw-while-i-was-carried-away-in-the-spirit.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annotated reading for 1 Ne. 12-14 here</a> and <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/178-egd-l5-hearken-to-the-truth-and-give-heed-unto-it.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">for 1 Ne. 16-18 here. </a> Related episodes and resources <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2016/01/22/177-nephis-vision-bom-gospel-doctrine-lesson-4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">177: Nephi’s Vision (1 Ne. 12-14)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2016/01/30/178-lessons-in-the-wilderness-bom-gospel-doctrine-lesson-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">178: Lessons in the Wilderness (1 Ne. 16-18)</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/1st-nephi-a-brief-theological-introduction?ref=detailed-card-1&amp;variant_id=183851-paperback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Nephi: A Brief Theological Introduction</a>

357: Jan 26; Feb 2: Adversity and Opportunity (Come, Follow Me, Book of Mormon Weeks 4-5)

“Thou Hast Done Wonderful Things”   Wonderful sounds really nice, but I’m sure I’m not the only one who sometimes wonders if God knows what They are doing! The assigned chapters prove baffling, but do invite exploration of how the unexpected in life often leads us to repentance and transformation. Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).   Thanks to Trent Oliphant for a wonderfully quick turnaround editing the updated and reissued episodes.

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-37?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Thou Hast Done Wonderful Things”</a></h2> Wonderful sounds really nice, but I’m sure I’m not the only one who sometimes wonders if God knows what They are doing! The assigned chapters prove baffling, but do invite exploration of how the unexpected in life often leads us to repentance and transformation. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/OT-Lesson-37.docx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/OT-Lesson-37.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). Thanks to Trent Oliphant for a wonderfully quick turnaround editing the updated and reissued episodes.

305.1: Of God and Wonders (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 37, Updated)

“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent” We can use the fertilizer of past and present grief and difficulty to tend future Edenic gardens in our lives. In these Isaiah chapters God consoles a suffering Israel and promises a covenant of steadfast love and eternal peace, and promises growth beyond what they can imagine. How can we clean out and stock our individual tents, in preparation for goodness we cannot now conceptualize?Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF)   Deep appreciation to Trent Oliphant for an insanely quick turnaround on editing!

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-40?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent”</a></h2> We can use the fertilizer of past and present grief and difficulty to tend future Edenic gardens in our lives. In these Isaiah chapters God consoles a suffering Israel and promises a covenant of steadfast love and eternal peace, and promises growth beyond what they can imagine. How can we clean out and stock our individual tents, in preparation for goodness we cannot now conceptualize? Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/OT-Lesson-40.docx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/OT-Lesson-40.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>) Deep appreciation to Trent Oliphant for an insanely quick turnaround on editing!

308.1: Bigger Tents (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 40, Updated)

Jesus’ teachings get at the heart of the gospel: Be good. Be happy. Be whole. The tricky thing is, we humans are terrible at predicting what will make us happy and well, which is why it is so important to internalize the principles of the gospel. We become good as we practice goodness. When that goodness becomes who we are, we can’t lose.  Reading: Matthew 5; Luke 6 Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here.  Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to Marshall McDonald for the bumper music! Thanks to Lisa Salisbury for donating our beautiful logo. 

Jesus’ teachings get at the heart of the gospel: Be good. Be happy. Be whole. The tricky thing is, we humans are terrible at predicting what will make us happy and well, which is why it is so important to internalize the principles of the gospel. We become good as we practice goodness. When that goodness becomes who we are, we can’t lose. Reading: Matthew 5; Luke 6 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access my Lesson Notes here. Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to <a href="https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marshall McDonald</a> for the bumper music! Thanks to <a href="https://wellwithlisa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Salisbury</a> for donating our beautiful logo.

321: Feb 24; Inner Law and Integrity (New Testament Week 8)

“How Beautiful upon the Mountains” These chapters present poignant contrasts… abandonment and misery shift into reclaiming and vindication. Desert wilderness becomes Eden. And most importantly, suffering can bring redemption. Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-39?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“How Beautiful upon the Mountains”</a></h2> These chapters present poignant contrasts… abandonment and misery shift into reclaiming and vindication. Desert wilderness becomes Eden. And most importantly, suffering can bring redemption. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/OT-Lesson-39.docx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/OT-Lesson-39.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>).

307.1: Messengers of Peace and Wellness (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 39, Updated)

The Shepherds of Israel   Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes. This section explores Ezekiel in historical and literary context and the nature of leadership in the LDS Church.   Nancy and George continue the conversation.   Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14 Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2 Other Reading: D&amp;C 121   You can access the Annotated reading here (or PDF). You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF). Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   Resources EGD Episode 104 on righteous leaders Interpretation of the two sticks in Ezekiel 27, Kevin Barney at BCC Thanks to James Estrada for postproduction and Steven Sharp for the bumper music.

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-43?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shepherds of Israel</a></h2> Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes. This section explores Ezekiel in historical and literary context and the nature of leadership in the LDS Church. Nancy and George continue the conversation. Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14 Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2 Other Reading: D&amp;C 121 You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-43.2-AnnotatedReading.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated reading here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-43.2-AnnotatedReading.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-43.2.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-43.2.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> Resources <a href="http://www.engaginggospeldoctrine.org/104-1-wicked-and-righteous-leaders-ot-lesson-27-core/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EGD Episode 104 on righteous leaders</a> <a href="http://bycommonconsent.com/2006/01/26/ot-ezekiels-sticks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Interpretation of the two sticks in Ezekiel 27, Kevin Barney at BCC</a> Thanks to James Estrada for postproduction and Steven Sharp for the bumper music.

311.3 Healthy Leadership (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 43, Study Notes)

Nephi maps out our path from here to God: faith, repentance, baptism, gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. He also emphasizes that God speaks unto us as we are, which brings up important questions about the relationship between revelation and reality. And sensitive, anxious Jacob praises the Lamanites and condemns the Nephites relating to family love and fidelity.  Reading: 2 Nephi 31-33; Jacob 1-4 Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access the Lesson Notes here.  You can access the annotated reading in the linked episodes.  Related Episodes and Resources184: Getting from Here to God (2 Nephi 31-33)185: Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God (Jacob 1-4)230.1: Personal Gospel Principles, Updated230.2: Personal Gospel Principles, OriginalThe Broken Heart, by Elder Bruce HafenEnduring to the End, Elder UchtdorfThe Atonement All for All, Elder Hafen Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to Marshall McDonald for the bumper music! Thanks to Lisa Salisbury for donating our beautiful logo. 

Nephi maps out our path from here to God: faith, repentance, baptism, gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. He also emphasizes that God speaks unto us as we are, which brings up important questions about the relationship between revelation and reality. And sensitive, anxious Jacob praises the Lamanites and condemns the Nephites relating to family love and fidelity. Reading: 2 Nephi 31-33; Jacob 1-4 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bom-weeks-10-11.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">access the Lesson Notes here</a>. You can access the annotated reading in the linked episodes. Related Episodes and Resources <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2016/03/13/184-getting-from-here-to-god-bom-gospel-doctrine-lesson-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">184: Getting from Here to God (2 Nephi 31-33)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2016/03/15/185-seek-ye-first-the-kingdom-of-god-bom-gospel-doctrine-lesson-12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">185: Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God (Jacob 1-4)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2017/02/07/230-1-personal-gospel-principles-dc-gospel-doctrine-lesson-7-updated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">230.1: Personal Gospel Principles</a>, Updated <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2017/02/08/230-2-personal-gospel-principles-dc-gospel-doctrine-lesson-7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">230.2: Personal Gospel Principles</a>, Original <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/broken-heart-applying-atonement-lifes-experiences-bruce-c-hafen-2174?variant_id=111508-paperback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Broken Heart, by Elder Bruce Hafen</a> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media-library/video/2010-07-019-endure-to-the-end?lang=eng#p3s:8230&amp;p3e:19420" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enduring to the End, Elder Uchtdorf</a> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-atonement-all-for-all?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atonement All for All, Elder Hafen</a> Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to <a href="https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marshall McDonald</a> for the bumper music! Thanks to <a href="https://wellwithlisa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Salisbury</a> for donating our beautiful logo.

360: March 8, 15: the Path to Perfection (Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Weeks 8-9)

Covid-19 has disrupted our lives both personally and globally. I hope we are all taking care of ourselves and each other as best as we can. The secret to disruption is that it can be an invitation to lasting change and nurturing of relationships. I have issued this special episode to provide resources to support Church leaders’ suspending of all Church meetings. I will therefore upgrade Engaging Gospel Doctrine from a Sunday School podcast to a House Church podcast.  Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here Recommended Resources President Nelson’s Message of HopeChurch Announcement about Worship ServicesChurch Announcement about ConferenceChurch Announcement about Temple WorshipIntroduction to the Come Follow Me Curriculum, Elder CookBlessings of Come Follow Me, Elder PaceThe importance of “Flattening the Curve” of infectionJoe Rogan’s discussion with an expert on infectious diseasesCorona Virus and Exponential GrowthHappiness Hypothesis website

Covid-19 has disrupted our lives both personally and globally. I hope we are all taking care of ourselves and each other as best as we can. The secret to disruption is that it can be an invitation to lasting change and nurturing of relationships. I have issued this special episode to provide resources to support Church leaders’ suspending of all Church meetings. I will therefore upgrade Engaging Gospel Doctrine from a Sunday School podcast to a House Church podcast. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/egd-house-church.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Lesson Notes here</a> Recommended Resources <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-nelson-message-covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">President Nelson’s Message of Hope</a> <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/gatherings-worldwide-temporarily-suspended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church Announcement about Worship Services</a> <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/april-2020-general-conference-format-change" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church Announcement about Conference</a> <a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temporary-adjustments-temple-worship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church Announcement about Temple Worship</a> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/deep-and-lasting-conversion-to-heavenly-father-and-the-lord-jesus-christ?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Introduction to the Come Follow Me Curriculum, Elder Cook</a> <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/26pace?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessings of Come Follow Me, Elder Pace</a> <a href="https://www.vox.com/2020/3/10/21171481/coronavirus-us-cases-quarantine-cancellation?fbclid=IwAR1dGvm7ouPN4HHwSeSLE0ZokaFTPEQIDbizKwNSmbV6G6eskPldda-MlfM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The importance of “Flattening the Curve” of infection</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/E3URhJx0NSw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Rogan’s discussion with an expert on infectious diseases</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/10/coronavirus-what-matters-isnt-what-you-can-see-what-you-cant/?fbclid=IwAR3T1IgketyPHMkMLF0QldxHvGEZ1oK8P4O4tZvckfg4DY9y0aLYFxIHCW0#comments-wrapper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corona Virus and Exponential Growth</a> <a href="https://www.happinesshypothesis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happiness Hypothesis website</a>

361: House Churches (Come Follow Me, Special Episode)

Paul tells us he is “all things to all people” (1 Cor. 9), and in these chapters we see the master at work. Watch for how he adapts his message to each audience. And underneath that adaptability is his resolution to follow God’s will and preach from Jerusalem to Rome. Reading: Acts 16-21 (Home Study); Acts 22-28 (Sunday School) Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here. You can access the Annotated Reading for Acts 21-28 here. Related Episodes164: The Trials of Paul (Acts 21-28) Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to Marshall McDonald for the bumper music! Thanks to Lisa Salisbury for donating our beautiful logo. 

Paul tells us he is “all things to all people” (1 Cor. 9), and in these chapters we see the master at work. Watch for how he adapts his message to each audience. And underneath that adaptability is his resolution to follow God’s will and preach from Jerusalem to Rome. Reading: Acts 16-21 (Home Study); Acts 22-28 (Sunday School) Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nt-week-30-1.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here.</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/164-egd-l38-reading-thou-hast-testified-of-me.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated Reading for Acts 21-28 here.</a> Related Episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/09/27/164-the-trials-of-paul-nt-gospel-doctrine-lesson-38/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">164: The Trials of Paul (Acts 21-28)</a> Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to <a href="https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marshall McDonald</a> for the bumper music! Thanks to <a href="https://wellwithlisa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Salisbury</a> for donating our beautiful logo.

342: July 28; Aug 4. Paul the Defender (New Testament Weeks 30-31)

The beginning of Acts tells of conversion, courage, and community. Peter, now converted so he can strengthen others, powerfully testifies no matter the cost. People are “troubled in their hearts” and turn to Christ, and join an ideal community where all are cared for.  Reading: Acts 1-5 Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).  Related Episodes154: Witnesses for Christ (Acts 1-5)337: Even though it be a cross (Mk 15; Mt 27; Lk 23; Jn 19)339: Empty tomb (Mk 16; Mt 28; Lk 24; Jn 20-21) Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to Marshall McDonald for the bumper music! Thanks to Lisa Salisbury for donating our beautiful logo. 

The beginning of Acts tells of conversion, courage, and community. Peter, now converted so he can strengthen others, powerfully testifies no matter the cost. People are “troubled in their hearts” and turn to Christ, and join an ideal community where all are cared for. Reading: Acts 1-5 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nt-week-27.docx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nt-week-27.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). Related Episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/07/08/154-witnesses-for-christ-new-testament-lesson-28/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">154: Witnesses for Christ (Acts 1-5)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2019/06/21/337-june-23-even-though-it-be-a-cross-new-testament-week-25/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">337: Even though it be a cross (Mk 15; Mt 27; Lk 23; Jn 19)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2019/06/28/338-june-30-empty-tomb-new-testament-week-26/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">339: Empty tomb (Mk 16; Mt 28; Lk 24; Jn 20-21)</a> Thanks to Trent Oliphant for postproduction and to <a href="https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marshall McDonald</a> for the bumper music! Thanks to <a href="https://wellwithlisa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Salisbury</a> for donating our beautiful logo.

339: July 7; Courage and Conversion (New Testament Week 27)

“Beside Me There Is No Saviour” These chapters emphatically declare that there is no God but the God of Israel. Yet even in the Bible we have differing views on God, let alone throughout history, the world, and our individual lives. This section goes deeper into what we learn about God from these chapters, how our personal experiences with God differ, and the power of devotion to God. Nathan and Paula continue the discussion.   Class Member Reading: Isaiah 40-49 Additional Reading: None Other Reading: None Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF). You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF).

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-38?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Beside Me There Is No Saviour”</a></h2> These chapters emphatically declare that there is no God but the God of Israel. Yet even in the Bible we have differing views on God, let alone throughout history, the world, and our individual lives. This section goes deeper into what we learn about God from these chapters, how our personal experiences with God differ, and the power of devotion to God. Nathan and Paula continue the discussion. Class Member Reading: Isaiah 40-49 Additional Reading: None Other Reading: None Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-38.2-AnnotatedReading.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated Reading here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-38.2-AnnotatedReading.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-38.2.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-38.2.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>).

306.3: Relationship with God (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 38, Study Notes)

The Shepherds of Israel   Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes.   Nancy and George join the class.   Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14 Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2 Other Reading: D&amp;C 121 Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access the Annotated reading here (or PDF). You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF).   Resources EGD Episode 104 on righteous leaders  Interpretation of the two sticks in Ezekiel 27, Kevin Barney at BCC Thanks to James Estrada for postproduction and Steven Sharp for the bumper music.

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-43?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shepherds of Israel</a></h2> Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes. Nancy and George join the class. Class Member Reading: Ezekiel 18; 34; 37; Psalm 23; Alma 5:7-14 Additional Reading: Ezekiel 2 Other Reading: D&amp;C 121 Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-43.1-AnnotatedReading.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated reading here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-43.1-AnnotatedReading.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-43.1.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-43.1.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). Resources <a href="http://www.engaginggospeldoctrine.org/104-1-wicked-and-righteous-leaders-ot-lesson-27-core/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EGD Episode 104 on righteous leaders </a> <a href="http://bycommonconsent.com/2006/01/26/ot-ezekiels-sticks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Interpretation of the two sticks in Ezekiel 27, Kevin Barney at BCC</a> Thanks to James Estrada for postproduction and Steven Sharp for the bumper music.

311.2 Healthy Leadership (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 43, Sunday School)

We like to tell conversion stories, but we don’t like to think about where conversion starts… with being wrong! And while we are painfully aware of the many ways we fall short and are wrong in our behavior, we are literally unable to know where we are wrong in our beliefs! These chapters teach important lessons about conversion and change in the lives of Paul, Peter, and the early Church. Reading: Acts 6-9 (for July 14); 10-15 (for July 21)  Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF) ResourcesOn Being Wrong, Kathryn Schultz’ TED talkRelated Episodes 155: Growth of the Church (Acts 6-9)156: Partiality, God, and Humans (Acts 10-15)

We like to tell conversion stories, but we don’t like to think about where conversion starts… with being wrong! And while we are painfully aware of the many ways we fall short and are wrong in our behavior, we are literally unable to know where we are wrong in our beliefs! These chapters teach important lessons about conversion and change in the lives of Paul, Peter, and the early Church. Reading: Acts 6-9 (for July 14); 10-15 (for July 21) Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nt-week-28.docx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here</a> (or PDF) Resources <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_on_being_wrong?language=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Being Wrong, Kathryn Schultz’ TED talk</a> Related Episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/07/25/155-growth-of-the-church-new-testament-lesson-29/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">155: Growth of the Church (Acts 6-9)</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/08/04/156-partiality-god-and-humans-new-testament-lesson-30/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">156: Partiality, God, and Humans (Acts 10-15)</a>

340: July 14, 21; Being wrong (New Testament Weeks 28-29)

If we are saved by grace, what’s the point of going to Church? In his magnum opus, Paul wrestles with such questions as the relationship of faith and works, the fate of Jews and Gentiles, and sets the record straight about his own mission.  Reading: Romans 1-6; 7-16. Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here.Annotated Reading Related Episodes and Resources162: Paul to the RomansGrace is Not God’s Backup Plan, Paraphrase of RomansMaxwell Institute podcast with Adam Miller, talking about his paraphraseNew Testament for Latter-day Saints

If we are saved by grace, what’s the point of going to Church? In his magnum opus, Paul wrestles with such questions as the relationship of faith and works, the fate of Jews and Gentiles, and sets the record straight about his own mission. Reading: Romans 1-6; 7-16. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nt-week-32.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can access my Lesson Notes here</a>. <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/162-egd-l36-reading-beloved-of-god-called-to-be-saints.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annotated Reading</a> Related Episodes and Resources <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/09/15/162-paul-to-the-romans-nt-gospel-doctrine-lesson-36/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">162: Paul to the Romans</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Not-Gods-Backup-Plan-ebook/dp/B00U1WBCXQ/ref=tmm_kin_title_sr?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grace is Not God’s Backup Plan, Paraphrase of Romans</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTppU9BoFIk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxwell Institute podcast with Adam Miller, talking about his paraphrase</a> <a href="https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-new-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible?variant_id=174385-hardcover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Testament for Latter-day Saints</a>

343: Aug 11; 18. Trust, Grace (New Testament Weeks 32-33)

“Beside Me There Is No Saviour” These chapters emphatically declare that there is no God but the God of Israel. Yet even in the Bible we have differing views on God, let alone throughout history, the world, and our individual lives. This section discusses what we learn about God from these chapters, how our personal experiences with God differ, and the power of devotion to God. Nathan and Paula join the class.   Class Member Reading: Isaiah 40-49Additional Reading: None Other Reading: NoneRecurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF). You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF).   Thanks to Jim Henderson for audio post-production and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music.

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-38?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Beside Me There Is No Saviour”</a></h2> These chapters emphatically declare that there is no God but the God of Israel. Yet even in the Bible we have differing views on God, let alone throughout history, the world, and our individual lives. This section discusses what we learn about God from these chapters, how our personal experiences with God differ, and the power of devotion to God. Nathan and Paula join the class. Class Member Reading: Isaiah 40-49 Additional Reading: None Other Reading: None Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-38.1-AnnotatedReading.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated Reading here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-38.1-AnnotatedReading.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-38.1.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-38.1.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). Thanks to Jim Henderson for audio post-production and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music.

306.2: Relationship with God (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 38, Sunday School)

The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense We know that Isaiah is important, but probably couldn’t say why, and almost certainly don’t understand it! This first of five lessons on Isaiah introduces the book. This portion of the episode covers:  The historical context of Isaiah Dating Isaiah 1-30 More on Isaiah and the Book of Mormon Isaiah in LDS context  Julie and Colby continue their enlightening discussion.Recurring Donation: $5$10$25$50 One Time Donation: $10$25$50$100   You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF). You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF).   Resources Understanding Hebrew Poetry, Ensign article by Kevin Barney   Thanks to Jim Henderson for postproduction and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music!

<h2><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-36?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense</a></h2> We know that Isaiah is important, but probably couldn’t say why, and almost certainly don’t understand it! This first of five lessons on Isaiah introduces the book. This portion of the episode covers: <ul> <li>The historical context of Isaiah</li> <li>Dating Isaiah 1-30</li> <li>More on Isaiah and the Book of Mormon</li> <li>Isaiah in LDS context</li> </ul> Julie and Colby continue their enlightening discussion. Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-36.2-AnnotatedReading.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Annotated Reading here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGD-36.2-AnnotatedReading.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). You can access <a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-36.2.doc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Lesson Notes here</a> (<a href="http://www.egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/EGDOTLesson-36.2.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">or PDF</a>). Resources <a href="https://www.lds.org/ensign/1990/06/understanding-old-testament-poetry?lang=eng" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Understanding Hebrew Poetry</a>, Ensign article by Kevin Barney Thanks to Jim Henderson for postproduction and to Steven Nelson for the bumper music!

304.3: Introduction to Isaiah (OT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 36, Study Notes)

Yes, I’ve had the Beatles’ song going through my head as well. The Corinthian Church has plenty of problems, from the rich gorging on the Lord’s supper, to confusion over meat sacrificed to idols, to Christians suing each other, to the bold man who married his stepmother. Paul’s answer is that a true understanding of Christian love is the only commandment we need.  Reading: 1 Corinthians 1-7 (8/25); 1 Corinthians 8-16 (9/1). Recurring Donation:$5$10$25$50One Time Donation:$10$25$50$100 You can access my Lesson Notes here.You can access the Annotated Reading here: 1 Cor. 1-10; 1 Cor. 11-16.  Related Episodes159: Ye Are the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 1-10) 160: Corinthian Crises (1 Corinthians 11-16)

Yes, I’ve had the Beatles’ song going through my head as well. The Corinthian Church has plenty of problems, from the rich gorging on the Lord’s supper, to confusion over meat sacrificed to idols, to Christians suing each other, to the bold man who married his stepmother. Paul’s answer is that a true understanding of Christian love is the only commandment we need. Reading: 1 Corinthians 1-7 (8/25); 1 Corinthians 8-16 (9/1). Recurring Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=AUEBFCDJZPNQ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$5</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPP3J6TQSXKE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=78GTJGF3H8SDL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=7ER9USM243NBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a> One Time Donation: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=B5WRM7US5CQAS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$10</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=BWENUPF33XXYQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$25</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=UXXKDGMPWC9MN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$50</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=XVGKNX5D8LQUQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$100</a> You can access <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nt-week-34.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Lesson Notes here</a>. You can access the Annotated Reading here: <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/159-egd-l33-reading-ye-are-the-temple-of-god1.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Cor. 1-10</a>; <a href="https://egd.home.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/160-egd-l34-reading-keep-the-ordinances-as-i-delivered-them1.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Cor. 11-16</a>. Related Episodes <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/08/24/159-ye-are-the-temple-of-god-new-testament-lesson-33/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">159: Ye Are the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 1-10) </a> <a href="https://egd.home.blog/2015/08/31/160-corinthian-crises-new-testament-lesson-34/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">160: Corinthian Crises (1 Corinthians 11-16)</a>

344: Aug 25; Sept 1. Love is the Answer (New Testament Weeks 34-35)

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