Doctrine & Covenants 135-136: Part 4

Doctrine & Covenants 136: President Bennett returns and teaches that the Restoration and faith had a price that the Saints paid. We consider the covenants the Saints made and the sacrifice as they leave America and seek Zion. President Bennett shares the history of the Pioneers as he serves as Site Director and Mission President of the Mormon Trail Center in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

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Liberals, Doctrine, & Apologetics at Church

Blair Hodges is host, producer, and editor of the Fireside podcast and works as a communications manager for a non profit in Salt Lake City. He served a mission in Wisconsin and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications (journalism) at the University of Utah and a master’s degree in religious studies at Georgetown University. Blair hosted the Maxwell Institute Podcast for eight years and has served many years as a Sunday School President and Sunday School instructor. He loves reading, family time, weekend napping, the Utah Jazz, and living in Salt Lake City. Highlights

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Doctrine & Covenants 135-136: Part 3

Doctrine & Covenants 136: President Richard Bennett joins us from Nebraska for a bonus episode to discuss Doctrine and Covenants Section 136, the only canonized revelation of Brigham Young.  As the Saints are expelled from Nauvoo,  they endure tragedy and experience triumph at Winter Quarters, Nebraska.

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Doctrine & Covenants 135-136: Part 1

Doctrine & Covenants 135: Would you die for your testimony of Savior? Dr. S. Michael Wilcox returns to reflect on the life and  teachings of Joseph as we reflect upon love, purpose, and the eternities. The lessons include how the Lord multiplies sacrifice and abilities to perform miracles as we discuss Joseph and Hyrum’s final lessons as they are killed  at Carthage Jail.

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