In this special guest feature, Brother Ross Baron teaches the origins of the 12 tribes of Israel, including what made Abraham chosen as ancient patriarch and as one who would covenant with Jehovah. We discuss what "the hearts turning to the fathers" actually means, and how we are a part of this ancient, you could even say eternal, legacy of obligation to and blessings from the Lord. Brother Baron shares his experiences while teaching at the BYU Jerusalem Center, including the miraculous events that took place to establish it, and which continue to occur in that sacred place. He gives his thoughts and historical context to help us better understand and respond to modern-day struggles in the Middle East. Brother Baron discusses the ancient symbolism and responsibilities of specific tribes, with emphasis on Levi, Ephraim, and Judah, and how all tribes are fulfilling their responsibilities in the Last Days. Finally, we talk about what can be expected in the days ahead for members of these tribes - also known as the "noble and great ones". DO NOT miss this incredible conversation - it will leave you convinced of your own great heritage, and will surely inspire you to boldly accept your own responsibilities to fulfill the covenants of the House of Israel.

Brother Ross Baron was born and raised in Southern California. He joined the Church when he was 18, as a convert from Judaism, and served a mission to Argentina, Buenos Aires South which was divided and then served in Argentina Bahia Blanca.  When he returned home, Brother Baron met, fell in love with, and married Kathleen Ann Bolton in the Los Angeles Temple. They have nine children (five boys and four girls). 

Dr. Baron received a Bachelor’s degree from BYU-Provo in Finance, a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (USC) in Religion and Social Ethics. He was involved in business and entrepreneurship before going to work as a full-time Institute Director CES Coordinator in Southern California at the Glendora and Claremont Institutes for the Church.  After twelve years as an Institute Director and Coordinator, He came to teach at BYU-Idaho’s Religion and Philosophy department in the summer of 2005 and commands an impressive 4.7 on Rate My Professor. 

Bro. Baron and his family also lived in Jerusalem Aug 2018-Aug 2019 where he served as a visiting professor at the BYU Jerusalem center. 

Bro. Baron has had a plethora of interesting opportunities throughout his life including swimming across the San Francisco Bay for the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon, winning a stove, a mop, and a barrel sauna on The Price is Right, playing the drums with institute students at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles, and playing chess in the US open Tournament in 1991, where he first played Arnold Denker, who had previously beat Bobby Fisher, about which he says he was worked.

Brother Baron represents an incredible example of what it is to boldly live the gospel, as he has often spoken at Christian colleges and universities, educating other sects about our faith. He once represented the Church on a History Channel special, and He also has led community firesides geared towards advocating for the church and which were attended by thousands.

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