Gospel Theory Podcast – Called to Learn

In this episode of Gospel Theory we talk to a mother who has gone through a lot. We discuss the problems with society and the distorted view of what it means to be a woman and a mother.

People inside the church have criticized the fact that we don't talk about heavenly mother enough. But why is that? In this podcast we will be answering that same question. In addition, we will be discussing all things heavenly mother and her role in this world.

Who is father? Who is the father in heaven? What is his role? In this podcast we will be answering all of those questions so listen now.

The ten commandments are more than just about the obvious. There is a higher law to follow withing the ten commandments. It's obvious that we shouldn't kill, but what about getting angry with one another? Listen now to learn more about the deeper meaning behind the 10 commandments.

In the church we often think that works alone can save us. But what about Grace aren't we all only saved by the Grace of God? Then what is the point to works? Listen now to get the full discussion to find the truth.

We all know the saying "God makes our weaknesses strong" But does that even make any sense? In this podcast you will discover what the saying actually means and how the real interpretation is much stronger and more helpful.

We've all heard the saying "God will never give us more than we can handle." But is that true? In this podcast we explore this theory and break it down for you to understand. Might have to keep this one in your library to listen to multiple times.

Passover is traditionally a Jewish Holiday to remember what God does for us and the celebration of the Jews fleeing captivity. But do we inside the church sill practice this holiday? Why or why not? Listen now to learn more as we dive into the history of Passover and how we practice it today.

Is men's roles more important than woman's roles in the church and Gods plan of happiness? Find out more in this podcast where we dive into the history of the church on the earth to find the truth. Listen now.

The fourth Article of Faith states, "We believe in the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are first, faith in the lord Jesus Christ, second, repentance, third baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, fourth laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost."

We often think of Faith in Jesus Christ and Repentance as principles and Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost as ordinances. Joseph Smith said all of these can be looked at as principles. In the book "Joseph Smith as a Scientist: A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy" Joseph explains how these four are principles.

Faith - the first principle of the guidance of the individual faith of unseen things, the basic principle for the beginner. Science cannot progress without Faith.

• The questions & ideas that lead to the experiment.
• Joseph had a QUESTION, “Which church should I join?”

Repentance - The second principle of the government of the individual.  The turn from old practices.  Active faith, based on faith and knowledge.

• Adopting new habits, not simply turning for old ones - progress - yield to new knowledge.
• Performing the experiment - doing something different than you’ve done before - CHANGE - act on our inspiration
• Joseph prayed, read the scriptures received an answer and acted.

Baptism - the third principle in governing human action. Receive entrance into a NEW KINGDOM (of understanding). Discovery of a principle (or law); when a law is applied or obey man advances. Learn to use unexplained laws.

• The results of the experiment, new things to ponder 
• Joseph receive an answer, entrance to a new life.

Holy Ghost - the fourth great principle in governing human action. A gift of increased intelligence, expanding of the mind, enlightening the understanding, and storing the intellect with present knowledge develops in intelligence of the scientist. He receives added intelligence.

• The experiment brings intelligence, MORE to work with, and often a new question.
• Joseph received knowledge, added intelligence, truth, and new questions.

“The four fundamental laws for the guidance of the individual are identical in Mormon theology and in modern science.”  Joseph Smith