Greg Kofford Books - Authorcast

An interview with Charles Shirō Inouye, author of The End of the World, Plan B. Environmental decline, political gridlock, war and rumors of war, decadence, and immorality. The End of the World, Plan B traces the idea of the end, or destruction, of the world through a number of spiritual traditions. It shows that our present understanding of the “end game” has been distorted by a modern emphasis and demand on justice as the ultimate good. As an alternative to this self-destructive approach, Charles Shirō Inouye shows that in these traditions, justice is not the isolated end in itself that we ought strive for; rather it is taught in tandem with its balancing companion: compassion. Plan B is a hopeful alternative to our fears about how things are going.    If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts   Preview the volume here. Read a Q&A with the author. Join us this Saturday, February 27th at Writ & Vision in Provo for a special panel discussion on Mormonism and Eastern thought featuring Charles Shirō Inouye, James M. McLachlan, and Charles Randall Paul. The event begins at 6pm and is free to the public. Writ & Vision 274 Center Stret Provo, UT 84601

Our latest episode is the recording of a special panel event held at Writ & Vision in Provo, UT on February 2, 2016. The topic of the panel was The Mormon Image in Literature Series, and the first release in the series, The Mormoness; Or The Trials of Mary Maverick. The panel featured Ardis E. Parshall, co-editor of the series, Janelle M. Higbee, and Zina Peterson. This was a fun and lively panel discussion that we hope you will enjoy!    If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts   Preview The Mormoness, Or, The Trials of Mary Maverick here. Read a Q&A with Michael Austin, co-editor of the series here.

In our latest episode we interview Kyle Walker, author of William B. Smith: In the Shadow of a Prophet.   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts Preview William B. Smith Read Kyle Walker's article in Meridian Magazine, "Joseph Smith's Challenging Brother."

In our latest episode, we interview Charles Harrell, author of "This is My Doctrine": The Development of Mormon Theology   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

In our latest episode we interview Duane Boyce, author of Even Unto Bloodshed: An LDS Perspective on War.   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts Preview Even Unto Bloodshed Read Duane Boyce's 3-part series in Meridian Magazine: Do the Scriptures give us a Theory of War? Just War Theory and Key Gospel Texts Pacifism or Non-Pacifism? The First Great Question in Developing an LDS Theory of War

In our latest episode, we interview Julie Smith, author of Search, Ponder, and Pray: A Guide to the Gospels; the third book in the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series.    If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts   Preview Search, Ponder, and Pray. Check out Julie Smith's recent article at Times and Seasons, "A Rhetoric of Indirection."

In our latest episode, James Faulconer reads the introduction to Common Ground—Different Opinions: Latter-day Saints and Contemporary Issues. *Subscribers to our free newsletter will receive a complimentary e-book copy of Common Ground—Different Opinions. Click the banner below for more information:   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

In our latest episode we interview Neylan McBaine, author of Women at Church: Magnifying LDS Women's Local Impact.   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts Preview Women at Church Read Neylan McBaine's article, "The Women's Essay," on By Common Consent in response to the LDS Church's recent Gospel Topics essays on priesthood, temple, and women. Please consider supporting Neylan's Kickstarter campaign to re-launch the Mormon Women Project in combination with Our Cooperative Ministry, an organization committed to reimagining and improving the ways in which faithful women and men can work together locally to bring about more egalitarian administration and joyful experiences in Mormonism, within the framework of current LDS doctrine. For more information about Neylan and her work, please visit www.neylanmcbaine.com.

In our latest episode, Brian and Laura Hales read from Joseph Smith's Polygamy: Toward a Better Understanding.   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts Preview Joseph Smith's Polygamy: Toward a Better Understanding Check out other related projects from Brian and Laura: Joseph Smith's Polygamy Mormon Polygamy Documents

In our latest episode we have author Bradley J. Kramer reading the preface to Beholding the Tree of Life: A Rabbinic Approach to the Book of Mormon.   If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download   Subscribe in Pocket Casts Preview Beholding the Tree of Life Check out Bradley Kramer's recent article, titled "Teaching One Another the Doctrine of the Kingdom" in Meridian Magazine. Other related articles: Thanking the Jews: A Passover Tribute Being Taught after the Manner of the Jews: A Personal Journey Being Taught After the Manner of the Jews, Again Questioning the Book of Mormon