Will more temples see condos built adjacent? John Dehlin and Patrick Mason throw it down. Elder Bednar becomes a songwriter. And post-Soviet analysis!

3 Nephi 1-7—Signs appear marking the Savior’s birth. The Gadianton robbers surround the Nephites, and many Nephites fall into pride and wickedness in the ramp-up to the crucifixion of the Lord. How can we protect ourselves from spiritual robbers and pride? Dustin Homer is with us.

Redge Flake and Bryan Fugal of the new film The Last Descent join us to talk about how to make an uplifting movie about a tragedy. Also, news!

Helaman 13-16—Samuel the Lamanite preaches repentance to the Nephites, foretelling their destruction if they do not turn to the Lord. He also discusses the signs of Christ’s birth and death, setting in motion the climax of the Book of Mormon. Mackenna Gallacher is with us.

Elizabeth Smart tackles purity culture; should we ditch home teaching altogether? How do you spot Mormons at Disneyland? Russia wins... for now.

Helaman 6-11 – Pride cycle for days. The Lamanites become more righteous than the prideful Nephites. Nephi calls the people to repentance and prays for rain. How do we keep ourselves in check? How do we avoid pride? Dustin Homer is with us.

What's up with the concept of so-called cultural Mormons and should we care? Also, Geoff returns in glory.

Helaman 1-5—Internal strife weakens the Nephites and the Church. Do we se parallels to that in our day? How can we avoid contention in our wards and stakes and promote unity? How is Christ our rock as described in Helaman 5? Brad Lammi is with us.

Political science professor Hans Hassell of Cornell College sits down with us to talk about the 2016 election, political theory, the Donald, and Mormons.

Alma 53-58—Stripling warriors! Basically, the armies of Helaman provide us with a pretty awesome case study in the exercise of faith against a backdrop of calamity and bellicosity. How is it that not one of the 2,600 Ammonite warriors perishes? What do we learn from the great faith of these young men?