Sunday School Bonanza – LDS Gospel Doctrine Review

Newly announced Mormon presidential hopeful Evan McMullin sits down with us to talk about opposition to Donald Trump, being an LDS candidate, and more.

Alma 43-52—War chapters! Why did Mormon dedicate so much of the Book of Alma to chapters on the atrocities of war? What do we learn of attrition and liberty? Don’t miss Captain Moroni and the title of liberty! What makes a good leader? There are some surprisingly interesting lessons here given the current election climate in the United States. Joseph Peterson is with us.

Are we guilty of spiritual exceptionalism? Hillary Clinton begs Mormons to vote for her; upstart Evan McMullin decides to get Mormons to vote for him

Alma 40-42—How does a failure to understand the plan of salvation make us weaker in the face of temptation? How did understanding death and resurrection help Corianton? How will it help you? How does understanding the atonement change our course? Also, an attention activity we actually like! Bill Doolittle is with us.

Gary Johnson puts his foot in his mouth regarding Mormons; was Korihor afforded religious freedom? Should we be OK with genetically modifying people?

Alma 36-39—Alma sits down with his three sons, Helaman, Shiblon, and Corianton, to bear testimony and offer encouragement before he disappears. What can parents learn from Alma’s counsel? Too often we lean solely on Corianton’s experience to inform our view of parenting, but even parenting “untroubled” kids requires tact and finesse. Brad Lammi joins us to talk about these great passages.

It's time for the TWiM politics roundup; also utter paradise to be built in Vermont; Geoff is apparently a draft dodger; and pioneer treks—ye or nay?

Alma 32-34—Alma gives his great treatise on faith and the nurturing of testimony. How can we “experiment” on the word of God? How can the word of God take root in our hearts? Frankly, there’s more material here than one lesson can handle, and for our part, far more material than we can discuss in a quick podcast. Still, amazing stuff!

Should we incorporate applause into our church services? Major updates on the missionary situation in Russia; iffy research on celestial polygamy.

Yes, there is room in the Church for men who don't go on missions; Is "without a shadow of a doubt" hurting your ward? Meet the Mormons...forever