In this bonus episode, Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat explains how historians use various sources, how audiences should examine them, and why this matters. If you have ever encountered some disturbing piece of historical information from a friend, foe, or the internet, this episode is for you.

Using Credible Sources in Studying Church History

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An Anti-Acne Angel • followHIM Favorites • April 22 - April 28 • Come Follow Me

Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt continues to teach about Mosiah 2-3, how to cast off the natural man, and how covenants allow the Saints to have the Holy Ghost at all times.

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00:00 Part II–Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt00:07 Taking care of ourselves03:40 Hank shares a story about ministering06:25 Mosiah 2:19, 32, 39 - An enemy to God07:21 Mosiah 2:36-7 - Open rebellion08:25 Mosiah 2:41 - What are commandments?10:28 Formal authority vs moral authority12:40 Happiness comes from relationship with God13:25 Mosiah 3:2-22 -  An angel speaks to Benjamin14:49 President Nelson and the temple and spiritual foundation16:28 Mosiah 3:3 - Benjamin and Abinadi18:27 Benjamin as type of Christ21:28 Mosiah 3:11, 15, 18 - Blood and sanctification23:07 Mosiah 3:7 - Gethsemane and blood from every pore27:26 Dr. Platt shares a personal story about infertility31:39 Mosiah 3:17-19 - Only Jesus is the source of salvation37:26 2 Nephi 2:16 - Natural man44:09 How do we yield to the Spirit?46:57 Elder Bednar: The heart of a covenant is  having His Spirit with us48:38 Dr. Platt shares her testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon54:03 End of Part II– Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt
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Mosiah 1-3 Part 2 • Dr. Jennifer Platt • April 22 - April 28 • Come Follow Me

Ever wondered what makes someone a Saint? Join Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt delves into the beginning of the Book of Mosiah and sheds light on living covenants, the responsibilities of Christians, and gratitude.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast00:00 Part 1–Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt00:42 What to expect in this episode01:28 Introduction of Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt02:13 King Benjamin, kings, and the Heavenly King05:25 Mormon and 4 Nephi06:41 Joseph and Benjamin and becoming a saint10:00 Mormon’s voice and discipleship15:00 Lehi to King Benjamin timeline21:31 Words of Mormon22:47 Evan Schmutz BYU Devotional “Can You Imagine?”24:45 Mosiah 1:1-9 - Covenant parents and responsibilities28:26 Mosiah 1:7 - profit in the scriptures30:43 Mosiah 1:2, Alma 17:2 - anchor yourself in the scriptures34:17 Elder Holland: Your children are matches to be lit38:31 Divine roles and Grant Hardy on Mormon41:00 Mosiah 1:11 - Names the people42:33 Mosiah 2:1 - Gather at the temple45:40 Mosiah 2:6 - Which direction does your tent face?48:12 Dr. Platt shares a story about her daughter cutting out temple name slips49:03 Mosiah 2:9, 27-29 - Benjamin’s voice52:03 Mosiah 2:12-13 Suffering55:05 Mosiah 2:16 - Inverting the two commandments59:46 Mosiah 2:20 - Gratitude and President Nelson01:02:47 Mosiah 2:17 - Service01:05:10 End of Part 1 - Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff PlattThanks to the followHIM team:
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Mosiah 1-3 Part 1 • Dr. Jennifer Platt • April 22 - April 28 • Come Follow Me

The courage of a young girl strengthens a struggling youth group.

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I Ain't Lyin', Let's Be Zion • followHIM Favorites • Apr 15 to Apr 21 • Come Follow Me

Dr. Dirkmaat delves into the concept of the Lord’s mercy and His plan for His children, as well as the pattern established by the writers of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith for faithfully following the Lord.

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00:00 Part II–Dr. Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat00:07 A 500-year jump02:45 Mormon tells us why he writes08:18 Where the plates originate11:51 No explanation from the Lord12:56 Martin and Lucy Harris20:34 The religious atmosphere of Joseph’s day26:31 Joseph not cast off30:32 The act of copying and translation33:51 An abridgement38:30 Why the Lord didn’t stop Joseph 43:56 Trust in the Lord if He is asking48:23 God working through you or others52:36 End of Part II– Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
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Using Credible Sources in Studying Church History

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