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Study Faith With AI
Join AI podcast hosts: Paul Carter and Meg Jensen in an AI-generated podcast exploring the history, beliefs, and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We balance facts and faith as you search for truth.
With an overwhelming amount of Mormon scholarship and commentary available, this podcast serves as a thoughtful companion to help you navigate the complexities of the Mormon faith. Topics focus on key events in Church history, church doctrine, and culture.
Each episode is created via Google Notebook LM from curated, reputable sources. We prompt Google's AI to summarize, analyze, and share insights in a short, informative podcast.
Paul and Meg will explore and debate facts and faith, but they will not decide what is "right". Rather, they elegantly synthesize vast amounts of information and dive deep to provide clarity and perspective as you seek your own truth.
Tune in to explore faith through a modern, innovative lens.
Artist recognition & thank you:
Royalty-free music: "Pathways of Reflection" by Omar Sahel from Pixabay
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Episodes
104 episodes
S9 E13 Debating Jesus Christ as Head of the Restored Church
We conclude our season Changes with a formal debate about whether Jesus Christ personally directs his restored church through prophets. We explore this central belief from opposing viewpoints, examining historical ...
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Season 9
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Episode 13
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20:53
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S9 E12 President Nelson's Era: Eight Big Changes
Episode 12 of Changes explores eight significant changes in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under President Russell M. Nelson.
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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25:13
S9 E11 Changing Missions: From Sales to Service
Episode 11 of Changes explores how Mormon missionary work has transformed over time. We contrast the historical model driven by urgency and baptism numbers with today's more service-oriented approach.
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Season 9
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Episode 11
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16:38
S9 E10 Changing Eternal Marriage
Episode 10 of Changes explores the evolving theology and practice of Latter-day Saint temple sealings. We trace the three distinct phases: kingdom theology (1840s-1894) focused on priesthood networks, lineage theology (1894-1955) centere...
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Season 9
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Episode 10
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19:54
S9 E9 Correlation: The Beginning of "Follow the Handbook"
Episode 6 of Changes explores the pivotal development of correlation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which eventually became the "follow the handbook" religious society of today. We examine how ...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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23:00
S9 E8 Prophets Under Pressure: Ending the Blacks Priesthood Ban
Episode 8 of Changes examines prophetic pressures surrounding priesthood ban on Black members and its 1978 removal. Sources
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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28:55
S9 E7 Prophets Under Pressure: Ending Polygamy
Episode 7 of Changes explores the complex transition away from mainstream Mormon polygamy. Our discussion covers the 1890 Manifesto, the government pressure that led to it, ongoing resistance within the church, and...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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20:50
S9 E6 Follow the Prophet, But . . .
Episode 6 of Changes explores the complex topic of prophetic infallibility in Mormon theology.Sources
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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22:50
S9 E5 Eternal Principles, Evolving Practices: Sex, Money, Food
Episode 5 of Changes explores how commandments within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have evolved while core principles remain constant. Through examining plural marriage, tithing, and the Word of ...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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22:17
S9 E4 Dispensations, Apostasy, and Restoration
Episode 4 of Changes explores the Mormon doctrine of dispensations, apostasy, and restoration in this episode. We examine how God reveals his plan through chosen messengers in distinct time periods, from Adam to Jo...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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24:30
S9 E3 The Shifting Abrahamic Covenant
Episode 3 of Changes explores the concept of "chosen people" across different religious traditions, with a focus on the Abrahamic covenant in Mormonism. We examine how this idea manifests differently in Judaism, Ch...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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15:52
S9 E2 Nature of God: Static Perfection or Eternal Growth?
Episode 2 of Changes explores the theological question of God's perfection in LDS theology. We examine whether God's perfection means He's unchanging or if He experiences growth. Looking at scripture and historical...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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14:45
S9 E1 Prologue: Changes | Brother Buzz Needs Vitamins
In this Prologue to Season 9: Changes, Brother Buzz explores the concept of change within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He reflects on recent policy shifts including the replacement of Scouting, ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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15:15
S8 E18 Debating Whether Polygamy Was a Divine Mandate
Episode 18 of Polygamy debates the controversial question of whether Joseph Smith's practice of polygamy was a divine commandment from God. Through a structured debate format, we present arguments from both perspec...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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19:47
S8 E17 Polygamy: Sacred Obedience or Moral Surrender?
Episode 17 of Polygamy examines whether one lesson from polygamy is to obey religous authority even when it clashes with our inner moral compass. We explore parallels between Mormon polygamy and the biblical Abraha...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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14:59
S8 E16 How the LDS Church Reframed Polygamy
Episode 16 of Polygamy dives deep into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shaped public memory of plural marriage over 150 years. We examine the competing narratives that emerged after Joseph S...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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17:14
S8 E15 Polygamy After Joseph Smith
Episode 15 of Polygamy explores how the practice evolved within the Latter-day Saint movement after Joseph Smith's death. We examine how Brigham Young transformed plural marriage from a private practice to a public...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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14:22
S8 E14 Confronting Polygamy Apologetics
Episode 14 of Polygamy critically examines common apologetic defenses of Joseph Smith's polygamous practices, challenging narratives that minimize his agency or downplay problematic aspects. We analyze histori...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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19:03
S8 E13 Defending Plural Marriage
Episode 13 of Polygamy explores the apologetic defenses surrounding the complex history of Joseph Smith's polygamous relationships. We discuss early hints of plural marriage, spiritual justifications including ange...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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36:14
S8 E12 Debating Joseph Smith's Polygamy
Episode 12 of Polygamy dives into the controversial topic of whether Joseph Smith practiced polygamy through a structured debate format. One host presents evidence from the Nauvoo Expositor suggesting Joseph Smith ...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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19:56
S8 E11 Men and Early Mormon Polygamy
Episode 11 of Polygamy examines how men in early Mormonism responded to polygamy. Sources
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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17:18
S8 E10 Women and Early Mormon Polygamy
Episode 10 of Polygamy examines women's experiences with polygamy in early Mormonism through personal accounts and historical records. We explore the complex stories of women like Patty Sessions, Lucy Walker, and H...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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18:22
S8 E9 Fanny Alger: Spiritual Wife or Illicit Mistress?
Episode 9 of Polygamy investigates the controversial relationship between Joseph Smith and Fanny Alger in the 1830s, examining whether it was a legitimate plural marriage or an affair. We analyze conflicting histor...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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24:15