The Walk to Zion: Recent Episodes
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Using the scriptures and words of the prophets we discuss the doctrines and principles that are the foundation of Zion built within our hearts and homes.
Show Notes: • https://anglican.ink/2020/06/07/archbishop-vigano-writes-to-president-trump-on-the-spiritual-forces-at-work-in-the-us-riots/
In this series Destry and Benjamin discuss the six characteristics of anti-Christ behavior as taught in the Book of Mormon.
This episode introduces the topic and covers the first characteristic.
Part five of a series discussing the doctrine of the priesthood. This episode examines priesthood stewardships.
Show Notes:
“Our physical bodies make possible a breadth, a depth, and an intensity of experience that simply could not be obtained in our premortal estate.” (David A. Bednar, “Things as They Really Are,” Ensign, June 2010).
“Our spirit and our body are combined in such a way that our body becomes an instrument of our mind and the foundation of our character.” (Boyd K. Packer, The Instrument of Your Mind and the Foundation of Your Character (Church Educational System fireside for young adults, Feb. 2, 2003), 2).
Show Notes: • Elder Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference, October 1963: https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1963sa/page/n15/mode/2up • Elder David A. Bednar, Evening with a General Authority: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts/archive/evening-with-a-general-authority/2020/02?lang=eng
Follow us on Twitter @kolobmedia and Instagram @kolobmedia to post questions and comments. |Show Notes| • "When we exercise priesthood authority properly, we do what He would do if He were present." (Boyd K. Packer, Ensign February 1993) • There is but one at a time who holds the keys and the right to receive revelation for the Church, and that man is the President of the Church. …The Lord will never ignore the presiding officer and quorum of the Church, for he respects authority, as he requires us to respect authority. And it will always be a key to us, if we will bear it in mind, that whenever he has a revelation or commandment to give to his people that it will come through the presiding officer of the Church. This is plainly taught in the revelations. (Joseph Fielding Smith, Doctrines of Salvation 1:284) • "so long as the Lord has any communication to make to the children of men, or any instructions to impart to His Church, He will make such communication through the legally appointed channel of the Priesthood. He will never go outside of it." (Joseph F. Smith in Journal of Discourses 24:192a) • "It is not my business nor that of any other individual to rise up as a revelator, as a prophet, as a seer, as an inspired man, to give revelation for the guidance of the Church, or to assume to dictate to the presiding authorities of the Church in any part of the world, much less in the midst of Zion, where the organizations of the Priesthood are about perfect, where everything is complete even to the organization of a branch. It is the right of individuals to be inspired and to receive manifestations of the Holy Spirit for their personal guidance, to strengthen their faith, and to encourage them in works of righteousness, in being faithful and observing and keeping the commandments which God has given unto them; it is the privilege of every man and woman to receive revelation to this end, but not further." (Joseph F. Smith in Journal of Discourses 24:192a).
Ben and Destry answer a few questions from some of you. If you have a question you would like us to answer, please post it in the comments on the episode or post your question on Twitter @kolobmedia using the hashtag #walktozion.
Benjamin and Destry visit the valley and grounds of Adam-ondi-Ahman located in Northwest Missouri. This place has great spiritual significance for disciples of Jesus Christ. The peace and serenity are palpable as soon as one enters the boundaries of this sacred space. Adam-ondi-Ahman is gorgeous and very pleasing to the eye. But it is better felt than seen...experienced rather than looked upon.
Benjamin and Destry share their thoughts on the October 2019 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Show Notes: •Moroni 7:11–19 •Avraham Gileadi, "The Last Days: Types and Shadows from the Bible and Book of Mormon," 20–22 •"Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire." Robert Frost as quoted in Jeffrey R. Holland, "Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments," BYU Devotional, January 12, 1988. •D&C 29:36–45 •2 Nephi 2 •"U.S. Survey compares LDS, non-LDS beliefs" https://www.deseret.com/2001/7/14/19596178/u-s-survey-compares-lds-non-lds-beliefs •D&C 88:115 •https://www.deseret.com/2019/7/24/8937385/pornography-and-child-exploitation-are-prevalent-on-apps-like-youtube-snapchat-and-instagram-here-s •https://www.deseret.com/2019/7/2/8935243/utahn-accused-in-sextortion-of-over-50-teens-charges-say •https://www.deseret.com/2019/4/2/20669914/uncovering-secret-that-led-to-son-s-suicide •"We are a product of all we read, all we view, all we hear, and all we think." Teachings of Thomas S. Monson, 267 •protectyoungeyes.com •Neal L. Anderson, "A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous," BYU Devotional, August 18, 2015 •D. Todd Christofferson, "Moral Discipline," General Conference, October 2008 •Moroni 7:19 •Moroni 7:29 •M. Russell Ballard, "Let Us Think Straight," BYU Devotional, August 23, 2013 •Sheri Dew, "Women and the Priesthood: What One Mormon Woman Believes," 123 •D&C 38:32; 43:16; 95:8; 105:11 •Dallin H. Oaks, "The Powers of the Priesthood," General Conference, April 2018 •Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," General Conference, April 2014 •D&C 131:1–2 •Russell M. Nelson, "As We Move Forward Together," Ensign, April 2018 •Ronald A. Rasband, "Build A Fortress of Spirituality and Protection," General Conference, April 2019
Show Notes: •Moroni 7:11–19 •Avraham Gileadi, "The Last Days: Types and Shadows from the Bible and Book of Mormon," 20–22 •"Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire." Robert Frost as quoted in Jeffrey R. Holland, "Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments," BYU Devotional, January 12, 1988. •D&C 29:36–45 •2 Nephi 2 •"U.S. Surgery compares LDS, non-LDS beliefs" https://www.deseret.com/2001/7/14/19596178/u-s-survey-compares-lds-non-lds-beliefs •D&C 88:115 •https://www.deseret.com/2019/7/24/8937385/pornography-and-child-exploitation-are-prevalent-on-apps-like-youtube-snapchat-and-instagram-here-s •https://www.deseret.com/2019/7/2/8935243/utahn-accused-in-sextortion-of-over-50-teens-charges-say •https://www.deseret.com/2019/4/2/20669914/uncovering-secret-that-led-to-son-s-suicide •"We are a product of all we read, all we view, all we hear, and all we think." Teachings of Thomas S. Monson, 267 •protectyoungeyes.com •Neal L. Anderson, "A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous," BYU Devotional, August 18, 2015 •D. Todd Christofferson, "Moral Discipline," General Conference, October 2008 •Moroni 7:19 •Moroni 7:29 •M. Russell Ballard, "Let Us Think Straight," BYU Devotional, August 23, 2013 •Sheri Dew, "Women and the Priesthood: What One Mormon Woman Believes," 123 •D&C 38:32; 43:16; 95:8; 105:11 •Dallin H. Oaks, "The Powers of the Priesthood," General Conference, April 2018 •Dallin H. Oaks, "The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood," General Conference, April 2014 •D&C 131:1–2 •Russell M. Nelson, "As We Move Forward Together," Ensign, April 2018 •Ronald A. Rasband, "Build A Fortress of Spirituality and Protection," General Conference, April 2019
Show Notes:
•Portals/Invisibility/shields: John 8:58–59; Luke 4:29–30; Helaman 10:16–17 •Read minds/perceive heart: Alma 10:17; Helaman 8–9 •Control fire: Kings 18:33–38; Daniel 3:3–27 •Samson: Judges 15:14–16; Judges 16:28–30 •President Nelson: “Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory” (General Conference, April 2018). •”Spiritual gifts are endless in number and infinite in variety” (Bruce R. McConkie, A New Witness of the Articles of Faith, 371).
Show Notes: •Genesis 48–49 •Lehi was of Manasseh (Alma 10:3) •Ishmael was of Ephraim (see Erastus Snow in Journal of Discourses 23:184) •1 Kings 11:1–14, 28–37 •Romans 11:11–36 •Jewish historian Josephus said that 1.1 million Jews were slaughtered in 70 A.D. when the Romans sieged and decimated Jerusalem. •Joseph Smith "was a pure Ephramite." Brigham Young in Journal of Discourses 2:268–269
|Show Notes| • Abrahamic Covenant: Abraham 1, 2; JST Genesis 12, 15, 17, 26, and 28 • Sinai Covenant: JST Exodus 19-24; JST Exodus 19:5; JST Exodus 19:8; JST Exodus 31:12–17; JST Deut 29:12–13; Isa 51:15–16. • Davidic Covenant: 2 Samuel 7:5–16, 18-29; 23:1–5; 2 Chronicles 13:5 and in Psalms 89:3–4, 33–37; 132:11 (See also Jeremiah 23:5 & 33:15–16; Ezekial 34:23–25 & 37:24–25; etc.) Jeremiah 33:19-26 • Covenant with Death: Isaiah 28:11-15, 17-20 • New and Everlasting Covenant: Doctrine and Covenants 132:4,6,19,26-27,41-42; 22:1; 132:2;
Show Notes
• Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” General Conference, October, 2011. • Covenant Formula: Leviticus 26:12; Jeremiah 11:4, 24:7, 31:31–33, 32:38; Ezekiel 11:20–21; Zechariah 2:11, 8:7–8, 13:9; 2 Corinthians 6:16. • Inverse of the Covenant Formula: Hosea 1:9, 2:23 • David A. Bednar, “Receive the Holy Ghost,” General Conference, October 2010. • D. Todd Christofferson, “The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven,” General Conference, October 2017. • Stephen R. Covey quoting Cecil B. DeMille: ”It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law.” (7 Habits of Highly Effective People). • “When the gospel was preached, good and evil were set before you. You could choose either or neither. There were two opposite masters inviting you to serve them. When you joined this Church you enlisted to serve God. When you did that you left the neutral ground, and you never can get back on to it. Should you forsake the Master you enlisted to serve, it will be by the instigation of the evil one, and you will follow his dictation and be his servant.” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 324). • Require a blessing from the Lord: D&C 82:10, 24:13–14, 35:9–14, 42:43–48, 124:98–100. • “Now, may I voice a concern? It is this: Too many of our brothers and sisters do not fully understand the concept of priesthood power and authority. …I fear that too many of our brothers and sisters do not grasp the privileges that could be theirs.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Ministering with the Power and Authority of God,” General Conference, May 2018). • Ezra Taft Benson, “Jesus Christ––Gifts and Expectations,” BYU Devotional, December 10, 1974. speeches.byu.edu
Show Notes
The citations for the quotes referenced in this podcast are published in our new book The Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament––Study Version. It is available in print or e-book format at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1099072921
|Show Notes| * Ezra Taft Benson, “A Witness and a Warning,” General Conference, October 1979. * Devil has no power: Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 181. * Discourses of Brigham Young, 256–257. * James E. Faust, “The Great Imitator,” General Conference, October 1987. * Doctrine and Covenants 29:17; 138:19–20 * Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 324 * Dallin H. Oaks, “Where Will This Lead,” General Conference, April 2019. * Bruce R. McConkie, Mortal Messiah: From Bethlehem to Calvary, vol 2., 36 * Robert J. Matthews, Behold the Messiah, 129 * David A. Bednar, “Things as They Really Are,” Ensign, June 2010 * Orson F. Whitney, Saturday Night Thoughts, 310–312 * 1 Corinthians 10:13 * David A. Bednar, “Gather Together in One All Things in Christ,” General Conference, October 2018.
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•The Spirit World is Here: President Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, June 1971, 33; Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, 279.
•Knowledge: Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 265–266
•Try the Spirits: History of the Church, 4:571–575, 580
•Doctrine and Covenants 130:18–19; 131:6
•Moroni 7:12–19
•2 Nephi 28:21–22
•Russell M. Nelson, “Opening Remarks,” General Conference, October 2018.
•Russell M. Nelson, “We Can Do Better and Be Better,” General Conference, April 2019.
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• Articles of Faith 1:13 • Ether 4:12-15 • Alma 12:9-12 • Doctrine and Covenants 84:52-58 • 3 Nephi 16:8, 10-11 • 2 Nephi 28:14 • Lectures on Faith 3:2-5 • Mormon 9:15-16, 18-21 • Moroni 7:33, 35-38 • 2 Nephi 32:6-7 • Doctrine and Covenants 130:18-21 • Hosea 7:8 • Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 149 • John M. Pontius, The Triumph of Zion, 241 • Hymns, 143 • JST Matthew 25:11 • Amos 3:7 • Numbers 11:24-29 • Doctrine and Covenants, Introduction • JST John 1:1-16 • "If Ye Had Known Me", David A. Bednar, General Conference, October 2016 • "Lord I Believe", Jeffrey R. Holland, General Conference, April 2013
What is normalcy bias or cognitive dissonance and how does it effect your understanding of truth?
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• Doctrine and Covenants 29:17-21 • Ezekiel 39:17-20 • Zechariah 14:12 • Isaiah 18:6 • Revelation 19:17-18 • "Opening Remarks," Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, October 2018 • "The Price of Priesthood Power," Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, April 2016 • "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives," Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, October 2018 • "Come, Follow Me," Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, April 2019 • "President Nelson Admonishes Samoans to Protect Their Children," https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-nelson-pacific-ministry-2019-samoa
In this introductory episode Benjamin and Destry introduce themselves and explain why they decided to start The Walk to Zion podcast.
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"To Sweep the Earth as With a Flood," Elder David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/to-sweep-the-earth-as-with-a-flood?lang=eng