Denver Snuffer Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this retrospective, Denver recounts some of the many ways the Lord has labored in His vineyard over the past ten years, following the Ten Talks. We’re reaching the end of another year, and with New Year’s resolutions coming up that are generally looking out to the future, it occurs to me that we ought … Continue reading Ten Years – A Retrospective →
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In this episode, Denver discusses the meaning of the three historic solar eclipses we have witnessed over the past 7 years. If you look up in the morning sky, right now you can see Orion on the Eastern horizon. And that’s been true, twice a year, since the beginning. It’s been true that all of … Continue reading Eclipse →
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In this podcast, Denver discusses the corruption of church and state, how it happens, why it happens, and what we can do to avoid it and counteract it. There are a lot of prophecies that are requiring fulfillment right now that must precede the return of the Lord in His glory. In addition to everything … Continue reading Corruption →
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In this podcast, Denver defends the Covenant of Christ as evidence that our Lord cares for, and is reaching out to our generation just as He has done before. DENVER: I got an email asking about contacting those involved in the Covenant of Christ text, because the writer wanted to pose questions to have the … Continue reading Discussing Covenant of Christ →
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This is part six of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and willbe organized.
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This is part five of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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This is part four of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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This is part three of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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This is part two of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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This is part one of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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This is part seven of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Stephanie: Okay. So, I am a “how” person. All of this stuff is great. And then there’s this gigantic disconnect about, “Okay, yeah, it all sounds … Continue reading 190: Suffering, Part 7 →
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This is part six of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Christ was essentially an Eastern mystical teacher with whose deepest teachings the Buddhists and the Hindus resonate. Because the kind of allegories He spoke with, the … Continue reading 189: Suffering, Part 6 →
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This is part five of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Christ was born a King. In fact, wise men from the East came inquiring saying: “Where is he that was born King of the Jews?” Because … Continue reading 188: Suffering, Part 5 →
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This is part four of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. You cannot endure a Terrestrial glory in a Telestial state. Lying, and stealing, and deceiving, and adultery, and whoremongering (all of the abominations that people prize … Continue reading 187: Suffering, Part 4 →
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This is part three of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Doctrine and Covenants section 93, verse 1, says: VERILY, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and … Continue reading 186: Suffering, Part 3 →
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This is part two of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. From what, then, were your spirits organized? Light and truth. Okay… At your core, at your nub, at the very essence of what it is that constitutes … Continue reading 185: Suffering, Part 2 →
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This is part one of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. The incident that I want to look at is recorded only one place in Scripture. And even though it only appears one place in the Scripture, … Continue reading 184: Suffering, Part 1 →
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This is the fouth part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. The Lord is equal to the challenge. He will establish a new civilization. It will be founded on the fullness of His gospel. Lost truths will be restored; the path of righteousness will be returned. … Continue reading 183: The Ascent, Part 4 →
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This is the third part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. In the tenth talk, given in Phoenix two years ago, you were warned about false spirits, as happened in Kirtland, which you were warned would come among us. That warning has proven true. False spirits … Continue reading 182: The Ascent, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. I’m gonna read from the Seventh Lecture on Faith, paragraph 9, about Christ: Where shall we find a saved being? for if we can find a saved being, we may ascertain without much difficulty what … Continue reading 181: The Ascent, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. In the tabernacle and, subsequently, in the temple that was built by Solomon, the temple divided up into three areas. There was an outer court into which was welcomed all of Israel. You had to … Continue reading 180: The Ascent, Part 1 →
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This is the second part of a series on the Book of Abraham, where Denver uses the text of the Book of Abraham itself to provide powerful proof of its authenticity. The best evidence of translation authenticity is the text itself. As Hugh Nibley put it, “…it is the Book of Abraham that[‘s] on trial, … Continue reading 179: The Book of Abraham, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series on the Book of Abraham, where Denver uses the text of the Book of Abraham itself to provide powerful proof of its authenticity. After Melchizedek, an apostasy lasted until Abraham. Although he was raised by an idolater and lamented that his fathers offered sacrifices to idols, Abraham … Continue reading 178: The Book of Abraham, Part 1 →
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In this installment, Denver discusses the new civilization to be built around a temple, that the Lord intends to bring about if we are willing. Enoch saw the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ into heaven. He wanted to know if Christ would return again from heaven to save the earth. In response to Enoch’s … Continue reading 177: New Civilization →
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In this installment, Denver discusses what it means to have a firm mind in every form of Godliness. The right pathway is always filled with peril. King Benjamin said, and this is from the traditional account: (Mosiah 4:29-30 “I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways … Continue reading 176: Firm Mind →
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In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days. If the original Mormonism needed to recover the fullness that was lost, then to revive an original, it will require a recovery of what was lost, and more. If recovered, believers will be … Continue reading 175: Cry Peace, Part 4 →
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In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days. Moses had power to divide the seas. And he did that by the word of God (see Exodus 14:15-16, 21; see also Exodus 9:3-4 RE). And yet, when Moses used the power to … Continue reading 174: Cry Peace, Part 3 →
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In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days. Listen, if you’re faithful to the Lord, you have no reason to pick a fight with anyone else. Our Lord was a peacemaker. We ought to be peacemakers as well. The more we … Continue reading 173: Cry Peace, Part 2 →
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In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days. READING FROM THE ANSWER TO PRAYER FOR COVENANT: Cry peace. Proclaim my words. Invite those who will repent to be baptized and forgiven, and they shall obtain my Spirit to guide them. The time … Continue reading 172: Cry Peace, Part 1 →
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In this episode, Denver addresses the questions, “What is the purpose of our coming to this earth? What are we supposed to learn, or do, while we are here?” There is nothing more fun, however, than gathering light and truth. We’re sent down here on a journey in which we are supposed to be getting … Continue reading 171: Added Upon →
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This installment is titled Good Cheer, Part 3, where Denver discusses how we can be of good cheer even when the world around us seems to be getting darker. Take any event at any time, in the Book of Mormon for example. You have the family of Lehi and what went on there, or later … Continue reading 170: Good Cheer, Part 3 →
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This installment is titled Good Cheer, Part 2, as a follow-on to the Good Cheer podcast originally released in 2019, where Denver discusses how we can be of good cheer even when the world around us seems to be getting darker. Would you like to be like your Father in Heaven? Well, then, receive ye … Continue reading 169: Good Cheer, Part 2 →
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This is the second part of a series where Denver discusses how Christ faced greater contradictions than any man, and was able to reconcile them as part of the Atonement. There’s a gulf between knowledge and wisdom. We may have access to greater knowledge, but we often display very little wisdom. Knowledge can be arrogant. … Continue reading 168: Contradiction, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series where Denver discusses why contradiction exists, why it is a necessary part of our development, and how we can understand apparent contradictions in gospel principles. The gospel is vast, and only the beginning, introductory part of the Restoration was established through Joseph Smith. There’s still a great … Continue reading 167: Contradiction, Part 1 →
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This is part seven of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Many prefer ignorance to light. They will not draw toward the light when it is revealed to them, and, therefore, cannot comprehend what the Lord is teaching. It makes no sense … Continue reading 166: Comprehending, Part 7 →
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This is part six of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Thousands of people, perhaps hundreds of thousands of people (maybe more) have had the opportunity to have the veil lift and be in the presence of the Lord or in the … Continue reading 165: Comprehending, Part 6 →
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This is part five of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. What has come of the restoration? It’s reached exactly the point now that was a dead end at the beginning. What is wrong with us that we can’t overlook—based upon the … Continue reading 164: Comprehending, Part 5 →
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This is part four of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. The coming of the Lord in the future will not bring an immediate resurrection— just as the resurrection of Christ did not empty the world of spirits of even the righteous … Continue reading 163: Comprehending, Part 4 →
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This is part three of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Doctrine and Covenants section 84 has a description of events at the time of Moses, beginning at verse 19 of section 84: And this greater priesthood administereth the gospel and holdeth … Continue reading 162: Comprehending, Part 3 →
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This is part two of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Zion is not just a topic. Zion has occupied the attention of every prophet from the days of Adam down to today. When I talked about covenants in Centerville—ultimately, many of … Continue reading 161: Comprehending, Part 2 →
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This is part one of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Verse 19 in Section 130 says, If a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage … Continue reading 160: Comprehending, Part 1 →
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In this Good Friday episode Denver discusses the events that culminated in the act of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, sacrificing his life for us.
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This is part five and the final installment of this series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses women as a “type” of Eve and thus of our Mother in Heaven; how women are characterized in scripture as having and being … Continue reading 158: Completing God’s Image, Part 5 →
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This is part four of a series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of Women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses women and the priesthood, women in the resurrection and the next life, and women in Zion. Go back to what is most basic. It is the basic … Continue reading 157: Completing God’s Image, Part 4 →
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This is part three of a series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of Women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses the role of a woman as a creator. Let me, as clearly as I can put it: Wickedness never was and never will be happiness. There is—embedded … Continue reading 156: Completing God’s Image, Part 3 →
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This is part two of a series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of Women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses the women as partners and wives, and as mothers. The Keeper of the Gate is the Holy One of Israel indeed! These words should mean something to … Continue reading 155: Completing God’s Image, Part 2 →
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This is part one of a series on Completing the Image of God, where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the rights, roles and privileges of women. In this first installment, Denver considers the best way to frame these important questions, and then discusses women’s participation in important events such as creating scripture, and witnessing … Continue reading 154: Completing God’s Image, Part 1 →
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This is the third part of a series about Persuasion, in which Denver discusses the role of persuasion in establishing Zion, how prophets have used persuasion in fulfilling their roles, and why no matter how good they otherwise might be, those who employ conflict, envy, strife, tumult and contention cannot be invited to the wedding … Continue reading 153: Persuasion, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a series about persuasion, in which Denver addresses tools and approaches that should and should not be used, what to do next if you fail to persuade, human tendencies to consider in efforts to persuade and how to discern the “teachings of men” versus those of a true teacher … Continue reading 152: Persuasion, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series about Persuasion. In the “Answer to Prayer for Covenant”, we’ve been commanded to study how to respect one another and to come together by precept, reason and persuasion. In this first part, Denver discusses three concepts; how to respectfully come together, how God works to persuade and how … Continue reading 151: Persuasion, Part 1 →
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Today Denver discusses the content and purpose behind his new book, The Testimony of Jesus: Past, Present, and Promise. The book is the culmination of five years of outreach to Christians everywhere and is now available as a hardback standalone addition to the Teachings of Denver Snuffer series of books. Transcript I have a number … Continue reading 150: The Testimony of Jesus →
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In this installment Denver discusses the persistent malignment of Joseph Smith and how it stacks up against the actual evidence in the historical record up to the date of his death. The discussion further addresses how, as well as why, the inaccurate narrative of Joseph Smith has been promoted and perpetuated since his death in … Continue reading 149: We’ve Lost the Argument →
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This is the seventh and final part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript If we obey the commandments that have been given, we can … Continue reading 148: Shem, Part 7 →
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This is the sixth part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript There’s more about that subject in the Book of Mormon than anyone has … Continue reading 147: Shem, Part 6 →
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This is the fifth part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript These are the kinds of preparations that need to precede Zion. We are … Continue reading 146: Shem, Part 5 →
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This is the fourth part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript There are two models that you can consider from the scriptures as possibilities … Continue reading 145: Shem, Part 4 →
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This is the third part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript The reason why father Abraham had to go to Melchizedek in order to … Continue reading 144: Shem, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript …this is in Moses chapter 6: And Adam lived one hundred and thirty … Continue reading 143: Shem, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript “And it came to pass that Enoch talked with the Lord; and he … Continue reading 142: Shem, Part 1 →
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In an earlier podcast (#106 – Forgiving Others), Denver and Stephanie discussed the mandatory condition that we forgive others in order to obtain forgiveness ourselves. In this podcast, Denver and Stephanie discuss more about the mechanics of how we forgive others. Forgiving is a necessary step in the ascension process; without it, we are not … Continue reading 141: Forgiving Others, Continued →
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This is the third part of a special series where Denver discusses what it is that makes God who and what God is, what that has to do with Godliness, and the power thereof, and how God governs on earth as it is in Heaven. Transcript Christ was born a King. In fact, wise men … Continue reading 140: The Government of God, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a special series where Denver discusses what it is that makes God who and what God is, what that has to do with Godliness, and the power thereof, and how God governs on earth as it is in Heaven. Transcript It is our relationship to and our connection with God … Continue reading 139: The Government of God, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series where Denver discusses what it is that makes God who and what God is, what that has to do with Godliness, and the power thereof, and how God governs on earth as it is in Heaven. Transcript The First Lecture on Faith is essentially asserting the … Continue reading 138: The Government of God →
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This is the second part of a special series where Denver addresses the question, “How can I commune with Christ?” Transcript There are some brilliant comments from some of you. Profound comments, even. But you must be careful about over-thinking things. Doctrine is not to be understood as an academic or scholarly undertaking. (Remember the … Continue reading 137: Commune with Christ, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series where Denver addresses the question, “How can I commune with Christ?” Transcript I got an inquiry asking: “I am interested in any thought you would be willing to share about why we were willing to sacrifice to come to this earth. I don’t think that this … Continue reading 136: Commune with Christ, Part 1 →
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This is the second part of a special series on Equality, where Denver addresses the questions, “What is the transformation process we need to undergo, in order to establish and practice equality? What lack we yet, to become equal?” Transcript Original Christians had no professional clergy. They operated in a way akin to a method … Continue reading 135: Equality, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on Equality, where Denver addresses the questions, “What is equality in the eyes of heaven?” “How can we become equal?” and “What are the sources of inequality and barriers to equality that we currently struggle with?” Transcript The spirit of God is withdrawing from the world. … Continue reading 134: Equality, Part 1 →
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This is the second part of a special series on Adoption, where Denver discusses one of the lost ordinances that must be restored as part of the Religion of the Fathers. Transcript When the first temples were built, or inherited by ancient civilizations, the center of life, government, education, culture, and art was at the … Continue reading 133: Adoption, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on Adoption, where Denver discusses one of the lost ordinances that must be restored as part of the Religion of the Fathers. Transcript In the immediate aftermath of Joseph’s death and the completion of the Nauvoo temple there were a lot of questions that could not … Continue reading 132: Adoption, Part 1 →
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This is part two of a special series on being harmless.
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This is part one of a special series on being harmless.
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This is the third and final part of an interview Denver did this past summer with Rick Bennett for his Gospel Tangents podcast.
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This is the second part of an interview Denver did this past summer with Rick Bennett for his Gospel Tangents podcast.
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This is the first part of an interview Denver did this past summer with Rick Bennett for his Gospel Tangents podcast. The entire interview will be presented in three segments.
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This is Part 2 of a special series on Marriage. Transcript I have been thinking a lot lately about Abraham and Sarah and their relationship. Their story is one of the greatest in history. Little details in the story are touching. The “ten years” that Sarah waited (Gen. 16: 3) before urging Abraham to father … Continue reading 126: Marriage, Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special series on Marriage. Transcript READING FROM ANSWER AND COVENANT: Marriage was, in the beginning, between one man and one woman, and was intended to remain so for the sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve, that they may multiply and replenish the Earth. I commanded that there … Continue reading 125: Marriage, Part 1 →
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The following message was recorded by Denver Snuffer on September 27, 2020 in Sandy, Utah. It addresses those who continue to publish lies and all who hold Joseph Smith in derision. In particular, it is a warning to those directly involved in the Joseph Smith Papers project, who in Volume 9 attribute the practice of … Continue reading 124: The Foolish and the Wise →
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Today Denver discusses what it means to be “numbered among the House of Israel,” how the Covenant plays a role in changing people from being Gentiles into being numbered among the House of Israel and the literal seed of Jacob (and vice versa), and how this influences the message and meaning of prophecy. Transcript When … Continue reading 123: Numbered Among →
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This is Part 2 of a special series exploring the commandment and need for us to become precious to each other. Transcript STEPHANIE: Enos 2 & 3 says: Now it came to pass that when I had heard these words, I began to feel a desire for the welfare of my brethren the Nephites; wherefore, I … Continue reading 122: Precious, Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special series exploring the commandment and need for us to become precious to each other. Transcript I am sorry, I laugh at myself. I am not a very good student. I am embarrassingly oblivious to the obvious. I could tell you stories about that but, you would wonder at … Continue reading 121: Precious, Part 1 →
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In this episode, Denver discusses the process that groups of people have followed in the past, and need to follow today, to achieve unity when working together on a project. Transcript Several years ago there were a number of people who were independently interested in trying to do something to reclaim the Scriptures in a … Continue reading 120: One Heart First →
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In this episode, Denver discusses God’s willingness to forgive us – to leave our errors in the past and remember them no more. Transcript Isaiah, in the temple, saw God high and lifted up, and his first reaction is, Woe is me! … I am undone! …I am a man of unclean lips. I dwell [among] a people of … Continue reading 119: God Forgives →
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This is Part 3 of a special series on the “True Vine”, where Denver answers the question, “Why is Christ referred to as the ‘True Vine’ in scripture, and what can we learn from this analogy?” Transcript We’re enacting ancient events. We’re part of a process that began a long time ago and is going … Continue reading 118: True Vine, Part 3 →
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This is Part 2 of a special series on the “True Vine”, where Denver answers the question, “Why is Christ referred to as the ‘True Vine’ in scripture, and what can we learn from this analogy?” Transcript The vineyard that the Lord began the restoration in was cumbered with all sorts of strange fruit. I … Continue reading 117: True Vine, Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special series on the “True Vine”, where Denver answers the question, “Why is Christ referred to as the ‘True Vine’ in scripture, and what can we learn from this analogy?” Transcript Once again, Joseph is called by name. This is verse 33. He was afraid. The fear soon left … Continue reading 116: True Vine →
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Today, Denver answers the question, “On Mount Horeb, the Lord gave a commandment to “remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” How do we keep a day “holy?” What does the Lord expect or desire of us in keeping this commandment? Why do we no longer worship on Saturday?” Transcript First, this from The … Continue reading 115: Sabbath Day →
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In this episode Denver discusses the attributes of people who will be called to Zion, as well as attributes and behaviors that will clearly disqualify people from being invited to that gathering. Transcript Zion will be cooperative, not competitive. They will be “one” in every sense of the word. No one will need to say … Continue reading 114: Zion People →
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This is the third of a multi-part series where Denver addresses how many of the things found in nature point to Christ. Transcript Question: “You addressed this in your lectures. Let’s say for argument’s sake I believed you. What can or should a university student do? I can’t drop out because I would have to … Continue reading 113: Nature, Part 3 →
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This is the second of a multi-part series where Denver addresses how many of the things found in nature point to Christ. Transcript Every one of us, if I say the word perfection, every one of us have something that comes to mind. In the course of your life, my guess is that every one of you … Continue reading 112: Nature, Part 2 →
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This is the first of a multi-part series where Denver addresses how many of the things found in nature point to Christ. Transcript So it did not surprise me at all when Joseph went out to pray in the grove and as he began that search he got attacked by the adversary and then calling … Continue reading 111: Nature, Part 1 →
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The content of this podcast was recorded by Denver on April 4th, 2020. Transcript We have something going on called the Wuhan Virus (or the COVID-19 virus or the Chinese virus or the “Kung Flu”). I’m not sure which name to call it by, so I’ll just use Wuhan even though, apparently, there are those … Continue reading 110: Whipsawed →
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This is Part 3 of a special series on renewal, where Denver discusses the pattern and concept, how it appears in nature, how it appears in our lives, and how it is evident in the Restoration. Transcript The first and primary question you have to ask is… Take a look around this world and, and … Continue reading 109: Renewal, Part 3 →
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This is Part 2 of a special series on renewal, where Denver discusses the pattern and concept, how it appears in nature, how it appears in our lives, and how it is evident in the Restoration. Transcript In Third Nephi chapter 21, the Lord talked about some things that become exceptionally relevant in light of … Continue reading 108: Renewal, Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special series on renewal, where Denver discusses the pattern and concept, how it appears in nature, how it appears in our lives, and how it is evident in the Restoration. Transcript The fact that Easter is in the springtime I don’t think is any accident. I think it’s intended … Continue reading 107: Renewal, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver and Stephanie discuss the mandatory condition that we forgive others in order to obtain forgiveness ourselves. Transcript STEPHANIE: When I read an article or hear a news story about some tremendous act of forgiveness on the part of someone who has given absolution to another person for some grievous offense, I think, So … Continue reading 106: Forgiving Others →
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This is the sixth part of a special series on love, where Denver teaches us how we can live according to the two great commandments: Love God, and Love One Another. Transcript In this creation, there are two opposing forces that cause everything there is to be and to exist. Those two opposing forces are … Continue reading 105: Love, Part 6 →
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This is the fifth part of a special series on love, where Denver teaches us how we can live according to the two great commandments: Love God, and Love One Another. Transcript Wisdom and prudence go together as companions. Prudence means good judgment or common sense. It is the quality of assessing things correctly and … Continue reading 104: Love, Part 5 →
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This is the fourth part of a special series on Love, where Denver teaches us how we can live according to the two great commandments: Love God, and Love One Another. Transcript Today – and I say these words advisedly, and I want you to take them seriously – Today all Christian churches have become … Continue reading 103: Love, Part 4 →
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This is the third part of a special series on Love, where Denver teaches us how we can live according to the two great commandments: Love God, and Love One Another. Transcript Think about what it means to be given the power of God. Think about what it means for God to be able to … Continue reading 102: Love, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a special series on Love, where Denver teaches us how we can live according to the two great commandments: Love God, and Love One Another. Transcript DENVER: Doctrine and Covenants section 93, verse 1, says: VERILY, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who … Continue reading 101: Love, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on Love, where Denver teaches us how we can live according to the two great commandments: Love God, and Love One Another. Transcript DENVER: King Benjamin had something to say about the character of a child, and he gives this in his big talk, beginning in … Continue reading 100: Love, Part 1 →
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In this episode, Denver discusses how the community of Zion will be centered around the temple, and founded upon equality, service, and the words of Christ. Transcript In all of the Restoration Mormon groups that exist (from the Community of Christ, in its present form, to any of the fundamentlist groups), the way in which … Continue reading 99: A Bag Full Of Jesus →
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This is the second part of a special series on what God is doing in our day. Transcript This is the Lord describing to Enoch what would happen by way of covenant, the Lord swearing as I live, even so will… and He tells him what’s going to come to pass in the last days. … Continue reading 98: God in Our Day, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on what God is doing in our day. Transcript Alright, so I want to skip to the time period that is relevant to our day in Jacob chapter 5, beginning at verse 48—because all the rest of that stuff is past history, and what we’re trying … Continue reading 97: God in Our Day, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver answers the question, “How can God’s paths be straight, when his course is one Eternal round?” Transcript I do not believe it is necessary to reveal any new thing in order to be able to teach in a way that opens eyes to everything the Lord has, and is doing, apart from expounding … Continue reading 96: One Eternal Round →
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Today, Denver addresses the question: How can we be of good cheer, even when we have a broken heart and a contrite spirit? Transcript FROM DENVER’S BLOG: “And behold, I have given you the law and the commandments of my Father, that ye shall believe in me, and that ye shall repent of your sins, … Continue reading 95: Good Cheer →
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This is the final part of a series on Meekness and Humility, which is intended to go deeper than mere words and definitions. The hope is to give you the chance to get a feel for the underlying state-of-being associated with Meekness and Humility, so you can resonate with these attributes and bring them into … Continue reading 94: Meekness & Humility, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series on Meekness and Humility, which is intended to go deeper than mere words and definitions. The hope is to give you the chance to get a feel for the underlying state of being associated with Meekness and Humility, so you can resonate with these attributes and bring … Continue reading 93: Meekness & Humility, Part 1 →
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This is part 2 of a series about garments, where Denver discusses temple garments, wedding garments, and other clothing as mentioned in the scriptures. Transcript One of the things that I was reminded about this week by a friend (I coined it, but he suggested the idea) is that it’s important that you not get … Continue reading 92: Garments, Part 2 →
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This is part 1 of a series about garments, where Denver discusses temple garments, wedding garments, and other clothing as mentioned in the scriptures. Transcript Marriage was the first ordinance, it was introduced before the Fall, and it was introduced before man was instructed on sacrifice. Go back to the Book of Moses in chapter … Continue reading 91: Garments, Part 1 →
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This is the third and final part of Shawn McCraney’s interview of Denver Snuffer, which was recorded on October 8th, 2019 in front of a live audience. Transcript Shawn: All right, welcome back. We were just talking, Denver and I. One thing we have in common (we have a lot of things in common, actually), … Continue reading 90: Interview with Denver, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of Shawn McCraney’s interview of Denver Snuffer, which was recorded on October 8th, 2019 in front of a live audience. Transcript Shawn: Denver Snuffer. Last week we heard about your life in story form. It was a great prose, it was narrative; it flowed from one interesting tale to another … Continue reading 89: Interview with Denver, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of Shawn McCraney’s interview of Denver Snuffer, which was recorded on October 8th, 2019 in front of a live audience. Transcript Shawn: Denver Snuffer. Denver: Shawn. Shawn: It’s good to meet you. I’ve heard many things about you. I have not followed up to confirm any of it. I’ve heard … Continue reading 88: Interview with Denver, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver discusses Mary (the Mother of Christ), Mary (Magdalene), and Eve as prototypes of the saved woman. Transcript John wrote that Mary Magdalene saw, even embraced the risen Lord, and related to the others her testimony of having seen Him returned to life, resurrected from the dead! These accounts differ in the details. They … Continue reading 87: Prototypes of the Saved Woman →
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Today Denver addresses the following question, “How can we know if the boils we receive in life are due to being like unto Job or because you are more akin to Pharaoh?” Transcript It’s a great question; I love the question. First, there’s an interesting exercise that I would commend to any of you. Go … Continue reading 86: Endure It Well →
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This is part 2 of a special series on the much anticipated and much prophesied return of Zion. Transcript Think about all the ways that there are to err. Consider the warnings given in Section 121 of the Doctrine and Covenants concerning priesthood: “That they may be conferred upon us, it is true; but when … Continue reading 85: Zion’s Return, Part 2 →
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This is part 1 of a special series on the much anticipated, and much prophesied return of Zion. Transcript In the beginning, there was a unitary priesthood. It was the Holy Order After the Order of the Son of God. But in order to prevent the too frequent repetition of the name of the Son … Continue reading 84: Zion’s Return, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver addresses the question: What is the proper way to fast? Transcript Isaiah 20:7 RE: Cry aloud, spare not, lift up your voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins. Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as a nation that … Continue reading 83: Fasting →
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This is the final part of a special series on Hope, in which Denver addresses the questions: “What is hope? How can hope be an anchor for the soul in times of tribulation?” Transcript This is a discussion of hope. It’s based upon material that I’ve previously written as a chapter—chapter 4—in the book Eighteen … Continue reading 82: Hope, Part 3 →
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Today, Denver addresses topics connected with the apostle Peter, including keys, practices of early Christians, the Mount of Transfiguration, and more. Transcript There’s a difference between belief and unbelief. Belief means that you have a body of correct information from which to draw in reaching your conviction concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ. Unbelief simply … Continue reading 81: Peter →
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This is the second part of a special series on Hope, in which Denver addresses the questions: “What is hope? How can hope be an anchor for the soul in times of tribulation?” Transcript Before the creation Christ was the great high priest of heaven who would redeem the creation by his sacrifice. The strength … Continue reading 80: Hope, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on “Hope”, in which Denver addresses the questions: What is hope? How can hope be an anchor for the soul in times of tribulation? Transcript: If you go to Doctrine and Covenants section 1 there is this interesting set of verses beginning with verse eight: “And … Continue reading 79: Hope, Part 1 →
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This is the final part of a special series entitled “Authentic Christianity”, in which Denver addresses the questions: What is Authentic Christianity? How does it differ from Historic or Modern Christianity? Why are there so many divisions between denominations? What is God up to today regarding Christianity? Transcript People that have power tend not to … Continue reading 78: Authentic Christianity, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series entitled “Authentic Christianity”, in which Denver addresses the questions: What is Authentic Christianity? How does it differ from Historic or Modern Christianity? Why are there so many divisions between denominations? What is God up to today regarding Christianity? Transcript I want to talk about religion, but … Continue reading 77: Authentic Christianity, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver addresses the following questions: “What can you tell us about Patriarchs and the Patriarchal priesthood? Is it on the earth now, and how can we learn more about it?” Transcript Everything about the original form of priesthood, everything about what it is Abraham was seeking, all of this ties together because there is … Continue reading 76: Patriarchs →
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Today, Denver addresses the following questions: What is the ministry of the Fathers? What is their role in the restoration, both in heaven and on the earth? Transcript Now I tell that as background because I recently had another experience in which I spent, as it turned out, once again, 40 days in pain. And while … Continue reading 75: Ministry of the Fathers →
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Today, Denver addresses the question: “What was Hyrum Smith’s role in the Restoration?” Transcript Doctrine and Covenants Section 124 is a revelation given in January 1841. In it the Lord offered to the Saints a return of “the fullness” which had been lost. Beginning at verse 28, the Lord said through Joseph: “For there is … Continue reading 74: Hyrum Smith →
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In this episode Denver addresses the question, “How do we formulate and ask good questions?” Transcript The opening of the book of Enos has some interesting language that describes what Enos went through in order for him to receive revelations and confirmations and blessings from God. The way in which he opens his book is … Continue reading 73: Good Questions →
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In this episode Denver addresses the questions, “What is it about little children that led Christ to say that we must become as a little child, and that of such is the kingdom of God? What practical things can we do to become as little children? What are the most hindering traditions, mindsets, attitudes or … Continue reading 72: As a Little Child →
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Today, in Part 3 of this series on Effective Study, Denver continues addressing the following questions: “How do I get the most out of Gospel study? Where do I begin? It can be frustrating to read and not really get much out of a text aside from the most obvious and superficial reading. What can … Continue reading 71: Effective Study, Part 3 →
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Today, in Part 2 of this series on Effective Study, Denver continues addressing the following questions: “How do I get the most out of Gospel study? Where do I begin? It can be frustrating to read and not really get much out of a text aside from the most obvious and superficial reading. What can … Continue reading 70: Effective Study, Part 2 →
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In this episode Denver addresses the following: “How do I get the most out of Gospel study? Where do I begin? It can be frustrating to read and not really get much out of a text aside from the most obvious and superficial reading. What can I do or what skills or approaches do I … Continue reading 69: Effective Study, Part 1 →
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Today we continue with part two of the discussion on Calling and Election. Denver continues to answer the question: Regarding Calling & Election, in various blog posts, talks, Beloved Enos and so forth, you explain that if we can receive the Second Comforter then our Calling & Election will take care of itself. In an … Continue reading 68: Calling and Election, Part 2 →
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Today, Denver answers the following: Regarding Calling & Election, in various blog posts, talks, Beloved Enos and so forth, you explain that if we can receive the Second Comforter then our Calling & Election will take care of itself. In an email this week, you stated: “…in the beginning there was one, unified priesthood. It … Continue reading 67: Calling and Election, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver discusses the Allegory of the Olive Tree (NC Jacob 3). Transcript I mentioned that one of the criticisms of the Book of Mormon is the prevalent Christology—as a criticism, because people don’t believe that Christ was so openly known, openly talked about, openly expected in the pre-Babylonian captivity of the people in the Bible. But … Continue reading 66: Allegory of the Olive Tree →
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Today, as an epilogue to our series on Discernment, Denver provides additional information and insight into false spirits and how we can avoid being overtaken by them. Transcript In addition to varying forms of ignorance and study, diligence and sloth, interest and indifference that separates each of us in our religious beliefs, there are also … Continue reading 65: Discernment, Epilogue →
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Christ said in Matthew 11:11: …As it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also at the coming of the Son of Man, for it shall be with them as it was in the days which were before the flood. Today, Denver answers the question, “What was happening in the days of … Continue reading 64: Noah →
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Today, Denver continues addressing the following inquiry. “Some people believe that re-baptism, receiving the new Covenant and so forth are not necessary for them, because of their bloodlines, race, previous ordination or religion, affiliation with a tribe of Israel, etc. Some believe, that they do not need to obey all of the 10 commandments or … Continue reading 63: Every Word, Part 2 →
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Today, Denver answers the following inquiry. “Some people believe that re-baptism, receiving the new Covenant and so forth are not necessary for them, because of their bloodlines, race, previous ordination or religion, affiliation with a tribe of Israel, etc. Some believe, that they do not need to obey all of the 10 commandments or other … Continue reading 62: Every Word, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver answers the question: Who or what is the Witness spoken of by John the Revelator, about which Joseph Smith prophesied on May 12, 1844 (just before his death), saying that Witness would be “ordained and prepared” to “preach the everlasting gospel to all nations in the last days” …all the testimony is, that … Continue reading 61: Witness in All the World →
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Today, Denver teaches us about the three roots of scripture and how these efforts to recover lost information compare with the Book of Remembrance that contained the gospel as originally revealed to Adam. Transcript At the beginning, in the first generations, there was a book of remembrance that was kept contemporaneous with Adam. Enoch was … Continue reading 60: Third Root →
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This is the second part of a special series on Nephi where Denver addresses the question: “In our day, what can we learn from the example of Nephi, son of Lehi, and from the legacy he left us in scripture?” Transcript It’s not appropriate that someone should collect money from the flock nor lord it … Continue reading 59: Nephi, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on Nephi where Denver addresses the question: “In our day, what can we learn from the example of Nephi, son of Lehi, and from the legacy he left us in scripture.” Transcript Look, we’re enacting ancient events. We’re part of a process that began a long … Continue reading 58: Nephi, Part 1 →
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This is the final part of a special series on Abraham. Today, Denver continues addressing the questions: “What do we need to understand about Abraham in order to understand our place in the last days events? What is God’s view of The Book of Abraham and what ought we to take from it as we … Continue reading 57: Abraham, Part 4 →
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This is the third part of a special series on Abraham. Today, Denver continues addressing the questions: What do we need to understand about Abraham in order to understand our place in the last days events? What is God’s view of The Book of Abraham and what ought we to take from it as we … Continue reading 56: Abraham, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a special series on Abraham. Today, Denver continues addressing the questions: What do we need to understand about Abraham in order to understand our place in the last days events? What is God’s view of The Book of Abraham and what ought we to take from it as we … Continue reading 55: Abraham, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on Abraham. Today, Denver addresses the questions: What do we need to understand about Abraham in order to understand our place in the last days events? What is God’s view of The Book of Abraham and what ought we to take from it as we look … Continue reading 54: Abraham, Part 1 →
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This is Part 3 and the final part of a special series on Discernment. Today, Denver addresses the following questions: What is discernment? How can I develop the gift and ability to discern? What can be done to correctly discern true and false spirits? And, how can I discern my own thoughts from those from God? … Continue reading 53: Discernment, Part 3 →
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This is Part 2 of a special series on Discernment. Today, Denver addresses the following questions: What is discernment? How can I develop the gift and ability to discern? What can be done to correctly discern true and false spirits? And, how can I discern my own thoughts from those from God? Transcript Then there … Continue reading 52: Discernment, Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special series on Discernment. In a lengthy Times and Seasons article entitled “Try the Spirits” published on April 1, 1842, Joseph Smith wrote: A man must have the discerning of spirits before he can drag into daylight this hellish influence and unfold it unto the world in all its … Continue reading 51: Discernment, Part 1 →
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Today Denver answers this question, “As we celebrate Christ during this season, what should we know about Him today?” Transcript I’m going to approach this subject through an indirect route, and we’ll arrive where we want to arrive before the end of this. But I’m going to start out, apparently, in a different direction. In … Continue reading 50: Celebrating Christ →
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Today, Denver addresses the question, “What are ordinances, and why do we need them?” Transcript: DENVER: Here’s the problem: People do not believe Him, even though He rose from the dead. Period. Today, us—you and I—do not believe Him, even though He rose from the dead. It was not intended to be a one-off event … Continue reading 49: Ordinances →
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Today, Denver addresses the question: “What is the purpose of prophecy, and how do you know when it will be, or has been, fulfilled?” Transcript: DENVER: All of prophecy is essentially focused on two events. You can always find an acception to this because there are all kinds of intermediate events that get covered. But … Continue reading 48: Prophecy →
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This is part two of a two part series on charity. Denver addresses the question: “Why is charity the greatest of all?” Transcript: DENVER: I give unto you these sayings that you may understand and know how to worship, and to know what you worship, that you may come unto the Father in my name, … Continue reading 47: Charity, Part 2 →
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This is part one of a two part series on charity. Denver addresses the question: “Why is charity the greatest of all?” Transcript: DENVER: Charity is sometimes viewed as this emotional or deeply-felt connection that seems unattainable vis-a-vis the stranger but something that is capable to be done for your wife or your husband or … Continue reading 46: Charity, Part 1 →
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This is the second half of Denver’s address given at Graceland University yesterday, November 10th 2018. In this installment Denver addresses the following: In 1820, God told Joseph Smith not to join any church, because they all “have a form of Godliness, but deny the power thereof”. How do churches today still deny the power of … Continue reading 45: Denying the Power →
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This is the first half of Denver’s address given at Graceland University yesterday, November 10th 2018. In this installment Denver addresses a question that challenges many, if not all of us, “How do we break the chains of tradition that bind us and keep us from hearing the voice of God?” Transcript DENVER: I have … Continue reading 44: Breaking the Chains →
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Today, Denver addresses the question: “How does the gospel of Jesus Christ encompass and include all truth?” Transcript: Christ made a comment about those that would be able to enter into the Kingdom of God, and he said that, “Except you become as a little child, you shall not be able to enter into that … Continue reading 43: Gathering Truth →
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Today, Denver addresses the following topic and questions… We often hear about Eternal Progression, but we know precious little about it. You have mentioned that this occurs in “cycles of creation”. What are “cycles of creation”, and how do we progress through them? Transcript: DENVER: I told you before in Idaho Falls that, in my … Continue reading 42: Cycles of Creation →
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In this episode Denver addresses the following: We understand from scripture that “Wise men still seek Christ today”. At the time of the birth of Christ, the people in Palestine knew almost nothing of the birth of the Savior. Even Herod’s priests were wholly unaware, yet certain wise men “from the East” made an arduous … Continue reading 41: The Journey →
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Today, Denver addresses the following: Sometimes it seems like there is a conflict between the Old Testament and the New Testament. They seem to come from very different people, with very different ideas about God. How do we reconcile the differences? Transcript: DENVER: When we have the history of the Jews and the loss of … Continue reading 40: Interpreting Scripture →
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Today, Denver addresses the following questions: Who or what is the stone cut out of the mountain that will grind Babylon to dust? Has that happened yet? If not, how will it happen, or is it already underway? Transcript: DENVER: I think for an understanding of Christianity you really have to go back to the … Continue reading 39: Babylon →
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This is the sixth and final installment in a multi-part series about the Temple. In this series Denver addresses the meaning behind both ancient and modern temple worship, as well as some of the features and purposes of the temple to be built in New Jerusalem. Transcript: DENVER: When the tabernacle was first built (the … Continue reading 38: Temple, Part 6 →
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This is the fifth installment in a multi-part series about the Temple. In this series Denver addresses the meaning behind both ancient and modern temple worship, as well as some of the features and purposes of the temple to be built in New Jerusalem. Transcript: DENVER: Jacob gave a blessing to Joseph that we find … Continue reading 37: Temple, Part 5 →
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This is the fourth installment in a multi-part series about the Temple. In this series Denver addresses the meaning behind both ancient and modern temple worship, as well as some of the features and purposes of the temple to be built in New Jerusalem. Transcript: DENVER: Mormonism is true, but it is possible for people … Continue reading 36: Temple, Part 4 →
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This is the third installment in a multi-part series about the Temple. In this series Denver addresses the meaning behind both ancient and modern temple worship, as well as some of the features and purposes of the temple to be built in New Jerusalem. Transcript: DENVER: The priesthood which began with Adam was priesthood which … Continue reading 35: Temple, Part 3 →
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In this installment Denver responds to some of the questions listeners have submitted for consideration. In addition to answering questions, Denver provides some timely context and recommendations for how we can become one. Transcript: DENVER: Right now, if you’re sincere, interested, and struggling, probably the most important thing in all of the questions are the … Continue reading 34: Dances with Wolves →
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This is the second installment in a multi-part series about the Temple. In this series Denver addresses the meaning behind both ancient and modern temple worship, as well as some of the features and purposes of the temple to be built in New Jerusalem. Transcript: DENVER: God pointed Joseph, and in turn us, towards something … Continue reading 33: Temple, Part 2 →
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This is the first installment in a multi-part series about the Temple. In this series Denver addresses the meaning behind both ancient and modern temple worship, as well as some of the features and purposes of the temple to be built in New Jerusalem. Transcript: Denver: The restoration was never intended to just restore an … Continue reading 32: Temple, Part 1 →
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Today, Denver addresses the following questions: What is priestcraft? Does it exist today? And how can we avoid it? Transcript: Turn to 2 Nephi, chapter 10, beginning at verse 11: “And this land shall be a land of liberty unto the Gentiles, and there shall be no kings upon the land, who shall raise up unto … Continue reading 31: Priestcraft →
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Today, Denver addresses the following: Nearly 200 years after God appeared to Joseph in the Sacred Grove, we still don’t have Zion. What happened to the Restoration? Why has it failed to produce Zion as prophesied? What can we do to help it get back on track? Transcript: There was a time when the landscape … Continue reading 30: How the Restoration Has Fallen! →
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Today, Denver addresses the question: “Is my partriarchal blessing valid?” Transcript: QUESTION: Is my patriarchal blessing valid? —– DENVER: Father’s blessings scripturally had legitimacy because they were spoken through the gift of the Holy Ghost. Three years previous to the death of Adam, he called together his posterity in the valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and there … Continue reading 29: Patriarchal Blessings →
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Today, Denver addresses the following: On April 19, 2017, you gave a talk entitled “Things to Keep Us Awake At Night.” In the paper you wrote, based on that talk, you state “Adam, in the presence of Son Ahman, will return the government to our Lord. This event, Adam-ondi-Ahman, or Adam in the presence of … Continue reading 28: Adam-ondi-Ahman →
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Today, Denver addresses the following: On September 22, 2016, you wrote that “If they are penitent and willing to trust God, the last-days Zion will be achieved by a single generation.” What is a “generation”, how long is it, and are we that generation? Transcript: QUESTION: On September 22, 2016, you wrote that, “If they are … Continue reading 27: Generation →
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Today, Denver answers the question, “With all of the wars and destruction prophesied for the end of the world, how will the Lord defend and protect Zion?” Transcript: Question: With all of the wars and destruction prophesied for the end of the world, how will the Lord defend and protect Zion? DENVER: Mormon wrote his … Continue reading 26: Defending Zion →
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Today Denver addresses the following questions. What is sacrifice? Why is it so important? And what kind of sacrifice does God want us to offer Him? Transcript: We believe that sacrifice is necessary if a person is to have faith. You can believe a lot of things, but if you’re going to have faith, it’s … Continue reading 25: Sacrifice →
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In today’s episode Denver discusses three visions which relate to our dispensation. Transcript: I accepted the invitation to speak here because the time has come to testify of the things shown me by the Lord in His first appearance of the night of February 12th-13th of 2003. I saw His return in glory and recorded what … Continue reading 24: Visions →
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In today’s episode the following questions are addressed by Denver. How will Zion get started? How will it grow to fill all of North and South America, and eventually the world? Transcript: The finish line is Zion. There is no moment of separation between either restoration or apostasy. You’re actively involved in one, or you … Continue reading 23: Growing Zion →
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In this episode Denver addresses the following items of interest. What is the New Jerusalem? Where will it be? What will happen there? And how will the New Jerusalem become Zion? Transcript: Well, they who come will burn up those who are unprepared. And therefore, what should we be doing in order to make sure that … Continue reading 22: New Jerusalem →
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This is Part 3 of a special three part series on angels, where Denver addresses many questions including… What are angels like? How do we interact with them? What are they here to do, and how are they different from us and from other heavenly beings? Transcript: There’s a time involved in the visit and … Continue reading 21: Angels – Part 3 →
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This is Part 2 of a special three part series on angels, where Denver addresses many questions including… What are angels like? How do we interact with them? What are they here to do, and how are they different from us and from other heavenly beings? Transcript: There’s also, in scripture, a teaching that says … Continue reading 20: Angels – Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special three part series on angels, where Denver addresses many questions including… What are angels like? How do we interact with them? What are they here to do, and how are they different from us and from other heavenly beings? Transcript: One of the things that Joseph talked about … Continue reading 19: Angels – Part 1 →
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This is Part 2 of a special series on Prayer, where Denver addresses many questions including… What is earnest prayer like, and what can happen as a result of crying to the Lord? Transcript: Throughout the record of the brother of Jared, never once does the word “pray/prayer” appear. When the voice of Moroni emerges into … Continue reading 18: Prayer – Part 2 →
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This is Part 1 of a special series on Prayer, where Denver addresses many questions including… To whom do we pray? How should we pray? Why do we pray? And, what happens when we pray correctly? Transcript: Christ is the Father. Think of the word “Father” as a role and not identity. If you take … Continue reading 17: Prayer – Part 1 →
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In today’s episode Denver answers the questions, “Who are the remnant groups?” and “What are the prophecies concerning them in our dispensation?” Transcript: Why does the remnant, which will build Zion, tear in pieces and trample underfoot the Gentiles? Why do they do that? Start thinking about the image of Babylon that is going to … Continue reading 16: The Remnant →
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In this episode Denver addresses these questions. What is Jacob’s Ladder? Why did Joseph Smith refer to it as the “first principles of the gospel’’? Transcript: Everything begins with faith. You don’t skip to knowledge. You begin with faith and you progress. Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith on page 348 says: “When you climb … Continue reading 15: Jacob’s Ladder →
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In this episode Denver addresses the question, “What can you tell us about the testimonies written in the heavens?” Transcript: QUESTION: What can you tell us about the testimonies written in the heavens? DENVER: “Thus saith the Lord, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of … Continue reading 14: The Heavens →
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In this episode Denver addresses the following question. What great knowledge is to be restored in our dispensation? Transcript: Go to Doctrine and Covenants Section 121. Beginning at verse 26 (these are the neglected verses because we don’t pay attention to this stuff anymore): “God shall give unto you knowledge by his Holy Spirit, … Continue reading 13: Our Dispensation →
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What happened on the morning of Christ’s resurrection? Today, Denver shares his eyewitness account and testimony of the events that transpired on Easter morning, along with a few thoughts on what those events mean for all of us. Transcript: A little over 2,000 years ago something happened that changed the course of history. Christ was … Continue reading 12: Resurrection Morning →
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In this episode the topic of the sacrament is addressed. What is the proper way to administer it? Who can administer it? What is the meaning of the sacrament and is there more to the symbolism that we may not always remember, but should? Transcript: QUESTION: What is the proper way to administer the sacrament? … Continue reading 11: Sacrament →
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In this installment Denver addresses tithing. What should tithes and offerings be used for? What is the proper way to handle tithing? Are there improper uses of tithes? Transcript: QUESTION: What is the proper way to handle tithing? What should tithes and offerings be used for, and what should they not be used for? DENVER: … Continue reading 10: Tithing →
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In this episode Denver addresses the challenge of embracing truth and how people from various religious traditions embracing truth and the Restoration movement will affect everyone’s understanding of the scriptures and the gospel. Transcript: QUESTION: As people from various religious traditions join the Restoration movement, how will that affect our understanding of the scriptures and … Continue reading 9: Embracing Truth →
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Today Denver addresses the following: What is the baptism of fire? What is the effect it has on those who receive it? Transcript: QUESTION: What is the baptism of fire, and what is its effect on man? DENVER: I’ve been asked to comment about the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, a subject that … Continue reading 8: Baptism of Fire →
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Who needs to be baptized? Why is it so important? And what is the proper way to baptize? Denver answers these questions and reminds all Christian believers that authorized baptism has always been required from the days of Adam until the present, as a sign of faith and acceptance of what it is God is … Continue reading 7: Baptism →
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What is repentance? What do I need to repent of? How do I repent and what happens when I do? Today Denver addresses the reality of repentance and what it is and what is required with clarity and simplicity. What if repentance is related to the acquisition of intelligence? Or in other words, light and … Continue reading 6: Repentance →
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What is faith? How does one exercise faith, even great faith? Today Denver teaches from the oft overlooked Lectures on Faith as well as bearing witness of the role of faith. Faith must be grounded in God and nothing else. Faith motivates you to act and produces power when you act. Transcript: QUESTION: What is … Continue reading 5: Faith →
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The documents, words and revelations given by and through ancient prophets up through Joseph Smith are to be read, heeded and valued per God’s own words. But, can anyone, including a modern prophet, church leader or president contradict and change what Joseph Smith said, taught and revealed? Today, using the words and revelations of God, … Continue reading 4: Contradicting Joseph →
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Who is Christ? What are His attributes? Today’s discussion addresses the standard of salvation, what a saved being is and Christ as the prototype for all men. Denver shares first-hand testimony of Christ, who is real, who lives and who is approachable by everyone! Transcript: QUESTION: As one who knows Christ, how would you describe … Continue reading 3: Who is Christ? →
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As Christian fellowships are formed they all seem to be very different. In what ways should they be similar and in what ways is it okay for them to be diverse? In this podcast Denver addresses the importance of community within Christian worship. Transcript: QUESTION: As Christian fellowships are formed, they all seem to be … Continue reading 2: Fellowship Diversity →
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What is the significance of what Christ went through in the Garden of Gethsemane? In this podcast, Denver answers this question, and gives his eye-witness account of the events that day. Transcript: QUESTION: What is the significance of what Christ went through in the Garden of Gethsemane? What follows is Denver’s eyewitness description, not only … Continue reading 1: Gethsemane →
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