

S5E42 Prescription to Avoid Apostasy
Oct 9, 2025
Dive into recent conference highlights and emotional responses about family and mercy. Explore Thomas B. Marsh’s intriguing journey, from his conflicts with Joseph Smith to his eventual return to faith. Uncover his handwritten 'Prescription for Apostasy,' filled with poignant reminders about faith and charity. The conversation also tackles why some Christians label Latter-day Saints as a cult, shedding light on key theological differences. Plus, enjoy listener stories and humor that bring lightness to serious topics.
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Emotion Clouds Reactions To Family Teachings
- Emotional reactions shape how people respond to teachings about family and marriage.
- Gerrit Dirkmaat warns personal experiences often drive instant emotional rebuttals to general doctrine.
Sports Loyalty As A Bias Example
- Gerrit uses sports-team loyalty to illustrate biased emotional reasoning.
- He explains fans praise failing players on their own team while criticizing them elsewhere.
Section 112: Rebuke And Authority Reminder
- Doctrine and Covenants 112 rebukes Thomas B. Marsh for pride and misplaced authority.
- The revelation emphasizes Joseph Smith's sustained keys and warns the Twelve against rebelling.