Come Back Podcast Jared Halverson discusses difficult questions on The Book of Mormon and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ - January Book Club
Feb 16, 2023
Jared Halverson, an associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU and host of the Unshaken YouTube channel, dives deep into The Book of Mormon and discipleship. He discusses the importance of diverse perspectives, especially from the LGBTQ community and ex-Latter-day Saints. The conversation highlights the transformative power of faith crises, the nuances of scriptural interpretation, and the essential balance of love and law in fostering inclusivity within religious contexts. Halverson passionately emphasizes understanding as a key to unity in Christ.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Faith Crises and the Journey of Transformation
02:20 • 2min
Faith, Translation, and Understanding
04:26 • 28min
Distinguishing Mark from Curse in the Book of Mormon
32:26 • 4min
Interpreting the Bible and the Book of Mormon: A Journey of Faith
36:14 • 5min
Navigating Faith Crises with Compassion
41:34 • 17min
Exploring Inclusion and Understanding through Faith
58:33 • 6min