Mormon Stories Podcast

1801: Mormon Bible Scholar - Dan McClellan Part 1

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Aug 21, 2023

Join Mormon Bible Scholar, Dan McClellan, as he discusses his journey into biblical scholarship on TikTok. From his unique mission experiences in Uruguay to his thought-provoking discussions on homosexuality and creation accounts in the Bible, Dan's insights captivate. With meticulous research, he explores intriguing topics like God having a wife and homosexuality in the Bible. Don't miss his upcoming book that promises to dive deeper into these compelling issues. This interview is a stimulating exploration of faith, data-driven analysis, and respectful dialogue.

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Projects, Collaborations, and Academic Background

Growing Up, Golf, and Comic Books

10:58 • 11min

College Dorm Life and Troubles with Drugs, Alcohol, and Finances

Reflections on Family and Religion in High School

Chasing Passions and Finding Success

Exploring Baptism

36:06 • 17min

The Role of Community in Religious Identity and Proselytizing

Reflecting on Missionary Work

Structure, Self-Medicating, and Quitting Smoking: A Journey of Change

01:01:36 • 4min

Reflecting on Mormon Missionary Experience

01:05:28 • 4min

Challenging Experiences as a Missionary

01:09:33 • 21min

Discovering and Investigating Beliefs

01:30:03 • 14min

Structuring Power and Values

01:44:31 • 4min

Exploring the Composition of the Pentateuch

01:48:33 • 9min

Risks and Rewards of Critical Scholarship in the LDS Church

01:57:33 • 23min

Becoming Kindred Spirits

02:20:14 • 6min

Costly Signaling and Trust within Mormonism

02:25:44 • 6min

Cartoons and Cognitive Dissonance in the Mormon Community

02:31:47 • 22min

Academic Studies and Career Trajectory

02:53:56 • 7min

From PhD Programs to Full-Time Scripture Translation

03:01:16 • 19min

Challenges in Translating the Book of Mormon

03:19:58 • 15min

Engaging with TikTok: Sharing Scholarship on the Bible and Religion

03:34:40 • 6min

God's Wife: Evidence and Censorship

03:40:33 • 18min

Interpreting the Book of Mormon

03:58:27 • 14min

Ancient and Modern Temples, Old Testament and New Testament, and the Historical Jesus

04:12:24 • 9min

Facing Criticism and Support on Social Media

04:21:51 • 10min

Upcoming Book on Clarifying the Bible's Messages and the Challenges of Self-Employment

04:31:38 • 4min

Gratitude, Future Episodes, and Active Membership

04:35:19 • 16min