

Talking Scripture
Mike Day & Bryce Dunford
Tips to help you understand and find relevance in scripture. Mike Day and Bryce Dunford are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love to teach the scriptures. They explain and illustrate relevance in the text and discuss ideas for understanding and applying Come Follow Me and beyond.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 43min
Ep 248 | 1 Nephi 1-5, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 8-14)
The podcast discusses topics such as the Jewish apostasy, the importance of responding to trials, the role of prophets, the Egyptian and Semitic roots in American languages, different methods of studying the Book of Mormon, symbolism in chapter one, the historical context of the Book of Deuteronomy, and the influence of family and afflictions on Nephi's life.

Dec 27, 2023 • 45min
Ep 247 | Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 1-7)
This podcast discusses the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon, including the method of translation and unique doctrines. It also explores the testimonies of the three witnesses, the credibility of the book, and its transformative power.

Dec 20, 2023 • 46min
Ep 246 | Mike on the Overall Structure of the Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (Jan 1-7)
→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=I1AwrDddk24
→ Detailed Show Notes: http://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/31/a-brief-explanation-about-the-book-of-mormon/
→ Mike covers The Mosiah-First Translation in more detail in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch? embed=no&v=q8yyTYUSY04
→ Timestamps:(00:00) Who was Mormon and why is this book named after him? Scripture is a combination of both heavenly and mortal work.(08:26) The background and overall time period of the Book of Mormon. Lehi leaves Jerusalem around 600 BC and taught that the Messiah would be slain and rise from the dead.(12:01) Lehi’s son Nephi constructs two sets of records. The Large Plates have more historical details and were edited by Mormon. The Small Plates contained more spiritual content and were not abridged by Mormon.(14:57) The source material for the Small Plates of Nephi, including more details about the Brass Plates.(17:15) The source material for the Large Plates of Nephi.(19:25) David Whitmer gave different accounts regarding the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon.(22:26) Mormon’s son Moroni adds an abridged version of the record of Ether that Mosiah translated. (24:55) How Mormon corrects mistakes in his abridgment.(29:04) The Mosiah-First Translation is compelling evidence for the authenticity of The Book of Mormon. Allusions to the Small Plates are found all throughout the Large Plates.(40:55) A review of what we covered, adding some detail about the printing process from the typesetter, John Gilbert.
→ Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/
→ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng
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Dec 13, 2023 • 28min
Ep 245 | Revelation 19-22, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 25-31)
→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=-SpSPNnwb2g
Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this final episode on Revelation, we look at Chapters 19-22 and discuss the two feasts: The Marriage Supper of the Lamb and The Supper of the Great God. The Marriage Supper of The Lamb represents the reunion of God and his people, a coming home foretold throughout the scriptures. We learn more about the symbolism of the great city, the Holy Jerusalem, descending from heaven, depicted as a golden cube or the holy of holies.
→ Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/revelation-19-22-show-notes/
→ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng
→ Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/
→ YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook
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Dec 12, 2023 • 21min
Ep 244 | Revelation 17-18, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 25-31)
Analyzing the downfall of Babylon the Great, the concept of two churches, interpreting Revelations, the destruction of evil, and the meaning of sorcery.

Dec 10, 2023 • 25min
Ep 243 | Revelation 14-16, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17 & 25-31)
In this podcast, they explore Revelation chapters 14-16, discussing topics such as singing the song of redeeming love, temple connections, symbolism, efforts to save mankind, and the plagues and battle in Armageddon. The focus is on breaking conformity, repentance, building Zion, and following the Savior with patience and faith.

Dec 9, 2023 • 26min
Ep 242 | Revelation 13, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)
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Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we explore Chapter 13. We examine the Sea and Land Beasts, and discuss how they imitate Jesus Christ. We also discuss John’s use of the number 666 and the Mark of the Beast.
→ Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-13-the-dragon-two-beasts-and-the-mark/
→ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng
→ Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/
→ YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook
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Dec 8, 2023 • 33min
Ep 241 | Revelation 12, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)
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Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we examine the events John sees in Chapter 12, including the pre-earth struggle between the dragon and the saints of God. The woman, who is a representation of the Church, flees into the wilderness and is nourished as the angry dragon continues his struggle against truth.
→ Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2017/05/revelation-12-the-woman-flees-into-the-wilderness/
→ Extra Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-12-the-dragon-the-woman-and-the-child/
→ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng
→ Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/
→ YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook
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Dec 7, 2023 • 21min
Ep 240 | Revelation 11, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)
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Join us for an enlightening 14-episode journey through the Book of Revelation. In this episode we turn to Chapter 11, the story of the two witnesses slain and resurrected in Jerusalem in the last days.
→ Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2019/12/revelation-11-the-two-witnesses-olive-trees-candle-sticks-slain/
→ Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng
→ Bryce Dunford’s Institute classes are now available on podcast apps. Sign up here: http://brotherdunford.org/
→ YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Google Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook
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Dec 6, 2023 • 31min
Ep 239 | Revelation 8-10, Come Follow Me 2023 (Dec 11-17)
This podcast explores the opening of the seventh seal and the role of trumpets in divine intervention, analyzes the warnings and symbolism in Revelation, discusses the interpretation of the book and its relevance in war-torn countries, shares challenges of feeding lambs and connects it to the message of destruction in Revelation 10, and emphasizes the importance of individuals making a difference with their talents and calling.


