
Talking Scripture
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep 277 | Alma 30-31, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 15-21)
Explore strategies for supporting loved ones wrestling with faith. Discover how contemporary anti-Christ arguments can be countered through rational discourse. Delve into the philosophical clash between faith and agency, examining the implications of truth. Unpack the Anthropic Principle, suggesting a purposeful universe. Analyze the tension between belief in God and multiverse theories, emphasizing evidence-based faith. Witness the transformative power of personal belief experiences amidst doubts, promoting respectful dialogue with skeptics.

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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 276 | Alma 23-29, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 8-14)
Topics covered include conversion to the Lord, burying swords to avoid staining them, the structure of Alma with the number seven, helping angry converts, missionary work challenges and joys, pride, comparison, and Saul disease

Jun 26, 2024 • 56min
Ep 275 | Alma 17-22, Come Follow Me 2024 (July 1-7)
The podcast discusses Ammon and Aaron's missionary approaches, the importance of finding common ground, falling into trances, Abish's significance, and winning hearts through service in missionary work.

Jun 19, 2024 • 0sec
Ep 274 | Alma 13-16, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 24-30)
Topics discussed include the power of priesthood, Melchizedek's significance, understanding evil and suffering, Zezirim's transformation, humility vs. pride, and accepting witness testimonies to avoid negative outcomes.

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Ep 273 | Alma 8-12, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 17-23)
The podcast discusses the power of increasing witnesses in Alma 8-12, highlighting the credibility of personal testimony. It explores the destruction of Ammoniah from different viewpoints, warns against those who twist the truth, and examines resurrection teachings. The prayers of the righteous can delay destruction, and Zeezrom's transformation into a missionary companion is analyzed.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 0sec
Ep 272 | Alma 5-7, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 10-16)
Alma's sermons urge recalling memories to strengthen faith. Choose God as your shepherd. Insight on being 'born again' vs 'born from above.' Clarification on Christology debates. Recommit to holiness. Jesus' birth in Jerusalem predicted.

May 29, 2024 • 0sec
Ep 271 | Mosiah 29-Alma 4, Come Follow Me 2024 (June 3-9)
The podcast discusses marking oneself like the Amlicites, collective punishment in the Bible, viewing everyone as equals, finding peace amidst adversity, the philosophy of Nehor, the dangers of antichrists, Amlicite wars, and church prosperity through members' examples.

May 22, 2024 • 0sec
Ep 270 | Mosiah 25-28, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 27-June 2)
Topics discussed include Alma's conversion, God's mercy, repentance, justification, sanctification, Church discipline, good government principles, and the transition to a system of judges in Mosiah. The podcast explores the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and striving to become better through the Atonement of Christ.

May 15, 2024 • 49min
Ep 269 | Mosiah 18-24, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 20-26)
Alma's message of healing through repentance and faith. Exploring the meaning of 'comforter' in scriptures. Connecting repentance to tearing down mountains. Stories of deliverance and finding strength in challenging times. Partnering with God in the plan of salvation.

May 8, 2024 • 54min
Ep 268 | Mosiah 11-17, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 13-19)
→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=ifOlF2Wrw50 → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2024/04/mosiah-11-17-podcast-ep-268-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(07:55) How to take “Noah blinders” off. (10:18) Abinadi teaches how Jesus is both the Father and the Son.(16:59) Like Jesus, Alma yields to the will of the Father.(22:32) The priests of
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