
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

May 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 267 | Mosiah 7-10, Come Follow Me 2024 (May 6-12)
Interesting topics include the struggles of Limhi's people, the reasons behind Abinadi's death, the discovery of the gold plates, the personification of wisdom, and the importance of recognizing good qualities in others. The discussion also covers divine mercy, overcoming blindness, and the impact of feeling wronged and becoming blinded by hate.

Apr 24, 2024 • 37min
Ep 266 | Mosiah 4-6, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 29-May 5)
Explore the importance of recognizing God's greatness and embracing covenant, divine judgment and mercy, adding to existing truths, and inclusivity of the Church of Jesus Christ. King Benjamin stresses the covenant to take upon us the name of Christ, the transformative relationship with deity, and the promise of eternal life. Discover how freedom is through a particular name and how following light and truth leads all seekers to Jesus.

Apr 19, 2024 • 49min
Ep 265 | Mosiah 1-3, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 22-28)
Topics discussed include the greatness of God, King Benjamin's address at the Fall Festival, the importance of serving one another, the pride cycle, Jesus' suffering, the power of light over darkness, and the struggle between the natural self and surrendering to Christ.

Apr 17, 2024 • 49min
Ep 264 | Mosiah Overview, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 22-28)
→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=t2nff8iQfFM → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/mosiah-overview-podcast-ep-264-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) The stories in Mosiah are not in chronological order. An important theme in the book of Mosiah is Noah blindness. (05:14) Noah blindness confuses us about who our true friends are.(20:36) King Benjamin’s address emphasizes the
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Apr 10, 2024 • 40min
Ep 263 | Enos – Words of Mormon, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 15-21)
→ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?embed=no&v=dDDHVj8ObnQ → Detailed Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2023/12/enos-jarom-omni-words-of-mormon-podcast-ep-263-show-notes/ → Time Stamps: (00:00) Enos reminds us that what you teach your children really matters. Prayer can be a wrestle between what we desire and what we need.(09:05) Enos is familiar with the Law of Moses.(13:31) Jarom teaches that righteousness
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 262 | Jacob 5-7, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 8-14)
Exploring the allegory of the olive tree in Jacob 5, diving into the symbolism of grafting for personal growth. Discussing the diversity of early Christian beliefs and historical figures. Highlighting the themes of combating antichrists in the Book of Mormon and strengthening testimonies through scripture study.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 28min
Ep 261 | Jacob 1-4, Come Follow Me 2024 (April 1-7)
Jacob faces anxiety for his people, teaches about pride, consequences of immoral behavior, worship in the name of Jesus, rejection of Christ, allegory of the Olive Tree, and the practice of plural marriage in Church history.

Mar 13, 2024 • 54min
Ep 259 | 2 Nephi 31-33, Come Follow Me 2024 (March 18-24)
The podcast explores the doctrine of Christ, emphasizing the gift of salvation and the importance of baptism. It discusses how receiving the Holy Ghost sanctifies us and angels help us on the Covenant Path. The promise of eternal life is given to those who press forward with hope and love for God and others.

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Mar 6, 2024 • 46min
Ep 257 | 2 Nephi 26-30, Come Follow Me 2024 (March 11-17)
Topics include Nephi's advice for latter-day audience, false beliefs in society, balance in understanding truth, the philosophy of 'eat, drink and be merry,' the Adversary's tactics, caution against rejecting the Book of Mormon, and the importance of ongoing revelations.

Feb 28, 2024 • 40min
Ep 256 | 2 Nephi 20-25, Come Follow Me 2024 (March 4-10)
The podcast delves into Hezekiah's courage against Assyrians, Isaiah's prophecies of Jesse's lineage, and Lucifer's condemnation. It emphasizes staying faithful in captivity, understanding Babylon's power, and finding relevance in Isaiah's words. Nephi's predictions about Israel's gathering and Christ's significance are also explored.