Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints
Greg Matsen
LATTER-DAY SAINT CULTURE & THEOLOGY
Cwic Show articulates the current cultural, political, and Church-related trends that affect our lives and the Church.
Also, Cwic Media offers a new approach to the scriptures through its Cwic Interpreters.
Theology, History, No fluff. LDS, Mormon. Unscripted!
'I have been looking for an LDS podcast like this! Not like anything else out there!'
Latter-Day Saints, Christian
Book of Mormon New Testament Old Testament
The products (services) and content offered by Cwic Media are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods (services) offered by Cwic Media are solely those of [name of User] and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Cwic Show articulates the current cultural, political, and Church-related trends that affect our lives and the Church.
Also, Cwic Media offers a new approach to the scriptures through its Cwic Interpreters.
Theology, History, No fluff. LDS, Mormon. Unscripted!
'I have been looking for an LDS podcast like this! Not like anything else out there!'
Latter-Day Saints, Christian
Book of Mormon New Testament Old Testament
The products (services) and content offered by Cwic Media are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or opinions expressed, implied or included in or with the goods (services) offered by Cwic Media are solely those of [name of User] and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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May 15, 2024 • 54min
Fatherlessness Keeps Increasing - What Are The Consequences?
As single-mother homes continue to increase, the consequences for children become more apparent in our society. Why would a culture continue its pressure on removing dads from families when the results are disastrous for the next generation? Dr. Tim Rarick talks about the consequences of fatherlessness, especially with girls, including early onset puberty, promiscuity, and marital issues. It also plays a strong role in the increase in the younger generations' increase in mental health issues. Website - www.cwicmedia.com
May 14, 2024 • 53min
Does Evolution Manifest Gospel Principles?
In his book Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence, Dr. Samuel Wilkinson, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, says that evolution works to fulfill God's purposes. It produces a system for the "natural man" and for altruism. We discuss the hot points between evolution and religion as well as the cooperation between the two. How does randomness play into the plan, if at all? If Free Will (Agency) is real, where does it come from? I want to thank Jacob Hansen at Thoughtful Faith for helping me set this up. Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence - https://amzn.to/44FfnUu Website - www.cwicmedia.com
May 13, 2024 • 50min
Does The Church Cause Shame And Guilt? - feat. Kurt Francom
Gospel On The Nile - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile Kurt Francom of Leading Saints and author of "Is God Disappointed In Me? Removing Shame From A Gospel Of Grace", joins me in a needed conversation on meaty issues. Does the Church swing on a pendulum of Grace and Works? Does God have expectations of us? Is Shame always negative? Do some members get exhausted with what they must do? Is a healing, Teddy Bear Jesus, a full message of the Gospel? Get Kurt Francom's Book, "Is God Disappointed In Me? Removing Shame From A Gospel Of Grace - https://amzn.to/4dyCDHL Website - www.cwicmedia.com
May 4, 2024 • 25min
Elder Kearon In His Own Words
When Elder Kearon was called as an apostle, there was a contingent of members who were happy due to his focus on grace. Many hailed his recent General Conference talk as "a radical new repositioning of grace" and, unfortunately, took a cafeteria approach to the talk, only seeing one soothing side. But his fantastic talk was complete in its doctrine. This "grace movement" has its own geist. And many are caught up in it. It elevates the comfort, feel-good therapeutic gospel while ignoring the doctrine of Exaltation. That doctrine is ultimately the Doctrine of Christ. Website - www.cwicmedia.com
May 4, 2024 • 30min
The Church In Ghana, Africa - Francis Sombato
Francis Sombato is a member of the Church in Ghana, Africa. He gives a glimpse of what it is like to be a member of the Church there. They usually walk and hour and a half to church on Sundays unless they have enough money to get a cab that week. There is so much growth in Ghana and you can see why with individuals like Francis. You can help my fundraiser for Francis' Fish Farm by donating here - https://gofund.me/4d378fcb Any amount will help! Thank you!
Apr 25, 2024 • 52min
Daycare Baby Brains, Helicopter Parents, And The Feminization Of Boys
Erica Komisar is speaking truth backed by physical and social science. Turns out, infants need their mothers. Infants detached from their mothers have an increase in cortisol, the stress hormone. This can cause increases in anxiety and depression later in life. Is this one of the causes of the spike in mental illness? "We're in the Upside Down." We treat very young children as if they are much older and capable than they are. We treat older children as if they are not capable and don't allow them any freedom or free play time . . . We need to reverse this." Boys are feminized in our schools. We treat their energy as bad behavior and don't allow more physical activities to release it. Schools are built today for girls. Boys have high surges in testosterone between the ages of 3-6 years old, and we often treat this with medication. Website- www.cwicmedia.com
Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
Misguided Empathy Is Destroying Families, Culture, and Church
Dan Ellsworth and Jeff Bennion discuss the difference between Misguided Empathy/Malevolent Compassion and Charity. Is empathy/compassion a positive virtue, or does it depend on how it is used? Charity focuses on Eternal purposes, while Empathy can be used for a short-term "win." It is often weaponized by activists. Data must be correct. We then pass it through narratives (Information), which must be tested before becoming "Knowledge." We often hold data in a narrative, many of which are like viruses. They are corrupt versions of the truth. We use examples of LGBTQ issues in our culture and church to put through Dan and Jeff's "systems" of knowledge. Website - www.cwicmedia.com
Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
Jacob 5 Zenos' Allegory of The Olive Trees - Horticulturists Perspective
Jake Taylor, a horticulturist who has studied plant genetics, gives us a unique perspective on Zenos' Allegory of the Tame and Wild Olive Trees. The Allegory seems to be describing trees that become diseased. The process of grafting is explained. Why do branches need to be "burned?"J ake's Website - https://www.jacobstaylor.com Jake's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@textualawakening Website - www.cwicmedia.com
Mar 29, 2024 • 12min
King Charles Mimics King Benjamin - An Easter Message
Yesterday, on Maundy Thursday, King Charles gave an address very similar to King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon. This is not a coincidence. Kings and Queens have always had a contract/covenant with the people to act as representatives of God and to have the people follow suit. King Charles refers to Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, while King Benjamin is likely referring to a tradition of temple drama and coronation. Website - www.cwicmedia.com
Mar 28, 2024 • 52min
What Happened To Exaltation? The Slippery Slope From Eternal Laws To A Prosperity Gospel
This is a fascinating discussion! Bruce Porter's current research is on a hierarchy of Eternal Law all the way down to Principles and Policies. Bruce gives it straight and direct as per usual. Have we culturally become communicators of Principles in place of Eternal Laws in the Church? To me, this is obvious. How often do we hear about Exaltation anymore or Eternal Truths such as Mercy Cannot Rob Justice? Are Doctrines truths? Are the Commandments doctrine? This is a great analysis and discussion on truth vs. culture in the Church. Website- www.cwicmedia.com
