This category offers in-depth articles and thoughtful analysis on core doctrines and theological principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From the nature of God and revelation to eternal progression and priesthood authority, explore well-researched discussions that bridge scripture, Church teachings, and historical context. Whether you’re studying foundational beliefs or seeking clarity on complex theological topics, this section provides engaging, faith-affirming content rooted in LDS doctrine.
Building Temples Introduction: Questions About Temples, Documents, and Early Christianity This episode addresses several interconnected doctrinal and historical issues raised by listeners, ranging from the purpose and use of the Joseph Smith Papers and the Brigham Young Papers, to broader questions about the presence of temple worship in early Christianity, the meaning of New Testament … Read more
Introduction: Hell as a Central Theological Question This episode examines the Latter-day Saint doctrine of hell and how it differs sharply from traditional Christian theology. For centuries, Christian thinkers—especially within Catholic and Protestant traditions—taught that every soul is created out of nothing at birth, that each soul has an immortal spirit, and that salvation depends … Read more
The Question A listener asked about a statement quoted by Marion G. Romney in the October 1949 General Conference. Elder Romney said that Joseph Smith once described: “One of the saddest things he had ever witnessed was the sorrow of members of the Church who came forth to a resurrection below that which they had … Read more
Purpose of the Episode: Missionary Preparation This episode focuses on helping Latter-day Saint missionaries—both future and currently serving—prepare doctrinally, historically, and spiritually. It highlights the need to: Understand core Restoration doctrines deeply. Know something about other Christian traditions. Recognize the emotional highs and lows inherent in missionary service. Doctrinal Foundations Every Missionary Should Know The … Read more
Two Main Topics in the Episode This episode examines: The historical background of the second anointing, a sacred temple-related ordinance occasionally mentioned in early journals. The relationship between God’s foreknowledge and human agency, and how Restoration doctrine addresses questions long debated in Christian theology. The discussion relies on historical sources and prophetic teachings, without revealing … Read more
The Question of Choosing Our Family This question exists mainly within Latter-day Saint culture because most Christians do not believe in a premortal life. What Latter-day Saints Know About Premortal Life Revealed doctrine teaches We lived with God before birth We exercised agency We accepted God’s plan Some were foreordained to roles Brigham Young taught … Read more
Common Protestant Claims About Latter-day Saints An evangelical pastor asserted: Latter-day Saints reject the Bible The Bible is perfect and unchanged Joseph Smith invented 500 pages of new scripture Early Saints were attacked because of polygamy The episode corrects all of these. The Latter-day Saint View of the Bible Latter-day Saints affirm: The Bible is … Read more
Traditional Christian Teaching on the Trinity In mainstream Christian theology developed through the early creeds, God is understood as one divine being who eternally exists as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are not interchangeable and are not manifestations of a single role, yet they share one … Read more
Are “Mormons” Christian? – Part 1 President Polk’s Motive for the Mormon Battalion It was long assumed that President James K. Polk called for the Mormon Battalion out of military necessity and that the Saints responded patriotically. Traditional narratives describe this as mutually beneficial: the U.S. gained troops for the Mexican-American War, and the Saints … Read more
Old Testament Background: Suffering and Divine Punishment In the Old Testament, suffering is frequently framed as a consequence of wickedness: The Kingdom of Israel (the Ten Tribes) was destroyed because of its wickedness. The Kingdom of Judah fell and was carried into Babylonian captivity for the same reason. This creates a simple worldview: God directly … Read more