DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

2025 Episodes 31-40

EPISODE 39 - Doctrine & Covenants 106-108

Doctrine & Covenants 106-108

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SEPTEMBER 22 - SEPTEMBER 28

Dr. Brent Top

“The Order of the Son of God”

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How does the Lord measure success when callings and achievements don’t come in this life? Dr. Brent Top explores D&C 106-108, highlighting Section 107’s foundational teachings on priesthood organization and how the Lord’s divine order blesses individuals and strengthens the entire world.

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Dr. Brent Top continues an in-depth look at D&C 107, explaining how priesthood organization keys and councils, from the first Presidency to the Seventy, were divinely structured to guide the Church, bless every member, and prepare the world for the Savior’s return.

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EPISODE 38 - Doctrine & Covenants 102-105

Doctrine & Covenants 102-105

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SEPTEMBER 15 - SEPTEMBER 21

Dr. Matthew Godfrey

“After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing

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What can the struggles of early Saints teach us about faith and perseverance today? Dr. Matthew Godfrey explores the 1834 Zion’s Camp expedition and D&C 102-103, providing historical insights on the expulsion from Missouri, the creation of the Kirtland High Council, and the call to redeem Zion, while also drawing powerful modern parallels about unanswered prayers, prophetic counsel, and enduring faith.

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Dr. Matthew Godfrey continues with D&C 102-105, highlighting how Zion’s Camp and the dissolution of the United Firm tested the early Saints’ faith, ultimately preparing future Church leaders and demonstrating that God’s promises are fulfilled through abiding growth rather than immediate triumph.

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EPISODE 37 - Doctrine & Covenants 98-101

Doctrine & Covenants 98-101

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SEPTEMBER 8 - SEPTEMBER 14

Dr. Derek Sainsbury

“Be Still and Know That I Am God

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What can we learn from the Saints’ devastating losses in Jackson County, Missouri and how does that promise of the resurrection transform the story? Dr. Derek Sainsbury explores the harrowing events of 1833, the destruction of the Church’s printing press, and the personal sacrifices of the early Saints as they sought to build Zion in one of the most difficult frontiers imaginable.

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Dr. Derek Sainsbury continues to unpack D&C 98-101, blending historical context from the Saints’ 1833 expulsion from Missouri with profound insights on suffering, sanctification, and resurrection, enriched by his own story of finding God’s comfort amidst struggles.

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EPISODE 36 - Doctrine & Covenants 94-97

Doctrine & Covenants 94-97

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SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 7

Brother Clint Mortensen

For the Salvation of Zion

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What if correction from God is one of His greatest and most loving gifts? Clint Mortensen explores Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, highlighting the Lord’s loving chastening, the call to walk in light, the power of revelation, the command to build temples, and President Nelson’s reminder that the greatest gift we can give the Lord.

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Brother Clint Mortensen continues to examine Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, showing how the Lord’s command to build a temple in Kirtland parallels President Nelson’s modern emphasis on temples, highlighting holiness, repentance, and the joyful blessings of worthiness and ordinances.

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EPISODE 35 - Doctrine & Covenants 93

Doctrine & Covenants 93

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AUGUST 25 - AUGUST 31

Brother Steven J. Lund

“Receive of His Fulness”

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What if gaining a testimony isn’t about one blinding moment, but an accumulation of small flashes of light? President Steven J. Lund explores Doctrine and Covenants 93, sharing personal experiences, international faith stories, and a powerful witness of covenant commitment through trials.

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President Lund continues to unpack Section 93’s call to fill life with “light and truth,” warning against “poison by degrees,” sharing personal experiences of obedience and balance, and inviting today’s youth to see themselves as a preparatory generation for the Savior’s return.

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EPISODE 34 - Doctrine & Covenants 89-92

Doctrine & Covenants 89-92

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AUGUST 18 - AUGUST 24

Sister Karen Hepworth

“A Principle with Promise”

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Is the Word of Wisdom more than a health code? Karen Hepworth explores its history, purpose, and promised blessings in Doctrine and Covenants 89-92.

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Karen Hepworth unpacks Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, showing how the Word of Wisdom, God’s compassion, spiritual discernment and being a “lively member” all point to deeper gratitude, compassion, and active discipleship.

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EPISODE 33 - Doctrine & Covenants 88

Doctrine & Covenants 88

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AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 17

Sister Noelle Pikus-Pace

“Establish A House of God”

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What does it mean to seek the light of Christ “diligently” in our lives? Noelle Pikus Pace explores the powerful teachings in D&C 88, sharing insights on spiritual gifts, faith through trials, and the sacred responsibility to teach and uplift one another.

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Olympian Noelle Pikus Pace reveals how the teaching of D&C 88 guide her journey of faith, resilience, and the daily choice to draw closer to God.

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EPISODE 32 - Doctrine & Covenants 85-87

Doctrine & Covenants 85-87

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AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 10

Prof. Robert Freeman

“Stand Ye in Holy Places”

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What does a 19th-century prophecy about civil war reach us about modern discipleship? Brother Robert Freeman explores Doctrine and Covenants 85-87, diving into the Law of Consecration, the parable of the wheat and the tares, and the role of record-keeping and righteousness in times of conflict.

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Brother Robert Freeman shares powerful stories of Latter-day Saints during World War II who found faith, fellowship,and  holy places amid the chaos of combat, reminding us that discipleship endures even in times of war.

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Doctrine & Covenants 84

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JULY 28 - AUGUST 3

Dr. Jared Halverson

“The Power of Godliness”

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Is there room on Mt. Sinai for all of us? Dr. Jared Halverson joins Hank and John to explore Doctrine and Covenants 84, diving into the power, purpose, and progression of priesthood ordinances in God’s ongoing restoration.

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Dr. Jared Halverson dives deeper into the significance of priesthood ordinances,  explores powerful connections to the Book of Mormon, and highlights the vital role of missionaries in the Lord’s work.

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