Beyond Belief | Still Small Questions
What happens when your daughter starts asking the questions you were never allowed to? Beyond Belief: Still Small Questions is an unscripted, raw conversation between a father who grew up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—and his daughter, who didn’t. Lou wants answers. Real ones. Not the ones in the manual. Each episode, Lou asks direct, thoughtful questions about Mormon doctrine, culture, history, and silence. From the role of women to LGBTQ+ issues, from polygamy to prophets, no topic is off limits. There’s no script, no agenda—just a genuine exploration of belief, doubt
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What happens when your own daughter starts asking the questions you never dared to? In this new series, Beyond the Manual, my daughter Lou sits me down and asks what so many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints never do: Why don’t people know more about their own faith? Why don’t they ask? I grew up LDS. Lou didn’t. And that gap between us is exactly what makes this conversation so real. This is not scripted. ...
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟This week the Come Follow me curriculum takes a sideways step for Easter.We will explore Easter and the resurrection through the lens of the Early LDS Church. What can we see about how the LDS Church views Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus🗣️ Interactive Q&A:Got questions or thoughts? Join the discussion live and share your voice!
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟After Hiram Page received his revelations, Joseph needed to assert his authority. New Characters in the restoration are joining the Church. This week we explore these revelations, and how they show the power struggles and the assertion of authority as the church establishes itself.🗣️ Interactive Q&A:Got questions or thoughts? Join the discussion live and share yo...
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟After establishing the Church in Fayette, Joseph and Emma head back to Harmony. What was going on? And what was the purpose of Emma's revelation (D&C 25)? This week we explore D&C 23-26 and look at what happened after the church was established.
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟The Book of Mormon, is complete and has been published. This week we explore D&C 20-22 with the 'Church of Christ' being formally established. We dig into the revelations surrounding the establishment of the church and see what they could mean to us, and explore where challenges coincide with faith.
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟After a busy February exploring the translation of the Book of Mormon, I am joined again by Peter Bleakley from Mormon Civil War to look back at and analyse some of the key messages from the Come Follow Me January Curriculum.Join us as we look back over the month, and come with your thoughts, questions and comments for a dynamic interactive exploration of this months ...
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟This week we round off the Book of Mormon Translation. I am joined by my special guest Kathryn to explore Martin Harris and how he financed the printing of the Book.Join us to look behind D&C 18 and understand the context of the revelation.
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟Who was asked to set up the Church? And was Joseph the only person to receive revelations?Join us to look behind D&C 18 and understand the context of the revelation.
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟This week we are joined again by Ganesh Cherian to explore together the core narratives surrounding the restoration of the priesthood.we meet David Whitmer and Joseph Knight and consider the revelations they received in D&C 12 and 14 called them and empowered them to the work as part of the restoration.We also explore the background for D&C 13, the restoration...
🎙️ Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟Two weeks ago we explored Martin Harris and the lost pages of the Book of Mormon. But what on earth was Joseph to do about it? This week we will investigate.Joseph's brother Hyrum also wanted a revelation... we will look at this as well.
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟Oliver Cowdery wanted to translate the plates... what happened and what does that mean in terms of who can receive revelation?And a chat about translation of the Book of Mormon is not complete without a Rock in a Hat. Yes we are going to go there...
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟 After an exciting January, I am joined today by Peter Bleakley from Mormon Civil War to look back at and analyse some of the key messages from the Come Follow Me January Curriculum. Join us as we look back over the month, and come with your thoughts, questions and comments for a dynamic interactive exploration of this months key messages.
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟 This week I am joined by the amazing Ganeshji Cherian to explore the background of the 'Lost 116 pages' and the impact this had on Joseph and Martin Harris. An enigmatic character in the early days of the LDS Church, no analysis of the lost 116 pages can be complete without considering Martin Harris, and who he was so sit back as we dive into Martin and his...
Beyond Belief - Exploring "Come, Follow Me" Insights 🌟 Dive deep into the weekly Come, Follow Me curriculum with Beyond Belief, a podcast that explores the story behind the lesson. This week, we'll uncover the historical context, doctrinal themes, and often-overlooked insights about the Restoration and its connections to ancient prophecy. 🔍 What to Expect: A nuanced perspective on Doctrine and Covenants 2 and the mission of E...
Join us for a thought-provoking live discussion on one of the most defining moments in Latter-day Saint history—Joseph Smith’s First Vision. In this episode of Beyond Belief, we’ll delve into: ✨ The traditional LDS narrative of the First Vision. 📜 How Joseph’s other accounts compare and what the differences might mean. 🧠 The science of flashbulb memories and how it could explain the narrative’s development over time. 📖 The impa...
Episode Summary: In this episode of Beyond Belief, we explore Doctrine and Covenants Section 1, focusing on how its teachings about the Second Coming and prophetic authority have evolved throughout the history of the LDS Church. We examine early teachings from Joseph Smith, the shifting narrative in modern Church manuals, and how some voices within and outside the Church continue to emphasize apocalyptic urgency. Key Discussion P...
Join us in Episode 2 of Beyond the Manual as we explore the foundational claims of the Restoration in Latter-day Saint theology. We delve into the First Vision, the need for a Restoration, and the early Christian Church's teachings. How does the modern LDS Church align with its claim to be the "restoration" of the Church established by Jesus Christ? Highlights from this Episode: The inspiration of James 1:5–6 in Jos...
"Living the gospel isn’t always easy. From time-consuming commitments to reconciling personal values with Church teachings, navigating faith can feel overwhelming. The Come Follow Me curriculum provides a structured way to study the scriptures, but how much of the story are we really being told? Welcome to Going Beyond Belief, where we dive deeper into the lessons, history, and doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte...
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