Episodes

  • The Mother of All Living: Reflections on Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5

    The Mother of All Living: Reflections on Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode, we explore the profound meaning behind Eve’s name and her pivotal role in the story of humankind. Drawing on linguistic insights, ancient Hebrew, and Restoration scripture, scholar Morgan Davis uncovers how the original sound and symbolism of Ḥawwah—Eve—reveal a richer, more hopeful understanding of the first mother. We’ll examine how modern Bible translations shed light on wordplay long hidden in English, how divine breath and life echo through the Genesis narrative, and why Adam’s naming of Eve after the Fall is an act filled with honor, prophecy, and gratitude. Far from being a figure of blame, Eve emerges as a model of courage, wisdom, and forward‑moving faith. Join us as we rethink a familiar scripture story and rediscover Eve as the mother of all living—a title that carries beauty, depth, and enduring spiritual power.
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  • Creation Accounts in Genesis, Moses, and Abraham

    Creation Accounts in Genesis, Moses, and Abraham
    Jan 12 2026
    In this author-read episode, Steven C. Harper explores the creation accounts found in Genesis, the Book of Moses, and the Book of Abraham, using the idea of “noise” in communication to explain why scripture can be difficult to interpret. He introduces a Restoration-based hermeneutic—the tools and practices Joseph Smith used to read the Bible with reverence, honesty about its limits, and openness to revelation. Listeners will be guided through: How language and culture affect our reading of Genesis Why Genesis includes more than one creation account What the Books of Moses and Abraham add to our understanding of creation How restored scripture clarifies God’s purposes without claiming to explain every detail of how creation occurred Rather than resolving every question, this episode offers perspective, context, and hope. It invites listeners to approach the Old Testament thoughtfully, combining careful study with spiritual inquiry, and to trust that God revealed enough about creation to help us understan
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    14 mins
  • Glory: Reflections on Moses 1 with Philip Barlow

    Glory: Reflections on Moses 1 with Philip Barlow
    Jan 5 2026
    Explore the meaning of Moses 1:39 and the concept of God’s “work and glory” in this episode of Old Testament Reflections. Philip Barlow examines the theological depth of immortality and eternal life, the significance of “glory” in scripture, and how these ideas shape Latter-day Saint understanding of God’s purpose. Perfect for listeners interested in Restoration scripture, biblical interpretation, and faith-based insights.
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    12 mins
  • A Chorus of Voices with Joshua Sears

    A Chorus of Voices with Joshua Sears
    Dec 29 2025
    What do fast and testimony meetings and the Old Testament have in common? Both invite us to listen to a rich diversity of voices—each with its own perspective on God and life. In this episode, Joshua Sears explores how the varied experiences shared in Latter-day Saint worship mirror the multiplicity of viewpoints found in scripture. From contrasting creation accounts to differing attitudes toward foreign nations, the Old Testament challenges us to expand our understanding of God through the lens of others.
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    7 mins
  • Maxwell Institute Podcast #187: How to Read the Bible Like a Pilgrim, featuring Dr. Kristian Heal

    Maxwell Institute Podcast #187: How to Read the Bible Like a Pilgrim, featuring Dr. Kristian Heal
    Dec 15 2025
    Join Rosalynde Welch for an interview with Dr. Kristian Heal. Reading scripture is one of the fundamental spiritual practices of Latter-day Saints. Dr. Heal shows how scholarship on the Bible can enrich our understanding of the ancient book that connects us to other faith traditions across the globe. We talk about what biblical studies is and is not; its gifts and its challenges for believing readers of the Bible; and what Latter-day Saints scholars, with our understanding of the Book of Mormon and modern scripture, can add to the discussion. These are the kinds of questions we hope to advance in coming years with the Institute’s Bible initiative.
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    47 mins
  • Maxwell Institute Podcast #186: More to Question, More to Believe, with Dr. Katie Paxman

    Maxwell Institute Podcast #186: More to Question, More to Believe, with Dr. Katie Paxman
    Nov 26 2025
    Join Rosalynde Welch for an interview with Dr. Katie Paxman, BYU professor of philosophy visiting the Maxwell Institute to work on a book tentatively titled "More to Question, More to Believe." Questions and belief aren't opposites, but partners that expand and build on each other. Dr. Paxman explores the difference between doubt and questioning: doubt is a disposition, while questioning is a tool for seeking knowledge. And she offers a fresh take on Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s famous admonition to “doubt your doubts.”
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    47 mins
  • Maxwell Institute Podcast #185: What beauty reveals about God, featuring Dr. Steve Peck

    Maxwell Institute Podcast #185: What beauty reveals about God, featuring Dr. Steve Peck
    Oct 24 2025
    Join Rosalynde Welch for an interview with Dr. Steven Peck, a professor of biology at BYU, a naturalist, and a novelist. Steve is at the Maxwell Institute to work on a project that explores relationship between beauty, nature, science, and faith. He argues that our universe possesses an excess of beauty over and above what is strictly necessary for its operation, and that an understanding of evolution can point to God's presence in the universe. In fact, Steve goes so far as to say that we live in an aesthetic universe, and that beauty is God’s signature. Join me for this surprising conversation with the brilliant Steven L. Peck.
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    43 mins
  • Maxwell Institute Podcast #184: From Revelation to Scripture

    Maxwell Institute Podcast #184: From Revelation to Scripture
    Oct 14 2025
    In this conversation, we talk about what it means for a revelation to become scripture--a topic theologians call “canonization.” Steve shares a view of canonization that is less a single historical event and more a social process driven by countless individuals--men and women, adults and children--who return again and again to the text as a place to hear the voice of Christ. We talk about the Restoration’s unique view of revelation and scripture: for Latter-day Saints, it’s not the earliest divine word that is privileged, but the most current--and how this changes things for historians and believers. We talk about the future of the Doctrine and Covenants in our rapidly globalizing church, where the historical context of Joseph Smith’s revelations becomes ever more remote. And Professor Harper shares some thoughts on section 132, perhaps the most difficult of sections in the Doctrine and Covenants, and how frustration can be a gateway to revelation.
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    1 hr and 10 mins