This episode is part 19 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 19-24 of the book of Mosiah. This is part of the record that Ammon read, finishing up the record of Zeniff and the record of Alma. The record of Zeniff tells of the fate of King Noah and his priests as Alma and his church hide in the desert. Noah’s son Limhi succeeds as king of the Nephites. King Noah’s priests capture some Lamanite women and cause unnecessary angst between the Lamanites and the Nephites. Eventually, Limhi and his people escape Lamanite oppression to Zarahemla. Later, Alma and his church find their way to Zarahemla as well. At this
Are Lawns Evil?
After my coworker more than once mocked lawns as a useless product of European colonialism, and after I recently saw a meme online blaming lawns for people starving, I figured I should tackle this topic. There is a recent anti-lawn movement in America. Backed by socialism and identity politics, it claims you should feel guilty about mowing and watering your grass carpet for barbecues and yard games. You’re harming the environment and wasting resources! Whatever the merits or demerits of using your land for crops or meadow wildflowers, I present some arguments for why you don’t have to feel guilty over your grass. Sources Cited: “Society has progressed past the need for capitalist suburban lawn culture,” Reddit. Food Not Lawns
Samson: a Biblical Hero with Dr. Owen Anderson
Dr. Owen Anderson, Head Pastor of Christ the King Reformed Church and professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University joins me to talk about his latest book Samson: a Biblical Hero. We have been taught in sermons and Sunday School to treat Samson as just a deeply flawed and naive man full of lust and ego. Dr. Anderson explains that, despite Samson’s imperfections, we may be reading between the lines to accuse him of things he may not have done. Dr. Anderson argues that a Biblical understanding of Samson as a strong and humble hero points to Christ. Rather than blindly follow influencers like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate who may resemble more the mixed bag stereotype