In the last year I have picked up a new habit: writing opinion pieces. In this episode I briefly review the art of writing and how to crush writer’s block by keeping your “talking” and “editing” functions from fighting each other. I present four reasons to consider writing opinion pieces: More exposure Doable goals Writing craft development Preparation for a book Then, I summarize five opinion pieces I pitched and had published in other venues since the episode “The Write Habit” was released. My recent opinion pieces: Periodical: The American Spectator “Planned Parenthood’s Founder Fought Against Abortion“ “Trump, Constantine, and the Politics of Providence“ Periodical: Across Voices “Russell Kirk Warned About the Fall of England“ Periodical: The Reformed Conservative “Russell
The Book of Mormon: Part 40 (The rest of the story!)
This episode is part 40 and the final episode in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers the books of 4 Nephi, Mormon, Wisdom of Mormon, and Moroni. As prophesied, the Nephite people remained righteous until around 200 A.D. Schisms and pride caused the church to split. Lamanites restored their former identity. Gadianton robbers somehow became a thing again. A young man named Mormon led the Nephites to some pyrrhic victories, but he couldn’t get the Nephites to repent of their pride and wickedness. Both sides agreed to a final battle at Cumorah around 385 A.D. The Lamanites slaughtered all but a few Nephites from the army. The Lamanites took control of the