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I combined three commute talks into one packed episode to share my thoughts about the President’s State of the Union address.
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This episode is part 32 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 59-63 of the book of Alma. Captain Moroni wrote to Pahoran, judge of Zarahemla to accuse him of neglecting his duties. Pahoran wrote back to explain that he’s been backed into a corner and the king-men faction took over the government. The new king of Zarahemla made a deal with the king of the Lamanites to let them take over everything outside Zarahemla. Moroni came to Pahoran’s aid and helped him settle the civil problem. He could then get proper supplies and soldiers for the Nephite armies to reclaim captured cities. Eventually, the Nephites had a period of peace
This episode is part 31 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 52-58 of the book of Alma. When the Lamanites realized their king Amalickiah was dead, they retreated to Mulek. They appointed Ammoron, Amalickiah’s brother, to be the new king. Two thousand Ammonites took an oath to fight for liberty and made Helaman their captain. Moroni and Ammoron tried to negotiate by letters, but they only make each other angry. Captain Moroni is determined to retake fortified Nephite cities that the Lamanites captured. The Nephites managed to retake several cities through various military strategies. When Helaman badly needed reinforcements and supplies from Zarahemla, he got very little. During these excursions
Happy Resurrection Day! For this year’s Easter episode I will compare the Jesus of the Bible to the Isa (Jesus) of the Quran. Surah 4:157-158 says that Jesus wasn’t crucified or killed but everyone thought that happened somehow. Rather, Allah raised Jesus to heaven. Jesus in Islam will eventually return for some end-times events. After reigning as a king, he will die of natural causes. The risen Jesus of the Bible is infinitely better than the raised Isa of the Quran. Sources cited: Surah An-Nisa Ayat 157 (4:157 Quran) With Tafsir, MyIslam.org. Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
Thisepisodeispart30inaseriesgoingthroughthestoryoftheBookofMormon. Thisepisodecoverschapters47-51ofthebookofAlma.ANephiterebelnamedAmalickiahwithalustforpowertriesbutfailstobecomekingofZarahemla.HethenjoinedtheLamanitesandworkedhiswaythroughfraudtobecomethekingoftheLamanites.HethenledwarcampaignstoattackNephitecities. CaptainMoroniskillfullyfortifiedcities,deterringLamaniteattacksandprovidingafewyearsofpeaceandprosperity.Eventually,AmalickiahledalargearmyandsuccessfullytookoversomeNephitecities.However,onenight,aNephitecaptainexecutedastealthmissiononAmalickiahwhilethearmiesslept. Referencescited: RobertBoylan,”NotesonGreeknamesintheBookofMormon,”ScripturalMormonism,October17,2014. Furtherresearch: BookofMormoninvideo JosephSmith:TheProphetoftheRestoration TheBookofMormononline:Alma[chapters47,48,49,50,51] HavequestionsforTruthspresso?Contactus!