Author: Daniel Mynyk

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

This episode is part 39 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 19-30 of the book of 3 Nephi. The Mormon Jesus teaches his disciples more about prayer. He prays away from them, with them, and at them, and they all glow bright white. The Mormon Jesus also gives more prophecy about the end times, the revealing of the Book of Mormon, and the regathering of Israel and the descendants of Lehi. He gave them Isaiah chapters 52 and 54 and Malachi chapters 3-4. Three of the twelve disciples get a special gift of immortality until the end. Supposedly they and the Apostle John are still out there somewhere walking among

In this episode of Truthspresso I chat about Jesus and socialism. A coworker a while ago made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it. In part 12 we look at the account of Mary, sister of Martha, anointing Jesus with expensive perfume for His burial. Jesus’ disciples murmured about the “waste,” and Judas Iscariot suggested that it should have been sold and given to the poor. Jesus, knowing Judas was a thief, answered in a way that a politician might think was calloused and insensitive. Looking at recent arguments from politicians that sound like Judas’ question, I observe what I term “Judas Iscariot socialists.”

This episode is part 38 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 14-18 of the book of 3 Nephi. The Mormon Jesus finishes his version of the Sermon on the Mount for the 2,500 Nephites gathered at the temple in the Land Bountiful. Then, he explains that he will gather the “other sheep” into the one fold, which includes these people and the ten lost tribes of Israel. The people don’t understand much, but Jesus heals their sick among them. Then, angels come and minister to the young children. The Mormon Jesus says that he will return to the Father soon. Just like he explained the valid method of baptism, he

This episode is part 37 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 12-13 of the book of 3 Nephi. Jesus had appeared to the surviving Nephites gathered at a temple in the Land Bountiful. The Mormon Jesus gave his opening lecture the included a formula for baptism. Now, the Mormon Jesus begins to teach a version of the Sermon on the Mount that strongly parallels Matthew chapters 5-7. This episode covers the part that follows chapters 5 and 6. We look at subtle differences but also things retained from the Sermon on the Mount that don’t seem to make much sense for ancient America. Some things had such a cultural context

It’s that time of year again! Time for my family to host a booth at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference. While we are there, I wander around the exhibit halls and find some to interview. This allows them to pitch their exhibit outside the conference and I get content for an episode. Unfortunately, my recording equipment messed up after the third interview. For part 1 I will play the first three that had no audio issue. Event Resources Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference Exhibit Resources in this episode: Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) podcast with Kaisha Davis The White Rose Resistance with Sean Bateman The Black Walrus with Joseph Caldara We value your feedback!

On May 6th my son and I testified on the Colorado Senate floor (online) against HB26-1335 (“Concerning Access to Abortion Medication Services on Colorado College Campuses”). This law requires colleges and universities (without a religious exemption) to make abortion drugs available on campus to any student who asks for a prescription. I first cover Colorado abortion laws from 2022-2025 to show how we got to this point. Then, I play clips of our testimonies against the bill. Finally, I play a testimony from an unhinged guy in support of the bill. Sources Cited: Colorado HB22-1279 (“Reproductive Health Equity Act”) Colorado SB23-188 (“Protections For Accessing Reproductive Health Care”) Colorado SB23-189 (“Increasing Access To Reproductive Health Care”) Colorado SB23-190 (“Deceptive Trade Practice

This episode is part 36 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 11 of the book of 3 Nephi. The surviving righteous people gather outside a temple in the land Bountiful and recollect their recent experiences. Suddenly, a voice from heaven says something twice but they don’t understand it. The third time a voice says something that sounds like God the Father at Jesus’ baptism. Then, Jesus in a white garment descends from the sky and lands among the people. Jesus tells the people who he is and invites them to feel the wounds in his resurrected body. Then, he teaches them the correct form of baptism so that there would

This episode is part 35 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 1-10 of the book of 3 Nephi. The Nephites and Lamanites see the sign of Christ’s birth in the sky. The Gadianton robbers threaten to take over the land and destroy all the people. The Nephites and Lamanites conglomerate into an area of Zarahemla for protection with plenty of supplies. The Gadianton robbers struggle with the now desolate lands but try to scare the people. The people fight back and drive the Gadiantons back and eventually get total victory. The Gadiantons who refuse to repent are executed. The ones that convert are released and find settlement. After some peace,

This episode is part 34 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 7-16 of the book of Helaman. The Nephites continue to get more wicked as the Lamanites remain largely righteous. Nephi, son of Helaman, Jr. laments and attracts a crowd. He preaches and the judges reject him. He prophesies several things that causes both converts and opponents. Samuel the Lamanite also prophesies the signs of Christ’s birth and death that the Nephites and Lamanites would see. As he escapes harm, some people convert and others harden. As the birth of Christ nears, angels bring messages, people preach, and others doubt. Further research: Book of Mormon in video Joseph Smith: The