133 episodes
Engaging Gospel Doctrine Jared Anderson
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.4 • 164 Ratings
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Engaging Gospel Doctrine provides supplementary resources for Latter-Day Saint Sunday School.
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411: Looking Back and Looking Forward
I can’t believe we have been producing Engaging Gospel Doctrine for ten years! This special episode discusses the purpose and past of the podcast as well as milestones in my own journey and process. I also discuss the future of the podcast and the Olam Institute and its projects. Olam SiteWorkplace Wellness Presentation
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410: Judging Judges (June 5; Come Follow Me OT Week 19, Reissued)
The Reign of the Judges Judges is one of the most memorable books of the Bible, but also one of the darkest. We must first grapple with the moral ambiguity of these stories before we can learn from the power and courage of Deborah, the vulnerability and trust of Gideon, and appreciate Samson for the… Continue Reading
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409: Deliverance and Resurrection (April 17; Old Testament Lesson 16)
Covering the Old Testament this year in Sunday School means that we get to study the Exodus, Passover, and Easter at the same time. This striking alignment invites us to explore where in our lives we are in need of Liberation (Exodus), Commemoration (Passover/Sacrament), and Resurrection (Easter). Reading: Exodus 1-17; Easter You can access my… Continue Reading
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408: Reversals and Fortunes (Old Testament Week 12; March 20)
While Joseph seems tricky and somewhat annoying, a deeper reading of Genesis 37-50 reveals themes of accountability and reconciliation. These chapters invite us to reflect on how we can remain true to ourselves and make the best of difficult situations, and how we can live in such a way that we are ready for whatever… Continue Reading
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407: Finding Your Fit (Old Testament Lesson 10; March 6)
In these chapters we read about the inter-generational machinations and drama around the family of Rebekah and her twin sons Jacob and Esau. We are invited to reflect on marriage and family, culture, mindset, relationships, and reconciliation. Class Reading: Genesis 24-27; 28-33 Related Episodes
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406: The World Who Weeps (Old Testament Lesson 6; February 6)
How do we move forward when the world feels like it is ending? How do we bear the pain of feeling the pain of the world? We learn from Noah and Enoch in this episode, who teach us lessons of preparation and compassion. Reading: Genesis 5-11; Moses 6-8 You can access my Reading Notes hereYou… Continue Reading
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Not sure how I feel about this
While I value learning and don’t typically have a problem with mixing academics with religion (because truth is truth), but in topics and societal issues that are clearly nuanced and very complicated, it’s dishonest to just proclaim a political OPINION as a truth coming from scriptural doctrine itself (possibly even philosophies of man mingled with scripture). With this happening in multiple episodes, I also have gotten the feeling that Jared doesn’t necessarily aim to follow all the doctrines as they are, but to shape them in his mind, or to find justification to have them match his own opinions. Whether he means to or not, or does so subconsciously, I do not know. However, this is how it is presented. He even at times has taken on a tone of “this is when to follow the prophet, or this is what the scriptures say (based on such current political opinion).” I’d like to hear more commentary from ordained leaders, not commentary on why they may be wrong or possibly misguided in some way.
Don’t mistake this as me claiming this is an anti-LDS podcast, because I don’t believe that is the intent. Rather it can be an accidental intent because Jared takes on authority and inserts opinion or political idealogy. Have caution and remember this is a normal member preaching via an unchecked avenue. Some comments say he is admittedly an agnostic or an inactive member-I’d love if Jared cleared this up or clarified because I don’t have access to lesson 22 or 23 where someone said he admitted such.
I don’t mind open mindedness towards the scriptures and pandering their meaning including a deep meaning, but not one person’s belief of such meaning being proclaimed as absolute truth as if in authority to state such. This is proof of the need for authority and organization in God’s church people. Without it we can be swayed any which way by ones ideologies and opinions in their studies.
Take the good from this podcast, learn what you can to be better and a better disciple of Jesus Christ, take what’s said in the podcast with a grain of salt, then follow the prophet and the Holy Ghost.
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every time I listen to this podcast, I leave inspired and motivated to become a better individual and a better number of this church