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Classic FAIR – DNA and The Book of Mormon – Ryan Parr, 2005

June 11, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak Leave a Comment

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“DNA and The Book of Mormon” by Ryan Parr at the 2005 FAIR Conference

I would like to thank the organizers of the conference for being invited to talk about two really great subjects and that is the Book of Mormon and DNA which, when you look at its structure and its design, is no less of a divine inspired molecule!

We live in a very exciting age. Now, by the time you finish watching CNN you may not think that, but there is a lot of good that is going on in the world today and actually we call- so this is sort of a public service announcement on DNA—you’ll often hear the word “genome” and genome refers to the entire complement of genes that each one of us has and for humans that’s between 30-80,000 genes and this is really going to be the basis of an economic revolution in countries that will take note. In fact Bill Gates has said that if he had the opportunity to do it over again he would be in biotechnology because with the early days of this type of research, it was pre-1995 (they call the ancient days), and now since we’ve actually looked at and deciphered the entire human genome there are many things that we think we can now do. We can use DNA as a biosensor to detect what we’re thinking; all types of diseases; cancers that now we treat after their clinical manifestations; long before there are clinical manifestations; so we really stand on a cusp and a threshold of a revolution much like the antibiotic revolution of the last century.

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Filed Under: Book of Mormon, DNA, FAIR Conference, FAIR Conference, Podcast, Science

Hebrew Poetry and the Book of Mormon

May 22, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak Leave a Comment

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Zachary Wright interviews Dr. Carl J. Cranney about his paper “The Deliberate Use of Hebrew Parallelisms in the Book of Mormon” available at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol23/iss1/8/

There has been much said about chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. However, there are 27 other types of Hebrew poetry, which make a much stronger argument for it’s ancient authenticity. These poetic forms appear in specific genres (sermons and narratives) and are absent in others (proclamations and letters). This is exactly the pattern we would expect and shows an intentionality to the poetry that hasn’t been discussed elsewhere.

 

Carl J. Cranney received a PhD in systematic theology at the Catholic University of America, where he specialized in theological anthropology and moral theology. He earned his MAR in philosophical theology and the philosophy of religion at Yale Divinity School and his BA in philosophy from Brigham Young University. His academic interests include interfaith dialogue, comparative theology, and the varied Christian approaches to the theology of marriage and family. As a stay-at-home dad, he tries to squeeze in co-hosting duties for the “Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree” podcast and teaching for BYU Pathway in his limited spare time. He lives in Springville, UT, with his wife Susan and their four children.

Zachary Wright was born in American Fork, UT.  He served his mission speaking Spanish in North Carolina and the Dominican Republic.  He currently attends BYU studying psychology, but loves writing, and studying LDS theology and history.  His biggest desire is to help other people bring them closer to each other, and ultimately bring people closer to God.

Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Evidences, Podcast, Zachary Wright

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 30-36 – Autumn Dickson

April 4, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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Left to Inquire

by Autumn Dickson

David Whitmer, one of the three witnesses of The Book of Mormon, is chastened in one of the sections that we read for this week. He had listened to Hiram Page who had been receiving false revelations, and the Lord spoke with him regarding this. His response can be helpful because we have all been in David’s shoes to one extent or another. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 30-36 – Autumn Dickson

Filed Under: Autumn Dickson, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Doctrine and Covenants, LDS History, Podcast, Prophets, Revelation

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 29-34 – Mike Parker

March 31, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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The doctrine of agency; the Lamanite Mission (D&C sections 29–34)

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.)

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Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Doctrine, Doctrine and Covenants, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Mike Parker, Missionary Work', Podcast, Revelation

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 25, 27–28 – Mike Parker

March 20, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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Emma Hale Smith; the sacrament; authority in the Church (D&C sections 25, 27–28)

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.)

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Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Doctrine and Covenants, LDS History, Mike Parker, New Testament, Podcast, Priesthood, Revelation, Women

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 23–26 – Autumn Dickson

March 14, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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Require Not Miracles

by Autumn Dickson

The Doctrine and Covenants differs from other books of scripture in the sense that the Lord is often responding to individual people. This can lead to some of the sections seeming disjointed as the Lord covers multiple feelings and circumstances that any given individual may be experiencing. In other books of scriptures, we get stories or sermons that were all meant to go together. In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord is simply talking to the people receiving the revelation (most often through the prophet Joseph Smith), and it’s like a letter. He’s going to respond to many different circumstances. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 23–26 – Autumn Dickson

Filed Under: Autumn Dickson, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Podcast

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 – Autumn Dickson

March 7, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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Nuances of Baptism

by Autumn Dickson

Let’s talk about historical context again quickly so that we can have a reference for what we read this week. Chronologically, Section 21 came before Section 20. Section 21 came on the day the church was organized, and it talks a lot about how Joseph was called as a prophet and the importance of listening to the prophets. Section 20 came in between the day that the church was organized and its first conference held in June. Section 20 had a lot of administrative tasks explained as well as core doctrines that are found in The Book of Mormon. Section 22 came last as people were wondering whether they needed to get rebaptized. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 20–22 – Autumn Dickson

Filed Under: Autumn Dickson, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Doctrine, Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Podcast, Priesthood, Prophets

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 18 – Autumn Dickson

February 24, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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Christ Will Lead You

by Autumn Dickson

As we prepare for this week, understanding the context for what we’re reading can help us understand what the Lord is saying and why He is saying it. It becomes a conversation with God rather than commandments and doctrines loosely tied together without much rhyme or reason. It also helps us connect to those who were receiving these revelations so that we can receive those same messages more effectively. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 18 – Autumn Dickson

Filed Under: Autumn Dickson, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Podcast

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 4, 11–12, 14–16, 18–19 – Mike Parker

February 18, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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Joseph Smith’s early revelations to family & friends; restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood

(D&C sections 4, 11–12, 14–16, 18–19)

by Mike Parker

(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don’t conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so they will be shared here where they fit best.)

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Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Mike Parker, Podcast, Priesthood, Revelation

The Cause for Christ Episode 3: Faith, Psychology, and the Power of Worldviews with Jeffrey Thayne

February 15, 2025 by Trevor Holyoak

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In this episode, Ryan welcomes Jeffrey Thayne for an insightful discussion on worldviews and their profound influence on discipleship and beliefs. They explore the role of psychology in both conversion and deconversion, the powerful impact of media on our perspectives and psychological intuitions, and the fascinating dynamics of fast vs. slow thinking. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of cognitive psychology and the gospel.

Dr. Jeffrey Thayne graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology. He completed his doctorate in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at Utah State University. He spends time mentoring students at Brigham Young University-Idaho and writing about the intersection of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and culture.

Ryan Sorensen is a native of Cache Valley, Utah. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at BYU-Idaho and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Abilene Christian University, with plans to become a chaplain after graduation. Ryan previously hosted a podcast called The Whom Shall We Go? Podcast. In his spare time, he enjoys being involved in interfaith work, reading about Latter-day Saint theology and history, training for triathlons, and spending time with friends and family.

Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Conversion, Faith Crisis, Podcast, Ryan Sorensen, The Cause for Christ

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