The episode where Ben and Shiloh talk about the fundamental concepts of faith as a substance and the primary principle of action in spiritual and physical things. What is the difference between knowledge and “pure knowledge”? Is it important? Why? What is the “doctrine of ‘perhaps’,” and how does this change the way that we […]

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Episode #22 — On Faith, Knowledge, and the “Doctrine of Perhaps”

The episode where Shiloh and Ben finish talking about Ammonihah and of Alma’s and Amulek’s of reestablishing true liberty in the land. In Alma 13, Alma and Amulek had offered the people of Ammonihah the government of God in order to build the kingdom of God on earth, but the people — too nationalized in […]

Episode #21– Ammonihah and the New Discussion of Liberty (Part 4: Alma 14-16)

The episode where Shiloh and Ben continue talking about the people of Ammonihah and of Alma’s and Amulek’s discourses in reaffirming liberty in the land. What are the “chains of hell” spoken of by Alma, and how does this effect the people of Ammonihah’s liberty? What role does the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation […]

Episode #20 — Ammonihah and the New Discussion of Liberty (Part 3: Alma 12-13)

The episode where Ben and Shiloh continue the conversation about Alma’s and Amulek’s declaration of liberty to the people of Ammonihah. What can we tell of the people of Ammonihah and of the message of liberty, agency, and choice from Amulek’s personal introduction? Why did the people of Ammonihah so radically miss Almulek’s point and […]

Episode #19 — Ammonihah and a New Discussion of Liberty (Part 2: Alma 10-11)

The episode where Shiloh and Ben talk about liberty and Alma’s missionary efforts to the city of Ammonihah (Alma 8-16). What is the true message of liberty? How does the Book of Mormon instruct us in the higher way of establishing liberty in the land? When Alma was kicked out of the city of Ammonihah […]

Episode #18 — Ammonihah and a New Discussion of Liberty (Part 1: Alma 8-9)

The episode where Ben and Shiloh talk about repentance and how it relates to liberty. Repentance is an incredible doctrine with limitless principles of liberty associated to it. Rather than thinking of repentance only in the typical and narrowly negative terms of sin, remorseful penance, and forgiveness (which are the more popular aspects spoken of […]

Episode #17 — On Repentance and Liberty

The episode where Shiloh and Ben, along with special guest, Rachel, discuss applying gospel principles in our homes. What is the difference between doctrine, principle, and policy? Why do these distinctions matter for parents? What does it mean to teach our children correct principles and let them govern themselves? Are there larger benefits to society […]

Episode #16 — Teach Them Correct Principles

The episode where Shiloh and Ben discuss the nature and definition of agency and of the principles that existed in the pre-mortal realm prior to and after the War in Heaven. Was the War in Heaven fought over agency? Or was it over consequence? Is there a difference? Does it matter? We tackle a few of these […]

Episode #15 — Satan’s War on Agency

The episode where Ben and Shiloh start Season 2 of the LDS Liberty podcasts by talking about immigration policy and borders from a gospel perspective. How we can look at immigration from a gospel perspective? Can we appeal to the scriptures for a solution to this issue? Can open borders, as the United States has […]

Episode #14 — Immigration and Borders

The episode where Ben and Shiloh talk about how each of us, on taking upon ourselves the name of Christ, will receive all that the Father has and will be joint heirs with Christ. This leads them into a discussion of Zion, unity, redefining our narrative by learning how to think about Zion.

Episode #13 — Joint Heirs With Christ, and Zion

The episode where Ben and Shiloh have Jacqueline Smith on to talk about the power of vocally speaking truth. We all live under false narratives in our own minds that the Adversary has placed to ensnare us and to destroy our peace and prosperity, and repentance is the way that we overcome those false narratives in our own lives. Jacqueline […]

Episode #12 — On Speaking Truth

  The episode where Shiloh and Ben talk about voting and how the philosophy, adoption, and infusion of conservatism has ruined our country from the early American political thought that pervaded American society during the Founders. These false ideologies have dampened our society from growing as individuals who know, understand, and live true and correct principles. Shiloh and […]

Episode #11 — On Voting, Conservatism, Early American Political Thought, and God’s Kingdom

The episode where Ben and Shiloh have Brian and Laura Hales from JosephSmithsPolygamy.org on to discuss the early theology, doctrine, practice, and controversies surrounding the practice of plural marriage during the early days of the Church. Plural marriage is an incredibly complex piece of Church history that many members both intentionally and unintentionally shun away from, don’t […]

Episode #10 — Joseph Smith’s Polygamy

The episode where Shiloh and Ben talk about the fundamental and principled differences between the government of God (priesthood) and the government of men. We explore General Conference talks by Elder McConkie and President Nelson for a foundation in understanding the doctrines and power in the priesthood, as discuss and explore D&C 121 and Alma 13 for an […]

Episode #9 — Priesthood: Government of God vs. Government of Men

  The episode where Shiloh and Ben talk about Section 98 and the Lord’s standard for personal defense, family defense, and national defense. The Lord has used many standards for His children throughout history depending on decisions that they have made, but in Section 98 the Lord says that this has been His standard from […]

Episode #8 — D&C 98 and God’s Unchanging Standard for Defense and Fighting

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