Episodes

The Jaredite record covers about 59 generations and includes two genocidal wars. There are a variety of critical lessons that come from this record that seem to have changed the Nephite and Lamanite conduct of war.

It is in the story of Zeniff, those who followed him, and his descendants—Zeniffites—that Mormon begins to reveal the development of Nephite strategy at several levels. He provides information on the armor and weapons of individuals, the organization and actions of units or formations, the general disposition of forces throughout the area, and the general issues among the two major cultures in conflict. None of this is extremely detailed, but in this portion of the Book of Mormon there are the f...

It is in the story of Zeniff, those who followed him, and his descendants—Zeniffites—that Mormon begins to reveal the development of Nephite strategy at several levels. He provides information on the armor and weapons of individuals, the organization and actions of units or formations, the general disposition of forces throughout the area, and the general issues among the two major cultures in conflict. None of this is extremely detailed, but in this portion of the Book of Mormon there are the f...

It is in the story of Zeniff, those who followed him, and his descendants—Zeniffites—that Mormon begins to reveal the development of Nephite strategy at several levels. He provides information on the armor and weapons of individuals, the organization and actions of units or formations, the general disposition of forces throughout the area, and the general issues among the two major cultures in conflict. None of this is extremely detailed, but in this portion of the Book of Mormon there are the f...

The second battle analysis in our series. This is the existential battle for the Zeniffites against an angry Lamanite army seeking to gain the return of their kidnapped daughters. This is probably the most justified Lamanite attack on the Zeniffites or the Nephites in the entire Book of Mormon. This episode includes insights into battlefield organization and decision making and numerous firsts for war in the Book of Mormon.

The second battle analysis in our series. This is the existential battle for the Zeniffites against an angry Lamanite army seeking to gain the return of their kidnapped daughters. This is probably the most justified Lamanite attack on the Zeniffites or the Nephites in the entire Book of Mormon. This episode includes insights into battlefield organization and decision making and numerous firsts for war in the Book of Mormon.

The second battle analysis in our series. This is the existential battle for the Zeniffites against an angry Lamanite army seeking to gain the return of their kidnapped daughters. This is probably the most justified Lamanite attack on the Zeniffites or the Nephites in the entire Book of Mormon. This episode includes insights into battlefield organization and decision making and numerous firsts for war in the Book of Mormon.

The first battle analysis in our series. This is Zeniff’s second major and final battle. The discussion on this battle draws out details from the record to understand even more of what happened.

The first battle analysis in our series. This is Zeniff’s second major and final battle. The discussion on this battle draws out details from the record to understand even more of what happened.

The first battle analysis in our series. This is Zeniff’s second major and final battle. The discussion on this battle draws out details from the record to understand even more of what happened.

Zeniff was a spy and then an expedition leader. The people who followed him on his expedition lived in the Land of Nephi for about 80 years. These people give us the most significant spiritual leaders in the Book of Mormon. They also give us the first battle narratives and the introduction of strategy. This episode provides an overview of the Zeniffites from beginning to end.

Zeniff was a spy and then an expedition leader. The people who followed him on his expedition lived in the Land of Nephi for about 80 years. These people give us the most significant spiritual leaders in the Book of Mormon. They also give us the first battle narratives and the introduction of strategy. This episode provides an overview of the Zeniffites from beginning to end.

Zeniff was a spy and then an expedition leader. The people who followed him on his expedition lived in the Land of Nephi for about 80 years. These people give us the most significant spiritual leaders in the Book of Mormon. They also give us the first battle narratives and the introduction of strategy. This episode provides an overview of the Zeniffites from beginning to end.

This episode includes a discussion on a variety of topics that are important for understanding the remainder of the podcast episodes: Naming Conventions of People and Battles, Cities and Lands, Geography and Separation Barriers, Weapons and Armor, Demographic Differences between Nephites and Lamanites, Competition of Cultures, Language as a Source of Conflict.

This episode includes a discussion on a variety of topics that are important for understanding the remainder of the podcast episodes: Naming Conventions of People and Battles, Cities and Lands, Geography and Separation Barriers, Weapons and Armor, Demographic Differences between Nephites and Lamanites, Competition of Cultures, Language as a Source of Conflict.

This episode includes a discussion on a variety of topics that are important for understanding the remainder of the podcast episodes: Naming Conventions of People and Battles, Cities and Lands, Geography and Separation Barriers, Weapons and Armor, Demographic Differences between Nephites and Lamanites, Competition of Cultures, Language as a Source of Conflict.

Anti-Christs are those who seek to lead people away from the doctrine of Christ. They exist all around us. The Book of Mormon provides great evidence of the variety of approaches used by Anti-Christs that help readers understand what they are experiencing and how to fortify against similar attacks on faith.

Anti-Christs are those who seek to lead people away from the doctrine of Christ. They exist all around us. The Book of Mormon provides great evidence of the variety of approaches used by Anti-Christs that help readers understand what they are experiencing and how to fortify against similar attacks on faith.

Anti-Christs are those who seek to lead people away from the doctrine of Christ. They exist all around us. The Book of Mormon provides great evidence of the variety of approaches used by Anti-Christs that help readers understand what they are experiencing and how to fortify against similar attacks on faith.

Mormon was much more than the primary record keeper, abridger, and editor of what we have today as the Book of Mormon. He was also a prophet of God and the longest serving military commander in the history of the Nephite people. His perspective shaped the construction of the Book of Mormon and his personal experience with war led to the significant role of conflict in the Book of Mormon as a metaphor for how people can return to live with God.

Mormon was much more than the primary record keeper, abridger, and editor of what we have today as the Book of Mormon. He was also a prophet of God and the longest serving military commander in the history of the Nephite people. His perspective shaped the construction of the Book of Mormon and his personal experience with war led to the significant role of conflict in the Book of Mormon as a metaphor for how people can return to live with God.

Mormon was much more than the primary record keeper, abridger, and editor of what we have today as the Book of Mormon. He was also a prophet of God and the longest serving military commander in the history of the Nephite people. His perspective shaped the construction of the Book of Mormon and his personal experience with war led to the significant role of conflict in the Book of Mormon as a metaphor for how people can return to live with God.

What was the armed conflict in the Small Plates of Nephi? This episode explains what the record reveals in answer to that question and how one can understand the details captured in that record.

What was the armed conflict in the Small Plates of Nephi? This episode explains what the record reveals in answer to that question and how one can understand the details captured in that record.