Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Mythology”
530: Impressions and Reflections on Changes to LDS Temple Ceremonies [ 1:36:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis is a quick turnaround podcast episode that was both recorded and released on the day after LDS temples around the world implemented and offered …
This episode suggests layers of depth to the Christian Nativity story and the insights it has for our own individual spiritual paths. It features meditation …
527: (Encore) A Christmas Primer: Exploring the Nativity in Scripture, Legend, History, and Hearts, Part 1 [ 1:20:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 528: (Encore) A Christmas Primer: Exploring the Nativity in Scripture, Legend, History, and Hearts, Part 2 [ 1:15:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis is an encore presentation of a December 2011 two-part Mormon Matters podcast episode examining the Christmas story as it traditionally gets told—looking closely at …
In this episode, Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon shares his experiences with the Christmas Nativity stories presented in the New Testament, moving from literal belief, …
503: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes, Part 1 [ 51:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 504: Reflecting on Major Themes in 500-plus Mormon Matters Episodes, Part 2 [ 57:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadEarlier this month, Mormon Matters released its 500th episode. In this two-part podcast, host Dan Wotherspoon speaks about the show’s evolution, but mostly he re-introduces …
496: (Encore) Mormonism As a "Religion"--Part 1 [ 1:14:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 497: (Encore) Mormonism As a "Religion"--Part 2 [ 1:21:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThis is an encore presentation of a two-part Mormon Matters episode first recorded in March 2015. Of course, we all know that Mormonism is a …
This episode wrestles with exclusivist claims in religion, including Mormonism, as well as in our psyches. How does the idea of chosenness, specialness, uniqueness, and …
This is an encore presentation of a fantastic May 2014 episode by the same name. In it, philosopher-theologian Adam Miller and narrative studies specialist Stephen Carter join Mormon Matters …
312: The Positive Spiritual Effects of Disenchantment and Demythologizing, Part 1 [ 1:11:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 313: The Positive Spiritual Effects of Disenchantment and Demythologizing, Part 2 [ 1:10:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThroughout our life cycle, we are all called to reexamine the truths, values, beliefs, and stories that suggest key purposes for living and give meaning …
In this episode, philosopher-theologian Adam Miller and narrative studies specialist Stephen Carter join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon to explore the many and varied ways …
Joseph Campbell spent a lifetime studying myths and stories from around the world, especially the ones that related to life’s biggest questions: Where did everything …
This is an encore presentation of a December 2011 podcast episode examining the Christmas story as it traditionally gets told—looking closely at what the scriptures …
Technological advancements in recent decades have drastically altered human experience, with computing power and many other technologies growing at exponential rates. Our lives will continue …
