Dru and Marianna discuss the theme of the Book of Mosiah as being that of deliverance and explore the various stories of deliverance from bondage. It begins with King Benjamin delivering his people from the natural man into saints. Then, they discuss the story of Limhi and his people who are in bondage and seek deliverance. The deliverance of Alma the Elder and his people, as well as the deliverance of the Lamanites through Ammon and his brothers, are also mentioned. It is important to turning t...
May 03, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Dru and Marianna discuss the impact of talks and presentations that have changed their lives. They share personal experiences and highlight the importance of perspective and trust in difficult times. They then delve into King Benjamin's powerful sermon in Mosiah 4, emphasizing the blessings that come through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the need for ongoing repentance and obedience. They discuss the concept of being beggars and the balance between helping others and self-reliance. They also...
May 03, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this conversation, Marianna Richardson and Dru Huffaker discuss King Benjamin's final address to the Nephites. They highlight how King Benjamin was not only a physical warrior but also a spiritual warrior for his people. They emphasize the importance of scripture study and how it leads to prosperity in both spiritual and temporal aspects of life. The principles of serving others, finding joy in keeping the commandments, and becoming more like Jesus Christ through service are major points disc...
Apr 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Dru and Marianna will discuss the Book of Enos and the historical books of Jarom and Omni in the Book of Mormon. Enos has a life-changing experience with prayer. We can each learn from his experience and gain a better understanding of our own prayers. Gratitude needs to be a major part of our prayers. Enos remembered the words of his father, Jacob. Our children will often remember our words from their childhood and feel our prayers for them. The Lord forgave Enos of his sins and Enos immediately...
Apr 16, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Dru and Marianna discuss the beginning of the book of Jacob. Nephi has passed away and Jacob was called to be their next prophet. Jacob magnified his calling by teaching his people to repent of their sins. Some of the men were taking multiple wives and wounding the souls of many women. Jacob taught that the Savior heals our souls. We can become reconciled with God. Even though we have made mistakes, we can be forgiven. The Nephites were also becoming wealthy with gold, silver, and nice homes. Ja...
Mar 28, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Dru and Marianna discuss how the Book of Mormon helps us understand more about the Savior and His mission. The prophets of the Book of Mormon bear specific testimony of Him. This is a continuation of the testimonies of the Savior found in the Bible. Because of the Atonement, we will be resurrected and have the opportunity to repent. In the Book of Mormon, we have the examples of Alma, Zeezrom, Moroni, King Benjamin, and others whose lives exemplify the enabling power of the Atonement. The Book o...
Mar 01, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Dru and Marianna discuss the last chapters that Nephi wrote to us. These chapters comprise his final words to his people and to us who read the Book of Mormon. Nephi always follows the Lord’s commandment. These chapters have some of Marianna and Dru’s favorite verses in the Book of Mormon. The doctrine of Christ is explained in these chapters. The Savior’s example and His doctrine is the only way to return back to Him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 23, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Dru and Marianna discuss Nephi’s vision of his people, his vision of the future of his record, and his vision of our day leading up to the Second Coming. He saw the dark, tragic end of his people but he also saw the light and joyous reign of the Savior here on earth. The Lord invites all of us to Come Unto Him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Dru and Marianna discuss Isaiah’s messages of warnings and hope. These messages should lift up our hearts and help us to rejoice as Isaiah teaches us about the gathering of Israel, about the coming of the Messiah and the peace that will be promised to the righteous. When the Savior comes the second time, spiritual Babylon will be destroyed and Satan will be bound and Christ will reign on the earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 16, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Dru and Marianna discuss what Nephi delights in. Nephi delights in (1) the words of Isaiah, (2) proving to his people the coming of Christ, (3) the covenants of the Lord, (4) His grace, His justice, and His mercy, and 5. proving that save Christ shall come all mankind will perish. We learn more about the words of Isaiah by likening Isaiah’s words to us today, by understanding the symbols Isaiah uses, and by the spirit of prophecy. As members of the house of Israel, we may have the Spirit’s help ...
Feb 16, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Dru Huffaker and Marianna Richardson discuss 2 Nephi 6 - 10 which are chapters written by the Book of Mormon prophet, Jacob. He shares the words of Isaiah and then writes his own commentary on how Isaiah’s words are applicable to our lives today. Isaiah teaches us the importance of understanding the plan of salvation. Jacob is awed by the plan of our God, as we should be, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In 2 Nephi 3-5, Dru and Marianna discuss Nephi, as a prophet of the Lord, who expresses his concerns about his humanity and his trials during his life. Lehi’s words about his youngest son, Joseph, help us understand the important work the Prophet Joseph Smith will do in restoring the gospel in these latter days. After leaving Laman and Lemuel, Nephi’s people live after the manner of happiness. Dru and Marianna talk about what it means to live after the manner of happiness and how we can spiritua...
Feb 08, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If you were going to pass away soon, what would you teach your family? What would be your final words? Lehi knows that his life is coming to an end. He talks to his family and teaches them about the power of their choices. Lehi acknowledges that each member of his family has the power to choose the Lord’s path or to choose to follow the adversary. Lehi saw his sons who chose the adversary’s way to be bound by the chains of hell but Lehi is encircled by the love of God. Which do we want in our li...
Feb 02, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
1 Nephi 16-22 Challenges are always difficult for a family. Lehi’s family goes through a series of challenges in the wilderness. We can relate to these same challenges in our families. Have you ever experienced an accident that affected the entire family? Have you ever had a death of a loved one that devastated the entire family? Have you ever been asked by the Lord to do something and you did not know what you were doing and the scope of the task needed the help of the entire family? This discu...
Jan 26, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
1 Nephi 11 - 15: Visions of Light and Truth. Dru and Marianna explore the concept of Heavenly Father’s preparation for His prophets and how visions play a role in their work. Different people may have different perspectives on the same visions. The tree of life is a representation of the love of God. The importance of holding fast to the word of God and inquiring of the Lord is emphasized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
1 Nephi 6-10 - Come and Partake of the Fruit. Dru and Marianna discuss the purpose of Nephi’s record, the invitation to Ishmael’s family to join their journey, the strength given to Nephi to break his bonds, and Lehi’s vision of the tree of life. There are four groups of people who are described in Lehi’s dream. Lehi stayed at the tree while beckoning family members to partake of the fruit. We can follow Lehi’s example. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
1 Nephi 1-5 introduces us to Lehi’s family. Dru and Marianna discuss Lehi’s family’s challenges and how they relate to our own. Even when we experience hard times, we can rise above them with the help of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, hosts Marianna Richardson and Dru Huffaker discuss the introductory pages of the Book of Mormon and emphasize the importance of understanding the “why” of its pages. They invite everyone to study the sacred text of this book of scripture and pray to receive their own testimony of its truthfulness so that they too can stand as a witness of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Lord invites me to flee Babylon and inherit "the holy city." Come Follow Me Lesson: Revelations 15-22 | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love ...
Dec 16, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Jesus Christ condescended to be born among us on earth. Come Follow Me Lesson: Christmas | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gosp...
Dec 09, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 52
The War in Heaven continues on earth. Come Follow Me Lesson: Revelations 6-14 | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gospel to my fa...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Jesus Christ is the Living Son of the Living God. Come Follow Me Lesson: Revelation 1-5 | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gospe...
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 50
God is light, and God is love. Come Follow Me Lesson: 1-3 John; Jude | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gospel to my family and ...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 49
I can find joy during times of trial and suffering. Come Follow Me Lesson: 1 and 2 Peter | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gosp...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Patient endurance leads to perfection. Come Follow Me Lesson | James | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gospel to my family and ...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Jesus Christ Suffered all things so that He can understand and help me when I suffer. Come Follow Me Lesson: Hebrews 7-13 | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Ric...
Oct 28, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Jesus Christ suffered all things so that He can understand and help me when I suffer. Come Follow Me Lesson: Hebrews 1-6 | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Rich...
Oct 21, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 45
"Be thou an example of the believers." Come Follow Me Lesson: 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach th...
Oct 14, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Increase and abound in love. Come Follow Me Lesson: 1 and 2 Thessalonians | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gospel to my family...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The armor of God will help protect me from evil. Come Follow Me Lesson: Ephesians | New Testament Presented by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media: https://www.cedarfort.com/ For more content: https://womenreadscripture.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenreadscripture/?hl=en Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenreadtruth Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078505040873 ____ About our hosts: Marianna Richardson: I love to teach the gospel to m...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 41