The Interpreter Foundation Podcast

The Interpreter Foundation Podcast
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The Interpreter Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization focused on the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, and the Doctrine and Covenants), early LDS history, and related subjects. Publications in Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture are peer-reviewed and all publications are made available as free internet downloads or through at-cost print-on-demand services.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Epiphanies and Reasonings: Compatibility between Evolutionary Biology and Divine Creation

    Review of Samuel T. Wilkinson, Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence (New York: Pegasus Books, 2024). 338 pages. $29.95 (hardback). Abstract: Many believers in God are troubled by assertions that the theory of evolution means life on earth is accidental and has no purpose. Additionally, some people worry that the theory’s implied selfishness and “survival of the fittest” mantra have terrible implications for human society. Samuel T. Wilkinson’s book Purpose is a thoughtful addition to the literature corroborating compatibility between creation by God and the theory of evolution. Evolution has a random component, but the critical selection step is non-random. Moreover, the process is iterative. As evidence for non-randomness, Wilkinson cites convergent evolution (where similar traits emerged in divergent organisms). Numerous examples suggest that natural selection has limited choices, not infinite or random possibilities as was once thought. Wilkinson discusses how human behavior and evolution imply that life has purpose. These purposes are compatible with teachings embraced by diverse believers in God. Behavioral studies strongly suggest human beings evolved to have both good and evil natures and to have ultimate happiness in loving family relationships. Such relationships build good lives and societies. Facilitating all of this, natural selection appears to occur at individual, kin, and group levels. When combined with the observation that we can freely choose, our dual nature suggests that this life is a test. For Wilkinson and others, harmony between faith in God and evolutionary theory came through epiphanies and by reasoning. These experiences increased their faith in God. Amid difficulties, persisting with faith is rewarded. The post Epiphanies and Reasonings: Compatibility between Evolutionary Biology and Divine Creation first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    37 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Interpreter Insights Podcast — February 12, 2026

    In the February 12, 2026 episode of The Interpreter Insights Podcast, our host Terry Hutchinson and his guest Mark Johnson discuss President Oaks’ first BYU devotional, Noel Reynolds and his work, concluding with Mark's comments about his Interpreter article about Moses Chapter 1 and its similarities to ancient Hebrew literary techniques as they are found in Genesis. The post Interpreter Insights Podcast — February 12, 2026 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    55 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Becoming Brigham Episode 3

    In this episode, host Camrey Fox continues her visit with shorthand expert LaJean Carruth. LaJean compares Brigham to Enoch rather than Moses. She points out that many of the transcripts have never been translated before, and they give us new insights into his character and personality. Host John Wilson continues his discussion with Sam Weston about the assassination of Joseph Smith, and whether Brigham was behind it. The post Becoming Brigham Episode 3 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    13 min

  4. 7 FEB

    Conversations with Interpreter: Episode 2

    In this episode of Conversations with Interpreter, our hosts, Avram and Thora Shannon speak with Jeff Lindsay, a member of the Board of Directors of the Interpreter Foundation. Lindsay’s article was published in two parts in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. This episode looks at the first part, where we discuss the methodology behind the article and the implications of it for the Book of Mormon, for Joseph Smith’s New Translation, and for the relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The article shows places where the Book of Mormon authors are aware of a Genesis text that has strong affinities to our Book of Moses in the Pearl of Great Price, bringing a deeper dimension to Joseph Smith’s translational output. The post Conversations with Interpreter: Episode 2 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    34 min

  5. 5 FEB

    Interpreter Insights Podcast — February 5, 2026

    In the February 5, 2026 episode of The Interpreter Insights Podcast, our host Martin Tanner discusses how near-death experiences have influenced the Restored Gospel. The post Interpreter Insights Podcast — February 5, 2026 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    35 min

  6. 31 JAN

    Conversations with Interpreter: Episode 1

    In this, the inaugural episode of Conversations with Interpreter, our hosts, Avram and Thora Shannon speak with Dennis Newton about his article, “The Islamic Jesus” in Volume 66 of Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. The article is a review of the book by Mustafa Akyol, The Islamic Jesus: How the King of the Jews Became a Prophet of the Muslims. Dennis is a long-time student of world religions and a past contributor to The Interpreter Foundation. He discusses how Jesus is understood within Islam, and what these perspectives can teach us about faith, respect, and shared truth. The post Conversations with Interpreter: Episode 1 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    48 min

  7. 30 JAN

    True and Living

    Abstract: What does it mean for the Church to be “true and living”? Is it prideful to make such a claim? Why is it important that the Church be both? The post True and Living first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    15 min

  8. 29 JAN

    Interpreter Insights Podcast — January 29, 2026

    In the January 29, 2026 episode of The Interpreter Insights Podcast, our host Terry Hutchinson discusses the new Becoming Brigham video series with Dan Peterson, President of The Interpreter Foundation. The post Interpreter Insights Podcast — January 29, 2026 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

    1h 2m
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The Interpreter Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization focused on the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, the Bible, and the Doctrine and Covenants), early LDS history, and related subjects. Publications in Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture are peer-reviewed and all publications are made available as free internet downloads or through at-cost print-on-demand services.

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  • Creator
    The Interpreter Foundation Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 The Interpreter Foundation. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 Unported license.
  • Show Website
    The Interpreter Foundation Podcast

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