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. 15m ago

    Talia Tanuvasa: Teachings from the vision of the Tree of Life & What they teach about peace making

    Presented at “For a Wise Purpose in Him”Perspectives on the Small Plates of Nephi (1 Nephi–Words of Mormon)A Conference in Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation Cosponsored by the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, FAIR Latter-day Saints, Scripture Central, and the Ancient […] The post Talia Tanuvasa: Teachings from the vision of the Tree of Life & What they teach about peace making first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  2. 26m ago

    Neal Rappleye: “In the Borders Near the Red Sea”

    Presented at “For a Wise Purpose in Him”Perspectives on the Small Plates of Nephi (1 Nephi–Words of Mormon)A Conference in Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation Cosponsored by the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, FAIR Latter-day Saints, Scripture Central, and the Ancient […] The post Neal Rappleye: “In the Borders Near the Red Sea” first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  3. 1d ago

    Becoming Brigham Episode 41: Bound by Prophecy, Driven by Faith

    Why did Brigham Young insist on returning to Far West to dedicate the temple cornerstone to begin the England mission, even after the Saints had been driven from Missouri? How did the women of the early Church sustain their families and the missionary work while their husbands were gone for extended periods? What do Brigham and Mary Ann Young’s letters reveal about the mutual sacrifices and faith required for the apostles to serve their missions to England? The post Becoming Brigham Episode 41: Bound by Prophecy, Driven by Faith first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  4. 3d ago

    Conversations with Interpreter: Jeff Bradshaw — Part 3: All We Like Sheep: Jesus Christ’s Sacrifice in Isaiah 53

    In this episode of Conversations with Interpreter, thefinal part of a three-part series, we continue our conversation about the importance and symbolism in Isaiah 53 with Jeff Bradshaw. This chapter is one of the most important in the Christian understanding of Jesus Christ’s mission. In this episode, Dr. Bradshaw guides us in conversations about the symbolism in Christ’s sacrifice and imagery coming from the ancient Israelite sacrificial system. We also discuss the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice for humanity. The post Conversations with Interpreter: Jeff Bradshaw — Part 3: All We Like Sheep: Jesus Christ’s Sacrifice in Isaiah 53 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  5. 4d ago

    “Organizing and Systematizing” the Temple Ceremony in a Worldwide Church

    Abstract: The evolution of temple ceremonies in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflects an ongoing effort to make sacred ordinances accessible and consistent throughout a worldwide Church while preserving their underlying covenants and doctrines. Beginning with Joseph Smith’s administration of the first endowment in Nauvoo in 1842 and his charge to Brigham Young to organize and systematize the ceremonies, this paper traces historical precedents for adjustments to temple worship. Drawing particularly on President Russell M. Nelson’s 2021 address “The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation,” the study explains how continuing revelation guides procedural changes necessitated by expanding temple construction, diverse languages and cultures, and changing circumstances. Historical examples involving endowments, sealings, proxy ordinances, baptism, the sacrament, and healing blessings illustrate the distinction between adaptable methods and enduring spiritual principles. The analysis further examines temple symbolism, distinguishing the outward presentation of ordinances from the eternal realities they represent, including humanity’s progression toward the presence of God. By connecting historical developments with recent temple reforms, the author argues that procedural adjustments are consistent with the continuing Restoration and serve the larger purposes of facilitating temple participation, deepening spiritual understanding, and preparing God’s children for exaltation. The post “Organizing and Systematizing” the Temple Ceremony in a Worldwide Church first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  6. 5d ago

    Isaiah Combined Panel Q&A

    Presented at “For a Wise Purpose in Him”Perspectives on the Small Plates of Nephi (1 Nephi–Words of Mormon)A Conference in Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation Cosponsored by the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, FAIR Latter-day Saints, Scripture Central, and the Ancient […] The post Isaiah Combined Panel Q&A first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  7. 5d ago

    Kevin Tolley: Temple Texts and Rituals: Exploring Jacob’s Sermon and Isaiah in Second Nephi

    Presented at “For a Wise Purpose in Him”Perspectives on the Small Plates of Nephi (1 Nephi–Words of Mormon)A Conference in Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation Cosponsored by the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, FAIR Latter-day Saints, Scripture Central, and the Ancient […] The post Kevin Tolley: Temple Texts and Rituals: Exploring Jacob’s Sermon and Isaiah in Second Nephi first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

  8. 5d ago

    Spencer Kraus and Neal Rappleye: “That Which was Written by the Prophet Isaiah”

    Presented at “For a Wise Purpose in Him”Perspectives on the Small Plates of Nephi (1 Nephi–Words of Mormon)A Conference in Honor of President Jeffrey R. Holland Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026 Sponsored by The Interpreter Foundation Cosponsored by the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture, FAIR Latter-day Saints, Scripture Central, and the Ancient […] The post Spencer Kraus and Neal Rappleye: “That Which was Written by the Prophet Isaiah” first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

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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
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ©2025 The Interpreter Foundation. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0 Unported license.
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