Religion Today

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Issues of faith and spirituality that matter to LDS, Mormons, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

JAN 25

How Joseph Smith Translated the Book of Mormon

In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner describes from the original, primary sources, how Joseph Smith likely translated the Book of Mormon. Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, David Whitmer and others speculated that Joseph Smith saw words or letters in his seer stone or in the Nephite Interpreters. This cannot be true, because Joseph Smith made revisions to the completed manuscript, which he would never have done if the words were God's alone. Joseph Smith told Joseph Knight that he "could see anything" in the Nephite Interpreters. This implies Joseph Smith could literally see the events in the Book of Mormon text, along with emotions, untranslated words, clothing, animals, buildings, way of life, and other details of Nephite life in the Nephite Interpreters.

22 min
JAN 19

Studies Show Religious People are Happier and Healthier

In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner describes the groundbreaking psychological research of Columbia Professor Allen Bergin, which has been replicated, and shows religious people are happier and healthier than the general population. Specifically, religiously active people have lower rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, substance abuse, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, and eating disorders, than the general population. And, religious people with these problems are more likely to improve.

22 min
JAN 11

Science Demonstrates the Existence of God

As recently as 20 or 30 years ago, most leading scientists believed science demonstrated God does not exist. But in the last twenty years, leading scientists have come to believe life and the Universe itself cannot be explained, without an intelligent designer, namely, God. In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner highlights many reasons leading scientists in many fields now say only an intelligent designer. or God, is the only explanation for the existence of life, and for way the Universe works.

22 min
JAN 4

The Tower of Babel Has Been Found

The Tower of Babel described in the Book of Genesis is not a myth. It did exist. It has been found. It was a ziggurat, or stepped pyramid, located about 56 miles south of present day Bagdad, Iraq. Its name was "Etemenanki" with means "Temple of the Foundation of Heaven and Earth." It was dedicated to the pagan god Marduk. It was built about the14th century BC. It was a 7-layered pyramid, meaning it had seven stories, or steps. The earliest pyramids were not smooth-sided like the Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. The descriptions, ancient and modern, of Etemenanki are so similar to the descriptions of the Tower of Babel in Genesis, there is no doubt they are one and the same.

22 min
12/28/2024

Does God Have a Sense of Humor?

In this Religion Today episode, host Martin Tanner shows from many passages in the Bible and Book of Mormon, that God has a sense of humor. Examples of exaggeration, hyperbole, sarcasm and humorous situations, in the Bible and Book of Mormon, are given by Martin in this rarely discussed topic.

22 min
12/21/2024

The Birth of Jesus from The New Testament

Host Martin Tanner shares the narrative of the birth of Jesus, in modern English, from the Good News Translation of the Bible, with explanations of seeming contradictions, such as: When Joseph found out Mary was expecting, why would he need to divorce her? They weren't married yet. Who were the Wise men? Why are they part of the Gospel story of Jesus's birth?

22 min
12/14/2024

Christmas and The Need for a Savior

In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner looks at the Atonement, and answers questions, including: (1) Does every world have a savior, or is Jesus the Savior of all worlds? (2) What does and word Atonement mean? How or in what way or sense did Jesus take upon himself the sins of the world? (3) Does the Atonement cover more than sins, including losses, sicknesses, physical and mental defects, etc.? and, (4) How can a person know if the Atonement works for her or him?

22 min
12/07/2024

At Christmastime Read the Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark can be read in about an hour and a half. The show's host, Martin Tanner, suggests that during the Christmas season everyone should read the Gospel of Mark. It is the earliest Gospel, and in effect, the Gospel of Peter, because John Mark, the author was writing Peter's description of what Jesus said and did. The Gospel of Mark is a marvelous testimony of Jesus as the Messiah promised by God, to save his chosen people. This is what people are celebrating at Christmastime.

21 min

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Excellent Podcast

08/07/2023

SMH1!!

I’ve been listening to Religion Today for many years. Martin Tanner is a master scholar and teaches Latter-day Saint doctrine and history accurately. I appreciate his willingness to approach relevant and sometimes controversial topics, while being true to what is taught in scripture and by living prophets. He’s even responded to my personal questions via email.
To bad about commercials

02/19/2024

nnn339

Very informative enjoyed have been listening to Religion to Day for years I would prefer a subscription the spots are out of step with content such a good program and presenter thanks for Martin Thank you for all you do I’m done the commercials have ruined the best pod cast and radio program, money grubbers Commercials ruin a good podcast
Amazing insights

03/16/2022

twemmons

I so much enjoy these weekly insights. He and his guests provide a LOT of knowledge and understanding that I wouldn’t otherwise have.
Religion Today

06/16/2021

Sybrowsky

Best content/programming KSL offers. Martin raises thought provoking questions and then provides plausible answers. Listening to his programming boosts my spirit and brings peace to my heart. Thank you, Martin, for decades of dedicated personal service providing this program!
The best.

04/04/2021

Midway42

Easily KSL’s best program/podcast.
Great information!

12/29/2019

cwh5

I gave listened to this program on KSL radio before podcasts were popular. It is always interesting and Tanner cover a variety of topics. I highly recommend it. And he really does take time to respond to your emails 😁. One of my very favorite religions programs to listen to.
Review

10/22/2017

Sunbeamdave

Interesting and faith promoting program. Mr. Tanner is thoughtful and insightful in his treatment of things of a spiritual nature
It's great!!!

01/15/2017

Gahoolefreak13

I heard this on the radio for the first time today and I was super interested. Subscribed right away! Thanks for making this podcast. It's one of my favorites. 👍🏻