A study of the Doctrine and Covenants may feel a little bit daunting. There is no doubt that it reads a bit differently than other books of scripture. But could it be that this is because the Doctrine and Covenants tells an international story that is far from finished? And could the reason it feels a bit messy be because it is a story that is still being written? Could it be that we are all a part of its ending?

“We read the Book of Mormon in black and white…we watch the Doctrine and Covenants in technicolor.”

Show Notes

2:09- A Little Messy
4:42- Church History as a Missionary Tool
7:55- Context is Critical
11:44- Beauty in Complexity
16:38- “The Past is a Foreign Country”
19:47- Helpful Resources
22:44- People You Should Meet
28:12- Power of Knowing Church History
32:53- It’s Not Knowing Too Much, It’s Knowing Too Little
34:54- What Does It Mean To You To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.

A study of the Doctrine and Covenants may feel a little bit daunting. There is no doubt that it reads a bit differently than other books of scripture. But could it be that this is because the Doctrine and Covenants tells an international story that is far from finished? And could the reason it feels a bit messy be because it is a story that is still being written? Could it be that we are all a part of its ending?
&ldquo;We read the Book of Mormon in black and white&hellip;we watch the Doctrine and Covenants in technicolor.&rdquo;
Show Notes
2:09- A Little Messy 4:42- Church History as a Missionary Tool 7:55- Context is Critical 11:44- Beauty in Complexity 16:38- &ldquo;The Past is a Foreign Country&rdquo; 19:47- Helpful Resources 22:44- People You Should Meet 28:12- Power of Knowing Church History 32:53- It&rsquo;s Not Knowing Too Much, It&rsquo;s Knowing Too Little 34:54- What Does It Mean To You To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
Find the full episode transcript at <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin">ldsliving.com/allin</a>.

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day—just like you.

What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day&mdash;just like you.

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