Millions around the world have found peace within the pages of the Book of Mormon; beautiful teachings about the Prince of Peace and His atoning sacrifice calm our fears and instill hope. But the Book of Mormon also covers a great deal of contention and violence. Why were such graphic events included and what are we supposed to learn from all the accounts of war and conflict? On this week’s episode, we talk with J. David Pulsipher, PhD, who has spent the last decade exploring the answer to this question.

"Some of the most beautiful parts of our world are created through conflict."

2:52- Ten Years in the Making
10:07- Contention Vs. Conflict
13:44- Standards for Engaging in Violence
22:46- The Mystery of God’s Love
30:51- Book of Mormon Examples
33:36- Assertive Love and Anti-Nephi-Lehies
39:47- Zion and Principles of Positive Peace
44:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

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

Millions around the world have found peace within the pages of the Book of Mormon; beautiful teachings about the Prince of Peace and His atoning sacrifice calm our fears and instill hope. But the Book of Mormon also covers a great deal of contention and violence. Why were such graphic events included and what are we supposed to learn from all the accounts of war and conflict? On this week&rsquo;s episode, we talk with J. David Pulsipher, PhD, who has spent the last decade exploring the answer to this question.
"Some of the most beautiful parts of our world are created through conflict."
2:52- Ten Years in the Making 10:07- Contention Vs. Conflict 13:44- Standards for Engaging in Violence 22:46- The Mystery of God&rsquo;s Love 30:51- Book of Mormon Examples 33:36- Assertive Love and Anti-Nephi-Lehies 39:47- Zion and Principles of Positive Peace 44:33- What Does It Mean 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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