LDS Historian Debunks Myths about Adam and Eve
Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint Bible scholar. He’s got a bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern studies from BYU, a master’s in Near Eastern languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in the history of Christianity from Claremont...
Top 10 LDS Temple Symbols Hidden in Plain Sight
To watch this episode on YouTube, click HERE. Video transcript: Do not underestimate the power of symbols. They can dehumanize and destroy, or humanize and heal. They can create community. They can evoke emotion and shape worldviews. Even Jesus Christ taught through...
LDS Historian Reacts to His Viral Interview
To watch this interview on YouTube, click HERE. Ben Spackman is a Latter-day Saint Bible scholar. He’s got a bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern studies from BYU, a Master’s in Near Eastern languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in...
This is Why God Lets Prophets Mess Up
To watch this video on YouTube, click HERE. Video transcript: Listen, as Latter-day Saints, we all know by now that prophets can make mistakes. That’s old news. But it raises a deeper question — if prophets speak for God, but they can still mess up sometimes, what...