Gospel Talktrine

Gospel Talktrine

Author: Mark Holt Language: English Episodes: 100
Each week, Mark Holt offers a thoughtful and personal exploration of the upcoming Sunday School lesson for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gospel Talktrine isn't a dry lecture, but a conversational deep dive into the scriptures and doctrines that form the LDS Gospel Doctrine curriculum. By releasing episodes a full week before the lesson is taught in church, this podcast provides a valuable resource for both teachers and students seeking meaningful preparation. Listeners will find a space to ponder scriptural context, historical insights, and practical applications for modern life, all aimed at enriching personal study and classroom discussion. Whether you're tasked with leading a class or simply want to engage more deeply with the material on your own, Mark's reflections serve as a catalyst for further study and spiritual discovery. Tune in during your commute, while doing chores, or on a quiet afternoon to transform your preparation time into a more reflective and connected experience. This is a podcast for anyone looking to move beyond the surface of the lesson manual and cultivate a more personal understanding of gospel principles. The hope is that these discussions will not only inform your teaching but also nurture your own faith, making your Sabbath day observance more focused and fulfilling.
Episodes
Memorial Day and the Temple - S00E05 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:38
On Memorial Day, we commemorate our honored dead—those who sacrificed so that we might have life, safety, and freedom. For those reasons and many others, Jesus Christ is our Most Honored dead, and we can make every Sacra…
Matthew 21-23, Mark 11, Luke 19-20, John 12 - S02E20A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:43
Part 1 of 2: The withering of the fig tree was Jesus’ announcement that the corrupt leaders of Judah had run out of time. There was a new king in town, God’s Anointed King.
Matthew 19-20, Mark 10, Luke 18 - S02E19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:00
As he wends his way to Jerusalem for his death and resurrection, Jesus heals, and teaches his final messages—including his challenge to the rich young ruler, his emphasis of the higher law of marriage, and his invitation…
Luke 12-17, John 11 - S02E18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:17
Jesus draws a stark contrast between the Pharisees who consider themselves the sole occupants of the Kingdom of God, and the lost sheep who will be rejoiced over in heaven. He also raises Lazarus from the dead, and in so…
John 7-10 - S02E17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:02
In teaching that he was the Good Shepherd, Jesus was describing himself performing a role that the Scriptures reserve for God Himself. In this and several other ways, Jesus clearly testifies not only of his mission, but…
Matthew 18, Luke 10 - S02E16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:16
Jesus instructed Peter in the way to put off the natural man by expounding upon his most central teaching: unlimited forgiveness.
Easter - S02E15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:05
What were the forces surrounding Jesus in his final week? How did he show us the way to have faith, hope, and courage? What do Book of Mormon and modern prophets have to say about the resurrection? This episode was origi…
Matthew 16-17, Mark 8-9, Luke 9 - S02E14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:30
Matthew uses the Pharisees and Sadducees’ asking for a sign to teach a valuable lesson about trying to get God to follow our expectations.
Matthew 14-15, Mark 6-7, John 5-6 - S02E13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:00
When Jesus multiplied bread in the wilderness, he tied the experience of ancient Israel to the Sacrament, and pointed forward to a time when he would redeem them from the Fall.