Past Webcasts
Kay Godfrey-Epic Historian on the Prophet Joseph Smith, Early Church History, and Israel
Karen masterfully teaches how we each can not only "Approach Zion," but BECOME Zion...in ourselves first, then as a people.
Cheyenne Medicine Man, Shawn Little Bear, speaks about his Native upbringing and his work as an LDS Melchizedek Priesthood Holder, and working in the Temple.
Karen masterfully teaches how we each can not only "Approach Zion," but BECOME Zion...in ourselves first, then as a people.
Avraham Gileadi Panel Discussion
Webcast May 3, 2015
Sunday Fireside held on May 17, 2015 features an up-close and personal interview with Isaiah scholar Avraham Gileadi. This panel discussion includes Val Brinkerhoff, Elise Dalton, and Karen Prier. Avraham is a speaker, author, Father and a courageous human being. Val Brinkerhoff & others interview Avraham about his childhood, where he grew up, moved, and how adversity and the study of Isaiah has changed his life. They also discuss the end-time prophecy of Isaiah.
Interview Highlights:
7:50 Avraham's Growing Up Years in Nazi Occupied Holland during WWII. Spiritual lessons learned.
11:00 Development of his testimony of Jesus Christ during his New Zealand childhood. Drumming in a Rock Band, and why he gave up his Rock-n-Roll career.
13:50 What lead to his love of Isaiah and why it "spoke to him." Years in a Catholic Seminary to become a Priest.
Moving to Israel to study Hebrew and enter a Rabbinical School.
Conversion to the Book of Mormon
19:00 His conversion to the Book of Mormon.
26:00 1st Israeli Citizen to be baptized into the LDS Church. Orson Hyde dedicated Israel 99 years before on Avraham's Birthday.
29:00 What brought Avraham to BYU - Beginning research into Isaiah
37:30 King James Bible translation problems and why his translation is better.
38:45 & 54:00 Literary Analysis - Why his work is so different from other Isaiah Scholars, and how it created both friends and enemies.
42:00 Hugh Nibley and his other mentors at BYU.
54:55 What events lead to his excommunication and How Elder Neal Maxwell later reversed it.
1:01:00 The Servant and his importance.
1:05:00 Questions from the studio audience.
Avraham Gileadi World Expert on Isaiah
Webcast May 3, 2015
This is a webcast of Avraham Gileadi's lecture on "Divine Protection Ancient and End-Time" given on April 11th, 2015 at the Book of Mormon Evidences Expo at UVU. Avraham is a world renowned scholar on the book of Isaiah. Topics discussed include:
The Nature of God’s Covenants
The Failure of Divine Protection
The Function of Proxy Saviors
God’s End-Time Servant as Proxy Savior
King Hezekiah as a Type of God’s Servant
God’s End-Time Servants as Proxy Saviors
God’s New, Millennial Covenant
Michael Kennedy 3rd Great-Grandson of Joseph Smith
Webcast April 19, 2015 Featuring: Michael Kennedy, Merrill Jenson, Nathan Osmond, Cherie Call, Peter Breinholt and Ryan Tilby.
WATCH THE CONVERSION STORY of Michael Kennedy, will be joined by musical guests Nathan Osmond, Cherie Call, Peter Breinholt and Ryan Tilby. Composer Merrill Jenson will join Michael to discuss the music for the movie Emma Smith: My Story.
Michael A. Kennedy, President of the Joseph Smith Jr and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society is the Executive Producer of the film productions: “Times and Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith”, “Children of Joseph”, and the newly released “Discovering Emma”. Additionally, he is one of the Executive Producers of the theatrically and DVD released best seller "Emma Smith: My Story". He is the President of the Joseph Smith Jr. family organization since 1985 and has a passion for gathering the posterity of Joseph and Emma Smith.
Shawn Littlebear Cheyenne Medicine Man
Webcast April 13, 2015
Shawn Littlebear returns for another memorable evening. He discusses more about Book of Mormon and Bilble prophecy as it relates to his people. He also relates sacred dreams of the end times, and gives us a warning of things to come.
Rod Meldrum Moderates Panel Discussion
"Was Zarahemla Across from Nauvoo?
Webcast April 12, 2015 Featuring: Rod Meldrum (Moderator), Wayne May, Jonathan Neville, Jenny Curlee and Joe Abercrombie
Discussion Points:
1. D&C 125:3
2. Des Moines Rapids
3. Joseph Smith's Revelations Regarding Book of Mormon Geography and Zarahemla
4. Evidence of Ancient Civilizations at Nauvoo (burial mounds)
5. Smith Family Cemetery located in Nephite Graveyard
6. Wayne's Epiphany
7. Is Montrose, Iowa the Site of Ancient Zarahemla?
8. Artifact Evidence (Tony Sanders)
9. Was there a Temple at Zarahemla?
10. Mound Builder Evidence in Zarahemla
11. A Mound Builder Temple Site?
12. Procuring the Temple Site
13. Future Plans
Shawn Littlebear Cheyenne Medicine Man
Webcast October 10, 2014
Shawn's unique understandings of truths yet to be restored and the Gathering of Israel brought many 2014 Book of Mormon Evidences EXPO attendees back to a Fireside where he shared many sacred insights. Shawn will be sharing more in April 2015.
His unique background and authority as a Cheyenne Medicine Man and Native American Melchizedek Priesthood holder and Temple Worker help clarify much of the spiritual heritage of many tribes who trace their lineages back to the Jews and Hebrew writings.
ISAIAH SERIES VIGNETTES - Learn Isaiah as a Family
These Vignettes, 1 - 7, each have 100 Scriptures telling the story of what Isaiah saw for our day. They are narrated by Marvin Payne, with music and photos to illustrate important themes which serve as warnings as well as blessings by heeding the commandment the Lord gave to Study the Words of Isaiah. Avraham Gileadi has translated each one from the original Hebrew, Greek and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and masterfully put them together to tell Isaiah's Vision of the Human Family.
*Each Vignette is around 18 minutes each, and can be a great Family Home Evening Visual Aid.
Avraham Gileadi Renowned Isaiah Scholar
Isaiah Institute with Avraham Gileadi Ph.D. — Vignette 1 of 7
Produced by the Isaiah Institute and renowned Isaiah scholar Avraham Gileadi Ph.D.
Narration by actor, author, and songwriter Marvin Payne
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Video production by Michael & Nancy James of Color My Media
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