LATTER-DAY SAINT CULTURE & THEOLOGY Cwic Show articulates the current cultural, political, and Church-related trends that affect our lives and the Church. Also, Cwic Media offers a new approach to the scriptures through its Cwic Interpreters. Theology, History, No fluff. LDS, Mormon. Unscripted! 'I have been looking for an LDS podcast like this! Not like anything else out there!' Latter-Day Saints, Christian Book of Mormon New Testament Old Testament The products (services) and content offer ...
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Greg Matsen Podcasts
Join us each week as we talk about one or two of the most recent addresses from General Conference.
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"Where an Evangelical Encounters the Restoration"
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Europe’s Islamist Infiltration - A Miscalculated Gamble On Immigration
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The West is Losing Its Soul - Why Don't They Follow What Countries In the Middle East Have Done To Curb Extremism? Website- cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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In this episode, we explore Elder Ronald A. Rasband’s message from the April 2025 General Conference, “Right Before Our Eyes.” Elder Rasband invites us to see the hand of the Lord in the remarkable growth of the Church, marked by its flourishing membership, strengthened families, dedicated missionaries, and the ever-increasing number of meetinghous…
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In this inspiring episode, we dive into Elder Neil L. Andersen’s powerful April 2025 General Conference message, “Cherishing Life.” Elder Andersen reminds us that life is a sacred gift from our Heavenly Father and calls us to cherish and preserve life—with love, compassion, and unwavering conviction.…
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The LDS Church's Political Dilemma and BYU's Rauch Applause
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Professor Ralph Hancock of BYU discusses the dilemmas facing the church and the complexities of navigating politics as Latter-day Saints work within a secular world. Ralph's Articles on Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com…
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A Shadow Faith Has Risen Within The LDS Church
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Associate Professor Brent Yergensen has just written the most comprehensive and clarifying work on the Pride movement within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His conclusion? A Shadow Faith has risen in the church! His Paper, Shadow Faith or Organizational Breakoff? Inflection Points and the Symbolic Convergence of Latter-day Saint S…
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S9E10: True to the Faith That Our Parents Have Cherished (feat. Brad McBride)
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What kind of legacy of faith should we leave to the next generation? And what if we didn't inherit a great legacy ourselves? This week, guest Brad McBride from Thus We See sits down with Matthew to discuss these questions and more from Elder Hans T. Boom's address, "True to the Faith that our Parents have Cherished." Resources “Carry On” - painting…
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Erec Smith of the Cato Institute returns to the show to talk about where the US stands with its DEI and woke culture and policies. Now at a crossroads, will academia change? Sports? Business? With a new administration bent on changing law and policy against DEI, we seem to be in a period of reprieve, but will it last? Cwic Media Website: http://www…
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Environmental Alarmists and Apocalyptic Doomers Hate This - Because It’s True
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The conversation with Dr. Gale Pooley centers on their groundbreaking book Superabundance, which refutes decades of apocalyptic Malthusian thinking by demonstrating—through hard data—that as population increases, so does abundance. Using the innovative metric of “time prices,” which calculates how much time a person must work to afford basic goods,…
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Eggs, Technology, and Motherhood feat. Leah Libresco Sargeant
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What can be a positive technological breakthrough, such as freezing a woman's eggs, can also end up as a strategy to put off motherhood. What is the status of motherhood today? Author and family policy maker, Leah Libresco Sargeant talks about the cultrual influence on women and motherhood. Wavemakers Podcaster Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wa…
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The City and the Soul Series Intro - feat. Ralph Hancock
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Ralph Hancock introduces his Cwic Show Series, "The City and The Soul." There is no better voice on the intersection of the Restored Gospel, Politics, and Philosophy. Ralph is also a contributor to our Substack, "Alive and Intelligent.' Ralph is a professor of political philosophy at Brigham Young University and is an accomplished author. Website -…
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Have BYU's New Anti-Woke Policies Made A Difference?
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Alive and Intelligent Substack - https://aliveandintelligent.substack.com WaveMakers Podcast Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers Cade Alvey is a student at BYU and co-host of the YouTube Channel, All Those In Favor, who has his ear to the ground. He says things are changing at BYU. Website - www.cwicmedia.com…
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S9E09: The Times of Restitution of All Things
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Join Tommy May and guest Mike Barnett on the Conference Talk Podcast as they dive into Elder David A. Bednar’s inspiring address from the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, Mike, a convert of 47 years, shares his personal journey and insights as they discuss the restoration of the gos…
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Amanda Freebairn talks about what Latter-day Saint women mean when they say, "Listen To Women." Sometimes "you're not listening" can mean "you're not agreeing with me." Website- www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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Iran Strikes Back! Continuous Attacks - Where Does It Go From Here?
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Jason Olson and Jabra Ghneim join Greg once again as attacks from both Israel and Iran continue. Who is obviously in the right? Where does it go from here? What does the rest of the Middle East really think about this? Trump goes bold. Doubles down. Jason Olson holds his Ph.D. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University (2016). His …
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Waving the Wrong Flag: The Optics and Fallout of the LA Immigration Riots
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Why are protestors (rioters) waving Mexican flags in a US immigration riot? Who really is behind these riots? Or are they just spontaneous? The riots are spreading. What is next? Website- www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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Love Wins And Charity Loses feat. Ralph Hancock
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Ralph Hancock, BYU professor of Political Philosophy and sane thinker, talks about how secular "love" is overtaking "charity." What is "secular love" and is it encroaching on members of the church and Christianity as a whole. Website- www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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Jacob Christensen, Editor-In-Chief of the digital student media organization, The Cougar Chronicle, talks with Greg about what's happening at BYU. Are things getting better or worse, or is it stuck at the status quo? Jacob has his ear to the ground on the cultural issues that may conflict with the mission of Brigham Young University. He and his tea…
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Wavemakers Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/wavemakers David Read is certain he is on the right track researching the DNA and genetics of Native Americans and tying them back to the Nephites and Lamanites who left Jerusalem. Website - www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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In this episode of the Conference Talk Podcast, Krista and Tommy dive into Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s general conference talk titled “Worship,” delivered at the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The hosts explore four key concepts from the talk—actions, attitudes and feelings, exclusivity, and em…
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Untethered Empathy and Malevolent Compassion are encroaching upon our youth. It sprouts from the therapy industry. Brianna Holmes, a therapist, joins me in talking about the alarming tendency to "affirm" problems in place of offering a charitable truth. Website- www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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Pulling The Covers Back- "Be Ye Therefore Perfect" feat.Trevan Hatch
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I have never heard this before." - Greg Trevan Hatch, professor at BYU focused on the Ancient Middle-East, lays out a framework for Matthew 5:48, "Be ye therefore perfect." I had never heard this approach before but Trevan backs this up with evidence from the scriptures. We can look at "perfect" through a modern, Western mind as we often have, or a…
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Political veteran Paul Mero and Greg Matsen discuss the hot topic of immigration in the US and the immigration "policy" of the Church. Do they match? Are they in conflict? Where has the Church stood previously on immigration law and enforcement? Where do they stand now? What is the ethical approach to immigration policy? Website- www.cwicmedia.com…
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John Hewlett is a regular on the Show. Today, we talk about tariffs, are they effective?, real miracles in Samoa, and MAHA. Great discussion! Website- www.cwicmedia.comBy Greg Matsen
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Culture Wars and the Covenant: Should Latter-day Saints Stand Up or Stay Out?
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Gospel On The Nile Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/gospel-on-the-nile Paul Mero discusses his book, Defeated, and talks of the need to leave Babylon and focus on our homes. Does this mean leaving the culture wars alone? Does fighting the culture war diminish our ability to build Zion? Where do you stand on this? Website - www.cwicmedia.com Alive…
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Newly Discovered Temple Writing In 2 Nephi feat. Dave Butler
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Dave Butler and Greg Matsen team up again to discuss the temple writing of Nephi in 2 Nephi. Nephi knew of the ancient Israelite temple drama and the Royal Procession. Lehi knew of the temple ordinances and exhorted his sons in gospel instruction using temple ordinances. Did Nephi write all of his books as a temple poetry? Website- www.cwicmedia.co…
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Are These Three Parables About The Temple?
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On the Tuesday of the last week of Jesus' mortal life, He gave His last three parables. There seems to be a buzz about these parables today. Ambrosia Fox believes they are all about the temple. Listen to this interesting interpretation of the Ten Virgins, Talents, and Sheep and Goats. Website- www.cwicmedia.com…
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Is The Book Of Moses From The Brass Plates?
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Recent scholarship by Noel B. Reynolds and Jeff Lindsay highlights passages in the Book of Mormon that parallel those in the Book of Moses. Since the Book of Mormon authors are pulling from the Brass Plates, this implies that the Book of Moses may be the Genesis of the Brass Plates. This is a segment from a full episode interviewing Jeff Lindsay on…
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S9E07: By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples
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Join brothers Mat and Tommy May on the Conference Talk Podcast as they dive into President Uchtdorf's inspiring address, By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples. With humor and heart, they explore how love defines Christ's disciples, the beauty of an imperfect church, and finding unity in Christ. Reflecting on personal experiences, they sha…
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