Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

"I'm Not the Arbiter of Orthodoxy" Breaking down Elder Gilbert's interview with Peggy Fletcher Stack of the Salt Lake Tribune. Elder Gilbert answers the toughest questions on doctrine, polarization, and temple recommends. Is Orthodoxy Now "Controversial"? Doctrine, Culture War, and the New Apostle The media narrative around Elder Clarke Gilbert — and what he actually said. Same-Sex Marriage, Temple Recommends, and the Covenant Path Elder Gilbert's clear answers — without backing away from doctrine. Polarization in the Church — What Elder Gilbert Got Right Why your political identity cannot outrank your covenant identity. The Media vs. Orthodoxy Why defending doctrine is now labeled "doubling down." Is Following the Commandments "Conservative"? Elder Gilbert responds to critics calling him a doctrinal watchdog. Therapeutic Jesus vs. the Real Gospel Elder Gilbert on turning to Christ — not just affirmation, but transformation. Youngest Apostle Since Bednar — Why It Matters What Elder Gilbert's calling signals for the future of the Church. Temple Recommends & Same-Sex Marriage — The Question Everyone's Asking Is the Church "Doubling Down" on Orthodoxy? Or is it simply holding the line on eternal doctrine? Elder Gilbert, C.S. Lewis, and the danger of political primacy. Inside Elder Gilbert's revealing sit-down with Peggy Fletcher Stack. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Media and academia are already criticizing the calling of Elder Gilbert to be an Apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shocker! Eldert Gilbert comments from Ensign College address to stand fast against pressure. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

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Feminism Ignored Biology—and Women Paid the Price We Removed the Social Contract Between Men and Women How the Sexual Revolution Quietly Entered the Church Why Motherhood Became a Taboo Topic Why the doctrine of Christ can't be separated from marriage and children "I Don't Need a Man" Is a Cultural Trap The Lie of "No Consequences" Kristine Stringham's Article - https://publicsquaremag.org/uncategor... Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Who is organizing all of these walkouts? No, it's not organic. Should we allow our public schools to be political grooming grounds? We already have. Five years ago, I covered the pernicious California State curriculum that included turning kids into political activists off-campus. It's slowly gotten worse. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Christian Williams of The Holy Rebellion joins Greg to discuss the growth of Latter-day Saint Influencers and the battle of misinformation from anti sources online. From clearing misconceptions to comparing worldviews with confidence. Stop Defending. Start Advancing. Why we need doctrine-forward content—not endless reaction mode. What Would Paul Do on Social Media? Not everyone is a content creator, but everyone can push the truth forward. We have the pearl, the Restored Gospel—So Why Are We Always Reacting? We Can Flood the Earth With Truth (And It's Already Happening) Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Peterson answers the "usurper" claim and explains the succession reality after 1844. Was Brigham Young God's Choice? Dan Peterson on presentism, caricatures, and why "Brother Brigham" deserves a fair reading. The Brigham Young Smear Machine- Cherry-picking quotes, the Journal of Discourses problem, and what historians are finding in his real words. The Exodus West needed a frontiersman The 1844 succession crisis explained—why the Twelve were the only path to Joseph's "program." Brigham vs. Sidney Rigdon: What REALLY Happened in 1844 Keys, temple trajectory, and why rival claimants couldn't carry Joseph's blueprint forward. Subtitle: Peterson draws a parallel to modern succession—what most people misunderstand. "The biggest misrepresentation of Brigham Young"—how transcripts shaped the legend. The Priesthood Ban: What We Know—and Don't Know No "smoking gun," sudden shifts Slavery, and the Story Most People Miss- What "This Abominable Slavery" argues—and why it complicates the simplistic narratives. The "Polygamy Wasn't Joseph" Theory Is Collapsing- Why historians reject the denialism—and why blaming Brigham breaks the entire Restoration story. Did Brigham Young Invent Polygamy? Peterson calls it "lunacy"—plus the Section 132 authorship evidence and historical sources. Section 132: The Cog They Can't Remove If Joseph didn't teach it, who did? A sober look at the logic trap and the historical record. Adam-God: What Brigham Actually Meant (And Why It Won't Die) Peterson's best honest answer: speculation, cherry-picking, and what we still don't know. "I Made a Covenant Not to Discuss It." The Nibley Story A surprising moment about Adam-God, secrecy, and why the 19th-century speculation still haunts us. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

What's a man to do? No Scouts, General Priesthood, sports, YM Presidencies, etc. The changes in the church have put men in a very different position. How do we adjust? How do we flourish? Kurt Francom and Greg discuss these issues with an eye toward "Brotherhood" while sustaining the Brethren. Strengthening men is on of the fastest ways to strengthen families The Institutional Church can't do everything! There's a hole in every man's heart that marriage can't fill How men refuel without abandoning family Uniformity can be beautifu.... and also suffocating. What gets men to actually open up? Leading Saints - https://leadingsaints.org/ Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Acclaimed Scientist, Ben Bikman, Takes on the Word of Wisdom "Diet" Myth No prophet defined a WoW diet—so what DOES D&C 89 actually mean for Latter-day Saints? Obesity Explained! Meat, D&C 89, and the Addiction Principle Obedience isn't vegetarianism—it's freedom from addiction. D&C 49 vs Modern Food Religion Ben Bikman connects scripture, health, and the ideology behind "abstain from meat." Faith, Health, and a Culture War Over Food Ben Bikman on dietary dogma inside LDS culture—and what scripture actually says. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com

Mom, who was into "End-Times," kidnaps her kids from their dad and takes them to Croatia. Hyper-focusing on one doctrine devalues the entire gospel. OCD can grab onto what we deem most important. Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt addresses the Utah State Congress on the dangers of AI for kids. Cwic Media Website: http://www.cwicmedia.com