1791: The Teachings of Prophet Ezra Taft Benson w/ John Larsen
Mormon Stories Podcast
Dr. John Dehlin
4.6 • 5.2K Ratings
🗓️ 27 July 2023
⏱️ 136 minutes
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Summary
Step into the thought-provoking world of hosts John Larsen, Carah Burrell, and John Dehlin as they delve into the life and beliefs of Ezra Taft Benson, an influential figure in Mormonism. Uncovering historical insights, they explore Benson's views on communism, civil rights, and his perplexing association with conspiracy theories. From dissecting Benson's rigid authoritarian stance to questioning his understanding of communism, they candidly evaluate the impact of his leadership within the Church.
With engaging discussions on American exceptionalism, the divinity of the Constitution, and the role of women in Benson's teachings, this episode invites listeners to reflect on how religious leaders can shape doctrines and beliefs. Whether you're curious about the intersections of religion and politics, the complexity of prophetic claims, or the enduring legacy of influential figures, this enthralling conversation will leave you pondering the relevance of Ezra Taft Benson's teachings in today's ever-changing world. Explore the fascinating journey of a man whose beliefs have sparked both admiration and controversy, and join the hosts in exploring the possibility of reconciling past prophecies with present realities.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone, and welcome to another edition of Mormon Stories podcast. |
| 0:03.3 | I am your host for today, John DeLin. |
| 0:05.5 | It's July 24th, Pioneer Day, 2023, and we are excited for another episode in our monthly |
| 0:13.9 | series with the John Larson, formerly of Mormon Expression podcast. |
| 0:20.1 | And of course, Care Braille, also known as Nuanceau, your favorite female woman podcaster within |
| 0:26.2 | the X Mormon space, John Larson, welcome. |
| 0:29.6 | Thanks. |
| 0:30.1 | It's great to be here. |
| 0:31.0 | I look forward to the sort of, I don't look forward to the homework I have to do about |
| 0:35.4 | other than that. |
| 0:36.4 | It's kind of fun. |
| 0:37.4 | Well, thanks for joining us on Pioneer Day. |
| 0:38.8 | I guess I wonder if Oregon claims pioneering more than Utah. |
| 0:44.5 | There's a founder's day. |
| 0:45.9 | It's later and people are just kind of like, yeah, it doesn't have the kind of panache. |
| 0:51.8 | When I was a kid, Pioneer Day was bigger than the 4th of July. |
| 0:54.3 | It was enormous. |
| 0:55.3 | It was a big deal. |
| 0:56.6 | Well, thanks for joining us, John. |
| 0:58.2 | We can check out John Larson's own personal YouTube channel plus a lot of cool stuff at |
| 1:03.1 | johnlarson.org. |
| 1:04.7 | And of course, this is part of what we call the Mormon Expression series on Mormon stories. |
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