Krystal is one of my heroes! Got to meet her last January and she is one of the COOLEST women I have ever met. I am in awe of your guests every week that are so knowledgeable and teach so beautifully. Thank you!
I halve not met either of you , nor any of your guests; however, when my daughter, Jean, gave me my phone , I began my studies of Come, Follow Me. Your company is a precious gift in my life!!
A double treat 😉 to have both Krystal & George on the podcast, absolutely amazing people, love them and this weeks lesson ~ I always learn so much❣️ Thank you Hank, Thank you John and Thank you Krystal and George❣️
Doctors Pierce, thank you so much for all the information and clarification on the Tower of Babel! I am in my 40's and have always wondered exactly what the people's ultimate purpose was in building the tower. So nice to have some clarity on it!
Hearing about the reason for the ziggurats and the Tower of Babel, which is the idea of bringing God down to us for our prideful reasons reminds me of the hit song from the 90’s called “One of Us.” The chorus says, “What if God was one of us, just a slob like one of us, just a stranger on the bus….” It’s bringing God to our level vs. learning to rise to His level.
The Pierces were awesome! I am so grateful that we have people in the church who are so knowledgeable and faithful and willing to share their learning. When they shared their personal experiences of conversion and seeking understanding at the loss of her brother the Spirit was powerful. Thank you!
Reynolds Cahoon is like a 5th great grandfather to me. I didn't know the story about the babies name! I always learn so much listening to this podcast, but nothing more personal to me than this is. Thank you!!!
Will you all please start your own podcast?? You can call it the Pierce & Pierce Show.. j/k!! I loved this episode! I love your ability to use your knowledge of history/archeology to bring more meaning and understanding to the gospel.
I was born Marianne Marckesano. Now I am simply Missy Pierce. I was told when I was a child “That’s a long name for such a little girl!” So I totally get why they called him simply the brother of Jared. 😊
I always thought the 24 plates were very concise because it would have been written in the Adamic language, which would have been lost when the Jaredites became extinct. I loved the added knowledge about Egyptian characters! Thank you for that!
My tower is also control and trust. I often get answers to prayers that I struggle so much to act on. "Are you sure, God? Let's do it my way anyway." 🤦🤦
I know you didn’t ask for this advice, but I love both of you and your guests. There is something quite remarkable about being with people, face-to-face with no editing. You would bring so much spiritual value and magical moments if you met with your guests face-to-face and didn’t edit anything.
I've been a long-time watcher, and this past year my 94-year-old mother has joined me in watching every week and laughs at all your jokes and loves each episode. This week with the Pierces (excellent guests, by the way 😉), we noticed the picture of the Savior between them in the background for the first time as it's usually covered up by the single guests. It's beautiful and I'd love to see it switched with one of the telephones on the side so we can enjoy seeing it. (Is it one of Anthony Sweat's paintings by chance?) And I've been very curious about the items behind Hank. What is the silver thing on the left? Is the framed picture behind him of Jerusalem? These things are never in sharp focus, so it's hard to tell what they are - I'd love to know!
May I submit a little known scripture that we overlook but could give some additional info on your lesson today. Omni verse 20 tells us that a "large stone" was brought to Mosiah to interpret. I would assume Coriantumr brought it when he came. Just as in Old testament when we have the book of the kings and the book of the chronicles I would suggest that perhaps this is similar to Ether's book being The Chronicles of what happened to the nation and the large stone gives Coriantumr lineage and right to the throne. After all that is what the final battle was about. They were trying to kill his sons and take away the kingdom. BTW I love your podcast. You guys are awesome!
I’ve always been struck by the fact that they asked not to have the language confounded which leads me to think that the compounding of language was not all at once with everyone as sometimes people assume.
This is awesome! Sheldon’s testimony of the Book of Mormon is so inspiring. What a miraculous blessing to have this podcast. Does anyone know the title of Bruce R McConkie’s talk that John referenced, the 3 Pillars of Eternity? I’ve searched the conference addresses but couldn’t find it!
My Great Great Grandfather is Reynolds Cahoon. His son's name is the name of the brother of Jared. Mahonri-Moriancumber is my Great Grandfather's Brother. I probably miss spelled that name.
There's me, my Mother, my Mother's Mother, Martha Amelia Cahoon, my Mother's Grandfather, James Cordon Cahoon, my Mother's Great Grandfather, William Fairing ton Cahoon, is the Brother of Mahonri Moriancumer Cahoon. William and Mahonri's Father, Reynolds Cahoon
On another note, I wonder if self doubt is the flip side of pride because, when people express it, they seem to be demanding that we tell them about how good they are. Just a thought...
I have a question about Mahonri Moriancumer. When I was in seminary in the 1990’s, my seminary teacher told us about how Joseph Smith named the baby Mahonri Moriancumer and that we know the name of the brother of Jared’. But he said that Mahonri isn’t his name. Just Moriancumer. My seminary teacher said that Mahonri was a name that was common in the 19th century and that people in biblical times didn’t have two names so that when Joseph Smith named the baby, he gave a common name as the first name, and the brother of Jared’s name as the middle name. I can’t remember who my seminary teacher was or how he knew this. But ever since then I have thought that the brother of Jared was simply Moriancumer.
Did you know that the word "brother" does not exist in Chinese? When they were translating the Book of Mormon into Mandarin, the living prophet had to be consulted. We learned that Mahonri Moriancumer was Jared's "gēge" (哥哥 elder brother). Reading with that in mind, we repeatedly see the way Jared respects and honors him :)
Things have not changed much in millions of years.... hmmmmmm Still building towers... still building our own barges.... still pressing Heaven to touch stones to deliver us light in the dark.... Thank you.... ooooooooooooooo!
muito obrigado e muito pouco por tudo que aprendi ou aprendo com voces. Quando nao temos os nomes nos textos e para que nos identifiquemos com os personagens, suas circunstancias, suas atitudes e seus resultados. ex. filho prodigo, mulher no poço, serva de naamã,jovem rico etc.
Krystal is one of my heroes! Got to meet her last January and she is one of the COOLEST women I have ever met. I am in awe of your guests every week that are so knowledgeable and teach so beautifully. Thank you!
Couldn't agree more!
I halve not met either of you , nor any of your guests; however, when my daughter, Jean, gave me my phone , I began my studies of Come,
Follow Me. Your company is a precious gift in my life!!
A double treat 😉 to have both Krystal & George on the podcast, absolutely amazing people, love them and this weeks lesson ~ I always learn so much❣️ Thank you Hank, Thank you John and Thank you Krystal and George❣️
Doctors Pierce, thank you so much for all the information and clarification on the Tower of Babel! I am in my 40's and have always wondered exactly what the people's ultimate purpose was in building the tower. So nice to have some clarity on it!
Hearing about the reason for the ziggurats and the Tower of Babel, which is the idea of bringing God down to us for our prideful reasons reminds me of the hit song from the 90’s called “One of Us.” The chorus says, “What if God was one of us, just a slob like one of us, just a stranger on the bus….” It’s bringing God to our level vs. learning to rise to His level.
The Pierces were awesome! I am so grateful that we have people in the church who are so knowledgeable and faithful and willing to share their learning. When they shared their personal experiences of conversion and seeking understanding at the loss of her brother the Spirit was powerful. Thank you!
Reynolds Cahoon is like a 5th great grandfather to me. I didn't know the story about the babies name! I always learn so much listening to this podcast, but nothing more personal to me than this is. Thank you!!!
Oh my. Every week I am surprised and edified by what you and your guests present. What a great podcast! Thank you and the Drs. Pierce!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Will you all please start your own podcast?? You can call it the Pierce & Pierce Show.. j/k!! I loved this episode! I love your ability to use your knowledge of history/archeology to bring more meaning and understanding to the gospel.
Love it!
Thank you for great lessons.
I think even when we are punished, God is showing compassion.
What a rich episode! I loved what I learned, and there is still so much to learn. Thank you! 💛 What a great couple to listen to and to learn from!
I was born Marianne Marckesano. Now I am simply Missy Pierce. I was told when I was a child “That’s a long name for such a little girl!” So I totally get why they called him simply the brother of Jared. 😊
Love it! lol
yall are such a huge blessing to me. thank you for filling me with more understanding of the this weeks truths.
I love these two archeologists! They are very down to earth 😊
I love learning all these amazing things. My testimony of the Book of Mormon grows every week. Thank you
Thank you for that story about trust and timing!
I always thought the 24 plates were very concise because it would have been written in the Adamic language, which would have been lost when the Jaredites became extinct.
I loved the added knowledge about Egyptian characters! Thank you for that!
Wow I learned so much just in this first half can't wait for the part 2!!
I think we must realize that Jared himself showed great faith in asking his brother to approach God. They both had trust and knowledge of God
yes!
My tower is also control and trust. I often get answers to prayers that I struggle so much to act on. "Are you sure, God? Let's do it my way anyway." 🤦🤦
You are not alone. So many of us feel that way.
I LOVE your family history story!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you
I know you didn’t ask for this advice, but I love both of you and your guests. There is something quite remarkable about being with people, face-to-face with no editing. You would bring so much spiritual value and magical moments if you met with your guests face-to-face and didn’t edit anything.
I've been a long-time watcher, and this past year my 94-year-old mother has joined me in watching every week and laughs at all your jokes and loves each episode. This week with the Pierces (excellent guests, by the way 😉), we noticed the picture of the Savior between them in the background for the first time as it's usually covered up by the single guests. It's beautiful and I'd love to see it switched with one of the telephones on the side so we can enjoy seeing it. (Is it one of Anthony Sweat's paintings by chance?) And I've been very curious about the items behind Hank. What is the silver thing on the left? Is the framed picture behind him of Jerusalem? These things are never in sharp focus, so it's hard to tell what they are - I'd love to know!
Learn so much!! Appreciate the stories and experiences!!
“We brought souvenirs.” Hank, my man, you crack me up! 😆
May I submit a little known scripture that we overlook but could give some additional info on your lesson today. Omni verse 20 tells us that a "large stone" was brought to Mosiah to interpret. I would assume Coriantumr brought it when he came. Just as in Old testament when we have the book of the kings and the book of the chronicles I would suggest that perhaps this is similar to Ether's book being The Chronicles of what happened to the nation and the large stone gives Coriantumr lineage and right to the throne. After all that is what the final battle was about. They were trying to kill his sons and take away the kingdom.
BTW I love your podcast. You guys are awesome!
Thank you!
I’ve always been struck by the fact that they asked not to have the language confounded which leads me to think that the compounding of language was not all at once with everyone as sometimes people assume.
The Tower was about pride, but when you go to the Lord in humility, it is a different experience.
I really like her voice
This is awesome! Sheldon’s testimony of the Book of Mormon is so inspiring. What a miraculous blessing to have this podcast.
Does anyone know the title of Bruce R McConkie’s talk that John referenced, the 3 Pillars of Eternity? I’ve searched the conference addresses but couldn’t find it!
BYU Devotional - Feb 1981
My Great Great Grandfather is Reynolds Cahoon. His son's name is the name of the brother of Jared. Mahonri-Moriancumber is my Great Grandfather's Brother. I probably miss spelled that name.
There's me, my Mother, my Mother's Mother, Martha Amelia Cahoon, my Mother's Grandfather, James Cordon Cahoon, my Mother's Great Grandfather, William Fairing ton Cahoon, is the Brother of Mahonri Moriancumer Cahoon. William and Mahonri's Father, Reynolds Cahoon
On another note, I wonder if self doubt is the flip side of pride because, when people express it, they seem to be demanding that we tell them about how good they are. Just a thought...
Why did I tear up when the music cued 🥹
I have a question about Mahonri Moriancumer. When I was in seminary in the 1990’s, my seminary teacher told us about how Joseph Smith named the baby Mahonri Moriancumer and that we know the name of the brother of Jared’. But he said that Mahonri isn’t his name. Just Moriancumer. My seminary teacher said that Mahonri was a name that was common in the 19th century and that people in biblical times didn’t have two names so that when Joseph Smith named the baby, he gave a common name as the first name, and the brother of Jared’s name as the middle name. I can’t remember who my seminary teacher was or how he knew this. But ever since then I have thought that the brother of Jared was simply Moriancumer.
Did you know that the word "brother" does not exist in Chinese?
When they were translating the Book of Mormon into Mandarin, the living prophet had to be consulted. We learned that Mahonri Moriancumer was Jared's "gēge" (哥哥 elder brother).
Reading with that in mind, we repeatedly see the way Jared respects and honors him :)
Things have not changed much in millions of years.... hmmmmmm Still building towers... still building our own barges.... still pressing Heaven to touch stones to deliver us light in the dark.... Thank you.... ooooooooooooooo!
muito obrigado e muito pouco por tudo que aprendi ou aprendo com voces. Quando nao temos os nomes nos textos e para que nos identifiquemos com os personagens, suas circunstancias, suas atitudes e seus resultados. ex. filho prodigo, mulher no poço, serva de naamã,jovem rico etc.
What talk was that from Elder Bednar that Hank Smith quoted? I'd love to study and ponder that some more.
And Pres. Nelson just dedicated the Deseret Peak Temple. Deseret…
I an also a descendant of Reynolds Cahoon. My maternal grandmother is Della Casson Cahoon.
What is Acadian language? I’m Acadian and it’s French. Maybe I heard it incorrectly. 22:26
Gah! I've missed hearing from the pierces!
We love them!
Having trouble following where we are.😮
Book of Ether 1-5
Background story of there the Jaredites came from before coming to the Americas over 2000 years before Lehi and his family
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and the sign for utah is.....
My great grandfather is Mahonri Moriancumer.
Romantic music ..... oh dear.... well ok then... 🤣