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Each year, religion professors at Brigham Young University (BYU) produce hundreds of publications on subjects related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast brings this research into one place to enlighten the everyday seeker of truth. Interviewing the author, we discuss why the study was done, why it matters, and why the professor chooses to be both a scholar, and a disciple. This is Y Religion.
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June 16, 2024
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">In 3 Nephi and Moroni, the resurrected Savior provides specific directions to the Nephites regarding four rituals: baptism by immersion, the bestowal of the gift of the Holy Ghost, communal prayer, and the sacrament. Why were such rituals important to the Savior and his ministry among the Nephites? How can understanding these teachings help us with our discipleship in the latter days? In this episode Dr. David Calabro, visiting assistant professor of ancient scripture, answers these questions in discussing his chapter “Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances in the Book of Mormon” from</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang= "EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">. Professor Calabro briefly compares the New Testament and Book of Mormon depictions of these rituals and highlights how the Nephite record more fully depicts the Savior’s character as a generous giver of blessings. He explains how, as a revealer of ordinances in the Book of Mormon, the Savior both</span></span> <span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">presents</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">the actions and wording of each ritual and</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">explains with great emphasis</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">the blessings associated with each ordinance. In understanding and applying these rituals, we, like the Nephites, may approach the living Christ and gain an experiential witness of him.</span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><span class= "EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">Publications:</span></span> <span class="EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW173102767 BCX0"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://rsc.byu.edu/i-glory-my-jesus/jesus-christ-revealer-ordinances-book-mormon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">“Jesus Christ as a Revealer of Ordinances in the Book of Mormon”</span></span></a> <span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">(in</span></span> <em><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">I Glory</span> <span class= "ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW173102767 BCX0">In</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon</span></span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">, Religious Studies Center, 2024)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://rsc.byu.edu/book/he-was-seen" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer 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"https://rsc.byu.edu/covenant-compassion/disability-social-justice-ancient-israelite-culture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">“Disability and Social Justice in Ancient Israelite Culture”</span></span></a> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">(in</span></span> <em><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament</span></span></em><span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">, Religious Studies Center, 2021)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://rsc.byu.edu/new-testament-history-culture-society/nonverbal-communication-new-testament" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">“Nonverbal Communication in the New Testament”</span></span></a> <span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">(in</span></span> <em><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament</span></span></em><span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">, Religious Studies Center, 2019)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1495&context=jbms#:~:text=This%20article%20discusses%20the%20meaning,the%20hands%20to%20express%20joys." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">“‘Stretch Forth Thy Hand and Prophesy’: Hand Gestures in the Book of Mormon”</span></span></a> <span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">(in <em>Journal of Book of Mormon Studies</em>, 2012)</span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://interpreterfoundation.org/reprint-joseph-smith-and-the-architecture-of-genesis/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">"Joseph Smith and the Architecture of Genesis"</span></span></a> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">(in</span></span> <em><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">The Temple: Ancient and Restored</span></span></em><span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0"><em>,</em> Eborn Books, 2016)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </li> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW173102767 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/lehis-dream-and-the-garden-of-eden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun 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"{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW173102767 BCX0"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW173102767 BCX0" href= "https://interpreterfoundation.org/conference-talks-an-early-christian-context-for-the-book-of-moses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">"An Early Christian Context for the Book of Moses"</span></span></a> <span class="TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">(in</span></span> <span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 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target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "TextRun Underlined SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">he</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">r</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">e</span></span></a> <span class= "TextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">to learn more about</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW173102767 BCX0">David Calabro</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW173102767 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p> </div>
June 2, 2024
<p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> “Latter-day Saints believe in the pursuit of truth through ‘study and faith’ and are thus not opposed to intellectual examination of scripture” (Dr. David R. Seely). One way we might examine the scriptures is through the use of <em>biblical criticism</em>, or <em>historical criticism</em>, an approach regularly used by biblical scholars to assess the meaning of a text—it's original context, audience, and authorship. In this episode Dr. Jason Combs, associate professor of ancient scripture, discussed his chapter “Historical Criticism of the Bible among the Latter-day Saints.” He outlines the history of biblical criticism and explains how it may serve as a tool to aid our scripture study. Further, Dr. Combs details how such approaches may provide a more well-rounded vision of the scriptures, especially in studying the Old and New Testaments and comparing multiple accounts of the same events. In doing so we should balance biblical criticism with the application of scriptures and the gospel to our daily lives. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Publications</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Jason Robert Combs, <a href= "https://drive.google.com/file/d/130uRoGAV6U-QIfEk3Jk4fAqDsKH-Muhq/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Historical Criticism of the Bible among the Latter-day Saints”</a> (in <em>The Bible and the Latter-day Saint Tradition</em>, eds. Taylor G. Petrey, Cory Crawford, and Eric A. Eliason (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 2023), 202–16.).<em>Used courtesy of the University of Utah Press.</em></span></li> <li><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Jason R. Combs, et al., eds. <em><a href= "https://mi.byu.edu/book/ancient-christians/"><span style= "color: blue;">Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saint</span><span style= "color: blue; font-style: normal;">s</span></a></em> (Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 2022) </span></li> <li><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <a href= "https://rsc.byu.edu/thou-art-christ-son-living-god/christ-after-apostles-humanity-divinity-savior-second-century"> <span style="color: blue;">“‘Christ’ after the Apostles: The Humanity and Divinity of the Savior in the Second Century”</span></a> (in <em>Thou Art the Christ, the Son of the Living God:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testamen</em>t, Religious Studies Center, 2018)</span></li> <li><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Professional Website, <a href= "https://www.jasonrobertcombs.com/"><span style= "color: blue;">https://www.jasonrobertcombs.com/</span></a></span></li> <li><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <a href="https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion/70"><span style= "color: blue;">“A Modern Perspective on Ancient Christians”</span></a> (Y Religion, episode 70, 2022)</span></li> <li><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <a href="https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion/37"><span style= "color: blue;">“The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus Christ”</span></a> (Y Religion, episode 37, 2021)</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Click</span> <span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: blue; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <a title="https://religion.byu.edu/directory/jason-robert-combs" href="https://religion.byu.edu/directory/jason-robert-combs" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "color: blue;">here</span></a></span> <span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> to learn more about Jason Combs </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"> <span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"> </span></p>
May 15, 2024
<p class="MsoNormal">In his October 2021 general conference talk President Ballard expressed, “We must always remember that our true happiness depends upon our <em>relationship</em> with God, with Jesus Christ, and with each other.” How do we build and shape these relationships? In this episode assistant professor of Church history and doctrine Brian Mead discusses his article “The Important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation.” Dr. Mead defines doctrinal and relational approaches to the Plan of Salvation and examines how they strengthen our understanding of eternal relationships. Further, he addresses how using a relational approach to teach the Plan of Salvation aids in answering a number of <em>why</em> questions: Why do we need a mortal experience? Why must we repent? Why do we need a Savior? Such an approach builds upon our personal understanding and connections to our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, family, and others.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Publications:</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><a href= "https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-23-no-3-2022/important-role-relationships-our-heavenly-fathers-plan-salvation">“The Important Role of Relationships in Our Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation”</a> (<em>Religious Educator</em>, 23.3, 2022)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; background: white;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; background: white;"> <span style= "color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Click <a href= "https://religion.byu.edu/directory/brian-mead">here</a> to learn more about Brian Mead</span></p>
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