Shownotes: talkingscripture.org 00:32 – The book of Helaman is a pattern for our day. 03:20 – Modern-day secret combinations. 05:29 – The Mahan Principle as demonstrated in the book of Moses. 07:55 – Secret combinations are identified in D&C 89. 09:16 – Slavery is also a secret combination. Qodesh, the word for holiness, or “Saints” means that we should be different, set apart. 16:49 – Prophets are seers and see through the secrets. 20:07 – After Nephi gives a sign proving his message, he is left alone. Isaiah’s call narrative and Mormon’s lament have similar messages. 28:14 – Nephi receives the Sealing Power in Chapter 10. 29:53 – Hugh Nibley & Neal A. Maxwell’s thoughts on the Sealing Power. 37:55 – The pride cycle and our tendency to quickly backslide. 45:52 – The shortcut. How we can make sure that neither pain or prosperity lead to pride. 49:42 – The black hole or swirling pit of despair in the bottom half of the pride cycle. 51:35 – Mormon’s lament invites us all to avoid the bottom half of the circle. 58:17 – Mormon includes meaningful symbols in the record to help us remember. 1:03:32 – Two possible views of the Gadianton society. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-scripture/id1481923946 Listen on Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sZHNzY3JpcHR1cmV0ZWFjaGluZ3Mub3JnL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/talking-scripture?refid=stpr Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29SzZOUi9PHoa3f6Sy4zur?si=NECQi0kLSOuSTN-DOcwhUw