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Professor Stephen Smoot continues exploring Genesis 46-50, highlighting Joseph’s wise leadership during the famine, the surprising adoption of Ephraim into the house of Israel, and powerful prophecies preserved in the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible (the Inspired Version).

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TIMECODE:
00:00 Part 2 - Professor Stephen Smoot
04:05 Canaanite incursion into Egypt
05:00 A famine in Egypt
11:29 Is Manasseh older than Ephraim?
15:24 When does an older son receive the birthright blessing?
19:00 Abrahamic Covenant review
21:26 Roles of Ephraim and Manasseh
24:55 A different tribe
29:09 The Lord has never forgot the Abrahamic Covenant
32:10 Archaic Hebrew poetry
36:48 Joseph as a fruitful bough
38:48 Genesis 50 - Jacob’s death
42:02 An extended prophecy about Joseph’s descendents
45:52 Plates of brass included genealogy
48:47 Chosen family?
51:48 Joseph and William Smith example of imperfect family
53:10 Did Joseph witness Jacob and Esau’s reunion?
56:17 God is an alchemist and a tough family story
1:01:48 Jesus on every page of the Old Testament
1:05:45 End of Part 2 - Professor Stephen Smoot


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"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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What if Joseph’s reunion with his brothers was a carefully designed repentance audit? Professor Stephen Smoot explores the literary brilliance, Egyptian context, and Christ-centered symbolism in Genesis 42-45, showing God can transform betrayal into redemption.

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TIMECODE:
00:00 Part 1 - Professor Stephen Smoot
02:25 Episode teaser
05:35 Bio
07:14 Informed Saints
08:38 Why study Ancient Egypt?
11:28 Come, Follow Me Manual
12:46 Literary shape of these chapters
17:02 Joseph has become “Egyptianized”
19:33 Using the NRSV
22:32 Test 1
25:01 Scripture as art
27:45 Reuben has been thinking about Joseph
30:22 Motif of younger brother favored
33:50 Joseph tests his brothers
36:45 Benjamin receives favoritism from Joseph
39:57 Silver divining cup
41:40 Physical items for revelation
46:04 Judah steps in to save Benjamin
49:01 Joseph weeps again
54:04 Value of stories about conflict
59:01 What is forgiveness?
1:01:20 End of Part 1 - Professor Stephen Smoot

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"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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Donny Osmond joins the "Follow Him" podcast to discuss the biblical figure Joseph of Egypt, a character he famously portrayed for over 2,000 shows in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Osmond shares the spiritual promptings that led him to audition for and win the role, and he details the profound personal and spiritual connection he developed with the character. He discusses the powerful lessons he learned from Joseph's life about maintaining faith through extreme adversity, the importance of staying true to one's covenants, and the process of forgiveness and reconciliation. Osmond relates Joseph's trials and triumphs to his own experiences in his life and career, emphasizing the need to trust in God's plan and timing.

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Timecode:
0:00 Introduction and Welcome
1:29 Donny's history with Joseph - 2,000 shows over 6 years
14:16 Who is Donny Osmond? - Background and bio
16:40 How Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was created
21:09 Donny's audition story - "You're my Joseph"
23:57 The famous high note story with Andrew Lloyd Webber
27:09 Meeting his wife Debbie - stealing her from his brother Jay
29:41 Is Joseph one of the greatest stories ever told?
32:12 Joseph's integrity with Potiphar's wife
35:00 Donny's dark times and criticism in his career
39:44 The coat, armor, and cup.
45:10 Elvis Presley calling the Osmond home
45:43 Family betrayal and forgiveness themes
53:52 Living the character every night - "Close Every Door"
59:09 Meeting prophets - President Kimball and President Hinckley
1:00:26 Representing the church around the world
1:02:30 Music's power to convey scripture and emotion
1:05:10 Andrew Lloyd Webber's inspiration
1:11:11 Personal stories and friendship
1:13:19 The Masked Singer as the Peacock
1:17:08 Joseph's complete forgiveness of his brothers
1:22:31 Never compromising standards - performing for General Authorities
1:23:44 Family activity suggestion - watch and discuss principles
1:27:49 Final message - faith in turbulent times
1:29:47 Closing thoughts on forgiveness and the Atonement

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How do you stay faithful when life is unfair, lonely, and full of temptation? Dr. Brad Wilcox shows how Joseph of Egypt overcame betrayal and adversity by understanding his birthright and covenant mission, and why modern disciples share that same calling.

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TIMECODE:
00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Brad Wilcox
02:54 O Youth of the Noble Birthright
04:19 The Lord promises to be with you
06:16 How Joseph points us to Jesus Christ
08:43 Spoiler alert: Joseph forgives his brothers
10:36 The Atonement of Jesus Christ changes our outcomes
16:29 President Monson’s story of a valiant mother
19:48 Life doesn’t make sense–yet
22:37 God can make every tragedy into triumph
25:44 Infuriating unfairness
27:07 “It was never easy for Him”
31:16 Elder Renland’s “Infuriating Unfairness”
34:08 Brad’s advice for serving the suffering and testimony
36:56 Jesus Christ has you
40:45 End of Part 2 - Dr. Brad Wilcox


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"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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How do you stay faithful when life is unfair, lonely, and full of temptation? Dr. Brad Wilcox shows how Joseph of Egypt overcame betrayal and adversity by understanding his birthright and covenant mission, and why modern disciples share that same calling.

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ES14-iPll10

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TIMECODE:
00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Brad Wilcox
01:56 Teaser
02:48 Joseph is type of Jesus Christ
04:22 Bio
07:47 Joseph’s background
11:44 What is the birthright?
16:02 Jacob sleeps on a rock
19:45 A covenant relationship began
21:43 Mt. Moriah and a “wrestle”
28:50 Four mothers and 13 children
33:25 A preparatory law
35:59 A young Elder Russell M. Nelson
41:09 Ephraim and Manassah
45:18 Born to Change the World and a special guest
51:22 Women’s Conference 50th Anniversary
53:32 Elder Bednar’s question
55:10 Big picture help
59:01 President Nelson reminds about identity
1:00:11 Potiphar’s wife
1:02:58 End of Part 1 - Dr. Brad Wilcox

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"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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“Thoughts to Keep in Mind” are simple themes in Come, Follow Me that help make the scriptures clearer, more Christ-centered, and easier to apply to daily life. This year, Dr. Ross Baron is the guest on all eight episodes.

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"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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