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Maxwell Institute Podcast

Maxwell Institute Podcast 293 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Maxwell Institute Podcast explores the intersection of faith and scholarship, featuring conversations that bridge religious belief and academic inquiry. Hosted by the Maxwell Institute, the show delves into topics related to religious studies, theology, and intellectual history.

Episodes

The World Is God’s Home, and Christ Is God’s Homecoming: Reflections on Isaiah 60
The World Is God’s Home, and Christ Is God’s Homecoming: Reflections on Isaiah 60 Oct 12, 2026 0:12:03 In this reflection on Isaiah 60, Rosalynde Welch explores homecoming as a scriptural image for the gathering of Israel, the Savior’s return, and God’s desire to dwell among his people. Tracing seven moments of divine presence—from Eden to the Restoration—she invites readers to see the world as God’s home and Christ as its homecoming.
Dr. John White's Conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dr. John White's Conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Oct 6, 2026 0:45:58 Dr. John B. White, a visiting research fellow at BYU’s Maxwell Institute, joins Rosalynde Welch to discuss his remarkable journey to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He reflects on the spiritual experiences that influenced his conversion, including reading the Book of Mormon, visiting the Sacred Grove, and finding a welcoming community among Church members. Despite significant pers
He Is Near That Justifieth Me: Reflections on Isaiah 50–57
He Is Near That Justifieth Me: Reflections on Isaiah 50–57 Oct 5, 2026 0:16:21 Katie Paxman reflects on Isaiah 50–57, exploring shame, divine nearness, Christ’s redeeming work, and the hope of restoration.
True and False Creation in Isaiah 40–49
True and False Creation in Isaiah 40–49 Sep 28, 2026 0:07:00 Morgan Davis explores how Isaiah 40–49 contrasts God’s true creation with human-made idols and what that contrast teaches about self-deception, repentance, and God’s enduring care.
Another Cheer for Poetry in the Scriptures: Reflections on Isaiah 35
Another Cheer for Poetry in the Scriptures: Reflections on Isaiah 35 Sep 21, 2026 0:07:00 J. B. Haws reflects on Isaiah 35, President Gordon B. Hinckley’s words at Neal A. Maxwell’s funeral, and poetry’s unusual power to offer hope and consolation.
Shaping Up Isaiah: Reflections on Isaiah 1–12
Shaping Up Isaiah: Reflections on Isaiah 1–12 Sep 14, 2026 0:09:40 Joseph M. Spencer examines the structure of Isaiah 1–12 and how its shape, reflected in the Book of Mormon, reveals a story of covenant, disaster, promise, and redemption.
Ecclesiastes Has a Public Relations Problem
Ecclesiastes Has a Public Relations Problem Sep 7, 2026 0:20:36 Philip Barlow explores Ecclesiastes, its poetic form and pessimistic outlook, and what its realism, skepticism, and uncertainty can contribute to Latter-day Saint faith.
The Latter-day Saint Graduate Student, with Spencer Fluhman
The Latter-day Saint Graduate Student, with Spencer Fluhman Sep 2, 2026 0:53:00 This is Episode 1 of Faith in Every Footnote, a mentorship podcast for graduate students. All 10 episodes of the series can be found on the Faith in Every Footnote show on Apple Podcasts, as well as on Spotify and YouTube.As a preview of the series, this episode is being shared on the Maxwell Institute Podcast. In this inaugural episode of Faith in Every Footnote, Spencer Fluhman, historian and fo
Introducing Faith in Every Footnote¹
Introducing Faith in Every Footnote¹ Sep 1, 2026 0:00:47 This episode of the Maxwell Institute Podcast features the trailer for Faith in Every Footnote, a separate ten episode podcast miniseries from The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. Listen to and follow Faith in Every Footnote on Apple PodcastsFaith in Every Footnote is a mentorship podcast for graduate students navigating the challenges of academic life while strengthening their
A Lesson in Praise for Advanced Discipleship: Reflections on Psalm 102
A Lesson in Praise for Advanced Discipleship: Reflections on Psalm 102 Aug 31, 2026 0:12:21 Rosalynde Welch reflects on Psalm 102, showing how lament can become praise and deepen discipleship amid suffering.
Praying the Psalms: Reflections on Psalm 69
Praying the Psalms: Reflections on Psalm 69 Aug 24, 2026 0:10:46 Thomas B. Griffith reflects on Psalm 69 and the difficult psalms of complaint and vengeance, exploring how honest, inherited prayers can deepen discipleship, reshape the heart, and strengthen a believer’s relationship with God.
Prayer for Every Weather: Reflections on Psalms 1–2, 8, 19–33, 40, 46
Prayer for Every Weather: Reflections on Psalms 1–2, 8, 19–33, 40, 46 Aug 17, 2026 0:08:11 Kim Matheson reflects on the Psalms as prayers for every human season, showing how lament, fear, anger, gratitude, and praise can all draw us toward God.

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