The Backyard Professor

I compare Jesus with the ancient Greek God Dionysus in the Gospel of John analyzed by biblical scholar Dennis R. MacDonald

Here I view the significant evidence of Asherah as Heavenly Mother and Lover of God the Father in the Temple. This aspect of the ancient Israelite Temple worship was THE most singular, significant, IMPORTANT part of their ritual and religious Read more

I specify how Joseph Smith understood the literal Bible of the Patriarchal Age, focusing on Abraham. I then show the updated Archaeological knowledge of the Patriarchal Age of Abraham and show why archaeology has not found evidence for Abraham. I Read more

I am seriously interested in archaeology and faith and scriptures and knowledge. Here I discuss the new understanding of archaeology that has emerged and why the Book of Mormon parallels with the Dead Sea Scrolls and other discoveries have failed. Read more

A detailed analysis of the Historical Jesus as carpenter.

I describe my journey in learning the issues, problems, and proposed solutions to how to study the New Testament figure of Jesus

I take a decent detailed look into this epic debate and what we can learn from it and with it. Not to be missed!

My impressions on Mormon General Conference, and how it led me to do some significant background research which just shows why watching it doesn’t feed our own spirituality anymore. There are reasons, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Read more

This dynamic subject has other interpretations and more valuable meanings for us personally than Sunday School ever taught. Come take a look and find your place in the Kingdom of God, not necessarily in a church. It’s impressive for our Read more

I discuss a subject Mormon author Terryl Givens describes, (Feeding the Flock) yet he stops far short of where the discussion logically ought to go. He is making an impression, which in itself is not accurate. I share my concerns Read more

Sometimes instead of refuting or tearing down something, we need to build and uplift ourselves and improve our own spirituality. This is one of my first videos of many considering this important theme. You will enjoy this!