Chelsea hosts this episode of Truthspresso!

She interviews Daniel about how what influenced him to start Truthspresso and where the name came from.

From coffee preferences to the need for truth to advice for young people wanting to start a podcast, you don't want to miss this heartwarming and encouraging episode.

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This episode is part 25 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.

This episode covers chapters 20-26 of the book of Alma. We continue the account of the sons of Mosiah as missionaries to the Lamanites. After King Lamoni was converted, he and Ammon went to Middoni to free Ammon's brothers from prison. However, they encountered Lamoni's father along the way. Ammon battled "king dad" and convinced him to release his brothers and let his son reign as he wishes.

The brothers do more mission work in an ancient city of Jerusalem but get resistance from Amalekites, Amulonites, and Nehorites. Eventually, Aaron, one of the brothers goes to "king dad" in the land of Nephi and sees a conversion similar to what King Lamoni experienced. As many Lamanites were converted, others tried to attack them.

We also learn a bit of the geography of the lands of the Book of Mormon and wonder what part of the western hemisphere this all allegedly describes.

Further research:

Book of Mormon in video

Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration

The Book of Mormon online: Alma [chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26]

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This episode is part 24 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.

This episode covers chapters 14-19 of the book of Alma. While Zeezrom and some people repent, the mob and the chief judge bind Alma and Amulek and imprison them. After months of torment, Alma and Amulek miraculously escape to Sidom. There they heal Zeezrom who had a horrible fever. They start a church there.

Eventually, the two travel and run into Ammon and the sons of Mosiah who are now missionaries to the Lamanites. We then see an account of how Ammon became a servant of King Lamoni in the land of Ishmael of the Lamanites. As the power of God aids him, King Lamoni thinks Ammon might be the "Great Spirit." This gives Ammon the opportunity to give a history lesson and "gospel" presentation.

King Lamoni prays and gets slain in the spirit for two days. After he wakes up, he gets slain in the spirit again, along with the queen, some servants, and Ammon himself. Lamanites get confused, but everyone on the floor eventually wakes up and talk about how they were changed.

Further research:

Book of Mormon in video

Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration

The Book of Mormon online: Alma [chapters 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19]

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Why would one man's death 2000 years ago affect me?

That's the question this episode is about. This episode is based on a Sunday School lesson I'm teaching while the usual teacher is away.

This lesson briefly explains the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the Atonement, and how they're all related.

How Jesus' death 2000 years ago matters to you is based on Who He is.

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In the last few weeks I have picked up a new habit: writing opinion pieces.

In this episode I explain the art of writing and how to crush writer's block by keeping your "talking" and "editing" functions from fighting each other.

Then, I summarize four opinion pieces I pitched and had published in other venues.

My recent opinion pieces:

Periodical: The Thinking Conservative

"How Men Are Behind Abortion Culture—And What They Should Do About It"

"There IS a Monster Under the Bed! It’s Time To Make Fairy Tales Great Again"

Periodical: The Baptist Standard

"Letter: Only two-thirds of U.S. Christians believe all have sinned"

Organization: The Libertarian Christian Institute

"Abortion and Bastiat’s Seen and Unseen"

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Dr. Owen Anderson, Head Pastor of Christ the King Reformed Church and professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University returns to Truthspresso to talk about how Christians should handle the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk.

We discuss the philosophies behind why people would kill their opponents. Then, we looked at the Charlie Kirk memorial service and how it could start a revival.

We concluded with how Christians should direct the influence of Charlie Kirk and a potential revival, being aware of counterfeits.

Dr. Owen Anderson:

Dr. Owen Anderson's personal website [media appearances]

Christ the King Reformed Church

Arizona State University profile

Dr. A's Substack

Dr. Owen Anderson's YouTube channel

Fox and Friends interview about DEI lawsuit with ASU

Newsmax Carl Higbie FRONTLINE interview about DEI lawsuit with ASU

Robert Kiyosaki interview on The Rich Dad Radio Show about free speech (March 1, 2023)

Robert Kiyosaki interview on The Rich Dad Radio Show about free speech (July 26, 2023)

Dr. Owen Anderson on PragerU's The Book Club with Michael Knowles

PragerU 5-minute video: The Beginning of Wisdom

Dr. Owen Anderson's Amazon Author page

Dr. Owen Anderson's Twitter/X account

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My oldest son Aiden returns to Truthspresso as we reflect on Charlie Kirk's influence in both of our lives. Kirk was almost exactly in between us in age.

Kirk's challenge for us is light over heat and promoting truth through peaceful conversation. Sharing the gospel requires conversations.

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As you likely know, Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

In this episode I give a little tribute as I recall how I discovered what happened and how it affected me.

Seeing the sheer number of bloodthirsty banshees on the legacy media and on social media callously celebrating Charlie Kirk's violent and untimely death is indeed disturbing.

I believe this tragedy could be the catalyst for a long overdue revival in the United States, even around the world.

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