Episode 344: What Do Latter-day Saints Mean by "the Burning in the Bosom?" Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr. Part 1

Episode 344: What Do Latter-day Saints Mean by "the Burning in the Bosom?" Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr. Part 1

From Apologetics Profile by James Walker and Daniel Ray

June 1, 2026 · 1h 29m · Episode 344

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of 'the burning in the bosom' as understood by Latter-day Saints, featuring Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr.

Doctrine and Covenants section 9, verse 8 are supposedly the words of the Lord, given through Joseph Smith to Oliver Cowdery in 1829. "But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right." This week and next on the Profile we'll be taking a biblical look the burning in the bosom and how Latter-day Saints testify that they believe the Book of Mormon is true with president of the Institute for Religious Research Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr. Dr. Bowman is an evangelical Christian apologist, biblical scholar, author, editor, and lecturer. He has lectured on biblical studies, religion, and apologetics at Biola University, Cornerstone University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Rob is the author of over sixty articles and the author or co-author of fifteen books including Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism , Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ , co-authored with J. Ed Komoszewski, and Faith Has Its Reasons: Integrative…

People in this episode

Hosts: James Walker, Daniel Ray

Guest: Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr.

Topics covered

  • Latter-day Saints
  • burning in the bosom
  • Book of Mormon
  • biblical studies
  • Christian apologetics

Keywords

  • burning in the bosom
  • Latter-day Saints
  • Book of Mormon
  • Christianity
  • apologetics
  • biblical studies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for Religious Research

Books & works: Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Mormon, Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism, Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ, Faith Has Its Reasons: Integrative Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith

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