God's Many Voices (Pt. 2) - A Conversation with Michael Wilcox

This is part 2 of our discussion with Michael Wilcox that we’re calling God’s Many Voices. If you haven’t heard part 1 yet, we’d encourage you to go back and listen to that episode, which was released last week as episode #85. In it, Brother Wilcox shared with us why he’s spent so much time with the ideas and in the holy books of other religions.
In this part, we actually got to dive into a few of these books, and he shared several of his favorite passages with us. Some of the books we got to spend a little bit of time in were the Analects of Confucius, the Bhagavad Gita, the Qur'an, the Dhammapada, and the Tao Te Ching.
It was so fun to get to spend this time with Brother Wilcox and to hear some specifics of what he’s learned from various faith and wisdom traditions around the world. We were reminded of Joseph Smith’s words: “one of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may.”
Michael Wilcox received his PhD from the University of Colorado and taught for many years at the LDS Institute of Religion, adjacent to the University of Utah. He has spoken to packed crowds at BYU Education Week and has hosted tours to the Holy Land, China, Church history sites, and many others. He’s also written several books. He and his late wife, Laurie, are the parents of five children.

[@ShepStevVidEOs]

I could listen to this all day. Forget a 1 or 2 hour interview. I could listen to Brother Wilcox all day.

[@williamrobgo]

The First Presidency made the following statement in 1978: “The great religious leaders of the world such as Mohammed, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God's light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals.”

[@matterhornenvironmental378]

Awesome interview! Thanks for publishing it.

[@mitrastoner2794]

This was so beautiful. I don’t know that I’ve ever heard a more inspiring interview. Thank you. 🙏❤️

[@christianelauener8975]

So rich.... and mind as well as soul expanding....thank you Brother Wilcox

[@siumanspringer2014]

Thank you thank you for the interview. Love it. My cup is always filled by you. S Michael Wilcox is one of my favorite authors and instructors. I savor his words! 🥰 Such an amazing words and thoughts entering into human's minds.

[@christinebrowne7753]

So Beautiful. Thank You , all. 🙏 This is definitely worth sharing.😁

[@vivianknorr6881]

Just found this interview with S Michael Wilcox.... love love love this man and his wisdom he has gained over the years, and his wonderful ability to share his insight with others, his stories touch my heart deeply.

[@vivienmccool9928]

Fabulous interview.

[@matthewswift1321]

Amazing!

[@mascotbenches5146]

My wife and I have hosted 3 exchange students that practice the Islamic faith. They are faithful and amazing girls that have taught us a lot. We all come short of where we need to be no matter what religion we profess and when Christ comes I think that all religionists will have to shift in many ways, including the lds faith, to put our lives in line with Him. I feel like God is doing what he needs to do to positron us to receive him and Christ. Muslims, Jews, Christians will all need that shift. Great discussing illuminating is as to the light God is shedding on all his children. We are not a chosen people to brag...we are chosen to set up a framework so all can receive Christ eventually through the temples that will cover the earth.

[@aaronmcdonald9469]

I love that he brings up Moroni 7 in part 1 part 2 was fantastic!

[@mitrastoner2794]

I was wondering which translations Michael Wilcox uses or would recommend for his four “Eastern Standard Works?”

[@kuyalems]

Wow part 2 I love bro micheal wilcox he is full of wisdom

[@ruthboehmer8483]

So Beautiful and uplifting.

[@aaronmcdonald9469]

Stunning! Lovely & benevolent thanks for sharing

[@jennidavis1975]

Is it possible to find out which translations of the “Eastern Standard Works” Brother Wilcox has found most helpful/useful? Please 😃 I would love to read these!!!

[@aaronmcdonald9469]

Bring this guy back in six months

[@utahwaxwing]

I love hearing these great truths that are recorded in other religions

[@leem3299]

Very good stuff!

[@ralphwelliver7104]

Thanks. You gave me enough books to buy that I got free shipping.

[@aaronmcdonald9469]

Gather all the good

[@NickDrzayich]

Can you share what the 4 eastern standard books are that Wilcox mentions?

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

I would like to ask God to give me salvation.

[@kuyalems]

Im looking forward that you invite also, bro bard wilcox , bro John bytheway and hank smith

[@laramccully3272]

Can someone post the link to part 1?🙏

[@rconger384]

34:03.

[@hollyrogers1731]

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