ERMD Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 My wife and I are going this year. I realize that speakers change, but has anyone attended and can recall a specific speaker who was particulary interesting, informative, or inspiring? 1
Duncan Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I saw the pamphlet, if I were going, I would attend Dr. Thomas Wayment's lecture about Jesus the Christ, Robert Millet for sure, Byron Merril (he came to our city in 1997? to give a Know your Religion deal and I loved it) and Richard Bennett (just cuz I know him) 1
bluebell Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I love Robert Millet. I would definitely go to his class. 3
longview Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I am going this month also. Should us MDDB members use our secret signs and handshakes? 1
Duncan Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I am going this month also. Should us MDDB members use our secret signs and handshakes? I prefer dancing 2
ERMD Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 You try the Moe eye-poke on everyone, and I'll be the one doing the Curly block with the hand. 3
Garden Girl Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I love Robert Millet. I would definitely go to his class. This was going to be my suggestion also... It's been several years since I've attended but I loved EW and took as many of the religion classes as I could... I liked Clyde J. Williams... Brent Top... and some that I think have since passed away... I don't think you'll be disappointed... a couple of times when I got to the classroom it was full, so I found another class and was never disappointed even though that was not my choice... Have a good time... wish I was going... sigh... GG
Calm Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) For those interested in Genetics:Ugo A. PeregoGenetics, Genealogy, and Gentiles: The Use of DNA in Mormon StudiesW-112 Benson Building (BNSN), 11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.WBook of Mormon and DNA Studies: The Genetic History of the New WorldThGenetic Genealogy: Finding Your Distant and Recent Ancestry through DNAFScience and Religion: Can They Coexist?--------I enjoyed his FairMormon presentation, it may be online if you want to see what kind of presenter he is.http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/2008-fair-conference/2008-joseph-smith-dna-revealed-new-clues-from-the-prophets-genesHe has a 2012 one as well, but that is still needing to be purchased.-----------Daniel C. PetersonTraces of the Gospel in Four Great Islamic ClassicsAssembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 1:50–2:45 p.m.TOmar Khayyam and a World without HopeWAl-Ghazali on Gaining a TestimonyThJalal al-Din Rumi on Premortality and Our Yearning for GodFFarid al-Din Attar, the Temple, and Ascending to God Edited August 9, 2015 by calmoriah
Calm Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I don't knowwhat sheis like as a presenter, but I like what I know of herwork:Susan Easton BlackJoseph Smith: The Refiner’s FireAssembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.TTarring and FeatheringWThe Fall of KirtlandThA Prisoner for Christ’s SakeFThe Road to Carthage------------It has been over a decade since I worked at a church bookstore, I am apparently clueless with the current crop of self help, etc. authors, most of the names I am completely unfamiliar with.
Duncan Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I don't knowwhat sheis like as a presenter, but I like what I know of herwork:Susan Easton BlackJoseph Smith: The Refiner’s FireAssembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC), 3:10–4:05 p.m.TTarring and FeatheringWThe Fall of KirtlandThA Prisoner for Christ’s SakeFThe Road to Carthage------------It has been over a decade since I worked at a church bookstore, I am apparently clueless with the current crop of self help, etc. authors, most of the names I am completely unfamiliar with. She is AWESOME!!!!! I've heard her speak a few times.
Calm Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 She has at least one more presentation time, I just put up the first one I found.
hagoth7 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Monday is the only day I can make it that week. Looking forward to an enjoyable day.
longview Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) I prefer dancingYou try the Moe eye-poke on everyone, and I'll be the one doing the Curly block with the hand.How about a compromise?1- while walking the campus between classes, randomly do imaginary hop scotch . . .2- upon meeting, slap each other's hands away (in case someone wants to do the "Moe Eye Poke") . . .3- turn your chest left and bump right elbows and then turn right and bump left elbows . . .no chance for mis-identification! Edited August 9, 2015 by longview 1
Rain Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I have attended for about 8 or 9 years. This year my family attended BYU-I because of schedules. What I have learned is that it is really going to depend on YOU and where you are in life. In general good and popular speakers have bigger classes, but sometimes it will be the class subject or the time of the class that will make a difference. And some speakers may appeal to a lot of people, but maybe not you. For example, Michael Wilcox and Robert Millet appeal to a lot of people, but don't do much for me. In contrast Randall Wright also appeals to a lot of people and really spoke to my heart. And now I am in a different stage of my life so I would choose someone else over him.I would first pick out the subjects you are interested in. I have enjoyed Matthew Gray's archaeology classes and the pictures of Israel class when I first started thinking about going to Israel. Most of the how to teach classes are smaller and I've found them all excellent, though most examples come from teaching youth in seminary. Don't let that stop you from going, just something to be aware of. I've found most of the scriptural classes good - the miracles of Jesus, the apostles in the new testament - that kind of thing.Marvin Goldstein is a good one to go to if you need a break, but still want to go to class. When he combines with Vanessa Joy I'm not real fond of it, but others love it.BJ Knowlton? Is my favorite last hour of the day teacher. He goes over the conference talks in a funny way, but makes you think. If you find yourself in a class that has a lot of good info, but you feel you need to know more or there is a conflicting class then check in the bookstore or annex for a book by the author on the subject. They are not supposed to say they have books so they appreciate if you don't ask. Other times the class and the Spirit give me enough of what I need to know. 2
Rain Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Monday is my favorite day to go depending on the year. The selection is not as great and sometimes the choices are lighter, but if there are classes you want it is much less crowded. I've never had a problem getting into a class on Monday. 1
ERMD Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Many thanks to all for your advice and recommendatioins. Still following...
Guest Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I love Robert Millet. I would definitely go to his class.He has wrote many books that have inspired me and strengthened my testimony at times when such help was needed. I have never heard him speak, but if he speaks the way he writes, I would be in the front row!
filovirus Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Interested to know who you chose to listen to. Edited August 20, 2015 by filovirus
rockpond Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 This was going to be my suggestion also... It's been several years since I've attended but I loved EW and took as many of the religion classes as I could... I liked Clyde J. Williams... Brent Top... and some that I think have since passed away... I don't think you'll be disappointed... a couple of times when I got to the classroom it was full, so I found another class and was never disappointed even though that was not my choice... Have a good time... wish I was going... sigh... GG I'm late to this thread but I wanted to throw in my endorsement for Brother C.J. Williams. I took him for multiple religion classes during my BYU days. Loved listening to him teach. 1
smac97 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) My wife and I are going this year. I realize that speakers change, but has anyone attended and can recall a specific speaker who was particulary interesting, informative, or inspiring?My father, Taylor Macdonald, teaches at Education Week. He has previously taught two classes, but this year only one about the history of the Church's colonies in Mexico. A surprising number of folks have ancestral ties to to the Colonies.My dad gave me a heads-up about a very interesting development that has been happening in the Colonies, which he will include in his presentation. I don't want to steal his thunder, though, so I won't say what it is.Thanks,-SmacEdit to Add: Here's the entry for his class:Taylor O. MacdonaldThe Mormon Colonies in MexicoB190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.T Early Mormon Settlement in MexicoW The Golden Age of the Mexican Colonies: 1890 to 1912Th The Mexican Revolution and the Mormon Exodus of 1912F Resettlement of Some of the Colonies, the Myths and Realities of Pancho Villa's Activities in Relation to the Mormons, and the Colonies Today Edited August 20, 2015 by smac97
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 My father, Taylor Macdonald, teaches at Education Week. He has previously taught two classes, but this year only one about the history of the Church's colonies in Mexico. A surprising number of folks have ancestral ties to to the Colonies.My dad gave me a heads-up about a very interesting development that has been happening in the Colonies, which he will include in his presentation. I don't want to steal his thunder, though, so I won't say what it is.Thanks,-SmacEdit to Add: Here's the entry for his class:Taylor O. MacdonaldThe Mormon Colonies in MexicoB190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB), 12:30–1:25 p.m.T Early Mormon Settlement in MexicoW The Golden Age of the Mexican Colonies: 1890 to 1912Th The Mexican Revolution and the Mormon Exodus of 1912F Resettlement of Some of the Colonies, the Myths and Realities of Pancho Villa's Activities in Relation to the Mormons, and the Colonies TodayI do. My great great grandpa fought for the confederates and blew up a bridge and killed 200 or so people, or something like that. He had to flee and relocate to Mexico and change his last name.
VideoGameJunkie Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Everyone on my Facebook is liking the talk by a BYU associate professor about how you shouldn't look for your soul mate in finding a wife.
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