# Episode 345: What Do Latter-day Saints Mean by "the Burning in the Bosom"? Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Jr. Part 2

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Podcast: [Apologetics Profile](https://stenobird.com/podcast/apologetics-profile-960420)
Published: 2026-06-08T05:00:00+00:00
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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 we continue 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. 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 Approaches to Defending the Christian Faith , co-authored with Kenneth D. Boa. Dr. Bowman holds the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in biblical studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and South African Theological Seminary. He is widely regarded as the leading evangelical scholar addressing the uses and interpretations of the Bible by such religious groups as Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons. LDS Links Preach My Gospel Journal of Discourses Resources from Watchman Fellowship Previous podcasts on Latter-day Saint beliefs, practices, history, and doctrines. Recent podcasts on Mormonism Sandra Tanner Part One Sandra Tanner Part Two Aaron Shafowalof Part One Aaron Shafowalof Part Two Eric Johnson Part One Eric Johnson Part Two Bradley Campbell Part One Bradley Campbell Part Two Add…

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