{"podcast":{"title":"Scripture Central: LDS Come Follow Me & Church History","slug":"scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710","podcast_index_feed_id":7778710,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/VG5348175205","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fb026e68-1b40-11f1-bc00-bb9b856f3d73/image/c50c9b5fe1b5275acf891ef00b0f49a6.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"SC","episode_count":619,"summary":"Scripture study shouldn't feel like a chore, and church history definitely doesn't have to be confusing. If you are looking to get more out of your daily reading, you are in the right place. We are here to make your spiritual study easier, deeper, and a lot more meaningful. Whether you need weekly context to go along with your \"Come, Follow Me\" schedule, want to untangle complex questions about the Restoration, or simply want to build a more resilient faith in Jesus Christ, we have you covered. We bring in trusted scholars and educators to break down the Book of Mormon, the Old Testament, and early church history in a way that actually makes sense. No overwhelming jargon—just honest, accessible conversations that balance intellectual rigor with spiritual humility. Hit follow to make your daily discipleship more grounded, informed, and real.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:22:14.807377+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710"},"episode":{"title":"The Cleansing of the Leper: Leviticus 14 | Extended Expert Interview","slug":"the-cleansing-of-the-leper-leviticus-14-extended-expert-interview","published_at":"2026-07-22T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710/the-cleansing-of-the-leper-leviticus-14-extended-expert-interview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG4102020528.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG4102020528.mp3","summary":"An ancient ritual buried in the depths of Leviticus 14 has found new meanings when brought to the light once more. Join us for this exclusive interview with Dr. Shon Hopkin, Ancient Bible Studies expert, to give a full analysis on what constitutes the cleansing ritual of a Leper.To view our live-action recreation of this miraculous event, watch \"The Cleansing of the Leper: The Untold Story\" https://youtu.be/Kl0CCIj0Fg8Sign up for email notifications for new videos here: https://bit.ly/2uV4vlo-------------------------If you benefited from this production and would like to offer a contribution, please visit our sponsor, Scripture Central, to make a donation. We greatly appreciate all contributions made, as they provide us the ability to continue our research, development, and publications! You can donate here: https://bit.ly/4f0A2GeFollow our social media pages:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/messagesofchristInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/messagesofchrist.official/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@messages.ofchrist-------------------------About Lepers in the Bible:In the Bible, lepers are individuals afflicted with leprosy, a chronic skin disease that rendered them ceremonially unclean under the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 13-14). This condition was not only a physical ailment but also carried significant social and spiritual stigma. Lepers were often isolated from their communities to prevent the spread of disease and to maintain ritual purity.In the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates compassion and divine authority by healing lepers, a notable example being the cleansing of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19. This healing not only restored their physical health but also reinstated their place in society and their ability to worship in the temple.Lepers in the Bible symbolize…","meta_description":"An ancient ritual buried in the depths of Leviticus 14 has found new meanings when brought to the light once more. Join us for this exclusive interview wi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2936,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710/episodes/the-cleansing-of-the-leper-leviticus-14-extended-expert-interview/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scripture-central-lds-come-follow-me-church-history-7778710/the-cleansing-of-the-leper-leviticus-14-extended-expert-interview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}