0:00 Title Sequence 1:00 Addressing current days; 1970s-now 3:06 Recap of past lessons 12:31 Recap of the last episode 21:27 Mormon Doctrine and other fundamentalist texts 27:00 Scott & Casey express concern over addressing current events & individuals 30:17 Checks & balances in the 1970s 37:10 Joseph F Smith & the space race 42:01 Positions of Bruce R. McConkie & Boyd K. Packer 48:30 The 1979 LDS Bible Edition 55:01 The Topical Guide & Bible Dictionary 1:00:42 Zeitgeist & position of the Church body 1:07:55 How we’ve become more neutral today? 1:13:03 Statements from Presidents Hinckley, Nelson & Oaks 1:19:08 Current feelings from the general population of the Church 1:26:08 All are welcome & next episode with Ben Spackman In this episode of the Church History Matters podcast, we explore the long-standing tension many Latter-day Saints have felt between scientific discovery and religious belief. From the rise of evolutionary theory to advances in geology and biology, new ideas have sometimes seemed to challenge traditional readings of scripture. Historically, some Church leaders spoke strongly against evolution and certain scientific claims, reflecting the concerns of their times and a desire to protect faith. This episode places those statements in historical context, showing how questions about science and religion are not new but part of a continuing conversation. At the same time, the video emphasizes a hopeful and faithful perspective: that religion offers meaning, moral grounding, and a relationship with God that science alone cannot replace. Rather than framing science and faith as enemies, the podcast invites viewers to see them as different tools for discovering truth—one focused on the how of the universe, the other on the why of our existence. For Latter-day Saints, this balanced approach encourages both intellectual honesty and spiritual commitment, showing that sincere faith can coexist with thoughtful engagement in science.