Words of Plainness offers more than just reading material. Each chapter includes audio narration, study tools, and interactive features designed to deepen your experience. Read on to understand how the content is organized, then click any card below to learn about specific features.
How the Content Is Organized
Two Volumes
The writings are organized into two volumes. Volume 1: Christ-Centered Discipleship is an interfaith journey through 37 chapters—from the foundations of faith through the life of Christ to practical discipleship in daily life. Volume 2: Covenants & Theology offers 23 chapters exploring Latter-day Saint covenants, ordinances, and theology for readers with a foundation in the restored gospel.
Two Chapter Formats
You’ll encounter two kinds of chapters as you read. Standard prose chapters offer a traditional reading experience with audio narration, study tools, and reflection prompts—ideal for learning and pondering. Interactive card-chapters take a different approach: they guide you through focused practice and personal commitment using step-by-step cards, self-assessments, and action items. Both formats work together to help truth move from the page into your life.
Finding Your Path
At the end of Chapter 6, you’ll find a self-assessment tool that helps you identify which areas of discipleship you’d most like to explore next. Based on your responses, it suggests a personalized path forward through the remaining chapters. That said, there is no required reading order—you are always free to move between sections, volumes, and chapters at any time. Follow your interest and the Spirit’s guidance.
- Adjust font size with the controls at the top of each chapter
- Bookmark your place and pick up where you left off
- Track your reading progress with the bar at the top of the page
- Navigate sections using the Table of Contents sidebar
- Tap "Listen to Chapter" to open the audio player
- Text highlights and auto-scrolls in sync with the narration
- Click any sentence in the chapter text to jump the audio to that point — great for replaying a specific passage or starting from where you're reading
- Adjust playback speed to your preference
- Use the seek bar to jump to any section
- Chapter Overview Podcast — a 5-8 minute audio summary of key themes
- Musical Testimony — original music inspired by the chapter
- Group Study Slides — presentation slides for discussion groups
- Chapter Infographic — visual summary of key points
- PDF Download — take the chapter offline
- Personal Reflections — journal your thoughts as you read
- Join the Discord server for chapter discussions
- Each chapter has its own discussion channel
- Connect with fellow seekers and saints
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