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If you've ever read the Book of Mormon and been frustrated because you didn't understand it, this podcast is for you. Help you better understand the Book of Mormon by listening to this podcast.
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An exciting look at what we have to look forward to in studying the Old Testament this year! Yes, it will be exciting as we strive to come closer to Jesus by studying His word in the OT! Make sure to follow me on Instagram here.
Skyler Wilcox is the Senior Administrator for Especially For Youth. Yes, EFY is still going and making a difference in the lives of youth! Skyler shares what he as learned as an administrator for EFY about how we can have a positive, spiritual impact on the lives of teens. Find out more about EFY here. Follow me on Instagram here.
We often get lost in our lives and need to create space to do the work necessary to create meaning and purpose in our lives. Mat Duerden walks us through that work. Mat is the Department Chair and Professor for Experience Design and Management at BYU. Mat shares how we can create and design powerful experiences in both our families and our personal lives. Find Mat's book here. Follow me on Instagram here.
Two sections that show an exciting pattern for how we can get answers to Gospel questions by searching the scriptures. We show the pattern and use the Book of Mormon, Bible and modern Church leaders to make the pattern clear! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Find me on Instagram here!
Peter is an entrepreneur, a business owner and founder, and a professor. In his worldwide leadership role he has created a formula for people and businesses to find meaning and purpose. He will give us an exact step by step approach to finding meaning and purpose in our lives. This is a powerful podcast to share with people in your life that might feel lost or want a bit of additional direction. Find out more about Peter here. Follow me on Instagram here.
When we have a testimony of Joseph Smith we come closer to Jesus Christ and better feel God's love for us and understand His plan for us. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
We would all like to know when the 2nd coming will happen, more important is knowing how prepared we will be for the 2nd Coming. We look at scriptures from Come Follow Me this week with support from the Bible and Book of Mormon for an exciting look at how to prepare for the 2nd Coming. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Sources: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Be Not Afraid, Only Believe," Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015 Russell M. Nelson, in "Hope of Israel" [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018 Carol F. McConkie, "The Beauty of Holiness," Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 10 Dallin H. Oaks, "Preparation for the Second Coming," Ensign or Liahona, May 2004 Kimball, Spencer W. Faith Precedes the Miracle: Based on Discourses of Spencer W. Kimball. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1972.
The Church is leading the world in education. BYU Pathway is a worldwide education initiative to bring affordable education to people all over the world. J.D. Griffith is the Vice President for BYU Pathway Worldwide and is at the leading edge of taking education to Africa, Asia, and to 180 countries around the world with 80,000 students! You can find meaning and purpose in your life by helping be a part of this amazing effort to bring the light of learning to the world.
We learn principles from the D&C and then find all sorts of Bible and Book of Mormon verses to back it up! Who God is, how God works, and what God wants us to do. It is very exciting! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Sources: 2014–A:94, Boyd K. Packer, The Witness 2009–O:55, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Two Principles for Any Economy 2022–A:78, D. Todd Christofferson, Our Relationship with God 2019–A:70, Dale G. Renlund, Abound with Blessings 2025–A:82, David A. Bednar, The Times of Restitution of All Things
God has a plan for ALL of His children. Salvation is possible for every person born on earth through temple blessings and we each get to play a part in God's plan of salvation for everyone! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Sources: D. Todd Christofferson, "The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus," Ensign, Nov. 2000 Henry B. Eyring, "Gathering the Family of God," May 2017
Your meaning and purpose are driven by one powerful concept: your power to choose! Entrepreneur and podcaster Matt Herrington shares how we ALWAYS get to choose! Find more about Matt here Follow me on Instagram here!
We don't build temples quite like Saints in Nauvoo, but we can still have the excitement of building just like they did. This week we look at scriptures on building as well as what we are called to build in our day. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Follow me on Instagram here.
Even in turbulent and changing times, we can find meaning, purpose and consistency in our relationships. The key is to be intentional about prioritizing time and attention with the most important relationships. Loren Spendlove is an author, teacher, entrepreneur and shows us how to ground ourselves in our positive relationships. Find Loren's writing here Follow me on Instagram here
Parenting can be stressful and demanding, and yet we often find our greatest purpose through parenting. Sarah Randall discusses how we can best find greater joy and purpose as parents. Find Sarah at Strength Through Stories here Follow me on Instagram here
Tithing is just the beginning of the scriptures that we can use to understand how God wants us to view and utilize money. We look at Bible and Book of Mormon stories and scriptures to get excited about how we can align with God's plan for our finances. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute instructor and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: The Windows of Heaven David A. Bednar October 2013
How do you find purpose through questions and uncertainty, especially about the Gospel? Jason Hunt has been through this same process and shares how he found meaning and purpose by questioning, searching for answers, and building on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. You can see Jason's teaching on overcoming weakness here. You can follow me on Instagram here!
DC 112 is to Thomas B. Marsh, but it is for you! It reminds us that all the scriptures are a model of how God will work with us in our day. It is very exciting to think how many of the scripture stories we can relate to ourselves. Souces: 2013–O:9, Ulisses Soares, Be Meek and Lowly of Heart Find me on Instagram Here.
A new empty nester, Eric Richards shares how he is finding purpose in this process. Plus, as a teacher of young adults and a parent of adult children, Eric shares exciting principles on what the best parents do to help their adult children. Find Eric on Instagram here While there, make sure you are following me on Instagram as well! :)
We learn powerful lessons that change our lives today from the dedicatory prayer for the Kirtland Temple. We look at those lessons and how it can help us be excited about the Gospel this week! Sources: Saints Vol. 1 Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease, David A. Bednar April 2014 What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget Russell M. Nelson, April 2021 Follow Me On Instagram Here!
We all have doubts and troubles as we journey to finding purpose in our lives. Adam Fink and RJ Rouse of Northwest Stories share how they find meaning and purpose through making and sharing uplifting music that you can listen to all 7 days of the week! Check out Northwest Stories here. And listen to them on Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Music. Make sure to listen to their new album, Eternities! Find me on Instagram here.
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Thank you for all your insights and helping me understand better! I love this podcast and the Book of Mormon!