23 Episode – Room for All Types
Do you ever have a hard time with the personalities of people you go to church with? I have. But there really is room for everyone. Heavenly Father can use all of us to further his work. Just look at the differing personalities in the scriptures.
Scripture References
2 Nephi 5:27
Jacob 7:26
Lord, I Believe, Jeffrey R. Holland, General Conference April 2013
Romans 1:15
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22 Episode – Like a Hot Water Heater
Being active in the church is not exactly the same as being active in the gospel.
Scripture References
Matthew 25:1-13
Article of Faith 1:4
Doctrine and Covenants 58:26
Alma 32:12-16
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21 Episode – Looking to Christ, Is it Really That Easy?
All the Israelites had to do to save their lives from the bites of the serpents was to look at a brass serpent. Is it really that easy for us to look to the Savior and live?
Scripture References
Alma 33:19-20
Numbers 21:5-9
2 Nephi 32:4-5
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20 Episode – Hitting Rock Bottom
We talk about “hitting rock bottom.” Why is there a bottom? What stops us from descending down forever? It’s Jesus Christ.
Scripture References
Doctrine and Covenants 122
Doctrine and Covenants 88:6
Hebrews 2:17-18
Alma 7:11-17
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19 Episode – Being Jealous of Other’s Blessings
Do you ever find yourself jealous because someone else got the blessing you were asking for? What do we do about that?
Scripture References
Mark 5:22-43
Matthew 9:18-26
Luke 8:41-56
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18 Episode – People Over To-Do Lists
Even the Savior had a to-do list of sorts. And He would sometimes set it aside to take care of someone who needed Him.
Scripture References
Finding Joy in the Journey – Thomas S. Monson, General Conference October 2008
Mark 5:22-43
Matthew 9:18-26
Luke 8:41-56
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17 Episode – Love – A Noun and a Verb
Short but sweet. That’s how some of the scriptures are.
Scripture References:
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16 Episode – Lost – Part 2
What do I need to do to help find others who are lost? In this episode I talk about what I learned from the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son.
Scripture References:
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15 Episode – Lost – Part 1
How do I become lost? And how do I become found? This is what I learned from what Jesus Christ taught in the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son.
Scripture References:
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14 Episode – Pattern of Discontent and the Way Out
Alma sins in his wishing. How? Why is his wishing a sin? And how does he change it around? It’s such a simple answer, it’s almost too easy.
Scripture References:
Alma 29
Doctrine and Covenants 98:3
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13 Episode – Going to the Source of Truth
When I have a question, why do I wait to ask God as a last resort? What can happen when I listen to all the other voices in the world? See what happened to Laman and Lemuel, the Zoramites, and King Noah when they listened to people instead of seeking answers from God.
Listening to others:
Zoramites consulting together – Alma 35:3
Nephi’s Brothers consulting together – 1 Nephi 15:1-9
King Noah listening to his priests – Mosiah 17:11-12
Listening to God:
Nephi asking to see the Tree of Life – 1 Nephi 10:17-22, 11:1
Nephi building a boat, little by little – 1 Nephi 18:1-4
Enos praying – Enos 1
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12 Episode – A Consideration of the Tree of Life
Compare the tree of life to the great and spacious building. What does it teach about how to prioritize and decide what I will choose build up?
Scripture References to study:
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You can’t have courage unless you are frightened. That’s what the 2000 stripling warriors learned as they fought to defend their families.
What were the ages of Helaman’s stripling warriors? by John. A Tvedtnes
Scripture stories about the 2,000 stripling warriors:
Alma 53:20
Alma 56-58
Alma 59:1-2
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10 Episode – Spiritual Super Powers
We all have spiritual super powers, referred to in the scriptures as “gifts.” What’s your super power? Or maybe you have a couple?
Check out these scriptures for a list of possible super powers:
Doctrine and Covenants 46:8-26
Moroni 10:8-18
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
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09 Episode – Wanting Out of the Fire
Is it okay to ask to be delivered from trials? If we are not delivered does that always mean we don’t have enough faith?
Scripture Stories Referenced:
Matthew 26:36-44
Helaman 11:1-18
Scriptures quoted directly:
Doctrine and Covenants 98:3
Moses 1:39
John 3:16
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08 Episode – Let’s Be Awesome Like Peter
Peter wasn’t satisfied with just watching the Savior do amazing things. He wanted to do them too. Peter is a great example of finding the courage to be awesome, even in our mortal imperfect state.
References used:
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07 Episode – Miracles – Just Because He Can
Sometimes the Lord performs miracles for us just because He can.
Referenced Scriptures:
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06 Episode – Back to the Basics
After prophesying of AMAZING things, Nephi points us back to the basics: baptism, scripture study, and prayer.
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05 Episode – Learning In the Family, We All Do It
People often say, “My kids have taught me so much?” Is there any scripture evidence to back up the idea that this was part of God’s plan all along?
The Challenge To Become – Elder Dallin. H. Oaks
Lehi’s Lesson – 1 Nephi 16:21-27
Mormon’s Lesson – Moroni 8:4-23
The Brother of Jared and Jared – Ether 1:34-43
King Lamoni’s example to his father – Alma 20:8-27, 22:1-27
Some references of parents teaching their children: Moses 5:12, Genesis 22:1-13, 1 Nephi 1:1, 1 Nephi 2:9-11, Enos 1:1, Alma 36-42, Alma 56:47-48, Helaman 5:6-12
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04 Episode – The Tale of Two Missionaries
The tales of these two different missionaries are so similar, but with one HUGE difference. How can the experiences of two different missionaries apply to me? It might not be what you think.
To read the stories of Abinadi and Samuel the Lamanite in The Book of Mormon see Mosiah 11-17 and Helaman 13-16.
References to compare:
Abinadi Samuel the Lamanite
Mosiah 11:20-25,12:1-8 Helaman 13:5-39
Mosiah 12:35-36, 13:12-24 Helaman 14:1-31
Mosiah 16:1-15 Helaman 15:1-17
Mosiah 13:1-6 Helaman 16:2, 6-8
Mosiah 17:13-20 Helaman 16:6-8
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03 Episode – We’re All Under Renovation
We are temples being improved by the Master Creator. Will I let Him turn me into what I should be? Will I see the potential He sees in those around me?
Scriptures referenced:
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02 Episode – Captain Moroni vs. Amalickiah
Captain Moroni prepares his people to battle Amalickiah. Find out how his example helps me prepare myself and my family to battle Satan.
References for study:
Alma 46:11-28 – I’ve got to know what I stand for, what I believe.
Alma 48:7-13 – How is my home? Is it a place of resort, a safe place for my family? How hard do I actually work to protect from Satan?
Alma 50:1-7 – Do I keep preparing? Satan changes tactics. Do I keep up my defenses?
Alma 50:13-14, 23 – This is ‘living unto God.’ They didn’t let fear scare them into hiding.They went out and lived!
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01 Episode – Trust In The Lord
Nephi gives a great example of letting go and trusting the Lord.
To read and study this story yourself here’s some links to get you started:
Laman and Lemuel complain about leaving Jerusalem:
1 Nephi 2:11-12
1 Nephi 7:6-7
1 Nephi 17:20-22
2 Nephi 1:24
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