my personal scripture journey
133 Episode – Letter of Lies
Why were the words of bad guys written down word for word on gold plates? Why did Mormon choose to use precious space for it? Here’s one idea.
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132 Episode – Increasingly Pure
Does it matter what other people are doing? Is it good enough to just be better than other people?
Scripture References
Confidence in the Presence of God, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2025.
Matt 5:48, 3 Nephi 12:48
In the Space of Not Many Years, David A. Bednar. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
Jacob 2:35
Alma 42
Helaman 16:10
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Episode 132 – My Favorite Easter Story
This is a repost from last year, but it is so good! Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN!
Scripture References
John 20
Luke 24
Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9
Alma 7:11, 13
3 Nephi 18:32
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Episode 131 – Palm Sunday
Happy Palm Sunday!
Scripture References
Matthew 21
Mark 11
Luke 19
John 12
3 Nephi 27:21
John 13:35
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130 Episode – Ask and Ye Shall Receive
Do we really get what we ask for? It sure seems like this life is full of unanswered prayers. But is it really?
Scripture References
81 Episode – New Testament Insights
3 Nephi 27:29
Jacob 4:14
Let God Prevail, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2020.
Doctrine & Covenants 88:41
Alma 40:8
What Thinks Christ of Me?, Neil L. Andersen. General Conference, Apr. 2012.
Celestial Marriage, Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, 2008.
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128 Episode – Eight is Great
Why did the Lord say that 8 years old is the age we can be baptized? I don’t know. But it’s kinda cool if you think about it.
Scripture References
Mosiah 18:8-10, 13
Moroni 8
Doctrine & Covenants 68:27
Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life, Elder Garret W Gong. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
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127 Episode – Label-ites
Labels that we place on ourselves and others seem to help us, but they are also really good at dividing us. What labels are worth using?
Scripture References
4 Nephi 1
Where Will This Lead? Dallin H. Oaks. General Conference, April 2019.
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124 Episode – The One Who Knows
It is comforting to know that God knows everything!
Scripture References
“Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions,” Tracy Y. Browning. General Conference, Oct. 2024
James 1:5
“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018.
47 Episode – Where Are You Going For Answers?
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123 Episode – The Gift of Following
Sometimes it requires a little more imagination to see how the scriptures apply to us. What if you were the rich man, asking Jesus what you needed to do to receive eternal life?
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119 Episode – The Mediator
Jesus Christ does more than just advocate for us before the judgement bar of God. He makes all that is unfair right.
Scripture References
Doctrine & Covenants 45:3-5
1 Timothy 2:5-6
2 Nephi 2:27
Alma 45:16
Infuriating Unfairness, Elder Dale G. Renlund. General Conference, April 2021.
Doctrine & Covenants 123:17
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