Grace, Healing, and Invitation

Episode 112 – Grace, Healing, and Invitation

Jesus Christ healed many people while He ministered during His earthly life. But He didn’t just leave them at that. He offered invitations.

Scripture References

Matthew 8
Mark 2
John 5
Matthew 9
Luke 17
Mark 10
“Songs Sung and Unsung,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. General Conference April 2017.
J. Richard Clarke, Mar 1984 BYU Devotional

Fear Not – But For Real Though?

110 Episode – Fear Not – But For Real Though?

When the Savior says to “fear not” does he really mean, like, never fear? Not anything?

Scripture References

Matthew 8:23-27
Mark 4:35-40
Luke 8:22-25
Doctrine & Covenants 6:36
Doctrine & Covenants 101:36

No Going Back

90 Episode – No Going Back

The only way out is through. For reals.

Scripture References

Exodus 14:12
1 Nephi 2:11-12
Genesis 3:17
“The Power Spiritual Momentum,” Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, April 2022.
“Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference, April 2022.

New Testament Insights

81 Episode – New Testament Insights

A new reading of any book of scripture provides new insights. But this one seems even more fun because this time I’m comparing a different translation of the Bible to the King James Version.

Scripture References

ESV.org
Dieter F Uchtdorf Instagram post from Jan 2021
Luke 4:40
Luke 6:17-19
Luke 9:6
Matthew 11:28

Everything Good Comes From God

59 Episode – Everything Good Comes From God

King Limhi and his people, and Alma and his people, are both delivered from the Lamanites in similar ways: the Lamanites are asleep and they escape. But Limhi’s people had to make them fall asleep with wine while the Lord put the Lamanites to sleep for Alma’s people. So, which miracle came from God? They both did.

Scripture References

Mosiah 23-24
Mosiah 25:16
1 Nephi 1:20
1 Nephi 3-4, 16, 17-18
Moroni 7:12
Alma 5:40

Comparing Miracles

48 Episode – Comparing Miracles

Neither Moses nor Enoch was a very good public speaker. Yet the Lord chose both of them to lead large groups of people. And He provided a way for both of them to accomplish their tasks. He provided two very different ways for them to accomplish their tasks. Why didn’t they receive the same miracle?

Scripture References

2 Nephi 3:17
Moses 6:31-32
1 Nephi 3:7
Pres. Russell M. Nelson, “Come, Follow Me,” General Conference April 2019

Being Jealous of Other’s Blessings

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

People Over To-Do Lists

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