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Join co-hosts Tommy and Rachel as they dive into President Dallin H. Oaks' powerful message, "Divine Helps for Mortality," from the April 2025 General Conference. Together, they explore the ways divine guidance and support can strengthen us through the trials of mortal life.

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Sunshine in the Middle, I'm diving deep into something I've been quietly doing behind the scenes for the last 18 months—studying the words of President Dallin H. Oaks, one talk at a time. If you've ever felt like his tone is more stern than tender, you're not alone. I've been there too. But what I found as I listened, studied, and prayed was something unexpected—love, depth, and unwavering commitment to the words of the Savior. Key Points and Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Sunshine in the Middle 00:28 Discovering President Dallin H. Oaks 02:19 Lessons from President Oaks' Talks - Success Principles Woven Through Gospel Truths 06:38 Why Every Testimony Matters - Especially Yours  10:09 Personal Revelation and the Holy Ghost 11:31 Be of Good Cheer 12:30 Powerful Ideas and Success Principles 15:54 The Power of the Sacrament and Sabbath Observance 18:35 Opposition in All Things - From Joseph Smith to Your Own Life 22:33 Final Thoughts and Gratitude And yes, we'll talk about spiritual gifts, personal revelation, and why being of good cheer is more than a nice idea—it's a commandment. Whether you are doing your own study of the apostles or just looking for a spiritual reset, I hope this episode helps you feel closer to the Savior and the leaders who testify of Him.  If it lifts you, share it. Sunshine is best when it spreads. Resources and Mentioned Scriptures: D&C 1:38 D&C 46 John 15:26 2 Nephi 31 3 Nephi 28:11  Dallin H. Oaks: Testimony Dallin H. Oaks: Two Lines of Communication Dallin H. Oaks: Be of Good Cheer Dallin H. Oaks: Powerful Ideas Dallin H. Oaks: Opposition in All Things Thank you for tuning in! We hope this episode brings you closer to finding the peace and relief that Jesus Christ offers. I invite you to visit sunshineinthemiddle.com and follow me on Instagram at @sunshineinthemiddle for more inspiring faith-filled content. If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! Disclaimer This podcast episode is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sustained 16 new General Authority Seventies during the Saturday morning session of the Church’s 195th Annual General Conference on Saturday, April 5, 2025. President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, presented the new General Authority Seventies for a sustaining vote, along with the sustaining of the Church’s other general authorities and general officers. This episode of the Church News podcast is dedicated to the new leaders sharing their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

This is a moment to reflect on feeling lonely and overwhelmed, as President Dallin H. Oaks reminds us that we are meant to succeed through Christ.

Referencias: - Este programa está basado en el video "How Mark Hofmann attempted to expose the LDS Church's Authority": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyFT6M-Lzy8&t=783s&ab_channel=RebekahGriffin  - Los documentos que la Iglesia adquirió de Hofmann: https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Mark_Hofmann/Known_forged_documents?form=MG0AV3 - Oaks; ¿por qué estos documentos estaban en la bóveda? - https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Forgeries/Mark_Hofmann/Church_reaction_to_forgeries/Dallin_H._Oaks_6_August_1987_remarks_on_Hofmann https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v4/part-3/24-our-search-for-truth?lang=eng - Explicación de los "caractors" en Scripture Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hzjc9fPxoQ - "Caractors" en el sitio de los Documentos de Joseph Smith: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/appendix-2-document-1-characters-copied-by-john-whitmer-circa-1829-1831/1 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/appendix-2-document-2a-characters-copied-by-oliver-cowdery-circa-1835-1836/1 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/appendix-2-document-3-stick-of-joseph-1844/1 - Mark Hofmann trata de venderles documentos falsos a la Iglesia Reformada: https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=52289687&itype=cmsid - El último encargo de Joseph a los 12: https://rsc.byu.edu/joseph-smith-prophet-seer/prophets-final-charge-twelve-1844 - La Iglesia niega acceso a documentos a historiadores: https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/leonard-j-arrington-diary-excerpts/church-historian-1980-1982/?form=MG0AV3 - Hinckley responde a la bendición de Joseph a su hijo: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1981/05/the-joseph-smith-iii-document-and-the-keys-of-the-kingdom?lang=eng - Lo que la iglesia enseña acerca del concilio de los 50. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-joseph-smith/chapter-46?lang=spa https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/3 - Clayton esconde las minutas del Concilio y luego las copia: https://www.deseret.com/2017/9/22/20619991/the-council-of-fifty-and-mormon-history/ - Minutas parecen haber sido quemadas: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4697&context=byusq - Minutas del Concilio de los 50: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/97 - Notas sobre la teocracia en las minutas del Concilio: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/27#x67783e3e-19f5-4e4e-97ed-652cd4cbcd63 - Joseph aclara que Jesús no volvería en los próximos 40 años: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/journal-december-1842-june-1844-book-4-1-march-22-june-1844/32#x6404300f-3512-4787-b412-1ebdea1a3ec0 - El concilio de 50 recibe el mando de escribir una constitución: https://www.fromthedesk.org/council-fifty-constitution/?form=MG0AV3 - José es llamado rey del mundo: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/116 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/308 - Cita de José sobre la Teocracia: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/106 - El Concilio y la pena de muerte: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/28 - Joseph, "Si alguien se va, que no diga nada": https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/100 - Cita de Smith sobre los no miembros en el Concilio: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/119 - Brigham Young, "No hay diferencia entre un gobierno religioso y uno político": https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/176 - Willard Richards, "La Iglesia y el gobierno son lo mismo": https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/179 - Joseph, "La Iglesia y el gobierno son diferentes": https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/203 - Joseph y la constitución: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/205 - Discurso de Packer: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/the-shield-of-faith?lang=eng - Borrador escrito por Orson Hyde sobre el último encargo: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/appendix-3-orson-hyde-statement-about-quorum-of-the-twelve-circa-late-march-1845/1 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/53 - Notas sobre la reunión en la que Joseph supuestamente dio el último encargo: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-1-10-march-1844-1-march-1845/55 - Minutas de la reunión del día en el que supuestamente Joseph dio el último encargo: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/council-of-fifty-minutes-march-1844-january-1846-volume-2-1-march-6-may-1845/207 - Minutas de la reunión del 30 de septiembre, 1855: https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/6d7c04e2-1bdb-4629-90d7-86587a3065c5/0/2 - El testimonio de Woodruff en audio: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3771&context=byusq - El diario de Woodruff: https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/09e6d1b1-cd59-41d4-bc46-e3d74899ceac/0/231 - Encargo de Cowdery a los Doce: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2018/09/oliver-cowderys-charge-to-the-twelve-apostles-1835/ - Oaks: No podemos decir si vimos a Cristo: https://youtu.be/g0js6xWv6bc?si=z_wyFuievJnwdSBy&t=3531

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.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ, 6 Short Videos and Song- Love Like This by Lauren Daigle. ACU Sunday Series.   The Atonement of Jesus Christ Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/H7gqixREMgs?si=hq4EBlTQd6cTFs3i Witnesses of Christ 16K subscribers 79,717 views May 19, 2024 Teachings from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the atonement of Jesus Christ. Sources: Russell M. Nelson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Dallin H. Oaks https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... M. Russell Ballard https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Jeffrey R. Holland https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... David B. Haight https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Richard G. Scott https://video.byui.edu/media/t/0_cbbt...   Song. 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President Oaks' talk is all about, you guessed it, following Jesus Christ.“Potential adversaries should begin their discussions by identifying common ground on which all agree.To follow our Perfect Role Model and His prophet, we need to practice what is popularly known as the Golden Rule: “All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” We need to love and do good to all. We need to avoid contention and be peacemakers in all our communications. This does not mean to compromise our principles and priorities but to cease harshly attacking others for theirs. That is what our Perfect Role Model did in His ministry. That is the example He set for us as He invited us to follow Him.”Invitation: This! Avoid contention, be a peacemaker, and follow Christ's example in communicating and loving others.If you'd like to be part of the conversation:Email:genconfconvos@gmail.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/generalconferenceconversationsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/generalconferenceconversations/You can also watch this podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@generalconferenceconversations

On this weeks episode of Inklings, we discuss the talk by Dallin H. Oaks: Following Christ.

"Desires dictate our priorities; priorities shape our choices; choices determine our actions." - Dallin H. Oaks Would you agree that everything we do influences future generations? Many decisions are aspirational: "I want to be in good shape, spend more time with family, or grow my business." But choice happens in the NOW. The simple choice of hitting snooze or staying up late can conflict with our worthy desires or aspirations. Let's go Upward, Onward, Outward, one choice at a time.

God loves all His children. With patience, we will have opportunities to serve the people of China, and one day to share the gospel there. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a moment to reflect on humanitarian efforts, as President Dallin H. Oaks invites us to support these initiatives in whatever way we can.

This is a moment on kindness and fellowship, as President Dallin H. Oaks encourages us to bless others in Christmas time.

The Christmas Day soccer game in No Man's Land. The Spirit of Christmas triumphed over conflict and fear, reminding us that light, hope, and love can unite even the most divided. "Christmas reminds us to think of one another. We appreciate our families more. We renew contacts with old friends. We rise above the barriers that separate us at other times of the year. Strangers exchange greetings without embarrassment. Kindliness and consideration make a comeback. The spirit of Christmas brings out the best in us." - Dallin H. Oaks

God loves all His children. With patience, we will have opportunities to serve the people of China, and one day to share the gospel there. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlike those of man, the laws of God are concerned with more than our actions; we must school our motivations, thoughts, and desires. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd and Kevin gather to discuss President Dallin H Oaks' talk from the Saturday morning session of October 2024 general conference. President Oaks reemphasized the Savior's commands to forgo contention and be peacemakers. Kevin and Todd do their best to echo those sentiments.

In episode 303 of the Words of the Prophets podcast Todd, Alia, Rivka and Burke discuss the talk, "Following Christ" by President Dallin H. Oaks, from the October 2024 General Conference.  Come have a listen! #wordsoftheprophets #generalconference #conference #ldsconference #LDS #ldspodcast #podcast #sharegoodness https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/words-of-the-prophets Find us on twitter, instagram or email us at wordsoftheprophetspodcast@gmail.com Find us at youtube.com/wordsoftheprophetspodcast

The Book of Mormon must not be neglected. Its testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ ought to be the center or our faith. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired in November 2019. Mark Mathews was born in Houston, Texas. He served a mission in Guatemala and met his wife at Brigham Young University. He later earned a Ph.D. in Education from Utah State University and has been involved with Seminaries and Institutes for 20 years. Mark has been a favorite attraction teaching at BYU Education Week for many interested in learning about the temple experience. Links Understanding Priesthood Keys in Leadership | An Interview with Mark Mathews ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Prepare for the House of the Lord ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Prophetic Teachings on Temples Seek Learning by Faith, by Elder David A. Bednar Understanding and Embracing the Temple Endowment, by Mark Mathews Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing, by Elder David A. Bednar Holiness and the Plan of Happiness, by President Henry B. Eyring God's Plan for Families, by Mark Mathews Trust in the Lord, by President Dallin H. Oaks Spiritual Treasures, by President Russell M. Nelson Follow Mark Mathews on Facebook Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community. Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Scriptures Referenced The Book of Moses Exodus 40:12-13 Doctrine and Covenants 88:74-75 Doctrine and Covenants 109:21 2 Nephi 2:25 Doctrine and Covenants 132:19 Doctrine and Covenants 131 Doctrine and Covenants 109:22 Highlights 2:50: Mark's BYU Education Week presentation was on the temple, motivating Leading Saints to have a podcast on how best leaders can prepare members to attend the temple for the first time. How does Mark as a bishop help members have a positive first-time experience? 5:00: Members have a natural desire to better understand the temple. Early chapters in the Book of Moses are an excellent template and place to start when studying the endowment ceremony. 6:45: Experiencing the endowment by viewing the video combined with the attendance of the Holy Ghost is akin to having a vision. Joseph Smith did the same for the early saints when the endowment ceremony was acted out. 7:45: The “practical” approach of reviewing the worthiness standard, explaining what can be shared about temple clothing, is still very vague. 8:33: Elder Bednar's talk Seek Learning by Faith: “The most important learnings of life are caught—not taught.” Speaking at or telling people what to do or how to prepare may not be fully absorbed. Providing members with materials that they can read over time and with the attendance of the Holy Ghost is far more effective in helping them “catch” and discover truth for themselves. (See “Links” section above.) 10:30: How we can better understand what leaders can say about the temple. 13:08: Quoting Elder Bednar: “Two basic guidelines can help us achieve the proper understanding emphasized by President Benson. “Guideline #1. Because we love the Lord, we always should speak about His holy house with reverence. We should not disclose or describe the special symbols associated with the covenants we receive in sacred temple ceremonies. Neither should we discuss the holy information that we specifically promise in the temple not to reveal. “Guideline #2. The temple is the house of the Lord. Everything in the temple points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ. We may discuss the basic purposes of and the doctrine and principles associated with temple ordinances and covenants.” 14:40: Preventing members from feeling uncomfortable about temple worship after their initial experience. Help members understand that “the ultimate purpose of the temple endowment is to bring us into the presence of God.” 19:37: How to come into the presence of God: one must be prepared through ancient ritual, instruction, and covenant—all of which are part of the endowment ceremony. Washing and anointing Symbolism of “pouring” Temple garments and other sacerdotal vestments Covenants Law of Obedience

This conference Sunday, KSL NewsRadio’s Inside Sources and KSL-TV's Sunday Edition's host Boyd Matheson explores the Inspired Constitution... using a landmark address from President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, retired DC Circuit Court Judge Thomas Griffith, and Yuval Levin from the American Enterprise Institute. Boyd Matheson joins D2 to preview what to expect with this special.   Tune into KSL NewsRadio at noon on Sunday for The Inspired Constitution: Timely Lessons from a Timeless Document… And make sure to always tune into Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources ... weekdays from 1 to 3 pm... only on KSL NewsRadio.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by attorney Kolby Reddish to discuss the possibility of the proposed Fairview TX LDS temple becoming a test case for RLUIPA in the higher courts. Drawing on an excellent blog post by Lisa Torcasso Downing, creator of the “Life Outside the Book of Mormon Belt” blog, we explore Dallin H. Oaks' involvement in the precursor to RLUIPA and RLUIPA itself. The LDS church has a history of pushing test cases to a higher court, and we consider this as a big picture possibility with the Fairview TX LDS Temple.“Life Outside the Book of Mormon Belt” by Lisa Torcasso Downinghttps://outsidethebookofmormonbelt.com/Previous Mormonish episode on RLUIPA referred to in this episode:https://youtu.be/NUwpGyCyrFc?si=Yj8f7LLgTwOFoQw2***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:DONATE THROUGH DONORBOXhttps://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcastMormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.comFAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

There are some types of judgement we must never pass, and some we must pass. Dallin H. Oaks offers principles for making righteous judgements. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this important episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Ray, a former BYU student who underwent electroshock in the late 1970's therapy while President Dallin H. Oaks was the president of the university. This episode is difficult to watch or listen to but it's extremely important to understand what happened to Ray. He has never shared his story before and we are so honored that he found the courage to speak on Mormonish Podcast.Links discussed in this podcast:Ep100: The 1980's BYU Gay Witch-Hunt: Stories From Five Men Who Lived It, Told For the First Timehttps://youtu.be/t-PScwZIbeoEp151: LGBTQ Students at BYU Share Their Heartbreaking Reality in New Documentaryhttps://youtu.be/PvNoyubuoB8***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast. You can contact Mormonish Podcast at: mormonishpodcast@gmail.comFAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

President Oaks reminds us of the history, importance, and purpose of covenants. “A covenant is a commitment to fulfill certain responsibilities.” “Their purpose is to bless the covenant children of God with temple worship and with the sacred responsibilities and powers and unique blessings of being bound to Christ they receive by covenant.” How do your covenants help you "come together" with God and with others? If you'd like to be part of the conversation: Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com Facebook: General Conference Conversations Instagram: @generalconferenceconversations You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g

Bài của Chủ Tịch Dallin H. Oaks, Đệ Nhất Cố Vấn trong Đệ Nhất Chủ Tịch Đoàn của Giáo Hội Các Thánh Hữu Ngày Sau của Chúa Giê Su Ky Tô Khi một người phỏng vấn chỉ trích Giáo Hội Các Thánh Hữu Ngày Sau của Chúa Giê Su Ky Tô là “một giáo hội […] The post Podcast số 395 – Liahona tháng 9, 2024 – Russell M. Nelson: Vị Tiên Tri Cho Thời Kỳ của Chúng Ta – Dallin H. Oaks appeared first on Thánh Hữu Việt Nam.

One of the most important aspects of covenant relationship is love. That prompted the title of this study––Evidences of God's Love: A study of Section 109. We will pair this scripture study with the messages from conference that will help us to learn important truths from both modern and ancient prophets as we study these covenant verses.  

Sins and mistakes can both hurt us, but they are different things. Understanding the difference is necessary to learn how to deal with them. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in April 2021. Judge Thomas B. Griffith is an expert in constitutional law. He has served as chief counsel for both the U.S. Senate and for Brigham Young University, and was appointed to a judgeship by George W. Bush on the Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals, from which he retired in 2020. In his church experience he has served as both a bishop and a stake president. He currently lectures on law at Harvard Law School and serves as a fellow at the Wheatley Institution at BYU, as special counsel to the international law firm of Hunton Andrews Kurth, and as senior policy advisor to the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Links FaithMatters.org A Mormon Approach to Politics, by Thomas B. Griffith Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution, by President Dallin H. Oaks Beyond Politics, by Hugh Nibley Handbook links: 38.8.30 Political and Civic Activity 38.8.40 Seeking Information from Reliable Sources Liberals, Doctrine, & Apologetics at Church | An Interview with Blair Hodges Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights In this collaborative episode, Kurt Francom and Faith Matters co-founder Bill Turnbull talk with Thomas to explore President Oaks' 2021 General Conference address, "Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution". President Oaks spoke passionately about the U.S. Constitution and ended with an urgent admonition to end political tribalism and division, insisting that we address this in our wards and stakes. They also discuss what lies behind those divisions—the rapid erosion of goodwill and trust in the American body politic—including among Latter-day Saints. Thomas believes Latter-day Saints can and must play a critical role in healing today's divides. Leaders especially have a role in helping ward members follow President Oaks' counsel. 2:10 Quote from President Oaks' talk: "On contested issues, we should seek to moderate and unify. … There are many political issues, and no party, platform, or individual candidate can satisfy all personal preferences. Each citizen must therefore decide which issues are most important to him or her at any particular time. Then members should seek inspiration on how to exercise their influence according to their individual priorities. This process will not be easy. It may require changing party support or candidate choices, even from election to election." 3:45 The thought never occurred to him that his political views were driven by his faith commitments Quote from President Oaks' talk: "Such independent actions will sometimes require voters to support candidates or political parties or platforms whose other positions they cannot approve. That is one reason we encourage our members to refrain from judging one another in political matters. We should never assert that a faithful Latter-day Saint cannot belong to a particular party or vote for a particular candidate. We teach correct principles and leave our members to choose how to prioritize and apply those principles on the issues presented from time to time. We also insist, and we ask our local leaders to insist, that political choices and affiliations not be the subject of teachings or advocacy in any of our Church meetings." 6:40 What can leaders take away from this: How does this apply to me? How can I change and be a better disciple of Christ based on this counsel? 8:30 Rigid identification with one political party has been a long-time concern with the general leadership of the church 9:45 Polarization is complicated: we sort ourselves with like-minded people and have less interaction with people who think differently, and those interactions are increasingly hostile 11:15 Media, social media, and confirmation bias: living in an echo chamber 13:45 Be introspective and thoughtful, always questioning your own assumptions; Jesus is always challenging us

What Has Our Savior Done for Us? | Dallin H. Oaks and Song He Touched Me.   What Has Our Savior Done for Us? | Dallin H. Oaks | April 2021 Watch this speech at- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfYU2rR2PkI&t=30s General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ 542K subscribers 52,432 views Apr 4, 2021 President Dallin H. Oaks speaks at the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 3-4, 2021. President Oaks teaches that Jesus Christ made it possible for each of us to return to our Heavenly Father and achieve our eternal destiny. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...   Gaither Vocal Band - He Touched Me [Live] Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/5m--ptwd_iI?si=d3hNSpokOGXQzYDM Gaither Music TV 3.44M subscribers 39,086,277 views Aug 23, 2012 #Gaither #Vevo #Christian Gaither Vocal Band - Official Video for “He Touched Me (Live)", available now! 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We cannot sin without accepting the consequences, and sin always brings suffering. Sincere repentance is not easy, but it is possible. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Challenges will arise this year, but if you stay safe, keep the Honor Code, help others, and take your education seriously, you will succeed. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the work I am doing I am getting to know God and His Spirit much better. In seeking for more of Him I am finding peace and experiencing joy beyond anything of this world. I wanted to share some of my thoughts and testimony in hopes that it may lift up someone who may need it. The best is yet to come. :)Resources I Mentioned:"Plan to be Forgetful" - Austin Schrock - https://austinschrock.substack.com/p/plan-to-be-forgetful"Dress up to Play the Piano" - Austin Schrock - https://austinschrock.substack.com/p/dress-up-to-play-the-piano"Where Will This Lead?" by President Dallin H. Oaks - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2019/05/35oaks?lang=engRelated Books to Check Out:"The Magic of Thinking BIG" by David J. Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3Wmds3E"The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/3WlozLm"100m Leads" by Alex Hormozi - https://amzn.to/4fjHfmcMore From Me:Subscribe to YIELD Deeply - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallinsyield/Note: This podcast episode contains affiliate links. When you use one of these links to purchase something, I'll receive a small commission. This helps me keep improving the content for you all. I am always digging to find the best of the best to help you. Of course, it's your choice, but I stand behind what I promote and hope it is helpful for you, too! Thanks for listening!Support the Show.

Hosts Keenan Baird and Brett Cain talk about President Dallin H. Oaks' "Covenants and Responsibilities" and how we can fulfill our obligations to each other, ourselves, and the Lord. Resources: "The Book of Five Rings" Miyamoto Musashi 2 Nephi 2:6

In 1952 book entitled, The Fate of the Persecutors of the Prophet Joseph Smith, was published by N. B. Lundwall. Within its pages, among other things, Lundwall presented various stories describing how many of those who played significant roles in the persecution of Joseph Smith met with unfortunate ends in unnatural and sometimes gruesome ways, underscoring the idea of divine justice and retribution. Unfortunately, the historical credibility of most of these stories is seriously lacking since they are based on unverifiable hearsay rather than well-documented and corroborated records. These morbid tales are thus the stuff of legend and folklore rather than a robust documentary record. But they do stimulate the question: What do we know about what actually happened to those involved in the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith? Were they ever brought to justice? Did they live long lives? Did any of them meet a tragic mortal end?   In this episode of Church History Matters, we investigate the answers to these questions based primarily in the solid historical research of Marvin S. Hill and Dallin H. Oaks. For show notes and transcript for this and other episodes go to https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/   

Episode Summary In this patriotic episode, come with me as I walk you through the deep intersection between faith, freedom, and patriotism. I discuss personal stories that highlight the importance of loving and understanding one's country, as well as the role of faith in preserving freedom. Join me as I recount influential and historical passages that have shaped my appreciation for America and its foundational values.   TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Girl State Program Experience 15:34 The Importance of the Constitution 21:40 Responsibility to Defend the Constitution 25:44 Unity and Kindness in Action   I would love to hear your thoughts! Share your favorite moment from this episode on social media and help spread inspiration. If you're looking for more uplifting content, find us online at sunshineinthemiddle.com or follow us on Instagram @sunshineinthemiddle. --- Thank you for joining us on this journey through faith, freedom, and America. Your engagement helps me to build a community of like-minded individuals who cherish and uphold the values that make our country great. Until next time, stay inspired and stay patriotic.   References For Personal Study Ezra Taft Benson - The Constitution—A Heavenly Banner 1 Nephi 13: 12-13 2 Nephi 1:7 D&C 101:80 D&C 109:54 D&C 134:2 Dallin H. Oaks - Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution Prayer at Constitutional Convention in 1774 

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sustained 11 new General Authority Seventies during the Saturday morning session of the Church's 194th Annual General Conference on Saturday, April 6, 2024. President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, presented the new General Authority Seventies for a sustaining vote, along with the sustaining of the Church's general authorities and general officers. This episode of the Church News podcast is dedicated to sharing their words and testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and executive editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding Help in Jesus Christ. 9 Short Messages. ACU Sunday Series. Because of Jesus Christ We Can Navigate Life's Challenges Finding Strength in Jesus Christ Finding Peace: 5 Insights from the Savior's Words Finding Comfort in Jesus Christ's Solitary Journey Transformed Through the Love of Jesus Christ Finding Help in Jesus Christ In the Footsteps of Jesus: Walking the Path of Love Becoming One in Christ | Easter Filling Our Minds with the Power of Jesus Christ   Because of Jesus Christ We Can Navigate Life's Challenges https://youtu.be/ML7erLSmN9I?si=FfGodLFONOdHiZjV The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.34M subscribers 65,042 views Mar 31, 2024 #BecauseofHim Because of Jesus Christ We Can Navigate Life's Challenges. President Russell M. Nelson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares his testimony that He lives! He is our Advocate with the Father and our Redeemer. As conflicts between nations escalate, and as corruption becomes increasingly commonplace, what can help us? What can help each of us with our personal struggles and with the rigorous challenge of living in these latter days? The prophet Lehi taught a principle for spiritual survival. “Men are, that they might have joy.” Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy! And what was the joy that was set before Him? Surely it included the joy of cleansing, healing, and strengthening us; the joy of paying for the sins of all who would repent; the joy of making it possible for you and me to return home. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. Our Savior's Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. He lives! He is our Advocate with the Father, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. #BecauseofHim ▶︎ SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY

A decade after the Ordain Women movement within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made national news, another feminist issue is getting lots of media attention. During a March 17 meeting to celebrate the creation of the church's Relief Society, J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the faith's global women's organization, declared that “there is no other religious organization in the world that I know of that has so broadly given power and authority to women.” Dennis went on to say that “other faiths ordain women to roles like priest or pastor, but those individuals represent a small minority when compared to the total number of women within their congregations.” In the Utah-based church, all women “who choose a covenant relationship with God in the House of the Lord are endowed with priesthood power directly from God.” It is a sentiment that has been expressed previously by Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the church's governing First Presidency, and by Sheri Dew, a former counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency. But when the church posted Dennis' quote on Instagram, a flood of responses from women ensued — more than 15,000 comments. And, in an unusual acknowledgment, the church's social media team promised to share the “thoughts, feelings and experiences” with the faith's leaders. On this week's show, discussing this speech, the overwhelming response it generated and the role of women in the church, are Julie Hanks, a Latter-day Saint therapist in Utah, and Amy Watkins Jensen, a Latter-day Saint middle school humanities teacher in Oakland, California, who created the Women on the Stand letter-writing campaign in the wake of women's leaders being removed from the stand at worship services in the Bay Area.

Our choices, even small ones, have great consequences. By asking ourselves where our choices will lead, we can avoid tragedy and attain eternal blessings. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the final week of the three-week series on a general conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the LDS First Presidency. Just what is required to make it into one of the three kingdoms of glory? Bill and Eric dissect the rest of the talk and provide the Evangelical … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 15 →

This is the final week of the three-week series on a general conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the LDS First Presidency. Just what is required to make it into one of the three kingdoms of glory? Bill and Eric dissect the rest of the talk and provide the Evangelical … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 14 →

This is the final week of the three-week series on a general conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the LDS First Presidency. Just what is required to make it into one of the three kingdoms of glory? Bill and Eric dissect the rest of the talk and provide the Evangelical … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 13 →

This is the final week of the three-week series on a general conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the LDS First Presidency. Just what is required to make it into one of the three kingdoms of glory? Bill and Eric dissect the rest of the talk and provide the Evangelical … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 12 →

This is the final week of the three-week series on a general conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the LDS First Presidency. Just what is required to make it into one of the three kingdoms of glory? Bill and Eric dissect the rest of the talk and provide the Evangelical … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 11 →

Today we begin a 3-week series on an October 2023 General Conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the First Presidency on the topic of the three kingdoms of glory, a unique teaching the LDS Church. What scriptural backing does Oaks have to support his teaching? Bill and Eric take a … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 5 →

Today we begin a 3-week series on an October 2023 General Conference talk given by Dallin H. Oaks, the first counselor in the First Presidency on the topic of the three kingdoms of glory, a unique teaching the LDS Church. What scriptural backing does Oaks have to support his teaching? Bill and Eric take a … Continue reading Dallin Oaks Kingdoms of Glory Part 4 →

Keeping the commandments means more than following certain rules. We must learn how to repent, accept challenges from God's servants, and give our best. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly everything we do in the Church — from missionary work and ministering efforts to baptisms and temple work — hinges on an underlying question: who is the Church for? Is the project of the Restoration to find and shepherd the elect of God to exaltation in the next life, or is it to create a Zion community here that strives to include those on the margins, the way Jesus ministered? Should it be one or the other?It's seemed to us that there's an implicit discourse around this question playing out on social media, in Church meetings, in books and articles, on podcasts — and even in forums like General Conference.And it has significant implications — the answer holds real weight as for we participate in the work of the Restoration, but not just that — what does it say about the nature of God?This past conference, Pres. Dallin H. Oaks declared “the purpose of this restored Church is to prepare God's children for salvation in the celestial glory and, more particularly, for exaltation in its highest degree.” In theory, that destiny is available to all God's children. But what about the multitudes of God's children who may seem to be left behind-–those for whom any quest for exaltation seems buried under conditions like grinding poverty, mental illness, abuse, or other serious obstacles to thriving. Is the restored church for them too?We thought it could be important and helpful to have an explicit conversation around this question that's often felt more than heard. And, we think we ended up with the perfect conversation partner, and someone we know many of you love and admire as much as we do — Patrick Mason.Patrick helped us walk through some of this tricky territory with his signature blend of love for the Church, enthusiasm about the restoration, and clear-eyed realism about where we are as a community and tradition — and where we could hope to go. Patrick Mason is the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University, has been a frequent guest on this show and is long-time friend and advisor to Faith Matters.

Dallin H. Oaks- The Teachings of Jesus Christ and Song- In Christ Alone. The Teachings of Jesus Christ | Dallin H. Oaks | April 2023 General Conference Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/5x8aO3-UpYY?si=9fmFJ3kQj1tIplrc General Conference 467K subscribers 41,110 views Apr 2, 2023 We are given the scriptures to direct our lives. My message today consists of a selection of the words of our Savior—what He said. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... President Dallin H. 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Twitter: @Ch_JesusChrist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Strength of Youth To help you find the Way and to help you make Christ's doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth.   For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.   Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion  Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For The Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. We strive to reflect God's unconditional love. It's a sacrificial love that embraces all people regardless of race or religion. We believe that we can show His love by serving the “least of these” on this earth as Christ challenged us to do in Matthew 25. We pray that by God's grace, and with your support, we can continue to bring relief to the suffering and hope to the hopeless. --------------------------------------------------------