Podcasts about Ezra Taft Benson

Is salvation truly by grace, or is it grace after all we can do? In this video, we take a deep dive into one of the most debated verses in the Book of Mormon—2 Nephi 25:23—and compare the historical LDS interpretation with the biblical gospel.

Joseph Fielding Smith is the architect of controversial LDS orthodoxy. He has some controversial writings about Blacks and Ezra Taft Benson. We'll also delve into his role with Lowell Bennion, a BYU professor who was fired. Was JFS responsible or was it someone else? Matthew Bowman answers. We'll also dive into his role in shaping orthodoxy in the 20th century. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/toqjRr1B8Eo Joseph Fielding Smith: Architect of Controversial LDS Orthodoxy Joseph Fielding Smith described as a "lightning rod" due to some views considered politically incorrect today, particularly regarding race. Dr. Matt Bowman, author of "Joseph Fielding Smith, a Mormon Theologian," sheds light on Smith's impact on the church. One of the most uncomfortable aspects of Smith's legacy is his writings about Black individuals, especially concerning the priesthood. In his work, The Way to Perfection, Smith explicitly stated his subscription to the theory that people of African descent were less righteous in the pre-existence. He used language suggesting they were "not entitled to be born white." Smith was a staunch "defender of the racial restrictions" in the Church and became a major exponent of the idea, which the source traces back to Orson Hyde, that Black people possessed souls less righteous in the pre-existence. This stance led to prominent public clashes, notably with church educator Lowell Bennion at a symposium in the early 1950s. Their argument over the ban contributed to Bennion's eventual dismissal by Ernest Wilkinson, who was president of BYU and commissioner of church education. Wilkinson viewed Bennion as too liberal on race and saw Smith as an ally in this regard. While Wilkinson was the person who carried out the dismissal, the collision with Fielding Smith helped instigate the decision. Disagreement with Benson Smith also had complex relationships, even with those seen as ideologically sympathetic. Despite being viewed as a fellow conservative, Smith had significant disagreements with Ezra Taft Benson. A letter from Smith exists in which he hoped Benson's "blood will be purified" upon his return from a mission in Europe in the 1960s. Smith was skeptical of the Church becoming heavily involved in American politics, viewing Benson's fascination with politics as distasteful and inappropriate for an apostle. He considered it "unseemly" and "disreputable." Smith also saw Benson as a conspiracy theorist, distinguishing standard conservative politics (like that of Dwight Eisenhower or David McKay) from conspiracy theory. Smith hoped Benson's time away would rid him of these inclinations, allowing him to return as an apostle rather than an aspiring amateur politician. This highlights that "real deep divides" can exist even within the conservative camp. Controversial LDS Orthodoxy Perhaps Smith's most enduring theological contribution was his role in developing the idea of orthodoxy within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Orthodoxy, an older Protestant concept particularly associated with John Calvin, posits that being a faithful member requires believing certain things and that incorrect beliefs can jeopardize salvation. This was not a central idea in the early Christian Church's first century. Smith, possibly influenced by Protestant fundamentalism, began insisting in the mid-20th century that belief is actually really important and that believing "the correct ideas" were crucial because incorrect beliefs could "ruin your salvation." He defended this notion vigorously. Historically, while early Christianity saw debates over ideas like the Trinity, and Roman Catholicism emphasized sacraments and art for teaching, the strong push for average members to understand and adhere to correct doctrine emerged from the Reformed Protestant tradition. Smith's emphasis on orthodoxy gained significant traction in the church. When he became President, many members of the Quorum of the Twelve were individuals he ...

Peggy Fletcher Stack highlights her biggest interviews, significant moments, and enduring themes of her three decades covering religion. Peggy's career at the Salt Lake Tribune has intersected with pivotal historical events and figures. She covered sensitive issues like Catholic abuse and the aftermath of 9/11, immediately being assigned to interview Utah Muslims. She shared a moving story of a young Muslim boy named Osama who faced bullying after 9/11 but later reclaimed his name and faith. https://youtu.be/shlJFq8BV2s Biggest Interviews Covering the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City brought another highlight: interviewing Archbishop Desmond Tutu about forgiveness, an encounter she described as a truly memorable moment despite the initial challenge of getting her story into print. She also had the unique opportunity to spend four days covering the Dalai Lama's visit, with press access to every event. Reporting on leadership transitions within the LDS Church also marked her career. She wrote President Ezra Taft Benson's obituary but never interviewed him as he wasn't publicly visible in his last years. She covered President Howard Hunter's trip to Nauvoo, noting his warmth and the public's desire for physical connection after Benson's absence. The advent of President Gordon B. Hinckley brought a shift; at his first press conference, he stood the entire time and took questions, a departure from past practice. Peggy recalled her own encounter, where President Hinckley showed familiarity with her and her family before she proceeded to ask numerous questions. Notably, she covered President Hinckley's historic 1998 trip to sub-Saharan Africa, the first time an LDS prophet had visited the region. Traveling separately from his group, she managed to secure an interview with him in Zimbabwe, where he famously commented on fighting adulation. This Africa trip stands out as a definitive highlight of her career. Reflecting on her coverage, Peggy connected her most frequent topics to Apostle Boyd K. Packer's 1993 speech identifying feminists, gays, and intellectuals as enemies of the church. She realized these areas – which she terms "pressure points" or "conflicts" – have been the focus of her reporting because journalists cover "planes that crash," not "planes that land on time." This includes covering the September Six excommunications (intellectuals)10, the ongoing evolution of women's issues and gender dynamics (feminism), and the persistently "hot" topic of LGBTQ issues. What about the Women? Peggy also recounted another one of her biggest interviews involving a memorable interaction with President Russell M. Nelson in 2018, where she asked about increasing diversity in church leadership. His initial, somewhat awkward, response focused on knowing her family. He finally answered about international leaders, but he didn't address female leadership, leading her to press him to address the specific question about women: She asked loudly, "What about the women?" She viewed this moment, captured on live TV, as a strange intersection of the personal and professional that ironically benefited her standing with critics from different perspectives. What are your thoughts about Peggy's coverage of the LDS Church specifically? Do you think she is biased one way or the other? Do you listen to Mormon land and/or subscribe to the Salt Lake Tribune? What are some of the biggest interviews we didn't mention? Don't miss our other conversations with Peggy: https://gospeltangents.com/people/peggy-fletcher-stack/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved  

No one knows the great day of the Lord's Second Coming, but we do know the signs. More importantly, we know how to prepare and therefore need not fear. Click here to see the speech page. This devotional was delivered in April 1981.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I remember a quote from Ezra Taft Benson which said that The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ.  Well this section of the D&C may be one of the best at exposing Satan himself and his tricky, terrible tactics.If you'd like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

A public speech by President Benson led to a private rebuke by the prophet. 30 years later, that speech reached scriptural status.

คอลัมน์ “สดแต่เช้า”ปีที่4 (293) อย่าผิดศีลธรรมทางเพศ! “อย่าให้ใครเป็นคนที่ประพฤติผิดทางเพศ หรือเป็นคนไม่นับถือพระเจ้าเหมือนอย่างเอซาว ผู้ขายสิทธิของบุตรหัวปี เพราะเห็นแก่อาหารเพียงมื้อเดียว”‭‭ ~ฮีบรู‬ ‭12‬:‭16‬ ‭THSV11‬‬ “See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.”‭‭ ~Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ มีคนตั้งข้อสังเกตที่ชวนให้กังวลไว้ว่า “คนในสังคมกำลังชินชากับยาพิษที่เราดื่มหรือบาปที่เราทำ เมื่อการทำผิดบาปเรื่องศีลธรรมทางเพศ ดูเหมือนว่าเป็นเรื่องธรรมดา แต่ความบริสุทธิ์ชอบธรรมจะ ดูเหมือนเป็นเรื่องแปลกประหลาดมาก และ คริสเตียนก็เหมือนกับทุกๆคนในสังคม!” พระธรรมฮีบรู กล่าวว่า การประพฤติผิดทางเพศ หรือ การเป็นคนลามก ก็เหมือนกับ1).การไม่นับถือพระเจ้า คือสนใจแต่สิ่งของในโลกนี้2).การผิดธัมมะ3).การไม่อยู่ในทางของพระเจ้า หรือถึงขั้น4).ดูหมิ่นพระเจ้า คนบางคนอาจไม่ได้นอกใจคู่สมรส และประพฤติผิดศีลธรรมทางเพศ แต่ตัวเขาเองอาจนอกใจพระเจ้า และล่วงประเวณีฝ่ายจิตวิญญาณ ที่เลวร้ายกว่าก็เป็นไปได้! เราควรใส่ใจให้ความสัมพันธ์ 1.ระหว่างเรากับคู่ครอง หรือ 2.ระหว่างเรากับพระเจ้า (ที่เปรียบพระเจ้าเป็นสามีและเราเป็นภรรยา) เป็นสัมพันธภาพที่บริสุทธิ์ ปราศจากมลทิน และเป็นที่นับถือแก่คนทั้งปวง ดังที่พระธรรมฮีบรู เขียนไว้ว่า “จงให้การสมรสเป็นที่นับถือแก่คนทั้งปวง และให้เตียงสมรสปราศจากมลทิน เพราะคนที่ประพฤติผิดทางเพศ และคนที่ล่วงประเวณีนั้นพระเจ้าจะทรงพิพากษา”‭‭ ~ฮีบรู‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭THSV11‬‬ “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”‭‭ ~Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ใช่ครับ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นกระทำผิดประเวณี 1).ในฝ่ายกาย หรือ 2).ในฝ่ายจิตวิญญาณ พระเจ้าจะทรงพิพากษาลงโทษคนที่ทำเช่นนั้น!ขอให้เราระลึกไว้เสมอว่า “ ครอบครัวที่มีความสุขและประสบความสำเร็จ ไม่มีทางถูกสร้างขึ้นบนการผิดศีลธรรมได้!” (Happy and successful homes cannot be built on immorality.) ~Ezra Taft Bensonโดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่ง การทชผิดศีลธรรมทางเพศ! ดังนั้น พี่น้องที่รัก อย่าให้เราเสียสติ เห็นผิดเป็นชอบ ขายสิทธิ์บุตรของพระเจ้าอันถาวร เพื่อแลกกับ ความสุขทางเพศที่ชั่วคราว อย่าให้เรา“เห็นกงจักรเป็นดอกบัว!“ ที่เลือกทำผิดทางเพศ และต้องจบลงด้วยการร้องไห้คร่ำครวญน้ำตานองหน้าอย่างแสนเจ็บปวดรวดร้าวใจ แต่ไม่สามารถแก้ไขอะไรได้เลย อาจารย์เปาโล กำชับเตือนเราว่า “จงหลีกหนีจากการล่วงประเวณี บาปอย่างอื่นที่มนุษย์ทำนั้นเป็นบาปนอกกาย แต่คนที่ล่วงประเวณีนั้น ทำผิดต่อร่างกายของตนเอง!” ~‭‭1 โครินธ์‬ ‭6‬:‭18‬ ‭THSV11‬‬ ใช่ครับ บาปทุกบาปล้วนแต่ไม่ดีแต่บาปที่เกี่ยวกับล่วงประเวณี กระทบต่อ1.ร่างกาย 2.ครอบครัว และ3.สังคมที่เราอยู่ มากที่สุด และ ยาวนานที่สุด ดังนั้น อย่าแม้แต่คิดที่จะทำบาปผิดทางเพศเลย … เห็นด้วยไหมครับ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ธงชัย ประดับชนานุรัตน์18มกราคม 2025#YoutubeCJCONNECT #thongchaibsc#คริสตจักรแห่งความรัก #churchoflove #ShareTheLoveForward #ChurchOfJoy #คริสตจักรแห่งความสุข #NimitmaiChristianChurch #คริสตจักรนิมิตใหม่ #ฮักกัยประเทศไทย #อัลฟ่า #หนึ่งล้านความดี #SoulFoodPodcastsSpotify

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"In a memorable address entitled Beware of Pride, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and religious leader President Ezra Taft Benson stated, “Pride adversely affects all our relationships—our relationship with God and His servants, between husband and wife, parent and child.” In what follows, we explore more closely the evidence in family narratives that demonstrates the healing force of humility to combat the stumbling block of pride in parent-child relationships."   Laura McKeighen reads the article, "The Healing Power of Humility in Parent-Child Relationships" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on October 6, 2022.

It's that time of year again! We go through the entirety of General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brad Wilcox was an idiot, Oaks was legalistic, and Bednar fawned over Ezra Taft Benson. But there were so many other talks that slipped through the cracks; that's why we're here. Yes it's long, and yes it's thorough. And now we don't have to think about it for another 6 months!   Are you registered to vote?! https://www.vote.org/   Links: Exponent II article by Jen Morrison https://exponentii.org/blog/the-lgbtq-community-and-general-conference/   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: Shannon-Grover-10    

Dr. Brad Wilcox continues to illuminate the powerful teachings of Jesus during his visit to the Americas including the power of prayer, covenants, and the process of accessing God's power. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM40ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM40FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM40DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM40PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM40ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/msrnYMLmxPQALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part II - Dr. Brad Wilcox01:22 Three levels or attitudes03:02 3 Nephi 12:31-32 - Divorce and adultery05:11 3 Nephi 12:48 - Perfection, completion, finished10:17 Using Jesus's Atonement to be cleansed and changed12:39 3 Nephi 13 - Ezra Taft Benson's talk on pride16:58 Prayer: connection and power22:23 Vain repetitions and the “net” of prayer25:32 3 Nephi 14:21-23 - “I know a guy”31:44 Contract thinking vs. relationship thinking33:04 3 Nephi 14:1-6 Judge not35:27 3 Nephi 14-15 - Righteous judgment and other sheep39:13 Jesus reveals himself and reminds them of their heritage41:25 3 Nephi 16 - Remember who you are.46:33 The Rome Temple is a “hinge point”48:10 How does the Book of Mormon stand against other books?53:37 Becoming like Christ is a process57:17 End of Part II – Dr. Brad WilcoxThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) observed that the Book of Helaman “reveals many parallels to our own day as we anticipate the Savior's second coming” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1987, 3). The book details the Nephites vacillating between righteousness and wickedness, their wars, and secret combinations by the Gadianton Robbers. It also contains the preaching and prophecies of Helaman, Nephi, and Samuel the Lamanite.  What are we to learn from this potent book? What are its themes, structure, and messages? In this episode, BYU professors Jan Martin, Joseph Spencer, Ross Baron, and Dan Belnap explore this book and these questions in an inspiring scripture conversation.

What does engaging with our better angels mean? It's a reference to calling up the best version of ourself, or the saintly side of the human spirit. Ezra Taft Benson said, “Some of the greatest battles, will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.”This episode calls us to do something with the virtuous instincts embedded in the core of our nature. To remember our bonds of affection with one another and humanity. In introducing a powerful Native American parable, “The Two Wolves Within,” we journey into the shadow sides of human behavior. There's a silent battle calling us. To engage in the balance and care of both the Light and the Dark side of our nature, as we explore the purpose of both. Music Provided by: Patrick KiCD - Quiet NightsSongs: Life StoryHow Deep Is Your Lovepatrickki.com.comSponsors:Sedona's New Day Spa3004 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ sedonanewday.com928.282.7502Skinplicity of SedonaManaging the Aging Process2155 W. Hwy 89A Suite #110 Sedona, Az.928-514-6120www.skinplicityofsedona.comThe Copper Heart Art for Heart SenseArtist Catherine StefanavageWebsite:  iamcatherine.comEmail: iamcatherine16@gmail.comA huge Thank You to all our Sponsors! And the Musicians who have provided original music for Heart Sense! Please go to their websites listed in the episode's Show Notes to purchase their music.If interested in the Heart Sense FB group, signing up for private podcasts and events, music concerts with featured musicians, or our monthly newsletter for members -- please email Riverann. Contact: ourheartsense2@gmail.com

Join us as historian Matthew Harris returns to discuss what happens when members of the Mormon Church First Presidency go rogue. We explore George Romney's support of Civil Rights versus Ezra Taft Benson's involvement with the John Birch Society. We'll also dive into the impact of white church members marching in the Civil Rights Movement and how figures like Stewart Udall, Cleon Skousen, Robert Welch, and Hugh B. Brown challenged the Brethren at Church Headquarters with their views and publications.

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The law of chastity is a principle of eternal significance. Take seriously this counsel to avoid sin, and to use the blessings of repentance when needed. Click here to access the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What secrets of spiritual resilience and repentance can we learn from the prophet Jacob? Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner discusses the responsibility of teaching and leading others toward Christ, sharing personal experiences of relying on the Savior, and highlighting the significance of recording personal spiritual experiences and testimonies for future generations.Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thegroundedpodcast_/YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/-GJKpK6J_A8ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMappleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast00:00 Part 1–Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner00:22 What to expect in this episode02:03 Introduction of Dr. Gardner04:33 2 Nephi 2 - Jacob's blessing from Lehi07:13 President Holland on Jacob's shaping through trial and the Spirit10:11 Elder Cook and Sister Dennis discuss their struggles11:49 Wealth or pride13:02 Jacob 1:2-6 - Why Jacob writes15:00 Elder Perry: The scriptures are to bring us to Christ16:59 President Eyring - The Book of Mormon is to prove us true18:43 President Holland - Children are matches to be lit19:22 Jacob's trials20:42 Hank shares about Marlene Savage and the testimony of family22:52 2 Nephi 2:3 - Jacob's responsibility, Elder Scott and recording spiritual experiences 26:23 Family and teacher influence on testimony31:00 Criticism of leaders33:40 Jacob 1:17 - Recognizing the Spirit36:09 An analogy about leadership and a crosswalk38:56 President Oaks and advice followed41:09 War chapter of the Book of Mormon comparison42:50 Jacob 1 and 2 - Magnifying our offices44:17 Jacob 2:15-17 - Pride and sexual sin47:08 President Ezra Taft Benson on pride50:13 President Hinckley and The Family: A Proclamation to the World56:01 Mother Teresa as a pencil in the hand of God57:56 Jacob 2:9 - the Nephites have done greater iniquities than the Lamanites1:00:31 Jacob 2:12-14 Pride not just wealth1:06:28 Brigham Young's fear for the Saints1:08:27 Ezekiel 16:49 - Sodom1:09:29 Jacob 2:18 - Seeking the Kingdom of God1:16:27 End of Part 1 - Dr. Barbara Morgan GardnerThanks to the follow HIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Knowing Christ and Song ‘I Can Only Imagine' by MercyMe.   Knowing Christ To watch the entire video visit- https://youtu.be/BNJjO65By7M?si=GvpSDOAJUNOrmx4J Witnesses of Christ 9.7K subscribers Feb 25, 2024 Teachings from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on coming to know Jesus Christ. Sources: David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Howard W. Hunter https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Ezra Taft Benson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Boyd K. Packer https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Richard G. Scott https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Todd D. Christofferson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... John M. Madsen https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Thomas S. Monson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Henry B. 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Spotify:   / thehigherpower   Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbhigherpower [Lyrics] "I Can Only Imagine" I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk, by your side I can only imagine what my eyes will see When you face is before me I can only imagine I can only imagine Surrounded by You glory What will my heart feel Will I dance for you Jesus Or in awe of You be still Will I stand in your presence Or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine when that day comes When I find myself standing in the Son I can only imagine when all I would do is forever Forever worship You I can only imagine I can only imagine Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of you be still Will I stand in your presence Or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all I can only imagine I can only imagine hey ya ah Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of you be still Will I stand in Your presence Or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all I can only imagine I can only imagine hey ya ah I can only imagine yeah yeah I can only imagine I can only imagine ey ey ey I can only imagine I can only imagine when all I will do Is forever, forever worship You I can only imagine "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 God bless us! #gospel #gospelsong #godmusic #gospelmusic #christiansonglyrics #praiseandworship #worshipsong #newmusic #praisesongs #praisingsongs #christiansong #thehigherpower #higherpower #churchjesus #gospellyrics #gospelsonglyrics #worshipsongs #lyrics #lyrical #Worshiplyrics #Jesus #Jesussongs #songofworship #God #christian #2022 #Christ #jesus #christ #lyrics2022 #christiansongs #christiansongs2022 #christianmusic #worship #worshipsongs #hillsongworship #worshipsongs2022 #Christianmusicmix #Christiansongsplaylist   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    For Come Follow Me lesson manual and materials visit- Come, Follow Me For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me/2023?lang=eng   For a list of 100+ episodes of ACU Sunday Series visit- https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?kdsowie31j4k1jlf913=85cb8104bdb182c048b714ad4385f9e82a3aeb49&v=ACU+Sunday+Series+ Note- Click on “100 Episodes Found” in upper right corner.   For many different Podcasts based on the ‘Come Follow Me' program visit- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=come+follow+me+   Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... 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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. 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Embark on a historical journey with Shiloh Logan, a PhD student with a keen eye for the interwoven threads of religion and politics. This conversation pulls back the curtain on Ezra Taft Benson's formidable legacy within the LDS Church and American conservatism. As we navigate the corridors of the past, Shiloh illuminates the philosophies that fueled the controversial Cliven and Amon Bundy, and how Benson's teachings continue to resonate within the LDS community and beyond, challenging modern perceptions of government and individual liberties.The episode traverses the complex terrain of the LDS Church's engagement with American culture, from the historical perspectives of Brigham Young to the delicate dance of modern leaders wrestling with Benson's political echoes. Discover how religious convictions are deeply entangled with the political ideologies of church members, and the balancing act the church endures in aligning evolving doctrines on race and inclusivity with the staunch conservatism of some of its followers. Shiloh's insights provide a rich backdrop for understanding the internal dynamics and external perceptions that the LDS Church contends with in contemporary society.Concluding our exploration, we shed light on the broader implications of the LDS Church's intricate relationship with American identity. This episode is a mosaic of religious history, legal debates, and the shaping of American society through the lens of a minority faith. As Shiloh guides us through these narratives, we're left with a deeper appreciation for the complex ways religion and politics have interplayed in the American story, and how they continue to evolve and redefine the nation's character. Join us as we unravel the enduring impact of Mormonism on the fabric of American life and thought. Support the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @skepoetYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

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Yes, Christmas was 2 weeks ago, but this week Bill and Eric finish their repeat look at Christmas books that were handed out to church employees over a three-decade period. What this series has taught us is that classic works and citations from their leaders should still be considered seriously, even at the end of the 20th/beginning of the 21st centuries. Today they consider a book containing the teachings of Ezra Taft Benson.

In today's part III of Valerie's series with Greg Prince they delve into an era that Greg claims we should all better understand as we navigate our 21st century LDS faith. This episode casts a spotlight on the leadership of David O. McKay, with a special focus on his complex relationship to the eventual lifting of the temple/priesthood ban, his handling of Ezra Taft Benson's anti-communist obsession, and his questionable handling of McConkie's infamous "Mormon Doctrine" This conversation illustrate the intricate interplay between policy, revelation, and societal readiness that shaped church decisions during McKay's presidency. Valerie and Greg also navigate through challenging themes, such as the potential for power to corrupt, the church's structural comparisons to a corporation, and the high expectations placed upon church leaders. The discussion also delves into the personal impact of church policies on its members and the importance of actively owning one's faith. FRIDAY'S episode is a seamless continuation of this conversation with a special focus on some scientific findings (researched by himself and Lester Bush) around leadership vulnerabilities of any kind of formalized genontracry. Please subscribe to listen! Info below! Info on how to subscribe to listen to Friday's episode is directly below. See you there! ————————————————————————————————————— SUBSCRIBE: All Friday episodes of Latter Day Struggles can be accessed through ⁠⁠⁠a paid subscription ($9.99/month)⁠. Thank you for supporting Valerie's professional commitment to your LDS Faith expansion journey!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/bddk8ak7 ⁠Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to support the podcast and subscribe⁠ https://valeriehamaker.com/how-to-subscribe/ —————————————————————————————————————— SUPPORT: Like what you're hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? You can support Valerie's efforts by becoming a recurring donor on ⁠Patreon.com⁠! —————————————————————————————————————— SUPPORT GROUPS: You are invited to join one of Valerie's space-limited ⁠⁠⁠Faith Crisis and Expansion Support and Processing Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠! As a trauma therapist, she continues to help our LDS faith expansion community become psychologically healthier and spiritually well in and around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Details about availability on ⁠⁠⁠⁠latterdaystruggles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. These groups ALWAYS FILL UP, so jump in asap! https://valeriehamaker.com/latter-day-struggles/support-groups/ —————————————————————————————————————— COURSES: Now available! “⁠⁠⁠⁠A Couple's Guide to Faith Crisis and Expansion⁠⁠⁠⁠” parts I and II. See what else is offered on ⁠⁠⁠latterdaystruggles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://valeriehamaker.com/latter-day-struggles/course-library —————————————————————————————————————— CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available! ⁠https://valeriehamaker.com/latter-day-struggles/private-practice/⁠

In This Episode:Well after two episodes and about 4 hours, one thing is clear. The guys have become huge fans of Gordon DeWitt. In his second round, Gordon leaves it all on the floor and the result is a master class of real faith in really hard times. After some initial shenanigans and some less-than-manly confessions on Mike's part, the guys get into some powerful truths like:The power of words like "I get it"The Ministry of presence and helping others through the "unimaginable"The tendency to get in our own wayThe need to live the lessonBeing quick to apologizeRemembering that God is love and that His love is big enough for everything that we feel and experienceLooking back on our graveyard of GoliathsChoices to be better or be bitterTo Mr. DeWitt, you can come back by the RMIT any time you want. Thanks to you and your family for the good that you do. It matters, maybe more than you will ever know. Keep going!Show NotesQuotes...“Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, and pour out peace.” -Ezra Taft Benson"Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more...He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world...and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well." -Closing lines of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens“To love someone long-term is to attend a thousand funerals of the people they used to be. The people they're too exhausted to be any longer. The people they don't recognize inside themselves anymore. The people they grew out of, the people they never ended up growing into. We so badly want the people we love to get their spark back when it burns out; to become speedily found when they are lost. But it is not our job to hold anyone accountable to the people they used to be. It is our job to travel with them between each version and to honor what emerges along the way." -Heidi PriebeReferences...Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceStockton Heat Minor League Hockey TeamSan Diego Gulls Minor League Hockey TeamKeep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out by Jim BurnsCharity in 1 Corinthians 13My Biggest Problem is Me by Paul David TrippThe Great Divorce by C. S. LewisMan in the Arena by Theodore RooseveltComfort with that comfort that we have received in 2 Corinthians 1:4Far Northern Regional CenterRowell Family Empowerment

The ongoing drama of Chad and Lori Daybell, entangled in accusations of extreme beliefs, child disappearances, and murder, continues to baffle and horrify. Chad Daybell's impending trial and Lori's potential upcoming trial raise profound questions about their mindsets and the extent of their culpability. Renowned author Leah Sottile, in her book “When the Moon Turns to Blood,” delves into this perplexing case, shedding light on a story that seems far from reaching its conclusion.    Sottile began her investigation in December 2019 when news broke of the missing children and Lori's disappearance. Her interest was piqued by the Daybells' association with fringe beliefs on the periphery of the LDS church. “It started with a question,” Sottile explains, “about the fringes of the LDS church.” Her previous work on far-right extremism in the Western United States and the fringes of the LDS church provided a foundational understanding that helped unravel the Daybells' belief system.    The Daybells' journey into notoriety is rooted in extreme survivalist, prepper, and end-times communities. These groups often operate on the fringes of mainstream religious beliefs, exploring and endorsing apocalyptic narratives. “It's a sort of end-times community,” Sottile remarks, highlighting the Daybells' involvement in such circles.    The story of Chad and Lori Daybell is not just about two individuals but about the broader context of religious extremism. Sottile's deep dive into their world reveals a complex interplay of personal beliefs, extreme interpretations of faith, and a lethal concoction of manipulation and control. The Daybells met at a conference, a meeting ground for like-minded individuals drawn to apocalyptic and fringe Mormon beliefs. “Lori was very interested in his ideas,” Sottile notes, emphasizing Chad's role as a speaker and influencer in these circles.    Leah Sottile's research also sheds light on the broader dynamics within the LDS church that may inadvertently facilitate the emergence of such extreme beliefs. She talks about the church's encouragement of personal revelation and a relationship with God, which, while empowering on one level, can lead to problematic interpretations when mixed with fringe ideologies. Sottile delves into the history of the LDS church and its leaders, such as Ezra Taft Benson, whose conspiratorial views may have indirectly influenced the mindset of followers like the Daybells.    The Daybells' case is a stark reminder of the thin line between faith and fanaticism. As the trials proceed, one wonders if either Chad or Lori will ever recognize the gravity of their actions or if they are too far gone in their delusions. Their story is a complex tapestry of belief, manipulation, and the human capacity for self-deception.    As the legal proceedings against Chad and Lori Daybell continue, the world watches with bated breath, wondering what new revelations will come to light. Will their trials provide closure and justice for the victims, or will they simply unravel further layers of this disturbing saga? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The ongoing drama of Chad and Lori Daybell, entangled in accusations of extreme beliefs, child disappearances, and murder, continues to baffle and horrify. Chad Daybell's impending trial and Lori's potential upcoming trial raise profound questions about their mindsets and the extent of their culpability. Renowned author Leah Sottile, in her book “When the Moon Turns to Blood,” delves into this perplexing case, shedding light on a story that seems far from reaching its conclusion.    Sottile began her investigation in December 2019 when news broke of the missing children and Lori's disappearance. Her interest was piqued by the Daybells' association with fringe beliefs on the periphery of the LDS church. “It started with a question,” Sottile explains, “about the fringes of the LDS church.” Her previous work on far-right extremism in the Western United States and the fringes of the LDS church provided a foundational understanding that helped unravel the Daybells' belief system.    The Daybells' journey into notoriety is rooted in extreme survivalist, prepper, and end-times communities. These groups often operate on the fringes of mainstream religious beliefs, exploring and endorsing apocalyptic narratives. “It's a sort of end-times community,” Sottile remarks, highlighting the Daybells' involvement in such circles.    The story of Chad and Lori Daybell is not just about two individuals but about the broader context of religious extremism. Sottile's deep dive into their world reveals a complex interplay of personal beliefs, extreme interpretations of faith, and a lethal concoction of manipulation and control. The Daybells met at a conference, a meeting ground for like-minded individuals drawn to apocalyptic and fringe Mormon beliefs. “Lori was very interested in his ideas,” Sottile notes, emphasizing Chad's role as a speaker and influencer in these circles.    Leah Sottile's research also sheds light on the broader dynamics within the LDS church that may inadvertently facilitate the emergence of such extreme beliefs. She talks about the church's encouragement of personal revelation and a relationship with God, which, while empowering on one level, can lead to problematic interpretations when mixed with fringe ideologies. Sottile delves into the history of the LDS church and its leaders, such as Ezra Taft Benson, whose conspiratorial views may have indirectly influenced the mindset of followers like the Daybells.    The Daybells' case is a stark reminder of the thin line between faith and fanaticism. As the trials proceed, one wonders if either Chad or Lori will ever recognize the gravity of their actions or if they are too far gone in their delusions. Their story is a complex tapestry of belief, manipulation, and the human capacity for self-deception.    As the legal proceedings against Chad and Lori Daybell continue, the world watches with bated breath, wondering what new revelations will come to light. Will their trials provide closure and justice for the victims, or will they simply unravel further layers of this disturbing saga? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The ongoing drama of Chad and Lori Daybell, entangled in accusations of extreme beliefs, child disappearances, and murder, continues to baffle and horrify. Chad Daybell's impending trial and Lori's potential upcoming trial raise profound questions about their mindsets and the extent of their culpability. Renowned author Leah Sottile, in her book “When the Moon Turns to Blood,” delves into this perplexing case, shedding light on a story that seems far from reaching its conclusion.    Sottile began her investigation in December 2019 when news broke of the missing children and Lori's disappearance. Her interest was piqued by the Daybells' association with fringe beliefs on the periphery of the LDS church. “It started with a question,” Sottile explains, “about the fringes of the LDS church.” Her previous work on far-right extremism in the Western United States and the fringes of the LDS church provided a foundational understanding that helped unravel the Daybells' belief system.    The Daybells' journey into notoriety is rooted in extreme survivalist, prepper, and end-times communities. These groups often operate on the fringes of mainstream religious beliefs, exploring and endorsing apocalyptic narratives. “It's a sort of end-times community,” Sottile remarks, highlighting the Daybells' involvement in such circles.    The story of Chad and Lori Daybell is not just about two individuals but about the broader context of religious extremism. Sottile's deep dive into their world reveals a complex interplay of personal beliefs, extreme interpretations of faith, and a lethal concoction of manipulation and control. The Daybells met at a conference, a meeting ground for like-minded individuals drawn to apocalyptic and fringe Mormon beliefs. “Lori was very interested in his ideas,” Sottile notes, emphasizing Chad's role as a speaker and influencer in these circles.    Leah Sottile's research also sheds light on the broader dynamics within the LDS church that may inadvertently facilitate the emergence of such extreme beliefs. She talks about the church's encouragement of personal revelation and a relationship with God, which, while empowering on one level, can lead to problematic interpretations when mixed with fringe ideologies. Sottile delves into the history of the LDS church and its leaders, such as Ezra Taft Benson, whose conspiratorial views may have indirectly influenced the mindset of followers like the Daybells.    The Daybells' case is a stark reminder of the thin line between faith and fanaticism. As the trials proceed, one wonders if either Chad or Lori will ever recognize the gravity of their actions or if they are too far gone in their delusions. Their story is a complex tapestry of belief, manipulation, and the human capacity for self-deception.    As the legal proceedings against Chad and Lori Daybell continue, the world watches with bated breath, wondering what new revelations will come to light. Will their trials provide closure and justice for the victims, or will they simply unravel further layers of this disturbing saga? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dr. Matthew L. Harris,is a professor of History and Director of Legal Studies at Colorado State University-Pueblo.He has written extensively on Ezra Taft Benson, former Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight Eisenhower and Apostle and Prophet for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. E. T. Benson, a conservative in politics, crossed over to… Read More »“Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right” and Interview with Dr. Matt Harris: She Became Visible: Episode 62 The post “Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right” and Interview with Dr. Matt Harris: She Became Visible: Episode 62 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon joined by Dr. Matthew Harris as we delve into the world of Mormon nationalism and the legacy of Ezra Taft Benson. This topic is more relevant than ever as we seem to see a growing faction of Mormonism embracing white Christian nationalism. In the mid-twentieth century, Ezra Taft Benson was a deeply controversial figure who served not only as Secretary of Agriculture under Dwight Eisenhower but also as a member the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.His ongoing battle to preach against communism and warn memebers that the United States was on the road to moral decay, put him at odds with many both politically and within the church. The prophet and other members of the Quorum attempted to discipline Benson for allowing his political views to influence his religious leadership, but he continued to advocate for the John Birch Society and other radical causes, while promoting Christian nationalism.Benson's legacy lives on today and even seems to be gaining momentum, as illustrated by the recent OUR and Tim Ballard information that has come to light. We know you'll be as fascinated as we were to dive into this very important topic. How to Donate to Mormonish Podcast:We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! If you would like to financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: PayPal: https://paypal.me/BiblioTechMedia?cou...Venmo: @BiblioTechMedia Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

I was asked to speak in my church on Constitution Day. In my faith, we believe this document was inspired by God, but that we have deviated from many of its important ideas. One of our former leaders, Ezra Taft Benson, taught that the United States had "apostatized in various degrees from different Constitutional principles as proclaimed by the inspired founders." I chose to briefly explore what principles President Benson was referring to, or at least a few of them: Human Nature and Human Rights The Proper Role of Government God's Law is Higher than Man's Law Subsidiarity Separation of Powers and Federalism Morality Knowledge and Wisdom The implications of our departure from these principles are significant and are responsible, I think, for our society moving closer and closer to becoming what Hamilton lamented as "wretched nurseries of unceasing discord". Yet it seems to me we rarely talk about them. We hack at leaves instead of roots. Available in written format at https://www.culturestack.online/post/constitution-apostasy

I think there will always be days when we may feel inadequate, maybe times when we feel deficient somehow, or possibly there may come moments when after all we can do, after all we have tried, our efforts seem to be in short supply. President Thomas S. Monson said, "Lest we at any time feel inadequate for the tasks ahead for us... may I share with you a statement made in 1979 by President Ezra Taft Benson, "God has saved for the final inning some of His strongest children who will help bear off the kingdom triumphantly.”

Subscriber-only episodeJoin Valerie and friend, colleague, and fellow therapist Dr. Julie Hanks for a heartfelt conversation about the address given in 1987 by Ezra Taft Benson called “To the Mother's of Zion”, which impacted thousands of women's experiences of motherhood for decades.Julie and Valerie are LDS women, wives, and mothers themselves and were in their adolescence when this address was given, eventually becoming the position statement for acceptable womanhood in the LDS church for decades.In this episode they reflect on the profound impact this talk had on their lives as young, highly motivated, but devoted-to-the-church women, navigating the complexities of emerging womanhood, their own personal hopes and dreams, and desires for both motherhood and also personal development beyond motherhood.The fruits of this address for each of them? A lot of guilt, shame, anxiety, and fears that they were "bad” women, mothers, and daughters of God for having desires beyond that of caregiving.In their typical respectful but direct way, Julie and Val evaluate many teachings from this talk from the perspective of psychological, developmental, spiritual, and relationship health and offer thoughts and feelings about different and healthier ways that we might model a path towards adult womanhood.The offer hope for a wide open space where women can choose if motherhood is right for them and how motherhood might look if that is the direction they go.They encourage courage, autonomy, personal authority, and self confidence as the foundation of healthy womanhood—whether that be full-time motherhood, a choice not to be a mother, or motherhood blended with other personal and professional pursuits. Every choice is worthy.  Because women are infinitely worthy and capable of choosing for themselves the lives they want to lead. The talk addressed in this episode: https://emp.byui.edu/satterfieldb/pdf/tomothersofzion.pdf——————————————————————————————————————SUPPORT: Like what you're hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? You can support Valerie's efforts by becoming a recurring donor on Patreon.com!——————————————————————————————————————SUPPORT GROUPS: YoSUBSCRIBE TO FRIDAY EPISODES BETWEEN 5/31/24 and 6/27/24: Premium content episodes of Latter Day Struggles can be accessed through ⁠a paid subscription⁠. Enjoy your first month of Friday episodes at a reduced cost of $3 as a thank you for joining the Latter Day Struggles subscriber community! Sign up here!⁠ WEBINAR: “Accepting Stages of Faith Within A Marriage” Valerie will host a webinar class for individuals and couples seeking guidance on how to stay united during a faith expansion experience. Special question/answer session directly after the webinar. Wednesday July 10th 8:30 CST. Come ask Val your burning questions and be part of the conversation! ⁠ Sign up here!⁠ SUPPORT: Like what you're hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? Make a one-time donation to ⁠her business Venmo account⁠ or become a recurring donor on Patreon⁠.⁠ CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available ⁠...

For this special episode of the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast, I sat down with Valerie Hamaker of the Latter Day Struggles podcast and discussed the talk “To the Mothers in Zion” by President Ezra Taft Benson. This talk played a significant role in shaping our development and faith—and we had a lot to share.Valerie and I discussed how as a result of this talk, many Latter-day Saint women felt they had no choice but to be stay-at-home mothers. For some of these women, this meant abandoning professional or educational aspirations in pursuit of a life someone else decided they should live. And for those who decided to have a career—women like myself—things weren't any easier. As a result of the conflict between President Benson's words and my own God-given desire to be a therapist, I have carried a lot of shame and confusion throughout my life. Was I sinning by living the life that I want to live?Motherhood is an amazing and beautiful thing to be a part of. Motherhood is also a choice. In fact, it is one of many choices. We can value motherhood and trust women's desires to also have hobbies, careers, education, and more. One does not have to come at the expense of the other.You can watch my TEDx talk mentioned in the podcast here.Have you ever thought, “I want to ask Dr. Julie Hanks a question”? Well, now's your chance! I want to have you on my podcast! Click here to fill out this form and tell me your question. I might just pick you to be on the podcast and receive a free coaching session.Thank you for listening to the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. Please click here to leave me a review. And make sure you don't miss an episode by following me on Apple Podcast and Spotify.If you have found this information helpful, you can find additional resources on this topic in my podcast and my online courses. Connect with me on social media @drjuliehanks, browse DJH merch, and work with me through joining DJH membership at drjuliehanks.com. For therapy in Utah visit wasatchfamilytherapy.com.

This week on Latter Day Struggles we are diving into an address that rocked the worlds of many women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  The talk?  “To the Mother's in Zion” given by Ezra Taft Benson clear back in 1987.  This talk became a sort of priesthood-directed “Mormon motherhood position statement” for all women of the church for several decades.   To say the very least, it made its mark on thousands of women during this era and beyond.   In today's episode Valerie offers a truckload of VERY SIGNIFICANT context that will help each of us better understand the reasons for this heavy-handed mandate for women to stay in the home.  Some of the context addressed in this episode includes: Historical issues that informed Benson's stance (the Red Scare, the sexual revolution, the feminist movement, the civil rights movement)  The LDS church's longing to achieve “in-group” status with the Christin conservative Right after a century of polygamy-induced shunning The LDS church's commitment to codified gender roles in an effort prevent the spread of homosexuality  Benson's own involvement in the ultra-conservative John Birch Society  In FRIDAY'S episode, Valerie and friend and colleague Julie Hanks together walk through their own formative years as LDS girls and how this talk impacted them personally. They also jump into the address itself and talk about several sections from a psychological, spiritual, and relational health standpoint.   Link to "To the Mother's of Zion" talk: https://emp.byui.edu/satterfieldb/pdf/tomothersofzion.pdf. _____________________________________________________________________________ All Friday episodes of Latter Day Struggles can be accessed through a paid subscription ($9.99/month) by following this link.  Thank you for supporting Valerie's professional commitment to your LDS Faith expansion journey. _____________________________________________________________________________ Here is the link to subscribe to all Friday Latter Day Struggles Episodes:   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/valerie-hamaker/subscribe?fbclid=PAAaZOujT5Iv ArVKxx_ZnsJryIeK7uymznxXxCfmDAjArPXxc9c6MCky899g_aem_ATa689KXBF31ycMSoST32hApZpdhYUynZdSHSbNSgCplOwFGXHIYlkS8IOvJbd5xJbU ___________________________________________________________________________  To financially support Valerie's ongoing ability to provide this content to you and others, become a patron of Latter Day Struggles here:https://www.patreon.com/LatterDayStruggles ____________________________________________________________________________ LIVE:  COURSES I and II of “A Couple's Guide to Faith Crisis and Expansion”. Purchase on latterdaystruggles.com  ___________________________________________________________________________ Enrollment JUST OPENED for upcoming Latter Day Struggles Support and Processing Group beginning NOVEMBER 2023.  Details on latterdaystruggles.com.  These groups ALWAYS FILL UP so jump in asap!

Where the expression "no empty chairs" came from - President Ezra Taft Benson - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-ezra-taft-benson/chapter-14-marriage-and-family-ordained-of-god?lang=engOne woman's story of feeling like she was an empty chair and how that didn't help her - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2013/03/no-empty-chairs?lang=engShame is the “intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging" - Brené Brown -https://brenebrown.com/articles/2013/01/15/shame-v-guilt/"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear" - 1 John 4:18-19 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-jn/4?lang=eng"Then Jesus beholding him loved him" - Mark 10:17-22 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/mark/10?lang=eng"You are worrying about the wrong problem. You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom, and the family arrangements will be more wonderful than you can imagine" - quoted by Pr. Henry B. Eyring - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2016/08/the-hope-of-eternal-family-love?lang=engYou found me! If what you heard on the No Empty Chairs podcast gives you hope for more help, please schedule a free Conversation with Candice. You can also visit candiceclarkcoaching.com for more information about how coaching tools can help you keep your relationship with your children and your faith. While you're there, be sure to pull up a chair and sign up with your email to be the first to know about news and events for moms whose kids don't come to church. It's going to be okay, and even better!

Step into the thought-provoking world of hosts John Larsen, Carah Burrell, and John Dehlin as they delve into the life and beliefs of Ezra Taft Benson, an influential figure in Mormonism. Uncovering historical insights, they explore Benson's views on communism, civil rights, and his perplexing association with conspiracy theories. From dissecting Benson's rigid authoritarian stance to questioning his understanding of communism, they candidly evaluate the impact of his leadership within the Church. With engaging discussions on American exceptionalism, the divinity of the Constitution, and the role of women in Benson's teachings, this episode invites listeners to reflect on how religious leaders can shape doctrines and beliefs. Whether you're curious about the intersections of religion and politics, the complexity of prophetic claims, or the enduring legacy of influential figures, this enthralling conversation will leave you pondering the relevance of Ezra Taft Benson's teachings in today's ever-changing world. Explore the fascinating journey of a man whose beliefs have sparked both admiration and controversy, and join the hosts in exploring the possibility of reconciling past prophecies with present realities. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Dabbler Farm Wishlist   Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

If a non-member friend asks you why you don't drink coffee, you might answer by explaining the Word of Wisdom. But Pres. Nelson gives us a different approach. When asked why we we live the way we live, he answered, "Because I know the Book of Mormon is true." Let's talk about that. Resources Be Thou an Example of the Believers by Pres. Russell M. Nelson (Oct 2010) A Witness and a Warning by Pres. Ezra Taft Benson

Episode 31July 24 - 30| Acts 16–21  | “The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel”#NewTestament #ComeFollowMe #ComeFollowMe2023 #TalkofHim #FindHimJoin hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum on this New Testament episode of Talk of Him as we explore these important themes, topics, and questions from Acts 16-21:How can we come to know God?Inward vs outward displays of religionDivinity in our diversity—Invitation: For our FINAL INVITATION to our audience, we first say farewell and thank you for including us in your spiritual journey each week. We feel like the most meaningful thing we can do this week is to consider how the CFM initiative/program of the Church has helped you become more vertically connected. Find ways to share your faith in authentic and REAL ways. Talk of Him. Find Him. He is everywhere. — Quotes & Links: Link to FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide:https://www.seagullbook.com/find-him-new-testament-come-follow-me-guidebook.html “The gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to unite us. We are ultimately more alike than we are different. As members of God's family, we are truly brothers and sisters. Paul stated, “And [God] hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth.” (2021–A:53, M. Russell Ballard, Hope in Christ)“I had many pleasant gospel conversations. Good people—heads of states and other high officials in India, Pakistan, Jordan, Israel, Italy, Portugal, and other countries showed sincere interest in the Church and its people. Much Church literature has been mailed to new-found, good friends around the world. Their hospitality and friendliness will never be forgotten. Although we felt especially close to members of the Church, we were impressed with the fact that people everywhere are essentially good. They long for peace. They love their families and seek to improve themselves and raise their standards of living. I came back with a greater love for all of God's children—for he has truly ‘made of one blood all nations'” (Ezra Taft Benson, 1958)—Talk of Him is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.

Ezra Taft Benson shares the amazing experience of participating in the celebration in Iran of Persia's founding 2500 years ago by Cyrus. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because of the Resurrection of Christ, we know that there is life after death. Families are eternal, and our departed loved ones are not far. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of the first books in our standard works introduce the FAMILY from the beginning. It is all about the family and how we can strengthen our family. Join me today as I share the scriptures and the importance for each of us to keep our family strengthened and secure as we navigate this earth life. “The family is the most important organization in time or in eternity. Our purpose in life is to create for ourselves eternal family units.” —Joseph Fielding Smith  “The family is one of God's greatest fortresses against the evils of our day. Help keep your family strong and close and worthy of our Father in Heaven's blessings. As you do, you will receive faith and strength which will bless your lives forever.” —Ezra Taft Benson  bethnewellcoaching.com  bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

In This Episode:Tyler and Mike invite Chris Lee to come in and share what life is teaching him. Chris is living a rich life from a foundation established by parents that taught him the important things in life. Growing up he learned the value of doing hard things, of trees and fruit, of the harvest, of sacrifice, and of putting God first. These lessons echo in his life and in the things that he is teaching to his children every day. In his time with the guys, they get into some incredible conversations around topics like:DisciplineLeveraging timeSharing whatever you havePower of creationFinding the "outer edge"Worst case scenarioOvercoming fearBreaking chainsAlignmentThe list goes on and on but listeners are in for a treat as Chris provides a master class on living the richest man in town life with intention and intensity.  The guys' notebooks are full after this one! To Chris, thank you for the way that you attack life every day and for the way that you showed up for this conversation. To Andrea and the Lee family, thank you for the rich lives that you are living. Let's do something with the lessons that Chris delivers.Show NotesWho Said It...“When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power.” -Ezra Taft Benson"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people." 1 Peter 2:9References...Hostage Tape Opal AppShaquille O'Neal message for kids about inheritanceThe Only Leaders Worth Following by Tim SpikerPlayers Tribune featuring Hunter PenceRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Richest Man in Babylon by George S. KlasonThe Happiness Project by Gretchen RubinPsst...Check out our website or visit us on our Facebook and Instagram platforms.Mike and Tyler are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  If you would like to learn more about the Church or their beliefs, we invite you to check it out by clicking here.

* Guest: Chris Carlson - Without God, we can never win, With God, we can never lose, The Battle for Freedom is the Lord's, but we need to be engaged in the fight! * Wishing you a Happy Saint Patrick's Day - The Feast of Saint Patrick - Patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned about 432 ce to convert the Irish to Christianity. * Sam Suggests Chris Takes His Wife To: ‘Best Irish Pub in the World' competition entry: Piper Down, Salt Lake City, Utah. * Piper Down: ‘It's an institution; a place to commune; a place to ponder; a place to laugh. * Bail Out Bonanza! - Nation's Banks Throw $30B Lifeline, the stock market had a strong day. Chris predicts that working together with Janet Yellin at the Department of Treasury, the Israeli deposits estimates will be inflated, and the American tax payers will get fleeced just like we did in 2008 under TARP. * Wickedness is rapidly expanding in every segment of our society. It is more highly organized, more cleverly disguised, and more powerfully promoted than ever before. Secret combinations lusting for power, gain, and glory are flourishing. A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing its evil influence and control over America and the entire world - Ezra Taft Benson.

I have thought many years about the word flattery. Recently, as I was reading the scriptures, I decided to put together many of the verses that I have read about flattery. There is so much flattery throughout the scriptures. How do we be sure and not be flattered away by others? Join me today, as I share some scriptures and quotes on flattery. Flattery: the act of praising someone, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want something from them: 1982, Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus by President Ezra Taft Benson quoted President Joseph F. Smith who said, “There are at least three dangers that threaten the Church within, … they are flattery of prominent men in the world, false educational ideas, and sexual impurity.” (Gospel Doctrine, 5th ed., Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1939, pp. 312–13.) These three dangers are of greater concern today than when they were identified by President Smith. “I spent many years in the cockpit of an airplane. My task was to get a big jet safely from any part of the world to our desired destination. I knew with certainty that if I wanted to travel from New York to Rome, I needed to fly east. If some were to tell me that I should fly south, I knew there was no truth in their words. I would not trust them because I knew for myself. No amount of persuasion, no amount of flattery, bribery, or threats could convince me that flying south would get me to my destination because I knew.” We all search for happiness, and we all try to find our own “happily ever after.” The truth is, God knows how to get there! And He has created a map for you; He knows the way. He is your beloved Heavenly Father, who seeks your good, your happiness. He desires with all the love of a perfect and pure Father that you reach your supernal destination. The map is available to all. It gives explicit directions of what to do and where to go to everyone who is striving to come unto Christ and “stand as [a witness] of God at all times and in all things, and in all places.” All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan." Your Happily ever after, 2010, Uchtdorf bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

It's finally time for our long-awaited deep dive into New Mormon History. Put simply, NMH was a movement within the history department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to confront controversial history and turn away from the apologetic and polemical Old Mormon History. The leading figure, Leonard Arrington, was the right person for the job. But, he didn't have the business chops to fight forces much larger than him in the form of Mark E. Petersen, Ezra Taft Benson, and Boyd K. Packer. The main segment is long as we chronicle the rise, fall, and resurrection of the New Mormon History movement and how the Joseph Smith Papers Project, as well as Saints: The Standard of Truth, are both the results of this movement pushing the church for academic legitimacy. In retrospect, Arrington is vindicated as an intellectual fighting for intellectual integrity while Packer spins in his grave. Then we discuss Finding Forrester as another example of the never-ending fight for academic honesty. We wrap with happy news of an invention set to tackle microplastics in our oceans.   New Mormon History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mormon_history#CITEREFQuinn1992 https://www.jstor.org/stable/45228326?seq=19#metadata_info_tab_contents https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=mormonhistory https://www.dialoguejournal.com/issues/fall-1983/ https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/4836228f-48c3-447f-bcb9-9c2a35496898/0/56 https://www.librarything.com/work/7542838 https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1724&context=byusq https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Morgan https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V09N01_36.pdf https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2055&context=byusq https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Mormonism_and_history/Boyd_K._Packer%27s_talk:_%22The_Mantle_is_Far,_Far_Greater_Than_the_Intellect%22#cite_ref-3 https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V16N03_11.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawn_M._Brodie https://sunstone.org/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/034-32-37.pdf https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/joseph-smith-and-the-beginnings-of-mormonism_richard-l-bushman/413785/#edition=3500292&idiq=1723338 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_R._Dyer http://www.utlm.org/newsletters/no115.htm Extra thanks to Brian Buchanan for helping piece together the main segment. Find him here: https://www.benchmarkbooks.com/ https://sunstone.org/sunstone-history-podcast/   MOGP: Finding Forrester https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181536/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk  Where it is streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/finding-forrester    Happy news: Princeton engineers developed new way to remove microplastics from water: https://scitechdaily.com/99-efficiency-princeton-engineers-have-developed-a-new-way-to-remove-microplastics-from-water/    Other Appearances:    Come see us on Aron Ra's YouTube channel! He's doing a series titled Reading Joseph's Myth BoM. This link is for the playlist:   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJ4dsU0oGMKfJKvEMeRn5ebpAggkoVHf    Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com 

Burnout is something I think we all can say we have experienced at one time or another. Sometimes it lasts for a day, sometimes many days! Recently we had the opportunity to discuss burnout with our son Dylan, and we talked about ways we can overcome burnout. In this podcast we discuss the 4 steps to do that: 1. Take care of your physical health 2. Check your attitude 3. Make decisions and make a plan to carry out those decisions 4. Ask for help Burnout is so much more than just physical exhaustion. It is mental, physical, and emotional.  Listen in to this podcast to hear more about these 4 steps to get out of burnout and live a life full of zest, zeal, and vigor! The Truth About Burnout by Brooke Castillo The Bricklayer: Trying To Do The Job Alone  Quote by Ezra Taft Benson

In this "greatest hits" episode, Todd, Rivka and Burke discuss the talk, "Beware of Pride" by President Ezra Taft Benson from the April 1989 General Conference.

Episode 37Broccoli AddictionPink Christmas TreesSkip these ScripturesIsaiah 1-12 | September 5-11Lesson 37“God Is My Salvation”#OldTestament2022 #comefollowme #comefollowme2022 #realtalkcomefollowmeJoin hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum as they discuss impactful topics from this week's Come, Follow Me lesson covering these chapters in the book of Isaiah. Explore these important themes, topics, and questions: - The central, transformative, foundational, imperative truths that God wants us to learn from Isaiah- Why we as members of the Church of Jesus Christ should have an unusual love and respect for the writings of Isaiah- Imperfection in mortality and the hope cycle- Miracles because of Jesus Christ—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Invitation: As you study Isaiah, look for HOPE! Hope for you, hope for those you love, hope for the world– and you'll see that Jesus is the source of all hope.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quotes & Links: Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:https://www.seagullbook.com/real-talk-real-life-scripture-journal-old-testament.html “The Book of Mormon was written for us today. God is the author of the book. It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. Those people never had the book—it was meant for us. Mormon…abridged centuries of records. God, who knows the end from the beginning, told him what to include in his abridgment that we would need for our day.”(Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, May 1975)“The scarlet dye of the Old Testament was not only colorful but also colorfast, meaning that its vivid color stuck to the wool and would not fade no matter how many times it was washed. [See “Scarlet, Crimson, Snow, and Wool,” Ensign, Dec. 2016, 64–65.] Satan wields this reasoning like a club: white wool stained scarlet can never go back to being white. But Jesus Christ declares, “My ways [are] higher than your ways,” and the miracle of His grace is that when we repent of our sins, His scarlet blood returns us to purity. It isn't logical, but it is nevertheless true.” [2019–A:73, Sharon Eubank, Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness]“Today I testify of miracles. Being a child of God is a miracle. Receiving a body in His image and likeness is a miracle.The gift of a Savior is a miracle.The Atonement of Jesus Christ is a miracle. The potential for eternal life is a miracle. While it is good to pray for and work for physical protection and healing during our mortal existence, our supreme focus should be on the spiritual miracles that are available to all of God's children. No matter our ethnicity, no matter our nationality, no matter what we have done if we repent, no matter what may have been done to us—all of us have equal access to these miracles. We are living a miracle, and further miracles lie ahead.” [2017–O:88, Donald L. Hallstrom, Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?]Link to The Miracle of the Pink Christmas Tree article: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/the-miracle-of-the-pink-christmas-tree?lang=eng—------------------------------------------------------------Real Talk is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.

Elder Ezra Taft Benson Visiting Saints in Poland

Episode 18The Thick of Good ThingsIndiana JonesTime With DadExodus 24; 31-34 | April 25-May 1Lesson 18“My Presence Shall Go With Thee”#OldTestament2022 #comefollowme #comefollowme2022 #realtalkcomefollowmeFollow along as hosts Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum discuss impactful topics from this week's Come, Follow Me lesson covering Exodus 24 and 31-34, including: What can we learn from the Mosaic Law? What can we put in “our holy of holies” to help us feel a stronger connection to God?What happens when we get impatient with the revelation we already have? What does it mean to get lost in the “thick of good things” as it relates to keeping the Sabbath day holy? What boundaries can we create in our lives to help us simplify our focus on the Sabbath day?—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Invitation: How can you commune and connect with God this week in a different way? How will this influence your experience on the Sabbath day? —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quotes & Links: Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:https://www.seagullbook.com/come-follow-me-through-the-old-testament.html Institute Manual Quote: “It is unfortunate that many people, some even in the Church, think of the Mosaic law as a substitute for the higher law of the gospel. We call it a lesser law, and so it was, if the word lesser is used in the sense of progressive steps. But some people assume that lesser means of lower importance and significance, or of a lesser level of truth and righteousness.” (OT Institute Student Manual, Exodus 21–24; 31–35 The Mosaic Law: A Preparatory Gospel, as quoted in Real Talk Journal,  pg. 50)John Taylor Quote: “We forget, sometimes, that we are the Saints of God; we forget that we have dedicated ourselves to the Lord, with all that we have; and we forget our high calling and our future destiny…. We condescend to little meannesses, … we falter and get into darkness, and lose the Spirit of the Lord. We forget that God and angels are looking upon us; … And, forgetting these things sometimes, we act the part of fools, … and we are then left to grope our way in the dark. But if we could live our religion, … observe [God's] laws and his statutes, and keep his commandments to do them, we should feel very different; we should feel comfortable and happy; our spirits would be peaceful and buoyant; and from day to day, from week to week, and from year to year, our joys would increase.” (Journal of Discourses, 1858, “Blessings of the Saints,” 6:162)Elder Perry Quote: “Aaron succumbed to the will of the people and told them to gather all their gold and silver and precious things and melt them into a form that made a golden calf, an idol that they could worship and carry with them as they journeyed. In the meantime, Moses was receiving the two tablets of testimony containing God's commandments to His people. With the tablets in hand, Moses descended from the mountain.” L.Tom Perry- [2003–O:85, L. Tom Perry, We Believe All That God Has Revealed]Elder Ezra Taft Benson Quote: “The record of the Nephite history just prior to the Savior's visit reveals many parallels to our own day as we anticipate the Savior's second coming” (Ezra Taft Benson, in Conference Report, Apr. 1987, 3; or Ensign, May 1987, 4). Real Talk is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.