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One year ago, the first batch of new hymns was released for a new hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Hymns — For Home and Church” is for members to use as part of their worship and gospel study. As more new hymns are released, they can be found on the Church’s website at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and the Gospel Library app. On this Church News podcast episode, Church News reporter Mary Richards is joined by the Church’s Hymnbook Committee chair, music author and composer Steve Schank, to discuss an update on the size, scope and timing of the new hymnbook. They explore the sacred power of music in worship, the careful selection of new music in this ongoing project and the joyful singing of hymns.  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.

No new recording of the Doctrine and Covenants this year. Enjoy a replay of the Book of Mormon in this feed while you catch the D&C in your Gospel Library app.

James Perry is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Area History Manager for Northern Europe, he was a historian and editor on previous volumes of 'Saints' - a narrative history of the Church. He was the general editor of the fourth and final volume of 'Saints.'I wanted to speak to James about his experience joining the Church as a young adult and becoming enamoured with the Church's history. I also wanted to discuss the fourth volume of Saints because it covers from 1955-2020 - so it seems less of a history and more of a deeper dive into the lives of members who are still living and leaders who we can get to know better.Some highlights from this episode include James's favourite stories from the fourth volume of 'Saints', what James would say to those who can't see the beauty and richness of Church history, and why everyone should read the new volume of 'Saints.'--The fourth volume of 'Saints: Sounded In Every Ear' will be released on October 29th. You can read it for free on the Gospel Library app or buy a physical copy.Follow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of JeNeal Nichol Miller, who passed away on Pioneer Day this year. She inspired everyone she knew to be nonjudgmental and Christlike. She was a true ally and is deeply missed. **This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat 988** My friend Tonya Baker Miller (married mother of four, active LDS, Founder/Clinical Director of Cottonwood Counseling and Coaching) joins us to talk about supporting transgender/non-binary Latter-day Saints. Tonya has more than ten years of experience as a therapist working with transgender individuals, and also has transgender friends and family members about whom she cares deeply. Tonya talks about gospel principles, provides clinical perspectives, and offers ideas to help us better understand and support our transgender friends. Tonya addresses questions such as: “Is this a phase?”, “Is being transgender a disorder?”, “Is there a ‘cause,' or do some people just ‘come with this?'”, and “What is intersectionality? And why are there so many transgender people also on the autism spectrum?” Tonya also talks about how complex transgenderism is. For example, the medical/clinical angle tends to utilize the disease model to characterize many challenges that transgender individuals encounter. Socially, there is so much judgment (political, religious, etc.) around transgenderism that we risk getting lost in abstraction and losing focus on ways we can show love and help each individual meet their day-to-day needs. She describes ways that we can support our transgender friends as they navigate this incredibly nuanced and misunderstood space. I am so grateful for Tonya and her work to support transgender Latter-day Saints and their families. I learn so much from her and grateful to have her on the podcast. I hope that you listen to this episode and gain more understanding/vocabulary/tools to better love/support our transgender/non-binary friends. On a personal note, I am grateful for Tonya for being a guest host of this podcast and writing a chapter in my third book about healing from Church-generated trauma (see show notes). You are awesome Tonya! Links: JeNeal Miller's Obituary: www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeneal-miller-obituary?id=55698595 Tonya's clinical practice: www.cottonwood.care Tonya's Chapter from my third book, Building The Good Ship Zion (Chapter 3: Ministering to Those With Church-Generated Trauma): www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9fvz6iy4k75nwp5tpupi9/Chapter-3-Ministering-to-Those-with-Church-Generated-Pain-or-Trauma.pdf?rlkey=zahycun2wv27opaq7l7s5y8qf&dl=0 Tonya's earlier episode on this podcast (# 501) on healing from Church-generated trauma: soundcloud.com/user-818501778/episode-501-tonya-baker-miller-healing-from-church-trauma-strong-lds-families “Tonya's Story,” (about supporting her son, Andy, during the time he was coming out as gay), from Gospel Library: JeNeal Miller's Obituary: www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeneal-miller-obituary?id=55698595 Tonya's clinical practice: www.cottonwood.care Tonya's Chapter from my third book, Building The Good Ship Zion (Chapter 3: Ministering to Those With Church-Generated Trauma): www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9fvz6iy4k75nwp5tpupi9/Chapter-3-Ministering-to-Those-with-Church-Generated-Pain-or-Trauma.pdf?rlkey=zahycun2wv27opaq7l7s5y8qf&dl=0 Tonya's earlier episode on this podcast (# 501) on healing from Church-generated trauma: soundcloud.com/user-818501778/episode-501-tonya-baker-miller-healing-from-church-trauma-strong-lds-families “Tonya's Story,” (about supporting her son, Andy, during the time he was coming out as gay), from Gospel Library: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/gay/videos/tonyas-story?la Instagram: @tbird1490 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011381891072

Larry Richman retired in 2022 after working as a Church employee for 45 years. He was a project and product manager for many of the Church's programs, such as Sunday and weekday programs for adults, youth, and children as well as leader training and tools. He was the director of LDS.org and the Church's social media efforts from 2003–2008. Larry has authored over a dozen books and thousands of articles in magazines and websites. As an entrepreneur, he has started several businesses and provided leadership training and consulting for several companies. He has also served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for non-profit organizations. From 2022–2023, Larry served a full-time mission as the executive secretary for the Africa South Area Presidency. Links LDS365.com There is already a discussion started about this podcast. Share your thoughts. Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Larry shares insights into his career working behind the scenes at the Church and collaborating with general authorities. He discusses the balance between following the handbook and allowing for flexibility in leadership roles. Larry also highlights the importance of utilizing resources like the Life Help section, Gospel Topics, and My Calling in the Gospel Library app. He emphasizes the principle-based approach in the current handbook and the For the Strength of Youth guide, focusing on teaching doctrine and letting individuals govern themselves. Larry also touches on his experience running the LDS 365 blog and the importance of staying updated on handbook revisions. He shares his recent mission experience in South Africa and working with the area presidency. Larry's insights provide valuable perspectives on leadership and resources within church structure. 00:02:18 - Larry Richman's Career in the Church 00:09:19 - Working with General Authorities 00:15:52 - Implementing Church Initiatives 00:30:39 - Larry Richman's LDS 365 Blog 00:33:08 - Resources in the Gospel Library App 00:40:43 - Understanding and Using the Handbook 00:45:20 - Flexibility and Guidance in the Handbook 00:46:19 - Updates and Changes in the Handbook The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

New Hymnbook Speculation: We only have confirmation of the Hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” as it was announced as being one of the first 12 hymns that will be coming to the Gospel Library in May 2024  ... The post 803 Hear Hymn – The Mini Series appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Kyla Stevens joins us today as we talk about her approach to studying the scriptures which takes us on a never before journey into tips on the Gospel Library. You can help in supporting this podcast by sharing it with friends and family, clicking on the follow button, and giving it a five star rating. Send me an email to share your comments, request to be a guest, or recommend someone you feel would make a great guest. Please register at my website to receive updates and news on this podcast. The music for this podcast is used with permission by the following musicians. You can find more about Angie Killian here, and Marvin Goldstein here. 02:34: Her Studies 03:40: Interior Design 05:03: Paying The Bills 09:02: Growing Up In Utah 10:52: Interior Design - Getting Started 12:22: The Scriptures 14:53: Tagging 17:09: Gospel Library Tips 22:04: Testimony The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Today, we are thrilled to have Shannon Tilley from Arizona joining us. Shannon's dedication to using the Gospel Library truly impressed me, and I know it will inspire you as well. Recently, Shannon's husband was called to serve as a Mission President in Puebla Mexico, and they are getting ready to head to the MTC in June. Shannon will share with us the incredible story of how this calling came about and her unique approach to studying the scriptures. Get ready to be uplifted and motivated by Shannon's story! You can help in supporting this podcast by sharing it with friends and family, clicking on the follow button, and giving it a star rating. Send me an email to share your comments, request to be a guest, or recommend someone you feel would make a great guest. Please register at my website to receive updates and news on this podcast. The music for this podcast is used with permission by the following musicians. You can find more about Angie Killian here, and Marvin Goldstein here. Listen to the Every Day Saint podcast on Spotify. 00:02:37: Education 00:03:55: Research Skills 00:04:12: IA 00:06:07: Called As Mission President 00:08:47: The Scripture 00:14:04: Gospel Library 00:15:01: Study Sets 00:18:22: Tagging Quotes 00:23:13: Unlimited Space 00:23:31: Passing Your Notes To Future Generations 00:25:11: Seminary and The Gospel Library The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This episode is the first of the new year. We're reading from the 1920 edition of the Book of Mormon which is no longer under copyright protection in the United States.  In this reading, we cover the modern material that Joseph Smith had published with the Book of Mormon. That includes the testimony of three witnesses, the testimony of eight witnesses, and an excerpt from Joseph's own history.  This is read for you by Bradley Ross, but edits have been made using an AI voice changer, elevenlabs.io, to help differentiate each speaker in the text. Bradley's own voice is used when Nephi is speaking. You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cfm-read-along/message

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/49?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cfm-read-along/message

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/49?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/49?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/49?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/48?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/47?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠

Casey Griffiths, an instructor at BYU and author of The Four Loves & the Latter-day Saints: The Nature of Love in All Facets of our Lives and co-author of the Search, Ponder, and Pray: Travel Guides for Church History Sites series, is our guest today. We learn of his love for working with the young members of the church as he shares how inspiring and uplifting they are, an opinion that he says is most likely biased. He shares with us how he studies the scripture and prepares for classes, ideas from which we can all benefit. Also, we touch a little on the subject AI. Please give this podcast a thumbs up and tap the subscribe button. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Send me an email to share your comments, request to be a guest, or recommend someone you feel would make a great guest. Please register at my website to receive updates and news on this podcast. The music for this podcast is used with permission by Marvin Goldstein. Click here for more information about Marvin and his music. A transcription of this podcast is available here. 1:51 - working at BYU 2:32 - AI in the classroom 3:20 - AI in scripture study 4:17 - Working as a seminary teacher and curriculum writer 5:05 - growing up in a small town 6:58 - serving a mission 8:59 - his family 13:21 - working with the students at BYU 17:10 - summary of his latest book 34:24 - studying the scriptures and preparing for class 26:03 - using the Gospel Library 35:09 - testimony The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/46?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/45?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/43?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/43?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/42?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/40?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

Welcome back to the General Conference podcast. Today we have a few updates to share with you about the future of this podcast. First, we wanted to let you know that we'll continue to make it easy for you to listen to general conference talks spread out between April and October. But we've come up with a more personalized way for you to do this, and that's with a more versatile function on the Gospel Library app, which I'll tell you how to set up at the end of this episode. With this customization, you can set your own pace for how frequently you listen to talks, rather than getting them on just Tuesdays and Fridays. And you can still receive notifications on your phone to make it simple to listen. So, what does that update mean for this podcast? For now, we're going to pause our regular publication of conference talks here. But you'll want to keep following this account because we'll bring you updates on this podcast and other podcasts from the Church in the future. We'd also love to hear your ideas about the ideal way you'd like to study general conference in the podcast space. You can send us your thoughts and preferences through email at podcast@ChurchofJesusChrist.org; please put “General Conference Podcast” in the subject line. Your voice matters so much to us, and we truly appreciate everyone who takes time to share your thoughts. And thank you for being part of our podcast community. We love being united with so many others in listening to and learning from prophets, apostles, and other Church leaders. We're sincerely grateful for you! And now, as promised, we want to share with you how to use the customizable feature on the Gospel Library app where you can establish your own pace for listening to general conference talks. There's actually a video tutorial that walks you through this process, which we'll link in the show notes if that's easier for you. But here's also how you can do it: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-notification-options-on-gospel-library-app#:~:text=Accessing%20Notifications%20Settings,which%20notifications%20to%20toggle%20on. First you'll open your Gospel Library app and then open the Settings menu. Then click on Notifications. Under Study Plans, find the Plus symbol or the Create Study Plan button, depending on your phone. Next, browse the library and select General Conference and the April or October general conference you want to listen to. You can then choose to set a schedule where you select which days of the week you want a conference talk sent to you and for how long. Then mark that you want a reminder and what time you want it sent. And that's it! Now your customizable study schedule will be adapted to the days and times that are best for you each week! Of course, you can also get a physical copy of the general conference issues of the Liahona magazine to help you in your study at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Thank you again for listening to the General Conference podcast! We look forward to being in touch again in the future!

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/40?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/39?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/38?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/37?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/36?lang=eng⁠⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/30?lang=eng⁠⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/the-new-testament?queryID=7c56fb2f8282f4a8c4b704365382a712&variant_id=202853-hardcover⁠

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/30?lang=eng⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠⁠  

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/30?lang=eng⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠⁠  

Spending time with author Lori Denning was so much fun. Her love of the scriptures shows throughout the interview. Denning has been sharing her love of the scriptures as the gospel doctrine teacher class for nearly 20 years. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in ancient scripture. In addition to her passion for the scriptures, Lori also adores dogs, relishes all things chocolate, and embraces new adventures with an optimistic perspective on life. I promise you will find this episode delightfully entertaining and educational as Lori shares with us her pursuit of being a disciple of Christ. Please give this podcast a thumbs up and tap the subscribe button. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. If you have any comments or would like to request to be a guest on the podcast, feel free to email me. Additionally, if you have someone in mind who would make a great guest, please let me know. To receive updates on the Gospel Library and news about the podcast, be sure to add your email to my

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/30?lang=eng⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠⁠  

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/30?lang=eng⁠ Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠⁠  

Today's guest is Terryl Givens, a prolific LDS author and scholar. Givens is a senior research fellow at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute of Religious Scholarship and joins us to discuss faith, studying the scriptures, and on being a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Please give this podcast a thumbs up and tap the subscribe button. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. If you have any comments or would like to request to be a guest on the podcast, feel free to email me. Additionally, please let me know if you have someone in mind who would make a great guest. To receive updates on the Gospel Library and news about the podcast, be sure to add your email l to my website. Rest assured that your email will not be sold. The music for this show is used with permission by Marvin Goldstein. Click here for more information about Marvin and his music. 3:04 - Family 3:53- Early years 4:20 - A whirlwind romance 5:10 - Teaching comparative literature 8:11 - The author 8:47 - Having faith 22:31 - Being a true disciple 25:15 - Being a witting disciple 27:29 - Believing all the right things for the wrong reason 30:01 - The Crucible of Doubt 31:34 - Being intimate with the gospel 35:13 - Drinking deeply from the scriptures 42:18 - Struggling with the scriptures 44:23 - How he studies the scriptures 48:45 - Note-taking 53:54 - Testimony The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/30?lang=eng Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.” ⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠  

Acts 6  The Apostles choose seven to assist them—Stephen is tried before the council.  Acts 7  Stephen recounts the history of Israel and names Moses as a prototype of Christ—He testifies of the apostasy in Israel—He sees Jesus on the right hand of God—Stephen's testimony is rejected, and he is stoned to death.  Acts 8  Saul persecutes the Church—Philip's ministry in Samaria is described—Philip performs miracles and baptizes men and women—Peter and John come to Samaria and confer the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands—Simon seeks to buy this gift and is rebuked by Peter—Philip preaches about Christ and baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch.  Acts 9  Jesus appears to Saul—Saul is a chosen vessel—Ananias restores Saul's sight—Saul is baptized and begins his ministry—Peter heals Æneas and raises Dorcas from death.  You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  ⁠https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/29?lang=eng Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.”  ⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠ 

Acts 1  Jesus ministers for forty days after His resurrection—The kingdom is to be restored to Israel at a later time—The Twelve are to bear witness in Jerusalem, Judæa, Samaria, and the uttermost parts of the earth—Jesus ascends into heaven—Matthias is chosen to fill the vacancy in the Twelve.  Acts 2  The Spirit is poured out on the day of Pentecost—Peter testifies of Jesus' resurrection—He tells how to gain salvation and speaks of the gift of the Holy Ghost—Many believe and are baptized.  Acts 3  Peter and John heal a man lame since birth—Peter preaches repentance—He also speaks of the age of restoration preceding the Second Coming—He identifies Christ as the prophet of whom Moses spoke.  Acts 4  Peter and John are arrested and brought before the council—Peter testifies that salvation comes because of Christ—The Sadducees strive to silence Peter and John—The Saints glory in the testimony of Jesus—They have all things in common.  Acts 5  Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Lord and lose their lives—The Apostles continue the miracles of Jesus—Peter and John are arrested, an angel delivers them from prison, and they testify of Christ—Gamaliel counsels moderation.  You can find the study questions that go with this material in the Gospel Library app or online at the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2023/28?lang=eng Many thanks to Thomas Wayment, the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book who granted permission for this podcast to use Thomas Wayment's translation which is published as “The New Testament: A Translation for Latter-day Saints.”  ⁠https://deseretbook.com/p/rsc-the-new-testament-a-translation-for-latter-day-saints-a-study-bible⁠ 

Today's guest is Loren Dalton, author of a recently released book, “You Are Receiving Revelation: Now Act On It.” This book is a must-read for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As the title intimates, when we receive revelation, we must act on it. During this episode, Dalton and I discuss the importance of acting on the first impressions and not listening to the second impression that comes from the adversar Please give this podcast a thumbs up and tap the subscribe button. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. If you have any comments or would like to request to be a guest on the podcast, feel free to email me. Additionally, if you have someone in mind who would make a great guest, please let me know. To receive updates on the Gospel Library and news about the podcast, be sure to add your email to my website. Rest assured that your email will not be sold. The music for this show is used with permission by Marvin Goldstein. Click here for more information about Marvin and his music. 04:40 -designed an app for free things 09:05 - pharmacy business 11:07 - family 12:34 - called as a mission president 17:20 - living in revelation 21:19 - bing! what is that? 30:05 - stories of missionaries that followed the first impression 47:41 - studying the scriptures 50:55 - study Come, Follow Me, but not at the expense of the Book of Mormon 55:15 - missionary returns home and doesn't study the scriptures daily 59:17 - testimony The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Melanie Stroud, author of Feasting On The Words of Christ and podcaster of the Come Follow Me for Us, talks about the difficulties of being a member of the church and going through a divorce. She also shares a simple, five-step method that will completely change how you feel about studying the scriptures. Please give this podcast a thumbs up and tap the subscribe button. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. If you have any comments or would like to request to be a guest on the podcast, feel free to email me. Additionally, if you have someone in mind who would make a great guest, please let me know. To receive updates on the Gospel Library and news about the podcast, be sure to add your email to my website. Rest assured that your email will not be sold. The music for this show is used with permission by Marvin Goldstein. Click here for more information about Marvin and his music. 06:46 - starting a podcast 09:48 - dealing with ward relationships when divorced 11:16 - what to say to someone that is divorced 14:55 - donuts and study scripture principles 17:54 - the 5 principles 31:45 - how much time is needed to study the scriptures 36:01 - opening the scriptures for revelation 46:12 - the adversary wants us to think we are not smart enough The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

My guest today is Laurel Ulrich, (I corrected her first name. In the previous note, it was Laura) a retired professor from Harvard University. Despite societal expectations that women should focus solely on homemaking, Laura pursued her education and received a Ph.D. while raising five children. She has authored several books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning A Midwife's Tale, and is known for her catchphrase “well-behaved women seldom make history.” In her latest book, A House Full of Females, Laura explores the surprising connection between plural marriage and women's suffrage in 1870. She is truly a delightful person, and I am sure you will agree after listening to this episode. Please give this podcast a thumbs up and tap the subscribe button. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. If you have any comments or would like to request to be a guest on the podcast, feel free to email me. Additionally, if you have someone in mind who would make a great guest, please let me know. To receive updates on the Gospel Library and news about the podcast, be sure to add your email to my website. Rest assured that your email will not be sold. The music for this show is used with permission by Marvin Goldstein. Click here for more information about Marvin and his music. The expressions and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not reflect or necessarily coincide with those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this week's episode, hosts Geoff Openshaw and Jared Gillins discuss the new updates to the Gospel Library app that offer ward-based experiences, allowing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to study together and be on the same page. They also talk about the upcoming Silicon Slopes Summit '23 and how Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will be a keynote speaker at the event. The hosts then discuss the Church's Military Advisory Committee and how it supports service members and their families worldwide. They also talk about Elder Rasband's recent visit to Armenia, where he brought a message of hope in Jesus Christ. The hosts then switch to a lighter topic and discuss whether there is less crime around the Manhattan Temple. They also talk about a nurse's claim that most US Mormons are failing to follow the Word of Wisdom. Next, they discuss an episode of the podcast where Elder David A. Bednar talks about Latter-day Saint temples and the power of covenants and ordinances. They also talk about a researcher's claim that there is a seismic political shift happening among young Latter-day Saints. Finally, the hosts end the episode by discussing a BYU-Hawaii Culture Night event where over 1,200 students from 31 different groups shared a taste of their home cultures. Are you a devoted listener of This Week in Mormons podcast and eager to show your support? By becoming a patron on Patreon.com/ThisWeekinMormons, you can not only gain early access to the latest episodes but also play an instrumental role in the development of our show. Your contributions will go directly towards improving the content and expanding our reach to a wider audience. Join our community of passionate supporters and help us continue to deliver engaging and informative discussions on all things related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. News Links: Gospel Library app's new ward-based experiences get members ‘on the same page' Elder David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to Keynote Silicon Slopes Summit 2023 Silicon Slopes announces Elder David A. Bednar as a speaker at Summit '23. How the Church's Military Advisory Committee is supporting service members and families worldwide Elder Rasband brings a message of hope in Jesus Christ to Armenia Is There Less Crime Around the Manhattan Temple? Most US Mormons are failing the Word of Wisdom, nurse says Episode 133: Elder David A. Bednar on Latter-day Saint temples and the ‘power of godliness' that comes through covenants and the ordinances What one researcher calls the ‘seismic political shift' happening among young Latter-day Saints More than 1,200 BYU–Hawaii students representing 31 groups share ‘taste of home' during Culture Night

Alma 32: 21 "And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." I was listening to a Q & A recently from Elder Bednar (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qpA7uJ4t2fLzJwVDYJ9Rd). I had a thought about something he said, Korihor the anti-Christ wanted a sign. He didn't show FAITH it was all about SEEING. How often do I do that? We want to have proof and know with our eyes if something is true. Join me today as I share 6 principles from the Gospel Library about faith. 1. Faith in Jesus Christ can motivate us to follow His perfect example 2. Our faith can lead us to do good works, obey the commandments, and repent of our sins 3. Our faith can help us overcome temptation 4. The Lord will work mighty miracles in our life according to our faith 5. Faith in Jesus Christ helps us receive spiritual and physical healing through His Atonement 6. When times of trial come, faith can give us strength to press forward and face our hardships with courage. Even when the future seems uncertain, our faith in the Savior can give us peace www.bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Travis Richey is an entrepreneur and speaker. At the age of 25, Travis managed a hedge fund with millions of dollars under management. Due to a regulatory oversight in the State of Arizona, he was charged with transactions of an unregistered securities dealer and sentenced to 2 years in Arizona Department of Corrections. This 17,520 hours became the framework of Travis' new mission in life; he founded AccomplishED Ventures to provide incarcerated and returned citizens the proper resources for a second chance at a successful life. Over the past 10 years he created the largest incarcerated curriculum company In America. His weekly message is seen or heard by over 500,000 inmates. When Travis is not impacting the incarcerated community, he speaks the language of identity and adversity to youth around the world, helping them understand their greatness and true potential. Travis' message to the world is that biography is not destiny and no matter your past circumstances, you are in control of how far you go in life and what you achieve. Travis lives by the idea that every adversity carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit; the challenge is for most people that they're so focused on the adversity in front of them that they don't water the seed. Travis believes that the worst prisons in America are not made of concrete and steel, but moreso the limiting beliefs which keep us locked inside a mindset—or even worse, a life that does not serve our potential or purpose. Travis served in the Washington, Spokane mission and has degrees in finance and business administration. He has served in various church callings: nursery, Primary, Young Men, elders quorum, and his current and favorite calling as Gospel Doctrine instructor. Travis and his wife Melissa have been married 15 years, have four children, and reside in Boise, Idaho. Highlights 02:00 Kurt introduces Travis Richey. 03:30 Travis' background 06:00 Travis talks about his incarceration and what led to it. 15:00 Many leaders were involved in Travis' case and it was confusing for all of them. 21:30 Travis describes the years of mental anguish and court hearings. After a six year legal battle he was finally sentenced to 2 years. 24:45 Taking ownership and accountability and getting out of victim mode 27:30 What Travis learned from his experience and what he hopes listeners and leaders can get out of his story is empathy. He explains the difference between sympathy and empathy. 28:40 What does it look like to crawl in the pit with someone? Do people know that they can count on you? 33:20 As church leadership, how do you help someone who is incarcerated? Get them out of victim mode. 38:10 Travis shares what he does when he sits across from someone in jail. When you don't know how to relate to someone, start with the end in mind. Help them see where they want to go and who they want to be. 40:00 Stop focusing on behavior! Focus on identity. 40:50 Where do we start when talking about identity? Kurt shares his own personal story of finding identity. 42:45 Telling your story unlocks levels of authenticity. 44:30 Bringing authenticity and unlocking identity at church 48:50 If you hide your story, you hide God's glory. 50:50 Moments of change. Travis' time incarcerated was his self mastery moment. He was able to reframe his whole experience. His story is now global and changes people's lives. 52:30 Changes that will be made to the Gospel Library for people incarcerated 59:45 Resources and Travis' nonprofit 1:01:50 How being incarcerated helped Travis become a better follower of Jesus Christ Links Accomplished Ventures Travis Richey Ep. 570 The Cultural Hall Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Watch on YouTube Scriptures referenced in this podcast: Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,

Travis Richey is an entrepreneur and speaker. At the age of 25, Travis managed a hedge fund with millions of dollars under management. Due to a regulatory oversight in the State of Arizona, he was charged with transactions of an unregistered securities dealer and sentenced to 2 years in Arizona Department of Corrections. This 17,520 hours became the framework of Travis' new mission in life; he founded AccomplishED Ventures to provide incarcerated and returned citizens the proper resources for a second chance at a successful life. Over the past 10 years he created the largest incarcerated curriculum company In America. His weekly message is seen or heard by over 500,000 inmates. When Travis is not impacting the incarcerated community, he speaks the language of identity and adversity to youth around the world, helping them understand their greatness and true potential. Travis' message to the world is that biography is not destiny and no matter your past circumstances, you are in control of how far you go in life and what you achieve. Travis lives by the idea that every adversity carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit; the challenge is for most people that they're so focused on the adversity in front of them that they don't water the seed. Travis believes that the worst prisons in America are not made of concrete and steel, but moreso the limiting beliefs which keep us locked inside a mindset—or even worse, a life that does not serve our potential or purpose. Travis served in the Washington, Spokane mission and has degrees in finance and business administration. He has served in various church callings: nursery, Primary, Young Men, elders quorum, and his current and favorite calling as Gospel Doctrine instructor. Travis and his wife Melissa have been married 15 years, have four children, and reside in Boise, Idaho. Highlights 02:00 Kurt introduces Travis Richey. 03:30 Travis' background 06:00 Travis talks about his incarceration and what led to it. 15:00 Many leaders were involved in Travis' case and it was confusing for all of them. 21:30 Travis describes the years of mental anguish and court hearings. After a six year legal battle he was finally sentenced to 2 years. 24:45 Taking ownership and accountability and getting out of victim mode 27:30 What Travis learned from his experience and what he hopes listeners and leaders can get out of his story is empathy. He explains the difference between sympathy and empathy. 28:40 What does it look like to crawl in the pit with someone? Do people know that they can count on you? 33:20 As church leadership, how do you help someone who is incarcerated? Get them out of victim mode. 38:10 Travis shares what he does when he sits across from someone in jail. When you don't know how to relate to someone, start with the end in mind. Help them see where they want to go and who they want to be. 40:00 Stop focusing on behavior! Focus on identity. 40:50 Where do we start when talking about identity? Kurt shares his own personal story of finding identity. 42:45 Telling your story unlocks levels of authenticity. 44:30 Bringing authenticity and unlocking identity at church 48:50 If you hide your story, you hide God's glory. 50:50 Moments of change. Travis' time incarcerated was his self mastery moment. He was able to reframe his whole experience. His story is now global and changes people's lives. 52:30 Changes that will be made to the Gospel Library for people incarcerated 59:45 Resources and Travis' nonprofit 1:01:50 How being incarcerated helped Travis become a better follower of Jesus Christ Links Accomplished Ventures Travis Richey Ep. 570 The Cultural Hall TRANSCRIPT coming soon Watch on YouTube Scriptures referenced in this podcast: Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,

Convert Confidential - Answering Critics Round #1 - "Did You Read Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl Of Great Price?!?!?!?!" Download the Gospel Library app here. For more information and to support the show, visit http://www.hopeinhimtoday.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hopeinhimtoday/support

Are you unsure how to use the Gospel Library app? Or maybe you've used it before and found it kind of clunky.  Today we're talking to a Gospel Library app expert– Richard Bernard– and learning some of the coolest tools you probably don't even know about! Listen in and learn how to help you, your kids, and your grandkids come closer to Christ using this amazing app! You can learn more about Richard on his website: https://thebusylatterdaysaint.com/ If you'd like to have Richard do a devotional, fireside, or one-on-one instruction you can email him at help@thebusylatterdaysaint.com   Music courtesy of bensound.com

Episode 22Prostitute Doctrinal Drift  The Jericho PrincipleLesson 22          “Be Strong and of a Good Courage”#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 Joshua 1-8 and 23-24.  Explore these important themes, topics and questions: What is “doctrinal drift” and how do we avoid it to maintain our focus on what matters most? Who is Rahab and what can we learn from her? Why were the Israelites commanded to collect twelve stones from the river? What was the symbolism of that?What is “The Jericho Principle?"—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Invitation: Rejoice in the knowledge that you have already been saved.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quotes & Links: Link to Come, Follow Me Through the Old Testament Book:https://www.seagullbook.com/come-follow-me-through-the-old-testament.html Gospel Library Quote about Joshua: “This book is named after Joshua because he was the principal figure in it and not because he was the author.Old Testament prophet and leader, and the successor of Moses. He was born in Egypt before the children of Israel escaped (Num. 14:26–31). He and Caleb were among the twelve spies sent to Canaan. They alone gave a good report of the land (Num. 13:8, 16–33; 14:1–10). He died at the age of 110 (Josh. 24:29). Joshua was a great example of a devout prophet-warrior.” (Gospel Library, Guide to the Scriptures, “Joshua”)President Uchtdorf Quote: “We are, therefore, not ignorant of the challenges of the world, nor are we unaware of the difficulties of our times. But this does not mean that we should burden ourselves or others with constant fear. Rather than dwelling on the immensity of our challenges, would it not be better to focus on the infinite greatness, goodness, and absolute power of our God, trusting Him and preparing with a joyful heart for the return of Jesus the Christ? As His covenant people, we need not be paralyzed by fear because bad things might happen. Instead, we can move forward with faith, courage, determination, and trust in God as we approach the challenges and opportunities ahead” [2017–A:104, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear]Sister Michelle Craig Quote: “Jesus Christ sees people deeply. He sees individuals, their needs, and who they can become. Where others saw fishermen, sinners, or publicans, Jesus saw disciples; where others saw a man possessed by devils, Jesus looked past the outward distress, acknowledged the man, and healed him.” (2020–O:15, Michelle D. Craig, Eyes to See)Elder Marlin K. Jensen Quote:  “Remembering enables us to see God's hand in our past, just as prophecy and faith assure us of God's hand in our future” (“Remember and Perish Not,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2007, 38).

The third volume of Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days,  was published this week by the Church.The Saints project has gained widespread popularity because of its accessibility—it's written in a narrative format—as well as its assiduous adherence to documented history. It is an enormous endeavor led by a very able group of scholars. We invited one of the leaders of this project, Dr. Lisa Olsen Tait, to come on our podcast to tell us what's in this volume and how it came together. It was a very engaging conversation.We know that some Latter-day Saints have had a complicated relationship with Church history. It can be alternately incredibly inspiring, confusing, uplifting and at times disturbing.  And as Lisa put it, “There's a history to the Church's relationship with its history.” For those who have longed for an official history that is more open and accurate than what the Church has published before, Saints seems a huge step in the right direction.This volume of Saints is titled Boldly, Nobly, and Independent, and covers the time period 1893 to 1955. It's a really fascinating period, one in which the Church underwent extensive transformation. In many ways, this is the period during which the Church transformed from the “pioneer Church” into the beginnings of the Church we would recognize today.The digital version of this volume of Saints is available for free on the Church website and in the Church History section of the Gospel Library app. Print copies will be available in coming weeks in the Church's online store and at retail outlets.Lisa Olsen Tait is a historian, writer, and specialist in women's history at the Church History Department. She is a general editor on the Saints series and, on volume 3, contributed subject-matter expertise in the late nineteenth/early twentieth century and on many aspects of women's history. She is also a co-chair of the Mormon Women's History Initiative Team (MWHIT), an independent group that fosters scholarship and networking in the field. Lisa earned a PhD from the University of Houston, studying American Literature and Women's Studies, and she taught religion classes at BYU Provo for three years before joining the Church History Department in 2013.

Brandon Comstock has been teaching seminary for the past fourteen years in Southern Utah, and has also taught religion courses online for BYU-Idaho and Pathways International for five years. He has a bachelors degree in Business Management from BYU-Idaho, a masters in Instructional Technology from Utah State, and a doctorate in Educational Technology from Boise State, where his research focused on using smartphones in religious classrooms. Brandon has previously served as a Sunbeam teacher, four times as a Gospel Doctrine teacher, and as Sunday School president and Young Mens president. He current serves as elders quorum president and on the Gospel Library Awareness and User Education Committee. Brandon and his wife Carly live with their five children in St. George, Utah. Highlights 05:30 Is using a cell phone to study the scriptures too distracting? 10:15 Scientific research regarding cell phones and how they affect our relationships and study. 12:20 Putting away devices at church or banning devices isn't going to fix the problem. There has to be a mindset shift from seeing cell phones as toys to seeing them as tools to bring us to our Savior. 14:15 Five things that have to happen to get effective smartphone use at church. Training Modeling Simplification Direction Assistance 14:40 Training students to use phones. Most parents and teachers only focus on what NOT to do on phones but don't train youth on how to use phones. 16:00 Digital reading vs print reading. 29:00 Examples of how to train youth to do digital scripture study. It's not just about showing them which buttons to push but showing them why they are doing it. Give it value. Focus on where am I doing this, when am I doing this, and why am I doing this. 32:15 Modeling - show me, don't tell me. 36:50 Simplifying - the gospel library has made it possible for members to create QR codes so that you can easily share specific parts of talks or scriptures. It simplifies the process and makes it easy for an entire class to scan the code and get to the quote quickly. 44:45 Examples of simplifying. Be very redundant in your instructions. 48:20 Brandon gives specific tips and phrases to use in your church classes as you guide your class in using the Gospel Library app. 55:20 Assist - this principle is more for youth teachers. Let students use paper or cellphones in their gospel study. Let them make the choice. You are to assist them in their learning, not exercise power over them. Links Watch this presentation on YouTube Stimulating More Personal Revelation in Your Ward With the Gospel Library App | An Interview with Richard Bernard The Teaching Saints Virtual Conference Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library