Podcast appearances and mentions of Joseph B Wirthlin

"The resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless." - Joseph B. Wirthlin. In his book, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism", Tim Keller states, "If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said; if he didn't rise from the dead, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether or not you like his teaching but whether or not he rose from the dead." In this sermon we will focus on a well-known passage of scripture, and I will start with the end of the passage which is one of my favourite verses. 2 Cor 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Website: https://gochurch.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gochurchsa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gochurchcenturion/

Joseph B Wirthlin said, "Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes. Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years." “When we are filled with kindness, we are not judgmental. The Savior taught, “Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.”4 He also taught that “with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”5 “But,” you ask, “what if people are rude?” Love them. “If they are obnoxious?” Love them. “But what if they offend? Surely I must do something then?” Love them. “Wayward?” The answer is the same. Be kind. Love them. Why? In the scriptures Jude taught, “And of some have compassion, making a difference.”6 Who can tell what far-reaching impact we can have if we are only kind?" Joseph B Wirthlin, 2005, The Virtue of Kindness bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Joseph B Wirthlin said, "Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes. Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years." “When we are filled with kindness, we are not judgmental. The Savior taught, “Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.”4 He also taught that “with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”5 “But,” you ask, “what if people are rude?” Love them. “If they are obnoxious?” Love them. “But what if they offend? Surely I must do something then?” Love them. “Wayward?” The answer is the same. Be kind. Love them. Why? In the scriptures Jude taught, “And of some have compassion, making a difference.”6 Who can tell what far-reaching impact we can have if we are only kind?" Joseph B Wirthlin, 2005, The Virtue of Kindness bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Anh Cả Joseph B. Wirthlin thuộc Nhóm Túc Số Mười Hai Vị Sứ Đồ của Giáo Hội Các Thánh Hữu Ngày Sau của Chúa Giê Su Ky Tô vào năm 2002 Họ là những người đánh cá trước khi họ nghe được lời kêu gọi. Đang thả lưới dưới Biển Ga Li Lê thì Phi […] The post Podcast số 264 – Liahona tháng 7, 2002 – “Hãy Theo Ta” – Joseph B. Wirthlin appeared first on Thánh Hữu Việt Nam.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was given, will give his remarks.

“His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light” by Sister Dennis is such a powerful call to us to lead with love. Here are some questions to consider as you study: How can we help all to feel like they belong, regardless of personal circumstance we see or don't see? “Are there people in your path who you have felt inclined to judge?” And if you're looking for further study: "Lord, I Would Follow Thee" Hymn "Songs Sung and Unsung" by Jeffrey R. Holland, April 2017 General Conference "The Great Commandment" by Joseph B. Wirthlin, October 2007 Gen Conf "Opening Remarks" by Russell M. Nelson, October 2018 Gen Conf "Hearts Knit Together" by Gary E. Stevenson, April 2021 Gen Conf "Choices for Eternity" by Russell M. Nelson, Young Adult Devotional May 2022 "The Greatest Possession" by Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2021 Gen Conf Talks listed in footnotes 7 & 20 You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g Find the study guide for purchase as a digital download here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KCBatesDesigns?section_id=40714472 Find the study guide for purchase as a physical book here: https://www.kcbates.com/copy-of-general-conference-quotes If you'd like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can comment below, email me, or message me one any of my social media platforms. Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com Facebook: General Conference Conversations Instagram: @generalconferenceconversations

Episode 4January 16 - January 22 | John 1 | “We Have Found the Messiah”Love JesusFig Trees and Chick Fil ACan you see Jesus?#OldTestament2022 #comefollowme #comefollowme2022 #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 John 1: Jesus Christ as the Savior in our pre-mortal livesThe war in heaven and how we overcame Satan before we were bornWhat does it mean to be without guile? How intimately does God know you and watch over you?—Invitation: All of God's children here on earth showed in premortality that when they see clearly, they choose Jesus Christ. How can (and should) this understanding affect the way that we interact with God's children here on earth, especially with those who may not share our religious beliefs or lifestyle?— Quotes & Links: Link to FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide:https://www.seagullbook.com/find-him-new-testament-come-follow-me-guidebook.html Whenever we fall short in this life, we would each do well to remember that our faith in Jesus Christ saved us “in the beginning” (John 1:1), and our continued faith in the Savior during this life will enable us “to call down the powers of heaven for ourselves, for our families, and for our fellow travelers in this sometimes difficult journey back to our heavenly home” (Thomas S. Monson, “Kindness, Charity, and Love,” Ensign, May 2017). Rest assured, Jesus Christ will save us if we choose to continually hold fast to Him (see 1 Nephi 15:24)! (FIND HIM New Testament Study Guide by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum, p.7)“Some may think the idea of a society without guile is preposterous in this day. If so, it is because of the power Satan has over the hearts of men. With the Lord's help, the Saints can be without guile. Being honest and fair helps rather than hinders success and prosperity. … Can you imagine a total absence of contention and disputes, with no one ever attempting to deceive another? How would life be if we always were certain, without question, that what others represent to us is true? Theft would be unknown. We would have little use for jails or prisons, and litigation would be rare. The greatest blessing that would come to a society without guile is the individual, personal inner peace that comes to those who know they are doing right and know their lives are acceptable to the Lord. A society without guile is possible.” [1988–A:80, Joseph B. Wirthlin, Without Guile]“The Savior's reply demonstrated an even greater power of perception. He told Nathanael that before Philip had called him to come and see, Jesus saw him under a fig tree. Nathanael apparently had undergone some surpassing spiritual experience while praying, or meditating, or worshiping under a fig tree. The Lord, though absent in body, had been present with Nathanael in spirit. Nathanael then recognized the Savior as the Christ and said, “Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel” [1988–A:80, Joseph B. Wirthlin, Without Guile]—Talk of Him is presented by Seagull Book and hosted by Ganel-Lyn Condie and John Fossum.

Anh Cả Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917-2008) thuộc Nhóm Túc Số Mười Hai Vị Sứ Đồ vào năm 2005 của Giáo Hội Các Thánh Hữu Ngày Sau của Chúa Giê Su Ky Tô Sự tử tế là thực chất của cuộc sống thượng thiên. Sự tử tế là cách thức mà một người giống như Đấng […] The post Podcast số 194 – Liahona tháng 5, 2005 – Đức Tính Tử Tế – Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917 – 2008) appeared first on Thánh Hữu Việt Nam.

Join us for Part 2 of our 2-part interview with pilot Greg Gerritsen Join us for Part 2 of our 2-part interview with pilot Greg Gerritsen - grandson of the late and much believed Mormon or LDS Church apostle Joseph B. Wirthlin. In this series, Greg shares with us more of his own journey in the Church including: Greg's mission experiences, many made more difficult by knowledge of his relationship with Elder Wirthlin What Greg learned at Weber that began affecting his testimony How often General Authorities miss out on family activities and events in service to the Church How the Church deals with aging apostles once they begin to lose lucidity How Greg lost his LDS testimony in spite of descending from the Mormon "elite," and what led him to want to tell his story. Also, Greg shares his opinion on whether his grandfather actually "saw" Jesus Christ as an LDS apostle. We hope you enjoy!!! Episode Show Notes   ===== 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 Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App    Our Platforms: Mormon Stories Blog Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts   Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com    Mormon Stories Podcast PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117   Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormstories Join the Discord

Join us for Part 1 of our 2-part interview with pilot Greg Gerritsen - grandson of the late and much believed Mormon or LDS Church apostle Joseph B. Wirthlin. In this series, Greg shares with us many fascinating stories about his experiences with his grandfather including: The tendency of LDS church members to overly worship General Authorities, along with the unhealthy obsession some Mormons have with "access" to General Authorities. The undying love Elder Wirthlin had for his wife (Elisa), his family, and for football. The extent to which nepotism, cronyism, and patronage play a part in the selection of LDS church General Authorities. The downsides/sacrifices of being an LDS church Apostle/General Authority. The existence of divisions and "cliques" in the LDS church quorum of the 12 Apostles. The unhealthy pressures and expectations put on the children and grandchildren of LDS General Authorities, that often lead to a familial emphasis on "public appearance" over healthy relationships. The "code" that exists within families of LDS General Authorities to never do or say anything to bring dishonor to the family name or church, including speaking out about a loss of faith, which leads many descendants of LDS apostles to lie about and/or hide their loss of faith. How the Mormon church handles LDS apostles when they start to experience dementia. How Greg lost his LDS testimony in spite of descending from the Mormon "elite," and what led him to want to tell his story. Also, Greg shares his opinion on whether his grandfather actually "saw" Jesus Christ as an LDS apostle. We hope you enjoy!!! Episode Show Notes =====   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 Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App    Our Platforms: Mormon Stories Blog Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts   Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com    Mormon Stories Podcast PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117   Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormstories Join the Discord =====   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 Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App    Our Platforms: Mormon Stories Blog Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts   Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com    Mormon Stories Podcast PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117   Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormstories Join the Discord

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"Each of us will have our own Fridays—those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays. But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered death—Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come." Joseph B. Wirthlin was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was sustained to the Twelve on October 4, 1986, and ordained an apostle by Thomas S. Monson following the death of President Spencer W. Kimball.

You want to know the easiest way to know that you're in the good old days before they're gone? Simple, if you're currently alive, these days will eventually become the good old days so appreciate them while they are around before you regret not doing the things you wanted to while you had the chance. "Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!" - Joseph B. Wirthlin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-kalu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-kalu/support

DeDe and Chelsea hope everyone had an AMAZING Thanksgiving, and wanted to let the “tribe” know how grateful they are for their incredible support and loyal listening!! On this new episode DeDe & Chelsea both base their “beauties” on the upcoming holiday season!  Chelsea shares a family tradition that helps her stay on top of the busy month, and offers other suggestions to “Keep Calm and Merry On.”   Christmas time is DeDe's FAVORITE season - so you will definitely find her “Dancing in December!”  DeDe focuses this episode on the importance of gratitude, and how it can bring so much joy to the season when we open our eyes to the beauty around us, and when we look outside of ourselves.     Episode Links: “Live in Thanksgiving Daily” by Joseph B. Wirthlin

I have learned that I cannot afford to not live the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the fullest. Joseph B. Wirthlin stated, "The storms of the evil one can be stopped at the very entrance of our homes." That boundary is what I hope and pray for every day.

Recently during a sacrament meeting talk, I began to think about how kind this particular brother, Lamar, has been to my boys. My heart swelled with gratitude for all the kindness my boys were extended by several individuals. That then took me to my youth and leaders and adults who showed me tremendous kindness. It doesn't cost a thing to be kind to others. Join me today as I share some thoughts and stories of kindness.  Joseph B Wirthlin, The Virtue of Kindness “Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” Matthew 22: 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Recently during a sacrament meeting talk, I began to think about how kind this particular brother, Lamar, has been to my boys. My heart swelled with gratitude for all the kindness my boys were extended by several individuals. That then took me to my youth and leaders and adults who showed me tremendous kindness. It doesn't cost a thing to be kind to others. Join me today as I share some thoughts and stories of kindness.  Joseph B Wirthlin, The Virtue of Kindness “Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” Matthew 22: 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Um passo de cada vez, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Conferência Geral, outubro de 2001.

"La verdadera grandeza de u a persona es evidente en la forma en que trata a aquellos con quiénes, no se requiere cortesía y bondad." Joseph B. Wirthlin. Este episodio está dedica en intención a mi querida hermana espiritual Karlota quien recientemente trascendió a la luz

The decision is ours to either choose the right or disobey God. We must decide every single day to choose the right by listening to the Spirit and following Christ. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Gabriel, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, and Sister Sharon Eubank, speak on the power of Christ and his kindness to overpower prejudice.

We love to laugh! Both of our families joke around a lot. But humor done wrong can do a lot of damage. We want to make sure our teens understand why humor is helpful, but also how to use it in the right way.  Humor can teach important life skills Helps us see things from a different perspective Helps us grasp unconventional ideas Helps us enjoy the playful side of life Helps us not take ourselves too seriously Helps us get through hard times Benefits of laughing Stimulates muscles Releases endorphins Soothes tension Improves mood Enhances memory Relieves Pain Improves immune system Helps us bond How to find more humor in life Don't take yourself so seriously Spend time with people that make you laugh Hang up things and text things that make you laugh Cultivate family quotes Where to draw the line Boundaries when it comes to jokes Avoid inside jokes in front of others Take into consideration context (who the target of the joke is, who is your audience, what is the occasion) Apologize if you offend AND speak up if a joke offends you Resources: Brandon M. Savage, Heidi L. Lujan, Raghavendar R. Thipparthi, and Stephen E. DiCarlo Humor, laughter, learning, and health! A brief review, https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/advan.00030.2017 Kids Health, Encouraging Your Child's Sense of Humor, https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/child-humor.html Donna Wolter, The Benefits of Laughter, https://youthfirstinc.org/the-benefits-of-laughter/  Skills You Need, Developing Humour, https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/developing-humour.html  Stress Relief from Laughter, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456 Maia Szalavitz, It's No Joke: Why Laughter Kills Physical Pain, https://healthland.time.com/2011/09/14/its-no-joke-why-laughter-kills-physical-pain/ Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter, https://www.verywellmind.com/health-benefits-of-humor-and-laughter-5101137 How Laughter Affects Our Health, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB_cSy0IIOg @thejohnsonfiles The Bad Broad Cast Podcast, Episode 32, The V Word Marjorie Hinckley, https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/marjorie-pay-hinckley?lang=eng Joseph B. Wirthlin, Come Way May and Love It, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/come-what-may-and-love-it?lang=eng

In this bonus episode, Allyson and Tiffany share some heartfelt and personal thoughts about their faith and belief in Jesus Christ, and the promise of hope Easter brings.   Joseph B. Wirthlin: Sunday Will Come (written talk) Sunday Will Come (short video presentation)

Bài của Anh Cả Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917–2008) Thuộc Nhóm Túc Số Mười Hai Vị Sứ Đồ Từ bài nói chuyện tại đại hội trung ương tháng Mười năm 2006. Vào ngày đó, Chúa phục sinh đã bứt tung những xiềng xích của cái chết. Ngài bước ra khỏi mộ phần và xuất hiện trong chiến […] The post Podcast số 4 – Liahona tháng 4, 2018 – Buổi Sáng Chủ Nhật Rực Rỡ Đó – Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917-2008) appeared first on Thánh Hữu Việt Nam.

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In this episode...Show NotesWho said it..."Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes...Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years." -Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin "Many years ago, I was first counselor to a district president in the eastern United States. More than once, as we were driving to our little branches, he said to me, 'Hal, when you meet someone, treat them as if they were in serious trouble, and you will be right more than half the time.' Not only was he right, but I have learned over the years that he was too low in his estimate." -President Henry B. Eyring "Try, Try, Try"I met a stranger in the night,Whose lamp had ceased to shine;I paused and let him lightHis lamp from mine.A tempest sprang up later on,And shook the world about,And when the wind was gone,My lamp was out.But back came to me the stranger—His lamp was glowing fine;He held the precious flameAnd lighted mine.- Lon Woodrum"Nature creates variety. Humans create labels." -Peter SengeReferences...Living Works Suicide Prevention InformationSchindler's ListDisney's Night CrossingPsst...Check us out 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.

Consciously Using Our Time Joseph B. Wirthlin begins with his devotional address titled, " A Word to You: Generation of Destiny!" Then Jared T. Blanchard shares his commencement address titled, "The Importance of Being Present." Lastly, Thomas H. Morris shares his devotional address titled, "Time: A Precious Commodity; a Finite Resource."

“Come what may and love it!” is not just a saying. It’s an attitude about life! Every life has peaks and shadows and times when it seems that the birds don't sing and the bells don't ring. Yet, despite discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result. There may be some who think that their leaders or others rarely experience pain, suffering, and distress. If only that were true! Well, almost every person, man or woman, has experienced an abundant measure of joy. Each, also, has drunk deeply from the cup of disappointment, sorrow, and loss. None are really shielded from grief or sadness. This is part of life and part of humanity. Today’s episode is inspired by a talk given by Joseph B. Wirthlin, who is an American businessman and a renowned religious leader, who lived to be 91 years old. We’re going to give you a piece of great advice – the same Joseph received from his mother, almost 100 years ago, when he experienced a sad moment - on how to handle the setbacks, the tough times, and to take responsibility and move forward to make the best of life that could ever be possible! So, listen to Episode 245 of Becoming Your Best to learn what you can do to weather the storms, keep your feet under you, gain experience, and have greater happiness and success as you encounter the bumps, challenges, and disappointments along the way of life. In this episode, you will learn: The origin story of the advice, “Come What May And Love It!” (01:24) How our way of reacting to adversity is a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life. (04:32) The antidote to hard times: learning to laugh about it & three examples that prove its effectiveness. (05:15) The value of the refiners’ fire – going through trials and becoming better because of them. (11:17) The importance of exercising faith and hope in the face of all the challenges in life. (17:27) Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guess who’s back in the Beauty Hunting house?! DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea are coming at you with a fresh new season of optimism. The ladies have spent their Summer Break searching high and low for those Beauties and they are here to share three great ones with you on today’s episode.   So whether you are gearing up for school to start back up (whatever version that means these days) or you are stressed beyond belief and just waiting for the murder hornets to arrive, listen to this feel good hit of the Summer! And as always, we would love to hear the beauties you have hunted along the way. Until then, go shine bright!   Episode Links: “Come What May, and Love It” by Joseph B. Wirthlin "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley The Happiness Lab: Episode 6 "Dial D for Distracted" by Dr. Laurie Santos

"Come what may and love it." -Joseph B. Wirthlin 

It doesn’t matter where you come from, there are heroes around us who just know it’s the right thing to do by helping to save a life of another. This episode shares an amazing story from France that you’re sure to love.   The quote in this episode is from Joseph B. Wirthlin: “Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.”

 This episode is sponsored by Magic Monkey Films   Hello and welcome to Film Pro Productivity, the podcast which helps film professionals and other creatives to live a more focused, effective and HAPPY life. My name is Carter Ferguson and this is EPISODE 39 – DON’T… DO ME A FAVOUR   PLEASE NOTE THAT THROUGHOUT THIS TRANSCRIPT I AM USING THE UK SPELLING OF THE WORD. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME MEANING AS THE US SPELLING "FAVOR".   Today I’m going into another in my TELL IT LIKE IT IS series of shows which have proven to be very successful in the past – These are episodes where I talk about a problem which it’s likely we may all have come up against but which out of politeness or awkwardness or some other reason we just don’t discuss. This is one which has bit me in the ass a good few times over the years. Before I get into it though, I am increasingly conscious that I may come across as a moany old git, but I do draw upon my own experiences for these shows, and offer them up in good spirit not in the name of negativity but as signposts of danger, and with the hope that through my failures you will prosper. Benjamin Franklin said · Most people RETURN small favours, · ACKNOWLEDGE medium ones · and REPAY greater ones · with INGRATITUDE. - UNQUOTE For me, this has proven to be one of the greatest TRUTHS of life. Oh yes - today we are talking about FAVOURS.   We all know this of course: a favour is a common thing - the dictionary describes it as: an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual. Synonyms include a good turn, service, kind act, good deed, act of kindness, kindness, courtesy, indulgence. And let me add that it something that is given with no expectation of return. Today though, I need to dig deeper than that.   The first thing I want to say is that there’s a MARKETING RULE called the RULE OF RECIPROCITY – which says, “we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided for us.” If someone buys you a birthday gift therefor or invites you to a party, you’d do well to remember to invite them or buy them one in return. This isn’t necessarily because we are inherently good humans, but “by virtue of the reciprocity rule…we feel obligated to the future repayment of favours, gifts, invitations, and the like.” In other words, reciprocity is a deeply-ingrained human behaviour. It would appear in fact, that all people, from all societies, practice this rule.   So with a favour these days comes an unspoken, inference for some people of a return of that favour. In fact, we often hear a response of I owe you one when a favour is received. I just want to raise this here, as this is in fact where some of the muddiness in regard to favours is rooted. That muddiness of favours goes both ways btw. William Hazlitt said “Our friends are generally ready to do everything for us, except the very thing we wish them to do.” unquote I first realise that I had a problem with people “doing me a favour” when I was directing my first short film, a 3 part mini-series we called The Rage based on the 28 days later films – The film currently has millions of hits on Youtube incidentally, and voted 5th best fan film in the world by dreadcentral.com a few years back – so check it out. That all sounds great I know, but it was just a low budget film we did for fun, which people gave their time for free to complete and which we took very seriously.   One day, as a first time director, I was trying to deal with a problem of rain hitting the lens and a moving camera, which looks really bad btw, when an actor friend of mine who was part of a group in front of the camera got rather upset with me – probably for not explaining what the issue was. He pulled me aside and announced to me that he was doing me a FAVOUR in being in the film and he threatened to leave. In order to keep things moving, I apologised but I have been kinda reeling from it ever since.   You see that “friend” was doing me NO FAVOURS AT ALL by threatening to abandon the project if I didn’t, in effect, obey him. The whole thing was difficult and even now, 12 years on, I never forgot it.   This wasn’t the last time that someone let me down very badly as they were “doing me a favour” though. Another actor on another job didn’t realise, somehow, that he was being paid to act in one of my films. He turned up 2 hours late and put the whole days shooting in jeopardy. In his mind, it just wasn’t important and he was just “helping me out”. It was a big disappointment which nearly resulted in me playing his part as we got that close to the edge there something had to be done.   I’ve realised through happenings like this that I needed to introduce rules to protect myself in future. I’m going to share these rules with you today. Do with them as you will. The FIRST OF THESE RULES was based on the experiences I just described – It is …NEVER LET ANYONE ON BOARD WHO THINKS THAT THEY ARE JUST DOING YOU A FAVOUR, as in my experience they will let you down, and when that happens - they will be doing you no favour at all.   Regular listeners will know that as a result of many very disappointing experiences in film making such as this, I have currently given up on making films, but for arguments sake: If someone wanted to come on to one of my projects, whether a low to no budget or a commercial endeavour with fees attached, they have to do so because they genuinely want to be involved, because it interests them or because it benefits them in some way. I no longer let anyone on board if they are “doing me a favour”. If you do this, you are introducing a chaotic uncontrollable element to the production which could cause you an immense amount of trouble in the long run.   Things like this - as I never did have much of a budget - just made the whole thing even more difficult. Incidentally, I never use the FOR EXPOSURE argument when making films and I always played fair on low budget films. I poured my money, time and energy into them, ensured that cast and crew were treated well and I never walked away with anything more than those that took part. I also assumed the position of the rule of reciprocity and time and time and time again in return, I helped those that had helped me.   As an aside, I recently had to drop out of a low to no budget endeavour in which I had committed my time, energy and resources, including significant finance before discovering that the project leader was receiving fees when no one else was. I got absolutely scammed beyond belief on that one and I will be talking about scams in a future show, but please please please be careful out there and never assume that you are being treated fairly. This was yet another boot in the balls which led to my getting out of filmmaking. I honestly tell these stores on the show here and think, people must think me a total idiot, well, maybe I am, but this world that we live in is a damned dangerous place, even for the wary.   On the flip side btw I have also learned that when I am “doing someone a favour” a real favour not a fake favour, is not a contract for future return of favour. As I said before a favour is “something that is given with no expectation of return.“ If I ever do a favour for someone, I’ll first ensure that I can actually deliver it, and if not I’ll utilise that powerful productivity technique I detailed in episode 2 - by saying NO - and I’ll suggest alternatives. If, however, I do help someone out I’ll do so without expectation of any favour in return. I suppose I learned this one the hard way too – I noticed that it’s particularly prevalent if I do a film or TV production a FAVOUR by reducing my rates. I can’t recall a time where reducing my rates, or lending equipment or props has ever led to a proper wage somewhere down the line, or a return of that favour later. It’s in this form of kindness that I’ve been kinda burned many times in the past.   I once lent swords to the Brunton Theatre for their Christmas pantomime. When the show ended its run though, they didn’t return them to me. I chased them down and they eventually did drop them back, about 6 weeks later - with one of them broken beyond repair. That’s how my favour of lending swords rather than renting them was replaced. A feature film I was second unit director on in Glasgow did something similar. I lent their art department a cracking blunted butchers knife prop, and a US ARMY ID pass straight from the set of the 28 weeks later feature film with a value of over £200. I never saw them again. That’s how that favour was returned.   I lent a prop pistol to the ORAN MOR, a theatre in Glasgow for a show. That was about 6 years ago. They repaid that favour by losing it and never paying me for its loss. I chased down the director and they said I’m sorry it’s gone. Not even an offer of repayment. Like so many losses over the years, usually in padding that I have bought for actors in productions, I wrote the loss off. I in effect bankrolled their unprofessional-ism and they likely went off to fuck up someone else’s good will.   If I list any more examples or list the number of freebies I’ve done for companies that later turned out to have budgets etc you will think me an even bigger idiot than before - a kind idiot, but an idiot nonetheless – and you would be 100% correct. For years I was that idiot, but not so now.   So to reiterate THE SECOND RULE I now have about all this is an important one that DOING SOMEONE A FAVOUR IS NOT A CONTRACT FOR FUTURE RETURN ON FAVOUR. It’s also not a guarantee of any kind of future re-employment if you give someone a special deal on a freelancer daily rate etc or of return of respect. If you get your head into this space – you are setting yourself up for future disappointment.   My THIRD AND FINAL RULE is that if I ever lend someone something, for example, a film production, that an INDIVIDUAL – an actual responsible human being - MUST SIGN FOR IT, ACKNOWLEDGE ITS VALUE AND GUARANTEE TO TAKE CARE OF IT OR PAY FOR IT IF IT GETS BROKEN. More ideally they should RENT IT FROM ME WITH A DAILY OR WEEKLY RATE and an ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF IT’S VALUE THAT THEY WILL REPAY IF THEY LOSE OR BREAK IT, OR PAY EXTRA RENT IF THEY RETURN IT LATE.   I think sometimes we can get a little confused in the creative industries and lose sight of the fact that show business is still a business. There are just too many unscrupulous people out there that will take advantage of us if we do not.   To sum all this up, you must never do anyone a favour with the expectation of gaining something in return or doing the favour without your true commitment to it in the first place.   A favour is just a favour– it does not legally create a debt of anything owed back to you in some way in return – or that you can later call upon to redeem. It’s just not a contract for future return of favour so don’t put any of your heart into it either as you will all too often be disappointed and that is bad for the soul. Bryant McGill says that “Giving is the master key to success, in all applications of human life.” So keep on giving back and helping others. This is not an order to deny kindness, or dismiss compassion, or even to avoid risk - far from it. “Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin unquote With that said though, I hope that my 3 rules will be helpful to you as you navigate your life and work. These are just my rules, but you may find them helpful. Never let anyone on board who thinks that they are just doing you a favour. Doing someone a favour is not a contract for future return on favour. If I ever lend something, that an individual – an actual responsible human being - must sign for it, acknowledge its value and guarantee to take care of it or pay for it if it gets broken. Call To Action Your call to action today is simply to consider what I’ve been talking about and take it forward into your life. Can you remember a time when one or all of these things have happened to you? Make a deal with yourself not to let it happen again. ________   I think as freelancers, creatives or just as human beings we often you do favours for people out of desperation – perhaps to be liked more or to be part of “the in-crowd” or because we are desperate to make the best impression or to feel more wanted or appreciated.   I did this episode as I felt this to be an oft-abused kindness which affects us all and I hope it’s been an interesting episode for you. Helping others is good for the soul, and is one of the 5 a day for good mental health that I keep mentioning here. Look back to episode 4 for information about that one.   Now big news here for all of your regular listeners. Over the next three weeks I’m releasing a special SERIES WITHIN THE SERIES of 6 connected episodes which will be released at 7pm on two consecutive nights SUNDAY AND MONDAY each week. In these shows I’ll be looking at NAPOLEON HILL’S book THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS and I will be giving you some of the most incredible advice on the topic of success that you will ever hear. As always it’s being delivered to you completely free so if you aren’t tuning in and listening then you are going to be missing out big time. As you know I try to make the shows accessible to all but this mini series in particular will be accessible to anyone from any walk of life so - if there’s a time to tell your friends to listen in IT’S NOW. If you want to know the secret of success, true success, not some made up fake sales programme about success, then the 3 hours of content that I will be releasing in those 6 episodes will lead you right there. And when that series within the series finishes I will be releasing the mail bag or listeners questions show which I’ve been talking about in four weeks time - so if you want advice with a productivity problem, or would like to get a tell it like it is type response on some relevant topic, please get in touch via the contact pages on the Film Pro Productivity website as soon as you can. Please also try out the speak pipe voice recorder on the websites contact page where if you can ask the question in 45 seconds, you can leave a voice message. It had been so long since I got a message through it that I checked last week that it was still working. It does work, and I’d love to hear from you on it. You can just access it through your phone, it’s dead easy. Surf via your phones browser to the websites contact page which is something like www.filmproproductivity.com/contact and hit Start Recording on the orange speakpipe button and you are off. 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Joseph B. Wirthlin

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teachers that we can develop a closer relationship with God by improving our prayers. All we must do is come before Him with a broken heart and contrite spirit. Support the show.

Hoy es Sábado. Para muchos del mundo Cristiano, no se conoce mucho sobre lo que sucedió el día antes de la Resurrección. Pero lo que sí sabemos es que el cuerpo de Cristo yace en la tumba, mientras que Su espíritu ministra en el mundo de los espíritus. El Libro de Mormón también registra que hubo tinieblas en la tierra de los Nefitas durante este tiempo. Aunque hubo destrucción y oscuridad el Viernes y Sábado antes de la Resurrección, podemos tener esperanza que el Domingo llegará. Notas - 3 Nefi 8: 20-23 "Cada uno de nosotros tendrá sus propios viernes, días en los que el universo mismo parece desechado y los pedazos de nuestro mundo yacen esparcidos hechos trizas. Todos enfrentaremos esos momentos difíciles cuando parece que nunca volveremos a ser los de antes; todos tendremos nuestros viernes. Pero les testifico en el nombre de Aquél que conquistó la muerte: el domingo llegará. En las tinieblas de nuestro pesar, el domingo llegará. No importa nuestra desesperación, no importa nuestro pesar, el domingo llegará. En esta vida o en la próxima, el domingo llegará." (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "El Domingo Llegará", Conferencia General Octubre 2006) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/estudioen15/support

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teaches that by living with a spirit of thanksgiving and not complaining about our circumstances, we will become happier. Opening our eyes to the beauty around us, opening our hearts to God, and opening our arms to those in need will help foster an attitude of gratitude in our lives. Support the show.

Summary: Scott Cook is a realtor with Remax Solutions. He is only 32 years old, but has been in the real estate business for 11 years. His awards show that he is dominating the real estate market. Quote: “We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won’t, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.” Joseph B. Wirthlin Notes: Keep the big picture in mind Focus on the task at hand Seek advice from established professionals Have a plan in place Success farming a neighborhood Create and online presence Show up Educate yourself Books: Millionaire Next Door- Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko Contact: (480) 993-9317 scottcookhomes@gmail.com scottcookhomes.com

Eli Temchin Today’s featured guest is Eli Temchin Eli, is a fine art photographer who reached out to me for a free coaching call back on the 29th of January. Since that time Eli and I have done a segment of coaching for his business. I can fill you in on the experience but it would be better from Eli himself. Artist Statement My name is Eli Temchin. Welcome into the way I see the world. Nowadays, it seems like people are walking around in a haze. Or, glued to a smart phone and not paying attention to what's around them. What is all around you, no matter where you are? BEAUTY. What is beauty? Technically, beauty is the quality present in a thing or person: shape, color, sound, etc that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So, behold. Here are a few images from everyday that show beauty in every way. “The more often we see things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we things so often, we see them less and less.” - Joseph B. Wirthlin Beauty isn't always what you see, but sometimes it's what you don't see. It's the scene within the scene that I look for. It's the depth of an image and the inner beauty that I challenge you to see. SHOWINGS AND AWARDS Multiple First Friday Showings in the Crossroads Arts District. Various galleries in Kansas City, MO. E-Review: The Permanence of Change: Eli Temchin. Written by Steve Brisendine March 12th, 2011. Writer’s Journal Magazine: 3rd Place Photography Contest winner. May/June 2005 issue. w: elitemchin.com Get your FREE business coaching call with Rob! Sign up for one of the last few spots here! 2015 © Take&TalkPic

Jay Griffith and I had the chance to sit with James (Jim) W. McConkie and speak to him about his personal history and family. As a nephew of Bruce R. McConkie and Joseph B. Wirthlin, Jim has a unique perspective of the Church and the brethren and a valuable approach to the Gospel. Speaking about his faith, parenting, and his views on the historical Christ, Jim explains his approach to doubt and difficult questions. He has written a book, Looking at the Doctrine and Covenants Again for the Very First Time, and is currently working on a book focusing on the inclusive Christ.

Jay Griffith and I had the chance to sit with James (Jim) W. McConkie and speak to him about his personal history and family. As a nephew of Bruce R. McConkie and Joseph B. Wirthlin, Jim has a unique perspective of the Church and the brethren and a valuable approach to the Gospel. Speaking about his faith, parenting, and his views on the historical Christ, Jim explains his approach to doubt and difficult questions. He has written a book, Looking at the Doctrine and Covenants Again for the Very First Time, and is currently working on a book focusing on the inclusive Christ.

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teaches the importance of thwarting Satan's evil designs.

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teaches the importance of thwarting Satan's evil designs.

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teaches the importance of thwarting Satan's evil designs.