Podcasts about Sacred grove

Historical Background: It had been 3 years since the First Vision occurred in the Sacred Grove and Joseph hadn't received any new revelations since then. Feeling condemned for his weaknesses, Joseph retired to bed and offered prayers for forgiveness. An angel from God, named Moroni, appeared to Joseph and told him about the Gold Plates. Joseph would translate these plates and be the instrument God will use to restore His gospel. Because of this, persecution will increase and Joseph's name would be known for good and evil among all nations. Moroni then quoted prophecies from the Old Testament declaring the monumental tasks that must be accomplished before the end of the millennium. Recap: Elijah will be revealed to restore the Sealing Keys of the priesthood allowing the living to perform essential saving ordinances for themselves and for those who have died.  

Ever wondered how to get real answers to your prayers? Or if what you are feeling is actually the Spirit? On this week's episode of Go & Do, Candis breaks down Joseph Smith's experience in the Sacred Grove to uncover a powerful, step-by-step pattern for receiving personal revelation. Grab a notebook, hit play, and get ready to discover how to make your questions count and find direction in your life!Here's what you'll gain:1️⃣ A clear pattern for receiving answers through scripture, prayer, and reflection.2️⃣ Insights on overcoming opposition and staying determined to act.3️⃣ Real-life examples of how this pattern works—and how it can work for you!Tune in, take notes, and take action. Let's go and do! ✨Go & Do ChallengeUse Joseph Smith's pattern to get answers to life's questionsEpisode LinksCome, Follow MeGod's Favorite—Elder Karl D. HirstIf you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

Please join us at our Patreon website (TSAR.website) to get fantastic extra content from Dr. Skinner and many others. We also encourage you to reach out to launchpadconsultingstudio@gmail.com for all your marketing, brand, recording, and production needs. In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry explore the beginning of the Restoration. They first delve into the prophecies about Joseph Smith and the restoration in general. They also look at the large societal, historical, and cultural movements that created the environment for the Restoration. They look at the specific history of the Smith family, and how that lead to Joseph's experience in the Sacred Grove. They talk about the experiences that Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith had that were part of Joseph Smith's predicament and why he went to pray in the Grove. They also explore the amazing and profound elements of the First Vision. We are grateful for our generous donors, and for Launchpad Consulting Studio for producing the podcast, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria EckersleyA Creative Study of Come, Follow Me3: D&C [JSH 1:1-26 & VOICES OF THE RESTORATION: JOSEPH SMITH'S FAMILY]“I Saw a Pillar of Light”January 13 - January 19WEEK 03 SUMMARY=================Lesson Summary:In Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26, Joseph Smith recounts his experience growing up amid a religious revival in New York. Confused about which church to join, 14-year-old Joseph was inspired by James 1:5 and prayed for guidance. In the spring of 1820, he experienced a vision where Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him in a grove of trees. They instructed him not to join any of the existing churches. Despite facing ridicule and persecution for sharing his vision, Joseph remained firm in his conviction, knowing he had received divine guidance.SPARK 1: THEY KNEW IT NOT================OBJECT LESSON: “I Reflected on It Again and Again”: Fruits of the Spirit SticksQUESTIONS: Joseph writes this record to combat the “evil-disposed and designing persons” who are attacking the Church. Have you ever had to defend your faith in this way? What strategies do you see Joseph using that give us an example to follow?Is there a particular detail in one of the different accounts that makes you feel more connected to Joseph's story?In Helaman, the Spirit is described as a “voice of perfect mildness,” what do you think that sounds like? Usually, “perfect” in scripture means whole or complete. Does that change your perspective on this phrase? SPARK 2: TEACHING IN THE SAVIOR'S WAY===========================OBJECT LESSON: “Many Other Things Did He Say Unto Me”: First Vision Flip BookQUESTIONS: In some accounts, the pillar of light is described as a fire. Do you see parallels between Joseph's experience and the Burning Bush? Does the Sacred Grove add new light to your understanding of Moses or Enoch's call to be prophets?In verse 26, Joseph is told to “continue as I was until further directed.” Why not have Joseph stay close to a church until Moroni comes a few years later? He's a teenage boy, wouldn't some church be better than none? Why not?Joseph compares himself to Paul, who also saw a light and heard a voice. Do you think Paul's death also struck a chord with Joseph? Could that be why he says so little to his mother that day about his experience?SPARK 3: CANCER OF CONTENTION=======================OBJECT LESSON: “They Draw Near unto Me with Their Lips”: Hypocrisy Marshmallow ShootersQUESTIONS: In verse 14, Joseph talks about having “anxieties” and stepping into unknown territory. He decides to pray vocally for the first time. What do you think his anxieties were? How was he able to work through them? What solutions do you see in his strategies?When have you seen the cancer of contention grow firsthand? Are there things that fuel its growth? Have you seen it be cured? What happened?Elder Andersen said this was a “spiritually defining memory” for Joseph. What memories fit that description for you?CHAPTERS=========00:00:14 INTRO00:03:30 QUICK GLANCE00:07:13 SPARK 1 INSIGHTS00:17:13 SPARK 1 OBJECT LESSON00:21:10 SPARK 1 QUESTIONS00:23:12 SPARK 2 INSIGHTS00:32:51 SPARK 2 OBJECT LESSON00:36:07 SPARK 2 QUESTIONS00:38:50 SPARK 3 INSIGHTS00:49:30 SPARK 3 OBJECT LESSON00:54:48 SPARK 3 QUESTIONS00:57:27 WRAP UPFollow Maria on:Creative Come Follow Me digital course

Send us a textWelcome to Grounded, where women and men of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds gather together with me, Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner and my guests as we strive to build a bedrock understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and become more like him. Today, join me in the Sacred Grove, as we discuss: God Speaks to His Children Today, and Wants Us to Speak Up Too, The Restoration Continues, and Living Up to Our Privileges. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS:Coming Soon...Grounded Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegroundedpodcast_/Grounded Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGroundedPodcast?mibextid=LQQJ4dBarbara Morgan Gardner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbarbaramorgangardner/?hl=enBarbara Morgan Gardner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.morgan.37051/(00:00) Introduction(3:38) God Speaks to His Children Today, and Wants Us to Speak Up Too(13:09) The Restoration Continues(25:25) Living Up to Our PrivilegesSupport the show

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Send us a textCan you truly connect mind-to-mind with your pets? Discover the captivating world of intuitive animal communication and healing with our special guest, Mary Beth Decker from Sacred Grove. Mary Beth opens up about her incredible journey from massage and Reiki training to developing profound intuitive abilities that allow her to communicate with animals, both living and deceased. She shares heartwarming stories and practical advice on how you can tap into your own intuitive skills to better understand your pets' physical and emotional needs.From tackling past traumas in rescued animals to preparing for the inevitable loss of a beloved pet, we explore the deep emotional and spiritual bonds between humans and their furry companions. Drawing upon Mary Beth's book, "Peace and Passing," we highlight the importance of addressing behavioral and physical issues holistically, and the transformative power of love and faith in the healing process. Learn practical telepathic communication techniques that can help you forge a deeper connection with your pets.Our conversation is rich with memorable success stories, including a life-saving diagnosis of a heart issue in a dog and a touching tale of a pet waiting for a final birthday celebration. Mary Beth emphasizes the importance of treating pets as integral family members, enhancing the bond through regular interaction and genuine attention. Whether you're a seasoned pet guardian or new to the world of intuitive animal communication, tune in to grasp how treating pets with love and empathy enriches both their lives and ours. Support the showWe hope you found the episode to be enlightening and insightful. Our goal is to create content that not only entertains but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with your inner self. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to like, subscribe, and write a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us to improve the quality of our content and reach a wider audience. We believe that by sharing knowledge and insights about spirituality, we can help to inspire positive change and personal growth. So, if you find our podcast to be meaningful and informative, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family. You TubeFacebookFacebook Group The Road To Spiritual AwakeningSpiritual Awakening 101 Guide

Embark on a transformative journey through the sacred forests of Sabarimala, a place where nature and spirituality intertwine. This podcast captures the awe-inspiring experiences of traversing dense greenery, walking barefoot on ancient trails, and immersing oneself in the devotion and discipline of this revered pilgrimage. From the chants of "Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa" echoing through the hills to the profound sense of connection with the divine, each episode delves into the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the Sabarimala experience. Whether you're a pilgrim or a seeker, this podcast offers a glimpse into the magic of the sacred grove.

Send us a textJoin me and Elaine Dalton with special guest Lindsey Boren as we discuss general conference from the sacred grove.

Send us a textAfter a long break, this episode is a conversation with the land that is actively ongoing and evolving within the duration of the episode, and beyond. The beings of the Sacred Grove invite you to join us in this weaving of story and meaning. Support the show

In this episode, Charlie, a non-binary Christopagan Druid, and their husband Brian delve into the origins and future of the Church of the Oak. They explore the deep interconnectedness of spirituality, nature, and community, discussing how traditional Christian teachings can be harmoniously blended with pagan values. They reflect on their 25-year journey to foster a new, inclusive spiritual path that respects both ancient and modern wisdom. The discussion highlights the importance of re-evaluating religious heritage, emphasizing an egalitarian, nature-based approach that eschews Imperial church hierarchies. Join them as they unpack the Christopagan manifesto and dream of an Oak church, aiming to spark a Christopagan revival rooted in love, compassion, and ecological awareness. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/ Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ Chapters: 00:00 Sacred Grove and Ancient Oaks 01:49 Introduction and Hosts 02:36 Christopagan Revival 03:24 The Problem of Disconnection 06:44 The Oak Church Vision 12:00 The Egalitarian Church 13:50 The Mystery of the Priest of Salem 14:07 Druidry and Indigenous Traditions 16:01 Rediscovering Spiritual Connectedness 18:47 Theological Reflections and Challenges 23:15 Sorting Through Spiritual Traditions 25:34 Engaging with the Community 27:52 Supporting the Mission 28:40 Final Blessings and Farewell

Today we're doing things a little different. It keeps things spicy and keeps all of you on your toes. My guest for this episode is JoAnn Fawcett. Aside from being a mother, grandmother and sweet cat lady she is also an international speaker on the topics of UFOS, extraterrestrials, and military involvement with such topics and beings. Which is exactly what we will be talking about! Aliens, ghosts, interdimensional beings, the weirder the better! So let's put on our tinfoil hats and hear JoAnn tell us about all the things the government won't. Where to find JoAnn: - https://joannfawcett.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/jo.ann.fawcett.author/ - info@JoAnnFawcett.com JoAnn her books: - The Prince was Wrong: https://a.co/d/74TgvPE - Midlife Magic: https://a.co/d/c8PTWo8 Help the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans establish their Sacred Grove! https://www.givesendgo.com/PaganSacredGrove Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans: - https://www.greyhornpagans.com/ - https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans - https://linktr.ee/firefae Support the Greyhorn Pagans on Kofi and Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpagans - https://ko-fi.com/greyhornpagans BUY MY BOOK The Pagan Revival! https://a.co/d/gZPTudr BUY OUR MERCH: - https://www.bonfire.com/store/tribe-of-the-greyhorn-pagans/ Viking/Medieval Theme by M-Murray -- https://freesound.org/s/723202/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Introsong used: Witchhouse Requiem by Humanfobia https://humanfobia-official.bandcamp.com/album/epitafio-fantasmal-2021 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyhornpagans/support

Welcome back to the show! This will be a continuation of the series that we are doing on the occult in pro sports. Today we have the privilege of having NY Patriot from the  @TORandMore  on to expose the occult in pro wrestling/sports entertainment. We have covered some of the more blatant examples, although there is much, much more that we could have covered. Perhaps a part 2 will be in order for that! But for now let's see and find out how occult the world and sport of pro wrestling actually is and if we are still fans afterwards! RING THE BELL! Where to find the Occult Rejects: - https://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/ - https://x.com/OccultFriends - instagram.com/theoccultrejects - rumble.com/user/TheOccultRejects Help the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans establish their Sacred Grove! https://www.givesendgo.com/PaganSacredGrove BUY MY BOOK The Pagan Revival! https://a.co/d/gZPTudr Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans: - https://www.greyhornpagans.com/ - https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans - https://linktr.ee/firefae BUY OUR MERCH: - https://www.bonfire.com/store/tribe-of-the-greyhorn-pagans/ Follow us on Spreaker: - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518 Support the Greyhorn Pagans on Kofi and Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpagans - https://ko-fi.com/greyhornpagans --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyhornpagans/support

Welcome back to the show! I am sitting down today with my good friend, and Tribal Thane Josh to discuss the differences between ancestral living in the time of our forefathers and now in the year 2024. This is something that has been discussed a lot in the Tribe and one of the major questions we are trying to answer with the Pagan Revival. What are the differences? How can we be a proper 21st century pagan? Can we apply old ways, laws and customs to our modern times and make them work? Help us answer these questions right here, right now, on the Greyhorn Pagans Podcast! #shadowcrown #paganrevival #greyhornpagans Help the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans establish their Sacred Grove! https://www.givesendgo.com/PaganSacredGrove Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans: - https://www.greyhornpagans.com/ - https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans - https://linktr.ee/firefae --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyhornpagans/support

Welcome back! My guest for this episode is Sophia Torrini, a certified Clinical EFT practitioner whose personal battle with illness led her to discover the transformative power of EFT and Reality Hacking. We discussed the topics of EFT (or Emotional Freedom Techniques), the merging and switching of timelines, and the ultimate reality of life and death. She blew my mind from the first minute that we started talking so I had to press record right away to not miss a single word of it! Enjoy this one! I know I sure did. Where to find Sophia:- https://www.tapintoyourbestself.com/- https://www.instagram.com/tapintoyourbestself/ Help the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans establish their Sacred Grove! https://www.givesendgo.com/PaganSacredGrove Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans:- https://www.greyhornpagans.com/- https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans- https://linktr.ee/firefae BUY OUR MERCH:- https://www.bonfire.com/store/tribe-of-the-greyhorn-pagans/ Support the Greyhorn Pagans on Kofi and Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpagans - https://ko-fi.com/greyhornpagans --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyhornpagans/support

Welcome back to the show! My guest for today is the wonderful Gao Motsemme. For the past 7 years Gao has been empowering individuals to reinvent themselves. To redesign their life and rebuild their confidence after major life shifts and initiations. She was initiated into her work through major life shifts. Not only was she mourning the end of a relationship and marriage but faced a judicial injustice which led to being separated from my children for 5 years. It was that separation that awoke her true power and calling. Where to find Gao: - https://www.gaomotsemme.com/ - https://calendly.com/magneticleader/consultation - https://www.instagram.com/gaomotsemme.magneticconfidence/ Help the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans establish their Sacred Grove! https://www.givesendgo.com/PaganSacredGrove BUY MY BOOK The Pagan Revival! https://a.co/d/gZPTudr Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans: - https://www.greyhornpagans.com/ - https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans - https://linktr.ee/firefae BUY OUR MERCH: - https://www.bonfire.com/store/tribe-of-the-greyhorn-pagans/ Follow us on Spreaker: - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518 Support the Greyhorn Pagans on Kofi and Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpagans - https://ko-fi.com/greyhornpagans --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyhornpagans/support

Welcome to the show! Today Fawkes and Fae explain to you and for everyone who may not be familiar yet everything that we stand for and everything that we do and most important all the quality of life things that are coming on the Greyhorn Pagans Podcast. Enjoy this married couple banter, try to pick out the gems and smell the flowers. We are unapologetically us and even on the podcast it is no different! So grab your beer, your glass of wine and enjoy this episode of the Greyhorn Pagans Podcast! Help the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans establish their Sacred Grove! https://www.givesendgo.com/PaganSacredGrove BUY MY BOOK The Pagan Revival! https://a.co/d/gZPTudr Where to find the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans: - https://www.greyhornpagans.com/ - https://linktr.ee/greyhornpagans - https://linktr.ee/firefae BUY OUR MERCH: - https://www.bonfire.com/store/tribe-of-the-greyhorn-pagans/ Follow us on Spreaker: - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518 Support the Greyhorn Pagans on Kofi and Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/Greyhornpagans - https://ko-fi.com/greyhornpagans Viking/Medieval Theme by M-Murray -- https://freesound.org/s/723202/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyhornpagans/support

This is such a beautiful time of year in our area. We have spring trees flowering everywhere. On our property alone we have several different fruit bearing trees. As I walk outside each day, I see trees surrounding our neighborhood. That got me thinking about the significance of trees in the standard works. The Garden of Eden, The Garden of Gethsemane, The Tree of Life and The Sacred Grove. Join me today as I share some scriptures and how all of these trees symbolize our reliance on the Savior Jesus Christ. bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

This is such a beautiful time of year in our area. We have spring trees flowering everywhere. On our property alone we have several different fruit bearing trees. As I walk outside each day, I see trees surrounding our neighborhood. That got me thinking about the significance of trees in the standard works. The Garden of Eden, The Garden of Gethsemane, The Tree of Life and The Sacred Grove. Join me today as I share some scriptures and how all of these trees symbolize our reliance on the Savior Jesus Christ. bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

On this week's episode we discuss an alternative version of Biblical Genesis outlined in the gnostic manuscript, Hypostasis of the Archons found within the Nag Hammadi library in 1945. The original “red pill,” Hypostasis of the Archons outlines the creation of the tyrannical, abortive demiurge, his squad of malicious, thirsty archons  and the truth of what really went down in the Garden of Eden. In the free section of the show we discuss some gnostic history, its place in the early Christian movement, the true identity of the demiurge, The Sophia, the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, the creation of Adam, the serpent loving Eve, Thunder, Perfect Mind and the difference between the spirit and soul from different traditions. In the extended show we also discuss Cain, Abel and their lesser known little brother and sister, Seth and the heroic, fire-breathing Norea who burns down Noah's ark. Even the demons of the Zohar make an appearance before moving on to  discuss the flood, the ascension of the redeemed archon Sabaoth and the prophecy of humanity's final victory over the oppressive archons and their evil system of spiritual exploitation.In the free section of the show we discuss:Gnosticism and Early ChristianityCreation of The Demiurge; YaldabaothWho is Samael?The SophiaCreation of the ArchonsThe Kabbalistic Tree of LifeThe Creation of AdamThe Creation of EveSpirit vs. SoulTree of Knowledge of Good and EvilEve and the SerpentIn the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go further to discuss:The Sacred Grove of HathorCain and AbelSethNoreaNaamah and LilithSabaothThe Great FloodGnostic Spirit PowersAngel ElelethZoe, Daughter of SophiaThe Good News!Each host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Hypostasis of the Archons (source text)http://gnosis.org/naghamm/hypostas.htmlValentinian Trinityhttps://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/valentinus-b.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priority_of_the_Gospel_of_MarcionSupport the show

In this episode, we have  Maribeth Decker, the founder of Sacred Grove.   Maribeth discusses her work as an intuitive animal communicator. She assists animals facing behavioral issues, physical problems, and end-of-life transitions.   Her unique service includes remote telepathic communication sessions. As an entrepreneur, she emphasizes the importance of marketing knowledge and personal responsibility.   She offers her insights on achieving a successful life-work balance and reiterates the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship. The podcast wraps up with the ways to contact Maribeth and secure her services.   Key Points: Background: Maribeth Decker created Sacred Grove, a platform where people and pets can heal and connect. She is an intuitive animal communicator and energy healer. Sacred Grove: Her venture centers around the unique approach of using intuition to facilitate communication between humans and animals, and providing healing energy. CEO Hack: Maribeth incorporates yoga, energy healing, and short prayers in her daily routine to maintain balance and focus. CEO Nugget: Her advice for other CEOs is to figure out the things you don't know and make an effort to understand and learn them. CEO Defined: Maribeth defines being a CEO as taking personal responsibility not only for the success of your business but also for your self-development and continuing growth. Podcast Interview: entrepreneur-helps-people-pets-heal-and-connect Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

Ellen Whiteside was assigned to me as a partner in a Transformational Leadership Program almost nine years ago.I've learned from her ever since. We talk of spirit and she walks in spirit. You can hear her certitude and courage in her voice.Ellen owns and runs Sacred Grove Retreat near Gold Hill NC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Overview:In this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith welcomes Marybeth Decker, an intuitive animal communicator, medical intuitive, and energy healer, to explore the profound connections between humans and animals. Together, they delve into the world of animal communication, revealing that this mystical ability isn't reserved for the few but is accessible to all. Join us as we uncover the basics of communicating with our pets, understand the importance of their senior years, and learn how to navigate the emotional journey of their passing. Whether you're a pet parent, an animal lover, or someone curious about the deeper connections in life, this episode promises to offer heartwarming insights and practical guidance.Guest Bio:Marybeth Decker is the founder of Sacred Grove, where she employs her intuitive and healing skills to assist pet guardians in addressing their animals' physical, emotional, and behavioral concerns. With a deep understanding of the unspoken language between humans and animals, Marybeth acts as a bridge, facilitating a deeper connection and understanding.Connect with Marybeth Decker:Website: Sacred GroveAfter listening to today's episode, what's one new thing you're inspired to try with your pet? Share your thoughts with us at grief2growth.com/community or on our social media channels.Credits:Hosted by Brian SmithSpecial Guest: Marybeth DeckerProduced by Grief 2 Growth Productions_________________________________________________________________________________________Join the Grief 2 Growth Community CircleDiscuss podcast episodesShare resourcesTake courses Have genuine conversations with like-minded peopleTo apply, visit grief2growth.com/community If you'd like to support me financially, it's now super-easy. Visit https://www.grief2growth.com/subscribe You can pledge as little as $3/month. Of course, you can commit more.Premium subscribers will get access to periodic bonus episodes and the regular episodes you've come to expect from me.Thanks to all for listening. Thanks to you who share the podcast. And thanks to the financial contributors. I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons Got questions? Comments? Did you like love this or hate it?Join me and other listeners after the show and share your thoughts.grief2growth.circle.soGrief 2 Growth Community CircleSupport the show

Dr. Rachel Worth-Cappell is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, a fertility, birth and postpartum doula and business owner of Sacred Grove Naturopathic, based out of the Natural Health Centre in Madawaska Valley. Originally from Ohio, she relocated to Canada, graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and relocated to the Ottawa Valley, immediately finding solace on the Ottawa River, connecting wholistic treatments that join time in nature alongside herbal medicine, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle therapy, and naturopathic counselling. Her practice focuses on those living with mental illness and struggling with hormonal concerns, such as fatigue, menstrual cycle changes, menopause/perimenopause and sexual health. In this episode, Dr. Worth-Cappell shares knowledge surrounding holistic healing practices, including:

Hello witchesJoin me on todays episode to look at the birch and oak tree, sacred trees of the druids (we have looked at the yew tree on a previous episode), We will look at how to work with both in spell work, associated deities and folklore. Our book review is Slewfoot - A Tale of Bewitchery by BromMy new website - The White Witch PodcastSign up to my Patreon - The Witches Institute - The Witches Institute | creating Podcast episodes, Online Workshops, Grimoire Sheets | PatreonEach month I release either a folklore tale, ghost story or give you the story of a historical haunted or witchy location.I release three Hedge Witch Studies per month with grimoire sheets for you to add to your book of shadows covering a power animal, crystal and plant/tree.Each month I post an exclusive Patreon podcast episode, You will receive grimoire sheets for The White Witch Podcast also.We also have The Literary Witch's Coven, this is optional but within this we read a book together each month and have a meeting to discuss and share our reviews on it. We also have our amazing witchy community to interact with, our Patreon has been running for over a year so if you join now you will have access to a ton of witchy content in our back catalogue. Its just £6 per month please check out our link to find out more and sign up!Find the Yule zine and others here - Etsy - TheWhiteWitchCompany - Etsy UKThe White Witch's Book of Healing: The White Witch's Book of Healing: Weaving Magickal Rituals throughout your Craft for Sacred Healing and Reclamation of the Wild Witch Within: Amazon.co.uk: Rose, Carly: 9781914447266: BooksThank you for listening.Lots of loveCarly xxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-white-witch-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elder Cecil O. Samuelson, said: “Some seem to believe that faith and questions are antithetical. Such could not be further from the truth. The Restoration itself was unfolded by the proper and necessary melding of both. The Prophet Joseph Smith had both faith and questions. Indeed, the passage of scripture that led Joseph to the Sacred Grove experience includes both a question and the promise of an answer based on the asker's faith.” As President Russell M. Nelson has reminded us: “Take your questions to the Lord and to other faithful sources. Study with the desire to believe rather than with the hope that you can find a flaw in the fabric of a prophet's life or a discrepancy in the scriptures. Stop increasing your doubts by rehearsing them with other doubters. Allow the Lord to lead you on your journey of spiritual discovery.” Today, I interview Richard Haynes. He shares his journey of having questions about church history and exercising his faith to choose to stay. Richard grew up in Raymond, Alberta Canada. A small community in southern Canada. He came from a family of hard-working parents. His father was skilled at many things and his mother stayed home and raise the children. Richard always had a firm testimony and loved the gospel. He chose to be obedient and desired truth as he grew. When he was 19 years old, he served a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Las Vegas Nevada. Right before he returned home from his mission he had an experience of feeling that his testimony was unshakable. Then one day, a few months before heading home, while out with his companion, they were invited in a home. They sat down and visited with a man that was very charismatic, well spoken and had a way with his words. This man said things to the missionaries that caused the spirit to be driven away. Richard said a quiet prayer to himself and chose to bear his testimony of Jesus Christ. Immediately the spirit returned, and the elders dismissed themselves from the conversation. Years passed and a close friend shared his feelings about questioning if the church was true with Richard. Things were changing for his good friend. Richard decided to understand, read and learn more of his friends experiences. Join me today as Richard shares his journey of becoming whole and choosing to stay in the gospel and be a disciple of Jesus Christ. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Elder Cecil O. Samuelson, said: “Some seem to believe that faith and questions are antithetical. Such could not be further from the truth. The Restoration itself was unfolded by the proper and necessary melding of both. The Prophet Joseph Smith had both faith and questions. Indeed, the passage of scripture that led Joseph to the Sacred Grove experience includes both a question and the promise of an answer based on the asker's faith.” As President Russell M. Nelson has reminded us: “Take your questions to the Lord and to other faithful sources. Study with the desire to believe rather than with the hope that you can find a flaw in the fabric of a prophet's life or a discrepancy in the scriptures. Stop increasing your doubts by rehearsing them with other doubters. Allow the Lord to lead you on your journey of spiritual discovery.” Today, I interview Richard Haynes. He shares his journey of having questions about church history and exercising his faith to choose to stay. Richard grew up in Raymond, Alberta Canada. A small community in southern Canada. He came from a family of hard-working parents. His father was skilled at many things and his mother stayed home and raise the children. Richard always had a firm testimony and loved the gospel. He chose to be obedient and desired truth as he grew. When he was 19 years old, he served a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Las Vegas Nevada. Right before he returned home from his mission he had an experience of feeling that his testimony was unshakable. Then one day, a few months before heading home, while out with his companion, they were invited in a home. They sat down and visited with a man that was very charismatic, well spoken and had a way with his words. This man said things to the missionaries that caused the spirit to be driven away. Richard said a quiet prayer to himself and chose to bear his testimony of Jesus Christ. Immediately the spirit returned, and the elders dismissed themselves from the conversation. Years passed and a close friend shared his feelings about questioning if the church was true with Richard. Things were changing for his good friend. Richard decided to understand, read and learn more of his friends experiences. Join me today as Richard shares his journey of becoming whole and choosing to stay in the gospel and be a disciple of Jesus Christ. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

This episode is a followup discussion on sleep paralysis among Latter-day Saints. We also ask how sleep paralysis relates to Joseph Smith's supernatural assault in the Sacred Grove.

Available on Amazon worldwide. The Mystic Realms keep a tenuous peace after centuries of war. Forged into the Realms' only Judge, demi-god Caleb Mauthisen is both peace maker and executioner of the Mystic Truce. Warrior-priest of preventing collateral damage amongst the Humans' neutral space of Midgard. When Caleb is called to the charred remains of a scorched Sacred Grove outside Dover, rumours reignite tensions as Ares warns of war's whisper. High Queen Selyka is hiding something in the roots and petals of her Fae Courts, and it smells of rot and ash. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Embodiment is one of the two great doctrines restored by the First Vision. When Joseph Smith entered the Sacred Grove in 1820, he learned two great truths contrary to Trinitarian Christianity. First, he learned that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father are separate beings. Hence, we do not believe in the Trinity but in the Godhead.

Available on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide. The Mystic Realms keep a tenuous peace after centuries of war. Forged into the Realms' only Judge, demi-god Caleb Mauthisen is both peace maker and executioner of the Mystic Truce. Warrior-priest of preventing collateral damage amongst the Humans' neutral space of Midgard. When Caleb is called to the charred remains of a scorched Sacred Grove outside Dover, rumours reignite tensions as Ares warns of war's whisper. High Queen Selyka is hiding something in the roots and petals of her Fae Courts, and it smells of rot and ash. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Society doesn't seem to recognize our need to grieve for our pets. That's about to change. Our guest today, Maribeth Decker, is an intuitive animal communicator, a medical intuitive energy healer, and the founder of Sacred Grove. She is the author of Passing in Peace: Comfort for Loving Humans During Animal Transitions. Maribeth supports us humans to connect to our pets and move gracefully through these transitions. Here's what we talk about:How did Maribeth's journey towards communicating with animals look like?What kinds of problems does Maribeth deal with?You can also have a connection with your pet. Animals do have personalities! The complicated topic of euthanizing pets. How do you say goodbye?Finding comfort after our pets' death. They survive death!Maribeth's process of grieving over her pets' deaths and the lessons she learned through them. And much more! Connect with Maribeth Decker:Website https://sacredgrove.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maribethdecker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualpetpeopleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribethdecker/You don't have to grieve alone, as a coach I can help support you.Connect with me: Website: https://www.understandinggrief.com LinkedIn: https://www.understandinggrief.com

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Accepting the Lord's timing, plan, and will can be a challenge. In this episode, we welcome Kaelyn back to the podcast to share her story of returning home and how everything happens for a reason. Listen for how she describes her experience! If you are curious her first episode is called "The Sacred Grove and Spanish Class." Support the podcast by buying a journal here! :) https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACalled+to+Serve+Media+LLC&s=relevancerank&text=Called+to+Serve+Media+LLC&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Contact us for guest opportunities, sponsorships, and bulk journal orders: calledtoservepodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/called-to-serve01/support

Thousands of people heard Joseph Smith's testimony first hand. Some of those testimonies included him telling about his First Vision experience. Some of those people who heard his witness wrote down the details of what they heard. Luckily, a few of those handwritten accounts have survived until today and some of them contain even more details about Joseph's vision which add to our understanding of what happened in 1820 in the Sacred Grove in Palmyra, New York. In today's episode we explore three of these second hand accounts and then one bonus third-hand account which contains a significant detail that no other account ever mentions.

Join this wide ranging discussion with acclaimed authors Terryl and Fiona Givens as they chat with Ganel-Lyn & John about the following topics:-        Reframing how we view the Restoration and Christ's true gospel, the loss of the plain and precious things in Christianity-        Disciples of the “Second Sort”: Joseph Smith laid the seeds of the Restoration, but we are responsible for expanding, developing, enriching, and reframing Christianity -        The various versions of the First Vision and the invitation for our own Sacred Grove experiences for revelation (individual faith journeys)-        Understanding who God is and the common misconceptions about Him, and our relationship with Him-        How the Atonement is more about HEALING us from our mortal woundedness rather than saving us from our wickedness -        How theology impacts mental, emotional, and spiritual health -        Healing from mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and scrupulosity -        Viewing this mortal life as a test (pass/fail) vs. a classroom/educative process with God as a mentor with whom love NEVER ceases-        How to respond when loved ones (or ourselves) wrestle with organized religion and/or when faith feels ambiguous, when it's not based in love -        Ideas for continuing the conversion process on a daily basis  About Dr. Terryl Givens (https://www.terrylgivens.com/about): Terryl L. Givens was born in upstate New York, raised in the American southwest, and did graduate work in Intellectual History (Cornell) and Comparative Literature (Ph.D. UNC Chapel Hill, 1988), working with Greek, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and English languages and literatures. As Professor of Literature and Religion and the Jabez A. Bostwick Professor of English at the University of Richmond he taught courses in Romanticism, nineteenth century cultural studies, and the Bible and Literature. Currently, he is a Neal L. Maxwell Senior Fellow at Brigham Young University. Dr. Givens has authored or edited 21 books, primarily through Oxford University Press and Deseret Book. During non-pandemic times, he travels extensively with his wife, Fiona, to give firesides and strengthen the faith of members worldwide. About Fiona Givens (https://www.fionagivens.com/about):  Fiona Anne Givens (née Bulbeck) was born in Nairobi, Kenya as the oldest of three children. She grew up in Nairobi, Tanzania, and the Seychelles and was educated in British convent schools. She converted to the LDS church in Frankfurt am Main.  She graduated phi kappa beta from the University of Richmond with degrees in French and German, then earned an M.A. in European History while co-raising the last of her six children. She has published essays and articles in Exponent II, Sunstone, LDS Living, Journal of Mormon History, Dialogue, and Kofford Books. A longtime collaborator in the books of her husband, Terryl Givens, she is the co-author of The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life; Crucible of Doubt: Reflections on the Quest for Faith; The Christ Who Heals: How God Restored the Truth that Saves Us; and All Things New: Rethinking Sin, Salvation, and Everything in Between. You can find Terryl and Fiona's latest books here: https://www.terrylgivens.com/fiona-and-terryl

Stories in this Episode: - The Feeling of Too Far Away From God - Be Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord - Story About the Sacred Grove of Prophet Joseph Smith Sign-up for FREE weekly stories here. Join my VIP Subscription and get access to all of my stories here. Contact Me At: Glenn@GlennRawsonStories.com

For many Latter-day Saints, there is a strong desire to visit sacred sites of the Restoration, such as the Sacred Grove or Carthage Jail. These historic places can help us better understand the past as we strive to live the gospel in the present.  In this episode, Dr. Scott Esplin discusses the value of historic Latter-day Saint sites, how the Church acquired some of them, and how we can all learn from them, regardless of where we live.  

Philip Carr-Gomm is one of the leaders and former Chosen Chief of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, as well as a prolific author and teacher of Druidry. He is also a psychologist and educator, and has founded a Montessori school.In this episode, Philip shares insights about the profound and timeless nature spirituality practice of Druidry that has had a modern resurgence on a global level. We contemplate harnessing the power of ritual, the Druid practice of entering the sacred grove, and of cultivating one's own life calling, or what is referred to in Druidry as a person's awen. These practices and insights are all connected toward leveraging the circle of influence each one of us has in our lives and the yearning to enhance our Earth stewardship.Episode links:Philip Carr-GommTea with a Druid

In this show we travel to the Sacred Grove to what I can only describe as the most POWERFUL CHANNELING and Light Language we've ever brought forward on the show. The time is NOW DMs and the guides have shown themselves to help deliver a MASSIVE boost to your CONFIDENCE, STAMINA, and ENDURANCE.

Shannon of Animal Love Languages chats with animal communicator and pet end-of-life expert and Peace in Passing author Maribeth Decker about all things animal communication. Maribeth talks about her newly expanded and revised book about how pet parents can plan for and navigate a pet's passing. Maribeth and Shannon talk deeply about how to plan ahead mentally, emotionally and relationally for a pet to leave their body and how to find support during the grief process. Maribeth Decker of Sacred Grove: https://www.sacredgrove.com Maribeth's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maribeth.decker Find Animal Love Languages on IG: http://instagram.com/loveandfeathersandshells Shannon's Animal Love Languages: https://animallovelanguages.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animallovelanguages/support

The Nearlies and their allies approach the Sacred Grove, a designated meeting ground to treat with The Crownlanders. The mission is simple, draw the eye of the human armies, King Demm in particular away form the Queen of Spite and Castle Ire, to The Briar Tower where their foul plot will come to its conclusion. Baiting a mad king into attacking one of the most notoriously impregnable locations in Faritall won't be easy, or safe, but would prove an invaluable distraction and depletion of the towers defenses. Unrelated quick question… does it feel hot to anyone else? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I share my journey through mainstream religions, and finding my way to the Sacred Grove of the Druid Witch. All through that journey of seeking, I found the one thing that might actually make a difference and change things. Tune in to hear more about that one thing that I can't take my eyes off. 

Welcome to the Positive Spirit Podcast w Shelley!!!! In this episode I have the great pleasure of speaking with Sarah Monroe and believe me when I say this show is JUICY! Founder and Creatrix of The Art of Wild Pleasure and co-creatrix of the Temple of the Rebel Goddess, Sarah Monroe is a (re)Wilding Guide, Drum Witch, Spoken Word Artist, and Priestess of the Sacred Grove. In love with the delicious ways our bodies move, Sarah believes that there is a direct correlation between a happy, vibrating vulva, and a deeply satisfied soul.Her sacred medicine in this lifetime is tending to women in any stage of their (re)birth. Sarah wants to help you become rooted and wild. To love any place your feet are planted, yet be whole-heartedly open to all the pleasures that this cosmic existence has to offer... and to recognize when anything is in need of change.Sarah wants to imbue in her sisters an embodiment of delightful bliss, of foot-stomping elation, and the courage to use our powerful voice to speak our holy truth.It was such a pleasure catching up with Sarah and the beautiful blessings that have come into her life since we last spoke on last year during episode 12During this episode, we dive into what it means to (re) wild ourselves as women.  To remember and reclaim our sacredness, embody our Divine Feminine  and celebrate the beautiful beings that we are.  You won't want to miss connecting with this glorious wild creatrix, and receive her holy medicine.  

My guest today is a newly called missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ashton Burgon. If you recall, about 7 months ago I had my daughter, Emily on prior to her entering the mission field to Bentonville, Arkansas. Ashton is a good friend of hers. As part of entering the MTC or Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, they are tasked with interviewing someone who has joined the LDS faith and what that journey looked like. I joined the church in August of 1995. Elder Burgon has been assigned to serve the people in the Independence, Missouri area for the next 14-months. Contact Elder Burgon - Ask him about his mission Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074367711343 #IndependenceMissouriMission #LDSMissionary #LDSChurch #Mormon #MormonMissionary #SacredGrove #JesusChrist #LDS #ChurchOfJesusChristofLatterDaySaints #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #IAmAMormon #LatterDaySaints #LoveThyNeighbor #2ndCommandment #CovenantPath #ProphetsAndApostles #IndependenceMissouri #IndependenceMO #GatheringIsrael #GatheringOfIsrael #AshtonBurgon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Have you ever had a profound spiritual impression to do something? What were you doing prior to receiving it? In this episode, Kaelyn shared her story of deciding to serve a mission and gives profound advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/called-to-serve01/support

I recently moved into a new ward.  I don't know how it happened, but I ended up on the top of everyone's substitute teacher list.  Even though I'm not called to teach in the Primary, I spent almost two months straight in there this summer.   My favorite part of Primary is the singing time.  I love singing along with the kids and usually challenge the class I'm subbing to try to sing louder than I am.  No class has ever beat me!   One of the songs I love to sing is “My Own Sacred Grove,” which is new to me.  In it, it discusses how we can each find a sacred place to connect with God like Joseph Smith did.   Along with the sweet kids in Primary I have sung the words, “I will find my own sacred grove, far away from all of the noise of the world.”  I believe that is so important and Abraham did too! In Genesis 21:33 after Abraham had settled in the land of Canaan, the scriptures say, “And Abraham planted a grove. . . and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.”   I love that!  Abraham couldn't find a sacred grove so he made one! And we can do the same.  If we don't have a place we would call our personal sacred grove we can create one for ourselves– in a closet, in a car, in a park– we can make our own sacred grove.   Music courtesy of bensound.com

"tell me about YOUR sacred grove" 48" oil on wood, custom framed to 4'10”when joseph prayed to God with his soul-burning question, the sacred grove burst forth with light and knowledge. similarly, our heavenly parents greatly desire that each and every one of their children create a safe space where they can take their questions, ponderings, and research. our savior and redeemer, Jesus Christ invites us to “come, unto Him”, to find and cultivate our own “sacred grove.”and what does YOUR “Sacred Grove” look or feel like? is it a PLACE? WHO is there? HOW are they lifting and supporting you in your quest for further light and knowledge? WHAT helps you feel the Holy Spirit most as you study and seek? is it TIME that you set aside each day to learn, listen and grow? are you taking the FEELINGS you receive THERE, with you each day, as you pursue this great journey?CLICK HERE to see photos of the painting and links from the episode 

Shannon of Animal Love Languages chats with Maribeth Decker of Sacred Grove about all things animal communication. Maribeth opens up to share her story of how she became interested in talking to animals, what she did to learn the art of animal communication, how she uses her animal intuitive talents to help humans and their pets and advice to listeners who want to talk to their own animals or even become professional animal communicators. Maribeth Decker of Sacred Grove: https://www.sacredgrove.com/ Find Animal Love Languages on IG: http://instagram.com/loveandfeathersandshells Shannon's Animal Love Languages: https://animallovelanguages.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animallovelanguages/support

Mary Richards spent nearly two decades working as a reporter for KSL NewsRadio in the heart of Salt Lake City. Working near the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mary had many opportunities to report on Latter-day Saint events and members. During her radio career, she produced numerous radio documentaries that aired between general conference sessions. While working on these projects, from covering the temple dedication in Haiti to exploring the Sacred Grove for the bicentennial celebration of the First Vision, she was able to see the good work of the Church roll forward. She joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss her recent move to the Church News staff where she is working to help create a “Living Record of the Restoration.” The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay in Your BodySuicide Prevention Big Heaven, Small HellLesson 49—November 28“The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead”#DoctrineandCovenants #comefollowme #comefollowme2021 #realtalkcomefollowmeWhat didn't Joseph know when he left the Sacred Grove? What does redemption for the dead really mean? What do we know (and consequently not know) about the celestial kingdom?Ganel-Lyn and Scott touch on all these topics in today's episode. They discuss how the Restoration is an ongoing process, how heaven is much bigger than we think, and how Christ is the great reconciler. Tune in for some great insights on this week's Come Follow Me lesson!Invitation: What could you do this week to share the unique doctrine of children who have died being saved?Links to Sweet Salt outfits/Seagull Book jewelry:Puff Sleeve Button Up Tophttps://www.sweetsaltclothing.com/top-puff-sleeve-button-up-orange-floral.htmlLet God Prevail Gold Rectangle Necklacehttps://www.seagullbook.com/let-god-prevail-necklace,htmlLink to Come Follow Me Through the Old Testament:Are you ready for the Old Testament? Buy Scott's new book at Seagull by following this link!https://www.seagullbook.com/come-follow-me-through-the-old-testament.html 

Reaching the storied home of the Applejack family; lumberjacks, carpenters and owners of one of Faritall's finest apple orchards. Patriarch Otax Applejack long ago remarried after his first wife, an enchanted tree in human form, left her husband to return to the Sacred Grove deep in the Grimmwood. The man's heart never mended and he was often long away, leaving his daughters at the mercy of Stepmother Elidda Peregrine-Applejack, a cruel hearted woman, as is tradition of stepmothers in certain regions of the Lands of Un. Many of their former mentors old associates have gathered to pay their final respects… unfortunately most of them are not her beloved allies, but her bitter enemies. Painful history, family secrets and dangerous people… welcome to the wake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share many conversion stories on Saints Unscripted and they always leave us so inspired. This one is absolutely no exception! Josh's story brought tears to our eyes and motivated us to be better disciples of Jesus Christ. And it had some pretty hilarious moments, including the cops being called on the missionaries, the missionaries speaking American Sign Language not knowing that Josh was fluent, and more! Josh talks about how he grew up near the Sacred Grove (the place where Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ) but had no idea that it was such a historic landmark for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons).

When Alisse Coil was 16 years old, she visited the Sacred Grove in New York. Alisse was sure this visit would be the defining moment of her testimony. So, she was a little taken aback when the only answer she received that day from God was, “You already know.” In this interview, Alisse shares how that experience over 30 years ago helped her to realize that God doesn't usually answer her prayers with periods. He answers with commas. Alisse explains how the answers with commas have given her the next step to take, helped her gain strength from past answers and shown her how to see the Savior in her life. Journal Questions While visiting the Sacred Grove, Alisse received the answer, “You already know,” when she asked about her testimony of the gospel. Alisse shared that after this answer she dug a little deeper and asked herself, “What do I already know?” What are the things you already know? Record the things you know in a place you can go back to often. Alisse shared this quote from Elder David A. Bednar, “Knowing that the gospel is true is the essence of a testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel is the essence of conversion.” How are you being consistently true to your testimony?  What do you need to stop doing to be truly converted?  What do you need to start doing in your life to be converted? Have you ever experienced a time where you just wanted to see the end? You wanted to know how things were going to turn out. Maybe you're experiencing this right now. How can you embrace the words of the hymn, Lead Kindly Light? Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encircling gloom; Lead thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me on! Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene—one step enough for me. How can you put your trust in Jesus and say to Him, “One step is enough for me?” Episode Links Talk and quote Alisse referenced by Elder David A. Bednar: Converted Unto the Lord Hymn Alisse mentioned: I Know That My Redeemer Lives Hymn Alisse mentioned: Lead Kindly Light Book Alisse mentioned: We Were Not Alone by Karola Hilbert Reece and Patricia Reece Roper Scripture Alisse referenced: D&C 6:22-23 Follow Alisse on Instagram: @we_.rise and @hometown_abundance Follow Spiritually Minded Women on Instagram: @spirituallymindedwomen Watch Spiritually Minded Women podcast episodes on YouTube

In this episode we talk to Gitte Westergaard, doctoral fellow associated with the Greenhouse Environmental Humanities Research Group at the University of Stavanger, and our colleague in the RTG minor cosmopolitanisms, Anne Maabjerg Mikkelsen. Both researchers deal with questions within the environmental humanities, exploring the posthuman through the prism of concepts like sacrality and liminality. The point of departure for the conversation is Gitte's article, co-written with Dolly Jørgensen, titled "Making Specimens Sacred: Putting the Bodies of Solitario Jorge and Cụ Rùa on Display”. The conversation weaves Gitte's work on the display of extinct giant tortoise Lonesome George's remains in the Galapagos through with Anne's work with the Ọ̀ṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove in Nigeria and its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For links, a list of references, and more information about our guests please visit https://minor.hypotheses.org/podcast Our amazing intro track is by Shane Cooper, called "Bass in the Bathroom", from the album "Small Songs for Big Times", March 2020. For more, please visit shanecopper.bandcamp.com/

Link and Midna make their way back to Faron Woods where Rusl tells them an ancient power resides. Goaded through Lost Woods again by Skull Kid’s mean marionettes, Link returns to the Sacred Grove and uses the Master Sword to unlock a doorway to the distant past and, deep within, the entrance to the Temple of Time.  Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and theorize their way through Nintendo's Legend of Zelda video games in the timeline order noted in the Hyrule Historia. New episodes of Tandem Legends: a Legend of Zelda Podcast released every other week. More or less.

In LDS teachings, Joseph Smith claims to have been visited in the "Sacred Grove" by God and Jesus. Little do many Mormons know, J-Dawg actually told multiple versions of this story that totally contradict each other. Email us: notsomollymormonpodcast@gmail.com Support us: patreon.com/notsomollymormon

Edified: Insights for LDS WomenEpisode 35, "Opening the Heavens"Season 2 Light Where You AreAirdate January 10, 2021This week we unpack some of the principles and promises from President M. Russell Ballard's talk, "Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always."Click here to view the complete transcript of this episode. Inside this episode:"And then, President Ballard scooted his chair back, and with some effort he stood and approached us. He shook each of our hands, looked us in the eyes, and thanked us for our service--complimenting the meal. I’ll never forget the image of him making the effort to stand in our presence. It was such a show of respect and it immediately endeared him to me. Shortly after he stood, several others followed his example. The meeting was brief, but thoughtful and memorable, and I was struck by how short President Ballard is. And yet what a giant he appears to be when speaking from the pulpit. Aside from being awestruck and tongue-tied -- I seem to get a serious case of hero worship when in the presence of our leaders and it causes me to say silly things that I later regret. But aside from this awkwardness on my part, I was struck by the realization that I was in the presence of a prophet of God--AND, there was one degree of separation between President Ballard and Jesus Christ. When I shook his hand, I felt as though I was connecting with Deity. It MIGHT have just been hero worship …. Or it MIGHT have been the Holy Ghost bearing witness to me that President Ballard was indeed a prophet."President Ballard shared nine promised blessings that will come to us as a result of redoubling our commitment to prayer:Peace and healing to individual souls, as well as the souls of countries.The ability to move forward with more confidence,We can open the heavens to receive personal revelation,Lift us and draw us together as individuals, families, as a church, and as a world,Influence scientists and help them toward discoveries and new medications,Comfort those who’ve lost a loved one,Guide us in knowing what to do for our own personal protection,Change our own lives and we can improve and help others do the same,We will come to know how we can bless our families, neighbors, communities, and the country we live in. DO ONE THING Invitation:President Ballard’s plea was for us to redouble our commitment to prayer. Prayer is such a personal thing, but wherever we are in our spiritual journey, redoubling our commitment to prayer will open the heavens for us to receive all the promises made by President Ballard. How has prayer blessed YOUR life? I would love for you to share your stories with me in the comments on the DO ONE THING post this coming Monday on Instagram @melinda.r.morgan or share your story with me in a private DM. I would love to hear from you. Resources:"Watch Ye Therefore and Pray Always" M. Russell BallardOr click here to view on YouTubeFollow me on Instagram @melinda.r.morganVisit my website: www.melindarmorgan.comMusic for this episode: Keys of Moon--Be Inspired, Free music download

Episode Eight: If Any of You Lack Wisdom: Joseph Smith said, “At about the age of twelve years my mind became seriously impressed with regard to the all important concerns for the welfare of my immortal soul, which led me to searching….I pondered many things in my heart concerning the situation of the world of mankind—the contentions and divisions.” This episode of History of the Saints is about that world—the world of 1820, and how it led and prepared Joseph Smith for his experience in the Sacred Grove. Scholars" Steven Harper, John W. Welch, Richard Bennett, Brian Cannon, Gerrit Dirkmaat, Larry Porter, Jan Shipps

This Week we discuss the beginnings of Joseph Smith’s History as he recorded in the year 1838 after years of relentless persecution, attacks on his character, and repeated attempts to prove him a false or fallen prophet. We discuss the background of the Smith’s moving to Palmyra and the “Great Awakening” that was in full swing. Remember that America was founded as a free land, and that included religious liberty. Joseph, as a young boy, took heavy interest in his salvation but was unable to make a decision as to which religious sect to join. He made the point that preachers of all faiths could interpret the same pasages of scripture so differently that it was almost impossible to come to a certain conclusion of who was right. He made the decision to pray to God vocally. As a result, he had a miraculous vision, “The First Vision” as we have come to know it. Interestingly enough, we discuss why it’s called the first vision and how in reality, it really isn’t the first vision, but probably the greatest vision to ever take place. And we know that it is the First Vision of the Restoration. Finally, where is your “Sacred Grove”? The place where Joseph had his miraculous vision is called the sacred grove. We can all have a sacred grove. How does it become sacred? It depends on how we treat that place, how we reverence that place, and do we invite Deity?You may have felt like Joseph Smith as well at times, not knowing who was telling the truth or what even was truth. You can know for yourself, just as Joseph did, what God wants you to know. Our very own Kenny, shares his experience of how he went through a “searching” period in his life. Listen to his experience and be inspired.

Link races through and underneath Hyrule Castle Town to bring an ailing Midna to Princess Zelda. Reunited, Zelda urges Link to find the Master Sword in the Sacred Grove then heals Midna by passing her life force to her and vanishing in the process. Midna and Link find their way to the Sacred Grove in Faron Woods and are led and coaxed through winding paths by Skull Kid. After besting Skull Kid’s puppet menaces and the stone guardians, Link finds the Master Sword which cleanses him of Zant's evil curse. Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and theorize their way through Nintendo's Legend of Zelda video games in the timeline order noted in the Hyrule Historia. New episodes of Tandem Legends: a Legend of Zelda Podcast released every other week. More or less.

The son of converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jason Deere has lived most of his life in Oklahoma or Tennessee. After finding success in the music industry, Deere took his love for country music and combined it with a love for the gospel. The result, The Nashville Tribute Band, has inspired thousands and redefined Deere’s career. "The heartbeat [of the Church] is family by family and it’s when you put a bunch of heartbeats together that you have something that really starts to sound like thunder.” Show Notes: 2:46- The Son of Converts 6:50- A Bishop’s Encouragement 9:08- Driven by a Love for Music 12:38- “Too Stupid to Know I Couldn’t Do It” 15:30- Secular Taking a Backseat to the Spiritual 18:43- Beginning of Nashville Tribute Band 21:40- What You’re Known For 24:20- Respect of Other Artists 26:27- Two Songs About Women 29:20- Don’t Miss This 33:53- Miracles That Brought Us Here 38:04- Soundtrack 39:35- The Power of Families 43:03- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visit https://www.patreon.com/thewholerabbit to get access to the full, three-hour show. Your mission is to proceed up the whole river and terminate the rabbit and his command. Terminate with extreme prejudice. Here is your dossier on the Colonel. He used to have it all, the best in his class, but then something broke in him because there's a conflict in all of us, between the rational and the irrational, the light and the dark, between good and evil. But good does not always win... sometimes the dark side of human nature prevails. That is why it is your mission to to proceed up the river and destroy the rabbit by means necessary. *clears thought* This week's episode has two guests. The end of the show is a bit of a decompression with boatman "West" where we lighten up a little bit and discuss the drugs used in the film, evil, madness and some of the psychological mechanisms functioning in the film. On this week's episode we discuss: -John Millius' adaptation from Conrad's "The Heart of Darkness" -Jupiter and Venus The Lord of Hosts -The Sacred Grove of Diana Nemorensis-Explaining the Ending -The Kabbalistic Associations within the film -Original Sin-Racism, Imperialism, Sexism, Privelage-The Diamond Bullet -Hideo Kojima's "Metal Gear Solid" -Behind the scenes of the movie and how it was made -The Golden Bough by Fraser -The Black Flame-The Serpent, Lucifer, Apep and Choronzon-666 vs. 444-Who was Jim Morrison's father? -The Madness DanceSources:The Golden Bough, Fraser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppler_effecthttps://www.dictionary.com/browse/blue--shifthttps://www.ancient.eu/jupiter/https://thescriptlab.com/screenplay/five-plot-point-breakdowns/1371-apocalypse-now-1979/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson#Illness_and_deathhttp://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/apocalypsenowredux.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Valkyrie-Norse-mythologyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_MiliusWhere to find The Whole Rabbit:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcmocfH13BzwsAb62xmp-LAiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-rabbit/id1457163771Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVGooglePlay:https://play.google.com/music/podcasts/portal/u/0#p:id=playpodcast/series&a=1274929319Stitcher:https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/buzzsprout-158/the-whole-rabbit?refid=stprInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Twitter:https://twSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewholerabbit)

You may or may not be able to visit foundational Church history sites like the Sacred Grove or Nauvoo, but thanks to Professor Craig Ostler and others at BYU you can go on a professionally guided video tour. For the last 20 years Dr. Ostler has worked to produce a series of 100 peer-reviewed videos of Church History locations called Hallowed Ground and Sacred Journeys.  In this episode, get ready to go on an auditory Church history tour as Dr. Ostler gives insights from places like Palmyra, Mendon, Kirtland, Nauvoo, and Salt Lake City.  What he shares helps us understand why there is power in experiencing the spirit of sacred sites. Click here to watch BYU Virtual Tours videos discussed in this episode. Remember to "subscribe" to the Y Religion podcast to get automatic downloads of new episodes, and also to leave us a rating (it helps others find us). Also, give us a follow @yreligionpodcast on Instagram to get bonus content and interact with the Y Religion community. Thanks!

11 MAY 2020Edified: Insights for LDS WomenEp. 04: "Sacred Grove Moments”Welcome to Edified! Weekly devotionals designed for busy LDS women who are looking for ways to draw closer to the Spirit and deepen their connection to Christ. Today’s episode is about recognizing our Sacred Grove Moments, and the power they have to strengthen us and lift those around us. I’ll also be sharing some tips for safeguarding our testimonies. “Sacred Grove Moments” have four things in common:They involve conversion -- or a spiritual upgrade in our depth of understanding relating to a core principle of the gospel.They are felt in our heart.They are unforgettable.They are undeniable. Our Sacred Grove moments won’t lead to a world-wide restoration of the gospel, but they can lead to the restoration of our souls. They keep us tethered to Christ.Testimonies are both dynamic and fragile. If they’re not growing, they’re at risk. They require consistent monitoring and maintenance. If we neglect them, we can lose them. Regardless of how strong our testimony, there is never a bad time for a spiritual upgrade.Ten Core TruthsI am a child of Heavenly parents--a Heavenly Father and Mother. The Godhead consists of The Father, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Ghost. They are separate, yet united as ONE God. Jesus Christ is the Firstborn Son of God in the Spirit and the Only Begotten Son in the flesh. Jesus Christ atoned for ALL the sins of the world. His atonement is infinite and eternal & intimate and personal. God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. God reveals his will to his prophet today, just as he has done in other dispensations. The Book of Mormon is the word of God. Priesthood keys were restored to Joseph Smith and remain on earth today. The Fall of Adam and Eve is essential to the Father’s plan. We are saved by GRACE. Recognizing a weakness or a “hole” in our testimony is not a bad thing, but it does warrant our attention."DOT" InvitationAsk yourself if your convictions are in your head only, or also in your heart? And then ask yourself how you know. Bear your testimony to yourself. A good time to do this is while you’re driving. Do the "Core Truths Inventory." Link to free download below.Write down your Sacred Grove moments and be willing to share them when you feel prompted to do so. Resources for this EpisodeCore Truths Inventory -- free downloadBasic Doctrines (From Church website)“The Living Christ”“By the Savior’s Grace” -- David A. BednarIf you’re enjoying these podcast episodes, please leave me a review through iTunes and share this podcast with your friends or on Instagram. Reviews and your sharing are the best ways for this podcast to grow and keep going. It would mean the world to me. Visit: www.melindarmorgan.comFollow on Instagram: @melinda.r.morganFollow on Facebook: Giving.Virtue.A.VoiceMusic used in this podcast, "Keys

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Mary Richards travels to the Sacred Grove in New York, as she speaks to historians and Church members about the significance of ‘The 200th Anniversary of the First Vision of Joseph Smith”  Conference Conversations is special programming with content brought to you by KSL Newsradio for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during General Conference weekends. Listen for great conversations on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Richards travels to the Sacred Grove in New York, as she speaks to historians and Church members about the significance of ‘The 200th Anniversary of the First Vision of Joseph Smith”  Conference Conversations is special programming with content brought to you by KSL Newsradio for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during General Conference weekends. Listen for great conversations on faith that will appeal to members of the Church but also Christians in general.

Church of Jesus Christ Study Session seeks to generate reflection about areas in the Restored Gospel. Whether it's Come Follow Me, a General Conference talk or a recent Gospel Topic, hopefully you'll find something to keep the Spirit of Christ in your life. Twitter - @mattsroberts90 ldsstudysession@gmail.com You can also join the discussion in the Facebook Group 'Church of Jesus Christ Study Session with Come Follow Me'. Today we conclude our study of the First Vision, focusing on the lessons we can learn from the immediate aftermath of this miraculous event. We consider our divine mandate to learn by faith and what we can know from a knowledge of living prophets on the earth.  Elder David A Bednar: As a child, Joseph Smith learned of God from his family. His efforts to discover God’s will for him caused Joseph to search for the truth among many different Christian denominations, ponder diligently the scriptures, and pray sincerely to God. As young Joseph Smith returned to his home from the Sacred Grove immediately after the appearance of the Father and the Son, he spoke first with his mother. As he “leaned up to the fireplace, [his] mother inquired what the matter was. [Joseph] replied, ‘Never mind, all is well—I am well enough off.’ [He] then said to [his] mother, ‘I have learned for myself.’” Joseph’s experience provides a powerful pattern of learning that each of us should emulate. We too need to learn for ourselves.

Hello from the Sacred Grove

Hello from the Sacred Grove

Hello from the Sacred Grove

Stories of Lucy Mack Smith: Mother of the RestorationColumnist for MormonTimes.com Writer-originator “Poets of the Restoration” series on radio.lds.org  Writer for “History of the Hymns,” radio.lds.orgWriter for two major choir programs Writer for “A Celebration of Family History,” April 2010 Mystery Who Goes There?Murder by the SeaThe Last SuspectStorm & Deceit Biography Stories of Lucy Mack Smith:Mother of the RestorationBrigham Young, A Personal Portrait Joseph Smith, a PhotobiographyPoetry Songs of Life, 1985 Children Mormon Girls Series, six books published in the 1990sPioneer Stories of Faith and Courage Black Stars Over MexicoA. A. Seagull: Story of the Crickets and the Gulls (translated into German) I’m Going to Be Baptized Other LDS Bride’s Planner, 2002Divine Nature: Mother’s Quote Book Lyrics Hymns: “Lord, I Would Follow Thee” and “As Zion’s Youth,” published in Hymns, 1985 LDS hymnalThis Is My Day(title song to commercial album)Cry to the Wind(title song of commercial film)Over 20 songs for LDS Church semi-nary courses of study in various series— ”Quest,” “Like unto Us,”“Gates of Zion,” “Not of the World”Not in Vain: the Story of Dr. Ellis Reynolds ShippThe Best of Brigham Young:  Over 300 Quotes & Sayings.

Stories in this episode: As a missionary in Chile, Brad Wilcox struggles to find the answers to his gospel questions until a transfer leads him to the light and hope he is looking for; Cody finds the spark of her testimony in a barren patch of desert after she prays for the impossible; An empty Primary room becomes sacred ground for Dave as he seeks to come back to the gospel he once knew. SHOW NOTES This episode is sponsored by the Deseret Book FIRST LIGHT Concert Event. To see pictures and links to this week's episode, click here. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT KaRyn  0:04   Welcome to This is the Gospel, an LDS Living podcast where we feature real stories from real people who are practicing and living their faith every day. I'm your host, KaRyn Lay.   Okay, pop quiz time. When you hear today's theme -- sacred ground -- what are the first words that pop into your head? I'll give you just a minute to think about it.  And... now I'll tell you that I conducted a highly scientific study, highly scientific study, around the LDS Living offices, and here are just a few of the words and phrases that came to mind for some of my friends: "trees, light, field, holy place, sacred grove, Joseph Smith, and temple grounds."  Maybe some of those were the same things that you thought of and maybe you thought of something totally different. I for one thought of the words "Native American" because of the beautiful spiritual tradition that culture has around burial spaces. But it was interesting to me that so many of the words that my friends thought of were related to the first vision, "grove, trees, light, Joseph Smith."  It is true that our whole team has been knee deep in participating in President Nelson's invitation to really celebrate the 200th anniversary of that miraculous event. But I kind of think that even if that weren't the truth, we'd still make all of those associations. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we have this unique privilege of having a modern origin story that includes a seminal, transformative, divine event happening in a decidedly ordinary place.  I've been to the grove, and I come from Pennsylvania, the land of groves, it's trees, and grass, a little clearing, and now there's even a well worn footpath in and out of the forest. What makes it special is not the location in and of itself, but what happened there has transformed those trees and that grass into something special and dedicated, set apart, holy. The appearance of the Father and the Son to the Prophet Joseph Smith turned an absolutely ordinary grove of trees into a sacred grove. And we who believe, get to celebrate that event and honor that place. It's so cool.  Well, in today's episode, we have three stories of holy experiences that could have happened anywhere, but they didn't. And how those places became sacred ground for the people who tread there are stories we're excited to share.  Our first story comes from Brad, whose "sacred ground" moment came during a particularly difficult time as a missionary in Chile. Now listen, I know we normally start with just first names, but the voice of Brad Wilcox is so recognizable that it wouldn't be fair to you not to just tell you it's Brad Wilcox. Otherwise you'd spend the whole time wondering, "Is that Brad Wilcox?" We're not monsters.  So, here's Brad Wilcox. Brad  3:06   In Chile, there's a beautiful city that's on the coast and it's called La Serena, which means the "serene." For me, it will always be a sacred grove. It will be a place where I came to know God.  When I was a young man and I received my call to Chile, I was excited to go and share my testimony of the gospel, and it's not that I didn't have a testimony. I mean, I wasn't going on a mission without a testimony, but really quickly, I realized that my testimony was not as personal and not as deep as it needed to be.  Oh, I'd grown up in the church, had a wonderful family, and I had wonderful church experiences and wonderful church leaders, but when I confronted the difficulties of a mission, when I realized that learning Spanish was not going to be a piece of cake, and when I got to Chile, and I found out that the culture was so different, I just realized that this was hard.  I was sent to a little town up in the north of Chile called via na, and my companion and I were the only missionaries there, and it was hard. It was hot. Oh my gosh, you're out there working in the hot sun. I mean, this is in the north of Chile, which is desert. And I just thought while I was out there one day, and somebody had rejected us, and I just thought, "Why am I doing this? Why am I doing this?" When you grow up in the church and you have seminary teachers that tell you, "You must go share the gospel because there are people out there wanting this message."  Oh, I got out there and found out that nobody wanted my message. And that was kind of a, I guess you kind of think that somewhere out there, there's somebody who's just, you know, reading the Bible and just praying for missionaries to show up. And then you find out that they're all just busy getting along with their lives, and they didn't want to take time to talk to a couple of North Americans who couldn't even speak Spanish very well.  And I think I just missed home. I was missing my family. I was missing my friends. I was missing the involvement that my life had had before. Suddenly, I was focused on one little thing and it was hard because nobody cared about it. And I think that's when I said, "Wait, why am I here? Why am I doing this? Why don't I just go home?" But I knew the answer. God needed me. God wanted me. God called me. And I was there.  But then I thought, Well, where's God? It's not that I had all these overwhelming doubts, but it's just that my testimony had not deepened to a point where I knew for myself. So when I was there, and it got difficult, I really said, "Where's God?" And that thought shook me. It really shook me.  And so I think my companion noticed because when we went back to the apartment for lunch, he said, "What's the matter with you?" And I said, "I think I lost my testimony today." And he started to laugh. He's like, "Hahaha. Wilcox, you're so funny. You always just crack me up. Now go wash so we can eat."  So I'm in the bathroom, washing my hands, and I'm thinking, "Man, this is not good," you know, "This is not good. I need an angel. That's all there is to it. I need to see an angel. Joseph Smith saw one and he was younger than me. So I need an angel." And so I got through the rest of the day, and then that night I got up on the top bunk, I always chose the top bunk. One, because it was a little closer to heaven, and two, it was a little farther from the fleas. But there I was, and I knelt down in my top bunk and with all the faith that I could muster, I said, "God, are you there?" And suddenly, my room was filled with light, and then the car passed. Joseph Smith gets a vision, Brad gets headlights. That's what I got. A car passing, and then I was really disappointed because you know I'd finally prayed with faith, really prayed sincerely, and that was the answer that I got? And I felt kind of ripped off because, you know, we've been teaching people that if you read, if you study, if you pray, then you can know the truth. Well, here I was asking, and I felt like my prayer wasn't being answered.  But that was a wake up call for me. Because as I laid there, I thought, "Have I really read as much as I should have? And have I really pondered as much as I should have? Have I prayed beyond the "Thank thee for everything, please bless everybody prayers," that I had given my whole life. And so that was a turning point for me. And the next morning I woke up with such a desire to read. I read the Book of Mormon, I read the Doctrine and Covenants, I read the pearl of great price, I read the miracle of forgiveness, I read a marvelous work and a wonder. I mean, I just read, and suddenly, I just could not get enough as I read and as I pondered. Now, we had a zone conference. And our mission president came and he did interviews and I was a young missionary in the mission. You know, I hadn't been there all that long. And so I was still, you know, really worried about making a good impression on my mission president.  So he did the interview and he said, "How are you elder?"  I said, "Fine. President."  He said, "How's your companion?"  I said, "Fine. President."  "How's your area? How are your investigators?"  "Fine, president."  He says, you know about seven questions and seven "fine, presidents" later. I stood up to leave and then he said something that he'd never said before. He said, "Elder Wilcox, do you have any questions?"  Woah, questions. Oh, yeah. Yeah. I mean, I just had a million questions. I mean, let's start with, "Is there a god? Does he even exist?"  I just looked at him and I said, "Me, questions? Oh, no president. You know, I've never even had a cavity. I don't have any questions." A little while after that I got transferred to another area. And I packed my books, I packed my clothes, I packed you know, everything, but I didn't have room for doubts. But inside I packed those also. I just hadn't felt like I had an answer as clearly as I wanted the answer. I realized that I wasn't doing what I needed to do to be able to deserve an answer that I was asking for. I think sometimes until you have a doubt or a question, you don't feel a motivation to learn. I think the questions, the doubts, the unanswered prayer, motivated me to dig deeper. For me, it was like, "Okay, it's time to buckle down. It's time to take this seriously. It's time to do what you know you're supposed to do to get what you want to get." So I dove in. In the new area where I was transferred, my companion and I worked harder than ever. I mean, we just loved that little branch. This was in the town of La Serena, the one I mentioned at the beginning, and we loved our little branch, we loved the people in the branch, we loved the people we were teaching, we worked harder than I'd ever worked on my mission.  We loved with a more genuine love than I'd ever loved before. We served with such a complete selflessness. And yet still, the answers, I mean, I felt good, I knew that I was happier. But the answers that I really wanted were eluding me. And then I got another interview. So there I was, in La Serena, and we met with a mission president.  He said, "How are you Elder?"  And I said, "Fine."  And he said, "How's your companion? How's your area?"  I said, "Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine." And then, as I was leaving the interview, again, he asked me, "Elder Wilcox, do you have any questions?" And I don't know, maybe I'd just been working hard enough and long enough that I didn't care anymore about the fact that he was the mission president. I needed answers.  And I said, "President, is there a god?" And he said, "Yes." That was it. No quotes from the brethren, no scriptures, no judgmental looks. Just one word -- "Yes." And I said, "President, does he know me?" "With all of his numberless children, on all of his numberless worlds, does he know me?" And President Day said, "Brad Wilcox. He knows you by your first name." And then I said, "President, does he love me?" "Me even with all the stupid things I've done and all the dumb mistakes I've made." "Does he love me?" And he said, "Yes." And that was it. The spirit just washed over me confirming the truthfulness of my mission president's words. Suddenly, that answer was so clear and so personal. Suddenly, I knew for myself, the Spirit spoke to my spirit that became such an anchor for my soul, and such a foundation for my testimony. And I thought, "Why didn't you just answer me? Months earlier, why didn't he just answer me the first time I crawled up on my top bunk and prayed, "Are you there?" Why didn't he just answer me then?" But then I thought, "If he had answered me then, would I have studied as hard as I had studied? Would I have read with the ravenous desire that I read? Would I have pondered as deeply as I pondered? Would I have talked to mission companions about the gospel? Or would I have just kept shooting the breeze and wasting time?" I mean, "Would I have served as sincerely as I served?" And I realized that I wouldn't have. If God had still been holding me above the water, I never would have learned to swim. And it's when he finally let my head dip below the water, which scared me. That's what finally motivated me to search and to do what I've been instructed to do. And so even now sometimes when I might wonder, I go back to that moment. And that's why Chile is sacred ground for me. That's why that little town of La Serena is a sacred to me as the sacred grove is to Joseph Smith. That is the place where my testimony deepened to the point that I knew, and I knew that God knew and I could not deny it. KaRyn  17:15   That was author and teacher Brad Wilcox. I love that Chile became a sacred place for him because of both the depth of his struggle and the brilliance of light that he found there.  It reminds me of Joseph Smith's description of that thick darkness that gathered around him in the grove that was trying to convince him that he was doomed to destruction. And then, of course, my favorite part to share when I was a missionary, that welcome moment of illumination when a pillar of light above the brightness of the Sun descended gradually upon him. It seems to me that often our sacred ground is defined by moments that are symbolic of the salvation that comes from Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Darkness turned to light, death turned to everlasting life, despair turned to hope.  And it doesn't surprise me that my friend Brad is the teller of such a story. He has spent his entire writing career trying to help us understand the atonement, grace, and mercy of our Savior, that he so acutely felt on that sacred ground. And we're all just a little bit better because of it.  Our next story comes from Cody, who allowed a wet, cold, barren patch of desert to be transformed into a place where the fire of her testimony could burn brightly.  Here's Cody. Cody  18:34   I was 15 years old, this is in 1989, and I had a big tennis tournament that I was supposed to be competing in that day. And my family, extended family all showed up to come and cheer me on, but I didn't. I had gotten high with some friends earlier in the day and kind of lost track of time and just really was oblivious to any of my responsibilities.  When evening came, I went home and I remember thinking it was very strange because I had extended family that was there and my mom had laid out dinner on the table. And we were all about ready to sit down for a family dinner, which didn't happen in the middle of the week very often for us. And when we sat down to eat, a knock came at the door.  When it was open, two large men came in, and I was told that I was going to be just living in the wilderness for an untold number of days. And it was a wilderness survival program meant for troubled youth.  At an early age, about 12, I was introduced to recreational drugs, drinking, smoking, and I associated with people that were a lot older than I was, and so I just was surrounded by a lot of influences that affected me at such a young age.  On the surface, I think people probably looked at me as somebody that was a good girl. I grew up in a home that was a pretty normal home as a good family, my parents, you know, members of the church, I was baptized. But I wasn't in a place where I had my own strong testimony. I was a competitive athlete, I was doing well in that, but you know after time, the more and more you get involved in these kinds of things, the more you go down a kind of downward spiral. And by the time I was 15, that was when my parents started recognizing that there was a serious problem that was going on. I think they realized that they needed to do something drastic. So when I first arrived on the top of Boulder mountain, all I saw was just a bunch of pinyon pines and rocks and recognized the vastness that surrounded me. It was just lots of sky, lots of wilderness, and the men that ran this program, were ex Navy SEALs. And so their tactics were to be as frightening as possible. They yelled, they didn't talk, they yelled, they yelled at you.  They gave me these clothes that had been sent down, you know, by my mom, my mom had gathered ahead of time. They said that that's what I needed to wear, but that was all that I was going to possess, that later they would give me a knife, and they would give me an army poncho. Those were the only two items that we had in our possession. I was put into a group. There were some other kids that are my age, so anywhere between 12 to 18 that had been there already for about a week.  I was very frightened. And I just remember feeling like even though there are people there, I'm so alone. I was there for four months. So I went there the beginning of August and came home the day before Thanksgiving in November. During the first couple of weeks that we were there, we had actually a Native American guide that would teach us how to recognize edible plants, and how to find water, and how to build fire, and how to create shelter and things like that. And that's what we used our knife for. We used this kitchen knife to be able to cut down the types of woods that we needed in order to make a fire making kit.  And we learned how to make rope out of yakka fibers or sage bark and things like that so that we could make these bows or traps and things like that. You literally were stripped of every comfort, everything. It was just a rough like I just was angry. I didn't like anyone that was there. I was not going to go about this easy. I was full of pride, you know, full of that, like teenage angst you know, that you would think of?  I was breaking inside, but I wasn't going to show them that I was breaking. I was just going to try to like seem tough. I was so mad at my parents. I never really wanted to see them again. My plan was to never ever go home again. You know, I don't know how I would've worked that out. But that's how I felt at the time. I felt betrayed, I felt more and more determined to not have a relationship with my parents and to just get as far away from them as possible.  So one of the things that we were given an opportunity to do twice during the time that I was there is we had what they call solos. Basically what that means is that instead of being with the group of kids, that they would go, and they would give you an area, like a parameter of like about a mile, maybe a square mile of where you could stay, but you weren't supposed to go past and you were completely alone.  The first solo was for five days. So during that five days, we were supposed to just completely fend for ourselves completely survive on our own. We're supposed to find our own water sources. We're supposed to find our own food, our own shelter, and just have complete, alone time. And then we had an eight-day solo.  During the eight-day solo, they took me to a place that was... it's called Harris Wash and it's kind of a slot canyon in a way, little bit bigger than slot canyon, it's in an area that's very remote, but it's along the Escalante river, and it was raining the day that I started the solo. And so all of the wood was wet, the sand was wet, I was soaking wet. And I just kept getting rained on and rained on with really no way to kind of keep myself dry or warm. And so I was not able to boil any water, I just had to drink the water that was in Escalante river just knowing that it was probably going to make me sick.  I had trapped some mice but I had no way to cook them because I couldn't make the fire. Luckily, you know, being right near the water, I was able to eat bulrush which is just a kind of water weed that grows along the banks of the river, and I would just suck on juniper berries and things like that and anything that I could really just fine, but it wasn't really enough.  It broke me, it broke me.  I felt totally and utterly, like hopeless and in despair and just felt like everything, every attempt that I was trying to make on my own, wasn't working out. That's when I realized that I really can't do this on my own, that I am in need of some other help. I remember having the thought that, "Is there really a god? And if so, why is he allowing me to be like this? He knows that I'm in this situation. He knows that I'm desperate. But yet, where is he?" All of a sudden, like I started kind of having this song that came to me, "I'm a child of God," and the lyrics came to me and I hadn't sung it since I had been in primary as a I don't know, eight or nine year old, but I just started singing it out loud and kind of paying attention to the words and the words you know, I'm a child of God, and the words about you know, "sent me here, loving parents."  I mean, there was all these things that just were kind of flooding me with like a really strong desire to really hope that this was true. My dad's a convert to the church. And I remembered stories about him telling me about some of his first prayers, and that when he had, you know, been asking if there was a God, or if the Book of Mormon was true, that he would kneel and pray and some of the experiences that he had had with that, and the story of Joseph Smith going to the sacred grove that came to my mind, and I kind of almost felt like I was in a similar situation here, just in the middle of this wilderness.  So I kneeled down and I prayed. I remember just praying in a way, like not in a formal way, but almost as if I was just talking to somebody that was right there in my presence. And I just remember having this overwhelming feeling at the time when I finished the prayer that not only is God real, but he's there with me, and that he knows me, and that he loves me because those were the things that I was really desperate to know. I wanted to know if he existed, I wanted to know if he knew who I was, you know, in this huge, giant world, you know, why would he know me? And does he know the situation I'm in, does he care?  And I just remember having this overwhelming comfort and peace that came over me. I was freezing cold, it was rainy, I was wet, but I was warm. And I just remember feeling loved. I felt embraced. I just remember, you know, praying that I could somehow be able to create a fire. And so when I finished the prayer, I went to my fire starting kit, but where everything was wet, it was impossible. There really was no reason that I should have ever been able to make a fire for days because it was that wet.  But I know that because of the prayer that I gave, now it didn't just happen like I instantly you know made a fire, but pretty quickly, quicker than it should have been for sure, I was able to make that fire. So for the remaining days, I was able to keep this fire burning and be able to use it to not only heat myself, but be able to eat and be able to boil water, and just to bring me comfort. That fire was the most precious thing that I had.  And you know, honestly, I have thought about that fire and how kind of it was a representation of what was going on in that moment where I just needed to have that little prayer that was kind of like that little coal or that little spark that I could not find. And then I finally found it and then I was able to spend time tending to it and helping it to grow and helping it to last.  After the eight days, the group of kids they started becoming gathered by the leaders, and they would kind of hike through and gather each one of us and we would join back up with the group and I was out in the wilderness for another, probably another month, we still continued our day to day hiking, but my experience during those hikes completely changed, where I used to be somebody, I'm a pretty talkative person so I would be like talking with the other kids, I would be, you know, giving other people hard time or whatever, I'd like to joke and do things like that, but instead, I became very quiet and kind of reflective. And what I was doing was praying, I was praying twenty-four seven.  And so during that time, that's when I really felt like, my relationship really grew with our Father in Heaven. I recognized that he's not just this like distant being that just, you know, every once in a while, throws down a miracle. You know, it was he's there, he knows me, and he loves me. And he, he wants to just hear all of the random thoughts that I had in my head. He could understand and he would give me a little signs here and there that, "Yep, he was listening and he understood what I was feeling," and there would be little miracles that would happen all of the time where we would find water. I mean, I mean, that's, that sounds like it's not a miracle, but it's hard to explain, you know, when you're in that situation, but I would have a need, it would come, the solution would be presented. And so last month, being there really, really prepared me to be able to go home. So the last day that you're there, they set up what they call a run in. And basically the leaders will take you to this road, and they will say your family is waiting for you down a mile or two. Just keep going.  I remember. I didn't stop running. I just ran with all the strength that I had because I knew I was going to see my family again and I saw my mom and my dad, and I just ran into their arms. I loved them. I wanted to be with them. I had no anger towards them. I had just complete, unconditional love, and appreciation for them.  I had every desire to do what was right. I have often thought about that day and thought about how it symbolizes so much about that same feeling that I felt, I think will happen when it's time for us to go home to see our heavenly parents like that was just something that just really represented that same thing to me. We stayed in a little hotel in Escalon, Utah called the Circle De motel and I was able to take a shower and I took like a two hour shower. And I just kept looking down at the floor to see when it would finally be clear. I was just covered in soot and dirt, and we didn't bathe, we didn't brush our teeth, we didn't do anything like that for four months. And so you can only imagine, but I'm sure I smelled amazing when I hugged my parents. I'm sure they were trying to not gag.  I don't know. I just remember just having all of these little things that we totally take for granted now. That as a 15 year old, I all of a sudden recognized, like how blessed, how lucky we are.  That experience of that prayer and not just total without a doubt answer, that has stayed with me for the last 30 years. But at that time, it didn't immediately, like make me think that the Church was true. It was the foundation, but a lot of times I still didn't go to church, I would go out to the wilderness, I'd go up into the mountains. It wasn't until like a year later that I ended up actually reading the Book of Mormon for the first time and reading it pretty quickly and having a you know, saying a prayer, wondering if this is also true, and just having that confirmation that it's true, then at that point, it was like there's no turning back now. I just wanted to read my scriptures all the time and listen to Janice Kapp Perry, like that's just who I wanted to be, which was so different than what I was before all of this happened.  There has been a lot of criticism about the particular program that I was in. And I know my parents received a lot of criticism from others that thought it was too harsh of a program. I know that this program was eventually shut down by the state. There were a lot of things that happened while we were there. That shouldn't have happened. But I wouldn't be the person that I am. I really, I think back on anytime, actually, any trial that comes my way, that's where my mind goes, is back to that four months that I was out there.  I think that when we think of the sacred places in our lives, that it doesn't always have to be a physical place, a location. A lot of times it can be the times in our life, the place in our life that made the biggest difference that put us on the road that we were meant to be on. KaRyn  33:58   That was Cody. Now before anyone starts to think that sending your teenager into the wild with a bunch of Navy SEALs and no toothbrush is the answer to all of your parenting struggles, we want to make sure you know that we are in no way endorsing intense survivalist programs for youth like the one Cody described from 1989.  The fact that she was able to make something beautiful out of something that could have been deeply traumatic is a testament to her resilience. But we believe that God can work those same kinds of miracles without adding unnecessary trauma.  What I love about Cody's story is the reminder that the ground we are currently sitting on may seem anything but sacred. It may be wet and inhospitable, unable to receive even a spark of warmth, but our Father in heaven has the power, the ability, and the will to transform everything we think is impossible into possibility.  Our final story from Dave makes the case for the everyday sacred ground we might take for granted in our discipleship -- the Chapel. Here's Dave. Dave  35:05   I was not at a place in my life that I ever thought I'd be at. I was about 26/27 years old living in Las Vegas. No license. I had pending charges for at that time my third DUI. I tried lots of different methods to get sober. I feel like I read 10 different self help books from Dr. Phil to Joel Osteen. And I even had spent time in a inpatient rehabilitation center for three months. I even had a sponsor through AA who had 10 years of sobriety who was trying really hard to help me, and none of that was working.  So it all started, I was off my mission about two months, I had never tried alcohol, never tried any drugs. Couldn't even spell the word marijuana probably. And so I found myself on Super Bowl Sunday with my friend that I had known since high school, and that's when I tried alcohol for the first time.  I love the effect of what the drink did for me. It took away the really I think, as I think back on it, and what alcohol did for me is it took away the feeling of shame, and not measuring up and feeling guilty and feeling like I wasn't worthy of God's love. And when I would drink alcohol, all that went away and I could live in the moment.  When I would drink during the week, I would feel like a fake when I was at church because I almost felt like there was a price of admission to get into church, and I snuck in the back of the line. For me to go into church that meant I had to be doing x, y, &, z, to even walk through the doors. And since I hadn't been doing those things, it was like I was there without a ticket. That's what it felt like. I would miss maybe one week and then it's a little easier to miss the next week and long before it is sort of a gradual like falling away, up until where I just was so tuned out to spiritual matters and it just didn't matter to me.  I mean, I remember one time when I was trying to come back to church and it was a sacrament meeting and as soon as that hymn started, this desire to drink, and I think it was just because I didn't feel worthy to be at church that day. And it was that feeling of everyone around me is judging me, I don't belong here, I'm the outcast.  And I remember leaving sacrament meeting in the middle of the opening hymn and going straight to the 7-11 buying a six pack and I was like, as soon as I got out the door of the 7-11 I remember cracking open the can and started to guzzle it and it was just like get rid of these feelings because I don't want to feel this way. And alcohol is very effective at making it so I didn't feel that way.  I thought I was you know, at my rock bottom at that point, and little did I know how much worse it was going to get from then on.  I went into Mexico with one of my friends and brought back prescriptions because you didn't need to see a doctor to buy things. So we were basically like, like mules going into Mexico and bringing some pills back with us. And we stopped to drink right before we got out of the border. And he ended up getting a DUI and I was with him in the car and so next thing I knew I was in downtown San Diego jail.  I probably hadn't prayed in two years, and I was so disconnected from spiritual matters, but at that point, I remember a prayer to Heavenly Father where I just said, "Please help get me out of this jail cell and I promise I will not drink again." And I managed at the time, I feel like I was genuinely... my desire was to stop because I didn't want to keep finding myself in these situations that I thought I never would find myself in, like a jail cell for example, where your freedom is gone, and I remember feeling like a monkey in a cage. And it was just, it was the worst place I'd ever been in my life. And so the idea was, "If you get me out of here God, then I will never drink again and I will fly right. I'll straighten up as a good soldier and I will become active."  And you know, at that point, I thought it was a turning point in my life that I could actually do that. I'm not even kidding. The next day. I remember the guard saying to me "belt roll up" which meant basically get your mattress pad and roll it up. And I said, "Okay, what's going on?" He's like, "You're getting released." And basically all three felonies were dropped.  So yeah, God definitely came through for me. He got me out of jail, miraculously. I think I made it a weekend after getting out of jail that there I was back in the liquor store line buying more whiskey when I thought I was done. As soon as that desire, the temptation to drink came back up, it was like I had no defense against it, I was just I was, I gave right into that temptation again, I was desperate.  My friend Fred, said, "Dave, I know enough of your past to know that your upbringing in the LDS Church and I suggest that you find a way to go get close back to that because I can't really help you anymore." We were basically at that crossing point. And he said, "Dave, reach deep and and see what you can do." It was a Saturday afternoon. And I thought, "Well, I know there's a chapel on Warm Springs and Eastern. I think I'll go there." And I got my bike, and I started to pedal. Immediately, the destroyer, the adversary started to put thoughts in my head like "don't go back to the chapel like give up." This is another thing that he does is tell me if I start, it's all or nothing and it's like, "Okay, you're heading back to the chapel, I hope you know this means that you're going to be temple worthy in a year."  And those are the kind of things that get me discouraged, like, "Oh, that's too insurmountable." But nonetheless, I pushed on, I got to that chapel super sweaty. And I didn't even think that the chapel would be open because there was actually just one car in the parking lot. My plan was actually to go sit under a tree, because it was super hot in Las Vegas, in the middle of July, and I thought I would go sit under a tree at the chapel, but at least I would be at a chapel and that's when I would pour my heart out to God and say, I don't know where to turn next because my life has been ruined by my constant decision to drink alcohol.  I tried a door and it actually opened up, and I went in there and I could hear some beautiful piano music coming from the chapel. I peeked into the chapel, and I saw the chorister playing the organ practicing probably for the hymns for the next day. I still remember walking through the chapel and oh my gosh, what a feeling of overwhelming peace that I had missed for so long. I walked down the hall and flashbacked to when I was a little kid and running through the halls on my way to primary class, and I just remembered back to the feeling I used to have as a kid where the world was great, and I didn't have to worry about what I had done.  I walked down the hall and I opened that primary door and I went in and I grabbed one of those little tiny chairs and I set it down. Again, my thought was, "I just need to sit in here and pray. I'll sleep in here if I can, but I need to feel the Holy Ghost." I was so desperate to feel some spirituality in my life.  I started to pour my heart out to God and just that surrender, "Help me please." There was no real bargaining like I'd done in the past. It was just kind of like "help me" and I looked up and there in the middle of the room of the primary was a picture of the Savior. And it's that picture where he's wearing the red robe, and those eyes were just telling me "I love you, Dave." I felt him saying, "Dave, I'm your advocate. You don't need to do this alone. Thank you for asking for my help, now accept it and embrace it, and let's do this together."  I had that feeling that I was being hugged. I know that I needed to be in the chapel that day because it was a giant step for me to even go back to a chapel, but I think that maybe it displayed some humility, and it allowed me to start on that path back. I had several relapses after that point. But I had some hope. That's when I realized that I was no longer an outcast. God wanted me back in his arms. And I know that his love is what I need every single day. I think the door was open that day because God wanted me to know that the door would always be open for me, that he was never going to shut me out, that I could come back anytime.  God set up the environment for me by giving me an empty building, an open door, and I didn't have to worry about what I was wearing. I didn't have to worry about what I had done. There was essentially no price of admission that day. I know that chapels are for spiritually sick people that need to be well. The temple might as well have been on another continent. There was no way I saw myself getting into the temple. But the chapel was realistic. I'd passed the chapel on the bus and I can go back to a chapel even if just to sit on the grass.  I walk into the chapel now knowing that I'm going to find the Savior inside, and that he's my advocate. He's my big brother that's glad I'm there. He's like, "Dave, I'm glad you're home. Come on inside. Kick your feet back and enjoy the spirit and today, and this will help recharge your batteries, and you're going to learn more about me here. You're going to remember what it was like to be a child in primary and to feel okay." And now I have access to that wherever I go in the whole world now, I don't even need to recommend to go to the chapel. I can go there now and it has become a sanctuary to me. KaRyn  45:49   That was Dave.  When we called Dave after hearing his story on our pitch line, we realized that he and my husband Justin actually knew each other, over 20 years ago when they were both preparing to serve missions. So we orchestrated a little reunion for the recording, and I couldn't help but see that word "reunion" echoed in Dave's story.  Sometimes our sacred ground is a long forgotten friend, a tiny chair in a room with carpet halfway up the walls, or a quiet chapel where the organist is practicing hymns for another day. We may have lost touch, walked away, forgotten that we ever felt grounded in that space to begin with, or we may have even chosen to break the bonds of that connection ourselves.  But our Savior is the Redeemer. He is the reconciler. Through him, what is profaned or desecrated can become reestablished, regrounded, reconsecrated. And I think for Dave as he grappled with his addiction and his pride, the chapel became a symbol of everything that he wasn't. But the minute that he let himself become as a little child, and go toward his Redeemer, he found himself in the space where he could actually hear what God was trying to teach him, and in the process, he was reunited to a place, to that sacred ground where the real work could begin.  You know, the sacred grove would not be the only place that our beloved Prophet Joseph Smith would find holy ground in his earthly existence. It was only the start of a lifetime of transformative experiences with deity and a mix of mundane and exalted spaces -- the Susquehanna River, the home of Peter Whitmer Senior, Liberty jail, the Nauvoo temple, the Red Brick store, Carthage.  Each of these places are held with deep reverence not because of the actual land that they exist on, but because of the way they transformed Joseph's faith, and in turn our faith and the way we practice in our effort to walk the path of the Savior. I believe that as we look back upon the story of our lives, if we are seeking and walking that path of discipleship, I think that we'll find that our journey was actually made upon a path of truly sacred ground. That's it for this episode of This is the Gospel. Thank you to Cody, Dave, and Brad for sharing their stories in their faith. We'll have links to Brad's newest book about the Savior. It's a beautiful one called "Because of the Christ on Calvary," in our show notes, as well as pictures of our storytellers and a transcript of this episode at LDSLiving.com/ThisistheGospel. A big thank you to all of you for sharing the stories that mean something to you with your friends and your family. We love to hear all the ways that this type of storytelling strengthens your faith in God and love for his children.  If you have a minute, just a minute, to leave a review and a rating on iTunes, that's another way that you can share the good stuff. Every review helps us to show up in the search for more people. All of our stories on this podcast are true and accurate as affirmed by our storytellers, and if you have a story to share about Living the Gospel, please call our pitch line and leave us a pitch. We often find many of our stories and our long lost friends from the pitch line and we love to hear how the gospel has blessed your life. Call 515-519-6179 and pitch your story in three minutes or less.  This episode was produced by me KaRyn Lay with additional story producing and editing by Jasmine Mullen, Katie Lambert, and Emily Abel. It was scored, mixed and mastered by Mix at Six Studios and our executive producer is Erin Hallstrom.  You can find past episodes of this podcast and other LDS Living podcasts at LDSLiving.com/podcasts. Have a great week.    

It's where I come from. Palmyra New York is a small town with great history and a wonderful legacy. Add to that wonderful ice cream and amazing pizza and you might just want to relocate there! From the Grandin Building to the Sacred Grove learn where to visit in Palmyra. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TravelingTwogether/support

The Sacred Grove

Imagine a religion in which there are no scriptures. Absolutely no discussion of ordinances like baptism, confirmation, sacrament, priesthood advancement, baptism of the dead, initiatories, endowments, sealings. No explanations of garments. Imagine zero evidence of spiritual gifts and personal revelation. No testimonies. No personal inspirational stories. In fact, imagine a theology banning all discussion of the creation of the earth and mankind, the atonement, the resurrection and any appearances or dialogues of God to man. What you’ve just read about is a religion which places a paramount importance of sacredness over secrecy. After all, isn’t the atonement sacred? Of course. The First Vision? Definitely. Aren’t families sacred? Marriage? Freedom? Justice? The U.S. Constitution? When you stop and look at the list of things we consider sacred, it can get pretty long: * The Sacred Grove’s a sacred place. But anyone can visit it. * The same holds true for our temples. We invite anyone -- anyone -- to pass through them during Open Houses. In fact, we allow into our temples members who are later proven, in courts of law, to have been conducting evil, criminal actions while holding temple recommends (and presumably using said recommends). * Baby blessings, baptisms, confirmations, sacrament meetings and priesthood blessings are sacred, but can be attended by anyone (believer and non-believer) as well. * Our garments are sacred, hidden and not discussed. But on October 22, 2014, the church posted the video “‘Mormon Underwear’ is the Temple Garment and is Sacred to Latter-day Saints”. * People continue to post sacred testimonials to open Facebook groups, Instagram, Twitter, blogs and podcasts. Thus, we have a situation where the most sacred events in history are freely discussed, our most sacred places are visited by some who may not match the sacredness of the property, our most sacred clothing is freely publicized and our most sacred thoughts and dreams are freely bandied about on social media for anyone to mock and denigrate.

For the first live show of the year, Sam gives his thoughts on the current situation with Iran and the surrounding hysteria of the internet. Sam also breaks down Ricky Gervais's EPIC monologue from The Golden Globes, and pays tribute to Neil Peart at the end of the show. A LITTLE MORE NOISE Peart, Carey, Stone, Scannell & Copeland at the Sacred Grove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mUjLAWIj7E] FULL VIDEO Ricky Gervais Golden Globes 2020 Monologue HD [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKnIXysgD1M&t=263s] Trump's Iran Speech via CNN [https://youtu.be/5PEyPez-5H8] CNBC Op-Ed [https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/02/trump-just-took-out-the-worlds-biggest-bad-guy-qassim-soleimani.html] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whitfieldreport/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whitfieldreport/support

Episode 3 - What did the place that came to be called the Sacred Grove look like when Joseph Smith entered in early spring 1820? What did it sound like? What did it smell like? In this episode we examine the environment in which Joseph Smith prayed.

It’s the last week of school for my boys, and summer is right around the corner. In the news, I’ve got a few ways to really waste your money. I’ve got an update on last weekend’s Livestream For The Cure. And, in Recommended Listening, we’re revisiting a show that has announced their end. It’s time to say goodbye to More Gooder Than.Summer Is ComingIt’s the last week of school for my boys. Soon enough, instead of having my 2 younger boys home, I will have all 4 of my boys at home all day. I’ve talked before about how much it messes with our daily routine when any of the boys or my wife are home during the day. Now it’s full time at home and it’s a whole new routine.On top of that, we’re gonna have the 3 older boys all in a summer prep camp for 2 weeks starting in June. This is gonna help get them ready for next year and help Bug get used to what it’s like going to school at all. Plus, it will help get our youngest used to life without his brother home all day. It’s definitely gonna be a new experience.BS From The News-Covered Bus Stop Bench Installed On Road With No Bus Servicehttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-48307285A town in the UK spent £6,000 to install a covered bus stop on a road that does not have bus service. In their defense, there was service on that road when the work was commissioned, but in the mean time, that particular route was changed and that road was left busless. *Next time they might want to work on their inter-departmental communication.-Man Who Spent Nearly $4,000 Lowering His Car Wants Town To Pay Because He Can’t Go Over Speed Bumpshttps://jalopnik.com/guy-who-blew-4-000-lowering-his-car-is-demanding-his-t-1834825086A man in Limerick, Ireland spent almost $4000 to have his Volkswagen lowered to have only a 4 inch ground clearance. The problem is that the town on his route to work has recently installed 6 inch high speed bumps (the city claims that they are only 3 inches) throughout the town. This has caused over $2500 in damages to his car and forced him to change his route to one that adds another 30 miles a day to his drive. Now he wants the city council to pay for the damages.*He voluntarily lowered his car to a point that he can’t go over a simple speed bump, and yet it’s the city’s fault that his car was damaged. Way to go dumbass.JACKASS OF THE WEEK-People Getting Therapy To Deal With GoT Endinghttps://www.iheart.com/content/2019-05-19-game-of-thrones-therapy-is-a-real-thing-being-offered-after-the-finale/People are actually getting therapy to deal with the ending of Game Of Thrones. It’s a TV show!! The argument goes that people become very attached to the characters and stories in a show over the course of 8 years and may feel a sense of loss when it’s over. * Look, I get attached to the stories and may get emotional over storylines on a TV show, but I can separate a fictional television broadcast from real people and stories. If a TV show has become so important to your life that you need to seek therapy over a series finale, you probably needed to seek therapy loooonnng before this.Livestream For The Curehttp://livestreamforthecure.comI just want to say congratulations to The Epic Film Guys and everyone else who was involved in this years Livestream For The Cure. Not only did they reach their goal of $7500 by day 2, they crushed it with a 3 day total of $8300. This does not include any donations made through the end of June or merchandise sales that have yet to be added. This also doesn’t account for the fact that CRI will be matching all donations made through the end of June which will bring the total over $16,000. Way to go everyone. I’m really looking forward to next year. Let’s see $10,000!!-Recommended Listening-Goodbye More Gooder Thanhttp://mgtpodcast.com/After 3 years, the crew from More Gooder Than have announced that they will be ending the show after main episode 70. They have said that they are making arrangements for the show to stay available after they end it so that you will still be able to go back and listen. According to the hosts, the end comes simply as a result of work/ life/ podcast balance. Sometimes something’s gotta give, and in most cases, your podcast is the first thing on the chopping block. So long MGT. I’m sure the “Sacred Grove” will live on without you.-Promos and Shoutouts-Rough Giraffe Meddling KidsAfterburn 739We Watched A Thing-Promos and Shoutouts-Sunshine and PowercutsIgnorance Was BlissRolling MisadventuresSo I Married A Movie GeekJoin the Facebook Group Oddballs: Friends of The Odd Dad Outhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/odddadoutDonate on Patreonhttp://patreon.com/join/odddadoutFollow Along on Social athttps://www.twitter.com/odddadout/https://www.facebook.com/odddadout/https://www.instagram.com/odddadout/

It’s the last week of school for my boys, and summer is right around the corner. In the news, I’ve got a few ways to really waste your money. I’ve got an update on last weekend’s Livestream For The Cure. And, in Recommended Listening, we’re revisiting a show that has announced their end. It’s time to say goodbye to More Gooder Than.Summer Is ComingIt’s the last week of school for my boys. Soon enough, instead of having my 2 younger boys home, I will have all 4 of my boys at home all day. I’ve talked before about how much it messes with our daily routine when any of the boys or my wife are home during the day. Now it’s full time at home and it’s a whole new routine.On top of that, we’re gonna have the 3 older boys all in a summer prep camp for 2 weeks starting in June. This is gonna help get them ready for next year and help Bug get used to what it’s like going to school at all. Plus, it will help get our youngest used to life without his brother home all day. It’s definitely gonna be a new experience.BS From The News-Covered Bus Stop Bench Installed On Road With No Bus Servicehttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-48307285A town in the UK spent £6,000 to install a covered bus stop on a road that does not have bus service. In their defense, there was service on that road when the work was commissioned, but in the mean time, that particular route was changed and that road was left busless. *Next time they might want to work on their inter-departmental communication.-Man Who Spent Nearly $4,000 Lowering His Car Wants Town To Pay Because He Can’t Go Over Speed Bumpshttps://jalopnik.com/guy-who-blew-4-000-lowering-his-car-is-demanding-his-t-1834825086A man in Limerick, Ireland spent almost $4000 to have his Volkswagen lowered to have only a 4 inch ground clearance. The problem is that the town on his route to work has recently installed 6 inch high speed bumps (the city claims that they are only 3 inches) throughout the town. This has caused over $2500 in damages to his car and forced him to change his route to one that adds another 30 miles a day to his drive. Now he wants the city council to pay for the damages.*He voluntarily lowered his car to a point that he can’t go over a simple speed bump, and yet it’s the city’s fault that his car was damaged. Way to go dumbass.JACKASS OF THE WEEK-People Getting Therapy To Deal With GoT Endinghttps://www.iheart.com/content/2019-05-19-game-of-thrones-therapy-is-a-real-thing-being-offered-after-the-finale/People are actually getting therapy to deal with the ending of Game Of Thrones. It’s a TV show!! The argument goes that people become very attached to the characters and stories in a show over the course of 8 years and may feel a sense of loss when it’s over. * Look, I get attached to the stories and may get emotional over storylines on a TV show, but I can separate a fictional television broadcast from real people and stories. If a TV show has become so important to your life that you need to seek therapy over a series finale, you probably needed to seek therapy loooonnng before this.Livestream For The Curehttp://livestreamforthecure.comI just want to say congratulations to The Epic Film Guys and everyone else who was involved in this years Livestream For The Cure. Not only did they reach their goal of $7500 by day 2, they crushed it with a 3 day total of $8300. This does not include any donations made through the end of June or merchandise sales that have yet to be added. This also doesn’t account for the fact that CRI will be matching all donations made through the end of June which will bring the total over $16,000. Way to go everyone. I’m really looking forward to next year. Let’s see $10,000!!-Recommended Listening-Goodbye More Gooder Thanhttp://mgtpodcast.com/After 3 years, the crew from More Gooder Than have announced that they will be ending the show after main episode 70. They have said that they are making arrangements for the show to stay available after they end it so that you will still be able to go back and listen. According to the hosts, the end comes simply as a result of work/ life/ podcast balance. Sometimes something’s gotta give, and in most cases, your podcast is the first thing on the chopping block. So long MGT. I’m sure the “Sacred Grove” will live on without you.-Promos and Shoutouts-Rough Giraffe Meddling KidsAfterburn 739We Watched A Thing-Promos and Shoutouts-Sunshine and PowercutsIgnorance Was BlissRolling MisadventuresSo I Married A Movie GeekJoin the Facebook Group Oddballs: Friends of The Odd Dad Outhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/odddadoutDonate on Patreonhttp://patreon.com/join/odddadoutFollow Along on Social athttps://www.twitter.com/odddadout/https://www.facebook.com/odddadout/https://www.instagram.com/odddadout/

Our second post-play roundtable, where we're discussing the latest arc. Gameplay talk stops around 6 minutes in and then we discuss role-playing choices! Players: Evan Mora, Jennifer Alexander, Orion, Brendan McLeod, and Gloria Walker GM: Michelle Nickolaisen (Twitter, Instagram ) Audio editor: Brendan Hutchins We have a Discord! Join it here. And make sure to check out the Patreon, so you can get sneak peeks and bonus content for Serendipity City and other projects. Find us around the web at serendipitypod.com, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or Facebook. Our next episode will be out on September 11th, after which we should be back on our regular biweekly schedule. Thanks for your patience and for bearing with the bumpiness this last month! Support Serendipity City by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/serendipity-city

Today, Denver addresses the following: Nearly 200 years after God appeared to Joseph in the Sacred Grove, we still don’t have Zion. What happened to the Restoration? Why has it failed to produce Zion as prophesied? What can we do to help it get back on track? Transcript: There was a time when the landscape … Continue reading 30: How the Restoration Has Fallen! → The post 30: How the Restoration Has Fallen! appeared first on Denver Snuffer.

Episode 3 of Monument Podcast, I talk to Bob Trubshaw about what makes somewhere a 'place'..

On this episode, we cover the evolution of the first vision accounts spurred by an 1841 interview with Joseph’s brother, Reverend William Smith. From the 1829 revelation included as D&C 20 today, to the mid-1830s, to the John Whitmer history in 1838, to the History of the Church printed in the Times & Season in 1842, Joseph story looks less like an actual occurrence and more like a the coming-of-age story to a mythological figure. Was it God and Jesus who appeared, was it the angel Nephi, did the Sacred Grove even happen? These questions and more pose serious challenges to the claims of divine provenance of the young prophet. After that we have on Justin Clark from the Reason Revolution podcast to talk about the rise of the freethought movement in 19th and 20th-century America.   Links: 1832 First Vision Account http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-circa-summer-1832/1#full-transcript 1835/6 First Vision Account http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/journal-1835-1836/24 1841/2 First Vision Account http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-circa-june-1839-circa-1841-draft-2/2 Several Remarkable Visions Orson Pratt http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/appendix-orson-pratt-an-interesting-account-of-several-remarkable-visions-1840/3#full-transcript MormonThink First Vision Essay http://www.mormonthink.com/firstvisionweb.htm MormonThink Nephi or Moroni Essay http://www.mormonthink.com/nephiweb.htm LDS First Vision Essay https://www.lds.org/topics/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng John Whitmer History Introduction http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/john-whitmer-history-1831-circa-1847/1#historical-intro 1841 William Smith Interview p.410 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015004820760;view=1up;seq=425   Interviews: Reason Revolution with Justin Clark http://reasonrevolution.org/episode-36-the-interview-bryce-blankenagel/ We Talk About Dead People Sidney Rigdon https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aaron-carter/we-talk-about-dead-people   Show Links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com Twitter @NakedMormonism Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Naked-Mormonism/370003839816311 Patreon http://patreon.com/nakedmormonism Music by Jason Comeau http://aloststateofmind.com/ Show Artwork http://weirdmormonshit.com/ Legal Counsel http://patorrez.com/

Steven shares so many parables of his discoveries throughout his years of work for the church. He shares some great insights on how to use fear and doubt for growth and progression, how to turn obstacles into stepping stones, and how to better understand how the Lord tests us and helps us grow.  Steven L. Olsen received AM and PhD degrees in cultural anthropology from the University of Chicago. For the past three decades he has filled various professional and administrative positions with the LDS Church History Department in Salt Lake City, including senior curator and managing director. Major projects completed under his leadership include the historic site restorations, “Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith Farm and Sacred Grove”, the “Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site”, “Historic Kirtland” and “John and Else Johnson Home”,” Cove Fort” and “Brigham Young Winter Home”; and the Church History Library in Salt Lake City.

This week on Animal Instinct, host Celia Kutcher is joined by Maribeth Decker, an intuitive animal communicator, and owner and founder of Sacred Grove. Maribeth uses her abilities to address animals’ issues that interfere with people being able to enjoy their animals.

Most of today was driving, however the morning was spent in Palmyra and Fayette at the Smith farm, Sacred Grove, and Whitmer farm. The church has put out some really slick videos trying to explain the history, but somehow they still obfuscate the reality. Now on to a fun evening with friend of the show Jonathan Tindell of Secular Stories podcast!

The Geminati jump in and talk about magick. Ginger and Kat share their different paths and approaches. Ginger is in Witch Skewl this year and is interested in a path of initiation to deepen her knowledge. Kat's resistance to a deep dive in magick is due to spiritual studies and dabbling in divination. She's wary of "religion," but seeing where her curiosity leads. Ginger has been on a conscious magickal path for much longer than Kat, and she confesses (ha!) her love for Catholic ritual and ceremony. The Gems talk about the downside of religion turning people into sheep, where they turn off and regurgitate rather than continually question and grow. Ultimately the Gems discuss doing good things in community to bolster rather than segregate it. What does this look like? How do you do good? There are so many ways including volunteerism and one on one connections. It often comes down to drilling into you and doing deeper work. In magick they suggest getting your ritual to tap into deeper currents to discover what's really important to you. Do the work to open yourself to new channels of information to come through and undo programming, then step outside yourself and help someone at least once a week! However it shows up or any way you can. You'll be surprised how this feeds you and deepens your sense of community and connection in the world at large. We touch on a lot of different things in this episode. Here are some links in case you want a deeper dive: The Serpent Mythos of the Gemini written by Erin Adamski, Griffin Queen Doctor Strange movie The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn Witch Skewl with Birch Tree of The Sacred Grove, Freak Phil on YouTube Zeitgeist movie Empty Bowls program; we actually meant Gratitude Bowls Wild Kuan Yin oracle deck by Alana Fairchild The Matrix movie

We continue on our motif of a sheltering tree and the power of friendship. Sermon notes

On this Thursday's Hermetic Hour host Poke Runyon will welcome Wor. Frater Osiris, P.M. from Georgia, one of our Associate Members who recently staged an O.T.A. seasonal rite there. Mike will tell us just how he went about it, and how it was received. We have another Associate Member in Texas, Frater Heracles, who has also staged a seasonal, and will call in with his comments. This warms the cockles of my heart!  We've been putting on these delightful pageants four times a year, on the solstices and equinoxes, since 1974, and we are so happy to see the tradition spreading out across the country. Mike and John have been able to do very effective rituals by following the scripts and details in our Seasonal Book, and using their own ingenuity in the staging. This is very important because we have gotten more elaborate at Montsalvat and Rivendell over the years, and we need fresh talent to do it their own way -- like Wagner in modern dress. Same words and music, but a fresh, new look. Mike has even translated our musical theme, scored in the book, on a synthesizer, which he will play for us. This will be a fun and inspiring evening. Tune in and find out  how you too can turn your back yard into a Sacred Grove and honor the Lord and Lady in the most ancient of modern seasonal rites.  

In over 40 trips to The Sacred Grove both on his own and with tour groups, author and photographer Scot Proctor has seen the Smith Farm in every light and every season, but there was one day, early in the morning, which truly was a day like no other.  The images captured on that magical day have now found their way into a book for both children and adults which is as close to a journey to the grove with young Joseph Smith as you can have, short of going there yourself.Scot Proctor talks about deciding what to do with the gift of that day's photographs, the unique opportunity to publish the book simultaneously in eleven different languages, and about the questions and content included in the text itself.That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

F. Burton Howard discusses the visitation of God the Father and Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith.