"Other people base our possibilities on THEIR limitations." Paralympian and silver medalist Jeff Griffin talks about going after your goals and dreams, believing in yourself especially when others don't, and creating the life you've always wanted for yourself.
John chapters 14-17 are filled with “power verses” that can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life.
Our “Stick With It” conversation series on the Top of Mind podcast continues with historian Greg Jackson’s story of committing to get the regional accents right on his podcast “History That Doesn’t Suck.” A few years ago, his audience had grown so large that he was immune to most listener criticism. But a message from “Lucy in Tennessee” about the Southern accent Jackson affected in his storyteller cut through the noise. Jackson chose to stick with the discomfort of that criticism and step up his accent game. His podcast is better for it.
In this episode we'll talk about John 14-17. We'll review how the gospel of John is often different than the other three gospels, focusing on unique events and providing deep insights for our spiritual and emotional development. We'll talk about the Savior's counsel during the Last Supper for his apostles to fear not and to have comfort. In the Savior's teachings, there are many suggestions that can help us increase peace and reduce anxiety in our lives. We'll talk about several of these suggestions and how they can be implemented. We'll further discuss how the gospel of Jesus Christ holds many keys to help us improve our mental and emotional health.
Whatever pain you have you are understood. Jesus felt it all– not just something LIKE your pain but YOUR pain!
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted". Speakers Ganel-Lyn Condie, Jenn Zingmark, and Mark Williams talk about what it means to "mourn" with others, and how you can uplift people who are struggling AND be uplifted when it's YOU whose head hangs down low.
Mandy's powerful conversion and how she found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the help of so many around her.
Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, John 14-17!
Steve speaks with professor Maeera Y Schreiber about her personal history and how that influences her work in poetry and interfaith literature. Dr. Schreiber is Associate Professor English and former Director of Religion Studies at the University Utah, where she teaches and writes about poetry, Jewish-American literature, ethnic American studies, religious studies, and interfaith relations. Her book "Holy Envy: Writing in the Jewish Christian Borderzone" is what caught our attention recently.
When Vinney Tolman was 25 he died in a Dairy Queen bathroom and was placed in a body bag. After meeting a guide named Drake, Vinney experienced the afterlife and was taught 10 heavenly principles that provide incredible insight, comfort, and hope! You don't want to miss this! Vinney's story will change your life.