This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section one. This is considered the preface to the Lord’s revelations, and was actually given a couple of years after some of the other published revelations. We’ll talk about the concept of the law of the harvest; that we will only get out of something what we are willing to put into it. We’ll review the Lord’s counsel regarding following His direction, and how there are no shortcuts to spiritual and emotional improvement. We’ll also discuss how even though it is difficult to change, the Lord is always there to offer His help and assistance along the way. 

This week we begin of study of the Doctrine and Covenants. We’ll talk about some of the principles taught in the Restoration Proclamation that can help with our mental and emotional well-being. We’ll discuss how the very fact that a Savior was provided and that the gospel was restored in the latter days is a testimony of God’s love and concern for us. As we better understand His love, we can more effectively manage feelings of anxiety and depression. We’ll also talk about how being ready to apply the changes and adjustments that come with the “ongoing restoration” can help us become more flexible and better able to make personal change as well. 

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapter ten. We’ve finally come to the end of the Book of Mormon, and it has been a complete treat for me to study it in depth this year. We’ll talk about Moroni’s promise in verses three through five which teaches us how to gain our own testimony of the Book of Mormon. We’ll also talk about his promise that through the Holy Ghost, we can obtain access to all truth. We’ll review how many mental health issues are founded on incorrect beliefs about the world or about ourselves. We’ll discuss how as we correct those beliefs and align them with spiritual truths, we can experience greater peace and happiness. 

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapters seven through nine. We’ll review four separate principles taught in these chapters. We’ll talk about the concept of “entering in to the rest of the Lord” and how that can affect our mental health. This invitation is for this life as well as the life to come. We’ll discuss the idea of transformation and change and how the gospel of Jesus Christ can help us change all aspects of our personalities, including our mental health. We’ll review the relationship between increasing our capacity for love and decreasing our anxiety. We’ll also talk about the idea of “process vs. destination” and how as we focus more on the process, we can experience greater fulfillment.   

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapters one through six. We’ll discuss the differences among priesthood office, priesthood, authority, and priesthood power. We’ll review how priesthood power is God’s power and is available to anyone who will make and keep a covenant with Him. We’ll talk about how Jesus Christ overcame the world through priesthood power and how we have access to that same power to overcome any trial that we face. We’ll also talk about how spiritual strategies to manage mental health are an essential part of a comprehensive plan to improve our emotional and mental wellbeing. 

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters twelve through fifteen. We’ll talk about several principles, starting with the concept of repentance. We’ll review how repentance is not simply the process of being forgiven of sin, but is the mechanism by which we become like God. We’ll also talk about hope and its critical importance as we seek to improve our mental health. We will review the role of weakness and humility in personal progress, and how both are essential to eventually becoming more like our Savior Jesus Christ.

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters six through eleven. We’ll focus on the journey the Jaredites took from their home country to the promised land and compare their journey to the metaphorical journeys each of us take as we improve our mental health. We’ll talk about the importance of personal preparation and accountability. We’ll review how all change involves difficulty and effort. We’ll review how maintaining gratitude during challenging times can help us weather life’s storms more effectively. 

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters one through five. We’ll talk about the people of the Brother of Jared, about their start at the Tower of Babel, their journey through the wilderness, and the problems they encountered along the way. We’ll talk about the difficult things they were asked to do, and how the Lord helped them. We’ll focus on the principles of agency and accountability, showing through example how when we are trying to change, there is a part for us to do, and a part for the Lord to do.   There are free worksheets available for the invitations made in the weekly podcasts. To get these worksheets, please sign up for my email newsletter. Not only will you get access to the free worksheets, but access to many more free strategies to help manage your mental health. Please sign up at the following link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we’ll talk about Mormon chapters seven through nine. These chapters contain the final words of the prophet Mormon and the initial writings of his son, the prophet Moroni. We’ll review two core concepts that are contained in Mormon’s final discourse; the ideas of identity and purpose. We’ll talk about how truly understanding our identity can help us have greater direction and purpose during mental health trials. We’ll also talk about how knowing our purpose can give us strength to endure difficulties. 

In this episode we’ll talk about Mormon chapters one through six. We’ll review the heartbreaking situation that the prophet Mormon had to endure, as he was charged to lead the unrepentant Nephites to battle. We’ll talk about Mormon’s resolve to continue to do what was right, regardless of the outcome. We’ll review the concepts of persistence as they relate to improving our mental health. We’ll also talk about the doctrine of hope and how it can help us be faithful even during dark times.