Welcome 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 and Lindsey Boren as we study: What does God need you to know, become, and do?
We often use the Bible to support the Book of Mormon, but what if it’s actually the other way around? Doctrine and Covenants 20 offers a fascinating perspective on how the Book of Mormon helps confirm biblical truth. Plus, discover what an early Church teacher asked the Prophet Joseph Smith in his own home—his response may surprise you!
I absolutely love our Prophet! So wise. So faith-filled. So optimistic about the future. If we will sustain him, the promises given to us are amazing.
Every time I’m at a funeral, this crosses my mind at some point. Let’s study D&C 21:6!
Gather your family to listen to stories about the most impactful voice we will ever hear--our own.
Join us as we study Elder Rasband’s incredible talk, “Behold I Am The Light Which Ye Should Hold Up” “We do not have a monopoly on righteousness” -Elaine Dalton. What truths stand out to you?
Sister Morgan Pearson continues to examine Emma’s instruction to be a scribe and compile hymns for the Church. Sister Pearson also explores Emma’s experience with plural marriage and the importance of covenants, forgiveness, and the beauty and strength of this complicated person from Church History.
How can we live up to our privileges? Sister Morgan Pearson explores the Lord’s words to Emma Smith. She instructs her to expound on scripture and how Joseph and Emma’s relationship is a blessing to them and an example to modern-day Saints.
Jon Holdaway was born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He served in the Korea Seoul Mission, where he met Sister Juliette Landsem. They have two children. Jon graduated from Brigham Young University and BYU Law, and served in the Utah Army National Guard. He later became an Army JAG officer with assignments including Charlottesville, Virginia, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Darmstadt, Germany, where he also served in church leadership roles including bishopric member, high council member, and stake mission president.
I once read that when Michael Jordan was off his game in any way, he would go back to the basics of shooting free throws. Likewise, I think when our testimonies are struggling - we too can go back to the basics of the gospel to get back to where we need to be.