Single Adult, Relief Society President

Angela Okada earned a Bachelor of Arts from BYU and a Master of Arts from the University of Utah, both in Speech Language Pathology. She worked as a speech language pathologist in a northern Virginia school district lived for six years before moving back to Utah, where she continues to work as a school-based SLP. Angela has four nieces and a nephew who she absolutely adores, and she enjoys reading, watching college sports, and trying new restaurants with friends. She has served as a missionary in the Georgia, Atlanta mission, a Young Women counselor, temple ordinance worker, and as a Relief Society counselor and president in both a young single adult ward and a geographic (family) ward. Links

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Revelation 15–22

In this episode we'll talk about the final chapters of the Book of Revelation; chapters 15-22. We’ll talk about the strategy of looking for themes in scripture, which can sometimes help provide insight when symbolic writing is used. We’ll discuss the doctrine of hope and how this can help during times of difficulty. We’ll talk about the role of hope in managing mental health issues. Finally, we’ll review the role of our Savior and His Atonement, and how He can help us be strong during times of trial and look forward to better days. 

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Aaron’s Story

Aaron opens up about his struggles with addiction stemming from his parents' divorce and how he used the atonement to heal. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised.

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“I Give Unto You Weakness”

Jim Kasen has degrees in Organ Performance and Interpersonal Communications from Brigham Young University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and a Masters in Choral Conducting from BYU. He is a licensed social worker, recently retired as Director of University Relations at BYU, and is the author of the book To Belong to Him. Jim first served as a branch president in the Philippines Manila Mission, and has served in branch presidencies at the Provo Missionary Training Center, in elders quorum presidencies, in a bishopric, four times as a high councilor, and as a music director, choir director, and organist many times on the ward and stake levels. He has also served on the Church Music Committee, as a guest organist at Temple Square, a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and in many other assignments such as directing choirs for general conference and on the hymnal submission review sub-committee. Links

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Mark’s Story

Mark lived a picture perfect life until he fell into temptations in adulthood. After stealing from his work he surrendered to the Lord and completely changed his life.

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Hebrews 7-13: Part 1

How does the Melchizedek Priesthood help us come unto Christ? Dr. Philip Allred explores the salvific nature of the Melchizedek Priesthood and why Jesus is the “High Priest of Good Things to Come.”

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Hebrews 1–6

In this episode we'll talk about Hebrews chapters one through six. The Book of Hebrews was written to Jews who had converted to Christianity, but had started to fall back into old patterns of unbelief. We'll talk about how these chapters testify powerfully of the Savior and His Atonement, including His ability to truly understand all of our difficulties and challenges. We'll also discuss how following prophetic counsel is a great way to improve personal peace. Secular mental health strategies are very important in managing mental health. When we couple those with spiritual strategies, we can increase our power to improve our lives.

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