An Interview with Jasmin Rappeleye

" I think studying a little bit about a hard topic can be more dangerous than studying a lot about a hard topic because there's so much more under the iceberg that can help contextualize what's going on. And so I would definitely say if you're struggling, don't be afraid of the hard questions, but just do it with an approach of faith, hope, and charity. Take a deep breath, make sure you take your time and are doing it in a mindset where you are prepared to tackle these in a rational, reasonable, and faith filled way. But probably more importantly, I ultimately don't think that study and rational thinking is what really keeps people in the church. It really is having a relationship with Jesus Christ. It's those spiritual moments that make us realize that this is true, that this is good, that this is something that is going to bring so much meaning and beauty into my life and this is gonna bring me closer to God than anything else."

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Josh’s Story

" I remember the last thing that he landed on was talking about Jesus Christ, and I just remember thinking like, oh my gosh, like, what am I doing? How am I doing this by myself? How am I thinking I can possibly get through this crazy time in my life... How am I doing this alone? So I said, you know what, I'm going to read the Book of Mormon, everything revolves around this book, right? Let's see what it's actually about."

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Doctrine and Covenants 64–66

This phrase is often quoted, but what does it really mean to not be weary in well-doing? When burnout, discouragement, and fatigue creep in, how do we keep going? John looks at some of the most powerful language about the kingdom of God and what it means for us today.

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D&C 64-66

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 64-66. We’ll discuss how the Savior yearns to forgive us no matter the sin. We’ll talk about how this is extra amazing considering the great price He paid to achieve that power. We will also talk about the commandment He has given for us to forgive each other. We’ll review how forgiving others can lead to greater peace and mental health, while refusing forgiveness can have the opposite effect. We’ll also talk about how small changes, sustained over time, can have great effects.

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Doctrine and Covenants 60–63

Why does the Lord repeatedly tell us to open our mouths in sharing the gospel? If we feel hesitant, is it fear or something else? John explores how speaking up in small ways can have a big impact.

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Doctrine & Covenants 64-66: Part 2

Dr. Jason Whiting continues his discussion on forgiveness and healing from trauma, highlighting how the Lord helps us forgive ourselves and build stronger relationships through meaningful connection.

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Doctrine & Covenants 64-66: Part 1

Why is forgiveness a challenge? Dr. Jason Whiting examines how conflict, fault-finding, and differences–even among the early Saints–are not new challenges. Through the lens of the Doctrine and Covenants and human nature, he explores the transformative power of forgiveness and how it builds unity in families, communities, and the Church.

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Tattooed, Tested, and Transformed: Sage’s Journey to the Temple

"It's a little scary, you know, going to church with tattoos for the first time or having multicolored hair and going to church or dressing a certain way. But like at the end of the day, we are all children of God. He's just happy to see us there. And even if you don't feel like you belong, you belong because he accepts you. You belong because you belong with Christ. Not because you belong with the crowd, but because you belong with Christ."

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Owen’s Story

"This is what those athletes are missing, they are missing peace. They're missing hope and they're missing security. I have never been more confident in my life. In sports, we put on this facade that we're the best and we have so much confidence and it is so shallow. You do one thing and boom, our confidence is tanked. And so my invitation to those athletes would be, if you want to be more confident than you've ever been, if you want to have peace, you wanna have hope, you wanna have true belonging, if you wanna be blessed both temporally and spiritually...follow God and let him be the author and finisher of your story. And I know that as I continue to trust in him, my life's gonna lead to places much, much better than what I could have done myself."

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