Enos–Words of Mormon

In this episode we’ll talk about the books of Enos, Jarom, Omni, and the Words of Mormon. These are the concluding writings of the small plates of Nephi. We’ll focus mostly on the story of Enos and his transformation from sinner to saint. We’ll talk about how all change needs to start with becoming acquainted with spiritual truths, followed by a desire to improve, and concluding with making efforts to change. We’ll also review how as we better understand and believe the truths taught by the Holy Ghost, we are likely to experience greater happiness and peace.

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2 Nephi 11–19

In this episode we’ll talk about 2 Nephi chapters 11 through 19. These are the first of the Isaiah chapters in Nephi’s personal record. We’ll talk about how important these writings were to Nephi, and how they provided him with peace and assurance during times of trial. We’ll review the concept of aligning our beliefs with truth, particularly as it relates to our tendency to twist God’s teachings to meet our own preferences. We’ll also discuss how everyone has access to peace and happiness in their lives, but only upon obedience to the principles that govern such feelings. 

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Overcoming Codependency

We all have the desire to be needed and in many ways we need each other for our comfort and survival but all too often we cross the line of being emotionally dependent on others in a way that is detrimental to all involved. This is a common occurrence with mothers in relation to their children. Coach Jane Copier is a coach who works with midlife moms and something that she sees a lot in her practice is women who have a codependency on their children for their own happiness. These moms find that they can only be happy if their children are happy. Jane is on the podcast today talking about why this is not healthy for either the mother or the child and how a mother can truly break free of relying on her children for her emotional state and well being. 

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2 Nephi 3-5

Welcome to Grounded, where women of various backgrounds, cultures and ages gather together to study the doctrines and principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ through the lens of covenant women. As we study 2 Nephi 3-5 together, we will focus on God planning for and being in the details of our lives, difficult cultural topics including skin color, and what it means to live after the manner of happiness.

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2 Nephi 3-5: Part 2

Dr. Jan Martin discusses modern research and study on several difficult passages in the Book of Mormon, while bearing testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon as the word of God.

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3 Rules for Stimulating Authenticity in Elders Quorum

Bryan Hurd earned a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Utah State University and has been a realtor for almost 20 years. He lives his motto, "Be the most positive person I know," and attributes much of his success to a positive, can-do attitude and surrounding himself with "A" players. Bryan and his wife, Chandi, have four amazing boys and you can find the Hurd family at an RSL soccer game, the swimming pool, out on hiking trails, the library, or in the backyard enjoying life together. Links

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Ephesians: Part 2

Dr. Matthew Richardson discusses the importance of revelation to become truly converted to Jesus Christ and why we wear “the whole armor of God.”

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Your Brain on Awe

Dacher Keltner is a scientist who has been studying happiness and well-being for decades. He writes that he’s taught happiness to hundreds of thousands of people around the world and that twenty years into teaching happiness, he’s actually found an answer to how to live the good life: find awe.

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The Power of Coaching When Faced With Betrayal

Having a spouse commit an affair is life changing and can be so emotionally overwhelming. But there is hope out there and a lot of that help can come through coaching. Therapy and support groups can be very helpful for the spouse who has been betrayed by an affair, but coach Kristin Romney found that coaching was the thing that helped the most because it shifted the focus from the past to the future with giving her tools to feel better now and in the future.  She is here talking on the podcast today to let others who have been affected by betrayal know that they can come out the other side better than they have ever been. There is so much hope for happiness after betrayal. If you or someone you know has had a spouse commit an affair, pass this episode along to them or reach out to Kristin to have her help you find the happiness once more in your life.

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