How Does Religious Identity Help and Hinder Our Spiritual Growth?

Steve discusses how religious identity might get in the way of a more genuine faith life with Haroon Moghul, author of "Two Billion Caliphs: A Vision of a Muslim Future." Haroon Moghul is an Account Director at Unitas Communications, where he helps international clients tell their stories. An award-winning journalist and opinion columnist, Haroon's essays have been featured by The New York Times, NPR’s Fresh Air, CNN, NBC News, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian, among many others. He’s also appeared on all major US news networks as an expert commentator on Islam, the Muslim world, and U.S. foreign policy, has dedicated years to interfaith engagement, and has spoken at universities, conferences, think tanks, houses of worship, bookstores, and libraries on five continents.

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Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21

In this episode we'll talk about Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21. We'll talk about the Savior’s resurrection and appearance to many. We’ll review the story of the apostle Thomas, who did not believe the testimony of his cohorts that Jesus had risen. We’ll talk about the importance of faith, the need to move forward despite having immediate results, and how this relates to the improvement of mental and emotional health. We’ll also discuss the Savior’s teachings to Peter about his identity and purpose. We’ll review how increasing our own understanding of identity and purpose can help us better deal with the emotional challenges we’ll face.

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When Being Released Hurts: Part 1

Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints, manages the day-to-day efforts of Leading Saints, and is the host of the podcast. Kurt graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a degree in Business Marketing. He ran a web development company for five years before focusing on Leading Saints full time. Kurt currently lives in Stansbury Park, Utah with his lovely wife Alanna. They are blessed to have three children. Kurt has served as a full-time missionary (California Sacramento), as a bishop, first counselor in a stake presidency, and elders quorum president. This is Part 1 of a 2-part podcast. Listen to Part 2 HERE. Highlights

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Tune In

What would your world be like if there were no sound? Would you struggle to connect to the things that you prioritize most? For Justin Osmond, the sound of silence is his reality. Being legally deaf has helped him choose carefully what he wants to tune in to and, in doing so, he has learned to tune in with spiritual ears when his physical ears fail him. You can do the same.

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Unique, Irreplaceable, & Priceless

To determine the worth of an item, we must answer three questions: Is it unique? Is it irreplaceable? Is it priceless? The same measures can be applied to determining the worth of you. John Bytheway helps you see that you are worth way more than any yacht, moon rock or Dorito known to man. In fact, you are of such infinite worth, the Savior, Himself, esteemed you worth dying for.

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How Can I Help You See Your Value

If you're going to make an important life decision, it's statistically made between the ages of 14-24 years old. But if you don’t feel valued or like you can ask your parents or other trusted adults for help, you may end up struggling when you don’t have to! Hank Smith talks directly to you (and your parents) with the goal to show you 1) your parents and trusted leaders are there to help you; 2) It’s okay to ask for help – chances are someone you know has been through it before! 3) You are so much more valued than you can ever imagine.

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Perfectly Imperfect

While fighting to save his wife during a home invasion, Brickman Allen was brutally attacked, leaving him with wounds and less than a 10% chance of survival. Though his physical healing was an absolute miracle, the spiritual healing and personal acceptance he gained was even more so. Experience his journey to learn to feel God's love through the darkest nights that eventually gave way to the brightest days of healing.

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Push Along with a Heart Full of Song

The Savior cares about you so much more than you realize! But when you feel alone, how can you find comfort? Join Meg Johnson as she talks about experiencing the refiner’s fires of life, and recognizing God’s hand in your life as he “hears the songs you cannot sing.”

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Bounce Back Better

Feeling stuck where you're at in life? Then this talk is for YOU! Author & psychologist Dr. David T. Morgan explores 3 principles to help you bounce back better after life's challenging events so you can turn setbacks and trials into successes that work FOR your advantage! Perfect for adults AND TEENS, these simple tips will remind you regardless of where you're at, there is ALWAYS something you can do.

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