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Joseph Smith History 1:1-26

This week we are studying Joseph Smith History verses one through twenty-six. This is one of the accounts of the First Vision as given by Joseph Smith. We’ll talk about several truths that can help us manage our mental health. The first is the knowledge and hope that God is aware of us and has a plan for our success. The second is that we must act in faith in order to overcome the difficulties we face. The third is a pattern of anxiety management that can be found in a close study of the events surrounding the First Vision.

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January 13, 2025

Faith Matters

Be ye therefore a perfectionist?

This week, we’re so grateful to share a conversation with Justin Dyer, a professor of religion at BYU and a researcher who has spent years exploring the intersection of faith and mental health. Justin’s most recent work focuses on perfectionism, especially within the church. He recently edited a special issue of BYU Studies Quarterly dedicated entirely to this subject, and you can find a link to it in our show notes.In this conversation, Justin shares some compelling research, including the striking finding that high levels of toxic perfectionism can triple the likelihood of leaving one’s religion. He offers some profound insights into why this is the case and he talks about gospel principles that could help us replace unhealthy perfectionistic beliefs.

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January 11, 2025

fireside clips

When God Shows You Who You Really Are

When Jennifer Campbell got her patriarchal blessing, she learned she shouted for joy to come to Earth. Her first thought? “What was I thinking!?” Because after 25 years of chronic depression, that seemed impossible! But this isn’t your typical mental health story. It’s about discovering that sometimes your greatest “weakness” is actually your greatest strength in disguise, and why Satan works so hard to make you believe otherwise. For anyone who has hated parts of themselves, wondered why happiness seems impossible, or felt disconnected from their divine identity, this message might just change how you see your struggles.

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January 9, 2025

CFM: Mental Health Insights

Doctrine & Covenants 1

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section one. This is considered the preface to the Lord’s revelations, and was actually given a couple of years after some of the other published revelations. We’ll talk about the concept of the law of the harvest; that we will only get out of something what we are willing to put into it. We’ll review the Lord’s counsel regarding following His direction, and how there are no shortcuts to spiritual and emotional improvement. We’ll also discuss how even though it is difficult to change, the Lord is always there to offer His help and assistance along the way.

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January 6, 2025

CFM: Mental Health Insights

The Restoration

This week we begin of study of the Doctrine and Covenants. We’ll talk about some of the principles taught in the Restoration Proclamation that can help with our mental and emotional well-being. We’ll discuss how the very fact that a Savior was provided and that the gospel was restored in the latter days is a testimony of God’s love and concern for us. As we better understand His love, we can more effectively manage feelings of anxiety and depression. We’ll also talk about how being ready to apply the changes and adjustments that come with the “ongoing restoration” can help us become more flexible and better able to make personal change as well.

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December 30, 2024

CFM: Mental Health Insights

Christmas

In this episode we’ll talk about topics related to Christmas. We’ll start with a discussion of Old Testament prophecies that Jesus Christ would be the hope of Israel, delivering them from spiritual bondage. We’ll talk about how receiving hope and comfort in this life is an active choice. We’ll also review the appearance of Gabriel to Mary, including Mary’s faithful reaction to his annunciation. We’ll talk about how Mary, understanding her purpose, received great strength as she proceeded into the unknown. We’ll also review the story of the wise men, and how by looking for heavenly signs of happiness and peace in our own lives, we can be led to amazing destinations.

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December 23, 2024

CFM: Mental Health Insights

Moroni 10

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapter ten. We’ve finally come to the end of the Book of Mormon, and it has been a complete treat for me to study it in depth this year. We’ll talk about Moroni’s promise in verses three through five which teaches us how to gain our own testimony of the Book of Mormon. We’ll also talk about his promise that through the Holy Ghost, we can obtain access to all truth. We’ll review how many mental health issues are founded on incorrect beliefs about the world or about ourselves. We’ll discuss how as we correct those beliefs and align them with spiritual truths, we can experience greater peace and happiness.

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December 16, 2024

CFM: Mental Health Insights

Moroni 7-9

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapters seven through nine. We’ll review four separate principles taught in these chapters. We’ll talk about the concept of “entering in to the rest of the Lord” and how that can affect our mental health. This invitation is for this life as well as the life to come. We’ll discuss the idea of transformation and change and how the gospel of Jesus Christ can help us change all aspects of our personalities, including our mental health. We’ll review the relationship between increasing our capacity for love and decreasing our anxiety. We’ll also talk about the idea of “process vs. destination” and how as we focus more on the process, we can experience greater fulfillment.

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December 9, 2024

CFM: Mental Health Insights

Moroni 1-6

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapters one through six. We’ll discuss the differences among priesthood office, priesthood, authority, and priesthood power. We’ll review how priesthood power is God’s power and is available to anyone who will make and keep a covenant with Him. We’ll talk about how Jesus Christ overcame the world through priesthood power and how we have access to that same power to overcome any trial that we face. We’ll also talk about how spiritual strategies to manage mental health are an essential part of a comprehensive plan to improve our emotional and mental wellbeing.

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December 2, 2024

CFM: Mental Health Insights

Ether 12-15

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters twelve through fifteen. We’ll talk about several principles, starting with the concept of repentance. We’ll review how repentance is not simply the process of being forgiven of sin, but is the mechanism by which we become like God. We’ll also talk about hope and its critical importance as we seek to improve our mental health. We will review the role of weakness and humility in personal progress, and how both are essential to eventually becoming more like our Savior Jesus Christ.

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November 25, 2024