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When we're feeling low, we tend to isolate ourselves. When others feel low, they do the same thing.

We put ourselves in a box. We don't let anyone else in.

When you're struggling, get out of the box. Open it up. Let the light in. Let others know your struggles.

Get out of the box.

Elder Stevenson's talk I reference is at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/53stevenson?lang=eng

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I've recently started teaching a gospel study class for young adults in my area (Institute), and my first teaching experience brought some interesting questions from the students.

One question was, "Is it possible to exhaust the number of repentance opportunities we have?"

This week, I share my thoughts about how many times is too many.

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When we make mistakes (which is part of the plan and not a mistake in and of itself), we can forgive ourselves. This will eliminate (or at least reduce) the shame and guilt we feel.

But, what can we look to for motivation or encouragement to improve? To stop making mistakes? to be and do better?

This week, Carissa joins the discussion.

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This week, Carissa, Annette, and Ken discuss how to develop a loving relationship with each child, from the parent, child, and sibling perspectives

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Kaden, a young man in my stake, visits the podcast this week. He recently competed in a cross country meet and was chatting with friends afterwards. 

What is faith for a high school senior?

This week's discussion with Kaden may help answer the question

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I was on a call when I was reminded, "This is supposed to be fun."

And I wasn't having fun.

So, if it's supposed to be fun, and I wasn't having fun, what was I missing?

I'll ask you the same question. If you're not having fun, what are you missing?

Let me know your thoughts.

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A question hit me the other day. When we talk about having faith, we can sometimes kind of describe what that means. What faith is.

But I've never heard anyone talk about what if feels like in our body to have faith.

What does faith feel like?

This week, early childhood friend Julia joins in the conversation.

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We've discussed before that Dad's favorite scripture was Alma 37:37, "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and He will direct thee for good..."

What is counselling with God? And how is it different from having a council with Him?

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While listening to another podcast, I started wondering why we pray for other people. What are we trying to accomplish?

Are we trying to change God's plan?

Are we trying to change the lessons that the other person might be in the middle of learning?

When we pray (for ourselves or others), what should we be praying for?

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Last week opened a new perspective for me regarding Mercy. 

And, after giving a talk in church last Sunday, I've been thinking a lot more about mercy vs. justice.

And I've concluded that we don't need to concern ourselves with justice.

Ever.

That's already been resolved. It's taken care of. It's complete. Not our problem.

Mercy, however, IS our problem.

So let's focus there.

(And here's the Shawn Rapier bit I talked about last week: https://youtu.be/9nEDK4JtlIg?si=D5SdsmgH0qyx9UlB)

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