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Ep 25: "Light Where You Are" (Season 2 Premiere)


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Edified: Insights for LDS Women
Episode 25: "Light Where You Are"
Season 2 Premiere
01 NOV 2020

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For the past several years, I have spent some time studying the relationships among light, truth, spirit, and the glory of God. Certain scripture passages that mention light always seem to capture my attention---such as those found in D&C 93 and 88, or the familiar ones found in the Book of Mormon. 

Yet even though I have made this a regular focus of study, I often get the feeling I’m missing something---the feeling that if I only knew how to dive a little deeper I would uncover some hidden truths or spiritual buried treasures. 

Come to find out, I’m not alone in this. I recently came across a BYU Devotional given by Richard Draper, Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. Turns out at one time he found some of the passages in sections 88 and 93 of the D&C a little baffling too. So I guess I’m in good company :-) 

The theme for Season 2 of the Edified Podcast is “Light where you are.” More specifically, looking at ways we have been invited to let our light shine in a manner that points the way to the Savior and lights both the world around us and the world within us. 

Between now and our April 2021 General Conference, we'll be looking at the principles taught, the invitations extended, and the blessings promised during the October General Conference. Also, we'll look at the personal applications that will help us not only be a light, but also to hold up our light for others to see. 

In today’s episode, I introduce the spiritual properties of light, explore how our spiritual eyes reflect heavenly light, and discuss ways we can light the world around us, or in other words “Light where we are.”


Resources and Links:

"Light, Truth, and Grace: Three Interrelated Principles Necessary for Exaltation"
-- Richard Draper


"Eye Single to the Glory of God" -- Dr. Taylor Halverson

"That They May See" -- Bonnie H. Cordon

"Bearers of Heavenly Light" -- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Do One Thing Invitation

Find a quote from this past General Conference that shares how we can be a light to the world around us and the world within us, and share it in one of the following ways:

  1. Send it in a text message to someone you minister to
  2. Share it on social media with a link to the talk it’s from
  3. Share it on social media along with a personal story
  4. Write it on a card and attach it to a treat --- leave it on a doorstep or on someone’s desk at work.

Even better if you can do a quote each day this week!

Thank you to all of you who have written a review in iTunes and shared the link for this podcast with a friend or family member. Your shares and your reviews are what is helping this podcast to grow and reach more listeners. It’s one small way for you to “light where you are.” 

Have a wonderful week everyone! And welcome to Season Two! 


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Let's Get Edified!By Melinda R Morgan