This episode is the launch of my new book called “Listen, Learn and Love: Building the Good Ship Zion”. The “Good Ship Zion” represents The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and all the good it can bring into our lives. But not everyone feels welcome and secure in the boat. Instead of putting the responsibility on others to get comfortable—or to figuratively stop rocking the boat—we can all work in our circles of influence to improve the Good Ship Zion for everyone, as we journey together to the safe harbor of God’s presence.

Chapters:

Loving members who are “foyer sitters”

Is it okay to turn down a calling?

Ministering to those with church-generated pain or trauma

How should we treat those who leave the Church?

Supporting members dealing with death

Better support for single Latter-day Saints

Supporting couples in their decisions about children.

Much of the content of the book are Latter-day Saints sharing these perspectives. They are some of my heroes. I encourage everyone to read the book and share it with others. And please leave a review on Amazon and Deseret Book (there in a month or two).

All my love, Richard

Book Link: amazon.com/dp/1462145280

Introduction: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z3dxpofy8u5e9jw9c446d/Introduction.pdf?rlkey=ksmzm0wcytnafl2hqln6fotvu&dl=0

Stockton Powers Memorial Scholarship: standingforstockton.com/