Every Day Conversion

When Peter asked the Savior, "Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him?" I'm not sure he was prepared for the answer he received. 

Christ gave a straight forward answer, then expanded on His answer with a parable. 

And then, He gave a clear and unmistakable explanation of the meaning of that parable. 

Christ has reiterated His commandment to forgive in this dispensation saying "...of you it is required to forgive all men."

It doesn't get much clearer than that! 

In this episode we'll dig into what it means to forgive, as well as when, why and how we should do it. 

Questions: 

1. When was a time when you experienced God's mercy and forgiveness in your life? 

2. Is there someone that you need to show mercy and forgiveness to? 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/039

There is no way to review and address all that occurred with the Savior's trial, crucifixion and burial in a 5-10 minute podcast episode. 

It's impossible. 

However, there IS one aspect of the final hours of the Savior's life that we can learn much from...

How he faced the trials and injustices He experienced. 

In today's episode we'll look at how Christ responded to those who accused and verbally and physically abused Him...and what we can learn from it. 

Questions: 

1. What can we learn about facing difficult and unfair situations from the Savior's example?

2. What other thoughts or lessons come to your mind as you ponder Christ's trial, crucifixion and burial?

3. How do you think the apostles and disciples felt during this time as they watched Christ's trial and crucifixion?

Get all the resources mentioned in today's episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/038 

The Garden of Gethsemane. 

The place where the Savior of the world figuratively, and quite literally put the weight of the entire world and all its inhabitants on His divine shoulders and bore the burden alone. 

Not even His disciples could stay away to pray with Him. 

What happened there affects our lives every day of our lives...and in today's episode we're going to talk about it. 

I also share one of my favorite General Conference talks EVER. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/037

The whole reason that the Savior was in Jerusalem in the days leading up to his death and resurrection was to keep the Passover feast. 

A feast that was instituted solely as a means of symbolically reminding the Jews that the Lord had delivered them out of physical bondage in Egypt, and would, at some point in the future, deliver them from spiritual bondage as well. 

The symbolism and significance of Christ's sacrifice is astounding...and it was no doubt, missed by many during the actual events. 

But for us, looking back, remembering the Passover and recognizing the symbolism of it can deepen our understanding and appreciation for the events leading up to Christ's atonement, death and resurrection. 

That is what today's episode is all about. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/036

What does it mean to serve the Savior? 

What does it mean to have Heavenly Father honor you? 

As the Savior taught in Jerusalem he addressed these questions and many more. 

He seemed to be working as hard as possible to teach and prepare His followers as much as He could while he was still with them. 

In today's episode we'll look at some of the things the Savior taught, and what we can learn from them. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/035

Palm Sunday. 

The day that Christ triumphantly entered into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey and the people shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest." - both acts fulfilling ancient prophecy. 

Today we'll dig into this events, we'll look at the context around them, the prophecies fulfilled and why this event is so important. 

James E. Talmage stated that it may not be possible for our finite minds to understand the full purpose of these events, but hopefully, this episode will help you understand them a little bit better. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/034

Just like our physical muscles need to be exercised and used to keep them strong, our spiritual muscles need to be exercised in order to develop and hone them. 

Elder Juan Pablo Villar discussed this exact topic in the April 2019 General Conference. 

In today's episode we'll review Elder Villar's talk and discuss a few ways that you can develop and exercise your spiritual gifts. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this video, including the link to watch, listen or read Elder Villar's talk at https://www.everydayconversion.com/033

Our goal in this life is to achieve perfect faith. 

As much as possible, to minimize our doubt and unbelief and maximize our faith. 

However, the fact is, none of us have perfect faith...which means all of us have some level of doubt or unbelief. 

The question is, how do we move forward despite our unbelief - relying on the faith that we DO have? 

That's what the father in Matthew 17 did beautifully when he said, "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." 

It is that experience that we discuss in today's episode...and there is a LOT to learn regarding faith! 

Questions: 

1. What do we learn about faith from this story? 

2. When you experience doubt or unbelief, whether great or small, how can you still move forward with the faith that you DO have?  

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/032

The Mount of Transfiguration is a well known and little understood event in the life of Jesus Christ. 

Without the benefit of modern day prophets and the understanding available through the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, much of it's significance is lost. 

However, with the benefit of modern revelation, the full value and importance of this event are clear --

Priesthood authority and keys are passed from those who held them previously to those called to restore the Lord's church. 

Just as Peter, James and John received keys from those who held them anciently on the Mount of Transfiguration, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery had a similar experience in the Kirtland Temple in 1836. 

In today's episode we talk about the significance of both these experiences. 

Questions: 

1. Why are the accounts of the Mount of Transfiguration and the Kirtland Temple important to us today? 

2. How have you been blessed by the priesthood in your life?  

Get all the resources and references mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/031

Fill out the "How I Follow" questionnaire by clicking here. 

As was to be expected, this General Conference contained many references to "home centered and church supported" Gospel learning. 

Elder Rasband said the new focus would "...deepen our conversion and help us become more like Jesus Christ."

And Elder Bednar said, "...as important as home-centered and Church-supported learning is for our spiritual strength and protection today, it will be even more vital in the future." 

How's that for clear and unmistakable! 

It's safe to say that the current focus on personal and family Gospel study will not be going away...neither will the Come, Follow Me curriculum. 

That's why I want to pool our collective experience and ideas to help ALL of us be more effective with our personal and family study. 

More info on what that means in the episode...but the long and short is that I would love it if you'd share your insights by filling out this short questionnaire about how you and your family do Gospel study. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/030

(Please also share the questionnaire with friends, family, and fellow ward/branch members so we can get as many ideas, tips and strategies as possible! Here's the link to the questionnaire: https://www.everydayconversion.com/howifollow)