Every Day Conversion

There are two aspects of Jesus walking on the water that we typically remember and reflect on. 

First, that the Savior was walking on water... #miracle

Second, that Peter WAS walking on water...but then he doubted and began to sink... #fail

We use Peter's doubt as a cautionary tale - "Don't be like Peter..." 

But what if there is ANOTHER lesson to be learned from this story? A lesson that highlights Peter's faith, rather than his doubt? 

We discuss that exact question in today's episode. 

Questions: 

1. How have you had to leave your comfort zone to follow the Savior?

2. Do you, like Peter, have the faith to leave the boat, your comfort zone, and then to reach for the Savior when you begin to sink? 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/019

In a few different places in his account, Luke refers to "certain women." 

These women were mentioned specifically, and often mentioned in connection with the Savior and the Twelve. 

In today's episode we'll discuss the qualities that these sisters possessed, and what we can learn from them to apply in our own lives. 

We'll also get some insights from Linda K. Burton and Gordon B. Hinckley. 

Questions: 

1. In what ways did these "certain women" minister unto the Savior?

2. What characteristics do you think they possessed that made them so dear to the Savior and led to them being mentioned specifically in Luke's account?

Get all the resources and scripture and talk references mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/018

The Savior often taught in parables, and He was able to teach SO MUCH through these simple stories. 

There are many benefits to the Savior teaching this way, including the same story having many applications and lessons, as well as the ability to have every day experiences and objects remind us of gospel principles, and ultimately, of the Savior Himself. 

We'll dig into what Joseph Smith said about the Savior's parable, as well as talk about a simple game you can play today with your family to use the power of parables in your own life! 

Questions: 

1. What other applications can you discover for yourself in the Savior's parables? 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://www.everydayconversion.com/017

My experience growing up on a dry land wheat farm and having to pull wild oats so that they wouldn't contaminate the wheat crop helped me better appreciate the Savior's parable of the wheat and the tares. 

In today's episode, we're going to dig into that parable. 

We'll also draw upon the Savior's explanation of this parable from Doctrine and Covenants, as well as the thoughts of a modern day apostle regarding the parable. 

Questions: 

1. Why would the Lord allow the tares to remain with the wheat? 

2. What does this teach us about remaining faithful in spite of the wickedness we encounter in the world?

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/016

It is normal for us as mortals to take for granted the things that we see, hear and experience. 

No where is that more evident than when it comes to the restoration of the gospel and the fulness of times! 

We live in an amazing time of the world! 

In today's episode we'll focus in on a couple verses in Matthew 13 that are often looked over, but are powerful! 

And then we'll dig into the true significance of the restoration of the gospel in YOUR life. 

Questions: 

1. Do we fully appreciate the things we are currently seeing, hearing and experiencing in this dispensation? 

2. What are you most grateful for in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ? 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://www.everydayconversion.com/015

One of the Savior's most well known parables is the parable of the sower, which, could just have easily been called the parable of the types of soil. 

What can this parable, and the 4 types of soil that Christ mentioned in it, teach us about hearing and following the word of God? 

That's what we'll be digging into in this episode. 

Questions: 

1. What can you do to ensure that you cultivate good ground in your life?

2. What are some things that could be "thorns" that keep you from hearing and following the word of God?

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/014.

It is so easy to get caught up in the minutia of the Sabbath day...

What we should do, or shouldn't do...

What we can, or can't do...

And we're not alone in this nit-picking. The Pharisees in Christ's day were the same way!

Except, they went so far as to accuse Jesus himself of breaking the sabbath! 

Can you imagine? Accusing the Lord of the Sabbath of breaking it?? 

In this episode we'll look at some of what the Savior taught about the Sabbath and then consider some ways that we can follow His teachings. 

Questions:

1. What are some ways you can "do well" on the Sabbath?

2. What do you think Christ means by the statement, "The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath?"

3. How can you honor the sabbath this week?

As we discussed in Episode 11, Jesus Christ invites us to take upon ourselves HIS yoke so He can lighten our burdens. 

One of the ways the Savior does this is by inviting us to repent, and then forgiving our sins. 

This is a extremely personal and sacred experience, and one that leads to an increase in love toward the Savior. 

In today's episode, we'll explore this correlation between being forgiven and developing an increase of love. 

Questions: 

1. How can we be like the woman in Luke 7 and show humility and love for the Savior?

2. How has your love for the Savior increased as He has forgiven your sins? 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/012

Sometimes life is hard. 

We ALL carry burdens. 

Sometimes they are because of our own choices and mistakes, sometimes they are because of the choices or mistakes of others. And sometimes, they're just a part of life. 

However, regardless of the trial, challenge or burden, there is one overarching solution. Jesus Christ and His atonement. 

Christ states that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. 

We'll learn and ponder more about what that means in today's episode. 

Here are today's questions: 

1. Why would Jesus use the example of a "yoke" in Matthew 11:28-30?

2. How has Jesus given you rest in your life?

3. What comfort or strength have you experienced because of, and through, Jesus Christ and His Atonement? 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.everydayconversion.com/011

Often we get questions about our faith and beliefs from friends, family and acquaintances. 

Most times, these questions are well intentioned...other times, not so much. 

Either way, if you're like me, you worry about being able to answer these questions adequately or correctly. 

In today's episode, we'll discuss the Savior's counsel for responding to questions, as well as what a latter-day apostle says. 

Here are the questions from this episode: 

1. How can you ensure that you will be prepared to answer the questions you are asked about your faith and beliefs? 

2. What role does gospel study play in being able to answer tough, and even combative questions?

3. How can bearing your testimony in such situations be helpful and beneficial?