SMM 020: What I’m Learning About Following the Spirit + Making Connections in Ministering

Welcome to the 20th episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom podcast. Today's episode is not the usual interview format. Instead, I recorded a solo episode  sharing some of my thoughts about something “spiritually minded” that’s been on my mind a lot lately--ministering. In the first half of the episode, I share clips of three previous episodes with Alie Jones (episode 2), Julie Monroe (episode 8) and Noralee Jones (episode 17) that illustrate how these guests have received help from those around them. One of the best things all the guests I have interviewed have taught me is how to better serve others. And that brings us to ministering. The second half of this episode is my real thoughts about the call we received in my churchto step it up in how we serve others and to truly follow the example of Jesus Christ by ministering.  I don't sugar coat my feelings and experiences. Learning to minister has been hard for me, so you'll hear my struggles.  I have a long way to go, but I also share what I've learned so far. Ministering is not one-size-fits-all. We can each come to know what ministering looks like for us as individuals as we seek God's Spirit and ask Him for guidance. Show Notes I mentioned scripture cards I purchased to give away. The cards are from Courtney Casper and you can find them in her shop here. If you would like to listen to the full episodes of the clips played during this episode, here are the links: SMM 002: Navigating Loss, Special Needs and Fostering as a Young Mom|| Alie Jones SMM 008: Dealing with Cancer + Motherhood By Focusing on What is Most Important|| Julie Monroe SMM 017: Life as a Military Family + Appreciating Motherhood After Infertility + Trusting God's Timing || Noralee Jones To learn more about ministering and what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsare being asked to do, read the following talks: Ministeringby President Russell M. Nelson Be With and Strengthen Themby Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Ministering as the Savior Doesby Sister Jean B. Bingham Follow Spiritually Minded Mom: Instagram: Instagram.com/spirituallymindedmom Facebook: facebook.com/spirituallymindedmom Podcast: Spiritually Minded Mom on iTunes