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"Uncle Andrew" is back!  From Come Follow Me:
         "As difficult as the last six years had been for the Saints, things started to look up in the spring of 1839: The refugee Saints had found compassion among the citizens of Quincy, Illinois. Guards had allowed the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church leaders to escape captivity in Missouri. And the Church had just purchased land in Illinois where the Saints could gather again. Yes, it was swampy, mosquito-infested land, but compared to the challenges the Saints had already faced, this probably seemed manageable. So they drained the swamp and drafted a charter for a new city, which they named Nauvoo. It means “beautiful” in Hebrew, though it was more an expression of faith than an accurate description, at least at first. Meanwhile, the Lord was impressing His Prophet with a sense of urgency. He had more truths and ordinances to restore, and He needed a holy temple where the Saints could receive them. In many ways, these same feelings of faith and urgency are important in the Lord’s work today.
        While Nauvoo did become a beautiful city with a beautiful temple, both were eventually abandoned. But the Lord’s truly beautiful work, all along, has been to “crown you with honor, immortality, and eternal life” (Doctrine and Covenants 124:55), and that work never ends."

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In this powerful episode of Calling All Christians, Jacob Hansen and Greg Matsen dive headfirst into one of the most heated conversations happening right now across Christian media: Are Latter-day Saints (Mormons) truly Christians?

        We unpack the recent wave of discussions that have swept the nation—fueled by shocking events and bold public claims. From the assassination of Charlie Kirk, to the tragic attack and shooting at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, emotions and tensions are running high. Influential voices like Mark Driscoll and others have made pointed claims that “Mormons are not Christians,” fueling the flames and sparking widespread debate among believers.

        Jacob and Greg respond thoughtfully and unapologetically—addressing theology, history, and the heart of discipleship. But more importantly, this conversation looks beyond division. It’s a call to all believers in Jesus Christ, regardless of denomination, to stand united for a greater good in an increasingly hostile world. As culture grows darker, now is the time for followers of Christ to rally together, not tear each other apart.

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✝️ Let’s put Christ first, lift where we stand, and build bridges between all who call Him Lord.

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In this episode we give some shout outs to our supporters of the show, share some weekly wins, and dive into an in depth review of President Dallin H. Oaks final address at General Conference.  We look at what he said, why he said it, and what it means for us.  

Pres Oaks is the President of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles.

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Dean Wilson, a federal law enforcement firearms trainer sits down with us to discuss The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints policy on Firearms in the building.  We discuss the Grand Blanc, MI tragedy, how it affects membership and security, and what the leaders may or may not do with policy changes.  We discuss why there needs to be security detail, safety of women, children, and the elderly, how to secure the building with and without firearms.  

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This was our live episode recorded on September 10th the day of Charlie Kirk's Assassination.  We took time to discuss his impact, what his death means, and the kinds of ideology that drives people towards violence over political, religious, and social issues.

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How can we forgive others who have hurt us, or hurt someone we love? Can we really follow Jesus' example of forgiveness when He forgave those who tortured and crucified Him while He still hung on the cruel cross?  Is it possible for us to demonstrate that kind of true forgiveness in this mortal life?..

This is exactly what Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, did when she spoke at her husband's funeral. She forgave her husband's killer, "Because that Is what Christ did, and what Charlie would do".  This is indeed, exactly what Christ did, demonstrating a perfect example of what he taught us to do as well. 

It may not be easy, but we know that when we place our faith in Christ and draw upon His strength, we can do all things. When we let go of resentment and see everyone around us as our brothers and sisters, (who may be "hostages", rather than "accomplices") instead of as our enemies, we can experience peace that passes all understanding...

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"To Have the Heavens Opened"...

Join us this week as we discuss the personal conversion story of Warren Cowdery, the organizing of the priesthood offices and quorums, and Lyman Sherman's desire to receive comfort of full forgiveness. 


From Come Follow Me Manual:
          "At first glance, Doctrine and Covenants 107 might seem to be only about organizing priesthood offices into a leadership structure for the Lord’s Church. Indeed, by the time this revelation was published, Church membership was already outgrowing the capacity of the few leaders it had in place. So outlining the roles and responsibilities of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve, the Seventy, bishops, and quorum presidencies was surely needed and helpful. But there’s so much more to the divine instruction in section 107 than just how to organize priesthood offices and quorums. Here the Lord teaches us about an ancient priesthood order that was “instituted in the days of Adam” (verse 41). Its purpose from the beginning has been to make it possible for God’s children—including you—to receive the saving ordinances of the gospel and enjoy “all the spiritual blessings of the church—to have the privilege of receiving the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, [and] to have the heavens opened unto them” (verses 18–19)."

See “Restoring the Ancient Order,” Revelations in Context, 208–12.

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We are surrounded by symbols and symbolism every day. 
Which symbols are meaningful to us? Which symbols are actually hollow and devoid of any real meaning?  Which symbols can lead us to what is REAL?

How does the sealing power found within the temples of God relate to all this??  Lat's explore these questions and more together in this episode!

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In this short episode, Kenny shares some thoughts from our stake conference. Our visiting area Seventy, Elder James N. Robinson, shared some profound insights with us during the Sunday morning session.  Many walked away from that meeting with a whole new understanding of what it means when the scriptures tell us that God requires "a broken heart..." as an offering from us to Him. 

I hope Elder Robinson's insight is as meaningful for you as it was for me!  
-Kenny


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Join us this week as we continue to discuss the trials of the early saints and how we apply the principles of faithfulness to our lives.  Jackson takes the opportunity to share a personal experience of exercising faith in following the prophet.  

From Come Follow Me:
          The Saints in Kirtland were heartbroken to hear that their brothers and sisters in Jackson County, Missouri, were being driven from their homes. It must have been encouraging, then, when the Lord declared that “the redemption of Zion” would “come by power” (Doctrine and Covenants 103:15). With that promise in their hearts, over 200 men, plus about 25 women and children, enlisted in what they called the Camp of Israel, later known as Zion’s Camp. Its mission was to march to Missouri and redeem Zion.
          To the members of the camp, redeeming Zion meant restoring the Saints to their land. But just before the camp arrived in Jackson County, the Lord told Joseph Smith to stop and disband Zion’s Camp. Some members of the camp were confused and upset by this new instruction; to them, it meant the expedition failed and the Lord’s promises were not fulfilled. Others, however, saw it differently. While the exiled Saints never returned to Jackson County, the experience did bring a degree of “redemption” to Zion, and it did “come by power.” Faithful members of Zion’s Camp, many of whom later became leaders of the Church, testified that the experience deepened their faith in God’s power, in Joseph Smith’s divine call, and in Zion—not just Zion the place but Zion the people of God. Rather than questioning the value of this seemingly unsuccessful task, they learned that the real task is to follow the Savior, even when we don’t understand everything. This is how Zion, ultimately, will be redeemed.
          See Saints, 1:194–206; “The Acceptable Offering of Zion’s Camp,” Revelations in Context, 213–18.



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