This episode of the WHW of Gospel Principles podcast focuses on the principle of turning our hearts to our fathers, based on Doctrine and Covenants 2 and Joseph Smith—History 1:27-65. The episode emphasizes how God’s work of salvation spans generations.

The podcast discusses how the phrase "turning the hearts of the children to their fathers" comes from Malachi 4:5-6. This prophecy is important to the Restoration and is repeated in Doctrine and Covenants 2. The podcast explains that Elijah’s role in restoring priesthood keys enables temple ordinances, which bind families together for eternity.

The episode also discusses how Joseph Smith received repeated visits from the angel Moroni. These visits underscore the importance of preparation and trust in God’s timing. The podcast compares how God prepared Joseph Smith to other scriptural figures like Elijah, Moses, Abraham, and Paul.

Finally, the podcast host invites listeners to reflect on how participating in family history and temple work fulfills promises made to the fathers. They encourage listeners to take one step that week to engage in family history.

In this episode of WHW of Gospel Principles, we explore the principle of personal revelation through the lens of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. Learn the pattern for seeking and receiving answers from God, as revealed in the scriptures. We’ll also compare Joseph’s experience to other powerful examples of revelation from the Old and New Testaments. Discover how you can apply these principles in your own life to find clarity, guidance, and deeper faith. Tune in now!

This episode delves into the significance of Section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants, often called "The Lord's Preface." The episode emphasizes the historical context of this section, received as a revelation to Joseph Smith in 1831 during a conference focused on compiling revelations.

The episode underscores that Section 1 serves as a foundational document, affirming the authenticity of the revelations and Joseph Smith's prophetic role. The episode highlights the Lord's consistent communication through prophets. It cautions against blindly accepting anyone who claims to be a servant of the Lord without verifying their calling.

The episode emphasizes that God calls prophets through revelation, not through human effort or training. A table lists Old Testament prophets and how they were called, demonstrating the consistent pattern of divine calling.

The episode concludes with a call to study Section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants, recognizing the purpose of prophets and their role in God's communication with humanity. It prompts readers to consider the historical presence of prophets in scripture and instances where God has had multiple prophets simultaneously.

This episode focuses on the restitution of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the importance of prayer. The author begins by explaining the concept of restitution using the analogy of replacing a broken window with an identical one. They emphasize that the restitution of the gospel is a restoration to its original form, as established by Jesus Christ. The author then outlines the structure of Christ's church, highlighting that:

• Christ is the cornerstone and head of the church.
• Christ selected 12 apostles as the foundation of His church.
• Christ also appointed seventy elders.

The author draws parallels between this structure and similar structures in the Old Testament, such as Moses appointing twelve spies and seventy elders. The episode then shifts to the importance of prayer. The author encourages readers to study the pattern of prayer as taught by Jesus in the Lord's Prayer. A table is provided that breaks down the elements of the Lord's Prayer and provides examples of prayers in both the Old and New Testaments that follow this pattern. The episode concludes with an invitation to use the Lord's Prayer as a guide and to bring questions and concerns to God in prayer. The author testifies that prayer is a key to unlocking answers and solutions in life.