Understanding Faith Crises with Todd McLauchlin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- Formerly titled "Rediscovering the Doctrine of Baptism", Meghan is joined by Todd McLauchlin to discuss the underlying roots of modern faith crises. Topics include:
A different approach to why some leave the church
Spiritual burnout
"Starting Over" with our understanding of ordinances and covenants
Joseph Smith's teachings on baptism and repentance
A true broken heart
Todd McLauchlin was born and raised in Portland, Oregon but now lives in St. George, Utah. He is married with four children. Todd was raised in the church and has been active my entire life, but in recent years has dedicated his life to studying and testifying about the gospel.
For more of Todd's phenomenal thoughts, check out these TH-cam videos!
Learning and Living the Law of Consecration
The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood
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We must take the Holy Spirit (it's not a haunting ghost) as our guide. I recommend that this basic principle of the Gospel should be a discussion as a podcast.
Thanks for this, I agree it would be an important episode!
Great podcast, I was wondering if there's any chance that you could fit in more ads?
Thank you so much for sharing this! Todd is able to so clearly articulate the process of recommitting oneself to a deeper understanding of the true principles and doctrines of Christ in our scriptures. I got so much out of this presentation!
I'm so glad! Yes, he has a way with words and a passion for repentance.
This was so beautiful! Thank you! Please, please, please have Todd back again to talk about temple covenants.
Absolutely, I will!
Young couples have a different role now days from when I was young. I'm elderly now. Women now must work and or get an education as financial means to live is Paramount. Homes are so expensive and demands are huge. It is overwhelming the time constraints upon them. I'm elderly now and ill so I go to church on zoom. Sometimes it seems to me if they went to church on zoom to catch their breath at home is not such a bad idea especially if pregnancy is involved or new babies. I feel fulfilled going to church on zoom even though I miss the socializing. Church is in my home where growing close to the Savior has been wonderful.
So glad that's an option for you and others who need the flexibility of Church at home!
I've listened to this like 5 times!
It's a great one!
Enjoyed your faithful reception of Michael Rush's testimony. Will check out your other shows for same honesty & depth (hopefully).
I believe honesty and depth is what you will find. Thanks for giving us a try! :)
I wish I had some one with whom I could learn to study. I love Todd's passion, diligence and ability to articulate what he has learned. Thank you for posting this interview. Like most of what you chose to share, this was inspiring and wonderful💖
I know it’s not what you mean but isn’t it great that the Savior can be the one we learn from and study with!
I am definitely inspired by wonderful disciples that have been cultivating their spiritual gifts and knowledge for longer than I have! And I am grateful for my daily studies that invite the Holy Ghost and angels to tutor me. Thank you for listening!
Daily study of scriptures, prayer to understand by the Holy Ghost. I also look to words of prophets but study their work not just read and by application or experimenting on the word.
@@vanhorntmmany wards have CFM for single people to meet and discuss the gospel. If your ward doesn’t, maybe you can start one.
I’m a big fan of Todd’s, but I have to admit that this has left me inspired and discouraged at the same time.
Hi Linda - so sorry there were elements of this that were discouraging. I know that is neither Todd's nor my intention. Was there anything specific that were harder to digest?
He taught so clearly what’s plainly taught in the addiction recovery program which is a program of change that transforms so many men through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Most of the members don’t think they need this but they do, the 12 steps apply to all members as we all sin and fall short of perfection.
His analogies are especially insightful. Thanks for bringing him on.
I love this observation! Yes, I wonder what members of the Church would look like if we approached the natural man like an addiction to overcome - something the Savior alone can conquer! Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful. The only issue I take is that it seems that often times having a WILLINGNESS to receive a remission of sins and to be born again is enough for water baptism… it doesn’t seem that it was always a requirement to receive that remission first. See Alma 7:15… Being in a state of true repentance and willingness to follow/seek God seems to be the prerequisite.
This gives the two separate sacrament prayers more distinct meaning. The first prayer indicates “willingness” in the prayer. The second prayer no longer indicates willingness, but that we “do”, in fact, have what before we were willing to receive….
Thank you for this insight! I can definitely see merit and truth to this line of thinking.
Having listened, perhaps a better title for this show would be; "Exploring substantial growth out of basics" ?
Absolutely! Which we all can most certainly do more of! One thing I've learned this year is that almost none of what I thought I knew is complete or 100% true. There's much re-learning to be done.
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I don't understand how one can continue in the Mormon faith knowing about the past racism that was doctrine in the church, along with the sexism and homophobia. Even the tithing payment, it goes to proping up the church and not the poor. A small amount is paid to other charities not Mormon owned, this should be a red flag.
Assuming everything you say is true,I have received a witness from the Holy Ghost that Jesus is my Savior,and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the kingdom of God here upon the earth. That is all I need to know.
@@johnfortney6016 And i think what you felt was a good feeling based on things the church teaches which you agree with, for example; You probably felt a warm feeling when they talk about family or a loving God, right? Could those not be just your mind sending an emptional response to you because you share common ground?
Think of it this way: How did you feel knowing about the racism of the past in the chuch or the pologamy or how the temple used to have a suicide oath? I imagine you had a bad feeling but maybe would chalk that up to not knowing all things, or the church telling you it's Satan trying to influence you, etc? My point is the church will preach that feelings are only valid if they support their cause and feelings or what the church calls the Holy Ghost are not great ways to judge the truth or are at best subjective and prone to manipulations.
@@stelladavis7832 Sorry, I have no interest in your cerebral critical thinking about my testimony. Spiritual things will never be perceived outside of the spiritual plane.
Thank you for your comment Stella. Have you had the chance to listen to this episode? I believe it could grant some broader perspective on why the things you mentioned, all of which are horrible and inexcusable, do not define our relationships with Jesus Christ and His gospel. I'd like to hear your thoughts!
@@lddisciplespodcast Hi, thank you for the reply. Do you believe in Joseph Smith? Do you belive in the BOM? And do you believe that the LDS church is the only true church on this planet, which contains the truths needed to return back Heavenly father?