Jared your story of the inmate touched me. I was born in the covenant and quit going to church when i was about 18. By 24 I was getting ready to go to prison. When i went in, they told us "9 out of 10 of you guys are comin back. So pay attention to the rules." I decided i wasnt going back. I was so grateful for those men who accepted the callings of branch presidency at the Washington State Penitentiary. They came and led a service in the minimum security wing for inmates every wednesday. They led a service in medium security on tuesdays and ministered to others in maximum on sundays. Grateful for the onward, upward trajectory of the gospel in my life, and those willing to minister.
Thank you, Hank an John, for all your study and inspiration. I love your guests each week as they always bring out several things that I don’t think of and then you both add so much more to the guest discussion. I listen weekly and as I read nightly the assignments it brings back things I have read and heard you speak. It is like having our own mini conferences each week. Thank you all! ❤❤❤
Every one of the episodes on this podcast are worthwhile to listen to and glean from. There has never been a bad one only very very good. I’ve been here from day one. It just keeps getting better and better. To all who make this happen….Thank you for being so inspired and inspiring. I’m sure there are people doing things we don’t even know are doing them. All for the study of Jesus Christ…to bring us all closer to Him…and yes He’s worth following. I love Him. ❤
Thank you all for your time, study and effort. I so appreciate it and just love listening to your podcast every week. I don't know how we managed before your podcasts. Everything has become clearer to me. Sometimes the scriptures are hard to understand and I never thought about the times they were written in and the struggles that Paul and the other apostles must have gone through, so thank you, thank you. The gospel is true and I know that the Lord loves each one of us and I also feel the pandemic was meant to happen so that important changes could be made!
I watch your podcast every Sunday in preparation for my weekly reading. I give thanks to God for the wisdom, and ocassional humor, you share. You lift and strengthen me every week. Love your quests!
Thank you Brother Ludlow for sharing that at times you get impatient with your wife. You scholars all seem so perfect to me; it’s nice to hear that you are mortal and still very faithful and inspired. I have about 10 notebooks with notes from these episodes as well as some other podcasts. I love reviewing the insights. Blessings on you all and your families!
I am so looking forward to your podcast every week! Thank you all so much for your time and your insight. The story of the prisoner touched me deeply, and I will pray for him, and all that want to find the truth! I am also so grateful that I am given time to better myself every day. Not sure if I do, but I try. I am also trying to be a good example to my husband and family. He was raised catholic and I was raised in this church, and for 62 great years I have tried to be a good example, which,,of course, many times I messed up. But I have faith, and hope, and I am trying my best. So, thank you for your lessson that give me hope!! ❤🇨🇦
The story of St. Augustine reminds me of an example in Elder Renland's April 2015 talk Latter-day Saints Keep on Trying: [The comedy As You Like It, written by the English playwright William Shakespeare, depicts a dramatic change in a character’s life. An older brother attempts to have his younger brother killed. Even knowing this, the younger brother saves his wicked brother from certain death. When the older brother learns of this undeserved compassion, he is totally and forever changed and has what he calls a “conversion.” Later several women approach the older brother and ask, “Was’t you that did so oft contrive to kill [your brother]?” The older brother answers, “’Twas I; but ’tis not I: I do not shame to tell you what I was, since my conversion so sweetly tastes, being the thing I am.”]
Wonderful discussions every week! I think Book of Mormon’s simple explanation is incredible: “By grace we are saved after all we can do.” 2 Nephi 25: 23. I think people are confused by the word “after.” There are a lot of definitions of “after all”. One is, “all things considered.” I think verse 23 is saying two things. Putting both things together, you could paraphrase it this way: No matter how much you do, it is grace that saves you, but you must do all you can. A beautiful verse like this is found in Ephesians 2:8-10.
I have such a life struggle and challenge going on. Recently I painterly apple seeds and have 2 little 3" trees. I will watch these trees as a remi der of this lesson of blessings in time. thankZ
The quote attributed to Elder Renlund about savoring a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper was actually shared by Richard G. Scott in the Oct 2009 general conference in his talk, "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance." I am always bothered when sources are cited incorrectly or not at all. Elder Renlund's talk has a footnote, but he didn't give credit to Elder Scott in his spoken talk. I wish they wouldn't do that for this very reason...people hear it, think it's clever, and give Elder Renlund the credit because many never read the footnotes. It only takes a second in a talk to say, "Elder Scott once said..." And I see/hear this happening more and more in general conferences. That being said, I love your podcast so much! This particular quote just jumped out because Elder Scott's talk was an answer to a very particular prayer at a very difficult time in my life. I just wanted to have his back. Thank you for this (and every) podcast. I walk five miles every morning (except Sundays) and this is what I listen to every day! It feeds my soul! Mondays are my favorite day because I can start a new episode (I don't allow myself to cheat and listen to one early, haha!)
What is the Law of Moses? Is it the 10 Commandments or the other minute and many laws of Do's and Dont's? We still need to keep the 10 Commandments, right?
The situation of the new church is very much like the church of the restoration!! All the different faiths converted to the church.. myself included. We all are tempted to say this is so different from the way I grew up. Also I have lived among native American saints who want to keep their cultural services. Seems a lot like the problems Paul faced.
Question: why all the confusion over circumcision? That was a law given to Abraham, before the Law of Moses. The Savior did away with the observances of the law ,so how did circumcision become part of the law?
FYI--HANK--Thirty-four minutes into Part II of Episode 40 (Galatians) you erroneously attributed to Elder Rendlund what in reality was a quote from Elder Richard G. Scott (October 2009 "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance") which reads, "The inspiring influence of the Holy Spirit can be overcome or masked by strong emotions, such as anger, hate, passion, fear, or pride. When such influences are present, it is like trying to savor the delicate flavor of a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper. Both flavors are present, but one completely overpowers the other. In like manner, strong emotions overcome the delicate promptings of the Holy Spirit."
Such an awesome podcast. Loved the quotes as well by CSLewis. Thank you for all your time you put into these. Through you and the spirit, I am am to learn and understand what the Savior needs me to.🩷
Jared your story of the inmate touched me. I was born in the covenant and quit going to church when i was about 18. By 24 I was getting ready to go to prison. When i went in, they told us "9 out of 10 of you guys are comin back. So pay attention to the rules." I decided i wasnt going back.
I was so grateful for those men who accepted the callings of branch presidency at the Washington State Penitentiary. They came and led a service in the minimum security wing for inmates every wednesday. They led a service in medium security on tuesdays and ministered to others in maximum on sundays.
Grateful for the onward, upward trajectory of the gospel in my life, and those willing to minister.
Beautiful story!
Thank you, Hank an John, for all your study and inspiration. I love your guests each week as they always bring out several things that I don’t think of and then you both add so much more to the guest discussion. I listen weekly and as I read nightly the assignments it brings back things I have read and heard you speak. It is like having our own mini conferences each week. Thank you all! ❤❤❤
Every one of the episodes on this podcast are worthwhile to listen to and glean from. There has never been a bad one only very very good. I’ve been here from day one. It just keeps getting better and better.
To all who make this happen….Thank you for being so inspired and inspiring. I’m sure there are people doing things we don’t even know are doing them. All for the study of Jesus Christ…to bring us all closer to Him…and yes He’s worth following. I love Him. ❤
46:19 Beautiful, inspirational messages from all you. Thanks for helping me feel the Spirit every day.
Thank you all for your time, study and effort. I so appreciate it and just love listening to your podcast every week. I don't know how we managed before your podcasts. Everything has become clearer to me. Sometimes the scriptures are hard to understand and I never thought about the times they were written in and the struggles that Paul and the other apostles must have gone through, so thank you, thank you. The gospel is true and I know that the Lord loves each one of us and I also feel the pandemic was meant to happen so that important changes could be made!
Thank you John and Hank. Great podcast.
I watch your podcast every Sunday in preparation for my weekly reading. I give thanks to God for the wisdom, and ocassional humor, you share. You lift and strengthen me every week. Love your quests!
Thank you Brother Ludlow for sharing that at times you get impatient with your wife. You scholars all seem so perfect to me; it’s nice to hear that you are mortal and still very faithful and inspired.
I have about 10 notebooks with notes from these episodes as well as some other podcasts. I love reviewing the insights. Blessings on you all and your families!
I am so looking forward to your podcast every week! Thank you all so much for your time and your insight. The story of the prisoner touched me deeply, and I will pray for him, and all that want to find the truth! I am also so grateful that I am given time to better myself every day. Not sure if I do, but I try. I am also trying to be a good example to my husband and family. He was raised catholic and I was raised in this church, and for 62 great years I have tried to be a good example, which,,of course, many times I messed up. But I have faith, and hope, and I am trying my best. So, thank you for your lessson that give me hope!! ❤🇨🇦
Loved it! So indpiring! It also helped me understand the lamb of sacrifice so much better. Thank you!
The story of St. Augustine reminds me of an example in Elder Renland's April 2015 talk Latter-day Saints Keep on Trying:
[The comedy As You Like It, written by the English playwright William Shakespeare, depicts a dramatic change in a character’s life. An older brother attempts to have his younger brother killed. Even knowing this, the younger brother saves his wicked brother from certain death. When the older brother learns of this undeserved compassion, he is totally and forever changed and has what he calls a “conversion.” Later several women approach the older brother and ask, “Was’t you that did so oft contrive to kill [your brother]?” The older brother answers, “’Twas I; but ’tis not I: I do not shame to tell you what I was, since my conversion so sweetly tastes, being the thing I am.”]
Thank you for helping explain important Doctrine in regards to Galatians in the scriptures. Wendy
Thank You Dr Ludlow, I’ve NEVER had Isaac and Ishmael. Explain to me as you did today, thank you. Oh now I got to go and write it down.
20:27 - Thank you for sharing this story from Stephen Robinson. Very apropos.
Wonderful discussions every week!
I think Book of Mormon’s simple explanation is incredible: “By grace we are saved after all we can do.” 2 Nephi 25: 23. I think people are confused by the word “after.” There are a lot of definitions of “after all”. One is, “all things considered.” I think verse 23 is saying two things. Putting both things together, you could paraphrase it this way: No matter how much you do, it is grace that saves you, but you must do all you can. A beautiful verse like this is found in Ephesians 2:8-10.
I have such a life struggle and challenge going on. Recently I painterly apple seeds and have 2 little 3" trees. I will watch these trees as a remi der of this lesson of blessings in time. thankZ
Excellent!🙌
Thanks!
Thanks friends
The quote attributed to Elder Renlund about savoring a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper was actually shared by Richard G. Scott in the Oct 2009 general conference in his talk, "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance." I am always bothered when sources are cited incorrectly or not at all. Elder Renlund's talk has a footnote, but he didn't give credit to Elder Scott in his spoken talk. I wish they wouldn't do that for this very reason...people hear it, think it's clever, and give Elder Renlund the credit because many never read the footnotes. It only takes a second in a talk to say, "Elder Scott once said..." And I see/hear this happening more and more in general conferences.
That being said, I love your podcast so much! This particular quote just jumped out because Elder Scott's talk was an answer to a very particular prayer at a very difficult time in my life. I just wanted to have his back.
Thank you for this (and every) podcast. I walk five miles every morning (except Sundays) and this is what I listen to every day! It feeds my soul! Mondays are my favorite day because I can start a new episode (I don't allow myself to cheat and listen to one early, haha!)
I am learning so much. Thank you❤
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Find a copy of that story you told of girl learning how to swim from her father
I actually did/do miss 3 hour church, it was just a lot of fun.
What is the Law of Moses? Is it the 10 Commandments or the other minute and many laws of Do's and Dont's? We still need to keep the 10 Commandments, right?
Where can I find your show notes? I love yoyr podcasts and the wonderful teachers you bring on. I listen every week! Thank you so much
What was the source for the reading John did about Paul reaming Peter? I would love to look at that. Nice job everyone.
Where is the source of Pres Benson that John quoted? I don’t find it in the show notes. I wish you would give the source when you quote it
The situation of the new church is very much like the church of the restoration!! All the different faiths converted to the church.. myself included. We all are tempted to say this is so different from the way I grew up. Also I have lived among native American saints who want to keep their cultural services. Seems a lot like the problems Paul faced.
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Question: why all the confusion over circumcision? That was a law given to Abraham, before the Law of Moses. The Savior did away with the observances of the law ,so how did circumcision become part of the law?
FYI--HANK--Thirty-four minutes into Part II of Episode 40 (Galatians) you erroneously attributed to Elder Rendlund what in reality was a quote from Elder Richard G. Scott (October 2009 "To Acquire Spiritual Guidance") which reads, "The inspiring influence of the Holy Spirit can be overcome or masked by strong emotions, such as anger, hate, passion, fear, or pride. When such influences are present, it is like trying to savor the delicate flavor of a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper. Both flavors are present, but one completely overpowers the other. In like manner, strong emotions overcome the delicate promptings of the Holy Spirit."
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Such an awesome podcast. Loved the quotes as well by CSLewis. Thank you for all your time you put into these. Through you and the spirit, I am am to learn and understand what the Savior needs me to.🩷