I adopted two teen sisters and in the depths of despair I was praying about how to help them and I was prompted to have family prayer. My girls were 15 and 18 and I was so nervous that my first ever prayer I was shaking and crying. But now we have experienced miracles after miracle and my oldest is being baptized on Saturday. I'm grateful for being able to communicate with my girls through prayer.
Love the concept Bid and turn. I’m going by to concentrate on that in my relationships and also on picturing the Savior calling each of us to come to Him. What beautiful reminders of how He loves and wants each of us to be there when He comes.
I have listened to this podcast with Matt Townsend at least 4-5 times. I have learned so much on applying the Saviors teachings & actions to family life & my personal attributes. Thankyou so much! I will Ck out his web site. Thankyou Hank & John for having these wonderful podcast with such spiritually knowledgeable followers of Jesus Christ!!!!!
Interesting: years ago I heard about the Rice experiment using words, I decided to try it for myself. I added another jar of rice and wrote the word. “Ignore” and left it alone. The hate and the love, rice jars, reacted as expected, but the ignore jar turned the most green and horrible. It’s amazing what being alone and feeling alone will do
I'm blessed to listen to your podcast it's strengthening my faith day and night. It's hard to live in an area where the church meeting house is 3 hours away. This podcast keeps me moving along the covenant path. God bless Obedmoth Cosmas from uganda.
Thank you for bringing up the struggle with kids and recognizing kids are kids. Being there and trying is all he asks and teaching them the importance of going to church. ❤ I was feeling sad I couldn't be as in tune until you guys recognized the struggle, then I felt relief. Thank you!
I just listened to this podcast and it is beautiful. I wanted to share that when my kids were little we had very special books and quiet toys like crayons and stuff that were sacrament based so that while they were taking the sacrament, it was something that pertained. Also, during the sacrament, I look at a picture of Jesus while I’m taking the sacrament and try to remember him and him on the cross and pray to heavenly father and talk about what I’ve done during the week.
This podcast and the messages shared came at the right time in my life. I was having a tremendously hard week (the week of general conference) trying to process things and work through some personal and family trials. I was honestly feeling down and defeated but hearing the words shared this week was a wonderful way to experience and find joy. Love all that was shared of biding, the power and details of prayer, God’s love for the little children and all his children. Having Matt Townstead as the guest speaker was perfect. Hearing all his insights and words of advice through his profession spoke volumes of peace when I needed it.
WOW!! You keep getting more and more amazing presentations. Dr. Matt Townsend taught us some of the most valuable insightful counsel to practice in our interactions with our spouses, children and fellow citizens, and all from 3rd Nephi chapters 17 to 19, directly from Our Savior to us!
This was the best summary of everything I love about the Gospel I've ever heard. Thanks you guys! And Matt, hopefully we'll see you at the office more often (Fun For Less Tours)
Grateful to spend time with you learning more about the love and one by one ministry of Jesus Christ as we do our best to serve Him and our brothers and sisters. Learnt so much, thaank yous all.
Saturday as General Conference began my husband looked at me and pointed out my glowing countenance because I can never contain my excitement about these semi-annual events and the way they bring me home. This morning I was reading a missionary letter and heard for the first time the saying that “Gen. Conference is a missionary’s Christmas” and I totally relate to that. Then, as I listened to your message in these episodes I felt like you were bringing me New Year’s Day! Thank you so much for all the good advice and life you have breathed into these deep and beautiful chapters of our most sacred records of Christ. Fasting has become a frequent habit of mine for loved ones and people in the world who are suffering and I am so grateful for the hope and joy of these wonderful chapters. You have added immensely to this and I hope you are feeling blessed because I definitely am ✨
Loved Dr. Townsend! It's so fun to hear from someone in my field of work...counseling. I love experiencing the scriptures through a counselors point of view. Thank you!
Just had the opportunity to watch this and once again I am amazed at how it was just what I needed. I believed that I had done all I needed to do for someone I was called to serve with. Now I realize how shallow and self-involved that was. So humbling and so up lifting. No words to describe it adequately. Just, thank you for helping me see a little of what the Savior would have me do. May you have some inkling of the good you are doing.
This was an amazing episode. There is so much to learn from the scriptures and Dr. Matt Townsend taught in such a meaningful way. His insights will help my life in so many ways. I plan to watch this episode again and again. Thank you for this wonderful podcast.
I love this! I recognized my imperfect, often repeatative prayers here, and yet I know that because of the Savior my prayers are made perfect! Amazing! I am humbled by His love for me, and for all of us!
During the pandemic I 100% grew to love being with my family at home we feasted every Sunday together. My son-inlaw was bishop at that time reminded us to continue to dress Sunday best when one of us turned up in pj's he gave out assignments and conducted the family as church meetings go. We got closer and just loved it I was sad to leave that as we are all in separate wards but how I felt the blessing of loved ones I will remember forever.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful podcasts each week. They lift me up, teach me, and renew my resolve to intentionally use. What I hear to better my life. I especially am grateful for Dr. Townsend for specific ways to interact with others in a more Christ-like way!❤
My sister's stake president called the parents of young children at church the "backrow warriors" 😊 When my kids were little I had a better experience with the sacrament when I prayed intently the night or morning before for the Lord's forgiveness and used Saturday to get our church clothes ready.
Thank you so much for your efforts to help us learn and understand more of the scriptures. Your insights and stories are very helpful. Your presentation is very interesting and enjoyable. ❤😊
Hello Dr. Matt, Hank and John. Listening in from Arizona. I was so inspired by this podcast that I used it in my MBA instructional portfolio. Thank you for the help with my assignment. "In today’s age of technology and globally embraced AI, focused lessons on human connection need greater emphasis in educational settings to combat desensitized communities and polarization and help humanity progress towards greater empathy and Christ-like love and service." All the best, Veronica
Thank you all so much for this wonderful, powerful lesson and the sweet and touching story. I am so grateful that you take the time each week to bring me closer to our Father in Heaven! Sometimes the cybertooth tiger is a help!! ❤🇨🇦
Re: that brotherhood of the priesthood... I once witnessed my teen son looking through the congregation before Sacrament meeting for adult men to fill in among the deacons. He approached a 50ish brother whom I knew to be less active. I held my breath and then watched as my son quietly explained the procedure to this surprised brother who accepted the challenge. It was beautiful.
Where can this quote by Elder Talmage be found: "Everything we need to be a God is already in us and we're now in the process with our God of bringing that to fruition"?
I love the story of Tanner. Part of it makes my heart hurt. The Young Women need something like that. They need something that gives them a way they can uniquely serve the ward as beautiful as the young men serving the sacrament. I've pondered this question for years, and I don't have an answer. But this story really showed me how much we need something for the young women.
Boy, I wish I could sit down and have a discussion with Dr. Townsend. I could really use some help on how to create those kind of connections with my autistic children and how to help them make those connections with the Lord when they struggle so much with other people.
When Jesus said go back to your homes? My question is: what homes? There was a huge earthquake, mtns were moved. Makes me think of Helene, the people went back to their destroyed homes! To help their neighbors?
Quite some time had passed between the Savior’s crucifixion and his grand appearance. In fact, Bradley Wilcox in last week’s Follow Him lessons, pointed out that about a year had passed before Jesus appeared, which was a preparatory period for them. So they had time to rebuild their lives and their homes.
First of all, listening to this podcast as I get ready for work in the morning has been my saving grace. I’m not in love with my job but the spirit I get from John and Hank and their weekly guests gives me the strength to press forward. Thank you! Having said that, I have a sincere question: Dr. Townsend gave a definition from the 1800’s dictionary and I’m wondering what the reasoning is for that? If Joseph Smith translated the plates (and I do believe he did) wouldn’t the definition need to be from the time it was written and not translated? If anyone can help me understand this I’d be so grateful. 😊
Refresh Apple Podcasts and it will play part 2. If Apple podcasts downloaded the episode to your device, delete the download (three dots in top right corner) and then download again and you'll be all set.
What am I missing? I can't get to you with the address line ."co" at the end. I really have a desire to be more a part of your program! What am I missing? HELP!
Hmmm, I don't agree with the idea of talking to someone else through talking to God. This feels very insincere and a cop-out to me. When you are are talking to God, shouldn't you be talking to God, not someone else? If there are things you can't say to someone but can say NEAR them in a prayer, perhaps it would be better to ask God in your personal prayers to know how to communicate the important things with the other person. Isn't that why we are here?
I adopted two teen sisters and in the depths of despair I was praying about how to help them and I was prompted to have family prayer. My girls were 15 and 18 and I was so nervous that my first ever prayer I was shaking and crying. But now we have experienced miracles after miracle and my oldest is being baptized on Saturday. I'm grateful for being able to communicate with my girls through prayer.
Love the concept Bid and turn. I’m going by to concentrate on that in my relationships and also on picturing the Savior calling each of us to come to Him. What beautiful reminders of how He loves and wants each of us to be there when He comes.
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I have listened to this podcast with Matt Townsend at least 4-5 times. I have learned so much on applying the Saviors teachings & actions to family life & my personal attributes. Thankyou so much! I will Ck out his web site. Thankyou Hank & John for having these wonderful podcast with such spiritually knowledgeable followers of Jesus Christ!!!!!
Interesting: years ago I heard about the Rice experiment using words, I decided to try it for myself. I added another jar of rice and wrote the word. “Ignore” and left it alone. The hate and the love, rice jars, reacted as expected, but the ignore jar turned the most green and horrible.
It’s amazing what being alone and feeling alone will do
I'm blessed to listen to your podcast it's strengthening my faith day and night. It's hard to live in an area where the church meeting house is 3 hours away. This podcast keeps me moving along the covenant path.
God bless
Obedmoth Cosmas from uganda.
Sending you prayers to continue to feel the Savior’s love, though you are 3 hours away from the church building.
I appreciate your devotion. Your example is valuable for all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I admire you for your faithfulness, my brother!
Thank you for bringing up the struggle with kids and recognizing kids are kids. Being there and trying is all he asks and teaching them the importance of going to church. ❤
I was feeling sad I couldn't be as in tune until you guys recognized the struggle, then I felt relief. Thank you!
I just listened to this podcast and it is beautiful. I wanted to share that when my kids were little we had very special books and quiet toys like crayons and stuff that were sacrament based so that while they were taking the sacrament, it was something that pertained. Also, during the sacrament, I look at a picture of Jesus while I’m taking the sacrament and try to remember him and him on the cross and pray to heavenly father and talk about what I’ve done during the week.
This was soooo good!! Lots of insight that I never thought of was shared! And I feel the start of coming even closer to the Savior!!!
This podcast and the messages shared came at the right time in my life. I was having a tremendously hard week (the week of general conference) trying to process things and work through some personal and family trials. I was honestly feeling down and defeated but hearing the words shared this week was a wonderful way to experience and find joy. Love all that was shared of biding, the power and details of prayer, God’s love for the little children and all his children. Having Matt Townstead as the guest speaker was perfect. Hearing all his insights and words of advice through his profession spoke volumes of peace when I needed it.
WOW!! You keep getting more and more amazing presentations. Dr. Matt Townsend taught us some of the most valuable insightful counsel to practice in our interactions with our spouses, children and fellow citizens, and all from 3rd Nephi chapters 17 to 19, directly from Our Savior to us!
This was the best summary of everything I love about the Gospel I've ever heard. Thanks you guys! And Matt, hopefully we'll see you at the office more often (Fun For Less Tours)
Grateful to spend time with you learning more about the love and one by one ministry of Jesus Christ as we do our best to serve Him and our brothers and sisters. Learnt so much, thaank yous all.
Saturday as General Conference began my husband looked at me and pointed out my glowing countenance because I can never contain my excitement about these semi-annual events and the way they bring me home. This morning I was reading a missionary letter and heard for the first time the saying that “Gen. Conference is a missionary’s Christmas” and I totally relate to that. Then, as I listened to your message in these episodes I felt like you were bringing me New Year’s Day! Thank you so much for all the good advice and life you have breathed into these deep and beautiful chapters of our most sacred records of Christ. Fasting has become a frequent habit of mine for loved ones and people in the world who are suffering and I am so grateful for the hope and joy of these wonderful chapters. You have added immensely to this and I hope you are feeling blessed because I definitely am ✨
Loved Dr. Townsend! It's so fun to hear from someone in my field of work...counseling. I love experiencing the scriptures through a counselors point of view. Thank you!
Just had the opportunity to watch this and once again I am amazed at how it was just what I needed. I believed that I had done all I needed to do for someone I was called to serve with. Now I realize how shallow and self-involved that was. So humbling and so up lifting. No words to describe it adequately. Just, thank you for helping me see a little of what the Savior would have me do. May you have some inkling of the good you are doing.
Loved loved this! Thank you Matt! Thank you Hank and John. I love learning with you every week!
Every week I think you cannot possibly do another podcast that makes me want to change so much. But you do!! Thank you for this week's podcast!
This was an amazing episode. There is so much to learn from the scriptures and Dr. Matt Townsend taught in such a meaningful way. His insights will help my life in so many ways. I plan to watch this episode again and again. Thank you for this wonderful podcast.
I love this! I recognized my imperfect, often repeatative prayers here, and yet I know that because of the Savior my prayers are made perfect! Amazing! I am humbled by His love for me, and for all of us!
Singing together syncs up our breathing and heartbeats. I believe that is why the spirit speaks through music.
Thanks for teaching me!❤❤❤
It was pure joy listening to you all discuss the celestial principles we must understand and incorporate into our daily lives to follow Him.
Thank you so much this was one of my favorites you are all a blessing.
So thankful for what this channel does for me and my love ones.
Excellent episodes with Matt Townsend! Thank you for teaching such practical applications
of the scriptures!
Thank you, I appreciate your time and knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
During the pandemic I 100% grew to love being with my family at home we feasted every Sunday together. My son-inlaw was bishop at that time reminded us to continue to dress Sunday best when one of us turned up in pj's he gave out assignments and conducted the family as church meetings go. We got closer and just loved it I was sad to leave that as we are all in separate wards but how I felt the blessing of loved ones I will remember forever.
We did that, too. We decided we were dressing for the occasion, not the location. It made a huge difference.
This has been so great. I plan to study it again many times as I implement and practice bid and turn in my relationships.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful podcasts each week. They lift me up, teach me, and renew my resolve to intentionally use. What I hear to better my life. I especially am grateful for Dr. Townsend for specific ways to interact with others in a more Christ-like way!❤
Thank you Dr. Townsend for a beautiful and bountiful spiritual feast!😊
My sister's stake president called the parents of young children at church the "backrow warriors" 😊 When my kids were little I had a better experience with the sacrament when I prayed intently the night or morning before for the Lord's forgiveness and used Saturday to get our church clothes ready.
What a wonderfully insightful episode to help me improve my relationships, with the Savior and also others. Thank you all three so much!
This podcast! Wow! Loved it. So good.
Hank, you teach my daughter in your religion class. She is quite a lonely soul, and I want to thank you for being her friend.
I have been filled, both my heart and my notebook and margins. I learned and felt so much, thank you for inviting Brother Townsend!
Thank you so much for your efforts to help us learn and understand more of the scriptures. Your insights and stories are very helpful. Your presentation is very interesting and enjoyable. ❤😊
Amazing session. So helpful.
Wonderful, thank you so much.
Wow! I have renewed hope for my life and my family.
LOVED this! Thank you!! ❤
I loved all the psychological insights in this one. Thanks!
Such a powerful discussion on prayer. Thank you.
Hello Dr. Matt, Hank and John. Listening in from Arizona. I was so inspired by this podcast that I used it in my MBA instructional portfolio. Thank you for the help with my assignment. "In today’s age of technology and globally embraced AI, focused lessons on human connection need greater emphasis in educational settings to combat desensitized communities and polarization and help humanity progress towards greater empathy and Christ-like love and service." All the best, Veronica
Thank you
Thank you all so much for this wonderful, powerful lesson and the sweet and touching story. I am so grateful that you take the time each week to bring me closer to our Father in Heaven! Sometimes the cybertooth tiger is a help!! ❤🇨🇦
I didn't want this lesson to end. Thank you!! I wish we were part 3 , 4, , 5 etc
Thank you!
Re: that brotherhood of the priesthood... I once witnessed my teen son looking through the congregation before Sacrament meeting for adult men to fill in among the deacons. He approached a 50ish brother whom I knew to be less active. I held my breath and then watched as my son quietly explained the procedure to this surprised brother who accepted the challenge. It was beautiful.
Thank you for some great advice with family members and great teachings of the Savior, my favorite verses also.
Where can this quote by Elder Talmage be found: "Everything we need to be a God is already in us and we're now in the process with our God of bringing that to fruition"?
I love the story of Tanner. Part of it makes my heart hurt. The Young Women need something like that. They need something that gives them a way they can uniquely serve the ward as beautiful as the young men serving the sacrament. I've pondered this question for years, and I don't have an answer. But this story really showed me how much we need something for the young women.
Amazing, amazing!! WOW
Thanks brothers!
Boy, I wish I could sit down and have a discussion with Dr. Townsend. I could really use some help on how to create those kind of connections with my autistic children and how to help them make those connections with the Lord when they struggle so much with other people.
As long as the prayers aren't help my wife to be more obedient, or help my husband to be a better father
Thanks for posting
Thank you!
When Jesus said go back to your homes? My question is: what homes? There was a huge earthquake, mtns were moved. Makes me think of Helene, the people went back to their destroyed homes! To help their neighbors?
Quite some time had passed between the Savior’s crucifixion and his grand appearance. In fact, Bradley Wilcox in last week’s Follow Him lessons, pointed out that about a year had passed before Jesus appeared, which was a preparatory period for them. So they had time to rebuild their lives and their homes.
First of all, listening to this podcast as I get ready for work in the morning has been my saving grace. I’m not in love with my job but the spirit I get from John and Hank and their weekly guests gives me the strength to press forward. Thank you!
Having said that, I have a sincere question: Dr. Townsend gave a definition from the 1800’s dictionary and I’m wondering what the reasoning is for that? If Joseph Smith translated the plates (and I do believe he did) wouldn’t the definition need to be from the time it was written and not translated? If anyone can help me understand this I’d be so grateful. 😊
Thanks
On the apple podcast app, part 2 is just a replay of part 1 (just in case no one knows). So glad you have this posted in more than one place
Refresh Apple Podcasts and it will play part 2. If Apple podcasts downloaded the episode to your device, delete the download (three dots in top right corner) and then download again and you'll be all set.
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What am I missing? I can't get to you with the address line ."co" at the end. I really have a desire to be more a part of your program! What am I missing? HELP!
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How do you become one with someone who is verbally abusive?
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Hmmm, I don't agree with the idea of talking to someone else through talking to God. This feels very insincere and a cop-out to me. When you are are talking to God, shouldn't you be talking to God, not someone else? If there are things you can't say to someone but can say NEAR them in a prayer, perhaps it would be better to ask God in your personal prayers to know how to communicate the important things with the other person. Isn't that why we are here?
Thank you😊