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Making connections between our culture & the gospel in everyday life.

Bringing “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”

into your world.

We know there are a lot of challenging cultural issues in our day. We also know it can be sometimes difficult to make sense of things from a Christian worldview.

We’re here to work through it together and learn how the family proclamation relates to us all.

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: (Galatians 1-5) Live by Faith

This week, Hungarian President Katalin Novák met the First Presidency and with students and faculty at Brigham Young University to share her insights on the faith and family. Just as the Apostle Paul spoke often about family relationships, President Novák speaks often...

Jenet Erickson: The Complimentary Roles of Mothers and Fathers

Our guest in this episode is Jenet Erickson, a Fellow at the Wheatley Institute and Associate Professor of Religious Education at BYU whose research has specialized in maternal and child wellbeing.  Join us as we discuss the different, yet sacred roles of both...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: 2 Cor. 8-13 “Simplicity in Christ”

Today, it can seem like the most simple truths are complicated and obscured by the philosophies and ideologies of the world. There are many beguiling voices swirling around us that corrupt truth (2 Cor. 11:3). Paul was concerned about the early Saints and feared that...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: A Change of Heart

The Apostle Paul was always quick to acknowledge his role as a humble servant of God in Corinth, reminding the early Saints that the remarkable transformation they were experiencing was not of his doing. Their lives were changing, and the credit belonged to Jesus...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: 1 Cor. 14-16 “Clarity over Confusion”

As the Church and its teachings were still in their infancy in Corinth, the Saints grappled with conflicting ideas and remembering what they had been taught. In response, Paul reminded them of basic gospel doctrine and then cautioned: "There are, it may be, so many...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: Bodies as Temples

In the bustling streets of Corinth, Paul taught about Jesus Christ and many were baptized, but the shadows of immorality loomed. High atop the Greek city of Corinth lay a temple--a temple created to worship Aphrodite, the pagan Goddess of Love. But it was not a temple...

Finding Family in Come Follow Me – Romans 7-16; An Heir of Eternal Hope

As spirit sons and daughters, we basked in the radiant presence of our Eternal Father. He revealed a grand plan that provided us opportunities to grow, learn, stumble, and rise. That plan is summarized beautifully in "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" "and...

August 7–13. Romans 1–6: “The Power of God unto Salvation”

How would you feel if you walked out to your mailbox today and found a letter from an apostle? What would it be like to find out he has decided to visit and wanted to tell you some important things to help prepare you and your family for his arrival? The book of...

Finding the Family in Come, Follow Me: A Minister and a Witness

Have you ever wondered what God has prepared for your life? Do the promises in your Patriarchal Blessing seem almost too incredible to believe that they could come to pass? Can God really accomplish something that seems almost impossible in your life?No doubt Paul had...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lesson 30: Acts 16-21

A combination of boldness and humility, like that of Paul’s, requires the direction and accompaniment of the Spirit. In these latter days, sharing bold truths like those found plainly in "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" can be difficult. We can read through...

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Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 23: John 14-17

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 23: John 14-17

Just prior to His betrayal and Crucifixion, what was on Jesus’ mind? What did He do, what was it He asked of the Father in those last sacred moments with His friends? Oneness. This last general conference, our own modern day prophet shared similar sentiments in his...

Don’t Miss Episodes! Jeff Bennion and Brent Andrewsen

Don’t Miss Episodes! Jeff Bennion and Brent Andrewsen

Do you want to compassionately and faithfully approach the intersection of LDS faith and the LGBT community? Understanding the difference between innate, immutable and essential identities can make a big difference in that effort! In this 2-part discussion Jeff and...

People of the Proclamation: Hunter’s Story

People of the Proclamation: Hunter’s Story

Hunter Murphy, a young adult from Glendora California shares his feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. Watch the interview clip here.

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lesson 21

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lesson 21

Jesus is coming. That reality has been talked about with great anticipation for millennia. Commentary surrounding the prophecies and signs rarely satiate the eagerness and watchfulness that is characteristic of His followers. It is also common for many, in waiting and...

People of the Proclamation: Olivia’s story

People of the Proclamation: Olivia’s story

Olivia Richins, a young adult from Lakeside Arizona shares her feelings about "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" and the doctrines within. Interviewer: What stands out to you in The Family: A Proclamation To The World? Olivia: “ The part that says ‘The family...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 18: Luke 12–17; John 11

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 18: Luke 12–17; John 11

Lost. Three different parables in this week’s lesson teach of finding things that are lost. A lostcoinsheepson One is an inanimate object, the coin.Another is an animal, the sheep.And finally, a human life, the son. Some might argue the value of each lost item varied....

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 17: John 7-10

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 17: John 7-10

Throughout Jesus’ ministry, people marveled at His teachings and doctrine. Whether on the hillsides or in the synagogues, His doctrine was for all. The simple.The educated.The poor.The wealthy.The young.The old.And it is no different today.He invites everyone to learn...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 16: Matt 18; Luke 10

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 16: Matt 18; Luke 10

In this week’s lesson we learn of Martha and her sister Mary. Martha received Jesus as a guest into her home. Anyone knows that guests and family life offer much to be “cumbered about.” Martha’s sister Mary though was seemingly unaware of all that needed done and sat...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lesson 15

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lesson 15

Just as we gain a testimony of Jesus Christ through a desire and willingness to believe, we can begin in that same way to gain a witness of His teachings through the words of His servants; prophets and apostles. In this week’s Come Follow Me lesson we are reminded...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lessons 13 & 14: Holy Week

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me: Lessons 13 & 14: Holy Week

Come Follow Me lesson 13 relays the beautiful story of Peter’s efforts to follow Christ. Although he was unable to sustain the miraculous “walking on water” he manifested great faith and love for Christ by trying. Christ did not withhold a rescue, demanding perfection...

Understanding the Doctrine of Eternal Gender and Identity

Understanding the Doctrine of Eternal Gender and Identity

On July 28, 1847, just four days after the Saints arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, President Brigham Young saw the Salt Lake Temple in vision. [1] He testified to the members of the church that, “The vision of it was there. I see it as plainly as if it was in reality...

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 12: “Ears to Hear”

Finding the Family in Come Follow Me Lesson 12: “Ears to Hear”

“Eyes to see” and “ears to hear” is a figurative way of describing those who pay attention to, and are willing to follow the prophet. It doesn’t mean we won’t struggle with some of what they say. All of us at one point or another, most likely will. This week’s Come...

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