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The data shared on the podcast has been consistent with the people I know who have left the church. They are typically politically left extremists who also have a high sense of moral self superiority over those who still believe in any religion

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I have this thought a lot when it comes to Leading Saints in general, but this episode in particular should be required reading/listening/viewing by every member of the Church over the age of 14.

Amazing episode. I was just called this week as the EQ Pres in our newly combined ward. Many aspects of Ben’s journey are mirrored in my own. It’s not a coincidence that I happened upon this episode. Thank you for your work. This gives me hope and encouragement as I struggle with HOW to lead His sheep.

Finally the sex episode

When I pause a moment to look back at my life every now and again it's easy to identify a handful of key players in shaping me to the person I am now. My ninth grade seminary teacher... Brother Mask was one of those key players. We always felt like we had a superhero for our teacher. We knew he loved us, but more importantly he reminded us that we were loved by loving Heavenly Father.

Wonderful interview, I may have to pick up the rest later, but it will be worth it. 31:56

Honestly, I think things are better with less women in leadership positions. There's already too much feminizing, softening, watering down, focusing on sharing experiences rather than solid teaching, etc.

The Introduction for the "Come Follow Me" manual states: "Keep in mind that learning the gospel, at its best, is home centered and Church supported. In other words, your main responsibility is to support the people you teach in their efforts to learn and live the gospel at home. Give them opportunities to share their experiences, thoughts, and questions about the scripture passages. Invite them to share the eternal truths they have found. This is more important than covering a certain amount of material." Imagine if each class started with the teacher saying, "What spiritual experiences did you have with the scriptures this week?" And, "were there any verses you didn't understand?" And then instead of the teacher giving a lecture, the class members took most or all of the time to share the insights they got this week, or helped each other understand the scriptures better. I've seen this done before and it's amazing what happens! No more boring classes. And it certainly edifies the class members and encourages those who are not studying the scriptures at home to begin doing so. I think this is what "Home-centered and church-supported" looks like in Sunday School.

I LOVE the creative approach to including women's perspectives. Women are more than half the church and the research shows that you need both men's and women's perspectives working together to find good solutions to challenges. Good inspiration comes from good information. Also I'm not sure when it changed, but I'm in my 40s and I know my friend's mom was the Stake Sunday School Secretary when we growing up in Utah. So I'd be interested to know when some of thes changes to Sunday School being only available to ordained Priesthood holders were made.

The Church needs less callings not more. Time to go to 1 hour.

Initially, I would suggest the idea that most of the gospel teaching that takes place in the home is done by the Moms is a stereotype based on a narrow definition of teaching, particularly based on the age range of the children. In fact, if that is the case, the family is dysfunctional and failing, and that should be a major focus in the ward. Research done by the Catholic Church has even shown the father being key in the adoption of faith by the children. It's fine in a large ward to create new callings and spread the work, but the reality is that this concept is fully covered in the existing program. I think the key in this discussion is less creating the Teacher Advisors, but more the actual fulfillment of the program - such as the Teacher Councils for parents. The target for organizing these is the Ward Council - where it really should be, as those address key priesthood and RS concerns. It's particularly key in wards that are in demographically challenged areas and struggle with enough leadership to function. It is the process that is key rather than who is doing it.

It is interesting that when exploring the history of the Sunday School program, particularly in Areas where there is not enough Priesthood holders, women have served as Sunday School Presidents. The handbook, at least back in the 90s when I served my mission in France, stated that Priesthood holders was preferred, but that councilors must be the same gender so if a women was President so would be any councilors. Missionaries often served as Branch Presidency councilors, back then. During my mission instruction from the Brethren changed, so that Missionaries were not supposed to continue serving in the Branch Presidencies, and that Sunday School Presidents should hold the Priesthood whenever possible. At the time the Branch President was from Paris, and his adult son who lived with him was the Elder's Quorum President. They were in effect the only active Priesthood in the Branch. There were many single mother's and part member families, so while there were fifty kids in Primary, there was no local Priesthood. The Sunday School President was the widow of the original Branch President from when the Branch was organized. At the time of her release she had been Sunday School President for close to 20 years. With her release the Stake ended up sending a second family from Paris to the Branch every Sunday. Since the Branch leadership was only in town on Sunday, the Relief Society President was the only Branch leader in the town during the week.

Introducing woman into sharing there in the Sunday School presidency helps also helps with inspiration for home as well.

There was another Baptist pastor from Houston named Gary Miller. Not the same guy. 😊

I love the call for increased interfaith involvement from our members. I joined the Scouting profession in 2015 and in my first week we had to have our staff meeting in the high council room of a near by stake center (offered to us while our AC was being repaired) I soon learned even in scouting we had a clear divide in the scouting we do in the church and that of our neighbors in the community. There is so much misinformation about the conclusion of the charter partnership with the church (not of the church’s doing…thus the 20 month period for transition) I think most members miss the opportunity to return to their community leadership role in scouting (definitely need that relationship based approach we have in LDS living for leadership) and use our precious time in the church to focus on the covenant path which makes for a great builder of bridges for the gathering of Israel (e.g. country service Alma 48:17 and Church service Alma 48:19)

lol CZcams sucks . Google = Satan

I did notice the prophets say before I go down to my death I know I have taught you so your blood and sins are not on my garments . So if this is on men all men with priesthood Gezz that’s a lot to put on anyone . I don’t really see men doing this much . But then what about when it says in as much as parents have children in Zion and teach them not the doctrines . The sin be on the parents head . So that would be on the woman the mother too . My PB says keep yourself clean and unspotted from the sins of the world by going to church and partaking of the sacrament . It is so hard to understand why women say you are clean and then men say you must become clean . I think I’m understanding it through their priesthood . That is a big responsibility . To help others come to Christ . I just don’t trust men that much unless you are a prophet or apostle . How about a father who does not lead his family in the right ways ?

I was surprised that this topic and interview resonated with me so much. I think the work being done in this arena is a great idea for several reasons. I've wondered for years why we don't make our building info and meeting times more accessible to anyone doing a regular internet search. As I've traveled internationally with my wife and kids, it's sometimes been difficult to easily find accurate info. The Meetinghouse Locator is a good tool but depending on the situation, we've had trouble finding places to attend to church. As a business owner, I took the responsibility to do many of these tasks for my business locations and saw the benefits. Now, as a recently called member of the High Council with responsibility for the facilities in our Stake, I would like to help make this happen for our local buildings. How can I contact Paul for more information? I just did a Google search for "churches near me" and although I live five houses away from our chapel in Mapleton Utah, the first result is a different Christian denomination in a nearby town. There are probably 20 chapels closer than that one. Our actual chapel doesn't even show up in the top 10 results, (and maybe not at all). It would be beneficial to improve this.

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Thank you for a treasure trove of blessings!

I was just released as High Council man after 5yrs. And I'm having those feelings that you talked about. I can describe it as getting a divorce with no closure. Thanks for your video.

Loved this, thank you!

I love this, thank you for sharing the idea!

p*rn came out of nowhere on the computer. lol yeah bud.

My hats off to these good men. Bishops have it tough but they know it's ussualy not more than 5 years. These guys are lifers.

I can't say enough about Paster Jeff. I love how he's taken a different approach to LDS engagement. I feel he's as Christlike as they come.

Thank you.

Very insightful interview. Larry’s had a very productive and rewarding career with the Church, may God bless his family

Thank you for this "informal" chat about how things are REALLY done... with revelation, service, humility and love.

He went to the same mission as my mom ❤

Hi, so wish I could be there. I have been raising six boys and some struggle with many things that bring shame. I wish they could understand how Christ sees them. what he’s already done for them. I love Rob Ferrell and his words his experience. I’m sure it’s gonna be phenomenal. I’m very jealous. I myself I’m still working out what repentance is, what Christ has covered from false beliefs. Thank you so much Kurt for all that you do with Leading Saints.

What an amazing gift! Thank you, Brother!

Elder Meredith- I’m close with one of the executives you worked with at Asurion. She’s not a member of the church, but her glowing remarks about you to me shortly after your call (I’m a BYU-I Alum) gave me so much confidence in the future of the University that I love so much. God bless you, & thank you for your service.

Professional preach for profit paid pastors are NOT of God.

When I was released as RS president I was SO depressed.

Wow, thank you.

Wow he’s really leaning into his Mormon name, III

I love this. I've been thinking about how in the endowment we are administered the tokens and signs of the priesthood and that we are to share the priesthood with others through the same process. This is how we build Zion. This is how I believe we can share priesthood power, or magnify our office: We bear one another's burden, we mourn with those that mourn, we comfort those in need of comfort, and stand as a witness of God for the promises he has made and fulfilled. Giving priesthood blessings I feel is comforting those in need of comfort. There is so much that surrounds this phase in speaking the priesthood that we tend to ignore, mainly because we don't realize how tightly these other elements are connected together.

I would love to know what the meeting assigned to the Sunday School looks like

Those are some fantastic ideas!! I hope my bishop sees this episode

Thank you for this interview. I’ve been struggling with my calling as a minister and been pretty lackluster. Listening to this example, I felt prompted to overcome my anxiety and reach out to my families to see how they are doing.

I just noticed that your Jacob 1:19 reference is also part of a much larger Chiasmus. Spanning into chapter 2. Thank you! Truely appreciate hearing all of the things of my heart explained with words that I don’t have the skills to articulate.

I haven't liked the energy or spirit that surround me when I watch a "Hello Saints" video. Not on the Pastor Jeff train that's for sure.

It is my belief that in this "Mormon produce video" that these pastors (?) especially pastor (?) Jeff, are Mormons, disguising themselves as pastors. You so-called pastors follow the Mormon lesson book (not the Bible as your guide) in this "fake" discussion that supports a "universal belief in Jesus" is enough to be consider as Christian. You all ignore God's warning to us in: MATTHEW 24:23-24 "Then if anyone says to you, Look, here is the Christ! or There! do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect..." In MATTHEW 24:23-24 clearly states that knowing the true identity of Jesus Christ in a world full of false christs and false prophets will mean the difference between you going to heaven or hell.

9:37 So wonderful to hear Marjorie. I loved sister Nelson so much. I was blessed to spend a wee bit of time the day before she left this life 😢❤

JWT is my 3rd great grandpa married to Rohda Welling! My parents have a Taylor family history book of letters, diaries of his wife, and family members. It is awesome but I would like to get more from any family members or others that have any. Please PM me. Thanks!

I love the LDS church. That is my heaven and home.

This video really inspires me. I will try to set up my team this way.

I watched until they all started claiming that God called them to be preachers... God calls everyone to serve others.....i see a lot of pride that led them to chose it as a career. Pretty much each one said someone told them they would be great pastors.... that isn't a calling....ohhh and I'm not giving my money to Jeff i have tithing to pay. I left the evangelical world 17 years ago while preparing to go to college to be a pastor. The people who told me i was going to be a pastor have not talked to me in 17 years, including my mom who made me choose her or "that cult".