Episode 59: Principles and Promises, Featuring Audra Elkington
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IN THIS EPISODE:
If you’re like me, then there are probably times when you reflect back on your parenting and wonder what part of parenting you got right. It’s so much easier to recognize the times we got it wrong.
But every once in a while, one of your children will share an experience in a conversation or in their testimony or in a talk or RS lesson, that makes you feel that maybe you did a better job than you think you did.
This week, I’ve invited Audra Elkington to join me in a discussion about Elder Bednar's talk, "The Principles of My Gospel." Many of you know Audra through her posts on Instagram @Worldwide Sisterhood. And I am totally excited to have her as my featured guest.
KEY SEGMENTS:
1:00 -- A spiritually defining memory shared by Raechel Duplain
14:35 -- Audra talks about her time away from the church
15:44 -- What led Audra back to the gospel
21:15 -- Audra shares key points from Elder Bednar's talk
23:20 -- Learning by principles instead of by rules
26:00 -- Let them govern themselves
29:00 -- Why this message is so important right now
32:25 -- What we're being asked to change or do better
36:00 -- How principles of the gospel serve as our helm
38:50 -- All roads in this church lead to the temple
40:00 -- What Audra is doing to increase her faith in response to President Nelson's invitation from this past General Conference
45:47 -- Audra shares her favorite quote from Elder Bednar's talk
46:41 -- What did you hear that wasn't said?
49:00 -- It's okay to be messy
50:13 -- What edifies you?
DO ONE THING:
This week, I invite you to listen again to Elder Bednar’s talk from this past General Conference. But listen with the express intent of recognizing what you hear that Elder Bednar didn’t say. Write those thoughts down and ponder their meaning. What is the Spirit prompting you to learn more about or do better right now?
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RESOURCES:
"The Principles of My Gospel" -- David A Bednar
"Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains" -- Russell M Nelson
"Let God Prevail" -- Russell M Nelson
Visit www.aworldwidesisterhood.com and check out all the fun links and products.
Visit saltgathering.com to learn more about the upcoming retreat in September. Audra and I will both be presenting, and we hope you'll be there with us! So fun to gather IN PERSON again!
Follow Audra on Instagram @aworldwidesisterhood
You can also follow Audra on Instagram @audraelkington
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I hope you all have a wonderful week -- and remember to do something each day that edifies you.