Read more about the article Podcast Host Corey Nathan Dares to Talk Religion With His Dad

Podcast Host Corey Nathan Dares to Talk Religion With His Dad

Our “Stick With It” conversation series on the Top of Mind podcast continues with Corey Nathan, host of “Talkin’ Politics and Religion Without Killin’ Each Other.” He tackles tough topics on his podcast all the time, but talking with his Jewish father about his decision to become a Christian seemed doomed to failure. It would have been easier to not talk about it, says Corey. But he and his dad made a different choice. Their relationship will never be the same.

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Luke 12–17; John 11

In this episode we'll talk about Luke 12-17 and John 11. We'll review three separate principles. First, we'll talk about the importance of personal responsibility in our spiritual and emotional development. The Lord will rarely do for us what we can do for our ourselves, because He wants us to learn to exercise our agency in righteousness. Second, we'll discuss an oft-asked question I get, "How can I help my loved one choose to go to counseling or get other mental health help?" We'll review some scriptures in the parable of the prodigal son that are instructive. Third, we'll talk about how the Lord sometimes will delay His assistance to us for the purpose of building our faith. We'll discuss how if we can learn to appreciate this, we'll be able to deal with trials more effectively.

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Luke 12-17; John 11

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Read more about the article How God Inspired Him to Honor Black LDS Pioneer History

How God Inspired Him to Honor Black LDS Pioneer History

If you don't think God is watching out for us, watch this! In this episode, Mauli Bonner shares his story of how he was guided and inspired to make a movie about early black LDS pioneers, and then how through a series of incredible events, God helped him to get the church to erect a black pioneer monument at This is the Place Heritage Park.

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Read more about the article The Secret to Happiness is Improvement

The Secret to Happiness is Improvement

Although Riley Jensen enjoys the arts, music, and a good, sappy romantic comedy, he is usually mistaken for a jock. Riley started as a quarterback at Utah State University and currently works full time as a sport psychology consultant, or mental performance coach, addressing the innermost fears of most athletes: failure. He enjoys giving athletes, corporate employees, and young people the tools to handle a stressful and frightening world. Riley went back to school at the over-the-hill age of 40 (it’s the new the new 30, right?) to get his MS in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Utah. He is married to the wonderful and talented Georgann Manolis Jensen and they have three beautiful children. Riley served his mission in Marseille, France, and his dream is to serve another mission in France one day, and to enjoy laughing and watching his children make some of the mistakes he made. Highlights

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