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2 Kings 2–7

In this episode we'll discuss two of my favorite Old Testament stories; the story of Naaman and the story of Elisha's servant. Both of them have good mental health applications. For Naaman, we'll talk about the importance of following prophetic counsel even when we think it doesn't apply to us. We'll discuss how there is greater peace and happiness to be found as we follow the prophet. For Elisha's servant, we'll talk about the power of thoughts and how they can influence our emotional reactions. The more we align our thoughts and beliefs with truth, the more likely we are to have more positive emotional experiences.

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Read more about the article Hope or Dread? Let’s Rethink Our Obsession with Aging

Hope or Dread? Let’s Rethink Our Obsession with Aging

In our culture that celebrates youthfulness, countless Americans dread getting older. Aging brings inevitable changes to our bodies, abilities and lifestyle. But aging not all bad. Surveys show time and again that people in their 80s are happier than young adults and people in middle age. So why do we fear getting older? What if we rethink our obsession with aging? In today’s podcast episode, we explore what aging is really like in America right now and how the experience might be better if we stopped worrying about the process of growing old.

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What Do I Do When I Wanted ‘Thunder’ But Got a ‘Still Small Voice’ Instead?

Sometimes we have big expectations for revelation and spiritual experiences, but the answers are really quite typical and not at all what you expected. What do you do when those expectations are just not met? We can learn from the story of Naaman how sometimes God sends answers in small, unexpected ways.

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Intentionally Designing a Church Experience

Mat Duerden received a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and an M.S. from Brigham Young University. His experience design research focuses on memorable, meaningful, and transformative experiences. Mat is an Associate Professor of Experience Design and Management and Alumni Research Fellow in BYU's Marriott School of Business, and also teaches an honors program course, The Art of Transformative Storytelling. He works with organizations across a variety of sectors to provide training and consulting around experience design, and is also the co-author of the book Designing Experiences. Mat currently serves on his stake high council and in the stake Young Men presidency. Previous callings include bishopric counselor, Young Men president, elders quorum president, and executive secretary. He and his wife Chenae have four children and their favorite experiences occur outdoors on bikes, rafts, and skis. Highlights

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Read more about the article Hope and Healing in a Time of Crisis

Hope and Healing in a Time of Crisis

The twin challenges of the pandemic and political polarization have caused widespread anxiety and even despair. And yet, as Christian disciples, we are called to plant seeds of hope in even the most seemingly barren soil.  For this episode, Zach Davis invited Anne Snyder to discuss her experiences planting such seeds of hope in her capacity as a prominent Christian editor and writer.

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