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1 Kings 17–19

In this episode we'll discuss what I like to call the "greatest hits" of the prophet Elijah and what we can learn from some of his experiences. We'll discuss how improving our ability to receive revelation can help us manage mental health issues. We will also talk about how not all mental health strategies work for each person so we need to listen to the Lord about how to move forward. Finally, we'll discuss the example of the widow of Zarephath and how that helps us understand the need to be emotionally self-reliant as much as possible.

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Read more about the article The Secret Superstar of the Old Testament

The Secret Superstar of the Old Testament

The Old Testament is full of stories of heroes: Moses, David, and Joseph to name a few.     But what about Obadiah? Do you know his story?    Today we’re diving into the amazing experience of Obadiah to learn why he is one of the great unsung heroes of the Old Testament!  

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Read more about the article The Other Talk – Why White Families Need to Talk About Race

The Other Talk – Why White Families Need to Talk About Race

In this bonus episode from the Top of Mind archive: "The Other Talk." Most kids of color in America grow up talking about racism at home, but most white children don't. They should, though, says author Brendan Kiely. His new book is a guide for starting the conversation about race at home. Then, a short, inspiring chat with a doctor who collects flower arrangements and delivers them to patients in the hospital where she works.

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The Law of Love

In so many domains of our lives, we are encouraged to think and act in a transactional, cost-benefit way. But Latter-day Saints are called to transcend this logic and follow the law of love, which Steve Young defines in his new book as “loving as God loves, seeking another’s healing, and expecting nothing in return.”

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Read more about the article Hidden Leadership Principles in the Lives of Nephi & Jacob

Hidden Leadership Principles in the Lives of Nephi & Jacob

Joseph M. Spencer is a philosopher and an assistant professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He has a BA in philosophy from BYU, an MLIS in library science from San Jose State University, and an MA and PhD in philosophy from the University of New Mexico. Joseph is the author of six books, including the recently-published Book of Mormon Studies: An Introduction and Guide. He serves as the editor of the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, as the associate director of the Latter-day Saint Theology Seminar, and a vice president of the Book of Mormon Studies Association. In the church, Joseph has served as an early morning seminary teacher, Gospel Doctrine teacher, a counselor in a variety of presidencies, and currently serves as a bishop. He and his wife Karen have been married 20 years and have five kids. Highlights

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