Join Dr. David T. Morgan for a weekly discussion about some principles from the weekly Come, Follow Me lesson and learn specific applications to improve mental and emotional health.
In this episode we'll discuss the idea of not giving up what you want most for what you want now, discussing the example of Jacob and Esau. We'll also talk about the principle of moral agency, and how we need to act first in order to qualify for the Lord's blessings. We discuss how agency is not only a gift but an obligation to act as well.
In this episode we'll discuss some of the trials that Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac faced and how they prevailed through patience and faith. We'll talk about how waiting on the Lord and trusting in His timing is a critical skill not only for our spiritual development but for mental health improvement as well. We also discuss how willingness to change is a key factor in self-improvement.
In this episode we'll discuss some of Abraham's backstory and how he found himself in a difficult situation but did what he could to improve his life. We specifically discuss the benefits that come from positive thinking, how the process of change is usually slow and deliberate, and how looking forward to better outcomes can improve our current emotional status.
In this episode we'll discuss the pattern of prophetic warnings and how failure to heed such counsel can lead to greater distress. We specifically discuss latter-day prophetic counsel given regarding mental health issues and how following such counsel can help us develop greater strength to handle life's challenges.
In this episode we'll discuss how life is designed to be difficult because through this we will develop the strength to become more like God. We'll further discuss how the Lord loves us always, regardless of our circumstances, and how understanding such love can help us achieve greater peace and a more stable self-concept.
In this episode we'll discuss the calling of Enoch to be a prophet and his initial doubts. We'll further discuss the Lord's reassurances to him and how this pattern can help us find hope and strength in our own difficulties.
In this episode we'll discuss the basics of the plan of salvation, Lucifer's role in the plan, and the fall of Adam and Eve. We'll further discuss how trials can become benefits under the right circumstances and with the correct perception.
In this episode we'll discuss the process of the creation, how Heavenly Father does things intentionally, and how mental health issues can be part of our trials and eventually lead to our spiritual growth.
Welcome to the first episode of Come Follow Me: Mental Health Insights! In this episode we'll discuss Moses chapter one, and how improving our understanding of identity and purpose can help with greater motivation and direction in life.