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Jan 18, 2024
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Join Shannon Sorensen, David & Verla Sorensen, Dr. Hank Smith, John Bytheway, and David Perry as they talk about the importance of being one of the few in the church. They share a story about a friend's brother to illustrate this point, emphasizing the need to trust in our beliefs and make decisions in advance.
Standing firm in one's convictions and not compromising beliefs in the face of peer pressure or societal expectations.
The importance of making decisions in advance based on personal values and principles to stay true to oneself in difficult circumstances.
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Being one of the few can be empowering
In the podcast episode, a story is shared about a person named Dave who was in a pizza joint celebrating his 18th birthday. The high school students in the restaurant cheered and a mug of beer was brought out. However, Dave, who was a member of the church, confidently declined the beer and continued to enjoy his time without compromising his beliefs. This story highlights the idea that it's okay to be one of the few who stand firm in their convictions, even when faced with peer pressure or societal expectations.
Making decisions in advance prepares us for challenging moments
The podcast episode also emphasizes the importance of making decisions in advance to navigate challenging situations. The protagonist's brother, Dave, explains to his sibling Phil that he had already made the decision not to drink alcohol long before his 18th birthday celebration. Dave's unwavering stance in the face of temptation teaches that being prepared and making choices based on personal values and principles is key to staying true to oneself, even in difficult circumstances.
Will the student body officer cave to peer pressure?
Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
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