LDS Mental Health Podcast 205. Ask A Therapist: Receiving Revelation
Jun 30, 2025
Julie McDonald, co-host and mental health advocate, engages with listeners' questions about receiving divine guidance. She discusses the challenge of distinguishing between one's thoughts and true revelation from God. Topics include feeling spiritually stagnant, strategies for finding peace in silence, and the significance of dreams as messages from the spiritual realm. McDonald emphasizes embracing divine support to navigate life's complexities and encourages proactive communication with God for clearer direction.
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Dinner with Comedian Bill Engvall
- Niki Olsen shared a story about winning a contest to have dinner with comedian Bill Engvall by running in sumo suits down the street.
- The experience involved creative antics and odd props, showing playful determination and unexpected opportunities.
Revelation Unfolds Gradually
- Revelation unfolds progressively and often in small steps rather than all at once.
- Resistance to revelation can slow progress but seeking clarity after failures helps pivot to new paths.
Ask God with Specific Plans
- When seeking to know God's will, ask specifically about your ideas or plans, not just generally.
- Presenting God with solutions and being open to His will promotes clearer revelation.