Alma 53-63 Part 1 • Dr. Justin Top • August 19-25 • Come Follow Me

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Aug 14, 2024

Dr. Justin Top, a military chaplain and expert in counseling psychology, shares insights that merge warfare struggles with spiritual guidance. He delves into the War Chapters, highlighting Helaman's unwavering faith and the courage of the Stripling Warriors. The conversation explores the emotional dynamics of conflict, the importance of strong spiritual leadership, and how personal struggles can be fortified through community support. Listeners discover the balance of obedience and divine grace while being cautioned against spiritual pitfalls in their daily battles.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Role and Training of Military Chaplains

01:47 • 2min

Faith and Fortitude: Lessons from Helaman's Army

03:38 • 26min

Conflicting Truths: Moroni vs Amaron

29:36 • 10min

Caution Against Spiritual Poisons

39:51 • 3min

The Courage of the Stripling Warriors

42:35 • 25min

The Fire of Covenant and the Balance of Obedience

01:07:15 • 4min

The Complexity of Faith and Divine Grace

01:11:27 • 2min

How do the War Chapters help us in our personal struggles? Dr. Justin Top uses his personal military experience and spiritual education to explore the War Chapters and how to apply the teachings of Jesus Christ in our spiritual, emotional, and physical battles.

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TIMECODE

00:00 Part I - Dr. Justin Top
01:51 Dr. Justin Top’s bio
04:32 Come, Follow Me Manual
07:45 First type of personal weakness
11:59 Fortify where you can
14:54 How grace works on our behalf
18:49 Alma 53:1-9 - Enemies within
21:14 Alma 53:11-16 - Oath keeping and choosing leaders
28:08 Alma 53:17-20 - Who is Helaman?
30:59 Alma 54:1-17 - Conflict and taking a stance
36:49 Alma 55:1-22 - A plan to rescue prisoners of war
39:12 Alma 55:28-35 - Temptation sometimes follows success
43:08 Alma 56:1-30 - Sin and creating spiritual strongholds
48:03 Alma 56:39-46 - No plans survive first contact with the enemy
53:39 Alma 56:47-57 - Faith of mothers, none were slain
1:01:34 “Miracle at Gapyeong”
1:05:57 Alma 57:1-26 - Obedience and a relationship with Jesus
01:14:53 - End of Part 1 - Dr. Justin Top

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