Alma 43-52 Part 1 • Dr. David Boren • August 12-18 • Come Follow Me

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Aug 7, 2024

In this discussion, Dr. David Boren, an expert on righteous leadership, delves into the essence of what we are truly fighting for. He highlights qualities that define effective leaders, emphasizing the importance of seeing others through a divine lens. The conversation uncovers how the Book of Mormon equips readers to combat unrighteousness and navigate conflicts with joy. Boren also shares intriguing stories illustrating leadership's emotional impact and the transformative role of faith during battles, drawing parallels to contemporary challenges.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Leadership Lessons from Alma

01:51 • 26min

Leadership and Emotion: Lessons from the Book of Mormon

27:39 • 9min

Service, Leadership, and Spiritual Guidance

36:26 • 22min

Leadership and Joy in Worship

58:03 • 7min

Transformative Revelations

01:04:54 • 5min

The Battle of Good vs Evil: Amalekiah and Moroni's Contrasting Archetypes

01:09:51 • 5min

What are we fighting for? Dr. David Boren explores what makes a righteous leader and how to have joy amidst spiritual and physical battles and how the Book of Mormon arms readers to fight against unrighteousness.

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TIMECODE

00:00 Part I - Dr. David Boren
02:02 Dr. Boren’s bio
04:05 What are we fighting for?
06:50 Righteous Warriors by John Bytheway
10:21 Power in the Book of Mormon
13:00 Great leaders see people as God sees them
16:21 John follows a prompting to check arrest listing
18:13 Alma 43:1 - Great leaders are action-oriented and lead with love
20:58 Dr. Boren shares a story about sheep
25:26 Zarahemnah sets the tone
29:20 Alma 42:8-9 - Reasons for war
32:54 Great leaders clarify and inspire
38:11 Alma 42:17 - Moroni takes command at 25
41:56 Alma 42:23-29 - Prophets know where enemies will strike
45:45 Alma 42:45-47 The Lord’s rules of engagement
48:14 Alma 44:1-4 - Great leaders reflect and assess
52:38 Alma 44:9 - Great leaders are resolute and courageous
55:15 Alma 44:5 Sacred support
57:23 Alma 44:20-21 Great leaders forgive and act with perspective
59:39 Alma 45 - A new enemy and finding joy
1:06:38 Alma from sinner to translated disciple of Christ
1:09 Amalickiah and Moroni
1:16:20 End of Part 1 - Dr. David Boren

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