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Jan 11, 2024
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Guests Shannon Sorensen, David & Verla Sorensen, Dr. Hank Smith, and John Bytheway discuss standing alone for what's right and relate it to the story of Nephi's dedication at the tree of life.
Standing firm in your beliefs, even when faced with opposition, can inspire and influence others.
Staying committed to your convictions, even when others may not understand, is crucial for personal growth and influence.
Deep dives
The Importance of Standing Alone
In this podcast episode, the speaker recounts a powerful story about a young man named Jess who stood alone in a game where participants had to choose their stance on different issues. Despite being the only one to strongly disagree with the idea that premarital sexual relations are okay, Jess remained firm in his beliefs. Initially mocked and laughed at, he later discovered that some of the student leaders privately admired his courage and wished they had taken a similar stand earlier. This story highlights the importance of standing alone for what is right, even when faced with ridicule and opposition.
Nephi's Example of Faith
Drawing inspiration from the story of Nephi in the Book of Mormon, the speaker parallels Nephi's unwavering commitment to the tree of life with Jess' determination to stand by his beliefs. Despite being mocked and considered strange, Nephi remained focused on enjoying the fruit from the tree of life and extended an invitation to others to partake in its goodness. This story serves as a reminder to listeners to stay committed to their convictions, even when others may not understand or appreciate them.
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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