James Part 1 • Dr. J.B. Haws • Nov 13 - Nov 19

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Nov 8, 2023

Dr. J.B. Haws, an expert on the Book of James, explores its power to inspire faith and action. Topics include blessings from James, Joseph Smith's connection to James, acting in faith, remaining unspotted, forgiveness and humility, and the importance of treating others with love and kindness. The podcast also touches on social media comparisons, judging others, and the power of words.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Introducing J.B.: A Historian and Director of the Maxwell Institute

01:56 • 2min

Celebrating Others' Success and Discussing the Book of James

03:58 • 3min

The Power of Asking for Wisdom

06:44 • 16min

Pure Religion and Being a Doer

22:39 • 23min

Extending Grace to Joseph Smith and Treating Others with Love and Kindness

45:56 • 10min

The Royal Law, Treating Others with Respect, and the Power of Words

56:24 • 5min

Continued Discipleship and Being a Doer

01:01:12 • 2min

Can a single verse of scripture alter the course of history? Join Dr. J.B. Haws as he illuminates the Book of James in the context of Prophet Joseph Smith’s theophany and the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Discover the book’s remarkable power to inspire readers to act in faith and follow Jesus Christ.

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00:00 Part 1–Dr. JB Haws
00:17 Introduction
02:06 Introduction of Dr. JB Haws
06:36 Blessings from James
09:20 Joseph Smith and James
13:07 Elder Bednar and Joseph Smith
16:19 Acting in faith
17:47 “Wrestling with Comparisons”
23:30 Remaining unspotted
27:18 “Pure Religion” by Elder Marvin J. Ashton
32:33 Determination to ask
37:55 Studying Church History too little
40:02 The fearlessness of Joseph Smith
43:09 Imperfections and humility
44:31 Forgiveness, grace, and humility
47:09 A social media comparison
51:43 Hank shares a story about judging and appearances
54:38 John shares a story about Stephen Covey’s mom
58:46 Hank shares a story about a “homeless” man
1:00:12 Elder Holland and “A Tongue of Angels”
1:02: 45 End of Part 1–Dr. JB Haws

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