Dr. Rebecca Clarke, an expert on the Book of Mormon, sheds light on the Savior’s visit to the Americas and what fosters a community of happiness. She discusses the importance of covenants and how obedience leads to joy. The conversation dives into the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships, unpacking harmful communication patterns and the significance of gratitude. Personal stories highlight the complexities of happiness and the transformative power of love and perception in our interactions. This insightful dialogue encourages deeper connections with Christ and one another.
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Whitmer's Field
David Whitmer's story about sown plaster of Paris illustrates a possible encounter with the Three Nephites.
The children's remark about the men's speed adds to the mystery.
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Teaching Three Nephites
Teach the doctrines and principles first in your lesson.
Share Three Nephite stories at the end, but don't make them the focus.
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Book of Mormon as a Sign
The coming forth of the Book of Mormon signifies God remembering His covenants and gathering Israel.
God’s power and willingness to keep His promises are evident.
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What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
Malcolm Gladwell
In 'Talking to Strangers', Malcolm Gladwell delves into the challenges and misunderstandings that occur when we interact with people we do not know. The book explores various high-profile cases, such as the death of Sandra Bland, the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, and the interactions between Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler. Gladwell argues that our default assumption to trust strangers until proven otherwise often leads to disastrous outcomes. He discusses the 'default to truth' theory and how our perceptions of strangers can be skewed by preconceived notions and stereotypes. The book provides insights into human psychology and communication, highlighting the importance of being aware of our assumptions when dealing with strangers.
Dr. Rebecca Clarke continues to elucidate the Savior’s visit to the Americas and what creates a community of the happiest, covenant-keeping people in the world.
00:07 President Monson changes missionary service age
01:20 Three Nephites and David Whitmer
04:55 3 Nephi 29:1-9 - God’s power and covenants
06:03 3 Nephi 30:1-5 - Hearken
08:17 What are the Gentiles going to do?
09:30 4 Nephi - Happiness and relationships with Jesus Christ
11:06 4 Nephi 1:16 - A list of ‘Nos’
14:11 Depression and helping others
17:36 A Guatemalan sister shows gratitude
21:48 1 Nephi 17:2-3, 20-21 - Same situation, different attitude
24:56 Is happiness in our DNA?
27:34 Contention in marriage
29:24 4 Nephi 39 - Taught to hate the children of God
31:12 The Four Horsemen that are problematic in a relationship
37:06 4 Nephi - Power in how we see others (and chickens)
41:53 The Beginner’s Mind
44:16 Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers
48:29 Seeing our children as objects
50:54 A writing assignment
53:39 Jason Carroll’s BYU talk on the Proclamation
56:04 President Nelson’s three identities
58:21 4 Nephi 1:24-25, 46 - Inclusion
1:00:7 4 Nephi 1:15, 28 - Satan hold of their hearts
1:02:09 Dr. Clarke shares her testimony of Jesus
1:05:37 End of Part 2 - Dr. Rebecca Clarke
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