Karen Hepworth, an expert in religious education, shares profound insights on the Doctrine and Covenants 89-92. She discusses the powerful connection between physical health and spirituality, advocating for healthy lifestyles based on divine principles. Hepworth emphasizes the significance of honoring our bodies and the blessings that come from daily health choices. She also highlights the role of compassionate faith in community engagement, encouraging listeners to actively participate in their religious congregations for mutual support and growth.
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Body Care Is Spiritual
The Word of Wisdom links physical care to spiritual nourishment and greater wisdom.
Treating the body well supports resilience, vitality, and spiritual gifts.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Ask God To Clarify The Word Of Wisdom
Ask Heavenly Father what He wants you to understand about the Word of Wisdom.
Let your daily bodily choices reflect love and gratitude for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
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Fast To Subdue The Body And Seek Help
Use fasting to put the body in subjection to the Spirit and to seek relief from sins or burdens.
Fast and pray to receive help for addictions, sadness, and spiritual struggles when able.
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Karen Hepworth unpacks Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, showing how the Word of Wisdom, God’s compassion, spiritual discernment and being a “lively member” all point to deeper gratitude, compassion, and active discipleship.
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TIMECODE
00:00 Part 2 - Sister Karen Hepworth
03:56 Jumper cables on Hank’s ears
06:42 Why physical bodies?
09:54 Can Saints be known for our physical health?
11:59 Practice what we preach before preaching
14:28 Baby steps to physical and spiritual health
16:03 Joseph may have been anxious about finances
19:09 Asking God about of life’s mission
22:33 It all works out
24:27 Vienna Jacques, Eve and women of faith
29:57 Inspired Version questions
32:34 The Apochrypha
38:01 Frederick G. Williams and the United Order
40:16 Can’t build Zion from the sofa
43:57 Joseph names his son after Frederick G. Williams
44:37 Sister Hepworth shares her testimony of Jesus and the Restoration
52:05 End of Part 2 - Sister Karen Hepworth
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