Mosiah 18-24 Part 1 • Dr. Melissa Inouye • May 20-26 • Come Follow Me
May 15, 2024
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Dr. Melissa Inouye shares insights on Saints globally keeping baptismal covenants. Topics include unity, compassion, global church histories, Saints in Nigeria, adaptations in Guatemala, building church in Angola, community support, and resilience in diverse church communities.
Emphasizes the importance of baptism and community-building in Mosiah 18.
Showcases diverse global stories of faith and service within the Church community.
Deep dives
Building Community and Unity Through Adversity
The podcast explores the pivotal chapter of Mosiah 18 in the Book of Mormon, highlighting the creation of a community centered around baptism and service. Dr. Melissa Inouye discusses how the storylines and doctrine in Mosiah 18 showcase the formation of a unique church community, emphasizing the importance of baptism and the bonds created among believers.
Global Histories of the Church
Dr. Inouye delves into the global histories of the Church, sharing stories of members worldwide facing challenges and embracing the gospel. From individuals traveling long distances for temple blessings to communities overcoming cultural barriers, these narratives exemplify the diverse and unifying power of faith and service.
Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Church
Reflecting on the challenges of navigating diversity and inclusion in a global Church, the discussion addresses the varying cultural and political contexts shaping members' experiences. Dr. Inouye emphasizes the need to embrace differing perspectives and political views within the Church, fostering unity and understanding amidst cultural diversity.
Transformative Power of Service and Witnessing
The podcast showcases personal testimonies highlighting the transformative power of service and witnessing in challenging circumstances. Stories of individuals sacrificing and supporting each other underscore the redemptive nature of lifting and bearing one another's burdens, embodying the core principles of love, unity, and discipleship.
00:00 Special Announcement - Dr. Melissa Inouye - Part 1
00:42 Background to this week’s reading
02:40 Introduction of Dr. Melissa Inouye
05:21 Covenants with God
07:26 Mosiah 18:8-10 - Abinadi’s words coming to fruition
09:14 Saints making baptismal covenants in Nigeria
11:47 Elder Chrisofferson’s “Why the Church?”
13:19 John attends a ward that speaks Spanish
15:32 President Hinckley in Honduras
16:46 Church History Department’s 500-word stories
18:31 A Saint in Guatemala
21:06 Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
23:30 A Saint in Angola
27:55 John’s house burns
29:54 Dr. Inouye’s ward and cancer
34:04 A Saint in Rwanda
35:58 Mosiah 18:9 - Personal redemption
37:19 God never abandons us
40:50 Dr. Inouye’s Sacred Struggle: Seeking Christ on the Path of Most Resistance
43:39 Nine things to fix our culture
46:58 Mosiah 18:20 - How do we create a global church?
49:14 It is always 1830 somewhere
51:27 The Soweto Branch
57:01 End of Part 1 - Dr. Melissa Inouye
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