Dr. Brent Topp, an experienced Latter-day Saint educator and leader, shares insights on priesthood organization and the teachings in Doctrine & Covenants Sections 106-108. He dives into how the Lord measures success beyond earthly callings and the importance of humility and encouragement in leadership. Listeners will explore the significance of strengthening each other through conversation and personal anecdotes, as well as the foundational role of priesthood keys and structure in the church. Topp's wealth of experience adds depth to these vital discussions.
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Be Children Of Light
Gird up your loins and be children of light as the Lord counsels in D&C 106.
Stay humble, continue faithful, and let covenant living prepare you for the Lord's coming.
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Mission President Experiences
Brent Topp served as mission president twice, including Illinois and the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in San Diego.
He found profound love for missionaries and transformative change in both assignments.
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Strengthen Others Regularly
Strengthen others in your conversations, prayers, exhortations, and doings as D&C 108 counsels.
Let your whole manner of being reflect light and lift others rather than tear them down.
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How does the Lord measure success when callings and achievements don’t come in this life? Dr. Brent Top explores D&C 106-108, highlighting Section 107’s foundational teachings on priesthood organization and how the Lord’s divine order blesses individuals and strengthens the entire world.
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TIMECODE 00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Brent Top 01:40 Episode Teaser 04:39 Dr. Brent Top bio 10:36 Background to D&C 106-108 16:49 Covenantal responsibility to share the gospel 20:14 Types of conversations with others 23:48 President Nelson: Having confidence 26:19 How to strengthen others 29:12 Strengthening others in conversation 33:17 Panic attacks as Mission Leader 36:33 Sister Jack and patriarchal blessings 38:08 Sister Hilary Weeks and anxiety 39:36 Muslim educators and Church organization in D&C 107 44:43 Melchizedek priesthood and appendages 48:47 Everything is spiritual 53:03 Who is under the direction of Twelve 55:12 Protocol and authority 59:59 Preside, keys, and evolution 1:04:09 Traveling High Council 1:08:48 End of Part I - Dr. Brent Top
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