If you've ever felt like you're failing at being a disciple of Jesus, or even if you've just felt discouraged after making mistakes, today’s episode is just for you.
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Time Stamps:
[00:24] - Corrine explores Peter’s role as a disciple.
[03:19] - How are we sometimes like Peter?
[05:58] - Neil discusses the cognitive dissonance in how people fall short of their good intentions.
[08:03] - Corrine explores Pilate’s struggle of choosing an intention to follow: PART 1.
[09:49] - Corrine explores Pilate’s struggle of choosing an intention to follow: PART 2.
[11:27] - Neil points out the love, compassion, and understanding exhibited by Christ despite people being fickle.
[13:32] - What would you do if you were in the place of these disciples?
[16:09] - Give yourself grace just as Heavenly Father gives us grace.
[19:51] - Everyone is trying to do what’s right.
[22:21] - “We’re not hypocrites, we’re human.”
[23:51] - Neil talks about the path you are on being more important than how skillfully you follow the path.
[26:35] - Corrine and Neil discuss having mishaps, getting back on track, and being inspired by others who always try.
[29:25] - “You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up.”
[31:36] - Always caring, never shaming.
[33:46] - Remind yourself of how you evolved as you continue to strive forward.
[36:13] - Corrine mentions what came to mind while watching the Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. How does this relate to the way we view each other’s imperfections?
[38:57] - Corrine reflects on a time where she fumbled in her own path. What happened when her assistant quit at a bad time for Corrine?
[41:45] - We can all learn from our mistakes to do better as we progress.
[43:29] - “Try a little harder to be a little better.”
Supporting Resources:
“Be Ye Therefore Perfect, Eventually” Talk by Jeffrey R. Holland
“Am I Good Enough, Will I Make it?” Talk by Devn Cornish
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