Michael Goodman

How does understanding God's nature help us understand missionary work and priesthood authority? Dr. Michael Goodman explores the expanding Church, Peter's growth, and God's prophetic pattern for teaching His children.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Michael Goodman01:11 Introduction of Dr. Michael Goodman03:12 Background and context04:49 God’s plan involves everyone07:56 Teaching Jews and then Gentiles08:55 Understanding the nature of God 10:17 Cornelius’s vision and conversion13:25 Peter’s vision of clean animals and missionary work17:03 Policy, programs, and progress19:03 Edmund from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe20:11 Is it salvific?22:30 The Cornelius story continues25:20 God is no respecter of persons30:04 God is biased toward His children31:58 Elder Bednar teaches how God teaches 34:08 The prophetic pattern36:13 Acts 10 and Article of Faith 937:41 Converting to Christianity questions40:30 The Holy Ghost and the power to remember42:05 The persecution of Stephen46:48 Learning to accept Saints 50:29 Herod Agrippa, James, and Peter imprisoned55:20 Trusting God and His timing59:42 Emily Watts’ story of a pioneer girl1:02:18 Elder Foster shares a story about a girl that drowned1:05:25 John Mark is introduced1:08:04 Paul and Barnabas and a sorcerer1:13:15 The History of Israel in Acts1:15:50 Paul is successful 1:19:49 End of Part 1–Dr. Michael GoodmanPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Goodman examines Paul’s missionary struggles, journeys, and the power we obtain through challenges when relying on the Lord.00:00 Part II–Dr. Michael Goodman00:07 Paul goes to southern Galatian cities and heal03:47 The Lord’s work will go forward through opposition05:52 Faith that things will “work out”08:40 Today’s challenges vs early Saints’10:45 The Lord is interested in our eternal welfare, not daily comfort12:03 The Lord walks with us through trials14:40 Dr. Goodman shares his experience with cancer18:11 Acts 15 Paul and Barnabas in Antioch24:22 The majority never rules29:55 The Lord allows the Saints to struggle to understand revelation32:14 The Saints today and in the primitive church should be Spirit-led34:10 President Packer shares story about a young mom attending church36:42 Cultural expectations vs the Lord’s expectations39:19 President Hinckley and how the First Presidency deliberate42:04 Dr. Goodman shares a story about fulfilling a calling and teaching at a prison49:24 Inspiration needs information52:32 Self-doubt when callings and policy change55:44 Women need to participate in councils59:26 Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark and member retention1:02:40 Dr. Goodman shares his thoughts on Acts 10-151:07:45 End of Part II–Dr. Michael GoodmanPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano