Throughout the episode, David and Scott engage in a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and complexities surrounding forgiveness. They address questions of how forgiveness intersects with accountability, the process of seeking forgiveness, and the transformative effects it can have on both the forgiver and the forgiven. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the practical applications of forgiveness in their own lives, drawing inspiration from a desire and effort to embrace the effect of th...
Aug 08, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode David and Scott share some important doctrine and insights around this topic.
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Few gospel topics carry more emotion than forgiveness of others and of ourselves. It could be said that we are just never more like Jesus Christ than when we extend forgiveness to others and ourselves. "Forgiveness is not forgetting, but remembering in peace." Neil L. Andersen
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 30
As we move through the repentance experience we begin to see manifestations of repentance in our own lives. Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-4342 Behold, he who has a repented of his b sins , the same is c forgiven , and I, the Lord, remember them no more.43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will a confess them and b forsake them.Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-43Maybe too often we rush past a thought or a teaching propelled by the thought of 'I already know about that". Tod...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 29
It seems that many, if not most, of us have concern, at some level, about the spiritual fitness of a loved one. In today's episode we respond, by way of conversation, directly to an email that we recently received and indirectly to many more that have previously been received, regarding this heavy dilemma. Also we conclude our conversation around confessing and forsaking sin, and the role of membership councils in the church.
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 28
For this episode David and Scott have a doctrinally rich and insightful discussion around confession and forsaking our sins.
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 27
Many of us have cried out from the depths of our hearts a variation of this woman’s words: “If I could spiritually stretch enough to draw the Savior’s power into my life, I would know how to handle my heart-wrenching situation. I would know what to do. And I would have the power to do it.” When you reach up for the Lord’s power in your life with the same intensity that a drowning person has when grasping and gasping for air, power from Jesus Christ will be yours. When the Savior knows you truly ...
Jun 27, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
A broken heart, a contrite spirit a.nd godly sorrow are the foundation in qualifying for the conditional blessings that come to us though Christ's atonement.Insights derived from ancient and modern day prophets provide the path that David and Scott use to assist us in understanding the conditions of repentance, which if properly understood, would compel us all to a deeper and more comforting relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ.
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 25
Matthew 4:16-17, 18 teach us that the first thing that Jesus Christ taught, as he completed his 40 day fast in the wilderness and just before he called His apostles, was repentance. Think of it, the very first thing that He taught. Understanding what repentance is and what it is not, is one of the foundations of Last week we discussed a few of the roadblocks and barriers to repentance. Have you ever asked these questions?· What is the relationship between suffering and repentance?· Is repentance...
Jun 13, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The heart of our podcast begins with today's episode. We begin the first of several discussions regarding repentance. What are some of the road blocks to repentance? How do fear and pride get in the way? What about the myths? Are there myths to the way we often see repentance? What does repentance really mean. Join as we discuss these and many other questions regarding repentance.
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode, David and Scott have an enlightening and inspiring discussion about faith as power. How do we increase our faith? Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains April 2021 General Conference https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/49nelson?lang=eng I Can Only Imagine Mercy Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRPGRdbGHSs&t=2s...
May 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 22
The power of faith comes, more fully, through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. In this episode, David and Scott discuss the blessing of power that come through Faith in Christs name. We understand by revelation that the power of godliness is manifest by the restored ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Honorably Hold a Name and Standing By Elder David A. Bednar Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/honorably-hold-a-name-a...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. How is it different from 'faith' alone? Faith in Jesus Christ is so much more than 'faith' alone. Join David and Scott in this episode as we all benefit from a healing and hope-inspiring and finally a 'faith in Christ' faith promoting discussion. Referenced in this episode: Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move MountainsApril 2021 General Conference https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/49nelson?lang=eng...
May 16, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Links to mentioned talks and discussions. Click on the title to access. Faith to Reap Lectures on Faith Faith.... David and Scott take a look at the principle of faith and the role that faith plays in assisting our access to the blessings promised to the faithful though the infinite atonement of Jesus Christ.
May 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 19
What will Christ restore? How far do the compensatory blessings of Christ's atonement reach? We wrap up our discussion on the unconditional effects of Jesus Christ's atonement with a story of tragedy turned to hope!
May 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Encore presentation..... Don't miss this!Join in as Debra Durfey shares her experience, her strength and her hope that has come through a deep relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ.
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
We are more blessed and in much deeper ways than many of us comprehend. Join us this week as we continue to discuss import truths that are unconditionally ours because of Christ's Atonement.
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 16
All of God's children have been redeemed through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. Join us this week as we .begin, what is sure to be, a multi-episode discussion on the unconditional blessings of redemption that come to all of God's children because of the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 15
To relive the events that happened during the last days of Jesus Christ’s mortal ministry is to understand that every day offers a new chance to experience the joy, and the peace, that’s possible because of Him. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/easter-plan?lang=eng Transcription available here: https://rss.com/podcasts/heredeemsus/
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Great news.... we now have transcripts available. It may take some time to process all past episodes, but the effort is underway. All available transcripts may be accessed at: https://rss.com/podcasts/heredeemsus/ 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive . The resurrection of Jesus Christ IS an event associated to His atonement. Join us as we discuss the importance and the ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 13
A tender and bold look into the suffering of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane, and upon the Christ. We see the Christ we worship, according to Elder Holland, 'we worship the suffering Christ".
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this second episode dealing with the events of Christ's atonement, David and Scott have an insightful discussion regarding the events in Gethsemane and on the cross.
Mar 14, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Christ's atonement: Sinless life and the Garden of Gethsemane
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
“Give us this day our daily bread” ( Matthew 6:11 ) So many deep personal and different meanings are, no doubt, associated to this phrase in "The Lord's Prayer'. Doug and Emily and their angel son, Wyatt, came to understand a deep reliance on the power of Jesus Christ, administered to them by the sweetness of the Spirit. This journey began several years ago for this wonderful and chosen family. Battles ensued, radiation and hospitals would become all too familiar, the norm even. Fast-forward to ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 9
How do you view sin? Do your sins cause you do define yourself by them? Do the sins of others provide a platform to display your own righteousness? Do we recognize sin as a form of self deception? If you are living a righteous life, do you find it unsettling that you still sin? Sins of commission and sins of omission effect each of each day. It's OK. Because of Jesus Christ and His atonement, and through our choosing Him be way of repentance.... It's Ok!
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
God is not merely mending, not simply restoring a status quo. Redeemed humanity is to be something more glorious than unfallen humanity would have been C.S. Lewis As Nephi exclaimed... O wretched man that I am. .. so, too, do we often feel the weight of the Fall in our lives. And, when we do, it can sometimes feel like our very identity becomes our association to our own fallenness. As Nephi also exclaimed... nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted. (2Ne 4:19).... so too can we find similar ...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 7
More on who we are as we move into the effects of The Fall.
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 6
A final discussion (for this series) on who we really are, why it's important to know, and who He really is.
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 5
More on who we really are
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Who are we really? Why does it even matter? Join us.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 3