Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications

Melissa and Leann discuss how to seek the Spirit in our lives through active listening and how Heavenly Father can help us if we are willing to hear Him.Ponder Questions:Do I have “ears to hear” personal revelation?Am I acting on the personal revelation I am receiving?Am I asking for direction, then listening to hear?How does the Spirit speak to me?Am I preparing my heart and mind for General Conference?What does the Lord have for me now?Have I written out my conference questions?Invitation:Take the time to prepare before General Conference to receive His messages.Write your questions down, study the scriptures and pray.References:A Year of Powerful Prayer: Getting Answers for Your Life Every Day, Chieko Okazaki, pgs. 237-238 Hearing the Voice of the Lord, Gerald N. Lund"’Ears to Hear,’” Wendy W. Reese, BYU Devotional, BYU Speeches, September 6, 2026 “Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 Part 1 • Steven Sharp Nelson • August 17-23 • Come, Follow Me,” followHim Podcast, August 12, 2026 "Listening to the Voice of the Lord,” Francisco J. Viñas, October 1996 General Conference D&C 136:32“Hear Him,” Russell M. Nelson, April 2020 General Conference “To Acquire Spiritual Guidance,” Richard G. Scott, October 2009 General Conference"Eyes to See and Ears to Hear,” Kim B. Clark, October 2015 General Conference“Listen by the Power of the Spirit,” Gordon B. Hinckley, October 1996 General Conference Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and ApplicationsWe are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about ways to practice active waiting, being more patient in our everyday lives  and showing trust in God’s plan. Ponder Questions:Am I expecting too much of others?Am I being patient with the Lord’s timing?How can I become patient like Christ?Am I patiently waiting for promised blessings? Invitation:Do a self-assessment of your patience levels. Pray to be shown how you can become more patient. References:"Continue In Patience," Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2010 General ConferenceTeachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pg.75  “Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 Part 1 • Steven Sharp Nelson • August 17-23 • Come, Follow Me,” followHim Podcast, August 12, 2026"Patience," Neil A. Maxwell, Ensign, October 1980, pg. 28 "Patience, a Key to Happiness,” Joseph B. Wirthlin, April 1987 General Conference"The Power of Patience," Robert C. Oaks, October 2006 General ConferenceElder Richard L. Evans, Conference Report, Oct. 1952, p.95 https://historicalgeneralconferences.weebly.com/1952-october.html#RLE“Patience,” Guide to the Scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Proverbs 14:29Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Melissa and Leann are joined by Melissa’s niece Lindsay to discuss her recent mission to Tacoma and methods of gathering Israel and sharing God’s love in a post-mission life. Ponder Questions:Am I open to loving, sharing and inviting?Am I asking Heavenly Father for opportunities to share?Do I make time for the Lord each day?Am I remembering?Am I taking the time to serve others?Am I acting?Am I willing to open my mouth and share? Invitation:Pray for opportunities to gather Israel by loving, sharing and inviting.Love, share and invite. References:"Hope of Israel,” Russell M. Nelson & Wendy W. Nelson, Worldwide Youth Devotional, June 3, 2018"The Role of Righteous Women,” Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, November 1979 "Majesty of the Missionary Moment,” Ronald A. Rasband, June 14, 20261 Peter 3:15"Pray Always,” David A. Bednar, October 2008 General Conference Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss the concepts of being an active member versus being a disciple of Christ and the nature of discipleship. Ponder Questions:Am I becoming like Christ?Am I following what I am learning?Am I working on my relationship with Jesus Christ?Am I willing to do His will?What do I think of when I hear the words “disciple of Christ?”Am I Christ’s apprentice?How am I treating others?Am I living in integrity?What is my attitude as I serve?Am I grateful? Invitation:Write your own list of what you think being a disciple of Christ is. Then pick one thing that you can work on. References:"Spencer W. Kimball: A True Disciple of Christ," Marvin J. Ashton, April 1985 General Conference"Nephi was a Disciple of Christ,” For the Strength of Youth, February 2024 "Enos Was a Disciple of Christ,” For the Strength of Youth, April 2024 1 Nephi 3:7"Becoming a Lifelong Disciple of Christ,” Edward Dube, Liahona, March 2023  Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss the concept of spiritual wholeness and choosing to reach out to the Savior during challenging times. Ponder Questions:Am I choosing things of the spirit instead of things of the flesh?Do I have faith in Jesus Christ’s ability to heal?Is my journey bringing me closer to Christ?Am I trusting in the Lord?Am I choosing to be chosen?Why am I doing what I am doing?Do I feel spiritually whole? Invitation:Choose to be whole in Him by exercising your faith and strengthening your conversion to Christ. References:"Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies," M. Russell Ballard, October 2019 General Conference "Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?”, Matthew L. Carpenter, October 2018 General Conference "Spiritually Whole in Him," Camille N. Johnson, April 2025 General Conference"Becoming Spiritually Whole,” Shari Phippen, Ensign, December 2008 D&C 121: 34-35Matthew 22:143 Nephi 12:14-16"Think Celestial!", Russell M. Nelson, October 2023 General ConferenceEpisode title quote is taken from the hymn "Where Can I Turn for Peace?", Emma Lou Thayne, Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about the negative connotation of “endure to the end” and its true meaning. Ponder Questions:How can I look at enduring to the end differently?How can I withstand this situation with courage?How can I endure joyously?Do I have a desire to endure in righteousness?Am I sharing what I am learning?Am I doing the little things?Who am I looking to for my answers?Am I desiring to have the spirit with me?What is God preparing me for now? Invitation:Start your own study of enduring to the end. References:"All Who Have Endured Valiantly," David A. Bednar, April 2026 General Conference"Believe, Obey, and Endure," Thomas S. Monson, April 2012 General Conference"The Strength To Endure," Richard J. Maynes, Gen. Conf. Oct. 2013Three questions to ask when studying the scriptures:What is this scripture saying?How does it apply to me?How am I going to change because of what I have learned?2 Kings 2-7, Barbara Morgan Gardner & Tamara Uzelac Hall, Grounded podcast, July 6-12Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube. Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about traits associated with charity, Christ’s love for others, and how charity can help change you. Ponder Questions:Am I desiring charity?Is my heart open to receiving?Am I seeking to understand others?Am I being kind to others? Invitation:Plead for the desire to be filled with charity. References:"Confidence in the Presence of God," Russell M. Nelson, April 2025 General Conference"Charity Never Faileth," Silvia H. Allred, October 2011 General Conference"Charity Never Faileth," Thomas S. Monson, October 2010 General ConferenceMoroni 7Ether 12:34-371 Peter 4:8"Charity—a Sign of Discipleship," Michael B. Strong, April 2025 General Conference"Peacemakers Needed," Russell M. Nelson, April 2023 General ConferenceMoroni 7:461 Corinthians 13:3Ether 12:37D&C 18:19John 13:34-35"All Who Have Endured Valiantly," David A. Bednar, April 2026 General Conference Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about finding hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ponder Questions:When has having hope helped me in my life?Am I acting in faith?Am I looking at things from an eternal perspective?Am I allowing Christ to be the light in my life?What reminds me of hope?Am I feeling a change of heart? Invitation:Pray for hope if you don’t feel it. Get into the scriptures to help identify hope in your life.  References:"Peace, Hope, and Direction," Patricia P. Pinegar, October 1999 General Conference"Hope, an Anchor of the Soul," James E. Faust, October 1999 General Conference"’A More Excellent Hope,’" Russell M. Nelson, BYU Devotional, BYU Speeches,  January 8, 1995"The Triumph of Hope," Neil L. Andersen, October 2024 General Conference2 Nephi 31:20 Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about remembering the eternal perspective and examining sources of limiting beliefs. Ponder Questions:Am I seeing my life in an eternal perspective?Do I understand the plan of salvation?Who am I becoming?What does Heavenly Father want me to learn from this?Am I stuck in my limited perspective?Is my perspective based on truth?Where is this fear coming from?Is this belief really true?What does God see that I am not seeing?What is our prophet preparing us for?How can I change my beliefs and perspective to match the prophets? Invitation:Ask yourself the following questions:“Am I in alignment with God?”“Is this choice in alignment with my greatest good?”“Is this choice in alignment with gospel principles?”“Is this choice in alignment with God’s plan for me?” References:Title quote is taken from "The Eternal Perspective of the Gospel," Rafael E. Pino, April 2015 General Conference"Seeing More of Jesus Christ in Our Lives," Tracy Y. Browning,  October 2022 General Conference2 Timothy 1:7Becoming Spiritually Centered, Seminar, James Cox  Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.