Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications

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 discuss our divine worth and ways to overcome doubts of not feeling enough, including being aware of how we are thinking about ourselves and others. Ponder Questions:Am I fearing rejection?What am I expecting of myself and others?What is my inner dialogue right now?Am I open to doing my inner work?Am I letting go of my doubts?What am I doing with my thoughts?What is truth?What are all of the things that I did right today?Am I letting go of expectations?What is my intention?Am I living in an attitude of gratitude?Am I feeling joy?Am I living beneath my spiritual privileges? Invitation:Be aware of your thoughts. If they are negative, flip them.  References:"Alive in Christ,” Dallin H. Oaks, April 2026 General Conference"The Imperfect Harvest,” Vern P. Stanfill, April 2023 General Conference"Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf, October 2022 General Conference"Am I Good Enough? Will I Make It?",  J. Devn Cornish, October 2016 General ConferenceIsaiah 41:10Philippians 4:13"Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ,” Emily Belle Freeman, October 2023 General Conference"Ministering—’That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You,’” Kristin M. Yee, 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 ways to check in on our faith and improve our spiritual focus to better rely on Christ. Ponder Questions:Am I doing the things that keep my testimony and faith strong?Am I doing the foundational daily habits?Do I know whose I am?Do I have a bedrock understanding of the gospel?Am I going to trusted sources?Am I accessing God's power by keeping my covenants?What is my goal?What is my current position on the way to my goal?What course corrections do I need to make?Am I using Jesus Christ's atonement?Am I telling myself that I am a beloved daughter or son of Heavenly Parents?Am I seeing the changes in my heart? Invitation:Assess where you are.Ask yourself, "Where am I on the covenant path?Ask yourself, "What can I do to strengthen and be steady in my faith?" References:"Ladder of Faith," Larry S. Kacher, April 2022 General ConferencePeculiar, in a Good Way, Mary Ellen Edmunds, pgs. 37-56"Divine Helps for Mortality," Dallin H. Oaks, April 2025 General Conference"Stay on the True Course,” Carlos E. Asay, April 1996 General Conference"Good, Better, Best," Dallin H. Oaks, October 2027 General Conference"Wholehearted,” Michelle D. Craig, October 2022 General Conference“1 Samuel 17-18; 24-26; 2 Samuel 5-7 Part 2 • Bro. Mike Madsen • June 15-21 • Come, Follow Me,” followHIM Podcast, Jun 10, 2026D&C 64:33Alma 32"Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice,” Neil L. Andersen, October 2015 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 continue their discussion on sacrifice and consecration by discussing the difference between the two and how both eternal laws transform us. Ponder Questions:What am I willing to sacrifice?What are my motives?What am I focusing on?What am I becoming?Am I willing to live the law of consecration? Invitation:Do your own study and learn more about these principles.Ask yourself, “How can I consecrate more of my life to the Savior? What is Christ asking me to do?: References:“Sacrifice,” Google AI result “Consecration,” Gospel Study Guide, Topics and Questions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “Your Whole Souls as an Offering unto Him,” David A. Bednar, Ricks College Devotional, January 5, 1999 “Sacrifice,” Gospel Study Guide, Topics and Questions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "Obedience, Consecration, and Sacrifice," Bruce R. McConkie, April 1975 General Conference“Sacrifice and Consecration | Sections 41-44 | Come Follow Up,” Come Follow Up, Apr 7, 2025“Brigham Young: A Character Sketch,” B. H. Roberts, Improvement Era, June 1903, pg. 574."Reflections On a Consecrated Life," D. Todd Cristofferson, October 2010 General Conference"Our Heartfelt All," Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2022 General Conference"Consecration and Stewardship,” Church History Topics, 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.