This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 77-80. We’ll talk about several principles. First, we’ll review the importance of asking sincere questions and seeking for inspired answers. We’ll discuss how this is a sign of strength, not weakness. Second, we’ll talk about how improving our mental health will not just be a benefit in this…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 76, which is a description of the three degrees of glory. We’ll begin by talking about the amazing promises made from God to those who strive to follow Him. We’ll review some of the differences between celestial and terrestrial beings and how overcoming our trials through the Savior plays a l…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 71-75. In part, we’ll continue some of our discussion from last week, but do a much deeper dive into the concepts of personal responsibility and accountability. We’ll talk about the idea of stewardship, and how each of us have a personal stewardship to improve our lives. We’ll discuss the im…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 67-70. We’ll discuss the importance of being patient with our mental health progress, understanding that complex issues take much time and effort to remedy. We’ll review cautions against those promoting “quick fixes” or “life hacks” to circumvent the needed work to improve mental health. We’…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 64-66. We’ll discuss how the Savior yearns to forgive us no matter the sin. We’ll talk about how this is extra amazing considering the great price He paid to achieve that power. We will also talk about the commandment He has given for us to forgive each other. We’ll review how forgiving othe…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 60 through 63. We’ll discuss the concept of work and how this is an eternal principle that should guide our lives. We’ll review the idea of spiritual gifts, or talents, and how the Lord expects us to use them for the benefit of our own lives and those of others. We’ll talk about how we need …

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 58-59. We’ll talk about how blessings come based on obedience, but usually after there is some tribulation and trial. We’ll review how the idea that we can skip the difficulty in life through good choices is not accurate; most all of our growth comes from our challenges. We’ll discuss the va…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 51-57. We’ll review how many times the Spirit will teach us things that are specific to us if we are willing to hear and accept the counsel. We’ll talk about the ideas of “being patient in tribulation” and “taking up our cross.” We’ll emphasize the importance of understanding the will of the…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 49-50. We’ll talk about the importance of understanding truth, regardless of whether it is spiritual truth or secular truth. We’ll review the many difficulties people face when they are not aligning their personal beliefs with truth. We’ll discuss the sources of misinformation and disinforma…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 46-48. We’ll talk about the importance of faith and how it can help mitigate certain distressing mental health experiences. We’ll review the relationship between rigid thinking and some mental health issues, and how learning how to think flexibly can built resilience. We’ll also talk about t…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 45. We’ll talk about the concept of “future anxiety” and the Savior’s admonition that we “fear not.” We’ll discuss the differences between external peace and internal peace, and how greater access to truth can increase our personal sense of peace. We’ll also review the importance of reasoning…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 41 through 44. We’ll talk about how the Lord commanded his disciples to follow His law, expecting them to be disciplines. We’ll discuss how discipline is also required when trying to achieve consistent change, and how inconsistent efforts are less effective. We’ll also talk about the idea of…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 37 through 40. We’ll talk about a theme in the readings regarding hope during times of difficulty. The Lord has promised that all trials will come to an end, but has also commanded us to have hope in the meantime. We’ll review how hope is critical in overcoming mental health challenges. We’l…

This week we are studying doctrines and concepts associated with the celebration of Easter. We’ll talk about the encouragement from church leaders to make Easter preparation a more significant part of our celebration, helping us focus more intentionally and proactively on this event. We’ll review some of the events from the last life of Jesus’ mort…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of c…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of c…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 27-28. We’ll talk about the armor of God, each particular piece mentioned, and how it can help us improve our spiritual and emotional health. We’ll also talk about the idea of emotional armor. We’ll review how sometimes this can help us when setting boundaries and limits in our personal live…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 23-26. We’ll talk about the difference between self-condemnation and self-compassion related to our emotional and mental well-being. We’ll review how although the Lord does condemn at times, it is out of love and for our eventual improvement. We’ll discuss the importance of learning to walk …

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 20-22. This portion of the record contains specific instructions for Joseph Smith regarding how he is to establish the church in the latter days. We’ll talk about how the Lord is willing to help us achieve larger goals by giving us specific instruction, but we have to be ready to receive the…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 19. This section is a direct revelation from Joseph Smith to Martin Harris. Although the counsel was specifically for Martin, there are many truths which can help us as well. We’ll talk about some of the characteristics of the Savior which enabled Him to complete His Atonement, including havi…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 18. We’ll talk about the counsel given to Oliver Cowdery that he needed to rely on the things he knew to be true, as he went forward to establish the Lord’s church. We’ll discuss this same concept in our own lives, and how sometimes we do not act on the things we know to be true, because of f…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 12 through 17, in addition to the final verses of Joseph Smith History. These sections are revelations given in answers to questions that individuals had about their lives. We’ll talk about the doctrine of revelation and how God wants to reveal things to us, but we must be prepared to receiv…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections ten and eleven. We’ll talk about the Savior’s counsel to be diligent, while at the same time giving ourselves adequate time for rest. We’ll review the example of the creation of the earth and how the Lord taught this principle. We’ll also talk about striking the balance between doing enough …

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections six through nine. We’ll talk about the importance of trusting in the Lord’s timing and understanding that He will help us through our trials. We’ll discuss the commandment to look unto the Lord without doubt or fear, and how difficult it can be to obey that commandment. We’ll review the bles…

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections three through five. We’ll talk about the history of section three, the lost Book of Mormon manuscript, and Joseph’s mistake in not following the will of the Lord. We’ll review the importance of getting heavenly direction in our lives, especially when it involves personal and mental health im…

This week we are studying Joseph Smith History verses one through twenty-six. This is one of the accounts of the First Vision as given by Joseph Smith. We’ll talk about several truths that can help us manage our mental health. The first is the knowledge and hope that God is aware of us and has a plan for our success. The second is that we must act …

This week we are studying Joseph Smith History verses one through twenty-six. This is one of the accounts of the First Vision as given by Joseph Smith. We’ll talk about several truths that can help us manage our mental health. The first is the knowledge and hope that God is aware of us and has a plan for our success. The second is that we must act …

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section one. This is considered the preface to the Lord’s revelations, and was actually given a couple of years after some of the other published revelations. We’ll talk about the concept of the law of the harvest; that we will only get out of something what we are willing to put into it. We’ll revie…

This week we begin of study of the Doctrine and Covenants. We’ll talk about some of the principles taught in the Restoration Proclamation that can help with our mental and emotional well-being. We’ll discuss how the very fact that a Savior was provided and that the gospel was restored in the latter days is a testimony of God’s love and concern for …

In this episode we’ll talk about topics related to Christmas. We’ll start with a discussion of Old Testament prophecies that Jesus Christ would be the hope of Israel, delivering them from spiritual bondage. We’ll talk about how receiving hope and comfort in this life is an active choice. We’ll also review the appearance of Gabriel to Mary, includin…

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapter ten. We’ve finally come to the end of the Book of Mormon, and it has been a complete treat for me to study it in depth this year. We’ll talk about Moroni’s promise in verses three through five which teaches us how to gain our own testimony of the Book of Mormon. We’ll also talk about his promise that …

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapters seven through nine. We’ll review four separate principles taught in these chapters. We’ll talk about the concept of “entering in to the rest of the Lord” and how that can affect our mental health. This invitation is for this life as well as the life to come. We’ll discuss the idea of transformation a…

In this episode we’ll talk about Moroni chapters one through six. We’ll discuss the differences among priesthood office, priesthood, authority, and priesthood power. We’ll review how priesthood power is God’s power and is available to anyone who will make and keep a covenant with Him. We’ll talk about how Jesus Christ overcame the world through pri…

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters twelve through fifteen. We’ll talk about several principles, starting with the concept of repentance. We’ll review how repentance is not simply the process of being forgiven of sin, but is the mechanism by which we become like God. We’ll also talk about hope and its critical importance as we seek to i…

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters six through eleven. We’ll focus on the journey the Jaredites took from their home country to the promised land and compare their journey to the metaphorical journeys each of us take as we improve our mental health. We’ll talk about the importance of personal preparation and accountability. We’ll revie…

In this episode we’ll talk about Ether chapters one through five. We’ll talk about the people of the Brother of Jared, about their start at the Tower of Babel, their journey through the wilderness, and the problems they encountered along the way. We’ll talk about the difficult things they were asked to do, and how the Lord helped them. We’ll focus …

In this episode we’ll talk about Mormon chapters seven through nine. These chapters contain the final words of the prophet Mormon and the initial writings of his son, the prophet Moroni. We’ll review two core concepts that are contained in Mormon’s final discourse; the ideas of identity and purpose. We’ll talk about how truly understanding our iden…

In this episode we’ll talk about Mormon chapters one through six. We’ll review the heartbreaking situation that the prophet Mormon had to endure, as he was charged to lead the unrepentant Nephites to battle. We’ll talk about Mormon’s resolve to continue to do what was right, regardless of the outcome. We’ll review the concepts of persistence as the…

In this episode we’ll talk about 3 Nephi chapter twenty-seven through 4 Nephi. We’ll talk about two main themes. The first is regarding solutions to mental health issues. There are some who propose easy solutions to difficult problems. We’ll talk about how this is not helpful and not even feasible. Difficult problems require difficult solutions, an…

In this episode we’ll talk about 3 Nephi chapters twenty through twenty-six. These chapters contain many of the prophecies of Isaiah that the Lord taught to the American people. We’ll talk about the history of the house of Israel and its glorious destiny. We’ll review the purpose of sorrow and difficulty in our lives; how this can prepare us for gr…

In this episode we’ll talk about 3 Nephi chapters seventeen through nineteen. We’ll talk about the incredible experience the American people had when the Savior healed their sick and blessed their children. We’ll note how the Savior taught that we should all become like little children. We’ll review the idea that children often have fewer anxieties…

In this episode we’ll talk about 3 Nephi chapters twelve through sixteen. We’ll talk about many of the principles the Savior taught to the American people and how they can help us find greater peace and happiness. We’ll review such concepts as agency, the possibility and power of change, learning to manage anxiety, and the power of living in the mo…

In this episode we’ll talk about 3 Nephi chapters one through seven. We’ll read about the faithful saints who waited for the sign of the Savior’s birth, persisting through disappointment to achieve eventual satisfaction. We’ll talk about the importance of being consistent in efforts to improve our mental health. We’ll also talk about how being comm…

In this episode we’ll talk about 3 Nephi chapters one through seven. We’ll read about the faithful saints who waited for the sign of the Savior’s birth, persisting through disappointment to achieve eventual satisfaction. We’ll talk about the importance of being consistent in efforts to improve our mental health. We’ll also talk about how being comm…

In this episode we’ll talk about Helaman chapters thirteen through sixteen. These chapters contain the prophecy of Samuel the Lamanite. We’ll talk about his example of tenacity as he was called to preach the gospel. We’ll review the role of tenacity in developing emotional resilience. We’ll also discuss how good mental health requires consistent ef…

In this episode we’ll talk about Helaman chapters seven through twelve. These chapters have the story of the prophet Nephi, son of Helaman, and his amazing prophecy. We’ll talk about how even prophets have bad days which can lead to discouragement. One of the best solutions for such times is to develop a habit of being grateful as much as possible.…

In this episode we’ll talk about Helaman chapters one through six. We’ll talk about some of the political problems the Nephites faced, and how this ultimately led to serious destruction through lack of preparedness. We’ll discuss how we need to have our own emotional defenses ready and strong, to deal with the trials that life poses. We’ll also tal…

In this episode we’ll talk about Alma chapters fifty-three through sixty-three. These chapters conclude what is referred to as the “war chapters” in the Book of Mormon. We’ll talk about the importance of effective communication and how this can strengthen our relationships. We’ll discuss three key questions to ask yourself before saying something t…

In this episode we’ll talk about Alma chapters forty-three through fifty-two. These chapters are the beginning of the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. We’ll talk about the role of gospel-focused interventions for mental health, and how these have been prepared by the Lord to help all generations. We’ll review the power of our thoughts, the way o…

In this episode we’ll talk about Alma chapters thirty-nine through forty-two. These chapters contain Alma’s counsel to his wayward son, Corianton. We’ll talk about how our modern culture has so much convenience, that we often look for the easy way to get things done. We’ll review how mental health improvement is completely possible, but requires co…