Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones Inside the Church Councils Where Temple Changes Happened | Sister Jean Bingham E0053
Mar 5, 2026
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Prepare Yourself To Receive Revelation
- Prepare spiritually so you are ready to receive revelation; revelation is given when people are prepared to receive it.
- President Nelson urged building spiritual momentum and openness to the Spirit before expecting new direction.
Temple Language Was Intentionally Refined
- Temple ordinance language was revised to remove misunderstandings that made some women feel undervalued without changing doctrine.
- Jean Bingham and other women's leaders met with the Brethren to point out pain points and iteratively refine wording starting around 2019.
Women Share Priesthood Power And Authority
- Priesthood power and priesthood authority are accessible to covenant-keeping women, not limited to men.
- President Nelson and President Dallin H. Oaks taught women hold priesthood power; women set apart under keys hold priesthood authority.