Ether 12-15 Part 1 • Dr. Doug Benson • November 25 - December 1 • Come Follow Me

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Nov 20, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Doug Benson, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in DBT, discusses the dual nature of emotions as both strengths and weaknesses. He delves into how Moroni's reflections in Ether promote self-improvement and faith in Christ. Dr. Benson shares insights on the importance of humility found in weakness and how embracing imperfections leads to spiritual growth. Highlighting the role of hope in fostering resilience, he underscores the need for mindfulness and open human connections in overcoming life's challenges.

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INSIGHT

Faith is Not Blind

Doug Benson highlights that faith is not blind but based on understanding God's character.
This knowledge provides a foundation for hope and subsequent faithful actions.

ANECDOTE

Elevator Revelation

Doug Benson recalls a discussion about blind faith during graduate school.
This prompted a realization that faith requires knowledge to act upon.

INSIGHT

The Singular Weakness

Doug Benson suggests the singular 'weakness' in Ether 12:27 refers to humanity's fallen state.
This shared weakness becomes a foundation for humility and growth.

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How can our emotions be both a strength and a weakness? Join Dr. Doug Benson as he explores the concept of weakness, self-improvement and empowerment through Jesus Christ, and how Moroni lays out a pattern for the Saints to become like Jesus Christ.

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TIMECODE

00:00 Part I - Dr. Doug Benson
01:34 Dr. Doug Benson’s bio
02:28 Religious coping
04:32 Come, Follow Me Manual
05:49 Ether 12:1-6 - Becoming like Jesus
08:32 “Is there more?"
09:40 Ether 12:4 - Hope for a better world
13:07 Protective factors and covenant confidence
17:08 Emotions are not facts
18:59 Faith is an action word
21:37 Dr. Benson shares a story about faith in an elevator
23:16 President Nelson on hope
25:23 Ether 12:13-15 - Mental health care
30:38 Dr. Satterfield teaches scripture searching
33:51 Weakness for our benefit
35:46 Dialectics: two opposing ideas exist together
38:15 Ether 12:27 - Centerpiece of doctrine
39:42 Ether 12:27 - Accepting reality
43:45 The dangers of perfectionism
46:03 Dr. Manning and negative self-talk
48:47 Fight, flight, or freeze
51:11 Emotion can be strength or weakness
54:20 Act opposite to become like Jesus
56:34 Ether 12:27 - God in the moment
59:16 Living in the past
01:02:42 Shame and guilt
01:04:18 Hiding vs making things public
58:33 End of Part I - Dr. Doug Benson

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