The Timely Teachings Podcast

Episode 7: What do prophets have to say about Christmas in 2024 and gifts?

In Episode 7, I decided to ask a simple question. What do prophets have to say about Christmas in 2024 and gifts?  We have wonderful teachings shared by Luke, Matthew, Nephi, Samuel, and Isaiah about this topic, for example, but what about teaching of today, here in December 2024?  

Episode 6: Was Christ Mentioned in November's General Conference?

Here, in Episode 6, I decided to reflect on the recent October 2024 sessions of General Conference. I’m always so excited when Conference comes around! Twice a year, we get to learn, listen, and be lifted as we worship together and unite around our Savior, Jesus Christ… literally live and worldwide.
So, how many references to Christ were actually included in these fantastic messages?
Can I even begin to list them all?  Let’s highlight just 12 references. And I’ll try to do so in just one breadth…
 

Episode 5: What Did They Say This Past Week?

Summary of recent messages from The First Presidency.

Episode 4: Elder Bednar Teaches About AI

Talk about Timely Teachings! I started this podcast two days ago, and a day later, Elder David A. Bednar gave an informative and direct message about "Artificial Intelligence.”  I’ve listened to his message several times and it is so very worth a careful study. I’ve already made some adjustments based on his council, and I’ll continue to intentionally adjusting as I learn along the way.  And for those who have and are willing to provide feedback and suggestions, thank you!
In Episode #4, we’ll examine what Elder Bednar taught yesterday. He expressed concern that we should avoid skipping the necessary work in our studies of gospel messages. So please consider this podcast a brief primer, or prompter, in anticipation of personally studying the messages shared in more depth and directly from the sources, namely Prophets, Seers, and Revelators. His message is only about 35 minutes long and very worth every minute. 

Episode 3: The Rising Generation

In Episode 3 we’ll be looking at Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s message about "The Rising Generation".
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf recently shared a message from the October 2024 General Conference Leadership meeting titled "The Rising Generation." This message emphasizes the importance of strengthening the rising generation by focusing on three key needs:
belief,
belonging, and
becoming.
 

Episode 2: Living Inside the Miracle of the Restoration

Welcome!  As you know, we have easy access to what prophets of old have shared for thousands of years.  But what about things they shared last year, or even last month, or even just a few days ago.  This podcast will highlight the very most recent teachings, especially those that are relevant to our time. This episode focuses on a recent teaching from Elder Neil L. Andersen, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.  Hope you enjoy!

Episode 1: Hesed, an interesting word

President Nelson recently introduced us to the word hesed. It’s a Hebrew word with no direct English translation. It's often translated as "mercy," but it encompasses so much more. It refers to the deep, abiding, and covenantal love that God has for each of us, especially those who choose to enter into covenants with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.