S3E17 What does it mean to follow Jesus?

S3E19 Conference Report and Parables Wrap-Up Part 2

S3E19 Conference Report and Parables Wrap Up Part 2 We discuss Sunday Conference Sessions and share our parting thoughts about the last year of studying the parables.    Talks referenced: “Careful versus Casual” by Becky Craven https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/12craven?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/12craven?lang=eng] Degree of difficulty talk – “Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy.” By Tamara W. Runia.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/43runia?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/43runia?lang=eng]   Books mentioned:  Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund https://amzn.to/42QFZSi [https://amzn.to/42QFZSi]   The King Washes Feet by Jessica Clair Bond  https://amzn.to/42QG7Bg [https://amzn.to/42QG7Bg] Instagram:  @saltandgoldcollection https://www.instagram.com/saltandgoldcollection/ [https://www.instagram.com/saltandgoldcollection/]   Sponsored by “My Person Liahona” Patriarchal Blessing Guide: Print Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona] Digital Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital] Prep Guide: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt]

S3E18 Conference Report and Parables Wrap-up Part 1

S3 E18 Conference Report and Parables Wrap Up Watch April 2026 General Conference Here: LDS.org - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04?lang=eng Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtFN9wL0EEk&list=PLClOO0BdaFaOU3HIZfC9-Aiil8vvYbqhh    Bednar book about Becoming: https://amzn.to/3QQIrW5 [https://amzn.to/3QQIrW5]   John 14:27 Psalm 9:9-10 Rest Scriptures: Psalm 4:8 (NASB) Mark 6:31-32 (NASB) Redeeming Productivity Favorite Goal Setting Episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/JgOYC-09QC0?si=vBRS7XCLXgtZOCXQ [https://www.youtube.com/live/JgOYC-09QC0?si=vBRS7XCLXgtZOCXQ] “What is Christian Productivity?” https://youtu.be/wNn-pdrW2AY?si=ivIFwvmXb_mYKcxJ [https://youtu.be/wNn-pdrW2AY?si=ivIFwvmXb_mYKcxJ]   Sponsored by “My Person Liahona” Patriarchal Blessing Guide: Print Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona] Digital Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital] Prep Guide: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt]

S3E17 What does it mean to follow Jesus?

S3E17 What does it mean to follow Jesus?   Matthew 20:1-16 - The parable of the last laborer Luke 14:28-33 - The cost of discipleship    Study Bible we used and referenced study material: NIV Women’s  Study Bible https://amzn.to/4kV5o5 [https://amzn.to/4kV5o5]N CSB Women’s Bible https://amzn.to/4aywgVB [https://amzn.to/4aywgVB] NLT  Life Application Bible https://amzn.to/4cFyzaI [https://amzn.to/4cFyzaI]  The message bible: https://amzn.to/46QDQIV [https://amzn.to/46QDQIV]   The Laborers in the Vineyard by Elder Holland:  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard?lang=eng]   Gently and Lowly by Dane Ortland https://amzn.to/3PpmmgB [https://amzn.to/3PpmmgB]   "Following Jesus does not mean having a trouble free life." NLT study bible   The Cost and Blessings of Discupleship by Elder Holland https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-cost-and-blessings-of-discipleship?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-cost-and-blessings-of-discipleship?lang=eng] He knew that God knew it – Joseph Smith History 1:25   The apostle who didn’t get a promotion: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2002/03/the-currant-bush?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2002/03/the-currant-bush?lang=eng] See also this video:  https://youtu.be/Rr8xvw0cgw0?si=aQxqNqGMNlpsBl8z [https://youtu.be/Rr8xvw0cgw0?si=aQxqNqGMNlpsBl8z]  “Live the gospel faithfully even if others around you don’t live it at all. Defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them.” Edler Holland     Want to be a beta reader for my upcoming book?  Send us an email at articulatewomenpodcast@gmail.com [articulatewomenpodcast@gmail.com] with the subject line “Melissa’s Book” and let me know if you would like to be a beta reader for this book!      Sponsored by “My Person Liahona” Patriarchal Blessing Guide: Print Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona] Digital Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital] Prep Guide: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt [https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt]

S3E16 Will you let Christ help you prune your tree?

S3E16 Will you let Christ help you prune your tree?   Luke 13:6-9 (1-9) – Parable of the Barren Fig Tree John 9:3   Study Bible we used and referenced study material: NIV Women’s  Study Bible https://amzn.to/4kV5o5N CSB Women’s Bible https://amzn.to/4aywgVB NLT  Life Application Bible https://amzn.to/4cFyzaI [https://amzn.to/4cFyzaI]   Allegory of the Olive Tree - Jacob 5:49-53 “A Million Chances” by Jamie MacDonald Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/0sfd53iGsKTy4lo6NGwbYg?si=40799d8fdd8a40de [https://open.spotify.com/track/0sfd53iGsKTy4lo6NGwbYg?si=40799d8fdd8a40de]  Full Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0y3pWJZ5j2JPYI2K3vPzZp?si=rkmImvn8TaS91HobY_l-sA  Abraham pleading on behalf of Sodom and Gomorrah: Genesis 18:16-33  Fumio Sasaki  - Goodbye things https://amzn.to/4rwTxNs [https://amzn.to/4rwTxNs]  Parable of the Fig Tree: Matthew 24:1- 35   Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess: Isaiah 45:23, Romans 14:11    Parable of the Cursed Fig Tree: Matthew 21:1-22 Many Hats Talk: “An Especially Noble Calling” by Joy D. Jones https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/14jones?lang=eng “Women wear many hats, but it is impossible, and unnecessary, to wear them all at once. The Spirit helps us determine which work to focus on today.”  Joy D. Jones  I’ll go where you want me to go, Hymn no 270 Christ is Risen; Faith in Him will Move Mounatins: President Nelson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/49nelson?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/49nelson?lang=eng]    Want to be a beta reader for my book?  Send us an email at articulatewomenpodcast@gmail.com [articulatewomenpodcast@gmail.com] with the subject line “Melissa’s Book” and let me know if you would like to be a beta reader for this book!      Sponsored by “My Person Liahona” Patriarchal Blessing Guide: Print Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona Digital Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital Prep Guide: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt

S3E15 What will you give up for Jesus?

S3E15 What will you give up for Jesus?  Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Luke 16:1-15 Link to the YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/F8c6VYjvHvk?si=34SvcF4QFDpKPjcG Luke 9:23-26   “My soul is satisfied.” - Psalm 63:4-5  New creature in Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Faust Quote:  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/10/where-do-i-make-my-stand?lang=eng Galatians 5:16-24 Video with crosses: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAVgum0h3s7/?igsh=MXM3a2x5aWlxNGI2OQ== [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAVgum0h3s7/?igsh=MXM3a2x5aWlxNGI2OQ==]  A Plea to my Sisters: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/a-plea-to-my-sisters?lang=eng] Nephi tied to the boat by his brothers: 1 Nephi 18:11-16 Nephi tied up by his brothers after getting Ishmaels daughters: 1 Nephi 7:16-18.  Genesis 50:20  Proverbs 3:25-26 Ephesians 6:16  Miracle at the wedding feast: John 2:7  Everything was created first spiritually: Moses 3:5   Sponsered by “My Person Liahona” Patriarchal Blessing Guide: Print Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona Digital Version: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/my-personal-liahona-digital Prep Guide: https://goodnewsbrandco.com/products/seeking-lightt