Confidence in the Presence of God with Michelle Bentley
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In this insightful episode, we welcome back Michelle Bentley to delve into President Russell M. Nelson's recent April 2025 General Conference address, "Confidence in the Presence of God." In a world often filled with doubt and negativity, President Nelson's message offers a powerful path to developing a deep and abiding confidence in our relationship with the Lord, not just in the future, but in our daily lives right now.
Key Discussion Points:
- Temple covenants are deeply connected to the principles of charity and virtue.
- The temple is a place to learn and live charity, strengthening our spiritual connection and confidence.
- President Nelson calls for charity towards all people, exemplified by the accepting nature of the youth.
- Building individual confidence contributes to the collective gathering of Israel.
- Ether 12 highlights that the Lord uses our weaknesses to make us strong through humility and faith.
- A personal story illustrates receiving help and finding spiritual growth in unexpected challenges.
- The takeaway is that confidence in God's presence should feel like a comforting and familiar relationship built on studying His life and teachings.
We hope this discussion has helped you consider how to cultivate greater confidence in the presence of our loving Heavenly Father and Savior. If you found these insights valuable and want to explore more topics like this, be sure to follow or subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss future episodes! We appreciate you listening and joining our community.
Chapters
1. Introduction to President Nelson's Talk (00:00:00)
2. The Rising Generation and Temple Work (00:09:41)
3. Defining Confidence in the Lord (00:18:10)
4. Spiritual Hydration: Hearken, Hear, Obey (00:23:05)
5. The Vending Machine Analogy (00:29:01)
6. Joseph Smith's Test of Confidence (00:42:36)
7. Charity and Virtue in Temple Covenants (00:48:36)
8. Moroni's Confidence and Our Weaknesses (00:56:36)
9. Final Thoughts and Conclusion (01:01:15)
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