In this episode of the Nothing Doubting podcast, I go into the investigation that I undertook after the surprising, transformative experience while reading the Book of Mormon from Episode 3. I tell about the internal conflict I faced between my doubts and the unexpected Presence of Divine Grace, that I determined had to be the presence of Jesus. Repeated experiences with the Presence challenged my previous understanding of grace as something earned, rather than freely given by the Savior. We look at scriptural examples, personal stories, and insights from interactions with others who were also observed to receive grace freely. I encourage listeners to explore their personal relationship with Jesus and accept the grace He offers. The episode concludes that Jesus meets us where we are, using grace to help us in the place we are stuck.
00:00 Welcome to the Nothing Doubting Podcast
00:45 The Investigation of What Happened that Night of Thanksgiving
02:02 Confusion Over Why
04:40 Missing that Divine Presence
08:13 Asking for Grace Like the Voice Said to Do
11:49 A Repeated Divine Encounter
18:40 Confusion Over Grace vs. Works
20:14 Elder Holland on Perfectionism
20:43 Misunderstanding of Grace in LDS Doctrine
29:39 Bright Line Tests and Their Fairness
30:44 The Concept of Grace and Bright Line Thinking
31:59 Alma the Younger: A Case Study in Grace
33:50 When Righteousness Becomes Your Identity
36:41 Understanding Grace Through Personal Stories
38:16 Nadine's Story: A Personal Perspective on Jesus
40:41 Janet's Story: Grace in Unexpected Places
46:26 The Nature of Grace and Personal Revelation
53:12 Receiving Grace in Your Life
58:06 Conclusion: Embracing Grace and Looking Forward
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Instagram. (n.d.). https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyrholland/p/C9NEX6HpmOz/
bright-line rule. (n.d.). LII / Legal Information Institute.
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