One Question That Puts Life in Perspective | Stephen Jones - Hope Works

[@djanae9683]

We are so lucky to have you as our seminary teacher Brother Jones. We love you!!!!

[@schanemassey3861]

man I sat by this guy on a crowded new york subway, he stood up and told jokes the whole time. His jokes were so funny no one wanted to get off. When the subway pulled up to the next stop no one got off. He proceeded to entertain us for the next 45 mins. Afterwards we all clapped and thanked him for his jokes.

[@johnharvey4448]

Wow, no way.

[@azhotmom]

Seriously?! That's AWESOME thank u for sharing!!

[@sandravaldivia4633]

Ooh my gosh I would've loved to meet him I will take a subway to hear his jokes I watch this over & over I absolutely love it

[@vegasboro]

Stephen's talk actually invited the spirit into my heart in such a way it caused me to ask God a fundamental question I have never considered to ask, and I am 51 and a life long active member of the church. Thank you very much!

[@edenborden3846]

He is my seminary teacher and wow! This is amazing. He's so good at what he's doing and it makes me feel the spirit so strongly. He's truly found something amazing to do and it has personally influenced me.

[@ResidentKlinton]

AND one of the hosts of one of the best shows on the planet! Random Acts!

[@Nonofyourbussiness15]

He's your seminary teacher?!? I'm so jelly though I like mine too.

[@makenziehart5270]

Lucky! I'm sure he's incredible.

[@bryceevans7749]

@@makenziehart5270 He was the greatest! I had him my senior year and absolutely loved him

[@chuckleberry2142]

He's my current seminary teacher! Unfortunately I take seminary online, so I don't really get to see him in person.

[@pokerico]

I know him and he's just like that everyday, he's a spiritual force to be reckoned with in our ward! This is what I needed to hear as well!!

[@VirtualShowingsTN]

Enrico Rivera we knew him several years ago when he was a newlywed. And I was telling my husband, he's the same awesome guy he was then, and always full of energy 😄

[@rachelf5466]

I love that he talks about overcoming the fear of decision-making by ACTING. Often times, God just wants us to make the best decision we can at the time, then He'll tell us if it's right or wrong.

[@ResidentKlinton]

These "Hope Works" videos are amazing! They've given me so much inspiration. Thank you guys for sharing!

[@adaragsdale3360]

I love these hope works so much 😊

[@danahunsperger2257]

I love you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤♦️

[@eaclbester4382]

I agree, these videos are amazing!!!

[@dorothyballou9822]

I came across this at the "Perfect" time. I am going to be homeless and I am scared. I know my Heavenly Father loves me, I just need to find out for myself that he is REAL! Stephen, thank you for your gift of teaching and really giving me something to think about. I know in my heart that there is something out there for me, I just haven't found it yet, and that's ok. Please keep us in your prayers, and THANK YOU for your inspirational message. Merry Christmas!!!

[@thoughtpotato9937]

Dorothy Ballou how are things going now?

[@CindyK678]

I Hope you are ok now.

[@lookatthisguy]

He's my bishop and he's amazing! So glad to have him!

[@babjork]

Thank you so much for posting this. I actually stumbled on it through an Instagram add, and I feel like it was divinely sent. Heavenly Father works through many ways to reach us, and He has reached out to me again through Stephen's words. Thank you.

[@katelynhutchinson1117]

This is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you Stephen Jones!

[@joshua_sykes]

Me too! =)

[@charlottetimon4043]

me two

[@josephburgan3D]

Very much me too. Thank you so so much.

[@funsquadlove7133]

Who else wants him as their teacher? ?!!

[@eaclbester4382]

Me!!!!

[@alexanderchristiansen4500]

Love this guy!!!!!!! Brother Jones was my seminary teacher in 9th grade, it was one of the most powerful experiences in my life. Everyday I would come to seminary just excited beyond belief to hear something that will give me hope. In that class the spirit would work so hard on me and I started to build a relationship with god. We would study inspiring words from the book of mormon, and I would leave that class everyday with a message that applied to me personally and that I felt was designed just for me at that moment. What I learned brought value that will last longer than 1,000 years.

[@LetsGetRealSJ]

Alexander Christiansen Alexander, the Book Of Mormon is a powerful book. All of those things you mentioned occurred I believe because you wanted them to. Add studying a book about Jesus and you can’t help but get personal revelation and a closer relationship with Christ. It was a pleasure to share so many spiritual experiences with you. I hope life is amazing.

[@msa1518]

Even watching 4 years after this was posted I felt like he was talking just to me. Heavenly Father has created some amazing people 💕

[@intrigued16]

I'm having some struggles in my life right about now. I just finished watching this video and I'm tearing up for what ever reason. But I'm in this almost exact situation right now. I'm not sure what this means but I feel better now after watching him speak. Thank you for your perspective.

[@smashley5687]

Coming back to this video because I’m still in the same situation I was in the last time I watched it. I’ve never known what I wanted to do with my life. I want a career that leaves me fulfilled and excited to go to work everyday. I have bounced and job hopped just trying to make a living without being depressed, but every job ends up the same way. I am going to put my notice in at work tomorrow. I know the Lord knows what I need and He will provide for me. I will probably be stretched to my financial limit, but I’m willing to do what it takes to find what makes me happy. I was in tears when he asked “who am I?” This has been my lifelong struggle and I can’t take it anymore. I need to know, I need to keep searching. I know there is something better out there for me and I want to trust that the Lord will help me find it if I act.

[@Flinabin]

Did you find what you looking for ?

[@xinianlai]

Stephen Jones... you were one of my idols in college. I'm glad I found this video. Thank you for the inspiration. God perfectly timed me finding your speech.

[@wyndhamconway9720]

You don't even know how much my husband and I needed this message right now. Thank you Stephen.

[@lisaroper421]

I'll just add my voice, that even though the details were different, God and Christ did this for our family too. No work for 9 months, then perfect job and baby #3 on the same day

[@bennevelynt4718]

So very happy to be a part of this church.

[@kittylover2536]

He is amazing I love the message and you will matter for 1000 years.

[@mdolanwalker]

Wow, I knew Stephen back in Tallahassee on my mission!! Awesome guy.

[@camillewagner8800]

This is not only entertaining but has also touched my soul. Thanks for making my day!

[@Davosity]

Having heard this will matter to me in a thousand years. Thank you.

[@joshua_sykes]

Stephen Jones is awesome! Love hearing him speak. He's one of the best comedians!

[@nobodyinvr]

I love this so much! This might be my 10th time watching it. I love it so much. I watch it all of the time This helped me so much and I do use his one question. He has changed a life

[@AdamBalinski]

People, our relationships, will matter in 1000 years. Invest in people, first and foremost!

[@amycsh9890]

Adam Balinski I agree! What do you do?

[@pinetrees8173]

He teaches seminary and I was in one of his classes, Bro Jones is a good teacher

[@ameyassi6133]

Thank you very much bro!!! I really need this message today!!! And I think your speach will matter in a 1000 years!!!

[@MarleeCraig]

This is an amazing presentation, these HW sessions really are food for the soul. This brother has given some beautiful counsel to reflect on. Thank you for the insightful perspective with the thought provoking question of 'Will it matter in 1000 years?' God bless.

[@spencerphillips983]

What an awesome lesson! I'm all the way over here in Windsor, England watching this, so glad I did.

[@winsor5]

He's my seminary teacher

[@denisemay6807]

Thank you, Stephen, God Bless you for sharing those wonderful, God-given talents with the rest of us instead of hiding them under a bushel. You really are a great teacher.

[@jenme7926]

Brother Jones is seriously amazing!! 😊👍

[@ccbeakers3583]

That was a amazing video thank you for sharing that incredible story!!!

[@torijensen9338]

What an inspiring message. Spike straight to my heart. Thank you!!

[@ekaterini2957]

The answer to God's question "Do you trust me?" -- needs to be YES. The struggle is opening our hands to him and saying YES.

[@silverflame8862]

Got me thinking what I am worried about that won't matter in a thousand years & What I can start doing that will matter in a thousand years i needed to hear this and this will matter for a thousand ++ years !!

[@tovahmary4793]

Failure is a part of life and where we learn and grow. Challenges make us stronger... Good talk/speech.

[@charlottetimon4043]

I really like will it matter in a thousand years.

[@Em87Dubb]

STEPHEN JONES!!! Good work, son!

[@mrhufflepuff6443]

This guy is really funny... god bless you buddy!

[@tatjanabaker3521]

Excellent! Thank you for presenting this bit of wisdom! This struck a deep chord in me. I’ll never forget it!

[@SusanDianeHowell]

The 1,000 year question. Interesting, I have witnessed the universe actually line up for a work of merit by the standards of God’s wisdom. Time and space seems to align perfectly. People enter my life at the ideal moment. A new star appears in the firmament. A thought…and then a seemingly coordinated shift across all dimensions. Sounds New Age, yet I’ve seen it happen a few times in my life.

[@SteveGovern]

Great message, very timely in my life as well. Distraction and discouragement are two of the adversaries most effective tools against people with potential. Any ol' way he can try to prevent us from letting our "lights so shine" - so that all may see our good works, and glorify our Father which is in Heaven - he will do it. Let's not be deceived, eh? Let's act, like Stephen says. Thanks for posting this!

[@dalecopley6207]

Steve Mapes

[@glasshalffull4061]

Brother Jones...one of the most genuine men on the planet! Danielle...one of the sweetest women on the planet. Their children are so beautiful it makes me want to spontaneously combust! I send you my love, Jones Family!

[@johnhoag4698]

thanks....

[@otuafirst9122]

im working for health insurance 😭 ty God for bringing me here. 🙏❤

[@lvnaylor9068]

Wow thank you! Exactly what I needed! God bless!

[@lindajett4636]

Brother Jones, thank you so much. You are a wonderful man in the gospel and you taught me so much in this short time.

[@irihapeti6656]

Loved loved this 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@dawnanderson2422]

Love it. Thanks Stephen!

[@marin2173]

My soul just breathed.

[@brittanyt2652]

Loved this! Thank you for sharing your message of hope, inspiration and energy to keep on trusting God !

[@yuyunningsih8762]

Thank you for uploading such a great video...I love it and make me feel what I'm worried right now and what I want do....I love being teachers..but my English is not very good...my boyfriend introduce me this video...I wish after watching this video...and I can reach my dream 💗💗💗

[@ryanleftwich3740]

Awesome message. I will make use of it. Great teacher.

[@zacquaryanton2673]

This Is Most Awesome!!! Thank You Now!!! and in a Thousand Years!!!

[@TraceyBlack_]

Epic!! so so good! thank you for sharing Stephen Jones :)

[@pkGIMP07]

Beautifully said!

[@viggofern720]

love this

[@rolland8110]

THANK YOU!

[@Shaqofalltrades]

Amazing! I needed this message today, to ask what truly matters and to act upon them. Thank you for this video!

[@raimondasmarciulevicius7599]

Stephen, good job. Together with our Heavenly Father we are strong :) :)

[@jujanye]

I LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daniellaboateng]

Talking about the power of prayer.

[@lenorahogue4992]

Powerful. Thank you

[@louchris9001]

AMAZING!!!

[@reinapereira7313]

Thanks .

[@alexeng9688]

“What are you worrying about that isn’t going to matter in a 1000 years?” “What are you going to do that does matter in a 1000 years?”

[@thesirlancelot]

Hope works has good teachings

[@cybeledalmas-lewis2120]

Awesome

[@tonideveraux8484]

I believe people should say, it’s not going to matter in 50 or 100 yrs. great talk brother jones!

[@TASHANICLES]

Thank you so much! That was exactly what I needed to hear, precisely when I needed to hear it!

[@joshua_sykes]

[@Darignobullseye]

Thank you much!:-) Very helpful!

[@RosaBrandDesigns]

That was epic.

[@NiceCatsVEVO]

I'd love to meet this guy in person.

[@christobvmedia5229]

#Inspiring

[@SuperDerezzed]

Now I have to watch that Old Spice Library skit

[@nananellypumpkinkeaf]

SuperDerezzed Love that so much!!! 😆 😂 🤣

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@jessefoster2308]

BE BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME, BY WATER AND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT !!!!!!!!

[@sophiekatiecamiemikeypouls2701]

Just realized he's on Random Acts now!!!

[@wilsonbrain9133]

I heard this at the perfect time ,just after watching the YSA face to face with elder and sister rasband # hear him

[@jaxtaylor5746]

“Keeping a job for health insurance” dang that hit me

[@baddukappa8116]

From a Parallel universe Micheal Keagan Key 😂

[@ekeesitemmanuel6428]

I know this might not be read by the channel broadcaster .But is it possible for these to be done for the members in Africa too ? I think it would be a blessing to us. That said, Great video

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for your comment and suggestion!

[@gongoozleriam9783]

Is there a way I can get in contact with Stephen? I want to email him my response to this video, I have a feeling he could help me.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

Gongoozler I am - Maybe someone from the public can help you too. We don't always know how a prayer will be answered.

[@shigshag6164]

why can't we have these kind of speakers in sacrament? lol

[@josephward6422]

Because Sacrament Meeting is about worshiping Jesus Christ, renewing baptismal covenants, it is not about being entertained!

[@jessefoster2308]

REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND !!!!!!!!!!

[@Rsobregon52]

It sounds like He just figured out what the most important Job title there is in this world; Teacher.

[@josephward6422]

“Teacher Come From God,” Elder Holland

[@micahy.6190]

I think a desire for hope creates a void for something we convince ourselves holds that hope. Like religion. I don't think the idea of "hope" as it is used in the church is truly hope. I see it as possibly a placebo for the natural feelings of despair that come with problems in life we can't fix. We lock onto wishful thinking and suddenly all those worries fall into a pickup bin that fills up and increases our desperation for faith. We constantly work to hold onto certainty in uncertainty and logically and physically separate ourselves from possibilities that don't give us convenient answers. We use logic and critical thinking only to the point where it doesn't threaten our hope. Therefore, the more reason there is to disbelieve, the more we separate ourselves from those possibilities and believe out of pure faith without evidence. Slowly that baseless hope turn into a form of delusion. It may be possible that religion is correct, but it becomes increasingly unlikely the more contradictory it shifts against what physical evidence suggests. Therefore, religion evolves through natural means to pacify its followers, moving as much as is convincing towards a more current view of the world and becoming more inviting to potential converts. Religion can only survive by attracting people. There are over 4,000 current religions being practiced today on Earth and tons more that have faded away in the past or possibly fell into apostasy (as believers of those religions would agree if they saw theirs die off). It seems likely that Christians and Jews don't sacrifice animals anymore not because of revelation not to, but because it became an outdated practice looked down upon and religion evolved. I used to be Mormon. I still could be Mormon if I just chose to believe to satisfy my strong desire for hope. But I'd rather look at life through a lense of probability, not hope in a religion that denies all possibilities that go against its doctrine. Just doesn't seem right, you know?

[@josephward6422]

Ok, “Let them worship how, where, or what they would like too, and you as well. Sadly, you state you used to be be a Member? It was a choice! And is, and will always be a choice to either return or not. It is quite evident you did not pursue your belief structure into “knowing not merely believing.” It is a sacrifice to come to that point and then continue. And everyone that wants to know not merely believe, has to make a sacrifice to obtain. It is a choice to be made to obtain, “The Pearl of Great Price!”

[@fabiulapincerno5760]

Queria em português 😫

[@Freedom0rBust]

Lori Vallow at 1:35?!! LOL

[@kevinrtres]

The ONLY thing that matters is what have you done with Jesus the Christ? He who has the Son has Life, he who does NOT have the Son does not have eternal life. So the only way anything is going to matter in 1000 years from now is if you are able to be alive to see it. Whosoever honors the Son honors the Father who sent Him. Whosoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father either. What will it profit a man if he should gain the whole world yet lose his soul? OR What will a man give in exchange for his soul?

[@rachies_wurld2252]

noice

[@jimmyarmijo792]

I remember when blacks wern't allowed in LDS.

[@johnharvey4448]

Do you ? I don't think you do as there have been black converts since the church began.

[@aaronchandler2380]

Wow! Is he blackish? My prospective changed a lot after the Sutherland church shootings, why would Jesus let something like that happen? Or for that matter how could the holocaust happen? If Jesus could have stopped those things but didn’t why would anyone worship him? Religion is an industry a multi billion dollar tax free industry. Based on lip service. BS spewing from people’s mouths. Sad really.

[@johnharvey4448]

Maybe there's things that you could stop by being present but won't be because of your absence. God works through people.

[@dkearl6827]

Look beyond the event and find the people who experienced the travesty. They will tell you how God walked with them through the refiner’s fire. This life is a test. God is real. There is purpose and meaning to our life. I hope you feel God’s love surround you!

[@Sirach144]

Doesn't he realize that his religion taught that he was neutral in the battle in heaven which is why hes born black

[@_tiga]

This really helped me 🩵