Pres. Nelson’s Call to Women About Priesthood Power Is More Urgent Than Ever, Dr. Barbara Gardner

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

19:06 - I am so grateful you just mentioned about the sacred aspect of priesthood and women in the temple. I am a temple worker just about 7 months now. This gift of being able to perform ordinances for other women in such a holy manner is a deep deep honor for me, one I have been working hard to prepare for the weeks between my shifts at the temple. ❤ preparing has made all the difference in purifying my life to be worthy to be able have such sacred experiences and understandings, my mind and heart opened as I serve there. I fall short but I can feel that the momentum of my efforts is kicking in and pulling me forward, causing me to crave after beauty, virtue, loveliness, softness, and I just can’t get enough of what I am learning inside and outside of the temple. ❤❤❤

[@juliak3580]

Early in my marriage my husband was working all the time and was called to be a ward missionary. I didn’t have a calling. I went out with the sister missionaries 3 times a week. I went to the bishop and asked, “ Why didn’t you call me? I don’t have a job.” He said, You didn’t need to be called to do something you are already doing.”

[@juliak3580]

So, this also refers to the priesthood. We carry life. We already take on so much! My husband is an amazing priesthood holder and leader, by being a servant to others, humble living and keeping himself worthy and fasting weekly to be able to give a blessing at any moment. When he is gone and I need priesthood strength I pray in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Melchezadek priesthood which my eternal companion holds and is worthy of and would impart to me if he were here…. We as companions or daughters draw upon the priesthood after the order of the son of God. We have access.

[@LeeAnnandboys]

Wouldn’t it be nice to be set apart and sustained? Isn’t that supposed to be important?

[@havenlyfamily]

​@LeeAnnandboys we are set apart and anointed in the temple ❤

[@dianebash9402]

@@LeeAnnandboysyes, it can be looked at both ways.

[@TomLogueSr]

It's been my experience to always make them call and set you apart because then you are entitled full-time as long as you are worthy to keep the Holy Ghost and help you fulfill that calling. That's just my opinion. Have a blessed day.

[@juliehamilton5890]

For people who are not yet familiar with her, Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner is a Rock Star. Period. Yes, I am a major fan girl. Dr. Morgan Gardner has done life changing work for women (and men) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am a convert of (as of 2025) of close to 50 years. I told the missionaries I wanted to be baptized at my second lesson after reading the Book of Mormon I was given at the first lesson. Like many others, I "heard" so much of women being second class citizens in the first couple decades of my church membership. I could not reconcile that attitude with what the Spirit told me, and so I stayed, but feeling a bit like someone walking with a pebble (sometimes a boulder!) in my shoe, but not letting it deter me from moving forward. That impediment is now gone. She, along with our current prophet, Russell M. Nelson have done so very, very much for women, and by extension men, children, and families in the church. To quote Adam S. Miller, "this (church) is where I have found God." Thank you so much for this podcast. If anyone reading is even curious, and wanting to know more, please contact your local missionaries.

[@ggrace1133]

Thank you for sharing, Julie. President Nelson is really leading us into new awarenesses and is increasingly doing away with the “traditions of our fathers” that hold us back from the full measure of our creation as children of God on a journey Home via the covenant path that is so much more than we’ve previously discerned.

[@KemAtkinson]

Actually, I attended Lutheran summer Bible school two summers in a row. Because I had no one to play with. Two summers before Kindergarten. I remember the only time I heard the words The Beatitudes the first and only time in all my life, until college.

[@LorraineGreenhalgh]

As a young kid I asked my mom (in the 70s) why women dont hold the priesthood, she said 'its a division of labor'. Deep truth spoken and understood.

[@carjun2]

Well said

[@confusedwhynot]

Very well spoken!

[@catalinaleavitt5798]

As a new convert that’s what I thought…I thought thank goodness, imagine more pressures on women to be responsible for even more things plus I thought the men needed something to sanctify them more haha!

[@tuvoca825]

Priesthood vs specific priesthood jobs. We often call an office priesthood because we are using training wheels. What it really is is the specific keys. The priesthood keys are separate things from the priesthood which is more a product of gifts as a result of faithfully living every covenant.

[@esullie]

Both men and women have access to priesthood power but as we use the physical and spiritual gifts we have been given by God we will use that power to bless others in different ways.

[@stephlovemiller]

I loved President Nelsen's charge for women to study their access to priesthood power. These types of discussions are so helpful as I am learning more about the subject. Thanks for your insight, I love Barbara's love and enthusiasm for Christ and His gospel. ❤

[@JoshuaEdward12]

Great video, there is nothing like a perfect marriage or relationship, I learnt that in everything there is always a solution, 5 years ago I and my wife divorced because we were having some difficulties in our marriage but we are back together, it was a really bad phase but we got through it

[@RoyJ.Tillison-tq5ed]

there is a lot of sense in what you just said and I hope mine works the same way too, we are currently separated but I cant live without her, I love her so much. wish I can get her back I can do anything to have her back, we have tried therapy amongst other things

[@JoshuaEdward12]

its always difficult to let someone you love go, but in my case I had the help of a spiritual adviser who saved my marriage from collapsing her name is SHELLY RENEE WHITE.

[@RoyJ.Tillison-tq5ed]

this is helpful, I will look her up. I hope this works for me too, I really miss her.

[@JoshuaEdward12]

look up shelly Renee white online, you will find all you need. thank you

[@dianebash9402]

I live an hour from Salem Oregon. The prejudice against LDS is very real and has impacted my life too. Thank you for your testimony about priesthood. Line upon line, we gain knowledge and understanding. God’s wisdom is a beautiful thing.

[@lynnettegipson9960]

I love this. I have just been thinking on how dismissive women have been about their own ability to be a co-creater with God. Its almost triggers an eye roll response from many women. True light and knowledge about roles and priesthood makes such a significant difference in appreciating this gift and ability.

[@chijako7990]

"... Our own worst enemy is to take offense where none was intended." 1000% AMEN

[@iknovate]

Or to be overly concerned with the 'feelings' of others.

[@FebbieG]

"He who takes offense when offense was not intended is a fool, yet he who takes offense when offense is intended is an even greater fool for he has succumbed to the will of his adversary." -Brigham Young

[@zenvis]

My wife was like her mom. She may not know the verse, but she knows the scriptures. There was an argument in Virginia between neighbors screaming scriptures references finally she came out and say "Jesus said love thy neighbor! Look it up!"

[@justjamie6458]

Recently I was comparing the similarities between childbirth and baptism (being born again) then I thought about how mothers feed babies with their own bodies and men feed people with the body of Jesus Christ through the sacrament. Then I realized that women bring spirits down from heaven and men send them back up.its a beautiful parallel responsibility.

[@jgreen8298]

Men send them back up?

[@ggrace1133]

Consider some thoughts the Spirit has brought to mind in my studies regarding your sweet parallel. I long thought as you have. But then the Spirit asks, what of the many women who never give birth and never feed babies with their own bodies. Yet ALL ordained men, whether single and/or never fathers, are able and allowed to feed us the emblems of the Savior’s body to send them back up, as you say. And please, this isn’t about feminism or competition, coveting, or jealousy and envy. Your parallel works up to a point and then literally falls apart by the circumstances I point out. Motherhood is not women’s equivalent of priesthood because so many are never married and/or never able to bear children. Neither is fatherhood priesthood power because all young men who aren’t fathers have the priesthood as well as all unmarried, childless men. The parallel is beautifully well-meaning, but is another assumption Dr. Gardner speaks of here not scripturally based. Please know I say this, not to be contentious in any way or intent. It’s just to share things I, too, once similarly thought as you have but upon continual study, the Spirit has helped me discern how lacking these parallels are. It’s good to be pondering and thinking about every facet of the gospel and I sincerely commend you for it. May we all keep learning, sharing, discussing and growing in a spirit of love.

[@DionneCausse]

@@ggrace1133I’m curious what are your thoughts on why women don’t hold priesthood keys and why they are not ordained in priesthood offices? I have been wondering about this. Is it because women are pronounced clean from the blood and sins of this generation but men are not?

[@jgreen8298]

@@ggrace1133 thank you for sharing so eloquently.

[@vickigarfield4853]

​@ggrace1133 Here are some additional thoughts: Sister Pat Holland taught that "Motherhood precedes maternity". Remember that Adam says he will call his wife "Eve because she is the mother of all living" and God says that is correct. This takes place in the garden long before Adam and Eve are expelled and then are able to have seed. So motherhood is inherent in womanhood, but more particularly in the patriarchal order as the word 'god' is plural, not singular. Just as there cannot be a father without a mother and vice versa, there cannot be a God without a companion --- there must be both husband and wife for Godhood. Another piece of the pondering puzzle.

[@amandautah]

I'm 50 and had my endowment just 9 years ago.. even in that short of time I've noticed how much younger the crowd is when I go to the temple. I think this generation of young people are able to handle a lot more than previous generations and are also ACTIVELY seeking for more. I feel the young women especially are ready for more revelation and believe that has greatly contributed to some of the new stuff and changes. This stuff isn't really new, in the eternal scheme of things its always been there, but its just that more is being revealed. I'm not a fan of change, but I understand the need for it. And I applaud these young people who are not following the crowds of the world but are following their hearts, souls and personal heavenly revelation for guidance.

[@hilarycherry6528]

I am only in this video just under 8 minutes. I believe we are kindred spirits... Thank you so much for giving words to what I, too, have learned about truth; that it only comes from God. I also had many deep doctrinal questions from a very young age that most of my leaders could not answer. Some would give me their made-up opinion, others would tell me, "Why do you need to know that? Just go be a kid " but very rarely would those people I asked admit that they didn't know. The beauty of this- was that I learned how to go to the right source. I learned from a young age that the Lord will never leave us to the philosophies of men unless we never seek Him. Seek and he shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you... here a little there a little.

[@tuvoca825]

Priesthood is very tied to our nearness to God and the covenants through His appointed people. When you ascend... whatever priesthood roll you have, your power in priesthood is a big deal. That's why righteous dominion is there... it's not just about what is lost on the way down but what is gained as we are more like the savior. Gifts follow that humility, repentance, charity, self awareness of our weaknesses, etc. It's all part of the same ascent. This lady... the parts I heard are spot on. A lot of things limit power. Office is another thing... (jobs/callings/keys). But having power through righteousness is what matters most. Not sure how to say what I want to. Hope this is useful, though. I can't wait to see the Revelations on this that will gradually get more and more clear to the general membership in the next decades.

[@lindamartinez7006]

I’m just wondering what questions you had that could not be answered . Like what ?

[@lindamartinez7006]

I really liked this . Both of you . Great conversation

[@lindamartinez7006]

What a great brother .

[@maryannstout7600]

It’s 2:03am and I just happened to wake up and turned this on. Lo and behold, this was on.NowI need to go back to sleep, so I’ll have to finish this later. This sister is phenomenal!! I definitely need to learn more.

[@lasvegashula]

Funny I woke up at 2am and listened to this as well. It’s really good!! I’m starting all over again, now that I’m fully awake listening thoroughly with my journal and taking notes.

[@maryannstout7600]

You too, well good for you and good for me. Happy learning.

[@elvaegallagher8184]

So grateful for this interview. Many women in the church are following the world. We are so blessed to be women in the church as we follow the councils of the prophets.

[@sjjsc92661]

Why do you follow mortal men? Don't you follow God and Jesus? Many women outside of your church follow Jesus, they are not "following the world" just because they aren't in your church. So incredibly narrow minded.

[@davidturner3552]

​@sjjsc92661 Ephesians 2:20 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Yes we believe in following mortal men called by Christ just like in the Bible. 2. Yes! We believe in Heavenly Father and Jesus 3.The commenter didnt talk of women outside of the church! They said women of (her) church should follow the counsel of mortal men they believe are called by God to lead! Then YOU called her narrow minded!😮 Said the pot calling the kettle black! Find a new hobby, you arent good at this one.

[@roxannewestbrook7978]

@@sjjsc92661 So are you saying that we didn't need Moses during his time, or Noah during his time? You do follow your pastor, right? Or no? I am 100% sure that since you are clearly not familiar with LDS culture, you are not aware of what @elvagallagher8184 meant. Please don't make assumptions.

[@elvaegallagher8184]

@@davidturner3552 Thank you for your reply to the person who commented negatively. Yes I was referring to the women in our church. I have many friend who are not of our faith, many faiths actually, who follow the teachings and who love Christ. Thanks again for your loving support. 💕

[@angeldomingos]

Thank you so much. This past week I’ve been pondering priesthood power as a woman and had questions. As I listened I felt the Holy Ghost direct me to reread certain scriptures and talks as well as those mentioned here. Beautiful insights, thank you.

[@lorettashaver5635]

50 yrs ago my Patriarchal blessing pronounced that I would be blessed to have the priesthood in my home. 3 divorces later (2 temple sealed) and many questions in my mind over the years, this was laid to rest listening to this and hearing that I as an endowed woman, thru my faithfulness do indeed have and have had the priesthood in my home. What peace this brought me today. I have been an ordinance worker for 5 years, but had not put that with my patriarchal blessing to my greater understanding and more motivation; through my Faithfulness that I have that power in my home. Thank you!

[@wokrhard123]

The best podcast I’ve heard to date on Scripture Central! I’ve not been acquainted with Sister Gardner but will have to (1) listen to this again to catch what I missed the first time & (2) follow up by reading and studying more of what she talked about! Thanks for a life-changing discussion!

[@deborahcasper6120]

This was such a great podcast. My mind is full of questions I didn't know I needed to ask. I love how we can be teaching our children these fundamental truths about their purpose in life at young ages. Once again, my prayers are being answered. Thank you! 🎉

[@whitneylin4297]

Feminism, as defined by the world, is characterized by pride. “Look at me, look at my power.” That is the total opposite of how Jesus Christ and His true disciples operate. True power comes from making and keeping covenants, obedience, righteousness, and the utmost humility. God wants to give each His daughters great power, as Barbara so beautifully describes. But that power looks nothing like the world’s definition. But God’s power is real power. I would say the world’s power is more fake and definitely temporary. God’s power, which He is so anxious to share with His children, is real power. No one can ever take that power from you as long as you remain obedient and humble, and as long as you are repenting. I am so grateful to know what true power is and where it comes from! This interview was truly life changing for me, I will listen many more times and take notes. Thank you!

[@ItsLauraApaapa]

Awesome episode, reemphasised things I've learnt over the last few years since reading Sister Gardners book and learnt a bunch of new things I'm excited to dive into more study with! This is a topic that the Prophet has encouraged us to study and understand over the last 5 years, and now with the call we have to prepare the world for the second coming it's becoming more apparant why.

[@rebeccalarson7995]

All truth comes from God. He taught me truth about the priesthood 20 years ago before we understood what we know now. Great questions and knowing that we need to ask God for truth helps us to understand hard things that so many of us don't understand. God tells us to ask and we will receive. There is always so much more to it than we know, because we don't ask. We can call down the powers of heaven. I have done it and I learned it from the Spirit and early members of the church who also knew it.

[@wendyfoster5579]

I love this discussion. I never felt lower than the men in the church and always felt very valid but this is a great discussion.

[@MelaineBuffham]

Oh sister Gardner, bless you, bless you bless you! This is so beautiful and so are you. Thank you!

[@mattwhiting3175]

As a divorced man, working to raise my kids and teach them the gospel, it is so very challenging without the active support of their mother. She has been passively supportive, allowing me to take them to church, etc. The power that a man and a woman have together is so much more than either separately has. Maybe for the first time, while listening to this exchange, i understood the passage in section 132 about not entering into the covenant of marriage as a promise of blessings to come, not a condemnation for not yet receiving them.

[@bannahhanover9673]

The power is the family setting examples of kindness, helpfulness. Peacefulness, love etc. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of priesthood.

[@TheDovesNest]

"If the world looses the moral rectitude of its women, the world will never recover."

[@nunyayoung5936]

Ive never heard anyone tell me or women in general they didn't have the Priesthood. I've been told I wasn't a 'Priesthood holder ' but I always thought they were a separate distinctions. Then Elder Oaks gave voice to women having the Priesthood about 10 years ago, because I used that talk to teach the teenagers.

[@whazthatusay]

I wish this was taught in this manner 50 years ago. I was taught this, and i know so many women for whom this has been a great stumbling block. I rejoice in the power of the Priesthood and the blessings received and imparted through this magnificent power.

[@tootilee9651]

So beautiful!! Thank you for expounding these truths!! ❤

[@Thesugarjane]

One of my fav quotes: Elder Matthew Cowley taught that “men have to have something given to them [in mortality] to make them saviors of men, but not mothers, not women. [They] are born with an inherent right, an inherent authority, to be the saviors of human souls … and the regenerating force in the lives of God’s children.” - “are we not all mothers” Sheri Dew. We as women are born with our right and authority but men have to have something given to them! This really solidified for me how truly important and divine we are as women and we have a divine power that we are born with in being the saviors of human souls!!!

[@cjc-VT]

Thank you for this very informative and insightful discussion on the Priesthood Power of Women! I love the book, and this is something every woman needs to know and learn more about. I feel like I have much to learn, and it helps me to confirm the need to study and take the time to listen. I look forward to my time in the temple serving as an ordinance worker in Boston two shifts per month. I would love to do more, but right now it is the best I can do as I live 4 hours away. However, I know through the many resources we have available, such as this kind of discussion, I will continue to grow closer to Jesus Christ.

[@ggrace1133]

The Egalitarian Order of the Priesthood, for both men and women will be priests and priestesses, ordained in every sense, every way, with full wattage power and glory! How great is our God to give us ALL that He is and has! Hosannas to the Most High God!!!

[@HallPhoebe]

💯

[@tuvoca825]

One of the best podcasts on the priesthood. It could expmain what was meant by the role of women foretold in General Conference. It made some things really make sense and is very motivating. And family strengthening. With that eternal viewpoint, a lot fits and makes more sense. If people REALLY understood the priesthood and eternal perspective... there would be no divorce.

[@ruthcordon1611]

This makes me think "why is it that man are inclined to protect woman?" (Saying this as a deep thought) as something so precious you protect. I never questioned nor felt less being a woman, but this interview is so important and profound. We woman can hold the priesthood but as mentioned we create in our womb. Our responsibilities and given gifts are of great importance and God intruded us with. Its not that we are better is that we are partners to help carry deferente responsibilities. How many times have I thought,;" I wish I had a clone to help me do all other tasks" but reality is that help is there with the right eternal companion.

[@RonDoty-i7z]

Seems understanding priesthood is found in the temple and not so much in Sunday meetings. The fullness of temple blessings are not available either to single men or women. It is not that we are different but that we are indispensable to each other. We’re not from different planets we are vital to the survival on the same whole planet. 5 daughters have taught me this and THIS IS FANTASTIC!

[@WitnessJesustheChrist]

I remember as a young woman and later as a young missionary knowing that God had called me to His priesthood work ie full-time missionary work. I received an endowment of power when set apart and now raising 5 sons, I know to describe my other calls from God priesthood calls. He has called to motherhood, to family and church building and to share my witness of Jesus Christ. He lives. I know it and you can also be forgiven of your sins and greed from pain and all sorrow.

[@thetractorlegacy7477]

This was very good to listen to, I love this sisters Strong testimony, very intelligent, happy, and helps to enlighten me, thanks Mr Jones for this .

[@dinocollins720]

Another fantastic video... thank you Stephen!!! Such an awesome interview! Dr Gardner is amazing!

[@MichaelSaline]

I’m so glad these ideas are beginning to spread and be understood!!! The patriarchal priesthood is what is so misunderstood.

[@kristinl.7063]

Brilliant discussion. Thank you

[@cherisespencer]

This is great! Thank you so much for the discussion it has really opened my heart to more aspects of the gospel and the priesthood.

[@cdayperry2701]

Thank you Dr. Gardner and Brother Jones. This is wonderful to absorb. 🕊️

[@armoryourcastle]

There are a lot of latter day saints, including women, using social media to offer services, stories, knowledge, and even to save souls. Sharing their gifts, inviting more people to Christ, inviting learning and sharing and spreading testimonies. These are voices that are spreading and expanding like Abish. The Internet is providing a way to spread the message of the gospel by simple every day covenant keepers that was never a possibility before.

[@agrieve7888]

I absolutely loved this conversation. Thank you for shining a light on something I seek to understand. So good.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

I'm loving this convo. Such a fantastic guest 👏 too. I love to listen to strong, intellectual women who can speak regarding hard things with grace and ease. I truly believe when Christ returns, we will enjoy the full fellowship and blessings of the Gospel restored to righteous women. I'm endowed, a mother to 7 in which 5 served Missions. 2 boys, 3 girls. If only I was prepared back in the day to answer some of these difficult subjects to my 5 daughters. The full truth will emerge soon as Christ returns and organizes His eclesiastical order according to His Will and Father's as well.

[@LorraineGreenhalgh]

Her mom sounds so much like my parents. Not many fiction books in our home, but walls were lined with bookshelves, with all sorts of informative books.

[@kathyflinn8070]

The Priesthood is the power to serve.

[@cecynay7369]

48:00 Such amazing connections about maturity of body and spirit! 57:00 Men and women use the priesthood as they fulfill the responsibilities mentioned in The Family Proclaimation, and by serving with the gifts given according to their covenant keeping, and gifts they've been given personally!! Love this revelation so much!!

[@debbiebeck4986]

What a wonderful, thoughtful talk!

[@zenvis]

Scripture and verse... Awesome! Well done.

[@StumblingStones2CornerStones]

It has been a while since I've been moved this much. I also had an epiphany.

[@jgreen8298]

Interesting, that lds teach you always have to call a man with the priesthood to give blessings. WOMEN, please take your Godley powers back and bless your own children and others that need help!

[@Acroft96]

Barbara is such an incredible woman. Thank you for introducing her to me!

being a current temple worker i have been reminded of the significance of the words and covenants . baptism , initiatory , endowment , sealing..........all these have enormous power in our lives IF , we will let them . !!!!!!! dear sisters ..........IF you remain FAITHFUL to your covenants , you will have ALL the blessings that GOD can give..........that means ALL.!!! just THINK of the women who helped the LORD and the apostles as they traveled from place to place ; joanna , susanna , mary , martha , mary of magdala etc. phebe , priscilla , mary , junia , etc, who were significant in the ministry of Paul . without them , it would have been next to impossible to perform the work the brethren were called to do.

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

I love your comments and the women you listed I haven’t heard of just a few of them I will be studying!!!❤❤❤ I am also a temple worker in SC! Thank you for your dedication and service and comment! ❤

[@chijako7990]

The term Men used to be understood as encompassing both males and females when being used in the generic until relatively recent history.

[@olives_and_oms]

This is awesome

[@nancylowe2692]

Bruce Porter explains the role of Women, in Old Testament times, calling it a Matriarchal Patriarchy. That's why women like Rebekah & Rachel were able to designate who would have the rights of the firstborn son. Also with Abram & Sarai. Sarai wanted Isaac to have those rghts & Abram had to allow her to send Hagar & Ishmael away. I hope I'm understanding it right.

[@steveharper9184]

People confuse holding an office in the priesthood and having priesthood power.

[@andrewdurfee3896]

Many are called few are chosen. Boyd K. Packer was talking about the the difference between priesthood authority vs priesthood power. Russel M. Nelson has repeated the need to understand the difference as well.

[@HallPhoebe]

Wonderful discussion. Thank you for this wonderful insight and interview!👏🏼👏🏼

[@nancyrood3026]

If we're endowed we have that power and we access that power through prayer. ❤❤

[@orvin1323]

So far this channel has one of the best intros. I wish Ward Radio would take some notes.

[@jonathanhill2948]

Much of the time, Ward radio has good to very good content! There is some “channel noise” however that runs counter to the positive very good content. Example is the constant jocular attitudes of disrespect to Church cultural outsiders. This runs counter to endearing non-LDS to the Ward Radio Show & the Church as well. It would be great if more mature manners were practiced on that channel.

[@WonderWoman-UT]

The Holiest Order of God is the Holy Order of Matrimony--as referenced a few minutes in of the Endowment--the combining of the Patriarchal/Priesthood and the Matriarchal/Priestesshood Orders.

[@paulmurff3133]

i am literally MORE confused every word this woman speaks. fact. and i started watching😢 this in a righteous spirit to learn

[@harpersmith3599]

Don’t give up! It is a sacred journey to know for yourself your place in the priesthood and your priesthood power. It comes with sacrifice, study of prophets and scriptures. Do you have a study buddy? You really need to ask someone you trust to study with you about this.

[@marykaquitts1238]

Because my husband held a priesthood I'm told that it's in me because I am connected with him through our cultural teaching women are priestess to hold healing and I feel it in me

[@academyofchampions1]

Stephen Jones content is outstanding!

[@majorspankin]

This should be played in every ward during joint sessions.

[@scottwhittington6538]

Where can I find the talk by President Benson. What I Hope you Would Teach Your Children About the Temple? I tried to find it on the Church's website but it only refers me to a talk that uses it as a reference.

[@WonderWoman-UT]

The new book "Consider Yourself As Eve" by Meghan Farner also has great insights about this important topic

[@jgreen8298]

Why doesnt she teach the top 15 men this info? What about letting her speak in conference or even teach in relief society and priesthood meetings. Maybe there wouldn't be so much confusion in the church.

[@naturefleur2062]

Cool. I’m a Latter-day Saint woman. Latter-day Saints LOVE to preach. They love to tell other people what to do. And when we do it? We’re then told we’re doing it wrong, or too much. Or not enough. As a woman, who is temple worthy, with a recommend, who sustains all leaders who are set apart by the priesthood power of God, when I try to assert myself at home with my husband or at church in my calling, or with the bishop or stake president, I’m disregarded. I’m shut down. I’m corrected. I’m stonewalled and talked over. And when I talk about this, I’m told I’m a feminist, an antagonizer, someone who doesn’t respect authority, which couldn’t be further than the truth. What I’m tired of is the authoritarian manner in which members and leaders insist upon interacting and engaging with each other. While they demand members to show up and participate, when we do, we’re prevented and blocked. That means faithful, resilient, willing members will be whackamoled until we lose any hope of being received and permitted to be engaged. And they’ll just shake their heads and cluck their tongues and say, “well, obviously her testimony just wasn’t strong enough. She wasn’t committed enough.”

[@jgreen8298]

@@naturefleur2062 yes, she preaches this, but it's not taught in the church. Maybe some day... meanwhile I feel so much superiority and ego driven undertones in the day to day lds community. Jesus taught a whole different law. Maybe we should study his words more and not man's law.

[@letsjustgetalong]

It looks like beautiful homes all over the world. It looks like unity. It looks like heaven! ❤

[@stacihymas4539]

Perfect ❤️ I love this so much!

[@katherineshiver9428]

Thank you both for this ❤

[@shirley5762]

Mothers’ Priesthood. I love that!

[@dlynnanderson4474]

Excellent video & message! Thenk you both!

[@leslieshelton1835]

Can you further explain how the priesthood line comes from Sarah? Where can I find this information? Thank you.

[@peaceandblessings3611]

This is soo good and mind blowing!!!!

[@WonderWoman-UT]

@55:55 we also need our hearts turned to our *covenant Fathers and Mothers* who established this in the earth before: Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sariah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Rachel--so that we are sealed or preserved into the Family of God

[@alienpsychomom]

I have a friend that has never married! So are you saying she cannot be exalted in the Celestial Kingdom? This is a real concern for her! I have told her that she will have a chance in the next life? Am I telling her something that is wrong?

[@reagan9213]

You need to study the work that is done in the millennium

[@crissie70]

The brethren have always taught that those who don't have the opportunity in this life to marry, will have it in the next.

[@alienpsychomom]

Thank you so much! I would feel awful for teaching her wrongl

[@LavenderBlue-g1j]

I have sons who will never marry in this life because of their autism. All of our Heavenly Parents children will have that opportunity who desire it.

[@ilenebarker2984]

I have always understood that those who choose not to marry in this life, 9r don't get the opportunity to, and I have known several, that if they are worthy to have a temple marriage in this life and chose not to, or couldn't, they would be offered it after this life. A couple of them didn't love the person who proposed and others were never asked by those who they would have considered. I don't believe that God is so unkind to say that if you said no in this life, or if they never get the opportunity to marry in the temple, you forfeit eternal marriage in the next life. One friend chose to go on a mission over getting married. Her friend married while she was gone and she never married. She never regretted the mission and is sure the Lord will take care of her in the next life.

[@Golden_red6]

Lovely

[@letsjustgetalong]

Help save a soul 💕 thats what the priesthood power is about

[@belenharris8174]

A thought: Christ is the GROOM and the church (the people who believe in Christ) are the BRIDE. We are put squarely in the *feminine* role in this parable - men & women together. It takes both of us, learning & growing together.

[@BadWeber]

EVERYBODY!!! I FIGURED IT OUT!! For anyone else who was going crazy over this, she sounds like Paget Brewster!! She played Frankie Dart in Community! I kept hearing her voice and the entire time I couldn't put my finger on who she sounds like. Finally figured it out

[@iamfritz]

Priesthood is too often seen as power, and not just authority. It is both. Men need to receive them by being worthy to practice it. Women want that power, living the lie that they do not have power that compares. When they *do*. They are born with it. The power of bearing and raising children is greater in many ways than any man with priesthood. Women are born with it. They have that being under their control, nurturing and influence from conception to death. The sacredness of the reproductive act and child bearing has been lost, even in the Church. This is what we must preach with the Spirit of strength in our families and congregations.

[@cameronreed1411]

"With the exception of the sacred work that sisters do in the temple under the keys held by the temple president, which I will describe hereafter, only one who holds a priesthood office can officiate in a priesthood ordinance" President Oaks, The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood, 2014

[@beefmaster4]

Ok, so why are there no female president of the school?

[@timwrightfamily740]

Also you could quote a prophet since that is scripture and our understanding of scripture comes from modern prophets along with personal inspiration to confirm the modern prophet😊

[@lindafrankson341]

Bravo like like like

[@jasminrappleye]

There are so many gems in this episode

[@JonFJ1200]

Officially, mind blown

[@MimharvyJ]

Too much, the strength of a single parent is not respected in the world-we have to value and support all parents and children-I love how she notes we are raised by our mothers-all righteous women and men must use the priesthood power from the covenants we make, to do the Lord’s work.

[@kevinrutter5667]

Excellent!

[@markstimson983]

This priesthood power that we now speak of that comes without ordination or any laying on of hands that confers priesthood keys or authority is no different than where the world has claimed it gets its priesthood power. Any power of God manifest in the life of his children is now being defined as priesthood power. Okay, but then we now have to admit that God’s priesthood power is not only limited to Latter-day Saints for I see his power in the lives of so many good people throughout the world. By this novel argument, are we not dismantling a central claim of priesthood authority?

[@carjun2]

@markstimson983 the lords power works in the lives of good people. However keys to act in using the higher priesthood is given according to responsibilities. A deacon does not have the responsibility of an elder and so does not hold the same keys.

[@markstimson983]

@ of course this is the case and it is exactly my point. We lay hands on the head of a deacon and set him apart as a deacon after ordaining him to the Aaronic priesthood. In response to the feminist demand that men and women are equal, we are now making the claim that women have priesthood power without any ordination or setting apart to any office in the priesthood. So, what keys do women hold, just exactly what priesthood authority are we now claiming women are given? On a side note and this is not scriptural at all, but my personal belief is that women must have an inherent priesthood power in their ability to create life. But for the church to now start claiming that women have some priesthood power without any ordination is counter to our narrative and our claim that priesthood power is only bestowed by ordination and in the restored gospel, heavenly messengers, Peter, James, John, and John the Baptist who have priesthood keys restored the priesthood to the earth.

[@markstimson983]

@ yes. But there is nothing in any temple ordinance that confers any priesthood. If so, what is it? I mean, can men now go to the temple without any priesthood ordination as only baptism now qualifies us for priesthoods authority? Personally, I have no issue whatsoever that priestesses are ordained to the priesthood and I welcome that change. I also see a perfected priesthood where husbands and wives are called together to fulfill all major church positions. That certainly would be a great bulwark against so much priesthood abuse that is prevalent.

[@LavenderBlue-g1j]

​@markstimson983 a feminist about when women are ordained to do washings and anointing of women? I cannot, nor will ever be authorized to have or confer the priesthood offices more excersize their respective duties. But, neither men will ever be able to wash and anoint the sisters, which is an ordinance. Perhaps you are not aware that the early sisters were allowed and encouraged to administer to the sick, and that it was a common practice to wash and anointing a woman before childbirth. In gact formal language prayers were ser up by the early 1900s beginning with: Sis._____ we unitedly lay oir hands upon you to seal thos washing amd anointing.....The policy of how to do so changed and was slowly restricted over 100 yrs until 1946 when then Elder Joseph Feilding Smith sent a letter to RS General Pres. Belle S Spafford telling her to completely discontinue the practice and call the elders instead. This is outlined in detail in an old article by LDS historian Linda King Newell called A Gift Given: a Gift Taken in Sunstone magazine. I have not listened yet to this interview, and I do not consider myself a feminist. I do believe the words of Elder James E Talmage who wrote When the frailties and imperfections of mortality are left behind, in the glorified state orlf the blessed hereafter, husband and wife will administer in their respective stations, seeing and understanding, alike, cooperating to the full in the government of their family kingdom. Then shall women be recompense in rich measure for all the injustice womanhood has endured in mortality... As to the power uses outside the church It is my opinion that it is the Light of Christ which is much more powerful than we suppose. Also people can recieve the influence of the Holy Ghost ie. Columbus, the Founders, those searching for the true and living gospel certainly recieve testimony though him. But they cannot have hos constant influence without Priesthood blessing. Frankly, we live below our privileges Pres Kimball said when I was a teen that we'd been on some plateaus long enough and we needed to move to higher ground Have we, as a people? Pres Nelson keeps encouraging us to Hear Him, Think Celestial, Higher and Holier....we will not recieve the greater light and knowledge until we do, or we will be left behind.

[@JohnSmith-fd4ws]

Women are annointed to become a Priestess by the laying on of hands. Both men and women are endowed with power to become an eternal mother and father. So this is parental priesthood, and a woman has the authority to create children and bless and teach them.

[@shadowknightgladstay4856]

When do we get the priesthood?

[@whazthatusay]

Listen

[@j.e.9017]

It is said that women have it...but for whatever reason women can't hold ward callings like ward mission leader or clerk or ward secretary (?!)

[@Geoffreys-adventures]

It's never OK for anyone to beat up anyone for whatever the reason is. There is always another way to handle a situation. Look at Christ when he was getting crucified. He never raised a finger at anyone.

[@Seer_96]

Woman God's and Male God's “Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting, because they continue; then shall they be above all, because all things are subject unto them. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them” (D&C 132:19-20). NO DISTINCTION ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ✨️

[@jayroderick9196]

To get to that point, you must be in a celestial marriage. As both are one, they both act. Singularly, the woman does not have or hold the Priesthood. But the woman does have access to its power.

[@Seer_96]

@jayroderick9196 yes. Thru the new and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage

[@Seer_96]

@jayroderick9196 why do they wear the garments of the Holy Priesthood then...?

[@Seer_96]

@jayroderick9196 they give a creation covenant which they use thru birth. BIC is a covenant similar to a sealer Too sacred to talk about...

[@Seer_96]

@jayroderick9196 men have administrative part Women have creation part THEY will be God's. Not the man will be a God. They = 2. Adjust your thinking brother

[@greenmoments670]

People male and female have questions. I do not ask other people. I ask God. If my church starts leaning away from God. I stop going until God says go back!

[@gingerallman798]

I look forward to every episode!

[@madogg152]

Women are like God in that they Give Life. Men are 2nd fiddle so they have the Priesthood.

[@debbiebeck4986]

What is the name of the book she wrote. I want to get it.

[@bambigibson3967]

"The Priesthood Power of Women: In the Temple, Church, and Family"