Rajiv grew up in a troubled home, as a teen he realizes the gospel is where he needs to be.

[@esullie]

Love that he shared his approach as a bishop. I’ve saved it to use with my kids but it’s good advice for any relationship. L isten A sk V alidate A ffirm

[@bearcath]

As a member of the congregation that Bishop Patel presides over, I can tell you that his love for those he serves is so real. I frequently will get a text message out of the blue from him, telling me, he was just thinking about me. He's one of the most caring and loving Bishops I've ever served under. Oh, and it's pretty cool to tell my grandchildren that my bishop used to be a ROCK star!

[@ValerieFulmer]

I have so much love and compassion for people who feel like they don’t fit in. Who feel like they are being looked down on / judged. I’ve been an active member a majority of my life and I feel all those things also. I feel profoundly inadequate. I disappoint people because of my weaknesses. But I’m trying not to give up. I’m trying to do my callings. And that’s all any of us can do. We do our best and lean on Jesus Christ to help make-up where we lack. Thank you for this excellent podcast. Thank you for sharing your trials and tribulations. I’m so sorry for all the pain and sorrow you and your wife went through. I think it’s amazing you were able to adopt 2 children who are your children in every sense of the word. I love this! L - Listen A - Ask V - Validate A - Affirm God bless you and your wife and God bless you Ashly!

[@henryponnefz1419]

Never give up! Fod is in your side!

[@ValerieFulmer]

@@henryponnefz1419 Thank you very much. 🙏

[@henryponnefz1419]

I meant to write God!

[@swmissouricreek]

Lovely interview! “if they don’t feel the love of the Savior when they walk out of my office, I didn’t do my job.” And, “the Savior stayed on the ground with her.” Beautifully expressed!

[@goodoboytw]

What an excellent Bishop❤

[@morganfabrizio]

I lost my husband in 2022. I literally just did a video on my FB page talking about how important and impactful the structure of the church is in taking care of kids without fathers. I love this.

[@jordanh4127]

This has been one of my favorite interviews you have done! You can tell this man is an incredible human. I can’t wait for the Friday event! I wasn’t able to get Saturday tickets. So now we are going Friday! Thank you

[@DONTLIMITGOD]

Love this Bishop and his words of wisdom! What a neat servant of the Lord!

[@Tk.utelab]

Thank you Ashly, thank you Bishop. If I had not moved to Idaho, when and where I did, I would have not found the perfect Bishop for me. He was a recovering alcoholic just like me. We had a great relationship and he understood me and did not judge me harshly. If not for him I don’t think I would have came back. Sometimes miracles happen. Hey Bishop everyone gets to there family one way or another. I’m adopted and my patriarchal blessing confirms that. Pug you head down and keep pushing to make the right directions in our life. That’s all we can do.

[@jewelryforfivemj]

I can tell he is an awesome Bishop. He is REAL and he UNDERSTANDS the Gospel of repentance and change.

[@joshhill7802]

I wish every person who has labels/critism or hate for this church could listen to this one.

[@heidiharrison4764]

Rajiv thank you for your insights. Thank You for pushing that everyone needs to talk about what they are going through. I strongly believe that we don't discuss mental health enough. I am getting to learn many things from having mental illness and I get to have shock therapy because antidepressants don't work for me.

[@fstaheli]

Awesome story! Everyone should have a bishop like that! ❤🎉

[@lauriewhitehead7728]

This is my favorite episode! I learned so much from Rajiv. His ward is so blessed to have him serve as their bishop! Thank you!

[@juliegrange8535]

I love this, this is the "Relentless pursuit" story.

[@jessicaquick7450]

Thank you for this interview! There were so many take aways. One thing about the question "why do bad things happen to good people", a few years ago at a stake conference the area authority talked about this and it has stuck with me. He said who says it bad? God tells us that all things shall work together for our good. If we are willing to learn and grow through the trials of life, then it will work together for our good. It changed my perspective.

[@Jace28142]

I have had experiences that I would never have asked for nor would I want anyone to have to experience. I am however grateful for them because they have made me stronger and able to empathize and understand others pain. I’ve made amazing lifelong friends while going through some of my most difficult moments. Thank you for being a wonderful example and Bishop for the lucky Church members in Gilbert.

[@tpbarron]

That was soooo good! Thank you Bishop Patel!

[@derekpratte7259]

Wow! What an incredible story. Thank you, Bishop!

[@kassiewelch8205]

This was a fantastic episode! Thank you Bishop for these wise words and thoughts.

[@Laura-ch7fl]

Such a good and hopeful video. Thank you!

[@Become1inChrist]

Great video! Thank you Bishop for sharing your testimony of the Savior’s love for all of us and for your insights!

[@nancybrooklyn8096]

This was a beautiful podcast, thank you for sharing all of your wisdom and experiences. LAVA rinse and repeat

[@debbiecarlisle7406]

Love this podcast so much!! This was an amazing one! Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights!❤

[@lindapotter1936]

Fantastic! Loved this! Thank you so much!

[@MsCrazymomof3]

Amazing perspective!❤

[@henryponnefz1419]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story of your life. All the best to all the good you are doing.

[@shantel4002]

❤

[@CML95018]

❤🎉

[@rememberpratik727]

President Nelson has taught the repentance is a process never to be feared, but to be embraced

[@Eli12344]

Here is my favorite confession scripture, & the one that made me confess to my bishop. Mosiah26:29,30

[@karliesukowaty]

I bought my ticket already! I’ll see you guys there

[@Come.Back.Podcast]

love it!

[@StayStrongForChristPodcast]

Such a wonderful interview, thank you for sharing your story Rajiv! i wonder what band you were in haha

[@trentnielsen5282]

Before Braille 🤘🏼🤘🏼 Bishop Patel slays it on the guitar!

[@mindijones136]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with infertility. In a family oriented church, this is something I feel that is not spoken a lot about.

[@Angel.A]

Before Braille!

[@aaronchamberlain4698]

Oh sweet, I was going to do some major digging to find out if it wasn’t mentioned. Emo kid here so I immediately needed to know.

[@TammyRedDay]

​​​@@aaronchamberlain4698people dont understand the level of humility and talent search Rajiv Patel guitar. One time one of his friends invited me to a show he was on tour with and Rajiv was chilling with the lead singer of Paramore :) so happy to hear how your helping the youth Rajiv! ROCK ON♡Jesus is our sure foundation!

[@jennykramer5367]

What was the name of the person he quoted about the sandbox? I couldn't understand the name.

[@Come.Back.Podcast]

Melissa Inouye - She recently passed away from cancer but has published a book and appeared on multiple podcasts.

[@RobbW-ay]

I got a ticket!