Real Talk Come Follow Me - Episode 46 - Ether 12-15

[@richardbarrow4620]

Thank you for keeping these older episodes available.

[@michelecierech5243]

Thanks for another eye-opening lesson! Scott you are so right about depression and compassion! In my own struggles, the answer to my prayers for healing are always answered by “go serve someone else “. Then I do feel better. The problem (depression) and the cure (compassion) are 2 sides of the same blessing!

[@rachaeld5532]

Thank you for sharing this!!! It feels so good to know I am not alone in my thinking and cycles of pain. I have never considered my depression and anxiety this way. I always thought of it as the ugly and not the beauty. This kind of vulnerability and openness and discussions of how it affects our faith is what I long for in church. This is the real talk I need.

[@emilyh7951]

I am so grateful you are still here

[@nestorvaldoz3956]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Teary eyed and happy

[@victoriacook9189]

Thank you Scott!! I had a lightbulb moment because of your beautiful words.

[@barthedrick5409]

Thank you for your openness and just being real. I really appreciate your words this week. Really helped me understand more about my depression and anxiety.

[@ashleybrown5399]

Wow! I needed this message. I’m am so grateful to you both, Ganel-Lyn and Scott, for sharing your difficult experiences. My prayers have been answered through your messages! ❤️ Bless you both for your courage, love of others, and the positive difference you are making in this world! We love you guys! #GiveThanks

[@goddessofrebirth]

I am so grateful for you too! #GiveThanks Greetings from China :)

[@julievanwauwe]

#givethankschallenge: I feel so much gratitude for your openness & strength that you received from our Savior. I have also experienced zuke depression & healing. He is big and so loving

[@ct5051]

The natural man is not just "an enemy to God," but it is often an enemy to our own current happiness. Still, I think there are things we can do, as we better come to understand how our bodies and brains function, to cure clinical depression. Brains malfunction just like rotator cuffs and kidnesy do. The gospel gives us some perspective and helps us see that our spirits are so much more than our mortal frailties.

[@dawnfromm7095]

Thank you for sharing your hearts and putting into words much of what I also feel. It helps me make more sense of who I am.

[@dianehenson9860]

Thank you for this episode.

[@kerrythompson9506]

You all are awesome, thank you for sharing in such a personal and meaningful way!

[@kaosdva]

For what it is worth, you are a huge inspiration to many! I love this show!

[@katcreations4415]

This was such an amazing session! I have seriously struggled with depression and anxiety and hearing your story, Scott, has helped me see more light on my struggle. I hope you won't mind if I share a short story with you of my own. One especially bad bought of depression and anxiety had kept me up most of the night - walking the floor, crying, praying, crying and walking the floor and then again back to my knees for another pleading prayer to Heavenly Father for relief and deliverance. I did make it through the night and I managed to make it to Sacrament meeting the next morning. During the administration of the Sacrament, I just felt so lost and worthless and in tears I silently expressed to Heavenly Father how sorry I was for being so broken. The crystal clear words that came to me were, "it's through your broken-ness that you found Christ." What an amazing revelation given and it changed my whole perspective on such suffering. Even though I still struggle with depression and anxiety somewhat, the healing began that Sunday with the most loving words I think I have ever heard. Now I work diligently on letting Him heal the "broken" me through His grace, strength, and love - and inspiring, strengthening talks from people like you, Sister Condie, Elder Holland, Brad Wilcox and so many others that willingly share their stories, knowledge and faith with people like me. Thank you!!!!

[@nettajar1938]

Thank you for sharing your story. I, too, suffer from anxiety/depression. It wasn't until I had cancer, that I found out that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ actually know me . . . personally. I am grateful for those who are willing to share their story, so we don't feel so alone in our struggle.

[@cherylokolovich1070]

Oh my goodness, thank you thank you thank you. I struggle and your sharing of this experience meant everything to me❣️#givethanks

[@evedowdle5866]

When looking at the paradox of being cleansed in the blood of the Lamb I like to remind myself that in our bodies blood is a cleansing agent. The oxygenated blood goes through our bodies picking up waste etc along the way becoming deoxygenated, then returning for new oxygenation as we inhale fresh air, the “breath of life” (see Moses 7:3). This ongoing relationship of breath-in then out- cleansing throughout each day and night of our mortality is a symbol to me of my ongoing relationship with God. Always there; whether or not I notice, appreciate, or even acknowledge.

[@lanajohnson2424]

Wow love the idea of putting in a synonym 😊 thank you for this wonderful insight 😊

[@bettyrae944]

I’m so thankful for the Book of Mormon and living prophets! #GiveThanks

[@candalima3563]

It was soooo sweet! Thanks for sharing with us all these things. You guys rock!

[@tashamcdonald166]

Thank you for pointing out weaknesses and depression. I have suffered from it (depression)for over 30 years. Over six years ago, I felt like no one cared about me at all. My family or my ward family didn't comfort me at all. One day the Spirit helped me turn it around. I decided to do all that I could to help others not to feel as low, or as sad as I felt. I got out my ward roster, and the Spirit guided me to send Thinking of You cards to those who needed love. Then after that, I gave out gifts to the sisters who didn't have any loved ones during holiday seasons. (Valentine's Day,etc) I still do it when my depression kicks in. Sisters come up to me or message me, saying "how did you know?" I just tell them, it's the Spirit.

[@lloydwalter1589]

I have struggled with depression all my life. But even in those worst times , I know< that God was close to me. When I was about nine God entered into me and this most incredible love filled me.This experience lasted for about two hours, but in my worst times I would remember that time and it would strengthen me to go on. One of my sisters, Rose, I have 7, and I were talking and she said she had the same experience when in her youth. We are now in our 70s and have come to know we are good people. We lived in a community where we were the poorest family, and no one in that place would have anything to do with us. It stills hurt to remember. I also have three brothers. Both my mother and father suffered from depression. My father tried to bury his in alcohol and would be very cruel in that alcoholic fog. I have learned to love the and have had their work done in the temple. I look forward to being reunited with them. God bless my father and mother.

[@lanajohnson2424]

Thank you for opening your heart because it opened my eyes!

[@alexapettengill1270]

I loved this so much. It helps me understand the vast amount of problems I have now. Our battles serve purpose in Gods plan. My mind is blown.

[@MichaelJones-ke6fy]

Such a brilliant episode. Thank you for your realities on depression. May our Father and our Saviour bless you and keep you. I truly learned from this episode.

[@LiviaPewtress]

THANK YOU, Sir, for your vulnerability and sharing your story. It was a blessing to me today :)

[@stephaniebehunin8198]

@10:30 For twelve years.

[@sueolsen28]

I love your story about depression, Scott...and if you are still struggling with it, please find a homeopathic doctor...or practitioner...there is help!