"There’s a Deeper Phenomenon Happening, and We Think it is the Hastening..." - Elder Christofferson

[@maryannstout7600]

I’m 74 years old and only rarely do I get to attend church. The Sundays that I am able to go it’s only for the sacrament, and then my daughter needs to take me home. On the Sundays I can’t go the Priests bring the sacraments to my house. Sometimes a young woman comes, too. I can’t tell you what a spiritual experience this is. They bring such light with them. It shines and glows through their eyes. It radiates from their bodies. It lifts me up. When they leave a little bit of their light stays with me. It’s such a special moment. I try to tell them what good they do for me each time they come. I’m truly grateful for this blessing of the youth coming to bring me the sacrament.

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

@@maryannstout7600 and That's wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing that

[@wengertgroup8250]

Quick story: My Father was a Patriarch for nearly 30 years before he passed away in Aug 2022. Shortly before his passing one of my sisters asked him what ‘trends’ or ‘patterns’ did he see in the blessings he gave the youth? After pondering for a few moments, he responded that he felt that he was giving blessings to those youth who would be the parents of the children WHO WOULD GREET THE SAVIOR WHEN HE RETURNS. This was a period of time between the late 1990s to the 2010s. Those youth are now adults with their own children, so if my father was correct, this is the generation (a 20 year span) of the upcoming Second Coming. Sobering thought on the times we are living in…

[@kathycrapo3224]

A close friend of ours who is in his mid seventies reported to us that a little more than 50 years ago during a religion class at BYU the very prominent and respected teacher paused his lecture and made the pronouncement, “You are the generation who will be the parents of the generation who will live at the time of the Second Coming.”

[@jesusistheonlyway1017]

I was born in 2000 ive almost always had a feeling id be mortal to see Jesus return

[@wengertgroup8250]

@@kathycrapo3224 In the mouths of two or three witnesses…; I first attended BYU as a 17-year-old freshman in the Fall of 1970…54 years ago.

[@carolhyatt4666]

I'm sure you will!!!!

[@Steven_Zinn]

I have a very specific phrase in my blessing (I was one of those youth in that era who is now an adult) that leads me to believe that our children (we have two now) will be welcoming the Messiah and that it is our responsibility to prepare them for it. It is very specific.

[@Wendy-Ray]

As a mom of several young adults: seeing their friends pull together in the ways they do, hearing their perspectives and their strong, Christ-centered focus; I’m delighted to hear it’s like this throughout the Church. These young people are AMAZING-even the ones who don’t realize it quite yet.

[@dianebash9402]

The active topic on my mind when I started listening to this tonight was how I don’t want to keep teaching seminary. It’s my first few months of it, 6:00 a.m. and kids don’t want to be there. Attendance is poor. Listening to this gives me a renewed hope that I might make a contribution to prepare them for the inevitable coming of the Lord. I do tell them they are the ones who will receive him.

[@marlenej7951]

Even if you are just teaching one student it will make a difference. I know how much you want each student to be there though…

[@gingermcgovern5682]

We just found out our early morning seminary class program will be ending this semester. We live in Colorado Springs. The students get released time from public school but idk what the charter school kids are going to do. Maybe they will have a virtual class. Waiting to find out.

[@leashiahoehn4489]

I think this is common

[@lindseyreyes983]

We currently have 6 missionaries serving in our ward (3 pairs). There is so much work going on that I went to 3 and a half lessons last week and still had to turn down a couple requests from the missionaries due to my schedule. It seems like every week we are welcoming someone new into our congregation! It’s so wonderful. The people in this community are really looking for the Lord 🥰

[@marlenej7951]

My son just got his mission call. He leaves in March. He was 12 yrs old when President Nelson asked the youth to be in his Batallion. He is one of the last of the youth to be called that was old enough to be at that fireside. So glad he made it!! They have been answering his call to serve all this time.

[@snoweyriver]

My parents have been serving in South Africa and the stories and data they share about the growth of the church and the incredible young single adults they've worked with very inspiring. BYU Pathways is a truly inspired program of the church that is elevating these young people in incredible ways. Father in Heaven truly loves His children. He is prospering His church to enable this to happen.

I was a missionary in South Africa from 1980-1982. Back then it was one mission, no temples. My last assignment was the city of Benoni. I was one of the Zone Leaders and it was just me and my companion, two sister missionaries, two missionaries in a nearby city, and two missionaries way to the East on the coast. That was the whole zone. Now, Benoni is it's own mission with over 200 missionaries assigned to it. I baptized the first black in Pretoria, a wonderful Zulu woman, and the first black couple in Vereeniging. I've seen the photos from the Mission mother for Benoni on Facebook and the ward is full of blacks, and now missionaries are learning Zulu. The growth of the church has been phenomenal.

[@t5l239]

Yes! Pathways is revolutionary.

[@Linda_James]

I know in our ward that we had 2 young men that were not going on missions but changed their minds and are now serving ❤

[@Thehaystack7999]

This rising generation is raised by parents who taught by Preach My Gospel. This is a Preach My Gospel generation!

[@CLASSICCARSOFTHE80s]

Several months ago I said a sincere prayer to God asking for guidance on where we should move, stay here in utah or move out of state. With in minutes of my prayer, I feel like I was told to go to Bentonville Arkansas. As stopped by my local gas station, the video on the Gas pump started playing a short video of people mountain biking through the hills and at the bottom of the screen it said, Bentonville Arkansas. I said to my self, oh that's a coincidence. As I started driving down the road heading to work, a car slowed down and passed me on the left. As I looked over to see it had Arkansas license plates! Ever since that day I have fallen in love NWA. My wife and kids even gave me tickets to fly out there. We arrived in Arkansas Nov 14-17 th and explored the area. I feel like there is something different about NWA. I have a peaceful feeling about NWA. We had a great time visiting the temple, thorn crown chapel, Christ of Ozarks and now I just have to wait until my wife feels the same. I can't get NWA out of my mind.

[@lindseyloveslearning]

OK I am in the middle of this too!!! I have travelled there twice this year because it is calling to me! Or better put, God is telling me to go there! He keeps giving me bread crumbs to lead my family there. My husband still needs a little convincing. How bout I call your wife and you call my husband and see if we can help each other out!! Maybe you can talk cars first...that will help him.

[@pattibench4192]

I was born in 1971. My husband was born in 1963. I believe that there are many different ages in The Rising Generation. I believe it will be those who are rising to Him right before His coming. I believe we are in that time. I believe that if you heard one of His Prophets say those words and you felt they were directed to you by The Holy Ghost - they probably were. How much sense would it make that only the youngest generation living would be members of The Rising Generation? Heavenly Father is all about Families. So it makes sense to me that He is talking about the families on the earth in these last days. If 1 of His days is 1,000 years for us. Then why wouldn’t His Generations be different than ours? And what if He is already gathering some of His Rising Generation on the other side of the veil? Some very strong spirits have had short lives on this earth. Our families have had to say goodbye to a few of them. He has work that needs to be done on both sides of the veil. - Our understanding doesn’t limit His. - my thoughts

[@marcellus71c.89]

Very well said, your insight is very remarkable Ty

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

crazy: I was born in 1971. My husband was also born in 1963! I remember being told we were the greatest generation as a youth and I have also felt that WE are being counted in the comments that are being made to the youth because if you really think about it we are still in that category compared to how old the earth is. We need those on the other side whose voices we recognize to be able to help us here.

[@angeldomingos]

I’ve been studying through BYU Pathway for a couple of years now towards finishing my degree and the changes in that time have been rapid. As an older online student I have to be onto it or I’ll get left behind 😂. A new change is in place for next year we’ve been told will shorten the time to get a degree. When I received the email about the changes I immediately thought, the Lord is hastening His work 🥰. I get to study institute through this program alongside these young people and those of all ages but the younger ones and their insights and testimonies are amazing. I learn a lot from them. They’re so young but they just get it. These are exciting times!

[@angeldomingos]

@ oh wow! That’s so exciting, you’re almost done, that’s wonderful. I was prompted to do pathway and even the degree I’m doing. I wanted to do family history but was prompted to do communication instead. So I followed that impression. I still don’t know why, but I’m ok with following the Lord 🥰. One more year to go ☺️. Congratulations on your up and coming graduation. I’m so happy for you 😊. It’s amazing to see the Lotds hand moving everything and everyone in the world right now. Not long I feel until our Lord comes again ❤️

[@Become1inChrist]

The hastening of the work truly is at hand! The Lord’s Church is influencing and positively impacting so many lives, in ways that even 25 years ago would have seemed impossible and unimaginable. Such an exciting time to be experiencing! Let’s all help spread the Light of Christ!!

[@snoweyriver]

I wish Elder Christiansen and other church leaders would tell us specifics on what they see the Lord doing behind the scenes. When President Nelson says I hope you don't miss the majesty of the moment, I think, okay, just be direct with me and tell me what majestic things you want me to notice.

[@ruthdorius2831]

I am sure you know this but, it is really true that if you ask the Lord, sincerely, to show you & help you understand the marvelous things that are happening He will assist in opening your eyes, ears, mind, & heart, to see & understand. The Holy Ghost will be your guide.

[@brendaruiz7429]

I was listening to this talk that was posted yesterday in BYU speeches, it is really good. ( Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty | J. Anette Dennis | 2024)

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

oh my goodness I just listened to this yesterday! It was so so so so so did I say so good!!!!!!

[@brendaruiz7429]

@@itsgoodforthesoul9749 It was really good. I was speechless with all she said!!

[@Emily_070]

Speaking of the youth, my son had his friends over to make posters for a dance. I'm grateful for these boys, they are good kids. Lately they've been going to the temple on their own. I was taking a picture of them and was frustrated cause no matter where I had them stand there was lots of light beams over them. A short while later it occurred to me to try the picture again. The light was normal and staying near the ceiling. Not sure if anyone else will find it interesting but I did. Anyone who's watched this channel for awhile will get this. I just counted the light beams, there were... 7 😂

[@Latterdaysaintcrunchymom]

The temple literally glows!!

[@sallyspencer5624]

The number 7 in Scripture means, completeness, wholeness, fullness, and is the most common number in Scripture. The comments on Jared's video's are really excellent and up lifting, thank you all.

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

@@Emily_070 super awesome!!! Thank you

[@chrishatch99]

I'm originally from Idaho. My family lives in Idaho. I have this opportunity to move back to Idaho so I asked the Lord where He wants me. At the temple I heard "Stay where you are".

[@SegoLily]

I've been feeling similarly! I was born and raised in Utah, and have found myself on the other side of the country in a small branch. I often think that I would like to move home - but then I have this growing confirmation that the Lord has moved me here intentionally, and this is where He wants me.

[@silverrose7554]

See if your ancestors moved here . For this is your inheritance. Possibly. Many pioneers came here as this is the place . For them and their posterity. ❤ just a thought .

[@cookingunderpressureauiext438]

Us too...we are moving to Nebraska from Idaho in a couple of weeks. God has really directed our path because Nebraska would have never been on our radar. I was reached out to by a former colleague to come and work at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. And I was like Nebraska? No, I don't want to move to Nebraska and my husband said let's see this through and if it is meant to be the Lord will make a way. Crazy but everything has fallin' into place and we are packing up and moving.

[@serenamg]

I’m so happy you’re not an accountant in Utah Jared. Thank you! You’re awesome🙏🏻 ♾️

[@mikemahana6542]

We were out in Nauvoo two years ago and the mayor was talking about a huge influx of Latter-day Saints over the past few years.

[@heddie04]

we live in Arkansa😂🎉s and our little ward has grown in the last few years from move ins from out west. we met a family from california, they were catholic , they felt the spirit move them to move to Arkansas, within a few months all their adult children and other extended family moved to Arkansas. the spirit is moving with righteous people.💗

[@janphillips8288]

This is so true! Northwest Arkansas is a happening place! So many are moving here and the church is growing tremendously.

[@BettyHorn]

I sometimes feel like I'm being left behind. I'm old. I don't understand all this technology. Maybe I'm just having a pity party, but I am really tired. I'm ready to turn things over to the younger generation. After the 3 hurricanes, the delay in fulfilling my calling because of them, just feeling like I have to keep climbing out of insurmountable odds, I'm very, very tired. I'm grateful for the strength of youth, no pun intended.

[@maryannstout7600]

I understand what you mean. I’m 74 years old. That is not nearly as old as the prophet and apostles, but it certainly feels old to me. I’ve survived stage IV cancer and major surgery on my jaw that was caused by a very rare infection from the radiation treatment I received. The doctors did not expect me to wake up from that surgery, but I did. Several years before that, when I was 60 years old, I suffered a slight stroke. About a week or two after the stroke I began having cerebral seizures. These took away most of my memories. I had to relearn how to do just about everything I knew. My kids put me with the daughter that lived in the center of the family. Then they signed up to take turns caring for me. I couldn’t do anything for myself. This way it wasn’t too much trouble for any one of them. I was completely unaware of any of this. I mostly slept for the first four years. Yes, four years. During that time their lives continued on. One daughter graduated from the UofU. Another daughter graduated from a vocational school. My youngest graduated from high school with a GED. Another daughter had a baby. Everyone went on with me in the middle of it all. I also had a daughter who was disabled and they took care of her, too. Today it’s 14 years later and we’re all still together, most of us. But we all keep putting one foot in front of the other. I’m often reminded of the hymn written by one of my instructors at BYU. It was written for the Church’s Bicentennial Celebration ( I think). It’s called “ Faith in Every Footstep “. It’s about the pioneers. You and I are old. We need to have this as we cross the plains of getting older. Each day is different and we meet new challenges. But the Church hasn’t left us behind. Not really. We need to look for things every day to brighten our life and the lives of others. If you can find something about every day that makes you smile then you have succeeded. It doesn’t take much to find something to smile about. I’m sure you can do it. Then just maybe your smile will cause someone else to smile, too. Good Luck.

[@itsgoodforthesoul9749]

Betty, one of the things that I have been doing is listening to conference to "read me to sleep" "tell me bedtime stories" I let it play for the whole conference. If I get up in the middle of the night, I turn another session on. I have been doing this for the last year and a half and I can feel a huge difference. I play it every so quietly just above a whisper where I can make out the words the choir is singing and the speakers. Anything and everything you are doing is just perfect, just keep on keeping on. It is close darling and you will make it! I am cheering for you! (also tired here in South Carolina) xoxo

[@sallyspencer5624]

I understand how you feel. I am 82 years old I live alone, my family comes to dinner on Sunday's. My medical problems slow me down, I have Rheumatic Heart disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue Syndrome Osteo arthritis, kidney failure and loss of bowel control. Because of the incontinence it makes it difficult to shop, I usually have to go to the bathroom at the grocery store. I haven't been able to go to Church because what if I have to suddenly go to the bathroom in the middle of passing the Sacrament. Thankfully I have Sacrament brought to me. At the Temple I'm unable to go to the Endowment sessions but thankfully can do sealings because if I need to go to the B.R. I can slip out of the room. I love the Gospel and am grateful to the Lord for helping me, I like to turn to God 1st if I have a problem and he answer's right away. I served an 18 month mission in Panama when I was 64 and look back to the fond memories of that time. I understand why President Nelson and the Apostle's have energy like they do because serving a mission gave me a lot of energy and I could walk better than I had in the previous 10 years.

[@marlenej7951]

@@maryannstout7600 so amazing! What a blessing your family was for you and is!

[@jenme7926]

Hang in there, everyone! You are needed and you are loved. You are a great example of many good qualities, endurance included. The Lord knows we are tired and are anxiously waiting for His return. It is so close! Love you, Betty! ❤

[@SharonChriswell-k6p]

again you are showing us!!! It’s a gift. The Lord told me to read personally the scriptures that you post. He knows you and is blessing you.

[@TheGreaterU]

I feel it. I see it. We must prepare in all things.

[@kathleenerikson2856]

I pray you're right, jared!! I pray that i will see the second coming, but if not, i pray i will be worthy in any case.

[@grorc]

We are in NW Arkansas and the ward recently split from massive growth in the last couple of years; people frequently comment that they felt directed to move out here without knowing why.

[@Linda_James]

That area and the Mark Twain National Forest is such a beautiful area. My father was born in Washburn, MO. And I eventually met my husband in that same area. It’s the only place I’ve lived that felt like home

[@Thehaystack7999]

I can see an immense need for Latter-day Saints to be called to function in temples more fully and a huge influx of Saul’s becoming Paul’s, such as evangelical Christians which I could see sent out as missionaries on a great scale.

[@juliethomas3523]

Dallas Jenkins BYU talk really struck me, because he spoke so familiarly of following personal revelation. I could definitely see him being one of those!

[@mmrobison6720]

#flood I sent the BOM app and a paper copy to my friend. Jesus is gathering her in! He is truly hastening his work!

[@rebeccahjamison]

My son just started his mission this fall. I believe that there's a combination of things that helped him want to serve a mission. One is just his own spirit. He has strong faith. I think fsy also helped. He is my first child to attend, and I feel it made a huge difference. I also feel that having his freshman year of high school during the pandemic somehow helped strengthen his testimony.

[@toddmorgan7463]

watching the Christmas program listening to one of the apostles i remember him saying to think of the lord all day long, to try to do that i can say its hard because i forget because i get stuck in what im doing then go back because i remember i need to do that all over again so saying , just like praying to think celestial and pray to help us to always let god prevail in our lives.thank you for the new video.

[@bretbaron4896]

The Spirit told me a few years ago to thank God for Jesus Christ and his mission before anything else in prayer. I have done this and it helps to keep the Savior in mind all day.

[@joepro66]

The Lord led us from the lone and dreary Arizona to the promised land of Tennessee in a very miraculous way

[@DenJ-fh1vd]

It's "lone" and dreary...and Arizona isn't lone and dreary, lol.

[@michellejones9399]

My son is a missionary in Tennessee, and my older son served in Arizona!

[@DenJ-fh1vd]

@@michellejones9399 😍🤗😇

[@joepro66]

@@michellejones9399 way cool I was a ward missionary in Arizona and a Ward mission leader here in Tennessee maybe I served with your sons 👍

[@joepro66]

@@DenJ-fh1vdthe Sonoran desert is

[@janetcarlson4923]

This fall, my twin grandchildren had 2 choices. They attend UVU (in Orem) and the choice of an institute fireside with one apostle or a fireside involving their singles stake in the SL Co with a different apostle on the same Sunday. Their singles ward meets in a chapel that is only for singles so about 3 wards (college age) basically living in the Sandy, Draper area. Then go to any temple and you will find single young men and women working there (both before or after serving missions, serving a calling at the temple. So yes the young men and women og the church are different than those outside of the church.

[@jacobdalambo]

My dead great aunt was told in her blessing she’d live to see the second coming🤷‍♂️ no one knows but the lord.

[@didibrant7326]

Does she know how to ride a horse?

[@debbiemelander289]

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my ambitions to write stories and the stories I’m currently writing. I wonder how that will play out in the millennium

[@privietchik]

Just curious, but what kind of stories are you writing?

[@privietchik]

I wonder if education will look different in the Millenium? Maybe you are preparing for that?

[@debbiemelander289]

I’m writing a clean fantasy series.

[@bevbair2631]

Yesterday in our ward, an 18 yo young man who is preparing for his mission was called to be our Ward Executive Secretary. I had the distinct thought that these youth are not the “future leaders”, they are our leaders now.

[@pamelamcgregor346]

I really enjoy your podcasts

[@noskalborg723]

Thank you. I have a feeling that if Christ is not already a present King of the world by the start of 2033, then we are doomed. Things need to start happening.

[@SegoLily]

I feel that way too. But then I remember this scripture, "And in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the whole earth shall be in commotion, and men’s hearts shall fail them, and they shall say that Christ delayeth his coming until the end of the earth." Sounds like we're right on schedule!

[@ruthdorius2831]

Ask to see & understand & the Lord will show you that "Things" are already happening.

[@mountaintop7305]

I feel like the surge in missionary work is because of the “come follow me program”

[@mardeanchandler5177]

I lived in Missouri from 1971 to 1981. There were a lot of people in our stake that had moved there from Arizona, south west Colorado and Idaho. A lot of them are still there. I would like to be there now but my husband is a born and raised Idahoan!

[@DLR122]

Elder Bednar was recently in Orange County, CA and he specifically told the Saints not to move out of CA. I have several friends/family there who shared this. I'm so curious why Elder Bednar would make such a request.

[@bretbaron4896]

They are saying it to have members still there to help in converting souls. God is aware what is happening all over the world. If he wants you else where and you are listening he will guide you.

[@dallinheatherhardy2683]

Remember what President Nelson said: We all need personal revelation. It doesn't so much matter to an indivual what Elder Bednar said to an entire group of people. What truly matters is that they are moved by the words of the prophets to be unsettled enough to ask God for their own guidance. Some may have had a prayer in their hearts at the time of Elder Bednar's talk and received a confirmation of his words to them. Most will have been left with a responsibility to get revelation on the subject on their own time.

[@couragecoachsam]

We moved to NW Arkansas 3 years ago. This week, I completed my first shift as an ordinance worker. It really opened my eyes at how much gospel work there is to do (even when my job situation is not ideal right now! 😅) cool to hear you’re in Kansas

[@KristinMoon-g2n]

Hi Jared ! I have heard from two people about what I’m going to share One was from a young return Missionary, who is on the high council at BYU Idaho another was a friend I wanna say Montana or Wyoming they are doing a pilot program where you go for about 15 minutes prayer song, announcements, Callings and releases and partake of the sacrament - that’s it-no talks and then you leave and go to maybe Sunday school or relief society or priesthood or primary This makes me think of a video did you did a long time ago where you talked about once the second coming comes there could be massive people joining the church one to 100 people would be teaching the gospel. Maybe we’re going to have so many people come that we need church to only be an hour Because we’ll have so many wards ?

[@boardtodeath46]

One of the announcements that you will hear and know the time is close, is when the church has all the missionaries return home.

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

29:27 I would challenge you that the depopulation event that you're speaking of has been going on for a while and is increasing and is currently going on and you just have not been aware or recognizing it as such. Anybody else agree?

[@Kolby13]

Yes but like everything else, it will continue to accelerate, meaning an exponential growth curve. Or is that decay when speaking of an accelerated societal decay? Either way we are only beginning to see the beginning of what must occur to prepare the world for the Saviors return for every knee shall bow and every tongue confess. We know from human history that isn't going to happen without a serious humbling set of events.

[@emjames9865]

Absolutely.

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

I hope to have a video coming out about depopulation soon. I've been gathering this for at least a year but it is soooo important but very "touchy". Hopefully my friend will allow me to share it on her much bigger channel

[@StaceyMayer]

I agree.

[@TX-OaksRnr]

@@CatchTheBuzz1 I’m interested in your thoughts on the subject. I have my own thoughts that focus on birth rates, marriage rates, etc.

[@hpagalla]

sometimes, I am so tired about this second coming thing.....I just wanna live my life TODAY, serve MY God , The Christ today!! I don't wanna think about tomorrow, tomorrow is too late!

[@CElton-mi3il]

That’s kinda the point of the gospel, no matter what happens we have the guiding comforting influence of the Holy Ghost. So, live life today, prepare for tomorrow without going overboard and you’re good. The Holy Ghost will speak to you and help you know what you need to do in your own life, if you are listening. So, listen to God, be encouraged by the good news of the gospel and live life today!

[@hpagalla]

@@CElton-mi3il 🙏🙇 thank you

[@ProceedwithCompassion]

Thank you for giving me a more balanced view of the rising generation. I have been dismayed as I see how many of them are crippled by anxiety, addicted to technology, and unable to serve missions, date, or even drive. But maybe I am not seeing the strong ones that are rising up also. All I can say is that these last days are trying times. Many of the youth (and adults) will fall. The ones that survive will be strong indeed.

[@adoeandfawn]

As a young women’s leader right now I feel like these kids are so much more impressive than we ever were as youth. The kids are alright.

[@gwenafaasen7696]

The ones who you see as crippled, may not be. I have known some who rise like the Phoenix and become stronger than the ones you think are strong.. Our perceptions are mostly one sided and myopic.

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

@@gwenafaasen7696 As a Mom of 7 this just happened with my oldest 3! 23, 20, 18. The one who really struggled is now leading and taking the oldest siblings position to be the one to look up to.

[@ProceedwithCompassion]

@@gwenafaasen7696thanks for this perspective!

[@gwenafaasen7696]

@@CatchTheBuzz1 I love to hear this! I am so happy for you. That refiners fire works!

[@chrisquinty3726]

Latter days. Watch and pray. Faith, repentance, keep the commandments, honoring our covenants. Follow the prophet. Be worthy of the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

[@auroredevaugerme1697]

We may not see, but here in France, we know that the muslims are getting prepared. They are taught to get prepared for the last days.

[@Linda_James]

What do Muslims do to prepare? What are they expecting?

[@tamichristiansen387]

Wow! They're the seed of Abraham, too. The Abrahamic Covenant applies to them.

[@donnamccown2294]

It makes sense that the missionary force would grow in numbers as the numbers of general membership grows.

[@morganroberts3341]

Love your videos. Thank you for helping us feel the Spirit today.

[@vanillamint7854]

the righteous walk by Faith & not by sight 🌄

[@handson2022]

7 earthquakes in 1 day this week in the New Madrid seismic zone. Sign?

[@bretbaron4896]

There is a weather app that tells the earthquakes each day. There are a average of 25 each day. Most are around the Pacific rim and are minor, but there are 5 and 6 on the scale somewhere in the world about every day. The app is weather.

[@bonnieweston3719]

Thank you. I too am So glad you are not an accountant

[@tiffanyseavy565]

I can't fathom a growth in young people. We have very few youth still active past graduation from high school. My daughter has rejected everything where she was very active and strong as a youth.

[@bretbaron4896]

Don't give up on her. God has not. Continue to Love her and keep her in your prayers. Parents love never fails. Keep faith and pray and the Lord will comfort you in this matter.

[@tiffanyseavy565]

@bretbaron4896 I know. I'm increasing my time in the Lord's house. Never have I had experiences in the temple like I have lately. He truly knows how to succor His children.

[@gemelindacjp7976]

Jesus said in Matthew 24 that the days would be shortened for the elect's sake. What if that is literal? Would we be able to tell if time has actually sped up and the days are shorter, when most of the ways we measure time are relational to what we perceive with our senses?

[@jesusistheonlyway1017]

I beileve it means the last of the prophecies will be done and done quick to shorten the time we wait for Jesus in this disturbing world

[@JeannetteWalker-f4b]

All we have to measure time is the clock and the Calendar. But we can “feel” time spending up. But we cant prove it in earth terms. I believe it us soeedumg up!

[@emjames9865]

Well there is at least some literal truth to it. The earth's rotation has sped up a teeny bit over the last I-don't-remember-how-many years.

[@lorraineorlando7424]

I think it’s not a literal shortening of time but our perception of time passing….although I could be completely off my noggin?

[@KristinMoon-g2n]

@@JeannetteWalker-f4b I think some how time is speeding up !!

[@Dadeeo]

My children all left the church.

[@DavidWhite-eh3wu]

It's the 500 000 average home price here in Utah..... Too over inflated.... I have told my kids they might need to move to a better market

[@KristinMoon-g2n]

Homes prices are crazy everywhere!!

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

29:51 I would also challenge that there a lot of people already in position to move up because they have been stifled because of wickedness and these people's righteousness to not be in places of authority and power. Anybody else agree with that?

[@jesusistheonlyway1017]

My sister was SA i ☠️ the dude in self defense. It was my step dad. Went to jail as a ward missonary and i asked the calling to be removed from me. I am hoping for something serious because im tired of wicked and want Jesus here now

[@CatchTheBuzz1]

@jesusistheonlyway1017 amen

[@grenjeloshrdedcart7818]

"Hastening' and "commotion" come u a lot and both are from D&C 88. The verses surrounding the verse that contains "commotion" cross reference woth Rev. 8:5 and 13 and the sounding of the trumpets in the 7th seal.

[@jenme7926]

Yes indeed, the Second Coming is the true Great Reset! Can't wait! Thanks Jared ❤

[@hollydudley9200]

I would be curious to know how you feel about the natives like Chief Cloudpiler, Chief Midagah, Shawn Littlebear, who claim their tribes have ancient scrolls, artifacts, records from Book of Mormon times & that they are descendants of the lamanites of the Book of Mormon. If these are true (so far I have not had confirmation from the spirit that they are, but many have), why has the church not acknowledged these records, as apparently they do know about them?

[@ChristianHomesteader]

Elder Joseph Fielding Smith Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "I would like to say, for the benefit of the members of the Church, that we have a key given us by revelation, by which false spirits may be known, by which false revelation may be known. There is only one man in this Church, at a time, who has the right to receive revelation for the Church. The Lord said that his house is a house of order, not a house of confusion, and therefore one is appointed to speak. One has the right to receive the word of the Lord and give it to the church. We all have the right to receive revelation for our own guidance. A president of a Stake has the right of revelation for the guidance of his Stake. But no man has the right to receive revelation for this Church, except the one whom the Lord has called. If he receives a revelation it will be declared without question, if it is intended for the Church, in a manner by which we may all know the source from whence it comes. And when we find people secretly distributing what are said to be revelations, or visions, or manifestations, that have not come from nor received the approval of the Authorities of the Church, we may put it down that such things are not of God. We do not need to write to ask questions in regard to these things. We do not need to question them for a moment, because the Lord is not going to give a revelation to any high priest, any elder, or seventy, for this Church. It will come through the one who is so appointed. And if the Lord is not going to choose those who have standing in the quorums of the priesthood, you may be certainly assured that he is not going to choose some one who does not hold the priesthood at all. So our minds may be at rest in regard to matters of this kind." Joseph Fielding Smith, in Conference Report, Apr. 1931, 70.

[@davidwelker183]

Do you share your spreadsheet? You’ve done a ton of work and I’d love to use it in my personal study.

[@ChristianHomesteader]

Yes, the link is in the description box of each video! 🌻🎄🌻🎄🌻🎄🌻

[@donnettevanwagoner7097]

Ha, I grew up in Wichita, KS and now live in Riverton, UT. Go figure

[@galadrhim1]

I moved to TN from CA. My old stake is half the number it was and decreasing. The next stake over is 40% down from the same time period. Both numbers are about a year old now. I haven't gotten an update this year.

[@marlenej7951]

@@galadrhim1 our stake in Oregon just discontinued about 3 wards this past year. Our stake President told us that he felt so bad that we lost numbers and thought he was not doing well with the missionary work in our area. Salt Lake told him that there is a western migration to the mid west and that is the reason for wards being discontinued. We have had multiple families just from my ward alone move to UT, TN, VA, MO and so on.

[@KristinMoon-g2n]

@@marlenej7951 My stake in southern Cal Only has 2000 people We are strong stake but a lot of wards in the surrounding areas, including ours, we just don’t have the new families that are moving in our primaries are tiny. I don’t know how long the words will last we’re all empty-nesters now.

[@marlenej7951]

@@KristinMoon-g2n so crazy!

[@jesuschristlives2724]

The bride of Christ is about to be shaken!

[@kjg2536]

❤

[@brucehoffman1092]

When you say "Second Coming", what do you mean exactly (just for clarification)? My understanding of the Second Coming is there will be multiple "comings": Christ will come first to Adam-ondi-Ahman, Independence Temple, Mount of Olives, and then the Wedding Feast. I think the Mount of Olives visit will be the world-wide visit. Is this what you mean when you say Second Coming?

[@tamichristiansen387]

If now is the time to prepare, then it probably means that the various second coming events are close enough to each other that we need to be getting ready now, before we see even the first event. My guess is that if we are ready to see Him, we will. I'd like to be ready so I can be part of all the events! How awesome would that be!

[@ruthdorius2831]

The 2nd Coming is the Lord coming for All the world to see. The big event with Him arriving in such a way that no one will be able to deny. There are most likely a number of "comings" to certain Church leaders and possibly others prior to the big event.

[@vivianakendall4161]

Jared what do you know about the white stone? Associated with the Celestial Kingdom

[@andrewwood6285]

I don’t understand the term hastening. It seems to imply that there was a plan, and now the plan has been changed to speed it up or hasten the original set date to something earlier. Did we mortals do or not do something to cause the Father to change the original plan?

[@ChristianHomesteader]

I see what you're saying. Here's a few things to consider: Elder Bruce R. McConkie Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "The time for the Second Coming of Christ is fixed and certain as was the hour of his birth. It will not vary as much as a single second from the divine decree. He will come at the appointed time. The Millennium will not be ushered in prematurely because men turn to righteousness, nor will it be delayed because iniquity abounds." Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah: The Second Coming of the Son of Man [1985], 26-27. ___________________________________________ D&C 52:11 11 For thus saith the Lord, I will cut my work short in righteousness, for the days come that I will send forth judgment unto victory. ___________________________________________ Elder Neal A. Maxwell Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "Now, my brethren, “these are [your] days” (Hel. 7:9) in the history of the Church. Mark well what kind of days they will be, days when, with special visibility, the Lord will “make bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations.” (D&C 133:3.) God will also “hasten” His work. (D&C 88:73.) He will also “shorten” the last days “for the elect’s sake”; hence, there will be a compression of events. (Matt. 24:22; JS-M 1:20.) Furthermore, “all things shall be in commotion.” (D&C 88:91.) Only those in the process of becoming the men and women of Christ will be able to keep their spiritual balance. Brethren, may we “walk by faith,” and, if necessary, even on our knees!" Neal A. Maxwell, "My Servant Joseph," Ensign, May 1992, 39.

[@andrewwood6285]

@ so … it’s not really hastening so much as the tempo of events is increasing. Hastening then sounds like a mortal feeling that it’s all happening too fast.

[@mardigra1916]

What if the gathering had already taken place It would explain a lot ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yancanam]

The generation in which these things happen will see the final end (see JS-M 1:34): unlike the other great destruction's, this one involves the entire globe when “all the tribes of the earth mourn” (JS-M 1:36). Then the Son of Man shall come, but first “he shall send his angels before him with the great sound of a trumpet” for a last gathering-“and they shall gather together the remainder of his elect from the four winds” (JS-M 1:37). Scriptural Perspectives on How to Survive the Calamities of the Last Days -Hugh W. Nibley Notice Nibley states that before the son of man shall come “he shall send his angels for a last gathering”, this is when the fishing program ends (gathering scattered Israel though the current missionary program) and the hunting program begins. President Harold B Lee stated the following regarding JS Mathew: Let me give you the sure word of prophecy on which you should rely for your guide instead of these strange sources which may have great political implications. Read the 24th chapter of Matthew-particularly that inspired version as contained in the Pearl of Great Price. (JS-M 1.) Why did Harold B Lee also highlight JS Matthew, because it applies to our day it is not just speaking of the time of Christ. Notice also the reference of the Savior himself to the words of Daniel.

[@coachanderson2704]

They closed our 2 wards and selling those buildings now, everybody is leaving the church. The church numbers is going down. We just left the church too with all our families.

[@iloveamerica53]

Why did you leave?

[@tamichristiansen387]

Good luck on your journey! I hope you find happiness and peace.

[@coachanderson2704]

@@iloveamerica53 We made are own church, and buying a LDS chapel too. Come and Join me our my church...Three Kingdoms Church! We do use the Book of Mormon too. But took out the BOA. We have about 40 families now. We have about 50 Elders too.

[@lemjwp1756]

I predict...you'll miss it... eventually. I did.

[@CarolynAitken-yp2rq]

Our chapel was closed and sold off too and it’s now a Mosque that happened some years ago and we also lost a lot of members too another chapel was built to replace it in the middle of Wales’s a long way out from the city of Chester we prayed for another chapel to be built in Chester but it’s not to be! Most of the people in this chapel now are from Flintshire

[@daisysweets8916]

I’m seeing a lot of the youth falling away after missions. They are not wearing their garments and are not wanting to be members. My own two children who were excellent youth both are struggling. My son came home early on his mission from Covid and fell into anti doctrine. He was the type of kid who read scriptures and was the best kid growing up. He has hated every moment at BYU and graduates soon. My daughter, also was a great kid, is serving in Spain and she is also having a hard time on her mission. She’s gained like 30 pounds and hates her mission because of it. She has a boyfriend that was baptized last year and now is into anti. My daughter is getting a triple whammy with her weight gain, an inactive brother, and now boyfriend. I honestly feel like I’ve been beaten up like Job as of late. If it wasn’t for my Bitcoin, Tesla, and Palantir shares going up last year, I’d think God has it really in for me 😂

[@yancanam]

@daisysweets8916 I was an institute instructor during covid, at this time we were not allowed to meet in person. So I distributed the lessons electronically. I was also given permission to make a set of lessons dealing with some of the faith crisis issues, much of this came from Hugh Nibley's book of Mormon classes at BYU. While living in Provo Nibley lived in our ward and was our gospel doctrine instructor. In one of the first BYU classes of the year he would mention many of the evidences of the Book of Mormon, which is very fascinating. I would be happy to send you a couple of these lessons. Additionally, Dr Garrit Dirkmaat is a professor of ancient scripture at BYU, he worked on the Joseph Papers project and was considered the expert on all things related to Joseph Smith. He and Prof. Richard LeDuc have put together a series of You Tube videos related to the historicity of many early church events. This video series is called Standard of Truth, I think there is more than one person using this title so make sure it Dr. Dirkmaat. If there is any early church history that troubles you, I would recommend listening to these videos. They cover all the difficult topics. Dr Dirkmaat has been in direct communication with the First Presidency, I am not sure if they encouraged the development of this series, but they are definitely aware of it. There is not currently an index to this set of podasts, and the titles to the podcasts are somewhat vague. This is a fairly recent development, I was thinking about contacting Dr Dirkmaat in relation to the development of a more precise index to specific topics.

[@CarolynAitken-yp2rq]

I’m so sorry to read that you’ve had a run of bad luck these are difficult times to live in most people are struggling in one way or another.

[@mikeflanders2173]

First!!!

[@ursulabyington1975]

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[@TheReturningLord]

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[@timothyfowers]

This podcaster is very dogmatic and scrupulous.

[@shawnygoff751]

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[@tamichristiansen387]

Yes! Isn't he great?! It's so nice to find someone focused on truth instead of hype. I love that he's so thorough and we can check all his sources. Welcome! I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I do!

[@kehaumckee9399]

And that’s a good thing :)

[@kehaumckee9399]

And that’s a good thing :)

[@timothyfowers]

@kehaumckee9399 if your ignorant yes