021 Paige Aardema - Exploring the Plan of Salvation + Latter Day Saint "Where We Came From, Why Here, Where Going" + Atonement is Infinite + God's Love + Eternal Families + Find Your "Why"

Show Notes

Brynne Erickson and Paige Aardema explore the Plan of Salvation, a central tenet of LDS theology that addresses fundamental questions about existence, purpose, and the afterlife. They share personal experiences, discuss the importance of the Atonement, and address common concerns regarding faith and family dynamics. The dialogue emphasizes love, agency, and the infinite nature of God's plan, ultimately encouraging listeners to find their own purpose and connection to the divine.

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Resources From This Episode:

• Talk by President Uchtdorf - "O How Great the Plan of Our God" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/o-how-great-the-plan-of-our-god?lang=eng

• LOVE Plan of Happiness Graphic - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1111192908068821370/

Takeaways:

The Plan of Salvation answers fundamental questions about existence.

Personal experiences shape our understanding of faith and purpose.

The Atonement of Jesus Christ is central to the Plan of Salvation.

Agency is essential for growth and learning in life.

The Fall of Adam and Eve was necessary for human progression.

Life on Earth is a time for learning and growth.

The spirit world is a place of continued learning after death.

Degrees of glory reflect our commitment to God's light.

God's love encompasses all individuals, regardless of belief.

Finding your 'why' can lead to greater purpose and fulfillment.

Sound bites:

"God loves families."

"It's all going to work out."

"Find your why."

Chapters:

00:00 Exploring the Plan of Salvation

03:19 The Importance of Purpose and Belonging

06:04 Understanding Agency and Questions of Faith

09:01 The Nature of God and Agency

12:09 The Pre-Mortal Life and Our Divine Heritage

15:08 The Fall and Its Significance

17:48 The Role of Jesus Christ in Our Journey

21:10 The Atonement: A Personal Connection

24:07 The Spirit World and Its Implications

31:43 Understanding the Afterlife: A Shared Journey

34:39 The Three Degrees of Glory: A Unique Perspective

40:06 The Nature of Heaven: Comfort and Belonging

44:56 Family Dynamics and the Plan of Salvation

51:32 The Infinite Nature of God's Love and Atonement

59:50 Finding Purpose: The Importance of Personal Belief

Keywords:

Plan of Salvation, Plan of Happiness, LDS theology, Atonement, eternal life, family, purpose, faith, spirituality, agency, resurrection

What is MIDDLE GROUND With Brynne - Life on Purpose+Growing in Faith+Doubt+Love+Intentional+Progress+Unity?

Middle Ground encourages curiosity, unity, and love through the sharing of perspective and thought by open-minded and honest conversations without bias and preconceived outcomes.

"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided."
― J.K. Rowling
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7

Who do you want to be? What life do you want to live? How will you become them and create it?

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