Church Historian: Here’s How I Approach Complex Church History - Dr. Steven C. Harper E0020

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  @sotl97 · 2 years ago

  When I am in depressive moments, i live on what I know, not what I am currently feeling.

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• DU

  @dustinkearl · 2 years ago

  It’s funny. The minute I decided to NOT let the noise interfere with my lack of getting an answer, that’s when I got my answers. I definitely believe that the noise is sometimes the trial of our faith.

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• AD

  @AdamClarkx1 · 2 years ago

  "Relentless repentance is the way to live". That's quite the thought. love this.

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• RB

  @rbcorvette900 · 2 years ago

  The more I study and learn, the more converted I am!

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• KA

  @katmmcdonald · 2 years ago

  I discovered Steven Harper on a podcast or YouTube several years ago. His testimony and teachings on Joseph Smith/Church History completely changed me. I’m so grateful we have access to wonderful discussions like this one.

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• MA

  @maryannstout7600 · 2 years ago

  Thanks Bro. Jones for having Bro. Harper on your show. I wasn’t sure that I wanted to listen to anything he had to say. However I stumbled upon your show tonight at 3:something AM, and it held my attention like a super strong magnet. I just couldn’t resist listening to it. It has definitely strengthened my confidence in the Church, and I didn’t think I needed it strengthened any further. I thought I already had a great testimony. Listening to your podcast has definitely helped my testimony become stronger. Thanks 🙏 again.❤😊 But it is now 4:23am and my brain is shutting down to sleep.😊😊

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• C0

  @c0l33ng0r33 · 2 years ago

  When i feel anxious about what's oing on now i just lean toward the Lord and say, "hey which side are you on?  I trust you." and it calms my troubles right away.   I love how he comforts me.

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• TA

  @tacticplanner7188 · 2 years ago (edited)

  I have offen said that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, yet learning is essential. We are responsible for what we take in. That's when once you start on the path of learning, there is never an end.

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• DE

  @deborahgaebler966 · 2 years ago

  One of the best Gospel discussions I have ever heard. Make sure and listen until the end bc his testimony is so powerful

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• MA

  @markhales7192 · 2 years ago

  Steve Harper's dad was a great and kind man. He later served as a patriarch.

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• TI

  @timwrightfamily740 · 2 years ago

  One of the classiest podcasts on YouTube. Guests, interview style, lighting, production value, and editing is world class, thank you so much.

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• AB

  @aBrewster29 · 2 years ago (edited)

  Dr Harper changed my life and my testimony for the better. I absolutely loved his class. <br><br>I think we’re glazing over an important piece here—it’s not simply learning something new that is troubling. It’s that the manner of that new learning points to a betrayal of trust that was given when we had the “third-grade” understanding. Any manifestation of the “not all truths are useful” mentality needs to be accounted for, because the Church still explicitly calls for full trust despite past breaches.<br><br>Edit to add: I think most people can tell the difference between information that was actively withheld and challenging information that another party has made a good-faith effort to share in proper context. And this isn’t just a matter of challenging history—the SEC debacle shows this is a current issue too.

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