Where We Gather: Scripture Insights from Modern Day Disciples
The Where We Gather podcast was created to help you draw closer to the Savior through personal scripture study, meaningful conversations and simple acts of faith.
Audra Elkington is a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The stresses of life and sincere questions piled up and she spent 6 years away from the church. Since returning to full participation in her mid-30s, Audra has rebuilt her testimony from the ground up. She stripped away all the questions and cultural concerns and started with learning about and nurturing a relationship with the Savior.
Audra has a deep desire to help others learn more about Jesus Christ and His doctrine. The gospel, as laid out by the Savior, is for everyone who is willing to turn toward Him and follow His teachings. This is the core of the gathering of Israel. The Savior is where we gather.
Audra has been featured in LDS Living's This is the Gospel, Time Out for Women and has been a guest on several podcasts. She has also taught at FSY, Online Institute, and SALT Gathering. Audra is a graduate of Brigham Young University.
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Where We Gather: Scripture Insights from Modern Day Disciples
9 - Choose to Stay with the Savior w/Starr Anderson
This week, I'm sitting down with Starr Anderson, the woman who taught me to love studying the scriptures. Starr shares some personal experiences that will change how you approach your own scripture study and relationship with the Savior.
Through tears and testimony, Starr opens up about a pivotal moment in college when her father left the faith, and how that experience became a catalyst for her lifelong commitment to finding the Savior in the scriptures.
She takes us through her favorite scripture stories from the Book of Ether in the Book of Mormon and John chapters 20-21 in the New Testament.
Listen in and learn more about these 3 takeaways:
- Stay where you expect the Savior to be
- The Lord knows exactly what to do with your 'things' that you offer
- Consistency is so much more important than perfection when it comes to scripture study
If you sometimes struggles with mundane scripture study, feel like you're missing out, or just need encouragement to keep showing up, this episode is for you.
I know it's a longer episode but, trust me, it will be time well spent. Plus, you'll hear some of Starr's best advice for teaching your kids how to trust in the Lord.
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