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
11 - The simplest way to grow closer to Christ
You know how sometimes you feel disconnected from the Savior and you're not sure why? Yeah, me too. That's exactly what we're talking about today.
I've been restudying President Henry B. Eyring's April 2025 General Conference talk "Draw Near Unto Me." He uses a simple friendship analogy that just makes so much sense - of course that's how we connect with Christ! We do the same things we'd do with a good friend we're separated from.
President Eyring shares a simple 3 step process you can easily apply to your life today so you can deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ.
We're also discussing why the "this is just who I am" mentality can be such a slippery slope. Yes, you are a child of God and He doesn't make mistakes. But also, there is so much more to you and that's exciting!
Not only will this episode help you prepare your heart for the October 2025 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it's an opportunity to combine lessons from our First Presidency with personal scripture study.
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