12 episodes
Into the Words Sarah Vee Barlow
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- Religion & Spirituality
“My scripture study changed when I stopped reading Nephi’s story and I started reading my story.” My professor’s words echoed in my ears as I exited the building to read my scriptures. The only problem was…I had no idea what he meant! I sat down with just my semi-worn copy of the Book of Mormon and an intense hunger to understand and started reading. And what I found impacted me so deeply that seven years later I decided to share what he taught me in a podcast with you. So join me, as together we dive Into the Words. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarahveebarlow/support
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11: Zoram
1 Nephi 4: 28-38.
Ever felt the call to leave the past behind and embrace a new life, uncertain of your power to make a difference? In this episode, witness the inspiring journey of Zoram, finding solace and change through the influence of the Spirit. As we explore Nephi's role as a transformative messenger, discover the profound truth: who you are is the message. Join me on this exploration of how our everyday choices can radiate Christ's love, making a lasting impact on those around us. Ready to be the change? Dive Into the Words now.
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10: Let Us Go Up, Part II
1 Nephi 4: 1-38.
Baffled and disheartened, I grappled with a situation I couldn't comprehend, its complexity casting a shadow over any possible solution. In the midst of this struggle, I opened the pages, seeking some semblance of understanding. As the verses unfolded, a tumultuous mix of emotions swept over me. There was a tinge of confusion—yet within that confusion, a spark of reassurance began to flicker. The story wasn't just ancient words on a page; it was a conduit for my grappling thoughts. In that moment, a blend of uncertainty and budding faith enveloped me, offering a faint but growing sense of hope and trust, despite the storm of incomprehension that raged within. Trust in Him, my soul breathed to me. I took a deep breath, tried to calm my bustling mind, and dove back into the verses.
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9: Let Us Go Up, Part I
1 Nephi 3: 10-31; 4:1-3.
I remember it vividly. It was a stormy Tuesday evening, rain lashing against my window, much like the tempest within my own heart. The calling before me seemed insurmountable, a constant reminder of my past failures. The weight of those letdowns bore down on me, casting shadows that threatened to eclipse any flicker of hope.
Could I dare to venture forth again, even when the very thought sent shivers down my spine? The rational part of me, the voice of experience, demanded that I heed the lessons history had etched into my soul, to give in to the temptation of walking away from what seemed impossible. But just like the unwavering voice of faith that spoke to those ancient travelers, there was a persistent whisper within my heart. It urged me to push forward, to defy the weight of past disappointments, to embrace audacious belief in my own strength.
"Let us go up again," it repeated, resonating through the chambers of my heart. And so, with bated breath, I delved into the story, eager to find the courage and strength to face my own impossible tasks and to discover, within its ancient verses, a wellspring of hope for my very own journey.
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8: We Took Our Journey
1 Nephi 3:1-9
My heart thumped heavily in the dim glow of my room as I traced the ancient words on the page. Lehi's family story unfolded before me, a parallel to the turmoil of my own Tuesday night. Doubts lingered, a tempest within, much like the conflicts faced by those nomads in the wilderness. It hit me—our stories intertwined, a collision of past and present, duty and doubt. This is Into the Words, where Lehi's journey mirrors mine in the quiet, unspoken battles of faith and the uncharted territories of our narratives.
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7: Inasmuch
1 Nephi 2:16-24.
In the quiet hum of an early morning, I stumbled upon Nephi's plea to the Lord. His words weren't just ink on ancient pages; they echoed a raw, soulful conversation—an outpouring of the heart, not mere lip service. As I read, something stirred in me. Nephi's faith felt alive, real, and strangely relatable. His journey became more than a scriptural account; it became a personal challenge to understand the essence of sincere connection. Join me in this episode as we dissect Nephi's experience with God, not as distant observers but as fellow seekers. Nephi's promises become our questions, his received promise our contemplation. Let's unravel the layers together, diving "Into the Words," where curiosity sparks, and the journey is as real as the pulse in our veins.
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6: Dwelt in a Tent
1 Nephi 2: 16-24.
I sat on my back porch, overlooking the tiny landscape that made up our backyard. The night crickets sang, and our little lights hung above my head illuminated the pages of this ancient text, and I was deeply moved by Lehi's unimaginable trust. The vast wilderness must have seemed endless, with every step into the unknown a testament of his unwavering faith. Stripped of worldly comforts, he entrusted his very life and the fate of his family to the intangible Hand of the Lord. In this episode, we immerse ourselves into the first days of the escape from Jerusalem that Lehi and his family make, sustained solely by their faith. Join us as we venture Into the Words, where we explore the power of entrusting everything to the Lord and the promise of peace that arises from surrendering to His will.
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