Draw Near Unto Me: How the Temple Can Strengthen Your Connection to Christ with Alaina and Jason Couch
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Join us on this powerful episode of Temple Bound as we explore what it truly means to "draw near unto me" from President Eyring’s April 2025 General Conference talk. Alaina and Jason Couch share a deeply personal and moving conversation about finding strength in the temple, especially during life's most challenging moments.
Initially, President Eyring's talk may not seem directly related to the temple, but Alaina’s story from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic beautifully illustrates how small, consistent actions can lead to miracles. You'll hear about her weekly commitment to the temple and how a simple act of faith provided the spiritual strength she didn't know she needed for what was to come.
This episode dives into how temple worship isn't just about covenants and commandments; it’s about relationships. Learn how drawing closer to the Savior in the temple can also strengthen your connections with your family, friends, and even transform your professional life. Jason, a medical professional who works with mothers and babies, shares a powerful, sacred experience from the hospital that demonstrates how an eternal perspective gained in the temple can provide light and comfort in the darkest of moments.
Discover how:
- Small and simple things, like regular temple attendance or partaking of the sacrament with intention, can lead to profound spiritual growth and transformation.
- A "temple mindset" and eternal perspective can help you navigate life's unexpected challenges and find purpose in pain.
- Drawing near to the Lord can bring "splash over blessings" that affect your loved ones, even when they're not on the covenant path.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper, more personal relationship with the Savior and looking for ways to apply the principles of the gospel in their everyday life.
Chapters
1. Invitation to Africa Temple Trip (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Drawing Near to Christ (00:00:53)
3. Elena's Weekly Temple Commitment Story (00:01:52)
4. Relationships vs. Commandments (00:05:46)
5. Temple Mindset in Medical Practice (00:09:22)
6. Communication with Heavenly Father (00:14:32)
7. Temple Blessings for Posterity (00:20:49)
8. Finding Light in Simple, Consistent Actions (00:27:27)
9. The Value of Proximity to Temples (00:33:02)
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