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We Believe: Membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: A Christian Conversation by Phillip M Graehl

Phillipmgraehlbooks.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPGL17P3

If Jesus Christ is to all people our Good Shepherd and his gospel is the good news, why is there so much contentious debate in the world over all this goodness? Why is there such derision cast between religious bodies and their adherents toward others of differing beliefs?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and its members have been persecuted since the founding of the Church, and its members often called non-Christian. Is this really true? There are many truths about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that invite discussion. There are also many fallacies and misunderstandings regarding the Church that deserve exposure and explanation.

Herein is described to the traditional Christian world and all others who will inquire some history as well as doctrines and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, given in an attempt to help bridge a divide that need not exist between disciples of Jesus Christ.

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

About the author

I am a “mid-boomer” having been born in 1955, in Provo, Utah. The first few years of my life were spent in Fort Collins, Colorado where my father attended veterinary school, alternating with summers in Provo which was my father’s home town. Over a two year period I lived in Bend, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; and then Glendale, California. Grades K – 3 were in Glendale, and then we moved to Huntington Beach, California. While in Huntington Beach I enjoyed bodysurfing and surfing as well as outdoor sports in general including backpacking and skiing. I also played high school football, basketball, and baseball. I attended college at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in Geology. One summer in college I worked on the North Slope of Alaska for a geophysical company. The summer after college graduation I worked in Uranium exploration in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington. I attended medical school for two years at the University of Utah and completed medical school at the University of California, Irvine. My post graduate training was in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to completing my training in San Antonio I met and married my wife of the last forty years. My wife is also a physician. Fellowship training in lower extremity total joint replacement and sports medicine occurred in San Antonio, Texas and then Sydney, Australia. My first orthopedic practice was in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then after two years I immigrated to Texas where I practiced for another thirty years in the northern suburbs of Dallas, Texas. I continue to enjoy outdoor sports, fishing, and I am an admirer of Western art of the United States. After two total hip replacements I have abandoned skiing, but I continue to enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. I have also found that I enjoy writing. Following my retirement I enrolled at the University of Texas at Dallas and began with a creative writing class. Thereafter, the Covid pandemic caused an acute cessation of my post-post-graduate education.

Burn Fuel Better: From Helpless to Hopeful in the Race Against Climate Change by Don Owens

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736090070

Burnfuelbetter.com

The time for blaming, minimizing, or avoiding the climate crisis is over. We are in a critical ticking time bomb, and the Earth is in a perilous state. The effects of climate change are everywhere — for anyone to continue to deny it, is insane. From the extreme weather conditions like drought and fires to the devastation of our glaciers covered with black carbon — we are running out of time.

Burn Fuel Better will shed light on some of the unintentional mistakes we are making to address climate change and suggest practical solutions we can make to minimize and possibly reverse the impact — solutions that can be fully implemented today, not 20 – 30 years in the future, when it will be too late. With an accidental discovery of lowering certain types of emissions from diesel engines, this new way of burning fuel minimizes black carbon from entering the atmosphere and adds life-sustaining oxygen.

It may sound too impossible to believe and too good to be true. Still, once you discover the proven science behind the technology, you will see how easy it is to join the revolution to save our planet — one fuel-burning vehicle and application at a time. Go to BurnFuelBetter.com to get your free gift and join the revolution today.

From Disaster to Destiny by Beth Eades Jones

https://www.amazon.com/Disaster-Destiny-Beth-Eades-Jones/dp/1664218351

There are always two sides to every story. In this post Civil War story we can come to understand the feeling and losses on the South or the Confederacy side. These are the losses felt by the every day citizens, both the soldiers who fought and died and those they left behind. The same scenario was evident in the North. War (truly) is hell, as one character states in this story.

The Mail Order Bride became a true American phenomenon of the late 18th century. This is the story of one particular pair of Southerners involved in this adventure in far off Wyoming Territory.

I Recommend Everyone Die at Least Once: Mental Health Journey with Tyler Kaulbars

Tylerkaulbars.com

About the Guest(s):

Tyler Kaulbars is an inspiring author and speaker focused on mental health advocacy through personal experience. He shares his journey of living with bipolar disorder and addiction and his recovery process. His upcoming memoir, “I Recommend Everyone Die At Least Once In Their Life,” aims to provide a deep understanding of mental illness from the inside. Tyler strives to normalize mental health discussions and hopes to help others find peace by offering honest insights into his struggles and triumphs.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris engages in a candid conversation with author and mental health advocate Tyler Kaulbars. Tyler Kaulbars shares his profound journey through mental illness and addiction as described in his forthcoming book, “I Recommend Everyone Die At Least Once In Their Life.” Emphasizing the importance of understanding mental illness, Tyler delves into his past experiences, discussing the drastic changes in his life and mindset due to childhood trauma and difficult family circumstances.

The discussion further explores Tyler’s personal battles with bipolar disorder and how addressing these led him to a moment of clarity after a life-altering event. With the use of expressive metaphors such as the ‘Warden’ and the ‘prison of the mind,’ Tyler explains how he learned to regain control over his thoughts through medication, meditation, and observation. Offering hope and strategies for others facing similar challenges, this episode is rich with insightful narratives and practical advice for mental health awareness and recovery.

Key Takeaways:

Tyler Kaulbars’ journey with bipolar disorder highlights the significance of accepting and understanding mental illness for effective management.

Overcoming addiction and mental illness often requires a combination of medication, meditation, and self-observation.

Reframing thoughts positively and being present can significantly impact one’s mental health and overall quality of life.

Cultivating compassion and understanding toward others is essential, as everyone is battling unseen struggles.

Sharing personal stories can be powerful in creating connection and promoting mental health awareness.

Notable Quotes:

“I Recommend Everyone Die At Least Once In Their Life, really in, in reality it means dying to your present life.” – Tyler Kaulbars

“The Warden really watches over the prison of my mind and keeps me in those negative thoughts.” – Tyler Kaulbars

“Medication, meditation, and observation… give me even more space in between those thoughts.” – Tyler Kaulbars

“Every human that is on this planet is going through something that we know nothing about, and all they need is a little love and compassion.” – Tyler Kaulbars

Resources:

Tyler Kalbarz on LinkedIn: Tyler Kalbarz LinkedIn

Tyler’s YouTube Channel: Happiness Compass

Unlocking Weight Loss: 80 Bites and Hormone Balance Revolution

80bites.com

Physicalmindinstitute.com

About the Guest(s):

Joan Breibart is the distinguished owner of the Physical Mind Institute, renowned for her pioneering work in spreading the Pilates movement globally. She initiated the Institute for the Pilates Method in 1991, creating the first Pilates certification program and various educational materials that helped transform Pilates into the leading exercise modality it is today. With a background in publishing at Scholastic and a vast entrepreneurial journey through Creative Book Services and the beauty business, Joan Breibart’s innovative contributions, including nine patents, underscore her dedication to improving health and wellness.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages in an intriguing conversation with Joan Breibart about her revolutionary approach to diet and wellness through her book, “80 Bites: The Real Science of Hormones, Eat Less, Lose More.” The discussion delves into Breibart’s impressive role in the global Pilates revolution and her data-driven insights into health and wellness that challenge long-standing mantras of diet culture. Essential perspectives are shared on the importance of portion control, hormone balance, and practical wellness strategies.

Joan Breibart takes listeners on an educational journey, debunking myths around traditional weight loss concepts and shedding light on the media’s reluctance to report the true state of national obesity levels. Highlighting the ineffectiveness of the conventional “eat healthy, exercise more” mantra, Breibart introduces “80 Bites” as a practical, portion-controlled approach that mimics traditional eating habits from the ’40s and ’50s, focusing on quality meals, and mindful consumption without the need for constant snacking. Her comprehensive insights advocate for a mindful connection between eating practices and hormonal health, utilizing modern science to support lasting wellness.

Key Takeaways:

Joan Breibart explains that the traditional “eat healthy, exercise more” paradigm is flawed, promoting her “80 Bites” method as a sustainable solution to manage weight and enhance wellness.

The shift away from Body Mass Index (BMI) to waistline metrics as an obesity indicator reflects the growing understanding of visceral fat’s impact on health.

The episode discusses the surprising truth about past eating habits, countering the narrative of wholesome, year-round fresh eating with the reality of limited portion sizes and fewer exercise routines in previous decades.

Joan highlights how portion control and proper eating techniques can reset hormonal imbalances in the stomach, essentially helping reduce needless hunger and snacking.

The “80 Bites” app provides practical tools to guide users toward these healthier eating habits by focusing on mindful consumption and nourishment.

Notable Quotes:

“The real problem is not exercise…the real problem is this mantra that’s been around since the ’60s… ‘eat healthy, exercise more.'”

“Eat only what you like, and eat less often. It’s about the quality and the quantity being appropriate for your body.”

“The truth is, what has changed is not exercise, but the amount and frequency of our eating.”

“When they get to 26 bites and it starts to yell at you…they’re gonna find out, if you’re 70% of America, that you’re just beginning.”

“This is not about calories…it’s about quantity, hormones, and hunger.”