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The Heumann PerspectiveWhat Does Disability Pride Mean to You?
To celebrate Disability Pride Month, this special episode elevates the voices of our listeners. We asked “What does disability pride mean to you?” and received submissions from all over the world. Enjoy hearing some of them in this podcast episode and stay tuned for more that will be featured in a YouTube video dropping next Wednesday on July 20th.
The transcript for this episode is available here.
This episode is sponsored by Fable Pathways.
Thank you to all who submitted! This episode features:
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2022-07-1328 min
Centered in Christ MeditationCentered in Christ (The Living Christ, December 20th-December 26th)Centered in Christ. That's what this entire podcast is about. In this meditation, find your center in Christ in order to more fully appreciate this holiday season. Thanks so much for your support. If you want to stay in touch follow me on Instagram @Centered_in_Christ_Meditation. You can also still get my book on Amazon.Music provided by Addison Kirk.REFERENCES:“The light, the life, and the hope of the world” (The Living Christ).“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in...
2021-12-1711 minCentered in Christ MeditationANNOUNCEMENTMindful in MinutesSmall SeedChristian Meditation 40 Day Challenge (Brooke Snow)
2021-12-1504 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Family (The Family: A Proclimation to the World, December 13th - December 19th, 2021)Families are complex, and they all look different. In this meditation, we will repent for the areas where we fall short, offer gratitude for all that is going well, and create something new for our families.Music provided by Addison Kirk. REFERENCES:“Much that is essential [to families] can be achieved in less than ideal circumstances” (D. Todd Christofferson, “Why God, Why Family,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 52)Mantra: “I have power over what happened in my home and family.”“Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded up...
2021-12-1016 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Ease (Declaration 1 & 2 and Articles of Faith, December 6th - December 12th, 2021)Are you making your life harder than it needs to be? Often times we ignore the promptings of the Lord thinking that our logic is better suited to direct us. In Declaration 1, Wilford Woodruff encourages the saints to use their agency by listening to the Lord. During this meditation we will reflect on areas where we are allowing ourselves to overly complicate our lives.Music provided by Addison Kirk.REFERENCES:“The question is, wether it should be stopped in this manner, or in the way the Lord has manifested to us” (Declaration 1).“‘...
2021-12-0315 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Possibilities (D&C 137-138, November 29th - December 5th, 2021)There is so much we don't know. But, we do know that answers come. Joseph found answers to his questions about his brother Alvin, and his answer was incredible. What answers have you been waiting on? In this meditation, we get our minds and spirits in the right place so that we can find the answers we are seeking.Music provided by Addison Kirk.REFERENCES:“All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial ki...
2021-11-2611 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Submit (D&C 135-136, Nov. 22nd - Nov. 29th, 2021)In this meditation, we let go of our perceived control and submit to the will of God.Music provided by https://addisonkirk.com/.REFERENCES:“If thou art merry, praise the Lord” (D&C 136:27).“If thou art sorrowful, call on the Lord” (D&C 136).“Following celestial road signs while in telestial traffic jams is not easy” (“Not Withstanding my Weakness,” Neal A. Maxwell October 1976).
2021-11-1912 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Prepare (D&C Nov. 15th - Nov. 21st, 2021)In this meditation, we focus on the Savior’s loving kindness as he affectionately helps us prepare for His return.Music provided by Addison Kirk. REFERENCES“Prepare yourselves for the great day of the Lord” (D&C 133:10).“Let not your flight be in haste, but let all things be prepared” (D&C 133:15).“They shall mention the loving kindness of their Lord” (D&C 133:52).“Prepare ye the way of the Lord” (D&C 133:17).“Sanctify [ourselves]” (D&C 133:4).“The weak shall confound the wise” (D&C 133:58).
2021-11-1211 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Priorities (D&C 129-132, Nov. 8th - Nov. 14th, 2021)In this meditation, we will discover our spiritual priorities by preparing our heart and tuning into the areas that we can more fully show obedience.Music Provided by Addison Kirk.REFERENCES: “When I am worried about the daily obligations, it is hard to notice the spiritual opportunities” (Gladys Wilde).“Prepare [our] heart[s] to receive and obey the instructions which [He is] about to give unto [us]” (D&C 132:3)“Same sociality...coupled with eternal glory” (D&C 130:2)."If a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through...
2021-11-0512 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Joy (D&C 125-128, Nov. 1st - Nov. 7th 2021)What emotions have you been holding onto that have prevented you from feeling true joy? In this meditation, we release the negative and welcome the joy that comes from the blessings of the temple.Music provided by Addison Kirk.REFERENCES“The perils which I am called to pass through” (D&C 127:2).“Seem but a small thing to [you]” (D&C 127:2).“Glad tidings of great joy” (D&C 128:19).“Begin where you are, love them as they are, and prepare for the family you want to have in the future” (Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Th...
2021-10-2914 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Your Part (D&C 124, October 25th - October 31st, 2021)What part do you have to play in God's plan? It's easy to lose focus and get stuck in other people's stuff, or even in God's stuff. In this meditation, we refocus on our part and take ourselves out of the business of others.Music provided by Addison Kirk. REFERENCES:“Tarry at home, for he is needed” (D&C 124:102)“I have a mission in store for [you]” (D&C 124:102).“Much of our stress comes from mentally living out of our own business” (Byron Katie).“Stand in the office of [our...
2021-10-2217 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Confidence (D&C 121-123, October 18th-October 24th, 2021)In this meditation we will remove the millstone around our necks and gain more confidence in our relationship with the Savior.Let go of what is holding you back and welcome the blessings of the Lord.Music provided by Addison Kirk. REFERENCES“O God, where art thou” (D&C 121:1).“It had been better for them that a millstone had been hanged about their necks, and they drowned in the depth of the sea” (D&C 121:22).“Cursed are all those that...cry they have sinned when they have not sinned” (D...
2021-10-1515 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Sacrifice (D&C 115-120, October 11th-October 17th, 2021)What do you need to let go of? The saints made great sacrifices and lost much to build up the church. Is there anything you're holding tight to that is preventing you from more fully receiving the blessings of the gospel? In this meditation, we will sacrifice, or let go of something that is holding us back, and then we will welcome whatever the Lord has in store for us. Music provided by Addison Kirk. REFERENCES:“Sacrifice shall be more sacred unto me than his increase, saith the Lord” (D&C 117:13).“The drop...neglect...
2021-10-0813 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Your Good (D&C 111-114, October 4th-October 10th, 2021)Heavenly Father has you in his heart and mind. All that he does is for your good. In this meditation, we prepare to face the challenges that lie ahead, knowing the the Lord is there to lead us along. Music provided by Addison Kirk.Check out my book on Amazon!REFERENCES:“Gird up thy loins for the work…thou art chosen and they path lieth among the mountains, and among many nations” (D&C 112:7).“I know thy heart, and have hard thy prayers” (D&C 112:11)“and I will order al...
2021-10-0114 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Mountain of the Lord (D&C 109-110, September 27th-October 3rd 2021)The Kirtland Temple dedicatory prayer (section 109) is a beautiful prayer and a great reminder of the responsibilities and blessings that come with temple attendance. In this meditation, we will reflect on our responsibilities of temple attendance and the numerous blessings that come when we, "honorably hold a name and a standing" (D&C 109:24).Music Provided by Addison Kirk.REFERENCES:“Honorably hold a name and standing in [the temple]” (D&C 109:24).“Endowed with power from on high” (D&C 38:32)“Thy servants have done according to thy commandment” (D&C 109:3).“Organize...
2021-09-2413 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Open Heavens (D&C 106-108, September 20th-September 26th, 2021)The heavens are open. During times of trial it is hard to see them, but they are there. In this meditation, we allow ourselves to see and welcome open heavens by tearing down what has been blocking them from our view.Music provided by Addison Kirk. References: “With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to know—as we do—that the heavens are open” (Restoration Proclamation, paragraph 9).“Duty…[is] to be like unto Moses...yea, to be a seer, a revelator, a translator, and a prophet” (D&C 107:91-92)And i...
2021-09-1712 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Tribulation (D&C 102-105, September 13th-September 19th)Is your tribulation a test, a trial, or a trap?In this meditation explore what is causing your tribulation, so you will know how to navigate it. Music Provided by Addison Kirk.Go check out my book, Renovate Your Testimony. References:Test, Trial, Trap (The Student Whisper)“[His] angels shall go up before you...and in time ye shall possess the goodly land” (D&C 103:20).“All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of faith” (D&C 103:36).“For...
2021-09-1016 min
Centered in Christ MeditationCentered to be Chastened (D&C 99-101, September 6th-September 12th 2021)Are your afflictions merely part of life, or are you being chastened? In this meditation, we will explore how enduring our afflictions can refine us. Music provided by Addison Kirk.Resources: “Jarrings, and contentions, and envyings, and strifes, and lustful and covetous desires…” (D&C 101:6)“I, the Lord, have suffered the affliction to come upon them...in consequence of their transgressions” (D&C 101:2).“They must needs be chastened and tried” (D&C 101:4).You must, “endure chastening,” or you, “cannot be sanctified” (D&C 101:5).“Slow to hearken unto the voice of...
2021-09-0312 minCentered in Christ MeditationMy Talk - The Healing Power of ChristAfter speaking in church about the Healing Power of Christ, I felt that this talk may be helpful to some of my listeners. I hope you enjoy it.Don't we all feel a little bit broken?Sometimes that is just part of life and our Heroes Journey, or our "Great Adventure," as Elder Uchtdorf calls it.So how to we endure those challenges?This talk is based on Cristina B. Franco's talk, The Healing Power of Christ.
2021-09-0116 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in a Pure Heart (D&C 94-97, August 30th-September 5th)Is your heart and intentions pure? In this meditation, we tune into our heart space and clean out the gunk and fill it up with purity. Music provided by Addison Kirk.Check out my book! (Paperback currently discounted on Amazon!)References:“For this is Zion-the pure in heart” (D&C 97:21).“[Those] who know their hearts are honest, and are broken, and their spirits are contrite, and are willing to observe their covenants by sacrifice” (D&C 97:8).“Be perfected in...all things pertaining to the kingdom of God on the eart...
2021-08-2715 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in His Fulness (D&C 93, August 23rd-August 29th)We can receive His fullness, but sometimes we're only open to just a portion. In this meditation, we do a body scan to help recognize the space the He can and does fill in our lives. Music Provided by Addision Kirk.Renovate Your TestimonyReferences: “If ye are faithful you shall receive the fulness” (D&C 93:18)“Received not the fullness at the first, but received it grace by grace” (D&C 93:12)“Filled to capacity, or completely whole” (fullness: Goggle Dictionary)“No part vacant” (fullness: 1828 Webster’s dictionary)“...
2021-08-2014 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Wisdom (D&C 89-92, August 16th-August 22nd, 2021)What wisdom does your body and spirit have for you? Is there anything from the "principle with promise," or the Word of Wisdom, that you need to ponder on a little more deeply so that you can more completely apply it to your life?Music Provided by Addision KirkCheck out my book to Renovate Your Testimony!References:“A principle with promise” (D&C 89:3)“Principles...provide direction and standards as we press forward on the covenant path” (The Principles of My Gospel).“prudence and thanksgiving” (D&C 89:11).“Doctri...
2021-08-1312 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Light of Christ (D&C 88, August 9th-August 15th, 2021)The light of Christ is everywhere. We are constantly surrounded by it, but it is up to us to recognize it and accept us. This meditation helps us find His light in the day to day. This meditation comes from the scriptures in the August 9th-August 15th, 2021 Come Follow Me lesson.The music for this meditation is provided by Addison Kirk. References:“The light...is in all things” (D&C 88:13).“The power thereof, even the earth upon which you stand” (D&C 88:10).“In all and through all things” (D&C 88:6).
2021-08-0618 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Holy Places (D&C 85-87, August 2nd-August 8th, 2021)Where are your holy places? What places would you like to make more holy? In this meditation, we explore and enjoy our holy places while also making our day to day spaces more sacred. This meditation is inspired by the August 2nd-August 8th Come Follow Me lesson, Stand Ye in Holy Places.Music Provided by Addison Kirk.References:“Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved” (D&C 87:8)."Your Holy Places" (Sister Ann M. Dibb)“The still small voice, which whispered through and pierceth all things, and oft...
2021-07-3015 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Belief (D&C 84, July 26th-August 1st, 2021)Does your belief waiver? Do you ever feel like your faith is lacking? This meditation helps us recall times when we have been blessed for our trust and belief in the Lord. This meditation is inspired by the July 19th-August 1st 2021 Come Follow Me lesson.Music Provided by Addison Kirk. References:“We can choose to believe. For in belief, we discover the dawn of light. We will discover truth. We will find peace” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe”“Signs shall follow them that believe” (D&C 84:65)....
2021-07-2315 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Equity (D&C 81-83, July 19th-July 25th)It will all work out. The Lord will find balance. The blessings will come. He will make it equal. This meditation reminds us that it is in the Lord's hands. He will repay.Music provided by Addison Kirk. References:“Bind [themselves] by this covenant” (D&C 82:15).“Refrain from sin, lest sore judgements fall upon your heads (D&C 82:2).“He who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation” (D&C 82:3).“You are all to be equal” (D&C 82:17).“Leave judgement alone with me, for it is mine an...
2021-07-1616 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to be Led (D&C 77-80, July 12th-July 18th)What questions have you been waiting to ask the Lord? Now is your chance. In this meditation, we follow Joseph Smith's example by writing down our questions and the answers the the Lord gives us. Music provided by Addison Kirk.References:The Lord said, “I will send upon him the Comforter, which shall teach him the truth and the way whither he shall go” (D&C 79:2)“Ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along” (D&C 78:18)“Speak in your ears the words o...
2021-07-0918 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Rewards (D&C 76, July 5th-July 11th, 2021)Is it challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel? In this meditation, we scan our lives to find the good, to find the small rewards on the challenging path of hastening the work.Music is provided by Addison Kirk.References:“I have rejoiced as [the Lord] has directed and executed the hastening of His work—even during a global pandemic” (Russel M. Nelson, Welcome Message, April 2021)“Bang ups and hang ups” (Oh, the Places You’ll Go)“heaven is grander and broader and more inclusive than most peop...
2021-07-0216 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Overcome (D&C 71-75, June 28th-July 4th 2021)What stumbling blocks do you need to overcome to proclaim the gospel. In this meditation, we look at the challenges we face in our digital world, and how persecution can keep us from opening our mouths.Music provided by Addison Kirk. References:“Unfriendly feelings...had developed against the Church: (Doctrine and Covenants 71, section heading).“Open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel….according to that portion of Spirit and power which shall be given unto you” (D&C 71:1)“The Lord’s message...was one of faith, not fear” (Come Follow Me-For Individu...
2021-06-2514 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered for Perfection (D&C 67-70, June 21st-June 27th)Perfectionism can get us into all or nothing thinking. But, the little things do matter. In this meditation we release our self-criticism and allow ourselves to celebrate the little things.Music provided by Addision Kirk.References:“Here in mortality, perfection is still pending” (Russel M. Nelson)“...strip [yourself] from jealousies and fears, and humble [yourself] before [the Lord]” (D&C 67:10)“Our only hope for true perfection is in receiving it as a gift from heaven—we can’t “earn” it” (Jeffery R. Holland, “Be Ye Therefore Perfect-Eventually”).“...the grace of Christ offers...
2021-06-1812 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Forgiveness (D&C 64-66, June 14th-June 20th)This meditation uses a visualization technique to help us let go and forgive. Holding on to anger and pain keeps us from fully accessing the power of Christ's atonement. Music provided by Addision Kirk.GIVEAWAY! This podcast has reached 1000 listens! I'm so thankful and happy that it is bringing light to your lives. I will be giving away a copy of my book, Renovate Your Testimony: A Guided Workbook to Solidify Your Faith, to one lucky winner. To enter the giveaway go follow me on Instagram, like the Instagram Giveaway post, leave a review where y...
2021-06-1121 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Meekness (D&C 63, June 7th-June 13th)Ah meekness. It sounds like such a sweet little word, but it really is asking us to do something big and great. It's asking us to chill out. It's asking us to trust the Lord. My meekness was lacking and being testing while I wrote this meditation. It's easy to justify our actions and push on to the next thing. But to choose to be meek? That's tricky. This meditation will help us face our demons, repent of our mistakes, and move forward in meekness.References:“Behold, I, the Lord, utter my voice, and it sh...
2021-06-0413 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Share the Gospel (D&C 60-62, May 31st-June 6th)What is preventing you from sharing the gospel? Do you fear man more than God? This meditation helps us remove the stumbling blocks that are keeping us from willingly sharing the gospel with others.References: “...fear of man” (D&C 60:2).“shake off the dust of they feet against those who receive thee not…” (D&C 60:15).“...[He is] with the faithful always.” (D&C 62:9)“..I the Lord rule in the heavens above…” (D&C 60:2)“...all flesh is in mine hand…” (D&C 61:6)“...I am in your midst…” (D&C 6:36)“...
2021-05-2814 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Free Will (D&C 58-59, May 24th-May 30th)What is your passion? What is the thing you've been putting off? This meditation guides us through using our free will and doing the things we love while asking for the Lord's support. “For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is compelled in all things, the same is a slothful and not a wise servant” (D&C 58:26)References:“the Lord wasn’t asking them just to come to Zion - He wanted them to build it.” (Come FollowMe, May 24-30, pg. 93)“...
2021-05-2110 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Consecrated Stewardship (D&C 51-57, May 17th-May 23rd 2021)In this meditation, we consider how we can more deeply consecrate, or make sacred, our stewardship. Order my book, Renovate Your Testimony: a Guided Workbook to Solidify Your Faith, directly from me by emailing me at admin@superheumann.com. Follow me on Instagram @centered_in_Christ_meditationReferences: Consecration definition: “...separating from a common to a sacred use...” (Websters 1828 Dictionary)Steward: “Someone who serves and gives for others in the name of Christ” (Becky’s brain)“And whoso is found a faithful, a just, and a wise steward shall e...
2021-05-1415 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Chase Away Darkness (D&C 49-50, May 10th-May 16th)In this week's meditation we will ponder on the things in our life that may or may not be preventing us from fully accepting the light of Christ. Music provided by Addison Kirk.Check out my book! References:“Fear not, little children, for you are mine...I am in your midst…” (D&C 50:41, 44).“And that which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness” (D&C 50:23).“First spiritual, secondly temporal, which is the beginning of my work; and again, first temporal, and secondly spiritual, which is the last of...
2021-05-0710 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Spiritual Gifts (D&C 46-48, May 3rd-May 9th)We are all blessed by spiritual gifts. Some of them are ours to share, others are for us to receive from others, and some are just waiting for us to discover them. In this week's meditation we will ponder spiritual gifts mentioned in D&C 46. How has your life been blessed by these amazing and generous gifts from our Father in Heaven?References: “...seek ye the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given” (D&C 46:8).“will help us bless others. They will guide us back to our Heavenly Father”...
2021-04-3015 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Perceive (D&C 45, April 26th-May 2nd)Is your current perception of life drawing your nearer to Christ or farther away? This meditation will flip your script helping you see things from a different perspective, a perspective that will bring you closer to Christ.Music by Addison Kirk.Renovate Your TestimonyReverences:“In an hour when ye think not the summer shall be past, and the harvest ended, and your souls not saved. Listen to him who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading your cause before him.” (D&C 45:2)“make an emotional appeal.” (Google D...
2021-04-2315 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Receive (D&C 41-44, April 19th-April 25th)This meditation is designed to help us fully receive what the Lord has for us. What are the messages or experiences that you have been holding at arms length? Get ready to fully receive them. Music Provided by Addison Kirk.Checkout my book! (Order Direct from me for $18, including shipping, at admin@superheumann.com)References:Receive: “to allow; to hold; to retain; to welcome.” (1828 Webster’s Dictionary)D&C 42:61-62 says: “...thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge...it shall be revealed unto you in mine own due time...
2021-04-1618 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in unity (D&C 37-40, April 12th-April 18th)Everyone’s path is different, but one thing we all have in common is that we can’t do it alone. In this week’s meditation, we journey together with our community giving and receiving help from each other.Music provided by Addison KirkCheck out my book, Renovate Your Testimony, on Amazon.References:“Assemble together” (D&C 37:3)“Teach one another according to the office wherewith I have appointed you.” (D&C 38:23)“Let every man esteem his brother as himself.” (D&C 38:25)“I was a stranger” she said...
2021-04-0923 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Power of the Spirit (D&C 30-36, April 5th-April 11th)The power of the spirit takes the lowliest of teachers and makes them great. How do you prepare to teach by the spirit?In this meditation we explore the story of Abigail Calkins Leonard, and how the spirit influenced her life and how it can influence yours.Music Provided by Addison Kirk.Check out my new book!References from this meditation: “If ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.” (D&C 42:14)“Wherefore, I call upon the weak things of the world, those who are unlearned and des...
2021-04-0218 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in His Loving Kindness (Easter, March 29th-April 4th)This week's episode focuses on Christ, His sacrifice, and His love for all men. We will end with a Loving Kindness Meditation so that we can more fully feel the love that the Savior has for each one of us.Go check out my book on Amazon to Renovate your Testimony today.Music by Addison KirkReferences for this weeks meditation are below: “Deep at your center is a well of love” (Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life).“Listen to him who is the advocate with th...
2021-03-2623 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Intention (D&C 29, March 22nd-28th 2021)The Savior is the only one with the right to judge another’s intentions. He paid the price, He gets to be the judge.In this week's meditation we explore how our intentions play a role in the difference between transgression and sin.Check out my book on Amazon and if you enjoyed the music in today's meditation go see what else Addison Kirk has to offer.Below are the references for this meditation:“as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.” (D&C 29:2)“all things u...
2021-03-1915 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Armor of God (D&C 27-28, March 15th-21st)Take some time today to consider all the different pieces of the Armor of God. Are you dressed and ready for battle?Check out my new book Renovate Your Testimony: A Guided Workbook to Solidify Your FaithThe music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.References:President M. Russel Ballard said, “There is not one great and grand thing we can do to arm ourselves spiritually. True spiritual power lies in numerous smaller ac...
2021-03-1224 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Opposition (D&C 23-26, March 8th-14th)Could opposition be a good thing? In this meditation, we will explore the possibility that opposition can be our alert system.As I just announced, I published a book this week! If you’d like to take a look at it, here’s the link:Renovate Your Testimony: A Guided Workbook to Solidify Your FaithBelow are the references used in this meditation:“Opposition permits us to grow toward what our Heavenly Father would have us become.” Dallin H. Oaks (Opposition in All Things)D&C 24:8, “I am with thee.”...
2021-03-0515 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Affirm your Testimony (D&C 20-22, March 1st-7th)This week’s meditation will guide you through strengthening your testimony so that you can have a stronger foundation as you listen to general conference next month.The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.Brooke Snow Law of Creation https://brookesnow.com/how-the-law-of-attraction-fits-in-the-gospel/Manifested (D&C 20:5)Inspired (D&C 20:7)Confirmed, Declared (D&C 20:10)Witnesses, come to a knowledge, receive it (D&C 20:13)Heard, bear witness (D&C...
2021-02-2613 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in a Joyful Choice (D&C 18-19, Feb. 22-28)This week’s meditation focuses on the beautiful talk mentioned in the lesson, “Repentance: A Joyful Choice” (Elder Dale G. Renlund). If repentance is something that makes you nervous or uncomfortable, this a great talk to listen to.The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com. Below are the references for this week’s meditation."Nothing is more liberating, more ennobling or more crucial to our individual progression than is a regular, daily focus on repentanc...
2021-02-1913 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Harvest (D&C 14-17, Feb. 15th-21st)How can you participate in the harvest? Is your greatest worth being out in the fields, being at home, loving and comforting your community, or is it something else?Join me today to discover what part you play in witnessing of Christ.The music for this week's meditation was graciously provided by the talented Addison Kirk. For more of his music (including sheet music!) visit www.addisonkirk.com.Below are the references from this week's podcast:“Whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap wh...
2021-02-1213 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Blessings of the Aaronic Priesthood (D&C 12-13, JSH 1:66-75, Feb. 8-14)How has the Aaronic Priesthood blessed you? Take some time today to remember times when you have felt the power of this priesthood.“Great and glorious blessings” (JSH 1:73)“Minds...enlightened” (JSH 1:74)“Understanding [the] true meaning and intention of [the scriptures]” (JSH 1:74)“Days never to be forgotten” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)“His love enkindled up our souls” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)“Uncertainty had fled” (Oliver Cowdrey’s note at the end of JSH)“Fiction and deception had fled forever” (Oliver Cowdre...
2021-02-0512 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Strength (D&C 10-11, Feb. 1-7)What do you need to conquer in order to strengthen your relationship with the Lord? Join me for this week's meditation that will guide you to some personal freedom.Please rate and/or review this podcast.If you’d like to connect on social media, you can follow @centered_in_Christ_meditation on Instagram.Below are the references from this episode:“The battle with sin is real. The adversary is quadrupling his efforts to disrupt testimonies and impede the work of the Lord. He is arming his minions with potent weapons to k...
2021-01-2912 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Revelation (D&C 6-9, Jan. 25th-Jan. 31st)What does the Lord have to reveal to you? Take some time today to connect with the Holy Ghost and discover the messages that the Lord has for you.Please rate and/or review this podcast.If you’d like to connect on social media, you can follow @centered_in_Christ_meditation on Instagram.Below are the references from this episode:“In the coming days it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, and comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” - Russel M. Nelson (Revelation for th...
2021-01-2217 minCentered in Christ MeditationBonus Episode: Centered in StillnessContention surrounds us, but we can be still. We can be safe.This special bonus meditation will help you find stillness amidst the troubles of this life.Check back here, or wherever you get your podcast, for weekly Come Follow Me Meditations.Please rate and/or review this podcast.If you'd like to connect with me on social media you can follow @centered_in_Christ_meditation on Instagram.Below are there references from this bonus episode.-“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in...
2021-01-2010 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in His Work (D&C 3-5, Jan. 18th-Jan. 24th)Who or what is keeping you from playing your role in His work?This week's meditation, Centered in His Work, will help you release any blockages keeping you from focusing on His work. Please leave a review and share this podcast with your friends. You can also follow me on Instagram @centered_in_christ_meditation.Below are the references from this week’s meditation:“Ponder how other people’s opinions may be influencing you.” (2021 Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families pg. 15)“My work shall go forth” D&C 3:16“...it i...
2021-01-1518 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in Turning our Hearts (D&C 2, JSH 1:27-65 Jan. 11th-Jan. 18th)How does the Lord want YOU to turn your heart?This week's meditation, Centered in Turning Our Hearts, will guide you through discovering your specific mission in regard to family history work.Please leave a review and share this podcast with your friends. You can also follow me on Instagram @centered_in_christ_meditation.Below are the references from this week’s meditation:-“Condemned for my weakness and imperfections” and “obtain a divine manifestation.”JSH 1:29-“Ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, how He feels...
2021-01-0820 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the Light (JSH 1:1-26 Jan. 4th-Jan. 10th)This weeks Come Follow Me reading was Joseph Smith History 1:1-26.Below are the references referred to in this episode. Please subscribe, rate, review, and follow me on Instagram @centered_in_christ_meditation.Thank you!“war of words and tumult of opinions” - Joseph Smith History 1:10“The Doctrine and Covenants is a book of answers to prayers:” - D&C Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families manual 2021 (I Saw a Pillar of Light)“exerting all my powers to call upon God,” - JSH 1:16“who [lacks] wisdom m...
2021-01-0117 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered to Hear Him (D&C Section 1 Dec. 28th-Jan 3rd)Welcome to our first official Come Follow Me Meditation. This year we will be studying the Doctrine and Covenants. Below are the scriptures, quotes, and lesson topics I talk about in the meditation.Thanks for joining me. Please share with your friends, subscribe, leave a review, and follow me on instagram @centered_in_christ_meditation.“[The Doctrine and Covenants is] an invitation to all people everywhere to hear the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ...In [these] revelations, one hears the tender but film voice of the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Doctrine and Coven...
2020-12-2614 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in the PresentI hope your Christmas season has been one of joy and peace. Today's episode is about being centered in the present, we can more fully appreciate this Christmas season. Below are the references for this meditation.Please subscribe and leave a review.For meditation tips, Come Follow Me insights, and to stay up to date on this podcast, follow me on Instagram @centered_in_christ_meditation. Matthew 6:34 "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the ev...
2020-12-1810 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in PeaceThanks for joining me today! This meditation is all about finding the peace in the chaos of the Christmas season by bringing the Prince of Peace to the center. Below are the references from this meditation. Please subscribe and leave a review.For meditation tips, Come Follow Me insights, and to stay up to date on this podcast, follow me on Instagram @centered_in_christ_meditation.“Peace can come to an individual only by an unconditional surrender—surrender to him who is the Prince of peace, who has the power to confer p...
2020-12-0415 minCentered in Christ MeditationCentered in ThanksgivingWhat's the best antidote for all things 2020? Gratitude. I testify that gratitude can ease so many of life's challenges. Join me for a guided meditation that will fill your heart and mind with gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving. Thank you for taking this time for yourself today. I am grateful for you. For your convenience, I've added the references for the quotes and scriptures shared in this podcast below."That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye...
2020-11-2011 min
Centered in Christ MeditationIntroduction to Centered in Christ MeditationWelcome to Centered in Christ Mediation. In this episode, learn a little bit more about me, your host, Becky Heumann, and why I think meditation should be a part of everyone's life. For your convenience, I've added the references for the quotes and scriptures shared in this podcast below.“[The word Contemplate] … has deep meaning. It comes from Latin roots: con, meaning “with,” and templum, meaning “a space or place to meditate.” It is the root from which the word temple comes.” - Russel M. Nelson (Nurturing Marriage)Meditation synonyms: ponder, reflect, study, consider, pray, and contemplat...
2020-11-1407 min