Can You Feel So Now, Alec Roland?

21/02/2025 46 min Episodio 32

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In this episode of the 'Can You Feel So Now' podcast, host Justin Barton interviews Alec Roland, a recently returned missionary from The Thailand, Bangkok Mission. Alec shares insights about his upbringing, his life-changing experiences during his mission, and his understanding of the grace of Jesus Christ. He recounts personal stories, including overcoming adversities and doubts, the importance of repentance, and lessons from his interactions with Buddhism. Alec highlights the power of the scriptures and the invaluable role of the temple and eternal families in maintaining spiritual strength. The conversation profoundly explores the concept of grace and its pivotal role in the journey of faith. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:26 Alec's Background and Mission Experience01:33 Deciding to Serve a Mission02:51 Scriptures and Personal Growth04:22 Understanding Grace and Perfection08:40 Mission Challenges and Miracles13:32 Lessons from Buddhism17:13 Parables and Teachings of Jesus22:11 The Importance of Repentance22:32 Daily Repentance Practices23:49 Letting Sin Fester: A Personal Story29:43 Lessons from Thailand33:34 The Significance of Marriage and Family35:46 Scriptural Insights and Reflections43:16 Bearing Testimony and Final ThoughtsIf you or someone you know and love has very recently returned from their mission and would like to record a similar conversation, please send an email to [email protected] and we will line it up.If you have felt a desire to make a change in your life due to anything said in this conversation, I invite you to get out and do something about it now, so that when the questions is asked, "Can You Feel So Now?", you can answer with a resounding YES!If you find value in this project and would like to support its growth, please consider contributing anything you can. Venmo: @Justin-Barton-33 last 4 of phone is 8541