Will Humphreys with author and temple educator Melinda Wheelwright Brown to discuss her powerful book, An Endowment of Love: Embracing Christ’s Covenant Way of Living and Loving. This episode is a must-listen for anyone preparing for the temple or seeking a deeper, more expansive understanding of the covenants we make.Melinda shares the key mental shifts that can transform the way we view the temple. Learn why we should think of the core covenants, obedience, sacrifice, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, chastity, and consecration, not as rigid laws, but as eternal principles of love that bless every relationship in our lives. Discover why the endowment is a "starting point, not a finish line," and how understanding God’s love as preceding everything we do is fundamental to our covenant path.Key Takeaways:Reframing the Five Laws: Learn to view laws like obedience and sacrifice as principles of loyalty, trust, commitment, and investment in every relationship.Temple Anxiety: Melinda offers profound insights to relieve the pressure of the first visit, emphasizing that the core message is God’s love and your belonging.Thinking Bigger: Discover the expansive nature of the law of chastity as reverence for life and the law of consecration as a stewardship mindset—a partnership with Christ to build Zion.Christ's Covenant Way of Living and LovingMelinda re-frames the five temple covenants, offering a "bigger, more expansive idea" that helps us apply them instantly to our lives outside the temple doors: DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET HERE.This insightful discussion will help you fine-tune your vision to see all things more divinely and apply the power of the temple instantly to your daily life.Temple Bound is in Kenya!We’ve officially arrived! From November 2nd to 9th, we’re partnering with a local group to help members of the Church attend the temple for the very first time.Here’s how you can be part of this incredible experience:Follow the Journey: Tune in to our daily podcast episodes as we share stories and updates straight from Kenya. Follow us on all social media platforms to see the impact unfold in real time. Support the Mission:We’re raising funds for essential medical supplies, food, and shelter for a local orphanage. Every donation makes a direct difference here on the ground.  Book Giveaway Alert!We're giving away copies of An Endowment of Love by Melinda Wheelwright Brown! Want to win and dive deeper into these concepts?How to Enter:Listen to this episode of Temple Bound.Answer this question (found within the episode discussion): What two basic premises does Melinda say can relieve the pressure of not knowing what's ahead in the temple?Go and follow our Instagram page (@templeboundpodcast).Find the giveaway post and comment your answer and tag two friends who would love this book!Giveaway closes November 10, 2025. Winners will be notified via Instagram DM.Send us a text

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