How do we find joy amidst trials? Dr. Andrew Skinner explores the admonitions Peter shares with the Ancient Saints that apply to modern-day Latter-day Saints to help prepare for lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-41-52/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWRv5P7aC0g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY Please rate and review the podcast! 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Andrew Skinner 00:39 Introduction to 1 Peter and 2 Peter, 03:52 Introduction of Dr. Andrew Skinner 06:15 Israel is chosen for responsibility to return to Father 07:47 Peter the man 15:11 Peter the Apostle 18:40 Peter and Jesus lifting our brothers and sisters 20:13 Background to 1 Peter 26:54 The Lord can’t tolerate contention 29:10 A chosen generation 31:26 A holy nation 34:18 President Nelson’s talk on identity 37:21 Rejoicing amidst trials 42:03 Meekness and faith 44:01 Dr. Skinner shares a personal story about his father’s passing 48:00 God’s promises are eternal 51:19 Jesus’s visit to the Spirit World 53:45 BYU’s Life After Loss Conference 57:28 Sacrifice means “to make sacred” 1:01: 45 End of Part 1–Dr. Andrew Skinner Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com