Have you ever wondered what ancient letters to a small Christian community can teach us about thriving in a modern world of challenges and uncertainties? Professor Dale Sturm teaches about the importance of loving one another, the power of hope, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ allows us to experience joy amidst affliction. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-41-52/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/d8WS5o7VbhU 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–Professor Dale Sturm 00:59 Introduction to 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians 02:03 Introduction of Professor Dale Sturm 04:13 Background to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas 06:54 Thessalonica is a free city 09:28 Acts 17 review, Silas, and Timothy 14:33 The “baser sort” 17:00 Paul is escorted out of town 19:23 Paul sends Timothy to Thessalonica 21:10 Timing of 1 Thessalonians 22:51 A letter of encouragement 26:06 Hard work due to faith 27:48 President Hickley offers encouragement 30:59 President Packer expresses love 31:52 Joy amidst affliction 35:40 Conversion requires sacrifice 37:34 Professor Sturm shares a personal story about President Hinckley 39:29 Key indicators and Same Boat Therapy 41:49 1 Thessalonians 2 45:38 We love those we serve 46:42 Joseph F. Smith story in Hawaii 49:43 Praying for those who serve 51:54 Paul encourages those enduring trials 54:00 Paul makes a doctrinal correction 56:19 Elder Holland’s “Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence” 59:41 End of Part 1–Professor Dale Sturm 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