Curtis Keller on Wholly Relying on Christ's Merits

In this powerful return episode, Curtis Keller joins host Will Humphreys for one of the most heartfelt conversations yet on Temple Bound. Curtis opens up about how a book recommendation from a friend transformed his approach to prayer, moving from rushed, going-through-the-motions prayers to intentional, timer-set, 10-minute morning conversations with God. That shift opened the door to a deeper reckoning: Do we really understand what it means to rely wholly upon the merits of Jesus Christ, or are we secretly trying to save ourselves?This episode touches on grace vs. works, what "after all we can do" really means, the protective power of temple worship for our families, and how to keep parenting in faith even when children exercise their agency in unexpected ways. Curtis also shares his favorite temple quotes from Elder Bednar, Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone, President Nelson, and Richard G. Scott, drawn from the binder he's kept for years that first inspired this podcast.We go deep on:The prayer habit that transformed Curtis's mornings (hint: a timer is involved)Why 15 minutes of daily prayer = exactly 1% of your day, and what that number should make us feelWhat "after all we can do" actually means, and why the common interpretation is quietly exhaustingHow the veil of the temple is a symbol of Jesus Christ, and why passing through it is a picture of pure graceWhat to do when your children make choices that break your heartElder Bednar, President Nelson, Elder Featherstone & Elder Richard G. Scott quotes from Curtis's legendary binderThis episode will change how you pray. It will change how you attend the temple. And it might just bring peace to a parent who's been trying too hard to be their child's savior.Resources Mentioned:Temple Quote Binder Copy - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hMuPlfsN8dbYoCk5WAerBJt0Qpe0Ul-M?usp=sharingSend us Fan Mail