How Does the Atonement of Jesus Christ Help Those I Lead Today? | An Interview with B.J. Allen

BJ Allen is an associate professor of Marketing at Brigham Young University. He received a bachelor’s degree from BYU and a PhD in Business Administration from University of Texas-San Antonio. He is the author of two textbooks and gives sales and marketing trainings to corporations. BJ is also the author of the newly-released book, The Compensating Power of Christ, which is about how Jesus makes right the unfairness of life and how Christ compensates for our personal weaknesses. He lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife Angie and their six kids. He is currently serving as a bishop. Links The Compensating Power of Christ There is already a discussion started about this podcast. Share your thoughts. Read the transcript of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights B.J. shares his journey of exploring the Atonement of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its practical applications in daily life, particularly during difficult times. He highlights the importance of recognizing how Christ compensates for life’s unfairness, bridging the gap between the beauty of the gospel and the harsh realities of mortality. Throughout the conversation, B.J. discusses the various ways Christ’s Atonement can be understood, including its compensating power, which helps individuals overcome personal weaknesses, compensates for the imperfections of others, and addresses the random unfairness of life. He also delves into the role of church leaders, particularly bishops, in guiding individuals through repentance, emphasizing that the Atonement is not merely about forgiveness but also about personal growth and becoming more like Heavenly Father. B.J. encourages listeners to understand that their efforts, no matter how small, are sufficient when coupled with Christ’s grace, reinforcing the idea that the Atonement is a dynamic and integral part of everyday life. He reminds us that Christ is always present, ready to help individuals navigate their challenges and find beauty in their struggles. 03:00 – The Concept of Christ’s Atonement 05:00 – B.J. Allen’s Personal Journey to Writing the Book 06:00 – Understanding the Atonement in Daily Life 08:00 – The Role of Christ in Our Imperfections 09:00 – The Importance of Compensating Power 10:00 – Addressing Faith Crises and Doubts 12:00 – The Atonement as a Concrete Concept 14:00 – Application of the Atonement in Leadership 15:00 – The Role of Witnessing in Healing 16:00 – The Paradox of Life’s Unfairness 18:00 – C.S. Lewis’s Chess Game Analogy 20:00 – Compensatory Blessings and Merciful Judgment 22:00 – The Role of Christ in Parenting 24:00 – The Importance of Faith in Difficult Times 26:00 – The Process of Repentance 28:00 – The Role of the Atonement in Repentance 30:00 – The Balance of Justice and Mercy 32:00 – The Impact of Mother’s Day Talks 34:00 – The Role of Effort in Parenting 36:00 – The Nature of Repentance and Forgiveness 38:00 – Encouragement to Move Forward After Sin 40:00 – The Role of Christ in Our Weaknesses 42:00 – Final Thoughts on the Atonement and Repentance The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.