Michelle Bentley on How to Stop the "What-If" Anxiety with Covenant Living

In this powerful episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Michelle Bentley to dive deep into the visual and transformative teachings of Elder Edward B. Rowe’s talk, "Jesus Christ, Our Rock and Covenants, Our Anchors."Whether you are navigating the "turbulence" of a health scare, career uncertainty, or the daily anxiety of the "what-ifs," this conversation provides a roadmap for finding peace that is "night and day" different from what the world offers. Michelle shares her vulnerable story of a life-threatening medical emergency and how her "worst-case scenario" became her greatest witness of God’s love.Key Takeaways:The "What-If" Game: Understand how our brains are wired for survival and how to flip the script from fear-based thinking to faith-based scenarios.The Umbrella of Covenant Relationship: Learn the vital distinction between making covenants (the outward ordinance) and keeping covenants (the daily living and integrity).The Rock Climbing Analogy: How to see life’s trials not as failures, but as "slips" on a rock face where Jesus Christ is the solid granite and covenants are the pre-placed anchors.Confidence vs. Capability: Why true confidence isn't about our own strength, but about our connection to the Savior’s strength.The Power of the Atonement in Failure: Will shares his personal story of a 50-foot fall and how the Savior rescues us even when we fail to "clip in."Resources Mentioned:Talk: Jesus Christ, Our Rock and Covenants, Our Anchors by Elder Edward B. Rowe (BYU Devotional, Nov 2025).Scripture: John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you..."Scripture: Helaman 5:12 - "Remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer..."Scripture: Doctrine & Covenants 84:20 - The power of godliness in ordinances.Join the ConversationWhat is a "what-if" you are currently handing over to the Savior? How has keeping your covenants given you confidence during a storm? Leave a comment below, we read every one!Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to Temple Bound for more deep dives into LDS doctrine and discipleship.Share this video with someone who is struggling with anxiety or feeling "untethered." Leave a Review on your favorite podcast platform to help us grow!Send us Fan Mail