Philippians • Professor Lori Denning • Oct 9 - Oct 15

What does it mean to be a Christian? As Paul writes from prison to the Philippians and Colossians, Professor Lori Denning explores rejoicing despite trials and grace and learning to lean on the Atonement of Jesus Christ.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-41-52/YouTube: https://youtu.be/H4SZTPaPh5AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYPlease rate and review the podcast!00:00 Part 1–Professor Lori Denning02:49 Introduction of Professor Lori Denning04:22 Background to Philippians and Colossians09:45 Paul and Joseph Smith11:59 Roman armor and Alexander’s father14:55 Lydia and selling purple18:47 Philippians 1:120:18 Tips for reading Paul’s letters21:44 Philippians 1:3-4, 1123:20 Justice and righteousness27:06 Rejoice amidst trials30:00 Alive in Christ32:51 Community and mourning39:22 Professor Denning shares a personal story of her mission43:13 A song in Philippians 245:36 Chiasmus or “hamburger” poem47:06 Star Wars musical motifs and musical themes51:07 Background to the poem 55:27 The middle and the love of God56:55 Professor Denning shares a personal story about brain surgery1:01:19 Elder Bateman and the Atonement of Jesus Christ1:03:56 Joseph in Egypt and Jesus1:07:35 Philippians 3:13-141:11:07 President Benson’s “Beware of Pride”1:14:47 End of Part I–Professor Lori DenningThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com