EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 33 MIN
Season 3 Episode 3 - Gospel Doctrine Discussion: "What I don't Remember About Premortality"
from Coming Untwo Christ · host Leon Crandell
In this episode of Coming Unto Christ, host Leon Crandell is joined by his son-in-law, Hunter Drake, for a deep dive into the Plan of Salvation. They explore the mysteries of our premortal existence—why we don't remember it, why we chose to leave a perfect state to come to Earth, and how understanding our true identity as children of God changes how we face life's challenges.From discussing the "War in Heaven" to the psychological connection between the mind, body, and spirit, this conversation offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on why we are here and the power of daily agency.The "Why" of Forgetfulness: Why having a "veil" over our memories of heaven is essential for a true test of integrity and growth.Mind, Body, and Spirit: How our physical bodies provide a unique way to communicate with our spirits and practice agency through experiences like fasting.Identity as Power: Why knowing we lived before this life provides a foundation that keeps us from "floundering" in a world of superficial labels.The War in Heaven Today: Understanding that the battle of words and ideas we face now is a continuation of the choice we made millennia ago.00:14 Opens in a new window - Welcome back and introduction of Hunter Drake.03:56 Opens in a new window - A fun hypothetical: Would you rather see your premortal past or your eternal future?06:22 Opens in a new window - Why is there so little specific information about the premortal existence?11:04 Opens in a new window - Leaving perfection: Why we chose to leave God’s presence to enter a world of pain and growth.15:17 Opens in a new window - Psychology & Faith: The two-way communication between the mind and the body.18:19 Opens in a new window - The purpose of fasting: Teaching the spirit to take control of the physical body.22:07 Opens in a new window - How the knowledge of premortality differs from other Christian viewpoints.24:35 Opens in a new window - True Identity: Moving past professional titles to our core identity as children of God.27:41 Opens in a new window - The War in Heaven: How it was a battle of words then and remains one today.31:14 Opens in a new window - Choosing Christ: The beauty of redeeming grace and the power of waking up and choosing Him every day.
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In this episode of Coming Unto Christ, host Leon Crandell is joined by his son-in-law, Hunter Drake, for a deep dive into the Plan of Salvation. They explore the mysteries of our premortal existence—why we don't remember it, why we chose to leave a perfect state to come to Earth, and how understanding our true identity as children of God changes how we face life's challenges.From discussing the "War in Heaven" to the psychological connection between the mind, body, and spirit, this conversation offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on why we are here and the power of daily agency.The "Why" of Forgetfulness: Why having a "veil" over our memories of heaven is essential for a true test of integrity and growth.Mind, Body, and Spirit: How our physical bodies provide a unique way to communicate with our spirits and practice agency through experiences like fasting.Identity as Power: Why knowing we lived before this life provides a foundation that keeps us from "floundering" in a world of superficial labels.The War in Heaven Today: Understanding that the battle of words and ideas we face now is a continuation of the choice we made millennia ago.00:14 Opens in a new window - Welcome back and introduction of Hunter Drake.03:56 Opens in a new window - A fun hypothetical: Would you rather see your premortal past or your eternal future?06:22 Opens in a new window - Why is there so little specific information about the premortal existence?11:04 Opens in a new window - Leaving perfection: Why we chose to leave God’s presence to enter a world of pain and growth.15:17 Opens in a new window - Psychology & Faith: The two-way communication between the mind and the body.18:19 Opens in a new window - The purpose of fasting: Teaching the spirit to take control of the physical body.22:07 Opens in a new window - How the knowledge of premortality differs from other Christian viewpoints.24:35 Opens in a new window - True Identity: Moving past professional titles to our core identity as children of God.27:41 Opens in a new window - The War in Heaven: How it was a battle of words then and remains one today.31:14 Opens in a new window - Choosing Christ: The beauty of redeeming grace and the power of waking up and choosing Him every day.
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