Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast · SLCC Institute of Religion

Ep 181 S7 Ashley Laneri "The power of ministering to the one" Peter Johnson

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Kevin Vick ended hard conversations by listening to Elder Johnson and saying, 'I love you.'

The conversation centers on Peter M. Johnson's "The Power of Ministering to the One." Ashley Lenary joins as an Institute teacher with about 12 years of experience in seminary and institutes. The hosts start with familiar Institute talk before easing into the message itself. Ashley describes teaching part-time at the Taylorsville Institute after previously teaching full-time, and says her class is currently studying the Gospels. The discussion emphasizes that Heavenly Father's plan is fabulous, that what people do in this life matters, and that the Savior's atonement makes that plan possible. A personal memory comes up about someone taking the time to talk kindly and get to know her. That small interaction made a real difference in her life. The conversation uses that moment to ask whether disciples can be more intentional in their callings and relationships, moving past surface-level comments and actually being present with individuals. The woman at the well becomes an important image in the discussion. The hosts note that the Savior chose a wild time to go to a well and even sent his disciples off to do something else. Ashley then turns to young adults and the pressures they carry. She mentions money, college, jobs, marriage, babies, diapers, and the search for a social life. From there, she suggests simple ways to notice people in ordinary routines. Even something as common as getting Tuesday tacos can become a chance to slow down and be present. The episode closes by returning to mercy, answers to vexing questions, and the joy of his gospel.

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A warm, practical look at ministering to one person and noticing who needs care.

Peter M. Johnson's talk on ministering to the one comes across as plain discipleship: slow down, notice people, and stay present when life is crowded.

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You want Peter M. Johnson's ministering talk translated into Tuesday-life terms.

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