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From Conflict to Peace: Applying Book of Mormon Principles in Family Dynamics with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

February 13, 2024 Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Jennifer Thomas, Patrick Mason Season 1 Episode 2
From Conflict to Peace: Applying Book of Mormon Principles in Family Dynamics with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
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Proclaim Peace
From Conflict to Peace: Applying Book of Mormon Principles in Family Dynamics with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Feb 13, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2
Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Jennifer Thomas, Patrick Mason

In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. They share their experiences reading the Book of Mormon and how they approach it with a new lens of being peacemakers. They highlight the conflicts portrayed in the book and the different relationships that are affected, such as spouses, parents and children, and siblings. The hosts also explore the consequences of family conflict and its relevance in today's world. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the Book of Mormon and its teachings on peace.


[00:02:14] Family conflict in the Book of Mormon.

[00:04:19] Conflict resolution in relationships.

[00:08:19] Visionaries and relationship dynamics.

[00:12:41] Working through conflicts in life.

[00:17:24] The importance of delivery.

[00:20:20] Questions asked in First Nephi.

[00:27:15] Family dynamics in therapy.

[00:29:37] Marriage dynamics and gender roles.

[00:33:05-00:33:15] Peacemaking and understanding others.

[00:37:05] Understanding and loving others.

[00:41:39] Parenting and love's limits.

[00:45:57] Retaining relationships with children.

[00:50:02] Tribalism and Division.

[00:53:29] Beauty and doing good.


For transcripts and more show notes, visit https://mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org

Register for the Restore conference at https://faithmatters.org/events/restore-2024/

Show Notes

In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. They share their experiences reading the Book of Mormon and how they approach it with a new lens of being peacemakers. They highlight the conflicts portrayed in the book and the different relationships that are affected, such as spouses, parents and children, and siblings. The hosts also explore the consequences of family conflict and its relevance in today's world. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the Book of Mormon and its teachings on peace.


[00:02:14] Family conflict in the Book of Mormon.

[00:04:19] Conflict resolution in relationships.

[00:08:19] Visionaries and relationship dynamics.

[00:12:41] Working through conflicts in life.

[00:17:24] The importance of delivery.

[00:20:20] Questions asked in First Nephi.

[00:27:15] Family dynamics in therapy.

[00:29:37] Marriage dynamics and gender roles.

[00:33:05-00:33:15] Peacemaking and understanding others.

[00:37:05] Understanding and loving others.

[00:41:39] Parenting and love's limits.

[00:45:57] Retaining relationships with children.

[00:50:02] Tribalism and Division.

[00:53:29] Beauty and doing good.


For transcripts and more show notes, visit https://mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org

Register for the Restore conference at https://faithmatters.org/events/restore-2024/