I'll be taking a break from this podcast for a while, but you can listen to this episode for a quick recap of season 1!

Visit https://ldsbooknook.com/season-1-recap to read this episode's transcript.

Visit https://lizkazandzhy.com/ to learn more about the host.

OUTLINE

🔹 I'll be taking a break from the podcast to write my next book and get back into copyediting work

To be notified when the next season starts, subscribe on your podcast platform, ldsbooknook.com, or the Facebook page

If you're just finding this podcast, feel free to go back and listen to the existing episodes because their lessons are timeless

🔹 Favorite book review episodes

• Ep. 1 - The Little Prince: How to Love "The Least of These" (Even When That's Yourself)
• Ep. 18 - The Hiding Place: Miracles Haven't Ceased!
• Ep. 13 - Charlotte's Web: What a Spider Can Teach Us About the Savior

🔹 Favorite Holy Ghost episodes

• Ep. 12 - *Encourages* You
• Ep. 14 - Conveys God's *Forgiveness*
• Ep. 16 - Expands Your *Gifts* and Talents

🔹 How to contact me

Use the contact form on ldsbooknook.com or email liz@ldsbooknook.com

Let me know if you have book suggestions for the next season!

The Bible teaches that "no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost." Learn how you can gain this testimony for yourself.

Visit https://ldsbooknook.com/holy-ghost-j to read this episode's transcript.

Visit https://lizkazandzhy.com/ to learn more about the host.

OUTLINE

🔹 The Holy Ghost from A to Z is a religious nonfiction book written by Liz Kazandzhy and published in June 2022

🔹 Quote from J - Testifies of *Jesus Christ*

Knowing that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world is a vital first step. But knowing that He is your Savior will make all the difference in your life. As you seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Spirit will help you feel His love, experience the healing power of His Atonement, and find comfort from the One who “[took] upon him [your] infirmities … that he may know … how to succor [you].”

I share my testimony of the Savior in response to the Come Follow Me questions: "Consider writing your witness of Jesus Christ—what would you want to share? What experiences have helped you come to know and follow the Savior?"

🔹 Takeaway

Write down your testimony of Jesus Christ, then share it with someone if you feel prompted to

If you'd like to strengthen your testimony, review the Church's Bible videos—an amazing resource with 104 videos

🔹 Learn more about The Holy Ghost from A to Z

The message of this book is clear—God will help you! Learn about the power and grace of Jesus Christ and why you can count on Him for help.

Visit https://ldsbooknook.com/god-will-help-you to read this episode's transcript.

Visit https://lizkazandzhy.com/ to learn more about the host.

OUTLINE

🔹 God Will Help You is an inspirational Christian book by pastor Max Lucado published in 2020

🔹 About Max Lucado

"Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author. His message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him."

🔹 Count on Christ

Before the Savior miraculously fed the five thousand, the disciples "counted the hungry people, the money in their bag, and the amount of bread and fish. They did not, however, count on Christ."

"The next time you feel overwhelmed, remind yourself of the One who is standing next to you. You aren’t alone. You aren’t without help. What bewilders you does not bewilder him. Your uphill is downhill for him. ... Give him what you have, offer thanks, and watch him go to work."

🔹 Keep your gaze on Jesus

The author compares the story of Peter walking on water to him focusing on his doctor's diplomas after receiving a difficult diagnosis

"God has hung his diplomas in the universe. Rainbows, sunsets, horizons, and star-sequined skies. He has recorded his accomplishments in Scripture. ... His résumé includes Red Sea openings. Lions’ mouths closings. Goliath topplings. Lazarus raisings. Storm stillings and strollings. His lesson is clear. He’s the commander of every storm."

🔹 Acknowledge the Savior's humanity

When we "keep the humanity out of the incarnation," Jesus Christ is "easier to handle that way. ... But don’t do it. Let him be as human as he intended to be. Let him into the mire and muck of our world, for only if we let him in can he pull us out."

The series "The Chosen" is a great example of portraying Christ as a real person, which helps us feel more connected to Him

🔹 Be grateful for God's grace

"Jesus has seen every backstreet, back-seat, backhanded moment of our lives. And he has resolved, 'My grace is enough. I can cleanse these people. I will wash away their betrayals.' For that reason we must make the Upper Room of Mercy our home address."

The lyrics to "I Stand All Amazed" beautifully express gratitude for the Savior's sacrifice and grace

🔹 Takeaway

Think about the "storms" in your life right now. Then think about this: What has God accomplished—both in the scriptures and in your own life—that shows His power and love and ability to help you?