Summary: What keeps me from getting closer to the Savior? How could I do better? Is there anything that I need to remove from or add to my life in order to feel the Spirit more throughout the day? Discussing Elder Andersen’s talk “Overcoming the World” was a great chance for us to do some self-analysis and determine what things in the world are holding us back. The references in this episode were coming left and right, so be sure to check out the things we talk about after listening! Thank you! Show Notes: The talk: “https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/04/overcoming-the-world?lang=eng” Elder Andersen on living abroad: “https://www.lds.org/ensign/2009/08/elder-neil-l-andersen-man-of-faith?lang=eng” “Moments that Matter Most” and the “Molecules of Eternity”: https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2011-06-012-moments-that-matter-most?lang=eng The Next Step Podcast with Brad and Jay: “https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/12-steps-to-change/id1166415997?mt=2” The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: “https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652934” John 16:33 on overcoming the world: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Aesop’s Fable of the Goatherd: “http://fablesofaesop.com/the-goatherd-and-the-wild-goats.html” Manvotionals by Art of Manliness (Brett and Kate McKay): “https://www.amazon.com/Art-Manliness-Manvotionals-Timeless-Virtues/dp/1440312001” Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis: “https://www.amazon.com/Voyage-Dawn-Treader-Chronicles-Narnia/dp/0064405028”. Quote: “https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/41523-it-isn-t-narnia-you-know-sobbed-lucy-it-s-you-we”. Music: Homeward Bound by Jonny Easton
