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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia Holland, with guest host Sheri Dew. Part 2: Becoming disciples of Jesus Christ

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Religion, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, News

4.9782 Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2022

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Patricia T. Holland, have dedicated their lives to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this final episode of a two-part series, they continue their conversation with guest host Sister Sheri Dew. The interview was recorded just before the world celebrated Easter, prompting them to talk about what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ and remember the miracle of Easter every day. Elder Holland has served as a general authority since April 1989 and is a former president of BYU. Sister Holland served as a counselor in the Young Women general presidency. Sister Dew is a former member of the Relief Society general presidency and the executive vice president of Deseret Management Corp. This interview offers a glimpse into the Hollands’ testimony, leadership and service — during the season Easter and every day of the year. 

with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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0:00.0

Did you ever braid a maypole when you're a little kid?

0:10.0

We always braided the maple.

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If the maypole is the gospel, then everything else weaves around and becomes part of that

0:18.0

configuration.

0:19.0

But if the may maple is something else,

0:21.6

if it's wealth, if it's social standing,

0:23.6

think of all the things that can be the most important thing you're right.

0:27.6

If that's what you're braiding to, however honorable that is,

0:31.6

we're going to end up in trouble because some of our colors aren't going to work.

0:35.6

I can only braid the gospel maple.

0:40.4

We're going to love each other and keep the commandments and then we'll make everything else

0:45.3

fit and then the strands of that little beautiful little pull from the work.

0:56.1

I'm Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the church news.

0:59.0

Welcome to the church news podcast.

1:01.1

We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church

1:05.5

of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

1:14.1

Elder Jeff. Latter-day Saints. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, Sister Patricia Terry Holland, have dedicated

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their lives to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

1:23.0

In this special episode of the Church News podcast, Part 2 of a special two-part series, they continue their

1:30.6

conversation with Sister Sherry Dew. The interview was taped just before the world celebrated Easter.

1:37.3

They teach us what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ and remember the miracle of Easter

1:42.4

every day of the year. Elder Holland of the

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