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Journeying together

Episode 8 | Wed 21 Feb 2018 | Build support networks

Podcast
(Monologue + Parts 1-3)

Special Guest: None
Total time: 38:18

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Music

Due to licensing restrictions, music planned for the show could not be included in the live broadcast or on the podcast.
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Theme Music
"Wonderful"
Gary Go
Gary Go
2009

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Bumper Music
"Life in Technicolor"
Coldplay
Vive la Vida
2008

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Break #1
"One Love"
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Exodus
1977

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Break #2
"What's Going On"
Marvin Gaye
What's Going On
1971

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Break #3
"Can You Hear What I'm Saying?"
Toto
Past to Present: 1977 - 1990
1990

Disclaimer: Inclusion or promotion of any music on Joy in the Journey Radio does not constitute support for any views, beliefs, or practices of the composer, performer, or any other person associated with the production and distribution of said music.

Synopsis

Part 1

Success in singles activities is commonly defined in terms of numbers — It’s never good to base your success on how others use their agency — Success is about meeting the needs of individual singles — Activities are a means to that end — Attending activities with the dating forum perspective blinds us to the needs of the singles around us — Many singles stay away from activities because they don’t perceive their needs will be met — We all need to feel loved — Our family-centered culture alienates many singles — Joy in the Journey Radio exists so we can have the conversation and bring positive energy into the lives of LDS singles — The activity club exists mainly because we don’t know how to do dating — People want to have fun, but it shouldn’t be the main driver for attending — There’s nothing wrong with wanting an eternal companion so long as it’s not the principal reason you attend activities — We need to think differently if we are going to do dating right — Many things (like marriage) comes more easily when you don’t chase it directly

Part 2

The ideal singles activity is not about what you do but about touching hearts and changing lives — The only number we need to worry about is the number one — Planning committees should plan to minister to people and not just fill a calendar — Every grouping we have in the church is about supporting each other — We’re asking all the wrong questions — Instead of asking what singles want to do, we should be asking what do singles need — Getting people to adopt new ways of thinking is hard — People say they want to change but then keep doing the same things as before — Go after less actives last — You must get leadership buy-in to implement this, especially from the stake presidency — Support networks change lives — Many singles without support networks think their leaders don’t care — In a support network, everyone helps everyone else — Love is what grows programs because people respond to love

Part 3

The numbers come when you don’t focus on them or chase after them — It’s like health, which is more likely to come by chasing after what fosters it — Support networks foster growth — What matters is connection and relationships — The story of a widower who started coming to singles activities so he could make a contribution — It’s how we’re changed, not how many show up, that determines success — Activities are not ends in themselves but means to the end of building a support network — Getting people to change their habits is difficult, but it’s worthwhile — The story of how a change in procedure to meet needs touched lives — As we focus on meeting the needs of the people, the numbers will follow

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