Rejoice & Testify of Jesus Christ & The Book of Mormon (Cherisse Fisher)
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| 26 Dec 2023 | Welcome to Rejoice and Testify! | 00:07:40 | |
Welcome to Rejoice and Testify! A faith-building podcast dedicated to finding joy in Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon. As another testament of Jesus Christ, the Book of Mormon brings incredible power and miracles into our lives when we search, ponder, and pray about its teachings. | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | 1. Becoming Spiritually Fit with Jholy Mauai | 00:26:21 | |
Jholy shares Ether 12:27 in the Book of Mormon. Jholy has always strived to be humble and as he’s done this the peace and blessings of the gospel have blessed his life. As the oldest child in his family he had to grow up fast, so he could help support and take care of his family. During these times it was hard to find peace in his life, but as he prayed and read his scriptures he felt peace. It wasn’t until he left home he quickly realized he found the most peace, love, and warmth within the gospel of Jesus Christ. So he knew it was important to go to church, pray, and read his scriptures. Throughout the years the Lord has shown him his weaknesses, but as he has relied on the Lord and continued to stay humble he has become spiritually fit. Because the Lord has blessed him so much he wants to serve the Lord. Jholy sets a great example for so many to look to the Lord and follow Him! At the end I discuss my thoughts about the first "Come, Follow Me" lesson in the Book of Mormon. | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | 2. Teaching our Children about Christ with Erin Campbell | 00:29:03 | |
Erin Campbell loves to teach her seven about kids about Jesus Christ, so that's why 2 Nephi 25:26 is one of her favorite Book of Mormon verses. She has such a beautiful outlook on life and lives life to the fullest with her family. She shares the gospel in so many ways whether it's with her family, friends, or on her Book of Mormon Podcast called, "Another Testament of Jesus Christ." She knows that as she talks of Christ and rejoices in Him she and her family are incredibly blessed now and forever. At the end I share how we learn about personal revelation in the Book of Mormon. | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | 3. Coming to know Christ & Rejoicing in Him with Sala Toelupe | 00:31:00 | |
Sala is a true light to the world and holds 2 Nephi 25:26 close to her heart! She is so grateful she was raised in a faithful home with wonderful parents and grandparents who taught her about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Throughout her youth she relied on her parents faith and testimony and it wasn't until she served as missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that her faith grew and she gained her own testimony. While she was on her mission in the Philippines she knew something was missing from her testimony. After much thought she knew it was the Book of Mormon that was missing. Up to this point in her life she hadn't read it all the way through. As she read it for the first time on her mission her faith and testimony began to grow. This was a turning point in her life that helped her to come to know Christ, continually look to Him, and have the strength to face anything that comes her way! | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | 4. Jesus Christ Knows How to Succor Us with Myriam Skelton | 00:25:35 | |
Join today as Myriam shares beautiful thoughts about Alma 7:11-12. Myriam is a woman of faith who has built a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and knows that He will always be there to succor her! As Myriam has read the Book of Mormon the spirit has taught her that it is a book about real people with real feelings that went through some of the same things we all go through in life. Sometimes we might struggle and be hard on ourselves, but the Lord will succor us and he doesn’t expect for us to be like anyone else but us. As Myriam has realized this she knows that she only has to do her part and it will be impactful, especially in knowing she is a daughter of God and can conquer anything with Him! | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | 5. The Gospel of Jesus Christ Blesses Our Lives with Rick Bernico | 00:41:20 | |
Rick Bernico has been on quite the journey to fully immerse himself in the gospel of Jesus Christ! After being in and out of the church he became agnostic for nearly 30 years and it wasn't until he faced a car accident that he could have lost his life in that he started to recognize how blessed he had been. For the first time in a very long time he started to have overwhelming feelings of gratitude towards God and after a powerful experience where God clearly answered Rick's prayer he promised he'd go back to church. Rick now realizes how much the gospel of Jesus Christ has blessed his life and not only blessed his life, but saved his life! At the end I share how we can use our agency to follow the Lord and make progress on the covenant path to have true happiness and joy. | |||
| 18 Feb 2024 | 6. Faithful Mothers Who Know with Chucky Stevens | 00:27:53 | |
Chucky was blessed to be raised by a faithful mother who knows her Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ. This is why Alma 56:47 & 48 is so meaningful to him. Deciding to serve a mission wasn't an easy decision for him, but he learned on his mission how valuable his testimony was to him and how much more he could grow his testimony as he diligently served as a missionary. Not only as a missionary, but continually throughout his life as he always puts faith in the Lord like his mom taught him. He knows agency is so important and that we get to choose our choices, but we don’t get to choose the consequences. So as he learns to master the “natural man” with Christ he will have the power to overcome the adversary and not doubt and do God’s will! | |||
| 24 Feb 2024 | 7. I Will Go & Do with Dana Palmer | 00:27:31 | |
Dana shares 1 Nephi 3:7. This scripture has helped guide her throughout her life as she puts faith in the Lord, like Nephi, and can go and do a variety of callings and other things the Lord asks her to do! As she trusts the Lord through the ups and downs in life, she knows the Lord always prepares a way! | |||
| 23 Mar 2024 | 8 Part 1: This Life is the Time to Prepare to Meet God with Joseph Ahuna | 00:41:05 | |
Alma 34:32 has helped guide Joesph throughout his life and as he has diligently put the Lord first in all he does he has been greatly blessed! He has some incredible stories and loves to bring joy to others around him as he shares his talents! Enjoy Part 1 of my conversation with him. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | 8 Part 2: How Names & Jesus Christ's Atonement & Resurrection are Important with Joseph Ahuna | 00:30:29 | |
Helaman 5:6&7 has been a good reminder to Joseph that he was named after his dad who was a very kind, humble, faithful, and good man who accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ and taught his family about it. It has helped Joseph want to do the same for his family. The Book of Mormon has taught Joseph so much about Jesus Christ and how important He is in our lives! He knows Jesus Christ made an infinite atonement and that he was resurrected. As he follows Jesus Christ he's been greatly blessed and has felt so much joy in his life! | |||
| 13 Apr 2024 | 9. Full Time Service to God Changes Your Life with Stanley Snow | 00:32:45 | |
Mosiah 2:17 has changed Stan's life. Through all of his experiences he knows that "when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." Stan thought he was on the right path in life as he was in college on a football scholarship, but as he first put his faith in the Lord and left to serve a mission his life was blessed beyond anything he could have ever imagined. | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | 10. Learning About Jesus Christ in the Home & Sharing it with Others with Tevita Funaki | 00:31:11 | |
2 Nephi 25:26 is one of Tevita's favorite scriptures. He was born and raised in Tonga and as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He's so grateful his parents taught him the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of this, he shares the gospel with others. As he has built his foundation on Jesus Christ, his life has been very blessed! | |||
| 16 May 2024 | 11. Consider the Blessings & Happiness of the Lord with Taylor Siilata | 00:23:34 | |
Mosiah 2:41 has given Taylor so much strength and guidance as she's journeyed through life. She was baptized when she was 17 years old and before she knew it she was off serving a mission. Serving a mission was a big game changer for her and brought her so much happiness and joy. She knows she's a daughter of God and this has given her the confidence she needs to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Taylor is filled with the light and love and Jesus Christ and knows that as she follows Him her life is filled with so many blessings and happiness. | |||
| 23 May 2024 | 12. Putting Faith in the Lord & Becoming Stronger Through Trials with Joann Navarro Carmolinga | 00:13:10 | |
1 Nephi 1&2 has given Joann a lot of strength in life to keep moving forward with faith in the Lord! She was born and raised in the Philippines and has lived all over the world for her work. When she was baptized and became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her life has been overflowing with blessings. The trials are still there, but as she puts her faith in the Lord, just like Lehi and Nephi did, she knows Heavenly Father gives her trials to help her become a better and stronger person. Through this her faith in Jesus Christ has been able to grow! | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | 13. Feeling Discouraged & Finding Strength Through Jesus Christ with Sherie Samuelian | 00:18:03 | |
Ether 12:27 is one of Sherie's favorite scriptures. It has blessed her life during so many different times in her life. She loves it because it can be applied to so many different circumstances. When she has felt discouraged by her own weaknesses she knows that she can turn to the Lord and He will make more of her than she can of herself on her own. She knows that it is only through the Savior that she can find strength to get through life! | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | 14. With Faith in Christ I Can Do All Things with Andrea Hales | 00:23:19 | |
Moroni 10:23 is meaningful to Andrea because it has taught her so much about faith. She loves how there are so many scriptures that tie back to faith. She says faith is one of the most basic principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that through faith we can believe in Jesus Christ, which helps us come to know Jesus Christ. She knows that she have to have faith to do what He's asked her to do and to then move forward with that faith. Andrea truly is a Woman of Faith and has such a beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel! | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | 15. Talking about & Rejoicing In Christ Every Day with Chelsea Fisher | 00:13:59 | |
2 Nephi 25:26 has been a good reminder to Chelsea that she needs to talk about and rejoice in Jesus Christ everyday! Sometimes she'll stop and think, did I talk about or rejoice in Christ today? Her relationship with the Savior is so important and she knows that talking about Him and rejoicing in Him is something that she can do on a daily basis. The Book of Mormon has strengthened her testimony of Jesus Christ by giving her more information about why Jesus Christ is important. She loves learning more about Him and His purposes. My end thoughts I share about an experience my husband and I had with a Chinese friend and visiting his village in the countryside of China. They had lots of questions about God, but because the Chinese government doesn’t allow foreigners to teach about religion in China, we couldn’t share anything about our beliefs in God. My time in China was one of personal and spiritual growth and I’m so grateful how much the gospel of Jesus Christ has blessed my life! | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | 16. God Knows You & Will Strengthen You with Vinodh "Vinny" Chellapilli | 00:14:20 | |
Ether 12:27 is a Book of Mormon scripture that changed Vinny's life! He was born and raised in India as a Hindu and converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was 17 years old. After his baptism he suffered persecution from family and friends for following Christ, but he knew the church was true and put his faith in the Lord. He soon baptized his sisters, some friends, and students. He then served a mission that changed his life and after his mission he baptized the rest of his family, except his father. He knows he is weak, but even more he knows God is aware of him and will strengthen him and forgive him as he repents and strives to follow Jesus Christ and share the gospel of Jesus Christ! | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | 17. All Things Denote There is a God with Charles Wood | 00:17:58 | |
Alma 30:44 was very significant to Charles conversion story. The beautiful landscapes in Flagstaff, AZ, where he grew up, testified to him that all things denote there is a God. So it was easy for him to choose to be baptized when he was 15 years old. He then went on to serve a mission in Lima, Peru and is now raising his family in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Charles is such a kind and humble person and I'm so glad you can hear him rejoice and testify of Jesus Christ and The Book of Mormon. | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | 18. Be Steadfast & Immovable in Good Works with Edna Watchman | 00:19:28 | |
Mosiah 4 is Edna's favorite chapter in the Book of Mormon. She loves how King Benjamin teaches us how to live, how to believe in Christ, seek a remission of sins, to love and serve others, and do all things in wisdom and order. Edna knows that these things are so important and will bring happiness and joy in our lives as we follow this counsel. As a convert she knows and feels the difference that the gospel of Jesus Christ has brought to her life and she loves to serve the Lord by serving others. She knows even something as small as a phone call to say hi is a good way to serve others. Edna is a beautiful storyteller and has such a beautiful glow and testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel! | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | 19. Make Jesus Christ the Focus of Your Life with Heidi Archer | 00:25:20 | |
1 Nephi 1:1 helps Heidi strive to be a better mother! When she reads this verse she thinks of her own goodly parents and their amazing example. She is grateful they taught her and her siblings about Jesus Christ and His gospel. She's also grateful they taught them how to serve others, be honest, humble, responsible, kind, and to do their best. As she became a mother she knew that if she modeled her parents example that things would be okay. Then the unexpected happened and she became a single mom for seven years. Those years were hard, but as she focused on the Lord she was guided and strengthened and able move forward in faith. As she looks back she is grateful for the progress she made and the joy she felt as she relied on the Savior! | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | 20. Following Jesus Christ & Keeping His Commandments with Padma Randall | 00:26:06 | |
2 Nephi 31:10-13 has been a very important scripture to Padma since she first started learning about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. She grew up in India and belonged to a strong Lutheran family. She first heard about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from her Uncle who moved from India to American Samoa to work. He and his family were taught by Latter-day missionaries and joined the church. When he came home to India and taught Padma and her family she felt the power and truthfulness of his words! She learned from 2 Nephi 31 that she needed to follow Jesus Christ and be baptized by immersion and keep his commandments, so she chose to be baptized! She had to overcome a lot of hardship, but as she put her faith in the Lord He guided her every step of the way. Jesus Christ and His restored gospel has greatly blessed her and her family's life! | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | 21. The Love & Healing Power of Christ with Liz Wright | 00:27:16 | |
3 Nephi 11 & 17 is very close to Liz's heart! She knows Jesus Christ came to the Americas and ministered to the people of Nephi. She is so grateful that Jesus Christ is filled with love and mercy and knows has the power to heal. As she applies His teachings to her life she has been blessed and experienced many miracles! She had the special opportunity to be in the Book of Mormon Videos, which has left her with an even deeper love and testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel. | |||
| 29 Sep 2024 | 22. Sharing Your Testimony of Jesus Christ Through Words & Actions with Emi Chung | 00:22:53 | |
Mosiah 2:17 describes Emi so well! She is such a bright and happy person that is filled with the light of Christ! She's from Okinawa, Japan and joined the church when she was 17 years old. She didn't know anything about Jesus Christ, so when she started to learn who he was, what He did, and how much He loved her she felt her heart begin to soften and change and she joined the church. She then served a mission in Rochester, New York where she got to see first hand where the church began and was established. While serving her mission her testimony blossomed and was strengthened! Her and her husband are now happily raising their family in the gospel of Jesus Christ and serving in their callings and sharing their testimonies with others through their words and actions! Elder Stevenson Oct. 2022, "Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony": https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/55stevenson?lang=eng#p23 President Nelson Oct. 2022, "Overcome the World and Find Rest": https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/47nelson?lang=eng#p30 | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | 23. Our Pains & Afflictions Can be Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ with Cherisse Fisher | 00:17:11 | |
3 Nephi 17:23-24 has miraculously blessed Cherisse's life! She had the amazing opportunity to be apart of the Book of Mormon Videos and was casted as an angel that ministers to the little children when Jesus Christ visits the Nephite and Lamanite people. You can find her in the video holding and lifting up a beautiful and very happy baby girl. Little did Cherisse know that this was a true gift and miracle that Heavenly Father gave to her. It would help bring healing to her in one of the most painful and devastating things she would soon face. Through this experience Cherisse knows that when we turn to Jesus Christ and make Him the focus of our lives He truly will comfort, uplift, heal, and bring us so much JOY no matter what is happening in our lives. Just like President Nelson has promised. As she did this she learned that yes, our pains & afflictions can be swallowed up in the joy of Christ because of Jesus Christ infinite atonement! | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | 24. Seeking Truth in the Name of Christ with David Morrell | 00:20:40 | |
Moroni 10:4-5 is one of David Morrell's favorite scriptures! At 91 years old he's spent a lifetime in the service of the Lord and as he’s applied Moroni’s promise in Moroni 10:4-5 he knows by the power of the Holy Ghost that the things taught in the Book of Mormon are true! Also that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been restored through the prophet Joseph Smith, who was a true prophet of God! Amidst the Korean War he's grateful for the tender mercies of the Lord and that he was able to serve a full-time mission to Denmark where his great grandparents were from. Then while serving in the Army he feels so blessed to have become acquainted with Kim Ho Jik, the first South Korean convert, and to help spread the gospel in South Korea. He considers this his "2nd mission." He's accomplished and experienced many great things in his life with his dear late wife, 7 children (who all served full-time missions) and 1 American Indian foster daughter, and his 31 grandchildren. He is grateful to have lived long enough to see the church grow as it has and to have him and all of his family participate in the Gathering of Israel! | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | 25. Christlike Service & Love with Kim Marks | 00:20:50 | |
Mosiah 2:17 is one that my mom, Kim lives by! She has faced some difficult things in her life and through it all it has shown me that she is one of the most faithful and amazing women of God! Her and my dad did all they could to teach me and my siblings by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and to live it everyday, especially through service. She is one of my greatest examples of Christlike service and love. | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | 26. Prayer Opens the Heavens with Caroline Burton | 00:43:37 | |
Mosiah 4:14-15 was an answer to a mother’s prayer! Caroline’s husband was frequently away on military duty, leaving her to parent alone. One challenge she struggled with was contention among her children. As she prayed for guidance, she came across this scripture, which inspired her to teach her children to love and serve one another instead of fighting. From that point on, whenever her children argued, she would have them write down Mosiah 4:14-15 and explain that contention was not welcome in their home. She then had them find ways to serve one another throughout the day. Over time, this simple practice reduced the arguments and brought greater peace and the Spirit into their home. For Caroline, the scriptures continue to provide the guidance and answers she needs. | |||
| 19 Jan 2025 | 27. By the Power of the Holy Ghost with Lucy Herrera | 00:33:29 | |
Moroni 10:4-5 is scripture that changed Lucy's life. This scripture perfectly reflects her strong and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Growing up in Gallup, New Mexico, on the Navajo Reservation's checkerboard area, Lucy learned traditional teachings from her father and mother, who were both a medicine man and medicine woman, about plants, songs, and their cultural heritage. She grew up with a deep connection to her Navajo roots, but when she was 8 years old her life took a transformative turn as she went on the Indian Student Placement Program through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As she learned, her faith brought her profound spiritual strength, which was solidified at age 14 when she read the Book of Mormon daily and felt the Spirit testify to her of its truth. From her childhood herding sheep and learning gratitude for the Creator’s provisions, to her time as a missionary in Honduras and a 30-year career as a combat medic in the Army, Lucy’s life has been a testament to her commitment to God, her Navajo heritage, and her love for others. Today, she continues to honor her heritage and faith in Jesus Christ. My end remarks I talk about how Lucy truly embodies Hózhó (beauty, harmony, balance, and peace) and "Walks in Beauty" everyday. I explain how I think this traditional Diné teaching parallels walking the gospel path of Jesus Christ. Both require dedication, integrity, faith, and a connection with the Creator to navigate challenges and find joy and reflect His light and spread beauty and goodness to the world around us. Traditional Navajo Teachings "Walking in Beauty": https://youtu.be/8tZHIER3Jb4 | |||