In the October 2020 General Conference, Elder Bednar quoted Elder Holland saying, “We are witnessing an ever greater movement toward polarity. The middle-ground options will be removed from us as Latter-day Saints. The middle of the road will be withdrawn. If you are treading water in the current of a river, you will go somewhere. You simply will go wherever the current takes you. Going with the stream, following the tide, drifting in the current will not do. Choices have to be made. Not making a choice is a choice. Learn to choose now” (We Will Prove Them Herewith).
Jonathan G. Sandberg spoke these powerful words in addressing the student of BYU saying, “We have to develop the courage to live counter to the world’s dominant culture. You know what I am talking about—the culture in which money, sex, material possessions, fame, violent behavior, and carnal exploits are the currency for success. We live in a world in which appearance and approval are the keys to social status and power. In order to find healing, we have to develop the courage to say no to this dominant culture…we have to develop the courage to avoid the culture that says there is only one acceptable way (i.e. a specific size, hair color, or ACT score) to be a good person or even a good Christian. There are many, many ways to be a righteous, positive influence in the world. If enough of us say no to the dominant culture, it will lose its power” (Healing = Courage + Action + Grace, January 21, 2014).
So, how do you reject the dominant culture? How do you create an environment that supports your family’s needs without shame or power struggles? How do you get ahead of problems before they arise instead of living from crisis to crisis? In this class, Jodi will be discussing how to break up with dysfunctional narratives and false beliefs while forming a family culture with intention and faith.
