The Jackson Howell Podcast

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Saints in the South CLASSIC!         This week we talk about the initial disappointment that was felt by many members of the church when they showed up in Independence, Missouri, expecting to see a thriving community of Saints.  They later discovered it was not yet time for them to build the city of Z...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Can we really love God with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength? And if so, how do we actually do that in our daily lives?         In this episode, we dive deep into the greatest commandment given by the Savior — exploring what it truly means to give God our everything. We break down each aspec...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Saints in the South CLASSIC!         Join us this week as we discuss the continued difficulties the saints had of building up the church.   All while having to move, purchase new lands and re establish themselves time and time and again.  The early saints were challenged physically and spiritually to...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Church and Family Councils (part 2/2)          In part two of our discussion on church and family councils, we continue the conversation by diving deeper into why these councils matter and how they can powerfully bless individuals, families, and congregations. We reflect on the spiritual purposes behi...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Join us this week as we discuss sections 49 and 50 from Come Follow Me.   Leman Copley was a Shaker that converted to The Church of Jesus Christ but struggled to live certain aspects of the gospel.  We also discuss the different manifestations of the spirit and how some spirits can be evil.  Marcus an...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Are We Using Church Councils the Lord’s Way?           Church councils are more than meetings—they’re a sacred pattern revealed by God to help us govern His Church and strengthen His Saints. But are we using them the way the Lord intended?         In this episode, we dive into the divine design of chu...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! "Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts"...        This  week we go back to our discussion from 2021! Saints in the South talk about the gifts of the spirit, who has them, and how we can obtain them.  Gifts of the spirit come in many forms.  Sometimes we don't even recognize the gifts that we...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "The revelation in section 45 was received, according to the section heading, “to the joy of the Saints.” And there’s a lot to be joyful about in this revelation. In it the Savior gives His tender promise to plead for us before the Father (see verses 3–5). He tells of...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "For most people, being baptized is a reverent, peaceful experience. The baptism of Emma Smith and others, however, was disrupted by a mob who mocked them, threatened them, and forced them to flee. Later, just as Joseph was about to confirm the new members, he was arr...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:      "The Church grew rapidly in 1830 and 1831, particularly with a rush of new members in Kirtland, Ohio. This growth was exciting and encouraging to the Saints, but it also presented some challenges. How do you unify a quickly expanding group of believers? Specifically, wha...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "To the early Saints, the Church was more than a place to hear some preaching on Sunday. The revelations used words like cause, kingdom, Zion, and, quite often, work. That may have been part of what attracted people to the restored Church. As much as they loved the do...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Join us this week as we sit down with "The Worlds Strongest Seminary Teacher".  What does the gospel of Jesus Christ mean to him?  How does physical fitness and the gospel relate? follow him on IG@seminary.strong (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "April 3, 1836, was Easter Sunday. After helping administer the sacrament to Saints in the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery found a quiet place behind a veil and bowed in silent prayer. Then, on this sacred day when Christians everywher...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! @seminary.strong - Worlds From Come Follow Me: Parley P. Pratt had been a member of the Church for about a month when he was called “into the wilderness” to preach the gospel (Doctrine and Covenants 32:2). Thomas B. Marsh had been a member for even less time than that when he was told, “The hour of yo...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "Even though the Church of Jesus Christ had been organized in 1830, many gospel truths were still yet to be revealed, and several early Church members had questions. They had read prophecies in the Book of Mormon about the gathering of Israel and the building up of Zi...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "Revelation was still a relatively new concept for the Saints as the Restoration continued to unfold. Early Church members knew that the Prophet Joseph Smith could receive revelation for the Church. But could others? Questions like this became critical when Hiram Page...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "For most people, being baptized is a reverent, peaceful experience. The baptism of Emma Smith and others, however, was disrupted by a mob who mocked them, threatened them, and forced them to flee. Later, just as Joseph was about to confirm the new members, he was arr...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "The Savior’s work of bringing forth the Book of Mormon was now complete. But His work of Restoration had just started. In addition to restoring doctrine and priesthood authority, the Lord had made it clear through earlier revelations that He also wanted to restore a...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "It took Martin and Lucy Harris years to acquire one of the finest farms in Palmyra, New York. But in 1829 it became clear that the Book of Mormon could be published only if Martin mortgaged his farm to pay the printer. Martin had a testimony of the Book of Mormon, bu...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "There are many different ways to try to measure a person’s worth. Talent, education, wealth, and physical appearance can all affect how we evaluate each other—and ourselves. But in God’s eyes, our worth is a much simpler matter, and it is stated clearly in Doctrine a...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "Most people around the world have probably never heard of Harmony, Pennsylvania. The Lord often chooses humble places for the most significant events in His kingdom. In a wooded area near Harmony on May 15, 1829, John the Baptist appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver C...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "As the translation of the Book of Mormon continued, a question came up: What should Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery do about those lost pages of the translation? It might make sense to retranslate that portion, but the Lord saw something they could not: their enemies...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Join us this week on our Linger Longer where we discuss attending stake conference.  Let us know your thoughts.   ********** (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For additional information or official...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! From Come Follow Me:         "In the fall of 1828, a young schoolteacher named Oliver Cowdery took a teaching job in Manchester, New York, and stayed with the family of Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. Oliver had heard about their son Joseph and his remarkable experiences, and Oliver, who considered him...

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Join us on this linger longer as we discuss the highlights of the inauguration, some of the executive orders and what the future of America looks like.  (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For additi...