Terryl Givens & Thomas Wirthlin McConkie, “The spiritual journey” (MI Conversations)

Thomas Wirthlin McConkie was born into a prominent American Latter-day Saint family, but the faith didn't resonate with him as a teenager. He disconnected from the Church and began exploring the wider world's faith traditions. He followed a thread through eastern religion and philosophy, then was surprised when that thread guided him all the way back to the faith of his youth. As a Latter-day Saint specialist in meditation and adult psychological development, Thomas Wirthlin McConkie appreciates how connecting with his past opens a new vision of the future.
Maxwell Institute Conversations are special videocast episodes of the Maxwell Institute Podcast, hosted by Terryl Givens and created in collaboration with Faith Matters Foundation.
Thomas Wirthlin McConkie is author of "Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis: A Simple Developmental Map" and the founder of Lower Lights School of Wisdom. He has been practicing mindfulness and other meditative techniques for twenty years and studying their effects on human potential. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his partner Gloria and their dog Luna.

[@aashop11]

This is timely right now. I feel inclined to be a helping hand gather all truth into one. Simplicity, Oneness with God, stillness, Rejoicing, Hope, Love, Service, Compassion, Contemplation, Covenants, Engagement, Purity, Availability. Contentment, Gratitude. We are already of the essence of God and God is in us now. Namaste. Christ is The Way. Priesthood power and restoration and the keys are true. All Goodness in one. THANK YOU for your transparency and conversation!

[@melissawebb3514]

This was so spot on. I loved the conversation and pray that as members of the church grow beyond the traditional "check lists" mentality that has been culturally developed, we will all move toward a higher way of truly living the gospel and realizing all it has to offer us as individuals and the world around us through these gentle practices of slowing down and learning how to be present and opening ourselves to recognizing the Spirit more fully in our lives. Thank you for this.

[@ramsam70]

I heard Thomas on the Awesome with Allison podcast and completely connected with his words. I am so thrilled to find this video and I feel like connecting our spiritual goals with those of other faiths, of bridging gaps and working together to achieve and support spiritual success and see each other as valuable progressing spirits is needed. I love this conversation. I’m a fan of Givans books as well- so this is treat!

[@MarshaKeller]

Thank you for sharing your journey. While we all have our own, the connection with others who touch pieces of our soul, can be grounding and inspiring as our disconnect feels less so. Your candid responses are needed. Again, thank you both.

[@chinitowon]

MEDITATION FIRST SAVED MY LIFE. THEN IT TRANSFORMED MY LIFE. And now, only now, do I believe I am finally on the path. Thank you TWM.

[@byumaxwell]

Thanks for watching the episode.

[@BeardedPiano]

I've listened to this multiple times and absolutely love it. Thank you to both of you being open and vulnerable and allowing us to hear your thoughts.

[@vickidaniels9837]

An absolute delight

[@turkeyduck6]

Necessary conversation - thank you!

[@nwsykes]

👍👍

[@byumaxwell]

👍

[@ileneferris1012]

great