Changing Church Culture by Gathering the Saints | An Interview with Jacob Hansen
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Jacob Hansen grew up immersed in and passionate about ideas about the world. He grew up near Sparks, Nevada, in a blue-collar family with parents who now serve as a State Senator and in the Nevada State Assembly. He served a Church mission to Argentina and attended both Brigham Young University and BYU-Hawaii, graduating with a degree in Operations/Supply Chain Management. He then partnered with another recent-grad to start a company that continues to grow. Jacob married his college sweetheart, Erica, and they have four children. He loves just about anything that takes him on an adventure.
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HIGHLIGHTS
1:40 Introduction to Jacob Hansen, the creator of Thoughtful Faith UA-cam channel.
3:10 A part of Jacob’s UA-cam channel are formal debates. Listening to Christian vs Atheist debates saved Jacob’s testimony.
6:30 Contrast is what creates clarity. That’s why Jacob likes to talk to people that disagree with him and have debates.
7:30 Should most people debate? Formal debate is a skill set and not recommended for everyone. It’s not a good way to minister to someone.
10:00 Although argument doesn’t create conviction and belief, a lack of argument destroys the climate where belief can flourish.
11:30 Interest-based programs. Why are they important in the Church? We can combine values and people’s interests to create a great experience.
17:00 Ministry should happen at a ward level but when it comes to interest based activities you can do them at a stake level. Stop forcing people to go to activities they have no interest in.
20:30 We need to gather in these sub-interest groups for community and human connection between the saints. It’s not about entertainment.
22:00 How can Relief Society presidents and elders quorum presidents begin to implement interest-based activities? It can happen at the ward level but it’s easier for stake leaders because there are lots of people.
26:45 More people will engage in these interest-based activities because it’s actually something they are interested in. It’s also something that non members will show up to. Activities are a much better way to do missionary work.
29:30 These activities are not a ploy to get people baptized but we are bringing the Spirit into someone’s life and then they can decide what they want to do with it. We are facilitating opportunities and loving people.
34:00 Ultimately life is about being one with God and one with each other. The most valuable thing that we have in our lives is our relationships. That’s why we do what we do. That’s why we are building community and groups.
35:50 What about the budget? Start with activities that you don’t need a budget for, such as a yoga night or jujitsu night.
38:00 Why not just do these activities outside the church entirely?
38:30 What if your idea isn’t supported by the bishop or other leaders?
40:30 Liability for these activities. How do we deal with it? Create a simple waiver.
42:30 The point is not the activities themselves. It’s about the vision.
48:00 Thoughts on being a leader
My son started a floor hockey group for activity age kids. It has been a HUGE hit. Plays every other Thursday in the church gym and we get a great turn out both members and those not of our faith.
Jacob on Leading Saints podcast!! WHAT?!? This is epic! I shared Jacob’s initial video talking about keeping youth active through utilizing the intersection of values and interests with my bishopric. Our bishop LOVED it, and shared it with the stake presidency. This is huge.
Rock on, Jacob!! 😎
Such good points! I love this. Ministry and temple trips and holiday activities at ward level… hobby stuff at stake level.
So great!
Jacob has a great series of videos on Columbus. Highly recommended. He posts great content and always has thoughtful takes.
Amen, I think Jacob’s channel is one of the most needed at this time for the Church
As a Catholic I'd love to see Josephs Smith ideology against doctrinal contraries. Fascinating polemics.
Great stuff!
Why do we need to reinvent the Church. We already have programs for our youth and single adults. What we need are facilities like gyms and rec centers. Every Stake should have one.
I feel like all you’ve done with this is just punted this up to a stake level. I’m a YM leader & we still have to have weekly activities but our YM have these diverse interests so we are struggling to find activities that they all enjoy & still build their faith.
I don't think Jacob is presenting a novel idea. I think he is instead presenting a very basic idea that highlights how LDS leadership from an organizational level has failed members by gutting programs and cultural things that used to engage members. And now members are left wanting but can't quite put it that plainly without pushing buttons of people around them or getting perceived as a threat to priesthood authority.
Wait why can’t the church afford these?
You don’t want this to be all entertaining, you have to incorporate the gospel in it too. Lol
Yep Jacob and that’s the problem the gospel is the opposite of entertainment, it’s boring and when the relive starts the people leave.
Don’t even have the gospel at all, if people are interested they will ask until then keep playing and stop making peoples eyes roll
Basketball, scouting...ugh! So male centric! Are you speaking for all church members or just the bros in Elders Quorum?!