Converted To Zion

Across the pages of the Book of Mormon, we witness at least 11 major journeys of faith: families and groups who escaped fallen worlds, crossed unforgiving wildernesses, rested at places of refuge, weathered fierce tempests, and reached a promised land. Alongside them stand prophets like Jacob, Abinadi, Samuel the Lamanite, Ether, Mormon, and Moroni—travelers who pressed forward in the exact same pursuit, even when their refuge remained unseen.

Their stories aren’t just ancient history; they are blueprints for our modern lives. In the podcast series Converted to Zion, we break down personal examples and scriptural patterns for our day and share insights on how we can all prepare our hearts to become a Zion-like people. Below is a summary of scriptures, quotes, and talks from each of the seven episodes for your study and reflection:

• FOUNDATION (2012):
  • Power in the Priesthood– Neil L. Anderson
  • Leaving People Better– Michael Holker

• CALLED (2019):
  • The Message– Lance Richardson
  • They Saw Our Day– Lance Richardson
  • Zion- Seeking the City of Enoch– Larry Barkdull, Lance Richardson, Ron McMillan
  • Zion- The Long Road to Sanctification– Larry Barkdull, Lance Richardson, Ron McMillan
  • The Pillars of Zion– Larry Barkdull
  • Grateful to Gather– President Russell M. Nelson
  • Elder Bednar Dec 2023 Stake Conference talk
  • The 12 Principles of Righteousness– Robb Russon

• PREPARE (2026) STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH:
  • Be With and Strengthen Them– Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
  • Mosiah 23:18
  • The Character of Christ– Elder D. Todd Christofferson
  • Mark 10:45
  • Helaman 6:1-5
  • D&C 59:10-12,16

• PREPARE (2026) LATTER DAY SINS:
  • 1 Timothy 4:1-3,6
  • Helaman 16:1-3,6
  • Alma 10:4-6
  • D&C 121:34-36

• PREPARE (2026) SATAN DECEIVETH:
  • Hear Him
  • 2 Nephi 26:23-31
  • D&C 1:11-12, 14-16
  • Trusting Our Father– Elder David P. Homer
  • Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion– Elder D. Todd Christofferson
  • Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow– Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  • 1 Timothy 4:7-8
  • Statement on the Garment 26.4.2
  • Alma 30– Korihor
  • Jacob 7– Sherem
  • Alma 1– Nehor

• PREPARE (2026) BE FAITHFUL:
  • James 2:17
  • 2 Peter 1:4-10
  • D&C 107:30
  • Prepare to Obtain Every Needful Thing– Elder David A. Bednar
  • About the Temple Endowment
  • Helaman 8 chapter heading
  • Helaman 9 chapter heading
  • Helaman 10:3-4
  • D&C 61:36-39

• TO BRING FORTH (2033):
  • JST Matthew 6:38
  • JST Luke 12:34
  • D&C 6:6; D&C 11:6; D&C 12:6
  • I Love to See the Temple– President Henry B. Eyring
  • All Will Be Well Because of Temples Covenants– President Henry B. Eyring
  • 3 Nephi 8:5
  • 3 Nephi 10:18-19
  • Ether 6:11
  • 1 Nephi 18
  • Brigham Young Journal of Discourses 11:300
  • The Book of Mormon Guide to Establishing Zion– Larry Barkdull
  • Zion- The Pure in Heart– Larry Barkdull
  • WISE will know. Not as a thief!
    • Matthew 24:32-33
    • Matthew 24:42-44
    • Matthew 24:45-47
    • Revelation 3:3
    • 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
    • 1 Thessalonians 5:4
    • Luke 21:28
  • WICKED won’t know. As a thief!
    • Matthew 24:37-41
    • Matthew 24:48-51
    • Revelation 3:3
    • Revelations 16:15
    • 2 Peter 3:10
    • 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
    • Luke 12:56
  • The Lord’s Second Coming– Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual
  • Confidence in the Presence of God– President Russell M. Nelson