038: Richard Ostler, former YSA Bishop, shares what he has learned about helping those who feel marginalized in the Church
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In this podcast episode, Richard Ostler (host of the podcast Listen, Learn, and Love) shares what he has learned about helping those who feel marginalized in the Church, including early-returned missionaries. Richard has served in multiple leadership positions, including as a YSA bishop for three years. Richard is also the parent of an early-returned missionary (due to COVID and OCD Scrupulosity) and shares his experience of going through that trial with his son. In addition to these things, Richard also shares what is challenging about leadership positions, gives good advice to those who return home early, as well as to leaders, and lay church members. He emphasizes honoring personal revelation, utilizing the gift of the Atonement, and loving everyone--especially those we do not understand. And, he tells of his great love for millennials. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
You can learn more about Richard and his podcast by going to papaostler.com or listenlearnandlove.org.
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