Follow Him Podcast: Episode 51, Part 2 –The Family Proclamation w/ Jenet Erickson | Our Turtle House

Dr. Jenet Erickson returns with Hank Smith and John Bytheway to examine “The Family: A Proclamation to the World '' and how social science, psychology, and spirituality intersect in this aspirational and inspirational document that galvanizes Saints to become better stewards in their families, wards, neighborhoods, and communities. Show notes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook:   / followhimpod.  . Instagram:   / followhimpo.  . Enjoy this podcast? Download the Our Turtle House app and access thousands of hours of fun and inspirational firesides, talks, devotionals, and podcasts (including the FollowHim podcast) that your whole family will enjoy! Get the app here: http://turtle.link/app 00:00 Intro 00:13 The family is ordained of God and science backs that a nuclear family provides greatest likelihood for children to thrive 01:46 Affirmation of traditional marriage is obligation to stand up for those who are most vulnerable in society 04:17 Support for single parents 04:51 The Atonement covers all gaps and makes up for any loses in our lives 08:44 Happiness is most likely when based on teachings of Jesus Christ 10:55 The importance of marriage at an altar 13:19 What “preside” can mean 14:58 The science of prayer 20:55 The power of repentance in marriage according to science 23:45 The Four Horsemen of Divorce 25:34 Parenting and Doctrine and Covenants 121:41-42 28:19 Elder Holland story about treating son poorly and the Plan of Redemption 30:44 What love really is in a marriage 32:53 The importance of family work 37:50 The research behind women and working outside the home and having a father protects daughters from predators 40:55 Men and women are equals in a marriage in presiding, teaching, and nurturing 48:31 Brain development in children with mothers and fathers, including oxytocin 58:58 The Lord places a strong boundary for abusers and those that violate covenants 1:02:38 Need the vision of our Heavenly Parents for equality in marriage and parenting 1:05:33 Dr. Erickson shares her experience with faith and education #comefollowme #doctrineandcovenants #thefamilyproclamation