Show Notes for Episode 7
Intro
- Listener feedback
Topic: Ward Family Dynamics
- From LDS.ORG
Belonging to a Ward Family (Robert D. Hales, “Belonging to a Ward Family,” Liahona, Mar 1999, 11) .
Ward and Branch Families: Part of Heavenly Father’s Plan for Us (Virginia H. Pearce, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, “Ward and Branch Families: Part of Heavenly Father’s Plan for Us,” Ensign, Nov 1993, 79).
The Ward Family: Pulling Together (Kathleen Lubeck Peterson, “The Ward Family: Pulling Together,” Ensign, Jul 1995, 22).
- From other sources (possible dissenting views)
An overview and history of the ward organization itself (mostly quoted from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism)
Similar to above but more comprehensive on mormonwiki.com.
From the PBS Special - Living a Mormon Life: Views on how the Mormon belief system and its culture work at an emotional, spiritual level that can powerfully influence how people live their lives.
From http://www.rickross.com/ - A database of information about cults, destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. Pressure to Forgive Challenges Mormon Families, Divides Wards - Salt Lake Tribune, October 17, 1999 - By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
Fortifying Your Virtual Zion
Combating Satan's Attack on Individuals & Families (A Resource Guide For Members) - The Corvallis Oregon Stake developed this guide a couple of years ago.
- Here was a list of "Ten Steps for added computer safety:"
- Place your computer in an open access area.
- Talk with your children about the Internet.
- Bookmark child-friendly sites.
- Teach your children to avoid giving out personal information.
- Check your browser history routinely.
- Know the parents of your children's friends.
- Block inappropriate information with filters.
- Stay out of chat rooms.
- Teach children to "crash and tell."
- Secure your internet connection with a password.
- Filtered Internet Providers:
- Here was a list of "Ten Steps for added computer safety:"
Technology
Wrap-up
- Thank our listeners
- Introduce Poll?
- Feedback/Address reminders