Eternal Warriors: Teamwork, Mercy, and Staying Faithful When People Fail (Without Shame or Contention)

Welcome to Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, hosted by Maurice Harker—a faith-based resource for those striving to strengthen marriage, build self-mastery, and apply gospel-centered principles to real-life challenges.Important note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by people who strive to live its teachings and apply restored-gospel principles in practical, life-changing ways.In this episode of Eternal Warriors 4.0, Maurice teaches how to build spiritual strength inside real-world relationships and teams—especially when people make mistakes, emotions run high, and progress feels slow.This discussion focuses on:Fostering unity, encouragement, and spiritual chemistry in a groupRejecting perfectionism and learning to practice mercy in teamworkRecognizing “satanic distortions” that push judgment, shame, or harshnessHow to respond to mistakes without rubbing them in—or giving up on peopleWhy revelation often increases when stewardships stretch you beyond your abilityMoving forward in faith when you can’t see how the miracle will unfoldHolding hope when healing (marriage, parenting, discipleship) feels slow or impossiblePractical ways to keep connection even when others feel “crusty,” resistant, or defensiveWhy accurate feedback matters—and how to give truth with charityIf you’ve been trying to lead, build, serve, or heal—and you’re tired of feeling judged, overwhelmed, or alone—this episode will help you stay steady, stay kind, and keep moving forward in Christ.

Welcome to Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, hosted by Maurice Harker—a faith-based resource for listeners seeking stronger marriages, deeper self-mastery, and real-life healing through gospel-centered principles.Important note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by individuals who strive to live its teachings and apply restored-gospel principles to everyday challenges.In this episode (Eternal Warriors 4.0), Maurice teaches the Divine Art of Discovering—how to clarify identity, purpose, and mission while learning to work in teams without shame, comparison, or “satanic sabotage” pulling you off course.This discussion is especially relevant for:Returned missionaries, premarried young adults, and those rebuilding direction after a major life transitionParents and grandparents looking for a meaningful, gospel-aligned gift or training opportunityAnyone who struggles with asking for help, delegating, or feeling “not good enough” around capable teammatesYou’ll learn tools and takeaways like:Why teamwork often triggers fear, avoidance, and comparison—and how to push through itA simple 1–5 self-assessment to spot where you get pulled left or right emotionallyHow to invite others into your process and build unity through shared discoveryRecognizing and valuing other people’s gifts (instead of pre-deciding their role)Reframing weaknesses without shame—and letting others fill the “blanks”A gospel-grounded mindset for staying confident in your strengths while celebrating othersIf you’re trying to strengthen your marriage, your leadership, or your spiritual resilience—this episode will help you discover who you are at your best, build healthier teams, and move forward without letting comparison hijack your progress.

Welcome to Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, hosted by Maurice Harker—a faith-based resource for those striving to strengthen marriage, increase self-mastery, and apply gospel-centered principles to real-life struggles.Note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by individuals who strive to live its teachings and apply them in practical, life-changing ways.In this episode, Maurice and the class explore how to respond when relationships become strained, including experiences of being “canceled,” family conflict, and painful rejection—while still staying rooted in Christlike love and personal values.You’ll learn practical tools and spiritual principles for:Loving others with charity without compromising beliefsHolding healthy boundaries with peace (not contention)“Adding virtue” to negative thoughts through disciplined mental habitsUsing Christ’s example (the woman taken in adultery) to love without lowering standardsStaying regulated in hard conversations—pausing, breathing, and speaking from identityStrengthening your “anchor points” so you can listen deeply without being pulled off courseWhy cheering others on (and cheering yourself on) can change heartsHow connection and community help people endure crisis—especially marriage crisisThis episode is especially for anyone facing rejection, family tension, or marriage strain—and trying to stay faithful, loving, and steady through it all.

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, host Maurice Harker leads a powerful Spiritual Psychology Masterclass discussion inspired by a recent General Conference women’s session and the doctrine of divine patience.Through real-world family stories, therapeutic insight, and gospel principles, this episode explores what it truly means to cheer each other on, especially when loved ones are off course, questioning faith, or living differently than we hoped.Topics include:Maintaining eternal standards without losing connectionNavigating complex family situations involving faith, boundaries, and LGBTQ+ questionsWhy cheering matters more than correctingSeeing others through Heavenly Father’s eyesGod’s patience as a model for parenting, marriage, and discipleshipThe power of prayer, agency, and spiritual “rerouting”Using a memorable GPS metaphor and deeply personal experiences, Maurice invites listeners to replace judgment with charity and fear with faith—while still honoring covenants and family values.This episode is for parents, leaders, and disciples who want to stay loving without surrendering truth, and who believe that charity is what helps everyone survive the journey home.🎧 New episodes weekly | Faith-based emotional health | Gospel-centered psychology

In this episode of the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, host Maurice Harker continues the Eternal Warriors 4.0 series by teaching how to intentionally design the “presidential cabinet” in your mind—instead of letting fear, shame, and Satan’s lobbyists run the show.Maurice explores how many Latter-day Saints live with anxiety, depression, spiritual stagnation, or quiet mediocrity, not because they’re weak, but because they’ve never been taught how to recognize and organize the voices in their own head. He introduces the idea of a spiritual “cabinet” made up of the historian, statistician, hope, charity, fear, the divine apprentice, and the lobbyist, and shows how to put faith, hope, and charity back in the lead with Christ as the true source of guidance.You’ll learn:How Satan uses isolation and the lie, “You’re the only one like this,” to shut down your growthWhat it looks like to run a daily “cabinet meeting” in your brain with the Savior presidingHow to recognize when the “lobbyist” voice (fear, shame, panic, urgency) is hijacking your thoughtsSimple ways to use DAR/DPAR (Discover–Plan–Act–Reflect) with a partner or teammate to create progressWhy teaming up (fireside-style check-ins) is a spiritual weapon against discouragement and driftHow “beginning with the end in mind” leads to miracle-level passion projects where you seek and expect to be part of God’s workIf you’re an LDS disciple, spouse, or parent who feels stuck in your head, overwhelmed by self-improvement, or alone in your battles, this episode will help you name what’s going on inside, fight isolation, and move toward a life where you can honestly say: “I have used my gifts and talents to be part of miracles.”🔗 For deeper, gospel-centered training, visit:LazarusLectures.com – Marriage repair workshops & Lazarus LecturesLifeChangingServices.org – Self-mastery, Eternal Warriors, and healing programsCreated by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not officially affiliated with the Church.

In this episode of the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, host Maurice Harker dives into how small, simple, gospel-centered systems can transform your self-mastery—and why Satan works so hard to convince you it’s “too much” or “not enough.”Building on the Eternal Warriors 4.0 framework, Maurice and his team review key principles like the war between remembering and forgetting, recognizing satanic lies and spin, understanding chemical levels, and using DAR/DPAR (Discover–Plan–Act–Reflect) in realistic, everyday ways. You’ll hear practical examples—from sticky-note to-do lists to budgeting and even pickleball practice—showing how self-mastery doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful.In this episode, you’ll learn:How the war between remembering and forgetting is a real spiritual battle, not just a personality flawWhy Satan loves the lie: “If you can’t do it big and perfect, you shouldn’t do it at all”Simple ways to turn everyday tools (like sticky notes, planners, or budgets) into DAR/DPAR systemsHow to adapt Eternal Warriors tools to your personality, season of life, and energy levelWhy small and simple efforts, repeated with faith in Christ, can bring about miraculous long-term changeIf you’re an LDS parent, spouse, leader, or disciple who feels overwhelmed by self-improvement or “one more system,” this episode will help you simplify your efforts, recognize Satan’s discouraging narratives, and move forward with doable, grace-filled progress toward your passion projects and eternal goals.🔗 For deeper, gospel-centered training, visit:LazarusLectures.com – Marriage repair workshops & Lazarus LecturesLifeChangingServices.org – Eternal Warriors, self-mastery, and healing programsCreated by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not officially affiliated with the Church.

In this episode of the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, host Maurice Harker explores how to turn intrusive thoughts, exhaustion, and spiritual opposition into fuel for growth instead of proof that you’re failing.Drawing from the Come, Follow Me lesson and recent general conference talks, Maurice explains how to reframe negative self-talk as deliberate spiritual opposition, not “just your own broken mind.” He walks through his process of creating “Notes to Self”—personalized, gospel-rooted reminders in written and audio form—to anchor your mind when Satan attacks with shame, depletion, or “you’re not enough” narratives.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to recognize intrusive, self-critical thoughts as spiritual warfare—not your true identityWhy exhaustion and burnout are often a satanic strategy, not a badge of righteousnessHow customized audios and written “notes to self” can function as a personal iron rod during late-night anxiety and early-morning attacksWhy God expects you to rest and let divine compensation (ministering angels, teammates, and grace) cover what you can’t doHow to support youth and adults who are wrestling with questions, doubt, and truth-seeking without fearIf you’re an LDS spouse, parent, leader, or disciple striving for self-mastery, resilient faith, and Christ-centered emotional health, this episode will help you see your mental battles in a new light—and give you practical tools to fight back with the Savior instead of against yourself.🔗 For deeper, gospel-centered training, visit:LazarusLectures.com – Marriage repair workshops & Lazarus LecturesLifeChangingServices.org – Self-mastery, Eternal Warriors, and faith-based healing programsCreated by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not officially affiliated with the Church.

In this episode of the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, host Maurice Harker dives into one of Satan’s most subtle but powerful tactics: the war between remembering and forgetting. Why is it so hard to remember spiritual impressions, goals, and revelations—even when we want to? And why do the worst thoughts tend to show up right as we’re falling asleep or just waking up?Drawing on his Spiritual Psychology Masterclass, Maurice shares how he discovered and built “personalized iron rods”—practical systems that help you hold to the word of God when your mind is drifting or under attack. From missionary days with 3x5 scripture cards in Detroit to using modern text-to-audio tools as wake-up and bedtime “iron rods,” he explains how to turn reminder systems into spiritual weapons, not shame-filled “crutches.”In this episode you’ll learn:How Satan uses drifting, anxiety, and late-night/early-morning thoughts to derail youWhy even smart, faithful people forget critical truths and commitmentsHow to build personalized iron rods using scriptures, notes, and audioHow to use two-alarm systems and intentional listening to push back on fear-based morning thoughtsWhy “affirmations” often feel cheesy—but intelligent reminders are powerful and doctrinally soundHow to see structure, tools, and supports as Christlike compensation, not weaknessIf you’re an LDS disciple striving for self-mastery, stronger relationships, and spiritual clarity, this episode will give you hope—and concrete tools—to stop losing battles you’re not even aware you’re fighting.🔗 For deeper, gospel-centered training, visit:LazarusLectures.com – Marriage repair workshops & Lazarus LecturesLifeChangingServices.org – Eternal Warriors, self-mastery, and faith-based healing programsCreated by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not officially affiliated with the Church.

In this episode of the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, Maurice Harker dives into the real-life battle between your thoughts, weaknesses, and Satan’s lies—and how God uses all of it to turn you into a powerful servant, not a failure.Maurice explains why being “lazy,” “undisciplined,” or “scattered” is often Satanic spin, not your true identity. Instead of shaming yourself, he teaches how to build compensation systems—reminders, structures, and teammates—that actually make you more Christlike. You’ll learn the “seeds and weeds” mental gardening model, using simple tools like 3x5 cards to pull out destructive thoughts (“I’m inadequate,” “I’ll just fail again”) and replace them with truth, over and over, just like tending a real garden.Key principles in this episode include:Why using supports, structure, and people is not a crutch, but a Christlike way to work (“let them be one”)How passion project teammates can cover your weak spots and give you confidence to move forwardThe “seeds and weeds” method for catching Satan’s lies and consciously planting truth-based thoughtsHow to replace unwanted behaviors (like overeating or numbing out) with healthy, intentional alternativesTurning the DAR cycle (Discover–Plan–Act–Reflect) into a joyful, daily repentance and growth processUsing warrior chemistry—holy urgency and righteous anger at suffering—to push through resistance and serve othersMaurice also shares how to talk to others who are drowning in “weed thoughts” with love unfeigned, and how to start saying, “I have a dream, I don’t know how to do it yet, and I’m looking for teammates,” so you can become part of God’s miracle-making process—even while you’re still very, very human.If you’re a Latter-day Saint striving to repair your marriage, build self-mastery, and push back against Satan’s lies, this episode will help you see your “weaknesses” as invitations to partner with God and His people.🔗 For deeper, gospel-centered training, visit:LazarusLectures.com – Marriage repair workshops & Lazarus LecturesLifeChangingServices.org – Eternal Warriors, self-mastery, and faith-based healing programsCreated by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not officially affiliated with the Church.

In this episode of the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, Maurice Harker (founder of Life Changing Services and creator of Eternal Warriors) helps you learn how to never be “spiritually bored” again—and how to fight back when Satan uses anxiety, depression, distraction, and “I’m just lazy” thinking to shut you down.Maurice introduces key Eternal Warriors 4.0 principles, showing how passion projects—big, faith-based missions that matter to you—can become instant tools against feelings of worthlessness, boredom, and discouragement. Instead of just trying to “stop a bad habit,” you’ll learn how to aim your life at something powerful, and then build systems that help you actually follow through.Using stories from his own life and work with Latter-day Saint individuals and couples, Maurice teaches:The “war between remembering and forgetting” and why forgetting your goals is not a personal weakness, but a Satanic strategyHow to use reminder systems (alarms, 3x5 cards, written plans) as spiritual weapons, not crutchesThe DAR cycle (Discover, Plan, Act, Reflect) and why planning specific times and places is like declaring war on Satan’s interferenceHow to plan for failure with backup plans and still move forwardThe chemical scale and why moods (low motivation, “I’m just lazy,” “I’m broken”) are one of Satan’s favorite toolsHow to catch Satan’s lies, write them down, and create truth-based rebuttals so he can’t reuse the same tricksIf you’re an LDS man or woman trying to rebuild your marriage, overcome addiction, or develop real self-mastery through the gospel of Jesus Christ, this episode will help you see your mind, your schedule, and your “forgetfulness” in a whole new spiritual light.🔗 For deeper training and marriage repair tools, visit:LifeChangingServices.org – Eternal Warriors, self-mastery, and faith-based therapeutic programsThis podcast is created by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but is not officially affiliated with the Church.