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Primarily Scripture with Cindy Young
This is an LDS "how to study your scriptures" guide geared toward big kids, teens, or anyone who wants a little support in learning how to go from reading the scriptures, to studying them. This season we're diving into The Doctrine and Covenants and learning simple tips and tricks for how to study the scriptures on a beginner level with advanced results. And trust me when I tell you that even though a child can do it, you'll want to use these tips and tricks for the rest of your life! There are so many resources for studying the gospel, but be sure that your study includes PRIMARILY scripture.
Episodes
119 episodes
The Absolute. Most. Important. Thing. March 25-31 Easter
Do you know about the most important thing in the entire universe? This week we get to study Easter and celebrate the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Leah joins me this week and shares her feelings about the Savior. Grab a tissue......
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You've Never Searched for THIS Before! March 18-24 2nd Nephi 31-33
Cindy and 9 year old Blake read from 2nd Nephi chapter 32, and look for something a little unexpected! This week's tip is one of the secrets to scripture study that you don't hear about very much. They also make a list to help them remember wha...
Easy Steps for Your Best Study Ever - March 11-19 2nd Nephi 26-30
Is there something you can do to have a really great scripture study session? YES! Each episode has great tips and tricks, and this one is no different. Join Cindy Young as she walks you through one possible way to study 2nd Nephi 26:27 . You'l...
A 3-Letter Word That Can Transform Your Pondering - March 4-10 2nd Nephi 20-25
This week on Primarily Scripture we are studying 2nd Nephi 25:26. First we SEARCH by looking for a LIST, and then we PONDER by asking QUESTIONS about what we found. But what if we're not sure about what questions to ask? Find out what word Cind...
If Nothing Else, Do This! Feb 26-Mar 3 - Week 9 2nd Nephi 11-19
This week, we dive into the mysterious world of the Isaiah chapters. But don't worry if it sounds a bit complicated, because Cindy has some amazing study tips to help us understand and make the scriptures come alive. Get ready to search, ponder...
3 Ways to Not Get Lost in the Isaiah Chapters - Week 8 - Feb 19-25
In this episode, Cindy and her young guest, Isaac, explore 2nd Nephi chapter 8, which contains words of Isaiah that can be tricky to understand. Between the free worksheets and Isaac's super simple suggestions, finding meaning in these difficul...
Unlocking the Power of Search, Ponder, and Pray - Week 7 Feb 12-18
Have you ever looked for FEELINGS when you studied the scriptures? These chapters are full of them! This episode and this week's worksheets will guide you through SEARCHING for them, PONDERING the lessons they can teach you, and considering way...
Week 6 Feb 5-11: The Study Tip Cindy Can't Live Without
This week Cindy and Ethan discuss select verses from 2nd Nephi chapter 1. After reviewing the verses and their meaning, Ethan tells us about one of his favorite parts. Cindy then shows how what Ethan did is such an important study tool! It's ac...
Week 5 Jan 29-Feb 4 - Lessons from a Hungry Family
Monson and I find such great lessons from the story of Nephi breaking his bow! The worksheet helps us to understand the story, and then we talk about the lessons we learn from Nephi and Lehi. Monson shows me which verses he marked in his ...
Week 4 Jan 22-28 Tour the Worksheets and Study Along!
This week starts out with Cindy and Quorra giving you a quick tour of the worksheets and they start to fill them out together. They study some of the verses from 1st Nephi 11, look for the things Nephi did, and learn an important word - condesc...
Week 3 Jan 15-21 - Four Super Simple Tips that ANYONE Can Use - Primarily Scripture with Cindy Young
This week we're looking at a few segments from 1st Nephi chapters 6-10. Of course, first we read and understand several verses from the scriptures, and then Kelby and I use 4 super simple things as we study: 1) Look for a Lesson; 2) Put Your Ow...
Week 2 Jan 8-14 Go, Seek, Find
Cindy and this week’s guest, Felicity, discuss how great it is to study scriptures, and Felicity tells what she likes about the new study worksheets. They give a very brief story overview of what happens in the 5 chapters ...
Week 1 January 1-7: Intro to The Book of Mormon
00:00 Primarily Scripture is back with a new season, and this year we're studying The Book of Mormon along with Come Follow Me. Cindy introduces free worksheets available on the website that she designed specifically for kids to help them under...
28. Make a Study Plan - See You Next Season!
Thank you so much for joining me in season 1 of Primarily Scripture! There are so many awesome things I'm working on for season 2 - I can't wait to share them with you! In the meantime, please make a study plan for yourself for the month of Dec...
27. What Can I Leave Behind?
Vienna and Cindy discuss the story of Lehi in 1st Nephi chapter 2. They explore leaving behind inheritances and relate it to their own lives, discussing habits and traditions that may need to be left behind in order to follow Christ. They encou...
26. One Study Tip Kids are Already Great at Doing
Cindy and Vienna continue their discussion about 1st Nephi 2:1 and how the Jews felt about Lehi. There are 4 tips interspersed throughout the episode, but one in particular is especially great for kids, because it's something they're already go...
E25. One Thing You Can Always Count On
Cindy begins to read 1st Nephi chapter 2 with a familiar friend. After making sure they understand what the verse means, they explore a few questions including "How does the Lord feel about Lehi?" and "How does the Lord feel about me?" Cindy re...
24. 3 Suggestions for Independent Study
Cindy Young encourages viewers to continue their scripture study independently this week, and suggests 3 ways to find scriptures to study on topics they are thankful for. This is the only episode for the week of Thanksgiving, but we'll be back ...
23. Behold! Look at This!
In this episode, Cindy and Franklin read 1st Nephi 1:19-20. They discuss how the people felt about Lehi after he told them to repent, and the message of deliverance through faith. The episode concludes with a challenge for the listeners to stud...
22. One Easy Way to be Like Lehi
In this episode, Cindy guides Franklin in highlighting key phrases in 1st Nephi 1:18 She encourages him to share his spiritual experiences with others, just like Lehi did, and Franklin shares an awesome story of a time when he had a prayer answ...
21. What Lehi DIDN'T Do, and 4 Easy Steps for Following the Spirit
Cindy and 9yo Franklin delve into the teachings and lessons from 1st Nephi 1:18, focusing on the actions and inactions of Lehi. Cindy encourages listeners to pay attention to what characters in scriptures didn't do, besides just what they did d...
1st Nephi 1:17 - Primarily Scripture with Cindy Young
Quorra is back to study with Cindy and today they read 1st Nephi 1:17. Breaking it down into shorter phrases helps them to be sure they understand as they go. Quorra learns the meaning of "abridgement," and they find repeated thoughts. These re...
19. Repeated Thoughts, Thoughts Repeated
In this episode Cindy Young continues to study 1st Nephi 1:16 with Quorra. But it seems like the same thing is repeated in this verse, which can be confusing sometimes. Repeated ideas are actually common in ancient writings like the Bible, howe...
18. Old Fashioned Writing - Simple Ideas!
Cindy Young is joined by 9yo Quorra, who says even though she received scriptures when she was baptized, she doesn't read them very often. One reason is because they are hard to understand. She and Cindy read 1st Nephi 1:16, and use 3 technique...
17. How Did Lehi Not PANIC?!
Host Cindy Young continues to discuss 1st Nephi 1:11-15 with 15yo Isaac. They compare verse 13 with it's destruction and problems to verse 14 where Lehi praises God. Cindy wonders how Lehi didn't have extreme anxiety after hearing about the des...