Ep 174 S7 Kirk Burbidge 'Balm of Gilead' Boyd K. Packer

In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge revisits President Boyd K. Packer’s 1987 General Conference address, “Balm of Gilead,” exploring how its time tested teachings offer a steadying antidote to the more modern frustration and fear so often fueled by today’s social‑media climate. Drawing on this talk and several related messages, Dr. Burbidge invites listeners to view the turmoil of political unrest, violence, and trauma through a lens of grace—a way of seeing that softens anger, heals emotional wounds, and turns our hearts back to the Savior, the true source of peace.

Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/balm-of-gilead?lang=eng

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