How Does the Atonement of Jesus Christ Help Those I Lead Today? | An Interview with B.J. Allen

BJ Allen is an associate professor of Marketing at Brigham Young
University. He received a bachelor's degree from BYU and a PhD in
Business Administration from University of Texas-San Antonio. He is
the author of two textbooks and gives sales and marketing trainings
to corporations. BJ is also the author of the newly-released book,
The Compensating Power of Christ, which is about how Jesus makes
right the unfairness of life and how Christ compensates for our
personal weaknesses. He lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife Angie
and their six kids. He is currently serving as a bishop. Links The
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Highlights B.J. shares his journey of exploring the Atonement of
Jesus Christ, emphasizing its practical applications in daily life,
particularly during difficult times. He highlights the importance
of recognizing how Christ compensates for life's unfairness,
bridging the gap between the beauty of the gospel and the harsh
realities of mortality. Throughout the conversation, B.J. discusses
the various ways Christ's Atonement can be understood, including
its compensating power, which helps individuals overcome personal
weaknesses, compensates for the imperfections of others, and
addresses the random unfairness of life. He also delves into the
role of church leaders, particularly bishops, in guiding
individuals through repentance, emphasizing that the Atonement is
not merely about forgiveness but also about personal growth and
becoming more like Heavenly Father. B.J. encourages listeners to
understand that their efforts, no matter how small, are sufficient
when coupled with Christ's grace, reinforcing the idea that the
Atonement is a dynamic and integral part of everyday life. He
reminds us that Christ is always present, ready to help individuals
navigate their challenges and find beauty in their struggles. 03:00
- The Concept of Christ's Atonement 05:00 - B.J. Allen's Personal
Journey to Writing the Book 06:00 - Understanding the Atonement in
Daily Life 08:00 - The Role of Christ in Our Imperfections 09:00 -
The Importance of Compensating Power 10:00 - Addressing Faith
Crises and Doubts 12:00 - The Atonement as a Concrete Concept 14:00
- Application of the Atonement in Leadership 15:00 - The Role of
Witnessing in Healing 16:00 - The Paradox of Life's Unfairness
18:00 - C.S. Lewis's Chess Game Analogy 20:00 - Compensatory
Blessings and Merciful Judgment 22:00 - The Role of Christ in
Parenting 24:00 - The Importance of Faith in Difficult Times 26:00
- The Process of Repentance 28:00 - The Role of the Atonement in
Repentance 30:00 - The Balance of Justice and Mercy 32:00 - The
Impact of Mother's Day Talks 34:00 - The Role of Effort in
Parenting 36:00 - The Nature of Repentance and Forgiveness 38:00 -
Encouragement to Move Forward After Sin 40:00 - The Role of Christ
in Our Weaknesses 42:00 - Final Thoughts on the Atonement and
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