Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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If you ever feel hopeless, watch until Elder Bednar gives his advice about hope and how to find it. The conversation gets really deep.

Elder Bednar, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, previously never imagined there would be a temple in Bentonville, Arkansas, in his lifetime. Elder Bednar answers questions about the special significance of the Bentonville Arkansas Temple to him and his family, what he hopes people understand about worshiping in temples, what encourages and gives him hope for the future, and more.

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - "Coming Home" to Bentonville Arkansas
01:02 - "I would have laughed" | A temple in Bentonville, Arkansas?
01:41 - Speechless After Temple Tour with Close Family and Friends
05:42 - Advice About the Temple to His Grandchildren
07:08 - Perspective on Temple Understanding for Church Members
08:27 - Guidance for Navigating a Complex World
11:23 - Elder Bednar's Hopes for the Future
12:24 - The Importance of Covenant Connection
13:41 - The Difficulties and Rewards of Living the Gospel

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