The Big Questions: Finding the Common Thread in the Story of God

Sometimes, when you’re deep in the field—whether that field is a corner store in a new city or just the living room of a neighbor’s home—the questions hit you like a wave. You realize that every single person you meet, regardless of their background, their culture, or what they’ve been taught, is wrestling with the same fundamental questions. Who is God? What is the meaning of life?

It got me thinking the other day about a documentary I saw, *The Story of God* with Morgan Freeman. It’s a global quest to answer the biggest questions humanity has ever faced. It’s fascinating, because while the *answers* are so diverse across cultures, the *questions* themselves—the yearning for meaning, the search for the Divine—are universal.

This really hit me as a returned missionary. You spend so much time learning the specific doctrines, the covenant path, the beautiful framework of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s all so clear, so perfect, and so deeply personal. But when you step back and look at the world, you see so many beautiful, earnest attempts to answer those big questions, and it can feel overwhelming. How do we share the restored gospel without getting lost in the noise of all the other belief systems?

Embracing the Investigator Mindset

This is where I keep reminding myself to lean into the role of the investigator, even when I’m the one teaching. I realized that the best way to share the gospel isn't to present a perfectly polished, pre-packaged answer, but to guide the investigator through *their own* process of discovery. We have to meet people where they are, right in the middle of their own wrestling match.

If you’ve been doing any missionary discussions lately, you know this feeling. The investigator asks a question that requires you to move beyond just quoting scripture. They ask, “But what about X?” or “How does that reconcile with Y?” These are the moments where the Spirit whispers, “Don’t just give them the answer; help them find the *process* of knowing.”

This reminds me of something we talk about in our Book Club sessions—the process of scripture study itself. It’s not just reading; it’s *discovering*. It’s noticing the pattern, connecting the dots, and feeling the Spirit guide you to the next verse. That’s the pattern we are inviting people to join.

If you’re feeling that pull to deepen your own understanding of these eternal truths, I highly recommend diving into some of the Iron Rod authors available in LivingBook. Sometimes reading through someone else’s thoughtful analysis of the Book of Mormon or the Plan of Salvation can give you the framework you need to feel more confident in those difficult conversations.

We are called to be Internet missionaries, disciples anywhere, all the time. And sometimes, the best way to be an Internet missionary is to be a good listener, a thoughtful question-asker, and a humble guide. We don't have to have all the answers; we just have to point people back to the source of all truth.

A Little Prep & A Little Invitation

For those of you preparing for missions, or those of us who are seasoned returned missionaries, remember this: Your testimony is your most powerful tool. Don't just *know* the truth; *feel* it so deeply that it radiates outward.

If you're looking for a place to sharpen those skills, join us this week for our free weekly Disciple Challenge! We'll be working through some excellent material from the *Preach My Gospel* curriculum, focusing on building our confidence in sharing our testimonies. It’s a low-pressure, high-Spirit environment.

If you haven't been in a while, come back! Whether you're looking for a deeper dive into the Book of Abraham via a Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces, or just want to chat about what you learned this week, the Rogue Disciples community is here to lift you up. Let's keep the work going!