Episode 136: Loving as Christ Taught–Using the Four Loves (Casey Griffiths)

About this episode

Casey Paul Griffiths discusses the four forms of love and their significance for Latter-day Saints, drawing on C.S. Lewis's framework and gospel teachings.

In this episode, Church history and doctrine professor Casey Paul Griffiths discusses his book The Four Loves and the Latter-day Saints: The Nature of Love in All Facets of Our Lives . Drawing on C.S. Lewis's framework and restored gospel teachings, he explains the four forms of love—familial, friendly, romantic, and divine—and why understanding their differences matters for Latter-day Saints. Professor Griffiths highlights the limitations of the English phrase "I love you," noting how it carries multiple meanings that other languages express more precisely. He teaches that distinguishing between these types of love deepens our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and God. Using scriptural and prophetic insights, he shows how divine love forms the foundation of all human connections. Throughout the episode, Griffiths offers practical ways to apply each form of love, helping listeners strengthen marriages, friendships, families, and their relationship with God. Ultimately, the conversation provides an inspiring look at what it means to love as Christ taught and how a clearer grasp of the "four loves" can elevate every relationship in our lives. Publications: The Four…

People in this episode

Guest: Casey Paul Griffiths

Topics covered

• love
• relationships
• Latter-day Saints
• Christian teachings
• C.S. Lewis
• self-understanding
• divine love

Keywords

• four loves
• familial love
• friendly love
• romantic love
• divine love
• relationships
• self-understanding
• C.S. Lewis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Four Loves and the Latter-day Saints: The Nature of Love in All Facets of Our Lives, Restorations: Scholars in Dialogue from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "The First Vision Goes to the Movies," in Joseph Smith and His

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