Dear Performers – A Letter of Personal Scripture

~ Marie

129 Episode – Dear Performers – A Letter of Personal Scripture

What actually is scripture? Heavenly Father sent me personal scripture through a surprise birthday concert for my 40th birthday. This is what happened, as told through my thank you letter to the performers.

Scripture References

Doctrine and Covenants 68:4

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Eight is Great

~ Marie

128 Episode – Eight is Great

Why did the Lord say that 8 years old is the age we can be baptized? I don’t know. But it’s kinda cool if you think about it.

Scripture References

Mosiah 18:8-10, 13
Moroni 8
Doctrine & Covenants 68:27
Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life, Elder Garret W Gong. General Conference, Oct. 2024.

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Unprecedented Times

~ Marie

126 Episode – Unprecedented Times

Captain Moroni’s leadership marked a change in how the Nephites defended themselves from the Lamanites. But why does that matter to us?

Scripture References

Alma 43:18-21
Alma 49:8
Alma 48:7
Episode about Captain Moroni
The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2021.

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When the Heavens Seem Closed

~ Marie

125 Episode – When the Heavens Seem Closed

The Father and the Son are giving away the secrets of the universe, but is there something wrong with me if I’m not getting them?

Scripture References

“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018.
124 Episode – The One Who Knows
Doctrine and Covenants 121

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The One Who Knows

~ Marie

124 Episode – The One Who Knows

It is comforting to know that God knows everything!

Scripture References

“Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions,” Tracy Y. Browning. General Conference, Oct. 2024
James 1:5
“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018.
47 Episode – Where Are You Going For Answers?

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Spinning My Wheels

~ Marie

122 Episode – Spinning My Wheels

My scripture study last week felt like I was spinning my wheels in the mud. But that doesn’t mean I’m stuck forever.

Scripture References

Alma 32:12-13
Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth, José A. Teixeira. General Conference, Oct. 2024.

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Engineering and Shoe Shopping

~ Marie

120 Episode – Engineering and Shoe Shopping

Faith is not making choices knowing how things will turn out. It’s trying things out to see if they get us closer to God, and changing course if they do not.

Scripture References

Ether 12:6
“Faith,” Topics and Questions
1 Nephi 3-4
Alma 21-22
Exodus 7-12
Alma 60-62

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The Mediator

~ Marie

119 Episode – The Mediator

Jesus Christ does more than just advocate for us before the judgement bar of God. He makes all that is unfair right.

Scripture References

Doctrine & Covenants 45:3-5
1 Timothy 2:5-6
2 Nephi 2:27
Alma 45:16
Infuriating Unfairness, Elder Dale G. Renlund. General Conference, April 2021.
Doctrine & Covenants 123:17

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My Work – What is it?

~ Marie

118 Episode – My Work – What is it?

If God’s work is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, what’s mine?

Scripture References

Doctrine & Covenants 4:3
Moses 1:39
2 Timothy 1:8-10
Doctrine and Covenants 11:20-21
2 Nephi 25:26
Mosiah 4:26 

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To Be Unshaken

~ Marie

117 Episode – To Be Unshaken

Jacob, a prophet in The Book of Mormon, has to deal with a man teaching people there is no Christ. How did he prepare to hear from someone who wanted to shake him?

Scripture References

Jacob 7
Lord, I Believe, Elder Jeffery R. Holland. General Conference, April 2013.
John 14:26
An Evening With A General Authority, Elder David A. Bednar.
The Spirit of Revelation, Elder David A. Bednar. General Conference, April 2011.

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Cycle of Hope

~ Marie

116 Episode – Cycle of Hope

Imagine it’s your first time ever reading the Book or Mormon. Nephi begins his story about his family. You have no idea that Nephi will eventually flee for his life from his brothers. Why did Nephi write it that way? Why not just tell us at the beginning that his brothers were going to be like that?

Scripture References

2 Nephi 5
Lifelong Conversion, Dale G. Renlund. BYU Speeches, September 14, 2021.
2 Nephi 33:4

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A Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

~ Marie

115 Episode – A Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

I was recently asked to share how my testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ has blessed my life. These are my thoughts.

Scripture References

Jacob 7:12
Sunday Will Come, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. General Conference, October 2006.
Hebrews 12:1-2

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Just Water

~ Marie

113 Episode – Just Water

God has left reminders of Him and His love all over this world that He created. In this episode, I share a funny little story about one of my family’s experiences wth water, and why we keep going back.

Scripture References

Some references of Jesus and water (Matthew 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17; Mark 1-7; John 6, 21)
Alma 30:41

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Grace, Healing, and Invitation

~ Marie

Episode 112 – Grace, Healing, and Invitation

Jesus Christ healed many people while He ministered during His earthly life. But He didn’t just leave them at that. He offered invitations.

Scripture References

Matthew 8
Mark 2
John 5
Matthew 9
Luke 17
Mark 10
“Songs Sung and Unsung,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. General Conference April 2017.
J. Richard Clarke, Mar 1984 BYU Devotional

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Fear Not – But For Real Though?

~ Marie

110 Episode – Fear Not – But For Real Though?

When the Savior says to “fear not” does he really mean, like, never fear? Not anything?

Scripture References

Matthew 8:23-27
Mark 4:35-40
Luke 8:22-25
Doctrine & Covenants 6:36
Doctrine & Covenants 101:36

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The Good Samaritan – What’s Not Said

~ Marie

107 Episode – The Good Samaritan – What’s Not Said

Have you ever thought about what the Savior didn’t say in his parable to the lawyer about the Good Samaritan? Sometimes what is not said can bring just as much insight as what is said.

Scripture References

Luke 10:30-35

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