Category Archives: Episode

The One Who Knows



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?


The Gift of Following



123 Episode – The Gift of Following

Sometimes it requires a little more imagination to see how the scriptures apply to us. What if you were the rich man, asking Jesus what you needed to do to receive eternal life?

Scripture References

Mark 10:17-21


Spinning My Wheels



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.


Worship



121 Episode – Worship

The poor Zoramites think they can only worship God in their synagogues. Am I the same?

Scripture References

Alma 32:5-11
Alma 34:38
2 Nephi 25:29
Alma 26:11-12
Welcome to the Church of Joy, Elder Patrick Kearon. General Conference October 2024.


Engineering and Shoe Shopping



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


The Mediator



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


My Work – What is it?



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 


To Be Unshaken



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.


Cycle of Hope



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


A Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ



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


My Favorite Easter Story



114 Episode – My Favorite Easter Story

The title pretty much explains this epsiode. I promise it’s worth the listen.

Scripture References

John 20
Luke 24
Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9
Alma 7:11, 13
3 Nephi 18:32


Just Water



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


Grace, Healing, and Invitation



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


Two Yokes



109 Episode – Two Yokes

The Savior said to take His yoke upon us. So that means there must be another yoke that we could choose. Also, what load are we pulling that we need a yoke for?

Scripture References

Matthew 11:28-30


A Family Christmas Story



108 Episode – A Family Christmas Story

My family reads a story from my Grandad every year on Christmas Eve. I would like to share it with you. Merry Christmas!

Scripture References

John 3:16


The Good Samaritan – What’s Not Said



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


Unto Your House



104 Episode – Unto Your House

Alma took people to his house to minister to them. How did he keep his home ready for that?

Scripture References

Alma 15
Alma 27:20
Moses 5:8
“Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference April 2022.


Captain Moroni and Integrity



103 Episode – Captain Moroni and Integrity

I talked in episode 77 about Captain Moroni and charity. He had integrity too. It’s more than just telling the truth about the past. It’s telling the truth about the future. And it shows up throughout the many years he leads the Nephite armies.

Scripture References

Alma 43-44
Alma 48:17
Alma 48:13


Not Too Late



102 Episode – Not Too Late

Helaman leads a band of 2000 young men into battle during the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. But 60 others show up later. What does he do with them? What does that mean for us?

Scripture References

Alma 56:56
Alma 57:25
Alma 57:6
Alma 57:19-21


I’ll Do It



100 Episode – I’ll Do It

“I only want what you want. Just tell me what that is. I’ll do it.” Can you say this prayer honestly? It sounds a little scary to me.

Scripture References

Mosiah 17
Alma 9-14
Helaman 15
Doctrine and Covenants 98:14
2 Nephi 2:27
2 Nephi 10:23
1 Corinthians 2:9


Kicked Out of the Synagogue



99 Episode – Kicked Out of the Synagogue

The poor of the Zoramites were kicked out of their synagogues and felt unable to worship. Little did they know Alma would teach them it was a blessing.

Scripture References

Alma 32