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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
111 Episode – Jesus Christ Heals
I share a short talk that my daughter wrote. She shares a sweet testimony of who Christ is.
Scripture References
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
106 Episode – To Meet the Savior
What am I willing to do today to see the Savior tomrrow?
Scripture References
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
101 Episode – Never Forget
Captain Moroni uses the title of liberty to remind his people of what they are fighting for. Don’t we do things like that too?
Scripture References
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
98 Episode – Do It For God
Why do we do what we do? For praise. For followers. To make change in the world. Maybe we should do it for God.
Scripture References
“Our Heartfelt All.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Genreal Conference, April 2022.
Mark 14:3-9
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
97 Episode – A Thought on Mary and Martha
The story of Martha serving and Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet has been a hard one for me to understand. Maybe these thoughts will help.
Scripture References
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
96 Episode – Giants and Walls
Where did all the giants go? We may not face literal giants today, but we definitely face hard things. How did the Savior face His giants?
Scripture References
Matthew 14:10-20
Mark 4:36-41
John 11:32-44
Luke 22:39-44
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More