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

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

Fear Not – But For Real Though?

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

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