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Content warning: this episode contains descriptions of domestic violence.
In this conversation with Gracie Harris, we learn about her
painful past of domestic violence and her ensuing journey of healing through religion and retreats, relating to the stories of people in the Book of Mormon, prayer and the temple, and refusing to be the victim but instead choosing her focus and what she can do: “This is all about the Lord and what we focus on”.
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The Magic of Thinking Big by...
Published 10/08/24
Join us today as Jacob Packer reflects on mission challenges such as the language barrier, that God’s temples have great power, accomplishing great things in a small amount of time because God magnifies your efforts, God puts you where you are for a reason and you can learn from those around you, age doesn’t give you knowledge but experience does, and the idea that God doesn’t want us to speed run through life – there’s no rush, but keep growing, repenting and...
Published 09/11/24
Today Thorin Niven shares his journey of searching for God through all the world religions, the miracle and answer to prayer which led to his baptism, “learning how to let go of the things that I value for the greater good – for other people, for God – without expectation”: serving a mission is the best decision he ever made AND challenges on his mission, sharing the gospel with a friend, the power of the sacrament, Jesus Christ as our example of what to be every single day/of sacrifice/of...
Published 08/13/24
Join us today as John Trevor shares his strong desire to serve the Lord both for the living and the dead; we discuss loving one another and coming together unitedly, his parent’s service in WWII, the unique and unusual events that led to his baptism, the Lord’s hand in his life, and to be bold and courageous in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ: “The Savior being there is what motivates me regularly.”
Published 07/10/24
Today Chris Verduzco shares his experience of coming unto Christ and allowing Him to change his life despite turning away from Him, being homeless and feeling inadequate to a complete shift in following Him and serving a mission for the Lord; regularly seeing His hand in his life and a continuous change for the better in himself and others.
Published 06/12/24
Join us today as Nathan McClellan shares challenges he experienced while serving a mission which he wouldn’t trade for the world, recognizing strength for change comes through living the principles of the gospel, afflictions are swallowed up in the joy of Christ, God cares about the seemingly unimportant things in our lives, and humility helps to bring the change.
Published 05/15/24
Today Trey Ely shares his experience with prayer when you don’t know what else to do and answers to prayer in ways we don’t expect, God using us exactly where we are needed, loving people and seeing them through God’s eyes is when we really see progress in others and ourselves, building testimony by watching other people, making Christ the center, and sacrifice along with obedience brings forth blessings.
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Published 04/10/24
Join us today as Brian Haddad and I discuss struggles on his mission along with God’s help and awareness of him, gratitude, God’s mysterious ways and being a tool in His hands, perspective, “try every day to be as close to the Savior as you can”, and the importance of actions in the process of conversion.
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"Live in Thanksgiving Daily" by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Published 03/14/24
Today Terry Barney joins us as we discuss recognizing the Holy Ghost, gaining a testimony, seeing and looking for God’s hand in our lives every day, acting on promptings, comforts of prayer for anxiety and worry, and fine tuning our relationship with our Savior.
Published 02/14/24
Today James Yancey shares his correlation between food preparation and prayer, finding peace amidst the chaos, parenting, Christ’s influence on his life even as he stepped away from church activity, honoring our covenants and a better life with covenant relationship in Christ.
Published 01/10/24
In this interview with Lena Ramirez we gain insight on the power of prayer, the Spirit as a layer of protection, learning about and guidance from Heavenly Father, being gathered, spiritual warfare and spiritual gems, and God working through us.
Published 12/13/23
Join us as we see God’s hand at work in the life of Cheryl Smith: the beginning of a testimony through seminary, a desire to attend the temple, patriarchal blessings and their impact on our lives, and the surprise miracle that answered her prayer regarding family challenges.
Published 11/15/23
Today Jeff Brooks and I discuss challenges of family breaking up, feelings of guilt and being unworthy, the power and joy of repentance, deliverance and help from the Savior, Satan’s attacks, the Holy Ghost, the influence of thought, and turning to Christ in weakness.
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Published 10/20/23
In this interview with Sam Yamamoto we discuss finding his testimony of the Savior through fasting and prayer after deciding to serve a mission, God weaving in our lives, helping people with Christ, healing physically and emotionally, feeling the Spirit, and sharing naturally what he knows and loves.
Published 09/15/23
Today Lani Emmich joins us as we discuss gaining a testimony, growth in being asked to serve, getting out of our comfort zones, murmuring and gratitude, and the Savior inviting us to change and repent.
Published 08/09/23
Ashley Miller joins us today as we discuss how the Lord is orchestrating and working in our lives, serving the Lord can heal relationships, even the most severe trials can bring about incredible blessings, “without the atonement of Jesus Christ I would have never survived”, and the Holy Ghost becoming your CONSTANT companion.
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Published 07/13/23
Today Amber Balle and I explore inviting others, a powerful mighty Savior who understands and has been there, soul-searching moments, light that comes from the scriptures – He speaks to us when we are in the scriptures, being rejuvenated by the Book of Mormon, wrestling with questions and trust in God, and "I am a follower of Jesus Christ."
Published 06/13/23
In this interview with Pam Gates we discuss how the Lord helps us rise to a challenge (and gratitude for them), He will bless us with ideas to progress and grow, “the Lord loves effort”, “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass”, the importance of speaking kind words, the power and effort of friendship, and the Lord’s hand in our lives.
Published 05/03/23
In this interview with Brother and Sister Lewis, we discuss Christ's love for you and all children of the world, that He is our strength, serving, the importance of the temple and spending time with our Savior to draw closer to Him, exercising great faith through challenges, and making changes right now with the help of a Savior.
Published 04/12/23
In this interview with Ernie De Leon we explore the influence one can have on another through example and invitations, the beauty of genealogical work in bearing testimony, and how adversity brings blessings.
Published 03/15/23
Today we discuss the Spirit, giving talks, loving your neighbor, praying to find answers to work issues, learning from each other, and relying on God and giving credit to Him in this interview with Billy Hartzell.
Published 02/13/23
In this conversation with Irene Howard we discuss feeling broken, an almost divorce, the Lord's timing, and how God was always there, even carrying her, she just had to humble herself and allow Him in to bring about a miraculous change.
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ComeUntoChrist.org
Published 01/10/23
Join us for this interview with Kenzie Sullivan as she shows how Christ has drastically changed her life through a prompting to go to church, how she shares that journey with others, how it impacts her life in subtle ways like her sports performance, and how this knowledge of Christ is her "greatest blessing".
Published 12/14/22
Today in this interview with Mike Hiett we explore his journey of seeking, Heavenly Father helping him find the answers in His own way and time, and how the strong foundation he built over time provided a new way of living and thinking: "things that trouble others don't trouble me anymore."
Published 11/08/22