It has officially been 10 years since Bryce returned home from his mission! In this episode Bryce and Hillary reflect on the past 10 years, and on ways to regain the light that missionaries have right when they come home.00:00 Intro02:02 The past decade since returning home10:04 Elder Stevenson's recipe for an awesome decade12:11 S.M.I.L.E20:00 The universal challenge of returning home from a mission23:11 Repentance in any form brings us closer to the Savior25:00 Escalator metaphor26:30 Lose your life to find it37:14 How I transformed during my missionAbout the Podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Check out our website:https://companionshipstudy.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod

#GeneralConference first impressions! In the 15th episode of the Companionship Study Podcast Bryce and Hillary share the personal direction they received as they came to the October 2025 General Conference.Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Check out our website for links to additional ways to listen to our content and for more goodness! https://companionshipstudy.com/Follow us on Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/

"Main Character Energy" a phrase used by youth to describe someone with a lot of self confidence and also to describe someone who prioritizes their own happiness over everything else. Is this to be desired? Or, is there someone else we ought to be the main character of our life's story?In this episode Hillary and Bryce discuss making Jesus Christ the main character of our life, and talk about individuals who have been that good example to us.Learn more about us and out podcast on: https://companionshipstudy.com/Make sure to follow us on instagram, too: https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/

Today is the 30th Anniversary of The Family: A Proclamation To The World! Whether you see this document as prophetic, or painful, there is something for you in this episode.

As a family, we have been greatly blessed by the counsel in this document. But we also understand that the ideal it promotes may feel out of reach for some. We believe that all, no matter their circumstances, can find peace and healing as they trust that the Savior can compensate for where they feel like they can't live fully the counsel in this prophetic document. The Lord's perfect plan of mercy and happiness includes YOU! He has a plan for you. We believe that as you study this document prayerfully you can find your path and you can see the prophetic counsel in it for your life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:26 Family is central to God's plan

03:03 Tati's longing for family

07:20 Intimacy is divinely appointed

10:17 Equal partners

13:17 Presiding and communication

16:04 Accountable before God

20:03 Compensating power of the atonement in parenting

22:17 Promoting the family

24:35 Children are entitled to be born into a living family with two parents

28:13 If the Family Proclamation has hurt you

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Kaylee took on President Nelson's challenge to have the Holy Ghost be her personal tutor to learn how she can access priesthood power. In episode 12 of the Companionship Study podcast Bryce interviews his sister, Kaylee, who shares all about this incredible experience.

The two of them discuss the teachings of Presidents Nelson, Oaks, Belle-Freeman, and Johnson about how covenant sister can access Priesthood power. Kaylee explains the motivation for her study of how sisters can wield power in the priesthood, and how it is already changing her view and bringing light into her life.

Chapters

00:00 Preview

00:45 Podcast introduction

01:50 What is Priesthood Power?

06:30 Priesthood Authority & Priesthood keys

16:00 The endowment grants priesthood power

19:30 Personal righteousness opens the door to additional priesthood power

29:00 Tender mercy vs. blessings

36:30 It is all Jesus

40:00 Subscribe for more!

About the Podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Check out our website:https://companionshipstudy.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/#lds #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #service #church #jesuschrist #priesthood #womenandthepriesthood #sisters #restoration #priesthoodkeys

In an age of global challenges and immense human suffering, it's a fair question to ask: "Why is the Church spending so much money on temples?" On this episode of Temple Bound, Will Humphreys and his guest Bryce Bender—co-host of the Companionship Study Podcast—provide a powerful and inspired answer.Drawing from the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson and other Church leaders, they explain why the building of temples is the ultimate act of preparing a people for the Savior’s return. Bryce, who served in Bolivia, offers a personal and moving perspective on how a new temple can transform a community. He backs up his spiritual insights with a unique, number-based approach to show the incredible scale of the Lord’s "hastening work."Takeaways:A Humanitarian Effort: Will and Bryce discuss how temples are a form of humanitarian work that changes hearts and prepares a people for the Second Coming.

The Math of the Hastening: Bryce, an engineer, breaks down the numbers to show that the announced temples will require 132,000 new temple ordinance workers, a force larger than the current missionary corps.

Becoming "Lightning Bugs": A beautiful metaphor of leaving the temple filled with light and becoming a beacon in a darkening world.

Holding to the Iron Rod: The temple is the most powerful tool for helping us hold fast to the iron rod (the word of God).Christ is the Main Character: Bryce shares how a personal revelation in the temple taught him to see Christ's creative power as a tool for transforming his own life.This conversation addresses common criticisms and reveals a deeper truth: the power gained through temple worship is the very thing that enables us to serve and lift others. Discover how each new temple is a call to rise up and shine your light, and hear a beautiful personal story about how the creation ordinance of the temple can be a template for personal transformation.00:00 - Welcome to Episode 1101:21 - Introduction: Why Are We Building So Many Temples?01:30 - Meet the Guest: Bryce and Companionship Study Podcast06:40 - The Majesty of the Moment and Hastening the Work12:24 - Bryce's Connection to the Santa Cruz, Bolivia Temple16:29 - Why Temple Building is a Humanitarian Effort19:44 - The Math Behind the Temples: A Look at the Numbers26:24 - The "Lightning Bugs" of Christ35:28 - President Nelson's Promise on the Iron Rod40:29 - A Personal Revelation on Christ's Creative Power50:00 - Final Testimony

Bryce and Hillary just celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary! In this episode they highlight 9 practices that feed their marriage.

00:00 Intro

00:53 Get very clear on our values

02:10 Frequent date nights

02:51 Study the gospel together

04:24 Embrace life's seasons

06:20 Rely on each other and the Lord

07:53 When you look for the good, the good gets better

08:42 Intentional about togetherness

10:51 Set goals and keep each other accountable

13:09 Do the thing!

16:40 Tell us what you want to hear more about

About the Podcast: Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)

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After taking some time off for summer vacations Bryce and Hillary are BACK with another gospel analogy! In this podcast we explore how to improve our connection with Heaven, and thereby get answers to prayers more frequently.

Our purpose is to teach The Gospel of Jesus Christ and add light to your life. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)

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In Parable Of The Maverik Center Pt. 1 we talked about how "In the latter times some shall depart from the faith" (1 Timothy 4:1). Here in Pt. 2 we talk about how in the latter-days we can "play the music" of the gospel, and those with ears will hear, and will return to the Savior.What a marvelous work to be involved in!Chapters:00:00 Welcome01:50 Intro to parable part 2 02:45 Parable of the Maverik Center Pt.2 07:14 Jesus runs to you10:35 "One more song"13:10 Now they are coming back!15:00 listen and love16:54 respect agency18:20 Jesus would go to the Birthday party...19:10 Be true to your own light21:20 Loving, sharing and invitiations bring MORE light to loved ones22:50 What about the light in their eyes?23:56 Be genuineAbout the Podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Learn more about us! https://companionshipstudy.com/Follow on social media for bit sized content: https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/

"In the latter times some shall depart from the faith" (1 Timothy 4:1)

Does it feel like more people are walking away from their faith? Did you know that is actually a sign of the second coming of Christ? In this episode Bryce and Hillary share a story and dive into some scriptures and quotes that foretell that one of the signs of Christ's return is that once faithful members will allow the flame of their faith to grow cold. Bryce and Hillary talk about how this knowledge can help us be more proactive stewards of our faith.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Parable of the Maverik Center Pt. 1 Introduction

07:45 The impossible happens!

09:00 Doesn't this feel like a parable of the 2nd coming?15:30 Emma's nightmare story

18:10 Heeding promptings in the very moment they come to us

19:56 When life is heavy and hard... How do we get through

24:00 Outro

About the Podcast: Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)

Learn more about us! https://companionshipstudy.com/

Follow on social media for bit sized content: https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/