Despite tragedies, upsets, and devastating circumstances, followers of Christ are able to find peace. Come and learn what Elder Cook has taught disciples of Jesus Christ can do to find peace in this life and in eternity. Listen in as we discuss the address Be Peaceable Followers of Christ
Resources President Nelson quote on "myopic" President Nelson direction on blessingsFootnote on Missionary workDoctrine & Covenants 6:34Chat GPT Answers

What is true? What is changeable and what isn't? What about "my truth?" What if the truth is offensive? Guest Erik Wells joins Matthew in discussing these and other questions brought up in Elder Pingree's awesome talk, Eternal Truth. Resources Two Lines of Communication by Pres. Dallin H. OaksA Framework for Personal Revelation by Elder Dale G. RenlundMother Teresa often felt alone, abandoned by God (Deseret News)Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice by Elder Neil L. AndersenI have faith, but I don't feel it, by Matthew WatkinsSpiritually Defining Memories by Elder Neil L. AndersenRevelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives by Pres. Russell M. Nelson“We Don’t Know, So We Might as Well”: A Flimsy Philosophy for Same-Sex Sealings by Matthew Watkins in the Interpreter Journal“The Very Root of Christian Doctrine” by Thomas GriffithThe Currant Bush by Elder Hugh B. BrownApproaching the Throne of God with Confidence by Elder Jörg Klebingat"What is a Woman?" documentaryDrowning High Five Meme

Join Kevin & Shelbi Stanfill on the mics this week as they discuss Elder Ulisses Soares talk titled, "Brothers and Sisters in Christ."
Resources: Choices for Eternity by President NelsonYour Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny by Elder Renlund Think Celestial by President Nelson

Join Melissa and her friends Tifannee and Kamila Brandley, as they discuss Elder Gary B. Sabin's talk on how to find happiness in our challenging world.

Special guest Kurt Francom from Leading Saints sits down with Matthew to discuss Elder Gong's address, "Love is Spoken Here." We're talking ChatGPT, spiritual love languages, and the spicy question: is it okay to decline callings? Resources A large collection of quotes from Latter-day Apostles and Prophets about turning down callings Pres. Eyring's story of the Teton Dam flood cleanup Elder Gong talks about ChatGPT at a BYU Devotional LDS Bot: it's ChatGPT for your Gospel questions! Pres. Hinckley's prayer and groceries quote Thomas Griffith's BYU Devotional about tying every topic to the Atonement of Christ Thomas Griffith on Leading Saints Pres. Nelson's talk asking us to always use the name of Christ when referring to His Atonement Church guidance on ministering approaches Elder Bednar's observation that less-actives often have strong testimonies of the Restored Gospel

Matthew sits down with Dan Ellsworth from Latter-Day Presentations to discuss Pres. President Emily Belle Freeman's "nuclear bomb" of a talk (in a good way 😉), Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ. Resources Dan's "General Conference greatest hits" playlist

On this episode we are joined by The Stanfill's! They discussed Elder Choi's talk, Do You Want to Be Happy? They begin on sharing how this question was asked when they began dating and how it has lead to peace and happiness.
Resources: Overcome the World and Find Rest3rd Nephi Chapter 11Keep The Commandments

We look at three stories today:

1. The burst of the Teton Dam in 1976
2. The healing of Naaman the Leper
3. The children of Israel and the fiery serpents

Together, they present a cautionary message: By bringing small and simple things to pass, we flex our spiritual muscles and prepare ourselves to bring great things to pass. Setting up chairs, helping our kids pick up fast offerings, and doing our time in the nursery build into us the muscle memory of service and the habit of commitment. If we haven't built that fortitude of character in the small things, we will be too scared, too prideful, and too lazy to answer the call. Resources Matthew's blog post at powerinthebook.comElder Christofferson's 2014 devotional talk

Matthew sits down with Greg Matsen from the Cwic Show to discuss Pres. M. Russell Ballard's moving final testimony, Praise to the Man. Rest in peace, Pres. Ballard! Resources

• Elder Andersen: "Give Brother Joseph a break!"
• The last testimony of Elder McConkie

We hear that God is a "respecter of persons," but have you ever thought of how He also respects us, His children with honoring our agency? Join our new host Shelby Christensen and her guest, Shayla Davidson as they discuss key elements in President Dallin H. Oaks' talk, Kingdoms of Glory. In an ever-confusing world, President Oaks' talk addresses eternal truths of identity, our purpose on this earth and how we gain salvation and exaltation in the life to come.
Resourses: "The Family Proclamation to the World"