In this important conversation, therapist Katie Ball discusses the significant lies that affect mental health, emphasizing the importance of faith and the Atonement of Jesus Christ as a solution.

She outlines practical strategies for overcoming feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, and hopelessness, and differentiating between guilt and shame. 

Within our preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, which has been prophesied to be a great and dreadful day, Katie helps us all understand the reality of how fear and faith can co-exist in the same person at the same time- and why that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Matthew 5:48

Russell M. Nelson, Perfection Pending, Oct 1995 General Conference

Morgan Pearson, Trusting God With the Rest of Our Story, BYU-H Devotional, Mar 4, 2025

Hear Him Media Campaign, Church Website

Find Katie Ball:

Missionary Wellness Center

Website: missionarywellnesscenter.org

Instagram: @missionarywellnesscenter

Therapy Website: peakmentalhealth.net

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this candid and spirit-filled conversation, Jenny and Lee explore the law of the fast—why it matters, why it’s hard, and how it prepares us to meet our Savior.

With honesty and humor, they share personal experiences, scriptural insights from Isaiah 58 and Doctrine & Covenants 59, and counsel from prophets ancient and modern.

Together they are reminded that fasting isn’t about deprivation—it’s an invitation to draw nearer to Christ through discipline, humility, and joyful sacrifice.

Whether fasting is your favorite spiritual practice or your most challenging one, this episode will encourage you to see it not as “starving with a prayer,” but as a sacred opportunity to strengthen your discipleship, increase your power, and open the heavens in your life.

Resources Used In The Episode:

Isaiah 58

Doctrine & Covenants 88:76

Doctrine and Covenants 59

Victor L. Brown, A Vision of the Law of the Fast, Oct 1977, General Conference

Henry D. Taylor, The Law of the Fast, Oct 1974, General Conference

Fasting and Fast Offerings, Gospel Topics and Questions on the church website

Fasting, Gospel Study Guide on the church website

Russell M. Nelson, Opening the Heavens for Help, Apr 2020, General Conference

Spencer W. Kimball, Address Given at the Welfare Services Meeting, 6 April 1974

Dean M. Davies, Oct 2014, General Conference The Law of the Fast: A Personal Responsibility to Care for the Poor …

Russell M. Nelson, Oct 2019 General Conference Spiritual Treasures 

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Fasting

2:00 Personal Stories Regarding Fasting

10:00 The Spiritual and Physical Aspects of Fasting

20:00 Scriptural Insights and Teachings

30:00 Fasting as a Principle of Power

40:00 Modern Applications and Reflections

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this episode, Jenny and Lee explore three iconic boat-building stories from scripture—Noah, Nephi, and the brother of Jared—not as ancient tales, but as living lessons in personal preparedness.

From capsizing sailboats to spiritual storms, they share real-life experiences and scriptural insights that reveal how preparation is a process filled with joy, trust, and divine guidance.

Whether you're feeling behind, overwhelmed, or just unsure where to start, this conversation will remind you that God prepares us line upon line—and gives us time to become who He needs us to be.

Tune in for a heartfelt, hope-filled journey toward readiness.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Ether 2-6

1 Nephi 17

Moses 8

Genesis 6-8

Russell M. Nelson, April 2025 General Conference, Confidence in the Presence of God

Jeffrey R. Holland, Stay in the Boat, from Church Media

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Personal Preparation

05:44 Joy in the Journey of Preparation

13:10 Lessons from the Three Boat Builders

21:03 The Process of Preparation

30:03 Confidence in God's Preparation

35:21 Navigating the Journey of Life

43:02 Conclusion: Building the Ship of Life

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

Change is one of life’s most constant companions—and one of its greatest teachers.

In this episode of The Dents in My Armor, we explore how seasons of change can draw us closer to Jesus Christ.

Through the refining process of trials, growth, and transformation, we discover how these experiences shape our hearts to reflect His love, grace, and image more fully.

Join us as we discuss how embracing change prepares us—not just to endure life—but to become more like the Savior we strive to meet.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Ciro Schmeil, “The Changes We Do and Don’t Want To Face,” Liahona, July 2023

YA Weekly, June 2025 “3 Tips to Help You Adjust to Life Changes”

Richard G. Scott, April 1990, General Conference, “Finding the Way Back”

Neal A. Maxwell, Book published 1982, “Even As I Am”

Jeffrey R. Holland, April 2012 General Conference, The Laborers in the Vineyard

Wendy L. Watson (Nelson), Change: It’s Always a Possibility!, BYU Speeches, Apr 7, 1998

Jeffrey R. Holland, Remember Lot’s Wife, BYU Speeches, Jan 13, 2009

Russell M. Nelson, Constancy Amid Change, Oct 1993 General Conference

Dallin H. Oaks, The Challenge To Become, Oct 2000 General Conference

The Daily Podcast, “Dealing with Change,” The Daily (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), description. (Episode listed in The Daily – 2019; page publish date Dec 14, 2022).

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this enlightening conversation, Erin Ropelato shares her insights on preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of individual learning styles in spiritual growth. 

She discusses how each person can connect with God in unique ways, encouraging listeners to embrace their natural gifts and find personal methods of learning and connection. 

The conversation highlights the significance of giving yourself permission to explore different approaches to faith and spirituality, reinforcing that there is no one right way to build a relationship with God.

Resources Used In This Episode:

2 Nephi 31:3

Doctrine & Covenants 25:12

Dale E. Renlund, Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior, Apr 2025 General Conference

D. Todd Christofferson, Our Relationship With God, Apr 2022 General Conference

Preach My Gospel, Chapter 1: Fulfill Your Missionary Purpose

To find more from Erin, including her learning style quiz, head over to her website or follow her on Instagram.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Erin Ropelato and Her Mission

02:16 Understanding Preparation for the Second Coming

05:34 Exploring Learning Styles in Gospel Study

11:30 Embracing Individual Learning Styles

19:37 Discovering Your Learning Style

24:58 Connecting with God Through Learning Styles

25:38 Embracing Individuality in Faith

28:26 Finding Courage to Take the Next Step

31:08 The Importance of Connection

34:14 Balancing Life and Spirituality

45:56 Permission to Connect Differently

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

Join Jenny and Lee as they revisit the messages and tender moments from General Conference that reminded them — and all of us — that Heaven has never left us.

From Elder Holland’s tender “Amazing Grace” to reminders to “add more Jesus,” they share how these talks renewed their hope, strengthened their faith, and filled them with peace and purpose.

Together, they reflect on what it means to hold steady, trust the Lord, and remember that the Spirit of Christ is constant through every season.

What were your takeaways?

Resources Include The Following Talks From the October 2025 General Conference:

Tracy Y. Browning, Turn Your Heart to Jesus Christ: The Sacred Gift of Primary Music

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Do Your Part With All Your Heart

Kevin G. Brown, The Eternal Gift of Testimony

Gerrit W. Gong, No One Sits Alone

Henry B. Eyring, Proved and Strengthened

Quentin L. Cook, The Lord Is Hastening His Work

J. Anette Dennis, Cheering Each Other On

Jeffrey R. Holland, And Now I See

John D. Amos, The Good News Recipe

Dallin H. Oaks, The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context of General Conference

02:25 Personal Reflections on Conference Experience

07:41 Messages of Comfort and Individual Discipleship

11:10 The Importance of Internalizing Conference Messages

15:18 Powerful Moments and Personal Transformation

21:48 Emotional Connections and Leadership in the Church

22:47 Connections with Church Leaders

25:46 The Power of Testimony

26:41 Diversity in Leadership

32:51 Best and Worst of Times

37:12 Proving and Testing

39:33 Authenticity and Acceptance

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

Join Jenny and Lee as they sit down with Kristen Walker Smith—host of One Minute Scripture Study, Deseret Book Masterclass teacher, and Education Week speaker—to explore how building a “testimony pyramid” can prepare us for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Kristen shares practical tools like the Sword Method and the power of one-minute scripture study, while also opening up about her own struggles with doubt, perfectionism, and mental health.

With warmth, humor, and deep spiritual insight, she shows how scripture study can move beyond a checklist and become a lifeline to personal revelation and God’s love.

Whether you’re a busy parent, a lifelong scripture student, or someone just trying to find time for the word of God, this episode will leave you with simple, doable practices and renewed hope in your daily walk with Christ.

Find Kristen on YouTube at Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith

Instagram: @kristenwalkersmith

Website: www.kristenwalkersmith.com

Resources Used In This Episode:

Alma 30

2 Nephi 33

David A Bednar, A Reservoir of Living Water, BYU Speeches, 4 Feb 2007

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Kristen Walker Smith

01:18 Building a Testimony Pyramid

03:56 The Process of Constructing a Testimony

06:22 The One Minute Scripture Study Method

09:36 Applying the Sword Method in Daily Life

13:23 Kristen's Origin Story and Teaching Philosophy

19:21 Encouragement for Overwhelmed Learners

22:02 The Essence of Scripture Study

26:13 Preparation for the Second Coming

28:13 Finding Personal Relevance in Scriptures

37:26 Creating Lifeline Scriptures

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this thought-provoking episode, Jenny and Lee explore how The Family: A Proclamation to the World provides both counsel and comfort as we prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

They discuss the divine design of families, the challenges facing God’s children today, and the blessings that come from anchoring ourselves to eternal truths.

This conversation will help you see the proclamation not just as a statement of doctrine, but as a guide to living with faith and resilience in the last days.

Resources Used In This Episode:

The Family Proclamation

Gordon B. Hinckley, Stand Strong Against the Wiles of the World, Oct 1995 GC

Dallin H. Oaks, The Plan and the Proclamation, Oct 2017 GC

Bonnie L Oscarson, Defenders of the Family Proclamation, Apr 2015 GC

Come, Follow Me, The Family Proclamation, 2021 and 2025

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents, Apr 2023 GC

Seeing Yourself in the Proclamation, Liahona, Sept 2020

Seeing Myself in the Family Proclamation, Liahona, Sept 2025

Robert D. Hales, General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony, Oct 2013 GC

Henry B. Eyring, The Family, BYU Speeches, 5 Nov 1995

Russell M. Nelson, RS Devotional 2024, The Influence of Women

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Proclamation

01:59 Personal Reflections on the Proclamation

05:50 The Proclamation as a Guiding Document

09:57 The Evolution of Understanding

13:41 The Proclamation's Relevance Today

16:55 Conforming to Gospel Principles

21:11 Addressing Diverse Family Structures

25:52 Viewing the Proclamation as a Gift

29:48 Actionable Insights from the Proclamation

36:38 The Role of the Atonement

42:18 Conclusion and Celebration of the Proclamation

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this episode, we welcome Kaitlyn Hawker, a wife, mother, and devoted disciple who shares her passion for preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ with joyful anticipation. 

Together we explore how to find peace in uncertain times, why following the prophet gives us confidence, and how discovering and developing our spiritual gifts helps us prepare to meet the Savior. 

Whether you’ve felt anxious about the signs of the times or simply want to strengthen your daily walk with Christ, this conversation will inspire hope and remind you that preparation is a joyful journey.

To find Kaitlyn, you can check out her YouTube channel and her Instagram account.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Matthew 25

Moses 7

Mosiah 7

Doctrine and Covenants 25

Russell M. Nelson, A New Normal, Oct 2020 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, Overcome the World and Find Rest, Oct 2022 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, Preparing the World for the Savior’s Second Coming, Apr 2020 Liahona

Russell M. Nelson, Spiritual Treasures, Oct 2019 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, Confidence in the Presence of God, Apr 2025 General Conference

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Joyful Anticipation

01:56 Finding Peace in Scary Times

05:30 The Role of Prophets in Preparing for the Second Coming

11:02 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Joy

16:33 Recognizing and Developing Spiritual Gifts

25:04 Embracing Spiritual Gifts

27:20 The Journey of Developing Talents

31:28 Finding Purpose in Sharing

36:41 Navigating Joy and Sorrow

44:27 The Ongoing Process of Preparation

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this episode, Jenny and Lee dive into the vital role of temples in preparing to meet Jesus Christ—both now and at His Second Coming.

Drawing on powerful teachings from President Nelson and other Church leaders, they explore why temple worship is more than ordinances and beautiful buildings. The temple is a place of refuge, revelation, and covenantal strength that helps us live in daily relationship with our Savior.

Together, they discuss personal journeys of growing testimonies of the temple, the promises tied to temple worship, and practical ways to deepen our preparation—starting with temple recommend questions, heartfelt prayer, and regular covenant living.

Whether you live close to a temple or far away, this conversation will inspire you to see the temple as a place to meet Christ today and build the confidence to meet Him when that sacred moment comes.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Come, Follow Me, Doctrine and Covenants 94-97

Teachings of the Presidents, Russell M. Nelson, Chapter 13: the Holy Temple-the House of the Lord

Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, April 2018, First Presidency Message, As We Go Forward Together

Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, April 2020, First Presidency Message, The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Savior’s Second Coming

Russell M. Nelson, BYU Speeches, 10 Dec 2002, Christ the Savior Is Born

Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, Digital Version, January 2020, Church Updates Temple Recommend Interview Questions

Henry B. Eyring, April 2024 General Conference, All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants

Henry B. Eyring, April 2021 General Conference, I Love to See the Temple | Henry B. Eyring | April 2021 ... - YouTube

Russell M. Nelson, Oct. 2021 General Conference, The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation

Doctrine and Covenants 94:8

Doctrine and Covenants 97:16

Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Temples

02:56 Personal Testimonies and Growth

05:43 Accessibility and the Role of Temples

08:29 Preparing for the Savior

11:09 Covenants and Personal Relationships

13:40 The Role of the Prophet

16:23 Confidence Through Temple Worship

19:02 Urgency of Preparation

22:00 Practical Steps to Temple Attendance

24:48 Overcoming Barriers to Temple Worship

27:41 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at [email protected].  They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.