The Divine Gift

We are back! Thanks for your patience over the last few months. Today we are joined by Jena Mahoney as we discuss the transformation that happens to missionaries and those they teach during mission service. When we serve the Lord, we discover God's power working in the lives of His children!

What is godly sorrow? How can godly sorrow be a beloved friend? Gary and Ryan invite Mo Tanner to the show as they discuss part 2 of Chapter 15 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book. Mo is a convert to the church and shares her journey with Jesus Christ and lessons she has learned about godly sorrow, guilt vs. shame and grace. As you listen to this episode, we invite you to ponder the blessings and humility that come as we embrace godly sorrow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Hello loyal listeners! We apologize for the break in releasing new episodes but are excited to return to regular episodes on this podcast. Today Gary and Ryan discuss 2 beloved friends we need on our repentance journey and walk with Jesus Christ; a broken heart and contrite spirit. Hear Ryan's wedding proposal story and learn about the conditions of repentance. What can we offer Jesus Christ in our repentance journey? Dive deeper into what a broken heart and contrite spirit mean and what they look like in daily life. Elder Bruce Porter said, "When we remember the Savior and His suffering, our hearts too will break in gratitude for the Anointed One."

Jesus Christ IS the change agent! Today, Ryan and Gary discuss part 2 of Chapter 13 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book by Elder Neil L. Andersen. They discuss 2 common detours (myths) that we take in our journey of repentance; Detour #1 Repentance is the punishment of sin and Detour #2 Repentance alone saves us. Anytime we do anything that minimizes the role of Jesus Christ, we are on a detour. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with others. Jesus Christ is THE WAY!

What is the hardest part of repentance? There are many answers but perhaps one answer is that the hardest part of repentance is not asking God to forgive us but accepting that He has already done so. Today we are joined by Jordan Oldham as we discuss repentance and how repentance is another term for love. In this episode we focus on Chapter 14 from The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book by Elder Neil Andersen of the Quorum of the 12. Repentance starts with finding your deep love of God and we invite you to listen to this episode, share it with others, and start with your deep love of your Father in Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ.

How do we avoid treating repentance like a checklist? Is repentance just stopping the wrong behavior? Today on The Divine Gift, Ryan and Gary are joined by Cloe Anderson, a student at Utah Valley University as they discuss Chapter 13 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. Cloe shares, "where you turn for comfort in crisis becomes your Christ." We hope this Christ centered, relationship based repentance focus can help you draw closer to our Savior, Jesus the Christ.

Ryan and Gary are joined by Leah Little, as they discuss pride and how it acts as a bully in our lives. Elder Andersen in Chapter 12 of The Divine Gift of Forgiveness teaches that pride describes a swollen sense of self and a diminished view of God. Pride moves us away from the two great commandments. "Pride is your greatest enemy. Humility is your greatest friend." We hope this episode will help you in turning to Jesus Christ to overcome the bully of pride that we so often wrestle with.

Our guest, Brinley Arnold, shares her perspective as a young adult and how the Savior has helped her overcome fear. Fear can be a major barrier in our relationship with God, Jesus Christ and in our repentance. We hope this episode provides tools and help in hushing your fears and casting out fear with love. 1 John 4:18, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear."

Do you worry that you are not good enough or that your sins are too much? Do you wrestle with perfectionism? In this episode, BYU Religion Professor Stephan Taeger enlightens us about justification. Justification is, "to be pardoned from punishment for sin and declared guiltless. A person is justified by the Savior's grace through faith in Him. This faith is shown by repentance and obedience to the laws of the gospel." Your relationship with God is your foundation and the deepest kind of security. Enjoy the episode!

Join Gary and Ryan as they discuss the devil's playbook and how Jesus Christ's power can lift us from the influences of the adversary. Remember that light ever and always, presides over darkness. You can find this material in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book Chapter 11, The Devil's Throat. Enjoy and share with a friend!