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Fear of failure sounds harmless until it starts running your life. Sitting down with Jason Knowlton, an active duty Army combat medic, we get honest about what people are really afraid of when they avoid trying, and how learning to fail can become a turning point instead of a label. Jason’s story moves from early childhood trauma and adoption to mentors, scouting, faith, and the long road of becoming comfortable with growth that doesn’t look perfect.

We also dig into repentance and accountability in a way that feels practical, not performative. We talk about how shame distorts identity, why making things right quickly restores peace, and how parenting changes when you stop pretending you’re flawless. Jason shares how he approaches mistakes with his kids, what he wishes he’d learned earlier, and why comparison quietly steals joy and courage.

Then the conversation shifts into the reality of military service: the responsibility a medic carries, the training culture that shapes standards, and what the public often misses about care for families after a loss. Jason also opens up about military mental health and PTSD, including a season of depression, nightmares, hypervigilance, and the moment he knew he needed real help. We walk through intensive therapy and the stellate ganglion block, sometimes called a neurosympathetic reset, plus a thoughtful look at emerging trauma treatments like ketamine and ayahuasca in controlled settings. We close with Ether 12:27, “thorns,” and why weakness can be the very thing that keeps us close to God.

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The word “Mormon” can end a conversation before it even starts, especially in the Bible Belt where labels often come loaded. We sit down with Frank Sikes (our Baptist friend) alongside Kenny O'bara and Joey Cornette to talk plainly about what people mean when they say “Mormon,” why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pushed back on the nickname in recent years, and how identity language can either build a bridge or throw up a wall. If you’ve ever wondered whether Latter-day Saints see themselves as Christian, or why the name matters so much, you’ll get a clear answer from local Latter-Day Saints living in the south.

From there we go deeper than vocabulary. We talk about the difference between sincere questions and “gotcha” debates, how to stay calm when someone attacks your faith, and why judging by “fruits” (love, service, sacrifice, integrity) is a better test than rumor. We also unpack why the LDS Church can look “too organized” to outsiders, how ministering and priesthood blessings work in real life, and why that structure often shows up as practical care when someone is struggling.

We also tackle a common flashpoint: Galatians 1:8. We discuss context, what Paul is correcting, what “another gospel” means, and why ongoing revelation is part of the New Testament world Paul lived in. And we spend time on missionaries: not as online debate objects, but as young people making a serious sacrifice for Jesus Christ and learning life skills through constant rejection and service.

If you enjoy thoughtful interfaith dialogue, Christian unity conversations, and real-world discussions about LDS beliefs and misconceptions, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s your experience with the term “Mormon,” and has it ever changed how you saw someone’s faith?

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The hardest part of a mission isn’t always the heat, the long days, or the doors that never open. Sometimes it’s the quiet moment in an airport when you realize you’re about to leave a life that changed you, and you’re scared of slipping back into the old version of yourself. Spencer Hutcheson just returned from serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tucson, Arizona, and he joins me while the experience is still fresh, honest, and emotionally real.  

We talk through the chaos of getting home, the reunion with family, and the line that has stayed with me ever since: “I don’t want to go back to my nets.” From there, we get into what that means for returned missionaries and for anyone trying to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ when life gets busy. Spencer opens up about starting his mission without a strong personal testimony, leaning on his parents’ faith at first, and why he chose to serve anyway because he needed to know for himself.  

We also hit the practical side: work and school after a mission, job shadowing, resisting comparison, and building simple routines that keep spiritual momentum alive like early mornings, scriptures before the phone, prayer morning and night, service, and consistent temple worship. Spencer shares an MTC night he wanted to quit, the prayer that changed everything, and why going “all in” is what brings the deep feeling of accomplishment at the end.  

If you feel nervous about serving, coming home, or helping someone you love who’s struggling, this conversation is for you. 

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You can tell a lot about someone’s philosophy on fitness by what they think “success” looks like. For Philip Jordan, success is not a perfect body or a viral workout clip. It is the moment someone realizes they can move again, feel better again, and finally trust themselves to keep showing up. Philip is the fitness and wellness director at the YMCA in Waycross, Georgia, and our conversation moves from his homeschooling and farm-work upbringing to the coaching floor where he helps people chase milestones they once thought were out of reach.  We get practical about why people hire a personal trainer and why “accountability” is often more powerful than the program itself. We talk about motivation on hard days, the mental health benefits of exercise, and how a good coach sometimes needs to be part trainer and part therapist. Then we zoom out into training styles: resistance training, free weights, machines, TRX, bodyweight work, and what changes when your goal is fat loss, overall health, or simply getting stronger. In our discussion with Phillip, we tackle the social media comparison trap, reminding us that every body responds differently to training, calories, genetics, and recovery.  CrossFit takes center stage too, including the bad rap it gets for intensity and injury risk. Philip explains CrossFit as functional fitness and cross-training, where ego and competition can either sharpen you or break you if you refuse to scale. We also talk Murph, why it matters, and how consistent training prepares you for real life, not just the gym. We talk about the basic formula for success that lands hard: effort times consistency equals results.  If you’ve been curious about CrossFit, intimidated by the gym, or tired of starting over, hit play and come train your mindset with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show.

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On this episode we sit down with Dalton Williams of Unashamed Truth 116 found on Instagram and Tik Tok.  We dive into the scriptures and look at the example of Ammon out of The Book of Mormon on he achieved Peace Making and Peace Keeping.  Dalton relates more to a Peace Maker.  The question remains, which one do you relate more with.  

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.  

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In this episode we talk about the role of a mother.  There is no greater responsibility.  Jane shares her personal experiences of motherhood, the ups and downs, the challenges and advice to other moms out there.  

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In this episode we sit down with Rowdy Eunice of #whosoeversouth to talk the recent local Fires, Music, Talents, Service, and a life although imperfect, fulfilled through doing what they love and that is sharing the gospel through music.             

Rowdy talks about life in the wrong direction and then realizing he was using his talens in the wrong way.  He found God in a small southern georgia church.  Through a process he turned he, his wife Sarah, Mike and the rest of the band have found a way to Share the Good word through writing their own lyrics and music and performing for others.  

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In this interview we sit down with Navy Chief, Cory Arabie.  Cory takes us through a life of ups and downs, poor choices, battling addictions, and a spiritual awakening that helped him turn his life around and reunite with his high school sweetheart.  

From expectations to defeat and getting back up off the matt to go another day!  Cory is an inspiration of facing challenges and overcoming poor choices of the past.  

Cory talks about how wrestling has provided a foundation and an outlet to help him find the youth that are struggling to help them find purpose and inspiration.

With his high school sweetheart in hand, they are on a journey to build a prosperous life in rural south GA.

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In this episode we breakdown where we have been and where we are going.  We discuss Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 out of the old testament.  There are seasons of our lives.  Things change and that is okay.  We should always be looking for ways to lean into growth.  That's what we are doing on this channel.  We are making a change to get more involved in the community and to grow in self development ways that will hopefully add to the community in a positive way.  

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We sit down with 4 young ladies that about to serve the Lord.  With the lowering of the age to 18 years old, more and more young ladies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are accepting the call to Serve The Lord. 

In this episode we talk with Kaylee Hester, Maggie Corbitt, Logan Markette, and Ashlyn Woolsey about their desire to serve an 18 month proselyting mission. 

From overcoming fears, following spiritual promptings, putting in the spiritual work, and discussing scripture, they all share why they feel a need to serve. 

We discuss favorite scriptures, who inspires them, and what they are most nervous about. 

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