The So Good Podcast

Bearing Your Cross: Small and Simple Things | Mormon 9:13–15Elijah Bennion and Jack Hiatt read and discuss Mormon 9:13–15 on redemption through Jesus Christ, resurrection, judgment, and God as a God of miracles. They emphasize that the next life reflects one’s desires and choices now, challenging the idea of merely “surviving” mortality and reframing “endure to the end” as using time well. They connect this to removing “waste” and impurities from life (using lean processing analogies), warning that small choices can compound for good or bad, illustrated by a mission story about breaking a minor rule. They discuss meeting others’ real needs as a way God works daily miracles, explore distractions like social media and pornography as deceptive “shadows,” and link discipleship to taking up the cross—desiring to serve, sacrifice, and do the Lord’s work well.

The Blessings of Consecrated Living | D&C 122:7 | Jack Hiatt and Elijah Bennion open by sharing that they refilmed this episode after accidentally recording a prior version without audio, feeling God had prepared them with more insight. Using Doctrine and Covenants 122:7, they discuss how trials provide experience and ultimately bless us. They explore consecration and sacrifice, emphasizing devoted discipleship to Jesus Christ, putting the Lord first, and trusting God as a loving Father. Drawing on Job and Joseph of Egypt, they teach that consecration isn’t just giving possessions but dedicating one’s whole life, time, talents, and resources to building God’s kingdom and viewing life as sacred. They connect covenant-keeping to greater freedom and agency, testify that all are children of God with divine purpose, and encourage living a holy life to receive God’s blessings.

The Joyful Cleansing Through Grace | 2 Nephi 10:24 & 1 Nephi 10:21Elijah Benyan and Jack Hyatt discuss two scriptures from 2 Nephi 10:24 and 1 Nephi 10:21 about reconciling to God’s will, being saved only through grace, and the teaching that no unclean thing can dwell with God. They explore the distinction that while the unclean can’t dwell in God’s presence, God can still come down to help cleanse His children through covenants, relating this to God’s condescension and Christ ministering among the unclean. They emphasize that Satan wins when people give up or justify sin, while Christ can flip mistakes into growth if people keep trying and align their will with God. They discuss desire as essential—Christ provides perfection but not desire—connect this to agency, avoiding lukewarm discipleship, and share thoughts on spirit prison as a state tied to one’s desires and willingness to take upon them Christ’s name.

Why Not Seek a Perfect Knowledge of Christ | D&C 88:81–83Jack Hiatt and Elijah Bennion discuss Doctrine and Covenants 88:81–83 about being warned, warning others, and seeking Christ early so people can understand what they accept or reject and be accountable for their choices. They reflect on missionary experiences, including long lessons that focused on facts and debate rather than testimony, and emphasize teaching at a person’s level while inviting the Spirit through a sincere witness of Jesus Christ. They explain the distinction between sin and transgression, describing God’s mercy for ignorance but not rebellion, and address the idea of avoiding knowledge to avoid higher accountability. Elijah shares a vivid dream he recognizes as an experience with the Savior and teaches that God is no respecter of persons and will manifest Himself personally as people choose to approach Him. They close with Jacob 4:11–12, inviting listeners to seek a stronger testimony and a “perfect knowledge” of Christ.

“Here Am I, Send Me”: Being Still, Prayer, and Trusting God’s AnswersElijah Bennion and Jack Hiatt discuss 2 Nephi 16:5–8, focusing on Isaiah’s cleansing and his response, “Here am I; send me,” as a model of discipleship that requires sacrifice and sustained devotion. They connect this to praying with real intent and learning to be still, referencing a youth fireside message from President Christofferson and examples from their missions, including a man in Argentina who battled anxiety and later accepted baptism. They share practices like reporting the day to the Lord, viewing repentance as purification rather than punishment, and recognizing that miracles and growth often take years. They also explore how God answers prayers through silence, remembrance, and varied spiritual impressions, emphasizing trust, patience, faith with works, and choosing to walk on Christ’s path.