In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis study The Good News Recipe by Elder Ulisses Soares and talk about why life gets better when we stop trying to make our own version of the gospel. Through funny stories about cooking, baking, and the chaos of skipping steps, the hosts connect the idea of a recipe to discipleship and the simple truth that following Jesus works. They explore how easy it is to add extra ingredients, cut corners, or look for comfort in the wrong places, and how often the answers we are searching for are already in the pantry.

This episode is a reminder that the gospel does not need to be complicated to be powerful. With insight on comfort, peace, and what we reach for when life gets hard, the conversation invites listeners to take an honest look at the recipes they are living by and choose the one that actually leads to change. It is an encouragement to go back to the basics, to use the scriptures as a real guide, and to live with one simple focus in mind, more Jesus.

Chapters:

00:00 INTRO

05:29 "Too Good to Be True"

08:58 "Finding the Right Recipe"

11:01 Balanced Approach to Happiness

13:31 "Follow the Prophet's Guidance"

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis celebrate Valentine’s week, then dive into what it really means when we hear that the Lord is hastening His work. Through stories from missions, everyday life, and the simple moments we usually rush past, the hosts explore the difference between being busy and being urgent for the right things. They talk about slowing down enough to actually see people, ask real questions, and make space for the sacred moments God is trying to put in our path.

This episode is a reminder that a spiritual life is hard to build in a hurry, and that hastening does not always look like doing more. With insight from Elder Cook and a powerful example from Abraham, the conversation invites listeners to live with open hands and an open schedule, ready for God to fill it. It is an encouragement to be available, to be present, and to move quickly when the Lord gives you something to do.

Chapters:

00:00 INTRO

06:13 "Meaning Behind 'How Are You?'"

09:54 "Slowing Down to Uplift Others"

10:52 "Balancing Urgency and Stillness"

14:03 "Being Present and Grateful"

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis study the Family Proclamation and reflect on why family is central to God’s plan. Through honest conversation, personal stories, and scripture, they talk about commitment, relationships, and the idea that strong families have the power to heal individuals and strengthen society. The discussion explores the many different situations people find themselves in and invites listeners to think about what it looks like to invest in family rather than walk away when things get difficult.

This episode is a reminder that families are not meant to be temporary or disposable, but eternal and worth the effort. With insights on appreciation, accountability, and choosing love over avoidance, the conversation encourages listeners to seek healing, build connection where they can, and trust that God is deeply invested in helping families grow stronger, one relationship at a time.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
05:33 "Generational Avoidance and Family Decline"
09:11 "Invest in Relationships, Like Home"
11:46 "Restoring and Strengthening Family Bonds"
13:23 Reflecting on Relationships and Gratitude

What if cheering others on is one of the most Christlike things we can do?

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis celebrate big news as Grace announces her engagement, then dive into a heartfelt discussion about celebrating others’ wins with genuine joy. From conference stories to personal examples, the hosts explore why cheering doesn’t always come naturally, and why choosing celebration over comparison is an intentional act of discipleship.

This conversation highlights how happiness isn’t scarce, it multiplies when we share it. With warmth, honesty, and spiritual insight, the episode challenges listeners to be the first to cheer, to celebrate everyday goodness, and to discover how lifting others up brings more joy, love, and Christlike living into their own lives.

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talyn, and Hollis reflect on faith, adversity, and everyday discipleship through deeply personal stories and honest conversation. From moments when standing up feels uncomfortable or costly, to learning how testimony is meant to be shared, not stored away, the hosts explore how faith is lived out in daily interactions, quiet decisions, and seasons of closed doors.

This episode is a reminder that Jesus stood up for us first, and that our call is to represent Him with love, courage, and consistency. With vulnerability, encouragement, and a powerful closing declaration of identity in Christ, this conversation invites listeners to carry their faith beyond words and into everyday life. 

in this episode of this is kingdom, grace, tj, talon, and hollis kick off 2026 by sharing lighthearted new year wishes for one another before diving into elder patrick kearon’s talk “jesus christ and your new beginning.” the hosts reflect on why new beginnings matter, from fresh starts and renewed hope to baptism, repentance, and the chance to change who we are becoming through christ. they share personal insights about letting go of the past, choosing a new path with faith, and trusting that with jesus, it is never too late to begin again.

in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, grace, tj, talon, and hollis kick things off with a show and tell of two new resources from good news brand: the walk with me youth-theme tear pad and the god will tear-away sticky-note style verses, created to make come, follow me simple, relatable, and meaningful even when you only have a minute a day. from there, the conversation turns to elder dale g. renlund’s talk “taking upon the name of jesus christ,” as the hosts share stories about identity, representation, and what it really means to reflect christ through our words, actions, and everyday discipleship, whether in a classroom, on a mission, in a taco bell drive-through, or at home with the people we love.

in this episode of this is kingdom, hosts grace, tj, talon, and hollis explore the often overlooked christian virtue of temperance, inspired by elder ulisses soares’s talk adorned with the virtue of temperance. they share personal stories and biblical examples, including jesus’s response to the woman caught in adultery and his compassion toward peter, to highlight the power of pausing before reacting and choosing love and self control over reactivity, as well as being intentional about what we allow to shape our thoughts and actions. the episode also features a shoutout to nfl player garrett bowles for his community service and encourages listeners to vote for him for the walter payton man of the year award.

in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, grace, tj, talon, and hollis talk about the atoning love of jesus christ, inspired by elder neil l. andersen’s message on repentance and forgiveness. they share personal experiences about overcoming shame, choosing honesty, and discovering the healing that comes when you truly believe that jesus works. the hosts reflect on how christ’s atonement brings peace not only to those seeking forgiveness but also to those who have been hurt by the choices of others, and how compassion and community can support that healing process. the episode closes with a song that celebrates christ’s love and an invitation to trust that his grace is real, powerful, and available to everyone.