In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis study Know Who You Really Are and talk about confidence, identity, and the quiet ways we forget what is true about us. Through stories from scripture, seminary, and everyday life, they explore how insecurity grows when we search for validation in the wrong places, and how healing begins when we remember whose we are. The conversation highlights the power of the words we speak over ourselves and the difference it makes when we stop listening to the loudest voices around us and start listening to God.

This episode is a reminder that your identity is not something you have to earn, it is something you are meant to remember. With practical insights on prayer, journaling, and creating space to actually commune with God, the hosts invite listeners to seek validation vertically, let God rewrite the narrative in their mind, and start believing the story He is telling about them. Because when you know who your Father is, you begin to see what is possible for your life.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
05:07 "Intentional Prayer and Reflection"
09:18 "God's Perspective on Insecurities"
12:09 "Garrett's Unexpected Football Journey"
14:28 "Walking with Jesus Daily"

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis talk about what it means to minister to the one and why it so often comes down to the smallest moments. Through stories about recess, being picked last, and the quiet hurts that stick with us longer than we expect, the hosts reflect on how much power one person has to change someone’s day, and sometimes their whole life. They explore how easy it is to miss people when we are distracted, preoccupied, or stuck thinking about ourselves.

This episode is a reminder that discipleship looks like awareness. With insight from Elder Johnson and practical takeaways like taking your AirPods out and lifting your eyes, the conversation invites listeners to slow down, notice the people right in front of them, and have the courage to say the kind thing, do the small thing, and show up on purpose. Because most of the time, it really only takes one.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
06:05 "Reflecting on Kindness and Awareness"
08:34 "Connecting Through Awareness"
12:26 Overcoming Self-Centeredness

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.