Wrestling With Grace: Breaking Down Our Wrestle With God

Wrestling With Grace: Breaking Down Our Wrestle With God

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  • The Pain Or The Problem
    Tatiana discusses her personal experience with recurring back pain as a dental hygienist and how her nephew, a physical therapist, helped her understand the importance of strengthening the anterior muscles to alleviate pain. She draws a parallel thia podcast noting that she needs to focus on foundational skills to sustain and grow the show. She explains her plans to take the summer off to improve her speaking, interviewing, and promotional skills, aiming to return stronger in the fall. She also encourages you to identify and strengthen your own areas that need greater foundational strength

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    16 min
  • The Stockdale Paradox
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the Stockdale Paradox, emphasizing the balance between faith in ultimate success and confronting current challenges. They share the story of James Stockdale, a Navy pilot who endured seven years in a Vietnamese prison camp, highlighting the importance of maintaining faith while acknowledging harsh realities. They relate this to personal growth, particularly in time management and spiritual discipline. Justin shares a personal anecdote about improving sales skills through disciplined study and feedback, illustrating the practical application of the paradox. They also encourage you to seek divine counsel and daily adjustments, emphasizing the journey towards personal and spiritual improvement.

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    38 min
  • Desires Vs. Agency
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha for an encore presentation of their discussion of the biblical story of Alma and Amulek, emphasizing the importance of heeding God's calls. The conversation highlights the struggle between comfort and spiritual growth, using examples like Amulek and Enos. They reflect on personal experiences of faith, the challenges of trusting God's timing, and the need to align desires with divine guidance. The episode concludes with a reminder of the eternal nature of testimony and the continuous refinement of faith.

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    35 min
  • What Is Matchless Power?
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha and they discuss the concept of "matchless power" as described in Mosiah 4:6. Tatiana shares her personal journey of understanding this power through journaling and scripture study. She recounts an experience in a hospital room where she felt a profound peace, attributing it to matchless power. Justin and Krisha discuss the roles of the Atonement, grace, priesthood power, and the Holy Ghost, emphasizing that matchless power is unexplainable yet palpable. They encourage you to seek spiritual insights, express your understanding through prayer and writing, and trust in God's plan.


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    33 min
  • Those Who Wrestle: Gracie's Story
    Tatiana is joined by special guest, Gracie Riley, and they discuss Gracie's missionary experience, detailing her initial disappointment upon receiving a mission call to North Dakota instead of a more exotic location. Despite her struggles, she eventually found joy and purpose by focusing on her work and relying on the atonement. Gracie's story highlights the importance of effort and perspective, as she overcame her initial frustration by embracing her assignment and learning Spanish. Her journey taught her the value of love, service, and trust in divine guidance, lessons she continues to apply in her post-mission life.

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    44 min
  • Treating Things Lightly
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the themes of vanity, unbelief, and the importance of understanding and accessing the Atonement of Jesus Christ. They emphasize the need to know the character of God and the Savior, and to recognize the infinite Atonement as a gift rather than a burden. They reference scriptures and personal experiences, including the use of the 12-step program and the book "He Did Deliver Me from Bondage" by Colleen Harrison. They also highlight the dangers of self-reliance and the importance of turning to Christ for true healing and growth.

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    30 min
  • Vanity And Unbelief
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the concept of vanity and unbelief, emphasizing the importance of not treating sacred things lightly. Tatiana shares her personal experience of feeling disconnected from her faith despite adhering to religious practices. They reference Ezra Taft Benson's 1986 talk on D&C 84:54-55, highlighting the consequences of treating sacred things lightly. The conversation touches on the need for intentionality in accessing the atonement, the importance of gratitude, and the significance of daily scripture study. They also encourage you to reflect on your spiritual practices and the impact of vanity and unbelief on your faith.

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    32 min
  • Insight On The Garment With Mark A. Mathews
    Tatiana is joined by special guest, Mark A. Mathews, author of the book, Understanding Your Temple Experience, and they discuss the symbolism of the temple garment, linking it to the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the initiatory ordinance. Mark emphasizes the importance of the garment in maintaining a relationship with Jesus Christ and the blessings it confers. He highlights the significance of the washing, anointing, and clothing rituals, comparing them to a coronation. The discussion underscores the personal and spiritual benefits of wearing the temple garment.

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    Links to articles referenced in this episode:

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2024/09/04-the-garment-of-the-holy-priesthood?lang=eng

    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/47oaks?lang=eng


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    45 min
  • Relying Wholly
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the importance of relying wholly on Christ's merits for salvation. They emphasize that Christ's merits are the entire source of saving power, not our obedience. They share personal experiences with time management and a 12-step program, highlighting the need for humility and effort. They also touch on the necessity of adjusting faith when it is tested, using the Titan submersible disaster as an analogy. They also encourage you to trust in Christ's merits and to actively seek His help in your spiritual journey.

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    30 min
  • The Merits Of Him Who Is Mighty To Save
    Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the challenges of time management, particularly Tatiana's struggles due to ADHD. Tatiana shares her approach to overcoming these issues by revisiting the "He Did Deliver Me from Bondage" book by Colleen Harrison, which helps her access the Atonement of Jesus Christ. They emphasize the importance of relying on Christ's merits, such as His sinless life, atonement, and resurrection, to manage time and other personal weaknesses. They also highlight the continuous need for faith and the atonement in daily life, encouraging you to recognize and utilize Christ's merits for personal growth and progression.

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    29 min

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Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right—following the rules, checking all the boxes—yet somehow, you still felt… lost? Disconnected? Wondering if God was even…