Gospel Chats

Reverence is definitely more than bowing our heads and folding our arms. In this episode we probe the idea of joyful reverence and what it looks like, not only in church settings, but in our entire life. 

The Apostle Paul used the phrase “in Christ” over 150 times in his letters to members of the church. In this chat we discuss what it really means to live life “in Christ” and what changes when we do. 

What can we learn about Jesus Christ from the title “Author and Finisher of our Faith”? In this episode we chat about different definitions of “author”, what it means to “rely alone” on the merits of Christ, and more. 

Perhaps the greatest symbol of Jesus Christ’s Atonement, love and grace is a hug. In this episode we chat about the powerful doctrine behind the image of the Divine Embrace. 

People, including God’s covenant people, can easily become so immersed in their surrounding culture that they might not even realize how it is affecting their thoughts and behaviors. In this episode we wrestle with identifying the “sins of our generation” and how to be made clean from those sins by embracing God’s culture. 

The scriptures clearly emphasize our need for “a mighty change of heart,” but they also highlight the Savior’s power to grant us “a mighty change of mind.” In this episode we explore the concept of developing the mind of Christ; what that means, how we do it, and what changes when we do. 

Throughout scripture Jesus is referred to as “The Lord of Hosts”. In this episode we chat about heavenly hosts, mortal hosts, becoming one of His soldiers, and more. 

Jesus said He was The Truth. In this episode we wrestle with the concept of Truth being a Person not a thing or idea. What changes when we view Truth as something dynamic that loves, adapts and understands? 

In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as both the Good Shepherd and The Door. In this episode we chat about both of those titles, how they are two sides of the same coin, and how understanding Jesus as “The Door” can strengthen our faith. 

One of the titles of Jesus Christ is “the rock”, but the scriptures actually describe Him as several different types of rock. In this episode we probe four of the rocks and what they can teach us about His Atonement and how we come unto Him. 

It wouldn’t be hard to think that the church is meant for extroverts, and that introverts need to change, but that would be a huge mistake. In this episode we chat about making space for all personalities and focusing more on Christ-like character as the goal. 

Those who believe in the Restoration of the Gospel boldly claim that God’s Priesthood has been restored to the earth, but are we accessing the power of that priesthood enough? In this episode we chat about relying too little and too much on priesthood blessings, the role of faith, and importance of understanding God’s will. 

The history of the temple garment is fascinating, the promises connected to the garment are breathtaking, and the lack of understanding surrounding this topic is real. In this episode we explore some of the reasons to love and honor the Garment of the Holy Priesthood. 

A choice to ignore the counsel of older people led to the separation of the House of Israel. In this episode we chat about the wisdom that can come with age, the benefits of having mentors with experience, and how we can better bridge spiritual generation gaps. 

Two hundred years of history and thousands of lives were affected by something called “the sin of Jeroboam.” At the heart of that sin was a group of people who chose convenience over consecration. In this episode we explore the consequences and blessings of that choice. 

Belonging is a beautiful thing, but in some ways we were never meant to belong in this fallen world. In this chat we wrestle with the scriptural concept of “pilgrims” and their journey not to belong. 

Inspired teachers do some things before, during, and after class that can make a huge difference. We continue to share a few principles that have profoundly affected our teaching. 

People want to feel inspired and motivated in gospel classrooms, so how do we teach in a way that is real, powerful, and relevant? That’s our wrestle in this episode. 

For our 100th episode we wanted to talk about 100 different sheep. We wrestle with who the real Shepherd is, the Lord’s awareness of the 99 and the one, and how we really gather other sheep. 

How does the Jesus we read about in scripture become, as Nephi once wrote, “my Jesus”? In this episode we chat about bridging the gap between believing in Jesus Christ and really having an intimate connection to Him. 

Understanding the doctrine of the Light of Christ can and should change us. This universal influence gives life, light and law to the universe. 

The is a difference between worthiness and godliness. In this episode we chat about the danger in thinking some sins are not a big deal, and how we can more fully in live in a way where we deeply need Jesus Christ. 

Discomfort can feel like anything but a gift; but the Lord seems to do some of His best work in our discomfort. So how do we embrace the idea of discomfort in a humble and positive way? 

In this episode we discuss the gift of discernment and how it helps us detect hidden evil and hidden good within others and within ourselves. 

Words matter…a lot! In this episode we wrestle with the topics of vulgarity, gossip, and the spiritual gift of speaking with the tongue of angels.