Preach My Gospel Podcast

The team welcomes TJ Moore (Utah Valley Institute teacher) to discuss the importance of developing Christlike Attributes.  They discuss both the why and the how by looking at principles from Preach My Gospel, the scriptures and the words of living prophets.  This episode will be helpful for all lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. 

John, Brian, and Sean continue their discussion about PMG Ch. 5 by exploring how someone can come to know for themselves if the Book of Mormon is truly the word of God.  They analyze Moroni's promise and the introduction to the Book of Mormon and discuss how a testimony of the Book of Mormon is the key to understanding the other primary truths.  If you want to gain your own testimony of...

Brian, John and Sean continue their analysis of PMG Ch. 5. During this episode they talk about how to effectively help others to understand the Book of Mormon by reading with them. Episode Highlights: 2:48 Acts 8:27-31- Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch.  "Understandest thou what thou readest?"  "How can I except some man should guide me?" 4:50 Many people you teach either don't read the B...

President Ezra Taft Benson declared, “Combined with the Spirit of the Lord, the Book of Mormon is the greatest single tool which God has given us to convert the world. If we are to have the harvest of souls that He expects, then we must use the instrument which God has [ordained] for that task—the Book of Mormon.” Sean, Brian, and John go through Preach My Gospel Ch. 5 and discuss how missionaries...

Ayan Giddins and Tanner Linton re-join the podcast to continue our discussion about Chapter 4 in PMG.  In this episode we answer the question: How do I receive personal revelation?  This topic is essential for all disciples of Jesus Christ to understand and apply. Episode Highlights: 2:00 The Holy Ghost will help you in every aspect of the work 2:57  Is it the Spirit or just my thou...

The team welcomes young adults Ayan Giddins and Tanner Linton for a discussion about Preach My Gospel Ch. 4 and the essential role of the Holy Ghost in Missionary Work. Episode Highlights: Introduction of topic and guests Ayan Giddins and Tanner Linton 4:19 The Holy Ghost as your divine companion 6:38 Preach My Gospel cover page- Full title: Preach My Gospel by the Spirit. D&C 50:13-20 12:50 H...

President Shad Martin (Stake President, Seminaries and Institutes Region Director, Sportlight podcast co-host) joins the podcast to discuss how a young person can prepare for their missions without overlooking the saving ordinances that come at nearly the same time.  The team walks through the significance of saving ordinances and why receiving the Melchizedek priesthood and the temple endowm...

Sean, Brian and John discuss the joy of serving as a full-time missionary during the Christmas season.  They then use the scriptures to look at each of the characters in the Nativity story (Joseph, Mary, the Shepherds, the Wisemen and the baby Jesus)  and discuss what can be learned about discipleship from each of them.  The Draper Utah Temple President Stephen Peterson drops in to...

M'Shelle Dixon re-joins the podcast to join in the discussion about Preach My Gospel Lesson 5 on the Laws and Ordinances of the gospel. The team discusses the importance of helping friends adjust to becoming life-long members of the church and disciples of Jesus Christ. This episode helps prepare you to teach principles of Priesthood and Auxiliaries, Missionary Work, Eternal Marriage, Temple and F...

Steve Barton, Taylor Gunn, and Kayla Greer (Former missionaries and students at the Utah Valley Institute) share important lessons learned from their missions. Highlights :50 Intro to our three guests: Steven, Taylor and Kayla. 4:28 Looking back, what would you have done that would have better prepared you for missionary service? 7:00 The role of the temple in your service & in your life? 8:30...

John, Brian and Sean conclude their discussion on lesson 4- "The Commandments" by talking about the Word of Wisdom, Tithing, Fasting and Obeying the Laws of the Land. Highlights Episode 15 Lesson 4 pt 3 1:12 Teach people the importance of Obeying the Word of Wisdom p. 81 PMG (18:93 minutes) 20:05 Inviting people to Keep the Law of Tithing p. 82 PMG (11:95 minutes) 31:00 Observing the Law of the Fa...

John, Brian, and Sean pick up where they left off in Episode 13 by continuing to go through Lesson 4 on the Commandments.  During this episode they focus on: 1. The blessings of following the Prophet  2. Ideas about how to teach the 10 commandments  3. The critical need to teach the Law of Chastity simply and with confidence.   Highlights Episode 14 Lesson 4 pt 2 :50 Teaching p...

Sean, Brian, and John discuss part one of Lesson 4 on the commandments.  They talk about the unique nature of this lesson and focus on the importance of helping others to study the scriptures, pray, and keep the sabbath day holy. Highlights Episode 13: Lesson 4 pt. 1 :50 Different ways to teach Lesson 4: The Commandments p. 74 PMG (18 minutes) 9:35 Obedience p. 75 PMG (7 minutes) The followin...

Dr. Jonathan Sandberg (former mission president and professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU) re-joins the podcast for part 2 of our discussion on mental health and missionary work.  This episode is focused on how to manage mental health during the mission.  The principles that Dr. Sandberg shares are applicable for anyone desiring to better understand the critical topic of mental health.  ...

Dr. Jonathan Sandberg joins the podcast to discuss mental health preparation prior to the mission.  Drawing upon his vast experience as a therapist and former mission president, Dr. Sandberg gives insights that every future missionary and their parents will not want to miss.  The principles in this episode will help anyone better understand mental health issues and how to overcome them w...

Emily Wright joins Sean, Brian, and John to discuss the essential doctrine found in  Lesson 3: The Gospel of Jesus Christ.  In addition to discussing the doctrine, they answer the questions: "why is it important to follow up with the commitments your friends have made?" and "when should I invite my friend to be baptized?"  Enjoy! Thank you for joining us!  If you know anyone wh...

Kelly Mills, the Administrative Director of the missionary training centers throughout the world, joins Sean, Brian, and John to help listeners understand what they can expect from their MTC experience.  If you have ever had questions about the MTC, you won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode John, Brian, and Sean discuss the breathtaking doctrine of the Plan of Salvation as taught in Lesson 2.  Episode Highlights: 1:35- The Plan of Salvation answers the questions of the soul 2:10 The Story of Sean's friend Abraham: the missing puzzle pieces 5:00 Why does this lesson resonate with people? 7:40 The Plan is not just a blueprint about locations we travel to.  It'...

In this episode, M'Shelle Dixon joins Sean, Brian and John to discuss the Complexity of Obedience. M'Shelle served as a Mission Leader from 2016-2019 and is a member of our podcast team. We believe this episode is a must for anyone considering serving a mission, or wanting to better understand why obedience is important to God. Working through the principles of obedience can make the difference be...

Chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel outlines the five main lessons missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teach. In this episode Sean, Brian, and John discuss the powerful doctrine found in lesson 1 and discuss insights on how to share this important message. 1:00 What is our message?- - the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is de...

John, Brian, and Sean introduce the listeners to Chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel and discuss what they are to study and teach.  They talk about teaching in the Preach My Gospel way (from the heart after paying the price in preparation). They discuss the proper pacing of lessons and go over the various features found in each lesson such as the red and blue boxes and purple headings.  This e...

Emily Wright and Rob Dixon join Sean, Brian, and John to discuss the important question: Is a mission right for me? They break down President Russell M. Nelson's April 2022 statement regarding missionary service in order to better understand what the Lord is asking. Episode Highlights: :40 Introduction of Guests Emily Wright: Mission Prep Teacher at Utah Valley Institute of Religion and Rob Dixon:...

The Lord said, "Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed."  Sean, Brian, and John discuss the principles of effective study as a way to light your spiritual fire, obtain knowledge, develop skills, and prepare to help your friends progress in the gospel.  Episode Highlights:  1:00 First, seek to OBTAIN my word 8:30 The abilit...

Many missionaries wonder if they are being successful.  Sean, Brian, and John use Preach My Gospel Ch. 1 and the scriptures to talk about how to measure success in the mission field.

After a brief introduction of the hosts, Brian and Sean have a conversation about the missionary purpose found in Chapter 1 of Preach My Gospel. They discuss how the missionary purpose fits into the mission of Jesus Christ. Episode 1: Ch 1 Our Missionary Purpose :50 Introductions of John Gonzalez, Brian Patterson, and Sean Dixon 10:30 Podcast Background 11:45 Why does God exist? What is His purpos...