The Divine Gift

What is godly sorrow? How can godly sorrow be a beloved friend? Gary and Ryan invite Mo Tanner to the show as they discuss part 2 of Chapter 15 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book. Mo is a convert to the church and shares her journey with Jesus Christ and lessons she has learned about godly sorrow, guilt vs. shame and grace. As you listen to this episode, we invite you to ponder the blessings a...

Hello loyal listeners! We apologize for the break in releasing new episodes but are excited to return to regular episodes on this podcast. Today Gary and Ryan discuss 2 beloved friends we need on our repentance journey and walk with Jesus Christ; a broken heart and contrite spirit. Hear Ryan's wedding proposal story and learn about the conditions of repentance. What can we offer Jesus Christ i...

Jesus Christ IS the change agent! Today, Ryan and Gary discuss part 2 of Chapter 13 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book by Elder Neil L. Andersen. They discuss 2 common detours (myths) that we take in our journey of repentance; Detour #1 Repentance is the punishment of sin and Detour #2 Repentance alone saves us. Anytime we do anything that minimizes the role of Jesus Christ, we are on a detour...

What is the hardest part of repentance? There are many answers but perhaps one answer is that the hardest part of repentance is not asking God to forgive us but accepting that He has already done so. Today we are joined by Jordan Oldham as we discuss repentance and how repentance is another term for love. In this episode we focus on Chapter 14 from The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book by Elder Neil...

How do we avoid treating repentance like a checklist? Is repentance just stopping the wrong behavior? Today on The Divine Gift, Ryan and Gary are joined by Cloe Anderson, a student at Utah Valley University as they discuss Chapter 13 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. Cloe shares, "where you turn for comfort in crisis becomes your Christ." We hope this Christ centered, relationship based...

Ryan and Gary are joined by Leah Little, as they discuss pride and how it acts as a bully in our lives. Elder Andersen in Chapter 12 of The Divine Gift of Forgiveness teaches that pride describes a swollen sense of self and a diminished view of God. Pride moves us away from the two great commandments. "Pride is your greatest enemy. Humility is your greatest friend." We hope this episode...

Our guest, Brinley Arnold, shares her perspective as a young adult and how the Savior has helped her overcome fear. Fear can be a major barrier in our relationship with God, Jesus Christ and in our repentance. We hope this episode provides tools and help in hushing your fears and casting out fear with love. 1 John 4:18, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear."

Do you worry that you are not good enough or that your sins are too much? Do you wrestle with perfectionism? In this episode, BYU Religion Professor Stephan Taeger enlightens us about justification. Justification is, "to be pardoned from punishment for sin and declared guiltless. A person is justified by the Savior's grace through faith in Him. This faith is shown by repentance and obedie...

Join Gary and Ryan as they discuss the devil's playbook and how Jesus Christ's power can lift us from the influences of the adversary. Remember that light ever and always, presides over darkness. You can find this material in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book Chapter 11, The Devil's Throat. Enjoy and share with a friend!

Today we invite Mike Crestani onto the podcast as he shares his journey with Jesus Christ. In Chapter 11 of The Divine Gift of Forgiveness it says, "I promise you that no matter the emptiness and unworthiness you feel, our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son await you. The Atonement of Jesus Christ can lift you from the depths of your current condition." As you listen to this episode, we...

Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this week join Gary and Ryan as they share some fun family Christmas traditions and insights about Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. We love and appreciate all of our listeners and thank you for your support in this podcast which is almost 1 year old. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Christ is born!

What does it mean to offer our whole soul to God? In this episode Ryan and Gary invite Gabby Adams onto the podcast to discuss this. Offering our whole soul means that we do not hold back. Offering our whole soul involves melding our will into God's will. Intentional, vocal prayer and spirit guided repentance, helps us to offer our whole soul. Whatever we can offer to God, He will accept. We invit...

What does Faith in Christ unto repentance mean? Join Gary and Ryan as they dive into the story of Enos and discuss faith in Christ unto repentance. Elder Andersen says that we begin to receive the Atonement of Jesus Christ in our lives through our prayers. How can your prayers help you receive the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

The more we understand Jesus Christ and His atonement, the more our love for Him blossoms. Gary and Ryan invite John Hilton on to the podcast as we study the atonement and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Often when we study the atonement of Jesus Christ, we focus on the events in Gethsemane but John shares insights regarding the cross and crucifixion that will help us all deepen our understanding and...

Gary and Ryan invite Mason Dillman on to the podcast to review talks from the October 2025 General Conference. We also discuss Service Missions and share a quote from Elder James Evanson, "If teaching missionaries are the Lord's mouth, then service missionaries are the Lord's hands, and you are not second class missionaries." What was your favorite talk from October 2025 General...

Elder Neil L. Andersen teaches, "Our efforts to repent, and the marvelous gift of forgiveness, can come only through our relationship with God." Today we invite Lindy Winward on to the podcast as we discuss the impact of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, missionary work in Ukraine, and Chapter 10 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. Why do you think that repentance and forgiveness can com...

It is fearful to fall until you know God and Christ. Today we are in Chapter 9 discussing how faith in Christ brings the necessary power to ignite true repentance. Faith includes assurance, action, and evidence. We invite you to think about experiences that have helped your faith to grow. Elder Andersen teaches that our faith is either growing or diminishing, we hope that this episode will grow yo...

Hello listeners! Thank you for your patience in getting our most recent episode published. Today we are joined by Natalie Hanks as we discuss Faith in Jesus Christ and that it all begins with a particle of faith, a desire to believe. Faith leads, repentance follows. Do we ever know about Jesus Christ or His gospel in our head but that knowledge hasn't sunk into our heart? Amulek said that he knew...

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Can Jesus Christ help someone to change and for you to see them through a different lens? Join Ryan and Gary as they have Ben Lomu on the podcast and discuss the resurrection of Jesus Christ, His power to help change individuals and a tender story of a message from Heaven. Please share this episode with whomever comes to your mind that could benefit fr...

How can the Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement help me during my mortal experience? What lessons are you learning from mortality? Gary and Ryan invite Todd Simmons onto the podcast where he shares his personal experiences with Jesus Christ and His Atonement and his battle with leukemia. Just as Jesus Christ was strengthened during his experience in the garden of Gethsemane, we can be strengthen...

Would you like to better understand the Atonement of Jesus Christ? What happened in that upper room and later in the Garden of Gethsemane? In this episode Ryan and Gary study Chapter 8 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness and explore the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Does Christ really understand what you are going through and what you've been through? Come listen!

Does Jesus Christ understand our temptations? How can a perfect, sinless being know my struggles? Join Gary and Ryan as they dive into Chapter 8 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. As we deeply consider our own sins and come to recognize our complete and utter dependence upon Jesus Christ, our love for God blossoms. How has your love for God blossomed as you rely upon Jesus Christ?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your sins and mistakes? Would you like to know one of the greatest stumbling blocks to repentance? Join Gary and Ryan as they invite Guy Johnson, an instructor at Utah Valley Institute, on to the podcast and discuss these questions. Remember, while overcoming sin may appear to be an overwhelming mountain to climb, it was never meant to be scaled alone!

Repentance is God’s ever-accessible gift that allows and enables us to go from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm. Repentance isn’t His backup plan in the event we might fail. Repentance  is  His plan, knowing that we will. What has helped you not feel discouraged with mistakes and sins you've committed? Gary and Ryan discuss repentance and not losing enthusiasm with the mistake...

President Russell Nelson has taught, "There is always a way back...You have not committed any sin so serious that you are beyond the reach of the Savior's love and atoning grace." Ryan and Gary invite EJ Deaton, who works with addiction recovery on to the podcast. EJ shares her story and walk with Jesus Christ. Today we are studying Chapter 7 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. EJ shares that we we...