Cydni and Sher

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever met someone who felt instantly familiar—or heard music, smelled something, or recognized truth in a way that felt deeper than logic? In this episode, Cydni and Sher go back to the basics and explore the idea of the pre-existence: where we came from, why truth feels familiar, and how cultures, philosophers, and prophets across history have asked the same questions. Wi...

Send us Fan Mail After a full year of studying joy, happiness, and what really makes life meaningful, we thought it was time to pause and reflect. In this episode, we recap the lessons that stuck with us most—from faith and service to relationships, purpose, gratitude, and even those desert seasons we’d rather skip. Backed by scripture, science, and real life (plus a few laughs), this conversation...

Send us Fan Mail New year, new storms, same question: how do we find joy? Sher and Cydni take a page from General Patton—yes, the tough-as-nails WWII general—and his three-step formula: Plan. Work. Pray. From battlefield weather prayers to everyday chaos, we explore how preparation, effort, and faith can turn life’s storms into victories…with a little humor along the way.  This episode is, "P...

Send us Fan Mail This Merry Christmas Remix from December 24, 2024. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class! Drip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt Hoiland Click here in...

Send us Fan Mail This is a Merry Remix from December 19, 2024 Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class! Drip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt Hoiland Click here instagra...

Send us Fan Mail This is a Merry Remix from December 17, 2024.  Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class! Drip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt Hoiland Click here instag...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a Merry Remix from December 12, 2024 Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class! Drip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt Hoiland Click here...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a Merry Remix from December 10, 2024 Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class! Show Notes Drip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt Hoiland...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a Merry Remix from December 3, 2024 Welcome to our Christmas episodes!  In this episode Sher steals her brother's talk and turns it into a Christmas message.  This episode is "Turn to Christ" and we are so glad you are here! Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a Merry Remix from December 5, 2024 Welcome to our Christmas episodes! Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class! Show Notes Drip-Drip Drop,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Cydni and Sher talk about “God’s math” — how the good we give somehow comes back to us in strength, peace, and perspective. From McDonald’s drive-through miracles to pilgrims caring for each other during their darkest winter, we explore why service and gratitude change us from the inside out. We also share studies, stories, and scriptures that prove the ripple effe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher discuss how gratitude doesn’t just feel good—it moves us. From a refugee camp in Greece to an 18-hour car ride that should’ve been a disaster, they share how choosing gratitude can shift the whole atmosphere and spark real generosity. When we recognize how blessed we are, our hearts naturally turn outward. Facebook hurt feelings and veggie-tale remi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher explore how the smallest acts can create the biggest ripples of joy. From a drive-thru moment of kindness to John Quincy Adams’ quiet influence on history, they uncover how simple choices and unseen efforts can change lives—ours included. Join us for laughter, stories, and scriptures as we learn that when we do the next right thing, God turns our sm...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if there’s such a thing as a spiritual dopamine hit? In this episode, Cydni and Sher dive into the “Helper’s High” — that joyful lift that comes when you give, serve, and live generously. From Maasai warriors gifting cows after 9/11 to the Savior’s perfect example of giving, we talk about how generosity heals the heart and fills the soul. Add in a few Diet Coke-level l...

Send us Fan Mail Life’s wilderness moments test our strength and self-reliance, but they’re also where we learn to lean on Christ. In this episode, Cydni and Sher share stories of manna, miracles, and modern plagues—with a reminder that no matter how independent we become, we’ll always find peace when we run to the Savior. This episode is "A Better Place to Run" and we are so glad you&ap...

Send us Fan Mail In this  episode, Cydni and Sher explore how all of God’s creations—every flower, desert rock, and mountain sunrise—bear record of Him. Through stories about family, faith, wilderness survival, and even enchiladas, they remind us that God’s hand is visible in everything around us. They reflect on how trials strengthen faith and reveal divine beauty in unexpected places. Whether yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher explore what it really means to trust God in life’s wilderness seasons, those dry and uncertain times when His daily mercies sustain us. With humor, scripture, and heart, they remind us that happiness comes not from avoiding the desert but from recognizing the manna God sends every single day. This episode is " Manna Moments ," and we are...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher share stories, laughs, and lessons from General Conference as they explore what it really means to trust in God’s plan. From honoring President Nelson’s life to finding peace in unexpected places (even without Wi-Fi), they discover that every message pointed to one truth—real happiness comes when we trust God completely. His way is simple, filled wi...

Send us Fan Mail This week Cydni and Sher discuss what it really means to let the Holy Spirit be our constant companion. We can all have a companion that comforts, teaches, and guides us through the noise of the world. With a little humor and a few stories about colorful church characters, we explore how the Spirit brings light, peace, and discernment when we need it most. Together we’ll discover...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cyndi and Sher explore the gift of pondering—slowing down enough to let truth soak into our souls instead of slipping past like water on a wrapped sponge. With scriptures, stories, and a few laughs along the way, we talk about how pondering invites the Spirit to be our personal tutor, turning knowledge into wisdom and wisdom into joy. Today's episode is, &quo...

Send us Fan Mail From Noah Webster’s dictionaries to Catherine Beecher’s classrooms and Booker T. Washington’s grit, we explore how teachers—past and present—shape lives, build character, and even change nations. Along the way, we share a few personal teacher shout-outs, a laugh or two, and remember the greatest example of all: Christ, the Master Teacher. This episode is, "Class Act" and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher step into a one-room schoolhouse to uncover the roots of American education. From quirky school names to the Bible-based rhymes of the New England Primer, they explore how the Pilgrims and Founders believed education should shape not only the mind but also the soul. Along the way, they highlight missing words of biblical Hebrew, the wisdom of Benjam...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher set out on a “quest for wisdom”—complete with dragons, waffle cones, and the occasional hot stove. From Thomas Jefferson’s bold advice to ask hard questions, to Joseph Smith’s example of seeking truth, to the everyday lessons learned from skateboards, moms, and rocky roads (literal and metaphorical), this conversation weaves together history, script...

Send us Fan Mail Life can feel overwhelming when we don’t stop to check where we’re really standing. In this episode, we talk about the “grid” and the “scale” of our personal maps—being honest about where we are and setting goals that measure progress, not perfection. Cydni and Sher discuss stories about a lost snake and a found grounding mat as they both explore how to move forward 1% at a time w...

Send us Fan Mail Cydni and Sher tackle gratitude with plenty of laughs, a few broken-down trucks, and even a mysterious fish balloon that may or may not have been a sign from beyond. Between jokes about cave-dwelling life maps and teenage boys who only listen to their soccer coaches, they find something deeper: God is our rock, our North Star, and our steady guide. Gratitude, glimmers, and human l...