RVVL | David Butler

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler delve into themes of faith, divine assistance, and president oaks' talk "divine helps for mortality." they discuss the light of christ, the role of the holy ghost, humility, and trust in the lord. stephan introduces the idea that divine help is available to all, while dave emphasi...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler explore themes of faith, healing, and community support. they reflect on the talk spiritually whole in him by president camille n. johnson, emphasizing spiritual wholeness through faith in jesus christ. the discussion includes personal anecdotes, cultural references like baseball, and the importance of reco...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler discuss elder patrick kearon's talk, receive his gift, from the april 2025 general conference. they explore themes of faith, relationships with god, and appreciating divine gifts. the conversation includes personal anecdotes, such as graduation memories and the metaphor of a relationship bank account t...

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler celebrate easter and discuss the significance of faith and service. they reflect on elder michael b. strong's talk, "charity—a sign of true discipleship," emphasizing the importance of recognizing unspoken needs and serving others. they share meaningful stories from their own live...

in this episode of "revival," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler discuss their current readings, including "the four agreements" and "holy envy" by barbara brown taylor. they explore themes of personal preparation to meet the savior, the importance of recognizing and utilizing one's unique gifts, and serving others. the conversation highlights the dangers of co...

in the first episode of season 6 of the "revival" podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger explore themes of faith and confidence in god, inspired by president russell m. nelson's talk, "confidence in the presence of god." they discuss the transformative power of charity, the role of spiritual leaders, and the importance of envisioning god as a loving father. david s...

in this special edition of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler are joined by jeff McCullough, a pastor and creator of the hello saints youtube channel, and kyle beshears , a baptist pastor and scholar. together, they explore the significance of the apostles' creed, its historical context, and its role in unifying christian beliefs. the discussion also exam...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss the talk o youth of the noble birthright by bradley r. wilcox. they explore what it means to be chosen—not to rule, but to serve—and how christ’s greatest glory was found in humility and sacrifice. they dive into the beauty of covenant responsibility, the power of serving others, and the transformat...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder gary e. stevenson’s talk, days never to be forgotten, reflecting on the power of memorable moments in faith. they discuss the significance of anticipation, hope, and the prophetic vision of a decade filled with spiritual milestones. from temple dedications to personal missionary journeys, th...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger explore the talk "ye are my friends" by elder david l. buckner, discussing the depth of christ’s love and the meaning of true discipleship. they are joined by baptist pastor kyle bashir to dive into the significance of interfaith dialogue and friendships, emphasizing the importance of unity among...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder ulisses soares' talk, aligning our will with his. they explore the tension between doing what "works for me" and aligning with eternal truths, questioning how long something truly "works" in the grand scheme of god’s plan. they discuss how justification can be exhaus...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss elder i. raymond egbo’s talk, focus on jesus christ and his gospel. they reflect on the power of scripture in teaching doctrine, the role of community in faith, and the importance of not letting struggles define our identity. they share personal stories about the impact of mentors and church leaders...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder dieter f. uchtdorf’s talk, nourish the roots, and the branches will grow. they explore the powerful metaphor of strengthening spiritual roots—faith in jesus christ—so that everything else in life naturally flourishes. through personal insights and gospel discussions, they unpack how focusing...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss president henry b. eyring's talk, simple is the doctrine of jesus christ. they reflect on the power of simple gospel truths, the importance of teaching doctrine to children, and how god’s kindness is evident in the way he sets bounds on the adversary. through personal experiences and insights,...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss president dallin h. oaks' talk, following christ. they explore the two main themes of the talk: the foundations of discipleship and christ’s teachings on avoiding contention. they highlight president oaks’ principle of beginning conversations by finding common ground and reflect on how recogniz...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss the powerful themes in elder d. todd christofferson’s talk, “burying our weapons of rebellion.” they explore the balance between personal agency and divine commandments, how the gospel expands our choices rather than limits them, and the transformative power of christ to change hearts and desires. w...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss elder juan pablo villar’s talk, “his hand is ready to help us.” they explore the persistent love of christ, emphasizing that his hand reaches out to us even when we feel distant or unworthy. dave and stephan share insights on recognizing god’s presence in everyday life, the power of rituals like the...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger reflect on sister kristin m. yee's talk, the joy of our redemption. they explore the transformative power of mistakes, redemption, and faith, drawing parallels between the crucifixion and life's messy, complicated challenges. through thoughtful discussion, they emphasize that god's grace can...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger explore the profound insights from elder ronald a. rasband’s talk, behold i am the light which ye shall hold up. they discuss the role of temples as spiritual centers, their impact on personal discipleship, and how they prepare individuals to bless others. reflecting on the wisdom of modern prophets, the ho...

in this new year's eve episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger reflect on elder patrick kearon’s talk, welcome to the church of joy. they discuss the transformative power of worship, the importance of adoration, and the role of community in meaningful church experiences. with light-hearted banter about new year’s resolutions and dreams, they share...

in this christmas eve special of *revival: a good news brand podcast,* hosts stephan taeger and dave butler discuss their personal christmas eve traditions, such as attending church services and family dinners. they delve into spiritual teachings, emphasizing the importance of trust and obedience in faith. reflecting on sister tracy y. browning’s talk, “seeking answers to spiritual questions,” the...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger dive into elder neil l. andersen's talk, the triumph of hope. together, they explore the profound concept of living with "confident expectation" in the blessings of christ’s grace and our own faithful choices. they discuss the balance between divine grace and human agency, the beauty of eter...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, dave and stephan explore bishop l. todd budge’s talk, seek him with all your heart, focusing on the power of slowing down, being present, and deepening our connection with god through intentional worship and holy habits. they discuss christian meditation, the importance of purpose in sacred practices, and how seeking god with our whole hearts...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder karl d. hirst’s talk, god’s favourite. they explore themes of divine love, its abundance, and its personal nature. focusing on the talk’s use of concrete imagery in preaching and the power of community, they share personal stories and reflections on how recognizing and sharing god’s love can...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger explore elder quentin l. cook’s talk, sacred scriptures—the foundations of faith. they dive into the transformative power of scripture in conversion, the relevance of the book of mormon to modern culture, and how god’s love is beautifully symbolized by the tree of life. with engaging stories and insights, t...