Changing

On today’s episode of Changing, Donald talks with certified health and life coach, Ericka Eller. They discuss her upbringing and how her relationship with God has changed as she has gotten older, had children, gone through a divorce, and remarried. Ericka recounts the difficult moments in her life that made her faith falter and how she overcame them. Ericka also discusses her new calling in life a...

What do you do when someone makes false accusations against you? In today’s episode of Changing, Donald shares exactly what you can do and maybe some things you're not supposed to do.  When there is misunderstanding, there is room for better communication. The Savior does not get angry when individuals do not understand Him. People have agency to choose what they do and do not believe.   In instan...

We’ve all had situations where we feel like we weren’t the best version of ourselves. The beautiful thing is that the Savior can always help us to become better. On today’s episode of Changing, Donald talks with podcaster and BYU-Idaho student, Noah Forero. Noah shares a personal experience about how he has been able to see the Savior through interacting with others.  Noah’s experience Noah and hi...

Similar to the recent hurricane in Donalds home of south Florida, we are often faced with storms in our spiritual lives that turn our world upside down. On today’s episode of Changing, Donald shares a scripture that can bring you reassurance during the storms of your life.  Luke 8:22-25 In this scripture, the apostles were in a helpless situation having their boat tossed around the sea. Imagine th...

Have you ever had a defining moment in your life that has brought you closer to Christ? In today’s episode of Changing, Donald talks with Will Perez about a defining moment that changed his life. Will is a father of 5 and a religious educator who is currently a PhD student studying religious history. What is a defining moment?  Will says a defining moment is when your back is against the wall and...

How can I change when there is so much wickedness around me? In today’s episode of Changing Donald discusses three ways you can fight against evil as you strive for change in your life. The city of Babylon in the bible represents evil and wickedness, similarly in today’s world we are surrounded by evil and temptation. No matter our level of spirituality we can all benefit from these tips.  Prayer ...

On today's episode of Changing, Donald chats with Kel Clerveau. Kel is a paralegal looking to become an immigration lawyer. Kel talks about his path toward change and how he learned to trust in the Lord’s plan for him.  How did Kel start his journey towards change?  After Kel left home to go to college he found himself alone.  He was failing at school and work and didn’t know if he was going to ma...

For those starting their journey to follow, it’s easy to compare ourselves to those around us. However, it’s important to remember not to compare ourselves, but to listen to the Lord and serve him. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald is joined by the founder of Crowned Co. to discuss his experiences using the Lord for guidance. We connect with our Savior through action and understanding: The Su...

The path to accepting Christ is different for everyone. On today's episode of Changing, our host, Donald Kelly talks with Jerry Dugan, a director of organizational effectiveness who runs a podcast called Beyond the Rut, a show for christian men who feel like they are stuck in a rut. Donald and Jerry discuss Jerry's inspiring path to accepting Christ as his Lord and Savior. His powerful story will...

God’s journey is different for every one of us. Whether that means enduring a trial, attending a mission, or just serving those around you, God has a plan to get you where you need to go. In today’s episode of Changing, our host, Donald Kelly, is joined by business coach and consultant Mark Sieverkopp to discuss his journey in finding Christ and how he managed that journey throughout early adultho...

This podcast is all about changing on our path to becoming better disciples of Jesus Christ. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses an important subject we often face - feelings of anger and resentment while facing trials in life.  Job was tested by Satan, and he faced many trials: As a result, he lost his house, animals, money, and health. However, he never denounces the Lord.  How many...

In your personal efforts to change and better yourself, you might wonder how you can help others reach the same goal. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses how anyone can use their imperfection to help others on a path toward Christ. We’re all imperfect. In scripture, there is only one perfect person: Jesus. Everyone else is imperfect, and that’s okay. Even the apostles and prophets reg...

We’ve all been in situations where we feel alone. In those challenging times, looking to God for support and guidance is the best way to overcome the journey. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald uses principles and articles from the Bible, scholars and religious leaders to demonstrate how God delivers us to where we need to go. Have faith that God will help us overcome our challenges: In the bo...

Today’s episode of Changing continues our dive into the history of the serpent. Why are snakes representative of evil, and is it a fair connotation? Tune into the prior episode before listening to hear the full explanation! The serpent on the stick was preserved and used as an idol of worship. Sometimes, things that are historical take on a whole new meaning. There wasn’t anything evil about it. B...

In today’s episode of Changing, Donald gives us insight into the meaning of the serpent. Throughout scripture (and history), we see the snake as an evil being. But how did that negative connotation come about, and is it accurate to what we know? Join us as our host, Donald Kelly, answers these questions and discusses the snake on the stick. The Lord told Moses how to heal the poisoned:  In Numbers...

For many of us, faith comes in and grows with us over time. But there are still things we can do to help encourage that growth and help us grow in your faith. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses three things we can do to increase our faith and relationship with God.  Study scripture more, do more prayers, and talk more with God Reading first-hand experiences educates and helps us beco...

While you likely aren’t constructing a statue or temple in your backyard for them, false gods and idols are still present in today’s society. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses the importance of identifying these false gods in our life, common idols, and how we can work to remove them for a healthier and more fruitful relationship with the Lord.  Common Idol: Social Media Is social m...

How and what exactly is a fast, and why should we do one? In today’s episode of Changing, Donald answers all our fasting questions and explains how and why we should add this method of worship to build our relationship with the Lord. What is fasting? Fasting is going without food (and sometimes water) for specified periods.  As Christians, we do 24-hour fasts one day each month, where we go withou...

No matter what stage of life you’re at, we all feel the temptation to give up. After all, why should we bother trying to do good each day? In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses how we can persevere through obstacles and continue living by God’s word, even when it seems difficult. Israelites were the Egyptian’s slaves for hundreds of years. The Lord sent Moses to be the instrument to lea...

Father’s Day is an important holiday for many reasons. While our relationship with our heavenly father is imperative, loving and serving our earthly father is just as important. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses how we can serve our father and build a better relationship for long-term growth with five different strategies. Learn about your past. Research your family tree and do gene...

Serving God isn’t reserved just for Sunday morning; it’s something we should incorporate into every area of our lives. And what better way to start than our own homes? In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses five practices and strategies to serve the Lord within your own home.  Commit as a family and as an individual to make your house a holy place When Donald first attended church, his f...

The most powerful things we can do as Christians are to love, share, and invite others to change and love God. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses these three topics and explains how we can use them to help everyone feel the inspiration to draw closer to Christ. Love Everything the Savior did comes back to love. We need to love our brothers and sisters if we want to help them. It’s no...

On today’s episode of Changing, we’re joined by fellow podcaster Stephen A. Hart as he describes his relationship with Christ and how he gained faith amid multiple obstacles in his life.  Stephen was incredibly successful as a business owner. After graduating from college in ‘99, Stephen found himself in the mortgage industry before starting his first business in the financial sector in 2005. In 2...

We’re not always at our strongest, but through our faith, it’s something we can fortify and improve. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald discusses the importance of faith and how we, as followers of God, should be willing to overcome obstacles through our faith. Abraham was told to sacrifice his only son.  In Genesis 22 , Abraham leads his son, Isaac, up the mountain to sacrifice him. This expe...

Temples are not new - they’re holy places to separate our faith from the cares and concerns of the everyday world. In today’s episode of Changing, Donald is joined by the owner of Flood Me Social (a Tik Tok influencer marketing firm), Michael Manzur, to discuss his trips, travels, and perspective behind the importance of temples. The beauty and nature of why we go to temples are essential. Temples...