Companionship Study

This story is everything to me. Getting to know Christ again through Tannor's story has been a life changing experience for me these last 18 months. If you have been out of the church for a while, or you have a loved one who has, this episode is for you. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. And share this message with someone who needs it. About the Podcast: Companionship Study is...

We traveled 6,000 miles to Chile! Along the way we had so many faith experiences that galvanized our young family even closer together. We also saw the fingerprints of the Lord throughout the trip. Join us on this adventure!00:00 Intro01:09 Reconnecting with Hillary's Chilean Routes4:04 It is all about family08:07 There are B.B.Q's in Heaven09:55 Wandering in the fog14:36 Searching for the...

Kai Kiing is good to his core. His videos online are uplifting and always make us smile. In this episode he shares his experience returning home early from his mission and how his testimony of the restored gospel is stronger than ever. About the podcast: Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gos...

Do you ever feel like you are spinning your wheels trying to make change in your church service? How about in your home? In episode 17 of The Companionship Study podcast Bryce interviews his mom, Sally who believes that the power of love is sufficient to make mighty change. We are all on a path of transformation as we strive to become more like the Savior. Callings are one way the Lord aids us in...

It has officially been 10 years since Bryce returned home from his mission! In this episode Bryce and Hillary reflect on the past 10 years, and on ways to regain the light that missionaries have right when they come home.00:00 Intro02:02 The past decade since returning home10:04 Elder Stevenson's recipe for an awesome decade12:11 S.M.I.L.E20:00 The universal challenge of returning home from a...

#GeneralConference first impressions! In the 15th episode of the Companionship Study Podcast Bryce and Hillary share the personal direction they received as they came to the October 2025 General Conference. Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our...

"Main Character Energy" a phrase used by youth to describe someone with a lot of self confidence and also to describe someone who prioritizes their own happiness over everything else. Is this to be desired? Or, is there someone else we ought to be the main character of our life's story? In this episode Hillary and Bryce discuss making Jesus Christ the main character of our life, and...

Today is the 30th Anniversary of The Family: A Proclamation To The World! Whether you see this document as prophetic, or painful, there is something for you in this episode. As a family, we have been greatly blessed by the counsel in this document. But we also understand that the ideal it promotes may feel out of reach for some. We believe that all, no matter their circumstances, can find peace an...

Kaylee took on President Nelson's challenge to have the Holy Ghost be her personal tutor to learn how she can access priesthood power. In episode 12 of the Companionship Study podcast Bryce interviews his sister, Kaylee, who shares all about this incredible experience. The two of them discuss the teachings of Presidents Nelson, Oaks, Belle-Freeman, and Johnson about how covenant sister can access...

In an age of global challenges and immense human suffering, it's a fair question to ask: "Why is the Church spending so much money on temples?" On this episode of Temple Bound, Will Humphreys and his guest Bryce Bender—co-host of the Companionship Study Podcast—provide a powerful and inspired answer. Drawing from the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson and other Church leaders, they explain w...

Bryce and Hillary just celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary! In this episode they highlight 9 practices that feed their marriage. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Get very clear on our values 02:10 Frequent date nights 02:51 Study the gospel together 04:24 Embrace life's seasons 06:20 Rely on each other and the Lord 07:53 When you look for the good, the good gets better 08:42 Intentional about togetherne...

After taking some time off for summer vacations Bryce and Hillary are BACK with another gospel analogy! In this podcast we explore how to improve our connection with Heaven, and thereby get answers to prayers more frequently. Our purpose is to teach The Gospel of Jesus Christ and add light to your life. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... th...

In Parable Of The Maverik Center Pt. 1 we talked about how "In the latter times some shall depart from the faith" (1 Timothy 4:1). Here in Pt. 2 we talk about how in the latter-days we can "play the music" of the gospel, and those with ears will hear, and will return to the Savior. What a marvelous work to be involved in! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome01:50 Intro to parable part 2 02:...

"In the latter times some shall depart from the faith" (1 Timothy 4:1) Does it feel like more people are walking away from their faith? Did you know that is actually a sign of the second coming of Christ? In this episode Bryce and Hillary share a story and dive into some scriptures and quotes that foretell that one of the signs of Christ's return is that once faithful members will allow the flame...

Elder Laursen shares how he returned to church after years of inactivity, and how his understanding of the Crucifixion of Christ helped him look past the imperfections of people at church, and focus on the power and peace Jesus Christ offers us. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 08:00 Go to the bishop 13:00 Parable of the Pensionista 19:00 Service missions 20:00 The Crucifixion 24:00 Elder Laursen'...

In episode 5 of the Companionship Study podcast Bryce interviews his dad, Trevor. The two of them discuss how opportunities to serve in the church transform members and non-members a-like. We are all on a path of transformation as we strive to become more like the Savior. Callings are one way the Lord aids us in that transformation. Chapters00:00 Story preview00:53 Podcast introduction1:53 Trevor’...

In our study of the Parable Of The 10 Virgins so many descriptive words and phrases jumped out at us... Kingdom of heaven Slumbered and slept Trimmed their lamps Ye know me not Watch In episode 4 we wrestle with what these words mean when put into practice in our daily life in preparation for the Savior's return. About the Podcast: Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produ...

#GeneralConference first impressions! In the third episode of the Companionship Study Podcast Bryce and Hillary share their favorite talks, impressions they received, and talk about the themes that stood out to them from the April 2025 General Conference. Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing go...

In the second episode of the Companionship Study Podcast Bryce and Hillary talk about an experience with their daughter Emma, and how it taught Bryce about the need for a repentant heart and how natural and necessary covenant connection is. Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles...

In the first episode of the Companionship Study Podcast Bryce and Hillary discuss the loneliness epidemic and how the restored gospel is the antidote. Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principle and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Chris...