A Latter-day Family Podcast

In this, the longest episode yet of A Latter-day Family Podcast, Amber and Todd discuss the various aspects of the seventh article of faith and how they relate to each of our personal lives and to the Church as a whole. They also go on several tangents ranging from false healings, to running for governor, to how confusing it is when someone changes their Twitter avi or display name. This might be...

What is the sixth article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What does it teach us about how the Church compares with other denominations today? This episode is rated G, which means you can share it with your Patriarch. 

What is the fifth article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What applications does it have to the Priesthood structure of the Church? What applications does it have to priesthood power and the delegation of keys? This episode is rated G, much like the Friend magazine, which...

This week Todd and Amber take a break from the articles of faith to talk about the mountain they're currently moving. This episode documents how they got to the point of making a rather scary decision that has yet to bear fruit, but is a step of faith. They also discuss president Nelson's talk on moving mountains with faith, and how his counsel can be applied by each of us. This episode is rated P...

What is the fourth article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What is a principle? What is an ordinance? What does it mean to have faith? What does it mean to repent? What is baptism and why is it the first ordinance of the Gospel? What is the gift of the Holy Ghost? Amber an...

What is the third article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be saved? In what ways can we partake of the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ? Amber and Todd continue their series on the Articles of Faith in this...

What is the second article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What is original sin and why don't we believe in it? What sins *are* we accountable for, and what does being accountable for them mean? Amber and Todd continue their series on the Articles of Faith in this episode...

What is the first article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? In this the first of a 13 part series Amber and Todd dive into the first article of faith and talk about what it means to them, and how it can help you. This episode is rated G, for God, the Eternal Father, in whom...

Do you have a calling? How many do you have? Are there vacant/hard to fill callings in your ward? Have you ever been extended a calling that you didn't feel qualified for? Have you ever denied a calling that was extended? What does it mean to "magnify" your calling? What does the Lord require of us in order to qualify us for a calling? In this week's episode, Todd and Amber explore these questions...

The word "hate" is a strong word, and Todd and Amber mean it in every sense when they say Satan hates your body, and he wants you to hate it, too. There are a lot of ways he tries to trick us into hating and wasting our bodies, and here are just a few. This episode is rated PG, because Todd mentioned physical intimacy in marriage. 

What's the deal with kids at church? What if your kids are annoying? What if you're annoyed by other people's kids? What should new parents do to prepare? How can you keep your kids safe and comfortable at church? How can you help church be a positive experience for kids so they actually want to go? What do parents of young kids appreciate from others? What is the worst room in every church buildi...

What excuses are keeping you from taking action? How are you limiting your own moral agency? Can Satan or any one else take away your moral agency? How do we avoid forfeiting our moral agency? What happens when you allow your sins, weaknesses, or shortcomings to become your identity? How does that impact your willingness to repent? Todd and Amber discuss these questions, and Todd shares about how...

What is the relationship between faith and fear? Can faith and fear motivate someone to take the same actions? What are the advantages of taking action even when you're scared? Are fear and faith mutually exclusive? What purpose does fear have according to God's plan? Todd and Amber discuss these questions and recall the times when they have seen faith diminish their fear. This episode is only rat...

Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Why does God let good things happen to bad people? Why aren't the righteous always happy? Why aren't the wicked always miserable? If we can't expect to always be happy when staying on the covenant path, what is a reasonable expectation to have? How does having a purpose impact our experiences with tribulation? What about having a purpose in times...

Let's be honest, parents can be really annoying. We don't all find the same things annoying, but we all seem to have things that parents do that annoy us. You don't even have to have kids of your own to have parenting pet peeves. In this week's episode Amber and Todd laugh about a few of their favorite (least favorite?) parenting pet peeves. This episode is rated G, which means you can send it to...

When Todd got the idea to write a poem comparing life to running a marathon, it highlighted several "runners" and spectators within the church. What's the difference between a sprint and a marathon? Who are the naysayers on the sidelines? What's the difference between running, jogging, walking, or standing still? Can anyone run our marathon for us? What do we feel the most inadequate about? Who de...

This original poem details how life is like a marathon, and highlights how what matters most is that each of us stay on the correct course. Poem written by Todd Michael. Feel free to use it in any way you like. 

What does the world view as female empowerment? How does this contrast with what God teaches us about the power of womanhood? Where does a woman's power come from? What kinds of women are celebrated in the world? What kinds of women are celebrated by God and His prophets? How has society's messages about women changed over time? Has God's messages about women changed? What should women do if they...

What do you think of when you think of the word "potential?" What about the word progression? What does the Atonement of Jesus Christ have to do with your divine potential? What does it mean to be damned? What are the obstacles to reaching one's potential? Who is ultimately responsible for you reaching your potential? Todd and Amber discuss all this and recount a time when they were single, and Am...

What were the themes of General Conference April 2021? What talks stood out? How has listening to conference changed for us in recent years? What are some of the obstacles to listening to or focusing on General Conference? What changes do we intend to make in response to the principles that were shared during conference? Amber and Todd discuss all of this, despite a microphone malfunction. This ep...

What was the most valuable advice or help that you received when you were a teenager? What about when you were a YSA? How about when you were newly married? New Parents? What advice or help do you wish you had received at each of those phases of life? Is there a common theme to what can be the most valuable advice or help that you can offer? Is there a wrong way to help people? Amber and Todd disc...

What is profanity? Why do people use profanity? Is there a difference between productive and receptive profanity? Is there a difference between "real" swear words and substitute swears? Why does "clean" content often fail? What is Satan's greatest deception when it comes to profanity? All this, and some true confessions about what Todd and Amber each struggle with the most with profanity. This epi...

What are the ways we offend God? What has He told us about what offends Him? Why do we offend God? What relationship is there between offending God and choosing to be offended by God and His servants? What are some of the most common false gods we place before God? Todd and Amber discuss these important questions, debut a new fake ad for "Idol Anon," and discover how noisy an 8 month old can be du...

Why do some married folks quarrel? What's the difference between a fight and a discussion? What can be learned from disagreements in marriage? How can couples disagree without fighting? Is it healthy to avoid disagreeing altogether? Todd & Amber (@LatterdayDoofus & @LatterdaySnark) discuss these important questions and share some of their own (and some borrowed) funny accounts of pointless...

 Is offense ever justified? What causes people to be offended? How can we avoid being offended? What happens when we accidentally offend other people? Todd & Amber (AKA @LatterdayDoofus & @LatterdaySnark) explore these and other questions as well as welcome a new sponsor designed to help you avoid offending anyone with your writing--Wokerly! This episode is rated G, but it very well m...