About Our Hope

In this episode, I interview one of my really good friends and get to hear her story going from growing up in the church, earning the reputation of a little rebellious as the bishop’s daughter, partying for awhile, and eventually hitting rock bottom and turning back to prayer (even though she had forgotten how). From there she started to rebuild her faith, never doubting Christ’s love for her. Lau...

We hear the words "patriarchal" and "patriarch" a lot in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but rarely hear "matriarchal" or "matriarch". Does that mean women in the Church of Jesus Christ are oppressed? Or is there a chance that it is actually in our favor as women to not have as visible and structured roles in the Church? Listen to find out!...

In this episode, I have a fun and genuine conversation with Tautai (Elder TikTok). We chat about where his hope in Jesus Christ came from, how he gained the confidence to post about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a unique way, his family and their support, his advice for content creators, and his dating life. Tautai has such a heart for Jesus and you can feel it in this episode...

In this episode, I interview Jasmin Rappleye. Jasmin has been sharing the gospel on social media for years. Her depth of knowledge on topics we cover like the temple, Adam and Eve, and social media is impressive and engaging. Jasmin recently went out on her own starting from scratch building her social media and YouTube channel and her results already speak for themselves. Learn about Jasmin’s tes...

In this episode, we talk about the law of chastity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. What it is, why it’s often misunderstood, and why it is actually a powerful tool. I start with a moment from the new season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives featuring Taylor Frankie Paul to explore the contrast between what society says about sex and God’s deeper purposes in asking us to wait. No...

Do you need rest? What do we need to do to find the “rest unto our souls” that Jesus talks about? Explore Matthew 11:28-30 with me and the idea that maybe it’s when we take up the responsibility that Christ has for our lives that we find true rest.

What phase of life are you in right now? Are you a busy mom who hasn’t figured out how to add scripture study into your day? Are you dating and trying to decide if someone is “the one”? Are you thinking about going on a mission, and maybe even someone is asking you to stay home? Are you in high school and figuring out if this church thing is for you? No matter what phase you’re in, this podcast is...

Are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Christian? What does it mean to be Christian? Dive into this topic with me as we talk about where this claim comes from, the differences and similarities in our beliefs from mainstream Christianity, and, most importantly, what Jesus has to say about it. *correction- I said that in the trinity, God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost are all spir...

In this episode, my husband shares his conversion story to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Whether you’re a lifelong member of the Church or join later in life, we all have a conversion story. I’m so grateful to Austin for being willing to share his. A story of searching for answers to the bigger questions in life, taking a couple years “off” from the church, being made new throug...

Dive in to Matthew 6:25-34 with me where we see one of the instances in the scriptures where Jesus addresses stress and anxiety. These verses with their beautiful imagery aren’t meant to be a cure all, but can be one tool in your tool belt. Let’s talk about the material things, the things you can’t control, the busy culture of today and what Jesus says about it. Thanks so much for listening! Pleas...

We’re all seeing ex-mormon content… so we need to talk about it! Find out in this episode my mindset towards these creators, how to approach their content when you see it, and my favorite trustworthy resources to look into any questions you have. My goal is for you to leave this episode feeling confident in your faith and not scared of ex/anti mormon content. References: Light and Truth Letter “Ho...

You are the woman taken in adultery- even if you’ve never committed adultery. This is a broader story about sin, condemnation, and ultimately, redemption. Dive into these verses with me and learn about how Jesus treats someone going through a redemption process.

No matter what makes it hard for you to go to church sometimes, this episode will help explain some of the depth, meaning, psychology, and statistics around going to church. Along with some helpful mindset shifts if you are in a phase of not wanting to go. And as always, it always comes back to Jesus.

Dive into the deeper meaning behind this religious practice for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 🫶🏼 References: Statement from the First Presidency- Church Policies and Guidelines Matthew 27:50-51 “The Garment of the Holy Priesthood” -Jeffrey R. Holland “About the Temple Endowment” “The Temple and the Natural Order of Marriage” Genesis 3:21 “The Temple Garment: ‘An Outw...

The attack on motherhood and femininity in recent years is an issue that is near and dear to my heart. Dive into Mary’s example in the bible and see how it relates to you, to women and mothers.