Cydni and Sher

Send us Fan Mail They were enslaved. They were teenagers. They were farm boys with rifles off the fireplace mantel fighting the most powerful military in the world.  This week Sher takes us through the stories of four men you probably never learned about in school: Peter Salem, Jordan Freeman, Lambo Latham, and Joseph Plumb Martin. These men had every reason to walk away, but instead they fought f...

Send us Fan Mail They were told their brains were too small to make moral choices.  Then the Revolution happened, and women boycotted British goods, ran farms alone, dressed as men to fight, manned cannons after their husbands fell, and demanded an education in return for raising the next generation of patriots. This week Cydni takes the teaching reins for the first time ever and walks Sher throug...

Send us Fan Mail Did a 16-year-old girl really ride 40 miles through the rain in one night to warn the militia that the British were coming? Historians are still divided. This week Cydni and Sher dig into the story of Sybil Ludington, the so-called "female Paul Revere," and ask a much bigger question — how do we know what is actually true, especially about things we weren't there to...

Send us Fan Mail He was born into nothing, educated himself, endured an abusive older brother, ran away at 17, and then spent the rest of his life fighting the most powerful empire in the world with a printing press and a pen name. This week Cydni and Sher dig into the brilliantly ridiculous life of Benjamin Franklin. Including the fart essay, the fur cap in France, the blue suit revenge, and the...

Send us Fan Mail She never held office, never commanded an army, and for most of her life couldn't even put her name on her own writing. But Mercy Otis Warren showed up anyway with her pen, her wit, her faith, and her home. This week Sher introduces one of America's most overlooked founding mothers, and Cydni learns that her pen name was not nearly as creative. As we continue preparing f...

Send us Fan Mail America's greatness was never about who we are it was always about whose we are. This week Sher takes us on a journey through American history to remind us that from the Pilgrims to Washington to Lincoln, this country was founded on a covenant with God, and that covenant still belongs to us. With the First Presidency calling all members to a unified fast on July 5th, Cydni an...

Send us Fan Mail Life is full of turbulence and spoiler alert, we signed up for it. This week Cydni and Sher talk about what it really means to endure to the end, why giving up is a bigger deal than we think, and why God sees the big picture even when we absolutely cannot. The duty is ours. The results are God's. Buckle up. This week's episode is "Endure and Trust in God" and w...

Send us Fan Mail Repentance shouldn't feel scary. It should feel like coming home. This week Cydni and Sher try to reframe repentance. Repentance isn't about shame, punishment, or keeping a running list of everything you've done wrong. It's about turning away from sin and turning toward God. They dig into what Elder Neal A. Maxwell and Sister Tamara Runia have to say about it,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to actually choose a side? This week Cydni and Sher discuss the baptismal covenant, what God promises in return and what it means to choose His kingdom.  Also, Cydni's son has been quietly panicking for five years about getting dunked twice. This week's episode is "Covenant to Hold the Pass" and we are so glad you are here! This Week's Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Faith is not just something you have, it is something you build. This week Cydni and Sher dive deep into what faith actually is, where it comes from, and why the Hebrew word for it, emunah, means something much bigger than belief. They walk through the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11, talk about the man who waited 38 years by the healing pool, and ask the question that changes everyth...

Send us Fan Mail What do the Spartans at Thermopylae, George Washington at Valley Forge, and a herd of buffalo all have in common? They all faced the storm head on — and so can we. This week Cydni and Sher dig into what it actually looks like to be a disciple of Christ when there is no way out, only through. They talk about Elder Neal A. Maxwell's extraordinary lesson that not shrinking is mo...

Send us Fan Mail Courage is just the starting point. This week Cydni and Sher talk about what courage is actually building toward — a deep, rooted, unshakeable confidence in God that holds even when life shakes you to your core. Cydni shares something deeply personal about her own testimony, her healing journey, and how she learned to shrink her fears and grow her faith. Sher brings the history —...

Send us Fan Mail April 2026 General Conference fell on Easter weekend, and the messages were deeply Christ-centered and personal. Cydni and Sher discuss the talks that moved them most, the quotes they can't stop thinking about, and what they felt inspired to change. Cydni opens up about a silent prayer and how President Eyring's talk answered something she didn't even know how to as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we learn Sher has been hiding under a blanket, Cydni's 16-year-old just got his driver's license, and somehow both of those things tie perfectly into this episode about courage. We're talking about why God literally commands us not to fear, what Daniel in the lion's den can teach us about daily habits, how a tornado saved Washington DC, and why...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about the real reason we have hope — and it's not just a feeling. Cydni and Sher dig into the Resurrection, what love and hope actually look like when life gets hard, walking with Christ the second mile, and why reassurance might be the most underrated word in the gospel. There's also a hot Pilates class, a dog named Rudy, and Cydni nearly saying "re...

Send us Fan Mail Peter walked on water and then he sank. He boldly testified of Christ and then denied Him three times. This week, we dive into Peter’s story during Holy Week and discover a disciple who was faithful, flawed, and ultimately transformed. From miracles to mistakes, Peter reminds us that discipleship isn’t about perfection—it’s about staying focused on Christ. Because the same Savior...

Send us Fan Mail Palm Sunday is one of the most joyful moments in the Easter story—crowds cheering, palm branches waving, and people shouting Hosanna! But within just a few days, that same city would call for Jesus to be crucified.  In this episode, we step back and look at the history and symbolism behind Palm Sunday and why so many people misunderstood who Jesus really was. As we focus on the ba...

Send us Fan Mail Spiritual growth rarely happens by accident. In scripture, forty often marks a season of testing, preparation, and transformation. From Christ fasting in the wilderness to moments of trial that lead to new beginnings. In this episode, Cydni and Sher explore how a season of sacrifice and reflection can help us prepare our hearts for Easter, resist temptation, and remember that God...

Send us Fan Mail Mary Magdalene was not defined by seven devils. She was defined by staying. Healed completely. Loyal completely. Devoted completely. In this episode, we begin preparing for Easter by pulling the string on one of the most misunderstood women in scripture.  Rediscover Mary Magdalene as the Tower—steadfast at the cross, first at the empty tomb—and learn how her fierce loyalty teaches...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to preserving freedom isn’t politics — but parenting?  n this episode, we go back to the basics. From modern prophets to America’s founders, the message is the same: agency is sacred. But agency requires discipline, truth, and courage.  We explore how early Americans taught children to think, work, memorize, worship, and govern themselves — and why that matters mor...

Send us Fan Mail Blue eyes. Blue jeans. And a knock at the door. In a world where truth can feel disguised and deception wears a friendly face, how do we tell the difference? This week we talk about President Dallin H. Oaks’ powerful devotional and why the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost is no longer optional — it’s essential. From AI confusion to Civil War history to soda-fueled humility...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher dive into what the Founders believed it really takes to remain free: homes where the scriptures are opened, families who pay attention to current events, and schools that teach children how to think and govern themselves. Blending American history, scripture, and real-life parenting, they explore why freedom doesn’t sustain itself—it must be taught,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cydni and Sher discuss God’s command to teach our children and what that really looks like in real life — shower curtains, messy days, and all. Drawing from Elder Taniela B. Wakolo’s talk “God Loves His Children,” they explore three ways God parents us: through relationships, through prophets, and through loving correction. They talk honestly about grace, conseque...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to have a divine identity—and is it something we’re simply born with, or something we choose? In this episode, we explore what it means to be a child of God, why agency matters, and how choosing Christ shapes who we become. Through scripture, conference teachings, and honest conversation, we talk about belonging, becoming one with God, and why our divine i...

Send us Fan Mail We’re sticking to the basics this year, and it doesn’t get more basic—or more important than this: who we are and why we’re here.  In this episode we talk about creation, eternal life, and divine identity. Along the way, there’s laundry, meetings in heaven, and a reminder that no matter how basic we feel, we are truly His sons and daughters.  This episode is "Created with Pur...