Every Day Conversion

It's not always easy to be a follower of Christ or a member of the Church.  Sometimes it requires faith to believe the things that are taught - even when there is doubt or you don't quite understand.  There were times in the Savior's ministry where the faith required was just too much for some of the disciples.  In today's episode we dig into one of those times, as well as draw on t...

Christ's feeding of the 5,000 people may, at first glance seem less than exciting...at least compared to some of His other miracles.  No one was brought back to live, no eyes were opened, no ears unstopped, no hands unwithered.  But upon closer examination, a LOT can be learned from this single miracle...and things that can have an immediate and lasting impact on our lives!  Questio...

Sometimes answers to prayers don't come as quickly as we would like. And sometimes the answers we DO receive aren't what we were looking or hoping for.  What do we do in those situations?  How do we respond?  What do we do going forward?  The woman in today's story can teach us much about the importance of persistence, humility and faith.  Questions:  1. What role doe...

Unfortunately, it's all too common in our wards and branches for someone to feel judged or excluded.  Even Jesus Christ was the recipient of judgmental church members... In today's episode, we'll dig into how the Savior responded to those who were judging and what counsel he gave to his disciples (and to us) to deal with those situations.  Questions:  1. How can you make sure you in...

There are two aspects of Jesus walking on the water that we typically remember and reflect on.  First, that the Savior was walking on water... #miracle Second, that Peter WAS walking on water...but then he doubted and began to sink... #fail We use Peter's doubt as a cautionary tale - "Don't be like Peter..."  But what if there is ANOTHER lesson to be learned from this story? A lesson tha...

In a few different places in his account, Luke refers to "certain women."  These women were mentioned specifically, and often mentioned in connection with the Savior and the Twelve.  In today's episode we'll discuss the qualities that these sisters possessed, and what we can learn from them to apply in our own lives.  We'll also get some insights from Linda K. Burton and Gordon B. H...

The Savior often taught in parables, and He was able to teach SO MUCH through these simple stories.  There are many benefits to the Savior teaching this way, including the same story having many applications and lessons, as well as the ability to have every day experiences and objects remind us of gospel principles, and ultimately, of the Savior Himself.  We'll dig into what Joseph Smith...

My experience growing up on a dry land wheat farm and having to pull wild oats so that they wouldn't contaminate the wheat crop helped me better appreciate the Savior's parable of the wheat and the tares.  In today's episode , we're going to dig into that parable.  We'll also draw upon the Savior's explanation of this parable from Doctrine and Covenants, as well as the thoughts of a mode...

It is normal for us as mortals to take for granted the things that we see, hear and experience.  No where is that more evident than when it comes to the restoration of the gospel and the fulness of times!  We live in an amazing time of the world!  In today's episode we'll focus in on a couple verses in Matthew 13 that are often looked over, but are powerful!  And then we'll dig...

One of the Savior's most well known parables is the parable of the sower, which, could just have easily been called the parable of the types of soil.  What can this parable, and the 4 types of soil that Christ mentioned in it, teach us about hearing and following the word of God?  That's what we'll be digging into in this episode .  Questions:  1. What can you do to ensure that...

It is so easy to get caught up in the minutia of the Sabbath day... What we should do, or shouldn't do... What we can, or can't do... And we're not alone in this nit-picking. The Pharisees in Christ's day were the same way! Except, they went so far as to accuse Jesus himself of breaking the sabbath!  Can you imagine? Accusing the Lord of the Sabbath of breaking it??  In this episode we'l...

As we discussed in Episode 11, Jesus Christ invites us to take upon ourselves HIS yoke so He can lighten our burdens.  One of the ways the Savior does this is by inviting us to repent, and then forgiving our sins.  This is a extremely personal and sacred experience, and one that leads to an increase in love toward the Savior.  In today's episode, we'll explore this correlation betwe...

Sometimes life is hard.  We ALL carry burdens.  Sometimes they are because of our own choices and mistakes, sometimes they are because of the choices or mistakes of others. And sometimes, they're just a part of life.  However, regardless of the trial, challenge or burden, there is one overarching solution. Jesus Christ and His atonement.  Christ states that his yoke is easy and...

Often we get questions about our faith and beliefs from friends, family and acquaintances.  Most times, these questions are well intentioned...other times, not so much.  Either way, if you're like me, you worry about being able to answer these questions adequately or correctly.  In today's episode, we'll discuss the Savior's counsel for responding to questions, as well as what a lat...

After Christ called and ordained his apostles, he gave them power to perform their callings, as well as counsel for how to be successful.  While this counsel was specifically given to the original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, there is much we can learn about fulfilling OUR callings from the counsel they received.  Today, we'll discuss those things.  Questions:  1. How do you...

Many of us have heard the story of Jesus healing the man that was "sick with the palsy."  How he told him to "take up thy bed, and walk."  That is a powerful story...but what is even MORE powerful is what Christ said to the man BEFORE he healed his physical afflictions.  That is what we will discuss in today's episode...and what we can learn from it.  Get all the resources ment...

In Mark 4 the Savior gives the parable of the sower...but he doesn't explain the meaning of it to everyone present.  He waits until he is alone with just his apostles and closest disciples.  What can we learn from this?  It turns out, a lot.  That's what we discuss in this episode.  Get the links to everything we talk about in the episode at https://www.everydayconversion....

After the disciples had witnessed Christ heal numerous people, including bringing the centurion's servant back from the brink of death, they found themselves in a precarious position.  Out at sea in a "great tempest" that obviously had them thinking that they might not make it through alive.  This story is one that can teach us a lot about facing life's trials and challenges...and we're...

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a Gospel of sacrifice.  Followers of Jesus Christ are often asked to give up those things they hold most dear, or at least be willing to do so if they are called upon.  The scriptures and church history are full of stories of such sacrifice.  In today's episode, we'll look at what the Savior himself said about sacrifice and discipleship. Get all the res...

The chapters for this week center on numerous accounts of people being healed from all manner of sicknesses and afflictions.  Two things are present in every one of those miracles - faith and the power of Jesus Christ.  In today's episode we will look at one of those miracles and see what we can learn about faith to apply in our own lives.  Get all the resources mentioned in this ep...

In this episode, we're going to talk about trees and fruit, grapes and thorns, figs and thistles and much more.  One of the adversary's favorite tactics is to make evil appear to be good. And that is just as true today as it was when Christ delivered the Sermon on the Mount so many years ago.  To get all the links and references mentioned in this video, go to https://www.everydayconversi...

Often in today's culture and society we are told that we shouldn't judge others. We hear phrases like, "Don't judge me," "You can't judge me," and "Who am I to judge?"  But what does the Savior say about judging?  In today's episode, we'll dig into what it means to judge righteously...and how to avoid judging unrighteously. Along the way, we'll get some help from Elder Lynn G. Robbins of...

One of the most well known and oft recited passages in scripture is the Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6.  In many protestant denominations, the Lord's Prayer is recited weekly and held in great reverence...but is that how the Lord intended it to be used?  Listen to this episode to learn more about the Lord's Prayer and have a gospel conversation with your family about the Lord's Prayer...

The Every Day Conversion Podcast is a companion resource to the Come, Follow Me curriculum for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  In this introduction episode I'll share why I created this podcast, what you can expect from it and what I hope you'll gain from it.  For more information about the Every Day Conversion Podcast and to sign up for transcripts and other...