From Kolob to Calvary's podcast

We live in a world saturated with deception—but not all deception looks the same. From widely accepted historical myths to modern misinformation and propaganda, false narratives shape the way people think, believe, and make decisions. And if we're not careful, we can be influenced without even realizing it. In this episode, Tracy begins a multi-part series on deception by exploring how it operates...

Scripture tells believers to "pray without ceasing." But what does that actually mean in everyday life? Does it mean we are supposed to be praying every minute of the day? In this episode, Tracy explores the meaning of unceasing prayer and how believers can cultivate an ongoing connection with God throughout the day. Prayer is far more than a scheduled religious activity—it is an open line of comm...

One of the most important things a Christian can understand is who they are in Christ . Many believers struggle with doubt, insecurity, or a sense of spiritual powerlessness. Yet Scripture teaches that followers of Jesus have been given authority through Him to participate in God's work on the earth. In this episode, Tracy explores the biblical concept of the believer's authority and why understan...

After describing the various pieces of the armor of God, the apostle Paul concludes his teaching with one final instruction: believers must pray at all times in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18). In this final episode of the Armor of God series, Tracy explains why prayer is essential for anyone engaged in spiritual warfare. Even the most well-equipped soldier cannot succeed in battle without communicati...

In Book of Isaiah 59:17 , God is described as wearing righteousness as a breastplate, a helmet of salvation on His head, and being clothed with zeal as a cloak . While Paul focuses on the main pieces of armor in Epistle to the Ephesians 6 , this passage reminds us that zeal—passionate devotion to God's purposes—also plays an important role in spiritual battle. In this episode of the Armor of God s...

In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul describes the final piece of the believer's spiritual armor: "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Unlike the other pieces of armor, the sword is not defensive—it is the believer's primary offensive weapon in spiritual battle. In this episode, Tracy continues the Armor of God series by exploring how the imagery of a soldier's sword helps us understan...

In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul instructs believers to take up the  helmet of salvation as part of the full armor of God. Just as a physical helmet protects a soldier's head in battle, the helmet of salvation guards the believer's mind. Yet many Christians approach life as if they are heading to a picnic rather than entering a battlefield. Instead of being spiritually alert and prepared, they mov...

In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul instructs believers to take up "the shield of faith" so that they can extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one. But what exactly does that mean? In this episode of the Armor of God series, Tracy explores how Roman soldiers used their shields in battle and how this imagery helps us understand the role of faith in spiritual warfare. Unlike the belt, breastplate,...

In Ephesians 6, believers are told to put on the full armor of God—including having our feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace . But what do these "shoes" represent? In the ancient world, Roman soldiers wore sturdy sandals studded with metal spikes that helped them maintain traction during battle. Without secure footing, a soldier could easily lose ground. In the same way, Christian...

In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul instructs believers to "put on the full armor of God" so they can stand firm against the schemes of the devil. One of the most important pieces of that armor is the breastplate of righteousness . A breastplate protects the most vital areas of the body. In the same way, God's righteousness guards the heart and soul of the believer in spiritual battle. In this episod...

Scripture tells believers to "put on the full armor of God" so that we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6). But what does it actually mean to wear the belt of truth ? In this episode, Tracy begins a multi-part series on the Armor of God by exploring why truth is the foundation of spiritual stability. Without truth, believers cannot stand firm against deception, confusion,...

For many believers, attending church should be a place of spiritual growth, biblical teaching, and passionate worship. But over the past couple of decades, many Christians have noticed a shift in church culture. What happens when churches move away from deep teaching and toward entertainment-driven services, shallow sermons, or a message that requires little commitment from its followers? In this...

For many former Mormons, leaving the LDS Church creates a difficult question: Where do I go now? Finding a new church can feel intimidating after discovering that the system you once trusted was built on faulty foundations. Fear of being deceived again, uncertainty about doctrine, and unfamiliar church cultures can all make the search feel overwhelming. In this episode, Tracy discusses what the Bi...

For many people, leaving the LDS Church doesn't just involve a change in beliefs—it can also strain relationships with family, friends, and the community they once trusted. While some former Mormons are fortunate to receive support from loved ones, many experience resistance, emotional pressure, or strained conversations when they step away from the Church. Concern, disappointment, and even argume...

Leaving Mormonism can shake a person's faith to the core. When the foundation you trusted turns out to be false, it's tempting to walk away from religion altogether. Many former Latter-day Saints decide it's safer to believe nothing than to risk being deceived again. But does discovering Mormonism isn't true mean that God Himself isn't real? In this episode, Tracy shares why leaving a false system...

What happens after someone discovers that the beliefs they trusted for years may not be true? In the final chapter of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant reflects on the emotional and spiritual aftermath of leaving the LDS Church. For many former Latter-day Saints, realizing that the foundation they built their lives upon may not be what they believed can feel like the ground shifting ben...

What happens when an entire family begins reevaluating the beliefs that once defined their lives? In Chapter 25 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant embarks on an unforgettable five-week cross-country journey with four of her sons. Along the way, they stay with former Latter-day Saints who have also left Mormonism and discovered biblical Christianity, hearing firsthand the stories of ot...

Why do people assume the worst when someone leaves their faith? In Chapter 24 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant faces a wave of rumors and accusations after leaving the LDS Church. Some relatives and former church friends suggest she simply wanted attention, couldn't live up to Mormon standards, or never had a genuine testimony in the first place. Meanwhile, concerned visiting teache...

Can Mormonism withstand careful investigation? In Chapter 23 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant and her husband Scott meet weekly with their home teacher, a respected attorney in their ward, hoping to carefully examine the questions that had begun troubling them about the LDS Church. The goal of these discussions is simple: determine whether the historical and doctrinal concerns they'...

What happens to a family when one person leaves Mormonism and the others aren't ready to follow? In Chapter 22 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant faces one of the most difficult seasons of her journey out of the LDS Church. Weekly Family Home Evenings and daily family devotionals—once a source of unity—become battlegrounds over theology. While Tracy begins exploring biblical Christian...

What happens when a faithful church leader reaches the point of no return? In Chapter 21 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant teaches what will become her final Relief Society lesson in the LDS Church. The topic— Beware of False Prophets —is well received by the women in her class and even praised by a member of the bishopric in attendance. What no one realizes at the time is that the m...

What happens when your search for truth leads somewhere you never expected? In Chapter 20 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant and her husband Scott reach a pivotal moment in their investigation of Mormonism. Hoping their research trip to Utah would strengthen their confidence in the LDS Church, they instead encounter information and conversations that deepen their doubts. During their...

What happens when sincere believers begin investigating the foundations of their faith? In Chapter 19 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant and her husband Scott set out on an earnest search for answers. Determined to defend the truth of Mormonism, they begin researching troubling questions that had quietly accumulated over time. Their investigation leads them on a trip to Utah where the...

What happens when a rival from the past suddenly reappears with life-changing news? In Chapter 18 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant receives an unexpected phone call on the very night her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show airs. The caller is Becky—the woman who had once competed with Tracy for Scott's affection years earlier in a long and emotionally exhausting love triangle. But...

Can prayers revive a dying fish? And what happens when a Mormon mom ends up on  The Oprah Winfrey Show ? In Chapter 17 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me , Tracy Tennant recounts a surprising season filled with both humorous adventures and quiet spiritual questions. Newly serving as Relief Society president, Tracy applies for a "Frumpy Clothes Makeover" segment on The Oprah Winfrey Show —an opportuni...