Hope in Christ: A Come, Follow Me Podcast

Experience a sneak peek behind the scenes and discover some of the immense work that goes into preparing for general conference at the Conference Center and throughout Church headquarters in Salt Lake City. As we gear up for an unforgettable general conference this weekend, this bonus episode also includes a conversation about how you and I can prepare for and participate in the most important par...

In this "Come, Follow Me" episode we discuss how the Kirtland Temple dedication and the days before and after it have "eternity-shaping" effects on how we do the Lord's work today. We talk about how temples in this dispensation are built specifically to help us survive the last days and prepare us for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, His Millennial reign, and ultimately to enter into His presenc...

A "Come, Follow Me" conversation based in Doctrine and Covenants 106-108 where we discuss topics like: • Feelings of inadequacy in Church callings • Blessings from faithfully fulfilling a calling from the Lord • How not to be surprised by the second coming • The priesthood • The name of Jesus Christ • Role of a bishop • Organization and functions of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles • Council syst...

Have you ever experienced a time when what you thought the Lord wanted you to do seemed to result in a completely different or unexpected outcome? One that seemed completely the opposite from what you were hoping for? One that caused you to wonder if you had failed or if God had failed you?  In this "Come, Follow Me" episode we dive into sections 102 through 105 of the Doctrine and Covenants and d...

In a world where intolerance, hate, persecution, and hard times are increasing at unprecedented rates, how can we survive these turbulent times? This "Come, Follow Me" episode focuses on the answer to that question.  This episode also addresses the need to live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God, including the words He delivers to us through His prophets. We discuss how we can...

Everyone deserves to know that they are loved by God. But do we understand what God’s love really is? Or has the adversary successfully worked to reshape the world’s understanding of the definition of real love? Join this “Come, Follow Me” conversation about God’s perfect love and how it aligns with his character as a perfect and eternal Father.  In this episode we also discuss spiritual blindness...

This "Come, Follow Me" episode centers on a discussion about the eternal identity of Jesus Christ and the eternal identity of each of us.  Here is a list of the topics discussed in this conversation: - Jesus Christ - Premortal existence - Intelligence - Your eternal identity - How we progress through life to ultimately receive the fullness of God - Light and truth - Agency - Not judging other peop...

A "Come, Follow Me" conversation about the principle of the word of wisdom and how living by that principle can bring immense physical and spiritual blessings to your life. In this episode, we also talk about the history of the Word of Wisdom and how the observance of this principle evolved over time.  We also address the organization of the First Presidency, details behind the optimistic view tha...

A "Come, Follow Me" conversation on topics such as the Second Comforter, the Light of Christ, the Resurrection, kingdoms of glory, sanctification, temples, the Second Coming, the Millennium, and the final battle of Gog and Magog before the righteous enter into their eternal rest in Celestial glory. Some of our focus in this conversation is on how to sanctify ourselves and prepare ourselves for the...

Dive into sections 85-87 of the Doctrine and Covenants in this engaging and relevant "Come, Follow Me" discussion beginning with a conversation about living a life of consecration to God. Next, we discuss the dangers of advocating for the Lord to change His Church and Kingdom on earth to align with our own opinions. In our conversation about Sections 86 and 87, we focus on the modern application o...

This "Come, Follow Me" episode begins with a conversation about our premortal life in order to set a backdrop to learn deeply from the doctrine revealed in Doctrine and Covenants 84.  Learn about how ordinances give us access to internalizing covenants we make with God so that our natures can be changed through Jesus Christ's grace.  Discover how the oath and covenant of the priesthood is applicab...

Special Announcement about a new improvement and direction for the Hope in Christ podcast.

Life is anything but fair.  We struggle with sickness, disease, cancer. With chronic pain, and debilitating accidents. With disability and discouragement, the unrelenting battles of emotional and mental heath, with their myriad of problems including anxiety, deep discouragement and devastating depression. We can suffer as a result of someone else’s poor choices. Some might suffer because of being...

We are certainly living in the last days--a time when prophecies are being fulfilled. Prophecies about the gathering of Israel and the increasing power of God on the earth. And also prophesies about extreme wickedness and societal decay. It is a fascinating but dangerous time.  How can you guarantee your own spiritual survival living in a frenzied society that is increasingly intoxicated with its...

There is so much information and countless books, blogs, podcasts and other sources out there addressing gospel topics or events in Church history. Our problem isn’t finding answers--our problem is discerning what sources are trustworthy and reliable. Which ones are valid, and which ones present only part of the truth? And how do you know whose conclusions to trust? This episode is a valuable and...

Have you ever felt alone--even when you’re in a gathering surrounded by friends, you’ve just felt lonely? Is your social media network growing to hundreds or even thousands, and yet you have times when you really feel friendless? Join me in this episode to uncover how some of this loneliness can come as a result of insecurities and perfectionism. Listen in as we discover ways to cope with and ulti...

Men can play a key role in the lives of those they lead. As fathers and father figures, their responsibilities are both significant and sacred. This episode is a celebration of fatherhood. Listen in as we detail some great ways to honor the roles of father to preside, provide, protect, and much more, including a focus on the greatest example of fatherhood--that of our Heavenly Father.

Sometimes we may choose to identify ourselves by our mortal experiences. We can use labels that define our career, or our weaknesses, or our sexuality--labels like LGBTQ, doctor, lawyer, clutz, anxious, blind, handicapped, and so many others. While these experiences do define varied portions of our mortal experience, they do not define who we really are and who we have really been long before we w...

In Matthew 13, Jesus Christ shared with His disciples a parable about the days immediately preceding His grand and glorious return to the earth. Listen to this episode and dive into significant reasons why living on the earth today is exciting. Learn and be reminded of the glory and splendor of being a part of preparing the earth for the Savior's imminent and very real Second Coming.

At a time when doubts can occur so easily and faith can take intentional effort, it can also become difficult to navigate the struggle of doubt. If you ever experience moments of doubt, or if someone you know struggles to believe, this episode offers a helpful and powerful perspective that might give you a reason to choose faith.

Each Sunday, Latter-day Saints gather together to partake of the Sacrament, but do we really understand what is actually taking place during that sacred ordinance? And do we clearly see its symbolic connection to Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice and its intended effects on our body and our spirit?  This episode will dive deeper into the connection between sacrament meeting, the sacrament, and the...

There are a lot of reasons for adversity and challenges during our life on earth. This episode touches on only one of those reasons and gives some helpful perspective about why some challenges in life can be good, even though they're tough.

Why is the physical body so special and even sacred? You've heard it taught that your body is a temple. Discover more about what that means.

A signature episode looking into seeing things as they really are and learning to avoid distractions that cause us to see things only as they seem.

Find a fresh new way to look God’s commandments and discover why they are so important not just for eternal life, but also for every day of our life here on earth.