The Bold Testament Podcast

#80 - In honor of Father's Day yesterday, we wanted to share some thoughts on how we know The Father -- our Heavenly Father. To know Him is life eternal, and there's no better way to know and love Him than by looking to the example of His Son, Jesus Christ.  Thank you for sharing, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @ peaceofliving Message us at peaceoflivingp...

#79 - Happy Summer! In a recent post, I read "Success is becoming the kind of man your ancestors would be proud of, and your descendants will be grateful for." Today we talk about how that legacy , that success we yearn for, is found nowhere better than in the footsteps of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Thank you for sharing, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @ pe...

#78 - In this institute lesson, Jason provides an example of The Book of Mormon expounding upon one of the parables from the New Testament - the Wheat and the Tares, via the story of Abinadi and King Noah. Truly, The Book of Mormon was written for our day.  Thank you for sharing, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @ peaceofliving Message us at peaceoflivingpodcast@gmai...

#77 - "Black clouds may also form in our lives, which can blind us to God’s light and even cause us to question if that light exists for us anymore. Some of those clouds are of depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental and emotional affliction. They can distort the way we perceive ourselves, others, and even God. They affect women and men of all ages in all corners of the world," sa...

#76 - In this institute lesson, Jason's class discusses ways they have reached out to the Lord in faith, and subsequently been made whole from that action, trust, and confidence in Him.  They also discuss King Benjamin's example of how remembering that God is great, and our own nothingness, can help us stay out of the pride cycle and lead to our greater prosperity and blessings.  Thank y...

#75 - "In our service in the Lord’s church we should remember that when is just as important as who, what, where, and how," said President Oaks in his 2002 BYU address, "Timing." "The first principle of the gospel is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith means trust— trust in God’s will, trust in His way of doing things, and trust in His timetable. We should not try to imp...

#74 - General Conference was, as always, so good. In this episode, Jason & Allison share some of their favorite teachings from the April 2024 conference and testify of how the words of modern prophets have blessed their lives.  Thank you for sharing, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @ peaceofliving Message us at peaceoflivingpodcast@gmail.com

#73 - "Thank you, Lord, for loving me enough to hurt me," said Hugh B. Brown in his life-changing talk, "God is The Gardener." This week Jason shares his institute lesson centered on Jacob 5 in The Book of Mormon and its depiction of Jesus as The Lord of the Olive Tree.  As Elder Patrick Kearon said, "No one has built a roadblock and stationed someone there to turn you aro...

#72 - This week Jason, Allison, and Jesse discuss the events of Holy Week and their meaning to us in our everyday lives. From the Passover and its impact to the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday to Pilate, Judas, and Peter's roles, we go deep on how much can be learned from this sacred week -- and we can't wait to share it with you. Happy Easter, our friends.  Thank you for sharing, subscri...

#71 - At the end of the prophet Nephi's life, he testified that he gloried in "my Jesus." He did not say I glory in "my Savior," "my Redeemer," or any other title or name of Jesus Christ. By the end of his life he was on a first-name basis with our Lord -- can the same be said of us?  In this episode, we published one of Jason's Thursday night Institute clas...

#70 - Spencer W. Kimball once said, “Man is a god in embryo and has in him the seeds of godhood, and he can, if he will, rise to great heights.” The whole plan and purpose of being here on earth isn’t just to learn about Jesus and get to heaven when we die.  It’s to BECOME like Him and like our heavenly parents.  Think about what that means.  Everything Jesus does—every gift and attribute He posse...

#69 - "Thou art not yet as Job," said Jesus to a suffering, despairing Joseph Smith. He continued, "The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he? Therefore, hold on thy way ...Thy days are known, and thy years shall not be numbered less; therefore, fear not what man can do, for God shall be with you forever and ever." In this week's episode, Jason...

#68 - Today we peel back the curtain on an institute lesson that Jason & Allie taught a few months ago on love, marriage, and the sealing covenant -- their favorite topic. They testify of Jesus Christ and how striving to keep him at the center of it all has blessed their relationship with joy.  Here is a quote by Elder Robert D. Hales that is one of our favorites that goes along with the lesso...

#67 - There are definitely times in our lives when we don't really want to come to Jesus, or even let Him in. We might feel embarrassed, unclean, unworthy, or even full of sin. But that's exactly when and why we should let Him in -- because He is the answer to all of those problems and not the one who will make it worse. Truly, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hea...

#66 - When Abraham sought the "blessings of the fathers," he desired things like "greater peace, happiness, and rest." And guess what? He obtained them . In this episode, Jason & Allison talk about the power of faith, hope, and obedience in obtaining our biggest dreams and aspirations. As with Abraham, we know this is possible -- all because of our walking in covenant relat...

#65 - The ups and downs of discipleship are realities for all followers of Jesus Christ. His path isn't always easy, or convenient. Today, our friend Jesse Palmer joins us to talk about his faith journey, how he has found clarity and peace with his questions, and most of all, how he has felt God near even in the spiritually darkest of times. We know you'll enjoy hearing his stories and t...

#64 - There's probably no one on the planet that embodies Santa -- and everything he represents -- more than Eric Bell. Today, Jason's Dad, Eric joins us on the podcast post-Christmas as he reflects on yet another season of "becoming Santa" and spreading the joy of the season to all he meets.  Eric has been Santa for more than 15 years and has truly grown into the role in some...

#63 - We have some very special guests on the podcast today: Allie’s parents, Craig and Laurie Brewster! Allie has her parents to thank for instilling within her a deep love of Christmas. In this episode, we talk about her parents’ favorite childhood traditions, some cherished family memories, and why we absolutely believe in Santa Claus.  Craig and Laurie also remind us that it all ultimately com...

#62 - The name Emmanuel means “God with us.” But is He ALWAYS with us? Even if we don’t feel or realize it? In this episode, Jason and Allison dive into some scriptures that help answer this question — and they hope you’ll take a moment to answer it for yourself.  Thank you for sharing, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @ peaceofliving Message us at peaceoflivingpodca...

#61 - J. Reuben Clark Jr. once said, “We get nearer to the Lord through music than perhaps through any other thing except prayer.”  Today we have a special episode that we sincerely hope speaks to your heart. We’re talking about the power of music to help us hear and feel the Lord.  We’ll share some of our favorite songs (including Christmas songs) and a few fond memories that are tied to them.  W...

#60 - How much are you willing to work for the blessings you want? Do you “weary the Lord” with your prayers? Would you be willing to pray for 5, 10, 15 or more years to get your answer? In today’s episode, Jason and Allison talk about “patience, persistence and prayer” in securing the blessings we hope to receive—and how our relationship with “the blesser” is what matters most. Thank you for shar...

#59 - In this week's episode, Jason & Allison discuss the passing of President M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. After 47 years in the general leadership of the church, we've grown accustomed to his face, voice, and testimony -- especially of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ and the prophet Joseph Smith.  We add our testimony to President...

 #58 - Death is a natural and expected part of life, and yet it can be very difficult to grapple with -- especially when it is unexpected. In this episode, Jason gives thanks to God for the knowledge of the spirit world and what happens after we die, as revealed by modern prophets, especially the 6th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph F. Smith -- of whom Allie is...

#57 - In the New Testament, the apostle Paul counsels his disciple Timothy to “fight the good fight of faith.”  Today, we’re breaking down what this verse means to us — and why the fight for faith in Jesus Christ on a daily basis is absolutely worth it.  Here’s to the pig farmer in all of us.  Thank you for sharing, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @ peaceofliving Me...

#56 - President Nelson said, "... Saints can be happy under every circumstance. We can feel joy even while having a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year! My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."  Today we thank you for being with us, listening, and reaching out, especially in r...