The Divine Gift

While you have made mistakes, these sins do not describe who you are. Your identity is not defined by the sins of this world, but by the righteousness of another, (Jesus Christ). On this episode Gary and Ryan invite Josh Cheney on as they discuss identity and the fall. God is more invested in who we are becoming than where we've been. He cares more about where we are going than what we've...

Would you like to understand the Fall of Adam and Eve better? Gary & Ryan invite Mike Harris onto the podcast to dive into the Fall of Adam & Eve and how the fall points us to Jesus Christ. The Fall does not define you, it refines you!

Heaven Father doesn’t just know who you are—He celebrates you. In this episode, Ryan & Gary discuss with Daniel Wendel how reclaiming your spiritual identity can shift the entire story of your life. They dive deep into what it means to be a child of God and how understanding our divine identity can transform the way we see ourselves and others. Come listen as they unpack how shame and self-dou...

Your story didn’t start with your first breath. You lived in the courts of heaven before birth where you chose Christ and overcame the adversary through Christ’s atoning blood (Revelation 12:11). In this episode, we dive into the reality of our premortal life and how this eternal perspective helps us turn to Christ when we stumble in our mortal journey.

Life can feel like a blur, but what if you could break through the darkness and the noise to really live with greater purpose and awareness? Join Gary and Ryan as they share real-life stories of spiritual awakening, exploring the moments that spark deeper understanding of our connection with God. This episode invites you to reflect on your own journey (and those you love) to discover what it means...

Ryan & Gary invite Mark Miner, an addiction recovery missionary and disciple of Jesus Christ on the podcast. Mark shares his journey with addiction, prison, and learning that even at his very worst, the Savior was there. If you or someone you know is caught in addiction, we invite you or them to find healing through Jesus Christ and visit www.addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org

The recent General Conference was filled with insights and counsel to help us in our journey of repentance and forgiveness. Come listen as Ryan and Gary are joined by Dustin Spindler reviewing and celebrating conference gems that lead us to Christ. Here are just a few: ·       Being made perfect and being made whole. ·       Wholeness & Healing: now and the long view. ·       Is healing about...

What if your repentance isn't a burden—but a blessing? In this special General Conference episode, Gary and Ryan are joined by guest Kate Dana to dive into Sister Tamara Runia’s powerful April 2025 talk, “Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy.”   Your worth is fixed. It doesn’t rise or fall with your choices.   This episode unpacks what it really means to turn to the Sa...

He is Risen! He is Risen! Join Ryan and Gary as they discuss Jesus Christ and this Easter season. Learn new insights into Holy Week and what happened in the final days of the Savior's mortal life and His resurrection. We testify that Jesus Christ is Risen!

What miracles is the Lord working in your life? Join Ryan & Gary as they discuss the miracle of the conversion of the people of Ammon with Mary Kate.

All of us face moments of undeserved hardship—sometimes because of others’ choices, and sometimes simply because we live in a fallen world. In this episode, Dr. BJ Allen shares powerful insights about a divine, compensatory power that flows through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This healing power doesn’t just help us cope—it helps us become whole. Join us as we explore how the Savior makes up the...

When you hear the word “repent”, what does it cause you to feel? Do you ever experience feelings of shame or other negative emotions? Listen as Ryan and Gary explore how the origins of the word “repent” can at times unintentionally contribute to negative thoughts and feelings about repentance. Join us in turning to a more joyful repentance focused on the Savior. Enjoy and share this message with s...

What is your journey with Jesus Christ? Ryan and Gary invite Jade Bennett on to the podcast to discuss her journey with the Savior. Jade teaches us how she shares her light on social media and sees others through the Savior's eyes. We invite you this week to share your light with others.

Am I more concerned about God or man? Ryan & Gary invite Shad Martin back for part 2 as we discuss repentance and how God and Christ help us to change. It is amazing what God can do when we turn our life over to Him. How have you seen God & Christ change your life?

We learn from and are strengthened by our own experiences as well as those of others. Ryan and Gary invite Shad Martin on to the podcast as we hear his life experiences. What have you learned from your life experiences and the experiences of others ? How have they strengthened you?

How can I find healing when I feel so angry? Ryan and Gary invite Sara Deiner onto the podcast and discuss her journey with Jesus Christ. We explore finding healing and truth through challenges and trials in mortality. Sometimes the beginning of healing is having someone hear you and see your situation. Thanks for listening and we invite you to share this podcast with someone who could benefit.

How is Jesus Christ the master healer? In this episode Ryan and Gary welcome Adam Hartshorn on to the podcast as they discuss repentance, healing, and the Savior Jesus Christ. Don't miss Adam singing and playing the song, Healer. Sister Amy Wright said, "There is nothing in your life that is broken that is beyond the curative, redeeming, and enabling power of Jesus Christ."

Many of us are familiar with the parable of the Prodigal Son, but the scriptural text is silent about the details of the son’s long journey back home from the foreign country of sin and rebellion. Modern-day prodigal Danny Deaton and his wife E.J. share his long and difficult story of return and redemption. Though Danny felt completely unforgivable, a powerful and unmistakable message came to him,...

Is your heart open to God? What is the condition of your heart towards God? Ryan and Gary invite Londan Duffin onto the show as we discuss how we open our heart to God and work on the condition of our heart.

What direction is your life headed in? Today we discuss the parable of direction and that more important than where you are, is the direction you are headed. William Bretey joins us as we discuss The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book by Elder Neil L. Andersen.

Do you ever feel that you have exhausted God's love? Today we invite Jordyn Bristol to share her experiences with God & Jesus Christ as we discuss God's priceless love. We invite you to pray and ask Heavenly Father how He feels about you

What does repentance mean to you? What has been your experience with forgiveness? Repentance and forgiveness are gifts of Jesus Christ that connect us, are relational and build us. Ryan and Gary provide a vision of the podcast. Enjoy!