THIRTEENTH ARTICLE

This week, Jared and Elijah sit down with their friend Gabe Pettit for a powerful, warm, and genuinely uplifting discussion on the final sections of the Doctrine & Covenants. Together they dive into Joseph Smith’s and Joseph F. Smith’s visions, the doctrine of salvation for the dead, and what these revelations reveal about God’s fairness, mercy, and love. Gabe shares personal stories—from serv...

In this episode Jared, Elijah, and Ashley sit down for a quieter, more emotional conversation centered on Doctrine & Covenants 135 — the announcement of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. The three of them talk about why Joseph Smith matters to them personally: Ashley shares some powerful family history and what she’s learned from the Prophet Joseph about being cheerful in hard things; J...

In this week’s episode Jared and Elijah sit down with Joseph for an honest, real-life conversation about Doctrine & Covenants 133–134 — the “Second Coming” sections that can sometimes feel heavy, confusing, or straight-up overwhelming. Together they talk through what it actually looks like to “leave Babylon” today, how to stay close to Jesus when life feels messy, and why preparing for the Sec...

​In this week's episode Jared and Elijah sit down with Elijah’s wife, Kait, to talk about what eternal marriage really means — not in theory, but in real life. They dive into Doctrine & Covenants 131–132 and share honest thoughts about how marriage can shape us, stretch us, and bring us closer to Jesus Christ. From learning patience and grace to trusting God’s timing, this episode is full...

This week Jared, Elijah, and Ashley are back together to talk about what matters most to the Lord— family . From Brigham Young’s revelation to “take special care of thy family” to Joseph Smith’s teachings on baptisms for the dead, these sections remind us that God’s work has always been the family business. The trio shares personal stories of faith, fear, and finding peace when life doesn’t go as...

This week, Jared, Elijah, and Peter talk about why God keeps asking His people to build—especially when life feels hard or unfair. They dive into D&C 124, the Nauvoo Temple, and what it means to be “crowned with honor, immortality, and eternal life.” Peter shares real stories from his mission in Alaska, what going to the temple has taught him, and why Jesus Christ is his best friend. The guys...

When life feels heavy and heaven feels silent — where is God? In this powerful episode, Jared and Elijah sit down with total legend Alex Osborne to unpack one of the most relatable moments in scripture: Joseph Smith’s cry from Liberty Jail,  “O God, where art thou?” Together they talk about feeling forgotten, waiting for answers that don’t seem to come, and discovering that our hardest seasons can...

In this week’s episode Jared, Elijah, and guest Mason Evans dive into  Doctrine & Covenants 115–120 —exploring what it means for the Lord’s Church to carry His name, how to “arise and shine forth” as disciples of Jesus Christ, and why tithing is about trust, not transaction. From reflections on divine identity and spiritual light to powerful insights on sacrifice and faith, Mason shares person...

This week, Jared, Elijah, and special guest Sally Otterstrom dive into some of the most overlooked sections of the Doctrine and Covenants — exploring what it means to trust God’s timing, find peace in uncertainty, and recognize that the greatest treasures in life aren’t found in money, but in faith, relationships, and humility. From stories of missions in Italy to personal moments of financial fai...

​What does it  really  mean to call the temple the “house of God”? In this week’s episode, Jared and Elijah sit down with Amelia, a seminary teacher whose passion and love for the scriptures and the Savior is contagious. Together, they dive into  Doctrine & Covenants 109–110  and unpack why the Kirtland Temple dedication still matters today. From personal stories that will make you laugh (and...

What does it really mean to see the hand of Jesus Christ in your life? In this week’s episode, Jared and Elijah welcome special guest Issa Cordon for an uplifting dive into  Doctrine & Covenants 106–108 .  Together, they tackle questions like: How do we recognize God’s grace when life feels overwhelming? What steals our light and identity as disciples of Christ? Why did the Lord organize His c...

​Ever felt like your efforts didn’t lead where you expected? In this week’s episode, Jared, Elijah, and Ashley reunite to study Doctrine and Covenants 102–105. Together they discuss the purpose of councils—from the premortal council in heaven to family councils today—the lessons of Zion’s Camp, and how the Lord uses trials to shape disciples of Christ. They share personal experiences of faith and...

In this episode, Jared and Elijah welcome their friend Paige, a BYU student and returned missionary from Alaska, to dive into Doctrine and Covenants 98–101. These sections come during a time of deep persecution in Church history, when the Saints were driven from their homes and faced relentless trials. Together, they explore how the Lord’s counsel to “renounce war and proclaim peace” applies to us...

Why does God care so much about temples—and what does that mean for your everyday life? In this episode, Jared, Elijah, and their guest Malie (a returned missionary and current BYU student) get real about sacrifice, correction, and building a personal Zion in a world full of distractions. From Joseph Smith’s Sacred Grove experience to how we can actually feel peace and recharge in the temple today...

This week's episode, Jared and Elijah sit down with Mackey Berry to talk about Doctrine & Covenants 93 —a section all about who we really are, where we came from, and who we can become. We dive into questions that matter most to young adults today: What does it mean that we’ve always existed as children of God? How do we grow “grace by grace” like Jesus did? How do we find light and truth...

This week, Jared, Ashley, and Liberty dive into Doctrine & Covenants 89–92 with a focus on the Word of Wisdom. Together, they explore why the Lord first gave it as “a principle with a promise” instead of a commandment, and what that teaches us about God’s character, timing, and love. They share personal stories—from Emma Smith’s question to Liberty’s ski injury—that highlight how commandments...

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Cook — soon-to-be Sister Cook — just weeks before she left for her mission in Brazil. Together, we dive into Doctrine & Covenants 88, known as the “Olive Leaf” revelation, exploring its powerful messages about peace, the Light of Christ, and preparing for Zion. Hannah shares how studying this section strengthened her faith, what it really means to “sanc...

​What does it  actually  mean to “stand in holy places”? And how do you do that in the middle of high school, anxiety, and a million distractions? In this episode, ​the 5-day returned missionary Jacob ​joins us to talk about: • Coming home from his mission in Paris  • How journal writing helped him hear the Spirit • What to do when life feels loud and overwhelming • Why the Lord lets good and bad...

In this episode we sit down with seminary teacher and spiritual powerhouse Kimball to explore Doctrine and Covenants 84 and the life-changing principles it teaches about the priesthood, covenants, and magnifying our roles as disciples of Jesus Christ. Kimball shares incredible insights on what it really means to receive the Savior, how priesthood power blesses both men and women, and why the Book...

​In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Emma Bailey just days before she begins her mission to Tallahassee, Florida. Together, we dive into  Doctrine and Covenants  81–83 and explore what it really means to “succor the weak, lift up hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.” Emma shares how social media can be a tool for good, the eternal confidence that comes from...

In this weeks episode, we talk about  D&C  sections 77–80, what it means to be equal in God’s eyes, and how teens today can help prepare the world for the Second Coming.  Cole Erickson joins Jared and Elijah, he shares what it means to be proud to follow Jesus Christ, how he's preparing for his mission, and why being different isn't a bad thing—it's the whole point. Real stories, r...

What actually happens after this life? Why does God have different kingdoms of glory? And what does it really take to make it to the Celestial Kingdom? In this episode, Jared, Elijah, and special guest Rachel explore the powerful vision in Doctrine & Covenants 76—and how it shows just how merciful, loving, and fair our Heavenly Father really is. They talk honestly about grace, agency, and how...

What do you do when your beliefs are under attack? How do you respond when people talk smack about the church? In this episode, Jared and Elijah sit down with Matthew to dive into Doctrine & Covenants 71–75 and explore  how the early Saints—and we today—can respond to criticism with strength, compassion, and faith. From mission stories to honest conversations about anger, loyalty, and choosing...

In this episode of Thirteenth Article , Jared and Elijah sit down with Jack to talk about what it really means to follow Jesus Christ when it’s hard. We dive into Doctrine & Covenants 67–70 and talk about things youth deal with every day—like fear, doubt, peer pressure, and wondering if you’re good enough. Jack shares powerful insights about how the gospel has shaped his life, even when church...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nathan joins Elijah and Jared to explore what it truly means to forgive—and why it's one of the hardest and holiest things we can do as followers of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Doctrine and Covenants 64 and a memorable general conference story involving a rattlesnake and a hard lesson, they dive into how grudges can spiritually wound us more than we realize....