this is kingdom

join hosts grace, talon, tj, and hollis in this insightful episode as they explore the profound notion that life's most extraordinary moments often unfold from the simplest of experiences. drawing insights from the story of peter and other biblical examples, the hosts discuss the transformative power of encountering Jesus right where you are. reflecting on personal journeys, they emphasize th...

join grace, hollis, talon, and tj as they explore the concept of eternal truth by elder john c. pingree jr. the discussion takes a fascinating turn as they reflect on the challenge of seeking truth in a world filled with quick and easy answers. from the fear of a better option to the uncertainty that comes with discovering truth, the team explores the paradoxes of faith and the importance of build...

welcome to a special episode of "this is kingdom" wrapping up 2023 with talon and grace discussing elder dieter f. uchtdorf's timeless talk, "the prodigal and the road that leads home." they explore the prodigal son's journey, reflecting on personal experiences and universal themes of longing. with a powerful conclusion, talon and grace emphasize the unwavering love o...

embark on a heartfelt exploration of humility with grace, tj, talon, and hollis as they draw inspiration from elder joni l. koch's powerful talk, "humble to accept and follow." the hosts share personal stories, reflecting on the delicate balance between confidence and humility. through a deep dive into the david and goliath narrative, they debunk the misconception that humility dimi...

in this week's episode, grace, hollis, tj, and talon explore the transformative power of tithing in their spiritual lives. grace shares her realization that tithing is more about trust than money, emphasizing a shift from transactional to relational. the hosts discuss personal experiences, challenging the idea of tithing as a mere obligation and instead highlighting its role in building a dee...

join hosts grace, talon, tj, and hollis in a profound exploration of elder carlos a. godoy's talk, "for the sake of your posterity." this episode delves into the intricacies of trust, commitment, and faithfulness to God, with each host sharing personal stories of overcoming betrayal and persevering through challenges. the hosts emphasize the blessings and promises that come from mai...

in this engaging episode of "this is kingdom," hosts grace, talon, tj, and hollis unpack the profound message of elder robert m. daines' talk, "sir, we would like to see jesus." they discuss the concept of spiritual face blindness, drawing parallels to real-life experiences and sharing personal stories. the hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the stories we tel...

in this episode, grace, talon, tj, and hollis discuss the concept of appreciation and its impact on happiness, inspired by a talk by elder gary b. sabin. they share personal practices for cultivating gratitude, such as listing things they appreciate daily, journaling, and keeping a "people log". they reflect on the importance of not taking things for granted and focusing on what they alr...

join hosts talon, grace, tj and hollis in a discussion inspired by elder joaquin e. costa's talk on "the power of Jesus Christ in our lives every day." delving into the analogy of flowers, they explore the difference between plucking and nurturing in our relationship with Christ. sharing personal insights, they discuss the shift from transactional to transformative connections, urgi...

in this episode, grace, tj, talon, and hollis discuss the importance of family and relationships, and how they relate to our connection with God. they share personal experiences and reflect on the challenges within familial relationships, emphasizing the gospel's role in changing and strengthening these bonds. they express empathy for those facing family difficulties and encourage trust in Go...

in this episode, gather around with grace, talon, tj, and the newest voice, hollis, as they unwrap the layers of president dallin h. oaks' profound talk on the 'kingdoms of glory.' delves into a candid discussion that transcends the surface-level understanding of the plan of salvation, touching on the essence of becoming over mere doing. the hosts share vulnerable moments from their...

join hosts tj talon, and grace as they put hollis hunt in the "hot seat" for this special episode. get to know hollis, the newest voice on "this is kingdom," as he shares about his lineage, family background, and faith journey. from his roots in provo, utah, to his mission trips and the creation of treehouse talks, hollis offers a glimpse into the experiences that have shaped h...

in this engaging episode, join hosts talon, grace, tj, and new addition hollis as they explore what it means to be 'brothers and sisters in christ.' through personal stories and shared wisdom, the team dives into elder soares' teachings about overcoming prejudice and fostering unity within our spiritual communities. they provide practical steps for viewing others through the 'S...

in this enlightening episode, talon, grace, and tj delve into the complexities of learning to recognize the holy spirit's promptings. drawing parallels between learning a new language and becoming attuned to spiritual guidance, the hosts share personal stories and insights that will inspire you to invest in this lifelong journey. tune in to discover why learning to hear God is the most worthw...

In this episode of This is Kingdom, Grace, Talon, and T.J. engage in a deep discussion about seeing the best in others and making Jesus feel familiar through love and belief. Drawing from personal experiences and the insights shared in the talk "Seeing God's Family through the Overview Lens," by Sister Tamara W. Runia, the hosts explore the profound difference between worrying for s...

Welcome to "This is Kingdom," season two, episode one! In this episode, your hosts Grace, Talon, and T.J. take a deep dive into the profound message of President Nelson's talk on celestial thinking. Join us as we discuss the significance of understanding who you want to become and why you want to pursue a celestial life. Discover the transformative power of caring for others and why...

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President Ballard choose relationships. choose love.

Elder Juan A. Uceda be a vessel of Gods love

President Bonnie Cordon choose to live in a way where Jesus comes up naturally

Elder Quentin L. Cook let God be the author of your story. 

Elder Gerrit W. Gong true ministering, let's learn from one of the masters.

In this episode we talk about the power or choosing joy over all else. Over panic, stress, anxiety, worry. Choosing joy may look like just turning the page and re-writing the story over a tough situation. We all have the ability to change our perspective, even in the hardest of times. See your life how God sees it. Full of experience, and full of unlimited joy.  Thanks for listening this week! xo,...

Christ did not choose his disciples because of their perfection, or even their "end result." He chose them because he knew them, just as he knows us.  When we choose to follow Jesus as a disciple, he only asks for our effort.  Thanks for listening! xoxo, Tj, Tal, Grace