Wrestling With Grace: Breaking Down Our Wrestle With God

Tatiana discusses her personal experience with recurring back pain as a dental hygienist and how her nephew, a physical therapist, helped her understand the importance of strengthening the anterior muscles to alleviate pain. She draws a parallel thia podcast noting that she needs to focus on foundational skills to sustain and grow the show. She explains her plans to take the summer off to improve...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the Stockdale Paradox, emphasizing the balance between faith in ultimate success and confronting current challenges. They share the story of James Stockdale, a Navy pilot who endured seven years in a Vietnamese prison camp, highlighting the importance of maintaining faith while acknowledging harsh realities. They relate this to personal growth, particul...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha for an encore presentation of their discussion of the biblical story of Alma and Amulek, emphasizing the importance of heeding God's calls. The conversation highlights the struggle between comfort and spiritual growth, using examples like Amulek and Enos. They reflect on personal experiences of faith, the challenges of trusting God's timing, and the need to a...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha and they discuss the concept of "matchless power" as described in Mosiah 4:6. Tatiana shares her personal journey of understanding this power through journaling and scripture study. She recounts an experience in a hospital room where she felt a profound peace, attributing it to matchless power. Justin and Krisha discuss the roles of the Atonement, grace, prie...

Tatiana is joined by special guest, Gracie Riley, and they discuss Gracie's missionary experience, detailing her initial disappointment upon receiving a mission call to North Dakota instead of a more exotic location. Despite her struggles, she eventually found joy and purpose by focusing on her work and relying on the atonement. Gracie's story highlights the importance of effort and perspective, a...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the themes of vanity, unbelief, and the importance of understanding and accessing the Atonement of Jesus Christ. They emphasize the need to know the character of God and the Savior, and to recognize the infinite Atonement as a gift rather than a burden. They reference scriptures and personal experiences, including the use of the 12-step program and the...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the concept of vanity and unbelief, emphasizing the importance of not treating sacred things lightly. Tatiana shares her personal experience of feeling disconnected from her faith despite adhering to religious practices. They reference Ezra Taft Benson's 1986 talk on D&C 84:54-55, highlighting the consequences of treating sacred things lightly. The...

Tatiana is joined by special guest, Mark A. Mathews, author of the book, Understanding Your Temple Experience , and they discuss the symbolism of the temple garment, linking it to the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the initiatory ordinance. Mark emphasizes the importance of the garment in maintaining a relationship with Jesus Christ and the blessings it confers. He highlights the significance of th...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the importance of relying wholly on Christ's merits for salvation. They emphasize that Christ's merits are the entire source of saving power, not our obedience. They share personal experiences with time management and a 12-step program, highlighting the need for humility and effort. They also touch on the necessity of adjusting faith when it is tested,...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the challenges of time management, particularly Tatiana's struggles due to ADHD. Tatiana shares her approach to overcoming these issues by revisiting the "He Did Deliver Me from Bondage" book by Colleen Harrison, which helps her access the Atonement of Jesus Christ. They emphasize the importance of relying on Christ's merits, such as His sinless life, a...

Tatiana is joined by special guest, Cody Smith, and they discuss his journey of faith, starting with his initial motivation to serve a mission to align with his future family's gospel foundation. He faced challenges, including feelings of inadequacy and health issues, leading to a decision to return home early. A pivotal moment came during a dental appointment with Tatiana, who encouraged him to s...

Tatiana is joined by special guest, Hannah Wheelwright, and they discuss Hannah's faith wrestle while parenting medically complex children. Hannah recounts her first child’s spina bifida and fetal surgery requiring relocation, then a second pregnancy marked by Down Syndrome, a heart defect, and NICU trauma. After months in the hospital and a discouraging specialist meeting, she felt angry, alone,...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they share personal stories of their grandparents' faith and resilience, emphasizing that joy is not dependent on circumstances but on recognizing God's presence. Tatiana recounts her grandmother's sister's story of faith during a traumatic event, highlighting the importance of remembering God's help. Justin reflects on Nephi's prayer for strength rather than changi...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha and they discuss the difference between shame and guilt, using Peter's story from the New Testament as an example. Peter's initial denial of Christ led to guilt, which allowed for transformation and redemption. They emphasize that shame isolates and attacks identity, while guilt offers the opportunity for change. They also highlight insights from Brene Brown...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha and they discuss the story of Peter's denial of Christ and its lessons on guilt and shame. They explore how Peter's failure led to his greatest calling, emphasizing that Christ's response was not punishment but guidance. They highlight the difference between guilt (behavior) and shame (identity), and how self-reflection should focus on actions rather than per...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the importance of engaging with God through questions and doubts. They explore scriptural figures like Enoch, Moses, and Moroni, who wrestled with God and overcame their inadequacies through faith. Enoch was called to repent to his people despite his fears, while Moses questioned his abilities but was reassured by God. Moroni worried about his writing s...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the importance of feeling over just knowing in spiritual practices, using the example of a Native American ring dancer who emotionally connected with his audience. They reflect on Wilford W. Andersen's 2015 talk about the "music of the gospel," emphasizing the need to feel the spiritual connection beyond mere adherence to rituals. They highlight signs o...

Tatiana discusses the rebranding of the podcast from "The Wrestle Podcast" to "Wrestling with Grace," emphasizing its focus on individuals who feel spiritually exhausted despite their efforts to maintain their faith. She explains that the podcast aims to help you understand and access the enabling power of grace, which is not just about merits but about maintaining a relationship with Christ. She...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha, and they share this encore presentation of The Wrestle where they continue the conversation on spiritual growth by unpacking the power of honest self-inventory and repentance. They explore why real healing often requires sitting with discomfort, owning our part in pain, and resisting the urge to rush the process. Drawing from faith, scripture, and lived expe...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha, and they discuss the common experience of feeling disconnected from God despite adhering to religious practices. They emphasize that disappointment with God often stems from unmet expectations rather than a lack of faith. The conversation highlights the importance of expressing raw emotions to God, who already knows our thoughts and feelings. They share pers...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the struggle and doubts in faith, emphasizing the importance of lasting change and willingness to turn to Christ. They reference Alma 24:19, where the Lamanites bury their weapons of war as a covenant with God, symbolizing internal change. They highlight the need to identify and address personal "weapons" or self-destructive behaviors, advocating for a...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and they discuss the concept of repentance, emphasizing it as a path to rest and peace rather than a form of punishment. They highlight the importance of recognizing total dependence on Christ, referencing scriptures in John 15 and Alma 32. The conversation also touches on the misconceptions around repentance and the atonement, urging you to reflect on your daily need f...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha, and they discuss the stress and expectations during the holiday season, urging you to focus on gratitude and turn to Christ. They highlight the transformative power of experiencing Jesus, using the example of Alma and his companions who, despite their past sins, found peace and became missionaries. The conversation underscores the immediate availability of m...

Tatiana is joined by Justin and Krisha, and they discuss the concept of faith and the atonement of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that true faith involves trusting in God's help and not trying to do life alone. They highlight the importance of repentance, not as punishment but as a path to enabling power through Christ's atonement. They share personal experiences and scriptural references, such as Mosi...

Tatiana is joined by special guest, Bryce Prescott, and they discuss Bryce's spiritual journey, detailing his upbringing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his mission in Brazil, and his subsequent divorce and excommunication. He recounted his rebaptism and the subsequent period of spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of personal relationship with God over religious adhere...