Sean and Brian reunite with their co-host from season one, John Gonzalez to conclude season two of the podcast with their 100th episode.
Each of these former mission leaders share their parting counsel to return missionaries to help them in their quest to be lifelong disciples.
As you press forward, remember this inspired counsel from President Nelson: "Brothers and sisters, now is the time for you and me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Now is the time for us to make our discipleship our highest priority."
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"It is neither too early nor too late for you to become a devout disciple of Jesus Christ"
Join us as we discuss President Nelson's October 2024 general conference talk "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again" with Logan Freeman (Utah Valley Institute Teacher).
Logan walks us through the majesty of the moment by helping us see how the Lord is hastening His work as the second coming approaches.
What can you do right now to be ready? Let's talk about it!
Dr. Anthony Sweat (BYU Religion Professor, Author, Artist, Podcaster) joins the podcast to talk about the inspiring content in his book "Seekers Wanted: The Skills You Need for the Faith You Want."
Do you ever wonder what is and what isn't church doctrine?
Would you like to better understand how to analyze something unsettling you have heard about church history?
Do you want to improve your ability to follow modern prophets?
If so, you are a latter-day seeker!
Anthony shares a transformative way to approach our seeking by being focused on faith, hope, and charity as opposed to their opposites fear, doubt, and pride.
He concludes with some powerful insights about what it can look like to live the temple covenant of consecration after your mission in the normal flow of life.
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Do you find yourself doing anything possible to avoid pain? If so, you're not alone.
The problem is that happiness does not come from avoiding pain, rather it comes from trying to find meaning in the pain that we inevitably experience in life.
Join us as we talk about how to transcend pain and suffering through Jesus Christ with therapist Ron Squire.
Ron uses his extraordinary story of falling off a cliff while on a p-day excursion on his mission in Puebla, Mexico and its aftermath to teach powerful principles about how to find meaning in pain.
Quoting Jesus Christ, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, C.S. Lewis, and even Wesley from The Princess Bride, Ron provides deep insights that you will not want to miss.
As you listen to this transformative episode, consider someone who is experiencing pain and suffering that you can share it with. It could change their life!
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How are your efforts to continue to gather Israel since you have been home from your mission? Are you finding that it is harder than you thought it would be?
Join us as we talk with Matt Conway and Kiah Muramoto (two returned missionary young adults at the Utah Valley Institute) about how young adults can use the principles of love, share, and invite to continue to share the gospel and minister to others in natural and normal ways, even without the black badge!
“Often, we women don’t realize that the power through which we accomplish ‘much good’ in our callings and in our homes is an expression of priesthood power. As a matter of fact, all the good that is done in the world is done through God’s power. . . . Knowing that women have access to that priesthood power strengthens us to be able to do what is asked in whatever responsibilities or assignments are ours.”
Jean B. Bingham, “Endowed with Power” (Brigham Young University Women’s Conference, May 2019)
In the talk “The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks states, “We are not accustomed to speaking of women having authority of the priesthood in their Church callings, but what other authority can it be?”
Reyna Aburto (former 2nd Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency, Institute teacher) Kathryn Davis (Institute teacher and host of the Magnify Podcast from Deseret Book) and Stephanie Kelly (Institute teacher), all current teachers at the Utah Valley Institute, discuss the power of the priesthood and how it applies to both men and women. Using quotes from current prophets and church leaders, these sisters will open your eyes to the strength and power God gives to all of His children who make and keep covenants with Him.
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As Latter-day Saints we begin giving talks when we are three years old, but do we ever stop to think about the principles that make for an inspiring talk that helps the members of the congregation come unto Christ?
Dr. Stephan Taeger (BYU Religion Professor, co-host of the RVVL podcast with David Butler, and author) is passionate about homiletics, which is the study of the art of preaching. He has done extensive research into the techniques and principles that make for a powerful sermon. In this episode, he joins us to talk about 4 insightful principles that will help you transform the way you give your next talk.
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In the mission field it can seem like 80% of your life is in order and 20% is in chaos. When you get home those percentages often flip and you find yourself trying to re-discover a life of order in all the new chaos.
TJ Faamausili (Seminary teacher, This.is.Kingdom co-host) joins the podcast after being home from his mission for 6 years. He tells his story of a difficult initial transition home and how he was able to eventually create order, live in purpose, and be intentional about building relationships, including the most important relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. If you're feeling a bit lost, join the club! By remembering the lessons learned on your mission and applying them now that you're home, things will start looking up!
Have you ever struggled with what seemed like repeated failure in your life? Has coming home from your mission brought less immediate success than you hoped for?
Ben Lomu (Host of BYU TV's Come Follow Up, actor (King Lamoni in BofM Videos, Faith of Angels), and teacher at the Utah Valley Institute) joins the podcast to talk about finding success through failure. Ben talks about his difficult mission to Italy, broken engagements, being rejected for several jobs and how focusing on his true identity as a child of God, child of the covenant and disciple of Jesus Christ helped turn those failures into great success in his life. Listen in for some inspiring principles that can help you thrive in the midst of life's many setbacks.
Guy Johnson (teacher and leader at the Utah Valley Institute) joins Brian and Sean to talk about being an instrument in the hand of God. He uses the statement in Alma 26:3 "And this is the blessing which hath been bestowed upon us, that we have been made instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work" to remind returned missionaries that God made them into instruments while on their mission and wants to continue to use them throughout their lives to do His work. RM's, don't waste the talents, spiritual gifts, experiences, and wisdom that you gained on your missions. Allow God to continue to make you into something great for what he is going to have you do.
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"You and I, however, are agents We have the power in us to act, not simply to be acted upon" (David A Bednar)
Dallas Pruitt (Podcaster, Creator of the Growth Guide Journal and founder of the LIVE LIFE Mission) joins the podcast to talk about developing a growth mindset and a pattern of lifelong learning when you come home from your mission. You can conquer life's daily distractions by having a vision for your life and living intentionally throughout the day. Dallas teaches the powerful process of using a journal to spiritually create your day each morning and then at the end of the day to reflect on how you did and what you learned. More than just self-help principles, Dallas and the hosts talk about how living intentionally and in line with your divine nature can build powerful connections with the Godhead and the people you love and help you to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Join us for part 2 of our discussion on lifelong discipleship with Jared Halverson. In this episode Jared talks about the three pillars of eternity (Creation, Fall, and Atonement) as a model of faith progression. He shares his insightful analogy of the three shelves, which will help you sort through the complexities of life and remain focused on the saving grace of the Savior Jesus Christ. Don't lose hope if you find yourself in a "fall" or "complexity" stage. There is hope and new level of joy waiting for you on the other side of complexity!
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This is part one in a two-part conversation with Jared Halverson (Associate professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, Host of the Unshaken Saints podcast and You tube channel). In this episode, with his signature humor and profound insights, Jared talks about how to navigate the transition home from a mission and apply what you have learned into every aspect of your life. After this one, you'll be excited to tune in next week for his thoughts on dealing with faith complexity. Enjoy and share with a friend!
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Have the scriptures lost their sweetness to you since coming home from your mission? Mike Harris (teacher at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, scripture scholar) shares how honey is used throughout the scriptures to represent the word of God. Drawing upon that analogy, he and the hosts, discuss 4 tips that will transform your scripture study.
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As a full-time missionary, you learned to live the Savior's invitation to "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16) Steven Lund, General Young Men's President said, "Anything we do , to distract from or diminish or camouflage or hide that light frustrates the purposes of being born at this time." Since you've been home from your mission, have you ever been tempted to blend in with the crowd, go with the flow, or make your discipleship difficult to detect? In this episode, Brian joins Sean to draw upon his experience as a hunter and explore the spiritual dangers of living a life of camouflage compared to the joy and blessing of going "blaze orange" as a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Julianna Jenkins (student at Utah Valley Institute) joins Brian and Sean to tell her unique story about coming home earlier than she expected from her mission to Texas for mental health reasons. The hosts and Julianna explore principles that will help those who come home earlier than expected to continue to trust the Lord and serve Him throughout their lives. Be sure not to miss Julianna singing a song that she wrote that sums up her journey!
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Many missionaries, for various reasons, find themselves coming home from their missions earlier than expected. Despite having given their best effort, difficult things happen, and it becomes necessary for the Lord to change the context of their service. (D&C 124:49) Whether returning to a service mission or a life of continued discipleship back home, these returned missionaries have an opportunity to do much good. They face many challenges and obstacles in the transition, but with the help of the Lord, their families, and friends they can move forward in faith.
In this episode, after listening to a powerful clip from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Sean and Brian interview two wonderful, returned missionaries (Jace Gunter and Millie Snelders) who came home earlier than expected. Each share their unique experiences and the lessons that they have learned about discipleship as they have made their difficult transition home.
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Have you ever had a hole in your heart that you didn't know how to fill? Have you ever tried filling that hole with things like drugs, alcohol, pornography, sex, or selfishness? If so, you may have found yourself in a dark, empty place with no easy way out.
Mark Miner found himself in such a place and ended up serving time in prison for 14 years due to his addictions. 9 of those years came following a successful 2-year mission to California. It was in prison that he found the answer to the only real way to fill that hole--Jesus Christ.
Mark has since served as a missionary in the addiction recovery program for the past 17 years and has been featured on the church video "The Savior Wants to Forgive." Join us on this episode as we discuss Mark's compelling story and the lessons learned that can help you if you are trying to escape addiction or harmful habits or if you are trying to help someone you love to find a way out.
Freedom is found in the compelling truth that the Savior wants to forgive and rescue, and He has the power to do so! You have every reason to find hope in Christ!
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Recent feedback from a student after hearing TJ Moore teach about the sacred power of procreation and sexual intimacy:
"I've never wanted to live the law of chastity more in all my life!"
This comment prompted us to invite TJ on to talk about how the returned missionary can deepen their appreciation for the human body, the power of procreation, and the sacred opportunity to live their temple covenant of chastity. Come listen as TJ, Brian, and Sean tie this subject into the great plan of happiness.
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“Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you” (Exodus 31:13). Understanding this powerful scripture changed President Russell M. Nelson and can change you too! Jared Danis (a successful businessman who leads teams of young adults for summer sales and teacher of a returned missionary class at the Utah Valley Institute) joins the podcast to explore the question: What sign do you want to give God? Together, Jared and Brian share their own conversion to the Sabbath day and how putting first things first has made all the difference. Come along and explore how keeping the Sabbath day holy can more powerfully connect you to Jesus Christ.
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