86 - President Nelson said, "I urge you to find a way to make an appointment regularly with the Lord—to be in His holy house—then keep that appointment with exactness and joy. I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples.”

In this episode, Jason and Allison begin a multi-episode discussion of, as President Holland called it, "the wonder of the temple." We hope these episodes will help you love Jesus and His House more than ever, as His House is a place where He can and will make himself more known, clear and obvious to all of us.

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Peace of Living: Recent Episodes

Jason & Allison Bell

83 - In this lesson from The Book of Mormon, Jason discusses with his institute class what success looks like to Jesus, and how most of the time it's invisible. If you ever feel like the last wagon, you'll love this lesson from Alma.

80 - In honor of Father's Day yesterday, we wanted to share some thoughts on how we know The Father -- our Heavenly Father. To know Him is life eternal, and there's no better way to know and love Him than by looking to the example of His Son, Jesus Christ.

79 - Happy Summer! In a recent post, I read "Success is becoming the kind of man your ancestors would be proud of, and your descendants will be grateful for." Today we talk about how that legacy, that success we yearn for, is found nowhere better than in the footsteps of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

78 - In this institute lesson, Jason provides an example of The Book of Mormon expounding upon one of the parables from the New Testament - the Wheat and the Tares, via the story of Abinadi and King Noah. Truly, The Book of Mormon was written for our day.

76 - In this institute lesson, Jason's class discusses ways they have reached out to the Lord in faith, and subsequently been made whole from that action, trust, and confidence in Him.

74 - General Conference was, as always, so good. In this episode, Jason & Allison share some of their favorite teachings from the April 2024 conference and testify of how the words of modern prophets have blessed their lives.

73 - "Thank you, Lord, for loving me enough to hurt me," said Hugh B. Brown in his life-changing talk, "God is The Gardener." This week Jason shares his institute lesson centered on Jacob 5 in The Book of Mormon and its depiction of Jesus as The Lord of the Olive Tree.

71 - At the end of the prophet Nephi's life, he testified that he gloried in "my Jesus." He did not say I glory in "my Savior," "my Redeemer," or any other title or name of Jesus Christ. By the end of his life he was on a first-name basis with our Lord -- can the same be said of us?

70 - Spencer W. Kimball once said, “Man is a god in embryo and has in him the seeds of godhood, and he can, if he will, rise to great heights.”

68 - Today we peel back the curtain on an institute lesson that Jason & Allie taught a few months ago on love, marriage, and the sealing covenant -- their favorite topic. They testify of Jesus Christ and how striving to keep him at the center of it all has blessed their relationship with joy.

64 - There's probably no one on the planet that embodies Santa -- and everything he represents -- more than Eric Bell. Today, Jason's Dad, Eric joins us on the podcast post-Christmas as he reflects on yet another season of "becoming Santa" and spreading the joy of the season to all he meets.

63 - We have some very special guests on the podcast today: Allie’s parents, Craig and Laurie Brewster!

62 - The name Emmanuel means “God with us.”

61 - J. Reuben Clark Jr. once said, “We get nearer to the Lord through music than perhaps through any other thing except prayer.”

60 - How much are you willing to work for the blessings you want? Do you “weary the Lord” with your prayers? Would you be willing to pray for 5, 10, 15 or more years to get your answer?

57 - In the New Testament, the apostle Paul counsels his disciple Timothy to “fight the good fight of faith.”

55 - Today we’re getting about as vulnerable and personal as we’ve ever been on the podcast.

54 - Should you serve a mission?

51 - Has something been weighing on your mind lately? Are you feeling anxious, stressed or worried about the future? If so, you most certainly aren’t alone. The unknown can be a scary thing to deal with for all of us!

47 - If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to feel God’s spirit and love in an atmosphere that doesn’t seem conducive to it, this is a story you need to hear.

45 - Many people love and strive to follow Jesus. There are approximately 2.6 billion Christians around the world and many different denominations within Christianity. So… Why does the restored gospel of Jesus Christ matter?

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43 - It’s the end of the school year — and along with a wide range of emotions, we have a few words of advice to impart to the graduating class of 2023. (Or anyone else who might be interested.)

42 - It's been another amazing school year teaching the youth and young adults through the seminary and institute programs of the Church. In this episode Jason looks back on the 2022 - 2023 school year and how it's left him more optimistic about the future than ever before.

41 - Since becoming the prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson has emphasized the importance of calling the Church by its correct name.

40 - Today we have a special guest joining us to discuss a very important (and easily misunderstood) topic: the priesthood. We discuss what the priesthood is, why we need it, and how BOTH men and women have access to priesthood power and authority.

38 - We recently had the opportunity to speak at a youth fireside for the first time together — and it was a great experience! Our topic was the 2023 youth theme: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)

37 - Teaching is one of the most amazing experiences in the world -- annnd it can be a source of anxiety. In this episode, Jason & Allison discuss some ways Jesus taught, and how following His example can make an impact in formal and informal settings.

35 - Every single one of us has (or will) go through heart-wrenching trials that will make us question what we really believe. If God loves us, why would He let awful, unfair things happen? How could so much suffering be part of His plan of happiness?

34 - In a 2013 talk, Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “The thing about truth is that it exists beyond belief. It is true even if nobody believes it.”

33 - How do we mark ourselves as followers of Jesus Christ, and what does that have to do with being anointed with consecrated olive oil?

32 - In case it was hard to tell, we’re pretty passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe He lives. He loves us. He knows our pains, sorrows, sins and weaknesses. He wants to help us. He brings out the best in us. He can work miracles in our lives.

30 - Want to know how to get instant blessings from heaven? Act on the promptings and impressions you get!

27 - In his job as a seminary teacher, Jason has had the privilege of teaching thousands of incredible teenagers over the years — but today’s guest might be responsible for single-handedly inspiring him to stick with it when he almost jumped ship.

26 - Want to be a "burning and shining light" to others? Then look no further than to John the Baptist, of whom Jesus said, "Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater."

24 - How do Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ feel about you? Jason shares a powerful, firsthand experience involving a stuffed lamb and his daughter, that taught him a sliver of how they must feel about us.

23 - Merry Christmas! Today, we’re breaking down the Christmas story in Luke 2 (and beyond). We’ll talk about the angels, the shepherds, Simeon, Anna, Mary, the wise men, Herod and the inn keepers — and how each of them relates to us.

22 - What made Mary, the mother of Jesus, someone worth emulating? Though we don’t worship her in our church, we do honor, respect and love her for the role she played in raising the Savior of the world.

20 - Life is so much happier when you realize one simple truth: There is always something to be thankful for!

19 - Keeping covenants (sacred promises) with God grants you greater access to His power. Plain and simple.

18 - Making and keeping sacred promises — or covenants — with God is the single most important thing we’ve done in our lives. Today we’ll tell you why.

17 - Have you ever struggled with something you learned at church? Do you wonder why God allowed certain things to happen in the past? Has your testimony ever been seriously tested?

16 - Does following Jesus Christ really make you happier? Allison flies solo this week to share just a few simple thoughts, borrowing some words from one of her favorite ancient prophets.

14 - “At no time will we be more Christlike than when we are a friend.” — Marlin K. Jensen (April 1999)

13 - How many times have you felt the Spirit of God in your life?

10 - In this episode, Jason & Allison discuss who the adversary is in our lives and how his influence can be so strong. They also discuss the power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement and how no matter how dark the day may seem, the Light always overcomes the darkness.

9 - In this episode, Jason & Allison talk about how following Jesus's example of growing in preparation for his ministry is a model that can bless our lives, no matter our age or circumstances.

8 - In this episode, Jason & Allison discuss how letting virtue(s) "garnish their thoughts unceasingly" has helped them see parenting, their work, and others from a whole new perspective.

7 - In this episode, Jason discusses what it means to seek "the peaceful life" and how following Jesus Christ's example of being a peacemaker can bless our lives, our relationships, and the world.

6 - Jason flies solo this week as he discusses ways we can develop our relationships with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.