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Jason Harwood goes through every chapter of The Book of Mormon to help you
If you've ever read the Book of Mormon and been frustrated because you didn't understand it, this podcast is for you. Help you better understand the Book of Mormon by listening to this podcast.
Dr. Dennis Deaton shares how everthing in life, starting with our meaning and purpose starts with our thoughts. And we can change our destiny and outcomes through the power of our thoughts.
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This week is all about your heart. Moses taught it before leaving the children of Israel. We look at his teachings, other Old Testament teaching as well as scriptures from the Book of Mormon and D&C to understand the doctrine of our spiritual hearts.
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Sources:
-- Gordon B. Hinckley October 2000
-- Henry B Eyring October 2000
--Dale G. Renlund October 2009
A deep dive into the scriptural doctrine and top quotes from President Dallin H. Oaks' General Conference talk Alive in Christ.
The story of the serpent on a pole has inspired prophets for hundreds of years to come closer to Jesus. We look at how this story inspired them and how it can still bring us closer to the Savior today.
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Sources:
Russell M. Nelson, October 2005
Jeffrey R. Holland April 2020
Camille N. Johnson April 2023
Suzanne was widowed five years ago when her high school sweetheart, Kendall Sawyer, died from an extremely rare form of leukemia. Things did not get easier for their family when shortly afterward her child was diagnosed with multiple life-threatening medical conditions, there were seemingly insurmountable financial setbacks, Suzanne lost her mother to cancer, their home flooded a ridiculous number of times, and on and on. In the midst of it all, however, Suzanne has been passionate about sharing her story and her testimony that God is aware of each one of us and supports us through our most difficult experiences. She is a firm believer that it is possible to feel joy and peace even in the midst of tragedy and trials.
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Finding a higher holier way through life with the children of Israel and the tabernacle as an example.
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Sources:
Gerrit W. Gong October 2024
H. David Burton October 2004
Russell M. Nelson October 2019
Julie Rose is a podcast producer and host. But her true meaning and purpose comes in the remarkable service that she does for her community. It gives a pattern and principles that we can all follow in finding our own meaning and purpose.
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Top of Mind
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Sometimes, we find meaning and purpose as we are led by the Spirit! John Stoker shares how being led by the Spirit, acting with boldness, and following his talents has led him to a life of service and meaning.
Find out more about John here.
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The miracle of manna for the Israelits teaches us lessons of getting the Savior into our lives every day!
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Sources:
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/d-todd-christofferson/give-us-this-day-our-daily-bread/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/51eyring?lang=eng&utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2012/01/recognizing-gods-hand-in-our-daily-blessings?lang=eng&utm_source=chatgpt.com
This story from the Old Testament teaches us about the Atonement of Jesus Christ as powerfully as any in the Old Testament! We look at the exciting lessons we can learn from the Passover in our lives today and the impact Christ can have in our lives.
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Shawn Tanuvasa has lived through the midst of darkness and found clarity in his own purpose in life. Now he helps football players and students find their own purpose and shares with us the lessons he has learned along the way.
Plus, you will not want to miss the story about his baptism!
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As we celebrate the Easter and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, there is so much to be excited about! What was overcome, how we are linked in love to Jesus, and what that means for us this week is all exciting!
Sources:
None Were with Him April 2009
Overcoming the World April 2017
The Atonement October 2012
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Author and business owner John Aubrey has overcome obstacles from the 1st day of his life. And the meaning and purpose he has found inspires us all!
Find his book Am I Different? here.
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Moses has an experience that teaches us all how to stand in holy places and how that brings us closer to Jesus Christ. It is pretty exciting!
All quotes this episode are from April 2024 General Conference
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We see Jesus Christ over and over again in the story of Joseph. We look at 12 ways that the story of Joseph mirrors the story of Jesus.
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Joseph is one of the best scriptural examples of forgiveness. Not that his path was easy, but he was somehow able to do it. We learn from his example as well as the exciting principles of forgiveness from the scriptures. The promise of peace and love through the atonement are real and exciting!
Sources:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Merciful Obtain Mercy," General Conference, April 2012.
Jeffrey R. Holland, "The Ministry of Reconciliation," General Conference, October 2018.
Henry B. Eyring, "That We May Be One," General Conference, April 1998.
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Jay Young had a clear vision of what he wanted to do in his life...and then it didn't work out! But the path God took him on led him to the dream that he had since he was a little kid. He found his meaning and purpose in his late 30's and it has guided him ever since!
Dan Clark's Keynote Here
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The story of Joseph is about how even though he was doing everything God asked him to do, he still faced remarkable trials. Is that a pattern for our lives and where is God while all of this is going on?
We take an exciting look at how the story of Joseph is similar to our lives now.
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Sources:
"If Thou Endure It Well," Ensign, July 2009
"An High Priest of Good Things to Come," October 1999 General Conference
"Mountains to Climb" April 2012 General Conference
An exciting interview with DeAnna Murphy. DeAnna works with people all over the world to discover their skills and gifts. Then has a specific formula for the questions you can ask yourself to finding meaning and purpose through your unique skills.
Find DeAnna's books here.
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Jacob is closer to God and more committed to his covenants at the end of Genesis 28 than he is at the beginning. How do we follow his example and learn from him how our own covenants can bring us closer to God? We find the exciting answer in this week's podcast!
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Sources:
2023–O:76, Emily Belle Freeman, Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ
2002–O:39, Russell M. Nelson, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers"
2019–O:15, D. Todd Christofferson, The Joy of the Saints
How is the story of Adam and Eve hiding from God like us? We're hiding too! And how God treated Adam and Eve shows exactly how He's calling to you today!
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The story of Abraham isn't just about how God worked with Abraham, it is about how God works in your life today. There's some good and bad about that, but it is all exciting!
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Sources:
All Things for Our Good, Gerrit W. Gong April 2024
Proved and Strengthened in Christ Henry B. Eyring October 2025
Trial of Your Faith Neil L. Andersen, October 2012
An exciting interview with Jared Stull. Jared is a comedian and improv teacher who not only has found his meaning and purpose, but is living it every day. Get inspired by a man that knows what he wants to do and stops at nothing to live out his true meaning, the meaning we all have, as creators.
The best part is, you can do exactly what Jared is doing. Find and live your purpose!
See Jared in action at https://www.boisecomedy.com/
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Abraham was living in chaos and wanted greater happiness, peace, and rest. This sound a lot like what we are all looking for today. He found it as shows a model for how we can as well!
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Sources:
Wholehearted Sister Michelle D. Craig October 2022
The Everlasting Covenant President Russell M. Nelson October 2022
Accessing God's Power through Covenants Elder Dale G. Renlund April 2023
Gideon is one of the best examples in scripture about who we are becoming. It isn't who we are, it is who God is calling us to be, and how we get there! The Mighty Warrior guide walks you through step by step!
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Noah wasn't just about his day, his story is all about the exciting process of following Christ in our difficult days. There is always hope, we just have to get started, even if it isn't raining yet!
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Source:
1988–A, Neal A. Maxwell, "For I Will Lead You Along"
An exciting interview with Dr. Jamison Law. Jamison is both a professor and mental health professional with a focus in existentialism, the pursuit of purpose and meaning in life. He shares how the exciting principles of the Gospel and agency can guide us in finding meaning and purpose.
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Zion is a state of being, and we can get Zion in our own lives and the lives of those we love no matter what is going on around us! We take and exciting look at the principles of Zion and how we can get them into our own lives by following Jesus.
Sources:
Ulisses Soares, "Brothers and Sisters in Christ," Liahona, Nov. 2023, 70–73.
D. Todd Christofferson, "One in Christ," Liahona, May 2023, 77–80.
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An exciting conversation with Marilyn and Rod Anderson. Recently returned from Slovakia as full-time missionaries, Marilyn and Rod share what they learned about finding meaning and purpose in our life. When you are on a mission, service seems like it can be easier to find, how do we find opportunities for service when we are back in regular life?
God calls us to become more than what we are now. That is not easy or simple, but we aren't called to do it alone! We are called to walk the path with God! In this exciting podcast we talk about how we can walk with God on our path to becoming more like Him.
Sources:
2023–O Emily Belle Freeman, Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ
2023–A David A. Bednar, "Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me"
The Fall leads us straight to the Atonement and the promise of a life of hope and joy. We look at all the exciting scriptures and lessons of how to make the Fall an exciting part of the Gospel.
Souces:
President Thomas S. Monson — "Choose You This Day", October 2004
Elder Russell M. Nelson — "Choices", October 1990
You don't have to have a HUGE calling to have powerful meaning and purpose. Joni and Robert Walker were the mission leaders of the Hawaii Honolulu Mission and Brother Walker was on the General Young Men's General Board. But they find true meaning and purpose outside of big callings, in small acts of service.
Plus, don't miss a story about President Ezra Taft Benson and a miracle that saved his life.
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What if the creation is a symbol of your life. Do we study it so often because of the lessons we learn about God, about us, and about our relationship with God? We look at the exciting story of the Creation and some of the lessons we can learn.
Sources:
Am I a Child of God? Brian K. Taylor April 2018
The Creation, April 2000, Russell M. Nelson.
O How Great the Plan of Our God! Dieter F. Uchtdorf Oct 2016
Some of the most important and exciting truths of the Gospel are taught in Moses 1. Who God is, who we are, and how we are connected to God. It doesn't get much more exciting than this!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Sources:
2011–O: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, You Matter to Him
2024-A: Patrick Kearon, God's Intent is to Bring You Home
An exciting look at what we have to look forward to in studying the Old Testament this year! Yes, it will be exciting as we strive to come closer to Jesus by studying His word in the OT!
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Skyler Wilcox is the Senior Administrator for Especially For Youth. Yes, EFY is still going and making a difference in the lives of youth! Skyler shares what he as learned as an administrator for EFY about how we can have a positive, spiritual impact on the lives of teens.
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We often get lost in our lives and need to create space to do the work necessary to create meaning and purpose in our lives. Mat Duerden walks us through that work. Mat is the Department Chair and Professor for Experience Design and Management at BYU.
Mat shares how we can create and design powerful experiences in both our families and our personal lives.
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Two sections that show an exciting pattern for how we can get answers to Gospel questions by searching the scriptures. We show the pattern and use the Book of Mormon, Bible and modern Church leaders to make the pattern clear!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
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Peter is an entrepreneur, a business owner and founder, and a professor. In his worldwide leadership role he has created a formula for people and businesses to find meaning and purpose. He will give us an exact step by step approach to finding meaning and purpose in our lives.
This is a powerful podcast to share with people in your life that might feel lost or want a bit of additional direction.
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When we have a testimony of Joseph Smith we come closer to Jesus Christ and better feel God's love for us and understand His plan for us.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
We would all like to know when the 2nd coming will happen, more important is knowing how prepared we will be for the 2nd Coming. We look at scriptures from Come Follow Me this week with support from the Bible and Book of Mormon for an exciting look at how to prepare for the 2nd Coming.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Sources:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Be Not Afraid, Only Believe," Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015
Russell M. Nelson, in "Hope of Israel" [worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018
Carol F. McConkie, "The Beauty of Holiness," Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 10
Dallin H. Oaks, "Preparation for the Second Coming," Ensign or Liahona, May 2004
Kimball, Spencer W. Faith Precedes the Miracle: Based on Discourses of Spencer W. Kimball. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1972.
The Church is leading the world in education. BYU Pathway is a worldwide education initiative to bring affordable education to people all over the world. J.D. Griffith is the Vice President for BYU Pathway Worldwide and is at the leading edge of taking education to Africa, Asia, and to 180 countries around the world with 80,000 students!
You can find meaning and purpose in your life by helping be a part of this amazing effort to bring the light of learning to the world.
We learn principles from the D&C and then find all sorts of Bible and Book of Mormon verses to back it up! Who God is, how God works, and what God wants us to do. It is very exciting!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Sources:
2014–A:94, Boyd K. Packer, The Witness
2009–O:55, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Two Principles for Any Economy
2022–A:78, D. Todd Christofferson, Our Relationship with God
2019–A:70, Dale G. Renlund, Abound with Blessings
2025–A:82, David A. Bednar, The Times of Restitution of All Things
God has a plan for ALL of His children. Salvation is possible for every person born on earth through temple blessings and we each get to play a part in God's plan of salvation for everyone!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Sources:
D. Todd Christofferson, "The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus," Ensign, Nov. 2000
Henry B. Eyring, "Gathering the Family of God," May 2017
Your meaning and purpose are driven by one powerful concept: your power to choose! Entrepreneur and podcaster Matt Herrington shares how we ALWAYS get to choose!
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We don't build temples quite like Saints in Nauvoo, but we can still have the excitement of building just like they did. This week we look at scriptures on building as well as what we are called to build in our day.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
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Even in turbulent and changing times, we can find meaning, purpose and consistency in our relationships. The key is to be intentional about prioritizing time and attention with the most important relationships.
Loren Spendlove is an author, teacher, entrepreneur and shows us how to ground ourselves in our positive relationships.
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Parenting can be stressful and demanding, and yet we often find our greatest purpose through parenting. Sarah Randall discusses how we can best find greater joy and purpose as parents.
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Tithing is just the beginning of the scriptures that we can use to understand how God wants us to view and utilize money. We look at Bible and Book of Mormon stories and scriptures to get excited about how we can align with God's plan for our finances.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute instructor and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
The Windows of Heaven David A. Bednar October 2013
How do you find purpose through questions and uncertainty, especially about the Gospel? Jason Hunt has been through this same process and shares how he found meaning and purpose by questioning, searching for answers, and building on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.
You can see Jason's teaching on overcoming weakness here.
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DC 112 is to Thomas B. Marsh, but it is for you! It reminds us that all the scriptures are a model of how God will work with us in our day. It is very exciting to think how many of the scripture stories we can relate to ourselves.
Souces:
2013–O:9, Ulisses Soares, Be Meek and Lowly of Heart
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A new empty nester, Eric Richards shares how he is finding purpose in this process. Plus, as a teacher of young adults and a parent of adult children, Eric shares exciting principles on what the best parents do to help their adult children.
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We learn powerful lessons that change our lives today from the dedicatory prayer for the Kirtland Temple. We look at those lessons and how it can help us be excited about the Gospel this week!
Sources:
Saints Vol. 1
Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease, David A. Bednar April 2014
What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget Russell M. Nelson, April 2021
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We all have doubts and troubles as we journey to finding purpose in our lives. Adam Fink and RJ Rouse of Northwest Stories share how they find meaning and purpose through making and sharing uplifting music that you can listen to all 7 days of the week!
Check out Northwest Stories here. And listen to them on Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Music. Make sure to listen to their new album, Eternities!
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Service in the Church can be exciting! We learn 7 principles of serving and how we can apply it to our lives today from D&C as well as the Bible and Book of Mormon.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Find me on Instagram here!
Sources:
2010–A:60, Henry B. Eyring, Act in All Diligence
Zion's Camp didn't do what it was intended to do. Did it do what God intended? We look at the impact of Zion's Camp and the exciting lessons we can learn about how that applies to our lives!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY and BYU Education Week Instructor.
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Sources:
― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
On the Lord’s Side: Lessons from Zion’s Camp, David A. Bednar July 2017
The Challenge to Become Dallin H. Oaks October 2000
Writer, business man, mission president and author. Lee Van Dam has lived a full life! And to find purpose and meaning in his life, he intentionally does things that he loves. Find what you love and do more of it, it makes life much more exciting and filled with purpose.
Find Lee's book on the Sacrament here: https://a.co/d/fc9yK8d
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Why do we have to go through pain? Why did the early Saints have to go through so much pain? We look to the word of God in the Bible, Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Coventants to see what God is trying to make of us and the part that pain plays.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
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Sources:
2024–A:28, David A. Bednar, “Be Still, and Know That I Am God”
Worthy of Our Promised Blessings Linda S. Reeves October 2015
Tested, Proved, and Polished, Henry B. Eyring, October 2020
Overcome the World and Find Rest, Russell M. Nelson October 2022
Identifying times when God has been involved in your life can be a powerful way to see the plan and purpose that God has for you. Plus, insights on taking accountability for your life and results.
Check out Roger's book about receiving the blessings of heaven, Divine Patterns.
Are you part of Zion? You can choose to be a part of that plan and purpose every single day! It is so exciting that God wants us to be a part of it and gives us direction on exactly how to do it! We look at Doctrine and Covenants, Bible, and Book of Mormon verses that teach us how.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
2025–A:51, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “By This All Will Know That You Are My Disciples”
2008–O:37, D. Todd Christofferson, Come to Zion
2006–O:79, Russell M. Nelson, The Gathering of Scattered Israel
Russell M. Nelson, “Hope of Israel,” worldwide devotional for youth, June 3, 2018, churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts.
Your life is a time of Growth (don't worry, God knew this would happen!) and in order to grow we need Grace! Good News! God has enough Grace for all of us! We talk about the growth and grace principle taught in section 93 as well as how that pattern is shown in Bible stories.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
2021–O:106, Michael A. Dunn, One Percent Better
2017–O:40, Jeffrey R. Holland, Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually
2015–O:108, D. Todd Christofferson, Why the Church
There are so many exciting principles taught in the Word of Wisdom. Principles about prayer, revelation, spritual strength and salvation...pretty exciting! We look at all of it in this week of Excited About the Gospel!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises. Boyd K. Packer. April 1996
2005–O:13, Susan W. Tanner, The Sanctity of the Body
Life didn't go the way Noelle intended, and she still was able to find beauty in her life from the ashes of life. Most importantly, she shares how we can all find the same beauty in life!
Find more about Noelle at: https://booksbynoelle.com/
Find her book at: https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Ashes-Divorce-Latter-day-Saint-ebook/dp/B09YVLCL43/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L6FH67TYF23Q&keywords=beauty+for+ashes+noelle&qid=1656369834&sprefix=beauty+for+ashes+noelle%2Caps%2C888&sr=8-1
We go through so many transitions in our lives. In parenting, relationships, and health things keep changing and we can find success in all aspects of our lives. Ganel-Lyn Condie talks about how she has found success and peace through many of the changes in her life.
Find out more about Ganel-Lyn at https://ganellyn.com/
How does God speak to us? We learn exciting lessons from Come Follow Me this week and insights from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Sources:
2022–O:16, Dale G. Renlund, A Framework for Personal Revelation
2021–O:74, Henry B. Eyring, The Faith to Ask and Then to Act
2009–O:10, Vicki F. Matsumori, Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Russell M. Nelson, April 2018
The everlasting covenant that God made with Abraham is still alive and the promises are still available for all of us today. That is very exciting! We look at the promises and responsibilities for all of us as part of God's covenants.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood Elder Carlos E. Asay Presidency of the Seventy, October 1985
2017–O:64, Dale G. Renlund, The Priesthood and the Savior’s Atoning Power
Elder Paul B. Pieper “Revealed Realities of Mortality,” Ensign, Jan. 2016
Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Key, Russell M. Nelson April 2024
David Snell is a YouTube and Instagram content creator who focuses on sharing truth around Gospel topics.
For those of you who are not good at following a schedule and set of strict habits, David is your guy! He has found remarkable success, but doesn't always follow a set of personal rules. We talk about it all, and how the Gospel is exciting for him.
To see more of David's content check out the Keystone YouTube Channel
Two scripture mastery verses in the same podcast? What could be more exciting than that? We cover "Because I Have Been Given Much" and the Lord is "Bound When You Do" in one exciting podcast episode.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
2005–O:60, Gordon B. Hinckley, If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear
Each a Better Person, Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2002
Teacher, business woman, podcaster, and former 2nd Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency, Reyna Aburto shares her love of the Gospel and the excitement she feels from the love of the Gospel.
Plus, an inside look at what it is like preparing for and speaking at General Conference.
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Consecrating Your Life
We are commanded to be thankful in all things. With some remarkable blessings connected. The exciting part of this is the connection between the principle and the historical context of the section. It's all about salvation and exaltation. We look at Bible, Book of Mormon, and modern leaders quotes to help get excited about the Gospel.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Sources:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Colossians 3:15–17 Philippians 4:6 Ephesians 5:20 Luke 17:15–18 Alma 34:38 2 Nephi 9:52 Mosiah 24:21–22 Helaman 13:22
2014–A:70, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Grateful in Any Circumstances
2012–O:21, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Of Regrets and Resolutions
2003–A:95, Dallin H. Oaks, Give Thanks in All Things
Tom Telford CEO of Levo, a mind care company joins Excited About the Gospel to talk about the sources of many of the mental health challenges we face today, what we can do about it, how both science and faith play a part. Tom also shares how you can strengthen those that you love most!
Find out more about Tom and Levo at: https://levomind.com/
God has a plan of glory and salvation for His children. We look at Section 76 and focus on the plan of God and what exciting lessons we can learn and apply in our lives.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
The blessings of the organizational impact of the Church from a PhD in Organizational Behavior! Jon McNaughtan takes us through some of the practical applications of the impact of community and faith that are a part of the Church of Jesus Christ.
This is a powerful look at how the Church has a positive impact on the lives of members and how we can help strengthen the organization through Christlike service.
Find out more about Jon at: https://www.jonmcnaughtan.com/
Joseph and Sidney are told to go teach the Gospel with confidence. So we study how we can build our own confidence. What does the Bible and Book of Mormon teach about how to have confidence? It's an exciting Come Follow Me topic for the week.
Plus we end with a message from President Nelson on how we develop confidence in our lives.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
References:
Confidence in the Presence of God Russell M. Nelson April 2025
D&C 121:45–46
Proverbs 3:26
Hebrews 10:35–36
2 Timothy 1:7-10
Philippians 1:6
Romans 8:31-32, 37-39
Alma 37:6
Alma 36:3, 27
Helaman 5:12
Ether 12:4
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If there is someone more excited about life and the Gospel than me, it's Kevin Clayson! A ball of energy, success, and faith, Kevin shares details on both how he finds success in life as well as how he nurtures his faith.
Don't miss how he works with and teaches teens to increase their faith as well!
Find more about Kevin at: https://kevinclayson.com/home
As parents in Zion, we have a strict responsibility to teach our children. A modern Apostle says we should take that responsibility "courageously and joyfully". We look at the doctrine of our responsibility and some tips on what we can do!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Sources:
2021–A Joy D. Jones, Essential Conversations
2023–A Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents
Crystal Hurd is an author, historian, poet, and educator. Her focus is on the life and teachings of C.S. Lewis. She shares stories and insights on his life as well as answering the question, "What would C.S. Lewis think of Christianity today?"
Find more of Crystal on That Lewis Lady on YouTube.
We are in constant need of forgiveness from God. And we also have been commanded to forgive others! They work together and we look at the doctrine of forgiving others in Come Follow Me with stories and scriptures from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
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2007–A James E. Faust, The Healing Power of Forgiveness
The Merciful Obtain Mercy Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2012
Does God know what I'm going through in life? How does God help me in my life? What about when I'm facing challenges? We find answers in the story of the Jaredites.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. REFERENCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Ether 6:4
To enter the temple is a tremendous blessing. But first we must be worthy. We should not be rushed. We cannot cut corners of preparation and risk the breaking of covenants we were not prepared to make.
Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings By Elder Russell M. Nelson, April 2001
In these latter days, the Lord has provided us with numerous resources all of which are designed to help us look to Christ and place our trust in Him. Dealing with the challenges of life is not about ignoring reality but rather where we choose to focus and the foundation upon which we choose to build.
These resources include, but are not limited to:
- Regular study of the scriptures and the teachings of living prophets.
- Frequent, sincere prayer and fasting.
- Worthily partaking of the sacrament.
- Regular temple attendance.
- Priesthood blessings.
- Wise counseling through trained professionals.
- And even medication, when properly prescribed and used as authorized.
Whatever change in life’s circumstance may come our way, and whatever unexpected path we may have to travel, how we respond is a choice. Turning to the Savior and grasping His outstretched arm is always our best option.
Turn to the Lord By Bishop W. Christopher Waddell October 2017
“Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will lose his life in the service of God will find eternal life.”
President Ezra Taft Benson, “Jesus Christ—Gifts and Expectations,” Ensign, Dec. 1988, 4.
Ether 6:5
Each of us—and those around us—faces our own storms of opposition and waves of trials that submerge us daily. But “the wind [will not] cease to blow towards the promised land … ; and thus [we shall be] driven forth before the wind.”
Each of us can be a part of this wind—the same wind that blessed the Jaredites in their journey and the same wind that, with our help, will bless the unrecognized and forgotten to reach their own promised lands.
I testify that Jesus Christ is our Advocate with the Father. He is a living God and acts as a strong wind that will always guide us along the covenant path.
By Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante Of the Seventy October 2024
Ether 6:7
I testify that He has not forgotten you! Whatever sin or weakness or pain or struggle or trial you are going through, He knows and understands those very moments. He loves you! And He will carry you through those moments. He has paid the price that He might know how to succor you. Cast your burdens upon Him. Tell your Heavenly Father how you feel. Tell Him about your pain and afflictions and then give them to Him. Search the scriptures daily. There you will also find great solace and help.
The Lord Has Not Forgotten You By Linda S. Reeves October 2012
I am testifying that God never leaves us alone, never leaves us unaided in the challenges that we face. “[N]or will he, so long as time shall last, or the earth shall stand, or there shall be one man [or woman or child] upon the face thereof to be saved.” On occasions, global or personal, we may feel we are distanced from God, shut out from heaven, lost, alone in dark and dreary places. Often enough that distress can be of our own making, but even then the Father of us all is watching and assisting. And always there are those angels who come and go all around us, seen and unseen, known and unknown, mortal and immortal.
The Ministry of Angels By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland October 2008
Ether 6:9
We live in a world where the monster waves of death, physical and mental illness, and trials and afflictions of every kind break upon us. Yet, through faith in Jesus Christ and choosing to trust in Him, we too can have light continually, whether above the water or under the water. We can have the assurance that God never does cease to blow us toward our heavenly home.
While being tossed about in the barges, the Jaredites “did sing praises unto the Lord; … and [they] did thank and praise the Lord all the day long; and when the night came, they did not cease to praise the Lord.” They felt joy and thanksgiving even in the midst of their afflictions. They had not yet arrived in the promised land, yet they were rejoicing in the promised blessing because of their consistent and resilient trust in Him.
The Jaredites were driven forth upon the water for 344 days. Can you imagine that? Trusting in the Lord includes trusting in His timing and requires patience and endurance that outlast the storms of life.
If we are faithful in keeping our covenants, we too will one day arrive safely home and will bow before the Lord and shed tears of joy for the multitude of His tender mercies in our lives, including the sorrows that made space for more joy.
Consistent and Resilient Trust By Elder L. Todd Budge Oct 2019
Darin has seen worldly success while also growing his faith in Jesus Christ. Seeing God present in every aspect of his life has shown Darin that God cares about every part of your life!
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The Brother of Jared shows us the pattern of personal revelation that is still in effect in our lives today. It's about how God talks to us.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute instructor and an EFY, FST, and Education Week Instructor.
We have a God of miracles! What are the miracles we see today and how do Bible miracles show us how God is working with us today?
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and Education Week Instructor. Find Jason on Instagram at: the_help_me_understand
Success and faithfull come together as we talk with successful author, speaker and coach Andrew L. Anderson about how to get greater excitement and fulfillment in our own lives.
Check out Andrew's book, social media, and coaching at www.andrewlanderson.com
Mormon saw his people experience sorrow, but it didn't bring them to Christ. Paul had a different experience. We learn about the sorrow that can lead to to Jesus, and how even that can be exciting!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute instructor and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Jesus taught us to keep the Gospel very simple. Doing more or less was not aligned with His teachings. We learn how to keep the Gospel simple in our lives.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week speaker.
Jesus commands us to diligently study the scriptures. Why? Well, we look at some stories, scriptures, and quotes to help us understand why scripture study is so important.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Jesus had some free time and decided to teach us a powerful lesson on ministering to others. We look at Bible and Book of Mormon stories as well as quotes from modern prophets to learn what we can do to follow His example.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Direct teaching from Jesus about what it takes to be Christlike. Hint: it's not going to be easy!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
Jesus introduces Himself as the Light of the world. How do we get that light into our own lives? We study the Bible and Book of Mormon teachings on Jesus as the Light.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week presenter.
It's exciting to find out how we can possibly be of good cheer, especially when things around us don't seem to be all that cheerful!
Jason Harwood was a sminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
The Nephites were blessed with great riches, and Samuel the Lamanite told them it was time to repent! Was it the riches that were the problem or something else?
We look at other Book of Mormon scriptures, Bible stories, some doctrines from the Doctrinte and Covenants to see what the story of Samuel the Lamanite has to do with us.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week teacher.
Nephi was blessed for his unwearyingness. What does the Bible, Book of Mormon, D&C and modern leaders teach us about being blessed and how to live with unwearyingness? It's exiciting we can get the same promises that Nephi got!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.
We are not great at remembering, and we've been commanded to do it. Bible stories, Book of Mormon scriptures, and modern Church leaders point the way on what and how to remember.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week presenter.
One of our all-time favorite stories in the Book of Mormon! We use Bible stories, pioneer stories, and modern leaders to help us get excited about the lessons we can learn from the 2000 Stripling Warriors.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.
Excited about the war chapters? Yep, we are going to see the excitement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even in the war chapters.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week presenter.
If wickedness won't bring us happiness, how do we find it? Book of Mormon, Bible, and modern Church leaders give us the answer.
Jason Harwood has been a seminary and institute instructor as well as an FSY, EFY, and BYU Education Week speaker.
We are not asked to do big things for God. We are asked to do small and simple things consistently! And that is exciting, because we can all do it! We look at Bible stories, modern quotes, and the Book of Mormon to see what holds us back from being consistent and how we can fulfill this exciting commandment to focus on the basics.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week presenter.
Our top scriptures on faith, a couple scripture stories, some Joseph Smith and Elder David A. Bednar on faith. It's exciting!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week presenter.
Alma wanted to try the virtue of the word of God because of the impact it can have. What is that impact? What do the scriptures teach about why we should study the scriptures? Bible stories, Book of Mormon scriptures, and quotes from modern leaders.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an FSY, EFY, and Education Week presenter.
The Anti Nephi Lehis teach us about making and sticking to commitments and repentance. We look at Bible stories and quotes from modern leaders on how to fully commit to change.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and Education Week instructor.
Ammon serves as a beautiful type of Christ. We read Ammon's story and see how Christ works in our life to calm and protect us.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an FSY, EFY, and Education Week instructor.
Why do we have to go through pain and suffering? Does it mean we did something wrong? What are we supposed to learn from it? Stories from the Bible and Book of Mormon teach us the lessons of pain.
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an FSY, EFY, and BYU Education Week speaker.
Alma and Amulek teach the basics of the plan of salvation. This is one of the best places in scripture to understand this critical doctrine. Why are we here? What are we supposed to be doing here? Where are we going? What happens after we die? All answered!
Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and has taught EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week.
Father's have strength, power, impact, and leadership. And Fatherhood comes with stress, pressure, self-dobut, and fear. The scriptures show us both sides of this as well as what we can do to help others through these challenges.
Jason Harwood has been a seminary and institute teacher as well as teaching EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week.
Alma asks powerful questions in Alma 5, they cause us all to pause and think. We look at other Bible and modern prophet questions that bring us closer to Christ.
Jason Harwood has been a seminary and institute teacher as well as a teacher at FSY, EFY, and BYU Education Week.
People are more important than things! When we live out that principle we find peace and the excitement of the Gospel!
Jason Harwood has taught seminary, institute, FSY, EFY, and BYU Education Week.
Alma the Younger experienced significant personal change. The Gospel calls all of us to that same kind of change as we let Jesus into our lives. Scriptures and stories of the power of Christ to make personal change in our lives.
Jason Harwood has taught seminary, institute, FSY, EFY, and BYU Education Week. Find your own excitement about the Gospel with this podcast!
Alma and his people faced remarkable challenges. They prayed, and they didn't go away. Sound like your life? God gave them strength through the trial rather than taking the trial away. We learn about God's love and how He helps His children overcoming trials.
Jason Harwood has been a seminary and institute teacher and teaches EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week.
Abinadi is one of the most courageous scripture heros. We look at even more scriptures, Bible stories, Church history stories and quotes about courage.
The courage we learn about gets us excited to live the Gospel this week!
Jason Harwood is a Seminary and Institute teacher, EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week speaker.
Having a prophet in our day is exciting! Elder Anderson says that we will rejoice because we live in a time of prophets, that is exciting!
We look at scriptures, quotes, and Bible stories that teach us about prophets.
A change of heart to have no more desire to do evil. How do we get there? There is exciting news in the Gospel that through Christ we can find joy in repentance!
Bible stories, Book of Mormon stories, and quotes to show us how we can live these principles in our own lives.
When ye are in the service of your fellow beings...
It is so exciting we get to serve God by simply helping those around us, and God gave us the people He most needs us to serve!
Bible stories, songs, and modern quotes from Apostles about serving God.
We start in Enos--one of our favorite stories on prayer, and then we are off! The power and impact of prayer, how prayer can work in our lives, scriptures and quotes, all to see the excitement and joy that can come from prayer!
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