A Latter-day Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
A Latter-day Family
Like Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee but without the comedians, cars, or coffee! Todd and Amber Michael are the husband and wife duo behind the @LatterdayDoofus & @LatterdaySnark Twitter accounts. They're here weekly to talk about life as unapologetic members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, raising four young kids, and everyday stuff that they find humorous. They may not always be polished, but at least they're never pretentious. This podcast is rated G, which means you can listen to it in the Celestial Kingdom.
In Ep. 58., their first (published) episode since 2022, Todd & Amber explore the pushback they regularly hear from those who seem to have the idea that following counsel from God should only make life smooth.
They also talk about the blessings they have seen as they continue to take their lives one step at a time through prayerful counsel with the Lord, and some of the lessons learned last year while letting their focus slip.
This episode is rated G, which is more than we can say for any Netflix watch list.
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Some folks seem to never acknowledge their blessings. Other folks seem to never admit when they're struggling. What if both extremes were equally lame? In this episode Todd & Amber talk about the value of admitting when you're stressed and acknowledging when you're blessed and how the two aren't mutually exclusive. They also relate their own recent blessings and stresses and how openly talking about both has brought their family closer to God. This episode is rated G, which means it definitely won't make you stressed and may even helped you feel blessed.
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With their rudimentary understanding of how "computer and video games" worked in the mid to late 90's, Todd and Amber give their unsolicited and unqualified opinions on the pros and cons of letting your kids play video games. They discuss the pros and cons of erring on the side of being too restrictive, as well as the pros and cons of erring on the side of being too permissive with gaming. After realizing there's not really one right approach for everyone, they ultimately realize that the key is being intentional and monitoring how things play out (pun appreciated) as you go. This episode is rated B for boomer, which is what you will feel like once you begin to try to understand the appeal of the metaverse.
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What do folks mean when they offer their "thoughts and prayers" to others? What are some examples of how people use that phrase vainly? What are some examples of why some people take issue with it being said publicly? If you use the phrase, what do you mean when you say it? Are there multiple applications of it? What is the relationship between offering thoughts and offering prayers? In this episode Todd & Amber talk about this commonly uttered phrase, and how we can all make it more meaningful, or at least enhance our ability to explore the intent behind it. This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it while thinking and praying.
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It seems that when it comes to talking about dating, women usually talk to other women, men talk to other men, and nobody seems to learn much of anything about "the other side." As for couples, they either don't feel compelled (or qualified) to comment, or they give overly generalized advice that doesn't actually apply to most situations. This week Todd and Amber do something they wish more adults would do, and that is have an honest conversation about the dating world and some of the common challenges thereof, as well as some ideas to make dating more enjoyable. If you hate dating, think you suck at it, or aren't even sure where to start, this episode might help you. If you've ever been on a date, and even if you haven't, this episode will likely entertain you. This episode is, however, rated PG, because Todd mentions NCMO and creepers trying to grope their dates.
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What is your default response to being met with opposition? What about facing a trial of faith? How about a faith crisis? And a tragedy? Or an opportunity to take offense? In this week's episode Todd & Amber talk about the difference between turning challenging experiences into millstones that drive us farther from God and milestones that draw us closer to God. This episode is rated G, which means if you turn listening to it into a millstone...that's you, pal.
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What does religious freedom look like in practice? How do we support the religious freedom of other religions? What are some of the most common ways Latter-day Saints interact with those of other faiths? What are some of the pitfalls of how we usually go about it? This week Todd and Amber dive into these and other questions relating to the article of faith that has as much to do with how we intent to defend the rights of others as it does our assertion of our own rights as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This episode is rated G, which means you can share it how, where, or in what manner you may.
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Now that Todd no longer works for a public school district, and now that Amber has more homeschooling experience, they give further thoughts on the pros of homeschooling and weigh in on some of the most common concerns and misconceptions. What if you're bad at a particular subject? Will your kids be socially awkward? How do you know what to teach? This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it with your kids during homeschool.
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According to the Family Proclamation, mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children, but where does that leave dads? Is there anything precluding dads from taking an active role in the care and nurture of their children? What constitutes providing the necessities of life, and what causes some men to get wrapped up in working to make more money than is needful at the expense of time with their families? How can husbands and wives support each other in their divinely appointed roles and responsibilities? In this episode Todd and Amber discuss some of the ways their family dynamic has changed for the better now that Todd has been working from home, how they each support the other in their respective roles, and what aspects of parenting are intended to be a shared responsibility. They also talk about ways families can make their time together more meaningful even when other responsibilities take the majority of their time. This episode is rated G, which means you can put it on when you don't "babysit" your children.
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How do you invite God into your marriage? What habits, mindset, and goals contribute to a marriage that lives up to its purpose as being ordained of God? How does your relationship with your spouse change when you have kids? How does your relationship with your spouse change over time? What are some of the obstacles to finding unity in marriage? In this power packed episode Amber and Todd welcome IRL friends and Twitter frens Keilani and Bob Allen to give another perspective on cultivating a godly marriage. This episode is rated PG, because Todd makes a joke about making out in front of extended family members. `
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Is the Tenth Article of Faith to be taken literally? Will there really be a New Jerusalem? Will Christ really be a spiritual and governmental leader? How will the earth be transformed at the start of the millennium? How can we prepare to be a Zion people? What role do converts have in gathering Israel? What does the tenth article of faith have to do with Patriarchal blessings? What will the Millennium be like? Amber and Todd discuss all this and how wasting our time looking forward to the building of Zion can actually rob us of being prepared to be a Zion people. This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it as you literally help gather Israel.
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What new year resolutions do you usually make? How often do you remember them throughout the year? How often do they have to do with your spiritual progression? How often do you involve God when setting and working on your resolutions? What are some temporal strategies you can use to craft more tangible goals? What spiritual strength can you draw upon to actually improve yourself throughout the year? In this timely episode Amber and Todd explore all this as well as the concept of praying for help even in the small and simple aspects of your life. This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it without breaking your resolution to avoid profanity.
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With their very first guest, Shandy Cortes, Amber and Todd dive into the many precious and timeless doctrines contained in The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Concepts they discuss include: What truths are often overlooked? What role should the Family Proclamation have in each member's life? Who does the proclamation apply to? What role does the family play in the Plan of Salvation? Is there such a thing as godly masculinity and godly femininity? What aspects of your home are delineated in the Proclamation? What aspects are not? What was the impetus of the Proclamation? What was the process with which it was crafted? What warnings does it contain? What evidence of calamities do we see today? How do the teachings on the family contained in the Proclamation compare with the teachings of the world? What is meant by individual adaptions? What blessings can come from upholding and defending the family as the fundamental unit of society? This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it with your family. A huge thank you to Shandy Cortes for making this episode possible!
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What has God revealed? What does He now reveal? What might He yet reveal? How can we work to accept current revelations? How might we prepare to receive future revelations? What is our responsibility when it comes to revelations that we don't understand, or revelations that we don't agree with or particularly like? How do we know when something is from God? What role should personal revelation play in our lives? In this the second take of discussing the ninth article of faith (the first attempt had to be scrapped due to poor audio quality), Amber and Todd discuss all these questions, and a tangential rant about rich people not covering their windows at night. This episode is rated G, which means you can enjoy listening to it in your mansion while all of your neighbors presumably watch you from their curtain free windows.
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What Christmas traditions does your family have? What ones do you remember from growing up? How many of them were Christ centered? Were there any that you only realized had significance after the fact? What symbolism is already embedded in our common Christmas traditions? What traditions can you adopt to help your family focus on Christ? Todd and Amber share some that they've added in recent years, some they look forward to adding, and ask for ideas for more that listeners enjoy. This episode is rated G, because Todd went back and deleted his rant about Santa Claus.
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What do Home Teaching, Visiting Teaching, #LightTheWorld, #GiveThanks, #LetGodPrevail, #HearHim, and Love, Share, Invite all have in common? How are all of these foci functioning as scaffolding for what the Lord actually wants us to build? Is "foci" really a word? How can we make ministering a fully integrated part of our daily lives? Who are we expected to minister to? What is meant by "ministering in a higher and holier way?" How can acting on promptings to minister open up further opportunities to minister? All this, and some discussion of some sitcom level small talk we recently enjoyed. This episode is rated G, even though Todd refers to "our own nudity" at one point, which means you can share it with everyone to whom you minister!
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After ten years of carrying debt and finding themselves in way too many tight financial spots, Todd and Amber received an unexpected blessing this week. What lessons have they learned through this experience? What hope can others find in learning of their experience? How can we hear the Lord's voice through small moments in our lives, and not just the large, more obvious ones? This episode is rated G, and it's free to listen to, which means it will only have a positive impact on your debt.
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What kind of unity do you have in your home? Who else do you live with? Do you live alone? With roommates? Do you live with extended family members? Do you live with your parents, or with your kids, or both? What impacts the unity you do or don't feel in your home? How consistent is it? How can you go about improving it? Are there situations where the only thing that can be done is to cut your losses? In this week's episode Amber and Todd talk about these questions, as well as share some stories from college and mission life that illustrate some of the lessons they've had to learn the hard way. This episode is rated PG because Todd accidentally makes some mild innuendo, and says the D word, so listening may actually disrupt the unity in your home.
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Have you ever met someone who seems to have no problem saying yes to so many commitments and serving in so many ways that you could never see yourself living up to that level? What if the ability to say yes to reasonable invitations increases as you...wait for it...say yes to invitations. In this episode Amber and Todd explore the connection between their approach to parenting and their approach to their new ward and community. Is it possible to get to a general authority level of community involvement in your own life? Is it a steady trajectory, or more of a trend with plenty of ups and downs? How can one start to challenge one's current capacity to help it grow? All this and a report on the fallout from being honest about the podcast. We invite you to apply what you learn here. Will you apply it (say yes)? This episode is rated G, which means you can quote it in #GeneralConference when you reach the optimal level of saying yes to reasonable invitations as a result of our amazing advice.
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In this week's episode, Todd and Amber come clean about honesty and why they have made a more concerted effort to be honest in every area of their lives. As this will be the first episode they share with their friends and family, they also talk about why they started out anonymous, their formerly anonymous Twitter accounts, and what made them decide to share this podcast with more people in their lives. If you're new to the show, feel free to jump around to other episodes. Most episodes are not sequential unless otherwise noted. If you like what you hear, please leave us a positive review, it helps the show and brightens our day! This episode is rated G, which means you can honestly listen to it anywhere.
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"On Your First Step" is a scary story told by a man by the name of Nolan Woods of Beautfort, South Carolina. The recording is taken from a set of cassette tapes (ask your dad to explain it to you) that Todd received from Nolan while serving his mission in Southern Georgia and South Carolina. Todd asked for the tapes so he could preserve these fantastic stories for future generations to enjoy, and this world premier of "On Your First Step" is the first step toward making good on that deal. Nolan passed away in may of 2021 at the age of 90, and Todd intends on posting more of these stories to honor his memory. The original audio is presented in full, with music added for effect. This BONUS episode is rated G for goosebumps.
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Continuing their Article of Faith series, in this episode Todd & Amber discuss the 8th AoF and how it applies to everyday life. How does the Bible stack up as a testament of Jesus Christ? How does the Book of Mormon stack up as another testament of Jesus Christ? How do they stack up together (no quad jokes, please). How can we draw closer to Christ by reading these sacred volumes together? All this and some more world famous general authority impressions! This episode is rated G, as far as it is translated correctly.
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Now that Todd and Amber are settling into their new home in Arkansas, it's time to get back into the swing of recording! This week they talk nosey neighbors, the drive across the country, their new ward, and the miracles they've seen as well as those for which they are still praying. They also talk about their new neighborhood and how it's ironically more yuppy than their last one in California. This episode is rated G, which means Antifa will be disappointed not to find any dirt by listening to it.
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What's your typical reaction to adversity? Is it to complain, or is it to laugh? Sometimes it can be both. In this week's episode Todd and Amber talk finding the humor, entertainment, and optimism in otherwise unpleasant situations. Life is too short to spend it being negative. This episode is rated G, which means you and the Holy Ghost can be entertained together.
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This week Todd and Amber take another break from the articles of faith to talk about the mountain they're currently moving. This episode documents the most recent developments including Todd quitting his job before having a new job lined up, Todd and Amber canceling their lease before having new housing lined up, and promptings to be mentally prepared to take actions that ended up being required to efficiently secure housing. This episode is rated G, which means you can blast it while dumpster diving for greasy fruit boxes without fear of offending any of the grocery store employees who come to to ask you to leave.
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In this, the longest episode yet of A Latter-day Family Podcast, Amber and Todd discuss the various aspects of the seventh article of faith and how they relate to each of our personal lives and to the Church as a whole. They also go on several tangents ranging from false healings, to running for governor, to how confusing it is when someone changes their Twitter avi or display name. This might be meant, by "and so fourth" at the end of the seventh article of faith. This episode is rated G, which means as you spend the entire weekend trying to get through it, you at least won't hear anything inappropriate.
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What is the sixth article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What does it teach us about how the Church compares with other denominations today? This episode is rated G, which means you can share it with your Patriarch.
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What is the fifth article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What applications does it have to the Priesthood structure of the Church? What applications does it have to priesthood power and the delegation of keys? This episode is rated G, much like the Friend magazine, which served as a primary source for our research for this episode.
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This week Todd and Amber take a break from the articles of faith to talk about the mountain they're currently moving. This episode documents how they got to the point of making a rather scary decision that has yet to bear fruit, but is a step of faith. They also discuss president Nelson's talk on moving mountains with faith, and how his counsel can be applied by each of us. This episode is rated PG, because Todd mentions the show "Naked And Afraid." If you haven't heard of it, good on you, and don't look it up.
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What is the fourth article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What is a principle? What is an ordinance? What does it mean to have faith? What does it mean to repent? What is baptism and why is it the first ordinance of the Gospel? What is the gift of the Holy Ghost? Amber and Todd continue their series on the Articles of Faith in this episode which is rated G as in Gift of the Holy Ghost.
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What is the third article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be saved? In what ways can we partake of the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ? Amber and Todd continue their series on the Articles of Faith in this episode which is rated G, which means you won't have to repent after listening to it...unless you listen to it while robbing a bank.
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What is the second article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? What is original sin and why don't we believe in it? What sins are we accountable for, and what does being accountable for them mean? Amber and Todd continue their series on the Articles of Faith in this episode which is rated G, which means you can listen to it without being accountable for all of Todd and Amber's sins.
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What is the first article of faith in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What does it teach us? Why is it relevant to our lives? What practical applications does it have? In this the first of a 13 part series Amber and Todd dive into the first article of faith and talk about what it means to them, and how it can help you. This episode is rated G, for God, the Eternal Father, in whom we believe, as noted in the aforementioned article of faith.
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Do you have a calling? How many do you have? Are there vacant/hard to fill callings in your ward? Have you ever been extended a calling that you didn't feel qualified for? Have you ever denied a calling that was extended? What does it mean to "magnify" your calling? What does the Lord require of us in order to qualify us for a calling? In this week's episode, Todd and Amber explore these questions as well as discussing what calling they both suck at. This episode is rated G, which means you can safely listen to it no matter what calling you have.
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The word "hate" is a strong word, and Todd and Amber mean it in every sense when they say Satan hates your body, and he wants you to hate it, too. There are a lot of ways he tries to trick us into hating and wasting our bodies, and here are just a few. This episode is rated PG, because Todd mentioned physical intimacy in marriage.
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What's the deal with kids at church? What if your kids are annoying? What if you're annoyed by other people's kids? What should new parents do to prepare? How can you keep your kids safe and comfortable at church? How can you help church be a positive experience for kids so they actually want to go? What do parents of young kids appreciate from others? What is the worst room in every church building and why is it the mother's lounge? Amber and Todd discuss all this while their youngest child makes noise in the background in this serendipitously meta episode of A Latter-day Family podcast. This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it in the mother's lounge when you have to miss the last 20 minutes of Sunday School.
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What excuses are keeping you from taking action? How are you limiting your own moral agency? Can Satan or any one else take away your moral agency? How do we avoid forfeiting our moral agency? What happens when you allow your sins, weaknesses, or shortcomings to become your identity? How does that impact your willingness to repent? Todd and Amber discuss these questions, and Todd shares about how overcoming his struggle with anxiety helped him realize most of the obstacles in his life were in his own mind. This episode is rated G, which means you can use your agency to listen to it without any need for repentance afterward.
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What is the relationship between faith and fear? Can faith and fear motivate someone to take the same actions? What are the advantages of taking action even when you're scared? Are fear and faith mutually exclusive? What purpose does fear have according to God's plan? Todd and Amber discuss these questions and recall the times when they have seen faith diminish their fear. This episode is only rated G, which means you have nothing to fear when listening to it.
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Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Why does God let good things happen to bad people? Why aren't the righteous always happy? Why aren't the wicked always miserable? If we can't expect to always be happy when staying on the covenant path, what is a reasonable expectation to have? How does having a purpose impact our experiences with tribulation? What about having a purpose in times of prosperity? How do we know what the purpose of some vents are? Can we always know the purpose? Can pointless events become purposeful? Todd and Amber discuss this, and recall listening to a classic Church video that dealt with the question, "What is the purpose of life?" Do you know the name of it? This episode is rated G, because giving you wholesome entertainment is the whole purpose of this podcast.
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Let's be honest, parents can be really annoying. We don't all find the same things annoying, but we all seem to have things that parents do that annoy us. You don't even have to have kids of your own to have parenting pet peeves. In this week's episode Amber and Todd laugh about a few of their favorite (least favorite?) parenting pet peeves. This episode is rated G, which means you can send it to your annoying parent friends and hope they take the hint.
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When Todd got the idea to write a poem comparing life to running a marathon, it highlighted several "runners" and spectators within the church. What's the difference between a sprint and a marathon? Who are the naysayers on the sidelines? What's the difference between running, jogging, walking, or standing still? Can anyone run our marathon for us? What do we feel the most inadequate about? Who designed the course? What metric can we use to judge the correct course to take? This episode is rated PG, because Amber talks about her disturbing childhood memories of watching the "Bay to Breakers" race where folks ran in the nude.
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This original poem details how life is like a marathon, and highlights how what matters most is that each of us stay on the correct course. Poem written by Todd Michael. Feel free to use it in any way you like.
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What does the world view as female empowerment? How does this contrast with what God teaches us about the power of womanhood? Where does a woman's power come from? What kinds of women are celebrated in the world? What kinds of women are celebrated by God and His prophets? How has society's messages about women changed over time? Has God's messages about women changed? What should women do if they don't feel powerful? Amber and Todd discuss these important questions on this week's episode, which is rated G, for girl power. Just kidding, that's cringe.
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What do you think of when you think of the word "potential?" What about the word progression? What does the Atonement of Jesus Christ have to do with your divine potential? What does it mean to be damned? What are the obstacles to reaching one's potential? Who is ultimately responsible for you reaching your potential? Todd and Amber discuss all this and recount a time when they were single, and Amber following a prompting led to increased spiritual capacity in a very serendipitous way. This episode is rated PG, because Todd "Said a bad word, about a person" (according to our 5yo daughter).
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In a world where moral agency is given to all, and obedience to the commandments is what protects you from the powers of darkness, only one covenant path can be chosen. Only you can reach your divine potential. Will you do what it takes to endure to the end?
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What were the themes of General Conference April 2021? What talks stood out? How has listening to conference changed for us in recent years? What are some of the obstacles to listening to or focusing on General Conference? What changes do we intend to make in response to the principles that were shared during conference? Amber and Todd discuss all of this, despite a microphone malfunction. This episode is rated G, which means it's still not as good as listening to General Conference. Go listen to Conference!
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What was the most valuable advice or help that you received when you were a teenager? What about when you were a YSA? How about when you were newly married? New Parents? What advice or help do you wish you had received at each of those phases of life? Is there a common theme to what can be the most valuable advice or help that you can offer? Is there a wrong way to help people? Amber and Todd discuss these questions, and introduce the rest of the family on this "extended cut" of A Latter-day Family Podcast. This episode is rated PG, because Todd briefly references marital relations and calls people dumb, stupid, and idiots, which count as bad words in our home.
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Are you tired of advice columns that only give heartfelt solutions to your problems? Do you wish you could get a harsh dose of reality whenever you’re already feeling down and out? Does your self esteem need irreversible damage? Introducing....Dear Trolly! An advice column run exclusively by the internet's most vicious trolls! Simply submit your sincere question or challenge to the Dear Trolly mobile app, and within seconds begin receiving venomous feedback paired with vindictive attacks on everything you are.
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What is profanity? Why do people use profanity? Is there a difference between productive and receptive profanity? Is there a difference between "real" swear words and substitute swears? Why does "clean" content often fail? What is Satan's greatest deception when it comes to profanity? All this, and some true confessions about what Todd and Amber each struggle with the most with profanity. This episode is rated PG, because there are some bleeped out words that sound like profanity (even though they aren't), references to swears, and Todd uses the word "fetch," which is offensive on many levels.
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Are you tired of being frowned upon for using coarse language? Do others judge you when you let potty words fly? Do you wish you could speak freely without being ashamed of your four-letter words? Introducing....What the Bleep App! Simply download the app on any electronic device and let What The Bleep go to work for you. Our profanity detection software will analyze your language patterns and anticipate every swear before you say it, adding a timely bleep just before you curse!
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What are the ways we offend God? What has He told us about what offends Him? Why do we offend God? What relationship is there between offending God and choosing to be offended by God and His servants? What are some of the most common false gods we place before God? Todd and Amber discuss these important questions, debut a new fake ad for "Idol Anon," and discover how noisy an 8 month old can be during a first and second attempt at recording a podcast. This episode is rated G, which means God probably isn't offended by anything in it.
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Do you spend most of your time worshipping false gods? Are you so deeply deceived that you can barely acknowledge the very idols to which you bow? Is your concept of having other gods before your Heavenly Father so limited that you fail to recognize your inappropriate fixation with people, products, organizations, and ideologies that stand in direct opposition to everything given to us by the one and only true and living God as being a cancer to your eternal soul?
Introducing…Idolatry Anonymous! Simply open up any scripture, talk, book, or article from the Gospel library, and use your eyes or ears and brain to read the words!
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Idol Anon, because what’s at stake is your eternal soul.
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Why do some married folks quarrel? What's the difference between a fight and a discussion? What can be learned from disagreements in marriage? How can couples disagree without fighting? Is it healthy to avoid disagreeing altogether? Todd & Amber (@LatterdayDoofus & @LatterdaySnark) discuss these important questions and share some of their own (and some borrowed) funny accounts of pointless marital spats. This episode is rated G, which means you and your spouse can listen together instead of giving each other the silent treatment...unless you're single, in which case, this episode will probably trigger you.
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Are you tired of disagreements with your spouse? Do you wish you didn’t have to argue over every little decision? Have you had it with he said she said battles that get you nowhere? Introducing…The Magic Marriage 8-Ball App! With the Magic Marriage 8-ball app you can outsource every decision to an impartial algorithm. Can’t agree on what to make for dinner? Let the 8-ball make the call! Disagree on how to discipline the children? Now the 8-ball can be your guide! Having trouble finding a compromise on how to manage your finances? Disregard your priorities by letting the Magic Marriage 8-Ball App leave your financial future completely up to chance!
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Is offense ever justified? What causes people to be offended? How can we avoid being offended? What happens when we accidentally offend other people? Todd & Amber (AKA @LatterdayDoofus & @LatterdaySnark) explore these and other questions as well as welcome a new sponsor designed to help you avoid offending anyone with your writing--Wokerly! This episode is rated G, but it very well might offend you, anyway.
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Are you worried about offending people? Do you often write things that other people misunderstand? Is it challenging for you to keep up with the latest changes to our language? Introducing…Wokerly! Like Grammarly, but for wokeness. With wokerly you won’t need to worry about accidentally offending someone with your writing, because we'll completely change it!
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How do you love your neighbor when they don't love you? How do you love your neighbor as yourself if you struggle to love yourself? How does getting to know your neighbor help you cultivate charity for them? Do you have to love your bad roommate, your paranoid neighbor, and that annoying neighborhood kid? Todd & Amber (aka @LatterdayDoofus & @LatterdaySnark) explore these and other questions about how you can let God prevail by loving your neighbor. This episode is rated G, because the three instances of the word "jerk" are all bleeped out. Your ears are safe.
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Are you tired of Twitter trolls ruining your timeline? Have your acts of niceness failed to repel their incessant harassment? Do you wish you could combat them without having to sully your good name? Introducing…Brother Olsen: J*rk for hire! (This very fake ad is for entertainment purposes only)
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How can we invite miracles into our lives? How can we better recognize the miracles that we have already received? Is there more than one kind of miracle? Why do some people never see the miracles they ask for? How do miracles help us let God prevail? Amber and Todd (aka Snark and Doofus) explore these and other questions this week! This episode is rated G, which some might say is a miracle in today's world of raunchy entertainment.
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How does trusting in the Lord's timing help us let God prevail? What does prayer teach us about trusting in the Lord's timing? How is the Lord's timing different from our own? What can we learn about the Lord's timing in temporal matters? What about the Lord's timing in spiritual matters? What happens when your kids pray for funny stuff? Snark and Doofus explore all this, and absolutely nothing else of interest in this week's episode! Seriously, I wouldn't even bother listening if I were you. This episode is rated G, which means your prayers for entertainment that won't offend your sensibilities were not in vain.
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Is there such a thing as too much scratch paper? Can toothpaste double as spackling paste? Is there a difference between toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and bandaids? What does the Lord say about deciding how many children to have and when to have them? Snark and Doofus explore these and other money-saving questions while discussing how being frugal can help you avoid waiting to have kids. This week's totally real sponsor is Offspring Childcare, "Because who has time...for kids?" This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it during the one week you have your timeshare child with you.
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Which is worse, getting attacked by an iguana or getting rejected by group of fanatical Christians? What is the current state of public school? What is the current state of homeschool? What are the pros and cons of homeschool? What are the pros and cons of public school? Latter-day Snark and Latter-day Doofus discuss these and other moderately interesting topics in this week's episode! Also check out the ad from our latest real and not at all made up sponsor, Wholesale Public School Supply Co. Not discussed here: Private schools, charter schools, or "Covid pods." Maybe later. This episode is rated G, which means you can play it with your homeschooler in the room, OR you can play for your public schooler without getting a call from their principal when they quote it in class the next day.
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How has the Lord given you exactly what you needed right when you needed it? Was it ever just enough, but less than glamorous? What do living in a plywood shed with no insulation, being haunted by your landlady's dead husband, and getting yelled at for flushing your toilet have in common? Snark and Doofus discuss these and other exciting details as they recall the various places they've lived in as newlyweds and beyond. Shout out to our newest sponsor, ShedsForNewlyWeds.com, and their exciting service to the almost homeless newlywed community. This episode is rated G, which means we left out the best parts of all of our stories.
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What makes a ward feel like a family? How much control do you have over how connected you feel with your ward? When have you felt more connected with your ward and what factored into that? Latter-day Snark and Latter-day Doofus discuss these and other important questions this week in our first ever (spoof) sponsored episode! Doofus also recounts an awkward memory of something called a "mommyumptum," and Snark tells of how her failed attempt to be more outgoing in her singles branch resulted in a de facto date with a guy who enjoyed bringing dead bodies along for the ride. This episode is rated G, which means you won't have to see your bishop after you listen...but you could certainly recommend it to him.
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How does a knowledge of agency impact how you raise your kids? What misconceptions were changed by having kids? What impact does having kids have on your relationship with your Father in Heaven? Snark and Doofus discuss these important questions as well as reminisce over some of their cherished memories of being kids in the 90's in episode two of A Latter-day Family Podcast. This episode is rated G, which means you can tell your grandma about it without blushing.
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In the world premier of A Latter-day Family Podcast, Doofus and Snark discuss how being unqualified to podcast isn't a dealbreaker and why other families should join in. They also recount their family origin story, each of their worst dates ever, and why they can't stand what they call a "Thomas Kinkade level of participation in the church." This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it with your kids around to interrupt.
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