Likened Unto Me: Recent Episodes
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145 Episode – The Winning Side
Why did Moroni spend a fifth of the record of the Jaredites recording their destruction? What lessons are in it for us?
Scripture References
Ether 13-15
Ether 13:15
Mosiah 18:20
144 Episode – Just Try Again
Satan tries to get us to believe that once we’ve messed up it’s over. It’s too late. But it is not.
Scripture References
Mosiah 26:30
143 Episode – Light in the Darkness
The brother of Jared had 3 questions for the Lord when he finished building the barges. How do those questions apply to us, who probably don’t have barges?
Scripture References
Ether 2:18-25
142 Episode – What’s In My Way?
Moroni saw our day. He knew what would be going on when the Book of Mormon would be published for the whole world. He also had an experience that very few people in the history of the world had ever had: he saw the entire destruction of his people. And he asks an interesting question of those of us living in the latter-days.
Scripture References
Mormon 8:35-38
141 Episode – Compassion
Sometimes words will get stuck in my head and not leave me alone. This week it was compassion, and the lesson I eventually learned was not what I expected it to be.
Scripture References
Matthew 14:13-21
Mark 6:34
3 Nephi 17:6
Matthew 11:28
140 Episode – In Our Hearts
The Nephites had no contention for almost 200 years because of “the love of God which dwelt in the hearts of the people.” What happened when they had something else in their hearts?
Scripture References
4 Nephi 1
Beware of Pride, Pres. Ezra Taft Benson. General Conference, April 1989.
Moroni 8:27
Mark 12:30-31
139 Episode – They Gave Glory
Repentance is not just about what you do and what you don’t do. It’s also about how you perceive things.
Scripture References
3 Nephi 18, 20
Welcome to the Church of Joy, Elder Patrick Kearon. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
138 Episode – Not Another Ministering Lesson
I role my eyes when lessons or talks are about certain topics. Near the top of that list is ministering, which is probably not a good thing.
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Scripture References
Moroni 6:4
137 Episode – Don’t Dump Out the Milk
We don’t need to give up just because we messed up. In fact, the Lord doesn’t want us to.
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Scripture References
Elder Kearon video
Mosiah 26:30
136 Episode – Watch
Words can lose or change meaning over time. What did Jesus mean when he said to “watch and pray always”?
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Scripture References
3 Nephi 18:18, 32
Moses 1:11-16
135 Episode – Not Hearers Only
Doing what the Savior says strengthens our spiritual foundation.
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Scripture References
3 Nephi 14:24-27
John 7:17
James 1:22
Matthew 5-7
134 Episode – What Forgiveness is Worth
Repentance’s often hard. But it’s the end result, the forgiveness, that makes it worth it. What is it worth to keep it?
Scripture References
Alma 24
John 21:3-8
133 Episode – Letter of Lies
Why were the words of bad guys written down word for word on gold plates? Why did Mormon choose to use precious space for it? Here’s one idea.
Scripture References
3 Nephi 3
132 Episode – Increasingly Pure
Does it matter what other people are doing? Is it good enough to just be better than other people?
Scripture References
Confidence in the Presence of God, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2025.
Matt 5:48, 3 Nephi 12:48
In the Space of Not Many Years, David A. Bednar. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
Jacob 2:35
Alma 42
Helaman 16:10
Episode 132 – My Favorite Easter Story
This is a repost from last year, but it is so good! Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN!
Scripture References
John 20
Luke 24
Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9
Alma 7:11, 13
3 Nephi 18:32
Episode 131 – Palm Sunday
Happy Palm Sunday!
Scripture References
Matthew 21
Mark 11
Luke 19
John 12
3 Nephi 27:21
John 13:35
130 Episode – Ask and Ye Shall Receive
Do we really get what we ask for? It sure seems like this life is full of unanswered prayers. But is it really?
Scripture References
81 Episode – New Testament Insights
3 Nephi 27:29
Jacob 4:14
Let God Prevail, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2020.
Doctrine & Covenants 88:41
Alma 40:8
What Thinks Christ of Me?, Neil L. Andersen. General Conference, Apr. 2012.
Celestial Marriage, Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, 2008.
129 Episode – Dear Performers – A Letter of Personal Scripture
What actually is scripture? Heavenly Father sent me personal scripture through a surprise birthday concert for my 40th birthday. This is what happened, as told through my thank you letter to the performers.
Scripture References
Doctrine and Covenants 68:4
128 Episode – Eight is Great
Why did the Lord say that 8 years old is the age we can be baptized? I don’t know. But it’s kinda cool if you think about it.
Scripture References
Mosiah 18:8-10, 13
Moroni 8
Doctrine & Covenants 68:27
Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life, Elder Garret W Gong. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
127 Episode – Label-ites
Labels that we place on ourselves and others seem to help us, but they are also really good at dividing us. What labels are worth using?
Scripture References
4 Nephi 1
Where Will This Lead? Dallin H. Oaks. General Conference, April 2019.
126 Episode – Unprecedented Times
Captain Moroni’s leadership marked a change in how the Nephites defended themselves from the Lamanites. But why does that matter to us?
Scripture References
Alma 43:18-21
Alma 49:8
Alma 48:7
Episode about Captain Moroni
The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2021.
125 Episode – When the Heavens Seem Closed
The Father and the Son are giving away the secrets of the universe, but is there something wrong with me if I’m not getting them?
Scripture References
“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018.
124 Episode – The One Who Knows
Doctrine and Covenants 121
124 Episode – The One Who Knows
It is comforting to know that God knows everything!
Scripture References
“Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions,” Tracy Y. Browning. General Conference, Oct. 2024
James 1:5
“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018.
47 Episode – Where Are You Going For Answers?
123 Episode – The Gift of Following
Sometimes it requires a little more imagination to see how the scriptures apply to us. What if you were the rich man, asking Jesus what you needed to do to receive eternal life?
Scripture References
Mark 10:17-21
122 Episode – Spinning My Wheels
My scripture study last week felt like I was spinning my wheels in the mud. But that doesn’t mean I’m stuck forever.
Scripture References
Alma 32:12-13
Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth, José A. Teixeira. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
121 Episode – Worship
The poor Zoramites think they can only worship God in their synagogues. Am I the same?
Scripture References
Alma 32:5-11
Alma 34:38
2 Nephi 25:29
Alma 26:11-12
Welcome to the Church of Joy, Elder Patrick Kearon. General Conference October 2024.
120 Episode – Engineering and Shoe Shopping
Faith is not making choices knowing how things will turn out. It’s trying things out to see if they get us closer to God, and changing course if they do not.
Scripture References
Ether 12:6
“Faith,” Topics and Questions
1 Nephi 3-4
Alma 21-22
Exodus 7-12
Alma 60-62
119 Episode – The Mediator
Jesus Christ does more than just advocate for us before the judgement bar of God. He makes all that is unfair right.
Scripture References
Doctrine & Covenants 45:3-5
1 Timothy 2:5-6
2 Nephi 2:27
Alma 45:16
Infuriating Unfairness, Elder Dale G. Renlund. General Conference, April 2021.
Doctrine & Covenants 123:17
118 Episode – My Work – What is it?
If God’s work is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, what’s mine?
Scripture References
Doctrine & Covenants 4:3
Moses 1:39
2 Timothy 1:8-10
Doctrine and Covenants 11:20-21
2 Nephi 25:26
Mosiah 4:26
117 Episode – To Be Unshaken
Jacob, a prophet in The Book of Mormon, has to deal with a man teaching people there is no Christ. How did he prepare to hear from someone who wanted to shake him?
Scripture References
Jacob 7
Lord, I Believe, Elder Jeffery R. Holland. General Conference, April 2013.
John 14:26
An Evening With A General Authority, Elder David A. Bednar.
The Spirit of Revelation, Elder David A. Bednar. General Conference, April 2011.
116 Episode – Cycle of Hope
Imagine it’s your first time ever reading the Book or Mormon. Nephi begins his story about his family. You have no idea that Nephi will eventually flee for his life from his brothers. Why did Nephi write it that way? Why not just tell us at the beginning that his brothers were going to be like that?
Scripture References
2 Nephi 5
Lifelong Conversion, Dale G. Renlund. BYU Speeches, September 14, 2021.
2 Nephi 33:4
115 Episode – A Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
I was recently asked to share how my testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ has blessed my life. These are my thoughts.
Scripture References
Jacob 7:12
Sunday Will Come, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. General Conference, October 2006.
Hebrews 12:1-2
114 Episode – My Favorite Easter Story
The title pretty much explains this epsiode. I promise it’s worth the listen.
Scripture References
John 20
Luke 24
Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9
Alma 7:11, 13
3 Nephi 18:32
113 Episode – Just Water
God has left reminders of Him and His love all over this world that He created. In this episode, I share a funny little story about one of my family’s experiences wth water, and why we keep going back.
Scripture References
Some references of Jesus and water (Matthew 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17; Mark 1-7; John 6, 21)
Alma 30:41
Episode 112 – Grace, Healing, and Invitation
Jesus Christ healed many people while He ministered during His earthly life. But He didn’t just leave them at that. He offered invitations.
Scripture References
Matthew 8
Mark 2
John 5
Matthew 9
Luke 17
Mark 10
“Songs Sung and Unsung,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. General Conference April 2017.
J. Richard Clarke, Mar 1984 BYU Devotional
111 Episode – Jesus Christ Heals
I share a short talk that my daughter wrote. She shares a sweet testimony of who Christ is.
Scripture References
Matthew 9
Mark 5
110 Episode – Fear Not – But For Real Though? When the Savior says to “fear not” does he really mean, like, never fear? Not anything? Scripture References Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-40 Luke 8:22-25 Doctrine & Covenants 6:36 Doctrine & Covenants 101:36
109 Episode – Two Yokes
The Savior said to take His yoke upon us. So that means there must be another yoke that we could choose. Also, what load are we pulling that we need a yoke for?
Scripture References
Matthew 11:28-30
108 Episode – A Family Christmas Story
My family reads a story from my Grandad every year on Christmas Eve. I would like to share it with you. Merry Christmas!
Scripture References
John 3:16
107 Episode – The Good Samaritan – What’s Not Said
Have you ever thought about what the Savior didn’t say in his parable to the lawyer about the Good Samaritan? Sometimes what is notsaid can bring just as much insight as what is said.
Scripture References
Luke 10:30-35
106 Episode – To Meet the Savior What am I willing to do today to see the Savior tomrrow? Scripture References 3 Nephi 19:3
105 Episode – Only One Thing to Worry About Did you know the scriptures even tell us what to worry about? Scripture References Alma 39-42
104 Episode – Unto Your House Alma took people to his house to minister to them. How did he keep his home ready for that? Scripture References Alma 15 Alma 27:20 Moses 5:8 “Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference April 2022.
103 Episode – Captain Moroni and Integrity I talked in episode 77 about Captain Moroni and charity. He had integrity too. It’s more than just telling the truth about the past. It’s telling the truth about the future. And it shows up throughout the many years he leads the Nephite armies. Scripture References Alma 43-44 … Continue reading Captain Moroni and Integrity →
102 Episode – Not Too Late Helaman leads a band of 2000 young men into battle during the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. But 60 others show up later. What does he do with them? What does that mean for us? Scripture References Alma 56:56 Alma 57:25 Alma 57:6 Alma 57:19-21
101 Episode – Never Forget Captain Moroni uses the title of liberty to remind his people of what they are fighting for. Don’t we do things like that too? Scripture References Alma 46
100 Episode – I’ll Do It “I only want what you want. Just tell me what that is. I’ll do it.” Can you say this prayer honestly? It sounds a little scary to me. Scripture References Mosiah 17 Alma 9-14 Helaman 15 Doctrine and Covenants 98:14 2 Nephi 2:27 2 Nephi 10:23 1 Corinthians 2:9
99 Episode – Kicked Out of the Synagogue The poor of the Zoramites were kicked out of their synagogues and felt unable to worship. Little did they know Alma would teach them it was a blessing. Scripture References Alma 32
98 Episode – Do It For God Why do we do what we do? For praise. For followers. To make change in the world. Maybe we should do it for God. Scripture References “Our Heartfelt All.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Genreal Conference, April 2022. Mark 14:3-9
97 Episode – A Thought on Mary and Martha The story of Martha serving and Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet has been a hard one for me to understand. Maybe these thoughts will help. Scripture References Luke 10:38-42 1 Timothy 5:8
96 Episode – Giants and Walls Where did all the giants go? We may not face literal giants today, but we definitely face hard things. How did the Savior face His giants? Scripture References Matthew 14:10-20 Mark 4:36-41 John 11:32-44 Luke 22:39-44
95 Episode – Choose Right If everyone was perfect and chose the right every time, would we all be the same? Is there more than one right? Scripture References 2 Nephi 31 3 Nephi 12:48 Matthew 5:48 Luke 2:46-47 Luke 2:51 Moroni 7:16 Mosiah 4:29
94 Episode – Press Forward x3 Pressing forward and enduring to the end is a cycle. And Nephi knew it. Scripture References 2 Nephi 31 Jacob 7:26
93 Episode – Shut Up and Enjoy it How do things that we hate doing fit into the plan of happiness? I have no idea. But I do know that the Savior meets us where we are and helps us up. *Note: I said the talk “Come What May and Love It” was from April … Continue reading Shut Up and Enjoy It →
92 Episode – In An Agony What do you do first when things get hard? Scripture References Luke 22:44 2 Nephi 5:1-2 Alma 24:21 Alma 62:39-41 2 Nephi 32:9 Doctrine and Covenants 10:5 Alma 34:39 Alma 15:17 Doctrine and Covenants 121:8
91 Episode – Cycle of Happiness 10 things we can do to keep up the cycle of happiness and “live after the manner of happiness.” Scripture References 2 Nephi 5 “The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, April 2022. “Paths to True Happiness,” Ullisses Soares.
90 Episode – No Going Back The only way out is through. For reals. Scripture References Exodus 14:12 1 Nephi 2:11-12 Genesis 3:17 “The Power Spiritual Momentum,” Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, April 2022. “Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference, April 2022.
89 Episode – What Would You Ask an Apostle? So, what would be on you list of questions? You might have a long list or a short one, but questions are good. But what are the odds you will have the chance to ask them of an apostle? What do you do then? Scripture References … Continue reading What Would You Ask an Apostle? →
88 Episode – What Comes After the Feast? Are you “feasting” on the words of Christ? There is more to it than you think, and you don’t always have to be reading your scriptures to do it. Scripture References 2 Nephi 31:20 2 Nephi 32:3
87 Episode – A Lesson from Esau Not all the lessons in scripture come from the “good guys.” Esau learned a lesson that has consequences for his whole life. Does that mean he was never forgiven? Scripture References Genesis 25 Genesis 27 Genesis 33
86 Episode – Testimony Meeting Ever sat in testimony meeting and felt like your testimony didn’t belong. You’re not alone. Scripture References Alma 32:27
85 Episode – Taken for Granted Not all insights come word for word from the scriptures. Sometimes they just get you thinking. In this episode I talk about what I take for granted. Scripture References 1 Nephi 16:29 Matthew 25:1-13 2 Nephi 28:30 Alma 34:32
84 Episode – Promised Peace The Savior promised Peter peace, even after He knew Peter would deny Him. Scripture References John 14:27
83 Episode – Peter and Alma Peter and Alma were both prophets whom we are lucky enough to know a bit more than usual about how they came to be there. Though their beginning paths looked different, they used the same source for their power and faith. Christ. Scripture References John 13 2 Nephi 31:19-20
82 Episode – The Cup Analogy My sister told me a great analogy about kids and cups and being grateful for what you have. I share it here with you. Scripture References Doctrine and Covenants 59:21 Isaiah 55:8-9
81 Episode – New Testament Insights A new reading of any book of scripture provides new insights. But this one seems even more fun because this time I’m comparing a different translation of the Bible to the King James Version. Scripture References ESV.org Dieter F Uchtdorf Instagram post from Jan 2021 Luke 4:40 Luke 6:17-19 … Continue reading New Testament Insights →
80 Episode – Don’t Let It Go It’s great to use questions as a study tool when reading the scriptures. But what do you do when you come up with a question you can’t answer? Or one that make shakes your faith a bit? Scripture References Isaiah 55:8 “Lord, I Believe,” Elder Jeffrey R Holland. … Continue reading Don’t Let It Go →
79 Episode – Prayer Journal Praying to our Heavenly Father began as soon as Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden. How do we make our prayers more meaningful? Here’s what I do. Scripture References Moses 5:4 Moses 5:8 Moses 8:16 Matthew 6:7 Alma 46:13
78 Episode – Keep the … Laws and Ordinances A new take on the Third Article of Faith that I never really thought about before. Scripture References Dale G. Renlund, “Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God.” General Conference Oct. 2020 Marvin J. Ashton, “On Being Worthy.” General Conference Apr. 1989 Joseph Fielding … Continue reading Keep the … Laws and Ordinances →
77 Episode – Captain Moroni and Charity Charity is an attribute of Christ that we all strive for. But, what does it look like in real life when things are hard and not everything is black and white? Captain Moroni had charity even as he led his people, the Nephites, through multiple wars. Scripture References … Continue reading Captain Moroni and Charity →
76 Episode – The Dealing of God We all know that Laman and Lemuel did a lot of murmuring. They did have to go through quite a bit in their life. But Nephi didn’t complain. What made the difference? Scripture References 1 Nephi 2:12 3 Nephi 11:37-39 3 Nephi 27:13-16
75 Episode – Forgiveness- What Didn’t Happen Sometimes the best questions we can ask ourselves as we read the scriptures is: “What would have happened if things didn’t work out that way?” Or “What if this person had chosen to do something different?” Scripture References Alma 11:46 Alma 14:6 Alma 15:5 Alma 31:6
74 Episode – Forgive the Hypocrite Corianton caused some serious damage with his example while serving as a missionary to the Zoramites. But was everything that happened his fault? Scripture References Alma 31 Alma 35 Alma 39:11 Alma 7:13 3 Nephi 1:29 The Healing Power of Forgiveness, James E. Faust General Conference April 2007
73 Episode – A Smiling Filthy Faced 2-year-old and the Atonement Nephi says that once we have the gift of the Holy Ghost, he will tell us what we should do. But how does that even work? Scripture References 2 Nephi 32:1-5 2 Nephi 25:4 Romans 3:23
72 Episode – The Memory of Kings History can be a blessing. The Jaredites were more righteous when they remembered their own history and the history of their fathers. Scripture References Ether 6:30 Ether 7:27 Ether 10:1-2 Ether 6
71 Episode – Can People Change? I didn’t even consider this a question before one day in a high school class. But, apparently it is, and it’s an important one. The answer is, YES! They can! Scripture References Mosiah 27 Mosiah 28:4 2 Timothy 4:7 Ezekiel 36:26-28
70 Episode – Faith and Physics The Savior often taught through parables using things that naturally occurred in nature. What do we learn about faith through the naturally occurring thing in physics we call power? Scripture References Lectures on Faith – Joseph Smith Elder Neil L. Anderson, Faith Is Not By Chance, But By Choice, General Conference, … Continue reading Faith and Physics →
69 Episode – A Story About a Jerk Sometimes the scriptures teach me about life, and sometimes life teaches me about the scriptures. Here’s my experience with a jerk in the store a few days ago, and what I wish would have been different. Scripture References Alma 44:2 Alma 23-24 2 Nephi 32:5
68 Episode – Where is My Delight? Nephi gives a list, in 2 Nephi 11, of things he delights in. Can I honestly say I delight in those things too? Scripture References 2 Nephi 11
67 Episode – Unnecessary Baggage If you were traveling to a place you had never seen before and you were never coming back, what would you take with you? What would your family members take with them? Would you all think the same things were important? Scripture References 1 Nephi 18:6
66 Episode – Storms of Life A great reminder from the wise man and the foolish man that storms come to everyone. That the presence of storms in your life is not a measure of your righteous. They are just a fact of mortal life. Scripture References Matthew 5:44-45 Matthew 7:24-27
65 Episode – Justice and Mercy Real life gospel lessons can be found everywhere. In this episode I dive into why mercy needs justice through a well known story, Les Miserables. Scripture References Alma 42:12-22
64 Episode – Learning the Ways of the Lord Knowledge is great to have. And we should seek it. But what knowledge is most important? What knowledge will bless our lives the most? Scripture References Proverbs 18:15 Jarom 1: 6, 8
63 Episode – Out of Darkness Why would Mormon switch part way through telling us a story from the viewpoint of the Nephites to the viewpoint of the Lamanites? It’s because all of us are the “the Lamanites” sometimes. Scripture References Helaman 4-5
62 Episode – What They Most Desired The Nephites are waiting for Jesus to come on the second day, just like He said they would. And the thing they want most is…the Holy Ghost? Why? Scripture References 3 Nephi 11: 27, 32-33, 36 3 Nephi 12:2, 6 3 Nephi 16:6 3 Nephi 19:21-22 John 14-16 … Continue reading What They Most Desired →
61 Episode – Awake Unto God What’s the difference between being spiritually awake and spiritually asleep? Scripture References Jacob 3:11 Alma 5:7, 9 Mosiah 4:27, 30
60 Episode – Let Your Hearts Rejoice What is there to rejoice about when the world is full of worries and bad things? Scripture References 2 Nephi 9:52 John 16:33 “Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God”, Dale G. Renlund, General Conference April 2020 Doctrine and Covenants 100:12
59 Episode – Everything Good Comes From God King Limhi and his people, and Alma and his people, are both delivered from the Lamanites in similar ways: the Lamanites are asleep and they escape. But Limhi’s people had to make them fall asleep with wine while the Lord put the Lamanites to sleep for Alma’s … Continue reading Everything Good Comes From God →
58 Episode – King Limhi Getting Out of Bondage King Limhi’s group of Nephites want to be delivered from the Lamanites. They want it more than anything. But they can’t do it themselves. How does their journey to becoming free apply to my life? Scripture References Mosiah 21:5-18 Doctrine and Covenants 95:1
57 Episode – Replacing Pride The Nephites go through something called the pride cycle over and over again. In this episode I talk about how pride manifests itself and what to do to eradicate it. Scripture References Alma 2-5 Beware of Pride, Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference April 1989 Pride and the Priesthood, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, … Continue reading Replacing Pride →
56 Episode – And a Child Shall Lead Them Some of my greatest lessons have come from children. We are told, in the scriptures, to become as a little child. Why is that? And what does that mean? Scripture References Mosiah 3:19 Matthew 18:3 Moroni 8:8 Mosiah 3:16 Matthew 11:30 Doctrine and Covenants 6:34-36 Luke … Continue reading And a Child Shall Lead Them →
55 Episode – King Benjamin – Lessons on Leadership King Benjamin has some great reasoning behind why he chose to rule the way he did. And these can easily be applied to leadership, and also to parenting. Scripture References Mosiah 2:11-17 Omni 1:28
54 Episode – Peace Does Not Mean Easy I think we sometimes confuse peace with ease or comfort. Because something is hard or uncomfortable we decide to leave it behind. “It’s not for me.” That’s not what the Savior meant when He said, “My peace I give unto you” (John 14:27). Scripture References Joy D. … Continue reading Peace Does Not Mean Easy →
53 Episode – Act As If You Know Is faith a choice or a gift? Alma’s seed of faith can teach us about that. Scripture References Alma 32 Ether 12 Alma 32:42
52 Episode – Lacking In Details, Strong In Application Some books can transport you to a different world and make you forget your own. The Book of Mormon doesn’t really do that. And this is why I LOVE it! Scripture References Alma 46-62 Alma 17-18 Mormon 8-9 Moroni 10
51 Episode – Night Unto An Angel of Light Satan uses every trick he can to get to us. Are we looking for the lies? Do we know the truth well enough to recognize them? Scripture References 2 Nephi 9:9 Elder David A. Bednar, We Believe In Being Chaste, General Conference Apr 2013 Doctrine and Covenants 88:63
50 Episode – How It Came To Pass Wow! 50 episodes! Unbelievable. Here’s a little personal history on how Likened Unto Me came to be. Scripture References 2 Nephi 25:26
49 Episode – Self Talk There are those lessons in church about being kind and patient with ourselves. My teachers have even gone so far as to say that you need to speak nicely to yourself. There are even examples of prophets in the scriptures who give themselves positive self-talk. Scripture References 2 Nephi 4:15-35 Alma … Continue reading Self Talk →
48 Episode – Comparing Miracles Neither Moses nor Enoch was a very good public speaker. Yet the Lord chose both of them to lead large groups of people. And He provided a way for both of them to accomplish their tasks. He provided two very different ways for them to accomplish their tasks. Why didn’t … Continue reading Comparing Miracles →
47 Episode – Where Are You Going For Answers? When you have a question or need advice or are trying to make a decision, who do you talk to? What people are at the top of your list? Family, close friends, a social media group? What about Heavenly Father? Is He the first person you turn to, … Continue reading Where Are You Going For Answers? →
46 Episode – Good Guys vs Bad Guys What do we learn from the bad guys in the scriptures? Would the scriptures be better if we only knew about the good guys? Scripture References 1 Nephi Jacob 7 Mosiah 12-17 Alma 23-27 Alma 30 Alma 46-62 Mormon
45 Episode – So That We Know He Leads Us The Lord tries to make it SO OBVIOUS that He is leading Nephi and his family to the promised land. Is it obvious in my life too? Scripture References 1 Nephi 17:12-13 Ether 2, 6 Exodus 13-16 John 3:16 2 Nephi 31:21
44 Episode – There Are No “New Year’s Resolutions” in the Scriptures The scriptures don’t use the word “goal” but there are definitely goals featured in the stories. Scripture References 1 Nephi 3-4 1 Nephi 16:18-32 1 Nephi 17-18 Alma 46-62 Philippians 3:14
43 Episode – Wisdom From the Wise Here’s three things to learn from the wise men in the Christmas story. Scripture References Matthew 2:1-12 3 Nephi 9:20 Psalms 55:22 Matthew 11:29
42 Episode – How Is My Dirt? In the parable of the sower, seeds fall in different kinds of soil and Jesus talks about what happens to the seeds in each area. What we don’t hear about is what happens to the soil after that? Does it stay the same? Does it change so that … Continue reading How Is My Dirt? →
41 Episode – Messing Up The Plan Why did Jesus tell Peter that he was going to deny the Savior 3 times in one night? I don’t know. But it does show that Heavenly Father knows what we will do before we do it. Is there comfort in that? Scripture References Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Romans … Continue reading Messing Up The Plan →
40 Episode – Why Gratitude? Two reasons and one thing to remember about being thankful. 1-When you are grateful to somebody it is hard to stay mad at them. 2-Gratitude begets hope. And remember, becoming grateful is a process. Scripture References Doctrine and Covenants 98:1,3 1 Nephi 1:20 Alma 32: 27-43 Doctrine and Covenants 121:10, … Continue reading Why Gratitude? →
39 Episode – Prayerful Conversation Prayer can be more than just a list of thank you’s and please do’s. It can be a conversation. Scripture References Alma 31:25-36 Alma 31-35
38 Episode – Full Purpose of Heart If you were to explain the phrase “full purpose of heart” to someone what would you say? What does it mean? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Joy. It looks and feels like joy. Scripture References 2 Nephi 31:13 Jacob 6:5 Mosiah 7:33 3 … Continue reading Full Purpose of Heart →
37 Episode – They Know That You Know It I was wrong. I’ve been misunderstanding a scripture for my whole life. But, I really like the new understanding I have of the 2000 stripling warriors and the relationship they had with their mothers. Scripture References Alma 56 Alma 56:46-48 Alma 56:48
36 Episode – Boast of My God Ammon is so grateful for everything that the Lord has helped him to be a part of. When was the last time I did that? Scripture References Alma 26 Alma 26:11 Alma 26: 27, 19 Alma 26:12
35 Episode – Abish’s Strength Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be converted to the Lord, but nobody around you was? That’s the life that Abish lived. What strength! Scripture references Alma 19 Moroni 1
Jesus taught with everything he did. He teaches a simple yet profound lesson to a man at the pool of Bethesda as he asks him a simple question and then heals him: Jesus is the real source of all healing. Scripture References John 5:1-9 2 Nephi 4:34 John 14:6 2 Nephi 31:21 Matthew 7:8 Joshua … Continue reading The Source of Healing →
33 Episode – Keeping It Simple, Jacob’s Journaling Something is so much better than nothing when it comes to keeping a record for posterity. The prophet Jacob agrees. Here are 4 important things to remember about keeping a record of your life according to Jacob in the Book of Mormon. Scripture References Jacob 4:2-4
32 Episode – The Underdogs People who become heroes usually overcame something insurmountable. Scripture heroes are no different. And aren’t we all kind of underdogs here on earth? Scripture References Moses’ Story – Exodus through Deuteronomy David’s Story – 1 and 2 Samuel Nephi’s Story – 1 and 2 Nephi Alma the elder’s Story – … Continue reading The Underdogs →
31 Episode – Godly Sorrow vs. Shame – Seeing Satan’s Counterfeits Satan tries to ruin everything God has given us in this world. He wants us to be confused, and he does his best at it. The only way we can counter it is to figure out what is really truth and how the adversary … Continue reading Godly Sorrow vs. Shame – Seeing Satan’s Counterfeits →
30 Episode – Come Unto Me and Rest Why should we come unto the Savior? Among other things He promises us rest, but what does that mean? Scripture References Isaiah 55:3 Matthew 11:28 John 6:35 2 Nephi 26:33 2 Nephi 28:32 Alma 5:34-35 3 Nephi 9:14, 22 3 Nephi 12:3, 20, 24 3 Nephi 18: … Continue reading Come Unto Me and Rest →
29 Episode – Scriptures Are Like Onions – A Hidden Verse on Showing Love Scriptures are not just a bunch stories. They can be applied to teach us about things in EVERY part of our life, from the spiritual to the temporal. Scripture References Doctrine and Covenants 58:26-29 1 John 4:19
28 Episode – Our Own “Coat of Skins” When Adam and Eve left their innocence and the Garden of Eden the Lord gave them coats of skins to cover and protect them. What about us? As we leave our innocence and pass the age of accountability does the Lord give us a protection? Scripture References … Continue reading Our Own “Coat of Skins” →
27 Episode – Turning My Wheels The scriptures are full of object lessons. The Savior, in his parables, used many object lessons. Have you looked for those in your own life? I found one on my way to Utah this summer. Hope you enjoy it!
26 Episode – Humbling and Chastening Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. Really? Paul says so, and so does another prophet from the Book of Mormon. He just uses a different word. Humbleth. Scripture References Hebrews 12:6-7, 9-11 Alma 32:12-16 Other episodes referred to 23 Episode – Room For All Types 24 Episode – I’m … Continue reading Humbling and Chastening →
25 Episode – Mighty in the Truth The sword of truth is all we have to fight with, but will we pick it up? Note: I refer to the sword in the Armor of God as the sword of truth, but the scriptures actually refer to it as the sword of the Spirit. I think … Continue reading Mighty in the Truth →
24 Episode – I’m So Tired Do you ever just get tired? Like the kind where life just won’t give you a break, and things keep piling up, and on top of that you feel guilty for what you’re not doing. Me too. And Nephi too. And Ammon too. Scripture References 2 Nephi 4:17-35 Alma … Continue reading I’m So Tired →
23 Episode – Room for All Types Do you ever have a hard time with the personalities of people you go to church with? I have. But there really is room for everyone. Heavenly Father can use all of us to further his work. Just look at the differing personalities in the scriptures. Scripture References … Continue reading Room for All Types →
22 Episode – Like a Hot Water Heater Being active in the church is not exactly the same as being active in the gospel. Scripture References Matthew 25:1-13 Article of Faith 1:4 Doctrine and Covenants 58:26 Alma 32:12-16
21 Episode – Looking to Christ, Is it Really That Easy? All the Israelites had to do to save their lives from the bites of the serpents was to look at a brass serpent. Is it really that easy for us to look to the Savior and live? Scripture References Alma 33:19-20 Numbers 21:5-9 2 … Continue reading Looking to Christ, Is It Really That Easy? →
20 Episode – Hitting Rock Bottom We talk about “hitting rock bottom.” Why is there a bottom? What stops us from descending down forever? It’s Jesus Christ. Scripture References Doctrine and Covenants 122 Doctrine and Covenants 88:6 Hebrews 2:17-18 Alma 7:11-17
19 Episode – Being Jealous of Other’s Blessings Do you ever find yourself jealous because someone else got the blessing you were asking for? What do we do about that? Scripture References Mark 5:22-43 Matthew 9:18-26 Luke 8:41-56
18 Episode – People Over To-Do Lists Even the Savior had a to-do list of sorts. And He would sometimes set it aside to take care of someone who needed Him. Scripture References Finding Joy in the Journey – Thomas S. Monson, General Conference October 2008 Mark 5:22-43 Matthew 9:18-26 Luke 8:41-56
17 Episode – Love – A Noun and a Verb Short but sweet. That’s how some of the scriptures are. Scripture References: John 13:34-35 Moroni 7:48
16 Episode – Lost – Part 2 What do I need to do to help find others who are lost? In this episode I talk about what I learned from the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Scripture References: Luke 15
15 Episode – Lost – Part 1 How do I become lost? And how do I become found? This is what I learned from what Jesus Christ taught in the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Scripture References: Luke 15 1 Nephi 10:6
14 Episode – Pattern of Discontent and the Way Out Alma sins in his wishing. How? Why is his wishing a sin? And how does he change it around? It’s such a simple answer, it’s almost too easy. Scripture References: Alma 29 Doctrine and Covenants 98:3
13 Episode – Going to the Source of Truth When I have a question, why do I wait to ask God as a last resort? What can happen when I listen to all the other voices in the world? See what happened to Laman and Lemuel, the Zoramites, and King Noah when they listened to … Continue reading Going to the Source of Truth →
12 Episode – A Consideration of the Tree of Life Compare the tree of life to the great and spacious building. What does it teach about how to prioritize and decide what I will choose build up? Scripture References to study: 1 Nephi 8 1 Nephi 11
You can’t have courage unless you are frightened. That’s what the 2000 stripling warriors learned as they fought to defend their families. What were the ages of Helaman’s stripling warriors? by John. A Tvedtnes Scripture stories about the 2,000 stripling warriors: Alma 53:20 Alma 56-58 Alma 59:1-2 See also: Alma 24 Alma 27
10 Episode – Spiritual Super Powers We all have spiritual super powers, referred to in the scriptures as “gifts.” What’s your super power? Or maybe you have a couple? Doctrine and Covenants 46:11 Check out these scriptures for a list of possible super powers: Doctrine and Covenants 46:8-26 Moroni 10:8-18 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
09 Episode – Wanting Out of the Fire Is it okay to ask to be delivered from trials? If we are not delivered does that always mean we don’t have enough faith? Scripture Stories Referenced: Matthew 26:36-44 Helaman 11:1-18 Scriptures quoted directly: Doctrine and Covenants 98:3 Moses 1:39 John 3:16
08 Episode – Let’s Be Awesome Like Peter Peter wasn’t satisfied with just watching the Savior do amazing things. He wanted to do them too. Peter is a great example of finding the courage to be awesome, even in our mortal imperfect state. References used: Matthew 14:22-33
07 Episode – Miracles – Just Because He Can Sometimes the Lord performs miracles for us just because He can. Referenced Scriptures: John 9
06 Episode – Back to the Basics After prophesying of AMAZING things, Nephi points us back to the basics: baptism, scripture study, and prayer. 2 Nephi 2-31 2 Nephi 31:21 2 Nephi 32:1, 3-5
05 Episode – Learning In the Family, We All Do It People often say, “My kids have taught me so much?” Is there any scripture evidence to back up the idea that this was part of God’s plan all along? The Challenge To Become – Elder Dallin. H. Oaks Lehi’s Lesson – 1 Nephi 16:21-27 Mormon’s … Continue reading Learning In the Family, We All Do It →
04 Episode – The Tale of Two Missionaries The tales of these two different missionaries are so similar, but with one HUGE difference. How can the experiences of two different missionaries apply to me? It might not be what you think. To read the stories of Abinadi and Samuel the Lamanite in The Book of … Continue reading The Tale of Two Missionaries →
03 Episode – We’re All Under Renovation We are temples being improved by the Master Creator. Will I let Him turn me into what I should be? Will I see the potential He sees in those around me? Scriptures referenced: Mosiah 23-24
02 Episode – Captain Moroni vs. Amalickiah Captain Moroni prepares his people to battle Amalickiah. Find out how his example helps me prepare myself and my family to battle Satan. References for study: Alma 46:11-28 – I’ve got to know what I stand for, what I believe. Alma 48:7-13 – How is my home? Is … Continue reading Captain Moroni vs. Amalickiah →
01 Episode – Trust In The Lord Nephi gives a great example of letting go and trusting the Lord. To read and study this story yourself here’s some links to get you started: 1 Nephi 2 1 Nephi 3:22-26 Laman and Lemuel complain about leaving Jerusalem: 1 Nephi 2:11-12 1 Nephi 7:6-7 1 Nephi 17:20-22 … Continue reading Trust In The Lord →