Episodes

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 Genesis 3:21 Moses 4:27 Matthew 6:19 Moroni 8:8, 22 Doctrine and Covenants 29:46-47

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 So Tired

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 my confusion came from the Hymn Let Us All Press On, 243. But, the scriptures came from the Spirit prompting prophets to write things down. And all truth comes to us by the Spirit, so, it works. Enjoy! Scripture References Acts 17:11 Acts 18:24-...

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 26:27

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 2 Nephi 5:27 Jacob 7:26 Lord, I Believe, Jeffrey R. Holland, General Conference April 2013 Romans 1:15

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 Nephi 32:4-5

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 people instead of seeking answers from God. Listening to others: Zoramites consulting together – Alma 35:3 Nephi’s Brothers consulting together – 1 Nephi 15:1-9 King Noah listening to his priests – Mosiah 17:11-12 Listening to God: ...

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 Lesson – Moroni 8:4-23 The Brother of Jared and Jared – Ether 1:34-43 King Lamoni’s example to his father – Alma 20:8-27, 22:1-27 Some references of parents teaching their children: Moses 5:12, Genesis 22:1-13...