Preach My Gospel Podcast

Sean and Brian reunite with their co-host from season one, John Gonzalez to conclude season two of the podcast with their 100th episode. Each of these former mission leaders share their parting counsel to return missionaries to help them in their quest to be lifelong disciples. As you press forward, remember this inspired counsel from President Nelson: "Brothers and sisters, now is the time for you and me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Now is the time for us to make our discipleship our highest priority." Thank you for joining us on this Preach My Gospel journey! If this podcast has been helpful for you, we hope that you will subscribe and follow the podcast and share it with your friends and family.

"It is neither too early nor too late for you to become a devout disciple of Jesus Christ" Join us as we discuss President Nelson's October 2024 general conference talk "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again" with Logan Freeman (Utah Valley Institute Teacher). Logan walks us through the majesty of the moment by helping us see how the Lord is hastening His work as the second coming approaches. What can you do right now to be ready? Let's talk about it!

Dr. Anthony Sweat (BYU Religion Professor, Author, Artist, Podcaster) joins the podcast to talk about the inspiring content in his book "Seekers Wanted: The Skills You Need for the Faith You Want." Do you ever wonder what is and what isn't church doctrine? Would you like to better understand how to analyze something unsettling you have heard about church history? Do you want to improve your ability to follow modern prophets? If so, you are a latter-day seeker! Anthony shares a transformative way to approach our seeking by being focused on faith, hope, and charity as opposed to their opposites fear, doubt, and pride. He concludes with some powerful insights about what it can look like to live the temple covenant of consecration after your mission in the normal flow of life. Thank you for listening. If you are inspired by this content, please subscribe and give us a review and share this with your fellow seekers!

Do you find yourself doing anything possible to avoid pain? If so, you're not alone. The problem is that happiness does not come from avoiding pain, rather it comes from trying to find meaning in the pain that we inevitably experience in life. Join us as we talk about how to transcend pain and suffering through Jesus Christ with therapist Ron Squire. Ron uses his extraordinary story of falling off a cliff while on a p-day excursion on his mission in Puebla, Mexico and its aftermath to teach powerful principles about how to find meaning in pain. Quoting Jesus Christ, Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, C.S. Lewis, and even Wesley from The Princess Bride, Ron provides deep insights that you will not want to miss. As you listen to this transformative episode, consider someone who is experiencing pain and suffering that you can share it with. It could change their life! If you like what you are learning please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so that we can reach more people.

How are your efforts to continue to gather Israel since you have been home from your mission? Are you finding that it is harder than you thought it would be? Join us as we talk with Matt Conway and Kiah Muramoto (two returned missionary young adults at the Utah Valley Institute) about how young adults can use the principles of love, share, and invite to continue to share the gospel and minister to others in natural and normal ways, even without the black badge!

“Often, we women don’t realize that the power through which we accomplish ‘much good’ in our callings and in our homes is an expression of priesthood power. As a matter of fact, all the good that is done in the world is done through God’s power. . . . Knowing that women have access to that priesthood power strengthens us to be able to do what is asked in whatever responsibilities or assignments are ours.” Jean B. Bingham, “Endowed with Power” (Brigham Young University Women’s Conference, May 2019) In the talk “The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks states, “We are not accustomed to speaking of women having authority of the priesthood in their Church callings, but what other authority can it be?” Reyna Aburto (former 2nd Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency, Institute teacher) Kathryn Davis (Institute teacher and host of the Magnify Podcast from Deseret Book) and Stephanie Kelly (Institute teacher), all current teachers at the Utah Valley Institute, discuss the power of the priesthood and how it applies to both men and women. Using quotes from current prophets and church leaders, these sisters will open your eyes to the strength and power God gives to all of His children who make and keep covenants with Him. Thank you for subscribing, following and giving us a review!

As Latter-day Saints we begin giving talks when we are three years old, but do we ever stop to think about the principles that make for an inspiring talk that helps the members of the congregation come unto Christ? Dr. Stephan Taeger (BYU Religion Professor, co-host of the RVVL podcast with David Butler, and author) is passionate about homiletics, which is the study of the art of preaching. He has done extensive research into the techniques and principles that make for a powerful sermon. In this episode, he joins us to talk about 4 insightful principles that will help you transform the way you give your next talk. If you like what you are learning please subscribe, follow, and leave us a review so that we can reach more people.

In the mission field it can seem like 80% of your life is in order and 20% is in chaos. When you get home those percentages often flip and you find yourself trying to re-discover a life of order in all the new chaos. TJ Faamausili (Seminary teacher, This.is.Kingdom co-host) joins the podcast after being home from his mission for 6 years. He tells his story of a difficult initial transition home and how he was able to eventually create order, live in purpose, and be intentional about building relationships, including the most important relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. If you're feeling a bit lost, join the club! By remembering the lessons learned on your mission and applying them now that you're home, things will start looking up!

Have you ever struggled with what seemed like repeated failure in your life? Has coming home from your mission brought less immediate success than you hoped for? Ben Lomu (Host of BYU TV's Come Follow Up, actor (King Lamoni in BofM Videos, Faith of Angels), and teacher at the Utah Valley Institute) joins the podcast to talk about finding success through failure. Ben talks about his difficult mission to Italy, broken engagements, being rejected for several jobs and how focusing on his true identity as a child of God, child of the covenant and disciple of Jesus Christ helped turn those failures into great success in his life. Listen in for some inspiring principles that can help you thrive in the midst of life's many setbacks.

Guy Johnson (teacher and leader at the Utah Valley Institute) joins Brian and Sean to talk about being an instrument in the hand of God. He uses the statement in Alma 26:3 "And this is the blessing which hath been bestowed upon us, that we have been made instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work" to remind returned missionaries that God made them into instruments while on their mission and wants to continue to use them throughout their lives to do His work. RM's, don't waste the talents, spiritual gifts, experiences, and wisdom that you gained on your missions. Allow God to continue to make you into something great for what he is going to have you do. If you like what you are learning, please subscribe and follow the podcast and leave us a review. It helps us get the word out. Thank you!