Preach My Gospel Podcast

"You and I, however, are agents We have the power in us to act, not simply to be acted upon" (David A Bednar) Dallas Pruitt (Podcaster, Creator of the Growth Guide Journal and founder of the LIVE LIFE Mission) joins the podcast to talk about developing a growth mindset and a pattern of lifelong learning when you come home from your mission. You can conquer life's daily distractions by having a vision for your life and living intentionally throughout the day. Dallas teaches the powerful process of using a journal to spiritually create your day each morning and then at the end of the day to reflect on how you did and what you learned. More than just self-help principles, Dallas and the hosts talk about how living intentionally and in line with your divine nature can build powerful connections with the Godhead and the people you love and help you to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ. If you're interested in more information on this subject, you can use the links below. Learn. Implement. Fail. EVOLVE. with Dallas & Haley Pruitt THE GROWTH GUIDE JOURNAL (Use Promo code PREACHMYGOSPEL to get 20% off the Growth Journal within the next 3 days.

Join us for part 2 of our discussion on lifelong discipleship with Jared Halverson. In this episode Jared talks about the three pillars of eternity (Creation, Fall, and Atonement) as a model of faith progression. He shares his insightful analogy of the three shelves, which will help you sort through the complexities of life and remain focused on the saving grace of the Savior Jesus Christ. Don't lose hope if you find yourself in a "fall" or "complexity" stage. There is hope and new level of joy waiting for you on the other side of complexity! Thank you for taking time to listen. If you liked this episode, please share it with friends and take a minute to subscribe and give us a review. This will help us reach more people.

This is part one in a two-part conversation with Jared Halverson (Associate professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, Host of the Unshaken Saints podcast and You tube channel). In this episode, with his signature humor and profound insights, Jared talks about how to navigate the transition home from a mission and apply what you have learned into every aspect of your life. After this one, you'll be excited to tune in next week for his thoughts on dealing with faith complexity. Enjoy and share with a friend! To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

Have the scriptures lost their sweetness to you since coming home from your mission? Mike Harris (teacher at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, scripture scholar) shares how honey is used throughout the scriptures to represent the word of God. Drawing upon that analogy, he and the hosts, discuss 4 tips that will transform your scripture study. To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

As a full-time missionary, you learned to live the Savior's invitation to "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16) Steven Lund, General Young Men's President said, "Anything we do , to distract from or diminish or camouflage or hide that light frustrates the purposes of being born at this time." Since you've been home from your mission, have you ever been tempted to blend in with the crowd, go with the flow, or make your discipleship difficult to detect? In this episode, Brian joins Sean to draw upon his experience as a hunter and explore the spiritual dangers of living a life of camouflage compared to the joy and blessing of going "blaze orange" as a true disciple of Jesus Christ. To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

Julianna Jenkins (student at Utah Valley Institute) joins Brian and Sean to tell her unique story about coming home earlier than she expected from her mission to Texas for mental health reasons. The hosts and Julianna explore principles that will help those who come home earlier than expected to continue to trust the Lord and serve Him throughout their lives. Be sure not to miss Julianna singing a song that she wrote that sums up her journey! To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

Many missionaries, for various reasons, find themselves coming home from their missions earlier than expected. Despite having given their best effort, difficult things happen, and it becomes necessary for the Lord to change the context of their service. (D&C 124:49) Whether returning to a service mission or a life of continued discipleship back home, these returned missionaries have an opportunity to do much good. They face many challenges and obstacles in the transition, but with the help of the Lord, their families, and friends they can move forward in faith. In this episode, after listening to a powerful clip from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Sean and Brian interview two wonderful, returned missionaries (Jace Gunter and Millie Snelders) who came home earlier than expected. Each share their unique experiences and the lessons that they have learned about discipleship as they have made their difficult transition home. To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

Have you ever had a hole in your heart that you didn't know how to fill? Have you ever tried filling that hole with things like drugs, alcohol, pornography, sex, or selfishness? If so, you may have found yourself in a dark, empty place with no easy way out. Mark Miner found himself in such a place and ended up serving time in prison for 14 years due to his addictions. 9 of those years came following a successful 2-year mission to California. It was in prison that he found the answer to the only real way to fill that hole--Jesus Christ. Mark has since served as a missionary in the addiction recovery program for the past 17 years and has been featured on the church video "The Savior Wants to Forgive." Join us on this episode as we discuss Mark's compelling story and the lessons learned that can help you if you are trying to escape addiction or harmful habits or if you are trying to help someone you love to find a way out. Freedom is found in the compelling truth that the Savior wants to forgive and rescue, and He has the power to do so! You have every reason to find hope in Christ! To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

Recent feedback from a student after hearing TJ Moore teach about the sacred power of procreation and sexual intimacy: "I've never wanted to live the law of chastity more in all my life!" This comment prompted us to invite TJ on to talk about how the returned missionary can deepen their appreciation for the human body, the power of procreation, and the sacred opportunity to live their temple covenant of chastity. Come listen as TJ, Brian, and Sean tie this subject into the great plan of happiness. To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

“Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you” (Exodus 31:13). Understanding this powerful scripture changed President Russell M. Nelson and can change you too! Jared Danis (a successful businessman who leads teams of young adults for summer sales and teacher of a returned missionary class at the Utah Valley Institute) joins the podcast to explore the question: What sign do you want to give God? Together, Jared and Brian share their own conversion to the Sabbath day and how putting first things first has made all the difference. Come along and explore how keeping the Sabbath day holy can more powerfully connect you to Jesus Christ.  To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m