Gospel Chats

We often pit “the letter of the law” against “the spirit of the law”. Doing this causes contention, judgment, rationalization, and a host of other problems. What if one is not better than the other, what if the key to discipleship is holding on to BOTH?! 

Some of our conversations about modesty become pretty narrow, and we argue about hemlines and bare midriffs, but modesty entails much more than our clothing. In this episode we wrestle with the deeper issue of modesty and how to applies to how we talk, think, act, and dress. 

Dive into the transformative journey of understanding your divine identity as a child of God. Explore the profound impact of self-perception and the distinction between belonging and fitting in. Discover how embracing authenticity can reshape personal growth and relationships. The discussion also touches on shedding past identities for a more genuine self and the importance of viewing oneself through the lens of inherent worth. Finally, learn how recognizing divine heritage unlocks fulfillment and empowers resilience against negativity.

Complaining about life, and situations, and people can come so naturally, but maybe that’s the problem. In this episode we wrestle with the roots and fruits of complaining, discuss the possibility of “righteous complaining,” and try to understand how to not give our precious agency away. 

Explore the complexities of self-confidence and its role in spiritual fulfillment. Discover the difference between self-esteem and true confidence rooted in faith, emphasizing humility and reliance on God. The conversation highlights embracing virtues and divine strength over personal capabilities, leading to meaningful interactions. Redefine self-worth through service to others and love for God, challenging conventional views on self-affirmation. Finally, learn how spiritual inheritance fosters assurance and inspires a faithful life.

Sometimes we limit our spiritual understanding based off of our definition of a word. In this episode we wrestle with the word “prophet” and explore the gifts all covenant-keepers can access to prophecy. 

The terms “blind faith” and “blind obedience” are used as pejoratives by non-believers, and at times by other believers. In this episode we wrestle with the concept of faith and whether it springs out of blindness or actually seeing evidence that others dismiss. 

A lot of Word of Wisdom conversations center around what is and isn’t good for our bodies, but in this episode we wrestle with maybe more important spiritual principles connected to this commandment. 

Many are convinced that they, and most others, won’t ever be righteous enough to live in God’s presence. But our Heavenly Father’s plan is more hopeful and effective than most people realize. In this episode we chat about what we know about exaltation and God’s intent for each of His children. 

President Howard W. Hunter said that “the doctrine of the Resurrection is the single most fundamental and crucial doctrine in the Christian religion. It cannot be overemphasized.” Do we undervalue the Resurrection? In this episode we wrestle with that question, and what happens when we focus on the Resurrection now and in the future.