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Faith Between the Weeds (Doctrine & Covenants 85-87) - With Casey Griffiths Aug 01, 2025

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This episode explores Doctrine and Covenants 85–87 — a rich trio of revelations on record keeping, spiritual growth, and standing firm in a turbulent world. These verses touch on consecration, apostasy, and the prophecy of war — but also on faith, patience, and the sacred strength found in quiet discipleship.

Come study with special guest Dr. Casey Griffiths and Megan, alongside our hosts Ellis and Eddie, as they unpack what it means to be remembered by the Lord, the wisdom behind the wheat and tares, and how we hold on to holiness in the middle of life's mess. Through stories about journaling, doubt, and learning to let things grow, this conversation is full of grace, hope, and perspective for the journey.

Eagles Over Hogs (D&C 84) Jul 30, 2025

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Ellis and Eddie are diving into Doctrine & Covenants 84 — unpacking what "the power of godliness" really means and how to carry mission momentum into real life. They're talking priesthood, purpose, temples, tacos, and what it means to sanctify your day-to-day after the name tag comes off. From spiritual flamethrowers to eagle energy, this one's for every returned missionary trying to figure out what's next. Come study with us — the gospel has something to say about your life.

Accessing Heaven's Power (Doctrine and Covenants 84) — With Brad Wilcox Jul 25, 2025

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This episode dives into Doctrine and Covenants 84 — a landmark revelation on priesthood, covenants, and how heaven's power becomes available to us through faith and sacred ordinances. These verses explore the connection between authority and worthiness, the role of sanctification, and how God strengthens us through His Spirit.

Come study with special guest Brother Brad Wilcox and Ryland, alongside our hosts Ellis and Eddie, as they share personal stories, insights, and testimony about receiving Christ, magnifying callings, and standing in holy places. Whether you've wondered how to feel the Spirit more fully or how to treasure up the word in your own life, this conversation is full of light, power, and purpose.

Two E's and Feeble Knees (D&C 81-83) Jul 23, 2025

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Ellis and Eddie are diving into Doctrine & Covenants 81–83 — chatting about priesthood, purpose, forgiveness, finances, and how our individual gifts help build Zion. From physical therapy to financial planning, how do we actually strengthen "feeble knees"?

Come study with us — the gospel has something to say about your life.

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Lift the Hands That Hang Down (Doctrine and Covenants 81-83)- With Ryan Bennett Jul 18, 2025

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This episode dives into Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 — a powerful call to minister with love, lift the weary, and turn outward even when life feels heavy. These sections offer counsel on forgiveness, divine stewardship, and how to become instruments in God's hands.

Come study with guests Ali Call and Brother Ryan Bennett, alongside our hosts Ellis and Eddie, as they share personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical ways we can fulfill the Lord's invitation to "succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees." From making fudge on a hard day to discovering what it really means to let your light shine, this episode is full of warmth, depth, and discipleship.

God Does Impossible Math (D&C 77-80) Jul 16, 2025

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🎙️ Welcome back to another mini-episode of Two E's in a Pod!

We're keeping things honest, real, and rooted in the scriptures — just Ellis and Eddie diving into the kinds of questions young adults are actually asking and how the gospel meets us there.

This week, we're in Doctrine & Covenants 77–80, and we're talking about everything from faith and finances to stewardship, purpose, and Christlike welfare. What does it mean to be wealthy in God's eyes? Why does the Lord care about your job search, major, or bank account? And how do you follow revelation when every path seems uncertain?

Direction Doesn't Always Mean Details (D&C 77-80) - with Katie Young Jul 11, 2025

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This episode explores the power of asking sincere questions and trusting that God will answer. In Doctrine and Covenants 77–80, Joseph Smith models what it means to seek revelation with faith — and how the Lord responds with love, guidance, and trust.

Come study these scriptures with young adult Kennedy Casto, our hosts Ellis and Eddie, and Katie Young, a teacher at the Tempe Institute of Religion at ASU. Together, they reflect on how questions lead to revelation, what it means to live a consecrated life, and how God's "It mattereth not" moments are really invitations to choose with confidence, knowing He's walking with us.

Two E's in a Pod (Section 76) Jul 09, 2025

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🎙️ Welcome to the very first mini-episode of Two E's in a Pod! We're adding something new to the Come Study With Me lineup — short, honest, and uplifting conversations just between our hosts, Ellis and Eddie, that are focused on questions young adults are asking and how the scriptures might answer them.

This week, Ellis and Eddie dive into Doctrine & Covenants 76 — The Vision received by Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in 1832. This revelation didn't just expand our view of heaven — it reshaped our understanding of God's love, mercy, and the eternal potential of every soul.

Along the way, we talk about how to catch the Lord's vision for your life, what it really means to seek revelation, and how Christ is always at the center of the plan — even when life gets hard.

The Vision That Changed Everything (Doctrine and Covenants 76) Jul 04, 2025

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This episode dives into "The Vision" received by Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in 1832—a breathtaking revelation that redefined heaven, revealed God's expansive mercy, and offered a more hopeful view of eternity than the world had ever imagined. Come study these scriptures with young adult Christopher Allen, our hosts Ellis and Eddie, and Michel Safuan, the Director of Seminaries and Institutes in Brazil.

God's Work, in God's Way, in God's Time (Doctrine & Covenants 71-75) Jun 27, 2025

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Life moves in seasons—and so does discipleship. In this episode, we explore Doctrine and Covenants 71–75 and what it means to trust the Lord's timing when the plan isn't clear. We talk about spiritual seasons, why the Lord sometimes doesn't give specifics, and how He still shows up with promises, power, and peace. We also dig into what stewardship really means, how consecration sanctifies what we offer, and why God cares more about faithfulness than flawless results. An honest conversation about purpose, patience, and being transformed by daily discipleship. Featuring host Ellis Sondrup with Bella Dushku, Douglas, and Brother Christopher Johnson of the St. George Institute.

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