Gospel Chats - Ryan Wilkins and Marshall McConkie

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Keep the Sabbath Day Holy Nov 10, 2025

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In this chat we share thoughts about the Creation, the Passover, and Christ’s Atonement, and how each of those events are connected to the Sabbath Day. We also wrestle with how to really make the Sabbath a delight in our lives.

The Lord's Name in Vain Nov 03, 2025

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How we take the Lord’s name on our lips matters, and “taking His name” entails much more than words. In today’s chat we wrestle with the concepts of profanity, shallow covenant making, and irreverent “discipleship”—all things connected to the third commandment.

No Gods Before Me Oct 27, 2025

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The first commandment seems to be first for a reason. In this episode we wrestle with the God’s purpose for the first and second commandments, how we can keep them today, and what happens in our lives when we do.

The Cross Oct 20, 2025

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What are our beliefs regarding the symbol of the cross? And could certain feelings about the symbol of the cross keep us away from a deeper and fuller appreciation of Jesus Christ’s Atonement? These are some of the questions we wrestle with in this episode.

Intimacy in Dating Oct 13, 2025

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What is appropriate when it comes to physical intimacy in a dating relationship? In this episode we chat about that, the doctrine of the soul, connections between physical and emotional intimacy, and a lot more.

Always Remember Him Oct 06, 2025

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The Sacrament can be, and should be, such a sacred ritual in our lives. In this chat we probe scriptural insights and prophetic teachings that can increase the power of the Lord’s Supper in our lives.

Rooted In Christ Sep 29, 2025

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Most people have heard the parable of the wheat and the tares but is there more there than we think? In this episode, we chat about God’s reasons for leaving the tares and what that might mean for us collectively and individually.

Peacemaking: Choosing the Third Option Sep 22, 2025

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Peacemaking seems to mean more than merely avoiding contention. In this episode we chat about our natural tendency to choose either “fight or flight” when we encounter conflict, and a pattern of choosing a morally creative third option instead.

Foolishness Sep 15, 2025

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The Savior and church leaders have warned about foolishness, but why? Is foolishness really a big deal? In this chat we wrestle with what foolishness means, what it looks like, why it’s an important topic, and how to gain the gift of true wisdom.

Endless is His Name Sep 08, 2025

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D&C 19 is one of the most fascinating passages we have in scripture. We use that section as the backdrop for this episode as we wrestle with questions about repentance, God’s nature, Christ’s suffering, Eternal punishment and whether or not God really “punishes” sinners.