Gospel Chats - Ryan Wilkins and Marshall McConkie

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The Lord's Timing - Wait & Hope Jun 23, 2025

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What do we mean when we say “the Lord’s timing” and how do we patiently and faithfully embrace that principle? In this episode we wrestle with timing, agency, faith, and active waiting.

Letter of the Law AND Spirit of the Law Jun 16, 2025

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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?!

Modesty Matters! Jun 09, 2025

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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.

My Divine Identity - My Authentic Self Jun 02, 2025

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President Nelson spoke to the young adults about understanding their divine identity and three key identifiers that should never be displaced or replaced. In this chat we lean into those three identifiers and the clarity they bring into our lives in this confusing world.

Complaining: A Great Way to Ruin your Life May 26, 2025

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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.

A Different Kind of Confidence May 19, 2025

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Is self-confidence essential to a happy and successful life? In this episode we dive into the scriptures and words of church leaders to learn more about confidence, where we place it, and how to receive more of it.

The Spirit of Prophecy May 12, 2025

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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.

Blind Faith or BIG Faith? May 05, 2025

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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.

Holiness More Than Healthiness Apr 28, 2025

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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.

Odds Are, You're Going to Be Exalted Apr 21, 2025

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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.