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General Conference and Anti-Christ Patterns Apr 08, 2022

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On today’s episode, we give our brief thoughts on President Oak’s talk and go through common themes we noticed in General Conference.
Also, what parallels do we see between ancient antichrists and ones today? And how can we recognize them in ideologies today?
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Standing Out & Finding Joy in Hardship Mar 25, 2022

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In today's episode, we explore what it means to be a "peculiar people". Spoiler: there are more than one definitions. We discuss some hard things we've been through and how we were able to get through them with Christ's help.
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Dealing with Church-Related, LGBTQ Controversies Mar 11, 2022

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WE'RE BACK! And we're discussing how LGBTQ / LDS controversies affect us now, how they would've affected us growing up, and how they likely affect young, impressionable, LGBTQ members of the church today.
Examples of these controversies would be David Archuleta's recent video about his desire to date men, LDS author and podcaster Charlie Bird's admission to dating a man, the BYU investigation of its treatment of LGBTQ students, and Elder Holland's remarks last year.
We looked for common themes throughout these controversies, what we can learn from them, how we can avoid being offended, and how we can stand firm in our faith while the online mob ascends on us.
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Let's Talk about Porn Nov 18, 2021

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**LAST EPISODE BEOFRE HOLIDAY BREAK**
As ubiquitous as pornography is, it's still often misunderstood. In this episode, we attempt to make sense of one of the most difficult and pervasive issues plaguing our culture. And we do it while still trying to have a little fun.
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What if My Child Comes out as LGBTQ? Nov 11, 2021

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As a believing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, what is the best approach to take if your child comes out to you? How can you balance the doctrinal truths of the gospel with your child's situation? How can you help your child navigate the complicating and contrasting messages of our society? Sky and Preston discuss these questions and more in this episode.
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Will We Be Straight in the Next Life? Nov 05, 2021

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Preston and Sky tackle the question as to whether or not they'll be "straight" in the next life and if it's even the right question to ask. They also discuss how to not overcomplicate the gospel and our honest questions.
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Truth over Politics Oct 28, 2021

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How do you balance your political beliefs with gospel truths? What do you if your political beliefs don't align with the gospel? In this episode, we explore some answers to these questions.
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"A Mess of Pottage" - General Conference Recap Oct 07, 2021

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Why is it so easy to sell your salvation for such inconsequential things?
Sky and Preston discuss their favorite insights from October 2021 General Conference and major themes they noticed. Chief among them was the parallel from the Biblical story of Esau giving up his birthright for a "mess of pottage".
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Traditional family values bring most happiness
- https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-sexual-history-affect-marital-happiness
Religious people tend to report more happiness
- https://www.pewforum.org/2019/01/31/religions-relationship-to-happiness-civic-engagement-and-health-around-the-world/
LDS tied with Jews for highest happiness score
- https://news.gallup.com/poll/152732/religious-higher-wellbeing-across-faiths.aspx

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Repentance Over "Authenticity" Sep 30, 2021

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Preston and Sky have heard many times that they aren't being their "authentic" selves, because they are gay and in relationships with women. What does our culture classify as "authentic", and should we prioritize, even at the expense of repenting?
We discuss our experience finding our truly authentic selves through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
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Feeling Inspired to Sin Sep 16, 2021

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Would God ever give you personal revelation that goes contrary to His commandments? We certainly don't think so. Like many of you, we've noticed the rise of the "live your truth" crowd within the church who pushes the idea of a subjective, buffet-style approach to living the gospel. We're here to fight against that perversion of truth and advocate for the simple, profound truths of Christ's teachings.
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