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God’s children are searching in greater numbers for answers and hoping for miracles as they look to Jesus Christ for relief. On ‘Temple Bound,’ hosted by Will Humphreys, explore how temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offer not just solace but also powerful tools for navigating these turbulent times through faith in Jesus Christ.

Tune in every Monday to hear Will Humphreys engage with guests who bring inspiring stories, profound teachings, and insights into accessing divine guidance through temple worship.

Each episode promises to enrich your understanding and strengthen your connection to the Savior in unique and transformative ways.

Whether you’re seeking answers, yearning for peace, or in need of a miracle, ‘Temple Bound’ is your weekly spiritual refuge, helping you anchor your soul to the Savior. Join us on this sacred journey to deepen your faith and discover the blessings of temple worship.

Latest Episodes:

How One Choice Prepared Her for the Hardest Season of Her Life Featuring Jenny Komenda Aug 31, 2026

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In 2021, Jenny Komenda hit a fork in the road. Her business was growing. The opportunity in front of her was real. She could have leaned in harder. Instead, she chose her faith and her family.

She didn't fully understand why that choice mattered until a year later, when her daughter landed in the hospital in a coma for almost a week.

Jenny walks through the two conference talks that shaped that decision, the family history behind it (including a great-great-grandmother who crossed an ocean and stayed faithful for decades with no other church members around her), and how becoming a temple worker changed the way she runs her business, The Rooted Home.

What you'll learn:

Why "starting with the end in mind" led Jenny to step back from hyper growth
How Elder Renlund's heart transplant talk reframed what it means to protect a changed heart
The four-part Ho'oponopono practice Jenny uses to work through conflict with real charity
Why she said yes to becoming a temple worker, even when the timing made no sense
The story behind The Rooted Home, and the great-great-grandmother who inspired it
What changes when you stop asking God to remove the burden and start asking him to make it lighter

Follow Jenny and her Christian art company The Rooted Home: @the.rootedhome on Instagram and visit her website at therootedhome.com.

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Tia Smith on Near Death, Family History, and Parting the Veil Aug 24, 2026

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Tia Smith hosts "Thinning of the Veil," one of the only other podcasts built around temple worship. In this episode, she and Will unpack President Nelson's talk on the temple and spiritual foundations, and Tia shares how her own near death experience with cystic fibrosis changed the way she sees the veil between this life and the next.

This conversation goes beyond temple attendance. Tia lays out an actual practice for connecting with ancestors: intercessory prayer, paying attention to names and dreams, and treating family history as a two way relationship instead of a checklist.

What you'll learn:

Why President Nelson called this "an unprecedented time" and what that word actually means
The difference between fishing (ordinances ready) and hunting (intercessory prayer) in family history work
How Tia survived a 20 percent chance of survival during septic shock, and what she heard in that hospital room
Why healing in the temple isn't just spiritual. It's physical, mental, and marital too
The story of the DeGear family Bible and how it found its way home
How to know what's "too sacred" to share and what the Spirit is actually asking you to say
Why parting the veil happens in increments, not all at once

If you've ever wondered whether your ancestors are actually aware of the work you're doing for them, this episode answers that directly.

Connect with Tia

Facebook: Thinning of the Veil

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/

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The 21-Day Challenge That Changed a Generation's Anxiety with Seth Christensen Aug 17, 2026

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At 18 years old, Seth Christensen ran an experiment on his own high school. He wanted to know if five minutes of family history work a day could move the needle on anxiety and depression in his generation. The results surprised even him.

Seth served as his ward's Temple and Family History Leader starting at age 13. He spoke on the RootsTech main stage last year. Now he's headed to Jakarta, Indonesia on a mission, carrying the same message with him.

This episode covers his 21-Day Challenge, the survey data behind it, and why five minutes a day did what hour-long lectures never could.

What you'll learn in this episode:

The pre- and post-survey results from Seth's 21-Day Challenge, including mood scores that jumped from a 2-4 range to 8-10
Why starting with "four generations" on FamilySearch is the single most effective first step for a beginner
The specific FamilySearch activities that got high schoolers hooked (Where Am I From, Surname Origins, Compare-a-Face, and more)
Why five minutes works better than a full hour, and what habit science has to do with it
How to reframe social media as a family history tool instead of writing it off as the enemy
The story of Thomas Reese, a scythe, and a deathbed promise that changed a family line forever
What Elder Holland's six words ("ask for angels to help you") mean for anyone doing family history work today
Seth's advice for parents on the single biggest mistake families make when introducing kids to their ancestors

If you know a teenager who's struggling, or you're looking for a way back into your own family history, this episode gives you a place to start today.

Explore BYU Family History Lab: https://fhtl.org/

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Katie's Path to Forgiveness After Betrayal and Loss Aug 10, 2026

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Forgiveness gets called a miracle for a reason. It asks us to do something that feels outside our own capability, and then it delivers peace that only the Savior can provide.

In this episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Katie, an institute teacher who has spent years teaching The Divine Gift of Forgiveness by Elder Neil L. Andersen. Katie walks through what repentance actually means in its original Hebrew and Greek roots, why the Latin translation buried it in shame, and how two of the hardest experiences of her life, her father's arrest and her husband's addiction, taught her that forgiveness was never about the other person. It was about her own peace.

Katie also shares how she and her late husband Brandon rebuilt trust after his struggle with pornography came to light, why she believes the real opposite of trauma is trust rather than peace, and how she found joy even in planning his funeral after he died unexpectedly of a stroke. She closes with practical guidance for anyone who feels too far gone for the Atonement, and for any parent, spouse, or bishop who wants to be a safe place when someone finally works up the courage to confess.

Key takeaways:

Repentance means to turn to God. The shame around it came from a Latin mistranslation, not from the original meaning of the word.
Fear and pride are the Twin Bullies that stop repentance before it starts, even when they disguise themselves as humility.
No one has sinned beyond the reach of the Atonement, no matter how far gone it feels.
Forgiveness is not for the person who hurt you. It is for you, and it lifts a weight you may not realize you are carrying.
The real opposite of trauma is trust, not peace. Peace follows once trust is in place.
Saying "thank you for telling me" first can make all the difference when someone confesses something hard.
Healing and joy can exist in the same moment, even in the middle of grief.

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Featured book: The Divine Gift of Forgiveness by Elder Neil L. Andersen

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The Pattern Hidden in Scripture That You Might Be Missing About the Temple with Mike King Aug 03, 2026

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In this episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Mike King, a longtime Old Testament and temple symbolism teacher, to trace this pattern from the Exodus of the children of Israel all the way to the ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites and the temples built in Kirtland and Nauvoo.

Mike King walks through the symbolism of the blood on the doorposts, the crossing of the Red Sea, the pillar of fire, manna and water in the wilderness, and the mountain of the Lord, showing how each step points toward faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, the sacrament, and the temple.

Topics covered in this episode includes:

The temple pattern in the Old Testament.
The symbolism of the Exodus.
Baptism for the dead.
The meaning of the baptismal font.
Isaiah and the temple.
Hebrews as a temple text.
The Kirtland Temple and the Nauvoo Temple.
The doctrine of celestial glory.
The difference between going through the temple and letting the temple work on us.

If this episode helps you see scripture differently, please follow Temple Bound and leave a comment on the app you are listening from. It helps this podcast reach more people who are trying to learn, grow, and come closer to the teachings of the temple.

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Supporting Your Missionary Through Hard Times with Mission Coach Jennie Dildine Jul 27, 2026

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Will Humphreys sits down with Jennie Dildine, a certified life coach and host of the LDS Mission Podcast, to talk about what actually helps missionaries before they leave, while they are serving, and after they come home. Jennie has spent seven years coaching missionaries and their parents through anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, and the transition home, and in this episode she breaks down what she has learned.

The conversation is rooted in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk Forget Me Not from October 2011. Jennie read the talk, replaced every mention of sisters with missionaries and elders and sisters, and found something she now teaches nearly everyone she works with: five things missionaries, and the people who love them, are not supposed to forget.

In This Episode, Will and Jennie Discuss:

Why Jennie became a certified life coach for missionaries and their parents, and the moment that convinced her this was her calling
Elder Uchtdorf's Forget Me Not talk and the five things it teaches missionaries never to forget
Why worth was never tied to goals met, lessons taught, or how a mission looks from the outside
The normalize, validate, and repeat method for what to say when a missionary wants to come home
The missionary spiral, and how a single hard moment turns into guilt, shame, and frustration
Support versus challenge, and how parents can find the right balance for their missionary
How to prepare a missionary before they leave, including five things to teach before departure
Navigating romantic relationships before and during a mission
The biggest myth about returned missionaries, and what actually helps them transition home

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Website: https://jenniedildine.com/

Instagram: @jennie.theldsmissioncoach

Podcast: LDS Mission Podcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MnlUX55Lnvo66Ti13yYhk?si=03786b400bd74285

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lds-mission-podcast/id1573286056

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How the Temple Helps Missionaries Endure with Mission President Denny Barney Jul 20, 2026

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Denny Barney recently completed his service as a mission president in the Iowa Iowa City Mission alongside his wife Nichole. In this episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Denny during Missionary Month to talk about what it actually takes to endure a mission, and what enduring is supposed to mean in the first place.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why "show up, choose faith, trust the process" works as a daily framework for hard things, not just missionary work.
The difference between acting charitable and becoming charitable, and why that distinction changes everything about spiritual growth.
Why missionary purpose has to become personal, not just memorized.
How ancient temple worship in places like Egypt and Guatemala connects to the pattern used in temples today.
What Elder Bednar means when he says charity should possess us.
How to talk with a missionary preparing to leave, or a child who has chosen a different path, without losing connection.
Why the atonement of Jesus Christ is bigger than fixing sin, and how it applies to everything that feels unfair in life.

Denny also shares a personal story from a recent family trip to Egypt, where standing at the base of the pyramids and inside the Karnak temple gave him a new appreciation for how deeply rooted temple worship is in human history, long before the Restoration.

This episode is built for anyone connected to missionary service right now: a missionary in the field, a missionary preparing to leave, a missionary just home and figuring out life, or a parent walking alongside any of them.

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Temple Prep for a Generation That Wants Proof with JD and Kendra Jul 13, 2026

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JD and Kendra Dockstader have taught temple prep for three years, and they've watched the class change right along with the kids sitting in it. This episode is for parents, temple prep teachers, and anyone trying to figure out how to talk about the temple with a generation that gets most of its information from TikTok before it ever gets to church.

JD and Kendra walk through what they actually teach: the five covenants, the difference between worthiness and perfection, and why leaning into symbolism works better than starting with Solomon's Temple. They talk about covenant path versus life plan, why comparison is the real threat to these kids, and what it means that the temple manual most wards are using was written in 1978.

Will, JD, and Kendra also get into something bigger than curriculum. Kids are being trained to see the temple through influencer content whether their parents opt in or not. The conversation covers what that training looks like, how to counter it without being combative, and why moral authority (living it, not just explaining it) is the most convincing lesson a parent gives.

Topics covered:

Why the standard temple prep manual hasn't kept up with how youth learn
Teaching the five covenants without making them feel like a surprise
Worthiness versus perfection, and why kids confuse the two
Covenant path versus life plan, and the pressure of doing things in a certain order
Symbolism as a teaching tool, from the altar to the clothing to the building itself
How proximity to a temple (or distance from one) shapes a family's relationship with it
Advice for anyone newly called as a temple prep teacher

If you're a parent wondering when to start these conversations, or a teacher trying to figure out how to reach kids who already think they know what's inside, this one gives you a real starting point.

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Sadie Hamblin on the Doctrine of Christ Jul 06, 2026

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In this episode of Temple Bound, Will Humphreys sits down with Sadie to talk about what changed. She walks through the five elements of the doctrine of Christ (faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end) and teaches it live, the way she would teach a friend on her mission.

Sadie also opens up about growing up with OCD and perfectionism, the health crisis that nearly kept her from serving, and why her transition home has felt different than most returned missionaries describe. She shares the rocks, pebbles, and sand framework she now uses to prioritize temple attendance, and the simple daily habit any member, missionary or not, can start today to build real conviction in the doctrine of Christ.

Topics covered:

Doctrine of Christ
LDS mission baptisms
Returned missionary transition
Temple attendance, faith and repentance
Overcoming the adversary, OCD and faith
Book of Mormon study
Her Journey from Jacksonville Florida mission.

If you're preparing for a mission, supporting someone who is, or you're newly home and trying to keep your fire burning, this one is for you.

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Eva Timothy on Light, Creation, and Covenants Jun 29, 2026

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What does it mean to grow up in a country where faith is forbidden, where your father could go to jail for painting the Beatles on the kitchen wall, and where your hunger for God has nowhere to go?

For Eva Timothy, that was not a metaphor. That was childhood in communist Bulgaria.

In this episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with fine art photographer and founder of the Enlighten podcast, Eva Timothy, whose story stretches from the cement rooftops of Sofia to the altars of the Salt Lake Temple. Eva shares how the fall of the Berlin Wall opened Bulgaria to missionaries, how a picture of the Savior on a street board stopped her mid-walk and changed her life forever, and why she believes that every person on earth has been given a creative gift from God.

Eva is known for her award-winning series The Lord Is My Light, a photo-painting collection displayed in institutions including the Smithsonian. Her work uniquely omits the face of the Savior in every piece, a prompting she received when the series began, so that every viewer can place themselves into the moment with Christ.

This conversation covers:

The reality of growing up under communism with no religious freedom and no First Amendment
How Eva found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through a chance encounter with missionaries in a park
Her first prayer ever, offered during sacrament meeting in a rented room above a soccer stadium in Bulgaria
Why photography literally means to write with light, and how that shaped her entire artistic vision
The concept of chiaroscuro, the Renaissance technique of using darkness to make light more brilliant
Her mission president's challenge to create something for Jesus, and the seven years it took for that prompting to become The Lord Is My Light
Why she never shows the Savior's face in her art, and what that invites the viewer to do
The painting Lord Save Me, depicting Christ pulling Peter from the water, and what it means to be held with both hands
The temple as a masterclass on creation, and how going to the house of the Lord empowers our creative gifts
Doctrine and Covenants 109:22 and the promises given to those who come forth from the temple armed with God's power
How repentance and the Spirit are essential ingredients in the creative process
Advice for people who believe they have no creative gifts, and why that belief is a lie from the adversary
How to seek your gifts through prayer, patriarchal blessings, and the things that make you lose track of time

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