The Savior's Tools: Building Emotional Resilience

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Bring your Parts to God Dec 02, 2025

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In this episode we discuss a popular therapy approach called Internal Family Systems. We analyze a doctrinal basis for the idea that within each person are subpersonalities. We discuss the spiritual implications of such an approach and how bringing all of our parts to Christ can unburden and heal them which then causes them to work us in healthy ways.

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Solutions with the Savior Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the evidence-based therapy approach called Solution Focused Therapy. We discuss specific interventions and gospel parallels. Scriptures and words of prophets are used to support validity of this therapy approach.

Hierarchy of Needs Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the well-known psychological model – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. We make gospel comparisons but ultimately repudiate this model from a gospel perspective.

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Stages of Life Nov 11, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the stages of development as proposed by developmental psychologist Erik Erickson and their relation to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We analyze each stages negative and positive outcomes and how the doctrine of Christ informs and enlightens each stage.

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Attachment Styles Nov 04, 2025

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In this episode we outline the research on attachment styles and their spiritual applications. We discuss the four attachment styles and how they can impact our view of God. We analyze attributes of parents and deity that lead to secure attachment.

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Organize Yourselves Oct 28, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the power of order and organization. We dive into the doctrinal underpinnings of organization and then give specific research and psychological tools from decluttering to calendaring and to do lists.

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Gospel Goals Oct 21, 2025

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In this episode we discuss specific strategies for effectively setting and reaching goals. We explore a gospel based framework with prophetic quotes that guide goal setting. We dive into the research on specific psychological tools that increase the likelihood of setting and achieving goals.

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Grit Oct 14, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the concept of grit. We review main findings from psychologist Angela Duckworth and her research on grit. The four pillars of grit are each analyzed with gospel connections. Scriptures and prophetic examples are used to teach grit, and the Savior’s example of grit is discussed.

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Gospel Growth Mindset Oct 07, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the powerful idea and lense of growth mindset. The term ‘growth mindset’ was developed by psychologist Carol Dweck in her book Mindset. We address the basics of this mindset and discuss gospel parallels on developing a growth mindset.

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Face your Fears Sep 30, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the value of exposure therapy from a gospel context. We provide scriptural examples and quotes from prophets about facing fears. Specific scenarios are discussed and how exposure therapy could be applied to common young adult fears.

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