The Savior's Tools: Building Emotional Resilience

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Where We Leave You: In Christ Apr 21, 2026

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In this final episode we bid farewell and give one last message with the Savior as the main focus. We discuss the concept of protection scriptures and provide examples and experiences with specific power scriptures. We give a big thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast and encourage continued discipleship in Christ.

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God's Pattern of Parenting Apr 14, 2026

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Are there specific gospel-based strategies that can guide parents on how to be great parents? In this episode we outline guiding gospel principles for great parenting along with specific ideas and even words and phrases that intentional parents can use to create a space for kids to thrive.

Having & Raising Children in Faith Apr 07, 2026

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What is the best parenting approach? Is it modern day soft parenting? Gentle parenting? Helicopter parenting? Snowplow parenting? Does God have specific advice for parents on how to raise children? In this episode we first discuss God’s command to have children, and then review His and prophets’ teachings on the best guiding principles for raising children in love and righteousness. We also review psychologies' teachings on different parenting approaches with a gospel lens.

Divine Purposes of Sexual Intimacy Part 2 Mar 31, 2026

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What types of questions are young adults asking about sexual intimacy? In this episode we review common questions and spend time answering their concerns with a gospel and therapeutic perspective! We ground the responses in doctrine, therapeutic experience, and guidance from words of the prophets and faithful researchers and practitioners.

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Divine Purposes of Sexual Intimacy (Part 1) Mar 24, 2026

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Is being sexual in opposition with being spiritual? Is it okay that we are sexual beings? Why is there so much shame around sex in the church? What does a healthy sexual marriage relationship look like? In today’s episode we address the divine purposes sexual intimacy and potential sources of the shame culture around sex. We review clear teachings from prophets about the purpose of sexual intimacy and implications for young adults and marriages.

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Spheres of Intimacy Mar 17, 2026

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What do you think about when you hear the word intimacy? Most think of physical or sexual intimacy, but intimacy is so much more! In today’s episode we discuss five different spheres of intimacy. The most intimate of marriages have a high degree of intimacy in each of these spheres. However, be patient. As you put Christ first in the relationship you can build intimacy over time in each of these spheres.

Marriage Communication Mar 10, 2026

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What are the BEST how’s of effective communication for Christ-centered marriages? In this episode we review direct teachings of Christ about communication and also the leading research on how to communicate for a lasting and happy marriage. We review research from John Gottman on the four horsemen and their remedies with a gospel lens in mind.

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Marriage in the Savior's Way Mar 03, 2026

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What does God want for marriage and what does Adam and Eve’s mandate to become one flesh actually look like in practice? In this episode we review scriptures and words of prophets on how God feels about and what He wants for marriage. We also analyze what it looks like for a marriage to become one. The doctrine of the restoration is discussed and its impact on our understanding of marriage.

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Dating in the Savior's Way Feb 24, 2026

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The Five Stages of Grief - Valid? Feb 17, 2026

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In this episode we review the five stages of grief as a helpful model for understanding the grieving process. We highlight what research supports or does not support about the stages. We then specify teachings of scriptures and words of prophets that help us to understand grief and the comfort and healing that can come from the Savior.

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