My name is Marie. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On this podcast I talk about things I have learned from the scriptures, the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants. I discuss how I apply scriptures and scripture stories to my life.
133 Episode – Letter of Lies Why were the words of bad guys written down word for word on gold plates? Why did Mormon choose to use precious space for it? Here's one idea. Scripture References 3 Nephi 3
132 Episode – Increasingly Pure Does it matter what other people are doing? Is it good enough to just be better than other people? Scripture References Confidence in the Presence of God, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2025. Matt 5:48, 3 Nephi 12:48 In the Space of Not Many Years, David A. Bednar. … Continue reading Increasingly Pure
Episode 132 – My Favorite Easter Story This is a repost from last year, but it is so good! Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN! Scripture References John 20 Luke 24 Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9 Alma 7:11, 13 3 Nephi 18:32
Episode 131 – Palm Sunday Happy Palm Sunday! Scripture References Matthew 21 Mark 11 Luke 19 John 12 3 Nephi 27:21 John 13:35
130 Episode – Ask and Ye Shall Receive Do we really get what we ask for? It sure seems like this life is full of unanswered prayers. But is it really? Scripture References 81 Episode – New Testament Insights 3 Nephi 27:29 Jacob 4:14 Let God Prevail, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2020. Doctrine … Continue reading Ask and Ye Shall Receive
129 Episode – Dear Performers – A Letter of Personal Scripture What actually is scripture? Heavenly Father sent me personal scripture through a surprise birthday concert for my 40th birthday. This is what happened, as told through my thank you letter to the performers. Scripture References Doctrine and Covenants 68:4
128 Episode – Eight is Great Why did the Lord say that 8 years old is the age we can be baptized? I don't know. But it's kinda cool if you think about it. Scripture References Mosiah 18:8-10, 13 Moroni 8 Doctrine & Covenants 68:27 Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life, Elder Garret W … Continue reading Eight is Great
127 Episode – Label-ites Labels that we place on ourselves and others seem to help us, but they are also really good at dividing us. What labels are worth using? Scripture References 4 Nephi 1 Where Will This Lead? Dallin H. Oaks. General Conference, April 2019.
126 Episode – Unprecedented Times Captain Moroni's leadership marked a change in how the Nephites defended themselves from the Lamanites. But why does that matter to us? Scripture References Alma 43:18-21 Alma 49:8 Alma 48:7 Episode about Captain Moroni The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2021.
125 Episode – When the Heavens Seem Closed The Father and the Son are giving away the secrets of the universe, but is there something wrong with me if I'm not getting them? Scripture References “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018. 124 Episode – The … Continue reading When the Heavens Seem Closed
124 Episode – The One Who Knows It is comforting to know that God knows everything! Scripture References “Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions,” Tracy Y. Browning. General Conference, Oct. 2024 James 1:5 “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Press. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Apr. 2018. 47 Episode – Where Are You Going … Continue reading The One Who Knows →
123 Episode – The Gift of Following Sometimes it requires a little more imagination to see how the scriptures apply to us. What if you were the rich man, asking Jesus what you needed to do to receive eternal life? Scripture References Mark 10:17-21
122 Episode – Spinning My Wheels My scripture study last week felt like I was spinning my wheels in the mud. But that doesn't mean I'm stuck forever. Scripture References Alma 32:12-13 Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth, José A. Teixeira. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
121 Episode – Worship The poor Zoramites think they can only worship God in their synagogues. Am I the same? Scripture References Alma 32:5-11 Alma 34:38 2 Nephi 25:29 Alma 26:11-12 Welcome to the Church of Joy, Elder Patrick Kearon. General Conference October 2024.
120 Episode – Engineering and Shoe Shopping Faith is not making choices knowing how things will turn out. It's trying things out to see if they get us closer to God, and changing course if they do not. Scripture References Ether 12:6 “Faith,” Topics and Questions 1 Nephi 3-4 Alma 21-22 Exodus 7-12 Alma 60-62
119 Episode – The Mediator Jesus Christ does more than just advocate for us before the judgement bar of God. He makes all that is unfair right. Scripture References Doctrine & Covenants 45:3-5 1 Timothy 2:5-6 2 Nephi 2:27 Alma 45:16 Infuriating Unfairness, Elder Dale G. Renlund. General Conference, April 2021. Doctrine & Covenants 123:17
118 Episode – My Work – What is it? If God's work is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, what's mine? Scripture References Doctrine & Covenants 4:3 Moses 1:39 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Doctrine and Covenants 11:20-21 2 Nephi 25:26 Mosiah 4:26
117 Episode – To Be Unshaken Jacob, a prophet in The Book of Mormon, has to deal with a man teaching people there is no Christ. How did he prepare to hear from someone who wanted to shake him? Scripture References Jacob 7 Lord, I Believe, Elder Jeffery R. Holland. General Conference, April 2013. John … Continue reading To Be Unshaken →
116 Episode – Cycle of Hope Imagine it's your first time ever reading the Book or Mormon. Nephi begins his story about his family. You have no idea that Nephi will eventually flee for his life from his brothers. Why did Nephi write it that way? Why not just tell us at the beginning that … Continue reading Cycle of Hope →
115 Episode – A Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ I was recently asked to share how my testimony of the resurrection of Jesus Christ has blessed my life. These are my thoughts. Scripture References Jacob 7:12 Sunday Will Come, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. General Conference, October 2006. Hebrews 12:1-2
114 Episode – My Favorite Easter Story The title pretty much explains this epsiode. I promise it's worth the listen. Scripture References John 20 Luke 24 Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9 Alma 7:11, 13 3 Nephi 18:32
113 Episode – Just Water God has left reminders of Him and His love all over this world that He created. In this episode, I share a funny little story about one of my family's experiences wth water, and why we keep going back. Scripture References Some references of Jesus and water (Matthew 3, 4, … Continue reading Just Water →
Episode 112 – Grace, Healing, and Invitation Jesus Christ healed many people while He ministered during His earthly life. But He didn't just leave them at that. He offered invitations. Scripture References Matthew 8 Mark 2 John 5 Matthew 9 Luke 17 Mark 10 “Songs Sung and Unsung,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. General Conference April … Continue reading Grace, Healing, and Invitation →
111 Episode – Jesus Christ Heals I share a short talk that my daughter wrote. She shares a sweet testimony of who Christ is. Scripture References Matthew 9 Mark 5
110 Episode – Fear Not – But For Real Though? When the Savior says to “fear not” does he really mean, like, never fear? Not anything? Scripture References Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-40 Luke 8:22-25 Doctrine & Covenants 6:36 Doctrine & Covenants 101:36
109 Episode – Two Yokes The Savior said to take His yoke upon us. So that means there must be another yoke that we could choose. Also, what load are we pulling that we need a yoke for? Scripture References Matthew 11:28-30
108 Episode – A Family Christmas Story My family reads a story from my Grandad every year on Christmas Eve. I would like to share it with you. Merry Christmas! Scripture References John 3:16
107 Episode – The Good Samaritan – What's Not Said Have you ever thought about what the Savior didn't say in his parable to the lawyer about the Good Samaritan? Sometimes what is not said can bring just as much insight as what is said. Scripture References Luke 10:30-35
106 Episode – To Meet the Savior What am I willing to do today to see the Savior tomrrow? Scripture References 3 Nephi 19:3
105 Episode – Only One Thing to Worry About Did you know the scriptures even tell us what to worry about? Scripture References Alma 39-42
104 Episode – Unto Your House Alma took people to his house to minister to them. How did he keep his home ready for that? Scripture References Alma 15 Alma 27:20 Moses 5:8 “Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference April 2022.
103 Episode – Captain Moroni and Integrity I talked in episode 77 about Captain Moroni and charity. He had integrity too. It's more than just telling the truth about the past. It's telling the truth about the future. And it shows up throughout the many years he leads the Nephite armies. Scripture References Alma 43-44 … Continue reading Captain Moroni and Integrity →
102 Episode – Not Too Late Helaman leads a band of 2000 young men into battle during the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. But 60 others show up later. What does he do with them? What does that mean for us? Scripture References Alma 56:56 Alma 57:25 Alma 57:6 Alma 57:19-21
101 Episode – Never Forget Captain Moroni uses the title of liberty to remind his people of what they are fighting for. Don't we do things like that too? Scripture References Alma 46
100 Episode – I'll Do It “I only want what you want. Just tell me what that is. I'll do it.” Can you say this prayer honestly? It sounds a little scary to me. Scripture References Mosiah 17 Alma 9-14 Helaman 15 Doctrine and Covenants 98:14 2 Nephi 2:27 2 Nephi 10:23 1 Corinthians 2:9
99 Episode – Kicked Out of the Synagogue The poor of the Zoramites were kicked out of their synagogues and felt unable to worship. Little did they know Alma would teach them it was a blessing. Scripture References Alma 32
98 Episode – Do It For God Why do we do what we do? For praise. For followers. To make change in the world. Maybe we should do it for God. Scripture References “Our Heartfelt All.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Genreal Conference, April 2022. Mark 14:3-9
97 Episode – A Thought on Mary and Martha The story of Martha serving and Mary sitting at Jesus' feet has been a hard one for me to understand. Maybe these thoughts will help. Scripture References Luke 10:38-42 1 Timothy 5:8
96 Episode – Giants and Walls Where did all the giants go? We may not face literal giants today, but we definitely face hard things. How did the Savior face His giants? Scripture References Matthew 14:10-20 Mark 4:36-41 John 11:32-44 Luke 22:39-44
95 Episode – Choose Right If everyone was perfect and chose the right every time, would we all be the same? Is there more than one right? Scripture References 2 Nephi 31 3 Nephi 12:48 Matthew 5:48 Luke 2:46-47 Luke 2:51 Moroni 7:16 Mosiah 4:29
94 Episode – Press Forward x3 Pressing forward and enduring to the end is a cycle. And Nephi knew it. Scripture References 2 Nephi 31 Jacob 7:26
93 Episode – Shut Up and Enjoy it How do things that we hate doing fit into the plan of happiness? I have no idea. But I do know that the Savior meets us where we are and helps us up. *Note: I said the talk “Come What May and Love It” was from April … Continue reading Shut Up and Enjoy It →
92 Episode – In An Agony What do you do first when things get hard? Scripture References Luke 22:44 2 Nephi 5:1-2 Alma 24:21 Alma 62:39-41 2 Nephi 32:9 Doctrine and Covenants 10:5 Alma 34:39 Alma 15:17 Doctrine and Covenants 121:8
91 Episode – Cycle of Happiness 10 things we can do to keep up the cycle of happiness and “live after the manner of happiness.” Scripture References 2 Nephi 5 “The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, April 2022. “Paths to True Happiness,” Ullisses Soares.
90 Episode – No Going Back The only way out is through. For reals. Scripture References Exodus 14:12 1 Nephi 2:11-12 Genesis 3:17 “The Power Spiritual Momentum,” Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, April 2022. “Our Heartfelt All,” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. General Conference, April 2022.
89 Episode – What Would You Ask an Apostle? So, what would be on you list of questions? You might have a long list or a short one, but questions are good. But what are the odds you will have the chance to ask them of an apostle? What do you do then? Scripture References … Continue reading What Would You Ask an Apostle? →
88 Episode – What Comes After the Feast? Are you “feasting” on the words of Christ? There is more to it than you think, and you don't always have to be reading your scriptures to do it. Scripture References 2 Nephi 31:20 2 Nephi 32:3
87 Episode – A Lesson from Esau Not all the lessons in scripture come from the “good guys.” Esau learned a lesson that has consequences for his whole life. Does that mean he was never forgiven? Scripture References Genesis 25 Genesis 27 Genesis 33
86 Episode – Testimony Meeting Ever sat in testimony meeting and felt like your testimony didn't belong. You're not alone. Scripture References Alma 32:27
85 Episode – Taken for Granted Not all insights come word for word from the scriptures. Sometimes they just get you thinking. In this episode I talk about what I take for granted. Scripture References 1 Nephi 16:29 Matthew 25:1-13 2 Nephi 28:30 Alma 34:32
84 Episode – Promised Peace The Savior promised Peter peace, even after He knew Peter would deny Him. Scripture References John 14:27
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