A podcast by Josh and Dallan, two cousins seeking to truly understand and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. As active Christians and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, these discussions are intended to explore spirituality and inspire hope and love as we all are on this journ…
In this episode, Josh and Dallan discuss a talk given by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland entitled Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence. They explore themes of confidence, fear, faith, and trust, among others. Show Notes: Johann Hari Jeffrey R. Holland - Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence Hebrews 10:35 Joseph Smith's First Vision Moses 1:1-22 Brene Brown Bishop W. Christopher Waddell - A Pattern For Peace Mosiah 24:10-16 1 Nephi 3:7 Alma 32:28 2 Timothy 1:7 LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons
In this episode, Josh and Dallan speak from personal experience about addiction, pornography, and the misconceptions that make recovery so difficult. They talk about how to overcome a pornography addiction quickly and powerfully and easily. Show Notes: Josh's Blog Post: How To Overcome a Pornography Addiction Easily Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong Brene Brown "After All We Can Do" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means All Human Behavior is the Result of the State We Are In Neil L. Andersen - Fear and Faith Cannot Coexist Peter Walking on the Water The Secret of Change is Focus Jairus - Mark 5:22-43 Elder Holland Quote on Repentance Alma 36:5-20 LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons
In this episode, Josh and Dallan explore repentance in detail, discussing misunderstandings and simplified perspectives on change. Show Notes: Mosiah 18:20 Mosiah 25:22 D&C 6:9 Helaman 13:6 3 Nephi 27:19 Joseph Smith quote on 'Appendages' "After All We Can Do" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means 2 Nephi 25:23 Alma 24:11 'Endure', 1828 Webster's Dictionary Endurance of Faith (Moroni 3:3) Law Irrevocably Decreed (D&C 130:20-21) 'Repentance', Bible Dictionary Broken Heart and Contrite Spirit (2 Nephi 2:7) 2 Corinthians 7:10 Mosiah 26:29-30 For Times of Trouble by Jeffrey R. Holland D&C 19:16 Enos 1:2-8 John 3:16 Alma 36:5-20 LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons
In this episode, Josh and Dallan explore belief, doubt, and courage as they seek to discover how to gain a powerful faith. Show Notes: What is Truth? by Pres. Uchtdorf Alma 32.21 | Heb. 11.1 Brad Wilcox FairMormon Podcast (Part 1) Brad Wilcox FairMormon Podcast (Part 2) Faith without works is dead (James 2.26) Woman with an issue of blood: Matt. 9.20-22 | Mark 5.25-34 | Luke 8.43-48 Peter walks on water (Matt. 14.25-31) Peter and John heal a crippled man (Acts 3.1-16) Peter and John Heal a Man Crippled Since Birth (Video) Alma's faith causes an angel to appear (Mosiah 27.14) Help thou mine unbelief (Mark 9.17-27) Lord, I Believe by Jeffrey R. Holland Faith is the first great governing principle (Joseph Smith, Lectures on Faith) Enoch's faith (Moses 7.13) Shall not doubt in his heart (Mark 11.23-24) Doubting nothing (Morm. 9.21) Miracles by Matthew Cowley Have miracles ceased? (Moro. 7.33-37) Whatsoever ye ask for which is "right" (3 Ne. 18.20) Whatsoever ye ask for which is "expedient" (D&C 88.64) Whatsoever ye ask for which is "good" (Moro. 7.26) All these things shall give thee experience (D&C 122.7) George Q. Cannon approach to tithing (para. 12) To Him That Believeth by Frederick & June Babbel LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons
In this episode, Josh and Dallan discuss their most recent blog posts, the real reason behind why we should keep the commandments, and how to actually keep the commandments. Show Notes: “After All We Can Do” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means (Shorter Post) Understanding Nephi’s Phrase: “After All We Can Do” (Longer Post) Einstein Quote (it appears that Einstein did not say it, but it’s still a nice thought) 1 Ne. 11 2 Ne. 25.23 2 Ne. 31.19 The Gift of Grace by Pres. Uchtdorf If ye love me... (John 14.15) Wrought a mighty change (Mosiah 5.2) He first loved us (John 4.19) Faith & repentance brings a change of heart (Hel. 15.7) Begrudgingly keeping the commandments is not beneficial (Moro. 7.6) Instagram photo summary LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons
In this episode, Josh and Dallan explore whether it is by grace that we are saved or whether it is through our works. Show Notes: Saved by grace alone: Eph. 2.8-9 | 2 Cor. 12.9 | 2 Ne. 2.4 | 2 Ne. 10.24 Saved by works: Rom. 6.15-17 | James 1.22 | James 2.17, 24 | Matt. 7.20-21 Saved by grace and works combined: Titus 2.11-14 | 2 Ne. 25.23 His Grace is Sufficient by Brad Wilcox People of King Benjamin "mighty change of heart" (Mosiah 5.2) King Benjamin's response to the people (Mosiah 5.7) Climbing a Ladder Quote (Joseph Smith) Salvation by Grace Alone? (fairmormon.org) "All we can do" referring to repentance (Alma 24.11) Final thoughts: We are saved by grace completely; however, doing good works enables grace to change us. If we allow the grace of Jesus Christ to change us, then doing good works continually becomes second nature. True repentance allows the grace of Christ to change us. When we become changed, it is easy and natural to choose to do good works continually. LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons
In this episode, Josh and Dallan explore why we're so hard on ourselves, God's love, how to better love ourselves, thought patterns, and more. Show Notes: Shrink the Gap by Jason Wright (Deseret News) For God so loved the world (John 3.16) God is love (1 John 4.7-11) The Grandeur of God by Jeffrey R. Holland Those who are healthy need not a physician (Mark 2.17) Be ye therefore perfect (Matt 5.48) God is liberal and merciful (Joseph Smith) Interview with Bruce Lipton (Petri Dishes) [2m33s] Mysteries of the Mind (Neuroscientist Article) Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly (D&C 121.45) Sacrament Prayers (D&C 20.77, 79) Train up a child in the way he should go... (Prov. 22.6) Love your enemies (Matt. 5.44) Free Throw Visualization (Tony Robbins) [15m00s] Example of Positive Affirmations (Louise Hay) Whatever you ask for in faith, doubting nothing, you will receive: Mark 11.22-24 | James 1.5-6 | 3 Ne. 18.20 | Morm. 9.21 | Moro. 10.4 | D&C 29.6 Be okay as you are now and you can make changes (Louise Hay) [3m53s] If we served Him our whole lives, we'd still be unprofitable servants (Mosiah 2.21) Wherefore, my guilt was swept away (Enos 1.6) Final thoughts: Believe that God loves you. Accept that He loves you. And feel His love for you. Start to love yourself. Be kind, gentle, patient, and merciful with yourself. LISTEN FROM A MOBILE DEVICE Learn more about Mormons