Have you ever considered what our spiritual lives would be like without Christ? In this deeply reflective episode, Morgan revisits a sacrament talk from years past that continues to resonate with listeners, exploring the profound symbolism behind our most frequent ordinance.

Beginning with a compelling story about what happened when his ward ran out of bread one Sunday, Morgan invites us to consider the spiritual parallel: without the bread—without Christ—we would have no resurrection, remain forever subject to the adversary, and live without hope. This stark reality highlights why our weekly sacrament experience should be far from routine—it should be the spiritual highlight of our week.

Drawing wisdom from Elder Tad R. Callister's "The Infinite Atonement," Morgan challenges the common approach to sacrament time. While many focus exclusively on seeking forgiveness, the sacramental prayers emphasize remembrance. This remembrance isn't simply a mental exercise but a catalyst that inspires repentance and transformation. "The better we remember Christ, the more constant times we think on Christ will directly correlate with how often we repent and how greatly we change," Morgan explains.

The episode unpacks multiple layers of sacrament symbolism: the altar-like sacrament table where we place our spiritual burdens; the repetition of prayers until perfect, mirroring Christ's patience with our imperfection; the bread as Christ's body and our spiritual nourishment; the water as the ultimate spiritual solvent that dissolves sin; and the white cloth representing purity and covenant. Perhaps most poignantly, Morgan highlights how the individual pieces of bread and separate cups remind us that Christ suffered for each of us personally, while the act of passing the sacrament to others reflects our responsibility to share Christ's healing power.

Regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey, this episode will transform how you experience this sacred weekly ordinance. Take time to reflect on these symbols and discover how remembering Christ more fully can bring healing, renewal, and profound spiritual connection to your life.

Have you ever felt completely lost in life? That disorienting feeling when you're not sure where you belong or what you should be doing next? In this deeply resonant episode, Morgan and Joel reframe what it means to feel lost and reveal why these moments might actually be spiritual turning points rather than dead ends.

Drawing from personal experiences, scriptural insights, and the powerful parable of the prodigal son, they explore the different ways we experience being "lost"—whether through straying from our spiritual path, losing our sense of identity, or simply not having reached our destination yet. Rather than a sign of failure, feeling lost often signals we're finally paying attention to what isn't working in our lives.

The conversation tackles how simple changes in daily habits can provide clarity when we feel directionless, and how God views our moments of wandering not as disappointments but as opportunities for homecoming. Morgan shares how feeling lost has consistently preceded major positive changes in her life, while Joel reflects on how the sacrament reminds us that Christ's living water never runs out for those wandering in spiritual deserts.

Whether you're a young single adult trying to navigate major life decisions, someone who has drifted from spiritual practices, or anyone questioning your purpose, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on those uncomfortable moments of feeling adrift. You'll walk away understanding that with Christ, being lost is never the end of your story—it's often the beginning of something beautiful.

Ready to transform your perspective on feeling lost? Listen now to discover how these challenging times might be precisely what you need to find your way back to what matters most.

Have you ever wondered why we often look to the distant past for examples of God's miraculous power instead of recognizing it in our own lives? This deeply personal episode explores how modern miracles unfold when we have eyes to see them.

Morgan shares the unexpected journey of finding housing as his lease deadline approached with alarming speed. Between juggling two jobs and church responsibilities, discovering he had mere weeks to find a new apartment seemed overwhelming. Then came a distinct spiritual prompting to remain within his ward boundaries—a challenging request that required turning down suitable options with no alternatives in sight.

What follows is a remarkable sequence of events that showcases divine timing and intervention. After weeks of disappointments, Morgan discovers the perfect apartment within his ward boundaries that accepts his dog Biscuit. Despite competing against twelve other applicants, he receives the offer. Simultaneously, he experiences unprecedented success at work, closing his monthly sales quota eleven days early—providing crucial time to focus on moving. The final surprise? The rent turns out to be $150 less than initially advertised.

This experience illuminates a powerful truth about how God works in our lives: "Don't rely on old miracles of the scriptures. Those miracles are not dead and gone. They will happen today, in your life, in your lifetime, because God loves you, he's mindful of you." Through Elder Bednar's teaching that "tender mercies do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence," Morgan reminds us that God cares about the details—even the seemingly small ones like finding an apartment or managing a stressful move. What miracles might you be missing in your own life? Listen, reflect, and then start looking for divine fingerprints in your daily journey.

What happens when we focus on what divides us rather than what unites us? Morgan and Joel dive deep into one of today's most misunderstood religious topics: the priesthood and the divine roles of men and women in God's plan.

Starting with a chance question from a missionary convert's friend, they explore how our cultural backgrounds and misunderstandings about terminology create unnecessary confusion about priesthood roles. The conversation reveals how Satan attacks both men's and women's divine responsibilities—convincing women they don't need to be mothers while telling men they don't need to be providers or priesthood holders.

The hosts share powerful personal examples of how their parents fulfilled complementary but equally vital roles in their spiritual development. Their mothers established rigorous scripture study routines and constant gospel teaching in the home, while their fathers provided guidance, correction, and examples of priesthood service. These combined influences created firm spiritual foundations that continue to shape them today.

Morgan and Joel challenge the growing individualism in our society that tells us we don't need each other. They testify that God's plan requires the interdependence of men and women—we simply cannot reach our divine potential alone. Rather than questioning God's design, they invite listeners to seek understanding of their divine responsibilities and find healing through embracing their eternal identities.

Whether you've had questions about priesthood authority yourself or simply want to better understand God's divine pattern for men and women, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a path forward. Listen now and discover how understanding your divine responsibilities can bring greater purpose and joy to your life.

The forgotten militant history of Mormonism reveals a legacy of spiritual and physical defense that should inspire believers today. Join hosts Morgan and Joel with special guest Ross Bracken (LatterDayAvenger on Instagram) as they uncover the surprising warrior heritage that shaped the early Church.

From Joseph Smith's pepper box pistol at Carthage Jail to organized militia groups like the Nauvoo Legion and Danites, early Saints understood the necessity of defending their faith. Historical events including the Battle of Crooked River, the Battle of Nauvoo, and the Utah War represent significant military engagements largely absent from typical Sunday School discussions. Why has this rich militant history been sanitized in modern Church education?

The parallels between this physical defense and today's spiritual battles become clear as the conversation shifts to modern applications. When Elder Holland called for "musket fire" in defense of the family, he echoed a long tradition of Saints willing to stand for truth against opposition. Christ Himself demonstrated that defending truth doesn't contradict Christian kindness, as evidenced by His confrontations with the Pharisees.

This episode challenges listeners to consider: Would your ancestors who physically risked everything for their faith be disappointed by your silence today? While modern Saints may not face physical persecution, prophetic warnings suggest challenging times ahead. The spiritual courage to defend beliefs now—online, at work, among friends—prepares believers for whatever conflicts may come.

Find renewed purpose in your own discipleship as you discover how to honor the legacy of your spiritual forebears through bold, unapologetic faith that refuses to compromise truth even when facing opposition. This isn't just history—it's preparation for the promised latter-day battles still to come.

Have you ever considered that our modern understanding of faith might be missing a crucial element? In this illuminating episode, Joel explores a revelation that changes everything about how we approach our relationship with God: the Hebrew Bible doesn't actually have a word that directly translates to "belief" as we understand it today.

What ancient Israelites had wasn't casual belief—it was deep trust, loyalty, and relationship. God wasn't an abstract concept requiring intellectual acceptance; He was a living reality they trusted daily. This single shift in understanding transforms faith from a passive mental state into an active principle that naturally produces corresponding actions. Through personal experiences and scriptural insights, Joel shares how replacing "belief" with "trust" in our spiritual vocabulary changes everything.

The trust fall becomes a powerful metaphor for authentic faith. When someone asks you to fall backward, claiming you trust them while refusing to fall reveals the truth—despite your words, you don't actually trust them. Similarly, claiming faith in God while refusing His guidance demonstrates a lack of genuine trust. As James taught, faith without works isn't just incomplete—it's dead. True faith, as trust, inevitably manifests in action.

This episode challenges listeners to move beyond intellectual belief to develop genuine trust in God's promises and power. When we truly trust that Christ can empower us through any challenge, addiction, or seemingly impossible circumstance, we access divine strength that transforms our lives. If you've ever felt disconnected from your faith or struggled to bridge the gap between belief and action, this perspective provides the missing piece to revitalize your spiritual journey. Listen, reflect, and discover how trust-based faith can become your most powerful motivating force.

Ever wondered why pride is called the universal sin? We're diving deep into what pride really means beyond the obvious arrogance and boasting we typically associate with it. Pride, at its core, is about enmity—a state of opposition between ourselves and others, and between ourselves and God.

This episode uncovers the surprising ways pride manifests in our daily lives that we often miss. It's not just about looking down on others (the traditional "top-down" pride), but also about looking up with envy and comparison (what we call "bottom-up" pride). From fault-finding and gossiping to feeling inadequate and withholding compliments, these subtle forms of pride create barriers to genuine connection and spiritual growth.

Through the biblical story of Jonah, we explore how pride can persist even when we're doing God's work. Jonah's resentment toward the Ninevites—even after they repented—mirrors our own struggles with wanting God's mercy for ourselves but sometimes begrudging it to others. This pattern of pride appears throughout scripture, including in the parable of the prodigal son, where the older brother couldn't celebrate his sibling's return.

The antidote? Humility that creates fertile soil for God to plant seeds of faith, hope, and charity. When we experience Christ's love firsthand, we naturally want to share it with others. We offer practical questions to check your heart for pride: "How am I treating others?" and "Do I desire the same for others as I desire for myself?"

Ready to transform your relationship with God and others? Listen now to discover how yielding to the Spirit and becoming "submissive, meek, and humble" through Christ's atonement can help you overcome the universal sin and develop the pure love of Christ.

Have you ever found yourself blurring the lines between your Latter-day Saint beliefs and those of other Christian faiths? You're not alone. In this thought-provoking episode, Joel shares his recent experience attending a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall and meeting one-on-one with a member—another Joel!—to better understand their theology firsthand.

This exploration reveals a crucial truth: when we try to minimize our theological differences to fit in with mainstream Christianity, we risk diluting what makes the restored gospel unique and powerful. Joel and Morgan examine how ancient Israelites faced the same temptation, worshipping Yahweh while "covering their bases" by incorporating neighboring deities into their practice. Today, we might unconsciously adopt Protestant concepts like creation from nothing (creatio ex nihilo) or scriptural inerrancy (sola scriptura) that directly contradict our own theology.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as they connect these doctrinal distinctions to lived experience. Morgan reflects on how embracing the uniqueness of Latter-day Saint doctrine—despite feeling "weird" sometimes—brings remarkable blessings that wouldn't come through compromise. "I wouldn't be the person I am, have the things I have, or know myself the way I do had I not embraced this gospel," he shares.

You'll gain clarity on why maintaining theological boundaries doesn't mean isolating from other faiths. Rather, it allows for more authentic interfaith relationships built on mutual respect and clear understanding. The hosts emphasize that we can unite with others on shared moral causes while still honoring what makes our faith distinct.

Whether you've struggled with feeling "too different" or have wondered about the theological lines between Latter-day Saint beliefs and other Christian denominations, this episode provides compassionate yet clarifying insights to help you embrace the fullness of the restored gospel. Listen now and discover why what makes your faith unique might be exactly what makes it true.