Jesus didn’t just hear people—He understood them. Hank talks about the difference between passive, active, and compassionate listening, and how you can strengthen every relationship by learning to truly listen.
Sometimes the best way to support someone who’s questioning their faith isn’t through persuasion, but through presence. Hank explores how to use these challenges to strengthen your relationships while also allowing space for everyone's own individual spiritual journey.
The Spirit teaches, love binds, and the Savior leads. In this musical message, professional violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her family share their testimony of how music can anchor a home in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Imagine facing an army of 200,000 warriors armed with stones, while you’re protected by iron armor. That’s exactly what happened in 1536, when Spanish soldiers in Cusco survived because they were properly equipped. Quinn Calder shares how this story mirrors our spiritual battles—when we wear the whole armor of God, we are protected from the attacks of the adversary. But those who fail to wear their spiritual helmet? They can be taken down in an instant. Don’t leave yourself exposed—put on your armor, every day.
We want to be “good,” but there’s still a lot we can learn from the “bad”! The “bad guys” of the Book of Mormon, that is! Hank Smith helps expose some of the enemies of Christ and helps us uncover some of the powerful lessons we can learn from the poor choices they made in their lives.
Hank shares a parable about faith and doubt. Just like a farmer who doesn’t fully understand how seeds grow, but trusts the process, you too can find peace even when you don’t know everything about your faith. He talks about why it’s crucial to keep going even when answers aren’t immediate.
Why is it so important to connect with God as often as you can? Hank shares a story from Jacob 7, and how personal experiences with divinity can provide a strong foundation for your beliefs. Hank talks through practical strategies that will help build your faith, even in the face of doubt and uncertainty.
Ganel-Lyn Condie shares ideas for how to teach Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk "A Higher Joy" from the April 2024 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Kurt Francom shares ideas for how to teach pure doctrine when sharing talks from General Conference.
Psalms repeatedly tells us to "sing to the Lord" but what if you're not a great singer? (GUEST POST by Whitney Permann from Mercy River)