The Temple is a Jesus Place

Gary Miller is the host of the “Hope In Him Today” and “Outside The Lane” podcasts. Before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as an independent fundamental Baptist pastor. He spent 11 years in the United States Air Force, dividing his time between critical care medicine and professional development training as a master military training instructor. He holds a B.S. from Wayland Baptist University and studied theology at Liberty Theological Seminary. Currently, he works as a director of marketing for a Salt Lake City-based insurance firm and serves as a stake high councilor in the Katy Texas Stake. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Katy, Texas, with their four children. You’ll likely find him at a NASCAR race somewhere when he’s not doing these things.

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The Path of Descent

This week, we’re joined by Mike Petrow, who serves as the Director of Formation, Faculty Relations, and Theological Foundations at the Center for Action and Contemplation. The CAC is a nonprofit founded by Father Richard Rohr that introduces seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation.Mike is intimately involved with the CAC’s Living School, a core educational offering from the CAC that last year offered a course called Essentials of Engaged Contemplation that Tim and I participated in.

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Gathering African Saints to the Temple

Brenda Angle has served as a Young Women president, Primary president, stake and ward Relief Society president, stake camp director, and as a service missionary teaching study skills at the Provo Missionary Training Center. She is an author and a certified faith-based life coach and speaker who has also trained and certified 200 other faith-based life coaches. Brenda has served as president of United Families for Arizona and as an NGO lobbyist at the United Nations. In her humanitarian work, she has served as vice president of Hearts and Hands for Humanity, vice president director of philanthropy for Legacy Giving Fund, and has traveled to Tanzania, Africa for eight years. She is the mother of nine children and grandmother of 40.

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A Counter-culture of Love

This week, we’re excited to share a conversation between Zach Davis and New York Times columnist and author David French. David French began his career as a constitutional litigator, with a special focus on religious liberty. He has since become known for his thoughtful, principled political writing, having worked previously for The National Review, The Dispatch and The Atlantic. In their conversation today, David emphasizes the need for Christians to move from a fear-based political culture to one centered on care and compassion for our neighbors—and that instead of seeking political control or domination, Christians should embrace equality for Americans of any or no religion. 

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The One Thing That Will Never Change

Change is hard. It can feel like a piece of your identity is missing when you lose something important—a sport, a performance, a friendship, or even stability at home. But Whitney Perman shares a message of hope: God never changes. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that His plans for us are good, even when we don’t understand them. When life feels uncertain, root yourself in Christ—and no matter what happens, you’ll always stand strong.

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Nothing Changes If You Don’t Move

It’s easy to hope and wish for things, but real progress comes from action. Ryker Simmons reminds us that Doctrine and Covenants 131:3 teaches a simple truth: “If he does not, he cannot obtain it.” Whether it’s spiritual growth, personal goals, or any blessing we seek, effort is required. Heavenly Father is ready to bless us—but first, we need to show up and do the work. What step can you take today?

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Navigating Divorce with Faith and Resilience

In this episode, Heather is joined by Jenn Zingmark, a coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate the challenges of divorce while staying faithful, resilient, and hopeful. Jenn shares her personal journey through divorce and remarriage, the lessons she’s learned, and how she now helps others find healing and hope. She discusses how to know when it’s time to leave a marriage, the realities of divorce, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for happiness. This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools for anyone facing divorce or relationship struggles.   For more information about Jenn and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

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Doctrine and Covenants 20–22

This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 20-22. This portion of the record contains specific instructions for Joseph Smith regarding how he is to establish the church in the latter days. We’ll talk about how the Lord is willing to help us achieve larger goals by giving us specific instruction, but we have to be ready to receive the revelation. We’ll discuss how hope is a key factor in achieving lasting change. We’ll also talk about how personal weakness is part of the plan and how it helps us become more humble. 

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