Putting Jesus at the Center of Your Ward

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in July 2020. David Butler is a religious educator at Utah Valley University. He also cohosts the popular YouTube scripture study channel Don’t Miss This and is the author of many religious books, including Almighty: How the Most Powerful Being in the Universe Is Also Your Loving Father, Redeemer: Who He Is and Who He Will Always Be, and Spirit: The Gift that Connects You to Heaven. David has previously served as a bishop. He and his wife Jenny are the parents of six children.

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The Secret to Making More Friends

Ever feel like it’s hard to fit in? Brooke Stone shares a powerful lesson she learned in high school—popularity and kindness are NOT the same thing. A study showed that the most popular kids and the most liked kids were completely different people. When Brooke decided to “kill people with kindness”, she left high school with more friends than she could count. So forget about being “cool”—focus on being kind. It’s the real key to building friendships that actually matter.

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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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Your Pain Matters to the Savior

Sometimes the greatest lessons about Christ's love come from unexpected places. In this powerful message from Lindsey Broschinsky, discover how a faithful dog's final moments revealed profound truths about how the Savior ministers to us in our darkest hours.

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The Secret Way to Feel More of God’s Love

When you hear the word repentance, do you think of guilt, shame, and mistakes? Or do you think of love, peace, and coming closer to Christ? Meg Johnson shares how Alma 5:33-34 teaches that repentance isn’t about feeling bad—it’s about experiencing God’s love in its fullness. Just like in Lehi’s dream, the fruit of the tree of life represents God’s love. And when we repent—even of the small daily things—we are embracing His love more fully. So today, don’t think of repentance as a burden—think of it as a blessing. It’s your direct line to feeling the Savior’s love.

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The Ultimate Secret to Success

Let’s be honest—no one loves chores. But what if they’re actually teaching you the key to success? Hank Smith shares wisdom from President Gordon B. Hinckley: “Work, work, work is the key to getting things done.” You can’t get around it. There’s no shortcut to success. So the next time you have a job to do, don’t fight it—lean into it. Learning how to work now will pay off big time later.

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Practical Ways To Support Kids In Their Learning

Every child faces challenges in school, but as parents, how can we help them better navigate those struggles? Educator and advocate Michelle Love-Day shares practical ways to support kids in their learning—from building a reading culture at home, to seeking out tutoring, to addressing learning disabilities early, to fostering communication with teachers. She also highlights the power of turning to your community for help and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

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