The Gospel’s Secret to Managing Stress

When stress takes over, we often ask, How do I fix this? But Kevin Clayson shares a powerful truth—we don’t have to handle it alone. Jesus Christ already bore our burdens. When stress rises, try this: pause, close your eyes, and think of the Savior. Picture His love, His sacrifice, and His peace. Hand your worries over to Him, and let His Spirit replace stress with comfort. The Savior already paid the price—why carry something He’s already lifted?

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Doctrine and Covenants 19

Martin Harris faced enormous financial and personal sacrifice to fund the printing of the Book of Mormon. John talks about some of the lessons we can learn from Martin, how our understanding of the Atonement can change as we read the Savior's first-person account of His sacrifice and suffering, and discusses how "endless punishment" and torment might mean something different than you may think!

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When Church is a Burden

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in July 2021. Andrea Lystrup is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owns a private practice—Andrea Lystrup Therapy—in Tucson, Arizona. She received her master’s degree from the University of Maryland in Couple and Family Therapy. She specializes in marriage therapy, particularly working with sexual issues, betrayal trauma, and mixed faith marriages.

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One Heart One Mind

We have been waiting a long time for this episode with our friend Thomas McConkie. As many of you know, Thomas is an incredibly skilled meditation teacher and guide on the path of spiritual awakening. Faith Matters produced his very popular online course Transformations of Faith and also published his incredible book At-One-Ment, which has deeply impacted so many readers. For the last several years, Thomas has been doing graduate work at Harvard Divinity School.

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Reaching the Hearts of Women

This is a group discussion about the Heart of a Woman retreat, a 3-day intensive experience for women of faith. The retreat provides a space for women to connect with God, other women, and themselves. It includes presentations, time for reflection, and opportunities for prayer and worship. The panelists discuss their own experiences with the retreat and how it has impacted their lives. They also share insights on the importance of women's leadership and the power of prayer.

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Shift the Darkness into God’s Light

Some days, it’s hard to feel the Savior’s presence. Fear, doubt, and stress can make us feel distant from Him. But Charlotte Varble shares two powerful ways to invite His light instantly: singing His praises and choosing repentance—not just for sins, but for any thought or feeling that separates us from God. Repentance is the door that lets Christ’s healing power into our lives. If you’re struggling today, take a moment to turn toward Him. His light is always there, waiting for you to let Him in.

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