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LDS Stories
Heartfelt personal stories from within the LDS faith. Faith journeys, trials, and testimonies. A reminder that everyone has a story—and every story matters.
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Episodes
LDS StoriesEncore: Finding Peace: A Christian Perspective on Spiritual Progress and Divine Nature
In this episode, we explore the importance of personal peace and connection with Jesus Christ for true Christian living, contrasting it with superficial…
LDS StoriesThe Book of Mormon: A Second Witness of Jesus Christ
In this episode, we explore the Book of Mormon as a profound testament to Jesus Christ, emphasizing its role in guiding individuals back to Heavenly Father…
LDS StoriesWho is Joseph Smith According to Mormons?
In this episode, we explore the story of Joseph Smith, who at 14 years old, sought truth amidst religious confusion, leading to a profound experience that…
LDS StoriesMy Experience with Jesus Christ, Miracles, and Personal Relationship
In this episode, we explore the speaker's personal experience with Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of a daily renewed religious commitment rather than…
LDS StoriesUnderstanding "I Am A Beloved Daughter" Theme
In this episode, we explore the profound meaning behind the Young Woman's theme, particularly the statement, "I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents with…
LDS StoriesWill We Be with Family in Heaven?
In this episode, we tackle the controversial question of whether family relationships, including marriage, persist in heaven. We also explore the idea that…
LDS StoriesEncore: Unpacking Joseph Smith's Spiritual Encounters
In this episode, we explore the four different accounts of Joseph Smith's spiritual encounter, highlighting the varying details he shared in each narrative. We…
LDS StoriesEncore: A Latter-day Saint's Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
In this episode, we explore what it means for a Latter-day Saint to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, emphasizing core doctrines and practices…
LDS StoriesEncore: Historically Who Was Joseph Smith?
In this episode, we explore the life and mission of Joseph Smith, a figure whom the host believes to be a true prophet of God. We discuss his spiritual…
LDS StoriesThe Gift of the Holy Ghost
In this episode, we explore the principle of having the Holy Ghost as a constant companion and its significance in daily life. We discuss the role of the Holy…
LDS StoriesLease Sala: My Trust in Christ Unfolded
In this episode, we learn how Lease Sala found redemption through trust in Jesus Christ. Lease’s story highlights the power of faith to heal and restore…
LDS StoriesThe Importance of Prophets and Apostles Today
In this episode, we explore the historical pattern of God communicating through prophets and apostles, as well as the significance of having living prophets in…
LDS StoriesEncore: Catholic and Latter-day Saint Similarities
In this episode, we explore the shared beliefs and organizational structures between the Catholic Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
LDS StoriesA Latter-day Saint's Perspective on Faith and Community
In this episode, we explore the speaker's personal experience as a Latter-day Saint, highlighting the unique aspects of their faith, the importance of personal…
LDS StoriesBorn-Again Latter-day Saints and Missionary Work
In this episode, we discuss the concept of being a "born-again Latter-day Saint" and clarify common misunderstandings about the Church of Jesus Christ of…
LDS StoriesEncore: Are Mormons Christian? What do they believe about Jesus?
In this episode, we explore the speaker's understanding of Jesus Christ and how it aligns with the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
LDS StoriesEncore: 10 Similarities Between Latter-day Saints and Christians
In this episode, we explore ten common beliefs and practices shared by Latter-day Saints and Christians, focusing on their shared faith in Jesus Christ as Lord…
LDS StoriesEncore: Catholics, Latter-day Saints, and Temple Ordinances
In this episode, we explore the similarities and key differences between Catholicism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, particularly focusing…
LDS StoriesWhy God Wants You to Wait for Sex
In this episode, we share personal experiences and biblical perspectives on why abstaining from sex before marriage is a commandment from God. We discuss the…
LDS StoriesCoffee Part 2: The Wild Card of Addiction
In this episode, we discuss the historical context of coffee consumption within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how their health code, the…
LDS StoriesWill We Be with Our Families in Heaven?
In this episode, we explore the controversial idea of family relationships in heaven. We question the notion that death erases the bonds God created and…
LDS StoriesEncore: Families Can Be Together Forever
In this episode, we explore the belief that families can be together eternally through the Abrahamic covenant and proper priesthood sealing. We also discuss…
LDS StoriesEncore: Eternal Families: Scriptural Basis for Everlasting Bonds
In this episode, we explore the scriptural foundation for eternal families, examining why the concept of family unity extends beyond earthly life. We discuss…
LDS StoriesEncore: The Gift of the Holy Ghost
In this episode, we explore the principle of having the Holy Ghost as a constant companion and its significance in daily life. We discuss the role of the Holy…
LDS StoriesEncore: Catholic and Latter-day Saint Priesthood Authority
In this episode, we compare the beliefs of Catholics and Latter-day Saints regarding priesthood authority, focusing on their differing views on apostolic…
LDS StoriesEncore: Latter-day Saints and the Importance of the Temple
In this episode, we explore the significance of temples for Latter-day Saints, drawing parallels from biblical accounts like the Old Testament's 2 Chronicles…
LDS StoriesEternal Families and Salvation in Latter-day Saint Beliefs
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief in eternal families, emphasizing its centrality to God's plan and the role of Jesus Christ's atonement…
LDS StoriesMormons on Sex: A Conversation with My Daughter's Friend Yazzie
In this episode, we discuss the Latter-day Saint perspective on sex, focusing on the importance of the marriage covenant and chastity before marriage. We also…
LDS StoriesEternal Families and God's Plan
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief in eternal families, emphasizing its centrality to God's plan for our eternal destiny. We discuss how…
LDS StoriesTemples: Sacred Spaces for the Living and the Dead
In this episode, we explore the significance of temples as sacred spaces and the belief in performing baptisms for the dead, allowing everyone an opportunity…
LDS StoriesTemple Garments: Meaning and Purpose
In this episode, we explore the sacred significance of temple garments within the speaker's faith. We discuss their symbolic representation of Jesus Christ…
LDS StoriesEncore: Eternal Families and Salvation in Latter-day Saint Beliefs
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief in eternal families, emphasizing its centrality to God's plan and the role of Jesus Christ's atonement…
LDS StoriesEncore: Eternal Marriage in the Church of Jesus Christ
In this episode, we explore why Latter-day Saints believe families are eternal and central to God's plan of happiness. We discuss how marriage, instituted by…
LDS StoriesEncore: Understanding "I Am A Beloved Daughter" Theme
In this episode, we explore the profound meaning behind the Young Woman's theme, particularly the statement, "I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents with…
LDS StoriesWhat Happens Inside a Mormon Temple?
In this episode, we explore the sacred spaces and practices within a Latter-day Saint temple. We discuss the significance of ordinances like baptisms for the…
LDS StoriesEncore: Mormon Faith: Joseph Smith, Prophets, and Jesus Christ
In this episode, we explore the story of Joseph Smith and his role as a prophet, emphasizing that he is revered for his true prophetic mission, not worshipped…
LDS StoriesWhy Don't Mormons Drink Coffee? "Word of Wisdom"
In this episode, we explore why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints abstain from coffee, alcohol, and drugs, and how these practices are…
LDS StoriesEncore: Coffee Part 2: The Wild Card of Addiction
In this episode, we discuss the historical context of coffee consumption within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how their health code, the…
LDS StoriesEncore: Who is Joseph Smith According to Mormons?
In this episode, we explore the story of Joseph Smith, who at 14 years old, sought truth amidst religious confusion, leading to a profound experience that…
LDS StoriesMormons and Polygamy: Separating Fact from Fiction
In this episode, we address the common misconception that Mormons practice polygamy, clarifying its historical context within the Church of Jesus Christ of…
LDS StoriesThe LDS Perspective on Eternal Families
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief in eternal families and how this concept brings joy and peace, seeing it as part of God's plan for us…
LDS StoriesEncore: What Happens Inside a Mormon Temple?
In this episode, we explore the sacred spaces and practices within a Latter-day Saint temple. We discuss the significance of ordinances like baptisms for the…
LDS StoriesThe Church of Jesus Christ's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage
In this episode, we explore the Church of Jesus Christ's perspective on same-sex marriage, emphasizing their belief in eternal gender and marriage between a…
LDS StoriesUnderstanding the Trinity: A Unified Godhead
In this episode, we simplify the concept of the Trinity, emphasizing unity over complex theological mechanics. We explore how the Bible and other scriptures…
LDS StoriesEncore: Born-Again Latter-day Saints and Missionary Work
In this episode, we discuss the concept of being a "born-again Latter-day Saint" and clarify common misunderstandings about the Church of Jesus Christ of…
LDS StoriesEncore: Mormons on Sex: A Conversation with My Daughter's Friend Yazzie
In this episode, we discuss the Latter-day Saint perspective on sex, focusing on the importance of the marriage covenant and chastity before marriage. We also…
LDS StoriesEncore: A Latter-day Saint's Perspective on Faith and Community
In this episode, we explore the speaker's personal experience as a Latter-day Saint, highlighting the unique aspects of their faith, the importance of personal…
LDS StoriesBiblical Case For Continuing Families In Heaven
In this episode, we explore the biblical foundations for why family relationships endure beyond death and continue into heaven. We discuss how God's creation…
LDS StoriesWhat Are Mormon Garments? Temple Clothing
In this episode, we discuss the significance of temple garments in the Latter-day Saint faith, explaining their symbolic meaning as protective clothing…
LDS StoriesEncore: Catholics, Latter-day Saints, and Temple Ordinances
In this episode, we explore the similarities and key differences between Catholicism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, particularly focusing…
LDS StoriesEncore: The LDS Perspective on Eternal Families
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief in eternal families and how this concept brings joy and peace, seeing it as part of God's plan for us…
LDS StoriesEncore: Why Don't Mormons Drink Coffee? "Word of Wisdom"
In this episode, we explore why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints abstain from coffee, alcohol, and drugs, and how these practices are…
LDS StoriesEncore: Eternal Families and God's Plan
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief in eternal families, emphasizing its centrality to God's plan for our eternal destiny. We discuss how…
LDS StoriesEncore: Lease Sala: My Trust in Christ Unfolded
In this episode, we learn how Lease Sala found redemption through trust in Jesus Christ. Lease’s story highlights the power of faith to heal and restore…
LDS StoriesThe Church of Jesus Christ's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage
In this episode, we explore the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ regarding same-sex marriage, emphasizing their belief in eternal identity and God's…
LDS StoriesUnpacking New Testament Truths in the Church of Jesus Christ
In this episode, we explore 10 features of the New Testament that align with the practices and beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We…
LDS StoriesUnpacking the Latter-day Saint Belief in Eternal Families
In this episode, we explore the Latter-day Saint belief that families can be together forever, highlighting the joy and peace found within these families and…
LDS StoriesEncore: The Importance of Prophets and Apostles Today
In this episode, we explore the historical pattern of God communicating through prophets and apostles, as well as the significance of having living prophets in…
LDS StoriesFamily Life in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In this episode, we explore the unique practices and daily life within a Latter-day Saint household, focusing on how faith shapes family dynamics and choices…
LDS StoriesDo we stay with our family after we die?
In this episode, we explore the belief that families can be eternal, connecting this idea to the concept of the Abrahamic Covenant and the sealing power of the…