Episodes

  • what do I do if church is boring?

    what do I do if church is boring?
    Dec 29 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, hosts talon, grace, hollis, and tj discuss elder patrick kearon’s talk, welcome to the church of joy, and explore how church can truly become a place of connection, love, and joy. through a powerful story of an unexpected reunion and reflections on how to bring christ-centered joy into our congregations, the discussion emphasizes that church isn’t about entertainment—it’s about investing in people, embracing community, and being present for one another. from ministering to those in need to being intentional about connecting with others, this episode inspires listeners to make church a gathering place of light and belonging in the year ahead.
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    15 mins
  • what should I do if I can’t find the answers

    what should I do if I can’t find the answers
    Dec 22 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, hosts talon, grace, hollis, and tj discuss sister tracy y. browning's talk, seeking answers to spiritual questions. they explore the challenges and growth that come from wrestling with faith and uncertainty, sharing personal stories of navigating spiritual questions, the value of trusted mentors, and the beauty of relying on god’s timing for clarity. through scripture insights and honest reflections, this episode offers encouragement for anyone searching for hope, truth, and understanding.
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    15 mins
  • what do you have to look forward to?

    what do you have to look forward to?
    Dec 15 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, talon, grace, tj, and hollis explore elder neil l. andersen's talk the triumph of hope, sharing powerful reasons to hold on to hope through christ. they reflect on his miracles, healing power, and promises, encouraging listeners to find hope in the savior, invite the holy ghost into their lives, and spend time in "houses of hope"—the temples. no matter how hard life gets, there are always reasons to hope.
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    14 mins
  • What kind of life are you creating?

    What kind of life are you creating?
    Dec 8 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, talon, grace, tj, and hollis explore what it means to "seek him with all your heart," inspired by bishop l. todd budge's talk. they reflect on the power of partnering with god to create meaningful lives, comparing it to building "ships" like relationships, discipleship, and worship. through personal stories—ranging from childhood christmas gifts to life-changing lessons about trusting god—the hosts discuss the importance of balancing faith, action, and divine guidance. join them as they dive into how god, the ultimate creator, can help us craft lives filled with purpose, beauty, and joy.
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    15 mins
  • who is god’s favorite?

    who is god’s favorite?
    Dec 1 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, grace, hollis, tj, and talon reflect on elder karl d. hirst’s talk, “god’s favourite,” and what it means to feel like god’s favorite. grace recounts the unexpected challenges of finishing her mission during the covid-19 pandemic and how god fulfilled his promises in surprising ways. hollis shares miraculous stories of recovering lost items in thailand, deepening his understanding of god’s love. tj reflects on finding belonging and purpose in a samoan ward, even while working through personal struggles. talon shares his experience of praying for a group of youth and realizing that, just as each of them felt like his favorite, god loves each of us uniquely and completely. together, they celebrate how god’s tender, personal care reminds us all that we are his favorite.
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    16 mins
  • why should I read the scriptures?

    why should I read the scriptures?
    Nov 24 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom, hosts grace, talon, tj, and hollis dive into elder quentin l. cook’s talk, “sacred scriptures—the foundations of faith.” together, they share personal experiences of how the scriptures connect us to god, provide healing, and guide us through life’s challenges. they emphasize the power of feasting on god’s word with purpose and offer encouragement for anyone feeling intimidated or stuck in their scripture study. with practical advice and heartfelt testimonies, this episode will inspire you to deepen your connection with god through the scriptures.
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    15 mins
  • what is my role?

    what is my role?
    Nov 17 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom: a good news brand podcast, hosts grace, talon, tj, and hollis share their excitement about a new project called the "tear pad," a 52-page resource inspired by doctrine and covenants 6:36, which encourages individuals to "look unto him in every thought; doubt not, fear not." they discuss how this tool can deepen relationships with jesus christ. the conversation then shifts to president emily belle freeman’s talk, “live up to your privileges,” highlighting the power of acting on prophetic invitations. grace shares a heartfelt story about visiting joseph and emma smith's home, reflecting on god’s purpose for everyone, especially young women, and the divine privilege of discovering one’s role in his kingdom.
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    16 mins
  • why love?

    why love?
    Nov 10 2024
    in this episode of this is kingdom - a good news brand podcast, hosts grace, talon, tj, and hollis reflect on elder jeffrey r. holland’s talk "i am he," diving into the journey of “becoming” and aligning our lives with divine love. through personal stories and heartfelt insights, they discuss the power of love—even through heartbreak and grief—as a path to becoming who god intends us to be. with powerful quotes and moments of vulnerability, the hosts highlight how, by striving to love god and others deeply, we draw closer to christ and grow in our ability to share his love.
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    16 mins