Two scripture mastery verses in the same podcast? What could be more exciting than that? We cover "Because I Have Been Given Much" and the Lord is "Bound When You Do" in one exciting podcast episode.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.

Sources:

2005–O:60, Gordon B. Hinckley, If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear

Each a Better Person, Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2002

We are commanded to be thankful in all things. With some remarkable blessings connected. The exciting part of this is the connection between the principle and the historical context of the section. It's all about salvation and exaltation. We look at Bible, Book of Mormon, and modern leaders quotes to help get excited about the Gospel.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor.

Sources:

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Colossians 3:15–17
Philippians 4:6
Ephesians 5:20
Luke 17:15–18
Alma 34:38
2 Nephi 9:52
Mosiah 24:21–22
Helaman 13:22

2014–A:70, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Grateful in Any Circumstances

2012–O:21, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Of Regrets and Resolutions

2003–A:95, Dallin H. Oaks, Give Thanks in All Things

Tom Telford CEO of Levo, a mind care company joins Excited About the Gospel to talk about the sources of many of the mental health challenges we face today, what we can do about it, how both science and faith play a part. Tom also shares how you can strengthen those that you love most!

Find out more about Tom and Levo at: https://levomind.com/

God has a plan of glory and salvation for His children. We look at Section 76 and focus on the plan of God and what exciting lessons we can learn and apply in our lives.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.

The blessings of the organizational impact of the Church from a PhD in Organizational Behavior! Jon McNaughtan takes us through some of the practical applications of the impact of community and faith that are a part of the Church of Jesus Christ.

This is a powerful look at how the Church has a positive impact on the lives of members and how we can help strengthen the organization through Christlike service.

Find out more about Jon at: https://www.jonmcnaughtan.com/

Joseph and Sidney are told to go teach the Gospel with confidence. So we study how we can build our own confidence. What does the Bible and Book of Mormon teach about how to have confidence? It's an exciting Come Follow Me topic for the week.

Plus we end with a message from President Nelson on how we develop confidence in our lives.

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.

References:

Confidence in the Presence of God Russell M. Nelson April 2025

D&C 121:45–46

Proverbs 3:26

Hebrews 10:35–36

2 Timothy 1:7-10

Philippians 1:6

Romans 8:31-32, 37-39

Alma 37:6

Alma 36:3, 27

Helaman 5:12

Ether 12:4

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If there is someone more excited about life and the Gospel than me, it's Kevin Clayson! A ball of energy, success, and faith, Kevin shares details on both how he finds success in life as well as how he nurtures his faith.

Don't miss how he works with and teaches teens to increase their faith as well!

Find more about Kevin at: https://kevinclayson.com/home

As parents in Zion, we have a strict responsibility to teach our children. A modern Apostle says we should take that responsibility "courageously and joyfully". We look at the doctrine of our responsibility and some tips on what we can do!

Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor.

Sources:

2021–A Joy D. Jones, Essential Conversations

2023–A Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents