What if the problem isn’t just the habit, but the silence around it? We sit down with Tyler—creator of Redeemed, Recovered, Restored—who opens up about early exposure to pornography, twenty years outside the church, and the rock-bottom prayer that sent him back to God, off cigarettes and porn, and into a life of service. His story is vulnerable, practical, and full of hope for anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or convinced they’ve gone too far.

Together we draw a bright line between sobriety and recovery: white-knuckling can keep you “clean” for a while, but real recovery frees your thoughts, shrinks cravings, and rebuilds identity. We talk about why confession is necessary but incomplete on its own, and how accountability—naming your triggers, owning your choices, and reporting your why—restores agency. From leaving your phone outside the bathroom to replacing rituals with better ones, we lay out simple safeguards that compound over time.

We also take on the loneliness-anxiety-relapse loop that so many men face today. Loneliness often drives compulsive behavior, which then distorts self-worth and relationships, feeding even more isolation. Tyler shares practical ways to break that cycle: join a weekly group, text a friend when urges spike, attend addiction recovery meetings, and build routines that actually meet the needs you tried to medicate. Threaded through it all is a steady witness: the Atonement of Jesus Christ is not infinite except for you—it’s infinite, period. Healing is possible. Change is learnable. You can start today.

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What if the warm feeling we chase in December is only the starting line? Morgan opens up about beloved family traditions and then asks a harder, more honest question: do our songs and stories move us closer to the living Christ, or do they leave us lingering at the manger? We trace a line from childhood Christmas readings to Joseph Smith’s search for truth, and we sit with the scriptures that warn about honoring God with our lips while our hearts stay far away.

From there, we pivot toward a practical, hopeful path. The wise men become a pattern for modern discipleship: costly gifts, real distance traveled, risks taken to reach Jesus. We look at how the Savior left the manger to teach, suffer, atone, die, and rise—and why celebrating only His infancy keeps us from the power of His adult ministry. Morgan names simple, concrete ways to turn nostalgia into transformation: reorder your schedule around scripture and prayer, trade polite reverence for repentance, bring generosity that pinches, and let carols become commitments that last beyond December.

By the end, you’ll have a clear invitation to move: admire the manger, then step into a year‑round relationship with Christ where obedience, faith, and connection reshape your days. If you’re ready to give more than words and receive more than a mood, this conversation is your nudge to lay down your gifts and follow Him. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Christmas, and tell us: what will you bring to His feet this week?

What if faith isn’t a feeling you hold but a loyalty you live? We dig into the New Testament word pistis and why reading it as trust and faithfulness reshapes everything—from how we see grace to how we walk through ordinary days. Instead of treating belief as a static moment, we explore faith as a living allegiance to Jesus that naturally expresses itself in obedience, covenants, and daily practice.

I share how this lens clarifies the difference between confession alone and covenant belonging, and why commandments function like castle walls that keep us safe, not cages that hold us back. With simple analogies—a trust fall, a protective kingdom—we make sense of how grace saves while our choices still matter. Commandments become the way we reach for the hand that already reached for us. Obedience stops sounding like performance and starts sounding like wisdom: aligning with the grain of God’s reality to protect peace, relationships, and joy.

We also get practical about repentance. Instead of shame, think return. Repentance is the God-given path back inside the walls, the renewed grip on Christ. Direction matters more than perfection. The gospel works as a cycle—trusted loyalty, honest repentance, covenant renewal, and endurance with the Spirit’s help—so you can stop asking “Am I enough?” and start asking “Am I turning toward Him today?” If you’ve felt the weight of broken promises, you’ll hear a hopeful invitation to keep going, grasp Christ, and live the simpler, safer, more joyful life He offers.

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When faith starts to feel like a chore chart, something vital has gone missing—and it’s not your work ethic. We open up about seasons where prayer is mechanical, church feels obligatory, and spiritual habits lose their spark, then offer a framing that revives desire: treat commandments and covenants as God’s bids for emotional intimacy. Instead of chasing outcomes or checking boxes, we ask how to respond to a Person who is actively inviting us to deeper connection.

We unpack the difference between a transactional religion and a transforming relationship, and we get honest about the goals we secretly pursue—status, comfort, admiration—that don’t line up with the life of Jesus. Drawing from relationship science, we explore how clear bids—“Here’s how I feel loved”—apply to discipleship. The Sabbath becomes a chosen signal of presence, not a burden. Repentance shifts from shame to repair. Obedience becomes affectionate: not perfect, but sincere, warm, and steady. Along the way, we revisit Peter’s seaside moment—“Lovest thou me?”—and trace how love for Christ turns into care for people, time for service, and attention to what actually lasts.

If you’ve felt yourself drifting into routine, this conversation offers simple ways to re-align: pray and listen, honor one clear bid from God this week, serve someone who can’t repay you, and let repentance rebuild trust quickly. The result isn’t instant prosperity; it’s something richer—a living bond with God that reshapes your priorities and restores joy to worship. Listen now, share it with a friend who needs a lift, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a review so others can find the show. What bid from God are you choosing to answer today?

What if the sacrament isn’t just a quiet moment, but a shared meal where debts are settled and presence is restored? We revisit the table with fresh eyes—bread as the life of Christ that lifts us like leaven, and water as both solvent and sign of a costly covering—drawing a straight line from ancient temple patterns to your Sunday pew. Together we trace how the “Lamb of God” reframes communion as reconciliation with the Father, hosted through the Son, and why that matters for imperfect people who want to start with grace, not grit.

We dig into the symbols that make the ordinance come alive: the altar as surrender, the bread as a call to live like Jesus, the cup as reminder that the price of sin was paid through His death—and the story fulfilled by resurrection. From Adam and Eve’s garments to the weekly renewal of baptism’s promise, we show how remembrance is more than nostalgia; it’s reorientation. The Spirit meets us at the table to move us from wiping slates to writing better stories, not by our strength but by His.

You’ll hear personal insights, scripture threads, and practical ways to anchor your worship with symbols you can carry all week. If you’ve ever tried to “be better” and burned out, this conversation offers a simpler path: begin with Christ, then become through Christ. Join us, reflect on your own symbols, and let the Table re-center your heart. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a quick review to help others find their seat at the table.

The unexpected passing of President Russell M. Nelson at 101 years old has prompted profound reflection on his extraordinary life and ministry. In this heartfelt tribute episode, we share our personal experiences with this remarkable prophet and explore the lasting impact he made on both the Church and our individual spiritual journeys.

President Nelson wasn't just a spiritual giant—he was a pioneering heart surgeon who helped develop the heart-lung machine, fundamentally changing modern medicine before transforming the Church through inspired leadership. We discuss the providential timing of his inspired initiatives like Come Follow Me, which prepared members for home worship just before the pandemic made it necessary. The consistency of his message throughout decades of service—focusing on divine potential, personal revelation, and coming unto Christ—demonstrates his profound connection to heaven.

What made President Nelson particularly special was his ability to combine surgical precision with spiritual discernment. Those who met him often described feeling he could "see into their soul," yet his gaze always conveyed Christ-like love rather than judgment. We share the moving story from his "Price of Priesthood Power" talk, where his sixty-year dedication to healing a family spiritually demonstrates true priesthood power in action. His persistent emphasis on hearing the Savior's voice and discovering our divine identity will continue to guide members long after his mortal ministry has ended.

Though we mourn his passing, we take comfort knowing his work continues beyond the veil. President Nelson's legacy of love, compassion, and inspired leadership has forever changed the Church and our personal discipleship. How has President Nelson's ministry impacted your life? Share your thoughts and join us in honoring this remarkable servant of God.

When was the last time you sat in complete silence? No podcasts, no music, no YouTube videos playing in the background?

In this thought-provoking conversation, Morgan and Joel tackle our society's growing inability to engage in meaningful pondering. They candidly share their personal struggles with constant stimulation – from falling asleep to audiobooks to needing entertainment during every meal – and how this habit creates a spiritual barrier between us and God.

The hosts explore what it truly means to ponder, diving into Hebrew and Greek roots that reveal pondering as an intentional, focused practice rather than idle daydreaming. They suggest that to hear God's "still, small voice," we must first make ourselves "still and small" through humility and presence.

Both confess that consistency in spiritual practices is their greatest challenge, admitting they often operate in bursts of spiritual enthusiasm followed by periods of coasting. They discuss how prayer and scripture study can become mere checkboxes rather than meaningful communion with God when we fail to approach them with fresh intention.

What emerges is a powerful call to reclaim the sacred practice of pondering in a distraction-filled world. By creating space for quiet contemplation, we open ourselves to revelation, deeper understanding, and the peace that comes from true spiritual connection.

Ready to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with what matters most? Listen now, then take a moment of silence to let these insights sink in. Your spiritual life might depend on it.