Join Jenny and Lee as they sit down with Kristen Walker Smith—host of One Minute Scripture Study, Deseret Book Masterclass teacher, and Education Week speaker—to explore how building a “testimony pyramid” can prepare us for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Kristen shares practical tools like the Sword Method and the power of one-minute scripture study, while also opening up about her own struggles with doubt, perfectionism, and mental health.

With warmth, humor, and deep spiritual insight, she shows how scripture study can move beyond a checklist and become a lifeline to personal revelation and God’s love.

Whether you’re a busy parent, a lifelong scripture student, or someone just trying to find time for the word of God, this episode will leave you with simple, doable practices and renewed hope in your daily walk with Christ.

Find Kristen on YouTube at Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith

Instagram: @kristenwalkersmith

Website: www.kristenwalkersmith.com

Resources Used In This Episode:

Alma 30

2 Nephi 33

David A Bednar, A Reservoir of Living Water, BYU Speeches, 4 Feb 2007

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Kristen Walker Smith

01:18 Building a Testimony Pyramid

03:56 The Process of Constructing a Testimony

06:22 The One Minute Scripture Study Method

09:36 Applying the Sword Method in Daily Life

13:23 Kristen's Origin Story and Teaching Philosophy

19:21 Encouragement for Overwhelmed Learners

22:02 The Essence of Scripture Study

26:13 Preparation for the Second Coming

28:13 Finding Personal Relevance in Scriptures

37:26 Creating Lifeline Scriptures

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this thought-provoking episode, Jenny and Lee explore how The Family: A Proclamation to the World provides both counsel and comfort as we prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

They discuss the divine design of families, the challenges facing God’s children today, and the blessings that come from anchoring ourselves to eternal truths.

This conversation will help you see the proclamation not just as a statement of doctrine, but as a guide to living with faith and resilience in the last days.

Resources Used In This Episode:

The Family Proclamation

Gordon B. Hinckley, Stand Strong Against the Wiles of the World, Oct 1995 GC

Dallin H. Oaks, The Plan and the Proclamation, Oct 2017 GC

Bonnie L Oscarson, Defenders of the Family Proclamation, Apr 2015 GC

Come, Follow Me, The Family Proclamation, 2021 and 2025

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents, Apr 2023 GC

Seeing Yourself in the Proclamation, Liahona, Sept 2020

Seeing Myself in the Family Proclamation, Liahona, Sept 2025

Robert D. Hales, General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony, Oct 2013 GC

Henry B. Eyring, The Family, BYU Speeches, 5 Nov 1995

Russell M. Nelson, RS Devotional 2024, The Influence of Women

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Proclamation

01:59 Personal Reflections on the Proclamation

05:50 The Proclamation as a Guiding Document

09:57 The Evolution of Understanding

13:41 The Proclamation's Relevance Today

16:55 Conforming to Gospel Principles

21:11 Addressing Diverse Family Structures

25:52 Viewing the Proclamation as a Gift

29:48 Actionable Insights from the Proclamation

36:38 The Role of the Atonement

42:18 Conclusion and Celebration of the Proclamation

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.

In this episode, we welcome Kaitlyn Hawker, a wife, mother, and devoted disciple who shares her passion for preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ with joyful anticipation.

Together we explore how to find peace in uncertain times, why following the prophet gives us confidence, and how discovering and developing our spiritual gifts helps us prepare to meet the Savior.

Whether you’ve felt anxious about the signs of the times or simply want to strengthen your daily walk with Christ, this conversation will inspire hope and remind you that preparation is a joyful journey.

To find Kaitlyn, you can check out her YouTube channel and her Instagram account.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Matthew 25

Moses 7

Mosiah 7

Doctrine and Covenants 25

Russell M. Nelson, A New Normal, Oct 2020 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, Overcome the World and Find Rest, Oct 2022 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, Preparing the World for the Savior’s Second Coming, Apr 2020 Liahona

Russell M. Nelson, Spiritual Treasures, Oct 2019 General Conference

Russell M. Nelson, Confidence in the Presence of God, Apr 2025 General Conference

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Joyful Anticipation

01:56 Finding Peace in Scary Times

05:30 The Role of Prophets in Preparing for the Second Coming

11:02 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Joy

16:33 Recognizing and Developing Spiritual Gifts

25:04 Embracing Spiritual Gifts

27:20 The Journey of Developing Talents

31:28 Finding Purpose in Sharing

36:41 Navigating Joy and Sorrow

44:27 The Ongoing Process of Preparation

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually, and speak on a variety of topics including divine identity, how to lean on the Savior in both good times and hard times, and preparing for the Second Coming, both spiritually and temporally.