Joseph Smith Expert: My Biggest Discovery Happened While Out of The Church | Don Bradley E0039 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-08-14 | What would make a 7-year-old Joseph Smith refuse alcohol before undergoing one of the most excruciating surgeries imaginable—decades before the Word of Wisdom was ever revealed? Once an ex-LDS atheist, now a faithful Latter-day Saint and renowned Joseph Smith expert, Don Bradley shares one of the most powerful discoveries he’s ever made about Joseph’s life. This isn’t just another “Joseph Smith refused alcohol” story—it’s a window into his character and the cultural and historical context most people have never heard.Don opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his own young son—and how that experience gave him a deeply personal window into Joseph Smith’s life, particularly Joseph’s own experiences as a child and as a father. That shared lens of love, loss, and empathy adds a profound human dimension to both the history and the man behind it.We also explore Don’s personal faith journey—leaving the Church, the discoveries that shaped his perspective, and the path that ultimately led him back. From Church history to raw personal experiences, this conversation is real, unfiltered, and full of insights that could change the way you see Joseph Smith and the Restoration.Help support Donnie's fundraiser for UNICEF:gofundme.com/f/help-extend-donnies-legacy-of-love-through-unicefDonnie's Poetry:donniebradley.com——————00:00:00 Intro & Trailer00:01:17 Don’s Upbringing, Background, and Faith Crisis00:10:54 Early Joseph Smith Research That Shook Don’s Faith00:20:41 The Word of Wisdom Context & Joseph Smith Refusing Alcohol00:27:20 Familiar Stories Behind the Immediate Word of Wisdom Context00:39:31 The Full Story of Joseph Smith’s Childhood Leg Surgery00:57:54 A Clue: What Joseph Smith Paired With His Refusal of Alcohol01:09:07 Losing Don’s Son, Donnie, and Honoring His Memory01:18:19 Revelation: Was Joseph Smith Trying to Be Strong for His Father?01:38:59 Parallels Between Donnie’s Life and Joseph Smith’s Story01:49:29 Walking Through the Grieving Process02:02:15 Holding On to Hope Through Loss02:29:14 A Heartfelt Tribute to Donnie02:36:16 How Sacrifice Shapes Our Identity02:51:18 Donnie’s Poetry👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Pres. Nelson Asked Me to Edit His GC Talk #lds #comefollowme #churchofjesuschrist Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-10-13 | Ever wondered what it’s like to sit across from a prophet and give him feedback on his talk? Sister Reyna I. Aburto opens up about what it was really like working with President Nelson. From reading one of his drafts and offering feedback, to seeing how humble and kind he was, she watched revelation unfold right in front of her eyes.She also talks about President Oaks — why his “stern” look doesn’t show how much love and compassion he actually has.This one’s real, raw, and full of faith.
Working With President Oaks & Nelson Wasn’t What I Expected | Sister Reyna Aburto |#E0044 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-10-13 | Working With President Oaks & Nelson Wasn’t What I Expected | Sister Reyna Aburto |#E0044What’s it really like to sit across from a living prophet and give him feedback on his words?In this episode of Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones, Sister Reyna I. Aburto, former Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, opens up about her deeply personal experiences with President Russell M. Nelson—moments that changed how she sees revelation, leadership, and discipleship forever.She shares what it felt like the day President Nelson unexpectedly invited her and the other sisters of the presidency into his office to read and critique his upcoming talk—“Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel.” From his humility and love to the way he truly listened, Sister Aburto saw firsthand how revelation unfolds at the highest levels of the Church.She also reflects on her gratitude for President Dallin H. Oaks, the tenderness behind his often “stern” demeanor, and her confidence that the Lord continues to guide His Church through inspired servants.00:00:00 – Trailer/Intro00:01:06 – Her First Big Assignment & Learning to Be Vulnerable at BYU Women’s Conference00:07:38 – Inside the Room with President Nelson: A Prophet Who Asked for Feedback00:17:49 – “Women Have the Power to Change the World” 00:25:49 – President Nelson’s Quiet Discipleship: Leading the Way Christ Would00:32:52 – Slowing Down, Listening More, and Counseling Together in God’s Timing00:45:46 – Witnessing Revelation Firsthand with President Nelson00:47:56 – How President Nelson Encouraged Women to Deepen Their Discipleship00:49:38 – Behind the Scenes: The Shift from Home Teaching to Ministering00:56:09 – Becoming Peacemakers in a Chaotic World01:04:58 – What It Really Means to Be Grounded in Christ01:07:55 – How President Nelson’s Invitations Reflected the Heart of the Savior01:12:18 – Looking Ahead: Sister Aburto’s Faith and Confidence in President Oaks01:19:53 – A Defining Moment: The Experience That Best Shows President Nelson’s Character
President Nelson Asked Me to Edit His Conference Talk – Then This Happened: Sister Reyna Aburto Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-10-07 | When Sister Reyna Aburto, former Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, walked into President Russell M. Nelson’s office one morning, she wasn’t expecting what came next.Out of the blue, an unplanned meeting appeared on her calendar:“Relief Society Presidency — President Nelson’s Office.”What followed was one of the most humbling experiences of her life. President Nelson had already written his first message to the women of the Church as prophet, but before giving it, he handed each of them a printed draft.Then he said:“This is the message I’m going to give to the sisters. I want you to read it and tell me what you think.”In this touching story, Sister Aburto shares how President Nelson’s humility and deep respect for women shaped that historic address—“Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel.”She recalls his tenderness, openness to feedback, and genuine desire to listen to women across the world.This powerful memory paints a portrait of a prophet who not only spoke with authority, but led with love.
Proof There’s Hope for The World: Rev. Amos Brown’s Tribute to President Nelson Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-10-06 | When President Russell M. Nelson passed away, the world lost more than a prophet. It lost a peacemaker who believed that faith should be felt, not just preached.In this heartfelt tribute, Reverend Dr. Amos C. Brown—a civil rights leader and one of the last living students of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—reflects on his friendship with President Nelson. Together, they led historic efforts between the NAACP and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, uniting faiths and communities that had once stood apart.Rev. Brown shares how President Nelson turned words into action—funding education, empowering families, and bringing together the Tabernacle Choir and the choirs of Morehouse and Spelman for unforgettable moments of harmony. This conversation is more than an interview. It’s a witness of a prophet who showed what it means to follow Christ by building bridges, not walls.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
I Watched President Nelson Get Revelation #lds #comefollowme #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-10-01 | Ever wonder what it’s like to actually watch a prophet receive revelation?Sister Elaine Dalton shares real, behind-the-scenes moments with President Russell M. Nelson. She talks about those piercing blue eyes that felt like they could see right into your soul, the way he taught identity and virtue, and the simple but powerful moments that showed her he was called of God.But at the end of the day, it’s not just about President Nelson. It’s about how he pointed her—and all of us—back to Jesus Christ.
President Nelson’s Prayer Changed Me Forever | Sister Elaine Daltons Personal Experiences E0043 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-10-01 | What’s it really like to observe a prophet of God receiving revelation?In this powerful episode, former Young Women General President Elaine S. Dalton shares her deeply personal experiences with President Russell M. Nelson. She shares her personal glimpse into the heart of a prophet. She recalls the piercing blue eyes that seemed to see straight through to her soul, the counsel he gave about identity and virtue, and the quiet but transformative moments that confirmed for her that he was called of God.This is more than just memories of a prophet—it is a witness of Jesus Christ. Sister Dalton testifies of the ways President Nelson pointed her, and all of us, back to the Savior, reminding us of our divine identity, the power of covenants, and the confidence we can have in Christ. Her stories pull back the curtain on what it feels like to be in the room when revelation is received, and why those moments changed her life forever.👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Pres. Nelson Announced Temples Before There Were Plans? #lds #comefollowme #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-30 | President Nelson completely flipped the script on how temples are announced. Elder Larry Y. Wilson was right there when it happened, and he shares the wild moment President Nelson said, “add another zero.”He also opens up about the personal side of the prophet, like the time Nelson texted him encouragement during a health scare.This one’s packed with behind-the-scenes stories you won’t forget.
What Really Happened Before Pres. Nelson Announced Temples | Elder Larry Y. Wilson E0042 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-30 | Among many other things, President Nelson forever transformed the way we see temples. But what happens before temples are announced?Former Executive Director of the Temple Department, Elder Larry Y. Willson shares remarkable behind-the-scenes experiences of working closely with President Russell M. Nelson.Elder Wilson recounts the pivotal moment when President Nelson, newly called as prophet, looked at a carefully crafted 15-year temple plan and boldly said, “I would feel better about your plan if there were another zero.” That prophetic vision transformed temple building from dozens to hundreds, reshaping the Church’s future forever.Alongside these historic insights, Elder Wilson also shares deeply personal stories of President Nelson’s ministry—from his surprising text messages of encouragement during times of illness, to his genuine warmth and consultative leadership style in councils. Come listen to firsthand accounts of how President Nelson balanced global leadership with individual, personal ministry.This episode gives a rare and intimate look at how revelation, leadership, and love guided the Church during a period of historic change.👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Complexity Made The Gospel Simpler #lds #latterdaysaints #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-25 | What does faith look like when life doesn’t go as planned?Skyler Sorensen opens up about his experience navigating same-sex attraction, finding a joyous temple marriage, and paving his way on the covenant path.What Skyler thought would be his biggest trial in life actually set him up for success. Early and honest conversations with his wife, Amanda, drew them closer and prepared them for their hardest challenge yet—losing their son, Milo.Instead of breaking them, that loss gave them a clearer view of God, family, and what the covenant path is really about.
I Couldve Said Im Out of The Church, But I Stayed | Skyler Sorensen E0041 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-25 | What does faithfulness look like when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode, Skyler Sorensen—a father, content creator, and producer at Scripture Central—shares his journey through same-sex attraction, marriage, and the heartbreaking loss of his son, Milo.He explains why same-sex attraction wasn’t his greatest trial, how (besides his Savior) his temple marriage became his greatest strength, and how grief brought unexpected clarity to his faith.This conversation explores what it truly means to stay on the covenant path when life becomes complex, and why the gospel can be profoundly simple amidst loss. In This Episode: • Why Skyler believes faith is still worth choosing • How grief can deepen, not destroy, testimony • Why ideals matter even when we fall short • What the balance of grace and truth looks like in real life • How marriage and family can be both messy and divineSkyler’s new series with Scripture Central:Faithful Anyway: Discipleship Through Complexity@sitdownwithsky 00:00:00 — Intro / Trailer00:01:10 — We All Carry Life’s Complexities00:06:27 — Opening Up About Same-Sex Attraction00:11:25 — Wrestling With Fears About The Future00:17:34 — Choosing The Covenant Path Anyway00:20:25 — Meeting Amanda: Friendship, Dating, And Faith00:31:25 — Keeping Ideals, Understanding Love in Scriptural Context00:49:29 — Milo’s Story: Birth, Life, And Loss01:14:28 — Facing Grief After Milo’s Death01:26:23 — Lessons Milo Taught About God And Faith👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
The Pot of $$$ WASNT What They Needed Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-19 | After the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, Sharon Eubank thought the big humanitarian projects would make the biggest impact. But then she watched her interpreter, Shantha, pump up a soccer ball, start playing with kids, and suddenly the whole village was laughing again.That’s when it clicked. Sometimes the real power isn’t money or programs. It’s being there, every day, bringing a little hope.Money is an important tool, but it’s the small, human stuff that changes everything.
Sharon Eubank: I Couldnt Pray #comefollowme #lds #churchofjesuschrist Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-12 | “I felt like I was so damaged that God didn’t want to hear from me.” Sharon Eubank had a time when she felt so damaged she couldn’t pray. She was paralyzed, stuck, wondering what to do next. Then a neighbor showed up and did the simple, brave thing: “I’ll come over and pray with you every night.” Hearing a friend pray for her when you she pray for herself broke the paralysis. It changed her life.Small, steady acts of love — showing up, praying with someone, sitting with them — can be the turning point.
LDS Charities Director: Money Isnt The Main Driver #comefollowme #churchofjesuschrist Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-12 | When you think about humanitarian work, it’s easy to assume it’s all about the money. But in my conversation with Sharon Eubank, I learned it’s way more than that.She’s been in places torn apart by war and natural disasters, and yet the stories that stuck with me most weren’t about big checks or huge projects — they were about faith, dignity, and small acts of kindness that changed everything.As Sharon put it: “It’s not money. It’s not power. It’s faith.”This one really made me think differently about what it means to serve.
Money Can’t Save the World - Here’s What Can | Sharon Eubank, Global Humanitarian Leader | E0040 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-09-12 | When most people think about humanitarian work, they think about money. But is there more to it? Sharon Eubank, director of Latter-day Saint Charities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believes that the real power to change lives comes from something much deeper.In this episode, Sharon shares her experiences working in places devastated by war, poverty, and natural disasters. From standing at the wreckage of the Sri Lanka tsunami to learning from everyday acts of kindness in her own neighborhood, she reveals that the gospel of Jesus Christ carries a greater capacity to transform lives than money ever could.True humanitarianism begins with listening, respecting agency, and offering dignity. Whether you’ve wondered how you can make a difference in the world or in your own community, this conversation will help you see that the most powerful humanitarian work begins right where you live.00:00:00 Intro / Trailer00:01:11 Beyond Money: What Can We Really Do?00:07:45 Sri Lanka Tsunami: Discovering Who Holds the Real Power00:13:06 Three Women, Three Stories of Everyday Humanitarianism00:16:28 Lesson from BYU–Idaho: Slow Down and Connect First00:19:39 A Panhandler Who Taught Me Dignity00:24:36 Moving Past Polarization and Finding Common Ground00:28:51 The Women’s Shelter Lesson: Ask What They Truly Need00:34:14 A Friend Who Helped Me Pray Again00:36:37 Sharon’s Favorite Scripture on True Riches00:42:50 Gustavo: The Joyful Spark of Humanitarian Work00:45:43 How Jesus Ministered: The Pattern for Us All00:50:09 Early Career Lessons: Confidence Through Mentorship00:54:18 Facing Tragedies We Can’t Fix00:59:13 What If the World Chose to Live This Principle?-------------👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Emma Nearly Died...Then The Revelation for D&C 89 Came | Don Bradley| LGR Clips Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-08-24 | Joseph Smith Expert: Emma Nearly Died...Then The Revelation for D&C 89 Came | Don Bradley| LGR ClipsMost people think the Word of Wisdom started because of tobacco spit and smoke filled room in The School of The Prophets.But this little-known backstory helps us understand The Revelation from Section 89 more deeply. Just months before the revelation, Emma nearly died giving birth. She was weak, exhausted, and struggling to survive.That’s when the revelation came.Watch the full episode:youtu.be/aYlhAlgDlP0?si=P9MmgFwQcUYipL7HDisclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Why Did Young Joseph Smith Refuse the ONLY Anesthesia? #comefollowme #lds #churchofjesuschrist Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-08-18 | At 7 years old, Joseph Smith faced a brutal leg surgery.No anesthesia. Just a hand drill and a chisel.The doctors begged him to take brandy.He refused.They offered wine.He refused again.This wasn’t for the Word of Wisdom. It didn’t even exist yet.And it wasn’t because of some movement.This was the heaviest drinking era in U.S. history.Instead, he asked for one thing:“Have my father hold me.”What happened next says more about Joseph’s courage and his heart than most people ever hear.Latter-day Saint historian and former atheist, Don Bradley, walks us through it.
It COMPLETELY Changed How I See Joseph Smith #comefollowme #churchofjesuschrist #lds Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-08-13 | Why would a 7-year-old Joseph Smith turn down alcohol before going through an absolutely brutal leg surgery—no anesthesia, just raw pain—years before the Word of Wisdom was even a thing? Once an ex-LDS atheist, now a faithful Latter-day Saint and renowned Joseph Smith expert, Don Bradley shares one of the most powerful discoveries he’s ever made about Joseph’s life. We dig into the deeper context most people have never heard—what was going on in his family and why this moment matters way more than just a “refused alcohol” story.It’s real, it’s raw, and it just might change the way you see Joseph Smith.
Should I take my name off church records? #latterdaysaints #comefollowme #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-08-05 | A close friend came to David Butler and said,“Should I take my name off the records of the Church?”And instead of freaking out, he just said,“Will you do me a favor? Don’t. Not yet. Just start over. Ask yourself—who is God?”A little while later, she had her first baby.She came back and said,“I believe in God.”That experience—of creating life—did something disbelief never could.Sometimes all it takes is a little space, a real moment, and a fresh look at who God actually is.
This Other Way of Living Didnt Work Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-08-04 | There was a generation that tried life without God.They went out searching for purpose, for freedom, for identity on their own terms. And for a while, it felt promising. But then, a lot of them were left realizing… is this working?We’re more anxious, more empty, more hungry than ever. The prodigal son energy went off, tried a different life, and it fell apart. But when he finally came back, he found a Father who ran to him. No lectures. No shame. Just love. Just welcome.David Butler walks us through what’s happening right now. Gen Z is waking up to the truth: God is better than we thought. Kinder. Stronger. More faithful. And it makes us ask: Why did I run from You in the first place?The famine didn’t break us. It brought us back.
THIS Is Why Gen Z Is Coming Back to God | David Butler E0038 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-31 | Everyone says Gen Z is leaving religion… but what if they’re actually leading a spiritual revival?In this episode, I sit down with David Butler to talk about what’s really going on with today’s rising generation. Are they rebelling against faith—or are they spiritually starving for something deeper, more real, and more rooted in who God really is?We unpack the misconceptions, the pain points, and the surprising hunger that so many young people have for truth, grace, and connection with God.If you’ve ever wondered whether faith is dying or being reborn in a new form, this conversation is for you.👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.00:00:00 -Intro / Trailer00:01:12 The God You *Think* You Know: Exposing Misconceptions 00:08:08 Who Really Belongs at Church? Sorrow vs. Guilt 00:18:01 Is Gen Z the Prodigal Son? 00:26:38 When You Get God Wrong: The Fallout of a Flawed View 00:34:19 The Character of God: Why It Changes Everything 00:38:28 Doubt and Doctrine: When Misunderstanding Feeds Disbelief 00:45:19 What Story Are You Living? The Narratives That Shape Faith 00:48:08 From Knowing *About* God to Actually Knowing Him 00:56:15 The God Gap: What Happens When We Don’t Know Him 01:06:36 God Is Reaching Everyone—Even Outside the Church 01:27:59 Getting Past Our Hang-ups to Truly Connect With God --Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Gen Z Is Leading A Revival No One Saw Coming #comefollowme #lds #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-30 | Everyone thinks Gen Z is walking away from faith…But what if they’re actually leading a spiritual comeback?In this episode, I sit down with David Butler to talk about what young people are really searching for.Spoiler: it’s not rebellion. It’s something deeper.Something sacred.We dive into the doubts, the stereotypes, and the quiet ways this generation might be rediscovering God—on their own terms.
Why Latter-day Saint (LDS) Baptisms Hit a 30 Year High? #ComeUntoChrist #baptism #podcast Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-16 | ...
I Couldnt Receive the Priesthood. I Still Got Baptized #latterdaysaints #lds #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-10 | “We couldn’t hold the priesthood… but we never felt like second-class members.”Dr. Marcus Martins shares what it was like for his family to join the Church before the 1978 revelation and how fellowship made all the difference.They weren’t just welcomed—they were involved. Teaching classes. Attending youth activities. Helping clean church property. They felt like they belonged.“I looked around at all those men in suits and thought… I’m part of this.”This is what true fellowship looks like, and the Spirit can help us remember those moments.
First Black Latter-day Saint Missionary: How Marcus Martins Approaches Hard History | E0037 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-10 | Dr. Marcus Martins made history as the first Black missionary to serve after the 1978 revelation that extended the priesthood to all worthy male members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.But that’s not what he wants to be known for.In this conversation, Dr. Martins opens up about something far more personal and powerful: his quiet, steady choice to follow Christ, even when some questions didn’t have answers.He didn’t stay in the Church because he ignored the hard things.He stayed because he saw something true,something deep, in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.Something that spoke to both his spirit and his intellect.This episode is about what it means to be a disciple, when it’s not flashy, when it’s not easy, and when faith has to walk ahead of clarity.We talk about the difference between doubts and questions.About how real inclusion looks in a Church that’s still growing.And about the power of remembering the moments when the Spirit whispered, “You’re home.”👇 Watch the full conversation and let us know what stood out to you most.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetrealsj🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple & Spotify📹 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond surface-level faith.00:00:00 Intro / Trailer00:01:03 Balancing Intellect and Faith in an “Intelligent Religion”00:08:44 When Spiritual Manifestations Are Quiet but Real00:18:15 Keeping the Gospel Simple: Low-Level vs. High-Level Questions00:25:54 Connecting to God Through the Savior00:28:03 What Repentance Really Looks Like00:31:55 The Difference Between Doubts and Questions00:34:00 Missionary Lessons and Fellowship That Changed Everything00:40:03 Learning About the Priesthood Ban While Investigating00:44:59 The Moment He Knew the Church Was True00:57:47 Remembering Spiritual Moments and Keeping Perspective01:09:43 The Dilemma of Speaking Up About Church Policy01:17:53 Focusing on Eternal Things That Matter Most01:28:25 Thoughts on Temple Changes and Sacred Ordinances01:43:44 Understanding the New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage01:50:34 Final Thoughts: What I’d Say to a Student I Could Only Talk to Once--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
First Black LDS Missionary: Thats Not The Point Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-09 | Dr. Marcus Martins was the first black missionary to serve after the 1978 revelation on the priesthood.But he’d rather talk about deeper matters. Dr. Martins chose discipleship even when some answers didn’t come.Not out of blind belief—but because he was drawn to the depth of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Elder Bednar & Ryan Smith Discuss The Truth Behind the Church’s $100 Billion + Fund Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-07-04 | Elder Bednar & Ryan Smith Discuss The Truth Behind the Church’s $100 Billion + Fund---People often ask: Why does the Church have so much money? It’s a fair question.And for the first time, Elder David A. Bednar sat down with a billionaire, Ryan Smith, at the Silicon Slopes Conference and answered it clearly. Not with spin. Not with soundbites. But with principle.This isn't about stockpiling wealth. It’s about spiritual preparation.I explore the Church’s real financial stewardship, what it funds, why reserves exist, and how prophetic foresight echoes the story of Joseph in Egypt. Because this isn’t just about Church finances. It’s about trust.And the kind of people God is preparing us to become.
Were Perfect or The Church is Untrue? Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-27 | Okay, hear me out.We all struggle. And sometimes we take that fact and either use it as a weapon against ourselves or as an excuse to stop trying. But here’s the thing: high standards and grace can exist in both situations. You don’t have to be perfect to belong in truth. The Church doesn’t stop being true just because the people in it are messy. That’s kind of the whole point.
Unworthy & Righteous? #comefollowme #latterdaysaints #podcast Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-26 | Why we still feel like we’re not enough?Dr. Kawika Allen has extensively studied scrupulosity, or religious OCD. He understands deeply something a lot of people struggle with but sometimes don’t say out loud—feeling like we’ll never measure up, even when we’re doing everything “right.”We got into scrupulosity, perfectionism, and why so many faithful Saints silently feel broken. But this conversation doesn’t stop there—it’s also about healing, grace, and learning to believe Christ meant what He said about mercy.
Latter-day Saint Anxiety Expert: Why Church Members Still Feel Unworthy | Dr. Kawika Allen E0036 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-26 | Latter-day Saint Anxiety Expert: Why Church Members Still Feel Unworthy | Dr. Kawika Allen E0036Many faithful Saints silently wrestle with the same question: “Why do I still feel broken?” In this powerful episode, Dr. Kawika Allen unpacks the hidden spiritual struggle of scrupulosity—anxiety disguised as righteousness—and how it convinces even the most devoted disciples that they’re never enough.What if the reason you feel unworthy isn’t because you’ve failed, but because you’ve been trying to earn what was never meant to be earned?We explore the toxic grip of maladaptive perfectionism, the lies it tells, and the liberating truth that Christ’s grace meets us in our mess—not after we’ve cleaned it up.If faith has started to feel more like a burden than a blessing, this conversation will help you rediscover the rest and relief that comes from receiving, not performing for, the Savior’s love.00:00:00 Introduction00:01:02 Why Do The Most Faithful People Feel Broken?00:03:10 How/Why Has “Be Ye Therefore Perfect” Been Misunderstood and Weaponized?00:06:51 What Is Scrupulosity?00:16:37 Misconceptions That Exacerbate Scrupulosity00:23:05 What Are Scrupulous People Yearning For? 00:26:59 What Role Does The Spirit Play?00:29:50 The Brain Chemistry 00:31:37 Why Does This Topic Matter to Dr. Allen?00:40:31 What Happens If We Don’t Figure This Out?00:47:29 The Mental Health Connection00:50:03 How Christ Can Draw Us Out of Unhealthy Habits00:54:42 What Does Scrupulosity Look Like In Our Loved Ones?00:59:40 Are We Loved When We’re Sinning?01:04:32 Adaptive vs. Maladaptive Perfectionism01:09:15 How Can We Gently Encourage Loved Ones To Make Changes?01:13:41 Final Thoughts--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Christ Couldve Healed Me #comefollowme #lds Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-17 | Ron Squire’s story is hard to believe when you hear it.While serving his mission in Mexico, he fell 35 feet—an accident that left him paralyzed and shattered, both physically and spiritually.It forced him to confront some really heavy questions.From the age-old “Why does God let bad things happen to good people?” to deeply personal doubts, Ron ended up learning more about God than he ever could have any other way.
Only Fathers Can Do This #comefollowme #latterdaysaints #fathersday Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-14 | Fathers don’t just raise boys—they shape men.They teach emotional regulation, model how to treat women, and anchor identity.Dr. Tim Rarick—BYU–Idaho professor and UN family advocate—breaks down the irreplaceable role of fathers in raising emotionally grounded boys and mature, empowered daughters.
Dads Being Overbearing is Good? #comefollowme #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-12 | Dr. Timothy Rarick breaks down the natural protective drive fathers feel for their daughters—and why it’s not something to suppress, but to channel. In a culture that sidelines dads or paints them as irrelevant, this is a powerful reminder that fatherhood isn’t just biological—it’s spiritual.When rightly bridled, that instinct becomes a gift that shapes character, models love, and provides a sense of security no institution can replicate.
This Fatherhood Research Validates Latter-day Saint Family Proclamation | Dr. Timothy Rarick E0035 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-12 | Is fatherhood just underappreciated, or is it under attack?Thirty years ago, The Family: A Proclamation to the World declared that fathers are to preside, provide, and protect. Today, fatherhood is mocked, minimized, or erased altogether.We’ve gone quiet, afraid the truth is too controversial, the standard too high, the damage already done.But Dr. Tim Rarick makes a powerful case: the world doesn’t need perfect dads, it needs present ones.The Proclamation isn’t a list of impossible expectations. It’s a rescue plan, a reminder of who we are, and who we’re meant to become.Because the more fathers stay silent to avoid failure, the more we contribute to the very collapse we were called to prevent.00:00:00 Introduction/Trailer00:01:23 Professor Tim Rarick’s Experience Advocating for Fathers at The United Nations00:08:59 Fatherhood Failings and How to Overcome Them00:22:01 Fatherhood As Our Divine Calling00:27:56 Satan’s Biggest Lies about Fatherhood00:32:33 How and Why The Family Proclamation Came to Be & President Clinton’s Moral Fall00:37:47 The Prophetic Warnings in The Family Proclamation 00:44:46 Why Satan Focuses on Attacking The Family00:49:24 Why The World Leans toward Moral Relativism 00:55:38 Objections to The Ideals of The Family Proclamation01:02:01 The Importance of Fathers01:13:46 Righteous Indignation in Fatherhood01:19:07 Accounting for Broken Families01:25:14 Accounting for Same-gender Attraction and Identity Questions01:35:00 Encountering Differences at The United Nations 01:41:30 Personal Connections - Story with Professor Rarick’s Son 01:48:45 How Can Everyday Church Members Speak Up about The Eternal Family?01:54:48 Where Are We Headed If We Don’t Change Course?01:59:55 Keeping The Savior Tied to The Proclamation02:03:18 No One Is Beyond Hope - The Story of Losing His Sister--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
What If We Lose Fathers? #latterdaysaints #comefollowme #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-11 | Is fatherhood just underappreciated, or is it under attack?Thirty years ago, The Family: A Proclamation to the World declared that fathers are to preside, provide, and protect. Today, fatherhood is mocked, minimized, or erased altogether.We’ve gone quiet—afraid the truth is too controversial, the standard too high, the damage already done.But Dr. Tim Rarick makes a powerful case: the world doesn’t need perfect dads—it needs present ones.The Proclamation isn’t a list of impossible expectations. It’s a rescue plan, a reminder of who we are, and who we’re meant to become.Because the more fathers stay silent to avoid failure, the more we contribute to the very collapse we were called to prevent.
You Can Date Anyone. So Why Are We So Alone? | Dr. Brian Willoughby E0034 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-05 | In a culture that’s delaying, rejecting, and redefining marriage, what’s keeping young people from the relationships they deeply want? BYU professor Dr. Brian Willoughby breaks down the hidden fears, mixed messages, and spiritual confusion behind modern dating and what the Restored Gospel can uniquely offer.We discuss:* Why marriage and family are being delayed—or avoided altogether* The concept of “Me-Marriage” and how we can avoid it* How our culture of individualism and “on-demand” connection is eroding real intimacy* The quiet consequences of rejecting eternal family structures* Why covenant sacrifice still leads to the deepest fulfillmentThis conversation is a wake-up call and a message of hope. The doctrine hasn’t changed—but our culture has.----------00:00:00 Introduction/trailer00:01:10 Why is dating harder?00:15:19 Paralysis by Analysis with Dating Apps00:18:33 The Divorce Lie - The Reality about Divorce Statistics00:21:04 What Is “Me-Marriage” and How Does It Affect Families and Culture?00:30:33 “I’m Trying To Find a Spouse. Why Isn’t It Working?”00:35:20 What’s at Stake?00:41:15 How to Have Confidence in Your Relationships 00:47:39 Developing The Skills to Find and Keep Good Relationships00:56:21 How Do We Talk about Fear without Introducing Shame?01:02:02 How Does Our Culture Get The Family and Relationship Path Wrong?01:05:09 The Biggest Lies about Marriage01:08:19 Considering the Long-term01:12:32 The Cost of Marriage Rates Declining01:16:13 The Negative Effects of Pornography on Dating and Families01:23:28 What Do The Youth Need to Understand?01:30:08 What Does a Healthy Covenant Relationship Look Like?01:40:48 What’s The Role of Jesus Christ in Our Relationships?--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Can Love Survive Swipe Culture? #lds #latterdaysaints #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-06-05 | In a culture that’s delaying, rejecting, and redefining marriage, what’s keeping young people from the relationships they deeply want? BYU professor Dr. Brian Willoughby breaks down the hidden fears, mixed messages, and spiritual confusion behind modern dating and what the restored gospel can uniquely offer.We discuss:* Why marriage and family are being delayed—or avoided altogether* The concept of “Me-Marriage” and how we can avoid it* How our culture of individualism and “on-demand” connection is eroding real intimacy* The quiet consequences of rejecting eternal family structures* Why covenant sacrifice still leads to the deepest fulfillmentThis conversation is a wake-up call and a message of hope. The doctrine hasn’t changed—but our culture has.
God Didn’t Take Away His Pain, But Gave Him Something Better | Ron Squire E0033 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-05-22 | What if the very thing you prayed would go away… is actually God’s invitation to know Him better? Ron Squire was living the life he planned, until a fall left him paralyzed and full of doubt. His faith didn’t feel like enough. But through the unlikely lens of Viktor Frankl, and a God who doesn’t waste suffering, Ron discovered something deeper: Pain isn’t punishment. It’s a privilege. And when you stop running from it… You might just find the faith you’ve been missing.--------------00:00:00 Introduction/trailer00:01:08 The Accident 00:09:24 Getting to the Hospital and Hearing He’ll Never Walk Again00:14:56 “As Much As I Know God Is Real, I Also Know Satan Is Real”00:16:58 The Problem of Evil: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?00:19:12 Darkest Moments00:24:52 What We Misunderstand about Pain00:34:49 Shattered Expectations for His Life00:40:04 Ron’s Own Garden Moment00:41:42 Reframing His Prayers00:46:19 Deepening Our Understanding of Ourselves, the Plan, and Our Savior00:48:46 Authors and Works That Helped Him Through00:53:42 Transcending Physical Pain 00:55:52 Advice to Others: Processing Pain01:00:00 Why Did God Allow This to Happen?01:02:53 God As Our Loving Father01:06:36 The Role Sin Plays in Bringing Us to God01:10:00 Advice to Younger Self01:12:28 “Would You Go Back and Change The Outcome?--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
My Pain Was A Privilege #latterdaysaints #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-05-21 | What if the very thing you prayed would go away… is actually God’s invitation to know Him better? Ron Squire was living the life he planned, until a fall left him paralyzed and full of doubt. His faith didn’t feel like enough. But through the unlikely lens of Viktor Frankl, and a God who doesn’t waste suffering, Ron discovered something deeper: Pain isn’t punishment. It’s a privilege. And when you stop running from it… You might just find the faith you’ve been missing.
Faith Crisis: Arguing Doesnt Bring Them Back #podcast #latterdaysaints #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-05-09 | Why do people lose their faith? Psychologist and BYU-I professor, Dr. Jeffrey Thayne, uncovers the deeper desires shaping our beliefs. Challenging the assumption that logic alone drives our convictions, Jeffrey reveals how moral intuitions, molded by our communities and culture, hold the key to navigating faith and doubt.Unlocking these answers can strengthen our own faith and help us better navigate relationships with those who have stepped away.
Faith Crises: Why You Cant Get Through to Them | Jeffrey Thayne Ph.D. E0032 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-05-08 | Why do people lose their faith? Psychologist and BYU-I professor, Dr. Jeffrey Thayne, uncovers the deeper desires shaping our beliefs. Challenging the assumption that logic alone drives our convictions, Jeffrey reveals how moral intuitions, molded by our communities and culture, hold the key to navigating faith and doubt.Unlocking these answers can strengthen our own faith and help us better navigate relationships with those who have stepped away.00:00:00 Introduction/Trailer00:01:03 How Can We Come to Different Conclusions about Faith?00:06:17 Speaking to Intuition Rather than Intellect00:10:20 What Are Moral Tastebuds?00:13:38 What Shapes Our Moral Tastebuds?00:21:10 How to Persuade00:27:26 What is Morality?00:33:38 Different Models for Faith Crises00:42:21 How Culture Shapes our Moral Intuitions00:44:56 Separating Sinner from Sin00:52:52 Why People Have Faith Crises01:02:59 Personal Analogy of Moral Intuitions01:06:18 Recalibrating Moral Tastebuds01:07:38 Feeling Judged by Those with Strong Moral Tastebuds01:15:08 What Does The World Look Like If We Apply These Principles?01:18:22 How Can We Improve Our Communication?01:23:11 What Can Truly Change Us?01:26:54 Social Experiment - Following the Crowd01:29:23 Dare to Stand Alone01:30:52 Closer--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
The Part of Christs Atonement We Forgot | John Hilton III | LGR Clips Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-04-17 | Most of us grew up thinking the Atonement happened primarily in Gethsemane — but what if we’ve been missing the part Jesus Himself talks about the most?In this episode, I sit down with John Hilton III to unpack something that honestly shifted the way I see Christ and His sacrifice. Through scripture, prophetic teaching, and decades of study, John reveals how we may have unintentionally overlooked the crucifixion — and what that means for our faith, our worship, and how we walk through pain.This conversation isn’t just doctrinal — it’s deeply personal. It changed how I approach the sacrament, the temple, and even how I parent through the hard stuff.If you’ve ever felt like something was missing… if you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your struggle… this might be exactly what you need.Watch the full episode here:youtube.com/watch?v=n8euyFfR7rs&t=154sDrop your thoughts below — I read every single one.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Christs Crucifixion: We Miss THIS #latterdaysaints #comefollowme #lds Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-04-10 | Christ often introduced Himself by citing His crucifixion. Was He trying to tell us something?John Hilton III shares how facing Christ’s suffering can unlock a deeper connection to His love, His power, and His victory over death.“When we love someone, we care about what’s important to them.”
The Cross: 9 out of 10 Latter-day Saints Miss This | John Hilton III E0031 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-04-10 | The Cross: 9 out of 10 Latter-day Saints Miss This | John Hilton III E0031Most of us celebrate the Resurrection but quietly avoid the Crucifixion. Why? In this vulnerable and eye-opening conversation, John Hilton III shares how facing Christ’s suffering can unlock a deeper connection to His love, His power, and His victory over death. If you’ve ever felt distant from Jesus, this episode will change how you see Him—and how you feel about your covenant connection with Him. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:01 Why Do We Focus More on Gethsemane?00:03:48 BYU Student Survey: “Which Artwork Do You Prefer?”00:06:20 Doctrinal Uncertainty and Misconceptions00:09:30 Unintended Consequences of Not Using The Cross As a Symbol00:14:36 The Stakes of Not Understanding the Crucifixion00:19:05 More Results of BYU Student Survey00:22:25 The Crucifixion As a Means of Drawing Closer to The Savior00:26:26 Story - The Only Validation That Matters00:29:15 The Crucifixion in Gospel Ordinances00:41:22 The Crucifixion’s Role in Healing Our Own Wounds00:46:10 Personal Insights - Moments Stephen and John Have Relied on The Savior00:50:05 Insights from Doctrine and Covenants Section 45 00:51:34 Final Thoughts - Christ’s Final Statements on The Cross--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Why Do We Avoid the Crucifixion? #comefollowme #lds #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-04-09 | The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is at the heart of Christianity—so why do so many of us barely think about it? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, John Hilton III, author of Considering the Cross, helps us confront the discomfort, misunderstandings, and even spiritual numbness that keep us at a distance. Through real stories and scripture, he shows how understanding Christ’s death can change how we live—and how we love.
Is Belief a Choice? #comefollowme #lds #churchofjesuschrist #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-03-27 | What if belief came down to a choice? In the midst of his crisis of faith, Austin Fife realized there were compelling reasons to doubt and compelling reasons to believe. Ultimately, he decided that belief comes down to a choice. For him, choosing to believe renewed the excitement he felt toward the restored gospel. It opened up new doors in his life and refreshed his commitment to God.
We Need THIS Connection Most #comefollowme #latterdaysaints #lds Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-03-25 | What is our greatest fear?“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God.”-Timothy KellerBYU professor and researcher Jenet Erickson walks us through a quote from pastor and author, Tim Keller.
As An Atheist, He Couldnt Explain THIS #comefollowme #lds #latterdaysaints Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-03-20 | Back in 2014, Austin Fife lost his faith. During his time as a nonbeliever, he didn’t quite know what to do with the spiritual experiences he knew he’d had throughout his life. He had a difficult time explaining those away as anything but experiences with the Divine.Strong, frequent spiritual experiences can help us get through those moments of doubt that inevitably creep up. The more experiences we have with God’s love, the harder it is to deny its power and influence in our lives.In the longer conversation, Austin shares more about his experience losing his faith and returning as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I Almost Left the Church—But Then My Wife Said This | Austin Fife E0030 Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-03-20 | I Almost Left the Church… Then My Wife Said THIS | Austin Fife E0030 What happens when everything you believe suddenly unravels? Austin Fife (Light and Truth Letter) shares his deeply personal journey through faith, doubt, and rediscovery. From powerful spiritual experiences to moments of uncertainty, Austin opens up about what led him to question his beliefs—and what ultimately brought him back.Austin shares the moment he realized he no longer believed in God, his wife’s unexpected response to that revelation, and the answers to hard questions that renewed his faith.--Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions. --🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for Let's Get Real to explore life's toughest questions and strengthen your connection with God. ---Disclaimer:THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.
Doubt Led Him Back to Faith #latterdaysaints #lds #comefollowme Lets Get Real with Stephen Jones 2025-03-19 | What happens when everything you believe suddenly unravels? Austin Fife shares his deeply personal journey through faith, doubt, and rediscovery. From powerful spiritual experiences to moments of uncertainty, Austin opens up about what led him to question his beliefs—and what ultimately brought him back.In the longer conversation, he shares the moment he realized he no longer believed in God, his wife’s unexpected response to that revelation, and the answers to hard questions that renewed his faith.
