Episode 40 - Doctrine and Covenants 115-120, “His Sacrifice Shall Be More Sacred unto Me Than His Increase”

In this episode, I dive into Doctrine and Covenants 115–120 and talk about what it really means when the Lord says, “His sacrifice shall be more sacre...

Episode 39 - Doctrine and Covenants 111–114, “I Will Order All Things for Your Good”

In D&C 111–114, I talk about how the Lord truly “orders all things for our good,” even when life feels messy or distracting. I share what I learned fr...

Episode 38 - Extracted audio from new Youtube series, Conversations about Joy and Jesus

In my first episode, I process the prophet’s passing and recent heartbreak, then share how Alma 12–14, guarding the Spirit, and a call to virtue softe...

Episode 37 Part 2 of Doctrine and Covenants 102–105 “After Much Tribulation Cometh the Blessing”

In this episode, I share lessons from Zion’s Camp in Doctrine and Covenants 103–105 and how they apply to our lives today. We talk about trials of fai...

Part 1 Doctrine and Covenants 102–105 - “After Much Tribulation … Cometh the Blessing”

In this week’s study of Doctrine & Covenants 102–105 (“After much tribulation cometh the blessings”), I walk through why the first high council was or...

Episode 35 - Doctrine and Covenants 94–97, “For the Salvation of Zion”

In this episode covering Doctrine and Covenants 94–97, I talk about how the Lord gives us patterns—whether in building temples or in building our live...

Episode 34 - Doctrine and Covenants 93, “Receive of His Fulness”

This week I’m diving into Doctrine and Covenants 93—“Receive of His Fulness.” I talk about Elder Renlund’s message on “Infuriating Unfairness” and the...

Episode 33 Doctrine and Covenants 88 Part 2 and 89–92 “A Principle with Promise”

In this episode, I continue with Doctrine & Covenants 88 and move into sections 89–92, “A Principle with a Promise.” I share the wrestle I had over re...

Episode 32 - Doctrine and Covenants 88, "Establish … a House of God” PART A

In this episode, I dive into Doctrine and Covenants 88, an amazing revelation about light, glory, and the peace Christ offers us, even when life feels...

Episode 31 - Doctrine and Covenants 85-87, "Stand Ye in Holy Places"

This episode is about journals, how the spirit feels and how it testifies to us, and about standing in holy places.  
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Episode 30- Doctrine and Covenants 84, "The Power of Godliness

This episode discusses the influence of the priesthood in our lives and the importance of taking the Book of Mormon seriously.
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Episode 29 - Doctrine and Covenants 81-83, "Where Much is Given, Much is Required."

This episode is about “Where much is given, much is required.” I also discuss how the Lord is bound when we do what He says. 
This is the confer...

**NEW EPISODE** Episode 28 - Interview with Dr. Geritt Dirkmaat & Dr. Richard Leduc, "Good Sources"

In this episode, I sit down with Standard of Truth podcast hosts Dr. Garrett Dirkmaat and Dr. Richard LeDuc—two brilliant minds who somehow make 19th-...

*NEW EPISODE** Episode 27 - Doctrine and Covenants 76, “Great Shall Be Their Reward and Eternal Shall Be Their Glory”

This is a new episode that I recorded quickly this morning before work.  It briefly covers Doctrine and Covenants 76.  
Shine on!

Episode 26 - Doctrine and Covenants 67–70 “Worth … the Riches of the Whole Earth"

This episode includes the story about Levi Hancock and the preface to the Book of Commandments.  I share the story of the Spanish Branch and my husban...

Episode 25 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AMBER BELL - Doctrine and Covenants 58-59

This episode includes my interview with Amber Bell.  She is so inspiring!  
Doctrine and Covenants 59
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Episode 24 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ALISSA PARKER - Doctrine and Covenants 58-59-59

**NEW EPISODE** Interview with Colton Miller - Rediscovering Faith and Keeping our Silos Filled

In this podcast, Colton shares his journey of wrestling with faith after his mission—facing trials, addiction, and doubt. It was a deep, honest study...

Joy Podcast - Step Two: Keep the Commandments

This episode is about righteousness.  I discuss the importance of hearing the Savior's messages through the power of the Holy Ghost. We need Christ's...

Episode 21 - Doctrine and Covenants 49–50, "That Which Is of God Is Light”

Episode 20 - Doctrine and Covenants 46–48 “Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts”

This episode includes my interview with Finley Joseph about his and his family’s experience visiting one of our churches.  I also speak a little on sp...

Joy Podcast - Step One: Learn to Hear the Savior's Voice

In this episode of "It Feels Like Joy," I discuss the power of the scriptures and how turning to the Book of Mormon daily can help us develop a relati...

Episode 18, Doctrine and Covenants 45 - “The Promises … Shall Be Fulfilled”

This episode is about the signs of the times and positively looking towards the return of the Savior.
Here is the talk from Marcus B. Nash, The...

It Feels Like Joy - New Podcast Series - "Feels Like Joy, President Nelson Style"

Here's episode one.  But really episode 17 because I have to number it consecutively, because this is a series within my other podcast, so ... just wa...

Episode 16, Doctrine and Covenants 41–44, "My Law to Govern my Church"

Episode 15 - Easter, "“I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”

“I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”
 
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Episode 14 - Doctrine and Covenants 37-40

This is the current lesson Doctrine and Covenants 37-40.  I talk about answers to prayers through the Doctrine and Covenants, watching our close assoc...

Episode 13 -Doctrine and Covenants 30–36, "Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel”

Sorry I missed last week.  Crazy couple of weeks.  Here is the lesson and I actually cut up two lessons that aren't broken down the same this time aro...

Episode 12 - Doctrine and Covenants 27–28, “All Things Must Be Done in Order”

This episode was about how the Lord’s house is a house of order and that revelation for the church comes through the prophet only.  I talked about how...

Episode 11 - Doctrine and Covenants 23–26, “Strengthen the Church”

This episode talks about finding how the Savior can strengthen us in our trials.  Liberty Jail, my experience on the cruise ship, and Section 25 about...

Episode 10 - Doctrine and Covenants 20–22,“The Rise of the Church of Christ”

This episode is about the organization of the church and the first official meeting. I talked about the power of following the prophet and keeping the...

Episode 9 - Doctrine and Covenants 18–19, “The Worth of Souls Is Great”

This episode talks about repentance and how much joy our Savior feels when we repent.  I share the “Parable of the Dairy.” This episode also talks abo...

Episode 8 Doctrine and Covenants 14–17 “Stand as a Witness”

This episode is about the Whitmer family and how they became part of the unfolding of the restoration.  It also talks about the power of God’s word.

Episode 7 - Doctrine and Covenants 12–13; Joseph Smith—History 1:66–75 “Upon You My Fellow Servants”

This Episode is co-hosted with my sister and sister-in-law, Shelby Stroud.  This episode is about the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and Oliver...

Episode 6 Doctrine and Covenants 10–11 “That You May Come Off Conqueror”

Doctrine and Covenants 10–11
This episode is about Satan and how much he wants to stop God’s work from progressing.  But never fear, the Lord’s...

Episode 5 Doctrine and Covenants 6–9 “This Is the Spirit of Revelation”

Doctrine and Covenants 6–9
“This Is the Spirit of Revelation”
This episode is about Oliver Cowdry and his arrival at Harmony to help with...

Episode 4 - Doctrine and Covenants 3-5, “My Work Shall Go Forth”

In this episode, I discuss Doctrine and Covenants 3–5, focusing on Joseph Smith’s early struggles with Martin Harris and the lost 116 pages. We explor...

Episode 3 - Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

This episode is about Joseph Smith, his interactions with the Angel Moroni, and his first trip to get the plates.  It also talks about Doctrine and Co...

Episode 2 JSH 1-26

This year, I'm excited to revisit and share some of my favorite episodes from the podcast. The curriculum is the same, so these episodes are just as i...

Episode 1 - Doctrine and Covenants 1, "Hearken, O Ye People”

"This year, I'm excited to revisit and share some of my favorite episodes from the first time through the Doctrine and Covenants.  The curriculum is t...