Have the scriptures lost their sweetness to you since coming home from your mission? Mike Harris (teacher at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, scripture scholar) shares how honey is used throughout the scriptures to represent the word of God. Drawing upon that analogy, he and the hosts, discuss 4 tips that will transform your scripture study.

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As a full-time missionary, you learned to live the Savior's invitation to "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16) Steven Lund, General Young Men's President said, "Anything we do , to distract from or diminish or camouflage or hide that light frustrates the purposes of being born at this time." Since you've been home from your mission, have you ever been tempted to blend in with the crowd, go with the flow, or make your discipleship difficult to detect? In this episode, Brian joins Sean to draw upon his experience as a hunter and explore the spiritual dangers of living a life of camouflage compared to the joy and blessing of going "blaze orange" as a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

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Julianna Jenkins (student at Utah Valley Institute) joins Brian and Sean to tell her unique story about coming home earlier than she expected from her mission to Texas for mental health reasons. The hosts and Julianna explore principles that will help those who come home earlier than expected to continue to trust the Lord and serve Him throughout their lives. Be sure not to miss Julianna singing a song that she wrote that sums up her journey!

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Many missionaries, for various reasons, find themselves coming home from their missions earlier than expected. Despite having given their best effort, difficult things happen, and it becomes necessary for the Lord to change the context of their service. (D&C 124:49) Whether returning to a service mission or a life of continued discipleship back home, these returned missionaries have an opportunity to do much good. They face many challenges and obstacles in the transition, but with the help of the Lord, their families, and friends they can move forward in faith.

In this episode, after listening to a powerful clip from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Sean and Brian interview two wonderful, returned missionaries (Jace Gunter and Millie Snelders) who came home earlier than expected. Each share their unique experiences and the lessons that they have learned about discipleship as they have made their difficult transition home.

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Have you ever had a hole in your heart that you didn't know how to fill? Have you ever tried filling that hole with things like drugs, alcohol, pornography, sex, or selfishness? If so, you may have found yourself in a dark, empty place with no easy way out.

Mark Miner found himself in such a place and ended up serving time in prison for 14 years due to his addictions. 9 of those years came following a successful 2-year mission to California. It was in prison that he found the answer to the only real way to fill that hole--Jesus Christ.

Mark has since served as a missionary in the addiction recovery program for the past 17 years and has been featured on the church video "The Savior Wants to Forgive." Join us on this episode as we discuss Mark's compelling story and the lessons learned that can help you if you are trying to escape addiction or harmful habits or if you are trying to help someone you love to find a way out.

Freedom is found in the compelling truth that the Savior wants to forgive and rescue, and He has the power to do so! You have every reason to find hope in Christ!

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Recent feedback from a student after hearing TJ Moore teach about the sacred power of procreation and sexual intimacy:

"I've never wanted to live the law of chastity more in all my life!"

This comment prompted us to invite TJ on to talk about how the returned missionary can deepen their appreciation for the human body, the power of procreation, and the sacred opportunity to live their temple covenant of chastity. Come listen as TJ, Brian, and Sean tie this subject into the great plan of happiness.

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“Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you” (Exodus 31:13). Understanding this powerful scripture changed President Russell M. Nelson and can change you too! Jared Danis (a successful businessman who leads teams of young adults for summer sales and teacher of a returned missionary class at the Utah Valley Institute) joins the podcast to explore the question: What sign do you want to give God? Together, Jared and Brian share their own conversion to the Sabbath day and how putting first things first has made all the difference. Come along and explore how keeping the Sabbath day holy can more powerfully connect you to Jesus Christ.

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Aaron Shamy, the 1999 X-games gold medalist in Speed Rock Climbing, loves to climb mountains. His love of climbing has taken him all over the world, including summiting the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Now a teacher at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, Aaron joins Brian and Sean to talk about the mountains that returned missionaries and all disciples of Christ have to climb on their journey through life. Aaron relates the many resources that a rock climber has (carabiner, rope, harness, and belayer) to the resources we have in our own gospel climb. Rather than "free soloing" through life, our covenants bind us to the Savior and keep us safe on our journey. Aaron is an example of what can happen when we put our true identity as a child of God and disciple of Christ first while still enjoying the adventures of life!

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