Podcasts by This is the Gospel Podcast
The stories we tell matter. They can build our faith, help us empathize with others, demonstrate the true power of God in our lives, and help lead us to Christ. This Is the Gospel, a new storytelling podcast from LDS Living, collects and shares personal stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of living in the latter days.
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Your Story Has Power from 2022-04-04T11:15
In this final episode of This Is the Gospel, KaRyn, Katie, and Erika sit down and listen to their favorite untold stories from the pitch line—submissions from you that didn't...
ListenIt's Personal from 2022-03-28T11:15
Stories in this episode: Sarah and her brother decide to turn their father in to the police hoping he will find the help he needs to make necessary changes in his life; Chrislyn is deep in grief...
ListenBonus: Stories We Love from the 'Latter-day Saint Women' Podcast from 2022-03-21T11:15
In honor of Women’s History month, we wanted to do something new and share one of our favorite podcasts with you. It's called Latter-day Saint Women, and in this episode...
ListenFar From Home from 2022-03-14T11:15
Stories in this episode: Even though she's up against a language barrier, Bonnie takes matters into her own hands after noticing the refugee women she lives among on a military base don't have w...
ListenGive and Take from 2022-03-07T13:00
Stories in this episode: Frances struggles in her role as a mom of three kids but is offered a helping hand right when she both needs it most and it's the most difficult to accept; Phyllis has a...
ListenCome to Zion from 2022-02-28T12:15
Stories in this episode: While Rachel’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder helps her better understand herself, it doesn’t ease the lifelong fears she’s had of being unable ...
ListenThe Wilderness from 2022-02-21T12:00
Stories in this episode: A bucket list adventure through the Uinta Mountains in Utah turns into a night through a dreaded fire swamp as unexpected challenges plague Heather and her friend; Aliah...
ListenLove One Another from 2022-02-14T13:00
When Alexis, a teenager battling cancer, learns that a new boy named Ricky is in the same unit of the hospital as her, she expects him to be a sweet child like the other patients she’s bef...
ListenTree of Life from 2022-02-07T13:00
Claudia faces one of the darkest nights of her life—both literally and figuratively—when she is taken hostage and held for ransom. Her only comfort comes in the form of a radiant sig...
ListenNo Coincidences from 2022-01-31T13:00
Stories in this episode: Adam's mission is more overwhelming than he expected, leading him to doubt whether he’s in the right place when suddenly a companion's photo puts everything into f...
ListenAll Things New from 2022-01-24T13:00
Stories in this episode: Jolene fully expects a lecture from her father when he invites her to lunch, but is surprised when the conversation takes an unlikely turn; Steven's hopes for a bright f...
ListenBonus: Lean In to God from 2021-12-07T18:01
With family traditions, festivities, and gifts galore, the holidays can be a really exciting, happy time. But not everyone always feels that way. For Amber, the first Christmas after her divorce...
ListenBonus: Expect the Unexpected (with KaRyn, Erika and Katie) from 2021-11-22T13:00
Stories in this episode: KaRyn sits down with co-producers Erika and Katie as they each tell a story of their own. Erika struggles to find the confidence and the right words to sh...
ListenWe Are All Connected from 2021-03-29T12:00
Stories in this episode: Julie, Whitney, & Brooke each have a story to tell about the struggle and surprises of a life lived in pursuit of discipleship, but they can't tell their story witho...
ListenBe Prepared from 2021-03-22T12:00
Stories in this episode: The sudden loss of his corporate job throws Dave into a new and sometimes confusing role at home; Jenny's once-thriving life is upended by an unwelcome diagnosis that of...
ListenLetting the Light In from 2021-03-15T12:00
During a grueling, marathon recording of the concert film Lamb of God, cellist Nicole does what no musician working long hours ever wants to do. She asks composer and conductor Rob Gardner if th...
ListenSafe and Sound from 2021-03-08T13:00
12-year-old Houston and 10-year-old Hadley find themselves stranded offshore after the weather takes a turn for the worse on a paddle boarding excursion. The dropping temperatures and strong cur...
ListenSong of the Heart from 2021-03-01T13:00
Stories in this episode: Steve gets to choose the song at his mission farewell and discovers pirates in the hymnal; Lillie finds herself leading a choir of cloistered nuns in singing her least f...
ListenGood Judgement from 2021-02-22T13:00
Stories in this episode: Brett’s charge to defend a man who has committed heinous crimes is almost too much to bear until a desperate plea to God in the middle of the courtroom restores hi...
ListenThe Gift of Curiosity from 2021-02-15T13:00
In this episode, we explore one of the ways that we can become better storytellers and better listeners through cultivating our holy curiosity. In honor of Black History Month, we revisit the fa...
ListenEnduring and Eternal Love from 2021-02-08T13:00
Ashley’s life was in full bloom as a talented teenager when a tragic car accident leaves her grieving the loss of her father and her ability to play the piano. Her mother, Michelle, forges...
ListenEyes to See from 2021-02-01T13:00
While sorting her late daughter’s belongings, Becky makes a surprising discovery that eventually takes her across the world to India, where her eyes are opened to a whole new world. Consum...
ListenTrue Beauty from 2021-01-25T13:00
Stories in this episode: Wendy's childhood is fraught with bullies and self-doubt until she asks God to teach her what her parents knew all along; A run-in with a trampoline right before the fam...
ListenEvery Living Thing from 2021-01-18T13:00
Stories in this episode: A quest to solve the mystery of bees flying through cracks in their walls lead Kristen and Matt to discover important truths about God's laws of nature; Spencer’s ...
ListenUnanswered Prayers from 2021-01-11T13:00
Stories in this episode: Anna’s teen years are spent in anger and frustration at God for not saving her mom until an unwelcome opportunity sparks a new perspective; Juan is stopped in his ...
ListenGetting It Right from 2020-12-21T13:00
Stories in this episode: A new Christmas tradition challenges Matt to put into writing all the things he has trouble saying; Gracie, Cescily, Paul, & Sheradon call the pitchline with stories...
ListenThe Creative Spark from 2020-12-14T13:00
Stories in this episode: Adam is all set for a safe career in engineering when a chance encounter leads him to embrace his true creative calling as an animator; When faced with upheaval and cont...
ListenBe Not Troubled from 2020-12-07T13:00
Stories in this episode: When her dreams for a picture perfect senior year of High School get disrupted by Covid, Meg finds comfort and clarity at an imperfect football game; Sue learns an impor...
ListenBONUS: Follow up with Stacy Taniguchi&Emily Farmer from 2020-11-30T13:00
KaRyn chats with Emily from episode 34 about her life after Mac’s passing, and how she kept their promise to bring joy to others through music, even after a brain surgery; Sarah learns fro...
ListenFamily Ties from 2020-11-23T13:00
Stories in this episode: A journey to learn more about his grandparents leads Jeff across the world to old chapels, monasteries and hidden towns only to find dead ends––until a chanc...
ListenFeed My Sheep from 2020-11-16T13:00
When the demand for potatoes plummeted during the outbreak of COVID-19, Ryan did something unthinkable. He dumped 2 million pounds of potatoes on his farm and, through a Facebook post, invited a...
ListenPractical Religion from 2020-11-08T13:00
Stories in this episode: Armed with yeast and flour, Ben jumps in to make a difference for his community after his involvement in two tragedies; Lecia grapples with three-in-the-morning anxiety ...
ListenDecisions Determine Destiny from 2020-11-02T13:00
Stories in this episode: Vinnie’s experience of coming unto Christ is made up of small decisions that end up changing his heart in unexpected ways; Lisa's decisions about which hymns to si...
ListenAct Well Thy Part from 2020-10-26T12:00
Stories in this episode: Brothers Charlie and Sam start a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro only to find that the steepest trail ahead lies in their conversations along the way; An important spiritual les...
ListenFitting In from 2020-10-19T12:00
Stories in this episode: Finding the bridge between her Indigenous identity as a Cree woman and her love of the gospel feels out of reach for Jalynne until motherhood brings a surprising change ...
ListenTruth Be Told from 2020-10-12T12:00
Stories in this episode: A phone call to a complete stranger could mean redemption or condemnation for Lindsey as she struggles to overcome a 13-year-old lie; Claire struggles to find relief fro...
ListenConsider the Lilies from 2020-10-05T12:00
Stories in this episode: Roger gets a big nudge from heaven when he sits down at the piano to compose a song for the Tabernacle Choir; Tammy’s run-in with a broken oven sends her to her kn...
ListenInheritance from 2020-09-28T12:00
Stories in this episode: After her elderly father passes away, LuAnne finds herself in the thick of cleaning out his home as she struggles to know what to let go of and what to keep; Jessie rece...
ListenBONUS: Come As You Are from 2020-06-17T20:11
Stories in this Father's Day bonus episode: While John admits he's not very handy, his attempts to create the perfect swing set falls short when he allows comparison to take over; Donald isn't s...
ListenBONUS: At The Feet of Extraordinary Women from 2020-05-08T16:52
Stories in this Episode: Sarah and KaRyn share lessons learned from their very first storytelling project over 15 years ago when they invited accomplished, faithful women (like Emma Lou Thayne, ...
ListenThe Heavens Are Open from 2020-03-23T12:00
Stories in this episode: In the early days of his firefighting career, Steve enters a burning home to save a life and is forced to choose between protocol and following the Spirit; Heidi anguish...
ListenKindness Begins with Me from 2020-03-16T12:00
As we all adjust our routines in an effort to flatten the curve of the novel coronavirus there is still so much good we can see and do in the world. KaRyn shares a story of a time when her alrea...
ListenWeak Things Made Strong from 2020-03-09T12:00
Stories in this episode: Bullied most of her life, Julie discovers that the autism that made her different is actually the exact thing that makes her gifted at family history work; A comic book ...
ListenSacred Ground from 2020-03-02T13:00
Stories in this episode: As a missionary in Chile, Brad Wilcox struggles to find the answers to his gospel questions until a transfer leads him to the light and hope he is looking for; Cody find...
ListenGlass Half Full from 2020-02-24T13:00
During a week-long break from running track at Utah State University, Brittany fell in love with climbing the red rocks of southern Utah. And a moonlight rappel from a 200-foot cliff with a frie...
ListenThe Roots of Faith (2020) from 2020-02-17T13:00
EXCITING NEWS ALERT~This Is the Gospel is going to join Deseret Book at this year's RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City! To celebrate, we are sharing one of our favorite episodes all about th...
ListenLove Lessons from 2020-02-10T13:00
After a devastating breakup, broadcast journalist Tamara decides to do something a little different for her 31st birthday: 31 dates in 31 days. But what starts as a fun blogging experiment quick...
ListenLost and Found from 2020-02-03T13:00
Stories in this episode: Laric breezes through sleep deprivation games on the Netflix show "Awake," but the final results leave him wondering if God cares about what matters most to him; A lost ...
ListenConverted Unto the Lord from 2020-01-27T13:00
Stories in this episode: Jim, a devout Baptist, sends five of his seven children on Latter-day Saint missions despite his misgivings about what they will teach and finds himself “tapped on...
ListenWho Do You Think You Are? from 2020-01-20T13:00
Stories in this episode: When Christie and her brother are left to their own devices after school, their daring adventures at a local hospital lead to a little bit of trouble and a lifelong unde...
ListenBONUS: Sneak Peek of The Sunday on Monday Study Group from 2020-01-07T22:07
If you're looking for an engaging and fun way to supplement your Come, Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon this year, the team at THIS IS THE GOSPEL has been working hard to help bring you The...
ListenThe Best Worst Christmas from 2019-12-16T13:00
Stories in this episode: Tammy’s Rockefeller-worthy Christmas tree doesn’t bring the holiday spirit like she hopes but leads to a new take on Christmas with her blended family; A not...
ListenDream A Little Dream from 2019-12-09T13:00
Stories in this episode: Ken’s professional future is uncertain until a unique series of dreams leads him down the right path; A challenging move to Fiji and a brush with dengue fever leav...
ListenAngels Among Us from 2019-12-02T13:00
Stories in this episode: Encouraging words at a low point in Matt’s mission show how missionary work can be done beyond the veil. Melissa finally finds a way to share her ...
ListenYou're Welcome from 2019-11-25T13:00
Stories in this episode: Jim feels conflicted about receiving a life-saving kidney until three words change his perspective; A surprise friendship leads Arthur to see the connec...
ListenThere's No Place Like Home from 2019-11-18T13:00
Stories in this episode: After a close call with a missile in their homeland of Lebanon, Nazar and his family move to a new country where “home” continues to elude h...
ListenThe Kindness of Strangers from 2019-11-11T13:00
Stories in this episode: Crishelle and her friends' trip through Europe is threatened by a traveler's worst nightmare until a group of Swiss sisters steps up to help; When Elisha’s newborn...
ListenClimbing the Mountain from 2019-11-04T13:00
Stacy Taniguchi grew up as a Buddhist in Hawaii and joined the Church so that he could marry his girlfriend who was a Latter-day Saint. He confesses that his testimony and knowledge of the gospe...
ListenBroken Hearts to Mend from 2019-10-28T12:00
When Dorothy came home from school to find the Relief Society in her living room instead of her faithful but imperfect mom, Rene, she was ill-prepared for how drastically her life would soon cha...
ListenBe Still My Soul from 2019-10-21T12:00
Stories in this episode: A tragedy at Columbine High School hits close to home and creates chaos for Kelli on the same day as her first trip to the temple; April receives the gift of peace while...
ListenUnexpected Friendship from 2019-10-14T12:00
Stories in this episode: Sarah longs for a new perspective after loss and finds it with a feisty group of octogenarians in LA; A kilt-wearing stranger shows up to Brian’s weekly game night...
ListenCulture Shock from 2019-10-07T10:00
Stories in this episode: Kristen moves from her hometown to a new city for a new job after a spiritual prompting and quickly finds herself headed toward even bigger transitions; only six months ...
ListenOn the Road Again from 2019-09-30T12:00
Stories in this episode: Brooke’s love of buying cars on eBay sends her on an epic road trip through Church history; an unexpected breakdown in a small town puts Cheryn’s family in t...
ListenBONUS: Sneak Peek of Season 2 (with Katie and KaRyn) from 2019-08-05T17:08:58
We might be on a break, but we're still working hard to gather your stories! In this bonus episode, KaRyn and Katie give you a sneak peek at some of the themes for season 2 so you can submit you...
ListenA Worthwhile Pursuit from 2019-06-24T12:00
Stories in this episode: Vai Sikahema was a small boy in Tonga when his family sold everything they had to go to the temple in New Zealand to be sealed. Decades later, that experience helps him ...
ListenTo the Rescue from 2019-06-17T12:00
Stories in this episode: A surprising request from a frightened mother reminds Steve that being spiritually prepared is just as important as physical preparation in rescue work; Lindsey feels gu...
ListenThe Hero's Journey from 2019-06-10T12:00
Losing their dad in a plane crash when they were just kids left KC and Brian without someone to do the things that dads do—like building a pinewood derby car and making sure they made it t...
ListenThe Paths We Choose from 2019-06-03T12:00
Eric and Chris were best friends and drinking buddies during and after high school and while Chris was a member of the Church, religion was definitely the farthest thing from their minds. When a...
ListenIn the Line of Duty from 2019-05-26T23:28:01
Stories in this episode: As a newly enlisted soldier in the Royal Canadian Navy, Warren finds himself and his faith at odds with military tradition during a fancy dinner; Verdi makes a surprisin...
ListenIt's The Little Things from 2019-05-20T12:00
Stories in this episode: Emily finds a tiny but meaningful evidence of God’s care for her in a convention center bathroom; A disappointing answer to one prayer leads Alexandra to a new kin...
ListenLesson Learned from 2019-05-13T12:00
“Going to high school as an adult is hard! Way harder than when you were a teenager!” When Lauri decided to get her diploma in her 40’s, she was unprepared for the way it would...
ListenThe Gifts God Gives from 2019-05-06T12:00
Stories in this episode: A missionary visits a recent convert in jail and leaves with a crazy new plan for her post-mission life; Erin gets a crash course in motherhood when she takes four small...
ListenHow We Move Forward from 2019-04-28T23:00:57
After a year of asking and waiting, Donald finally got permission from his mom to join the church when he was 15. Being a part of this new church family felt like the right next step for this Ja...
ListenParadise Lost and Found from 2019-04-22T12:00
Stories in this episode -- from the campfire in Paradise, CA: Charelle watches from afar as fire engulfs the town she grew up in and finds comfort in the things she didn’t see; Bryant foll...
ListenBONUS: How to Become One of Our Storytellers from 2019-04-18T18:59:56
Do you have a story to tell but you're not sure how to do it? TITG story producers Davi Johnson and Sarah Blake are here to help! This bonus episode will give you insights into the story produci...
ListenHope in the Atonement and Resurrection from 2019-04-15T12:00
Phil was just a boy when he and his friends made an impulse decision on a scouting trip that would reverberate throughout their lives and challenge their faith and the faith of an entire communi...
ListenThis Grand Gospel Adventure from 2019-04-08T03:29:40
Stories in this episode: Erik takes a huge professional risk as a Broadway theater producer that doesn’t quite turn out the way he prayed it would when failure leads him somewhere surprisi...
ListenGeneral Conference, Personal Connection from 2019-04-01T12:00
Stories in this episode: A talk at General Conference answers DiDi’s reluctant prayer about the truthfulness of the missionaries’ message; Naveen makes a joyful 2 a.m. phone call to ...
ListenThe Roots of Faith from 2019-03-25T12:00
Stories in this episode: An extraordinary lesson from her family history helps Sister Linda K. Burton find the right words to minister to the women of the Relief Society when she is called as pr...
ListenWhen God Speaks...And When He Doesn't from 2019-03-18T12:00
If there was ever a time when Calee needed to hear the voice of the Lord loud and clear, it was the year she found herself in the midst of a difficult divorce navigating life as a single mom. Th...
ListenA True Change of Heart from 2019-03-11T12:00:03
When Dusty first came in contact with anti-Mormon literature, he had no idea that his desire to refute it would eventually lead him to become a vehement persecutor of the Church he once loved. W...
ListenGrowing Pains from 2019-03-05T02:18:16
Change is an exciting and inevitable part of our lives as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, Christie shares her story of being sent with her family on ...
ListenFinding the Light in the Darkness from 2019-02-26T01:23:01
When Jon was asked to turn off his flashlight in the depths of a cave during a youth activity, he had an experience with darkness and light that stuck with him the rest of his life. That dark ca...
ListenCollateral Beauty from 2019-02-19T00:10:58
You can find the beauty even in the hardest things when you put your faith in God. Stories in this episode: Teresa has a strange prompting that helps her find the compensatory blessings from God...
ListenLove Is What Brings Us Together Today from 2019-02-11T23:50:32
Stories in this episode: A last ditch quidditch match in the MTC brings Rylan and Diana together years later when they reconnect at the temple; Tyler’s side hustle as a singing telegram pu...
ListenThe Landscape of Faith from 2019-02-04T23:19:47
Stories in this episode: When an undercover rescue operation takes a dangerous turn, Tim rediscovers a truth about how faith works in his life; Davi gets a prompting to do something that seems coun...
ListenThe Strength to Forgive from 2019-01-28T21:05:30
Stories in this episode: Crishelle learns how to move forward after a deep betrayal causes her to question everything she once knew about her family; After a traumatic car accident, Kaitlyn disc...
ListenBehind the Scenes - The Moli Family from 2019-01-21T13:00
Ashley and Alo Moli always imagined themselves with a large family but struggled with devastating infertility. Brittany and her 5 siblings prayed every night in their group foster home for paren...
ListenNew Year, New Me from 2019-01-14T20:40:04
Todd was far from religious or even spiritual when he started meeting weekly with a Latter-day Saint bishop in search of a new life beyond his addictions. What happened over the next four years,...
ListenThe Spirit of Christmas from 2018-12-24T19:50:29
Stories in this episode: A missionary in Guatemala learns that Christmas sometimes means emptying buckets; When Christmas service gets real, a surly teen has a change of heart; Making amends bri...
ListenLessons from the Desert from 2018-12-21T00:20:28
When Brittani McLeod’s job led her to a remote village in the deserts of Morocco, she thought she would have to leave behind everything familiar. She didn’t expect the miraculous way...
ListenWaiting Upon the Lord from 2018-12-14T17:53:06
In this episode, Isaac Thomas shares the story of how he gained a testimony and joined the church in 1976 at a time when he, as a black man, could not receive the priesthood. He recounts the hea...
ListenLove Notes from God from 2018-12-05T20:55:21
Stories in this episode: A trip to the temple reveals the six words that help Danielle remember who she is to God; Two strangers on rollerblades give Robyn the miraculous answer to her prayers; ...
ListenChoosing a Beautiful Life from 2018-11-27T20:19:56
The story of Carol Decker's life has inspired people around the world to choose love and gratitude despite their challenges. In this episode, Carol tells us what it was like to go to the hospita...
ListenThe Primary Program from 2018-11-19T19:28:17
Stories in this episode: A dad with a special needs child courageously decides not to skip town the Sunday of the Primary Program with hilarious and touching results; A primary president discove...
ListenHow We Minister from 2018-11-14T21:11:10
Stories in this episode: A High School Student tries to find his tribe when he moves with his parents to Eastern Europe; A no-coffee, no-swearing study-abroad with BYU students sets one woman on...
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