If Jesus Christ truly is the answer to all things, how did He prepare for His mission—and what can we learn from His example?

Drawing from scripture, personal experiences, and even unexpected marathon training analogies, Jenny and Lee unpack the Savior’s preparation: studying the word, praying often, making covenants, maintaining an eternal perspective, asking for help, and creating holy spaces wherever He went.

Whether you’re feeling spiritually energized or overwhelmed by the thought of preparing for the Second Coming, this conversation will help you break it down into small, achievable steps—reminding you that even the desire to prepare is enough for God to work with.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Hebrews 5:8

Luke 1:38

Luke 22:42-44

Dallin H. Oaks, April 2024 General Conference, Following Christ

Henry B. Eyring, Oct. 2009 General Conference, Our Perfect Example

Gérald Caussé, April 2025, Compensating Blessings

Russell M. Nelson, April 2025, Confidence in the Presence of God

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Dents in My Armor! In this kickoff episode, Jenny and Lee dive into a message repeated again and again by prophets ancient and modern: Prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. But this isn’t a season of doom and gloom—it’s a season of hope, purpose, and joy.

Drawing from scripture, prophetic counsel, and personal experience, Jenny and Lee explore what it truly means to be spiritually prepared—not out of fear, but out of faith and love. They discuss how preparation is not a checklist of panic, but an invitation to come unto Christ with confidence and peace. From Noah's ark to the parable of the ten virgins, from President Nelson's urgency to Elder Bednar’s reminder of personal revelation, this episode sets the tone for a powerful and uplifting season.

📖 What lack I yet, Lord? That simple prayer might be the beginning of your own personal preparation.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Revelations 19:7-9

Doctrine and Covenants 65:1

Neil L. Anderson, April 2011,General Conference, Preparing the World for the Second Coming

Dale G. Renlund, April 2025 General Conference, Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior

Dallin H. Oaks, April 2004, General Conference, Preparation for the Second Coming

David A. Bednar, April 2025, General Conference, The Times of Restitution of All Things

Spencer W. Kimball, April 1973, General Conference, The Family Influence

Russell M. Nelson, October 2024, General Conference, The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again

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

New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.

Summer brings longer days, looser schedules, and quiet opportunities for reflection—but it can also feel a little unsteady without the familiar rhythms of everyday life.

Join Jenny and Lee as they explore what intentional growth looks like in the open, unstructured spaces of the season. From balancing work, play, and rest to nurturing holy habits and practicing daily joyful repentance, this conversation invites you to let summer be a time of grace, gratitude, and gentle renewal.

Whether you’re soaking in family time, creating moments of connection, or simply catching your breath, there’s room here for peace and purpose.

Free Summer Bundle Resource For Families

Resources Used In This Episode:

Ether 12:6

Karen Fish, 7 Simple Ways to Add a Bit of Structure to Your Kids’ Summer

A Month of Summer Fun, July 2013, Friend

“Mom, I’m Bored,” The Rock Star Parent Blog

Russell M Nelson, Spiritual Momentum, Apr 2022 GC

S. Mark Palmer, Return unto Me… that I May Heal You, Apr 2025 GC

Jeffrey R. Holland, Making Your Life a Soul-Stirring Journey of Personal Growth, Liahona, Dec 2018

Rebecca L Craven, Removing the Feeling of Falling Short, You Are Loved: Inspiring Messages for Women, Deseret Book, 2024 and BYU Women’s Conference, May 4, 2023.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Summer Reflections

04:41 Childhood vs. Parenting Summers

09:19 The Growth Mindset of Summer

14:50 Maintaining Holy Habits

18:27 The Pressure of 18 Summers

22:44 Intentional Growth in Unstructured Time

29:34 Creating Structure in Summer

35:16 Balancing Work, Play, and Rest

41:31 Embracing the Freedom of Time

48:26 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

To invite Jenny and Lee to speak at your fireside, devotional, Relief Society activity or other event, email them at jennyandlee@thedentsinmyarmor.com. They love invitations to speak either in person or virtually.