In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis discuss Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s talk Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls, exploring what it means to be more accessible and present in our relationships. Inspired by the story of an airport that hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in decades, they reflect on the simple but powerful idea of keeping your "handles facing outward" so others can more easily reach, connect with, and rely on you.

Through personal stories and practical examples, they discuss answering unexpected phone calls, warmly welcoming people into your life, and overcoming the fear of being the one who reaches out first. The conversation highlights how genuine connection often begins with a simple act of initiation and why choosing to care is far more meaningful than trying to appear indifferent.

This week's challenge is to perform one intentional act of initiation every day. Whether it's making a call, sending a text, extending an invitation, or starting a conversation, small efforts to reach out can strengthen relationships and reflect the way we connect with both people and God.

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis discuss President Henry B. Eyring’s talk Prayers for Peace. They explore how elevating our prayers can bring greater peace, confidence, perspective, and trust in God, sharing personal experiences of prayers that have strengthened their faith and changed their lives.

The conversation dives into what makes prayer more meaningful, from expecting God to answer, to remembering who we are truly speaking to, to replacing routine phrases with sincere and intentional communication. They reflect on how prayer doesn't always remove challenges, but often changes us and gives us the strength to move forward with faith.

This week’s challenge is simple: find one way to elevate your prayers. Whether it's praying out loud, creating a dedicated place to pray, visualizing yourself approaching God, or turning stress into prayer, small changes can deepen your connection with Him and bring greater peace into your life.

00:00 Introductory
00:49 Prayers for Peace
03:10 Prayer Builds Confidence
05:37 Prayer Changes Your Perspective
07:02 Visualizing Approaching God's Throne
10:25 Avoiding Repetitive Prayer Phrases
12:54 The Weekly Challenge: Elevate Your Prayers
14:22 Closing Song

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis discuss Elder Jorge T. Becerra’s talk Tithing: Putting God First. They explore the idea of being “double-minded” and how living with one foot in and one foot out can leave us stuck, confused, and searching for clarity.

Through stories about relationships, faith journeys, and personal experiences, they talk about the power that comes from making a decision and fully committing. The conversation highlights how peace, purpose, and spiritual growth often come after choosing to go all in with God instead of staying on the fence.

This week’s challenge is simple: write “God, I’m all in today” on a sticky note each morning and place it somewhere you’ll see throughout the day. Small daily choices can strengthen your relationship with God and help you live with greater intention and meaning.

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis reflect on Elder David A. Bednar’s talk All Who Have Endured Valiantly, sharing insights on fatherhood, discipleship, and the influence of living as an example for others. They explore how following Christ daily shapes not only our lives but also those who look up to us.

The conversation reframes what it means to “endure to the end,” shifting it from something heavy or difficult into a life filled with the pure love of Christ. Instead of just getting through life, the hosts emphasize becoming “possessed” by Christlike love—where service, growth, and transformation happen naturally as we draw closer to Him.

This week’s challenge: reach out to one person each day and check in on them. Through simple, intentional acts of love, we can move from being passive to truly living as disciples—giving love freely and, in turn, receiving it more abundantly.

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis dive into Elder Gilbert’s talk “Come Home,” focusing on the power of returning to Jesus—and helping others do the same.

TJ shares a personal story about a time he felt himself drifting and struggling to come back. What made the difference wasn’t a big moment, but a group of friends who simply welcomed him in. Their love and consistency helped him find his way back, showing how powerful it is to just be there for someone.

That idea builds into a central theme: it’s not about calling people out, it’s about calling them up and calling them in. Small invitations, genuine friendship, and seeing the potential in others can change everything.

Hollis shares a powerful story of a girl on the verge of leaving her faith who heard “I love you” at the exact moment she needed it, reminding everyone that God is aware of the details—and often works through simple moments and willing people.

The episode ends with a clear challenge: pray for someone each day and look for a way to invite them closer to Jesus. Because sometimes, helping someone come home starts with something as simple as reaching out.

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, the group continues sharing their biggest takeaways from General Conference, and one theme stands out above everything else: Jesus. They reflect on how every talk pointed back to Him, and what it looks like when your focus becomes Christ in real, everyday situations.

TJ shares how centering life on Jesus changes everything, and how making Him your focus can reshape your reality. Talon builds on that idea by talking about growth, using a personal story about realizing his potential wasn’t as limited as he once thought. Sometimes it takes stepping into a new environment to see that there is more available to you than you ever imagined.

Grace shares a powerful line that became her one takeaway: “I can love even more.” What struck her most was that even an apostle realized his capacity to love was still growing. That idea shifts everything. Loving others is not something we ever max out, it is something that continues to expand as we follow Jesus.

The episode ends with a simple but powerful challenge: set daily reminders asking, “How can I love even more right now?” Then act on the answer. Because the purpose of life is not just to learn about love, it is to become it.

Chapters:

00:00 INTRO

04:03 Realizing new basketball potential

09:18 Discovering your best self

11:21 Emphasizing love for God and people

13:44 Discussing the hymn "I Need Thee"

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, the group shares their biggest takeaways from General Conference and reflects on the power of choosing one principle to truly live. What starts as a simple tradition becomes a deeper invitation to not just hear inspiring messages, but actually apply them in everyday life.

Hollis shares a powerful personal story about a moment that quickly turned from one of the best days to one of the worst. Through that experience, he learned that our hardest days don’t have to be wasted. Instead, they can become the very moments where connection, growth, and God’s work happen the most if we allow them to.

Grace shares a line from President Uchtdorf that changed her perspective: Jesus Christ is not found among the dead, he is found among the living. The group explores what it means to truly feel alive and how real connection with God and other people brings life back into moments that feel dull, disconnected, or empty.

They also challenge the habit of turning to phones, social media, or AI when feeling low, and instead invite listeners to seek real connection. This episode is a reminder that life is meant to be lived fully, and the way back to feeling alive is through God and genuine relationships.

Chapters:

00:00 INTRO

06:27 Finding opportunity in tough times

08:27 A memorable takeaway from the event

12:40 Dealing with thermostat issues

14:59 Reflecting on AI and real connections