In this episode of The Fire Within, I sat down for one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had. We explored what happens when your faith evolves, when doubt creeps in, when the box you grew up believing in suddenly feels too small, and when asking questions feels more like reverence than rebellion.

We talked about the beauty of curiosity in faith, the weight of judgment in church culture, and what happens when someone shows up and simply chooses to love instead of trying to fix you. I opened up about my obsession with gospel study, how it’s changed my marriage, my faith, and my sense of self. And we dug into the hard stuff, mental health, the pressures around missions and marriage, and why facial hair and jeans at church shouldn’t define someone's spirituality.

But above all, this episode is about love, how God knows us intimately, how we’re all learning to know Him better, and how the purest form of discipleship might just be saying “I love you” more often. If you’ve ever felt outside the box, I hope this conversation makes you feel seen.

Key Moments:
0:00 Challenging the Box of Belief
4:59 What If God Said It’s All False?
9:07 “God Knows You Personally”
15:25 Is the Church Addressing Mental Health?
18:14 The New Addictions We’re Facing
22:40 Why Missions Matter
27:35 The Harm of Judging Non-Missionaries
31:56 Pharisee Culture in the Church
39:15 Leadership ≠ Spiritual Superiority
41:31 A Spiritual Giant With a Beard

This one’s personal. In this episode, we dive headfirst into some of the deepest, most difficult questions I’ve ever wrestled with, questions about salvation, fairness, eternal destiny, and whether God truly gives every soul a chance. I open up about what’s weighed on me for years: if only 0.01% of humanity has ever been baptized into the LDS Church, what about the rest? What about the billions who never had the chance?

We unpack the idea of a “one true church,” the grace in LDS theology that I believe often gets overlooked, and what it means for people of other faiths, or no faith at all. We talk candidly about eternal progression, pre-mortal life, LGBTQ inclusion, women in the priesthood, and even the Church’s finances and the law of consecration.

Nothing’s off limits. This is a raw, honest conversation about faith, doubt, logic, agency, and God’s love for all His children. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or someone questioning everything, my hope is that you feel seen in this episode and walk away with a little more clarity, compassion, and curiosity.

Key Moments:
0:00 Only 0.01%? The Shocking LDS Stat No One Talks About
5:11 What Really Happens After You Die (LDS View)
10:24 Not Everyone Wants Exaltation, Here’s Why
14:49 Why You NEED a Body to Be Saved
20:41 Vatican Rituals & LDS Temple Secrets
25:09 Why LDS Marriage Will Never Change
29:15 Women, Power & the Priesthood
33:28 Yes, Women Can Perform LDS Ordinances
40:07 Motherhood: The LDS Church’s Highest Calling?
43:19 Billions in Cash… but You Still Pay 10%?
47:51 Why Tithing Isn’t About Money
53:28 Is Giving to Charity Still Tithing?

In this episode, we take a different approach. There’s no pre-planned argument. No script. Just an honest, unscripted dive into the most difficult criticisms of the LDS faith, from polygamy and the priesthood ban to the Book of Abraham and the Mountain Meadows Massacre. I asked Tyler to steelman the anti-Mormon position, and I did my best to respond, not as someone with all the answers, but as someone who deeply cares about truth.

This conversation isn’t about blind faith or easy answers. It’s about wrestling with real questions, confronting painful history, and asking what it really means to believe in something, despite the messiness.

We also explore how to raise spiritually grounded, historically informed Saints in an age of information overload and growing skepticism. My hope is that whether you're a lifelong member, a doubter, or somewhere in between, you’ll walk away challenged, maybe uncomfortable, but ultimately more curious and committed to seeking truth.

This one’s not for the faint of heart. But if you’ve ever wondered whether faith can coexist with complexity, this episode is for you.

Key Moments:
0:00 No Script, Just Real Dialogue
3:01 Trolls, Debates, and Sparring in the Comments
8:28 Controversies and Hot-Button Issues
13:11 Are Prophets Infallible? A Nuanced View
19:03 Lost Scrolls and Misunderstandings
24:01 Abraham and the Stars: Prophecy or Coincidence?
26:22 Can Scripture Be Sacred If It’s Messy?
31:52 Church Transparency: Then vs Now
36:00 Why So Much Anti-Mormon Content?
43:01 Mountain Meadows Massacre
47:00 The Power of Admitting You're Wrong

In this episode, I dive deep into what I believe is one of the most astonishing and divine literary works in human history, the Book of Mormon. I unpack over 20 structural, historical, and theological elements that make this book, quite literally, impossible to explain through any worldly means. From ancient Semitic literary forms to military strategy, fulfilled prophecy, legal systems, and covenant theology, it’s all there, dictated in just over two months by a farm boy with barely a third-grade education.

But more than that, this is personal. I share why this book isn’t just complex, it’s sacred. It’s the blue book of answers that has shaped my faith, saved me in my darkest moments, and drawn me closer to Christ. I talk about personal revelation, prophetic archetypes, and the symbolism that has transformed the way I see scripture, the Savior, and even my role as a parent.

This episode isn’t just a defense, it’s a declaration. I believe the Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God. And if you’re willing to read it with real intent, I know you’ll feel that truth too.

Key Moments.
0:00 The Book of Mormon as a literary marvel
4:36 The Tree of Life vision unpacked
7:46 “The Way, The Truth, and The Life” revelation
13:11 Editorial interruptions that add complexity
17:07 1,000+ Hebrew literary elements identified
24:22 King Benjamin’s speech as an ancient treaty
27:08 “Savior Kings” and personal application
34:21 The Book of Mormon’s divine purpose
38:06 “The most correct book”, lived experience
40:20 The Bible and Book of Mormon as one witness

This episode took me deep into one of the most miraculous and defining moments in church history, the night of September 21st, 1823, when a 17-year-old boy named Joseph Smith was visited by the angel Moroni. What followed wasn’t just a spiritual experience but the beginning of a movement that would reshape the world. I unpack the details of this visitation, the scriptures Moroni quoted, and the sacred charge given to Joseph: to recover a buried record, translate it, and share it with mankind.

But beyond the story, I reflect on something even more intimate, what it means to be called, to be chosen when you're weak by the world’s standards, and to rise to that call with nothing but faith. I talk about the miracle of the Book of Mormon’s translation, the power of divine instruments, and the consistency and brilliance that simply can’t be explained away.

This episode isn’t about proving anything. It’s about feeling the fire within you, the same fire that carried Joseph through tar, poison, persecution, and relentless doubt. That fire is real. And it's still burning today.

If you’ve ever wondered if God still speaks, this one’s for you.

Key Moments:
0:00 Joseph’s Spiritual Preparation Begins
5:00 Hearts of the Fathers to the Children
9:29 The Message Repeats: Moroni Appears Three Times
14:22 Professor Charles Anthon and the Sealed Book Prophecy
19:12 269,000 Words in 65 Days
24:05 The Consistent Geography of the Book of Mormon
29:46 Literary Framing and Flashbacks
33:02 Stunning Dissertations on Faith and Doctrine
36:08 Interwoven Calendars and Genealogies

In this episode, I finally open up about something incredibly personal and foundational to my faith, the Book of Mormon. Up to now, we’ve kept things pretty universal, diving into broader Christian themes. But today, I share the roots of my own belief system, the text that acts as the keystone of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

We talk about where the Book of Mormon came from, why it matters, and what makes it more than just another book of scripture. I walk through the timeline from Christ’s resurrection to the eventual restoration through the prophet Joseph Smith. And yeah, we talk about Joseph Smith too, his character, his vision, and why his story means so much to me.

But more than that, this episode is about what it means to seek truth, to wrestle with questions that keep you up at night, to dare to ask God, and to hold on through the dark moments until the light breaks through. Whether you're LDS, curious, or skeptical, I hope this episode invites you to explore not just a book, but a relationship, with God, with truth, and with your own fire within.

Key Moments:
1:01 What Is the Foundation?
6:27 Scripture Beyond the Bible
08:20 What Is the Book of Mormon?
15:30 Logic, Faith, and Evidence
19:06 Faith and the Human Experience
25:28 The Character of Joseph Smith
30:28 Religious Chaos in 1820
36:19 The Sacred Grove
44:26 The Hero’s Journey

This episode might be the most sacred one I've ever recorded.

We talk about the Atonement of Jesus Christ, not just the theology, but the reality. The way it meets us when we are dangling over the edge, out of strength, out of hope. Like lightning in a summer storm, His hands reach out not because we’ve earned it, but because we’re His.

I share stories of the enabling and redeeming power of Christ in my life. From the quiet moments on my mission when I wondered if God even knew where I was to those tender times as a father and husband, asking for strength to be better. He’s met me every time.

We dive into scripture, baptism, prayer, the Holy Ghost and how simple, quiet obedience opens the door to revelation and divine power. You’ll also hear a profound story from Elder Holland about two brothers and the cliff that nearly took one of their lives until the other refused to let go.

If you’ve ever felt too far gone, too broken, too unsure, you’re not. His light reaches farther than your lowest moment.

This one’s for the soul.

Key Moments:
1:17 - Hearing God’s Voice
8:03 - All Things Testify of Him
13:01 - Elder Holland’s Cliff Story
16:06 - Reaching from the Abyss
23:36 - Transformative Grace
26:05 - Women, Creation & the Atonement
29:03 - The Garden of Eden Reimagined
33:20 - Phases of Resurrection
36:17 - Enduring with Grace
42:08 - Facing the Doubts

This might be the most vulnerable and raw episode I’ve ever recorded.

We’re diving deep into one of the most powerful and personal questions of all time...who is Jesus Christ? In this second part of our “Case for God” series, I unpack not just historical evidence, but the heart-changing fire of faith that lights the soul. We explore the symbolism behind our search for higher order, how unity can only come through seeing each other as children of God, and why suffering may just be the sanctifier of the soul.

I open up about my belief that time itself is not innate to us, we are eternal beings, meant for more. We talk about what real faith looks like, and why true conversion doesn’t just come from belief, but from aligning our lives with what we know to be true. And we finish where everything begins and ends: the Atonement. The source of all light, love, and healing.

If you’re looking for something that speaks to both the mind and the soul, this one’s for you.

Key Moments:
2:52 Climbing the Mountain of Unity
6:36 What Is Time?
10:22 Physics, Eternity & God’s Nature
15:15 Why Christianity Stands Alone
21:11 Faith Is Not Just Belief
27:44 Being Born Again, Again and Again
29:04 Sanctification Through Suffering
37:08 Imperfect Parents Make the Best Parents
41:04 Weakness as a Gift
46:51 Holland’s Quote on the Atonement

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