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What blessings are we actually receiving when we take the sacrament each week?

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis dive into Lesson 2 of Chapter 9, “You Are Blessed by Priesthood Power and Authority.”

After kicking things off with some Labor Day stories (including terrible high school jobs 😂), the conversation turns to a question we may not think about very often:

How does the Savior bless us through the Aaronic Priesthood?

Doctrine and Covenants 13 teaches that the Aaronic Priesthood holds the keys of:

• The ministering of angels
• The gospel of repentance
• Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins

Those blessings can completely change the way we think about the sacrament. Rather than simply going through a weekly routine, what if we recognized the incredible access to Jesus Christ, repentance, forgiveness, and even the ministering of angels that He offers us?

The crew talks about what these blessings actually mean, why they matter personally, and how understanding the priesthood can help us see the sacrament—and the Savior—in a whole new way.

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What if the call you’ve been waiting for is already coming from God?

In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis dive into the For the Strength of Youth lesson, “You Are Blessed by Priesthood Keys and Authority,” and explore what it really means to answer God’s call.

From accepting and investing in Church callings to recognizing the small “errands” God places in our lives, the conversation is a reminder that service isn’t just about what we accomplish for others—it’s also about who we become in the process.

The crew shares personal stories about callings, serving in wards, experiences in Tonga, and finding closeness to God during busy seasons of life. Sometimes God’s call can feel like one more thing on an already-full schedule, but stepping into His work may be exactly where we find Him.

This week’s challenge: If you have a calling, invest a little more into it. If you don’t, look for an opportunity to serve. When God calls, answer.

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What does it really mean to become a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ?
In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis share a big change coming to the podcast. Instead of following General Conference talks each week, the show will begin studying the For the Strength of Youth guide alongside the Church’s youth schedule—not because these principles are only for teenagers, but because discipleship doesn’t end when you graduate, come home from a mission, get married, or enter a new stage of life.
Talon shares the story of Gideon in Judges 6 and a powerful response from the Lord: “Have not I sent thee?” When we see people struggling and wonder where God is, maybe part of the answer is that He has sent us to help.
The group discusses why choosing Jesus is a lifelong decision, how our everyday choices shape who we become, and why the principles in For the Strength of Youth can help people of every age navigate an increasingly complicated life.
Whether you're a youth, leader, returned missionary, young adult, parent, or simply someone trying to build a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ, this new chapter of This Is Kingdom is for you.
This week's challenge: Send this episode to someone you want to study and grow with. Find people you can gather with, talk about Jesus with, and encourage as you work together to become lifelong disciples.
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Sometimes the strongest opposition comes right before God does something incredible.
In this episode of ThisIsKingdom, we discuss Elder Renlund's General Conference message "Because of Jesus Christ"and share personal experiences about temptation, preparing for missions, trusting God, and remembering that every trial is an opportunity to rely more fully on Jesus Christ.
If you're facing doubt, discouragement, temptation, or wondering why life feels especially difficult right now, this conversation is for you.
Because of Jesus Christ, you are never fighting alone.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Big church changes & exciting announcement
2:32 Introducing this week's episode
3:07 Hollis' mission call story (Thailand)
5:12 "Every temptation is an opportunity to depend on Jesus."
8:02 Temptation doesn't mean you're failing
10:15 Why Satan fights hardest before something good
13:06 Learning to rely on Christ instead of yourself
15:37 Alma 7 — Jesus knows exactly how to help you
17:50 Looking for evidence that God is working
20:35 "Something good must be coming."
22:48 Joshua 3:5 — God is preparing miracles
25:22 "Mission is all that matters."
28:18 What should your sticky note say?
31:18 Weekly Challenge
32:48 Closing testimony & music
📖 Scriptures & References
• Mosiah 3:7
• Alma 7:11–12
• Joshua 3:5
• "Because of Jesus Christ" — Elder Dale G. Renlund
🙏 Weekly Challenge
Write a sticky note that ends with:
"__________ is all that matters."
Prayerfully ask God what He wants you to focus on during this season of your life, and let that purpose guide your daily choices.
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What if the greatest evidence that Jesus Christ can help you today is the fact that He already conquered death?

This week on This Is Kingdom, Talon, TJ, Grace, and Hollis discuss Elder Ronald A. Rasband's General Conference message, "He Is Risen!" Together they explore the Savior's visit to the Nephites after His Resurrection, what it means that He ministered to 2,500 people one by one, and why no burden, loss, or trial is too great for the risen Christ to overcome.

Whether you're carrying grief, searching for hope, or wondering if Jesus really understands what you're facing, this episode is a reminder that because He lives, your story is never over.

📖 Featured Talk:
He Is Risen! — Elder Ronald A. Rasband

💬 Challenge of the Week:
Bring the biggest burden on your heart to Jesus Christ this week. Pray every day and ask Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, to help you overcome what feels impossible. Trust that nothing is too great for the risen Savior.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Planning the ultimate This Is Kingdom trip
02:10 - Welcome to This Is Kingdom
02:40 - Jesus ministers to 2,500 people
05:25 - Why every person mattered to the Savior
08:15 - Experiencing Jesus one-on-one in a crowd
11:10 - Led by love, not logistics
13:25 - Jesus can reach all 8 billion people
16:05 - Why Jesus prayed so often
19:15 - Bringing impossible burdens to Christ
23:10 - The Resurrection changes everything
27:10 - "Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world"
29:30 - Challenge of the week
30:20 - Closing hymn & farewell
If this episode strengthened your testimony of the risen Savior, we'd love to hear from you in the comments. What burden are you trusting Jesus Christ with this week?

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