this is kingdom

What if the direction you've been searching for isn't found in a better plan—but in a better Guide?

This week on This Is Kingdom, Talon, TJ, Grace, and Hollis dive into Elder Karl D. Hirst's General Conference message, "Choose Jesus Christ as Your Guide." Together they discuss what it means to follow Christ's footsteps, trust His direction, embrace repentance without shame, and become the kind of disciple others can confidently follow.

Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed by life's decisions, or simply trying to stay on the covenant path, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to create your own way—Jesus Christ has already prepared it.

📖 Featured Talk:
Choose Jesus Christ as Your Guide — Elder Karl D. Hirst

💬 Challenge of the Week:
Spend this week intentionally walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Ask yourself each day, "What would following Him look like in this situation?"

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Summer updates & Talon's hot dog eating competition
03:05 - Welcome to This Is Kingdom
03:36 - Elder Hirst's powerful story about following a guide through a minefield
06:45 - Can your children safely follow your footsteps?
09:40 - Grace through Jesus Christ when we fall short
12:05 - Teaching repentance through example
15:45 - Why becoming a parent changes everything
18:45 - Grace's New York directions analogy
23:10 - Following Christ instead of creating your own path
27:10 - The courage to be a faithful follower
30:20 - Daily scripture study helps us see Christ's footsteps
31:30 - Challenge of the week
32:15 - "I Will Walk with Jesus"

If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to hear from you in the comments. How has Jesus Christ guided your life when you didn't know where to go?

What do you do when life doesn't go the way you hoped?

This week on ThisIsKingdom, Talon, TJ, Grace, and Hollis discuss President Emily Belle Freeman's General Conference message, "Best Days and Worst Days." Together they explore how Jesus Christ meets us in both our highest highs and our lowest lows—and why our response to life's hardest moments can shape who we become.

From personal stories of moving across the country, humanitarian experiences, and unexpected trials, to powerful reminders that the morning comes and the shadows flee away, this conversation is for anyone who feels like they're walking through one of life's difficult seasons.

No matter what you're facing today, there is hope. Christ doesn't waste our hardest days—He uses them to draw us closer to Him.

📖 Featured Talk:
Best Days and Worst Days — President Emily Belle Freeman

💬 Challenge of the Week:
When life gets hard, choose to turn toward God instead of away from Him. Ask Him what He wants to teach you through your current season, and trust that He can turn even your worst days into something meaningful.

If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to have you join the conversation. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may be going through a hard time.

00:00 Summer updates & Grace's move to New York
03:07 Welcome to ThisIsKingdom
03:44 Best Days and Worst Days
05:12 How do we respond to hard things?
08:30 Why our worst days matter
11:05 The "second dart" and choosing our response
14:22 Grace's experience moving to New York
18:05 "The morning comes and the shadows flee away"
20:27 Choosing Christ in everyday moments
23:13 Turn to God, not away from God
24:29 Challenge of the Week
25:18 Closing hymn

What if the single most important question you'll ever answer is this:
Is the tomb empty?

This week on ThisIsKingdom, Talon, TJ, Grace, and Hollis discuss President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's General Conference message, Encounter at the Empty Tomb. Together they explore why Christ's Resurrection changes everything—from hope and forgiveness to purpose, healing, and the promise that Jesus walks with us today.

If you've ever wondered how to strengthen your testimony of Jesus Christ or where to find Him in your own life, this conversation is for you.

📖 Featured Talk:
Encounter at the Empty Tomb — President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

💬 Challenge of the Week:
Ask yourself: What have you seen, felt, or experienced that helps you believe the tomb is empty? Write it down, reflect on it, and let it strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ.

If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to have you join the conversation. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may be looking for Jesus.

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00:00 Mid-year update & rodeo memories
02:09 Welcome to ThisIsKingdom
02:45 The most important question: Is the tomb empty?
04:07 How do we discover the empty tomb today?
06:49 We don't fight our battles alone
08:17 "Because of Him" and finding purpose
10:20 Holding onto hope when doubts come
12:26 Jesus lives and walks with us today
13:43 What have you seen, felt, or experienced?
14:21 Grace's experience with repentance
17:00 The Savior never gives up on us
18:18 Challenge of the Week
19:03 Closing hymn

In this episode of This is Kingdom, we discuss Elder Suarez's General Conference message, Jesus Christ, the True Vine, and what it truly means to abide in Christ.

What is the difference between liking Jesus and loving Him?

Through personal stories, experiences from Thailand, marriage, fitness, and even an unforgettable New York Knicks comeback, we explore how discipleship isn't about convenience—it's about commitment.

If you've ever felt distant from God, struggled to stay consistent spiritually, or wondered how to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, this conversation is for you.

We hope this episode encourages you to consciously choose Christ every single day.

What if remembering someone’s name is one of the simplest ways to help them feel truly seen?

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis begin with an emotional farewell to Kit, a beloved studio team member, who shares advice about “value mapping” and aligning life decisions with the things that matter most. They then discuss Elder Clement M. Matswagothata’s talk He Knows You by Name, exploring how God personally knows and values each of His children.

Through personal stories from Walmart, Chick-fil-A, and mission experiences, they reflect on the power of names and the impact of making others feel recognized. The conversation highlights how small acts of attention and kindness can mirror the way Christ loves and sees each person.

This week’s challenge is to learn one new person’s name every day. Whether it’s a friend, coworker, neighbor, or stranger, taking the time to remember someone can help them feel the love and care that God has for them.

00:00 Devastating News
00:59 Kit's Life Advice: Value Mapping
02:25 He Knows You by Name
04:08 The Power of Being Remembered
07:27 Learning Names Takes Practice
09:01 Two People Named Hollis
11:47 This Week's Challenge
12:30 Closing Song