this is kingdom

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

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis discuss Elder Gérald Caussé’s talk Love All; Love Each. They explore what it means to love others without limits and how choosing to see people with curiosity instead of judgment can create deeper connections and stronger communities.

The conversation highlights how loving others can heal us, help us overcome loneliness, and remind us of our identity in Christ. Through stories, movies, and personal experiences, they discuss the importance of looking beyond differences and building meaningful relationships rooted in discipleship.

This week’s challenge is to get to know someone who is different from you. Step into their world, learn about their interests, and choose to love your neighbor without conditions.

00:00 Weekly Challenges and Community
01:20 Love All; Love Each
04:41 Finding Confidence in God
06:54 Unity Through Christ
08:58 Overcoming Pre-Judgments
11:31 The "Beauty and the Beast" Example
12:08 The Challenge of the Week
13:38 Closing Song

What if you don’t need a different life, but simply need to live your life differently? In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis discuss Brother David J. Wunderli’s talk Jesus Christ Is Not Our Burden; He Is Our Relief. They explore what it means to truly walk with Jesus in everyday life, not just during spiritual moments, but through ordinary routines, goals, struggles, and seasons. The conversation highlights how inviting Christ into our daily lives brings greater purpose, excitement, and direction. Through stories about finding meaning, setting big goals, and choosing to be difference makers, they reflect on how walking with Jesus can transform even the most normal moments into something meaningful. This week’s challenge is to take a quiet walk with Jesus. Leave the distractions behind, spend time in prayer, and reflect on what your life could look like if you truly walked with Him every day.

What if the temple isn't just a place you visit, but a place where God equips you for everything you're facing?

In this episode of This Is Kingdom: A Good News Brand Podcast, Grace, Talon, TJ, and Hollis discuss Elder Quentin L. Cook’s talk Keys, Covenants, and Easter. Grace shares how visiting Jerusalem and the Kirtland Temple deepened her faith, helping her realize that the Savior's promises are just as real today as they were in scripture. The group explores the idea that every temple around the world carries the same divine blessings and covenants found in Doctrine and Covenants 109.

Together, they reflect on what makes a place truly sacred and how approaching temples, sacrament meetings, and even our homes with greater reverence can transform our spiritual lives. The conversation highlights powerful temple promises, including being armed with God's power, having His name upon us, and being watched over by angels.

This week's challenge is to read Doctrine and Covenants 109:1–45 and mark every blessing and promise connected to the temple. By seeing what God offers through His house, listeners are invited to deepen their appreciation for sacred spaces and approach them with greater faith and intention. The episode closes with a tender children's hymn about preparing to meet the Savior.

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.