this is kingdom

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.

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.