New Years season is fraught. It can mark new beginnings with fresh energy and purpose. But for so many of us who have been making and trying to keep resolutions, it can quickly become a downer as our determination and drive flounders and our old physical and mental habits and patterns reassert their power, leaving […]
In this episode, Mark Crego and Terri Petersen explore the universal themes of light and fire as celebrated across diverse cultural, religious, and spiritual traditions. From the twinkling Christmas lights of Christianity to the lamps of Diwali in Hinduism, the menorah of Hanukkah in Judaism, and the kinara of Kwanzaa, light has long symbolized hope,
198: Seasons of Light! Read More »
In this terrific episode, Terri Petersen interviews someone that we guess many of you know: David Hayward, known best online as “The Naked Pastor.” David is an artist, blogger, leader of a community called “The Lasting Supper,” and has many books that are collections of his thoughts and cartoons. During their conversation, we are privileged
197: Meet David Hayward, “The Naked Pastor” Read More »
When we are feeling down and helpless in the face of frightening trends, events, and horrors, one of the possible causes is that we have become passive, possibly just throwing up our hands and retreating into our own cocoon to ride things out. Or perhaps, instead, we vent our frustrations to others, pointing out who
196: Becoming Change Agents through Constructive Community Involvement Read More »
This wonderful episode features LDF host Dan Wotherspoon in conversation with two of his (and his wife Lorri’s) great friends, Shauna and Roger Andersen. The idea of doing this episode was spurred by fantastic sacrament meeting remarks that Roger gave recently that the Wotherspoons found to be among the most moving and eye-opening talks they
195: The Good We Can Do When We Share from Our Hearts Read More »
In this short episode, LDF host Dan Wotherspoon offers a few of his reactions to the recent presidential election. Without trying to demonize anyone who may have voted differently than he did, Dan speaks to the situation of just how evident it is (and has been for years, but perhaps never so completely clear) that
194: Election Thoughts and How We Can Care for Ourselves in its Wake Read More »
A conversation about integrating ChatGPT in our spiritual journeys. How might it help us understand things related to our faith?
193: Can AI Play a Supporting Role in Our Spiritual Journeys? Read More »
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has just announced changes to LDS garment styles, including options that don’t require shoulders to be covered, along with the option to wear a garment “shift” that doesn’t require women to have their legs covered but instead can wear the bottoms under a dress or skirt. Several
192: Reacting to the Announcement of Changes to the LDS Temple Garment Read More »
In the October 2024 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ, Church president Russell M. Nelson indicated that the reason the Church is building so many new temples is related to preparations for Christ’s Second Coming. “Why are we building temples at such an unprecedented pace? Why? Because the Lord has instructed us to
191: Responses to the New LDS Emphasis on Christ’s Second Coming Read More »
So many of us stumble through life without a genuine sense of who we are and what we should do. One of things that brings us the greatest joy and peace is when we finally connect with what our soul seems to be calling us toward. What are our gifts? What are the through-lines that
190: Discerning Our Life Path Read More »
