Old Testament - Numbers 11–14; 20–24 “Rebel Not Ye against the Lord, Neither Fear”
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This episode is about the whining and complaining Israelites. What's new? I loved in the intro how it said, "...the children of Israel needed, not to cover the geographical distance but to cover the spiritual distance: the distance between who they were and who the Lord needed them to become." So it is with us! If we stop complaining, we'll get to the land of milk and honey much faster and become who the Lord wants us to become. To sign up to get these podcasts sent straight to your inbox, click To purchase Feasting on the Words of Christ by me! Melanie Stroud,...
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Old Testament - Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 “Holiness to the Lord”
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Shelby Stroud is filling in for Melanie this week Shelby talks about the tabernacle, sacrifice, repentance, and what it means to offer the Lord a broken heart and a contrite spirit. With stories about fake pearls, seminary whiteboards, Sunday homework, and the unique gifts God gives each of us, she points us back to Jesus Christ — our High Priest, our scapegoat, and the One who makes us holy. To sign up to get these podcasts sent straight to your inbox, click To purchase Feasting on the Words of Christ by me! Melanie Stroud, click
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Jesus Christ - Advocate
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In this episode, I’m talking about Jesus Christ as our Advocate — not just someday at judgment, but right now, in the middle of our messy, mortal lives. I share what I learned while studying the word advocate, how the Holy Ghost helps bring Christ’s advocacy into our hearts, and why staying close to the Spirit matters so much. I also share a personal scripture moment from 2 Corinthians 8 that reminded me the Lord accepts what we can offer, not what we can’t. Christ is beside us, cheering for us, pleading for us, strengthening us, and helping us come home. To sign up to get these...
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Jesus Christ - The Prince of Peace
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In this episode, I talk about what it has meant to me to know Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace. I share personal experiences, from family struggles to fear and anger, and how I’ve learned that peace doesn’t come from fixing everything around me, but from turning to Jesus and letting Him change what’s happening inside my heart. Using the story of the Savior calming the storm, I ask: How long do we stay in the storm before we go to Him? I’ve learned that peace isn’t something I can create on my own—it’s something Christ is already offering, if I’m willing to ask. This...
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The Many Names of Jesus Christ Introduction
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Melanie is back and launching a new season centered on the names of Jesus Christ. In this opening episode, she shares why she felt prompted to return, reflects on the armor of God—especially the helmet of salvation—and talks about the need to protect our thoughts, strengthen our faith, and seek the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. She also invites listeners to join her in preparing spiritually, studying Christ more deeply, and building their own “ark” before the storms come.
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Episode 45 - The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 “We Believe”
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In this episode, I dive into the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 and talk about what they teach us about revelation, change, and trusting living prophets. I share how the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon, help us sort truth from noise, why repentance and faith in Christ are so central, and how we can honor others’ right to worship while holding fast to our own beliefs. In the end, I come back to Nephi’s “nevertheless”: we don’t know the meaning of all things, but we do know that God loves His children—and that truth is enough to keep us on the covenant...
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Episode 44 - Doctrine and Covenants 135–136, He Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood” + Your Testimonies of Joseph Smith
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This episode is about Joseph Smith. This episode includes testimonies from many different people. The afternoon of June 27, 1844, found Joseph and Hyrum Smith in jail once again, accompanied by John Taylor and Willard Richards. They believed they were innocent of any crime, but they submitted to arrest, hoping to prevent violence against the Saints in Nauvoo. This wasn’t the first time that enemies of the Church had put the Prophet Joseph in prison, but this time he seemed to know that he would not return alive. He and his friends tried to comfort each other by reading from the Book of...
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Episode 43 - Doctrine and Covenants 133–134, “Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom”
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Episode 43 Doctrine and Covenants 133–134 – “Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom” In this week’s episode covering Doctrine and Covenants 133–134, I talk about preparing for the coming of the Bridegroom—fleeing Babylon, building Zion, and finding joy in doing God’s work. From threshing wheat to sharing the gospel on an airplane, this episode reminds us that even the weak can do great things with God’s help. To sign up to have this sent directly to your inbox with the transcript, please subscribe to my
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Episode 42 – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132, “When We Obtain Any Blessing from God, It Is by Obedience”
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This week, I’m in Doctrine & Covenants 129–132, discussing how blessings from God come through obedience. I share some real-life chaos, then dive into family history, temple work, and powerful stories about ancestors and eternal families—and how all of it brings us hope, help, and joy. Here's a link to receive the podcasts and other content directly in your inbox. You'll love it. Trust me.
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Episode 41 - Doctrine and Covenants 124, "A House Unto My Name"
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I’m in Doctrine and Covenants 124—“A House unto My Name.” I recap the Saints’ move to Nauvoo, why the Lord urgently needed a temple, and how faithful discipleship (taking counsel, staying humble, keeping the Spirit) helps us endure. I talk about being doers of the word, not hearers only; welcoming strangers like the people of Quincy did; and practical ways to serve—yes, including finding refugee and local needs on JustServe.org. I also touch on Nauvoo ordinances, baptisms for the dead, and making temple work part of daily discipleship. At the end, I invite you to pray about one...
info_outlineMelanie is back and launching a new season centered on the names of Jesus Christ. In this opening episode, she shares why she felt prompted to return, reflects on the armor of God—especially the helmet of salvation—and talks about the need to protect our thoughts, strengthen our faith, and seek the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. She also invites listeners to join her in preparing spiritually, studying Christ more deeply, and building their own “ark” before the storms come.