Direction Doesn’t Always Mean Details (D&C 77-80) - with Katie Young
Release Date: 07/11/2025
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This episode explores Doctrine and Covenants 89–92 — a rich collection of revelations covering the Word of Wisdom, the organization of the First Presidency, and the Lord’s counsel on discernment. These sections weave together principles of health, holiness, leadership, and personal revelation — showing how God prepares His people both spiritually and physically to build His kingdom. Come study with hosts Ellis and Eddie, joined by Samuel Mawle and BYU Religion Professor Brian Mead, as they dive into what it means to live by a “principle with promise,” receive prophetic guidance,...
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Ellis and Eddie are diving into the ups and downs of dating — unpacking how self-improvement, faith, and a little humor can change the way we approach relationships. They’re talking burnt rice, rock climbing, and finding your “boo thing” in unexpected places — plus how to turn dating frustrations into growth opportunities. From ditching comparison on social media to finding joy in the process (not just the outcome), this one’s for anyone working on themselves while trusting God’s timing. Come hang out with us — the gospel has something to say about your dating life.
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This episode explores Doctrine and Covenants 88 — a sweeping revelation often called “the olive leaf” for the peace and power it offers. These verses weave together teachings on light, law, learning, and the eternal nature of the soul — reminding us that the gospel doesn’t just guide our worship but shapes our whole way of being. Come study with hosts Ellis and Eddie, joined by Connor Pay (last year’s starting center for BYU Football) and BYU Religion Professor Robbie Taggart, as they dive into what it means to live by divine law and grow in light. From temple imagery to emotional...
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Ellis and Eddie are diving into Doctrine & Covenants 85–87 — unpacking how journaling, spiritual growth, and standing firm through chaos can change the way we live the gospel every day. They’re talking record keeping, bamboo, repentance, and what it means to trust God's timing when you can’t see the difference between wheat and weeds. From gratitude journals to pocket Book of Mormons to offensive line metaphors, this one’s for anyone trying to hold on to holiness in the middle of a mess. Come study with us — the gospel has something to say about your life.
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This episode explores Doctrine and Covenants 85–87 — a rich trio of revelations on record keeping, spiritual growth, and standing firm in a turbulent world. These verses touch on consecration, apostasy, and the prophecy of war — but also on faith, patience, and the sacred strength found in quiet discipleship. Come study with special guest Dr. Casey Griffiths and Megan, alongside our hosts Ellis and Eddie, as they unpack what it means to be remembered by the Lord, the wisdom behind the wheat and tares, and how we hold on to holiness in the middle of life’s mess. Through stories about...
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Ellis and Eddie are diving into Doctrine & Covenants 84 — unpacking what “the power of godliness” really means and how to carry mission momentum into real life. They’re talking priesthood, purpose, temples, tacos, and what it means to sanctify your day-to-day after the name tag comes off. From spiritual flamethrowers to eagle energy, this one’s for every returned missionary trying to figure out what’s next. Come study with us — the gospel has something to say about your life.
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This episode dives into Doctrine and Covenants 84 — a landmark revelation on priesthood, covenants, and how heaven’s power becomes available to us through faith and sacred ordinances. These verses explore the connection between authority and worthiness, the role of sanctification, and how God strengthens us through His Spirit. Come study with special guest Brother Brad Wilcox and Ryland, alongside our hosts Ellis and Eddie, as they share personal stories, insights, and testimony about receiving Christ, magnifying callings, and standing in holy places. Whether you’ve wondered how to feel...
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Ellis and Eddie are diving into Doctrine & Covenants 81–83 — chatting about priesthood, purpose, forgiveness, finances, and how our individual gifts help build Zion. From physical therapy to financial planning, how do we actually strengthen “feeble knees”? Come study with us — the gospel has something to say about your life. Download and subscribe to the podcast: https://religion.byu.edu/come-study-with-me
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This episode dives into Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 — a powerful call to minister with love, lift the weary, and turn outward even when life feels heavy. These sections offer counsel on forgiveness, divine stewardship, and how to become instruments in God's hands. Come study with guests Ali Call and Brother Ryan Bennett, alongside our hosts Ellis and Eddie, as they share personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical ways we can fulfill the Lord’s invitation to “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.” From making fudge on a hard day...
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🎙️ Welcome back to another mini-episode of Two E’s in a Pod! We’re keeping things honest, real, and rooted in the scriptures — just Ellis and Eddie diving into the kinds of questions young adults are actually asking and how the gospel meets us there. This week, we’re in Doctrine & Covenants 77–80, and we’re talking about everything from faith and finances to stewardship, purpose, and Christlike welfare. What does it mean to be wealthy in God's eyes? Why does the Lord care about your job search, major, or bank account? And how do you follow revelation when every path seems...
info_outlineThis episode explores the power of asking sincere questions and trusting that God will answer. In Doctrine and Covenants 77–80, Joseph Smith models what it means to seek revelation with faith — and how the Lord responds with love, guidance, and trust.
Come study these scriptures with young adult Kennedy Casto, our hosts Ellis and Eddie, and Katie Young, a teacher at the Tempe Institute of Religion at ASU. Together, they reflect on how questions lead to revelation, what it means to live a consecrated life, and how God’s “It mattereth not” moments are really invitations to choose with confidence, knowing He’s walking with us.