Ep. 413 Article of Faith 8 - Two Books One Testimony
Release Date: 12/20/2025
Ep 443: Exodus 7-13 Hard Hearts and Humble Choices
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider Where in your life might you be hardening your heart instead of softening it? When you are tested, do you turn to God—or wait until the pressure is unbearable? Are you choosing humility… or being compelled into it? What small moments of pride are quietly shaping your responses to others? If you were in Pharaoh’s place, would you recognize the hand of God—or resist it? Why You’ll Want to Listen This episode brings the story of Moses and Pharaoh into your everyday life in a deeply personal way. It’s not just about plagues and deliverance—it’s about the...
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Ep. 442: From Hosanna to Crucify: When Expectations Test Our Faith
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Questions to Consider When life doesn’t unfold the way you prayed it would… do you draw closer to Christ or begin to pull away? Have you ever expected immediate relief, only to discover God was offering something far greater? Are you focused on temporary solutions… or eternal deliverance? When burdens increase, do you question the path—or trust the purpose? How do you respond when the Lord asks you to step into something you don’t feel ready for? Why You’ll Want to Listen This episode invites you into one of the most powerful tensions in discipleship: the shift from celebration...
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Ep. 441 Palm Sunday - Which Crowd are you In?
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider Would I have recognized the Savior if I were in that crowd on Palm Sunday? What expectations do I place on Christ—and are they aligned with who He truly is? How is it possible to go from praising Him to rejecting Him in just a few days? In my daily actions, which crowd am I really part of? Do I actively stand for Christ… or silently step back when it matters most? This Palm Sunday episode of Streaking the Scriptures invites you into one of the most powerful—and unsettling—questions of Holy Week: How can the same crowd shout “Hosanna” one day and “Crucify...
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Ep. 440 Exodus 2-4 Defining Moments
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Questions to Consider: Have you ever faced a moment that completely changed the direction of your life? What do you do when you feel prompted to act—but don’t fully understand why? How do you reconcile faith with uncertainty, fear, or even past mistakes? What makes a place—or a life—truly sacred? Have you ever felt called to something you didn’t feel ready to do? What happens when a single decision—made in a moment of intensity—reshapes everything that comes after? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, you step into one of the most pivotal and complex turning points in...
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Ep. 439 Exodus 1 - 2 The Relationships of Life
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider: What happens in your life when “a new king arises” who doesn’t know you—at work, in relationships, or even spiritually? Are you relying on who you know… or on who knows you? How do you respond when pressure, stress, or affliction increases—do you turn outward or upward? Could your current struggles actually be the very thing multiplying your growth? When was the last time you acted on a small, simple prompting? Are you waiting for a miracle… or missing the quiet ones happening every day? What if your progress—not your arrival—is the real purpose of...
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Ep. 438 Genesis 45-50 It Was God Not You
Streaking the Scriptures
What do you do when the pressure doesn’t go away… when the pain lingers… and the answers don’t come right when you ask for them? In this deeply personal episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery opens a window into a real, ongoing trial—one that has tested him in ways he never expected. This isn’t a polished story with a clean ending. It’s raw. It’s present. And it’s powerful. Through that experience, he connects his own wrestle with the story of Joseph—who endured years of betrayal, obscurity, and suffering before ever seeing God’s hand fully revealed. You’ll...
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Ep. 437 Genesis 42-44 Faith to Petition
Streaking the Scriptures
What happens when life feels like everything is going wrong… and you still choose to trust God? In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery Downs walks through the powerful conclusion of Joseph’s story in Genesis 42–50—a story filled with betrayal, famine, family conflict, and ultimately reconciliation. But more than a history lesson, this episode explores something deeply personal: what it means to remain faithful during trials that seem unfair, confusing, or completely outside our control. Joseph’s life is a masterclass in spiritual endurance. Sold by his brothers....
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Ep. 436 Genesis 37 - 41 But I thought...
Streaking the Scriptures
If you have ever wondered how faith actually works when life does not go according to plan, this episode of Streaking the Scriptures is one you will not want to miss. In this study of Genesis 37–41, Jeff Downs explores the remarkable life of Joseph—betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and thrown into prison—yet somehow still prospering under the Lord’s hand. The story raises powerful questions that apply directly to our own lives. What do you do when the promises God gives you seem impossible to fulfill? How do you keep believing when your circumstances look...
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Ep. 435 Genesis 24-33 Jacob, Esau, and the Questions Between the Lines
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Questions to Consider What if some of the most famous stories in the Old Testament are only fragments of a much larger story? How do we apply scripture when details are missing and context has been lost over centuries? Would you respond immediately if you felt prompted by God—or would you hesitate and wait for a stronger sign? Are there small, seemingly harmless choices in life that could quietly trade away something of eternal value? What does forgiveness really look like in the relationships that matter most—especially in marriage and family? Why This Episode Is Worth Your...
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Ep. 434 Genesis 18 - 23 The Lord's Way
Streaking the Scriptures
Questions to Consider When scripture stories feel incomplete or confusing, how do we invite the Spirit to help us understand what is missing? Is anything in your life currently “too hard” — and what would it look like to trust that it isn’t too hard for the Lord? How do faith and doubt sometimes exist side by side, like Sarah’s laughter turning into joy? Where might contention be quietly weakening relationships in your life? What does forgiveness actually look like in marriage, family, or friendships? How do you learn to recognize the Lord’s voice amid competing...
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What does it really mean to pray “with all the energy of heart” for charity?
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How do you practice Christlike charity in traffic, crowds, and everyday irritations?
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Why does God provide more than one witness of Jesus Christ?
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What does it mean that the Bible is the Word of God “as far as it is translated correctly”?
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Why were “plain and precious” truths lost, and how were they restored?
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How can studying multiple Bible translations deepen understanding without weakening doctrine?
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What happens when the Bible and Book of Mormon truly function as one testimony?
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How does daily, consistent scripture study shape who you are becoming?
Episode Summary
In this episode of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeff Downs weaves together lived discipleship and deep doctrine, beginning with a simple but searching question: How do we live with charity when life feels crowded, rushed, and frustrating? From holiday traffic to busy gatherings, Jeff explores how charity is not accidental—it is something we pray for daily, intentionally, and by name.
That reflection leads into a thoughtful study of Article of Faith #8 and the powerful role of multiple witnesses in God’s plan. Jeff examines why the Bible is the Word of God “as far as it is translated correctly,” how plain and precious truths were removed over time, and how the Restoration brought clarity through the Book of Mormon, modern revelation, and living prophets.
You’ll hear timely insights on the Church’s recent guidance encouraging the use of additional Bible translations for greater clarity and accessibility, especially for those who struggle with archaic language. Through Nephi’s vision, Isaiah’s prophecy, Ezekiel’s “two sticks,” and the voice of modern apostles, Jeff shows how the Bible and Book of Mormon are meant to run together—one Savior, one gospel, one testimony.
This episode is an invitation to study scripture not just reverently, but actively—to compare, question, seek understanding, and apply truth with charity.
MyStreaks App Invitation
If you want to stay consistent with scripture study—even when life is full—Jeff invites you to use the MyStreaks app. A simple daily scripture streak, even just one verse, helps turn good intentions into quiet, faithful momentum. Consistency compounds, and over time, those small daily efforts shape discipleship, deepen charity, and draw you closer to Christ.
As always, keep streaking the scriptures—and keep charity alive in traffic and in crowds.