Spiritual Caffeine with Dana Sanders

Your spiritual energy boost that gives you LDS contextual insights into living happier: all things which lift and grow us.

Episode 32- Christ Speaks in The Book of Mormon 01/13/2024

Episode 32- Christ Speaks in The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon is a powerful and sacred book. Pres. Russel M. Nelson has given us a promise that is attached to reading it daily, as well as a list of items which the Book of Mormon affirms about Christ and will add to our understanding of who Christ is. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/29468588

Episode 31: Atomic Habiting 01/06/2024

Episode 31: Atomic Habiting Who do you want to become, when you think of the ideal you? The power of small atomic level habits is a 100% sure way to get there. How do you choose the habits that will become the evidence that you ARE that future you? In this episode, James Clear's bestseller, Atomic Habits, gives us a proven system. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/29365163

Episode 30--Mind the Gap- What to Read? 12/22/2023

Episode 30--Mind the Gap- What to Read? Are you a book lover, excited to have a little extra reading time in this gap between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024? Sample a few delicious pages of 13 books and discover a new favorite! /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/29196833

Episode 29-The Light of Christ at Christmas 12/15/2023

Episode 29-The Light of Christ at Christmas The Light of Christ is within us and radiates outward as we share it. That Light is needed more than ever in the darkness of winter. How can we increase it during Christmas? "Do Not Be Afraid," Steven Stewart sings. Add two beautiful Christmas stories, words of Elder Uchtdorf, scriptural reminders and we too, can find more ways to pierce the darkness with His Light. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/29052423

Episode 28-A Love Story: Kristy and Ken 12/08/2023

Episode 28-A Love Story: Kristy and Ken In July of 2020, Ken and I were "a chap and a chick chattin' " about LDS online dating, (Episode 13, Season 1), comparing notes about our experiences from a male and female perspective. Little did Ken know that in two months' time, he would meet Kristy--his future wife. Listen to how it all happened. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/28985278

Episode 27--Steve Young and The Law of Love 12/01/2023

Episode 27--Steve Young and The Law of Love Last year, Steve Young published his Law of Love, which has become a personal favorite of mine, gifting it at Christmas and re-reading, during the year. Why is it such a favorite? It is the WAY he presents the concept of love as...a healing force, and HOW he enacts this force. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/28790018

Episode 26: Through Santa's Eyes 11/25/2023

Episode 26: Through Santa's Eyes Santa Coz (Coz Green) has seen many beautiful moments of pure love through Santa's spectacles. He shares his journey of "becoming" Santa, growing his heart, and understanding what it means to truly love. His new book, Through Santa's Eyes, chronicles nine tender and gorgeous Christmas stories which embody the true meaning of Christmas. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/28785568

Episode 25: Four Easter Eggs 04/01/2021

Episode 25: Four Easter Eggs Christ's light and love lead us into a Springtime of hope. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/18561575

Episode 24: To Be Seen 01/09/2021

Episode 24: To Be Seen How would it feel to be seen more (and appreciated) for who you truly are? Join my on a journey to be more real publicly, in your inner circles, with new acquaintances, and with God. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/17481851

Episode 23: Gratitude 365 11/10/2020

Episode 23: Gratitude 365 Gratitude--a habit proven by science to increase our level of happiness. Oh yeah, and God asks us to give gratitude as well for a myriad of reasons backed by His science. Let's do this, starting now, for 365 days. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/16749614

Episode 22: Call the Midwives 10/24/2020

Episode 22: Call the Midwives The Miracle of Birth. Yes, capitalization, it's that amazing. Have you ever wondered what a midwife actually does? Join us as Becky Lindstrom and I chat about midwifery, birth choices, and how things have changed over the years. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/16532111

Episode 21: How to Listen Like a Dog 09/24/2020

Episode 21: How to Listen Like a Dog My new puppy, Atticus, is mastering listening, just like we can master listening to The Master. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/16147247

Episode 20: Releasing Mom Guilt with Lisa Lewis 09/05/2020

Episode 20: Releasing Mom Guilt with Lisa Lewis If you’re a mom, you may have contracted Mom Guilt. Lisa Lewis, LDS therapist, helps us understand better how to heal and prevent our Mom Guilt and have greater self-compassion. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15897980

Episode 19: The Happiness Playbook 08/22/2020

Episode 19: The Happiness Playbook Happiness. Got some? Want more? This is THE playbook. Neal Hooper walks us through the beauty of The Happiness Playbook and Play Theory. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15713663

Episode 18: The Chosen 08/16/2020

Episode 18: The Chosen Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness Christ's ministry through the eyes of those who knew Him, who are three dimensional human beings, not non-relatable historical figures? The Chosen is one of the VERY best gifts of 2020...actually, of any year and deserves to be a globally embraced, as it has. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15632189

Episode 17: Walk for Peace 2020 08/15/2020

Episode 17: Walk for Peace 2020 James, Paul and Katrina are cross-country walking: Walk for Peace 2020. They started in San Francisco and will finish in D.C. (July - Dec.) Along the way, they will be striving to showcase the humanity they find in people, draw attention to good causes and become the change they wish to see. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15621152

Episode 16: Saying, "Yes, And..." To Your Life 08/01/2020

Episode 16: Saying, "Yes, And..." To Your Life Saying, "Yes, And..." makes all the difference in improvisational theatre and in your own life. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15436037

Episode 15: For Half a Mil, Yeah I Will!--10 Lessons From the Survivor Series, Alone 07/25/2020

Episode 15: For Half a Mil, Yeah I Will!--10 Lessons From the Survivor Series, Alone What would you do for $500,000? What price can you put on invaluable knowledge? Listen to the 10 Lessons from the History Channel's survival series, Alone. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15350303

Episode 14: Stellar Stillness 07/18/2020

Episode 14: Stellar Stillness You probably have found many moments of stillness in your life without realizing it! Let’s explore both formal and informal moments of stillness. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15258527

Episode 13: LDS Online Dating--A Chap and a Chick Chattin' 07/09/2020

Episode 13: LDS Online Dating--A Chap and a Chick Chattin' Dana and Ken shoot the breeze and give tips about LDS online dating from an LDS man’s perspective. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/15149768

Episode 12: LDS Online Dating--Two Chicks Chattin' 06/28/2020

Episode 12: LDS Online Dating--Two Chicks Chattin' Dana and Kristin share their topsy-turvy navigation of the LDS online dating world. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14990876

Episode 11:Hope Anchors--Stories of Change 06/22/2020

Episode 11:Hope Anchors--Stories of Change Do people ever change? Can one person affect change? Three stories of real change give us hope: Our Better Angels, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, and The Class of '65. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14910428

Episode 10: American Women, Black and White: A Panel Discussion 06/10/2020

Episode 10: American Women, Black and White: A Panel Discussion Enough is enough. It's been almost 60 years since MLK shared his dream of racial equality. Janai, Wendy, Ashlynn and Dana discuss how they can contribute to the anti-racist discussion and action in America. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14777804

Episode 9: Avoiding Pistols at Dawn PART 2: HOW? 05/31/2020

Episode 9: Avoiding Pistols at Dawn PART 2: HOW? What are some ways we can actually practice avoiding pistols at dawn? In Part 2, we explore the "how," drawing from scripture, and the books: Crucial Conversations, and The Bonds That Set Us Free. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14632844

Episode 8: Avoiding Pistols at Dawn PART 1: The Art of Disagreeing 05/18/2020

Episode 8: Avoiding Pistols at Dawn PART 1: The Art of Disagreeing Two men, determined to prove their point of view and defend their honor, arrived in the grey hours of morning with their seconds. One left, mortally wounded. The cost of disagreeing can be dear. But there is an art to disagreement that can save us. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14463578

Episode 7: A Girl's Guide to Heavenly Mother w/ McArthur Krishna 05/09/2020

Episode 7: A Girl's Guide to Heavenly Mother w/ McArthur Krishna To err on the “safe’ side, we sometimes don’t speak of Heavenly Mother much, as a kind of "sacred censorship." But to not speak of Her, is in no way LDS correct doctrine. Would it surprise you to know that the most downloaded article on the BYU Studies website is about Her? There exist over 600 historical, plus dozens of modern-day references, to our Mother in Heaven. We honor Her on Mother's Day. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14352005

Episode 6: Faithing it Forward 05/04/2020

Episode 6: Faithing it Forward There once was a people who knew how to "faith it forward," in finding hope and joy. King Benjamin taught them and their spiritual strength increased. How can we learn from them? /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14269502

Episode 5: Mandy, the Master Dreamer 04/25/2020

Episode 5: Mandy, the Master Dreamer God designed us to be creators. How do you have enough faith to really dream, to then create your dreams? Mandy Florence Mahon is a master at creating her dreams and shares with us, how we can become a master, too! /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14139530

Episode 4: Every Breath a Prayer 04/21/2020

Episode 4: Every Breath a Prayer Whatever it takes, man. What does that look like, increased capacity to hear, with "every breath a prayer?" /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/14087711

Episode 3: On Your Way Home 04/11/2020

Episode 3: On Your Way Home We are all on our way home, to our real home. During our sojourn in the temporal homes we live in, we can choose to love the imperfection of our homes and of our lives, while also creating Plan B, when life isn't what we thought it would be. /episode/index/show/spiritualcaffeine/id/13948829

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