Are you a one big gift person or do you prefer a gift basket (or stocking stuffers)?

In this end of year episode of the Where We Gather podcast, Audra is sharing her reflections on an invitation she accepted at the beginning of the year.

You'll hear about the miracle of the loaves and fishes from John 6 in the New Testament and what happens when you give your own gifts to the Lord.

You walk away from this episode with an invitation that puts a very intentional twist on the idea of making goals for the year ahead - one that will certainly help you grow closer to Christ and experience the gift of gratitude more fully.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

John 6

"But We Heeded Them Not" by David A Bednar

"A Prayer for the Children" by Jeffrey R Holland

Doctrine & Covenants 123:17

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Are you overthinking your prayers?

Second-guessing what to ask, how to ask it, or whether it even “counts” as a real question?

In this episode, we explore the power of asking simple, sincere, childlike questions and how those questions open the door to personal revelation.

Using the story of the blind man in Luke 18, we talk about what it means to seek answers from Jesus Christ with humility, hope, and a willingness to stay long enough to receive His reply.

You’ll hear why spiritually sensitive friends matter, how to avoid overcomplicating your conversations with God, and how the Savior responds to even the most basic desires of our hearts.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure what to pray about, or overwhelmed by your own thoughts, this episode will help you reconnect with Christ’s pattern for receiving answers. One simple, honest question at a time.

Resources mentioned:

• Luke 18:35-43
• The Message, the Meaning and the Multitude by Jeffrey R Holland

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Have you ever hit a spiritual or mental wall and wondered why you're struggling to push through it?

In this episode, Audra shares why feeling stuck might actually be the Spirit redirecting you. Through personal examples, you'll hear how God can use your mental blocks, frustrations, and unexpected pauses to help you find another way forward.

Wrapping up the Articles of Faith series earlier than expected opened the door to a powerful question: “What if this is the whole point?”

Audra shares personal experiences, study tips, scripture insights, and teachings from General Conference talks given by Elder Renlund, Elder Bednar and Elder Cziesla. This episode will help you see how the Holy Ghost speaks through patterns, impressions, and even roadblocks.

You’ll hear 5 simple, doable tips to transform your scripture study and help you recognize revelation in your everyday life.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How God uses obstacles and mental blocks as spiritual direction
• Why small and simple scripture habits bring amazing results
• Five practical tips to deepen your study
• How personal experiences help you connect the dots in the scriptures
• A fresh way to study the remaining Articles of Faith, one that invites personal revelation
• The importance of acting immediately on small spiritual nudges

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mark 3:14-15

In the Space of Not Many Years by David A Bednar

Simplicity in Christ by Michael Cziesla

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If you want a gentler, clearer way to understand how callings, and sustaining others, can actually increase your faith, this episode will bring so much peace and perspective.

Instead of turning the 5th Article of Faith into a pressure-filled or difficult topic, let's explore it as a Christlike invitation to receive, to support, and to be supported by the Lord and His people.

In this episode of Where We Gather, we dive into what it really means to be called of God, why sustaining matters more than we think, and how the Holy Ghost empowers us in both our callings and our questions.

Through honest stories, spiritual insight, and a fresh look at the order the Lord uses to organize His church, you’ll feel encouraged (not lectured) as you discover how God uses the simple (yet important) act of sustaining to shape our hearts and deepen our discipleship.

If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, struggled with sustaining someone in a church calling, or wondered whether you're really up for the task of a specific calling, this message will help you feel seen, strengthened, and guided by a God who knows exactly how to help you grow in Christlike ways.

Resources in this episode:

• Article of Faith 1:5
• General Handbook 30.0 Callings in the Church: Introduction
• That All May Be Edified by Chad H Webb (October 2025 General Conference)
• Christ is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains by Russell M Nelson (April 2021 General Conference)

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What if the real work of change isn’t about fixing what’s wrong but learning to see the mercy of Heavenly Father and the Savior while you're trying to become who They know you can be?

In this week’s episode, The Work of Change: Discovering the Mercy Behind Articles of Faith 3 & 4, we explore a fresh way to study two of the most foundational Articles of Faith. I promise, this is not your typical Sunday School overview.

Whether you’re a companion study for Come, Follow Me or simply wanting to deepen your personal scripture study, this Christ-centered episode will help you:

• Recognize the mercy of Jesus Christ in your daily efforts to change
• See repentance as a hopeful, ongoing transformation instead of a checklist
• Discover how Articles of Faith 3 and 4 outline a simple pattern for spiritual growth
• Strengthen your trust that God is patient, personal, and present in your becoming

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In this episode, we explore the Second Article of Faith through a new lens.

What does “men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression” teach us about the plan of redemption and how is it relevant in our lives today?

I'm diving into this powerful truth and sharing how understanding personal accountability, agency, and Heavenly Councils can help us let go of constant worry for others and trust God’s perfect plan. You’ll hear relatable stories of parenting, prayer, and learning to counsel with Heavenly Father before anyone else.

Whether you’re a lifelong Latter-day Saint or seeking to strengthen your testimony of Christ, this episode will help you:

• Find peace in your divine role and responsibilities
• See agency as a gift, not a burden
• Strengthen your relationship with your Heavenly Father through prayer and council.

Listen and discover how the Second Article of Faith can calm your worried heart and bring you closer to the Savior.

Mentioned in this episode:

Cheryl Cardall

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What does it really mean to believe?

In this episode, I'm diving into the Article of Faith 1. Through personal stories, scripture study, and insights from Elder David A Bednar you'll learn how this simple statement of faith can help you become a better disciple. It doesn't matter what you believe, it simply matters that you do believe.

Whether you’re studying the Articles of Faith, seeking a spiritual thought to start your day, or wanting to hear how relevant it can be in your daily life, this episode invites you to decide what believing means to you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A simple way to approach the first Article of Faith with those who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• The phrase God used to help me learn an important lesson about how I treat other people
• An invitation to help you apply this Article of Faith in your daily discipleship

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As we begin a new season of Where We Gather, we’re diving into the Articles of Faith.

These 13 simple, powerful statements teach us what it means to live a Christ-centered life in a complicated world.

In this episode, I'm addressing the gift of agency, the call to be a peacemaker, and how the principles found in the Articles of Faith can help in the gathering of Israel today.

You’ll walk away with hope for the world we’re living in and confidence that you can become the peacemaker the Lord needs you to be.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How agency connects to peacemaking and why both are essential in preparing for Christ’s return
• How the Articles of Faith can anchor your conversations and bring new meaning to everyday discipleship
• Why the Articles of Faith are just as relevant today as they were when Joseph Smith was inspired to write them

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