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Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeWork 4: Work that Moves You from Thinking to Doing!Come, Follow Me July Readings: D&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 4: How can we move from thinking about our work to actually accomplishing it? Challenge: Identify a work that scares you, one you have wanted to do for a while, and do one small thing to start today! In this episode we invite author, speaker, and CEO Travis Child to share his secrets to moving from thinking to doing his work . His insights will leave you with practical tools to implement t...2021-07-2742 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeWork 3: Work that Divides Tasks and Multiples Your Success2021-07-2134 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeWork 2: How to Make Any Work, Work for You!Come, Follow Me July Readings: D&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 2: How can we find more purpose and meaning in ANY work? Challenge: Start your day inviting God into your work. "You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we have no need to work at all. He is wrong on both counts. We do have a need to work." Blessing of Work David E...2021-07-1336 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeWork 1: Nothing Will Work Unless You DoD&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 1: What is work and how to identify it?Challenge: Make a list of the reasons why you work. See if you can hit 100.Elder Neal A. Maxwell described, “Work is always a spiritual necessity even if, for some, work is not an economic necessity” (CR, April 1998, 50; or “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Ensign, May 1998, 38)."You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we have no need to...2021-07-0726 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeIt's Like He is Putting It On Repeat, WHY?2021-06-0927 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeAbundance of Cookies, Cuddles, and ChristCome, Follow Me Reading: D&C sections 58-592021-05-2524 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeRich and Poor: How Bring Both to Every Relationship2021-05-1829 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeAnswers that Bring Light Upon LightIt is mental health awareness month and God spends some time D&C Section 50 reminding us that light will come, darkness can flee, and growth is happening if we stick with Him. Join us as we explore a couple verses in this section that have us reminiscing and relearning just how good He is at helping us find the light and grow in grace.2021-05-1125 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeRecord: The Gift You can Ask Yourself For with special guest Marissa Hill2021-05-0432 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeHow One Family Overcomes Overwhelm with special Guests2021-04-2728 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeIs Your Soul Hungry?What can we do to overcome the challenges we face when our soul hungers for exciting and encouraging growth?.How can we remove our barriers of perfection and expectations so that we can MOVE forward in growth?.How can we tell when our soul is hangry and is seeking nourishment?.How can we find and receive the nourishment especially made for us in this past conference? .We talk about answers to these questions and more in this weeks episode. In this episode we focus on D&C Sections 41-442021-04-2025 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePresent: You Love Them, I Will Heal Them!Like every warrior mom, Angie goes to battle for her children.Many of those battles have led her to commune with God pleading in prayer.As she knelt to counsel with the one who knows her children best this battle felt different.It felt scarier and came with a crushing weight, her child was showing signs of mental health challenges. After pleading with God night and day for four long years for help to know where to find answers and what to do to help her child Angie was exhausted and collapsed to her knees one...2021-04-1327 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeThe Unexpected Springboard to Growth and GodWhen was the last time you felt uncomfortable? Like really uncomfortable? Today we talk all about the uncomfortable David Witmer was asked to sit in when the Lord, through revelation, pointed out his earthly focus and asked him to ponder on the things he had received.Often in the scriptures we see men of faith, react to uncomfortable times by fighting the feeling like Alma the Younger, fleeing like Jonah, or freezing like Peter on the water. In these times we see a loving God's response, he gives them intentional time to ponder. For Alma t...2021-04-0623 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeAn Invitation to ReturnAre you feeling a desire to know the Savior more personally? To feel His love more abundantly for YOU? You are not alone!This week we talk to special guest, Steve Berkley, who shares what he feels is the key to his intimate relationship with the Savior. You don't want to miss this episode, especially as you prepare for Easter and to #HEARHIM this conference weekend. We feel so blessed that you chose this place, to gather with us, to learn and to grow your relationships. Happy Easter!Alisha & Emily2021-03-3027 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeHeart Happiness: You can have it too!This week we spend our time in D&C 29.Today we dig into verses 5 and 7 to discover how heart hardening happens in our personal lives and how we push back to remove the weight and regain the lift and happy that we crave and God promises. We start by getting real vulnerable about the feelings that trigger the hardening of our own hearts. Here are just a few of those triggering feelings, maybe you can relate:-don't fit in in good places-not good enough, smart enough, spiritual enough-lack of motivation2021-03-2318 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeHow to build a Shield of Faith that can Transform into a Rolling Tank of ProtectionThis week is all about D&C 27-28.If you could only choose two pieces of armor to go into battle with from the armor of God what would you choose?After our discussion today my first choice would most certainly be my shield of faith! My second choice, the sword of the spirit without a doubt!In todays episode we learn about the shield and the power it has to keep distance and space between us and the impact of an enemies strike. We learn that the shield alone holds li...2021-03-1629 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeCOMPASSION: The Key to Moving Your Family from Me to WeCome, Follow Me reading: D&C 23-27This week we welcome a special guest Miss Lindsey Paradis on our show. She is a beautiful wife to Joseph and mom to 4 littles all six years and under. She is the founder and host of the popular children's podcast Miss Lindsey's Come, Follow Me Podcast for Kids. Finally she is our friend and guest host today as we talk all about how we can find meaning and application in this week's Come, Follow Me reading.Our journey this week led us to learn from Emma's blessing calling he...2021-03-0920 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeKnow Your Need and Use it To Organize Your LifeThis week we spent time reading D&C 20-22.This week we focus on how knowing what you need can help you organize your life in ways that help you fulfill those needs. In a revelation given to Joseph Smith about the organization of the church God began by revealing what was absolutely necessary; the need for Christ, his grace, his justice, and so much more. Then God revealed how to organize the church, the roles in the church, and the duties assigned to those roles. When we are intentional about organizing our lives around th...2021-03-0322 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeINTEREST: Are You Compounding Guilt or Growth? Is Your Interest Your Servant or Your Master?2021-02-2322 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeOpportunity:D&C 14-172021-02-1629 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeLOVE: When Was the Last Time You Felt Engulfed in Love?Show inspired by Come, Follow Me readings in D&C 12-13, JSH 66-75In this weeks episode we share the mic with our fun and fierce friend Sara Sedgwick. Sara shares her story of coming back to church, the small things that added up to propel her family forward, the unexpected things that opened understandings, and the love that made it all possible.You do not want to miss this episode! You will laugh, you will feel the spirit, and you will be inspired to be the love someone else is engulfed in. 2021-02-0929 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeBUILDER: I Build and Bring Light!Reading: D&C 10 & 11Today we discover how God and Satan nurture relationships which seems especially fitting for the month of February when we highlight our love for each other. February, the month of love, is the perfect time to evaluate our most important relationships and how we can build them and bring more love and light. Today we learn all about how to bring the build by learning from Satan's example what to avoid and by embracing a deeper understanding of how Christ builds.How does Satan nurture a relationship? He stirs in anger...2021-02-0220 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeDESIRE: My Desire Determines My Direction2021-01-2624 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePARTNER: What Do You Look for in a Partner? Can God See Those Qualities in You?2021-01-1924 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeLISTENER: Do You Have Time to Hear Me?2021-01-1232 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeDAYSPRING:2021-01-0533 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeCenter: Where is your heart? Who do you trust?Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: December 28 - January 3Doctrine and Covenants: Section 1This week we focus on the first two great commandments from Exodus. The commandments that remind us that nothing should be put before God. As we focus on this doctrine and reflect and labor on the the meaning of this for our lives today we are taught by Elder Jeffery R Holland and Spencer W. Kimball. As we gain a deeper understanding of what an idol is and how to...2020-12-2929 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeChristmas 2020In today's episode we share our testimonies with you through both word and song. We hope you can feel our love!Special thanks to Seth Mayer (vocal) and Ann Smith (piano) for their time and talent to bring us "Let Him In" by Michael McLean.A big bright thank you to 3 year old Emma and Seth Mayer for their rendition of "Silent Night"Another thanks to Seth for leaving us with a classic that always brings the spirit, "Away in a Manger".Finally, thank you to all of you, our listeners, wh...2020-12-2122 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeREMEMBER: The Gift That Keeps On GivingThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: December 14 - 20Book of Mormon: Moroni 10Our tool this week is a pretty quick one and will help you reflect on all of your work with Christ.This week we focus on remembering "every good gift" that has come of Christ (Moroni 10:18) That verse sent us over to Thessalonians 1:3 where we were inspired how to "Remember without ceasing"As we took prompts from Thessalonians 1:3 we asked these questions and we hope they help you on your j...2020-12-1433 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeENDURANCE: God Will Keep You CloseThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: December 7-13Book of Mormon: Moroni 7-9Today's tool for you and your family come by way of Mormon's letter to his son Moroni reminding him of the importance of endurance of faith and the the promise that God will keep you through this process of endurance.We read in Moroni 8:3 that I am mindful of you always in my prayers, continually praying unto God the Father in the name of his Holy Child, Jesus, that he...2020-12-0726 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeATTEND: No Soul Left UnattendedThis week we study Moroni 6:4-6How do we attend to a soul?Our names and who we are as a soul, as a person, as a loved one is very important to God. He teaches us toTake their name,Remember them,Nourish Them with his word, andBe watchful unto prayer for them.We help you apply all these steps to our families and loved ones in simple, easy to understand ways. It just takes a simple to act to attend to a soul and make t...2020-11-3027 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeHOPEFUL: What Changes Your Feelings from Heavy to Hopeful?Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: November 23 - 29Book of Mormon: Ether 12-15"...thou hast prepared a house for man, yea, even among the mansions of thy Father..." Ether 12:32In this weeks reading we learn two things that are required to earn that home in the mansions of our Father.So, what are some of the requirements? We learn the answer in Ether chapter 12.In verse 32 we learn we "must have hope". In verse 34 we learn that e...2020-11-2329 minCome, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePRAISE: One Unforgettable Way to Help You Remember the Power of PraiseThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: November 16-22Book of Mormon: Ether 6-11When the people of the brother of Jared crossed the waters they praised God all the days.They were really good at praising..Even when they were underwater..Even when they needed air..Even when they had animals sleeping next to them..Even when they were on water for more than 300 days. .2020-11-1628 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeGIFTS: Discover the Secret to Creating Moments at the CrossroadsThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: November 9-15Book of Mormon: Ether 1-5Does your home ever feel like the Tower of Babel? Like all your language at home has been confounded? Like no one is understanding, no one is listening and it is just really difficult to get anything done?Today we are going to talk all about how to avoid those moments and we are going to let the brother of Jared teach us what we can do to stay connected and c...2020-11-0928 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeMIRACLE: Feeling inadequate? Doubting your abilities? We Know Just What You Need!I believe we are all imperfect but together we make perfect things! Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: November 2-8Book of Mormon: Mormon 7-9The book of Mormon was written, compiled, passed down, translated and read all by imperfect men. .Men who struggled to write..Men who at times lost testimony..Men who forgot to pray..Men who didn't listen to God's direction..Me...2020-11-0229 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePerspective: Where to Find It with Guest Travis Child2020-10-2631 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeWORK: 3 Ways to Get Any Job DoneDo you have a list of things to do? A big long list. Maybe you're playing catch up all the time.How do you identify the work that is worth your effort?In today's episode Emily uses her time as a River Guide to teach us how to make work work for us. Emily's passion is contagious,her insights will leave you inspired and ready to conquer your heavy load. You don't want to miss it!Come learn with us!2020-10-1936 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePREVAIL: What is the Strongest Influence in Your Day?2020-10-1234 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePRAY: 13 Tools to Help You Get Out of a Rut2020-09-2834 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeBELIEVE: Why Pray Anyway?Have you ever prayed for something over and over again and you are not getting it?You start to question,Maybe it's not the Lord's will.Maybe I'm not supposed to be praying for this.Heck, He's going to do whatever He wants anywayWhy am I praying in the first place?Why should we pray? We answer that question in this weeks episode. You don't want to miss it!2020-09-2130 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeO.P.E.N. - Opportunity Awaits You2020-09-1428 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeTESTIFY: Your Probably Already Doing It2020-09-0730 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeADAPT: How to find the Wonderful and Amazing with Special Guests Travis & Courtney Child2020-08-3134 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeDance: 4 Steps to Help You Partner With a ProThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: August 24 - 30thBook of Mormon: Helaman 7-12Have you ever taken a dance class and remember the teacher telling you to follow a rhythm with these words?. Slow.Slow.Quick.Quick.On this week's new episode (it's already live!!) we talk about how these words can help us remember to let the Lord lead us..To let him be your dance partner..Allowing him to g...2020-08-2432 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeNAME: Why Yours Matters & How to Do Good With It2020-08-1731 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeProvisions: The Secret to Protecting Your PeopleThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: August 10 - 16thBook of Mormon: Alma 53 - 63What are somethings you guard the most?Something that if you lost it you are not sure you could make it a day.Well today we are going to talk about how to guard the things that will benefit you the most and help you win any war!Come learn what the secret is to protecting the critical and vital things in life!Episode...2020-08-1031 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeStrategize: Find Your Winning Moves2020-08-0332 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeInfluence: The Key to Living In Your Potential & PurposeThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: July 27th - August 2ndBook of Mormon: Alma 39 - 42Today's episode is all about focusing on what we have influence over. Clearing our minds of worry, doubts, what ifs, should haves, and endless concerns and finding power in action driven by the spirit. As Alma was speaking to his son Coriantum he tried to remind him of his purpose, his calling and the power of influence he held if he could keep his heart centered on Christ...2020-07-2731 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeGive Ear: 6 Tips to Finding Power in ComplimentsEmily, I love those roses, that peach apricot color is so beautiful!Ahh thanks but don't mind the weeds.I haven't weeded in a couple of weeks, sorry about that.It smells beautiful, I haven't smelled a rose that has so much scent in a long time!Well don't poke your finger, there are thorns.Em, can we focus on the good and the pretty for just a minute?Well you are in luck because that is what we are talking about on the podcast today, pretty things, positive things, happy t...2020-07-2029 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeSafe: Cross the Bridge from Surviving to Thriving..Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: July 13th - 19thBook of Mormon: Alma 32 - 35Where do you feel the most known and the most loved?Is it at the gym, work, church, home?Today we are going to talk about creating a space that helps people feel known and loved.Multiple groups of righteous people found refuge in the land of Jershon.The foundational teachings that led people to that welcoming land werethe doctrine of Christ and H...2020-07-1332 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeObserve: How to Benefit From Something Your Brain is Wired to Do.Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: July 6th - 13thBook of Mormon: Alma 30-31You are what you eat!We have all heard that saying before.Sometimes we love what we eat and Sometimes not so much, we leave feeling pretty heavy.Today we are going to tie this idea of what you consume, you become to our relationships in family and with God.Is what you are consuming strengthening or weakening the most important...2020-07-0631 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeJoy: Where Can I Find Some of That?Have you ever lost something and been devastated, heartbroken, and super stressed?Then by some miraculous turn of events you find it and you feel pure joy as you hug it tightly to your chest excitedly saying "thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you"!Few experiences illustrate mortal feelings of joy better than the recovery of something precious we fear we have lost. The year 2020 has brought loss or the fear of loss to every person and with that loss or fear of loss comes a promise, a promise of joy! Today we...2020-06-2936 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeConnect: 3 Tips to Reduce Frustration in CommunicationThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: June 22nd - 29thBook of Mormon: Alma 17-22Have you ever had a task you wanted someone to do?You start asking them and then you are like,"never mind, I don't think you will know what I'm talking about".Then you just end up doing it by yourself.Have you ever had someone ask you a question and you are like, I for sure don't know the answer to that question...2020-06-2233 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeOrder: How the Order You Choose Determines Your SuccessThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: June 15th - 21stBook of Mormon: Alma 13 - 16When was the last time you put something in order?You know, organized something, -like your spices.I put my spices in alphabetical order, please tell me I am not the only one.Today we are going to talk about the many ways you can order your life.Episode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. 2020-06-1534 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeMESS-AGE: Making Every Soul Shine, -Including Yours!Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: June 8-14thBook of Mormon: Alma 8-12Have you ever felt like your life is a mess, a nice messy mess?The kind of mess you want to keep behind closed doors so no one sees.Where only the really fantastic parts are revealed.Well today we are going to talk about how that messy messis actually such a great thing and how it can be such an influential thing.Get...2020-06-0833 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeAsk: Why Do We Hesitate?Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: June 1st - 7thBook of Mormon: Alma 5 - 7When was the last time you asked someone for help?"I asked for help getting wipes while changing a diaper today" says Emily."I asked Seth to clean the bathroom ceiling, -don't ask why friends" laughs AlishaNo really, when was the last time you asked for help with something that was hard to ask for? Maybe something more personal, just for you.2020-06-0131 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeAbundance: How to Have More of It in Your LifeThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: May 25th - 31stBook of Mormon: Mosiah 29 - Alma 4Have you ever stood in line at a store holding a gift for someone else and thought, I love this, I need this! I think I might keep it for myself?Well, we have!Today we talk about how to be liberal to all with all of your abundance.So come join us as we learn how to have a mo...2020-05-2538 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeBlessed: Discover More Tools to Help You Feel More BlessedThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: May 18th - 24thBook of Mormon: Mosiah 25 - 28Can you name ten accomplishments you are proud of in your life?Maybe that is easy for you.Can you name 10 things that you really love about yourself?Ok, was that a little bit harder?How many of you thought, I can't answer either one of those questions?Today we are going to learn from Alma how God taught him the things that he was...2020-05-1832 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeGather: To Find Beauty Where the Wild Things Used to BeThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: May 11th - 17thBook of Mormon: Mosiah 18 - 24How many of you have woken up and felt like your home was full of wild beasts?You thought, people are going to flee from this place, I want to flee from this place.Then, there are better days where you wake up and think ahhh it is so beautiful here! The water is pretty, the trees are pretty, the sky is pretty, every...2020-05-1136 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeApply: Apply the Mantra The Sun Will Rise!Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: May 4th - 10thBook of Mormon: Mosiah 11-17Have you ever had Chick-Fil-A?Well the first time I had waffle fries with Chick-Fil-A sauce,the taste buds in my mouth exploded!It was basically the best thing I have ever tasted.If you are wondering why we are talking about Chick-Fil-A, well, it is because today we are going to talk about how great it is to wait for good things!2020-05-0426 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeRejoice: 4 Steps to Finding Your VoiceThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: April 27th - May 3rdBook of Mormon: Mosiah 7-10Episode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but...2020-04-2748 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeWatch: Why It Matters & How to Accomplish itThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: April 20 - 27thBook of Mormon: Mosiah 4-6Episode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is not...2020-04-2037 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeLead: The Secret to Unity, It's Not What You Think.Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: April 13 - 20thBook of Mormon: Mosiah 1-3Episode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonResearch on Successful Families: https://aspe.hhs.gov/basic-report/research-successful-familiesStanford Study:https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/bridges-transition-model...2020-04-1338 minCome, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeConference: Why We Love ItJoin us as we bask in the afterglow of conference. Each day this week we are going to share our favorites from conference to help us prepare for Easter Sunday. Join us on Facebook: @SimpleJoyfulHome Instagram: @SimpleJoyfulHomefor a week filed with social gathering while physical distancing. We can't wait to share this week with you.Episode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book o...2020-04-0614 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeCenter Yourself First and Hope Will Always FollowThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: March 30th - April 5thEpisode LinksWe would love to have you read along with us. To request a free Book of Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.comeuntochrist.org/requests/free-book-of-mormonSpotting 101: https://www.dance-teacher.com/spotting-101-2392286960.htmlDisclaimerSimple Joyful Home follows the Come, Follow Me curriculum of the Church of Jesus Christ...2020-03-3030 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeA Model for Finding Faith when You are Feeling FearThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: March 23 - Book of Mormon: Enos - Words of MormonDo you feel like you are in a tunnel, surrounded by dark, -ok, like utter blackness,A little sad, and that all has gone bad?We have a little children's book that just might help."So here's some advice to help ease your doubt,The track you took in must also go out.so steady yourself and just keep on going,before you...2020-03-2337 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeNourish: How to Find Peace, Balance, & Hope.Thoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: March 16th - 22ndBook of Mormon: Jacob 5-7Do you ever feel like your life has a whole lot of pruning and digging going on? Like you are constantly working to remove some unwanted habit or minimize stuff. Do you feel like areas of your life are overgrown and you have lost control? We often have our focus on the mission of pruning and digging away at our life. Today we are going to focus on the essential third...2020-03-1630 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomePurpose: Leading a Nation vs. Leading a FamilyThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: March 9 - 15thBook of Mormon: Jacob 1-4Do you feel the weight of parenthood? Do you feel anxiety for the welfare of your children? Do you find it hard to be honest and communicate effectively with your loved ones? If we have a responsibility to love our family, what does that “LOVE” look like? Today we learn how to be clear in our conversations and how to recognize love. I know I could use ALL THE things!Jaco...2020-03-0935 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeFeast: How to Feast on the Words of ChristThoughts inspired from the study ofCome, Follow Me: March 2-9thBook of Mormon: 2 Nephi 31-33When was the last time you craved or desired something? Have you ever craved or desired an emotion? How was that emotion satisfied? Well, today we are talking about feasting, which may involve talking about food- I mean we both love food. But we will mostly talk about how to feast on the words of Christ and I will give you a hint… it isn’t all about the written word. 2020-03-0229 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeReceive: A Guide to Navigating Times of Diminishing Strength & Consuming FeelingsThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: Feb 24 - March 1 Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 26 - 30Have you ever dwindled in your belief in your self? Life felt heavy, dark, consuming? How about a dwindling in your belief that you can have a strong and connected family? -I know I have! Today we talk about how Nephi moves through pain and anguish to a place of hope and promise. This episode is so important for all of us. Elder Eyring received advice that he passed o...2020-02-2431 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeMentor: Answering the Who, What, & When of "Hear Am I, Send Me."Thoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: Feb 17 - 23 Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 11 - 25Have you been inspired by someone else's talents? Has someone helped you learn a skill in your time of need? What was it about that person that impressed you? Today’s episode is all about how to find strength from others and recognize when you are already being that strength for someone else.Our Focus Scriptures are:2 Nephi 11:2-3- How Isaiah, Nephi and Jacob are mentors to each other.2 Nep...2020-02-1728 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E7 - Speak: 3 Simple Steps to Increase Connection & Reduce FrustrationThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: Feb 10 - 16 Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 6-10Do you find yourself feeling invisible or unheard? Are you craving more closeness and connection with someone you love? It is the month of love and today we are going to share some simple tools with you that you can use in any relationship to feel more seen, more heard, and more connected.We are going to focus in on 2 Nephi chapter 7 verse 4 and a little bit from verses 5,7-9. We...2020-02-1032 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E6BONUS - From a Simple Joyful Child: Don't Compare Yourself to Others!Bonus episode provided by a simple joyful child. The day we were set to record our episode on trust, L came up to Alisha and said that he was ready to record his first podcast episode. What came next completely blew us away. What you are about to hear is the result of that recording session. It is completely unscripted, and 100% L.You will be uplifted and reminded that you are enough, you are here for a reason, and you are loved! He really put his whole heart into it, we hope you love it a...2020-02-0607 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E6 - Trust: How to Find it in Your RelationshipsThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: Feb 2- Feb 9 Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 1-5Have you had trust issues with the Lord or members of your family? Have you wondered how to navigate those moments? Today we talk about ways to climb from those dark and lonely slumps and find trust and peace. And it all starts with the past and ends with a walnut shell.Today we are learning from Nephi. How he pulled himself from a dark and sorrowful place to one of love, trust and...2020-02-0330 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E5 - Write: Top 3 Ways You Can Write to Strengthen Your Family with Special Guest Kris OdekirkThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: Jan 27 - Feb 2Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 16-22Do you have a letter you have kept for years that you just can't part with?Do you keep thank you cards on the refrigerator for, like, a year?Well today we are going to talk about the power of the written word to strengthen your family.Join us as we discover how Nephi's experience with the written word can give us tools to help us s...2020-01-2730 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E4 - Feelings: Seeking Personal Revelations and All the Feelings that Come with itThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me: Jan 20 - 26 Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 11 - 15Do you struggle to find personal revelation? Do you wonder, does God really speak to me? Do you second guess yourself after you take action? Do you become overwhelmed trying to do what's right and always seem to fall short? Because I DO! Today we are talking about different ways you can receive revelation and all the emotional feeling that come with it!Prepare to feel all the feels in this...2020-01-2030 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E3 - Behold: See Your Family in a Whole New Way in Under 1 Minute a DayThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me Jan 13-19: 1 Nephi 8-10When was the last time you saw something new that took your breath away or made your jaw drop in awe? What was it? What do you remember about it? Today as you listen, we hope you have the chance to see Lehi’s dream, as if it were new, and we hope it inspires you to start seeing your family too.Today we look at Lehi's dream from a whole new angle. Come learn how he teaches us th...2020-01-1324 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E2 - Steps: How Tiny Steps Help You Achieve Your Far Reaching GoalsThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me Jan 6-13th: 1 Nephi 1-7Do you have goals, paths, or journeys that you know you want, you even know the Lord wants it too, but they are far reaching, almost impossible to reach? Do you become paralyzed in moving towards your goal? The Lord promises a path, but do you struggle to see that path? We have a simple rule that we use with ourselves and our families and it figuratively involves packing a camel. DisclaimerSim...2020-01-0625 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E1 - Questions: How to Ask Questions That Help You Escape DarknessThoughts inspired from the study of Come, Follow Me Dec 30-Jan 5: Introductory Pages of the Book of MormonHave you ever been asked a question that instantly made you smile or made you laugh out loud? Have you ever been asked a question that made you feel small or unintelligent? This week we talk all about questions. How to ask the useful questions, how to form them, and how they can help you connect with others. It’s information everyone can use!Listen to learn the 4 steps to bui...2020-01-0528 min
Come, Follow Me: Simple Joyful HomeS1 E0 - How Simple Joyful Homes begin when we hear the Savior say, "Come, Follow Me".Is the Lord asking you to do something that feels overwhelming or impossible? Or, is he asking you to do something you just plain don't want to but you know your are being asked to?Accomplishing the impossible when the Savior says Come, Follow Me can lead us on incredible journeys. Join Emily and Alisha in this introduction episode as they explore how surprising answers from the Lord can open doors to knew opportunities and guide us in our pursuit to strengthen our home and family. Join us each week and find a second home...2020-01-0118 min