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Everyday Parables20 - The Parable of the Day of RestI have spent my entire life learning about and learning how to better live the law of Sabbath Day Observance. The simple explanation is that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. He told us that this was a pattern for us to follow: rest from our labors on the seventh day. This doesn’t mean do nothing, it is in fact a greater opportunity for us to focus on Him, on the covenants we have made with Him, and on His children who surround us.
What I have noticed is that this concept of...
2024-05-1511 min
Everyday Parables19 - The Parable of Crossing the RoadToday we are talking about what it means to actively wait on the Lord. I am going to tell you about an experience I had on a volunteer mission for my church, the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in the Dominican Republic.
Please note that I restrained myself and only put one chicken in the cover image.
Here are the articles I talked about and a few resources that I didn’t mention but that are relevant:
Conference talk about the kayak: “The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ” by Elder Dale G. Renlund - https...
2024-05-1512 min
Everyday Parables18 - The Parable of the Pasture FenceIn this episode I am going to revisit the topic of boundaries. I first touched on this topic in episode 2, the parable of the Dam, where I talked about setting personal boundaries and the power that comes from that. I also discussed how God has set boundaries for us called commandments and how freeing it is to live within those boundaries. You do not need to listen to that episode to understand this one. In this episode, I am going to expand on the concept of setting boundaries for children that we take care of.
This is a video that...
2024-05-1507 min
Everyday Parables17 - The Parable of the Open PalmIn this episode we will discuss the benefits of having an open-palmed approach to life over a close-fisted one. We will also talk about what those terms mean in the context I am using them. So, tune in to find out!
Here are some scriptures I mentioned and other scriptures that illustrate my point that I did not mention:
In the New Testament:
Luke 23:33-43 = Christ being crucified, forgiving the soldiers, and extending mercy to the thieves being crucified on either side of him. Please note: in not condemning the thief who reviled him, Christ did indeed extend mercy.
John 20: 20...
2024-04-0708 min
Everyday Parables16 - The Parable of the ChoirIn this episode we are going to talk about mistakes, annoyances, and setbacks of life and how we can choose our attitude towards these things. (Spoiler: you can choose not to be annoyed or worried).
Please forgive the fact that the cover photo is of an orchestra and not a choir. It was the only graphic available to me at the time I made this.
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2024-02-1807 min
Everyday Parables15 - The Parable of the Old Tree StumpThis week’s episode is about life, growth, and miracles after ruin. What happens when we watch a major landmark of our lives come crashing down.
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2024-02-1609 min
Everyday Parables14 - The Parable of the Sourdough StarterToday we are going in depth on yeast and its significance in the Passover Feast and some lessons I have learned by studying these things.
Here are the two websites that I used to research the tradition of throwing out the leaven:
https://gracewyoming.com/passover-and-the-exodus/
https://blogs.bible.org/the-seven-feasts-of-israel-unleavened-bread/
You can contact me at
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I accept constructive feedback or criticism, helpful comments, stories about how the podcast has helped you, and sincere questions. Any judgmental, rude, or otherwise unhelpful emails will be rightly ignored.
2024-01-2307 min
Everyday Parables13 - The Parable of Infection RecoveryToday we are going to talk about spiritual healing and some important tools that we have to help that process. In this episode we will talk about how spiritual healing relates to healing from an internal infection like a sinus infection, ear infection, or UTI. There is nothing remotely even remotely gross or off-putting unless the mere mention of an infection makes your gut churn. In which case, skip this episode.
I read scriptures from Revelations 12:7-8, 11-12 as found in the King James version of the bible in this episode.
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I...
2024-01-1309 min
Everyday Parables12 - The Parable of the HikerIn this episode, we are going to talk about a topic that is usually referred to as “run your own race”. The idea behind it is that you shouldn’t worry about what anybody else is doing or if they might be judging you. You simply do the best you can and let others do the best they can. I believe something important is missing if you live only by that phrase.
This is an amazon link to the book I mentioned. I will have it be known that I agree with 99% of she says. The book is about centuries of suc...
2024-01-0508 min
Everyday Parables11 - The Parable of the GlassesToday we will be discussing something that President Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints discussed in his talk “Let God Prevail”. I will include a link in the episode notes. In that talk he discussed the term “myopic”. Meaning to be nearsighted. I felt that I should do this episode because as someone who has physical myopia, I thought might be able to share some insights about spiritual and mental myopia.
This is a link to the talk “Let God Prevail” by President Russel M. Nelson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng
You can cont...
2023-12-2809 min
Everyday Parables10 - The Parable of the HouseThe credit for the idea behind today’s episode goes to a friend I was talking with. We were discussing compartmentalizing and how it can exclude so much good from your life. His analogy is not the same one I am going to share today, but it gave me the idea.
A link to a scripture about everything being spiritual to God:
Doctrine and Covenants 29:34 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/29?lang=eng
Links to scriptures about asking God for help in every aspect of life.
Alma 37:36-37 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/37?la...
2023-10-1208 min
Everyday Parables9 - The Parable of the Inflatable Tube ManToday’s episode is about making and keeping covenants with God. And about the immense blessings that come from that.
Big thanks to Steve0 at IMGBIN for the main part of today’s cover image. https://imgbin.com/user/Steve0
Here is a youtube video with the wacky dancer in it (warning, it’s loud): https://youtu.be/AArsrcX6yCs?si=5Ng1O1U602kJfe2M
Here is a link to a chapter in Preach My Gospel about Laws and Ordinances of the gospel:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/lesson-5-laws-and-ordinances?lang=eng#title3
Here is a link to the...
2023-10-0507 min
Everyday Parables8 - The Parable of the Crystal ChandelierToday we are talking about trusting God when life changes and that you are capable of sharing His light wherever you are in the world.
The Rexburg Temple photo gallery, picture number 4 is the Celestial Room.
https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/rexburg-idaho-temple/photographs/
A video about the refiner’s fire, which I mentioned but I will not talk about in detail until a later episode
https://youtu.be/-DIIgm6xABQ?si=1L1JHp2kMVipJ3Pr
A video about the house parallel by CS Lewis that I mentioned
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2014-06-1360-he-is-building-a-palace?lang=eng
You can contact me at...
2023-09-2909 min
Everyday Parables7 - The Parable of the Old(ish) CarToday’s episode is about loving yourself and forgiving yourself. True self love is not full of ego and vanity. Forgiving yourself does not mean that humility is absent.
This is an article written by Corrie Ten Boom. During World War II, she helped hide persecuted Jews in her family’s home. They were betrayed and she and her sister were sent to a concentration camp. I do not know what happened to the rest of the family. After many horrible experiences (which are very briefly mentioned in this article), her sister died mere days before the war ended and they...
2023-09-2109 min
Everyday Parables6 - The Parable of the CorncobToday’s episode explores what happens when we exclude God from our lives. And how quickly He will help us when we let Him back in.
Here’s a link to a wonderful talk about asking God to help us recognize the parts of our lives that are blocked:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/what-lack-i-yet?lang=eng#title1
And a wonderful video about our potential:
https://youtu.be/vV2YlnbXgAs?si=pn2sJP6-hHc7ufNr
2023-09-1407 min
Everyday Parables5 - The Parable of the Traffic JamIn today’s episode, we are going to talk about traffic jams, those highly frustrating and sometimes stressful slowdowns on major roads like I-15. How might a traffic jam be different if we could see what was actually ahead, and not just a best guess by road signs or maps?
Here is a recent talk by our prophet Russell M. Nelson:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng#author1
Here is a link to the scripture in Amos I mentioned:
Amos 3:7
This is a scripture that explains about prophets and seers.
Mosiah 8:13-20
Here is a talk for de...
2023-09-0708 min
Everyday Parables4 - The Parable of the FrogThis story was inspired by my feelings while I was going through postpartum depression. Those feelings lasted from a few months into pregnancy and a year and a half after he was born. This story will, by no means, explain what everyone goes through. But it absolutely described what I felt. So, today’s episode is about working through depression with God’s help.
You can contact me at
everydayparablespodcast@gmail.com . I accept constructive feedback, helpful comments, stories about how the podcast has helped you, and sincere questions. Any negative, judgmental, rude, or otherwise unhelpful emails will be rightly igno...
2023-08-3013 min
Everyday Parables3 - The Parable of the PuzzleWhat happens when your world comes crashing down around you, but you turn to God?
2023-08-2407 min
Everyday Parables2 - The Parable of the DamBoundaries are important to healthy relationships. God knows this and he gave us boundaries to help us be closer to Him and to help our relationships with others on Earth and with ourselves.
Notes from the episode:
This is the Teton Dam Collapse information thanks to Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teton_Dam
And you can find a good picture of the Hoover Dam under the operation section, again thanks to Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam
And here are 2 resources from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints about Boundaries
https://www.churchofjesuschrist...
2023-08-1506 min
Everyday Parables1 - The Parable of the HammerWe all have the opportunity to help God with His work, to be a tool for good. But what happens if we feel like a broken tool? And what happens if we aren't ready to be made whole? Notes from the episode: Let God Prevail by President Russell M. Nelson: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng
2023-08-1307 min
Stand with Lynnette37. Finding Christ Through Trauma with Cody HoskissonWhen Cody Hoskisson was a child, she navigated periods of bullying combined with medical trauma from two life-saving surgeries. Those childhood experiences created a form of PTSD called a freeze response (cousin of the fight or flight response) that still affects her daily life as a young wife and mother.
Cody has learned to rely on the Savior and her covenants to support her through her challenges. While she is not out of the woods yet, she has faith that "everything is going to be okay because God has promised me things, and He doesn't break His promi...
2022-12-0631 min