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The Divine GiftE. 25 One of the greatest stumbling blocks to repentanceDo you ever feel overwhelmed by your sins and mistakes? Would you like to know one of the greatest stumbling blocks to repentance? Join Gary and Ryan as they invite Guy Johnson, an instructor at Utah Valley Institute, on to the podcast and discuss these questions. Remember, while overcoming sin may appear to be an overwhelming mountain to climb, it was never meant to be scaled alone!2025-07-2839 minThe Divine GiftE. 24 Repentance is not the backup plan, it IS God's PlanRepentance is God’s ever-accessible gift that allows and enables us to go from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm. Repentance isn’t His backup plan in the event we might fail. Repentance is His plan, knowing that we will. What has helped you not feel discouraged with mistakes and sins you've committed? Gary and Ryan discuss repentance and not losing enthusiasm with the mistakes we make. Remorse of conscience is a wonderful teacher. Also, thanks for your patience with the 2 week break we just had, we are back to dropping a new episode each week. Thanks!2025-07-0836 minThe Divine GiftE. 23 "There is always a way back", President NelsonPresident Russell Nelson has taught, "There is always a way back...You have not committed any sin so serious that you are beyond the reach of the Savior's love and atoning grace." Ryan and Gary invite EJ Deaton, who works with addiction recovery on to the podcast. EJ shares her story and walk with Jesus Christ. Today we are studying Chapter 7 in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness. EJ shares that we were never meant to do this earth life alone and how Jesus Christ has helped her throughout her mortal journey. Here is the link to EJ and her...2025-06-1641 minThe Divine GiftE. 22 We are not defined by our mistakes but by Jesus ChristWhile you have made mistakes, these sins do not describe who you are. Your identity is not defined by the sins of this world, but by the righteousness of another, (Jesus Christ). On this episode Gary and Ryan invite Josh Cheney on as they discuss identity and the fall. God is more invested in who we are becoming than where we've been. He cares more about where we are going than what we've done in the past. Remember, we are a work in progress! We invite you to ponder your various labels and be defined by Jesus Christ, not...2025-06-0947 minThe Divine GiftE. 21 The Fall of Adam & EveWould you like to understand the Fall of Adam and Eve better? Gary & Ryan invite Mike Harris onto the podcast to dive into the Fall of Adam & Eve and how the fall points us to Jesus Christ. The Fall does not define you, it refines you!2025-06-0248 minThe Divine GiftE. 20 When You Know You Are Known!Heaven Father doesn’t just know who you are—He celebrates you. In this episode, Ryan & Gary discuss with Daniel Wendel how reclaiming your spiritual identity can shift the entire story of your life. They dive deep into what it means to be a child of God and how understanding our divine identity can transform the way we see ourselves and others. Come listen as they unpack how shame and self-doubt sneak in—and how to fight back with truth and purpose.2025-05-2640 minThe Divine GiftE. 19 Overcoming the Dragon: Premortality and RepentanceYour story didn’t start with your first breath. You lived in the courts of heaven before birth where you chose Christ and overcame the adversary through Christ’s atoning blood (Revelation 12:11). In this episode, we dive into the reality of our premortal life and how this eternal perspective helps us turn to Christ when we stumble in our mortal journey. 2025-05-1931 minThe Divine GiftE.18 Beyond the Daily Grind: Arise and ShineLife can feel like a blur, but what if you could break through the darkness and the noise to really live with greater purpose and awareness? Join Gary and Ryan as they share real-life stories of spiritual awakening, exploring the moments that spark deeper understanding of our connection with God. This episode invites you to reflect on your own journey (and those you love) to discover what it means to live more fully awakened to God. 2025-05-1235 minThe Divine GiftE. 17 Jesus knows how to clean people upRyan & Gary invite Mark Miner, an addiction recovery missionary and disciple of Jesus Christ on the podcast. Mark shares his journey with addiction, prison, and learning that even at his very worst, the Savior was there. If you or someone you know is caught in addiction, we invite you or them to find healing through Jesus Christ and visit www.addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org 2025-05-0531 minThe Divine GiftE. 16 Whole But Not Healed?The recent General Conference was filled with insights and counsel to help us in our journey of repentance and forgiveness. Come listen as Ryan and Gary are joined by Dustin Spindler reviewing and celebrating conference gems that lead us to Christ. Here are just a few:· Being made perfect and being made whole. · Wholeness & Healing: now and the long view.· Is healing about fixing something or aboutchanging our hearts?· Let’s not hide when we sin.· How to not harden your heart. · Sitting with those that are hurting.· Compassion with others and...2025-04-2832 minThe Divine GiftE. 15 Are You a Burden—or a Joy—to Christ?What if your repentance isn't a burden—but a blessing? In this special General Conference episode, Gary and Ryan are joined by guest Kate Dana to dive into Sister Tamara Runia’s powerful April 2025 talk, “Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy.” Your worth is fixed. It doesn’t rise or fall with your choices. This episode unpacks what it really means to turn to the Savior with confidence—not shame—and how repentance can be a joyful return, not a dreaded detour. The Savior’s joy in your return is real, personal, and f...2025-04-2139 minThe Divine GiftHe is Risen! *Special Easter EpisodeHe is Risen! He is Risen! Join Ryan and Gary as they discuss Jesus Christ and this Easter season. Learn new insights into Holy Week and what happened in the final days of the Savior's mortal life and His resurrection. We testify that Jesus Christ is Risen! 2025-04-1428 minThe Divine GiftE.13 The Lord Wants YouWhat miracles is the Lord working in your life? Join Ryan & Gary as they discuss the miracle of the conversion of the people of Ammon with Mary Kate. 2025-04-0735 minThe Divine GiftE. 12 Life Isn’t fair. But Christ is.All of us face moments of undeserved hardship—sometimes because of others’ choices, and sometimes simply because we live in a fallen world. In this episode, Dr. BJ Allen shares powerful insights about a divine, compensatory power that flows through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This healing power doesn’t just help us cope—it helps us become whole. Join us as we explore how the Savior makes up the difference and offers blessings that counterbalance life’s trials.2025-03-3139 minThe Divine GiftE.11 What Repentance IS and what it is NOT!When you hear the word “repent”, what does it cause you to feel? Do you ever experience feelings of shame or other negative emotions? Listen as Ryan and Gary explore how the origins of the word “repent” can at times unintentionally contribute to negative thoughts and feelings about repentance. Join us in turning to a more joyful repentance focused on the Savior. Enjoy and share this message with someone you care about. 2025-03-2429 min
The Divine GiftE. 10 Seeing others through the Savior's eyesWhat is your journey with Jesus Christ? Ryan and Gary invite Jade Bennett on to the podcast to discuss her journey with the Savior. Jade teaches us how she shares her light on social media and sees others through the Savior's eyes. We invite you this week to share your light with others. 2025-03-1745 minThe Divine GiftE. 9 Repentance is inviting God into your lifeAm I more concerned about God or man? Ryan & Gary invite Shad Martin back for part 2 as we discuss repentance and how God and Christ help us to change. It is amazing what God can do when we turn our life over to Him. How have you seen God & Christ change your life?2025-03-1036 minThe Divine GiftE. 8 Oh, what a sheep!We learn from and are strengthened by our own experiences as well as those of others. Ryan and Gary invite Shad Martin on to the podcast as we hear his life experiences. What have you learned from your life experiences and the experiences of others ? How have they strengthened you?2025-03-0340 minThe Divine GiftE. 7 Clay in His HandsHow can I find healing when I feel so angry? Ryan and Gary invite Sara Deiner onto the podcast and discuss her journey with Jesus Christ. We explore finding healing and truth through challenges and trials in mortality. Sometimes the beginning of healing is having someone hear you and see your situation. Thanks for listening and we invite you to share this podcast with someone who could benefit.2025-02-2423 minThe Divine GiftE. 6 Jesus Christ, The Master HealerHow is Jesus Christ the master healer? In this episode Ryan and Gary welcome Adam Hartshorn on to the podcast as they discuss repentance, healing, and the Savior Jesus Christ. Don't miss Adam singing and playing the song, Healer. Sister Amy Wright said, "There is nothing in your life that is broken that is beyond the curative, redeeming, and enabling power of Jesus Christ." 2025-02-1835 minThe Divine GiftE.5 The Long Journey HomeMany of us are familiar with the parable of the Prodigal Son, but the scriptural text is silent about the details of the son’s long journey back home from the foreign country of sin and rebellion. Modern-day prodigal Danny Deaton and his wife E.J. share his long and difficult story of return and redemption. Though Danny felt completely unforgivable, a powerful and unmistakable message came to him, “How dare you decide who He forgives and who He doesn’t?”Join us on this episode and then share this story of God’s goodness with a friend.2025-02-1042 minThe Divine GiftE. 4 Opening your heart to GodIs your heart open to God? What is the condition of your heart towards God? Ryan and Gary invite Londan Duffin onto the show as we discuss how we open our heart to God and work on the condition of our heart. 2025-02-0336 minThe Divine GiftE. 3 Christ reaches your reachingWhat direction is your life headed in? Today we discuss the parable of direction and that more important than where you are, is the direction you are headed. William Bretey joins us as we discuss The Divine Gift of Forgiveness book by Elder Neil L. Andersen.2025-01-2723 minThe Divine GiftE. 2 God's love knows no boundsDo you ever feel that you have exhausted God's love? Today we invite Jordyn Bristol to share her experiences with God & Jesus Christ as we discuss God's priceless love. We invite you to pray and ask Heavenly Father how He feels about you2025-01-2032 minThe Divine GiftE. 1 Welcome to the PodcastWhat does repentance mean to you? What has been your experience with forgiveness? Repentance and forgiveness are gifts of Jesus Christ that connect us, are relational and build us. Ryan and Gary provide a vision of the podcast. Enjoy!2025-01-0708 min
Preach My Gospel PodcastRM E22 The Divine Gift (Part two)Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Gary Little and Ryan Bennett about the Divine Gift of Forgiveness. Learn how to overcome the bullies of fear and pride through uncompromising honesty and embracing our three friends on the path of repentance- Godly sorrow, a broken heart, and a contrite spirit. Using the story of Adam and Eve we discuss the difference between "fig leaf" repentance and "coat of skin" repentance. As we let the Lord cover us through his Divine Gift we will receive peace and joy and join what Brian calls the Hall of Fame of repenters...2024-04-1647 minPreach My Gospel PodcastRM E21 The Divine Gift (part 1)Utah Valley Institute teachers Gary Little and Ryan Bennett join Brian and Sean to discuss powerful insights about joyful, Christ-centered repentance that they teach in their Institute class called "The Divine Gift of Forgiveness." The class is based on the book by the same name authored by Elder Neil L. Anderson. Learn how repentance is all about building a relationship with God and when done with a focus on turning to Jesus Christ it brings peace and joy. Beware of the two bullies and look for the three friends you'll meet on the road to repentance! This is part...2024-04-0944 min
Discover the Joy of Hands-Free Reading With Free AudiobookCain Conspiracy Audiobook by Mike RyanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 736683
Title: Cain Conspiracy
Author: Mike Ryan
Narrator: Gary Bennett
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:37:14
Language: English
Release date: 12-10-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Espionage
Summary:
Shot in the head and recovering from brain surgery, Delta Force soldier Thomas Nelson wakes up in a military hospital unable to remember who he is. Faced with going through recovery alone, with no family that he's aware of, he is recruited by a top secret government agency. Project Specter is tasked with eliminating targets they deem to be a threat...2023-12-104h 37
Comic Book ClubThe Stack: Magic, Green Lantern And More
On this week’s comic book review podcast:
Magic #1
BOOM! Studios
Written by Jed MacKay
Illustrated by Ig Guara
Green Lantern #1
DC Comics
Written by Geoffrey Thorne
Art by Dexter Soy and Marco Santucci
The Silver Coin #1
Image Comics
Written by Chip Zdarsky
Art by Michael Walsh
Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer
Art by Benjamin Dewey
King in Black #5
Marvel
Written by Donny Cates
Ar...2021-04-0740 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 056 – House Party This week on Total Movie Recall, two white guys talk about hip hop culture in a totally convincing way when they put on their mustard-colored overalls to go to the House Party. Steve, a sentient walking issue of Pitchfork, schools Ryan on the infinite subgenres of hip hop while Ryan, to no one’s surprise, gets a little weepy at touching father-son relationships. House Party (1990) d. Reginald Hudlin Starring: Christopher Reid Robin Harris Christopher Martin Martin Lawrence Tisha Campbell-Martin A.J. Johnson George Clinton...2021-02-011h 20
The Collective PodcastEpisode 03 | Kobe and Catchings: From Italy to the Hall of FameThe Collective Podcast is a hard-hitting sports podcast featuring Anthony (AC) Carter, TreVon (Tre) Hopson, Mike (Mizzo) Tillery, and Rodney (Rod) Saucier. Each takes the mic to share their takes, join in a little banter, and then deliver the real in The Closeout.
AC, Tre, Mizzo, and Rod discuss the 2020 class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Kobe Bryant, Tamika Catchings, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kim Ulkey, Eddie Sutton, Rudy Tomjanovich, and Barbara Stevens.
Mentions in this episode include, but are not limited to, Harvey Catchings, Chuck D, Officiating, Peloton, UFC, Jon...2020-04-072h 19