From Utah to Chile: A Family Journey Toward Christ | Ep. 19

Returning after 10 years away | Jesus Christ Employed Every Measure To Bring Me Back | Ep. 20

This story is everything to me. Getting to know Christ again through Tannor's story has been a life changing experience for me these last 18 months. If you have been out of the church for a while, or you have a loved one who has, this episode is for you. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. And share this message with someone who needs it.About the Podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Check out our website:https://companionshipstudy.com/ [https://companionshipstudy.com/]Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/ [https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/]

From Utah to Chile: A Family Journey Toward Christ | Ep. 19

We traveled 6,000 miles to Chile! Along the way we had so many faith experiences that galvanized our young family even closer together. We also saw the fingerprints of the Lord throughout the trip. Join us on this adventure!00:00 Intro01:09 Reconnecting with Hillary's Chilean Routes4:04 It is all about family08:07 There are B.B.Q's in Heaven09:55 Wandering in the fog14:36 Searching for the Volcano: A metaphor of Christ17:55 Pressing forward with faith21:38 Clara Rosa: How a baby can mend families27:18 Going to the temple30:15 We are living during the fulfillment of Prophecy35:15 Look for the goodAbout the Podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Check out our website:https://companionshipstudy.com/ [https://companionshipstudy.com/]Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/ [https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/]

Home EARLY From Mission with Faith STRONGER THAN EVER | KAI KIING | Ep. 18

Kai Kiing is good to his core. His videos online are uplifting and always make us smile. In this episode he shares his experience returning home early from his mission and how his testimony of the restored gospel is stronger than ever. About the podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Chapters0:00 Intro0:20 I came home from my mission early4:55 It is normal to feel different when you come home early5:30 Good mission leaders helped Kai feel that his service was valiant and appreciated7:15 What was next after arriving home?8:30 First Sunday back in Kai’s home ward - confronting the awkward unknown9:30 “Kai, what are you doing home?”10:30 “Only through Jesus Christ I had enough strength11:15 Scripture study produces faith in the enabling power of the atonement that we may overcome12:45 What was Cambodia like?14:20 Weird Cambodian foods…15:50 How did Cambodia leave its fingerprints on Kai?17:10 When did Kai start TikTok? Why use it to share his faith?18:30 How to handle hate comments online20:00 Getting a phone call from the Church about TikTok…23:58 What is it like pivoting your platform to focus on the gospel?27:50 How has your faith been impacted by going on your mission?31:00 “I chose to put down my nets”33:10 “When I found out that I was coming home, the last thing I wanted to do was hide” Follow Kai!https://www.youtube.com/@Kaikiingofficial [https://www.youtube.com/@Kaikiingofficial]https://www.instagram.com/kaismith_officiall [https://www.instagram.com/kaismith_officiall]https://www.tiktok.com/@kaikiing_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@kaikiing_]Check out our website for links to additional ways to listen to our content and for more goodness! https://companionshipstudy.com/ [https://companionshipstudy.com/]Follow us on Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/ [https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod/]

The Simple Act that will Change your Home and Your Church Calling | Ep. 17

Do you ever feel like you are spinning your wheels trying to make change in your church service? How about in your home? In episode 17 of The Companionship Study podcast Bryce interviews his mom, Sally who believes that the power of love is sufficient to make mighty change. We are all on a path of transformation as we strive to become more like the Savior. Callings are one way the Lord aids us in that transformation. Sally shares how she's been empowered in her service as she's focused on loving those in her stewardship. Sally has also raised 4 amazing kids-if I do say so myself-and is a grandmother to 4 and counting.Chapters0:00 Introduction3:03 My Mom’s “qualifications”3:40 Revelation for an early morning seminary teacher6:00 Love unfeigned7:37 E. Johnson’s faith struggle overcome by love12:00 Get comfortable with the wrestle13:15 Mission story: Love from family opened father’s heart to baptism19:35 Love is a verb; spelled T.I.M.E - Grandma stories22:30 Empower others through loving them as Christ would25:20 Pres. Oaks personal witness of love at home27:00 The Holy Ghost AMPLIFIES love!29:32 God smiles ear-to-ear when we live with love30:01 God is generous in sharing His love for His children. He wants YOU to love them, too34:30 What I learned from an Apostle35:40 He sent His Son36:00 We love you! Please consider subscribing#love #charity #compassion #thesavior #lds #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #service #church #jesuschrist

How to prevent your LDS mission experience from "EXPIRING" | Returning Home from A Mission | Ep. 16

It has officially been 10 years since Bryce returned home from his mission! In this episode Bryce and Hillary reflect on the past 10 years, and on ways to regain the light that missionaries have right when they come home.00:00 Intro02:02 The past decade since returning home10:04 Elder Stevenson's recipe for an awesome decade12:11 S.M.I.L.E20:00 The universal challenge of returning home from a mission23:11 Repentance in any form brings us closer to the Savior25:00 Escalator metaphor26:30 Lose your life to find it37:14 How I transformed during my missionAbout the Podcast:Companionship Study is a hobby podcast Bryce and Hillary Bender produce to try and bring more goodness and light into the world. We enjoy discussing gospel principles and how we can apply them in our own family. On Companionship Study "We talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ... that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins." (2 Nephi 25:26)Check out our website:https://companionshipstudy.com/ [https://companionshipstudy.com/]Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod [https://www.instagram.com/companionshipstudypod]