Episode 13 - Who Is That Divine Voice?

Remembering Divine Love

Welcome back to The Nothing Doubting Podcast. I owe you all a life update regarding the chaotic events that have unfolded since January, including moving homes, managing a new pregnancy, and continuing to grapple with familial health issues. I have deeply appreciated how divine love and guidance have been a source of solace during a difficult time, even during moments when I least expected help. In today’s episode, we discuss some of the reasons it is so easy to lose sight of the divine love that emanates from the Savior. We discuss some of the misconceptions that can cloud our ability to connect with divine love and some of the ways we can continue to seek out the profound love of Jesus Christ even in our darkest moments. 00:00 Welcome Back to The Nothing Doubting Podcast 00:51 Personal Update: Moving and Family Challenges 05:03 Finding Jesus Amidst Chaos 11:04 A Tender Mercy of Divine Love 17:22 Lehi's Dream and The Tree of Life 25:38 Overcoming Misconceptions about the Love of God 31:51 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview References: * 1 Nephi 8:4-12, 21-2 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/8?lang=eng]4 * Jacob 3:1-2 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jacob/3?lang=eng] * Runia, B. S. T. W. (2025, April 6). Your repentance doesn’t burden Jesus Christ; it brightens his joy. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/43runia?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/43runia?lang=eng] * Alma 36:17-20 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/36?lang=eng] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingdoubting.substack.com [https://nothingdoubting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 13 - Who Is That Divine Voice?

Happy New Year and welcome to episode 13 of the Nothing Doubting podcast. I hope your holidays were wonderful. I certainly enjoyed some time off but I am excited to jump back in to the discussion of faith and how each of us can come to know, “Nothing doubting.” In this episode we recap where we have been so far in the discussion of personal revelation and how the voice of God is more certain when we can recognize multiple aspects of true revelation present. The central theme of this episode explores 'whose voice' is heard when receiving revelation, diving into the roles of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, as well as our Divine Mother within Latter-day Saint theology. We consider the unity of divine beings but also the need to develop a relationship with each of them separately. We illustrate how Jesus Christ serves as the intermediary who answers prayers directed to the Father. We also touch on the desire to know more about a Heavenly Mother. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to seek personal revelation to deepen their understanding of these divine relationships. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast 00:57 The Importance of Sharing Testimonies 04:07 Understanding Revelation 05:48 Whose Voice is It Anyway? 12:30 The Concept of Unity in the Godhead 19:51 Roles of the Son and the Holy Ghost 35:23 Understanding Our Heavenly Mother 42:27 Conclusion and Next Steps This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingdoubting.substack.com [https://nothingdoubting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 12 - The Redeemer's Voice

In this episode of the Nothing Doubting podcast, we dive into the concept of personal revelation, focusing on recognizing the voice of God. The discussion reviews where we have been so far, summarizing the feelings of the heart—burning, love, peace, and comfort—and introduces the idea that personal revelation also affects the mind. I provide a brief synopsis of the topic of voice hearing from the psychological perspective and compare and contrast how hearing the voice of God is similar, but also quite different than other voice hearing situations. Through examining scriptures, we gain deep insight into what the voice of God is actually like, what attributes of this voice we might notice. I make the argument in favor of learning to hear God in many ways. Relying on multiple ways to hear God, not just one way through feelings, strengthens faith and mitigates faith crises during challenging times when our feelings are compromised. I conclude by affirming that knowing God's voice is a privilege available to everyone, not just prophets. And it is the privilege of a lifetime! 00:00 Welcome to the Nothing Doubting Podcast 00:45 Thanksgiving Recap and Holiday Plans 01:25 Understanding Personal Revelation: Heart and Mind 03:30 The Importance of Mind in Personal Revelation 05:05 Recognizing God's Voice in Our Minds 15:14 Biblical Examples of Hearing God's Voice 18:28 Mental Health and Hearing God's Voice 33:59 Verifying Personal Revelation 38:42 Conclusion and Next Steps References: * Doctrine & Covenants 8:2 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/8?lang=eng#study_summary1] * Acts 9:3-5 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/acts/9?lang=eng#p28] * Dein, S., & Littlewood, R. (2007). The voice of God. Anthropology and Medicine, 14(2), 213–228. https://doi.org/10.1080/13648470701381515 [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13648470701381515?scroll=top&needAccess=true] * McCarthy-Jones, S. (2012). Hearing voices. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139017534 [https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139017534] * 3 Nephi 11:4-7 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/11?lang=eng#p17] * Helaman 5:29-31 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/hel/5?lang=eng#p47] * Enos 1:4-11 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/enos/1?lang=eng#title1] * Doctrine & Covenants 88:66 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/88?lang=eng#p16] * John 10:23 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/10?lang=eng#p23] Slides: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingdoubting.substack.com [https://nothingdoubting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 11 - "I Am He That Comforteth You"

In this episode of the Nothing Doubting podcast, I reflect on the holiday's significance for myself and share a brief conversation about the influence of the Holy Ghost, specifically focusing on the feeling of comfort he provides. I discuss various personal experiences of divine comfort, including the moment during a time of immense personal grief, when Jesus fulfilled the promise to take my doubts away. The episode emphasizes the role of the Holy Ghost as the Comforter, as described in religious texts, and encourages listeners to seek and trust in the comfort and guidance offered by faith in Jesus Christ. 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Greetings 00:17 The Influence of the Holy Ghost: Revisiting Peace 01:09 The Holy Ghost as Comforter 02:18 Personal Experiences with Comfort 07:30 A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus 11:43 Struggles and Adjustments 17:22 Conclusion and Thanksgiving Wishes References: * John 14:16 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/14?lang=eng#p18] * Dawkins, R. (2006). The God Delusion (pg 388). Mariner Books. * 2 Nephi 8:2 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/8?lang=eng#p19] * Mormon 9:21 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/morm/9?lang=eng#p16] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingdoubting.substack.com [https://nothingdoubting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 10 - "Peace I Leave With You"

Welcome to episode 10 of the Nothing Doubting podcast. Our focus in this episode is on deepening faith in Jesus Christ by understanding peace and what it tells us about personal revelation. The feeling of peace has unique properties. It is a coveted but rare state. It cannot be artificially manufactured by our own minds but is solely a byproduct of honesty and truth. I share a few personal stories and scriptural examples to illustrate how the peace of God can be, surprisingly, the wrong feeling for the moment in dire situations; making it stick out as an oddity. Throughout this episode we make the argument for peace as as a powerful testament for what is true. The episode also differentiates between peace and relief, underscoring that peace is an indicator of truth and relief may or may not be. Listeners are encouraged to think about how peace has presented in their lives and engage deeply with their faith by seeking personal revelations through prayer. 00:00 Introduction and Listener Appreciation 00:50 Recap of Last Episode: Feeling the Holy Ghost 01:48 Deep Doctrine vs. Thinking Deeply 02:49 The Importance of Deep Understanding 04:45 Exploring the Internal Experience of God 06:49 The Remarkable Characteristic of Peace 12:30 Personal Story: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times 21:43 Scriptural Examples of Peace in Adversity 23:31 Peace as Evidence of God's Existence 36:50 Distinguishing Peace from Relief 43:55 Conclusion and Invitation to Engage with God References: * Leslie, I. (2015). Curious: The desire to know and why your future depends on it. Basic Books. * Doctrine & Covenants 8:2 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/8?lang=eng#p12] * Isaiah 9:6 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/9?lang=eng#study_summary1] * John 16:33 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/16?lang=eng#p33] * Alma 58:10-11 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/58?lang=eng#p29] * John 14:27 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/14?lang=eng#p20] * Galatians 5:22 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/gal/5?lang=eng#p22] * Ferguson, M. A., Nielsen, J. A., King, J. B., Dai, L., Giangrasso, D. M., Holman, R., Korenberg, J. R., & Anderson, J. S. (2016). Reward, salience, and attentional networks are activated by religious experience in devout Mormons. Social Neuroscience, 13(1), 104–116. https://doi.org/10.1080/17470919.2016.1257437 [https://doi.org/10.1080/17470919.2016.1257437] * Matthew 11:28 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/11?lang=eng#title_number1] * D&C 6:23 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/6?lang=eng#p23] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingdoubting.substack.com [https://nothingdoubting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]