Send us a text Have you been called to a proselyting mission and been reassigned to a service mission? Have you had to come home early because of complications you didn't expect. Have you had a son or daughter experience this? For Elder Dalton Howell, an unexpected turn in serving The Lord would not deter him from continuing his service as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We sit down with Elder Howell and discuss the trials of having...

Send us a text 🍂 Thanksgiving 2025 — The True Meaning, History, and Spirit of Gratitude | Inspiring Message Thanksgiving is more than a holiday — it’s a powerful reminder to slow down, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings God has placed in our lives. In this video, we explore the true spirit of Thanksgiving, the deeper meaning behind the celebration, and how gratitude can strengthen our families, our faith, and our daily walk with Christ. We’ll talk about: • The history of Thanksgivin...

Send us a text In this episode of Saints in the South, we welcome a special guest — a devoted Southern Baptist — to join us for an open and genuine discussion about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Mormon faith, doctrine, and beliefs. This conversation opens the door for mutual understanding, honest dialogue, and unity among followers of Jesus Christ. Together, we explore thought-provoking questions such as: Are Mormons Christian? Do Mormons still practice polygamy? ...

Send us a text In this episode, Jackson and Kenny talk with published author, respiratory therapist, father, and Latter-day Saint, Jeff Borders! We discuss his book, "The Antichrist Playbook"... Do you have children or young adults? If so, you NEED this book! Jeff breaks down the methods that the various 'antichrists' in the Book of Mormon used to lead people away from the Savior, and how Satan uses these same strategies in the world today to lead people away from the truth of God...

Send us a text Alex O’Connor, known to many as a sharp and thoughtful voice in modern religious discussion, takes an unexpected and intriguing turn as he dives deep into the beliefs, history, and theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, we discuss the how Alex not only defends Mormon teachings from common misconceptions but also engages with Christians in open, respectful dialogue about what the intriguing Latter-day Saint faith and history of the mormon r...

Send us a text "Uncle Andrew" is back! From Come Follow Me: "As difficult as the last six years had been for the Saints, things started to look up in the spring of 1839: The refugee Saints had found compassion among the citizens of Quincy, Illinois. Guards had allowed the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church leaders to escape captivity in Missouri. And the Church had just purchased land in Illinois where the Saints could gather again. Yes, it was swamp...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Calling All Christians, Jacob Hansen and Greg Matsen dive headfirst into one of the most heated conversations happening right now across Christian media: Are Latter-day Saints (Mormons) truly Christians? We unpack the recent wave of discussions that have swept the nation—fueled by shocking events and bold public claims. From the assassination of Charlie Kirk, to the tragic attack and shooting at a Latter-day Saint chapel ...

Send us a text In this episode we give some shout outs to our supporters of the show, share some weekly wins, and dive into an in depth review of President Dallin H. Oaks final address at General Conference. We look at what he said, why he said it, and what it means for us. Pres Oaks is the President of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles. #prophets #apostles #lds #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints Support the Show! www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth (The thoughts, ideas, ...

Send us a text Dean Wilson, a federal law enforcement firearms trainer sits down with us to discuss The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints policy on Firearms in the building. We discuss the Grand Blanc, MI tragedy, how it affects membership and security, and what the leaders may or may not do with policy changes. We discuss why there needs to be security detail, safety of women, children, and the elderly, how to secure the building with and without firearms. Let u...

Send us a text This was our live episode recorded on September 10th the day of Charlie Kirk's Assassination. We took time to discuss his impact, what his death means, and the kinds of ideology that drives people towards violence over political, religious, and social issues. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Thanks for listening! Keep on Strivin'! Support the ...

Send us a text How can we forgive others who have hurt us, or hurt someone we love? Can we really follow Jesus' example of forgiveness when He forgave those who tortured and crucified Him while He still hung on the cruel cross? Is it possible for us to demonstrate that kind of true forgiveness in this mortal life?.. This is exactly what Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, did when she spoke at her husband's funeral. She forgave her husband's killer, "Because that Is what Christ did, and w...

Send us a text We are surrounded by symbols and symbolism every day. Which symbols are meaningful to us? Which symbols are actually hollow and devoid of any real meaning? Which symbols can lead us to what is REAL? How does the sealing power found within the temples of God relate to all this?? Lat's explore these questions and more together in this episode! Support the Show! Become a "PATRON SAINT"! 😇 www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth (The thoughts, ideas, and belie...

Send us a text "To Have the Heavens Opened"... Join us this week as we discuss the personal conversion story of Warren Cowdery, the organizing of the priesthood offices and quorums, and Lyman Sherman's desire to receive comfort of full forgiveness. From Come Follow Me Manual: "At first glance, Doctrine and Covenants 107 might seem to be only about organizing priesthood offices into a leadership structure for the Lord’s Church. Indeed, by the time th...

Send us a text In this short episode, Kenny shares some thoughts from our stake conference. Our visiting area Seventy, Elder James N. Robinson, shared some profound insights with us during the Sunday morning session. Many walked away from that meeting with a whole new understanding of what it means when the scriptures tell us that God requires "a broken heart..." as an offering from us to Him. I hope Elder Robinson's insight is as meaningful for you as it was for me! -Kenn...

Send us a text Join us this week as we continue to discuss the trials of the early saints and how we apply the principles of faithfulness to our lives. Jackson takes the opportunity to share a personal experience of exercising faith in following the prophet. From Come Follow Me: The Saints in Kirtland were heartbroken to hear that their brothers and sisters in Jackson County, Missouri, were being driven from their homes. It must have been encou...

Send us a text We all wrestle with questions of the heart. Especially those we do not understand. One question that many people are wondering is 'Why Did God Allow Charlie Kirk To Die?" In this episode, I discuss one possibility of what that answer is. Support the Show! www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For additional inf...

Send us a text "All things... shall work together for your good." For the Saints in the 1830s, Independence, Missouri, was literally the promised land. It was “the center place” of Zion (see Doctrine and Covenants 57:3)—the city of God on earth—which they were making great sacrifices to build. To them, the gathering of Saints there was an exciting and glorious prelude to the Second Coming. But their neighbors in the area saw things differently. They took iss...

Send us a text "For the Salvation of Zion" Join us this week as Marcus and Jackson discuss the call of The Lord for Joseph to move the church forward in building a Temple: The House of The Lord! When the Lord commanded Moses to build a tabernacle, He told Moses to “make all things according to the pattern shewed to [him] in the mount” (Hebrews 8:5; see also Exodus 25:8–9). The tabernacle was to be the center of Israel’s wilderness camp (see Numb...

Send us a text Join us this week as we discuss section 93 and say goodbye to Heidi....at least on a weekly basis. She may make an appearance every once in a while down the road. We thank Heidi for sharing her time, insights, humor, and weight lifting analogies with us!! “When you climb up a ladder,” Joseph Smith taught, “you must begin at the bottom, and ascend step by step, until you arrive at the top; and so it is with the principles of the gospel—yo...

Send us a text Every so often, the Lord gives us a small glimpse of His boundless “majesty and power” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:47) through sweeping revelations to His prophets. Doctrine and Covenants 88 is such a revelation—one about light and glory and kingdoms that can make our earthly cares seem insignificant by comparison. Even if we can’t grasp all of what the Lord is teaching us, we can at least sense that there’s far more to eternity than what we now comprehend. Of course, the Lord d...