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God's children are searching in greater numbers for answers and hoping for miracles as they look to Jesus Christ for relief. On 'Temple Bound,' hosted by Will Humphreys, explore how temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offer not just solace but also powerful tools for navigating these turbulent times through faith in Jesus Christ.  Tune in every Monday to hear Will Humphreys engage with guests who bring inspiring stories, profound teachings, and insights into accessing divine guidance through temple worship. Each episode promises to enrich your understanding and strengthen your connection to the Savior in unique and transformative ways. Whether you're seeking answers, yearning for peace, or in need of a miracle, 'Temple Bound' is your weekly spiritual refuge, helping you anchor your soul to the Savior. Join us on this sacred journey to deepen your faith and discover the blessings of temple worship.

  1. 11 hr ago

    Supporting Your Missionary Through Hard Times with Mission Coach Jennie Dildine

    Will Humphreys sits down with Jennie Dildine, a certified life coach and host of the LDS Mission Podcast, to talk about what actually helps missionaries before they leave, while they are serving, and after they come home. Jennie has spent seven years coaching missionaries and their parents through anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, and the transition home, and in this episode she breaks down what she has learned. The conversation is rooted in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's talk Forget Me Not from October 2011. Jennie read the talk, replaced every mention of sisters with missionaries and elders and sisters, and found something she now teaches nearly everyone she works with: five things missionaries, and the people who love them, are not supposed to forget. In This Episode, Will and Jennie Discuss: Why Jennie became a certified life coach for missionaries and their parents, and the moment that convinced her this was her callingElder Uchtdorf's Forget Me Not talk and the five things it teaches missionaries never to forgetWhy worth was never tied to goals met, lessons taught, or how a mission looks from the outsideThe normalize, validate, and repeat method for what to say when a missionary wants to come homeThe missionary spiral, and how a single hard moment turns into guilt, shame, and frustrationSupport versus challenge, and how parents can find the right balance for their missionaryHow to prepare a missionary before they leave, including five things to teach before departureNavigating romantic relationships before and during a missionThe biggest myth about returned missionaries, and what actually helps them transition homeConnect with Jenny Website: https://jenniedildine.com/ Instagram: @jennie.theldsmissioncoach Podcast: LDS Mission Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MnlUX55Lnvo66Ti13yYhk?si=03786b400bd74285 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lds-mission-podcast/id1573286056 Send us Fan Mail

  2. 20 Jul

    How the Temple Helps Missionaries Endure with Mission President Denny Barney

    Denny Barney recently completed his service as a mission president in the Iowa Iowa City Mission alongside his wife Nichole. In this episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Denny during Missionary Month to talk about what it actually takes to endure a mission, and what enduring is supposed to mean in the first place. What you will learn in this episode:  Why "show up, choose faith, trust the process" works as a daily framework for hard things, not just missionary work. The difference between acting charitable and becoming charitable, and why that distinction changes everything about spiritual growth. Why missionary purpose has to become personal, not just memorized. How ancient temple worship in places like Egypt and Guatemala connects to the pattern used in temples today. What Elder Bednar means when he says charity should possess us. How to talk with a missionary preparing to leave, or a child who has chosen a different path, without losing connection. Why the atonement of Jesus Christ is bigger than fixing sin, and how it applies to everything that feels unfair in life. Denny also shares a personal story from a recent family trip to Egypt, where standing at the base of the pyramids and inside the Karnak temple gave him a new appreciation for how deeply rooted temple worship is in human history, long before the Restoration. This episode is built for anyone connected to missionary service right now: a missionary in the field, a missionary preparing to leave, a missionary just home and figuring out life, or a parent walking alongside any of them. Send us Fan Mail

  3. 13 Jul

    Temple Prep for a Generation That Wants Proof with JD and Kendra

    JD and Kendra Dockstader have taught temple prep for three years, and they've watched the class change right along with the kids sitting in it. This episode is for parents, temple prep teachers, and anyone trying to figure out how to talk about the temple with a generation that gets most of its information from TikTok before it ever gets to church. JD and Kendra walk through what they actually teach: the five covenants, the difference between worthiness and perfection, and why leaning into symbolism works better than starting with Solomon's Temple. They talk about covenant path versus life plan, why comparison is the real threat to these kids, and what it means that the temple manual most wards are using was written in 1978. Will, JD, and Kendra also get into something bigger than curriculum. Kids are being trained to see the temple through influencer content whether their parents opt in or not. The conversation covers what that training looks like, how to counter it without being combative, and why moral authority (living it, not just explaining it) is the most convincing lesson a parent gives. Topics covered: Why the standard temple prep manual hasn't kept up with how youth learnTeaching the five covenants without making them feel like a surpriseWorthiness versus perfection, and why kids confuse the twoCovenant path versus life plan, and the pressure of doing things in a certain orderSymbolism as a teaching tool, from the altar to the clothing to the building itselfHow proximity to a temple (or distance from one) shapes a family's relationship with itAdvice for anyone newly called as a temple prep teacherIf you're a parent wondering when to start these conversations, or a teacher trying to figure out how to reach kids who already think they know what's inside, this one gives you a real starting point. Send us Fan Mail

  4. 6 Jul

    Sadie Hamblin on the Doctrine of Christ

    In this episode of Temple Bound, Will Humphreys sits down with Sadie to talk about what changed. She walks through the five elements of the doctrine of Christ (faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end) and teaches it live, the way she would teach a friend on her mission. Sadie also opens up about growing up with OCD and perfectionism, the health crisis that nearly kept her from serving, and why her transition home has felt different than most returned missionaries describe. She shares the rocks, pebbles, and sand framework she now uses to prioritize temple attendance, and the simple daily habit any member, missionary or not, can start today to build real conviction in the doctrine of Christ. Topics covered:  Doctrine of ChristLDS mission baptismsReturned missionary transitionTemple attendance, faith and repentanceOvercoming the adversary, OCD and faithBook of Mormon studyHer Journey from Jacksonville Florida mission.If you're preparing for a mission, supporting someone who is, or you're newly home and trying to keep your fire burning, this one is for you. Subscribe to Temple Bound for more conversations on faith, family history, and the temple. Send us Fan Mail

  5. 29 Jun

    Eva Timothy on Light, Creation, and Covenants

    What does it mean to grow up in a country where faith is forbidden, where your father could go to jail for painting the Beatles on the kitchen wall, and where your hunger for God has nowhere to go? For Eva Timothy, that was not a metaphor. That was childhood in communist Bulgaria. In this episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with fine art photographer and founder of the Enlighten podcast, Eva Timothy, whose story stretches from the cement rooftops of Sofia to the altars of the Salt Lake Temple. Eva shares how the fall of the Berlin Wall opened Bulgaria to missionaries, how a picture of the Savior on a street board stopped her mid-walk and changed her life forever, and why she believes that every person on earth has been given a creative gift from God. Eva is known for her award-winning series The Lord Is My Light, a photo-painting collection displayed in institutions including the Smithsonian. Her work uniquely omits the face of the Savior in every piece, a prompting she received when the series began, so that every viewer can place themselves into the moment with Christ. This conversation covers: The reality of growing up under communism with no religious freedom and no First AmendmentHow Eva found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through a chance encounter with missionaries in a parkHer first prayer ever, offered during sacrament meeting in a rented room above a soccer stadium in BulgariaWhy photography literally means to write with light, and how that shaped her entire artistic visionThe concept of chiaroscuro, the Renaissance technique of using darkness to make light more brilliantHer mission president's challenge to create something for Jesus, and the seven years it took for that prompting to become The Lord Is My LightWhy she never shows the Savior's face in her art, and what that invites the viewer to doThe painting Lord Save Me, depicting Christ pulling Peter from the water, and what it means to be held with both handsThe temple as a masterclass on creation, and how going to the house of the Lord empowers our creative giftsDoctrine and Covenants 109:22 and the promises given to those who come forth from the temple armed with God's powerHow repentance and the Spirit are essential ingredients in the creative processAdvice for people who believe they have no creative gifts, and why that belief is a lie from the adversaryHow to seek your gifts through prayer, patriarchal blessings, and the things that make you lose track of timeIf this episode touched something in you, please follow Temple Bound and leave a comment on the platform you are listening on. Every follow and review helps this podcast reach more people who are searching for light.  Follow Eva on her podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7rNGJgBEbSNED6lefM7p7Q?si=7bf720f254174a27Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlighten/id1770341207YouTube - https://youtube.com/@eva_timothy?si=5yxoxihNx9CveDO-Connect with Eva: Website - www.evatimothy.art Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eva_timothy/Send us Fan Mail

  6. 22 Jun

    Scott and Lori on When the Lord Answers Your Prayer for a Companion

    What do you do when a temple marriage ends in divorce and you wonder if God still has something beautiful ahead for you? Scott and Lori answer that question with their lives. Both in their mid-60s, both previously married in the temple, both carrying the kind of heartbreak that makes starting over feel impossible, they met on a dating app, and six months later they were sealed in the Draper Utah Temple. In this episode of Temple Bound with Will Humphreys, Scott and Lori share the full journey: the pain of divorce after a temple sealing, the years of single life and faithful temple attendance that sustained them, the divine promptings that led Lori back to Salt Lake City, and the miraculous week in which Scott received confirmation through prayer, fasting, priesthood blessing, and temple worship that Lori was the companion he had prayed for. If you are navigating divorce, dating again after heartbreak, or wondering whether God still has a plan for your eternal family, this episode is for you. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How regular temple attendance became the spiritual foundation that carried Scott and Lori through years of painful marriages and difficult divorcesWhy Lori moved back to Salt Lake City on faith even though she did not want to leave FloridaHow Scott received divine confirmation about Lori within six days of meeting her through prayer, fasting, priesthood blessing, and a prompting from a trusted friendWhat Lori heard in the celestial room of the Orlando Temple that changed everything: "You are mine"The role the word "bridegroom" played in helping Lori anchor her identity to the Savior rather than to her marital statusWhy Scott calls Heavenly Father "a great matchmaker"Practical advice for couples in difficult marriages and individuals who are rebuilding after divorceHow spending 20 minutes daily on your knees can transform your testimony and your sense of personal worthWhat President Holland said about bringing the temple out into the world and into your marriageScripture and Conference Talk References: President Russell M. Nelson on temple covenants as protection during life's stormsPresident Jeffrey R. Holland on bringing the temple into your daily lifeElder Neil L. Andersen, "Eternal Marriage Is an Eternal Joy," April 2026 General ConferenceThe Family: A Proclamation to the WorldSUBSCRIBE to Temple Bound for new episodes every week featuring real people whose lives have been transformed by temple covenants. Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Send us Fan Mail

  7. 15 Jun

    The Missing Link in Temple and Family History Work Nobody Talks About with Rachel Trotter

    What if the most powerful thing you could do for your children, your faith, and your own mental health was simply to tell your story? In this deeply moving episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Rachel Trotter, a professional storyteller, family history educator, newspaper reporter turned author, and longtime RootsTech speaker. Rachel brings over 15 years of storytelling experience to a conversation that will change how you think about your family, your past, and your future. Rachel is the coauthor of the upcoming book Changing the Ending: Writing Your Life Story, and a longtime contributor to Evalog.life, a service helping individuals and families document their stories through oral histories and life story books. This episode is a must listen for anyone who has ever thought their story is not interesting enough to tell.  What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why writing your life story changes your future Rachel explains the central idea behind her new book: when we give voice to our experiences, we start to see ourselves as people who have triumphed, grown, and endured. How family stories create belonging for youth In a world of social media noise and comparison, this kind of grounded identity is a gift.The spirit of Elijah and the power of connection This is not just a conversation about preserving history. It is a conversation about eternal belonging.How to start telling your story today Rachel gives practical, guilt free advice for beginning your storytelling journey. Tips from a professional: how to tell an effective story That emotional truth is what people remember, what invites the Spirit, and what connects us across generations.What Elder Mark Bragg told Rachel the day before she spoke at RootsTech In a simple yet profound exchange, the General Authority overseeing FamilySearch gave Rachel a reminder that stopped her in her tracks: this work begins and ends with the Savior.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Evalogue Life (https://evalogue.life/) — Oral histories, life story books, and storytelling services FamilySearch Memories App — Record voice stories, tag family members, and preserve your history directly on FamilySearch Download via https://apps.apple.com/us/app/familysearch-memories/id885970971FamilySearch Family History Centers (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/) — Interactive spaces to explore your family history with guided tools and booths RootsTech Event (https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/rootstech-2026) — The world's largest family history conference held in Salt Lake City each yearMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — Referenced by Will in connection with meaning, purpose, and suffering Changing the Ending: Writing Your Life Story — Upcoming book by Rachel Trotter and Rhonda Lauritsen, releasing this DecemberConnect with Rachel:  Email: rachelt@evalogue.lifeWebsite: https://evalogue.life/Evalogue.Life Social Media AccountsInstagram: @evalogue.life Facebook: Evalogue.life  Rachel's Personal Social Media AccountsInstagram: @racheljtrotter Facebook: Rachel Jackson Trotter  X: @racheljtrotter  LinkedIn: @racheltrotter Send us Fan Mail

  8. 8 Jun

    Richie Steadman on Imperfect Saints and Unconditional Love

    What happens when the loudest message God ever sends you is a last name on a piece of paper? In this powerful episode of Temple Bound, host Will Humphreys sits down with Richie Steadman, the veteran host of The Cultural Hall podcast, for one of the most honest and faith affirming conversations this show has ever had. Richie shares his full faith journey, from navigating his parents' divorce as a teenager and wrestling with a black and white view of the gospel, to receiving a mission call to Cleveland, Ohio that changed everything. He opens up about serving near the Kirtland Temple, the sacred covenant he made at the Newell K. Whitney Store, and a spiritual experience while running near the temple that gave him a glimpse of the early Latter day Saints in their time. These experiences became the foundation of his testimony. Topics Covered in This Episode: Growing up in the LDS Church through a family divorce and the cultural pressures of youthWhy Richie started The Cultural Hall podcast in 2011 and what keeps it goingReceiving a mission call to Cleveland, Ohio and overcoming disappointment about a stateside assignmentServing near the Kirtland Temple and what it meant to walk the same ground as Joseph SmithMaking covenants at the Newell K. Whitney Store at the start and end of a missionA sacred and personal vision of the early Saints during a morning run near the Kirtland TempleThe unique spiritual weight of serving in Church history sitesComing home from a mission and being excommunicated within a yearWhat excommunication actually feels like from the inside and what the Church can do betterWhy Richie kept coming to church every week for nearly a decadeThe moment at the Jordan River Temple when a last name on an endowment card said everythingHow unconditional love is the only right response to someone navigating excommunicationRichie's definition of perfection: the only thing you can truly be perfect in is never giving upWhether you are navigating a faith crisis, supporting a loved one who feels on the outside, or simply trying to show up better for the people around you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Find Richie:  Podcast: The Cultural Hall (available everywhere)  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3VBCeQ9B2iG7ODniikObTG?si=b3fbf7e2a7954131Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cultural-hall-podcast/id459622595YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHallInstagram/Socials:  @TheCulturalHall - https://www.instagram.com/theculturalhall/@RichieTSteadman - https://www.instagram.com/richietsteadman/Send us Fan Mail

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God's children are searching in greater numbers for answers and hoping for miracles as they look to Jesus Christ for relief. On 'Temple Bound,' hosted by Will Humphreys, explore how temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offer not just solace but also powerful tools for navigating these turbulent times through faith in Jesus Christ.  Tune in every Monday to hear Will Humphreys engage with guests who bring inspiring stories, profound teachings, and insights into accessing divine guidance through temple worship. Each episode promises to enrich your understanding and strengthen your connection to the Savior in unique and transformative ways. Whether you're seeking answers, yearning for peace, or in need of a miracle, 'Temple Bound' is your weekly spiritual refuge, helping you anchor your soul to the Savior. Join us on this sacred journey to deepen your faith and discover the blessings of temple worship.

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    2024 - 2026
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