53 episodes
A Latter-day Family Podcast A Latter-day Family
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- Society & Culture
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2.1 • 11 Ratings
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Like Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee but without the comedians, cars, or coffee! Todd and Amber Michael talk about life as unapologetic members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, raising four young kids, and everyday stuff that they find humorous. They may not always be polished, but at least they're never pretentious. This podcast is rated G, which means you can listen to it in the Celestial Kingdom.
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"It Must Not Be From God"
In Ep. 58., their first (published) episode since 2022, Todd & Amber explore the pushback they regularly hear from those who seem to have the idea that following counsel from God should only make life smooth.
They also talk about the blessings they have seen as they continue to take their lives one step at a time through prayerful counsel with the Lord, and some of the lessons learned last year while letting their focus slip.
This episode is rated G, which is more than we can say for any Netflix watch list.
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Stressed & Blessed
Some folks seem to never acknowledge their blessings. Other folks seem to never admit when they're struggling. What if both extremes were equally lame? In this episode Todd & Amber talk about the value of admitting when you're stressed and acknowledging when you're blessed and how the two aren't mutually exclusive. They also relate their own recent blessings and stresses and how openly talking about both has brought their family closer to God. This episode is rated G, which means it definitely won't make you stressed and may even helped you feel blessed.
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From Floppy Disks to The Metaverse
With their rudimentary understanding of how "computer and video games" worked in the mid to late 90's, Todd and Amber give their unsolicited and unqualified opinions on the pros and cons of letting your kids play video games. They discuss the pros and cons of erring on the side of being too restrictive, as well as the pros and cons of erring on the side of being too permissive with gaming. After realizing there's not really one right approach for everyone, they ultimately realize that the key is being intentional and monitoring how things play out (pun appreciated) as you go. This episode is rated B for boomer, which is what you will feel like once you begin to try to understand the appeal of the metaverse.
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"Thoughts & Prayers"
What do folks mean when they offer their "thoughts and prayers" to others? What are some examples of how people use that phrase vainly? What are some examples of why some people take issue with it being said publicly? If you use the phrase, what do you mean when you say it? Are there multiple applications of it? What is the relationship between offering thoughts and offering prayers? In this episode Todd & Amber talk about this commonly uttered phrase, and how we can all make it more meaningful, or at least enhance our ability to explore the intent behind it. This episode is rated G, which means you can listen to it while thinking and praying.
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A Frank Conversation About Dating
It seems that when it comes to talking about dating, women usually talk to other women, men talk to other men, and nobody seems to learn much of anything about "the other side." As for couples, they either don't feel compelled (or qualified) to comment, or they give overly generalized advice that doesn't actually apply to most situations. This week Todd and Amber do something they wish more adults would do, and that is have an honest conversation about the dating world and some of the common challenges thereof, as well as some ideas to make dating more enjoyable. If you hate dating, think you suck at it, or aren't even sure where to start, this episode might help you. If you've ever been on a date, and even if you haven't, this episode will likely entertain you. This episode is, however, rated PG, because Todd mentions NCMO and creepers trying to grope their dates.
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Millstones & Milestones
What is your default response to being met with opposition? What about facing a trial of faith? How about a faith crisis? And a tragedy? Or an opportunity to take offense? In this week's episode Todd & Amber talk about the difference between turning challenging experiences into millstones that drive us farther from God and milestones that draw us closer to God. This episode is rated G, which means if you turn listening to it into a millstone...that's you, pal.
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Customer Reviews
Who do they think they are?
As a Latter day youth I find this podcast rather disturbing. They’re sharing falsified berating information that isn’t funny, informational, or uplifting. Shame on you.
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would
I see that many ratings for this podcast are low. Although it’s not impossible that an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints might not give 5-Stars (lost of negatives in there), these low ratings are obviously due to trolls. Sure, there is occasional blasphemy (which is always with humor and usually corrected). While the church attempts to be apolitical this pod takes a different stance. However, there are many movements which are in direct opposition to the church’s standards. Amber and Michael are unapologetic in calling them out as evil. In short, if you’re opposed to the gospel, there are millions of reasons to dislike this podcast. If that’s you, I suggest turning toward something more mild than this. But if you’re looking for an authentic perspective that often delves deeper than what you’ll get in Sunday School, give this podcast a listen! It’s relatable, genuine and they extrapolate the doctrines while staying within the realm of possibility which is fun to hear.
Disappointed
The description says it all. There are no redeeming qualities in this podcast. No comedy, no cars, and no coffee. Wasted my time.