Be Faithful

Lauren Rose
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A faith based podcast proclaiming reasons to Be Faithful in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Honest questions and testimonies of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking for answers to challenging questions or searching for spiritually edifying conversations this podcast is for you.

  1. 6D AGO

    S1.E26: What Most People Get Wrong About Joseph Smith | with church historian Ronald Barney.

    What really happens when you spend decades studying Joseph Smith? In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with historian Ron Barney, who has dedicated nearly 50 years to researching the life and teachings of Joseph Smith—including his work on the Joseph Smith Papers Project. We dive deep into some of the most asked (and often misunderstood) questions: Did studying Joseph Smith ever challenge his faith?What is the truth about polygamy and early Church history?How should we approach difficult or controversial topics?Can you study everything—and still believe? I learned so much in this conversation, I am so excited to share it with you. Ron's testimony and knowledge is refreshing and faith strengthening. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: GUAIQORRXYRBTJ19 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/ To contact me email lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

    1h 2m

  2. MAR 29

    S1.E25: Christ's Path to The Cross - Explaining The Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem | An Easter Special with author Dr. Trina Boice

    In this Easter-focused episode we dive into the final hours of Jesus Christ's life and explore the sacred path known as the Via Dolorosa—the road He walked from condemnation to crucifixion through Jerusalem. Joined by author Dr. Trina Boice, we discuss the historical, spiritual, and deeply symbolic significance of this path, often called “The Way of Suffering.” Together, we reflect on what Jesus endured—His trial before Pontius Pilate, the crown of thorns, carrying the cross, His falls, and ultimately His crucifixion and resurrection. This episode will help you: Understand the 14 Stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)Deepen your Easter observance and connection to Jesus ChristReflect on the Atonement and sacrifice of ChristLearn how to make Easter more meaningful for you and your familySee how Christians around the world honor Jesus in Jerusalem todayIt is my hope this conversation will bring you closer to Christ and help you truly ponder His sacrifice this easter season. Purchase the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/Via-Dolorosa-Christs-Path-Cross/dp/1462149561 More about Dr. Trina Boice:https://www.trinaboice.com/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng To contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: JZTV1TL5AFPO7OPW

    1h 6m

  3. MAR 15

    S1.E24: Signs of the Second Coming: Are we witnessing Prophecy & the Last Days? | Jared Davies from Christian Homestead

    Are we living in the last days? What signs of the Second Coming have already been fulfilled—and which ones are still ahead? In this episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Jared Davies from the Christian Homestead YouTube channel to discuss the signs of the times, prophetic interpretations, and how modern prophets help us understand scripture. We explore fulfilled prophecies, the mysterious 144,000, events unfolding in Israel, preparations for a future temple in Jerusalem, and why many signs of the Second Coming may happen more naturally than we expect. Rather than predicting dates, this conversation focuses on paying attention and keeping your eyes open to what is happening around you and the world right now. To contact Be Faithful email: Lauren.befaithful@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: JJ8X6NMHS7CFGC86

    1h 12m

  4. MAR 1

    S1.E23: The War on Children and Preserving the Family | Reaction to BYU Speech "Why Children Became Useless"

    If children are ‘useless,’ then what does that say about how we define worth? In this episode, we talk about the profound blessing of raising children — including children with disabilities — and why their lives are never a burden, never “less than,” and never without purpose. We also react to the powerful Brigham Young University speech, “Why Children Became Useless,: Faith and the Future of the Family” and unpack what our culture gets wrong about the value of children. Children are not useful because of what they produce. They are valuable because of who they are. This conversation will challenge you, soften you, and remind you what really matters. Motherhood doesn’t make life smaller. It makes it sacred.🤍✨ Link to BYU Talk: https://news.byu.edu/intellect/why-children-became-useless-faith-and-the-future-of-the-family Link to Neal L Anderson Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/21andersen?lang=eng For more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.orgTo contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: FMIVPSJJEHFW0ABE

    54 min

  5. FEB 15

    S1.E22: The 12 Steps Are More Than Recovery — They’re a Path Back to God

    In this inspiring episode of Be Faithful, I sit down with Erica to talk about the 12-Step Addiction Recovery Program within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — and how it truly transforms lives.Erica shares her deeply personal story of addiction, divorce, grief, childhood wounds, codependency, and the heartbreaking loss of her father to suicide. Through it all, she discovered that the 12-Step program isn’t just for “extreme” addiction — it’s a divinely inspired pattern of healing for anyone whose life feels unmanageable.We talk about:• How childhood trauma shapes adult patterns• The difference between addiction and the root wounds beneath it• Why honesty (Step 1) is the beginning of freedom• How God stretches our wounds so they can finally heal• The power of anonymity and safe spaces• What it means to truly surrender to Christ• Why the 12 Steps mirror the repentance processWhether you struggle with alcohol, food, relationships, control, shame — or simply feel stuck in destructive cycles — this episode will show you that change is possible.The 12 Steps are not about shame. They are about identity. They are about remembering who you are as a child of God.If you’ve ever wondered whether the 12-Step program is inspired… this conversation might answer that for you.Resources: Book mentioned: The Afterlife of Billy Fingers Find an LDS Addiction Recovery Program: https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng&meetingTypes=&genders=menAndWomen,menOnly,womenOnly,ysaMenAndWomen,ysaMenOnly,ysaWomenOnly,couples,wives&groupTypes=all&clientTimezone=America/Denver&page=1 •12 Step Guide: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/addiction-recovery-program-a-guide-to-addiction-recovery-and-healing/a-guide-to-addiction-recovery-and-healing?lang=engIf this episode resonated with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today 🤍 Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: 50OWOXOQQGXHD5AF For more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.orgTo contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  6. FEB 1

    S1.E21: My family left the LDS church but God led me back | Why I started this channel - Lauren Rose

    This is a deeply personal for me, so I asked a friend - Tikla Fife if she would interview me to tell my story and the why behind this channel.I share my faith journey—from growing up in the Church, walking away after family trauma, years of pain, family addiction, and broken relationships, to a miraculous and undeniable return to Jesus Christ and the restored gospel. This episode is a testament to the redeeming power of the Atonement, the reality of personal revelation, and the hope that no one is ever too far gone.Together, we explore:-What it’s like to lose faith—and find it again-How shame and suffering can become sacred turning points-Spiritual gifts and personal revelation-Miracles are still on the earth today-Sharing the gospelIf you’ve ever felt broken, distant from God, unsure if He sees you, or wondered whether coming back is even possible—this episode is for you.🤍 “God has seen everything… and He still wants you.”🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, doubt, testimony, and choosing Christ—again and again. For more information visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=engorWebsite: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.orgTo contact Be faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: S3RPSTQEGKPRJFNN

    1h 19m

  7. JAN 18

    S1.E20: What Was Lost in Christianity? Terryl Givens on the Nature of God, Apostasy & Restoration

    In this episode, scholar Terryl Givens explores what was truly lost in Christian history and how restoring the nature of God’s love changes everything.In this episode of Be Faithful, Terryl Givens—Neal A. Maxwell Research Fellow and author of The God Who Weeps and The Crucible of Doubt—shares insights from his upcoming book on Christian history. Together, we discuss apostasy, restoration, the Gospel of John, the nature of God, love vs. power, and how early Christianity slowly drifted from Christ’s original vision.This episode addresses questions many Christians and Latter-day Saints are asking today:- What was actually lost during the Great Apostasy?- How did Christianity’s view of God change over time?- Did Jesus fully reveal the nature of God?- Why does love—not power—stand at the center of Christ’s message?- How does the Restoration reframe Christian history?This conversation is for anyone wrestling with faith, Christian doctrine, LDS theology, deconstruction, or a desire to understand God more deeply—without fear-based religion.📖 Topics discussed:• The nature of God• Christian apostasy & restoration • Love as the core of Christianity• The Gospel of John• Early Christian history• LDS theology & mainstream Christianity• Terryl Givens’ upcoming book🔔 Subscribe for more faith-centered conversations exploring truth, discipleship, and spiritual depth. To contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: PXQOTZUMICHALEYO

    1 hr

  8. JAN 4

    S1.E19: The Book of Abraham: What Critics Get Wrong with Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein Interview

    In this episode of Be Faithful, host Lauren Rose sits down with renowned Egyptologist and BYU professor Dr. Kerry Muhlestein for an in-depth conversation about the Book of Abraham—one of the most criticized and misunderstood scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Dr. Muhlestein, who holds a PhD in Egyptology from UCLA and directs active excavations in Egypt, addresses the most common anti-Mormon claims surrounding the Book of Abraham. Together, they explore what critics often get wrong, how misinformation spreads online, and why many popular arguments collapse when historical and Egyptological evidence is examined carefully.This discussion covers:-The two main criticisms of the Book of Abraham and why they are based on false assumptions.-What really happened to the Joseph Smith papyri.-Why the facsimiles are often misunderstood.-Evidence supporting Joseph Smith’s explanations from ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian sources.-The meaning of Kolob and why it is frequently mocked out of context.-Intellectual and spiritual evidences for the Book of Abraham.-The Book of Abraham’s teachings on covenants, identity, creation, and humanity’s relationship with God.Dr. Muhlestein also shares powerful insights from his academic research—including discoveries about ancient human sacrifice, geography, language, and astronomy—that align strikingly with the Book of Abraham narrative. The episode concludes with a beautiful discussion of the book’s spiritual depth, its literary structure, and its message of eternal progression and closeness to God.Whether you are wrestling with doubts, encountering criticism online, or simply want a deeper understanding of the Book of Abraham, this episode offers clarity, context, and faith-affirming insight. Book Link for "Lets Talk": https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Talk-About-Book-Abraham/dp/1629729744Free PDF to Article: https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/introduction-book-of-abraham-61-4Link to Study Guide: https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6086915.html?srsltid=AfmBOor0W3432Yl3ITY6_68jhYZFjRkTUfh4omoqU5cfBoX0eYodoTCWPresident Oaks Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-challenge-to-become?lang=engThe Scriptures are Real website: https://www.patreon.com/EnlightenEdgeEDUFor a deeper dive check out Kerry's podcast "The Scriptures Are Real" Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/thrive License code: XZQQ8LRFLDFGVFNG To contact Be Faithful email: lauren.befaithful@gmail.com

    58 min
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A faith based podcast proclaiming reasons to Be Faithful in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Honest questions and testimonies of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking for answers to challenging questions or searching for spiritually edifying conversations this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Lauren Rose
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lauren Rose
  • Show Website
    Be Faithful

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