Spack Chats

Jessica Spackman
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  • CHRISTIANITY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Welcome to Spack Chats, your practical guide to survive and thrive in the latter days. If you’re a Latter-day Saint girl in your teens or 20s making life choices about: - Dating - College - Missions - Marriage - Kids - Career - Money and more You’re in the right place! (Consider this the big sister advice I never got—but definitely could have used.) Season 1 releasing weekly spring 2026. Spack Chats loves but is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Spack Chats is made possible with the help of the amazing Faith Creators Alliance and Falter Media.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Pregnant and Single as an RM + Advice for Young Women (w Nia Lui)

    Imagine you just got home from your mission. You were doing everything right. Your family is so proud of you. Then, reality hits you like a truck when you see two lines on a pregnancy test. What do you do? Nia Lui is here to tell us exactly what she did and what she learned. Guest: Nia Lui @niarickslui on Instagram Some of the questions we answer: How did you go from mission to pregnant and single? How did you decide what to do? What does life look like now? How did your relationship with God change? What advice do you have for young women? Beverage: Just Ingredients electrolytes - Get $10 off your first order with http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c * Follow for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Submit your own advice question to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    47 min

  2. MAY 2

    These Are the Last Days! Ranking Over 20 Changes in the Church in the Last 15 Years

    2-hour church, YSA ward age categories, sister missionaries can wear pants, the new hymnbook—and the sleepers you might have totally missed. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is changing, the work is hastening, and how are we feeling, fam? We’re going to talk about those changes in the best way I know how: with an S-tier. (In pretty colors. ;)) Some of the questions we answer: What are some of the biggest changes in the Church in the last ~15 years? How are they affecting the Church? How should I see these changes? (Join the conversation. Leave a 5-star review on the show, and tell me if you agree or disagree with these takes! I will read them! And find us on YouTube to comment your favorite changes in the Church.) Beverage: Just Ingredients Superfood Hot Chocolate - Get $10 off your first order with ⁠http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c⁠ * Follow for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Submit your own advice question to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    33 min

  3. APR 25

    The Spicy Book Trap & How Christ Can Make You Free (w Kendra Hope)

    You don’t have to answer this out loud, but have you ever been reading a book and caught yourself hiding the pages from the people around you? Especially your mom? Ever wondered how far is too far for a romance novel to go? Today, Kendra shares her experience reading “spicy” books and her best tips to break free through Christ's Atonement—without giving up reading. Guest: Kendra Hope @kendrahopeauthor on Instagram Buy her new book, Love & Lidocaine: https://tr.ee/cXyeXPdhs9 Kendra’s fiction recommendations: https://tr.ee/NvhljhkMtd Kendra’s intimacy book recommendation: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/sexual-wholeness-in-marriage-an-lds-perspective-on-integrating-sexuality-and-spirituality-in-our-marriages/9323004/ Some of the questions we answer: What was your experience getting into spicy books? How did you know you had a problem? How did you break free? What advice do you have for girls reading these books? Top book recommendations? Beverage: Just Ingredients lemon ginger probiotic complex - Get $10 off your first order with http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c (*FULL DISCLOSURE*: I did not realize this until after filming this season, but kombucha (fermented green tea) is on the ingredient list! I will no longer be drinking this for Word of Wisdom reasons. However, the discount link should work for these AND other products from the website.) * Follow for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Submit your own advice question to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    40 min

  4. APR 18

    Girls Can Serve at 18! Should You? - The Mission Decision (w Bethie Beck)

    WAS THIS YOU? You’re going through high school, minding your own business, then get splashed awake with the news that girls can serve a mission at 18! Overnight, the mission decision became way more real and urgent for thousands of girls around the world.  If you’re trying to decide if a mission is right for you, you’re in the right place. Bethie had a similar moment happen to her when the sister missionary age change turned from 21 to 19, and she’s here to give us all the dos and don’ts to make the best decision for you. Guest: Bethie Beck - @realsimpletruths on Instagram Some of the things we discuss: Bethie’s story: choosing to serve a mission after the last mission age change from 21 to 19 How to answer: “Is a mission is right for me?” Is a mission right for every girl? Does timing my mission papers improve my chances of going foreign? Beverage: Just Ingredients electrolytes - Get $10 off your first order with http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c * Follow for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Submit your own advice question to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    35 min

  5. APR 11

    Abortion: What Every Latter-day Saint Girl Needs to Know (But Most Aren’t Told)

    Pro-life or pro-choice: the issue of our time that Church members avoid talking about with young women—but it’s also one of the most important conversations for YOU to join now.  Guest: Merrilee Boyack @maboyack  What we discuss today: Why this abortion stuff matters for Latter-day Saint women Merrilee’s story as a young mom to now How we started Latter-day Saints for Life Ideas for service How to respond to common questions/misunderstandings Beverage: H20 ;) * Follow for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Submit your own advice question to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    49 min

  6. APR 4

    When Going to Church Is Hard: How to Trust God & Beat Social Anxiety

    If church gives you more stress than rest, you’re in the right place. I used to hide in the foyer because I couldn’t handle sitting in the chapel, or worse, relief society. What we discuss today: My story: mental health issues on my mission and as a young adult My story: returning to Church Tips to endure and even overcome anxiety  Tips to help someone else to return  Beverage: Just Ingredients strawberry lime electrolytes - Get $10 off your first order with http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c * Follow for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Submit your own advice question to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    22 min

  7. MAR 28

    Should You Go to BYU? Pros and Cons with Current BYU Student (w Cole Spackman)

    Trying to decide where to go to college? Have you been feeling pressure to go to BYU because that’s where the most righteous people go? Are you worried that if you don’t go to BYU, you won’t meet your eternal companion?! Today, our “BYU expert” and my brother, Cole, is going to help us go through the pros and cons of BYU, and help you decide if BYU is right for you. Guest: Cole Spackman Some of the questions we answer: What kind of person thrives at BYU? What myths about BYU should die? Is BYU the best place to find your eternal companion? What might be a bad reason to choose BYU? Beverage: Just Ingredients vanilla protein powder - Get $10 off your first order with http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c * Subscribe for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Got a question? Submit your advice questions to spackchats@gmail.com *Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    27 min
  8. Stop Wasting Your Time in Dating: What Latter-day Saint Guys Are Actually Looking for (w Jacob Beck)

    MAR 21

    Stop Wasting Your Time in Dating: What Latter-day Saint Guys Are Actually Looking for (w Jacob Beck)

    Get inside the male Latter-day Saint brain (and heart)! In this dating series part 2 of 2, Jacob Beck gives us x-ray vision into the Latter-day Saint male brain — what guys actually think, and what actually makes them want to marry you. Guest: Jacob Beck Some of the questions we answer: What made Bethie stand out and make you want to date her? What are the biggest mistakes girls are making in their Mutual profiles? How can I make myself more attractive to guys? What are girls wasting their time on? How can I regain confidence and hope in dating? Beverage: Yogi throat comfort tea (with Local Hive honey) * Subscribe for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Got a question? Submit your advice questions to spackchats@gmail.com *Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    40 min
  9. Latter-day Saint NCMOs, Mutual, and More: Your Dating Crash Course (w Bethie Beck)

    MAR 14

    Latter-day Saint NCMOs, Mutual, and More: Your Dating Crash Course (w Bethie Beck)

    Trapped on the nonstop dating carousel? (Or don’t know how to get on and start dating?) This is a Latter-day Saint girl’s crash course to finding confidence in dating—and to actually get married. (Part 1 of our 2-part dating series, featuring the Becks!) Guest: @bethie_beck Some of the questions we answer: What made you know you were going to marry Jacob? When should teenagers start dating? How do we feel about NCMOs? What are the biggest mistakes girls are making in dating? Should you kiss a platonic friend just to get your first kiss over with? Beverage: Just Ingredients lemon lime electrolytes - Get $10 off your first order with http://rwrd.io/ref_2WICP9A?c * Subscribe for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Got a question? Submit your advice questions to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance & Falter Media for making this show possible

    43 min
  10. Introducing Spack Chats: A Practical Guide for Latter-day Saint Girls

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing Spack Chats: A Practical Guide for Latter-day Saint Girls

    Latter-day Saint girls deserve a space to talk about real life and find answers to the questions that matter to YOU. Welcome to Spack Chats, your practical guide to survive and thrive in the latter days. Listen for a quick intro to the show and what to expect around here. * Subscribe for weekly episodes, and follow @spackchats on Instagram and Facebook. For extra content, visit my blog at spackchats.com  Got a question? Submit your advice questions to spackchats@gmail.com * Special thanks to Faith Creators Alliance and Falter Media for making this show possible.

    3 min

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About

Welcome to Spack Chats, your practical guide to survive and thrive in the latter days. If you’re a Latter-day Saint girl in your teens or 20s making life choices about: - Dating - College - Missions - Marriage - Kids - Career - Money and more You’re in the right place! (Consider this the big sister advice I never got—but definitely could have used.) Season 1 releasing weekly spring 2026. Spack Chats loves but is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Spack Chats is made possible with the help of the amazing Faith Creators Alliance and Falter Media.

Information

  • Creator
    Jessica Spackman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Spackman
  • Show Website
    Spack Chats