Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones

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Get help answering some of life's most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life's challenges and heaviest questions.

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We’ve seen Joseph Smith’s face our entire lives. But what if he looke...
TikTokOct 30, 2026
Forensic Art Expert: I am Now 99.9% Sure This Daguerreotype Is Joseph Smith | J…
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
Did God Design Us to FAIL? #lds #latterdaysaints
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
A New Ark? #lds #latterdaysaints
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
What if Joseph Smith didn’t just uncover the gold plates at Cumorah? ...
TikTokOct 28, 2026
Were Adam and Eve set up to fail? Joseph Grenny thinks their story ra...
TikTokOct 28, 2026
This ISN'T The Plan of Salvation? #lds #latterdaysaints
YouTubeOct 20, 2026
What comes to mind when you hear “The Plan of Salvation”? For many o...
TikTokOct 20, 2026
This Pattern Unlocks Scripture #lds #latterdaysaints #comefollowme
YouTubeOct 16, 2026
This Temple Pattern Is Hiding in Plain Sight Throughout Scripture | Dr. John Th…
YouTubeOct 15, 2026
What if the scriptures are far more connected than we realize? John T...
TikTokOct 15, 2026
The First Two Ingredients For All Human Change #lds #latterdaysaint #bookofmorm…
YouTubeOct 12, 2026
What happens when someone you love desperately needs to change, and y...
TikTokOct 9, 2026
He Teaches Influence, and His Son Overdosed? #lds #latterdaysaint
YouTubeOct 9, 2026
In Nephi’s story, Laban’s sword is preserved as a sacred relic. If Ne...
TikTokOct 6, 2026
We all know the story of Nephi getting the brass plates in the Book o...
TikTokOct 5, 2026
Nephi Kept Laban's Sword. What about David? #lds #latterdaysaint #bookofmormon
YouTubeOct 5, 2026
Nephi's Story Sounds Familiar... #lds #latterdaysaint #bookofmormon
YouTubeOct 5, 2026
People Who Beat Addiction Taught Me This #lds #latterdaysaints
YouTubeOct 1, 2026
2,000 People Who Beat Addiction & Crime Taught Me This About Change | Joseph Gr…
YouTubeOct 1, 2026
What does it actually take for a person to change? Joseph Grenny has ...
TikTokOct 1, 2026
Why Did Joseph Smith Get The Gold Plates THEN? #lds #moroni #latterdaysaint
YouTubeSep 21, 2026
Why Did Joseph Smith Receive the Golden Plates on Sept. 22? | Don Bradley E61
YouTubeSep 21, 2026
Why did Joseph Smith receive the gold plates on September 22, 1827? H...
TikTokSep 21, 2026
Joseph Smith Found a NEW Ark? #lds #latterdaysaint
YouTubeSep 17, 2026
Everyone knows the story: Joseph Smith went to a hill and found the g...
TikTokSep 17, 2026
We May Have Misunderstood What Joseph Smith Really Found | Don Bradley E0061
YouTubeSep 17, 2026
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how it burned, yet what remained was preserved and transformed into a beautiful…
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Why Did Emma Smith Deny Polygamy Happened? #bookofmormon #lds
YouTubeAug 13, 2026
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Most of your goals are too small to need God. That's the problem. If you can …
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The Face of Truth: Humility, Forensic Science, and the Restoration
Culture
The Face of Truth: Humility, Forensic Science, and the Restoration

A forensic artist's four-year investigation into a disputed daguerreotype of Joseph Smith revealed more than just a potential likeness; it unearthed a profound lesson about the pursuit of truth and the necessity of humility in our faith. Let us consider the implications.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 014 days ago
The Uncensorable Edge: Why Authentic Infrastructure Beats Algorithm Dependency
Business
The Uncensorable Edge: Why Authentic Infrastructure Beats Algorithm Dependency

In a world built on fragile platforms, the greatest asset isn't your funnel—it's your reputation. Learn how to build trust that algorithms can't bury.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Rogue Business
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond Proof: The Covenant Choice of Faith
General
Beyond Proof: The Covenant Choice of Faith

We often treat faith as a feeling or a choice, but for the disciple, it is a divine covenant commitment requiring continuous study and unwavering devotion.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Discipline of the Covenant: Keeping the Spirit's Standards in a Secular World
Stories
The Discipline of the Covenant: Keeping the Spirit's Standards in a Secular World

The struggle to maintain covenants in a culture determined to distract us is universal. We examine how the discipline required in the secular world mirrors the rigorous study and dedication needed for the Lord's work.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Temple as the Gateway: Understanding the Covenant Path and Institutional Standards
General
The Temple as the Gateway: Understanding the Covenant Path and Institutional Standards

The recent discussions surrounding ecclesiastical standards and the Honor Code are not merely administrative changes; they are divine pointers guiding us toward the ultimate blessing of the Temple.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Privilege of the Crucible: Reinterpreting Suffering Through the Covenant Lens
Stories
The Privilege of the Crucible: Reinterpreting Suffering Through the Covenant Lens

We often view pain as mere consequence, but sacred texts teach us that enduring tribulation can be a profound gift—a crucible for the Spirit.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Pattern of Prophecy: Reconciling Human Limitation and Divine Foresight
Stories
The Pattern of Prophecy: Reconciling Human Limitation and Divine Foresight

We examine the scholarly debate surrounding Joseph Smith's prophetic foresight, focusing not on the historical outcome, but on the enduring pattern of divine revelation throughout the Restoration.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Goal Isn't to Be a Prophet—It's to Be Like Him
Stories
The Goal Isn't to Be a Prophet—It's to Be Like Him

If you feel like you're chasing an unreachable standard, this message is for you. The true goal of the work is always Christ.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Rogue Disciples
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The University of Prophecy: Defining Our Covenant Identity in the Latter-day Saint Era
Culture
The University of Prophecy: Defining Our Covenant Identity in the Latter-day Saint Era

The discussion surrounding BYU’s mission reminds us that our identity as Latter-day Saints is intrinsically tied to the continuous guidance of modern prophets.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Weight of History: How We Reconcile Imperfection Through Atonement
Stories
The Weight of History: How We Reconcile Imperfection Through Atonement

Examining the challenging narrative of the Church, we explore how the sacred covenant of repentance allows us to reconcile historical pain and struggle through the atoning sacrifice of the Savior.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Examining the Context: Biblical Scholarship and the Patterns of the Restoration
Stories
Examining the Context: Biblical Scholarship and the Patterns of the Restoration

We must approach sacred scripture not with emotional certainty, but with the rigorous, scholarly lens that the prophets and scholars of the Restoration employed.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Symbol: Confronting the Doctrinal Reality of the Crucifixion
Culture
Beyond the Symbol: Confronting the Doctrinal Reality of the Crucifixion

We must move past the cultural symbol of the cross and confront the profound, sacrificial reality of Christ's physical death, as taught by the living prophets.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Operation Iron Rod
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
When the Stage Lights Dim: Finding the True Foundation of Musical Craft
Stories
When the Stage Lights Dim: Finding the True Foundation of Musical Craft

Ashley Hess's journey proves that the deepest, most enduring music is rooted not in applause, but in a foundational, spiritual truth.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Rogue Musicians
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When Academia Questions Revelation: Trusting the Voice of the Lord
Stories
When Academia Questions Revelation: Trusting the Voice of the Lord

When scholars debate the authorship of sacred scripture, we are reminded that our faith must rest not on human analysis, but on the eternal, unchanging truth of the Gospel.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
Beyond the Code: Finding the Principle of Belonging in the Gathering
General
Beyond the Code: Finding the Principle of Belonging in the Gathering

When standards shift, the deeper question remains: What is the true purpose of our covenants? We explore the principle of belonging that guides the Kingdom Movement.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
The Broad Scope of the Covenant: Reading History Through the Lens of the Gathering
Stories
The Broad Scope of the Covenant: Reading History Through the Lens of the Gathering

Understanding the depth of revelation requires us to see the divine plan not through the narrow lens of man, but through the boundless scope of God's gathering.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
The Sacred Context: How Covenant Symbols Guide the Gathering
Stories
The Sacred Context: How Covenant Symbols Guide the Gathering

Just as sacred garments require sacred context, our journey toward gathering Israel requires us to understand the deep meaning of every covenant and symbol.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
The Liberating Power of Repentance: Turning Burden into Building Blocks
Stories
The Liberating Power of Repentance: Turning Burden into Building Blocks

Repentance is not a ledger of sins to be paid; it is the daily, divine process of transformation required to build the Kingdom.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
The Dignity of the Small Act: Building the Kingdom, One Neighbor at a Time
General
The Dignity of the Small Act: Building the Kingdom, One Neighbor at a Time

We often assume that massive resources are required for great change, but the Lord teaches that true power comes from the humble act of listening and honoring the dignity of every soul.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
When the Spirit Leads the Conversation: A Builder's Journey to the Gathering
Stories
When the Spirit Leads the Conversation: A Builder's Journey to the Gathering

Even when we feel comfortable in our current traditions, the Spirit has a way of prompting us toward the fullness of the gathering. Join us as we reflect on a story of divine prompting and courage.

Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones
Gather Israel
4 min
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