Best Life Temple and Seminary Podcasts (2025)

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Magic Helps Most When It Changes You First 29:12

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Send us a text Magic works best when it isn’t your first move. We dig into the real questions that make spellcraft effective: how to choose duration, when timing matters, which forms channel your focus, and why spells should always start with a clear reading and a dose of honesty about your role in the result. We explore timing without dogma. Urgen…

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But Are They Really Dead? 28:55

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What really happens when we die? 💭☁️ This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe takes us beyond the veil as two prophets—Joseph Smith and Joseph F. Smith—share what they saw and learned about the Spirit World, the Celestial Kingdom, and the powerful truth that death isn’t the end. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ What Joseph Smith’s vision of the Celestial…

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Guard The Core, Bend The Edges 16:55

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Send us a text Traditions don’t just happen; they accumulate meaning across time. Our conversation centers on the why. When someone suggests a change—like swapping a time‑honored incense blend—we ask for purpose, not permission. If the new choice better expresses the symbol or season, it belongs. If there’s no clear reason, it’s just noise. That le…

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It's a Journey 31:02

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What if the most important part of your story isn’t the destination—but how you travel the road to get there? 🚶‍♀️✨ This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe reflects on Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 and the lasting legacy of the Prophet Joseph Smith, the faith of Hyrum, and the inspired organization that carried the Saints west—and closer to Christ. In …

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Rethinking The Male Mysteries 19:44

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Send us a text A simple question lights the fuse: what are the “male mysteries,” and why do they feel both obvious and elusive? We dive into the lived side of masculinity—competition that bonds rather than breaks, quiet duty that protects without applause, and practical skills that pass values from hand to hand. Along the way, we wrestle with how m…

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Farewell Babylon, Farewell 31:40

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If the Lord told you to “come out of Babylon,” would you know what to pack or what to leave behind? 🧳🔥 This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe explores Doctrine and Covenants 133–134. A powerful farewell message from the Lord to His Saints, filled with second coming prep, practical obedience, and a reminder to live “in the world, but not of it.” In this…

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Pagan Threat? 30:23

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Send us a text Start with a bold claim, add a dash of panic, and mix in a grab bag of unrelated beliefs—what could go wrong? We dig into the arguments behind Pagan Threat and unpack why the “one big pagan conspiracy” collapses the moment you look at how diverse, decentralized, and non-proselytizing most pagan communities actually are. We talk about…

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How Shall I Pack for Heaven? 32:52

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If heaven’s a destination, what are you packing for the trip? 🧳✨ This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe takes a lighthearted—but deeply meaningful—look at Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 to explore what really comes with us beyond this life. Spoiler: it’s not your suitcase, but it might be your relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why s…

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Seasonal Depression Meets Pagan Calendar: Bring Snacks 23:26

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Send us a text The year doesn’t truly start when everything blooms—it starts when the world goes quiet. We step into Samhain to ask why so many traditions begin in darkness, what that silence invites us to notice, and how the cold months can become a steady practice of reflection instead of a stretch to endure. We shift into practical shadow work m…

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God's Family Record 27:13

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What story is your life writing in heaven’s record books? 📖✨ This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe dives into Doctrine and Covenants 125–128 where baptisms for the dead reveal not just eternal truths about the temple, but also the importance of keeping records that matter to God. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🕊️ Why your personal and family records w…

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Start Your Own Coven? 28:05

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Send us a text Ever felt stuck between practicing alone and settling for a group that doesn’t fit? We unpack a clear, workable path to build your own coven with confidence. The theme is steady craft over flash: consistency, consent, and clean boundaries. We talk through what leadership actually looks like day to day. We share how to design your mee…

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3 Power Words 31:41

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What if three simple words could change the way you live your faith? 💥 This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe unpacks Doctrine and Covenants 124—and the Saints’ fresh start in Nauvoo—to reveal three Christlike traits that still shape disciples today. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🕊️ Why living with integrity means more than just telling the truth—it’s…

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Leaving Hell Behind 20:14

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Send us a text We open listener mail for a simple question that's really not simple: how do you leave Christianity without carrying the fear of hell everywhere you go? We discuss that liberation isn’t just a belief shift; it’s a nervous system retraining. We talk about the long shadow of early conditioning and why old fears flare at night when the …

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Lessons From Liberty 32:04

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What can Liberty Jail teach you about finding light in dark places? 🕯️ This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe uncovers powerful lessons from Joseph Smith’s time in Liberty Jail—lessons that prove even prophets struggle, God listens, and joy is still possible in the hardest moments. In this episode, you’ll learn: 💭 Why even prophets face trials—and how …

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Perfect Love, Perfect Trust 23:13

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Send us a text Perfect love and perfect trust sound beautiful until you have to use them in a real circle with real people. We pull the veil back on what these ideals mean in practice - from the first nervous step into a new group to the split-second decision to ask for a door during ritual. We talk through the difference between coven and circle, …

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Are You Christian Enough? 27:04

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What does it really mean to be a Christian in the latter days? This week, we dive into Doctrine and Covenants 115–120, where the Lord Himself gives His Church its name and reminds us who we represent. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: 🙌 Why the name The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints matters and what it says about your discipleship 💡 Wh…

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A Day Among Pagans at Carolina Pagan Fest 2025 1:08:09

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Serpents Really Do Talk 28:31

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When life hits hard, how do you keep your heart cheerful and your head wise? 🕊️🐍 In this week’s Go & Do, Candis Shupe explores D&C 111–114 from “treasure” that actually means people, to the Savior’s call to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” After a heavy few weeks, this episode shows how to find peace, choose what matters, and move forwa…

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Broomsticks & Bestsellers: When Pop Culture Meets Paganism 25:31

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Send us a text The magical world of witches has captivated audiences for generations, but how accurately does Hollywood portray the reality of witchcraft? Remember the cackling hag from Snow White or the Wicked Witch of the West? These early portrayals established witches as figures to be feared and reviled. Fast forward to Bewitched's Samantha Ste…

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Dedication of the First Modern Temple 31:55

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Have you ever attended a temple dedication? For the early Saints, dedicating the Kirtland Temple was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Today, temple dedications and open houses happen with increasing frequency—and each one carries the same purpose: preparing a house where the Lord Himself may come. This week’s block—Doctrine and Covenants 109–110—takes u…

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Spiritual Limping: What Happens When Your Craft Is Missing Half Its Magic 19:04

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Send us a text What happens when we isolate the Goddess from the God? As we explore this thought-provoking discussion, it seems many modern witches have done exactly that with the divine masculine in their spiritual practices. This marginalization creates what we call a "lopsided craft"—spiritual practices missing essential balance and wholeness. T…

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I Didn’t Know that Talked About Conference Prep 30:31

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General Conference is almost here, and while the Conference Center is buzzing with flowers, seating charts, and last-minute details…what about your prep? 📖✨ This week’s block—Doctrine and Covenants 106–108—is all about priesthood organization, authority, and preparation. Turns out, these sections give us a pattern for how the Lord’s work moves forw…

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Karma's Witchy Cousin Has Some Explaining To Do 21:43

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Send us a text The threefold law—the belief that whatever energy you put out returns to you three times over—has been a cornerstone teaching in modern witchcraft for decades. But does it actually make sense, or is it holding practitioners back? This candid conversation dissects the origin and purpose of the threefold law, tracing its development as…

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Don’t Be a Cursed Steward 27:43

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Halloween vibes aside, Doctrine and Covenants 102–105 reminds us of something way scarier than jump scares: being careless with what God has trusted us to do. These sections dive into discipleship, stewardship, and the courage it takes to truly follow Christ. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⚔️ Why God’s enemies will never prevail—and what it really …

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The Generational Shift in Modern Witchcraft 16:58

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Send us a text A profound shift is occurring within modern witchcraft communities as second-generation practitioners—those raised in pagan households—begin to increase in number. This generational evolution brings unique challenges to pagan education that few elders anticipated. This generational divide complicates traditional teaching methods. We …

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My Choice, Your Choice or Just Mortality 28:33

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Life throws hard things at all of us—sometimes because of our own choices, sometimes because of others, and sometimes just because mortality is messy. The Saints in Doctrine and Covenants 98–101 knew this all too well, and the Lord’s counsel to them still applies to us today. In this episode, you’ll learn: 💪 How to face trials with faith—whether th…

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When the Spiritual Meets the Mundane: Understanding Gender Roles in Craft 20:17

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Send us a text The sacred dance between masculine and feminine energies forms the backbone of many pagan traditions. From the physical realm of temple-building and organization that falls under priestly domain to the spiritual guidance and ritual expertise of the priestess, we explore how these roles mirror traditional family dynamics while creatin…

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Do You Have Your Pattern? 28:12

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Do You Have Your Pattern? 🏗️ When the Lord commanded the early Saints to build a temple, He didn’t just say “figure it out.” He gave them a pattern. And He’s given us one too. This week in Doctrine and Covenants 94–97, we learn what happens when we follow the Lord’s blueprints—and what happens when we don’t. In this episode, you’ll learn: 📜 Why God…

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The Color Coding Conundrum: Why Your Magic Isn't Racist 19:35

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Send us a text The world of witchcraft has always been full of dualities - light and dark, creation and destruction, life and death. But what happens when modern social perspectives meet older magical terminology? This thought-provoking episode dives deep into the controversial topic of "black magic" versus "white magic" terminology and explores ho…

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Am I Like Him? 32:24

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Am I Like Him? ✨ Who do people say you’re like—your parents, siblings, maybe even a celebrity look-alike? Fun as those comparisons can be, Doctrine and Covenants 93 challenges us with a deeper question: are we becoming like Christ, our Brother? In this episode, you’ll learn: 🌟 What Section 93 teaches about Christ’s character—and how we can reflect …

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Six Principles That Will Transform Your Life 24:10

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Send us a text The tenets of witchcraft provide more than spiritual guidance—they offer a powerful framework for navigating life's complexities. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the six principles documented by Sybil Leek that have become foundational across many pagan traditions: balance, harmony, trust, humility, tolerance, and knowl…

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Thought for the Weak 32:19

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Thought for the Weak 😉 (see what I did there?) This week in Come, Follow Me we’re in Doctrine and Covenants 89–92—a powerhouse block about weak things becoming strong, holding on to the keys, and setting our lives in order. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🥤 Why the Word of Wisdom isn’t just about health—it’s a principle with a promise that helps wea…

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Beyond the Seen: Elementals and Symbolism 34:13

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Back to School for Everyone 33:30

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School season is here, but did you know Doctrine and Covenants 88 invites us to a different kind of classroom? The Lord’s “School of the Prophets” wasn’t just for the early Saints—it’s for us today, and the temple is still His university. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🏫 Why the Lord created the School of the Prophets—and how we can still “attend” …

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Sorting Through Elder Wisdom: A Tradition's Inheritance Challenge 27:30

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Send us a text Two pagan elders unpack the daunting inheritance of spiritual archives in this candid, thoughtful exploration of tradition management. The podcast hosts share their personal struggles with determining what deserves preservation versus what should be respectfully set aside. Unlike religious traditions that treat founders' words as inf…

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It's Harvest Time 31:54

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It’s Harvest Time 🌾 What does farm life have to do with the last days? More than you’d think. This week on Go & Do, Candis takes us from wheat fields to holy places as we explore the parable of the wheat and tares in Doctrine and Covenants 86. It’s a reminder that the harvest is now—and we’ve got a role to play in the gathering. In this episode, yo…

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Is Technology Killing Our Ability to Connect? 30:07

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if there's something fundamentally wrong with our world today? In this thought-provoking episode of Pagan Coffee Talk, we tackle this question head-on, revealing that the issue isn't with Earth itself, but with humanity and our increasingly distorted perceptions. We dive deep into what some might call a "crisis…

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It’s an Oath and a Covenant, Not an Ordination 30:09

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This week we’re diving into Section 84—and it’s not just for the brethren. In this episode of Go & Do, Candis walks us through the powerful reality of the oath and covenant of the priesthood and what that means for every covenant-keeping disciple of Christ—including the “sistern.” In this episode, you’ll discover: 📜 Why the Lord uses the words obta…

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Soulless in Seattle: The NPC Debate 24:50

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Send us a text Are there people walking among us without souls? This mind-bending episode dives deep into one of humanity's most profound mysteries: consciousness itself. When we discovered some people claim to have no internal monologue, it sparked a fascinating exploration about what defines human awareness and spiritual existence. Could people w…

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Equal Is Not the Same 33:39

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What does it really mean to be equal in God’s eyes—even when we’re not the same? This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe unpacks what we learn from the first First Presidency, and why the Lord is still inviting each of us to step up and do His work—our way, our effort, our all. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🌟 Why being “equal” in the Lord’s kingdom doe…

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Horses, Zebras, and Magic 19:14

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Send us a text The age-old medical adage "don't look for zebras when you should be looking for horses" serves as the perfect metaphor for navigating the intersection of logical thinking and spiritual practice. When something goes bump in the night, is it really a ghost—or just those old pipes making noise again? Our natural human tendency to center…

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That’s My Box of Cereal 28:53

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Ever get weirdly territorial about your stuff? (Looking at you, sugary cereal stash...) We all do it—but what does that say about our willingness to share the things that really matter? This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe dives into Doctrine & Covenants 78–80 and unpacks what it really means to live equally, serve fully, and give freely—even when it…

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The Devil doesn't wear Prada—or appear in most Pagan traditions 28:58

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Send us a text Ever wondered why paganism gets mistakenly labeled as devil worship? The persistent myth that pagan traditions somehow exist in opposition to Christianity has deep historical roots that continue to cause misunderstanding today. What historians now recognize as economic persecution was disguised as religious righteousness. Meanwhile, …

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I’m Celestial Material, Baby!! 31:55

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Ever wonder where you really belong in God’s plan? Doctrine & Covenants 76 lays it all out—and spoiler alert: the Celestial Kingdom is totally where you were meant to be. This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe breaks down the vision Joseph and Sidney had of the Savior and the glories of eternity—and helps you see exactly why you’re Celestial material. …

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Magic for Sale: Ethics and Illusions 38:24

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Send us a text The commercialization of magic raises profound questions about authenticity, responsibility, and the true nature of spell work. Neri, a first degree at Life Temple and Seminary, joins us for a candid exploration of the troubling ethics behind online spell markets. Without the crucial counseling component that traditionally accompanie…

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Did You Account for That? 29:15

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Have You Accounted for That? 🧾⏳ Whether it’s tithing settlement, your daily activities, or checking your screen time at the end of the week, we all have moments that make us pause and wonder: Am I using my time the way God wants me to? This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe takes us into Doctrine & Covenants 71–75 to talk about accountability—not in a …

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Casserole Children 24:00

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Send us a text Would you design your perfect child if you could? Science stands at the precipice of allowing parents to select every attribute of their unborn children—from hair color to height, gender to genetic predispositions. But should we embrace this power, or are we treading into dangerous territory? Our hosts share deeply personal experienc…

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My Dog Is My Best Friend 32:03

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Who’s Your Truest Friend? 🐶❤️ We all want that friend who’s loyal, steady, and always there—kind of like a really good dog. 🐾 This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe shares personal stories and dives into Doctrine & Covenants 67–69 to show how Jesus Christ is the ultimate true and faithful friend we can always count on. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🐕 …

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Do Groups Betray Pagan Freedom or Enrich It? 26:44

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Send us a text A casual Reddit post about a Viking necklace sparked a provocative question that reaches to the heart of modern pagan identity: Are group practices fundamentally at odds with pagan beliefs? We explore the delicate balance between personal autonomy and community practice, unpacking why we think some pagans view organized groups with s…

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Don’t Share My Sins 27:29

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Would You Want Your Sins in the Scriptures? 😬📖 From David’s downfall to Lot’s wife’s salty ending, the scriptures don’t hold back—and Doctrine & Covenants 64 is no exception. This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe dives into what we can learn from those whose sins were recorded for all to see—and how we can avoid repeating their mistakes. In this episo…

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