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ToddTalks--Spirit By Design is for those of you who desire to increase your spiritual wellness, utilize spiritual gifts, and overcome spiritual obstacles. If you struggle to maintain your spirituality, your beliefs, your testimony, in this chaotic world, come listen in and learn some things that can change your life.
Maybe you can't make it to church due to your responsibilities whatever they may be. Maybe you struggle with your Testimony or beliefs and are looking for help. Maybe you just need someone to give you ideas on how to build and strengthen your faith. This podcast is to help you design your spiritual life. Spirit by Design means you are in charge of your life. You surrender it to God and allow him to help you design the life you desire. By developing and strengthening your spiritual side, you will find peace, joy and serenity in this chaotic world that is only getting worse.
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Send a text Re-recorded for better sound quality. We start with a battlefield gone silent and a question that won’t let go: how does something great really die? I follow the clear thread through four fallen civilizations—the Jaredites, the Nephites, ancient Greece, and Rome—and uncover the same pattern beneath different flags and centuries: pride, secret power, division, moral drift, and warnings ignored. Our goal isn’t to relive history for trivia; it’s to read our own lives with sharper eye...
Send a text Let's explore why longing for the past stalls spiritual growth and how faith reorients the heart toward what God desires from you. Learn from Lot’s wife so you don't repeat her mistakes. Daily mindfulness shows us how to learn from the past without living with the desire to remain stuck and how Christ reshapes our future. • Lot’s wife as a warning about longing for past life • the difference between learning from the past and living in it • how desire fuels vices and blocks repen...
Send a text Negative thinking is a plague that all of us suffer. In this episode I discuss how meditation and prayer can overcome negative thoughts and hear the voice of the spirit. Using ideas of instrument flight, and a simple daily system you can see through the lies your mind tries to tell you and replace the thoughts with truth. This episode • defines negative thinking as conditioning, not weakness • gives a flight metaphor for mental discipline and calm • teaches a clear way to or...
Send a text Ever feel like you say your prayers, hit send, and then ... nothing? In this episode I delve into the gap between high words and real action, and why faith only becomes power when we move, when we act. Drawing on Abigail Adams, Elder Bednar, and lived experience, I unpack how the Spirit is “given by the prayer of faith”—not by assumption or ritual, but through active, obedient engagement with God. Participate in the process. Instead of rushing on with life after prayer, we should...
Send a text After a year break I am returning to a new robust ToddTalks with a clear focus on spiritual wellness, laying out a practical path to hear God, build courage, and act with conviction in a noisy world. I'll share both spiritual and temportal tools like meditation, movement, and visualization to calm the mind, deepen faith, and make daily revelation normal. This episode I cover these ideas which will be the focus of this year's shows as I get back to weekly posting. • Shifting from ...
Send a text Unlock the secrets to cultivating a profound spiritual connection with God and Jesus Christ. I explore the transformative journey of spiritual growth, emphasizing the courage required to embrace change and the importance of altering perceptions to enhance receptiveness to divine communication. Like building muscle, spiritual development demands effort and persistence, and sometimes, the silence of unanswered prayers is part of a greater plan. You'll gain valuable insights into tru...
Send a text Is the battle between good and evil more subtle than we've been led to believe? Join us as we dissect the profound spiritual struggle permeating our world today, drawing insights from Mormon theology, biblical prophecies, and the intriguing perspectives of figures like Tucker Carlson. We'll explore how the freedom to choose becomes a pivotal tool in this existential conflict, challenging the insidious influence of ideologies like fascism, socialism, and communism. As we stand at w...
Send a text Imagine navigating the intricacies of modern life while staying spiritually grounded. That's the challenge I often face as a pilot, constantly on the move and away from the comforting rhythms of home and church. In this episode, I share personal insights on establishing spiritual habits that act as an anchor, especially when the regular church attendance isn't always feasible. Together with my wife, Tiffany, I've discovered the transformative power of simple rituals, like pr...
Send a text Can you see how the chaos of today's world mirrors the biblical days of Noah or the complete destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? Join me, Todd Andrewsen, as we confront the spiritual and moral challenges of our time, drawing lessons from history to guide us on a path of righteousness and reflection. We'll explore how many modern churches might be straying from traditional values, leading to a dangerous tolerance of sin. From the recent trials faced by those affected by Hurricane Mi...
Send a text What if nurturing a spiritual life amidst the chaos of modern existence could be as pivotal as the very air we breathe? Join Todd Andrewsen on Your Spirit by Design as he shares personal insights on the parallels between the ancient fall of the Roman Empire and contemporary societal challenges. This episode is inspired by President Russell M. Nelson’s powerful message on unity and spiritual resilience. Todd examines how a personal relationship with God can be fostered even with a ...
Send a text Have you ever wondered how gratitude can transform your life, even in the midst of chaos? Join me as I delve into why gratitude is so important to finding happiness and spirituality in your life. We'll explore how this powerful emotion can shift perspectives, bringing light to even the darkest of times. Through my own experiences, you'll see how focusing on the blessings in our lives can foster happiness and resilience, no matter the challenges we face. Together, I'll suggest pra...
Send a text Discover the obvious patterns that have caused the downfall of great empires and personal lives alike. Understanding these ancient cycles could transform your own spiritual journey as you seek to get out of the cycle. Join me, Todd Andrewsen, as I unravel the pride cycle utilizing the historical stories of empires long since fallen. Through historical insights and personal anecdotes, I explore how pride often follows success, leading to a disconnect from spiritual growth. I'll sha...
Send a text This is a re-release of a previous ToddTalks episode because it fits well into this new Spirit By Design format. I'm thrilled to welcome the ever-inspiring Al Carraway to ToddTalks' 100th episode! Al opens up about navigating the whirlwind of family life in New York, surviving a tough winter, and the bustling schedules of children's sports. She also shares the exciting news of her upcoming book releases, a children's book in August and a New Testament book in October. Together, we...
Send a text What if the key to overcoming life's biggest challenges lies in something you can't even see? Join us on this week's episode of "Spirit by Design" with Todd Andrewsen as I unpack the profound role of faith in spiritual growth and everyday life. Iexplore the concept of faith as an active principle—like a seed that needs nurturing through prayer, scripture study, and personal revelation. I share inspiring scriptural stories and teachings that demonstrate how true faith requires acti...
Send a text Ever feel like life’s demands pull you away from your spiritual journey? Join me, Todd Andrewsen, on "Your Spirit by Design," where we explore how to keep your spirituality alive even when regular church attendance isn’t possible. Drawing from my own experiences over the past several months, I share how scripture study and prayer have been essential in maintaining a closer relationship with Heavenly Father. I cover such topics and rule as —study diligently, choose carefully, pray ...
Send a text Ever felt torn between the demands of daily life and your spiritual commitments? In our latest episode, I share my own struggles and the profound lessons learned from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I’ll show you how to metaphorically put on your armor of righteousness to stand firm in your beliefs and bolster your spirituality amidst life's chaos. This Episode is the introduction to the new version of this podcast as I transition from "Todd Talks Design Your Best Life" to "Your...
Send a text Ever found yourself sweating bullets over a simple office presentation or felt your heart racing from just the thought of a looming deadline? That's your fight, flight, or freeze response in action, and I'm here to guide you through the labyrinth of our instinctual survival mechanisms. In a revealing discussion, I dissect how the amygdala and hypothalamus trigger a hormonal cascade that primes our bodies for battle or bolt, even in today's high-stress, low-danger world. I'll probe...
Send a text Have you ever felt like an impostor in your own dreams, grappling with the fear of not being good enough? I use the story of Alex, a budding student pilot, faced as he embarked on his journey to the skies. On today’s Todd Talks, we unravel the story of how Alex turned his self-doubt into sky-high confidence, and we discuss actionable strategies to help you do the same. Whether you're staring down the runway of a new career or navigating the complex flight paths of personal aspirat...
Send a text Unlock the secrets to customer loyalty with Ali, the brain behind "Keep Your Customers," who joins us to spill the beans on her proven retention strategies. Our chat traverses the landscape of Alignment Growth Strategies, where Allie's wisdom takes center stage, bringing to light how the internal process of a company can dramatically affect the service delivered to its customers. The conversation stretches from the influence of every single employee, regardless of their role, to T...
Send a text Picture this - you're in your 50s, and instead of planning retirement, you're learning the ropes of becoming a pilot and soaring high in the sky. Too often I've heard the lament that, "I'm too old to start something new!" I want to demonstrate that age is but a number and it's never too late to pursue your dreams. In this episode, we unveil the science of neuroplasticity, explaining how our brains can adapt and learn new skills regardless of age. We also discuss how continuo...
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