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Greatest Hits Rerun: How to give a gift to Jesus

Greatest Hit Series: This originally aired as Episode 247.In this episode, Corrine speaks to anyone feeling a post-Christmas letdown, wishing they had made Jesus more central once the holiday season has passed. She shares a simple but powerful tradition she’s practiced for years: choosing a personal “gift” to give Jesus for the year ahead.Corrine reflects on lessons she’s learned through past gifts, including choosing joy during hardship, learning to trust God more deeply, and walking with Jesus through uncertainty. She opens up about how studying the Gospels led her to the repeated invitation to “take no thought,” and how radical trust in Christ has shaped her faith, family, and work in unexpected ways.This episode is a gentle invitation to pause, pray, and listen as a new year begins, offering hope, perspective, and a meaningful way to grow closer to Jesus long after Christmas is over.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

340: 'I Do' Today: A 52-Week Guide to the Marriage You’ve Been Waiting For by Chelsea Smith

Marriage doesn’t need a total reset to get better. It often just needs honesty, consistency, and a willingness to start small.In this episode, Corrine sits down with author Chelsea Smith to talk about practical, real-life ways to strengthen your marriage one day at a time. Chelsea shares the heart behind her book, “I Do” Today: A 52-Week Guide to the Marriage You’ve Been Waiting For, and why she chose to focus on small, doable habits instead of overwhelming advice or unrealistic expectations.After more than two decades of marriage, Chelsea openly shares stories from her own relationship, not just what they’ve done right, but the lessons learned along the way. Together, Corrine and Chelsea talk about communication, unmet expectations, intimacy, and why sex can be a powerful connector in marriage, especially during seasons of stress, grief, or parenting.Faith is woven throughout the conversation as Chelsea explains how turning to God for wholeness releases the pressure for marriage or a spouse to be perfect. This episode is a hopeful reminder that growth is possible, that struggle is normal, and that the marriage you dream of is often built through small choices made consistently.For more from Chelsea, follow her on Instagram @chelseasmith and order her book “I Do” Today on Amazon here: https://amzlink.to/az0QehaH6JCjjSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

339: By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them: What’s Real Always Reveals Itself

In this episode, Corrine and Neil share a simple story that turned into a powerful reminder about discernment and integrity. After test-playing several Steinway pianos, Corrine realized that the one that looked the prettiest on the outside wasn’t the one with the “rich and deep” sound she loved. Instead, the piano that felt like “the soul was speaking” to her was the one that didn’t look perfect at all.That experience opened the door to a bigger conversation about the scripture “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Corrine and Neil talk about how this same principle showed up again in an unexpected business conversation, and how true character and true value always reveals itself in the fruit, not the shine.Neil also shares how this applies in recovery, where “you can’t fake the fruit,” and how real change only comes through rigorous honesty and the atonement of Jesus Christ.This episode offers a grounded, faith-centered look at how to recognize what’s real, how to see people clearly, and how God helps us discern the truth beneath the surface.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

338: Christmas Traditions and Why They Matter

In this episode, Corrine and Neil talk about why Christmas traditions are so important and how they help kids feel a sense of belonging, meaning, and home. They share how traditions become “anchors” for families, why familiar foods, smells, and rituals make Christmas feel magical, and how simple moments often become the memories children cherish most.They also open up about their biggest early-marriage misunderstandings, which came from unspoken expectations on Christmas Eve, and how it taught them to communicate clearly, blend their families’ traditions, and avoid holiday stress. With honesty and humor, they walk through what helps couples stay on the same page and create a Christ-centered Christmas without perfectionism or overwhelm.Along with favorite listener traditions, Corrine and Neil offer practical pillars for making the season meaningful, including anchoring in faith, embracing familiar cues, choosing fun for kids, and letting everyone participate even when it is messy or imperfect. It is a heartfelt guide for anyone wanting to simplify, connect, and build Christmas traditions that truly last!Supporting Resources:The Entitlement Trap by Richard and Linda Eyre: https://amzlink.to/az0GZ4p0hjJWyBonds That Make Us Free by C. Terry Warner: https://amzlink.to/az034ewnLCAS2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

337: Gaining a Testimony of President Dallin H. Oaks and Confidence in New Spiritual Leaders

What helps you stay grounded when spiritual leadership changes or your source of guidance shifts? How do you continue to feel connected to God during seasons of transition?In this episode, Corrine and Neil open up about navigating the change in leadership after the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, the Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the sustaining of President Dallin H. Oaks as the new President of the Church. They share a rare and uplifting personal experience with President Oaks that completely changed how they viewed him and helped them recognize the deep compassion and Christlike love within spiritual leaders.Corrine reflects on an earlier chapter of her life when she wrestled with loss and uncertainty and how she learned to trust in God through the teachings of a new Church leader when she needed comfort and hope the most. Neil describes the moment he felt a powerful, personal confirmation from God during a leadership transition and how it shaped his ongoing faith.Whether you belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or have a different faith background, this conversation is centered on a universal principle. God knows how to guide His children. He provides spiritual leadership, loving nudges, and personal witnesses that help us feel anchored in Him, especially during times of change.Supporting resources:What the ‘Forgotten Man’ Painting Means to President Oaks - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/what-the-forgotten-man-painting-means-to-president-oaksWe have a prophet of God,’ President Freeman testifies in missionary devotional - https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/10/15/we-have-prophet-god-president-emily-belle-freeman-provo-mtc-devotional/Prophets Can See Around Corners - https://speeches.byuh.edu/devotionals/prophets-can-see-around-cornersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.