Mint Arrow Messages

Greatest Hits Episode: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People and What To Do When It Happens

This episode is a Mint Arrow Messages greatest hit, originally aired in 2023 and brought back today because its message still meets so many of us right where we are.In this episode, Corrine and Neil set aside a planned Easter message and process the heaviness of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville out loud with listeners. Speaking as parents, they open up about fear, grief, and the ache of dropping kids off at school in a world shaped by gun violence. They do not claim to be experts, but share personal experiences and faith-centered teachings that have helped them navigate loss, prayer, parenting, and the question of why bad things happen to good people.With honesty and compassion, they talk about free agency, collective prayer, school safety, and the tension around “thoughts and prayers,” while acknowledging the helpless and frustrated feelings so many carry. This episode offers a safe space to process grief, seek peace, and remember that hope and faith can exist even in the middle of sorrow, and you are warmly invited to listen again or for the first time.Supporting Resources:"Tragedy or Destiny" From the life of Spencer W. Kimball."When Bad Things Happen to Good People" Book by Harold S. KushnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greatest Hits Rerun: How to Prepare for the Temple and Why We Go with Grant Foster

Nearly two decades after her first time attending the temple, Corrine sits down with her dad, Grant Foster, for one of the most meaningful conversations ever shared on Mint Arrow Messages. This listener-favorite episode is being reshared because its message continues to resonate deeply, especially in seasons when slowing down and returning to faith-centered foundations matters more than ever.Corrine reflects on the temple orientation that changed her entire first experience and how learning that God works in patterns brought clarity and peace. Together, Corrine and Grant talk about preparing for the temple with intention, worthiness without perfection, and learning spiritual truths line upon line. Grant draws from decades of church leadership and temple worship, including his current service as Mission President of the Philippines Urdaneta Mission, to share why focusing on how you feel often matters more than understanding everything at once.The conversation weaves together scripture, temple symbolism, and real-life application, connecting ancient patterns found in the Old Testament, the Tabernacle, and Gethsemane to modern temple worship. They discuss covenant living, integrity, consecration, discernment, and how these principles shape marriage, family life, decision-making, and spiritual growth over time.Whether you are preparing to attend the temple for the first time or simply seeking more peace, perspective, and connection with God, this episode offers a grounding reminder of why returning to sacred spaces can quietly change everything.If you like hanging out here, @corrinestokoe shares day-to-day life, what she is using, and things that genuinely help her on Instagram stories, where she is most active. And if you are working on taking better care of your body, she has been sharing that journey there too, very honestly and in real time.Supporting resources:Current and upcoming temple open house eventshttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/open-houses?lang=engWhat goes on inside of temples; covenants, clothing, ordinances, and what it looks like inside.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples?lang=eng"What Are the Five Covenants Made in the Temple Endowment?" LDS Living articleLDSliving.com/endowmentcovenantsExample Patterns in Scriptures of Temple Symbolism, Rituals, and InstructionWe go to the temple to dwell in the presence of God (Isaiah 2:2-3; Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45) . By going to the temple, He will (a) teach us of His ways; and (b) we will walk in His paths. Examples:Enoch (Moses 7:2-4)(sees Lord; sees history of the world)Brother of Jared (Ether 3:13, 25)(sees Jesus; sees all inhabitants and ends of the earth)Moses (Moses 1:1-2, 3-4)(sees God and talked with Him; shows him workmanship of His hands - the creation)Nephi (1 Nephi 11:1-6, 11)(Sees Spirit of the Lord; sees history from Jesus’ birth to end)Patterns of Places of worshipTabernacle (Exodus 40):Court/courtyard (telestial)Tent/tabernacle/temple (terrestrial)Veil (must pass through to get to the holiest place)Holy of Holies - ark of the covenant (celestial)Mt Sinai:Israel remained at the foot of Mt. Sinai (Exo 19:17, 21, 23)Aaron & Sons & 70 elders went part way up (Exo 19: 24; 24:1)Moses went up to the top to the Lord (Exo 19:20; 24:2)Gethsemane (Matt 26:36-46):8 Apostles - edge – 8 witnesses (telestial)(Matt 26:36)Peter, James, & John - part way – 3 witnesses (terrestrial)(Matt 26:37)Jesus - alone - Testator (Matt 26:39) (Heb 9:16-17)Examples of temple rituals and symbolism taught in scriptures:Washings - lavar for washings (Exodus 40:7, 11-12, 30-32; Leviticus 16:4)Anointing with oil (Exodus 40:9, 15)Holy garments (Exodus 28:42; 40:13)Veil (Exodus 40:3, 21-22, 26; Hebrews 10:19-20)Temple clothing (Exodus 28; Leviticus 16:3-4)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greatest Hits Rerun: How to Find Your Purpose and Where You Should Spend Your Time

Greatest Hit Series: This originally aired as Episode 198.As the new year begins, many people find themselves asking, “What is my purpose right now?” In this episode, Corrine and Neil respond to a listener's question about purpose, time, and how to know if you are spending your life the way God intends.They share a faith-filled perspective on finding purpose in everyday life, especially in seasons that feel quieter or uncertain. Corrine and Neil talk about why purpose is often found in small acts of service, using the opportunities already in front of you, and resisting the pressure to compare your season to someone else’s. They also discuss how different seasons of life require different levels of capacity and why God does not expect the same output from us in every season.This episode explores how serving others can change the way we experience our days, why some of the most important work happens within our homes and families, and how viewing time through an eternal perspective can bring peace and clarity. If you are entering the new year feeling unsure about your direction, this conversation will help you reset your focus, trust God’s timing, and recognize that your purpose may be simpler and more meaningful than you think.Supporting Resources:“Turning Enemies into Friends” Talk by Sharon Eubank“Content with the Things Allotted unto Us” Talk by Neal A. Maxwell“The Needs before Us” Talk by Bonnie L. Oscarson“Addiction Recovery Program: A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Healing”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.