{"podcast":{"title":"Building Zion Podcast","slug":"building-zion-podcast-7629313","podcast_index_feed_id":7629313,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/smashly85/feed.xml","website_url":"https://smashly85.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21804610/building_Zion_imresizerb4srv.jpg","author":"smashly85","episode_count":40,"summary":"Building Zion is the podcast for faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believe the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is near—but also understand that Zion won’t simply appear after Christ returns. It must be built before He comes again. Each episode explores practical, spiritual, and deeply personal ways to build Zion within your own heart—because Zion will rise one covenant keeper at a time. As you transform your inner world, that light naturally expands to your family, your ward, and eventually your community. Through scripture-based insights, stories, actionable tools, and uplifting conversations, Building Zion helps you: • Strengthen your discipleship and deepen your conversion • Cultivate Christlike attributes needed for a Zion people • Create greater unity and love within your home • Influence your community for good as a disciple of Christ • Prepare spiritually and emotionally for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ If you’ve ever wondered how to actually build Zion now—and what your personal role is in preparing the world for the Savior’s return—this podcast will guide you step-by-step. Join the movement. Grow your heart. Strengthen your family.…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T08:18:57.678161+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313"},"episode":{"title":"Dreams and Visions Part 1","slug":"dreams-and-visions-part-1","published_at":"2026-07-31T18:31:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313/dreams-and-visions-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313","url":"https://smashly85.podbean.com/e/dreams-and-visions-part-1-1785522706/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fpvvsai8doaqpto1/episode_audio_208C0C5F-48BE-46C6-A415-13706EF59A49_rhnzs2.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Building Zion Podcast, Ashley shares a deeply personal story of how the Lord used dreams to guide her through multiple miscarriages and ultimately bring her son Ethan into the world. She explores how dreams and visions are a real form of communication from the Lord when our spiritual eyes are open, the importance of understanding symbolism, the difference between the gift of dreams and the gift of interpretation, and common false beliefs that can block us from receiving this revelation. Drawing on scripture, personal experience, and prophetic teachings, Ashley shows how dreams can refine us, reveal our personal mission, and help us become a people of one mind and one heart—prepared to build Zion before the Second Coming. Key Scriptures & Quotes • Revelation 2:4–5 • Helaman 11:23 • Joel 2:28 / Acts 2:17 • Wendy Watson: “It is my testimony that the heavens are open. They are open for the prophet of the Lord, and they are open to each and every one of us as we do the requisite spiritual work.” • Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf (2014, “Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth”): “The Everlasting and Almighty God… will speak to those who approach Him with a sincere heart and real intent. He will speak to them in dreams, visions, thoughts, and feelings…” • President Gordon B. Hinckley (2001): “The vision of Joel has been fulfilled.” In This Episode • Ashley’s personal journey with prophetic dreams during her miscarriages and the birth of her son Ethan • Why dreams are often symbolic and how the Lord speaks in our own language • The difference between the gift of dreams and the gift of interpreting dreams • How to stay grounded and avoid deception when interpreting dreams • Common false beliefs that limit our ability to receive dreams and visions • Why dre…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Building Zion Podcast, Ashley shares a deeply personal story of how the Lord used dreams to guide her through multiple miscarriages…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1963,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/building-zion-podcast-7629313/episodes/dreams-and-visions-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313/dreams-and-visions-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}