{"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":"From Weakness to Zion: Letting God Transform Us","slug":"from-weakness-to-zion-letting-god-transform-us","published_at":"2026-07-02T20:42:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313/from-weakness-to-zion-letting-god-transform-us","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313","url":"https://smashly85.podbean.com/e/from-weakness-to-zion-letting-god-transform-us/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mztpsqbkwtwoe5sh/episode_audio_C0831C18-4AFD-469D-B3B3-1D8631FDFEEF_biwhbb.mp3","summary":"Do you ever catch yourself saying, “That’s just how I was born”? In this episode, we explore how God calls us higher than our natural tendencies and weaknesses. Discover why our struggles are not random but part of a divine plan to help us become like Him. Through the power of the Atonement, Christ meets us in our weakest moments and turns them into strength. This isn’t just about personal growth — it’s about building Zion, one transformed heart at a time. Learn how overcoming weakness prepares us to gather Israel and strengthen the Lord’s kingdom. To schedule an Emotional Release Session, click the link: https://calendly.com/smashly85/emotional-release-process","meta_description":"Do you ever catch yourself saying, “That’s just how I was born”? In this episode, we explore how God calls us higher than our natural tendencies and weakn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":789,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/building-zion-podcast-7629313/episodes/from-weakness-to-zion-letting-god-transform-us/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/from-weakness-to-zion-letting-god-transform-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}