{"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":"The Language of God: Unlocking Symbolism","slug":"the-language-of-god-unlocking-symbolism","published_at":"2026-07-24T19:03:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313/the-language-of-god-unlocking-symbolism","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313","url":"https://smashly85.podbean.com/e/the-language-of-god-unlocking-symbolism/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d9gttxbylywpd2tn/episode_audio_39D78B1B-A778-4F6E-BE8B-D1D54BA3F799_9fiqzn.mp3","summary":"What if the scriptures are far richer than we’ve been taught? In this episode, we explore symbolism — the language of God — and how learning it transforms our understanding of the scriptures, our covenants, and our personal relationship with the Savior. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan as a powerful example, we move from the beautiful surface-level lesson of compassion to a deeper layer that reveals Christ as our Good Samaritan on the dangerous road of mortality. We also discuss the crimson worm of Psalm 22, the symbolic power of the number 40, and practical ways to begin seeing with spiritual eyes. If you’re ready to make the scriptures come alive and better understand your role in building Zion, this episode is for you. To schedule an Emotional Release Process with me, click on the link: https://calendly.com/smashly85/emotional-release-process","meta_description":"What if the scriptures are far richer than we’ve been taught? In this episode, we explore symbolism — the language of God — and how learning it transforms…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1326,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/building-zion-podcast-7629313/episodes/the-language-of-god-unlocking-symbolism/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/the-language-of-god-unlocking-symbolism.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}