{"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 Stories We Tell Ourselves (and How They Keep Us from Zion","slug":"the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-and-how-they-keep-us-from-zion","published_at":"2026-09-11T19:14:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-and-how-they-keep-us-from-zion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-zion-podcast-7629313","url":"https://smashly85.podbean.com/e/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-and-how-they-keep-us-from-zion/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/txukg4so0bz2w7ff/episode_audio_4EA28DB4-4AF3-4CB4-986C-D48C4B178012_xt63k7.mp3","summary":"We all create stories in our minds about what other people mean, especially when something triggers us. Most of the time those stories aren’t true—but we still ruminate on them, project them onto others (and sometimes onto God), and let them shape our relationships. In this episode we explore why the brain is wired to create these narratives, how trauma colors the lens we hear people through, and practical ways to question the stories, release the emotions attached to them, and move toward clearer connection and Zion unity. To schedule an Emotional Release Session with me, click the link: https://calendly.com/smashly85/emotional-release-process","meta_description":"We all create stories in our minds about what other people mean, especially when something triggers us. Most of the time those stories aren’t true—but we…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1773,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/building-zion-podcast-7629313/episodes/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-and-how-they-keep-us-from-zion/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-stories-we-tell-ourselves-and-how-they-keep-us-from-zion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}