Podcast
Thinkering & Tinkering: An LDS Dad's Search for Meaning
The Thinkering & Tinkering Podcast: An LDS Dad's Search for Meaning is an autobiographical narrative memoir exploring the intersections of life, family, and faith. Episodes release every 1st & 3rd Sunday until I either run out of steam or things to say.
This podcast is not sponsored or endorsed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, even though I would accept money from anyone to say anything they wanted me to say.
- Episodes
- 7
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 22 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 2 weeks ago
Episodes
7 episodes, newest first
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33 min
7. Lenses | Changing perspectives while navigating LDS faith
Season 1, Episode 7
Show notes
In this episode, I’m sharing a few stories about how my perspectives have been changed or challenged. I'll share some experiences from the DMV, the time I was held hostage by the slickest driveway ice in Idaho Falls, and my incredibly awkward junior high strategy of getting my crush's attention.
I discuss how these moments parallel the way we choose to see the world. I share a story from my mission where a philosophy professor "Inception-ed" me, making me question whether the "spiritual lens" I grew up with was actually giving me the clearest picture of reality.
I'm not doing a deep dive into theology here—I'm just sharing a few instances where my views were challenged or changed as I've navigated life.
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57 min
6. An Interview with My Wife | Perspectives during the midst of LDS faith challenges.
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
My wife and I discuss her perspective on things I've covered so far on The Thinkering & Tinkering Podcast.
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22 min
5. That Time my Wife Said, "I Just Wish You'd be Honest with Me." | LDS marriage during faith struggles.
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
While I was dealing with LDS faith issues, I'll share what led to my wife saying, "I just wish you'd be honest with me." And I'll share how I discovered what she meant by that.
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31 min
4. That Time I Took a Giant Leap of Faith | When personal revelation from LDS General Conference doesn't pan out.
Season 1, Episode 4
Show notes
I took a giant leap of faith based on what I believed was personal revelation. It didn't turn out quite like I expected.
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22 min
3. Oh, Say What is Truth...Seriously, What is it? | Dealing with Testimony, Epistemology, and Mormon Faith
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
My adventures with "the truth."
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18 min
2. That Time I Accidentally had a Faith Crisis | Mormon Faith Struggles as an Active LDS Dad
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
I'll share how I ended up having a "faith crisis."
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8 min
1. Hello you, It's me! | Why I'm talking about my LDS faith experience
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
An introduction to the podcast project. Who this project is for, who I am, and what I will be exploring.
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