RVVL | David Butler

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler share uplifting stories of faith, church growth, and community. centered around the talk "right before our eyes" by elder ronald a. rasband, they discuss inspiring headlines, including rising church membership and educational initiatives, and reflect on the transformative power of the gospel. emphasizing optimism, the i...

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," stephan taeger and dave butler discuss the new book "from provo to pakistan," highlighting its story of faith and friendship across continents. they explore themes of returning to faith, god’s unconditional love, and the importance of kindness and patience within the church community. through personal stories and metaphors, the hosts emphasize hope, r...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler discuss faith, spirituality, and the importance of understanding the "why" behind spiritual practices. they share personal anecdotes about concerts and music's impact on their lives. the episode highlights a talk by elder ricardo p. giménez titled my love for the savior is my “why”, emphasizing the significance of recognizing ...

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," hosts dave butler and stephn taeger discuss elder cook's talk, "the atonement of jesus christ provides the ultimate rescue." they explore themes of faith, community, and storytelling, focusing on the resilience and hope found in the latter-day saints' historical experiences, such as the pioneer handcart companies. the hosts share personal an...

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler delve into themes of faith, divine assistance, and president oaks' talk "divine helps for mortality." they discuss the light of christ, the role of the holy ghost, humility, and trust in the lord. stephan introduces the idea that divine help is available to all, while dave emphasizes a compassionate approach to lea...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler explore themes of faith, healing, and community support. they reflect on the talk spiritually whole in him by president camille n. johnson, emphasizing spiritual wholeness through faith in jesus christ. the discussion includes personal anecdotes, cultural references like baseball, and the importance of recognizing the goodness in others. the...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler discuss elder patrick kearon's talk, receive his gift, from the april 2025 general conference. they explore themes of faith, relationships with god, and appreciating divine gifts. the conversation includes personal anecdotes, such as graduation memories and the metaphor of a relationship bank account to illustrate building and maintaini...

in this episode of "revival: a good news brand podcast," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler celebrate easter and discuss the significance of faith and service. they reflect on elder michael b. strong's talk, "charity—a sign of true discipleship," emphasizing the importance of recognizing unspoken needs and serving others. they share meaningful stories from their own lives and reflect on a powerful mo...

in this episode of "revival," hosts stephan taeger and dave butler discuss their current readings, including "the four agreements" and "holy envy" by barbara brown taylor. they explore themes of personal preparation to meet the savior, the importance of recognizing and utilizing one's unique gifts, and serving others. the conversation highlights the dangers of comparison, the significance of ...

in the first episode of season 6 of the "revival" podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger explore themes of faith and confidence in god, inspired by president russell m. nelson's talk, "confidence in the presence of god." they discuss the transformative power of charity, the role of spiritual leaders, and the importance of envisioning god as a loving father. david shares personal reflections fro...

in this special edition of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts stephan taeger and dave butler are joined by jeff McCullough, a pastor and creator of the hello saints youtube channel, and kyle beshears, a baptist pastor and scholar. together, they explore the significance of the apostles' creed, its historical context, and its role in unifying christian beliefs. the discussion also examines the differences between th...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss the talk o youth of the noble birthright by bradley r. wilcox. they explore what it means to be chosen—not to rule, but to serve—and how christ’s greatest glory was found in humility and sacrifice. they dive into the beauty of covenant responsibility, the power of serving others, and the transformative nature of god’s love. thro...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder gary e. stevenson’s talk, days never to be forgotten, reflecting on the power of memorable moments in faith. they discuss the significance of anticipation, hope, and the prophetic vision of a decade filled with spiritual milestones. from temple dedications to personal missionary journeys, they highlight how discipleship ...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts david butler and stephan taeger explore the talk "ye are my friends" by elder david l. buckner, discussing the depth of christ’s love and the meaning of true discipleship. they are joined by baptist pastor kyle bashir to dive into the significance of interfaith dialogue and friendships, emphasizing the importance of unity among believers despite differing t...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder ulisses soares' talk, aligning our will with his. they explore the tension between doing what "works for me" and aligning with eternal truths, questioning how long something truly "works" in the grand scheme of god’s plan. they discuss how justification can be exhausting, how reality pushes back ...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss elder i. raymond egbo’s talk, focus on jesus christ and his gospel. they reflect on the power of scripture in teaching doctrine, the role of community in faith, and the importance of not letting struggles define our identity. they share personal stories about the impact of mentors and church leaders, emphasizing that god places ...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger dive into elder dieter f. uchtdorf’s talk, nourish the roots, and the branches will grow. they explore the powerful metaphor of strengthening spiritual roots—faith in jesus christ—so that everything else in life naturally flourishes. through personal insights and gospel discussions, they unpack how focusing on christ as the foundation b...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss president henry b. eyring's talk, simple is the doctrine of jesus christ. they reflect on the power of simple gospel truths, the importance of teaching doctrine to children, and how god’s kindness is evident in the way he sets bounds on the adversary. through personal experiences and insights, they highlight how embracing t...

in this episode of revival: a good news brand podcast, hosts dave butler and stephan taeger discuss president dallin h. oaks' talk, following christ. they explore the two main themes of the talk: the foundations of discipleship and christ’s teachings on avoiding contention. they highlight president oaks’ principle of beginning conversations by finding common ground and reflect on how recognizing the divinity in others tra...