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PODCAST

The Savior"s Tools: Building Emotional Resilience

Brent Black and Chad Olson

Welcome to The Savior"s Tools: Building Emotional Resilience Podcast where we discuss Christ centered and gospel based tools for building immense emotional resiliency from two religious educators and licensed therapists.

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00:40:00

Eating Disorders & Body Image

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2025/12/30

In this episode we discuss the specific struggle of eating disorders and its associated issue of body dissatisfaction. We offer empirically supported approaches for helping to improve body image and reduce destructive eating disorder symptoms. We share doctrine from scriptures and words of prophets that would help to reduce body shame and ultimately to use our bodies as instruments, not ornaments. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and

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00:39:45

Traditions & Rituals

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2025/12/23

In lieu of the holiday season, in this episode we discuss the power of traditions. Specifically, we discuss 10 psychological benefits of traditions. We then address caveats to tradition and the potentially destructive influence of traditions. We then look to Jesus Christ and His example of keeping, influencing, and leveraging tradition.

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00:47:02

Jesus is Our Wonderful Counselor

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2025/12/16

In this episode we discuss common factors of effective psychotherapy. We analyze the four main components of successful outcomes of therapy. We highlight the term of our Savior Jesus Christ as a Wonderful Counselor and share gospel insights on how He is the perfect example of an effective counselor.

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00:44:55

Writing Your Story With Christ

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2025/12/09

In this episode we discuss the power of stories. We review a therapy approach called narrative therapy and apply it specifically to a young adult case study. Gospel connections and parallels are drawn at each of the four phases of narrative therapy treatment. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:39:20

Bring your Parts to God

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2025/12/02

In this episode we discuss a popular therapy approach called Internal Family Systems. We analyze a doctrinal basis for the idea that within each person are subpersonalities. We discuss the spiritual implications of such an approach and how bringing all of our parts to Christ can unburden and heal them which then causes them to work us in healthy ways. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:42:51

Solutions with the Savior

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2025/11/25

In this episode we discuss the evidence-based therapy approach called Solution Focused Therapy. We discuss specific interventions and gospel parallels. Scriptures and words of prophets are used to support validity of this therapy approach.

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00:40:10

Hierarchy of Needs

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2025/11/18

In this episode we discuss the well-known psychological model – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. We make gospel comparisons but ultimately repudiate this model from a gospel perspective. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:42:51

Stages of Life

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2025/11/11

In this episode we discuss the stages of development as proposed by developmental psychologist Erik Erickson and their relation to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We analyze each stages negative and positive outcomes and how the doctrine of Christ informs and enlightens each stage. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:37:52

Attachment Styles

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2025/11/04

In this episode we outline the research on attachment styles and their spiritual applications. We discuss the four attachment styles and how they can impact our view of God. We analyze attributes of parents and deity that lead to secure attachment. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:31:55

Organize Yourselves

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2025/10/28

In this episode we discuss the power of order and organization. We dive into the doctrinal underpinnings of organization and then give specific research and psychological tools from decluttering to calendaring and to do lists. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:42:00

Gospel Goals

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2025/10/21

In this episode we discuss specific strategies for effectively setting and reaching goals. We explore a gospel based framework with prophetic quotes that guide goal setting. We dive into the research on specific psychological tools that increase the likelihood of setting and achieving goals. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:37:28

Grit

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2025/10/14

In this episode we discuss the concept of grit. We review main findings from psychologist Angela Duckworth and her research on grit. The four pillars of grit are each analyzed with gospel connections. Scriptures and prophetic examples are used to teach grit, and the Savior’s example of grit is discussed. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:32:21

Gospel Growth Mindset

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2025/10/07

In this episode we discuss the powerful idea and lense of growth mindset. The term ‘growth mindset’ was developed by psychologist Carol Dweck in her book Mindset. We address the basics of this mindset and discuss gospel parallels on developing a growth mindset. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:41:42

Face your Fears

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2025/09/30

In this episode we discuss the value of exposure therapy from a gospel context. We provide scriptural examples and quotes from prophets about facing fears. Specific scenarios are discussed and how exposure therapy could be applied to common young adult fears.Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:39:43

Personality Types & The Gospel

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2025/09/23

In this episode we discuss different personality types and their relation to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We analyze the value and cautions of ascribing to personality types. We explain the popular color code personality types and show scriptural examples of each. We show how the Savior exemplifies all the strengths of each personality type of the color code. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:37:01

Control

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2025/09/16

In this episode we discuss the idea of control and its effects on mental resilience. Specifically, we address the idea of locus of control and discuss the implications of having a high internal locus of control versus a high external locus of control. Psychological tools and resources are discussed and as always, the doctrine of Christ and words of the prophets about control are analyzed. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:35:29

Motivation Matters

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2025/09/09

In this episode we discuss all things motivation. Specifically, how does a person find motivation to accomplish tasks? How does one motivate other people? We analyze the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation and address their implications. Scriptures and quotes from prophets are utilized to help understand God’s motivations. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:34:57

A Pathway out of Pornography

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2025/09/02

In this episode we discuss specific steps and strategies for overcoming struggles with pornography. We draw from prophetic and church resources and combine helpful tools from the world of psychology that help addicts break free. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:39:43

Hope from the Plague of Pornography

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2025/08/26

In this part one episode we discuss the definition of pornography, stats on pornography, and consequences of pornography use. We detail different levels of pornography addiction and provide prophetic commentary that gives hope to anyone struggling with pornography. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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00:44:07

The Blessing & Curse of your Feed

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2025/08/19

In this episode we discuss all things social media and young adults. Specifically, we discuss stats on social media, guiding doctrinal principles and prophetic quotes, warnings, and ways to mitigate the negative effects of social media. We also address the great potential of social media for good. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: ⁠https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA

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