Podcast
Consecrating Your Life
Hosted by Elena Aburto and Reyna Aburto · EN
Hosted by Elena Aburto and Reyna Aburto. Just 2 best friends philosophizing about stuff.
Listen, learn, and laugh with us and our guests as we discuss what it means to consecrate our lives to the Savior.
Instagram: @consecratingpod
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Cultural Competence
Apr 2000:30:01Tap to summarizeWe all come from different backgrounds. In this episode we explore how culture shows up in simple, meaningful ways like music, food, and how learning to approach differences with curiosity and humility can strengthen our connections with others. We also discuss how the Savior modeled love and understanding across cultural boundaries. Keep learning, stay open, and approach others with greater compassion and respect!Instagram and Facebook: @consecratingpod
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Joel Sybrowsky: Seeing the Greatness in Young Single Adults
Oct 2400:43:54Tap to summarizeFormer YSA stake presidency member Joel Sybrowsky shared his wisdom with us! He learned so much from the YSAs he served with. From YSA's dedication to the Lord to their leadership to their pain--no doubt this is a chosen generation.Joel is one of my favorite people. He is so fun, warm, kind, and loving! Instagram & Facebook: @consecratingpod
Transcribe →The Temptation to Hide After Pornography and Other Problems
Sep 2700:29:39Tap to summarizeThis episode is based on Elder Scott D. Whiting's talk from the April 2025 General Conference called "Beware the Second Tempation."https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/53whiting?lang=engMom and I discuss how to talk more often about pornography to alleviate the shame from it, and the sacred protection from the Savior that the garments of the holy priesthood offer us.
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Sage Williams: Healing after Sexual Abuse
Sep 1400:36:13Tap to summarizeSage Williams is a remarkable young woman who co-authored the book Healing after Sexual Abuse: A Latter-day Saint Perspective. Get the book here:https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6078641.html?srsltid=AfmBOopMuPwH5JyQD3ezfypqVBUgMHtIY3vVROmF_-lYSWV5Tfxzn8VqFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @consecratingpod
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Sheldon Begay: The Comedy and Cost of Dating
May 10, 202500:40:10Tap to summarizeMy friend Sheldon joins the podcast to talk dating! Sheldon is hilarious and has such a pure heart. We loved laughing and getting real with Sheldon!Instagram: @consecratingpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsecratingPod
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Spy x Family: The Show that Makes You Want to Start a Family (with Carlos E. Aburto)
Feb 5, 202500:21:53Tap to summarizeI cannot believe that Mom wanted to do this episode haha! Our latest obsession is with the show Spy x Family. Together with my younger brother Carlos we discuss the show's powerful and fun themes about family. Note that Spy x Family has a PG-13 feel. Viewer discretion advised.
Transcribe →Why the Lord Created Relief Societies and Elders Quoroms
Dec 2, 202400:28:30Tap to summarizeEverything we say about Relief Society in this episode applies to the Elders Quorum! This episode is largely based on President Julie B. Beck's talk titled "Why We Are Organized into Quorums and Relief Societies." We discuss the purpose of Relief Society and how it has helped us come closer to the Savior. Mom quoted D&C 88:74-75 74 And I give unto you, who are the first laborers in this last kingdom, a commandment that you assemble yourselves together, and organize yourselves, and prepare yourselves, and sanctify yourselves; yea, purify your hearts, and cleanse your hands and your feet before me, that I may make you clean; 75 That I may testify unto your Father, and your God, and my God, that you are clean from the blood of this wicked generation; that I may fulfil this promise, this great and last promise, which I have made unto you, when I will. Instagram: @consecratingpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsecratingPod
Transcribe →Teaching in a Church Setting
Sep 14, 202400:32:45Tap to summarizeWe explore the question that could take a lifetime to master: How can I be a better gospel teacher? Some key takeaways: Focus on these 3 principles as you teach: Scripture-based, Christ-centered, and learner-focused. Follow this learning pattern: Establish relevance Search the scriptures (or General Conference talks) Analyze what you read Feel what you read Apply it to your life
Transcribe →Our Covenant Relationship with God
Jun 1, 202400:23:48Tap to summarizeThis episode is based on the talk written by J. Anette Dennis from the Relief Society General Presidency titled "Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ." https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/14dennis?lang=eng God invites us to make covenants with Him so that He can shower us with blessings! Instagram: @consecratingpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsecratingPod
Transcribe →Where Does Healthy Self-Esteem Come From?
May 5, 202400:33:07Tap to summarizeToday we study the book Doctrine and Covenants to learn what the Savior teaches us about healthy self-esteem. Scripture references: D&C 121:33-46 D&C 38:24-25 D&C 128:15 Instagram: @consecratingpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsecratingPod
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