Building Zion Podcast

Building Zion Podcast

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. Help build God’s community on earth. To schedule an Emotional Release Appointment with me click here: https://buildingzionwithashleyparker.as.me/

Episodes

October 16, 2026 • 42 mins
In this episode we continue our spiritual warfare series by examining two of the adversary’s most common and personal strategies: temptation and oppression. We explore how Satan attacks our thoughts, identity, and core beliefs, and how these attacks are designed to keep us from becoming a Zion people—pure in heart and of one mind. We also go deeper into the biblical concept of principalities, the legalistic nature of...
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In this opening episode of the Spiritual Warfare series, we begin by arming ourselves before exploring the darker realities of the conflict. The war that began in the premortal realm is ongoing—and intensifying—as we draw closer to the time when Christ will reign. Satan is cornered and raging. Fear of naming him only increases his power. Instead, we are invited to study our enemy, stand in the middle ground of clear-ey...
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October 1, 2026 • 15 mins
Hearing God at General Conference, Prepares our hearts for Personal Revelation. General Conference is more than an event—it is a sacred invitation to hear the voice of God and take one more step toward Zion. In this short episode, Ashley shares five simple but powerful ways to prepare your heart so the Spirit can speak clearly, even in the middle of real life. From asking the questions God wants you to ask, to recognizing ...
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September 25, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode I share what happened after the conversation with my son’s football coach—and the beautiful ripple effect that followed when I chose empowerment over the drama triangle. From there we explore the different levels of learning available to us in mortality (Telestial, Terrestrial, and Celestial), using the metaphor of seeing mountains for the first time. We talk about what it actually takes to part the ve...
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In this episode we explore Stephen Karpman’s Drama Triangle (Victim, Hero/Rescuer, Villain) and its powerful counterpart, the Empowerment Triangle (Creator, Coach, Challenger). Drawing from personal notes and real-life patterns, we look at how these roles show up in everyday relationships, conflict, and even our spiritual communities. We use the analogy of a play: most stories begin with the main character stuck in the Drama...
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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 que...
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In this episode we go deeper into the power of the mind. We explore how the three main parts of the brain—especially the ancient reptilian survival brain—shape our automatic reactions, and how Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is actually an invitation to move out of that reactive circuitry into higher, Spirit-led thinking. Through the lens of the brain, trauma responses, and key Beatitudes, we discover that the Sermon...
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August 28, 2026 • 20 mins
Your thoughts are real forces. They are seeds. And the mind is a living garden that God has entrusted to you. In this episode we explore how repeated thoughts take root in the subconscious, shape neural pathways, and eventually appear as the circumstances of our lives. Drawing on the law of cause and effect, the science of how the brain works, and the beautiful invitation of repentance as a change of mind, we look at what it means...
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In this episode we go deeper into spiritual gifts—what they really are, how they differ from talents, how to recognize the light and dark sides of every gift, and how to intentionally work within them. Drawing from personal experiences, scripture, and teachings from Elder Bednar and Elder Uchtdorf, we explore why spiritual gifts are essential for becoming like Christ and how they will function as the true currency of Zion. ...
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August 15, 2026 • 35 mins
In this episode we move into the practical heart of the series: how to properly interpret a dream. You’ll learn how to discern whether a dream is from the Lord, how to receive clear yes-and-no answers through the Holy Ghost, how to carefully unpack symbolism, and why every true dream carries a call to action. We also walk through a real dream interpretation together so you can see the process in action. To schedule an Emotio...
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August 8, 2026 • 17 mins
In this episode, Ashley explores the sacred gifts of dreams and visions. She distinguishes between divine dreams, spirit-led dreams, and adversarial dreams, explains how visions differ from dreams, and shares personal experiences that illustrate their power. Listeners are invited to approach these gifts with humility, discernment, and a firm foundation in Christ as essential preparation for building Zion—one mind and one he...
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July 31, 2026 • 32 mins
In this episode of the Building Zion Podcast, Ashley shares a deeply personal story of how the Lord used dreams to guide her through multiple miscarriages and ultimately bring her son Ethan into the world. She explores how dreams and visions are a real form of communication from the Lord when our spiritual eyes are open, the importance of understanding symbolism, the difference between the gift of dreams and the gift of interpre...
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What if the scriptures are far richer than we’ve been taught? In this episode, we explore symbolism — the language of God — and how learning it transforms our understanding of the scriptures, our covenants, and our personal relationship with the Savior. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan as a powerful example, we move from the beautiful surface-level lesson of compassion to a deeper layer that reveals Chris...
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In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode, I share the sacred personal stories of how God used birds — and other ordinary things — to speak to me during pivotal moments in my spiritual journey. From my very first “bird tap” on my birthday to a full flock answering my doubts and a winter bird confirming our land purchase, these experiences taught me how to truly see with spiritual eyes and hear the Lord&...
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What if one of the clearest signs you’re being born again is learning to see life through spiritual eyes? In this episode, Ashley shares powerful personal stories of divine protection, answered prayers, and tender mercies that taught her to recognize God’s hand instead of coincidence. Discover how shifting from natural eyes to spiritual vision transforms your relationship with Christ and helps you build Zion one heart...
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Do you ever catch yourself saying, “That’s just how I was born”? In this episode, we explore how God calls us higher than our natural tendencies and weaknesses. Discover why our struggles are not random but part of a divine plan to help us become like Him. Through the power of the Atonement, Christ meets us in our weakest moments and turns them into strength. This isn’t just about personal growth —...
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June 26, 2026 • 28 mins
In this powerful episode, we explore what it really means to be “born again”—moving from a church-centered life of routines and checklists to a deeply personal, Christ-centered relationship with the Savior. Even when we’re doing all the “right” things—attending church, praying, studying scriptures—many still feel a lingering distance from God. Why? Because closeness isn’t found ...
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June 19, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey from a church-centered life to a Christ-centered one—and what it really means to be spiritually reborn. Drawing from President David O. McKay’s powerful vision of those who have “truly been born again,” Lehi’s dream of the Tree of Life, and key scriptures like Ether 12, 2 Nephi 33, and Alma 33, we discuss how the fruit of the tree represents the ...
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June 12, 2026 • 24 mins
We often learn to identify ourself by our hobbies, occupations, failures, successes, traumas, or by what others identify us as. But do those identities always serve us or are they really us? When those identities start to create tension in our life, God is often inviting us to upgrade our identity to one that is more in alignment with who we really are. There is one identity though, that should never change. One that we should c...
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June 4, 2026 • 20 mins
Life is hard. God wants us to transform and grow. That growth comes from allowing ourself to become a new creature. Learning to sit in the tension, and work through our emotions, beliefs, and shadows allows for that transformation. Clink on the link below to schedule an Emotional Release Session: https://calendly.com/smashly85/emotional-release-process
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