Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones

Get help answering some of life’s most challenging questions with Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones. This @scripturecentralofficial original series offers practical insights and ways to navigate life’s challenges and heaviest questions through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The show covers various topics, from life skills, personal development, Church history/culture, service, and personal relationships, all through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Many faithful Saints silently wrestle with the same question: “Why do I still feel broken?” In this powerful episode, Dr. Kawika Allen unpacks the hidden spiritual struggle of scrupulosity—anxiety disguised as righteousness—and how it convinces even the most devoted disciples that they’re never enough.
What if the reason you feel unworthy isn’t because you’ve failed, but because you’ve been trying to earn what was never meant to be earned?
We explore the toxic grip of maladaptive perfectionism, the lies it tells, and the liberating truth that Christ’s grace meets us in our mess—not after we’ve cleaned it up.
If faith has started to feel more like a burden than a blessing, this conversation will help you rediscover the rest and relief that comes from receiving, not performing for, the Savior’s love.



Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Is fatherhood just underappreciated, or is it under attack?
Thirty years ago, The Family: A Proclamation to the World declared that fathers are to preside, provide, and protect. Today, fatherhood is mocked, minimized, or erased altogether.
We’ve gone quiet—afraid the truth is too controversial, the standard too high, the damage already done.
But Dr. Tim Rarick makes a powerful case: the world doesn’t need perfect dads—it needs present ones.
The Proclamation isn’t a list of impossible expectations. It’s a rescue plan, a reminder of who we are, and who we’re meant to become.
Because the more fathers stay silent to avoid failure, the more we contribute to the very collapse we were called to prevent.



Thursday Jun 05, 2025
You Can Date Anyone. So Why Are We So Alone? | Dr. Brian Willoughby E0034
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
In a culture that’s delaying, rejecting, and redefining marriage, what’s keeping young people from the relationships they deeply want?
BYU professor Dr. Brian Willoughby breaks down the hidden fears, mixed messages, and spiritual confusion behind modern dating and what the restored gospel can uniquely offer.
We discuss:
Why marriage and family are being delayed—or avoided altogether
The concept of “Me-Marriage” and how we can avoid it
How our culture of individualism and “on-demand” connection is eroding real intimacy
The quiet consequences of rejecting eternal family structures
Why covenant sacrifice still leads to the deepest fulfillment
This conversation is a wake-up call and a message of hope. The doctrine hasn’t changed—but our culture has.



Thursday May 22, 2025
Why God Let Me Fall off A Cliff—Purpose in The Pain | Ron Squire E0033
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
What if the very thing you prayed would go away… is actually God’s invitation to know Him better?
Ron Squire was living the life he planned, until a fall left him paralyzed and full of doubt. His faith didn’t feel like enough.
But through the unlikely lens of Viktor Frankl, and a God who doesn’t waste suffering, Ron discovered something deeper: Pain isn’t punishment. It’s a privilege.
And when you stop running from it… You might just find the faith you’ve been missing.



Thursday May 08, 2025
Faith Crises: Why You Can't Get Through to Them | Jeffrey Thayne Ph.D. E0032
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Why do people lose their faith?
Psychologist and BYU-I professor, Dr. Jeffrey Thayne, uncovers the deeper desires shaping our beliefs.
Challenging the assumption that logic alone drives our convictions, Jeffrey reveals how moral intuitions, molded by our communities and culture, hold the key to navigating faith and doubt. Unlocking these answers can strengthen our own faith and help us better navigate relationships with those who have stepped away.



Thursday Apr 10, 2025
The Cross: 9 out of 10 Latter-day Saints Miss This | John Hilton III E0031
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Most of us celebrate the Resurrection but quietly avoid the Crucifixion. Why?
In this vulnerable and eye-opening conversation, John Hilton III shares how facing Christ’s suffering can unlock a deeper connection to His love, His power, and His victory over death.
If you’ve ever felt distant from Jesus, this episode will change how you see Him—and how you feel about your covenant connection with Him.



Thursday Mar 20, 2025
He Didn’t Think He’d Believe Again—But Then This Happened | Austin Fife E0030
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
What happens when everything you believe suddenly unravels?
Austin Fife (Light and Truth Letter) shares his deeply personal journey through faith, doubt, and rediscovery. From powerful spiritual experiences to moments of uncertainty, Austin opens up about what led him to question his beliefs—and what ultimately brought him back.
Austin shares the moment he realized he no longer believed in God, his wife’s unexpected response to that revelation, and the answers to hard questions that renewed his faith.



Thursday Mar 06, 2025
The Cost of Fame - Can You Stay True in Hollywood? | Scott Christopher E0029
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
What happens when faith and Hollywood collide?
Early in his career, actor Scott Christopher promised the Lord that he would be open about his faith at all times and in all circumstances. Keeping that promise opened up conversations and opportunities he never expected.
In this episode of Let’s Get Real with Stephen Jones, Scott Christopher shares his incredible journey—from childhood dreams of performing to landing a major role in an Amazon Prime series. But along the way, he faced an unexpected challenge that tested his values and changed everything.
He also opens up about his overall experience in the entertainment industry, what keeps him centered in his faith, and the defining moments that shaped his career.
Can you stay true to your beliefs in Hollywood?