The Peculiar Couple
Welcome to The Peculiar Couple, hosted by Tyler and Jess Johnson! Join Tyler and Jess as they explore what it means to be peculiar in your disciple to Jesus Christ. Tyler and Jess are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and joyfully live the gospel of Christ.
Through candid conversations and thoughtful insights, they tackle important topics such as living by God's standards, the significance of covenants, health principles, and the challenges of modern life.
Each episode features meaningful discussions that encourage listeners to deepen their relationship with God, embrace transformative principles, and navigate the complexities of life with confidence and love. Whether it's dealing with societal pressures, understanding spiritual guidance, or fostering healthy marriages, Tyler and Jess share their personal experiences and offer practical advice for living a fulfilling life rooted in faith.
Join The Peculiar Couple on this journey of discovery, growth, and connection as they inspire you to live a life that is truly peculiar—one that reflects the love and standards of God.
The Peculiar Couple
Why Ministering Feels Awkward (and How to Make It Christlike)
Ministering is one of the most Christlike things Latter-day Saints are asked to do—and yet it often feels awkward, unclear, and easy to avoid. In this episode of The Peculiar Couple, Tyler and Jess talk honestly about why ministering can be such a struggle, how the shift from home teaching to ministering changed the goal (from checklists to hearts), and what it looks like to minister the Savior’s way.
You’ll hear real stories of inspired ministering, insights from Relief Society leadership, and practical ways to seek personal revelation for the people you’re assigned to love and serve. We also discuss why receiving ministering matters, how genuine friendship can heal modern loneliness, and how covenant care helps build Zion “one real connection at a time.”
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable reaching out—or unsure what “successful ministering” even looks like—this conversation will help you reframe ministering as discipleship, not a program, and take your next step with more faith and courage.
Topics include: ministering in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, home teaching history, how to minister like Jesus, personal revelation, building real relationships in your ward, overcoming awkwardness and rejection, and creating a Zion community.
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