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The Bold Testament Podcast
The Gospel or “good news” of Jesus Christ is something we all want and need. But what does that look like in real life? Jason and Allison Bell will help you see the gospel in new, relevant ways through insights from scripture, prophets, and the experiences of everyday people.
Episodes
104 episodes
"Who Is Jesus?" - Allie's November 2025 Talk
#102 - We're back from a short break with the family, and today we share one of Allie's recent talks from our ward, entitled, "Who Is Jesus?" She shares a powerful testimony of Jesus Christ, knowing Him, and how His Word, the scriptures, can he...
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Episode 102
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16:39
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Let Jesus Do The Talking
#101 - In this episode Allie & Jason discuss the power of the scriptures -- the words of Christ -- to open a flood of revelation, guidance, direction, clarity and peace into our lives. We love the scriptures, and we hope you find what God w...
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Episode 101
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37:38
Introducing The Bold Testament Podcast
#100 - Welcome to The Bold Testament Podcast! We are so excited about this being our 100th episode and for this new, bold direction. We hope, as always, to share more of Jesus Christ and His Good News, and we look forward to doing so through co...
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Episode 100
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22:39
Reflections on President Nelson & General Conference
#99 - The teachings and example of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have changed our lives. In this episode, we reflect on just some of the ways we've come closer to Jesus Christ because of him. We ...
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Episode 99
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1:04:20
Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Future
#98 - When life starts to feel heavy and the world seems to get increasingly dark, remaining optimistic about the future can be difficult. In this episode, Jason and Allison share a prophet’s insights on why now is actually the best...
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Episode 98
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47:50
The Who, What, and Why of The Atonement of Jesus Christ
#97 - I recently was asked, "Brother Bell, can you please help me understand clearly what the Atonement of Jesus Christ is, and why it matters?" In this episode, Allison and I talk about exactly that. He is so good. Enjoy...
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Episode 97
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1:03:39
A Teaching Moment With Our Kids
#96 - We've always said that this podcast is primarily for our kids, and this week we wanted to share with you a moment we recently had with them. Like we talked about in last week's episode, "Lessons From A Spiritual Arsonist," there are certa...
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Episode 96
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31:41
Lessons From A Spiritual Arsonist
#95 - In this episode, Jason & Allison discuss lessons learned from the last 10 years of teaching in the Seminary & Institute programs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We hope this helps all who teach, speak, and test...
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Episode 95
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1:06:18
The Knowledge & Power Of Jesus - An Institute Lesson
#94 — In this episode, Jason shares a recent lesson from his Institute class, Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel, on Wednesday nights at 7:00. In this lesson, he discusses the truth about what Jesus knows and understands and what He, wit...
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Episode 94
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53:49
Our Encouragement For Every 2025 Graduate
#93 - Congratulations to the graduates for 2025! In this episode, Jason & Allison give their advice to anyone looking at the road ahead, especially those closing the chapter on college or high school. TLDR: Follow Jesus :)
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Episode 93
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1:04:34
Disruptions
#92 - We're back and so happy to be with you! In this episode, Jason and Allison provide some exciting updates on the last three months and all that has transpired. It's a message of joy, surrender, disruptions, and growth. Remember...
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Episode 92
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46:51
Shall We Not Go On In So Great A Cause?
#91 - Surprise! We are hours away from having baby girl and couldn't let the night get away without expressing our gratitude and testimonies of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. It's been an emotional and spiritually draining week (not baby-relat...
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Episode 91
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22:29
Our Invitation for 2025
#90 - In this episode, Jason & Allison share personal experiences from the past few years and months that have had a lasting, powerful impact on their lives. From consistently and regularly attending the temple to focusing on Jesus Christ a...
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Episode 90
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50:12
Goodness Is Attractive
#89 - "If you want to marry a wholesome, attractive, honest, happy, hardworking, spiritual person, be that kind of person," said Elder Robert D. Hales. In this episode, Jason & Allie talk about how a person's goodness...
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Episode 89
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1:00:35
Improving Our Communication With The Lord - An Institute Lesson
#88 - President Jeffrey R. Holland said, "... God hears every prayer we offer and responds to each of them according to the path He has outlined for our perfection ... I testify that both of those prayers were heard and answered by a divinely c...
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Episode 88
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58:21
The Wonder of The Temple: Part 2
#87 - In our continued discussion of the "wonder of the temple," Jason & Allie talk about how the temple really does bring increased power into our lives and allows us access to all of the blessings given to Israel. We hope this in...
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Episode 87
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56:34
The Wonder of The Temple: Part 1
#86 - President Nelson said, "I urge you to find a way to make an appointment regularly with the Lord—to be in His holy house—then keep that appointment with exactness and joy. I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you ne...
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Episode 86
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59:50
Jesus In The Book of Mormon - An Institute Lesson
#85 - On the title page of The Book of Mormon it says its purpose is "to show unto the remnant of the house of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers; and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not ca...
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Episode 85
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1:04:43
Truth & Lies
#84 - President Packer said, "You are growing up in enemy territory … The adversary is in homes, entertainment, the media, language—everything around you. In most cases, his presence is undetected.” Thankfully, we have The Book of Mormon to exp...
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Episode 84
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1:01:02
Be A Shiblon - An Institute Lesson
#83 - In this lesson from The Book of Mormon, Jason discusses with his institute class what success looks like to Jesus, and how most of the time it's invisible. If you ever feel like the last wagon, you'll love this lesson from Alma.
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Episode 83
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53:53
"O ye that are bound down ..." - An Institute Lesson
#82 - In this institute lesson, we discuss common anti-Christ arguments against believers in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel. You will hear some wonderful comments from Jason's students about how they've been blessed by keeping the ...
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Episode 82
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1:04:34
Why We Still Believe
#81 - Two years ago this month we published our first episode of this podcast! It is entitled "Why We Believe." In it, we shared some of our main reasons for having faith in Jesus Christ and believing in His restored gospel. A lot has happened ...
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Episode 81
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43:19
Evidence of The Father
#80 - In honor of Father's Day yesterday, we wanted to share some thoughts on how we know The Father -- our Heavenly Father. To know Him is life eternal, and there's no better way to know and love Him than by looking to the example of His Son, ...
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Episode 80
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20:38
"Success Is A Multi-Generational Project"
#79 - Happy Summer! In a recent post, I read "Success is becoming the kind of man your ancestors would be proud of, and your descendants will be grateful for." Today we talk about how that legacy, that success we yearn for, is...
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Episode 79
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43:23
Wheat, Tares, and Noah Blindness - An Institute Lesson
#78 - In this institute lesson, Jason provides an example of The Book of Mormon expounding upon one of the parables from the New Testament - the Wheat and the Tares, via the story of Abinadi and King Noah. Truly, The Book of Mormon was written ...
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Episode 78
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1:00:27