Green Bananas – Details, episodes & analysis

Feeling overwhelmed by the darkness around you? Join Anabelle in this episode as she dives into how to keep your spirits up even when the world feels heavy. With practical tips and advice inspired by Alma chapter 37, along with insights from Elder Mark A. Bragg’s talk, "Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day," you'll find encouragement and ways to stay positive. Whether you're facing personal challenges or just trying to see the good in the world, this episode will help you stay uplifted and focused on the light.

Things she referenced: 

Come, Follow Me July 29-August 4

Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day Elder Mark A. Bragg

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Ever feel like your prayers are on autopilot? In this episode of Green Bananas, Anabelle explores what it means to pray genuinely. Drawing from Alma 32-35, she unpacks how to move beyond routine words to heartfelt conversations with God. Discover practical ways to make your prayers more meaningful and self-reflective. Anabelle shares personal stories and insights, offering tips on aligning your intentions with your actions and living authentically. Join the journey to deepen your spiritual connection and see how understanding the “why” behind your prayers can transform your faith and inspire you to pray with purpose.

Things she referenced: 

Come, Follow Me July 22-28

Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer by Elder Richard G. Scott

The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints

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The Savior is a healer, and in this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, we talk about how Christ can heal us physically and spiritually. Anabelle talks about not only having faith to be healed, but having faith not to be healed, before discussing how we can follow Christ by putting love first.

Things she referenced:

Come, Follow Me February 27-March 5

Accepting the Lord’s Will and Timing by Elder David A. Bednar

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Ever feel like the things everyone says will make you happy just aren’t doing it? Find yourself asking Chat GPT how to add more meaning to your life? Pressure to reach absolute perfection completely killing your vibe? This week, Anabelle chats with guest Harrison Bludworth about how Christ teaches us to find lasting happiness before discussing the balance between self improvement and perfectionism.

Things they referenced:

Come, Follow Me February 13-19

Perfection Pending by Russell M. Nelson

Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually by Jeffrey R. Holland

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When we make the decision to follow Jesus Christ, we make the decision to change and live a better life through Him. This can be such a life-changing experience that being “born-again” is the best way to describe it. After a quick grammar lesson, Anabelle talks about baptismal covenants and what they mean to us day-to-day. She also discusses how we can feel the love of Heavenly Father through His Son, Jesus Christ even in the loneliest of times; He is our friend, our brother. He is there. We can talk to Him literally whenever, and we should do it more.

Things she referenced:

Come, Follow Me February 6-12

Prince of Peace: Find Lasting Peace through Jesus Christ

Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders Among You, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

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Today Anabelle shares a realization she had last week: it had been a while since she’d thought. About anything. Without interruption. In this episode, she talks communing with God — what it is and how we can do it — before diving into divine potential (what it means, and how we can reach it).

Things she referenced:

Come, Follow Me January 30-February 5

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Things are hopeful when you have hope. Anabelle’s roommate, cousin, and bestie Lizzie Cobb joins her today with two invaluable insights: socks make or break an outfit, and repenting is not Plan B — it’s Plan A. The girls talk the holistic nature of repentance and how to let the Atonement change you for the better, and it’s simpler than you think. 

Things they referenced:

January 23-29 Come, Follow Me

Overcome the World and Find Rest, President Russell M. Nelson

We Can Do Better and Be Better, President Russell M. Nelson

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Recently, Anabelle had an experience that made her realize how important it is to look on the bright side (AKA having the light of Christ). The light of Christ can help us out in bad times, and while sometimes the world can seem like a dark place, there is always light and happiness all around us — you just have to know where to look.

Things she referenced:

Come, Follow Me January 16-22

Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day by Elder Mark. A Bragg

The Light of Life by President M. Russell Ballard

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The beginning of the year is a great time to consider all aspects of your life and what can stay and go; in this episode, Anabelle talks simplicity and how we can focus on what’s really important. From finding a calm place to go to when things get tough to channeling your inner child and buying a coloring book, she chats about how Jesus exemplified humility and simplicity and what we can learn from it.

Things she referenced:

Come, Follow Me January 9-15

Let Him Do It with Simplicity by L. Tom Perry

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Miracles happen — sometimes we just have to wait. But what do we do when it feels like our life is out of our control? In this episode, Anabelle talks about faithfully waiting for blessings to come before defining what it means for your soul to magnify the Lord; it’s more than just love, it’s about taking action.

Things she referenced:

Come, Follow Me January 2-8

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