"His Grace Is Sufficient" | Brad Wilcox on Grace, Perfectionism & Becoming (LDS Talk)

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean that the grace of Jesus Christ is "sufficient"? In this Thinning of the Veil episode, host Tia Smith opens up about perfectionism, feeling unqualified, and the online backlash and dark seasons she has weathered while being asked to testify — then shares one of the talks that has strengthened her most: Brad Wilcox's beloved Latter-day Saint (LDS) devotional "His Grace Is Sufficient" (Brigham Young University, 2011). Wilcox teaches that grace is not about Jesus making up the difference between our efforts and perfection — it's about Christ making all the difference, filling us and transforming us. Using his famous piano-lessons analogy, he explains why the Savior asks so much of us: not to repay a debt already paid in full, but because obedience and repentance are how we practice, change, and learn to feel at home in God's presence. For anyone tired of feeling like they're always falling short — anyone battling perfectionism, discouragement, anxiety, or the feeling of not being "worthy enough" — this message is a reminder that grace is not the light at the end of the tunnel, but the light that moves us through it. If you needed to hear that God's grace is enough for you right now, this episode is for you.Q: What does Brad Wilcox teach about grace in "His Grace Is Sufficient"?A: Wilcox teaches that grace is not about Jesus filling the gap between our efforts and perfection, but about Christ making all the difference — paying our debt in full and filling and transforming us. Host Tia Smith shares this Brigham Young University devotional (2011) as a message of hope for anyone who feels they are always falling short.Q: If grace covers everything, why does Jesus still ask so much of us?A: Using the analogy of a mother paying for piano lessons and then asking her child to practice, Wilcox explains that obedience, repentance, and covenants are not payments to justice — that debt is already paid. They are how we show appreciation, practice, and change, so that we learn to feel at home in God's presence.Q: How does understanding grace help with perfectionism and discouragement?A: The episode teaches that there should never be only two options — perfection or giving up. Wilcox testifies that change is a process, repentance is a pattern, and Christ is with us every step, not waiting at the finish line. Tia connects this to her own struggle with perfectionism and the encouragement to keep trying.Q: Is grace received only "after all we can do"?A: Wilcox, citing Elder Bruce C. Hafen, teaches that grace is not a booster engine that kicks in once our own fuel runs out, but a constant energy source available before, during, and after our efforts. Tia shares this as reassurance that the Savior's enabling power is available right here and right now.▶️ WATCH & LISTEN🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil🌐 Website: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinning-of-the-veil/id1753511394🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jWCfMHkZXwnSwy2b98J4M🎵 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a0a45561-d4c2-46d3-af8d-a1e967a21a25📖 BOOKPatterns of Revelation — Spiritual Foundations for Hearing God's Voice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW36MG9B📱 CONNECTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veilFacebook Group (Gathering of the Gatherers): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429562078443774Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572121559456💛 SUPPORT THE SHOWVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil✉️ Have you had a thinning of the veil experience? Email [email protected] — your testimony may be exactly what someone needs to hear.#ThinningOfTheVeil #SpiritWorld #TempleWork #FamilyHistory #LDS #LatterDaySaints #GatheringOfIsrael #MinisteringAngels #FamilySearch #PersonalRevelationSupport the show