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151.Building Bonds I Expert parental advice for how to develop social, emotional & cognitive growth
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40:05Join me as I speak with Dr. Jenet Erickson, an associate professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU as we explore how supportive, home-based parent-child relationships impact behavioral and social outcomes and the ways strong family connections build resilience in children, and how modern challenges like societal pressures an…
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150.All Missions Matter I Facing stigma, embracing service, and changing the narrative.
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29:44Nathaniel Openshaw opens up about his decision to serve a service mission—even though he was fully qualified for a proselyting mission. He shares the personal inspiration behind his choice, the realities of the stigma surrounding service missions, and why that perspective needs to change. The reality is that both proselyting and service missions ar…
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149. Changing Hollywood I How Neil Harmon & Angel Studios are inspiring a new era of uplifting films
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42:47Neil Harmon, CEO and founder of Angel Studios shares how projects like The Chosen and Sound of Freedom have sparked a global movement for more uplifting and inspiring content. This growing demand led him to create the Angel Guild, a unique platform where members can vote on potential films and use their voices to drive meaningful change. Through th…
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148. Gang to Gospel | Gang leader Peter Afemata shares how he found his faith and changed his life
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52:00Former Long Beach, CA gang leader, Peter Afemata, shares his powerful journey of faith and the miracles that guided him from a life of gang violence to one of faith and service as a recently called YSA branch president. Peter reflects on how his mother's unwavering love played a pivotal role in his miraculous transformation. This inspiring episode …
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147.Witnessing Miracles | Laura shares on facing terminal brain cancer, witnessing miracles & using her faith to give hope to others.
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42:28Join me as I speak with Laura Eddington about the reality of facing terminal brain cancer and the profound ways she has seen God’s hand in her life. With unwavering faith, she openly shares her journey to inspire hope, strengthen others' faith, and testify of the miracles she has witnessed. Despite one of life’s greatest challenges, Laura has found…
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146.Faith, Football, & Fame l USC tight end, Walker Lyons, shares how hard work & devoted faith create opportunity
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39:53In 2023 Walker Lyons was ranked the No. 2 tight end in the nation by ESPN. Walker talks about how he made the difficult decision to put his dream on hold to serve a mission in Norway and how he was able to still accomplish his goal of being a D1 athlete playing as a tight end for the elite USC Trojans. Tune in to hear how Walker navigates the deman…
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145.Defending America I Robert O’Brien, former National Security Advisor to Trump, on terrorism, hostage negotiations, faith & working with Trump
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48:18Join me for an insightful conversation with Robert C. O’Brien, former National Security Advisor to President Trump from September 18, 2019, to January 20, 2021. He takes us behind the scenes of his daily role in protecting our freedoms from terrorism, leading high-stakes hostage negotiations, and securing the release of dozens of American citizens …
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144.Faith and Fame | Celebrity dancer, Rylee Arnold, shares how her faith has fueled her dreams
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31:32Join me for an inspiring conversation with Rylee Arnold, professional dancer on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars. She shares the valuable lessons she’s learned throughout her dance journey, how she stays grounded in her faith despite the demands of her career, and the mentor who has had the greatest impact on her life. Don’t miss this insight…
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143.Lessons in Leadership I How former Senator Orrin Hatch led with faith despite political pressure
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48:40I am honored to release this tribute episode to my late father-in-law Senator Orrin Hatch. He was a true gentleman and lived his life with integrity and respect for others. He fought for what he knew was right and wasn’t influenced by party politics. He showed us how to mix church and state and never backed away from his faith. His ability to work …
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142. Discerning Truth I Finding reliable sources and managing faith challenges with Jared Halverson
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52:46Join me for a conversation with Jared Halverson as we explore how to navigate the delicate balance between orthodoxy and harmony in our faith. Together, we discuss thoughtful and compassionate approaches to having meaningful conversations with those who may be struggling with their faith. We'll also share insights on how to sift through online info…
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141.Compensating Power of Christ I BJ Allen shares actionable approaches to strengthening your faith, face doubts and connect with Christ.
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48:10Join me as I speak with BJ Allen, author of The Compensating Power of Christ, as he shares how we can apply the atonement to our lives in simple and meaningful ways. BJ shares how Christ compensates for our inadequacies and how to answer questions and concerns we might have about our faith in a productive way that draws us closer to Christ.…
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140. Faith Over Fortune | Debbie Harrison shares her father J.W. Marriott Jr.'s journey as a hospitality magnate and devoted church advocate.
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33:40 Debbie Marriott Harrison shares the remarkable life and legacy of her father J.W. Marriott, co-founder of the world’s largest hotel conglomerate. Known for his unparalleled business success, Bill Marriott’s journey has been deeply rooted in his faith, humility, and a commitment to serving others. From placing over 1.3 million copies of the Book o…
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139. Single and Staying I Jean Tanner discusses overcoming insecurity & thriving as a single adult
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32:33Join me as I speak with Jean Tanner as she shares her journey as a successful single woman in a family centered church. Jean shares how she overcame her insecurity and decided to show up in her life and in her ward in productive ways. Jean shares the 4 rules she lives by that keep her active and engaged and her advice for how to address feeling lon…
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138. Transforming Health I Karalynne Call shares practical tips for nourishing mind, body & spirit.
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47:16Join me as I speak with Karalynne Call, a certified nutritionist, health advocate, and founder of Just Ingredients, a wellness brand dedicated to products made with real ingredients, free from artificial additives and added sugars. Karalynne’s journey began when she struggled with severe depression and survived a suicide attempt. From that turning …
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137. Leading YSA to Christ I Rob Ferrell shares insights for inspiring and retaining YSA today
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45:52Join me as I speak with Rob Ferrell, a recently released mission leader to Peru and former YSA bishop and stake president shares his valuable insights on what he has seen work—and not work—when it comes to supporting today’s young single adults. Rob discusses what every leader needs to know to inspire and retain young single adult members and how t…
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136. Navigating Divorce | Marriage expert Matt Townsend shares everything you need to know.
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1:05:09Join me as I speak with renowned marriage and relationship counselor, Matt Townsend, as he shares his 30 years of experience to help couples who are facing and navigating divorce. Matt shares the essential steps to take before getting divorced, how to know if you’re making the right decision, how to tell the kids, how to manage reactions, how to ge…
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135. Building Faith I Scott Foulger shares simple strategies for how to strengthen youth & adults.
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32:38Join me for a conversation with youth leader Scott Foulger, where he shares essential insights for leaders on building meaningful, trusting connections with youth and supporting them as they transition into life away from home while staying spiritually grounded. Scott also opens up about how he and his wife remain anchored in the gospel, even as ma…
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134. Witnessing Miracles | Shima Baughman shares how the Lord led her family out of Iran and into the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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49:42Join me as I speak with Shima Baughman, Iranian immigrant and Professor of Criminal Law and Distinguished Fellow at the Wheatley Institute at BYU. Shima shares the many miracles she has witnessed in her life starting with her families miraculous escape from Iran in 1986 followed by her families conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, putting them…
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133. Lasting Success I Andy Reid shows what effective leadership looks like on and off the field and how he lives his beliefs without compromise.
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33:27Join me as I speak with Andy Reid, head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and three time Super Bowl champion, as he shares what keeps him grounded in a demanding and stressful coaching career and who his biggest mentor has been throughout his professional coaching career. Andy shares how prioritizing his faith has benefited his career and his family…
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132. Finding True Peace I Amber Pearce shares her spiritual journey through an unconventional upbringing
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48:45Join me as I speak with Amber Pearce about her parents remarkable conversion after they were taught the gospel in a hippie commune. Amber shares what it was like living in an unconventional home without the modern conveniences of electricity and indoor plumbing by parents who embraced the hippie lifestyle. She shares how the church brought peace, s…
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131. Removing Shame I Kurt Francom shares how to build healthy relationships
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42:15Join me as I speak with Kurt Francom, Host of the Leading Saints podcast and author of Is God Disappointed in Me? where he shares how to remove shame and build healthy relationships that allow for more productive spiritual, and behavioral outcomes.
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130. Christ in Kirtland l Joe Jackson shares detailed accounts of divinity appearing to early church leaders.
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57:29Join me as I speak with Kirtland historical expert, Joe Jackson, as he shares several detailed appearances of divinity in Kirtland and what was happening in the church when these miraculous appearances occurred. Joe also shares firsthand descriptions of the Savior as well as additional resources for learning more about documented witnesses of divin…
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129. Positive Connection I Kristyn Morgan shares how to create more meaningful connections and how to successfully manage life transitions.
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36:40Join me as I speak with Kristyn Morgan as she shares tips for creating more positive connections and how to be vulnerable in appropriate ways that create meaningful and healing connections. Kristyn also shares how to navigate transitions in a productive and positive way.
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128. Survival I US Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis shares his spiritual wrestle as a Japanese prisoner
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39:38Join me as I speak with United States Navy Lieutenant, Ridge Alkonis. On May 29th 2021 Ridge lost consciousness while driving his family home from their hike on Mount Fuji, resulting in a fatal car crash causing the death of two Japanese pedestrians. In 2021 a Japanese court found Ridge guilty of negligent driving causing death and sentenced him to…
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127. Restoring Hope I Svitlana Miller shares the miracles she has witnessed through her efforts to restore hope to her war torn country of Ukraine
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44:54Join me as I speak with Svitlana Miller, Founder of To Ukraine With Love, as she shares how the Lord is guiding her through every step of her miraculous journey to bring hope, opportunity and healing to war torn Ukraine. Svitlana shares how her 13-year-old son inspired her to create a housing initiative that has now been recognized as the leading h…
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126. Kirtland Restored I An overview of church history in Kirtland, the scourge and restoring trust with Community of Christ
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1:05:14Join me as I speak with Kirtland historical expert, Joe Jackson, where he shares the miraculous events that happened in Kirtland Ohio, including the formal leadership of church authorities, the reception of 64 revelations in the D&C and 18 recorded events of diety appearing to Joseph Smith and other church leaders and so much more!! Joe shares the …
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125. Overcoming Pornography I Dr. Julie McBride shares how to treat & stop pornography use for good.
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49:36Join me as I speak with Dr. Julie Fraumeni-McBride as she shares what parents can do to identify early pornography use with their children and young adults and how to start a disarming conversation that leads to effective solutions. Julie also shares how soft pornography portrayed in cartoon form, written literature, and suggestive music can be har…
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124. Our True Identity l Michelle Craig shares how to connect with God and others in meaningful ways
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42:24Join me as I speak with Michelle Craig, former First Counselor in the Young Woman General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as she shares her experience as a general leader and what she sees as some of the most pressing needs of our youth today and what we can do to strengthen our faith, identify and magnify our gifts …
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123. Progression I Candice shares what motivated her to return to college at 35 & why it’s important
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39:57Join me as I speak with Candice Gardner, Associate Vice President of Development at Utah Valley University, about how she returned to college 15 years after getting married at the young age of 18 and leaving school when she was 20 to care for her newborn child. Candice shares how she gained the courage to go back to school as an older student, and …
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122. Rescued I Elizabeth Smart shares how she survived her kidnapping & how we can protect children
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51:38Join me as I speak with Elizabeth Smart about her harrowing experience with being kidnapped from her home at the vulnerable age of 14 and how she survived nine months of captivity and sexual assault. Elizabeth shares what brought her comfort and hope during her captivity and how she has been able to move on with her life and find joy again. She sha…
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121. True Conversion | Sarah shares the miracles leading to her conversion & how God knows her.
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35:26Join me as I speak with Sarah Cowperthwait as she shares the serendipitous events that led to her incredible conversion story and how she has let God prevail in her life in miraculous ways.
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120. Led by God I Jenny Oaks Baker shares how she uses her gifts to bring others closer to Christ.
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45:07Join me as I speak with Jenny Oaks Baker, Grammy Nominated Billboard No. 1 performer and recording artist as she shares how her Christ centered childhood fostered her love for Christian music and the influence her father, President Dallin H Oaks, and her devoted mother, June Oaks, had in shaping the focus of her professional career. Jenny shares ho…
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119. The Long Game I Donny Osmond shares how he navigated superstardom & what kept him grounded.
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51:08Join me as I speak with Donny Osmond as he shares his journey through the entertainment industry, starting at the tender age of 5-years- old. Donny leads us through what kept him grounded during the highs and lows of a demanding 60 year entertainment career, where he faced superstardom as a pop star teen idol, TV variety show sensation, star in the…
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118. Redemption I 31-year-old Luke Williams shares how hitting rock bottom reconnected him to Christ
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35:19Join me as I speak with 31-year-old, Luke Williams, as he shares his journey of redemption. Listen to the full episode to learn what led to his breaking point, and how he was able to overcome years of addiction and unfulfilling relationships and fully embrace the joy and peace found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.…
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117. Priesthood Power I Barbara Gardner clarifies the priesthood power of women at church & at home
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52:42Join me as I speak with Barbara Morgan Gardner, author of The Priesthood Power of Women and Associate Professor of Religion at Brigham Young University, as she clarifies several questions surrounding the priesthood power of women and how women can use the priesthood power in the temple, at church, and in their homes. Barbara also explains the eccle…
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116.Fulfilling Relationships I David Morgan shares tips for how to change negative cycles & find joy
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51:12Dr. David Morgan shares the secrets to successful connections. Learn how to manage negative thoughts, stop control habits, and ease frustration with your partner. Plus, discover the art of breaking down emotional walls! Don’t miss out on this transformative episode!
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115. Body & Mind I Sherie Samuelian shares tips to improve our mental, physical & spiritual health.
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47:12Join me as I speak with metabolic health coach and endurance athlete, Sherie Samuelian, as she shares her top five healthy habits to help us maximize our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Sherie also shares how we can reframe how we look at our bodies to move forward with confidence.
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114. When Your Eternal Companion Leaves the Church I How to cope with a healthy expectation
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31:48When Abby got married in the temple to her newly returned missionary, she never thought that he would be the one to leave the church 12 years later. His decision left her asking herself the hard questions of what she truly believed and how she was going to navigate her new reality of being a mother of 3 raising her children in the church alone. It …
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113. Raising Teens I Brooke Romney shares practical advice for raising teens in todays world.
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26:22Brooke Romney, author of 52 Modern Manners for Teens, shares practical modern manners and advice for teens and their parents to help navigate the social, emotional, and practical challenges of being a teenager in todays world.
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112.Successful Dating I LDS dating coach shares how to get into a fulfilling relationship that lasts
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54:13Join me as I speak with seasoned LDS dating coach, Julie Balkman, as she shares her tips for how to manage the complexities of dating as a young single adult in our church culture. Julie shares her expertise on how to get out of the dating game and into a real relationship that lasts.
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111. Musical Legacy I Janice K Perry shares the inspiration behind her 40 yr prolific music career.
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59:53Janice Kapp Perry has inspired church members with her music for over 40 years with popular primary hymns “A Child’s Prayer,”“ I Love To See The Temple,” and “Trying To Be Like Jesus.” Join me as she shares the serendipitous event that led to her prolific musical career and what has inspired her throughout her musical journey.…
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110. Finding New Purpose | Strategies for navigating mid-life & finding renewed purpose & confidence
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42:53Join me as I speak with Shawna Doughman as she shares the important aspects we need to focus on before our kids leave home and how to approach our second act with curiosity and confidence, leading us to renewed purpose!
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109. Facing Doubt I How to support loved ones who have “switched off” or been “squeezed out.”
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47:39Join me as I speak with Patrick Mason, author of the book Planted, as he shares how to strengthen and support loved ones on their faith journey, even when we don’t have all the answers and how those facing doubt can find the answers they are looking for. Patrick also shares how we can commune with God even when we don’t feel that he is communicatin…
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108. Facing Our Fears | Overcoming limiting thoughts to find new purpose and direction midlife.
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34:35Join me as I speak with Emily Gold as she shares her journey finding renewed purpose and meaning as her kids left home. Emily shares how she overcame fear and self-limiting doubts leading her to unlock her true potential and find joy and fulfillment in her second act of life.
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107. Surrender I Disney star Adassa shares how facing death with trust in God changed her life
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36:48Join me as I speak with musical sensation, Adassa, star in Disney’s Encanto, about the defining moments that led to her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ. After surviving a brush with death, Adassa shares how the Lord has magnified her musical talents and led her to opportunities she never thought imaginable, as she has surrendered her will …
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106. Midlife Makeover | Whitney Johnson shares how to find renewed purpose in the second act of life
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46:33Whitney Johnson, author of Disrupt Yourself, shares tips for how to identify passions and interests that fill our lives with renewed purpose and meaning and how to find opportunities that allow us to manifest our true potential!Show Note links Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream by Whitney Johnson - Amazon linkDisrupt Y…
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105. Inspired Art I Michael Malm shares how he bears testimony through art & what inspires him.
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33:01Michael Malm is a prolific Christian artist whose work was recently showcased on the general conference promotions. His paintings are also featured on the cover of the official church 2023 Come Follow Me manual, in the Conference center, and displayed in our sacred temples. Michael shares why he has chosen to devote his life to Christian art, and t…
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104. Gay & Faithful l Hunter Steele shares his journey as a gay member and why he stays.
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44:14Join me as I speak with Hunter Steele, a 24 year old BYU student, as he shares advice for parents on how to support their gay children and advice for gay children on how to open up about their orientation. Hunter talks about the emotional toll being gay can create and how to get the help needed to cope with the reality of being gay. Hunter, powerfu…
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103. Betrayal Trauma | How to heal from and trust a spouse caught in the cycle of pornography.
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52:33Join me as I speak with Rhyll Croshaw as she shares the reality of her journey being married to someone caught in the cycle of pornography for over 32 years. She shares how she found out about the addiction, how she navigated the relapses and the breaking point that finally brought her husband to seek the recovery he needed. Rhyll shares how she go…
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102. Parenting Hacks I Therapist Kristen Murray shares how to raise resilient kids in todays world.
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42:52Join me as I speak with Kristen Murray, seasoned adolescent LDS Therapist, as she shares advice for parents on how to support kids when they fail, how to guide decision making, how to be more vulnerable, how to connect better with their children to build confidence and trust within the parent/child relationship and the three most important words in…
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