All In

In the second part of this two-part interview, Bridger and Lindsey Frampton—whose family was forever changed by the tragedy in Grand Blanc, Michigan—share what has unfolded in the days following the attack. They reflect on the challenges of guiding their family through grief and healing, and the impact of the love and support they've received from around the world.  00:37- Feelings That Can Coexist 4:29- Lifted Up By Prayer and Support 17:09- Lindsey 20:36- Helping Children Heal 31:55- PTSD  39:00- The Master Physician 43:45- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "You get flashbacks. You get memories. You get loud noises that cause you to go right back to where you were—smells, sounds—it's interesting how easily you're back in the midst of chaos. And taking time to go through those memories, to go through those flashbacks with a lens of the gospel or with a lens of the Savior, you can find the Savior in those moments and then you can turn that over to the Lord." -Bridger Frampton Links: Pt. 1 interview- https://www.ldsliving.com/all-in/bridger-and-lindsey-frampton-the-faith-that-outlasted-the-flames-in-michigan-pt-1

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Bridger and Lindsey Frampton were at church with their family when a vehicle crashed into the side of their chapel just moments after the administration of the sacrament. What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly revealed itself to be something far more devastating. In this first half of their story, Bridger and Lindsey honor the lives lost and share the miracles they witnessed and experienced—even in the midst of unimaginable tragedy. 1:36- The Road to Michigan 4:45- September 28, 2025 15:00- Going Back Inside Again and Again 17:56- Heroes 22:58- Searching For Your Children 26:22- Smoke Inhalation 33:48- Two Mothers 36:27- Medical Professionals 42:36- The Power of Prayer "These were faithful members of the Church. …They'd just taken the sacrament. When their lives were taken, they were doing what they've always been doing. They were serving. They were helping people around them and I think God takes their actions and those things very seriously. And I hope they'll always be remembered for the way they lived. People of faith, people of service, and people who love others around them."

When friends serving as mission leaders in Ghana encouraged Dwight and Susan Potter to submit their mission papers, they didn't hesitate. But the path that followed turned out to be very different from what they expected. In this episode, the Potters share how their willingness to say "yes" led to an unexpected and deeply meaningful journey—one they wouldn't change for anything. 1:46- A Young Missionary to Belgium 3:05- A Change of Plans 5:39- Finding What the Lord Knew All Along 10:55- The Language of Love 14:26- Miracles Have Not Ceased 30:07- Smiling Faces and Grateful Hearts  32:38- The Experience of a Senior Mission  36:03- A Window of Time 40:37- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If you'd told me at any point before this that at some point in my life I would be in, like I call it, the backwoods of North Carolina where I grew up teaching people the gospel of Jesus Christ in my mission language I could never have foreseen that—never in my wildest dreams." -Dwight Potter Links: Elder Godoy's Conference Talk- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/54godoy?lang=eng

What would the Primary General President say to a newly called Primary leader? Why does Primary matter? How can we create "places of security" for children? We find out on this week's episode as President Susan H. Porter gives advice directly to a brand new ward primary president. 1:50- Upbringing 4:23- First and Earliest Communicators 8:15- Recognizing the Spirit 10:14- Long-term Impacts of Primary 13:30- Experiences with Elder Porter 18:08- Engaging Five Senses 20:15- Service When It's Not Convenient 23:00- Variety of Learners 25:53- Handbook Updates 31:54- Value of Councils 34:44- Power of Primary Songs 37:31- Creating Places of Security 38:43- Message to Children of the Church 39:25- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Heavenly Father knows you. Heavenly Father loves you and Heavenly Father needs you." President Porter's message to the children of the Church

In October 1998, Sione Havili's future looked incredibly bright. Earlier that year, he had signed a letter of intent to play football at BYU and was preparing to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New York City. But in a single moment, everything changed. A decision to take part in an act of retaliation tied to gang violence would alter the course of Sione's life forever. In this week's episode, Sione opens up about the difficult lessons that followed, and why he now believes the experience was essential to his personal growth and progression. 1:40- Two Sets of Friends 3:53- Retaliation 5:57- Extradited  9:07- The Response of Others 12:23- From NYC To SLC 13:38- Prison 17:00- High School Sweethearts 18:13- Continued Consequences 22:23- Leaving That Kid Behind 31:01- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "We can't look back…Whenever we encounter any challenges, even if we have successes, we need to look forward."  Links:  KSL Documentary about Sione: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rwSILAXH0Y&t=745s

Years ago, Maria Eckersley found herself needing the Savior more than ever. As her husband battled pancreatic cancer, Easter became more than a holiday—it became a lifeline of hope, hope in the promises of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Instead of creating a long list of activities or traditions, Maria created what she calls a "tradition of teaching." In this episode, Maria shares how intentionally focusing her family on the gift of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ transformed her home and her gratitude for Easter.    2:42- Origin of Testimony 6:13- Salt Lake Temple Open House Celebration 9:59- A Choice to Celebrating Easter 15:18- A Tradition of Teaching 20:13- What a Connection with the Lord Does 22:08- There's Always Water 25:08- The Promises If the Resurrection is True 29:15- The Duality in Easter 34:04- Easter Through the Lens of the Book of Mormon 37:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "I think there's a lot of that commercial side that we can set down when it comes to Easter. So for me, I guess I see Christmas as a season of giving and receiving in the Savior's way and when it comes to Easter, I see Easter focused on it's all about me receiving...it literally is just His divine gift that is given to all of us. It's a time for us to celebrate that gift, to appreciate it, maybe to emulate it but it's really all about receiving and I just think there's some tenderness in that."   Links: Teaching Easter by Maria Eckersley Elder Neal A. Maxwell- "The cavity which suffering carves into our souls will one day also be the receptacle of joy."

When Corby Campbell's backflip ended in paralysis, it could have marked the end of his dreams. Instead, it became the foundation of something greater. On this week's episode, Corby and his wife, Tess—whom he met while in his wheelchair—share how love found them in unexpected circumstances, what they've learned about healing, and why they believe the Lord's purpose for Corby's life wasn't ruined in the fall—it was only just beginning.   3:13- A Story Meant To Share 7:42- The Plan Wasn't Ruined 10:57- Challenges and Potential to Improve/Overcome 21:38- Patience  23:56- Grieving Unmet Expectations 28:26- Grateful To Not Be Healed 38:22- "Everyone Is Lame" 42:50- A Default Opportunity for Service 48:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "The Savior does not heal people as often as He can and He does that on purpose." -Tess Campbell

Shirley Washenko is a survivor of sexual abuse who now shares a powerful message of hope and healing for those who have endured similar trauma. Through her own journey, she has discovered that true healing is possible through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. On this week's episode, Shirley testifies that the peace and restoration she has found are worth every effort and that utilizing the Atonement of Jesus Christ has the power to bless generations. 3:04- Personal Testimony 7:16- Healing Doctrines  12:24- What Is and Is Not Forgiveness 20:04- Healing Affects Generations 22:52- Digging Up the Past? 30:15- Agency and Physical Bodies 37:51- Alma the Younger 43:17- Approaching Stats Without Fear 47:13- Infuriating Unfairness 52:04- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "You are worth it. You are worth healing and becoming your most divine, true, whole, complete self. You're worth speaking your story. Your voice really does matter. Your story really matters and your healing really matters."  Links: "Healing After Sexual Abuse"- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6078641.html?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=13099-00001401&utm_id=13099  "Infuriating Unfairness" talk by Elder Renlund: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/25renlund?lang=eng

When the Temple Square renovation is complete, four new sculptures by artist Ben Hammond will welcome visitors to the grounds. Hammond began his career apprenticing under a sculptor known for crafting busts for the NFL Hall of Fame. Since then, his meticulous talent has led to creating Hall of Fame busts himself and sculpting a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon for the U.S. Capitol. On this week's episode, Ben shares how his life and career have been shaped—piece by piece—by the Master Sculptor.   2:03- Anatomy 7:43- The Creator 12:32- NFL Hall of Fame Busts 17:37- Uninterrupted Time With a Prophet 24:27- Temple Square Sculptures 34:29- Five Wise Virgins 38:55- Martha Hughes Cannon 45:36- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   "I don't want to live my life in fear. I don't want to be obsessed with politics and everything that's bad in the world. I want to focus on things of an eternal nature. There's some sadness that happens when you're separated in this life but to know that I've been redeemed by Jesus Christ—nothing can happen in this life that can take that away from me unless I choose for it to happen."

What if the greatest gift of Christmas isn't something we buy, but something we become? Sharon Eubank, global humanitarian director for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares what she's learned about meaningful giving—and how each of us can better serve and lift others this holiday season. 3:29- Character Developed in Giving and Receiving 8:19- Safeguarding Dignity 11:42- Approaching the Enormity of the World's Suffering 18:03- Joining Hands 22:56- The Power of Presence 28:40- The Salvation Army 34:33- Sparking Hope 38:53- Multiplying and Replenishing 43:22- "Love's Pure Light" 46:48- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "If we can be the one that's handing them the can [of food] or listening to their story or reading a scripture with them or inviting them to our table to spark the hope that starts, aren't we lucky?" Links:  "Doing Small Things With Great Love" - https://www.deseretbook.com/product/PR00001103.html?cgid=books_nonfiction "Silent Night, Love's Pure Light" - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/christmas-devotional/2018/12/silent-night-loves-pure-light?lang=eng

On October 15, 1985, Kathy Sheets returned home from her morning walk and noticed a small package on the driveway. As she reached for it, a bomb—placed by master forger Mark Hofmann in a desperate attempt to divert attention from his collapsing fraud scheme—detonated, taking her life. Kathy's daughter, Heidi Jones, struggled following her mom's passing with bitterness and deep grief but on today's episode, she shares how a decision to forgive made all the difference.  2:00- The 50-Year-Old Housewife 5:07-October 15, 1985 8:41- The Unseen Aftermath 11:18- An All-Consuming Grief 13:41- Letting Go of Bitterness  19:18- Reconciliation and Testimony 22:03- Forgiving the Unfairness of Life 27:25- The Unseen Aftermath…Again 32:06- Gaining Perspective 35:16- No Unfinished Business 38:59- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "To apply Christ's Atonement in my life I had to be able to take that huge burden, that oppression, and lay it at the Savior's feet and leave it. Lay it and leave it."

Emily Utt has one of the most unique jobs within the Church: she spends her days inside its most sacred and historic spaces. Sometimes that means slipping on a hard hat; other times it means uncovering stories and artifacts that deepen our understanding of the faith's heritage. In this episode, Emily shares what she's learned from a career spent safeguarding holy places—and why these spaces should matter to each of us.  1:43- What Constitutes a Sacred Space?  4:49- Remembering and Connection 9:55- We are Them 16:40- A Very Cool Job 19:09- Principles of Preservation 24:47- Appropriateness and Real People 27:22- Why Spend Time in Sacred Spaces? 31:33- Kirtland Temple 37:46- Until You've Been in Their Home 44:21- Looking Forward and Looking Back 50:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "I imagine every person in the world has a place that would be their waters of Mormon and how beautiful is that place, for there they came to know God."  Links: Follow Him podcast with Emily- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/followhim/id1545433056?i=100070927727 Hi Five Live with Emily- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy1wPXog1q8  

Mike Maughan was serving in a YSA bishopric when he heard Blake Roney, now the president of the Provo City Center Temple say, "We are not the gatekeepers, we are the welcoming committee." That single statement changed the way Mike has lived in the years since and it changed the culture of the YSA ward in which he was serving. On this week's episode, Mike discusses the transformative nature of that experience. 2:26- Freed From the Burden of Judgment 7:53- Take Them By the Hand 18:52- Application 26:01- Changing the Tune, Not the Lyrics 31:38- Never Burn a Bridge and Always Be Kind 35:37- The Power of Experience 44:08- Committing Completely 51:52- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Life is long and the world is small." Links: Annette Dennis- "We are commanded to love others, not to judge them. Let's lay down that heavy burden; it isn't ours to carry. Instead, we can pick up the Savior's yoke of love and compassion." https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ftsoy/2022/11/18-dennis?lang=eng "Nothing is so much calculated to lead people to forsake sin as to take them by the hand, and watch over them with tenderness. When persons manifest the least kindness and love to me, O what power it has over my mind, while the opposite course has a tendency to harrow up all the harsh feelings and depress the human mind" (History of the Church, 5:23–24). Elder Kearon's general conference talk mentioned- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/45kearon?lang=eng Elder S. Mark Palmer general conference talk mentioned- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/then-jesus-beholding-him-loved-him?lang=eng Amy Coney Barrett's Book, "Listening to the Law"- https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Law-Reflections-Court-Constitution/dp/0593421868

John Koelliker is a young dad doing his best to care for his family while leading a growing startup as its founder and CEO. Much of the way he lives today comes from watching another dad—his own father, David Koelliker—who passed away in 2019 after battling a brain tumor for nearly a decade. 2:05- Consecration and Cancer 5:45- Confidence as a Missionary 7:41- Achievable Ends 11:30- The Act of Kneeling 13:16- An Entrepreneurial Itch 15:28- And Culture 17:30- A Champion of the Underdog 19:53- Failure and Faith 21:43- The People That Give Us Wings 25:30- Sports and Work 28:28- Leadership 31:12- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I think the 'Be ye therefore perfect' has always felt like such an insurmountable challenge for all of us and I think it taught me that perfection in action certainly is but perfection in intent or in your heart is something that feels a little bit more attainable." Links: "Everyone Needs a Brain Tumor" by David Koelliker- https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Needs-Brain-Tumor-Koelliker/dp/0692993118 Leland- https://www.joinleland.com/ Kore Baseball- https://a.co/d/g3nmL7d Forbes 30 Under 30- https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2023/education?profile=leland

Growing up in Madrid, Spain, Irene Caso dreamed of becoming a television broadcaster. That dream came true when she became an anchor and news director for Univision—but God had even greater plans. In this episode, Irene shares how her faith and her family's lifelong commitment to serve the Lord have guided her through every opportunity and challenge. 2:40- A Party or the First Missionary Lesson? 9:59- A True Love for the Gospel 12:12- Choosing a Mission 18:23- Univision 21:22- Meeting Mike 23:21- A Career Change 26:51- A Growing International Church 29:52- Juggling 33:45- Working With Women 36:18- A Message to Children 37:16- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Isn't it wonderful that tomorrow we get a fresh opportunity to be better at that one thing we weren't so great at the day before? I'll take it." Links: Irene's "I Am a Mormon" video: I'm a Mormon, Mother, and Spanish Newscaster Quick interview with Irene: Irene Caso: How we can rely on, and help, other women in our lives

In the 1984 Summer Olympics, Rowdy Gaines captured hearts around the world—and three gold medals in the pool. But for Rowdy, his Olympic triumphs are just one chapter in a much bigger story. In this week's episode, the legendary swimmer opens up about the moments that shaped him: the discipline of elite competition, the unexpected turns of life before and after gold, and the personal journey that led him to faith and family. 3:55- Discovering an Incredible Talent 7:05- An Olympic Boycott and Four More Years 11:14- Being an Olympian 15:00- Mental Vs. Medal 16:31- Finding True Love at a Gas Station in Vegas 20:50- Judy's Conversion 23:17- Rowdy's Conversion 29:32- Guillain-Barré Syndrome 31:23- USA Swimming Community 33:10- Feeling the Lord's Love 36:46- The Olympic Spirit 39:39- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I never said I was perfect in swimming but one thing I was, I was consistent. …Don't worry about being perfect, just worry about being consistent. And that's what I try to work on with the gospel is just trying to work on the consistency…" Links: Video of Rowdy's Olympic Individual Medal: 1984 Olympic Games - Men's 100 Meter Freestyle westnyacktwins•152K views•11 years ago Arthur Brooks article (behind paywall): The New York Times https://www.nytimes.comScottie Scheffler raised questions about happiness and fulfillment. This ... McKay Coppins piece following President Nelson's passing: The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.comA Prophet's Diagnosis Recent Editorial by Rowdy Gaines: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/rowdy-gaines-i-stand-with-michael-phelps-im-fighting-too/ Grand Blanc Bishop following Michigan tragedy: Bishop of Michigan Congregation Speaks About Tragic Shooting Church Newsroom•84K views•3 weeks ago

We always hear that pioneer stories exist all around the world but on this week's episode we are thrilled to share the awe-inspiring true story of Gurcharan Singh Gill, the first Latter-day Saint convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Sikh faith. Born in India, Gill's search for truth led him to a stake conference in the United States—a moment that would forever change his life and the lives of generations to come. 2:10- A Brief Intro to the Sikh Faith 6:40- "Gill" 10:50- Similarities and Differences 16:36- Where Did We Come From and Where Do We Go? 24:44- The Bonds of the Gospel 28:28- The Message of a Savior 31:45- Patriarchal Blessing 39:49- A Love Story 51:30- Lifelong Conversion 1:00:36- Honoring Heritage 1:09:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "The whole story is a lesson to me about the beauty of simplicity of the gospel and the importance of trusting in inspiration. We don't have to figure out everything intellectually…sometimes there is no grand secret." Links:  Latter-day Sikh

Shannon Foster didn't grow up in a Latter-day Saint home where scriptures were regularly studied—and her father wasn't a member of the Church. But rather than see this as a setback, Shannon considers it one of her greatest blessings. That unique perspective has shaped her ability to relate to others and to inspire confidence in anyone seeking to better understand and love the scriptures. In this episode, Shannon shares her journey and explains why she's so passionate about helping others develop a personal, meaningful relationship with scripture—no matter their background. 1:56- A Home Without Gospel Learning 8:06- The Lord Qualifies 14:05- Compelled to Share 17:18- Scaffolding 22:50- Family Scripture Study 27:25- The Power of Families 34:31- Think Like a Coach 42:12- Imperfect Practice 46:25- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I feel like I can stand in my spot and relate and say I was that girl who knew nothing about the scriptures and now I have found great power in the scriptures." Link:  The Red Headed Hostess guidebooks- https://www.deseretbook.com/category/church-resources_teaching-helps_the-red-headed-hostess/church-resources_teaching-helps_the-red-headed-hostess_guidebooks/  

Throughout history and across religious traditions, countless individuals have been honored for their holiness and devotion. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have this word in the name of our church—it is what we purport to be. But do we fully understand what that entails? Jamin and Ann Rowan recently led a study abroad trip exploring what it means to be and become a saint and on this week's episode, they share what they learned. 2:20- A Study Abroad They Couldn't Refuse 12:07- Peacemakers Needed Everywhere 22:15- The Sacrifices Saints Have Made To Follow Christ 26:34- Unreasonable Hospitality 33:55- Mission Calls Centuries Apart 38:10- Coming Back and Trying Again 39:59- Martyrs 42:41- The Magic of Real Places and Real Stories 46:23- President Hinckley's Mission Letter 52:07- Modern Latter-day Saints in Europe 57:55- The Power of Storytelling 1:04:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "These differences within our families—our immediate families and within our larger human family—are what help us become like God is. We have to come in contact with people that are different than us and listen with those ears of the heart and learn to love each other better..." -Ann Rowan

Rose Datoc Dall found comfort in the story of salvation taught within the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as a young woman. She began painting religious art and observed through her artistic success how God prevails in our lives. In the new book she shepherded me, Expressions of Jesus, Rose invites others to not only see Christ more clearly, but to see themselves in His story. In this interview, she shares how art can become a form of testimony, how creative expression deepens faith, and why she hopes everyone—artist or not—can find their reflection in the Savior's life and love. 2:17- Finding Something To Say Through Art 6:14- Consecrated Art in His Timing 10:26- Letting God Prevail in Art 15:58- A Cinematic Approach to Art 18:47- The Evolution of an Individual's Art 21:13- Edge of Crisis 26:43- Expressions of Jesus 43:21- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Let Him in. Let Him be a part of your life. Let Him be a part of your decision-making." Links: Expressions of Jesus book- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6080309.html?cgid=books Rose's I am a Mormon video- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfz3I1YoVZg&pp=ygUPcm9zZSBkYXRvYyBkYWxs Let God Prevail in Art talk- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qtTkuen6atc&pp=ygUfcm9zZSBkYXRvYyBkYWxsIGxldCBnb2QgcHJldmFpbA%3D%3D

President Alvin F. Meredith and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith, have lived all over the world so when the call came to move their young family to Rexburg, Idaho, to lead BYU-Idaho, they did what they've always done: They prepared themselves to love a new place and new people. On this week's episode, the Merediths share their thoughts, at the beginning of a new school year, on how to bloom where you're planted. 1:56- From the Bible Belt to Africa and the Middle East 5:36- Being Where Your Feet Are 8:20- The Kind of Person You Want to Marry 12:10- Temple Sunrise Tradition 15:40- Beginning With the End in Mind 21:18- Bloom Where You're Planted 27:45- Life Decisions Not Career Decisions 33:41- 100 Days of Listening 35:49- FHE for Secular Learning 39:20- The Value of Education 45:43- The Gospel is Joyful 50:42- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Education is important for everybody but the type of education really needs to be guided by the Spirit."

Have you ever found yourself walking through a door you never expected—but somehow knew God opened for you? On this week's episode, Camille Fronk Olson shares her own personal experience with the subheading of her new book, "But If Not"—this is her story of "Finding God in Unmet Expectations and Unwanted Detours." 1:45- Our Stories in Hindsight 7:36- Why Now? 10:31- Prosperity Gospel Fallacy 20:03- Leaving to God the Management of Blessings 26:07- Physical Bodies 34:16- Mandatory Vs. Voluntary Obedience 39:08- Because of Jesus Christ 42:15- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If going down that detour that He has sent us down leads us to trust more in Him, it is a glorious life." Links: But If Not- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/PR00001364.html Elder Vargas's general conference talk- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/34vargas?lang=eng  

Morgan Scalley is recognized as one of the top defensive coordinators in college football, known for preparing his players to be ready for whatever comes their way on the field. But for Coach Scalley, the most meaningful preparation happens off the field. In this week's episode, he shares how living the gospel of Jesus Christ has taught him to face life with faith and why the joy found in the Savior's Atonement far surpasses any victory on the scoreboard. 2:26- Football Vs. Spreading the Gospel 5:26- Moment of Loudness 7:23- Elder Neal A. Maxwell 11:00- Family 12:00- Seeking Christ Not Perfection 15:03- Learning From a Very Public Mistake 25:54- Keeping Covenants in Focus 30:40- Leaders 34:32- U-Turn 39:26- Raising Teenagers 43:18- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If the only skill sets we teach are how to become a better football player, we're failing these young men."

From "The Miracle" to "Because," Shawna Edwards has written songs that help children, youth, and adults feel the doctrine of Christ. But behind her music is a story of perseverance, opposition, and following inspiration. In this episode, Shawna shares lessons learned about faith, family, and creativity—and why she believes it's never too late to make a difference. 2:25- Unheralded Work 6:09- Songs 11-Year-Old Boys Want to Sing 11:36- A Supportive Spouse 13:35- It's Not Too Late 17:08- He Has Spread the Music 22:50- What Makes a Great Song? 24:58- The Doctrine With a Melody 27:32- Opposition 32:48- Inspiration or Imposter Syndrome? 35:48- Miracles and "The Miracle" 43:27- A New Generation of Hymns 45:20- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Satan would love every good thing you set out to do to not happen."

What if you paused every week to evaluate your life—not in terms of achievements, but in terms of relationships, discipleship, and faithfulness? For Gary Crittenden, that's been a Sunday tradition for decades. Inspired by Stephen R. Covey's "First Things First," Gary developed a habit to help him keep his priorities straight and on this week's episodes he shares the ways this practice has helped him in his efforts to become a better disciple of Jesus Christ, a better husband, father, and son. 1:46- A Weekly Reflection 7:58- Keeping an Appointment With Yourself 11:31- Thinkers and Doers 13:33- Using Professional Skills to Serve the Lord 21:27- Keep Walking 25:23- "There Is Nobody Better" 30:02- Why Prioritize Physical Health? 34:48- Honoring Aging Parents 38:21- Networking Vs. Real Relationships 43:09- The Courage to Say No 46:53- What Do We Want Most? 49:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "As much as we can do, we do and we try to make ourselves as good as we can but even after all of that, it is only by the grace of our Savior Jesus Christ that we actually can receive true perfection in this life…" Links- Utah Business article by Tad Walch- https://www.utahbusiness.com/profiles/2024/12/13/gary-crittenden-wall-street-problem-solver/ President Jeffrey R. Holland "Good Things To Come"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I The Many Lessons of Multiple Sclerosis by Catherine Crittenden- https://ldswomenproject.com/interview/the-many-lessons-of-multiple-sclerosis/

When Emily Peterson's husband passed away after a short but heart wrenching battle with brain cancer, she was left with grief, children to raise, and a business to run. But through it all, she felt the steady presence of her Heavenly Father—and of her husband, guiding her from beyond the veil. In this week's episode, Emily opens up about love that endures, grief that refines, and a journey that is anything but solitary. 4:24- Nathan and Emily 5:42- Losing a Baby 8:36- The Beginning of the Blankets 11:05- Working Together as a Couple 13:40- Two Ancestors 15:47- Devastating Diagnosis 20:37- But If Not 27:14- Guiding Kids Through Grief 33:36- Saranoni Cares 38:21- Making Nathan A Part of Everything 43:05- Today 45:21- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If we come out of this with greater faith in Jesus Christ and closer as a family, it will be worth it in the end." -Nathan Peterson Links:  The Saranoni Story- https://saranoni.com/pages/about-us?srsltid=AfmBOorAcQ1LVhOw6_NL8PqKaVcFB88WTfD6kVgaxUD1BVl8WpdPpOIk Sister Wendy Watson Nelson- "My Soul Delighteth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF_HUTTx7q4

Chad Hymas was just 27 years old when a ranching accident placed him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Over 24 years later, Hymas has proved all naysayers wrong. He has experienced many things people told him at the time of the accident would never be possible. He has traveled the world sharing his story and on this week's episode, he shares the role his faith in Christ has had in the entire journey.  "God loves our faith more than anything else." 2:12- God Sends Us Warnings 10:02- Cut the Tie 15:53- The Faith To Not Be Healed 21:00- Taking Covenants Seriously 27:30- Abundance Vs. Scarcity 31:51- Become As a Child 39:07- Without Having To Be Healed  43:45- What Does It Mean To You To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links:  Chad's website- https://www.chadhymas.com Chad's book- https://a.co/d/iajQDTI  

Elle Rowley is a woman on a mission to change the perception of motherhood. For someone who believes motherhood gave her the confidence to do more and be more in life, she wants to help others begin to view motherhood as transformative instead of something to be endured. On this week's episode, we talk with Elle about why she believes motherhood is a hero's journey—one absolutely worth taking.   "[Motherhood] tests every part of you but on the other side of that is transformation. It is finding yourself, it is knowing yourself. That archetype is a Christ archetype. It is service. It is losing yourself and finding it."   3:12- Potential Unlocked 7:15- Softness, Humility and Open-Heartedness 13:35- Combatting Feelings of Inadequacy 16:12- Maiden, Mother, and Matriarch 21:37- Experiencing Our Own Paths 24:37- Nothing Too Precious 28:16- Losing Your Life 32:38- "Bring the Baby" 39:58- Honoring Our Elders 44:08- Grandma Moses 49:49- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

President Keoni Kauwe and his wife, Monica, left behind the life they'd built in Utah when they were asked five years ago to serve as President and First Lady of BYU-Hawaii. Since then, they've fallen in love all over again with the island President Kauwe grew up on and on this week's episode he shares what he's learned about connecting with college students and what best prepares them for success when they leave home. 3:00- Relating to College Students 8:48- A 16-year-old College Freshman 12:52- The Wisdom in God's Timeline 18:10- Exercising Priesthood Power as a Married Couple 22:08- The Unique Nature of BYU-Hawaii 24:07- The Polynesian Cultural Center 28:16- Grateful, Humble and Determined 31:00- Sacrifice 34:30- Culture Night 41:20- Willing To Walk Away 47:00- Preparing Kids to Leave Home 54:05- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "When you do what He asks, the blessings are far beyond anything you could possibly imagine and far beyond than you've given up." Links: President Kauwe's BYU-Hawaii devotionals- https://president.byuh.edu/john-s-k-kauwe-iii Morgan's BYU-Hawaii Devotional- Trusting God With the Rest of Your Story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm-jX12Uwfk BYU Jerusalem story- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-light-in-their-eyes?lang=eng

Over the last few years, in addition to teaching young single adults a temple prep class she calls "Temple Plus," Melinda Brown has traveled from her home in Utah to Durham, North Carolina to pursue a degree from Duke Divinity School. In the process, she has found her love and appreciation for the temple deepen. On this week's episode, she shares why she believes the gifts God intends to endow us with within His holy house are intended to bless our lives in the present.  She now recognizes that eternity is now. 2:50- Divinity School 11:25- Liturgy and Temple Worship 16:15- The Giver and the Receiver 22:51- Teaching Children About the Temple 31:21- Seeking a Positive Temple Experience 38:19- Temple Garments 43:25- Practice 48:09- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Every day is a new starting point and we just get to keep trying. It's all practice." Links:  An Endowment of Love- https://bit.ly/3S2OqVu Eve and Adam- https://bit.ly/4kahyGe Instagram Live with Mindy Brown- https://www.instagram.com/tv/Ch0wfgLpIGl/?igsh=cXl1MWozdmo4aTNv Previous All In episode with Mindy Brown- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046?i=1000467433196 YouTube mini-class on the Temple with Mindy- https://youtu.be/dw1CkaFJp_w Other recent interviews with Mindy about "An Endowment of Love"-  Out of the Best Books: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-the-best-books/id1779601020?i=1000704289819 Magnify- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fresh-perspective-on-our-temple-experience/id1643211858?i=1000702502616

The world undoubtedly moves at a faster pace today than it did during any previous period of Church history but historian Rachel Cope is a believer that, in all generations, God often aids our conversion by inviting us (and sometimes forcing us) to slow down. On this week's episode she shares her own experience as well as examples from Church History that illustrate the fact that the process of conversion is not a race but rather something that requires work and often takes time. 2:18- Publicly Sharing a Private Struggle 7:40- An Interest in Ordinary People 9:57- Focus on Healing the Whole 17:29- The Miracles of Modern-Day Living 23:12- Lucy and Emma 29:56- Polygamy 40:48- Slow Work 49:37- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Humans turn things into a race, God doesn't. God wants us to take whatever time we need and if it takes five years, that's great—if it takes 50 years, that's great. He's not worried about the deadlines, He just wants us to be on the journey."

When questions of faith shake the foundation of one partner's belief, what happens to the marriage built on shared spiritual foundation? On this week's episode, David and Catie Borland share the story of a season of searching that spanned years and how a marriage rooted in open communication, faith and love helped them cleave to one another through it all—and ultimately resulted in stronger faith than ever before. 1:41- Foundations 3:26- An Unintended Destination 4:57- An Open Line of Communication 7:32- An All-Consuming Search For Truth 12:25- The Modern-Day Wrestle 19:54- 'Where Would Satan Start?' 28:20- All a Spouse Can Do 37:54- Leaning Into the Parts You Love 45:10- Falling in Love 54:00- Encouragement For Others 58:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "This isn't an emergency. Drop your shoulders, exhale. Keep God in this first and foremost. Cut out the distractions…and find out what God thinks and what God wants you to know."

Actor Paul Wuthrich has played a variety of roles, many of them real people from Church history, some well-known and others with virtually unrecognizable names but from each of these roles, he's learned about what it means to live on a consecrated life. On this week's episode, he shares what he has learned through a part-time career in acting about submission and humbly seeking the will of God. 1:42- Portraying a Prophet in a Full Circle 8:49- A Career Shaped by Faith 12:25- Standing In The Savior's Shoes 17:38- Handling Rejection 20:54- Memorizing Technique 24:58- Real People Vs. Fictional Characters 30:32- Learning Through a Role 37:04- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "How many people are there out there just quietly sacrificing, doing the Lord's work with no attention, no accolade but there's just doing it because God wants them to do it and they know it's the right thing to do? And I thought, 'That's the kind of person I want to be.'" Links: Raising the Bar movie- https://raisingthebarmovie.com Witnesses Initiative- https://witnessesfilm.com

At just 15 years old, Cassidy Stay endured the unimaginable—the tragic loss of her entire family in a horrific act of violence. Left for dead, she survived by pretending to be lifeless, and with remarkable courage, alerted police to the killer's next target, potentially saving many more lives. Now, a decade later, Cassidy reflects on her journey through grief, healing, and unshakable faith. In this week's episode, she shares how the gospel of Jesus Christ has sustained her, the peace she's found in His promises, and the hope of being reunited with her loved ones again. 2:34- Remembering a Family 7:05- A Choice to Be Happy 9:06- The Day That Changed Everything 31:55- Victim Impact Statement 37:36- Dumbledore's Letter 40:26- A Future Reunion 45:00- Giving Burdens to Christ 53:09- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I have something to look forward to and, for me, if I don't have that, what am I doing? If I'm not working for that, what am I working towards? I am so excited to see my family again." Links: Cassidy Stay's Victim Impact Statement- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3NcXqwoLWw Cassidy Stay and attorneys address media- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnE3eQSST5E&pp=ygUMY2Fzc2lkeSBzdGF5

Monte Deere and his brother Michael were born just 14 months apart—the kind of brothers who shared a bedroom—and a paper route—even when they didn't have to. So, when Michael took his own life while Monte and his wife were serving as mission leaders in the Spain Malaga Mission, Monte found himself grieving in a foreign country far away from his family. Since returning home, Monte has dealt with health challenges that have disrupted his own quality of life—even causing him to be released from a church calling he loved. On this week's episode, Monte shares how he has been a recipient of the balm that only the Savior can provide. "I think being all in for Him is creating a little space for Him, listening to Him say, 'Come, let me pick you up. Let me brush you off. Let me apply a little salve, a little balm. And let me give you some bread and some spiritual water. Let me clean you from the inside out and then you can be back being all in on the things that you choose but give me room, give me space. Let me love you. Let me do for you what you can't do for yourself, what only I can do.'" 1:43- A Father's Example of Hard Work 5:01- Watching an Adult Sibling Struggle 12:29- A Family Called to Serve 17:54- Devastating News 21:51- Salve From the Spirit 24:48- Unexpected Health Challenges 35:34- A Wake Up Call 37:56- Lifting the Hands Which Hang Down 41:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ Links: Elder Renlund on suicide -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAYgY8SPtEWH5oAfQlfGFyKk77nf-S-tH President Ballard on suicide -https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1987/10/suicide-some-things-we-know-and-some-we-do-not?lang=eng

Sarah Sun Kanell began attending a Salt Lake City residential ward as a high schooler. In that ward, she experienced what she describes as true belonging. This was only the beginning of Sarah's conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ but the people she met exemplified the person and disciple of Jesus Christ she wanted to be. On this week's episode, Sarah shares what she has learned about the contribution we all have the ability to make to the Church of Jesus Christ. Time stamps: 3:25- Honoring Sacrifice of Others 9:27- High Expectations and Gentle Parenting? 17:20- An Unconventional Living Situation 19:31- Gathered In 30:17- Barbara and Gaining a Testimony 33:13- Chosen 40:05- Unhistoric Acts 46:34- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If I'm willing to choose Him then I think He can turn me into something better than what I can even imagine right now, and what better thing is there to be than His?" Made For This book link- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6073753.html BYU Hawaii talk- https://speeches.byuh.edu/trusting-god-with-the-rest-of-your-story Lean in with Lizzy episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-in-with-lizzy/id1768159695?i=1000688795426 Kate Holbrook podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046?i=1000526603170 Samuel Brown "Where The Soul Hungers" book- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/5252752.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq-XWAk7RyClW3i034cMC7VcJTfOZJEzzPca4uhGJrdjKMt_eWZ Unhistoric Acts painting- https://www.thecompassgallery.com/product-page/unhistoric-acts-barton    

Prior to her son's birth in 2020, Caitlin Bekker didn't have experience with congenital heart disease. Five years later, being a "heart mom" has become a core part of her identity. On this week's episode, Caitlin shares how watching her little boy go through multiple open heart surgeries has refined her and have taught her to trust in the Lord, live in gratitude in the present, and she hopes they will ultimately help her become the person and disciple of Jesus Christ she would like to be. 1:45- Receiving and Processing a Diagnosis 7:27- Health Literacy 10:26- Finding a Community 12:09- Living in the Present 14:27- Why? 19:14- Mom Guilt 22:40- Bringing Matthew Home 25:05- Comforting Those Who Stand In Need of Comfort 34:08- Hard Is Hard 38:08- Perspective 40:49- Update 43:00- Living in the Present Pt. 2 45:27- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Life's going to pass by no matter what so you might as well let the hard situations help you to become more of what you want to be." Episodes References:  President Jeffrey R. Holland said, "With apologies to Elder Neal A. Maxwell for daring to modify and enlarge something he once said, I too suggest that "one's life … cannot be both faith-filled and stress-free." It simply will not work "to glide naively through life," saying as we sip another glass of lemonade, "Lord, give me all thy choicest virtues, but be certain not to give me grief, nor sorrow, nor pain, nor opposition. Please do not let anyone dislike me or betray me, and above all, do not ever let me feel forsaken by Thee or those I love. In fact, Lord, be careful to keep me from all the experiences that made Thee divine. And then, when the rough sledding by everyone else is over, please let me come and dwell with Thee, where I can boast about how similar our strengths and our characters are as I float along on my cloud of comfortable Christianity." https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/57holland?lang=eng Morgan's Interview with Kate Bowler- https://www.deseret.com/2018/5/18/20645268/q-a-duke-divinity-school-s-kate-bowler-explains-how-cancer-has-helped-her-appreciate-life-god-s-love/

Taysom Hill has been called a "Swiss Army knife" because of his ability to play many positions on the football field. And, while he has taken each of these positions seriously, when injuries have kept him from being able to suit up, Hill knows that his identity does not begin and end with playing football. On this week's episode, Hill shares with us insight into his life as a football player but also as a son, a husband, a father, a brother, and a disciple of Jesus Christ. 2:27- Nature Vs. Nurture? 9:06- What Makes a Great Coach? 14:37- "Taysom Gets Rocked" 18:57- Approaching the Topic of a Mission in Recruiting 24:10- Meant To Be At BYU 27:26- The Weight of the Job 30:16- #7 34:57- Season-ending Injuries 37:59- Drew Brees 42:23- A Disciple and Dad in the NFL 48:59- Infertility 54:56- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "There's no part of me that ever questions God's goodness." Source information: Another great podcast with Taysom Hill- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh_41cOQATE Taysom on Leading Saints- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Wpdpuuvdg

In August 2024, Meg Walter, the writer of a humorous Deseret News column, unexpectedly lost her 62-year-old father to a heart attack. Suddenly, her columns, although still funny at times, took on a more somber tone. The humorous journalist was forced to work through something that faces each of us at some point: Grief. On this week's episode, she shares how that grief helped her settle into her faith. 2:06- Observation and Humor 4:48- Latter-day Saint Culture 7:41- Being Open About Faith 12:50- The Loss of a Father 18:19- What Makes a Life Well-Lived? 23:10- Receiving Service 28:12- Two Things Can Be True 32:08- The Beauty of "The Ward" 38:21- The Value of Faith 42:24- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I need that hope that my faith offers me. I am getting much more comfortable with what I don't know and what I hope. And I'm leaning more into what I hope." Links: Meg's columns about her dad's passing: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/08/22/losing-a-parent-grief/ https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/10/12/running-through-grief-st-george-marathon/ https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/11/27/grieving-loss-love-holidays/ https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/12/28/grief-lessons-learned/ Morgan's all-time favorite article that makes her laugh every time: https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/8/23627893/new-trader-joes-draper-utah-person-you-want-to-be/

For five years now, Katie Wade-Neser has been sharing suggestions and ideas for helping parents teach Come, Follow Me to even the tiniest children. She does not feel the idea for the Instagram account or even many of the ideas she has shared have come from her, but instead from a loving Heavenly Father who loves His children. She is simply grateful to have been a part of it! 3:39- A Generational Passion 6:57- The Origin Story 14:09- What Makes Children Special 19:30- Teaching to the Strengths of Children 27:58- Overcoming Barriers and Establishing Expectations 34:27- A Vessel 38:20- Beauty in the Mess 41:14- Giving Grace 46:04- Questions As a Mother 49:17- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Little kids deserve to be taught the things of God."

Jenny Oaks Baker began playing the violin before elementary school and she has not stopped since. Her violin has taken her all around the world and given her opportunities she'd never dreamed of. But there have also been opportunities she has sought that have never come to fruition and other opportunities she didn't even know to seek that have made her life much richer than it would have been otherwise. On this week's episode, Jenny shares her witness that sometimes the Lord's plans are much better than the plans we have for ourselves.  2:59- The Role of Parents 10:10- Music Education 11:41- Trusting the Lord 16:40- Choices as a Young Mom 27:36- Hard Work and Dreams 30:30- Performances Behind the Scenes 37:32- Identity and Talents 41:55- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "It's hard to not know the future. I still want what I want and want to know what's going to happen. But the Lord provides"  Links: Jenny's Christmas Tour Dates and Ticket Information: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/upcoming-events Jenny's album, "The Redeemer": https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6002668.html

When she was just 7 years old, Ore Kaffo was abducted from her foster family—the only family she had ever known—by her birth mother. After living her entire life in England, a place that had always been happy for her, she found herself back in her home country of Nigeria. Her entire world was changed, and along with that, she struggled to make sense of her identity. As she wrestled to understand her new existence, she came to realize that she is, first and foremost, a child of God. On this week's episode, Ore shares her remarkable story and her undeniable light. 2:17- White Nanny, Black Child 15:01- Lessons From Foster Father 18:15- Learning From Missionaries and Becoming One 29:00- Reunited 33:07- No Heroes and No Villains 40:50- Identity as Children of God 44:47- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "It doesn't matter if somebody is from Zibwabwe or Tokyo or Pakistan or from America, if we all identify as children of God then we are one people." Links:  Ore's website: https://ore-lou.com/ For UK listeners, here's a link to "White Nanny Black Child," the documentary that tells Ore's story on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81789241?s=i&trkid=258593161&vlang=en "White Nanny Black Child" trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDiilPLxs6k&pp=ygUXd2hpdGUgY2hpbGQgYmxhY2sgbmFubnk%3D Ore on Good Morning Britain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpZWDzdGoNA&pp=ygUXd2hpdGUgY2hpbGQgYmxhY2sgbmFubnk%3D

Olympic silver medalist Kenneth Rooks shocked the world when he worked his way from the back of the pack to become the second American to medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase since 1984. But those who recognized Rooks' name know that this isn't the first time he's come from behind. In fact, in 2023, Rooks fell in his third lap at the USA Track and Field Nationals but came back to win the race. Both races were a spectacle—incredible athletic feats—and, on today's episode, we talk with Rooks about what he's learned from them. 2:13- If Ye Are Prepared 7:10- Gospel Allegories in the Race 13:22- Self-Improvement Vs. Comparison 18:36- The Patience To Stick To The Game Plan 25:25- Being Coached By Ed Eyestone 32:03- Faith and Running 37:02- Pre-game Ritual 40:50- A Large Latter-day Saint Contingent 43:26- Discipline and Consistency 47:19- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "All In doesn't mean that you're not going to forget sometimes. You might forget what matters most. Being all in is being able to recognize when you forget and trying to remember. …Those who are all in try to remember quickly." Links: 2023 USATF Nationals Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT1ody_cpCA&t=190s 2024 Paris Olympic Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNgzHlE3Hko Church News article about Kenneth: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/book-of-mormon-kenneth-rooks-byu-steeplechase-olympic-silver-medal Other links: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/08/07/kenneth-rooks-latter-day-saint-silver-medalist/ https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/08/07/byu-cougars-runner-kenneth-rooks-wins-silver-medal-in-olympics/

Ryan Shupe: Big Dreams and Little Decisions Ryan Shupe is best-known as the singer of a hit song called "Dream Big" but on today's episode, Ryan shares with us his take on small decisions and how those small decisions can have big, lasting impacts. Ryan shares that these decisions are often the result of trusting in personal revelation and acting on that inspiration. So, while Ryan's life has certainly been impacted by a single song, he recognizes that it has been many decisions along the way that have made all the difference. 1:54- The Father of Ryan and Bluegrass in Utah 5:15- 5 A.M. Fiddle Practice 10:16- Changed By a Mission 14:19- The Kind of Hit Dreams Are Made Of 21:15- Decisions for Life 31:53- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "The only thing you can't buy is time and so you can only spend so much time in your life on any one thing so whenever you're doing something, you're just taking time away from something else, right? So it's just this balancing act of how far do you push something because you know if you keep pushing maybe you could get that but it would be at the expense of something else." Links:  Deseret News articles referenced: https://www.deseret.com/2006/11/24/19987240/the-unique-sounds-of-ryan-shupe/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/7/4/22554176/all-eyes-on-wallsburg-utah-as-the-father-of-bluegrass-music-readies-for-a-festival-of-a-lifetime/ Dream Big Music Video- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3KwEuNapzt0&pp=ygUJRHJlYW0gYmln ----- Join us for Magnify's Lift Up Your Heart coming this fall! Registration is open for Idaho Falls, St. George, and Salt Lake City by heading to magnifythegood.com/events. Remember to use code PODCAST10 at checkout (not as the access code). This discount excludes the already discounted group pricing.

Clay Sheffield's life is a miracle. Perhaps because of the faith of his three older siblings, the nearly 2-year-old little boy with a million dollar smile is still alive more than a year longer than doctors ever expected. Still, Clay's life doesn't look quite the way his family anticipated or hoped. Instead, the Sheffields are learning that sometimes the miracle is in the gift of ordinary days and in knowing that where covenants are made and kept, stories always end in happily ever after.  1:58- Clay's Emergency Delivery 8:49- Then To Now 16:09- Redefining the Miracle 19:29- The Power of "And" 22:20- The Faith of Children 29:14- Choose This Day 31:29- Covenants 33:18- Making Intentional Memories 39:45- Ordinary Days 44:43- Being Pruned 47:54- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I already know the ending of this story and this story is pretty great. We have made covenants that whatever happens this story ends up that we're going to be together so we're just going to live."

As a former Young Single Adult ward bishop and institute teacher, Tyler Johnson has worked with many young adults who have questions and concerns regarding their faith and/or their belief in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has observed that many of these concerns stem not from rebellious desires but rather from a place of integrity and that often where there is a question, there is often an underlying emotion. On today's episode, Tyler shares his insights into how to approach seasons of life "when church is hard" and how to help others in those seasons.  1:24- The Questions at the Base of the Iceberg 6:19- A Generation Seeking to Have High Integrity 12:52- Addressing Emotion Before Cognitive Gaps 18:40- Doubt: Good or Bad?  25:23- Wagering Everything on a Belief that the Gospel is True 33:43- People Not Statistics  41:50- Mary Magdalene  50:41- Certainty is Not the Point 57:42- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "To some degree, we have to choose to commit and then make the thing to which we commit beautiful and true by virtue of the way that we are committed to it." Links: "When Church is Hard"- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6020541.html President Ballard talk mentioned: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org › ...By Study and by Faith - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

On September 9th, President Russell M. Nelson will turn 100 years old, becoming the first prophet of this dispensation to become a centenarian. In celebration of this remarkable milestone, on this week's episode, we visited with President Nelson's two youngest children who offer a rare and intimate look into the life, legacy, and personal moments of a leader who continues to shape the Church in our day.  "It's been beautiful to see…he's himself but just more." 3:20- A Church Led Like a Home 5:36- A Change in Job Location 9:54- Consistency 15:24- Respect for Women 18:53- Making the Mundane Special and Understanding the Why 23:31- Invitations 27:46- Approaching Grief 33:09- Good at Following Instructions 37:41- Maximizing the Time Given 40:47- A Dynamic and Multifaceted Man 52:07- What's In a Name? 59:23- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? ----- Join us for Magnify's Lift Up Your Heart coming this fall! First event is on September 24th in Plano, TX. Registration is open now by heading to magnifythegood.com/events. Remember to use code PODCAST10 at checkout (not as the access code). This discount excludes the already discounted group pricing.

Lance Funk was just 51-years-old when he was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Over the past few years, his wife, Sharley, has watched as her once strong, vivacious husband has all but disappeared from before her eyes and yet, for now, he is still with her physically and she is determined to cherish the time they have left together. On this week's episode, Sharley explains why she has tried to be open and honest in documenting her family's experience with Alzheimer's. 2:03- Signs and the Release of a Diagnosis 8:05- Falling in Love with Lance 11:29- Open and Honest 14:13- Receiving Service 17:11- Disappearing 20:26- Still There 22:45- The Honor of Caregiving 26:00- Going to Work 29:30- Anxiety and the Darkest Parts of Alzheimers 32:19- Anticipatory Grief and Fatigue 37:28- Preparing to Let Go 42:24- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I'm going to take this time...and just enjoy this and just lay my head on his shoulder and just remember what it feels like to sit next to him and to hear him breathe." Links: Sharley's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/the_moment_of_funk/

Emily Inouye Huey's father was born in a prison camp during World War II. His parents were imprisoned simply for the color of their skin and suffered terrible injustices. Still, Huey's father and other ancestors chose to move forward following the war, refusing to harbor resentment or bitterness—passing on to their children and grandchildren the hope of a much brighter future. Today, Emily is an author who wants to make sure their victory over the atrocities of war is known and that their legacy lives on. 1:40- Family's Experience During World War II 3:55- Dorothea Lange 11:28- Wat Misaka 13:28- Why Representation Matter 17:29- A Need To Create 20:36- Rid of Resentment 25:52- Belief in People 29:07- Finding the Gospel 33:24- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "The way that they survived, the way that they came out of it still able to love this country and this world, all those things to me are a victory." Links: Wat Kept Playing Beneath the Wide Silk Sky Emily discussing literature and representation: Celebrating Canyons Culture Through Picture Books and Young Adult BooksCSDtv Canyons District•42 views•1 month ago Dorothea Lange Photo- https://emilyhuey.com/novels/

The complexities surrounding conversations of racism today are numberless but the root of the solution is the two great commandments: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. On this week's episode, we talk with Abe Mills and Stephen Jones, two black Latter-day Saints, about their experiences with racism within Church culture, the faith of those who came before them, and why they don't hesitate to share their faith in Jesus Christ. The All In team is honoring Juneteenth with this special episode from our archives. We will be back with new episodes next week. (originally aired 17 June 2020) 3:40- Who Is Your Neighbor? 9:15- Mourn with Those That Mourn 14:33- Personal Experiences with Racism 30:14- The Body of Christ 41:06- Being a Diverse Voice in the Church 48:27- Pioneers 56:20- Peace and Hope in Troubled Times 1:02:16- What Does it Mean to be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Understanding what He did for us, it gives us hope, which we live in a world with a lot of people that have no hope or they've lost their hope—whether it's hope in equality, hope in fairness, hope in whatever—they've lost their hope, but the gospel has taught us hope because we know what Jesus Christ did for us. It has taught us understanding because we know Christ was the example of understanding, and on top of that, it has taught us forgiveness, or how to forgive, in a time where forgiveness is needed greatly." -Abe Mills Links: Article: Medium Op-ed from President Nelson and NAACP leaders: "Locking Arms for Racial Harmony in America." Video: Stephen's BYU Library Commercial "New Spice | Study like a Scholar, Scholar" Video: Abe's family's YouTube channel: "Sunshine Mafia" Video: Hope Works: "Answer the Call | Abe Mills" Video: Hope Works: "One Question That Puts Life in Perspective | Stephen Jones" Music: Jericho Road Music - Digital Album Article: Deseret News Op-ed by J. Spencer Fluhman, "Harmony won't come until we recognize Racism as the problem"

Since becoming president of Brigham Young University last year, Shane Reese has often referenced a number of talks given by prophets and apostles. This is not a mistake. He has expressed determination to follow prophets, seers and revelators as he leads BYU. On this week's episode, President Reese shares what he believes are the most pressing issues of this time and why he thinks BYU students truly have potential to change the world. 2:31- Raised By a Single Mom 7:28- The BYU Education That Almost Never Was 13:47- Advice to Homesick College Freshmen 17:33- An Unmatched Love for Statistics 20:07- Becoming Bilingual 24:44- Why Care About BYU? 32:13- Faculty in the World of Academia 38:00- Influential Talks 42:40- A Covenant Community of Belonging 46:52- Why the Investment in Athletics? 52:53- Consumed with Conviction 57:22- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "If we're not unique, if we're not different, if we don't provide value other than just a great educational opportunity, then I can imagine that the Church could feel like they could give students scholarships to go to any other school for about the same return." Links: President Reese's previous talks at BYU: https://speeches.byu.edu/speakers/c-shane-reese/ President Kimball talk referenced: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/spencer-w-kimball/second-century-brigham-young-university/ Elder Christofferson talk referenced: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/28christofferson?lang=eng#p14 President Holland talk referenced: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/jeffrey-r-holland/banishing-all-shadows/ Andy Reid on All In: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046?i=1000649868753

Rebecca Connolly is an author of stories but she is well aware of who the Author of the best stories is and it is in Him that she has placed her trust. From choosing to quit her job in order to write full-time to writing love stories and continuing to believe in them despite having yet to find a love story of her own, Rebecca has placed her pen firmly in the hand of God. On this week's episode, we talk with Rebecca about discovering her own story as she tells the stories of others, some fictional but some real heroes whose stories are worth telling. 1:53- From Hobby to Published Author 7:25- Receiving Negative Feedback 12:46- Jump to Full-time Writing 17:36- Finding Little-known Heroes 23:35- A Remarkable Discovery 33:00- The Author of the Best Stories 39:01- Unseen Wounds 46:24- Temple Covenants For Every One 52:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Walking the path of discipleship and following in His way is going to give us blisters and it is going to tear up our sandals and it's going to put a lot of travel dust on our feet. But the Savior is the One who washes our feet and our blisters will become calluses." Link: Hidden Yellow Stars: https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P6024759.html?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=All_In&utm_id=pod240605-6024759 Rebecca's Titanic historical fiction: https://www.deseretbook.com/product/P5259247.html?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=All_In&utm_id=pod240605-5259247 Rebecca's website: https://www.rebeccaconnolly.com Rebecca on Jason Wright's Book Drop Mic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebecca-connolly-hidden-yellow-stars/id1708237456?i=1000648677447

There have been seasons when Sister Bonnie H. Cordon was a working mom and other seasons where she was able to choose to stay home. Today, she is a working grandmother who feels that the Lord has given her a miracle she didn't know she needed in the form of an opportunity to lead Southern Virginia University. On this week's episode, we discuss with President Cordon, the former Young Women general president, the Lord's ability to direct us from season to season if we'll just say yes. 3:26- Raised on a Farm 9:53- A Miraculous Mission Call 17:36- The Wrong Major? 20:15- Courage and Patience 23:57- Decisions Surrounding Work and Motherhood 32:20- Many Ways to Contribute 35:01- Advice to Young Working Mother 38:03- Advice to Stay-At-Home Mother 41:26- Prepared for Service in the Church 45:16- The Road to SVU 53:42- What Does it Mean To Be All In? "We say 'What is leadership? What is power?' And it's really influence." -Bonnie H. Cordon Links:  Bonnie Cordon Announced as President of SVU: https://news.svu.edu/2023/bonnie-h-cordon-named-president-of-southern-virginia-university/ Elder Perry Helps a Young Bonnie Cordon Feed Chickens: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/feeding-chickens-with-elder-perry-taught-president-cordon-to-shine-her-light-so-others-may-see#:~:text=With%20a%20soaked%20leather%20shoe,Perry%2C"%20President%20Cordon%20recalled. "In the absence of experiences with God, one can doubt the existence of God. So, put yourself in a position to begin having experiences with Him." -President Russell M. Nelson, "Come, Follow Me." https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2019/05/46nelson?lang=eng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jill Geigle has dedicated a great deal of time throughout her life to preparing children and families to face the challenges of a modern world. Specifically, she is passionate that, because all of us will come into contact with pornography at some point, we should prepare our families to be pornography-resistant rather than seeking to protect them from pornography. On this week's episode, Jill shares with us four principles that will help you implement this preparation in your own home. 2:20- Prepared To Help Others Prepare 7:01- Talking to Children About Sex 10:32- Mistletoe Analogy/Protecting Vs. Preparing 20:30- Four Principles 23:54- Nurture Relationships 28:00- Relationship With Technology 32:05- Creating Open Communication and Eliminating Shame 37:57- Establishing Places of Security 45:05- Teach the Doctrine of Jesus Christ 51:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In? "The Doctrine of Christ is an attachment cycle that Heavenly Father has given to us. He wants us to attach to Him. We have a problem, we cry out to Him in faith and repentance and He answers us with covenants and with the Holy Ghost." Links: Jill's Workbook- https://www.deseretbook.com/product/6016505.html Spencer W. Kimball, "God Will Not Be Mocked" - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/god-will-not-be-mocked?lang=eng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although Ashley Young wasn't competing in the US Olympic Trials, her pride was evident as she stood with their daughters at the finish line ready to greet her husband, Clayton, and celebrate his qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games. On this week's episode, the couple shares the highs and lows of their path to the Olympics, highlighting the sacrifices and moments of discouragement they've faced in pursuit of a shared dream. 1:54- The Beginning of a Dream 3:31- Man on a Mission 9:11- Meeting 10:50- A Shared Dream 17:43- The Unseen Work Required 23:18- Married as a Runner 26:31- The Mundanity of Excellence 32:24- Sharing Faith 36:40- Setbacks and Heartbreak 46:48- A Shared Faith While Training 49:43- Preparations for Paris 55:14- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Sometimes you have to do the mundane things just for mundanity's sake but as they slowly shift from a checklist in your head to your heart, that's when you really start to see the excellent outcome." -Clayton Young Ashley's FeedYourRunner Instagram Account- https://www.instagram.com/feedyourrunner/ Clayton's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_clayton_young_/ Wall Street Journal article on Clayton- https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/us-marathon-trials-conner-mantz-clayton-young-374a5755 New York Times article on Clayton- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/well/live/clayton-young-conner-mantz-paris-olympics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU0.RbiN.4x7N9_QTVMW3&smid=url-share Clayton's new docuseries- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmSvkyqsSg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Claire Nielson was 8 years old, her parents were involved in a small plane accident that left both her mom and dad badly injured, including burns that covered 80 percent of her mother's body. Immediately following the accident, Claire's mother, Stephanie, was barely recognizable but then Claire saw something she knew completely: Her mother's eyes. On this week's episode, Stephanie and Claire Nielson testify of God's goodness even amidst the unthinkable and love's power to conquer all things. 2:46- Growing Up Quickly 6:32- The Power of Eyes 11:40- Meant To Be Their Mom 15:31- Pulling Out the Box 20:17- Finding Healing Through Burns 24:28- The Process 28:21- Looking Away From the Mirror and Out the Window 32:57- Intentional Parenting 36:35- Bittersweet 46:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "It's the bitter and the sweet, the happy and the sad, the helping and the healing and we do both at the same time and we become more because of it." -Claire Nielson Links: Stephanie's book, "Heaven Is Here" "God Needs Mothers of All Kinds" (Previous All In Mother's Day episode): Show notes and audio   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While sitting in a class at the theological seminary he attended, Michael Huston was floored when he heard his teacher say these words: "Lament is faithfully complaining to God." The teacher went on to say, "Lament is the way you worship to God from within pain." Huston describes the feeling he felt that day as exhaling a breath he had been holding for a very long time. On this week's episode, he explains why he hopes to help others find that same relief in the concept of lament. 1:51- What is Lament and Why the Interest? 9:26- Structure of Lament 12:47- Murmuring or Complaining Vs. Lament 15:17- The Necessity of Expressing Pain and Grief 18:25- Men Are That They Might Have Joy 22:12- Post 9/11—A Modern Example of Lament 27:29- The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Lament 31:05- Lament—A Sacred Offering 37:08- A Note on Lament and "Faith Crisis" 39:52- A God For All Seasons 42:06- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Lament, in a sense, is the most sacred of offerings. …It's those moments when we are most vulnerable, most exposed, most uncertain, when our legs are the shakiest. We're taking that and we're saying, 'God this is all I have left.'" —Michael Huston   Links & References: Michael's book Elder Maxwell's talk about murmuring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

T.C. Christensen has made some of the most beloved Latter-day Saint films in recent years including "17 Miracles" and "The Fighting Preacher." His new film, "Escape From Germany" tells the story of a missionary who was tasked with moving 85 missionaries to safety in adjacent countries as Hitler's army was rapidly closing borders in August of 1939. On this week's episode, T.C. shares with us how he approaches telling the miraculous stories of real people. 1:56- A Camera 4:52- The Power of Film 8:14- Stories Worth Telling 13:58- Heroes 16:59- Source Material 21:30- Journals 29:15- Lessons Learned From Movie Characters 30:40- Accurate Portrayals 34:00- Capturing Emotion Without Overdoing It 39:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "No embarrassment, no justification, this is who I am." -T.C. Christensen on his membership in the Church "Escape From Germany" website: https://escapefromgermanyfilm.com LDS Living Q&A with T.C.: https://www.ldsliving.com/why-t-c-christensen-loves-fiddler-on-the-roof-and-is-still-very-zippity-about-latter-day-saint-stories/s/12163 News articles about "Escape From Germany": https://kslnewsradio.com/2094352/ksl-movie-show-exclusive-director-of-escape-from-germany-talks-challenges-of-period-pieces-on-a-budget/ https://ksltv.com/636492/new-film-tells-story-of-79-latter-day-saint-missionaries-who-escaped-nazi-germany/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Wooden was in high school when, after years of struggling with seizures, she made the difficult decision to have brain surgery that, if successful, would cure her seizures. The surgery was, by that measure, very successful, but in the years since, Savannah has struggled with the byproducts of the surgery. Even then, she can see that the power of the priesthood invited healing into her life that otherwise may not have been possible. 2:13- The First Seizure 4:47- A Possible Surgical Cure 6:11- A Calculated Risk 7:44- Unrecognizable Surroundings 11:34- A Priesthood Blessing 14:03- Aftermath of the Surgery 16:43- Faith Journey 24:35- Memorization After Memory Loss 27:36- "Minor Challenges I Can Handle" 34:00- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "Sometimes God doesn't remove your problems, He makes a way through them." —Savannah Wooden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the walls of the Kirtland Temple could speak, they would tell you what they saw that day—April 3, 1836—when the Living Christ appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Still, the temple stands as a witness of the reality of the Resurrection that we celebrate at Easter. Perhaps it is only fitting that the Kirtland Temple reopened under the Church's ownership this week. On this week's episode, Elder Kyle S. McKay shares how history and an understanding of our heritage strengthens our own faith. 2:05- A Cowboy at Heart 4:24- Elder Marlin K. Jensen 8:20- Attorney By Trade 11:19- Learning From Church History Professionals 15:56- Approaching Troubling Aspects of Church History 20:33- Jane Manning 25:46- Historic Site Vs. Operational Temple 28:14- Dispensations 31:34- Three Temples 36:33- The Sacrifices of Women 39:33- Why Buy a Replica? 41:25- Relationship with the Community of Christ Church 46:31- God's Awareness of His Church 48:29- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "He said in back-to-back verses in the Book of Mormon, 'I am able to do my own work' and He's doing it but this is take a child to work day and it is a glorious privilege to be His child and go to work with Him and watch Him do it." —Kyle S. McKay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Reid is not even done coaching and is already considered to be one of the greatest football coaches of all time. His humble approach to being a leader of men is inspiring and on this week's episode he shares many of the things that have helped him lead great teams. He also shares insights into the players he has coached who he considers to be truly great.   1:30- LaVell Edwards 3:13- Storytelling 5:48- Personality and Patrick Mahomes 9:00- Tammy Reid and the Chiefs 11:32- Overcoming Challenges With Your Spouse 13:55- Priorities 15:30- Things That Start Wars 19:11- NFL Sundays 21:30- Chad Lewis 23:31- Travis Kelce 26:51- Word For The Season 28:41- Taylor Swift 30:54- What Does It Mean To Be All In?   "We try the best we can to lead by example but also, leading by example means that you're following Christ's teachings."   Links: Recent Deseret News articles about Coach Reid: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/03/04/andy-reid-leadership-lessons-travis-kelce-super-bowl/ https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/2/22/24073403/andy-reid-super-bowl-lesson-in-peace/ A journalist and a student: https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/11/15/chiefs-coach-andy-reid-sportswriter-byu-storytelling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 5, 2022, Tamara McFadden received the kind of call every mother hopes to never receive. Her 16-year-old son, Walker, had been killed in a construction accident. In this week's episode, Tamara explains how she and her family have coped with indescribable grief but she also shares that her confidence in the Savior's Atonement has given her a firm trust that she will see her son again. 1:17- Family Culture 8:31- A Binding Covenant 13:50- Walker 22:46- Carest Thou Not? 34:32- Polar Opposite Grief 39:55- Peace in Christ 45:02- Asking For Miracles "Because of Him, we will all live. Like I said before, this isn't a hope, it's not a wish, it's not a desire, it's not even a belief for me at this point. This is truth." —Tamara McFadden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Welling is the co-founder of a non-profit whose mission is to bring sight to the blind. On this week's episode, he discusses not only physical blindness but spiritual blindness and why he believes that God and Jesus Christ can heal both through faith and the desire to be healed. 2:53- What Are Cataracts? 5:30- Prevalence in Africa 8:45- Possible Impact 12:36- Guiding Miracles 16:20- Daybreak Vision Project 20:15- A True Story 23:50- Faith To Be Healed 29:42- Spiritual Blindness 36:24- Spiritual Eyes and Stony Hearts 40:09- Blessed To Participate 42:35- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "It has to be something that He does for us over time and we have to be willing to undergo the operation." —John Welling Daybreak Vision Project - http://daybreakvisionproject.org Elder Maxwell on Educating our desires - churchofjesuschrist.orghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org › ..."According to the Desire of [Our] Hearts" Elder Kim B. Clark pride talk - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kim-b-clark/ye-stripped-pride/ Elder Maxwell on pride - https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/neal-a-maxwell/meek-lowly/ Clayton Christensen - "The strong help the weak and the weak help the strong and no one cares about who's weak and who's strong." https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/testimonies/scholars/clayton-m-christensen   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manti Te'o was on top of the world when it came to football. In his senior season at Notre Dame, he was a Heisman trophy finalist who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game. But off the football field, Manti was involved in an online relationship with someone he'd never met. It is now known as a famous catfishing scandal but at the time, Manti Te'o was just a college athlete who was trying to navigate a horrific experience in the public eye. On today's episode, Manti discusses what he learned from the experience about the Savior's love for us. 2:22- Testimony 5:32- Faith, Family, and Football 7:23- Leader Servants 10:22- Choosing Notre Dame 18:19- Culture Shock 23:10- Catfished But Not Alone 32:50- One Step Enough 36:55- The Love of a Parent 43:28- Forgiveness 49:43- To A Younger Manti 52:00- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I've experienced what rock bottom feels like. I know what depression feels like. I know what it feels like to have those thoughts in your head of like, 'Man, why am I even here?' I've had those dark times and then I've built my way back up and I didn't do it alone." —Manti Te'o Links: Clip of Manti about Forgiveness Netflix Documentary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzy Jensen is a believer that God has a work for each of us to do, that faith is the most magical thing on the planet, that Christ can help us create all of the wonderful things that we desire to make in our lives. And all we have to do to see God work through us in our lives? Show up. Answer the call. On this week's episode, we talk with Lizzy about how she believes that as each of us answer these calls and act in faith, we will witness and be a part of a revolution of faith. 1:34- Nature vs. Nurture 3:52- "You've Got The Wrong Person" 8:50- Comfort Zones 11:54- Talking Openly About Faith 16:08- Teaching Jesus 22:52- Making Magic of Believing 29:42- The Living Christ Project 35:49- Creator 39:44- Your Life's Work 46:48- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I think being all in is the best way to live, it's the land where miracles happen, where you are changed more than you ever thought you could be because being all in means that you get to be a little part of the work that God is all in on too." —Lizzy Jensen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 29, 2021, US Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis took his wife and children to hike a portion of Mount Fuji, a famous mountain where he were stationed in Japan. On their way home, they planned to stop at an ice cream shop Ridge had visited during his time serving in Japan as a missionary years earlier. Ridge was mid-conversation with his 7-year-old daughter when he suddenly lost consciousness and consequently lost control of the car he was driving, resulting in the deaths of two people. Ridge was sentenced to three years in prison. His wife and family were determined to bring him home. This is their story. 1:40- Joining the Navy 3:46- Meeting 7:54- Military Service as a Family 12:30- The Accident 18:43- The Worth of a Soul 26:15- The Tailor Shop 31:51- Everything Happens 43:39- Covenants 48:43- Forgiveness 52:56- 100 Percent Human 58:50- What Does It Mean To Be All In? "There's no guarantee in the scriptures that says, 'If you are really, really righteous nothing bad is going to happen to you,' and we don't talk about that enough." —Ridge Alkonis "I'm still here. …To me, that's what all in is. It's not always understanding, the plan of happiness doesn't mean you're always happy but I'm still here. I'm still waiting for understanding and I'm still praying for peace that I know one day will come." —Brittany Alkonis Links & References https://bringridgehome.blogspot.com https://bringridgehome.org https://www.instagram.com/bringridgehome/ Deseret News article about Ridge's release Recent interviews on CNN and Fox News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Choi and her husband have lived in four very different countries during their young marriage. They have also experienced very difficult things in lands far from home but what they have found is that God is everywhere and when we seek to feel His love, we will always find it. On this week's episode, Morgan shares her witness that prayers are heard and answered all around the world. "Being curious is such a positive thing, you're asking questions about someone, you're wanting to get to know them more and understand them and it can lead to friendship and growth. Being judgmental is just having this fixed idea and it's negative and it's not allowing you to grow and to love a person as well." —Morgan Choi 1:43- To Know Something's True 6:04- Living and Worshiping Around the World 14:20- Recipient of Service Worldwide 18:33- A Gospel For All People 21:00- Infertility 33:18- Book of Mormon Timeline 35:41- Traveling With Kids 39:24- Changed 41:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Benjamin Bikman's book has 4.8 stars on Amazon and 3,445 reviews. The researcher of metabolic health and BYU professor has developed a loyal fanbase by sharing evidence that shows that many major diseases have a common root—one that is easily fixed by conscious lifestyle changes. He calls his desire to share these things and their impact a crusade and on this week's episode, he shares why, as a Latter-day Saints, that crusade is fueled by a firm belief in the Word of Wisdom. "Maybe the deepest level of the Word of Wisdom is the sentiment of learning to control the power that we have within our bodies because in so doing we show to Heavenly Father our worthiness and our fitness…us being fit for or found worthy of being given greater responsibility and greater power." —Benjamin Bikman Show Notes 2:24- Why Care About Insulin Resistance? 11:41- Incorrect Principles 21:47- Plagues of Prosperity 31:01- Moderation in all things? 37:53- The Discomfort of Change 42:52- Preparing for Eternal Progression 45:00- Snack Ideas 50:12- Do Your Homework 53:29- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Why We Get Sick book Plagues of Prosperity - BYU Speech President Russell M. Nelson, "Think Celestial": Dr. Bikman's upcoming release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Hill Jensen was a single adult when she attended her sister's wedding. There, the sealer who is also an apostle of God told her that heaven would help her as she searched for someone to marry. That heavenly help did come as promised and it eventually included finding her husband but first, it came in the form of an invitation issued in a talk by Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, wife of our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. On this week's episode, Natalie shares how accepting that invitation continues to bless her life. "I've had peace when I should've never had peace. I've had my personality enhanced to make new friends. I feel like every blessing I have in this new phase of my life has been a direct blessing of weekly temple attendance." —Natalie Hill Jensen 4:03- Raising Girls 11:05- On Broadway 15:36- Knowing Who You Are 17:25- Temple Garments 22:47- Going All In 29:49- Blessings of the Temple 36:46- "A Great Story in 5 Years" 40:49- Deliberately Creating a Home 43:30- What Does It Mean To Be All In? Sister Wendy Watson Nelson "My Soul Delighteth in the Covenants of the Lord" Video of Sister Nelson's talk - "My Soul Delighteth in the Covenants of the Lord" by Wendy W. Nelson | BYU Women's Conference, 2015 Natalie as a little girl in The Children's Video Songbook- The Children's Video Songbook - Volume 1 Recent Studio 5 Interview with Natalie d- Take 5: Natalie Hill Jensen answers your best get-to-know-you questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrated as the voice of Dolores Madrigal in Disney's Encanto, a character with a remarkable gift of enhanced hearing, Adassa shares her experiences with a different kind of listening – the art of tuning into the still, small voice of the Spirit. In this week's episode, join us as Adassa, a devoted Latter-day Saint, opens up about her journey in seeking God's will. "He can see us. He's not trying to change us. He's trying to magnify who we already are." —Adassa 1:17- A True Story 3:27- Religious Roots and New Beginnings 6:50- Motherhood 12:59- Your Personal Conversion Story 17:08-  The Miracle of Encanto 35:41- Better Than Expected 38:52- Coincidence? 45:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? In Jesus We Are One Deseret Book Spotify "We Don't Talk About Bruno" with Vocal Point and One Voice Children's Choir "We Don't Talk About Bruno" performances Hollywood Bowl Oscars "The Family Madrigal" Live from The Hollywood Bowl Adassa with the Tabernacle Choir Dos Oruguitas with the Tabernacle Choir in Mexico See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Martin, a Nashville songwriter who has written 16 #1 country music hits, is a believer as a songwriter that anything you're immersed in will show up in your writing. So, when you know that Martin has been called to be a seminary teacher three times and has taught Sunday School, it comes as no surprise that religious themes have, at times, snuck into the country songs he writes for a living. But on this week's episode, Martin talks about writing deliberately spiritual songs for the first time. 2:55- 'Just What My Dad Did'  6:37- A Songwriter's Process 12:40- Writing From Experience and Imagination 15:40- Criticisms and Evolution of Country Music 20:37- 'I Believe Him'  23:47- The Book of Mormon—An Addition 25:18- 'Old Man Said He Saw a Tree' 29:36- Jacob's Ladder and Working Out Your Own Salvation 33:03- The Horn Player 35:05- God Needs Drummers 38:56- The Lord Speaks To Everyone Differently 41:30- Giving Something Away For Nothing 45:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "The Lord…wants good people to make music, the Devil doesn't need to have all the good things." —Tony Martin Witness: A Nashville Tribute to The Book of Mormon Spotify Deseret Book "Just to See Your Smile" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BYU Marriott School Dean, Brigitte Madrian, has loved learning her entire life. In fact, she was in the 8th grade when she decided she wanted to get a PhD. Since then, she has worked at some of the most prestigious institutions of learning in the country. Still, she recognizes that this love for learning at such a young age is unique and knowing what you want to do with your life in the 8th grade? Even more rare. Perhaps that is why she is so passionate about helping others discover their own thirst for knowledge. 2:44- An 8th Grader's Dream 6:47- Using Research To Serve 12:04- 1989 BYU Commencement Address 18:53- Approaching Big Decisions 28:04- A Healthy Approach to Strengths and Weaknesses 36:44- 'For Such A Time As This' 44:44- Spiritual Component to Secular Learning 50:46- Lifelong Learning 53:16- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "The Holy Ghost teaches us and testifies of truth—all truth—not just the truth that's in the scriptures that we recognize but all truth, truths about running a business, truths about being a good leader…whatever the truths are, the Holy Ghost can testify of truth." —Brigitte Madrian  Alice in Wonderland quote - "If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." President Kimball talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a man whose love inspires people during this time of year. Some might say it's a man with a white beard who delivers Christmas presents to children around the world on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. But renowned Latter-day Saint painter Greg Olsen believes it is actually the Savior of the world who inspires Santa Claus himself. On this week's episode, we talk with the artist about how he began painting in the first place but then why he chose to paint Santa Claus in addition to his many well-known paintings of Jesus Christ.  "Done in the right way, seen from the right perspective, Santa—that tradition—does carry on the mission of Jesus. Doing unto others, giving, serving, spreading love and cheer…it's hard to separate those two." —Greg Olsen  Show Notes 2:09- It Takes a Village To Raise an Artist 5:24- A Prophetic Statement 20:37- A Branch Full of Good Things 23:10- Reaching Outside of the Latter-day Saint World 28:57- Santa and the Savior 32:49- We Follow What Is Good 37:13- Lost and Found 42:02- Everyone's an Artist 45:54- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Greg's website Paintings referenced in the episode: The Spirit of Christmas Story of Christmas The Nativity Lost and Found See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Truman recalls a specific moment on his mission where he had questions—not a faith crisis, just questions. He remembers hearing the words: "After your faith comes the witness." Truman Brothers now sing songs of faith—songs that make a deliberate effort to represent a real faith journey. On this week's episode, we discuss music's ability to testify of Christ while acknowledging that our testimonies rarely grow linearly. Show Notes 2:00- Sons of Dan Truman of Diamond Rio 6:51- Motivation 9:00- Uplifting Without Being Cheesy 12:09- The Power of Music 17:25- Husbands and Fathers 24:18- Atonement in Music 27:31- Not a Faith Crisis 32:30- Witness: A Nashville Tribute to the Book of Mormon 33:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I will ebb and flow on opinions, I will ebb and flow on confidence in certain pieces of testimony but the rod is just going to remain in my hands and that's what all in is for me. I will go through this experience committed and I will respond to things as I do but nothing will row the boat enough to toss me." —Ben Truman Truman Brothers - "Sounding Joy" "Oh Child" music video "Before the Calm" music video See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, Michael McLean has encountered profound lessons about a father's love. Although seemingly a shining light of optimism and success known for his work in the Latter-day Saint film and music space, McLean grappled with chronic depression, fostering self-doubt for an extended period. Nearly two decades ago, when his son came out and conveyed discontent about his upbringing, McLean's deepest insecurities seemed validated. Moreover, the silence from a perceived absence of God amplified his distress. On this week's episode, we discuss McLean's Forgotten Carols but, more importantly, how a loving Father never forgets His son. "The Atonement is not some cool thing that happened back in Gethsemane. It's ongoing. He's not stopping His work until He's got us all healed—until He's brought us all home." —Michael McLean Show Notes 2:10- What Could've Been the End 12:59- Depression and the Forgotten Carols 18:44- Mr. Krueger's Christmas 31:57- When God Seems Quiet 36:34- Two Fathers 48:42- "Let Him In" 51:51- What Does It Mean To Be All In? Links: The Forgotten Carols Michael's video for the Church "Let Him In" "Mr. Krueger's Christmas" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was considered one of the biggest snubs of the Women's World Cup in 2023. Ashley Hatch has been around the United States Women's National Team since 2016, and even played in multiple games for the national team in 2023. And yet, when the roster for the Women's World Cup team was released, Ashley's name wasn't on it. The tough thing is that, like many disappointments in life, Ashley doesn't really have an answer for why it didn't work out the way she'd hoped. She does, however, recognize that she has the power to choose how she responds to that disappointment. "It's an opportunity to either lean into your faith, lean into your testimony, or it's an opportunity to lean away or push it away." —Ashley Hatch Links & References: World Cup snubs The latest on Ashley's Olympic hopes Temple open house story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad and Cherisse Lunt's life took an unexpected turn when they welcomed their third child, Lucy, into the world. Unbeknownst to her parents, Lucy was born with a severe neuromuscular condition known as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). At the time of her diagnosis, Lucy wasn't expected to live beyond her second birthday but just last month, she ordered all the supplies, sent all the invites, and threw her own 15th birthday party. "Weirdly enough, I'll be a little sad [in the resurrection] because I won't have my girl to hold or take care of." —Chad Lunt Show Notes  1:56- Diagnosis and Prognosis 8:00- Why Not Us? 12:13- A Mother's Care 15:10- Lucy Today 21:31- Advocating For Another 23:08- Quality of Life 25:35- Ministering in the Savior's Way 33:42- Siblings Who Know the Plan 38:30 Why Serve Outside the Home? 41:55- Hope of a Resurrection 46:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References:  Cherisse's Instagram documents the Lunts' journey with Lucy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering those who have gone before us and recognizing that death is not the end—these are critical aspects of our faith as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are also at the core of the celebration known in Hispanic culture as Día de los Muertos. On this week's episode, we learn more about how this celebration intersects with faith and tradition, and reminds us of the eternal nature of our family bonds. "If we were just to learn about all of the experiences that the Nephites had with our Savior Jesus Christ—if we were to pass that down and we were to believe it and put it into action in our lives, we would be better people and we would have a better connection with our Savior so that's why I think our ancestors are so important to celebrate." —Shiegrid Hernandez Show Notes 1:47- Growing Up in Mexico 6:13- Challenges of Coming to America 8:44- Embracing Latino Culture 10:37- A Recognizable Book 14:32- Honoring Ancestors 18:52- What Is Dia De Los Muertos? 22:24- Why the Skulls and Skeletons? 25:48- Symbolism in the Ofrenda 33:12- The Temple as a Latina Latter-day Saint 36:37- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKay Coppins began covering Mitt Romney during the 2012 presidential race and because the two shared a common faith as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, other reporters often looked to McKay, a very young journalist at the time, as a source on Romney's religion. Over a decade later, Coppins' new biography profiles the Latter-day Saints' life and career in the public sphere. In anticipation of the book's release, we talk with Coppins on today's episode about the faith that is deeply embedded into both he and Romney's lives.  Show Notes  2:08- Varied Latter-day Saint Characters 5:04- "I'm Actually a Member of This Church" 7:27- Folding Into Faith 11:27- The Latter-day Saint on the Campaign Trail 16:22- Sharing Faith in a Secular Biography 22:24- Refusal to Denounce Faith 28:50- A Young Missionary in France 35:24- More To Your Life Than Making Money 40:38- The Worth of Integrity 45:21- By Their Fruits 49:10- Legacy 53:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "I realized in that moment that I could do both. I didn't have to pretend like I wasn't a Latter-day Saint to be a good reporter and I didn't have to be a bad reporter to be a good Latter-day Saint. I could do all of it and I wasn't going to set aside my faith." —McKay Coppins  Links & References:  Romney: A Reckoning biography  Romney on CBS News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Osmonds reached what was arguably the peak of their fame in 1973. That year, the band made what many considered an interesting decision and released The Plan, a landmark album that explored the eternal nature of God's plan and the role of Jesus Christ in salvation. Alan Osmond almost always sang backup vocals but, as the oldest of the Osmond brothers, was in many ways the leader of the brothers' group and the writer of many of the Osmonds' songs. In this episode, Alan shares the inspiration behind The Plan as we celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the album.  "We're not ashamed of the gospel and that's why I just can't be quiet about it."  Show Notes 1:46- Beginnings 8:10- Sharing the Gospel Through Music 14:31- A Rock Opera  28:06- Osmondmania 34:59- Support of the Church 41:48- Multiple Sclerosis 47:51- Elvis and the Queen 49:57- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links & References: Listen to "The Plan" album in full The Plan Promo video LDS Living stories about The Osmonds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latter-day Saint scholar Rosalynde Welch has been involved in two recent projects that may, on the surface, seem very different. One, ushering the last words of a beloved friend through to publication after the friend's passing, and the other, an exploration of words written in holy scripture two millennia ago. And yet, on this week's episode, we explore how both books capture the power of a woman's witness of Jesus Christ. Show Notes 2:19- Contrast Between Two Books 6:50- Who is Kate Holbrook? 17:51- Housework and Motherhood 22:56- Legacy 26:54- The Gospels of Abish and Mary 30:41- 1 Nephi 11 35:18- A Nativity Story 39:18- Witnesses of Christ "In the two beams of the cross—those are never going to be made parallel with each other. They are always going to be at cross purposes to one another and, as disciples, we're called to take up our cross. And sometimes that means having the patience and the largeness of mind and heart to live with two things that are true but not easily reconciled." Links & References: Both Things Are True book Seven Gospels book Kate Holbrook and Samuel Brown - All In Faith Matters - Kate Holbrook Morgan's tribute to Kate Holbrook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sy Snarr's son, Zachary Snarr, was a senior in high school when he was shot and killed by a complete stranger. After 17 years in prison, Jorge Benvenuto, the man who killed Zachary, wrote a letter to tell the Snarr family that he was sorry for taking their 18-year-old son and brother's life. What happened next captivated listeners of KSL's "The Letter" podcast and, on this week's episode of "All In," we explore the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ that is woven throughout the Snarr family's remarkable example of forgiveness.  Show Notes 2:34- Before 3:57- Regret 7:15- The Bind of Bitterness 12:45- Who Hate Hurts 15:47- You Have To Want It 18:12- The Sacrament Talk That Changed Everything 20:38- Losing a Second Son 23:29- The Very Real Pain of Loss 25:51- Jorge 32:21- Since the Letter 36:34- Atonement For All 40:34- A Spiritual Experience 43:50- What Does It Mean To Be All in? "My soul was tortured, it was broken with this anguish I carried…and the way you [forgive] is you fight back, you turn to God, you turn to the Savior, you pray a lot and let Them guide you." —Sy Snarr Links & References:  Listen to The Letter podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Pak seemed to be on the path to achieving what he'd always wanted: He was a student at Berklee College of Music, he'd opened for Pentatonix and had recently performed as a backup singer for Charlie Puth. And yet, he'd never felt more empty. So, he wandered into the church he'd attended but left as a young man. On this week's episode, we talk with Brandon about finding greater purpose than he could've imagined through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Show Notes 1:45- A Place To Call Home 5:17- Church Starts and Stops 11:37- Berklee or BYU 16:50- Empty 22:01- Three Months 26:30- Getting to Serve 34-02- Music and Missionary Work 36:15- Processing Through Songwriting 39:36- Worth It To Save 42:45- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I knew what it felt like to be lost and to find the gospel and what type of worth that gave me as a person…and I wanted other people to have that." —Brandon Pak Links & Reference: Listen to Brandon Pak's new single, "Worth Saving" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her freshman year as a vocal performance major, Emma Nissen received devastating news. Just nine weeks into her studies, she learned that her vocal cords were damaged and required surgery. She very easily could've felt, in that moment, that everything she'd worked for was falling apart. But she remembered a prompting she had earlier that week—a prompting to serve a mission—and how she'd told the Lord if he'd create a window of time for her to serve, she'd go. So she went and the rest, as they say, is history. On this week's episode, we talk with Emma Nissen about how God's window opened a door for her to share her music in a way she never could've dreamed possible.  Show Notes 2:16- A Musical Family 10:00- God Opens a Window 14:49- Music On a Mission 37:08- Faith Reconstruction 49:43- Guided 51:49- What Does It Mean to Be All In?  "I like to think that the Spirit and I can banter." —Emma Nissen Links & References: Listen to Emma on Spotify "Hear Him" new music video See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a 2015 Pew Research study, 59 percent of Americans believe that science and religion are often in conflict. This perceived tension between the two can be especially challenging for students in fields such as biology, who may encounter scientific theories that seem to contradict their faith. As a biology professor at Brigham Young University, Jamie Jensen has seen firsthand how science can either deepen or diminish students' spirituality. In this week's episode, she shares strategies for helping students approach science in a way that enhances their understanding of God's wonders, rather than detracting from it. "When you're building a testimony and you're gathering spiritual evidence, that evidence is still real, it's still measurable, but the instrumentation we use is different. So instead of using thermometers, or rulers or calipers, we're using our spiritual eyes, personal revelation, feelings that are inside, and it's just as real, but it's not as tangible." —Jamie Jensen Show Notes 1:45- Teaching Science to Students of Faith 6:02- Scientific Process and Spiritual Process 8:42- Big S Science and Little S Science 10:56- Science is Agnostic? 19:18- Comfortable in Uncertainty 24:19- Dogmatism 26:17- Correct Evidence and False Evidence 29:37- Teaching Science in the Home 32:17- One Take on Evolution 43:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References: Let's Talk About Science and Religion book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1830, the same year the Church was organized, a former slave named Peter became the first documented Black member of the Church. Nearly 200 years later, Mauli Bonner first heard Peter's story when he started exploring his own faith as a Black member of the Church. This journey led him to Paul Reeve, a professor at the University of Utah who has studied Blacks in Church history extensively. On today's episode, Mauli and Paul explain not only the importance of the stories of early Black Latter-day Saints, but also how their stories can strengthen our faith and our testimonies of the restored gospel. "The beauty of it all is that we are here now and have an opportunity to learn and do something good. That's what we have control over. We can't change what was, we were not there. But we are here now." —Mauli Bonner Show Notes 3:24- Blacks in the Early Days of the Church 8:50- Legislation with Theological Implications 12:00- Learning the History as a Black Latter-day Saint 15:22- Green Flake and Brigham Young 25:28- Strengthening Testimony Rather Than Weakening 31:44- Historical Accuracy 37:12- What Needed to Change? 44:22- Why Monuments Matter 51:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on May 19, 2021. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 2020 First Presidency Message reads, "The sacred teachings, promises, and ceremonies of the temple are of ancient origin, and point God's children to Him as they make further covenants and learn more about His plan, including the role of the Savior Jesus Christ." Learning more about God's plan and the role of a Savior in that plan are things that all of us desire but religious rituals can be difficult to understand and the prospect of wearing sacred temple garments may cause apprehension. But the temple carries with it great promises from God and on this week's episode, we discuss the many blessings that are available to us as we choose to make promises with Him. "Temple worship provides a way to put the Lord first, to stay oriented to Him, to love Him the most, to love Him first." —Jennifer Lane Show Notes 2:10- Changes to the Temple Ordinances 5:40- Religious Rituals of Other Faiths 10:32- Garments and Taking His Name Upon Us 13:39- The Temple Garment as a Gift 18:49- Promise of Temple Garments 21:13- Freemasonry  25:01- Embodiment 29:02- Maps 33:01- Ascension  39:16- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links & References: Let's talk about Temples and Ritual See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Rolfe knows that his wife, Lindsey, may have been hesitant to get her hopes up about their relationship. After all, who would choose to marry someone who was likely dying of cancer? But Kevin wanted to be the one who battled cancer with Lindsey—he chose to be that person. On this week's episode, Kevin shares the many things that have gotten him through since Lindsey's passing: A stepson, loving family and friends, and the hope of a resurrection that will allow him to see Lindsey again.  "I think part of marrying somebody with cancer...was because I have a strong faith and belief that no matter if she was to live 20 years or two, it wouldn't be the end for us." —Kevin Rolfe Show Notes 2:16- Meeting Lindsey 4:52- #ThisTeam 7:36- A Choice 9:19- Acting in Faith and Acceptance 14:21- Sealed 17:36- Witnessing Grace and Feeling Gratitude 27:54- A Son 33:14- Music's Role in Grieving 37:15- Construction and Scaffolding 43:23- Imagining the Resurrection 47:46- The Price of Love 51:49- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 55:31- From Lindsey Links & References: Lindsey Anderson Rolfe obituary Elder David A. Bednar, "But We Heeded Them Not" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in Australia, Gaye Strathearn faced a dilemma familiar to many faithful families: how to balance Sabbath day observance with the demands of the world. As a young girl, she worried that her non-member father might feel left out as the family spent hours at church. But as she grew older, Gaye began to see the Sabbath not as a burden but as a sacred opportunity to connect with God and with loved ones. Now, as a respected gospel scholar, Gaye has compiled a collection of essays exploring the commandment of the Sabbath from its origins on Sinai to its relevance in the 21st century. "If this is a part of our covenant journey, all of us are at different places on that covenant journey and our understanding of the Sabbath is going to be at different places. And so let's have people grow into their understanding." —Gaye Strathearn 8:39- Assumptions 11:34- The Way We Ask Questions 14:18- Why the Study of the Sabbath? 22:37- The Sabbath as a Covenant 31:40- The Modern Sabbath 36:48- Be Still and Know 43:42- Praise 49:24- The Opportunity to Worship 52:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On New Year's Day 2023, as many people were waking to the excitement and endless possibilities of a new calendar year, Conlon and Rachel Bonner awoke to find that their nine-month-old son Joshua had passed away. The youngest of their six children, Joshua had been a source of light and love since joining their family in 2022, and now they were left to figure out how to live without him. For the Bonners, this meant focusing on how to live their lives with faith pointed toward a future when they will be reunited with Joshua again. "He is motivation. He is almost like a guiding light to hold on tight to our covenants, to our knowledge of what is right, to do our very best, and to help others along the way." —Conlon Bonner Show Notes 1:35- A Sister, Ministering, and Facebook 6:49- Getting to Know Joshua 8:58- Turning Immediately to Christ 21:30- Helping Children Deal With Grief 27:48- Mourning With Those Who Mourn 31:43- Discovering Strength in Spouse 38:53- Waiting 42:09- Alive in Christ 46:05- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References: The Bonner Family Shawna Edwards' video with Rachel and Conlon Shawna Edwards' music video featuring Conlon Bonner The Message C.S. Lewis quote Henry Van Dyke "Gone From My Sight" "Never suppress a generous thought." -Camilla E. Kimball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Scott and Ashley Laneri to hear their remarkable story of two very different adoptions. From an unexpected phone call that led them to consider adoption for the first time to the deliberate effort and patience required for their second adoption, the Laneris share their journey and reflect on the miracles that brought their family together. "Yes, the Lord does love effort. But even if you put in all your effort and it doesn't work out, that doesn't mean it's impossible. It just means that the Lord also has His timing in his way. And true trust means really trusting in His timing, and in His way, and that He really can make it happen." —Ashley Laneri  Show Notes 1:31- In Vitro Fertilization 5:17- A Life-changing Phone Call 8:19- Being Open to a Different Plan 12:55- A Special Green 15:26- Two Different Stories 18:29- The Social Media Route 23:47- When Things Are Out of Our Control 27:51- A Marriage Strengthened 30:58- The Lesser-Known Challenges of Adoption 33:49- God Eventually Delivers 39:33- Suggestions 42:56- Why Me? 46:47- Air 52:39- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we the way that we are? This is a question licensed clinical psychologist, author, adjunct professor, and entrepreneur Kimberly Teitter has often explored—both in herself and in others. First, there's our divine identity. Then there is the influence of the generations that have come before us and the culture in which we were raised. As a Black Latter-day Saint who grew up in rural North Carolina, Kimberly shares how her experiences have shaped the way she sees the world. "It's not about having hot takes. I want to get to heaven. I want Zion to be restored." —Kimberly Teitter Show Notes 2:26- Coming in Contact with the Church 7:47- Black Latter-day Saint Experience 19:23- Ongoing Challenges 25:57- Embracing Identity 30:42- Family Systems Theory and the Woman Taken in Adultery 39:37- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References: Every Needful Thing LDS Living article See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us on a journey with Astrid Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, as she shares the two pivotal moments that transformed her life as a little girl growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood in the Philippines. First, an opportunity to enroll in a school run by Catholic nuns allowed Astrid to read and write. Second, a chance to be taught by missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about her divine identity as a daughter of God. This powerful combination of secular and spiritual knowledge opened up a whole new world of possibilities for young Astrid. Today, President Tuminez leads Utah Valley University with the belief that education has the power to transform lives. Show Notes 2:28- A Life That Began in the Slums of the Philippines 7:54- An Power of Education 14:00- When Someone Who Sees Your Potential 18:41- Finding the Gospel of Jesus Christ 21:58- Something Divine 25:18- Coming to America 31:32- The Importance of Who You Marry 35:55- When a Job Isn't Your Strength 38:12- Coming to UVU 44:27- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References All In Conference Special Every Needful Thing book Wrestling Super Fan article Church News profile on President Tuminez Astrid S. Tuminez: The Power of Dreaming, the Power of Doing video Lecture at BYU Disrupt Yourself interview with President Tuminez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Smith was just a college student when he happened upon a job listing for a little-known pancake company called Kodiak Cakes. Today, the company is one of the leading pancake brands in the United States. But how did they get there? Recognized as the company's "secret weapon" who helped get Kodiak Cakes on the shelves of retailers like Target and Costco, Cameron shares how great outcomes have come from simply asking the right questions. And more importantly, he marvels at how through it all, the Lord has been able to make more out of his life than he ever could have dreamed of. "I think in that moment what I brought was probably like a little stone…and then together, we built this sling. And then we decided, 'Alright, let's start working on this and let's see what we can do with this.' We broke a handful windows but then we were like, 'You know what, maybe we can take on Goliath.'" —Cameron Smith Show Notes 1:47- A Job Listing  7:21- Kodiak Cakes Origin Story 9:03- Not Being Afraid of a No 13:29- Target  22:11- Shark Tank 29:06- The Currant Bush 35:09- Stepping Back 41:36- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links: KSL Television Special The Currant Bush story as told by President Hugh B. Brown Shark Tank Zac Efron See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a little girl, Marie Vischer Elliott spent three years in a concentration camp under unimaginable conditions. She remarkably survived but her little brother, Georgie, died shortly after they were released due to what he endured in the camp. Years later, as a young mother, Marie was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ, which not only helped her heal from what she experienced during the war but also gave her hope of seeing her little brother again. On this week's episode, Marie's story teaches us a powerful lesson about the devastating nature of war, the transformative doctrine of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the blessings of the temple. Show Notes 2:04- Childhood Memories 6:52- Where in the World is Java?  9:40- Religious Background 12:02- The Beginning of the War 19:25- The Camp 21:39- The End of the War 25:21- Georgie 28:21- Forgiving and Forgetting 31:39- Finding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 35:09- Freedom 37:51- No Winners in War 42:38- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March Madness is in full swing and, in 1981, Danny Ainge experienced his "one shining moment" in the NCAA Tournament when he scored with two seconds left on the clock, helping BYU advance to the Elite Eight. It was the highlight of a remarkable college basketball career, but only the beginning of his professional career in sports. Still, Ainge doesn't take credit for his success. He insists that the Lord has placed angels—ordinary people setting an extraordinary example—along his path to help him every step of the way. In this episode, we talk about the power of positive influences in our lives that guide our paths and why Ainge believes the people we surround ourselves with have the ability to make all the difference.  "There have been angels waiting for me, directing me." —Danny Ainge Show Notes 2:09- Love of Basketball 3:37- BYU 6:13- Decisions Decisions 8:22- A Great Wife 10:33- A Polarizing Character 18:07- Striving for Balance 21:40- Maintaining Standards 24:03- Taking a Step Back 28:47- Returning to Utah 32:32- "I Do Not Know The Meaning of All Things" 34:23- Angels Among Us 36:34- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links & References Danny Ainge's March Madness Buzzer Beater Danny's Twitter profile "I Hate Danny Ainge" t-shirt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Robison Adams remembers the feeling well—like she'd been put in a cast iron pot with the lid placed on top, unable to feel God's presence in her life. Shaken and disoriented, she tried everything she could think of to reach Him, and yet she felt nothing. God was silent. But at her mother's encouragement, Emily wrote down what she was experiencing through this supposed silence, and in the process she began to believe that God wasn't silent at all—He was just being quiet, providing the necessary space for Emily to learn and grow. On this week's episode, Emily shares some of the principles that began to shift her paradigm and renew her belief that God really does know what each of us needs. Show Notes 1:57- The Beginning of the Quiet 5:46- Reframing the Lack of Noise 12:28- People Who Listen Without Freaking Out 19:12- Rethinking Doubt 26:50- Seeking Appropriate Help 31:29- Remembering  33:41- Why Does God Sometimes Disappoint Us? 37:43- Things That Were Helpful 42:25- Likening the Scriptures 45:47- Worth the Wrestle? 49:25- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "Leading life with an open hand instead of a closed fist has been really helpful to me and it's led me to a place where I'm not certain about many things at all and astonishingly, that's the best place to be." —Emily Robison Adams Links Divine Quietness book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Leavitt doesn't know if the new 988 lifeline would've made a difference for his sister-in-law Lizzie, whose long battle with mental illness ultimately took her life in 2014. But when Leavitt was given the opportunity to work on the legislation that ultimately led to the new easy-to-remember hotline, he viewed it as a way to not only honor Lizzie's life but also to hopefully preserve the lives of so many who face the heartbreaking realities of suicidal thoughts. On this week's episode, Leavitt discusses the hope that comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ, not only through the resurrection but also as we each seek to do all we can to "lift up the heads that hang down." Show Notes 2:54- What You May Not Know About Congress 11:39- 988 Legislation 15:46- Lizzie 21:30- The Years Since 25:44- No One Size Fits All Approach 28:41- #SmileForLizzie 33:40- Great Expectations  37:02- A Societal Problem 39:32- Gratitude 42:45- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "It's for us to be engaged in meaningful work to help those around us." —Ryan Leavitt Links 988 Lifeline Silent Souls Weeping by Jane Clayson Johnson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Liz Wixom Johnsen helped families decorate their homes as a talented interior designer. And for years, Liz dreamed of a home that was like theirs—not because of the decor, but because of the families within those walls. As a single woman, she often longed for a home life that looked different than the one she had. But she also learned that true homes come in many different shapes and sizes. And when she married a man with eight children and her home was instantly dramatically different, that knowledge became invaluable. On this week's episode, Liz shares what she's learned about embracing the homes—and the lives—God has prepared for each one of us. Show Notes 1:32- Home of Origin 4:37- Not Dependent on Cost 8:08- Creating a Home Around Our Lives At the Moment 11:01- A Different Blessed Life 15:25- "Our Father and Our Savior Love Broken Things" 21:22- Happiness, Your Heritage 24:35- Creation 30:06-Cheerfully Do All That Lies In Our Power 32:34- Finding a Place in a Different World 34:57- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "His power plus our divinity creates beauty from unorganized matter." —Liz Wixom Johnsen Links and References Liz's interior design company Happiness, Your Heritage "God left the world unfinished for man to work his skill upon. He left the electricity in the cloud, the oil in the earth. He left the rivers unbridged and the forests unfelled and the cities unbuilt. God gives to man the challenge of raw materials, not the ease of finished things. He leaves the pictures unpainted and the music unsung and the problems unsolved, that man might know the joys and glories of creation." —Thomas S. Monson, "In Quest of the Abundant Life" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 12, 2003, 15-year-old Elizabeth Smart was found safe nine months after being abducted from her family's home in Salt Lake City, Utah. This month marks the 20th anniversary of Elizabeth's return home and on this week's episode of All In, we speak with Chris Thomas who acted as spokesperson for the Smart Family throughout their entire experience in searching for Elizabeth. Show Notes 2:44- Meeting the Smarts 4:12- High Stakes 5:25- Looking Back 20 Years Later 7:22- A unique Approach 10:06- Discussing Latter-day Saint Doctrine and Culture 13:34- Viewing Media as Children of God 16:42- Acknowledging Mistakes 19:45- The Faith of Two Parents 23:44- Elizabeth's Reaction to the Manuscript 26:03- A Miracle That Mattered to Millions 31:18- A Responsibility to Set the Record Straight 36:08- The Power of Unity and the Power of Family 41:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I think when we serve somebody—even somebody that we disagree with—that we learn to understand and respect and appreciate them and have a new love for them that tears down fences and builds bridges and brings us closer to our Heavenly Father." —Chris Thomas Links Unexpected book link Chris Thomas's Unexpected book trailer Video: Chris and Elizabeth's recent appearance on Nightline Video: Chris and Elizabeth's recent appearance on Good Morning America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wharton School of Business professor Zeke Hernandez says that statistically speaking, he shouldn't be where he is today; like the generations who came before him, he should still be living in poverty. But because of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the educational opportunities the gospel teaches us to seek after, Zeke's resume doesn't align with statistical probabilities. On this week's episode, he discusses why he is a believer that we too often place artificial barriers between our personal and professional pursuits. And it is by removing these barriers and approaching big decisions with a holistic perspective that we are able to reach our full potential. "I think God is willing to guide us as much in our professional endeavors as He is in our gospel or church or family lives." Show Notes 2:07- A Hunger for Truth 6:56- The Gospel's Ability To Change Lives 10:17- Blessings of a Broad Worldview 13:04- Personal Conversion 17:43- Gospel's Influence on Secular Study 20:53- Arenas Where We Serve 28:08- Artificial Separations 31:31- Learner of Truth Vs. Producer of Truth 35:39- "I Was a Stranger" 42:57- Zekrets 47:36- What Does It Mean To Be All in the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links Poets & Quants article See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Guthrie was a freshman in college when she first "found Jesus"and her life has never been the same since. From supporting her husband in his career in Major League Baseball to being a mission leader of the Texas Houston South Mission, her relationship with Christ has been a game changer in her life. Now, she's passionate about helping young people come to know this same Jesus that she found as a young woman. She recognizes that whether new converts or lifelong members, we all have to "seek this Jesus"—but it is her testimony that when we seek Him, we find Him every single time. 1:11- Meeting Jesus and the Powerful Transformation He Brings 8:39- Meeting Jeremy 12:40- MLB Life 17:51- Supporting a Spouse Through Setbacks 20:28- Retirement 25:00- Called To Serve 34:51- A Mission Baby 40:50- 3 Tips For Preparing a Child to Serve a Mission 49:01- Missteps Are Okay 51:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "As humans, we are inadequate to do God's work but if we'll rely and trust in Jesus…He takes crusty bread and feeds multitudes, all through His power." Links Jeremy Guthrie's Players Tribune retirement piece Jeremy Guthrie on serving a mission Articles about the Guthries serving as mission leaders- https://www.ldsliving.com/former-mlb-pitcher-and-recently-returned-mission-president-jeremy-guthrie-shares-sweet-message-about-the-emotions-of-serving/s/94520 https://www.deseret.com/2018/2/2/20639373/39-living-proof-that-the-lord-likes-to-work-with-the-simple-and-weak-39-former-mlb-pitcher-talks-cal https://theathletic.com/325108/2018/04/22/former-royals-pitcher-jeremy-guthrie-finds-rare-post-career-gig-president-of-a-mormon-mission/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is a choice—Elder Lynn G. Robbins believes this so much, he wrote a book about it. After years of counseling with couples in his church capacities, Elder Robbins has seen firsthand how Christlike love helps us develop deeper and more lasting relationships. He teaches us that being a disciple of Christ helps us form strong bonds with those we love, but only if our efforts are driven by intentional and deliberate choices. So in this Valentine's Day episode of All In, we invite you to consider the power of choice and responsibility in all of your relationships—romantic or not.   2:30- Falling Out of Love vs. Growing in Love 14:09- Greatest Happiness Found in the Home 17:45- 100 Percent Responsibility 23:39- Anger and Loud Tones 29:53- Abuse 33:41-Finances 38:48- The Greatest Sermon Christ Gave? 41:51- Happily Ever After—A Choice 46:28- Why Choose Love? 48:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   "After a couple gets married, that infatuation begins to fade and if they confuse that for true love, they may wonder, 'Where is that special feeling? Am I falling out of love?' Their marriage is at a very critical crossroads at that point where they need to discover what true love is."   Links and References Love Is a Choice book "Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration." —President Gordon B. Hinckley 100 Percent Responsibility video "Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall" talk "A determined man finds a way; the other man finds an excuse." —David B Haight "Choosing Whom to Marry" article "Agency and Anger" talk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cookies, desserts, gingerbread—you name it, Tarsha Joyner can bake it. As a Food Network champ and owner of her own bake shop, Tarsha is known for her beautiful and tempting treats. But ironically, the best lessons she's learned in life don't come from the competitions she's won or the business she's built. Instead, the best knowledge Tarsha has gained in life was as a foster child when she recognized her value as a daughter of God. When she found the gospel, that knowledge only became more concrete. So while Tarsha may not give away her actual cookie recipes, on this week's episode "Mrs. Joy" is more than willing to share her secret recipe for a happy life.   1:20- Packaging First, Product…Second? 5:55- What You Should Know About Recipes 8:03- Knowing Your Worth As a Child of God 12:42- From Foster Care to Family 15:25- Someday When You're In Control 17:43- Mrs. Joy 20:33- Food Network 22:17- Believing in Yourself 24:28- Owning a Business 25:33- Joining the Church 33:49- Promised Blessings 35:53- Family History and Time Well Spent 41:30- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   "Most people are preparing for retirement and I'm preparing for eternity." —Tarsha Joyner   Links Tarsha's TikTok Video interviews with Tarsha-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EvZ96kzfIU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh5ZxEWn0gg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Ashly Stone started her podcast, two words kept running through her head: "come back." Those two words meant a lot to Ashly, who at one point in her faith journey left the Church but later returned. Recognizing that everyone's faith is unique, Ashly now interviews others about their experiences "coming back" to the gospel of Jesus Christ. On this week's episode, we talk with Ashly about the transformation that took place as she turned her heart to the Savior and allowed herself to experience the gospel, as well as the power in of each and every person's own "comeback."    2:18- Road to Addiction 9:26- A Father Who Kept Watching 14:56- A Book of Mormon in the Salvation Army 18:31- A Goal With Power 23:51- Two People With Pasts (Like All Of Us) 31:29- The Origin of the Podcast 37:23- God Is In Charge 41:18- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "Questions that we have regarding spiritual matters can only be answered by the Spirit."   Links: Come Back Podcast  Come Back Podcast Instagram Page Faith Is Not Blind by Bruce and Marie Hafen   If you have a story of coming back, email Ashly at [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Eric Engebretsen and John Pearce returned from serving a mission in South America, they had met many wonderful people and fallen in love with their mission areas. They also had a desire—a desire to somehow help open more doors of opportunity for those they'd met during their service. Their new business, Bloom, is the product of that desire. Through Bloom, returned missionaries and BYU-Pathway Worldwide students based internationally find remote work opportunities with American companies to improve their quality of life. On this week's episode, we learn how Bloom was started and discuss how it helps people around the world to flourish and grow. 2:55- The Transformative Power of a Mission 6:23- Bloom 12:53- The Ripple Effects of Stable Work 16:41- Quitting Your Day Job 21:00- A Unique Worldwide Talent Pool 24:16- A Vision for the Future 28:26- Feedback and Success Stories 38:02- Raising Awareness 41:32- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "The more you give, the more you get and I think the same thing is true when we give ourselves to God."  Bloom website- https://www.hirebloom.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They are stories that took place thousands of years ago—stories that, at times, feel so removed from our present-day that we feel we just can't relate. But as she studied the Old Testament in 2022, the same year her world got rocked by a cancer diagnosis, Anne Bednar found that those stories came alive. And the people in them? They weren't all that different from her. In this week's episode, Anne helps us see just how applicable the scriptures can be to our unique life circumstances if we take the time to study their pages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Argentine artist Jorge Cocco Santángelo has long been admired for combining cubism and sacred subjects in his paintings. But Latter-day Saints may not realize that Jorge, a convert who was baptized in 1962, introduced the Church to an entirely new style and forged the path for other artists to portray the sacred in different ways. His paintings, frequently displayed in the Church History Museum and known for their rich colors and angular shapes, are often of Bible scenes or the Savior Himself. On this week's episode, Jorge discusses the responsibility he feels while painting Jesus Christ and why he hopes the style of art he has created allows observers to reflect and draw closer to Him.   2:28- A Lifelong Calling 3:25- Finding the Gospel  5:35- Evolution of a Testimony and Opposition 7:30- First Painting After Baptism 8:46- Growth of the Church in Argentina 9:59- Seeking to Portray Christ 12:32- Sacrocubism 22:00- New Pieces and the Inspiration That Keeps Coming 27:44- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   "To paint Jesus Christ is to walk into sacred ground."   Links: Jorge Cocco at Deseret Book  Jorge's website Palo Alto Creche Exhibit Book of Mormon art catalog Salt Lake Tribune Article Queen's Stamp Collection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddie Morris has had a brain tumor three times. In the past, friends and family showed their support by posting pictures of themselves on social media sporting fake mustaches. The pictures brought a smile to young Maddie's face while she endured treatment, and they even inspired her parents to write a middle-grade novel about the experience. But as now 19-year-old Maddie prepares to have surgery once again this December, she has a bit of a different wish that she'd love your help with this Christmas. 1:49- No Attempt to Catch an Avocado 6:41- Eight Years Later 8:06- The Red Sea 11:53- When We Don't Get the Miracle We Want 14:35- The Bigger Dream 18:07- A Window and A Mirror 23:10- What Do Trials Do For Us? 26:51- A Farsighted Approach To Challenges 30:33- Fear Holds Us Back From Each Other 32:21- The Power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ 34:44- Just Showing Up 40:31- This Year's Christmas Wish 43:02- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "I remember just praying over and over, 'This load is getting to me, and I need some help.' And just the reality that that works—that it's not just for the surgery moment, it can be the weeks before where you wake up, and you think you should feel heavy and dreary, but you don't. It feels like somebody else has the load for now." -Chad Morris Mustaches for Maddie Character of Christ by Elder David A. Bednar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gathering during the holidays is supposed to be joyful, and for some of us, it might be. But for others, being with friends or family we haven't seen in ages might make us feel overwhelmed and stressed. Wherever you are on this spectrum, on this week's episode, Katie Hughes, co-author of "The Gathering Home," shares practical tips and much-needed perspective on how to make any gathering special. So as we head into this Christmas season with all of its hustle and bustle, may we invite you to take a few minutes to join us in considering ways to remember that He is the reason for the season. 2:51- The Magic of the Holidays 5:32- Connection Over Perfection 9:05- Planning- The Key to Eliminating Stress 11:23- Thanksgiving 14:10- Christmas Advent 18:34- Light The World 23:51- Traditions Past and Present 33:32- Christmas Music 37:25- Peace, Calm, and Stillness 43:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "If you think about that star that you're cutting out of your cookie dough or hanging on your tree, all these commercial-type parts of Christmas, if they're not leading us to Jesus in some way—leading us to Bethlehem in some way—then it's a Christmas without Christ." Episode references: The Gather Home Book Article about The Gathering Home with quote from Emily Belle Freeman about Katie  James E. Faust quote- "No one can measure the effect of an unselfish act of kindness. By small, simple things great things do indeed come to pass. Of course gifts given and gifts received make Christmas special. For many children Christmas Eve is a very long night as they look forward with eager anticipation to the gifts Santa brings, which is why children love Santa Claus. Let me share what someone once said about Santa Claus: First of all, he's a joyous individual. People are attracted to joyous individuals as filings are attracted to a magnet. Next, Santa Claus is interested in making others happy. He increases the happy moments in the life of everyone he meets. He loves his work; he gets fun out of his job. He is childlike, simple, humble, sincere, and forgiving. Finally, he is a giver. His philosophy is to give himself away in service. He is a friend to everyone. He smiles. Perhaps you and I could attain greater happiness if we emulated Santa Claus a little more, for his way is the way of the Infant Jesus also." James E Faust The Man Who Would Be Santa. First Presidency Christmas Devotional. December 06, 1998 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An artist from a young age, Sarah Jane Wright doesn't have many memories that don't include having a pencil or a crayon in her hand, and that trend continues to this day. From her Nutcracker illustrations displayed in Ralph Lauren's New York City flagship store to her "Lola Dutch" picture book series series to her latest project with Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, Sarah Jane is a believer that God made all of us creators. On this week's episode, we talk about why creativity of all forms is often messy, and why it's worth cultivating in ourselves and in our children.   1:16- Two Creatives in a Marriage 4:06- A Long-Term Love of Illustration 8:28- Art as a Career 10:54- Lola Dutch 16:32- A Creator Teaching Creation 18:57- "Creativity Thrives on Limitations" 25:11- Ch-ch-changes, Challenges, and the Brother of Jared 34:33- More Than Just a Star 41:18- Glimpses from Christ 44:55- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "He's giving me an opportunity to see how it can be done in His way, which is always so much better."   Links- More Than Just A Star  Lola Dutch- https://www.amazon.com/Lola-Dutch-Kenneth-Wright/dp/1681195518/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YK1FVXSULMJJ&keywords=lola+dutch&qid=1668537258&sprefix=lola+dutch%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-1 Ezra Taft Benson quote- https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/ezra-taft-benson/jesus-christ-gifts-expectations/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With nearly 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, Simply Three is a string trio known for inventive arrangements of popular music. But they're not just experts at finding unity in sound: one of the three musicians isn't a Latter-day Saint, so when the group set out to record an album of hymns, they approached the project in a beautiful and harmonious way. On this week's episode, the three musicians share the love they have for music and the beliefs that informed their modern approach to sacred songs as well as why they believe music is a gift when it comes to vulnerability and expression. 1:25- All-State Orchestra Friends  6:03- Glen's Faith 10:51- Emotion In Music 18:42- Leaving the Music for a Mission 25:48- A Faith-Based Album? 31:56- Secular Influences on Spiritual Music 38:11- Favorite Tracks 49:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "I think we struggle so much with fear and wondering where we're going to be that we forget where we are here and now." -Glen McDaniel   Product link -https://deseretbook.com/p/all-amazed?queryID=79fc80dc22497ac25e68774b6786e7f5&variant_id=199838-cd-album All Amazed on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/album/2HhXz1kcs3MEdK4GmnY0JK?si=ZAoiS4POTbiRhwgn27mBTg YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/Simplythreemusic Be Still, My Soul- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqSihsynIw8 Simply Three music video with Morgan's brother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOt06STs46g See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helmuth Hubener's story is a true tale that reads like a Hollywood movie and that is what Matt Whitaker has been trying to make for over 20 years—a movie about Helmuth's life. Helmuth was a 16-year-old boy who, after gaining access to British radio channels, became convinced that he had to do something—anything—to stop Adolf Hitler. As the secretary for his local Latter-day Saint congregation he began typing flyers on a church typewriter in hopes of helping others see what he saw in the Nazi regime. On this week's episode, we talk with Matt Whitaker about what Helmuth's story can teach us more than 80 years later and why he is so determined to share it.    1:16- A Dream That Has Stretched Over Two Decades 4:51- Persistence 8:42- Lessons Learned From Three Teenage Boys 15:35- A Unique Story of Friendship 20:09- The Branch President 26:08-Latter-day Saints in Nazi Germany 32:27- A Story For Now 35:21- A Movie or A Series? 39:36- Casting 41:29- The Fulfillment of a Dream 44:53- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ "I think that it ties back to the Savior and that premortal connection...and gratitude that we feel for that person who said, 'Send me I'll do it,' and so that idea of self-sacrifice—the ultimate self-sacrifice—I think resonates and echoes throughout humanity." LINKS Truth and Conviction Website- https://invest.angel.com/truth Truth and Conviction YouTube videos- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnOq4gXUJJQ&list=PLN4UzcYI0bdlv3hC-juyzp9n08VhnJ9Dn Documentary- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICswA1YnvA8 E-book about Helmuth, Karl and Rudi: https://deseretbook.com/p/three-against-hitler-jerry-borrowman-259 Book about Helmuth- https://deseretbook.com/p/when-truth-was-treason-german-youth-against-hitler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenedy Paige knows a thing or two about strength. For one, she's competed on American Ninja Warrior—a feat she never thought she could accomplish but that she believes God led her to. But she also knows that strength comes from having a personal relationship with God during challenging times, like when her son died due to a drowning accident, and during beautiful times like when she is alone in her art studio during the early morning hours of the day. What has grounded her through it all? On this week's episode, Jenedy shares a guarantee that she relies on that gives her strength—she calls it PJs.   2:00- PJS 11:36- Drowning and Grief 28:22- Real Art Ninja 44:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "As you develop that relationship with Jesus Christ, as you come to know Him, He teaches you who you are, and what you're capable of. And I promise, what you're capable of is way more than you currently think."   Links: Jenedy Paige's website: https://jenedypaige.com/ Jenedy's American Ninja Warrior submission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KvzCagWi-c Let Go painting: https://jenedypaige.com/products/let-go Waiting For Answers painting: https://jenedypaige.com/products/waiting-for-answers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a call Eric Weddle never would've anticipated when he hung up his jersey for what he thought was the last time two years earlier. But the Los Angeles Rams were in desperate need of a safety and asked if Weddle would don the jersey for one last run. Weddle certainly didn't feel he was NFL Playoff ready, but he was in good physical shape and has never been one to pass up an opportunity. So with the encouragement of his wife and kids, Weddle left his carpool duties as a father for a time and set out on an unlikely quest to win a Super Bowl. When the Super Bowl was over, he happily returned to the carpool.  1:51- An Ending Made For A Movie 7:02- Being Ready And Taking Opportunities 10:52- The Culmination of Work 14:36- Sharing The Experience With Kids 17:43- Mental Toughness 20:46- Becoming Part of a Team Fast 24:16- Coaching  26:01- Seeing God's Hand 30:55- Finding the Gospel  39:11- Putting God First 44:44- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "The world and everything outside doesn't want us to be close to the Savior, doesn't want us to have stability and doesn't want us to have families and a core unit at home that we rely on each other…they don't want that. And it can bring us down but if you just try your best, your best is all that is needed."  Eric Weddle biography by Trent Toone CBS San Diego interview after Super Bowl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thread woven through Brittany Jepsen's story tells of those who have gone before her. In casual conversation, Brittany talks not only of her parents and grandparents but other ancestors and how who they were has influenced who she is. She has built a business, The House That Lars Built, that helps others tap into their ability to create, something she grows emotional talking about, but at the root of it all is a desire to pay tribute to those who have made her who she is. On this week's episode, Brittany teaches us about how a simple understanding of who we are and where we come from helps us turn our hearts to our fathers and mothers in normal and natural ways. 2:41- The House That Lars Built 7:03- Where Beauty Was Instilled 10:34- Making the Most of Single Years 16:56- Falling in Love in Denmark 20:20- Marrying Someone of Another Culture 25:14- A Nauvoo House 33:49- A Tribute to Ancestors 37:22- Turning Hearts  41:05- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/houselarsbuilt/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Davis, host of the new Magnify podcast, does not claim to be an expert on teenagers but she does have a few teenagers of her own and she does teach a lot more in her seminary classes each day. She has also been involved for years with the EFY and now FSY programs, and even worked with Stephen Covey to help implement and train the "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" into her high school curriculum. In short, while Kathryn may not consider herself an expert, she has definitely spent enough time with teenagers to speak to what they are like and why she absolutely loves them. 1:30- An Unexpected Seminary Teacher 5:55- Tips For Teaching Teens 7:44- Isaiah 12:02- How To Connect 13:54- Kathryn's Kids 15:47- The Daunting Task of Parenting Teenagers 19:29- What Has Changed About Parenting Teens? 23:14- Do We Even Know What They're Up Against?  28:12- Bullying 33:05- Space For Conversations 37:10- Tough Questions in the Classroom 39:24- Enjoy Them 41:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "Can we, as adults...and as members of the Church, embrace them and create a safe place for them where they are enough? Because them plus Christ is enough. We're not enough on our own but with Christ, we are." Magnify Podcast- https://www.magnifythegood.com/podcast President M. Russell Ballard quote- "Gone are the days when a student asked an honest question and a teacher responded, 'Don't worry about it!' Gone are the days when a student raised a sincere concern and a teacher bore his or her testimony as a response intended to avoid the issue. Gone are the days when students were protected from people who attacked the Church. Fortunately, the Lord provided this timely and timeless counsel to you teachers: 'And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.'" Elder Jeffrey R. Holland quote- "And if those children are unresponsive, maybe you can't teach them yet, but you can love them. And if you love them today, maybe you can teach them tomorrow."   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over three decades, Chris Schoebinger has been involved with book publishing During his career, he's worked with authors like Brandon Mull on Fablehaven and Jason F. Wright on Christmas Jars. But as he brings these stories to life at work, he has also been living one of his own at home. And while that story has been full of unexpected twists and turns, it has also been full of the types of heroes he loves to read about on the written page—people like his gay son or the birth mother of his adopted child. So on this week's episode, we talk with Chris about what makes a powerful story and why he is grateful for the way God has guided his. 2:03- Opening Eyes to the Restored Gospel 4:32- An Unexpected Yes 9:04- Appreciation For A Mother's Love 14:27- Shadow Mountain 16:16- Why Fiction? 18:53- Shared Values Sharing Light 24:17- "In Quiet Desperation" 30:24- The Courage of Ty Mansfield 33:04- His Hand in Our Stories 34:26- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ   "My greatest blessings—my greatest successes—are the direct result of the good people that God has placed in my path."    Links: On the Road with Steve Hartman on CBS link- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-hartman-on-the-road-riley-steven-adoption/ Shadow Mountain Publishing- https://shadowmountain.com/ Fablehaven Book One- https://deseretbook.com/p/fablehaven-brandon-mull-61171?queryID=34b942fe7368626c5b5bdef3058825a7&variant_id=41306-hardcover In Quiet Desperation- https://deseretbook.com/p/quiet-desperation-understanding-challenge-same-gender-attraction-fred-marilyn-matis-50116?queryID=d39ffa00503d322771fc44fccb867e5e&variant_id=52863-paperback Voices of Hope by Ty Mansfield- https://deseretbook.com/p/voices-hope-ty-mansfield-77928?queryID=c663f3f3f619f367bc1c702b33a50f41&variant_id=20538-paperback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven years ago, Heidi Swapp lost her 16-year-old son, Cory, to suicide. In the wake of Cory's passing, Heidi endured devastating thoughts of her perceived failures as a mother. But instead of focusing on what she couldn't change, Heidi determined to learn as much as she could and then share the things she wished she'd known with as many parents as would listen. One of the most important things she's learned is that suicide prevention begins long before we are ever concerned about someone we love. So on today's episode, she shares nine principles that she believes have the ability to make a critical difference. 3:08- Seven Years Later 15:35- Don't Freak Out 22:18- One Day At A Time 27:12- 'Forgive Yourself For Not Knowing What You Didn't Know' 29:57- Don't Believe Everything You Think 35:00- The End 39:12- Now Is Not Forever 42:48- Connection > Concern 45:58- The Importance of Evolving 49:13- Yet 53:35- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "Being all in is allowing yourself to figure it out as you go, and to learn and to evolve—to allow yourself to have a question, to allow yourself to have a surety and to allow yourself to be loved by a perfect Heavenly Father and to be saved by Jesus, recognizing that you just don't have to have it all figured out."   Links- Deseret News article Morgan wrote about Heidi 7 years ago- https://www.deseret.com/2017/4/11/20610132/going-home-utah-scrapbooking-ceo-finds-hope-after-losing-a-child-to-suicide Light the Fight- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-the-fight/id1354722078 Heidi's website- https://www.heidiswapp.com/ Heidi's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/heidiswapp/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Kristi Osmond: The Gift of Being Deaf and the Gift of Hearing For the first two years of his life, Justin Osmond was totally unable to hear the music that made his dad and uncles famous. Born with 90 percent hearing loss, the son of Merrill Osmond initially resented his inability to hear but it has become something he has embraced and something his wife, Kristi, loves because it has made him who he is. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin is able to give voice to a community rarely heard from on a podcast. On this week's episode, we talk with Justin and Kristi about how it's by leaning into our challenges that we become who we were meant to be. "My lack of physical hearing has helped me to rely more on my spiritual ears so that I can hear Him more."   "We have way more rainbows than we have rain."   1:31- Not Being Able To Hear the Music 4:10- Hearing Impairment in the Osmond Family Story 9:18- Speech and Listening Therapy 11:22- Meeting Kristi 20:17- The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund 25:47- Embracing Something While Acknowledging Challenges 32:08- Until You've Experienced It 37:19- "And Some Have Compassion Making a Difference" 41:22- Refined > Defined 44:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? For links: Justin's Book- https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-with-My-Heart/dp/B0955W1QYN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1E9JOPA4BFN6X&keywords=Hearing+with+the+heart&qid=1663102999&sprefix=hearing+with+the+heart%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3 Singing For Hearing Aids- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeMOZutBOFw The Story Behind Justin's MBA- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBt6kBVR5A0 Justin and Kristi's Adoption Story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG_4DwU2irE Justin's TedTalk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimNHUE4P6I See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shima Baughman has worked for years to bring about policy reform, especially as it relates to incarceration. After immigrating to the United States from Iran as a child, Shima has become an attorney, a national expert on bail and pretrial prediction, and a professor of criminal law at the University of Utah. But while she is a believer in giving second chances through law, on this week's episode she explains the most powerful type of reform isn't only through the justice system. Instead, she believes change truly occurs as people turn their hearts to Christ.   "Changing policy is temporary, but changing a creature or a human is lasting and that's only done through Jesus Christ."   1:23- A Traumatic Fairy Tale of Sorts 10:29- A Rich Heritage 15:29- Becoming a Lawyer 18:07- Justice and Mercy 20:54- The Savior and The Incarcerated 26:09- Failure and the Transformative Power of Christ 34:01- A Career Change 38:13- Temple Attendance Tip 39:16- Identity 42:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links: Shima's TikTok Account- Closer to Jesus Christ- https://www.tiktok.com/@closertojesuschrist?_t=8VStnCaqlpr&_r=1 Quote by President Packer- "True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior." Story about Jewish Rabbi case- https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/16/us/16prison.html President Nelson's talk about identity- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvS5wDoKoBkQuote by President Benson- https://www.thechurchnews.com/1999/11/6/23247632/the-lord-works-from-the-inside-out-the-world-works-from-the-outside-in#:~:text=%22The%20Lord%20works%20from%20the,themselves%20out%20of%20the%20slums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Porter Ellett was 4 years old, he fell off the back of a truck and lost the use of his arm. Then as a teenager, he decided to have that arm amputated. Today, he is known around the NFL as "Lefty," a nickname given to him after Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid began calling Porter his "left-hand man." On this week's episode, Porter and his wife, Carlie, share the story of why Porter has never let having one arm stop him from achieving his dreams—and how God paved the way for him to do represent something far more meaningful than football on the sport's biggest stage.  "I believe what he does is super important, not the X's and O's and the winning of games, but professional football doesn't showcase a lot of people who are different. There's not a lot of people with disabilities at the professional sports level because it's the greatest in the world and so to have any sort of perceived weakness isn't going to be on your side. Having Porter on the football field and coaching I knew was so important for an entire community who doesn't get represented in professional sports." 02:38- Lifetime Chiefs Fan or No? 3:50- The Accident and Amputation 7:19- Adapting 9:18- What They See When They Stare 13:14- The New Era 18:04- A Dreamer and a Planner 23:38- A Call From Andy Reid 29:56- A Team At Home 40:30- Lessons from Coach Reid 48:14- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links- https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2021/02/04/gordon-monson-meet-utahs/ Videos of Porter- https://www.youtube.com/c/CarlieMcKeon https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2008/02/face-trials-with-smiles?lang=eng https://magazine.byu.edu/article/left-hand-man/ President Nelson biography- https://deseretbook.com/p/insights-from-a-prophets-life-russell-m-nelson-by-sheri-dew?queryID=c106d5b6a9f400314814268d9057769d&variant_id=172666-hardcover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attending church for the first time. Coming back to church after a period of inactivity. Going through the temple for the first time. Seeking to develop a love for the temple. These are all experiences that can feel daunting or overwhelming. But years ago, a bishop who had been through a period of inactivity himself sought to create what he called "a fear-free worship experience" for everyone in his congregation—and Elliott Smith says it made all the difference in their ward. So wherever you are on your journey along the covenant path, we invite you to consider how we can best help one another along by also seeking to eliminate fear in our own congregations. 6:08- Fear Free Worship 12:17- Preparing For Baptism 17:10- First Impression of the Temple and Appropriate Expectations 33:58- 4 Ps 41:48- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "We won't ever be perfected in HIm until we are perfected through Him."    For link: Elder Maxwell- Proximate Joy- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/brightness-of-hope?lang=eng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is an old Primary song that says, "I want to be kind to everyone, for that is right, you see. So I say to myself, 'Remember this: Kindness begins with me.'" Melaney Tagg, our guest on this week's episode, is a living example of what this Primary song looks like in action. When she observed the contention running rampant in her county's school board meetings, Tagg knew she couldn't stand idly by—she had to, as President Oaks put it, "seek to moderate and unify," knowing that kindness needed to begin with her. 3:04- Loudoun County, Virginia 7:38- Credentials 9:06- Breaking the Ice 11:16- Two Commandments 15:50- Venn Diagrams 20:04- Common Pitfalls 25:04- Absolute Truth 29:11- Coming to the Table 33:53- Love Thy Neighbor 36:50- IRL 40:37- Spiritual Momentum 43:15- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   Spiritual momentum talk- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/47nelson?lang=eng Public Square editorial- https://publicsquaremag.org/politics-law/freedom/collaboration-amid-controversy-a-hopeful-report-from-loudoun-county/Deseret News- https://www.deseret.com/2022/5/19/23068882/the-uniters-of-loudoun-county-virginia-school-board-transgender-rights President Oaks issues call to "moderate and unify"- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/51oaks?lang=eng Elder Cook talk with story about General Kane-https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/15cook?lang=eng Thomas Griffith episode- https://www.ldsliving.com/all-in/thomas-b-griffith-politics-religion-and-the-laboratory-of-christian-living Note: In the episode, President Dallin H. Oaks is credited as having said "You can disagree without being disagreeable." This quote should actually be attributed to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. However, President Oaks has been quoted as saying "Though we may disagree, we should not be disagreeable." This quote is found in this talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/loving-others-and-living-with-differences?lang=eng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over four decades, the foremost part of Judy Eror's identity was her role as a wife. But then, after 42 years of marriage, her spouse unexpectedly chose to leave. How does a choice like that affect the promises made over a sacred alter? For Judy, she clung to her covenants more than ever before and has found a peace she ever thought possible. 4:24- "The Perfect Family" 5:35- The Aftermath 7:32- Staying Close to the Lord 11:42- Reliance on Covenants 13:12- Forgiveness Without Being Asked  17:02- Satan's Overtime Efforts on Families 19:47- Stories End Differently 21:43- Boundaries to Protect and No Regrets 25:10- Therapy Tip 29:28- Allowing Others to Grieve 32:57- Rediscovering Self 36:37- Advice to Others 38:36- "Don't I Deserve Better?" 42:35- What Does It Mean To You To Be All In? "You will find your voice again. You think it's gone, you think you have permanent emotional laryngitis but if you will develop your relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ...you will find your voice and you will be able, once again, to sing the song of redeeming love."  Piece about Judy- https://www.magnifythegood.com/blog/mighty-women/judy The Character of Christ- https://www2.byui.edu/presentations/transcripts/religionsymposium/2003_01_25_bednar.htm The Infinite Atonement- https://deseretbook.com/p/infinite-atonement-tad-r-callister-1725?queryID=af9fb2fe3ca90d04f5ff51a0660436d5&variant_id=110191-hardcover Loren Dunn: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/hanging-on?lang=eng John Taylor quote: https://jod.mrm.org/6/18 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a former mission president and former MTC branch president who currently serves in a YSA stake presidency, Roger Connors has heard from a lot of young people who feel like God just isn't keeping His end of the deal. It is for these people that Connors set out to write his new book, "Divine Patterns." It is his belief that as we observe the way that our unchanging God has worked in the lives of men and women throughout history, we can more easily recognize that He is with us every minute of every day.  2:50- "There Is Something Else" 5:41- Hearing the Plan 7:12- The Care and Concern of the Lord 11:20- Patterns 12:50- Patience is a Choice 16:33- The Lord Loves Effort 20:20- The Savior's Obedience 23:36- What You Want or Something Better 26:06- The Whole Picture 29:13- He Is For Us 39:02- Not a Checklist 44:00- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    For links: Divine Patterns- https://deseretbook.com/p/divine-patterns?queryID=e9a19f1d8b28d1178b806ea7407992e0&variant_id=199356-hardcover Elder Renlund's talk mentioned- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/that-i-might-draw-all-men-unto-me?lang=eng Saint Augustine quote- https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/saint_augustine_165165 Missionary Fireside During Pandemic- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuHDKwb7P9k See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After making a fortune from the English language schools he created in Brazil, Carlos Martins and his wife, Vania, turned their attention to serving the Lord and their family. In hopes of helping their son achieve his dream of serving a full-time mission, they served a humanitarian mission on the border of Venezuela. By the Martins' count, they were able to help 20,000 refugees relocate. On this week's episode, Martins discusses how the English schools came to be, and how he came to see that concern for his son was only a means to an end for the Lord.  "If we allow the Lord to guide our path, and we give up our own plan, in order to believe His miracles, unpredictable miracles of multiplication, will happen in our everyday life." https://deseretbook.com/p/176264?variant_id=200328-ebook Carlos speaks at BYU- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nduEUAnTGQ https://www.forbes.com/sites/ricardogeromel/2014/01/14/meet-the-wizard-who-became-a-billionaire-teaching-english-to-brazilians/?sh=d7127dd5c384 https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/3/2/22956971/the-wizard-of-hope-carlos-martins-brazil-billionaires-refugee-crisis 3:04- A Wife's Insistence 6:03- Back to Brazil 9:18- The Wizard School 14:07- Pass Along Cards 20:20- A Different Plan 29:18- The Love of Parents and the Reality of God 42:40- Calling in a Favor 47:34- Why Help Refugees?  47:41- How To Help 48:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five days before Christmas last year, Heather Vanboerum was leaving Costco when a driver accidentally hit the gas rather than the brake, pinning her between two cars. Her life changed in an instant—but the miracles that followed, both big and small, are remarkable and on this week's episode, Heather helps us see them all through her eyes. 2:16- Wife of a Trauma Surgeon 4:34- The Accident 7:56- Proximity  10:06- Earthly Angels 13:39- A Hospital Room at Christmastime 18:10- Making It Through For Life's Biggest Moments 21:39- Intensity of Rehab and Update 27:21- Why Give Blood?  29:52- The Unique Gift Each Family Member Brings 33:17- Prepared For Something Big 35:34- Reality of a Savior 37:41- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel Of Jesus Christ?   Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vb_flower_power/ KSL documentary- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c4zrLZ3lzg Costco Employees on KSL- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--DNjcZ4oIE Link to BYU Richard Osguthorpe Devotional- https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/richard-osguthorpe/to-believe-on-their-words/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us have the same perception of consecration that Steven Harper had when he went to the temple for the first time: The Lord "revealed the law of consecration to the early Saints. They couldn't live it, so the Lord revoked the higher law, gave the lower law of tithing, and would someday give the higher law again." But if someone had asked him how he knew that, he says he wouldn't have had an answer. Now after studying the topic for years, Harper has a different understanding of what consecration is and on this week's episode he shares the answers he's found with us.  2:18- "A Foreign Place" 6:10- Preparing For The Temple 11:14- A Three-Legged Stool 20:15- The Oversimplification of History 23:50- Edward Partridge  30:30- Caring for the Poor 38:52- Consecration In All Seasons 45:08- Membership Mindset Vs. Consecration Approach 50:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "The Lord does not care about the amount of money that we consecrate. That is not the measurement but He does ask for all—all their heart, all their might, all their mind, all their strength, all their soul. But in return for that, remember that He gives all." Let's Talk About Consecration- https://deseretbook.com/p/let-s-talk-about-the-law-of-consecration?queryID=edc5bcd61621e9345ff455a6ca2d16d0&variant_id=199275-paperback Doctrine and Covenants- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament?lang=eng Making Sense of the Doctrine and Covenants- https://deseretbook.com/p/making-sense-of-the-doctrine-and-covenants-guided-tour-through-modern-revelation-ppr?queryID=d64020db1b71f9177259029c1df8e2fc&variant_id=188208-paperback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 14, 2012, is remembered by many as the day of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. But Alissa Parker remembers it as the day she lost her daughter, Emilie. In the nine and a half years since, Alissa has found solace in the kindness of others and in the goodness of a God who has allowed her to feel her daughter's presence time and time again. While the trauma of her loss still causes Alissa to feel anxiety, she continues to find comfort in the confidence that she will be reunited with Emilie again. 2:03- Emilie 12:44- The Aftermath 17:58- Where Was God? 22:59- The Many Ways We Mourn With Those Who Mourn 31:36- "What Her Life Had Now Become" 36:03- Avoiding Pointing Fingers 40:12- Safe and Sound Schools 44:15- Everything Is Connected 49:39- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  I think there's a lot of heartache, beauty, trial, and error that occurs in our lives, and to be all in is to keep going and to keep having faith that those pieces will eventually make sense. Links- Book- https://deseretbook.com/p/unseen-angel-mothers-story-of-faith-hope-and-healing-after-sandy-hook?variant_id=146369-paperback Church video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2BtFWBCVYw Safe and Sound Schools- https://safeandsoundschools.org/ Timeout For Women Talks-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RjrH5F9eKU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtqJbcGL5WU Faith Counts video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7S9piBHUv8 Terri Turley's son- https://www.deseret.com/2006/4/25/19950108/car-strikes-kills-lds-missionary-in-argentina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenneth Hartvigsen has thought a lot about the power art possesses. He is a believer that it has the ability to help us unite, understand one another, and feel a greater connection to the Creator. On this week's episode, Kenneth, an art curator at Brigham Young University, takes us inside his thought process surrounding art so we can "experience" one of Carl Bloch's most famous paintings, "Christ Healing the Sick at the Pool of Bethesda." 1:56- "Something To Feel" 5:06- The Great Unifier  8:11- An Embodied Experience 14:43- The Church's Commitment To Art 18:29- Seeking To Understand 26:56- Back To Bethesda  37:07- Art and Empathy 42:39- Sacred Even When Not Religious 46:29- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "Looking at art of any subject can be sacred in the sense that what I am looking at is somebody else's deep desire to better understand what they're doing here and to respond to things they've experienced—things that have been exciting for them, things that have been sad for them, things that they're confused about or things they deeply believe but in any of those cases I feel like it's an opportunity to sort of look into the eyes of a fellow traveler here in this complicated part of our existence and to try to see their spiritual progress." Learn More about Christ Healing the Sick at the Pool of Bethesda" and "Monumental Matters and other BYU exhibits- https://moa.byu.edu/exhibitions-2/current-exhibitions/ Bethesda-https://moa.byu.edu/past-exhibitions-archive/past-exhibitions-2001/carl-bloch-chirst-healing-the-sick-at-bethesda/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As teenagers, both Lita and Kevin were drawn to the restored gospel because of the arts. Both former BYU Young Ambassadors, Lita and Kevin believe representation in the arts is just one way we gather Israel. Later this month, Lita and Kevin will combine their love for the arts and their desire for all to be gathered in with a special event in the Conference Center Theater—an event to help Christ and His People to ever be one. Links: I Am: The Journey tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=LDSV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=42549&pid=9098602#/event/9098602/ticketlist/?view=pricescales&minPrice=0&maxPrice=0&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=false&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false Latter-day Saint Center for the Arts- https://www.centerforlatterdaysaintarts.org/ BYU magazine video with Lita- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ka4oUTfqrM Latter-day Saint Center for the Arts video interview with Lita and Kevin- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVo8WTvxloU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvwPlBLfXeg Latter-day Saint Center for the Arts talk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfTBOsIg8nk Elder Maxwell quote- "'These are [your] day' (Hel. 7:9) in the history of the Church. Mark well what kind of days they will be, days when, with special visibility, the Lord will 'make bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations.' (D&C 133:3.) God will also 'hasten' His work. (D&C 88:73.) He will also 'shorten' the last days 'for the elect's sake'; hence, there will be a compression of events. (Matt. 24:22; JS—M 1:20.) Furthermore, 'all things shall be in commotion.' (D&C 88:91.) Only those in the process of becoming the men and women of Christ will be able to keep their spiritual balance." https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/my-servant-joseph?lang=eng 3:24- Finding the Gospel and Each Other 14:25- Scared of the Dark 16:50- Skin and Sacredness 20:58- Creating and a Creator 26:01- I Am 36:35- The Hope of Christ Coming 39:39- Alignment 44:07- "Christ and His People Will Ever Be One" 52:02- Hesitancy? 55:30- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Player is one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game; he is known around the world as "The Black Knight." His love for the sport is obvious, but it's clear there is one thing he loves more: His family. He and his wife, Vivienne, who passed away last year, are the parents of six kids. Gary and Vivienne's story, which includes falling in love as teenagers and 65 years of marriage on earth, has set a powerful example for all who know them. But what does he have to do with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? You'll have to listen to this week's episode to find out.   2:11- South Africa  6:14- A Motherless Child 10:39- Search for Truth 17:14- Freedom of Religion 19:14- A Spanish-Speaking Call to Serve 21:31- The Reality of God 23:46- "Born of Goodly Parents" 26:12- A True Love Story 28:02- Tribute to Vivienne 31:57- The Example of Parents 35:09- "A Vehicle To Come To Know Christ" 36:47- An Admirer of the Church 39:41- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?   "You see, what He takes away, He gives back tenfold if ye seek Him in your life." -Gary Player   The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation- https://garyandvivienneplayerfoundation.org/usa/   Gary Player and Elder Uchtdorf play golf- https://www.ldsliving.com/sports-legend-gary-player-golfs-with-elder-uchtdorf-praises-the-church/s/94471   1995 Deseret News article about Gary's connection to the Church- https://www.deseret.com/1995/9/29/19195683/lds-come-from-far-and-wide-to-attend-fall-conference   Sports Illustrated article about Vivienne- https://www.si.com/golf/news/vivienne-and-gary-player-a-playful-love-story-to-last-a-lifetime   The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation video- https://twitter.com/garyplayer/status/1509950574841708550 Photo of the Player Family- https://twitter.com/garyplayer/status/1523304768525025280 Gary Player interview about mother- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrRfQY3YNCE The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation United States The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation in United States greatly appreciates all financial donations. Donate Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 48 years of age, Carine Clark was given a 20 percent chance of surviving ovarian cancer. But Carine wasn't ready to be done—she didn't know it, but she had yet to become one of the first female chief executives of a Utah tech company and would later be named "Utah Business" magazine's CEO of the Year. What Carine did know is that she had two sons that she really wanted to raise after she struggled with infertility for years. So Carine gave cancer everything she had to give—and she's still here. On this week's episode, Carine explains why her cancer diagnosis is worth celebrating with her family each year, and how her faith has played an integral role in her journey. 2:28- Celebrating the Day of Diagnosis 4:43- Everything In Extremes 8:28- Part of the 20 Percent 11:31- "Pre-Worry" and Pre-existence 15:03- Making Promises 22:27- The Master's Plan 27:18- Not Wasting Cancer 29:38- A Sacrifice of Time 35:14- "He Will Never Enable Us To Be Weak" 37:54- Knowing You're Going To Die 42:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "When things don't go your way, you gotta say thank you."    [2:18 PM] Morgan Jones For show note links:   Articles about Carine: https://www.deseret.com/2017/4/2/20609588/how-utah-business-leaders-overcame-adversity-on-the-path-to-success Fireside with Carine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7mX70u_bkM Carine on Latter-day Saint MBA podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carine-strom-clark/id1564093407?i=1000519499552 Carine on Whitney Johnson's Disrupt Yourself podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carine-clark-tougher-than-we-know/id1156483471?i=1000416143532 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046?i=1000504504921   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian fashion designer Tommaso Cardullo may just be the most passionate person you'll ever meet. When he speaks, it's as if you can see, feel, and smell the sights and sounds he describes. He can take you to his native country—the rolling hills, the bustling markets, the cobblestoned streets—just through the sound of his voice. A true artist, he believes that "life is beautiful," and on today's episode, Tommaso shares his passion for one of the most beautiful parts of his life—the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1:45- Italian Beginnings 4:06- Return On Experience 7:51- A Grateful Heart 10:44- Living a Teenage Dream 14:30- Finding the Restored Gospel 20:21- A Good Tree 24:05- A Mother's Dream 27:30- Coming to America 29:49- Crucial Relationship With the Godhead 34:47- A Grateful Heart Pt. 2 37:01- A Satisfied Appetite 38:56- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  "Don't cut the tree just because there was a bad year and some of the fruit got rotten. Look how many wonderful, fruitful, enjoyable years you had. Look who you are because of it." Links- Tommaso's website- http://tommasocardullo.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March, an architectural historian wrote on Twitter, "Is there a building in the US whose siting and form better address the speed and experience of interstate highways than the Washington D.C. Temple? The way it is revealed, perfectly centered, after cresting a hill is really genius move." The building is so beloved that the area's evening news simply calls it "the Temple." For years, the inspiring structure has meant so much to so many—including those who have never been able to go inside. But for the next month, they can. On this week's episode, we talk with the co-chairs of the Washington D.C. Temple Open House. 2:35- Renovations 4:45- Making a Sacrifice 8:16- Temple President and Matron 11:18- A Connecting Link to Heaven 15:24- Architecture 21:42- An East Coast Temple  24:36- Proximity to the United States Capitol  30:14- Easter Morning and CBS Sunday Morning 34:11- Hopes for an Open House 38:32- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  DC Temple.org (See video of the view from the Beltway on the homepage): https://dctemple.org/ Brian Goldstein tweet- https://twitter.com/bgoldst/status/1504623264219512839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1504623264219512839%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deseret.com%2Ffaith%2F2022%2F3%2F20%2F22981180%2Fthe-washington-d-c-temple-sites-history-is-as-american-as-the-capital-city-itself-lds-temple CBS Sunday Morning interview with Elders Bednar and Christofferson- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgF6qbShHTQ What have invited guests said about the Washington, D.C. Temple? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/dc-temple-invited-guests-social-posts Other visitors to the Open House: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/apostles-government-officials-dc-temple The Washington D.C. Temple Reopens video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJT8ktxUzN4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A football field is not usually considered a place of love. But it was during his time playing for the NFL that Steve Young began to explore what he now calls the law of love. He realized that relationships based on the expectation of receiving something in return eventually rot, but when we bring long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, and love unfeigned to our relationships—that's when the magic happens. 2:29- What Is the Law of Love?  4:45- Steve Young: The Sunday School Teacher 8:17- An Undefeated Love on the Football Field 18:49- A Spirit of Abundance 26:00- Neal A. Maxwell and Stephen R. Covey 38:12- Transfigured Eyesight 44:06- When Feedback Isn't Given 51:21- Marriage—"A Covenant Without Transaction" 56:30- Serving the LGBTQ Community 59:57- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "In the doing, we lose track of the being." Links: The Law of Love product link- https://deseretbook.com/p/the-law-of-love?queryID=54fab45b327eeffad3789d12cdc91944&variant_id=199276-paperback Steve Young biography link- https://deseretbook.com/p/qb-my-life-behind-the-spiral?queryID=83008af9200915a84a0faaf7f36ac1b4&variant_id=137129-hardcover Joe Montana-Steve Young Commercial- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yRJheonnp4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Burningham and her husband, Kirk, just celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary. Upon getting married, the couple knew they wanted to have children as soon as possible. Now, a decade later, the couple has gone through four rounds of intrauterine insemination (IUI) and four rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF). On this week's episode, Cathy shares how she and her husband have sought to find joy amid infertility, and why she has come to find that motherhood is not limited to those who have given birth. 2:44- Journey With Infertility 6:11- All-consuming 8:43- No More Waiting To Live 13:20- Combatting Feelings of Failure 18:11- Not A Hail Mary 19:42- What Not To Say 27:33- What To Say (And Do) 31:46- Purposefully Strengthening Marriage 36:16- Role of Covenants Through Infertility 38:47- Plans in a Pandemic 44:17- To Those Struggling 46:59- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    "Motherhood is so much more broad than just bearing children." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Kacey McCallister lost his legs as a little boy, his parents wanted to be there for him in every way. But the doctors had some advice for the McCallisters that at first might seem unfair—to let Kacey do everything on his own. But this advice, and his parents' diligence in following it, changed Kacey's life and now there's very little he can't do. On this week's episode, we talk with Kacey about overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles and how he's learned to rely on the Savior through them. 1:10- A Life-changing Accident 8:41- Prepared 12:02- A Doctor's Advice 15:32- Self-Reliance 17:25- A Story to Share 22:01- Adopting a Special Needs Child 29:40- Items Left On Bucket List 32:09- Being a Dad 33:47- Overcoming Emotional Challenges 37:40- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Kacey's website- https://riseupwithkacey.com/ Video of Kacey's story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qglJ-ArPdgw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Willis's life began in a place literally called "The Lower Bottom." Drugs, Alcohol, Prostitution—you name it, and it could be found in the lower bottom. Ed was always searching for something. It was this searching that led him to become a Black Panther. Ultimately, Ed can now see that the dignity he was seeking all along could be found in understanding that he is a child of God. On this week's episode, Ed and his wife, Wanda, share how their membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints changed their lives.  "No matter what people might think of me, I'm on my way to purity, because that's the way God wants it. He wants me back, just like He wants everybody else back." Show Notes: 2:00- Tuberculosis 4:07- Complexities of Race 11:05- No Room for Racism 13:04- Meeting Wanda 20:37- Walking the Walk 25:01- Why the Panthers Resonated 33:50- Why They Left 41:05- Evolving and Escaping Bondage 51:20- Refusing To Miss Out 54:45- Panther To Priesthood 59:00- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Julie had six kids in three years: triplets, twins, and a baby boy. As parents, this couple's journey has been filled with joys and triumphs—many of which they struggle to remember in the blur of it all—as well as tears and feelings of inadequacy. But as their triplets turn eight and are baptized, the couple reflects on one of their greatest learning moments: that of true submission to what God is willing to give. "God does not care about my identity as a former runner, as a former professor, or any of those things. The identity that He cares most about is, Am I a follower of Jesus Christ? Do I take care of my fellow man?" Show Notes:  2:34- As Many As He'll Send 6:34- 6 Kids In 3 Years 13:03- Sent To An Extended Family 18:50- Get Behind Me 25:44- Converted To Motherhood 31:02- A Mother's Presence 36:32- Forever Changed 48:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his April 2021 general conference talk, President Dallin H. Oaks made a simple yet profound statement: "On contested issues, we should seek to moderate and unify." In a world that often feels so divided, coming together can feel close to impossible. But Judge Thomas B. Griffith, who was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals in 2005, is a believer that it is possible and the "how" is found within the gospel of Jesus Christ. In this week's episode, Judge Griffith discusses how to bring that gospel perspective as we engage in our communities. "Our political allegiances need to be way down the list in terms of importance. Our allegiance to the Savior and His work needs to be at the top of the list." Show Notes:  2:35- Conversion in High School 9:37- Called to Engage 13:27- Moderate and Unify 17:04- The Divine Community and Laboratory of Christian Living 20:58- Christ in All Things 30:00- Building Zion 36:32- Bipartisanship 41:15- Media Literacy 48:21- A Society Where Creativity is Unleashed 52:34- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Ricks has often taken comfort in not just the stars of scripture stories, but also those characters who are so quietly present that we may not even notice them. Perhaps it's because she has never felt like the star of the show herself. Or because there have been moments where she has wished no one would notice her at all. Unnamed scripture heroes have become trusted friends to Taylor—friends who have gotten her through incredibly difficult times. On this week's episode, Taylor introduces us to a few of these friends and shares why they matter so much to her. "For me, the first part of being all in the gospel of Jesus Christ is finding Christ all in His gospel."  Show Notes:  2:09- The Lad With the Loaves and Fishes 4:55- Quiet Heroes 8:09- Through the Breaking 12:26- Sitting With Others 15:12- The Target of Racism and Bullying 21:31- The People Who Prayed for Alma the Younger 25:24- Adoption and Being Chosen 30:47- Inclusion at Church 35:27- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April 2011, Elder David A. Bednar made an analogy in general conference of light switches and sunrises to personal revelation and receiving the Lord's guidance in our lives. This landmark talk inspired Latter-day Saints everywhere in how they seek and recognize Heavenly Father's presence in their lives. In the years since that address, Elder Bednar has spoken around the world about personal revelation. As he's done so, he's heard one question from Church members more than any other: "How do I know if it's me or the Spirit?" In this week's episode, we hear Elder Bednar's answer to this question and discuss other thoughts related to the principles of revelation.  "You don't have to do it all in one day—a little bit every day with God's help."  Show Notes:  1:42- Academic Learning Vs. Seeing Things as They Really Are 5:33- When There Are No Words 8:25- Defending Doctrine Vs. Teaching Doctrine 11:54- Agents Who Act 19:12- How Do I Know If It's Me or the Spirit? 28:48- Daily Improvement 34:14- A Virtuous Cycle 38:34- Sensationalizing Revelation 43:24- Communication in Marriage 50:31- Cherishing Spiritually Sensitive Information 53:01- "Sequence Is Instructive" 56:15- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Young Women General President Ardeth Kapp and her husband Heber went through a lot during their 67 years of marriage before Heber passed away in May 2017. They worked together as president and matron of the Cardston Alberta Temple, were mission leaders of the Canada Vancouver Mission, and dedicated their lives to serving God in every calling in between. The Kapps also faced plenty of ups and downs in their marriage as they struggled with infertility and were never able to have children. In this episode, we speak with Ardeth about true partnership in marriage and learn from her example of how to choose faith and grace through thick and thin. "We need to be able to reinforce that statement of love and not just assume, 'We're getting along okay, we don't have to repeat it.' Yes we do have to repeat it!"  Show Notes 2:36- Dreaming of Ironing Clothes and Learning to be Obedient 6:10- "What Did We Learn from It?" 7:44- Infertility and Unforeseen Opportunities 12:24- How Does He See It?  13:30- Three Pieces of Advice 17:31- Treasured Letters 22:41- Giving Space and Letting Spouse Fly 25:46- Observing Qualities in Other Marriages 28:58- Never Alone 32:36- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Uzelac-Hall won't lie to you—her life as a single woman was easier than when she married and became an insta-mom to two children who had lost their mother. But she embraced the challenge, gave up her job as a seminary teacher, and dove headfirst into motherhood. Now, as she uses her teaching skills to reach people worldwide through the popular Sunday on Monday podcast, she can see that God had a plan for her all along—she just had to trust in Him. "The Lord is going to take you further than you could take yourself. He's going to do more for you than you would do for yourself." Show Notes 2:16- Seminary Teaching 5:24- Women's Prison  8:09- Into a Strange Man 15:28- Becoming a Stepmom 20:30- Honesty and Humor 22:45- Student of Hebrew 29:23- Hebrew Words That Change Everything 33:51- Hebrew in All Things 37:20- Where Two or Three Are Gathered 41:15- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronell Hugh has done marketing for some of the most well-known companies in the US, including Adobe, Walmart, HP, and Microsoft. His professional position and personal identity—first as a child of God and second as a Black Latter-day Saint—have given him a unique perspective on President Russell M. Nelson's October 2020 call for Church members to "lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice." On this week's episode, we talk with Ronell about how we can each respond to the prophet's call and why he believes we shouldn't give up in our efforts to promote respect for all of God's children. "This is about eternal Heavenly Father correctness, not worldly political correctness." Show Notes 1:40- International Upbringin 9:30- The Talk 15:36- Joining the Church  22:19- Not Political Correctness 26:34- Personal Application 33:46- How the Church is Doing?  36:26- Giving Grace in the Interest of Impact 41:03- Conversations That Move Us Forward 45:49- Responding to Offense 50:00- Identity 54:17- What Does It Mean To Be All in the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Wolfgramm was just 12 years old when she and The Jets released their debut album through MCA records—an album that would produce top 10 charting songs and ultimately go platinum. She and her siblings were truly living the dream as they traveled the world and performed on some of the world's biggest stages. But by the time Moana was 17, fame had taken a toll on her family and she felt as if they were already has-beens. As she tried to find herself again and the Wolfgramms had to decide if family was more important than money, Moana says one thing kept her grounded—her faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. "We had a big home and lots of cars and things but we weren't quite a family. And now we've swapped it and realized that if you put family first and you put the Lord first, then everything else kind of finds its place." Show Notes 2:02- Tongan Roots 4:10- A Family Band 8:18- The Rise 9:46- Under Pressure 12:24- Family Under Fire 18:10- Separation, Growing Up, and Gospel Grounding 21:09- In Retrospect 23:17- "It's All About People" 26:04- Singing with Gladys Knight 30:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latter-day Saints may best recognize Russell Osguthorpe's name from his time as Sunday School general president. But they may not know he has a background in psychology and was serving as a stake president when he noticed that healthy attachment could be developed in relationships as long as a desire for improvement existed. Since then, he has been devoted to better understanding attachment theory from an academic, clinical, and spiritual perspective. In this week's episode, in honor of Valentine's Day, we'll discuss the importance of developing healthy attachments with God and with those around us. "We need to come to know God as He knows us. And we need to come to know His children as He knows His children. When we do that, we will be attached and [that attachment is] stronger than a relationship or a connection." Show Notes 2:19- Attached? 9:05- Hope for Change 12:42- Initial Interest 14:25- Parent-children Relationships and Ability to Attach 19:52- Covenants and Attachment 22:29- Sibling Relationships 27:20- Words That Give Life 30:49- Physical Health Effects 32:52- God's Plan for His Children 37:01- Desire To Relate in Healthy Ways 39:45- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Kerry Muhlestein received a PhD in Egyptology from UCLA, he had no plans to research the Book of Abraham. But when people kept asking him about the scripture's origins, he decided to devote his time to finding the answers. Years later, Dr. Muhlestein is considered an expert on all things Old Testament and the Pearl of Great Price. He joins us on this week's episode to help us get excited for this year's Come, Follow Me study. "If you lose faith in the Restoration, you have lost—in some ways—everything. Of course, you can believe in Christ and not believe in the Restoration, but believing in Christ, in the way He is taught to us through the Restoration, gives us a chance for an exaltation and a peace in this life and a joy in this life that really isn't possible any other way."   Show Notes 1:36- Egyptology 5:53- Historicity of Scripture 8:55- Symbolism 14:36- Finding God in the Old Testament 18:45- Getting the Most Out 20:43- Being Okay With Ambiguity 25:55- Lost Manuscripts 33:01- Witnesses 34:05- Translation 40:18- Evidence of Truth? 47:39- Book of Moses 48:55- What Do We Have To Gain? 51:37- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Dr. Lynne Wilson has met with theologians around the world from various faith traditions. She repeatedly heard theories at these meetings that inequality between men and women stemmed from the Bible. She was adamant that inequality was not something Christ taught—instead she believed that Jesus Christ emancipated women. So, she set out to do research to back it up. On this week's episode, Dr. Wilson shares her research as well as her belief that there is no better place to be as a woman than in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  "I just think we're measuring the wrong things. It's not about gender, it's about mutuality and that is what Christ tried to break down in the meridian of time so that men and women and children, old and young, would work together together to build the kingdom."  Show Notes 2:55- Treatment of Women in the World While Jesus Walked 12:39- Initial Interest in Research 14:40- Segregation 18:39- Servitude 24:40- Inviting Women to Speak 27:03- Childbearing 30:28- Idleness and Lowness of Spirit 35:00- Witnesses 40:37- Being a Woman in the Church 46:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you haven't needed emotional resilience over the last two years, we would like to officially dub you a superhero. If, however, you are a mere mortal, this week's episode is here to save the day. David Morgan has devoted a great deal of time to understanding practical ways we can develop emotional resilience in times of adversity and stress. Whether you are currently feeling overwhelmed or not, these are great skills to have in your arsenal.  "You're going to fail. And not only are you going to fail, but you're going to fail a lot and sometimes you're going to fail in a colossal fashion and that's okay. When you think about it from a gospel perspective, that's the whole point." Show Notes 2:18- Pressed To Our Limits 5:44- Attacks on Identity 8:28- Observers or Actors?  11:51- Roadblocks to Personal Competence 14:46- Tenacity and Endurance 19:16- Accepting Stress 24:06- Tolerating Negative Affect 26:47- Anxiety and Panic Attacks 33:52- Embracing Change 39:05- Spirituality's Impact on Resilience 43:08- Past Help With Spirituality? 49:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No mother should ever have to bury her child. Jenn Knight has been through the heartbreaking experience twice, all while suffering multiple forms of cancer due to a genetic mutation. But on today's episode, Jen speaks of angels—both the heavenly and the earthly kind. As she wrote on her blog, "The room sometimes feels crowded with others. ... I firmly believe that these spiritual wind gusts are ethereal angels God has sent to comfort and help us from the other side." "I think there's a limit to how deeply we can really come to know the Savior if we're only identifying with him in our moments of peace and love, and happiness. The real grit of our discipleship is reaching out to him when we hit the bottom." Show Notes  3:05- Necessity of Opposition 5:41- Unasked Prayers 9:13- Learning About Ourselves 11:32- Hallelujah  16:47- "Christ Is Not Far Distant"  22:20- The Cone 26:54- If Your Worst Fears Were True 29:19- Missionary Service-The Gospel in Action 32:16- Hope for a New Year 35:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On New Year's Day, Britain Covey will play the biggest football game of his life thus far. He and his University of Utah teammates will play in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State, in what, win or lose, will be an incredible finish to a remarkable season. But at the end of September, he and his teammates were just a group of young men heartbroken over the loss of two of their best friends in just over 10 months. They have responded in a remarkable way and on this week's episode, Covey discusses the faith that has carried all of them through. "I believe that there are people in the building who mock and scorn, but if they see people who smile back and hold tight, it does something to the people mocking and scorning...the Spirit touches them and they want to come and join and say, 'Why does that person have that peace?'" Show Notes  2:13- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 4:15- Blessings of Serving a Mission 10:19- The Loss of Two Teammates 14:59- Diversity of Faith Traditions 18:34- Returned Missionary Teammates 21:24- Popping Back Up 23:33- "Old Man Covey" 26:28- Kyle Whittingham 30:50- Suicide Prevention and Conscious Kindness 37:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Huntsman had an opportunity some of us only dream of—spending Christmas in the Holy Land. A former teacher at the BYU Jerusalem Center, Huntsman gives listeners an idea of what Christmastime in the Holy Land was like for him and his family. He also helps us dig deeper into some of the characters and traditions we celebrate at Christmas, and shares how autism has forever changed and blessed his family's holiday season. "Christmas is a lot of fun. And we do get gifts and we do get joy giving gifts but that's just because we're following the pattern of the Magi and others who are trying to give gifts to the Baby Jesus. But most of all, 'God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son.'" Show Notes 3:22- Christmas in Bethlehem 14:26- The Mother of a Special Son 18:49- Joseph 23:11- Simeon and Anna 29:39- Sadness at Christmas 31:42- Christmas Traditions 36:00- Music at Christmas 38:57- Autism and the Holidays Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A National Geographic headline in 2015 read, "How the Virgin Mary Became the World's Most Powerful Woman." Our world is full of people seeking power and influence, but two millennia ago it was a young girl's choice to have faith in the Lord and become a mother that left the greatest everlasting impact on all mankind. Some may cheapen the value of a mother, but on this week's episode, Mary Holland McCann helps us look closer at the characteristics that made Mary who she is and how the example she set for her son changed our world. "God holds a special place for a mother seeking His help." Show Notes 2:35- One Mary 4:00- Influence and Responsibility 7:53- Fear 15:42- Submissive and Humble 20:51- Receptive to Revelation 25:28- Consistent Example 31:09- An Unintentional Tribute to Sister Patricia Holland 36:03- More Than An Instagram Bio 40:30- When a Child Suffers 45:15- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions around the world have found peace within the pages of the Book of Mormon; beautiful teachings about the Prince of Peace and His atoning sacrifice calm our fears and instill hope. But the Book of Mormon also covers a great deal of contention and violence. Why were such graphic events included and what are we supposed to learn from all the accounts of war and conflict? On this week's episode, we talk with J. David Pulsipher, PhD, who has spent the last decade exploring the answer to this question. "Some of the most beautiful parts of our world are created through conflict." 2:52- Ten Years in the Making 10:07- Contention Vs. Conflict 13:44- Standards for Engaging in Violence 22:46- The Mystery of God's Love 30:51- Book of Mormon Examples 33:36- Assertive Love and Anti-Nephi-Lehies 39:47- Zion and Principles of Positive Peace 44:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Various philosophers have often mused that there are two halves of our lives. What separates them is the period of time when we transition from a belief system to a humble inner knowing. This week's guests, Brett and Kate McKay, are not strangers to the evolution of faith and say they have experienced significant moments of decision within their own faith. But they have also found that it is very possible to transition from the first half of life to the second with your faith intact. They believe faith shouldn't be boring; instead, it's very possible to stay passionate about the gospel after leaving young adulthood. "I think that there should be a certain romance and enchantment that happens with the gospel." Show Notes: 3:46- Law School Blogger 7:14- Transitioning From the First Half of Life to the Second 11:42- Embracing Paradox 17:24- Communal and Individual Faith 22:45- The Freedom of the Covenant Path 26:01- "Maximum Marriage" 28:40- "For Those Moments When Love Falters" 33:55- A Gospel that Fills Your Soul With Enchantment 37:40- Studying It Out 39:48- Reinfusing Your Actions with Love 41:30- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2002, President James E. Faust gave a talk during the priesthood session of general conference. He said, "Your future may not hold fame or fortune, but it can be something far more lasting and fulfilling. Remember that what we do in life echoes in eternity." Twelve years later in 2014, Nate Checketts co-founded Rhone Apparel, an activewear company for men. He hoped that positive messages on men's apparel could help shape the future of the little men he and his wife, Dayna, are raising. So he began adding messages on the inside of his company's clothes, including this quote by President Faust. On today's episode, we talk with Nate and Dayna about why they are passionate about creating a brand that teaches correct principles. "It is emotionally exhausting to try and decide whether or not you are going to serve in the church, whether or not you're going to read your scriptures that night, whether or not you're going to say a prayer. ...It is so much easier to just be fully committed to the Lord." Show Notes:  1:38- Public Figure Parents 7:02- Public Speaking and Disney Princesses 12:50- Christmas Pajamas 15:40- Messages for Men 19:02- Mental Health 25:22- Standing for Something 27:04- Teaching Correct Principles 32:06- Habits and Self-Care 38:01- Miracles 44:02- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Hales felt inadequate to the task but she couldn't deny the prompting she was feeling to start a podcast. The podcast would tell the stories of Native American Latter-day Saints and provide a platform to share their testimonies as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hales knew she didn't grow up close to her Navajo side of the family but she felt her heart turning to her fathers and, as a result, a podcast called "Tribe of Testimonies" was born.  "It's not me, it's definitely the Lord." Show Notes 2:44- Native American Heritage 5:16- Indian Placement Program 8:53- A Part of the Book of Mormon Story 10:28- Tribe of Testimonies and Tribes in General 16:00- Hearing Him 21:08- Lessons Learned 24:40- Gathering Israel 29:10- The Lord's Preparations 31:45- Growing Into Identity 34:27- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie T. Steadman once found himself in a situation he never could've imagined: excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was an unexpected note in the life of someone who had otherwise been a devoted member of the Church his entire life. But even while he worked toward being rebaptized, Steadman never missed a Sunday of church. In the years since, he has devoted much of his personal time and resources to giving voice to fellow Latter-day Saints on his podcast, The Cultural Hall. "The only thing I can ever be perfect in is never giving up."  Show Notes 3:34- No Status Quo  6:02- Clarity in Church Membership 7:48- A Missionary 13:00- Excommunicated 18:03- A Decision to Stay 19:30- Zero Barrier to Entry 21:33- God's Plan to Forgive 28:05- Enjoying the Blessings of the Gospel 29:43- Interfaith Marriage 33:19- The Cultural Hall 41:26- Walking Alongside Each Other 45:30- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis and Asialene Smith, founders of the outdoor gear company Cotopaxi, were raised under very different circumstances, but their ties to parts of the world experiencing poverty are the same. What they witnessed in those struggling countries planted in them a desire to do what they can to alleviate suffering. On this episode, we talk with the Smiths about what makes their company unique and how it has allowed them make good on the promise they made to their younger selves to create change. "No matter what I give, it's never going to be too much—it's never going to be enough."  Show Notes  2:07- Changed by Childhood 6:23- Shaped by a Sibling 8:46- Catholic School 10:54- Marriage Being Born Into Two Very Different Homes 14:44- Gratitude for Bolivia 18:01- Entry Into Entrepreneurship 20:40- When Someone Believes in You 25:34- Fighting Feelings of Being Underqualified 29:25- Brazil 33:50- A New Year's Resolution 38:14- Gear For Good 44:03- Refugee Thank You Notes 49:34- Buying Back First Business 54:41- Hard Work or Luck?  56:19- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President John D. Amos, a retired nuclear power engineer, was introduced to the Church as a college student by his future wife. He knew there was something special about Michelle Amos, but he also knew he needed to seek answers for himself. So he attended early morning seminary—with high school students—for an entire year. He was even class president. On this special bonus episode, you will meet the other half of the power couple that currently leads the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her passion for the work she has done in over 30 years at NASA is contagious. Her love for the gospel of Jesus Christ would make almost anyone want to sit and talk all day. Blend those two things together and what do you get? Today's conversation with Sister Michelle Amos on why she believes science supports religion and true religion supports science. Here's what Sister Amos has learned during her career at NASA, and the insights she's gained while serving as a mission leader in the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission. "If you've found religion, and it is true religion, it will support knowledge." Show Notes 1:20- Aunt Rene 6:17- A Family Baptism 8:37- Hearts Changing 11:03- Developing Strength in Jesus Christ 12:59- A Family Focused on Education 14:40- Coming to NASA 16:19- Meeting John Amos 18:18- First Day at Kennedy Space Center and a Passion for Space Travel 21:56- The Spiritual Significance 24:48- Science and Religion  26:12- Called Home 31:52- Mars 2020 Rover 35:41- Gratitude for Someone Who Stood Alone 37:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having spent the last decade of his life working on the Joseph Smith Papers, Matthew Godfrey knows a thing or two about the Prophet's life. And as next week the Come, Follow Me chapters cover the stirring revelations Joseph received in Liberty Jail, we sat down to learn all we could from Matthew about them. For example, did you know that Joseph wrote nine letters total from Liberty Jail and just two them make up sections 121–123? On this special bonus episode, Matthew shares why he believes Liberty Jail changed Joseph as a person and as a prophet. "When you get into Joseph's life, you see that he's really not all that dissimilar from you or from me."  Show Notes 2:40- Joseph Smith Papers 6:42- A Changing and Evolving Relationship with Joseph Smith 10:12- History: The Family Business 11:54- Attaching Meaning to History 13:38- The "Much" in "After Much Tribulation" 23:25- Other Characters 27:15- The Inhumanity of Liberty Jail 30:13- Value of Friendship in the Life of the Prophet 35:55- A Personal Liberty 37:55- Joseph and Emma's Letters 41:20- Empathy and Urgency 43:44- When God Seems Absent 47:55- Redemptive Experiences 51:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This season there will be a Relief Society president on Project Runway. Yes, you read that correctly. Katie Kortman is as shocked as you are. She knows she is not the fashion designer people are used to seeing after 19 seasons of the show, but she also knows that, as her mom taught her, "different is good." On this week's episode, we talk with Katie about her love for color, both literally and figuratively, and why she believes it is best to be yourself. "It's awesome to be different. Not everyone's the same. We want to stand out." Show Notes 2:09- 2018: The Year of the Goal 6:04- The Influence of Mothers 10:16- The International Church 14:20- Color Brings Joy 16:54- Creativity and Coping 20:36- Developing a Love for Sewing 24:33- Road to the Runway 35:12- Modesty 38:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortly after meeting her husband, Garett, for the first time, Natalie Bolles googled his name and was surprised when a mug shot came up. Hear a brief interview with Natalie about how Garett's candor and transparency about his past opened her heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know her as a beloved Latter-day Saint author and the host of "Don't Miss This" but Garett Bolles calls her "mom." Hear the story behind Greg and Emily Freeman's decision to adopt Garett and how she has seen God's hand in Garett's life in the years since on this special bonus episode.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could've been the darkest moment of his life turned into the moment that changed Garett Bolles' life. It is a story that has been widely referred to as "Utah's Blind Side" but Garett's story was far from over when Greg and Emily Freeman took him in as a high school student. On this week's episode, we talk to Garett about how God brought light into his life right when it seemed darkness was closing in and why he is now determined to bring that same light into the lives of others, including his son, Kingston, who was recently diagnosed with apraxia of speech. "There's always that chance where you can do a 180 and go back to where the light is." Show Notes 1:29- A Lost Kid 4:42- The Freeman Home and a Change of Heart 7:14- A Corner Master 8:52- Getting a Shot in the NFL 11:59- Playing Angry 16:40- Hard Work Pays Off 17:53- Learning Disabilities 20:19- A God of Second Chances 23:35- Cleats 26:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Marie Osmond was a little girl, her mom told her that she could gain a testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon for herself. The witness she received in answer to her prayers has carried her in the 50 years since. She has spent her life in the spotlight and it has not been a life without challenges or mistakes, but Marie has stood by her faith again and again. On today's episode, Marie reveals how her faith, a knowledge of the Atonement of Christ, temple attendance, and an understanding of eternal families has carried her throughout her life.  "Let God be God and always be humble enough to follow." Show Notes 3:26- Putting the Gospel to the Test 6:31- "What is Normal?" 9:18- Family is Everything 11:47- "Be Ready Always to Give an Answer" 15:11- The Only Failure in Life 18:38- Living Longer Than a Child 24:47- Falling in Love Again 27:02- Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? 28:35- Working in the Temple 31:43- Getting Answers from General Conference 33:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadia Cates is on a mission. Literally. She and her husband are mission leaders of the Costa Rica San José West Mission. But long before putting on the black name tag she now wears, she felt a desire to create something that would preserve the hispanic heritage she has grown to love and cherish—a heritage that has given her power and confidence. But on this week's episode of "All In," she explains why that was not always the case. "I've felt my ancestors call me. I've felt ideas pour to my mind of ways that I could connect and lift those in our community who are like me." Show Notes 1:45- Hiding Heritage 5:12- Recognizing Disconnect in Reconnecting 7:36- Finding the Gospel 9:25- Mexico MTC 14:32- Food Is Everything 19:09- Coming Home Changed 24:06- Arise and Shine 29:10- Creation 36:00- Turning Hearts to Fathers 39:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young mom, Jess Kettle had always found joy in her membership in the Church. But when people she had looked up to and trusted began to leave, she found herself filled with anxiety regarding her faith. Jess felt a pressing need to double-down spiritually and dedicate herself to finding answers from God. In the process, she found herself more converted than ever. On this week's episode, we talk with Jess about her journey and how the catalyst for her true conversion really came down to one thing—listening to a prophet's voice. "I was drowning and this was the reach of my life." Show Notes 2:22- When Your Foundation Starts To Shake 7:42- The Love of a Prophet 14:56- The Support of a Bishop 16:52- Creating a Game Plan 21:26- Tiny Steps Toward Him 27:24- Speak Freely and Openly 32:57- Spiritual Mentors 35:34- A Lot of Questions and No Doubts 39:21- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming from humble beginnings, professional golfer Tony Finau has not forgotten his roots or the true source of the blessings he enjoys. He carries with him the hopes and dreams of the people who made sacrifices to help him arrive where he is at today. Recognizing that on the golf course he is a representative of Jesus Christ and a conduit of His light, Finau also knows that when he goes home at the end of a tournament, he is going home to what is most important. On this week's episode, we talk about why he is determined to not take anything for granted. "Sometimes that person that He wants me to be isn't the person that I want to be. But as you pray, these things, they can coexist. Your will turns to His and you can start to do some cool things. You start to see your life change in a way that you would never imagine because you have prayed often enough to know that He's got a better plan for you than then you have for yourself." Show Notes 2:14- Three Rules From Dad 6:31- The Source of Hope 8:26- Humble Beginnings 11:17- Representing a People 13:37- Remembering Who We Used To Be 16:29- What Golf Teaches You 19:51- Golfing with Tiger 22:34- A Mother's Love 25:18- Second Nicest Guy on the PGA Tour 28:07- Family, Faith, and Golf 37:36- Prayers of Gratitude and Radiating Light 41:56- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the early 1840s to 1890, the principle of plural marriage was practiced within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This aspect of history is one we tend to avoid talking about as Latter-day Saints. Perhaps we feel uncomfortable—or maybe even embarrassed—about the past. But how can we look back with respect for our forebearers while also acknowledging and feeling gratitude that polygamy is no longer something that is asked of us? On today's episode, we talk with Brittany Chapman Nash about polygamy and what we learn from the people who practiced it. "I think they had different joys and different sorrows than we do, and maybe richer experiences, and different blessings." Show Notes 2:45- Interest in Polygamy 4:56- Family Folklore 8:26- A Part of the Story to Own 13:57- Theology of Plural Marriage 19:31- Historical Context 22:47- Lived Polygamy 25:50- Different Joys and Different Sorrows 29:09- Motivated by Faith 31:11- The Role of Agency in Polygamy and Abuses of the Practice 36:01- Assumptions of Intent 41:01- Acting According To Their Convictions 43:16- What It Means For Us Now 48:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2020, Makenna Myler made headlines when a viral video showed her running a mile in 5 minutes and 25 seconds. Those numbers would be impressive for anyone—but Makenna did it just 10 days before giving birth to her first child. Still, her running time isn't the only thing Makenna is excited about; it's her opportunity to shine a positive light on motherhood and wellness in pregnancy. On this week's episode, Makenna shares what she has discovered about the sometimes surprising role of God's plan as we pursue our hopes and dreams. "He connects the dots differently than you would." Show Notes 1:55- Getting Into Running  5:35- Becoming a Myler and Running the Mile  7:46- What To Expect When You're Expecting  15:10- Not in the Plans?  21:57- Dealing With Criticism of Strangers  24:42- Supporting Your Spouse in Marriage  28:04- Being Honest With Our Reality  33:43- Motherhood on the Track  38:12- Not a Failure  41:08- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of nine days in May, Elijah Bryant went from playing professional basketball in Israel to fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing in the NBA. He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and, in July, he became an NBA champion. But Elijah is not just a basketball player—he is also a husband, a father, and a disciple of Jesus Christ. "When I'm done, I want to say I created a legacy for my family." Show Notes 1:24- We're All Converts 3:50- Putting in Work 5:01- Basketball in the Holy Land 6:59- Whirlwind 9:25- Champions' Mindset 15:05- Primary Pregame 16:46- Living the Gospel Online and Offline 21:01- A Husband, Father, and a Pro Basketball Player 23:10- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know research has shown that people who can control their minds have the greatest success in life? In fact, mental strength is a stronger indicator of success than IQ or the economic status of the family one grows up in. So how do we develop mental strength and what does it have to do with faith? Today, we talk with Latter-day Saint Dr. Craig Manning, who has helped some of the greatest athletes in the world answer these questions. "If you are willing to do the mental work, you can really do a lot with what you've been given."  Show Notes 3:33- Always Comes Back to the Mind  8:10- Mental Traits of Champions 12:05- Roadblocks to Reaching Potential 13:24- The Danger of Doubt 17:33- Can Faith and Fear Co-Exist? 23:24- Who Are We At Our Core? 25:32- Take No Thought For The Morrow 30:40- Truth Is In The Middle 40:52- Faith Begins With How You Talk To Yourself 43:14- Mental Skills and Rapid Progression in Life 44:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just three weeks before she was going to graduate from high school, Gabrielle Shiozawa was on a run with her dad when he began to experience symptoms of heart failure. Later that night, her father passed from this life to the next and Gabrielle became acquainted with grief in an intimate way she'd never expected. Still a young college student, Gabrielle has now written the book she wishes she'd had when her world came crashing down. "There can be peace inside of pain, and we can find purpose even when we are aching." Show Notes 2:50- The Outlet of Writing 4:18- Sharing Personal Experiences With Strangers 5:35- A Dad Who Deserves A Whole Book 7:57- Present Tense vs. Past Tense 9:20- One Last Run 10:59- Regret and Things That Will Never Happen 12:34- Enlarged Capacity 14:35- Finding Comfort in Turning to God 18:20- When the Answer is "No" 21:22- Friends and Family in Grief 24:45- New Discoveries 27:11- Hope 28:50- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by his desire to be a better bishop, Kurt Francom has interviewed hundreds of people about their service within the Church. What began as blog became a podcast and then eventually a non-profit organization with a goal to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. On this week's episode, we talk with Kurt about what he has learned from Church leaders serving in various callings all over the world including how to recognize the needs of those you serve and the difference between a motivation problem vs. an ability problem.  "We're all leaders to some capacity. And so we can all step forward, show leadership, and watch the problems in people's lives disintegrate." Show Notes 2:55- The Guilt Trip Lesson 7:40- Jumping In to Meet a Need 11:19- One Problem in the World 15:07- Solving Problems 20:20- Standing on the Sidelines of the Atonement 23:13- Lay Leadership 29:22- Principles Worth Remembering 33:31- Ability or Motivation Problem? 36:40- Recognizing Needs 42:53- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone sees our potential it can make all the difference in what we become. But what has that looked like in the life of former NBA player Thurl Bailey? It meant his mother believing that she was not raising average kids, and therefore Cs were not acceptable. It meant not making the middle school basketball team again and again until a coach finally offered to put in some extra work with the 6'10" 9th grader. And it meant overcoming obstacles in marrying his wife when the odds were against them. But perhaps most important, it has looked like Heavenly Father knowing Thurl's potential as a disciple of Jesus Christ. On this week's episode, we talk with Thurl about potential in all its forms and what we can learn from it. "God also has a way of making things really right." Show Notes  2:33- Taking Full Advantage of Education 6:45- "I Have a Dream" 8:30- Religion as a Child 12:06- Dr. J 22:15- Influence of a Coach Who Cared 25:47- Cultural Implications of Coming to Utah 30:24- Conquering the Odds 38:34- Asking the Right Person 45:17- 25 Years Later 48:43- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 5, 2020, Christopher Clark passed away after a four-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Just days before, he and his wife, Lisa Valentine Clark, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Now, she feels her husband's absence every day. How can Lisa move forward from here? Is it possible to put the pieces back together when a key piece is missing? On this week's episode, Lisa discusses what she has learned from caregiving, the process of grief, and why she cannot deny the existence of God and his ability to answer our prayers. "Grief is love with nowhere to go." Show Notes  2:10- Love for Others, Love for Each Other 6:00- What Is This Person Trying to Communicate Right Now? 9:20- ALS and Loss 13:40- A Time to Grieve, A Time to Connect 20:19- Caregiving 25:50- Living In Every Ordinary Day 32:10- "The Comfort of God is a Miracle" 38:36- Feeling God's Awareness of Us 45:36- It's All About Love 49:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Can you imagine"—these three words, found in Alma 5, were used many times by Elder Edward Dube in this week's podcast. But what do these words mean in our lives? From our approach in sharing the Book of Mormon to how we participate in family reunions, Elder Dube invites us to imagine how we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, could improve the little things and better appreciate the blessings of the gospel. "To find true happiness requires us to place our faith and total commitment on the Lord Jesus Christ—to fully do His will." Show Notes 3:30- A Temple in Zimbabwe 5:49- Elder Dube's Mother 8:27- Childhood in the Catholic Church and Falling Away 12:37- To Parents of the Rising Generation 14:28- Studying the Gospel of Jesus Christ 18:21- Helping Others Open the Book of Mormon 23:05- A Nudge to Get Married from a Living Prophet 26:05- A Universally Applicable Gospel 28:26- Special Witnesses of Jesus Christ 31:05- Traditions—Letting Go of Some and Embracing Others 34:35- A Love for the Lord—More Than Going to Church 39:45- The Lord's Promises in the Sacrament 44:11- Going Beyond the Things that Hold Us Back 48:04- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel Brown is an academic, a shock trauma ICU doctor, and a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He has achieved much professionally, but it was not until his wife, Kate Holbrook, was diagnosed with cancer in her eye and he faced the risk of losing his beloved that Sam realized he had neglected things in his home. This realization was painful and required work to undo the hurt of the past, but together, he and his wife have rebuilt a home and a marriage they are grateful for and proud of. "You can't introspect your way into another person if you don't spend a lot of time with them." Show Notes 2:32-Authenticity or Repentance?  5:23- The Natural Sam  9:55- From Atheist to Believer  22:44- Kate  26:10- Confronting Selfishness in Marriage  32:46- Forgetting Ourselves to See Others Clearly  43:10- Cheering Each Other On In Being Useful to God  48:55- "Holy" Food Deliveries and Reverence for One's Spouse  53:23- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Liz Darger, a senior associate athletic director at BYU, was a young girl, her mother taught a home evening lesson that made a deep impression on her. Liz's mother spoke of creating a home-court advantage for each member of their family. This meant celebrating one another's successes, being patient when a family member is struggling, and protecting their home from negative influences. On this week's episode, we talk with Liz about how that concept of home court advantage changed her life and how it extends outside the walls of her home. "These are souls we're dealing with…precious, precious souls to our Heavenly Parents."  Show Notes 2:19- Creating Home-Court Advantage for Everyone 5:23- Cultivated in the Home, Carried Into the World 8:43- Finding Identity as a Daughter of God 11:28- A Wonderful Integration 14:48- A Sense of Belonging 17:38- Investing in Relationships—A Two-Way Thing 24:45- Both Sides of the Bridge Together 27:00- Showing Up…With Cake 32:00- Listening—The Bedrock of Respect 36:52- Trusted Receivers of People in Our Path 40:18- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery. Those are the well-known names of three men whose witnesses of the Book of Mormon stood the test of time, even if their loyalty to the Church sometimes wavered. But who were they? What about these men enabled God to use them in Restoration? Why did they all, at various points, step away from the Church? And why did two of them come back? On this week's episode, Daniel Peterson, an executive producer of the new movie "Witnesses," discusses the significance of these men's roles in Church history and why we should hold gratitude in our hearts for their lives. "The Lord gave us the witnesses—the three and the eight—and I think He expects us to use them and to tell their story."  Show Notes 3:43- "A Witness to the Witnesses" 8:09- Becoming Converted 9:38- Seer Stones 13:28- Relationships in Church History 17:57- Sidney Rigdon and the Salt Sermon 23:10- Strong Personalities 30:15- All Left, Two Came Back, All Stood By Their Testimonies 40:10- Witnesses of Women 46:58- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could a greater understanding of the physical properties of light allow us to better radiate God's light—spiritual light—to those around us? How can our hope and trust in God increase when we more fully appreciate the ability of God's light to reach us? On this week's episode, we speak with Aaron Franklin, an engineer, chemist, and a professor at Duke University about how an increased grasp of principles of light could open our eyes to the gospel truths associated with spiritual light.   "How does God working by natural laws make Him any less divine? To me, it doesn't. If anything, it makes what God has done and continues to do more majestic."  Show Notes  3:12- A Catalytic Study of Light 5:38- Scientific Light and Spiritual Light 12:02- A Joseph Smith Seed 14:17- What the Doctrine and Covenants Adds 17:35- Why Equations? 22:01- Four Principles of Physics of Light 23:58- Encoded Information 28:00- Influence and Radiating Light 32:34- Samuel the Lamanite 38:42- What God Can Do 43:23- Retention of "An Indelible Impression" 48:26- "Jesus Found Him" 53:34- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 2015, President Russell M. Nelson, then-President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, issued a plea to the women of the Church: "We need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability to lead, your wisdom, and your voices." Since becoming prophet, President Nelson has reiterated similar pleas and has said that the women of the Church have "the spiritual power to change the world." So, how do we make space for female voices in today's world? Ally Isom, former head of global branding for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has a few ideas. "If it's about my errand on the Lord's behalf, then I can do it. I get all kinds of confidence and courage knowing God asked me to do this and I will do anything. I put my career and my life on the alter long ago and I will do whatever God asks me to do." Show Notes 2:06- A Prophet's Invitation 3:55- Overcoming Hesitancy to Speak Up 6:59- Passion for Women's Voices 10:36- A Seat at the Table 13:29- Encouraging Women to Speak and Participate 20:34- Increasing Confidence 22:53- Finding Your Message 26:40- Turning Outward 30:00- The Spirit Knows Your Audience 36:27- Coming Into Our Voice 38:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1830, the same year the Church was organized, a former slave named Peter became the first documented Black member of the Church. Nearly 200 years later, Mauli Bonner first heard Peter's story when he started exploring his own faith as a Black member of the Church. This journey led him to Paul Reeve, a professor at the University of Utah who has studied Blacks in Church history extensively. On today's episode, Mauli and Paul explain not only the importance of the stories of early Black Latter-day Saints, but also how their stories can strengthen our faith and our testimonies of the restored gospel. "The beauty of it all is that we are here now and have an opportunity to learn and do something good. That's what we have control over. We can't change what was, we were not there. But we are here now. " -Mauli Bonner Show Notes 3:24- Blacks in the Early Days of the Church 8:50- Legislation with Theological Implications 12:00- Learning the History as a Black Latter-day Saint 15:22- Green Flake and Brigham Young 25:28- Strengthening Testimony Rather Than Weakening 31:44- Historical Accuracy 37:12- What Needed to Change? 44:22- Why Monuments Matter 51:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvard recently held a symposium entitled "Faith and Flourishing: Strategies for Preventing and Healing Child Sexual Abuse." Latter-day Saint Sage Williams was one of the organizers of the symposium. On today's episode, she shares how her faith has influenced her to advocate for the prevention of sexual abuse. She also explains why she believes this work is a sacred one. "God loves His children. Any work caring for them and meeting their needs and nurturing and ministering to them is His work." Show Notes 3:34- A Witness to Suffering 5:45- Restoration Through Our Advocate 8:54- Repairing the Breach 11:18- Prevalence 13:10- Opening the Conversation at Church 17:38- What to Say and What Not to Say 21:40- Reporting—An Act of Mercy 27:27- Healing and Generational Impact 33:54- A Sacred Work 41:35- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard them. There are pre-general conference predictions, rumors about certain celebrities investigating the Church, and sensationalized stories from Church history. How can you discern what is real and what's rumor? On this week's episode, Keith Erekson, director of the Church History Library, teaches how historians approach corroboration and how you can do the same in your own life. "If anything, history teaches us to be humble." Show Notes 2:15- Why This Matters  3:30- History Is Not What You Think  5:51- Myth Vs. Rumor  9:20- "I Heard"  13:48- Assumptions  22:16- Either Or  26:04- Sensationalized Over Time  32:33- What's the Harm?  44:52- Social Responsibility  50:36- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Keith Meyer met his wife, Brooke, he was not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In fact, the day he first saw her, he had a beer in his hand. Keith had started drinking in his youth, but it wasn't until three years into his marriage that he wondered if he might be an alcoholic. That was when his story of recovery and conversion truly began. And although it's a process that is ongoing—a true fight against an ever-present struggle—they believe it is a story worth telling. "The message that I got was 'You're not fighting him. He's not the battle. You need to battle with him together to fight this addiction.'" Show Notes  2:07- First Impressions 5:58- Drinking and Conversion 11:29- Drawing Upon the Power of the Atonement 13:40- 2020 17:35- Under the Influence 19:05- Heartbroken 21:45- Daily Bread 24:46- Guilt and Shame 28:46- The Hand of God 33:20- Faith Over Fear 37:50- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the time he was a young boy, Bryan Ready felt drawn to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Initially he studied everything he could find about it, determined to prove it wasn't the restored church on the earth today. But while working as a Southern Baptist pastor, he allowed himself to consider that it might actually be true. Over the course of five years, he went from tearing down the Church to joining it. On this week's episode, we talk with Ready about why he eventually concluded that the Church is where he is meant to be, and why it is now his home. "Stop trying to tear down Mormonism and just lift up Jesus." Show Notes 1:49- A Simple Child's Prayer 5:01- Osmondmania and a Lifelong Study 8:40- Thesis 1:21- From Interested to Critic 12:49- Advice to Those With Doubt 15:45- Guided as a Baptist Pastor 18:58- Where People Go When They Leave 22:18- Dialogue and Friendships Across the Aisle 26:10- Dropped 30:50- Unseen Dangers and Timing 33:44- Respect in a Family with Different Beliefs 37:00- "Where I Was Meant To Be" 41:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Balfour is an adventurer, a cancer survivor, a chief people officer, and a disciple of Christ. After her high school graduation, Balfour learned a valuable lesson when she graduated from high school about involving God in her life decisions and has since documented the defining moments from each year of her life. Today, we talk with Balfour about why she believes that recognizing the influence of people, places, and important moments in our lives is vital to our happiness. "I think we underestimate God...the vast majority of our lives here." Show Notes 1:44- Partnering with God 5:22- To Go or Not To Go 7:25- What People May Not Know About Being Single in the Church 10:53- Value of Diversity and Eliminating Echo Chambers 19:26- Cancer and Being the Beneficiary of a Fast 26:20- The Miracle of Orange Chicken 30:01- The Dream Changes 33:20- You Get Out What You Put In 41:00- Making and Keeping Covenants 43:28- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latter-day Saints will best recognize Kirby Heyborne for his starring roles in "The R.M." and "The Best Two Years." But in the years since those films, Heyborne's career has had its ups and downs. Although he initially began in finance, Heyborne loved to entertain. His big breaks in the Latter-day Saint film world would suggest he found an opportunity to make a living by following his passion—but the media industry can be brutal, and it wasn't until Heyborne landed a gig as an audiobook narrator that he found a way to provide for his family while also doing something he loves. On this week's episode, Heyborne explains how embracing the opportunities God has given him has allowed him to find true happiness. "When you realize that this is a divine opportunity and you look at every moment—every interaction—with every person as a beautiful divine opportunity to lift that person, I think that helps you be happy now." Show Notes 2:06- Golden Age of Latter-day Saint Comedies 6:14- The Impact of Elder Calhoun 8:45- Unanticipated Opportunities 13:29- Narrating "Saints" 15:58- Empty Promises, and Authoring Your Own Joy 24:02- Criticism and Personal Revelation 28:32- "Making Good" on an Opportunity 36:01- One Person's Ability To Make a Difference 39:16- Seeing the Divinity in a Human Being 42:31- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latter-day Saints around the world make significant sacrifices to believe. For Roohina Arya, a desire to follow Jesus Christ meant risking her life. Local laws forbade her conversion to Christianity and simply desiring to believe meant subjecting herself to physical abuse as well as a loss of security for her and her loved ones. Yet, she says that the hope of finding light was worth any risk. On this week's episode, we talk with Roohina about her quest to come unto Christ and how her journey of faith transformed her life. "For me, it was like I die or I get to that light." Show Notes 1:46- Born in Iran 7:31- A Miraculous Gift and a Friend 12:04- Arrested 22:43- Worth the Risk 27:15- Searching for a Church 30:20- "Expedient" 33:02- Called to Serve 36:34- Led By The Hand of God 37:57- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A thread of complexity is woven throughout the life of Emma Smith. Her love for her husband, the Prophet Joseph Smith, was enduring despite her struggles to understand his participation in polygamy. Her family was the most important thing to her, yet she suffered familial losses over and over again. She gave her all for the gospel of Jesus Christ but chose not to go west with the Saints. Many have asked, "Did Emma fall short?" This week, we talk with Jennifer Reeder, the author of the new biography, "First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith," about why the answer to that question is no—Emma gave all that was asked of her. "The very thing that tears you to pieces is often the thing that means the most to you." Show Notes 3:47- "I Think She Is Speaking to Me" 11:33- A Life of Loss and Starting Over 17:13- Did Emma Fall Short? 19:45- "Joseph, Joseph, Joseph" 21:54- Complementary Partners 27:36- Polygamy 37:04- Emma's Family's Concerns 41:41- Stories of Ongoing Restoration 46:57- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like many young couples, Nate and Vanessa Quigley had big dreams and a firm vision for their little family after getting married. They had read the Book of Mormon scripture that promises if you keep the commandments, you will prosper in the land (2 Nephi 4:4). Over a quarter of a century later, they believe the Lord has blessed them in their efforts to raise their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ—those blessings just look a little different than they imagined. On today's episode, the Quigleys share the challenges they've encountered as parents and why they are convinced their family is perfect for them. "As a parent, you just jump in the lake and you swim. You can't possibly help yourself. ...It's unsafe to be a parent because you love your children so desperately." Show Notes  1:43- Family Narratives 6:48- The Perfect Family? 9:25- Watching a Child Struggle 13:22- The Pandemic of Pandemics 17:47- No More Sweeping Under the Rug 22:57- The Price Paid To Be Someone's Angel 26:19- Trust God and Do Your Best 31:30- Talking About Mental Challenges 36:09- The Wheel of Wellness and Safe Love 42:30- The Perfect Family Learning Together 45:58- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to put ourselves in the shoes of the people we read about in Church history or in the scriptures. We live in such a different world today that their experiences can be hard for us to grasp. But stepping into others' shoes is what Casey Elliott often does on stage, and the experience has changed him. From playing Joseph Smith in the upcoming film "Green Flake" to Peter in the concert film of the oratorio "Lamb of God," Elliott captures the humanity of these people and brings them to life. In this week's episode, we explore what this humanity means to Elliott and how his perception of history has deepened through acting. "Creative ideas in a very real sense are bits of intelligence, bits of spiritual stuff that wasn't created, it just is there and, as creatives, we have the immense blessing and opportunity to take that and to form it into an identity. And that identity, once formed, almost takes on a life of its own." Show Notes 2:54- "Resist Playing to the Icon" 9:18- Imperfect but Utilized 12:08- Being Present 15:07- "The Spirit of Christ is in the Music" 21:50- Putting Ourselves in Their Shoes 24:03- Peter, Our Brother 30:27- "Reaches My Reaching" 32:24- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Turley has spent his career facing history head-on because he believes the more we know, the better we can answer questions. When it comes to Church history, there are an abundance of examples worth emulating, but there are also cautionary tales we can learn from. On this week's episode, Turley looks back on his takeaways from writing books about two dark moments in Church history: the Mark Hofmann trial and the Mountain Meadows Massacre. He then contrasts that to the uplifting lessons he learned from writing a biography about the exemplary life of President Dallin H. Oaks. "We tend to ignore the lessons we can learn from the past and we don't look very far into the future." Show Notes 1:39- Cold-called 6:46- Mark Hofmann 13:46- Lingering Misperceptions and What We Should Know 16:30- Mountain Meadows Massacre 21:27- Distinguish Between the Mental and the Spiritual 23:11- Cautionary Tales and Transparency Through the Big Picture 27:18- This Moment in Church History 29:19- A Full Circle Moment 30:45- 'In the Hands of the Lord' 33:34- Documenting Someone Else's Life 34:44- President Oaks—'A Very Balanced Human Being' 38:48- Work, a Sense of Humor, and Letter Writing 43:08- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last decade, Fiona and Terryl Givens have brought to light wonderful and expansive doctrines in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ by drawing upon literature and other faith traditions. Their work helps Latter-day Saints appreciate the beauty of what we believe. On this week's episode, we talk with these scholars about many of their books, how those books are influenced by their life experiences, and how their studies have brought us greater appreciation for our faith tradition and the faith traditions of others. "If something harrows the mind and constricts the heart, that I don't think is of God—that is not of the Spirit. But if something—an idea, a thought, a song, a book—enlarges your mind and awakens your heart to joy then we can know that that is true." Show Notes 1:52- Fiona's Story 8:47- Terryl's Story 11:21- The Influence of Life Experiences 14:58- What the Restoration Brings to the Table 21:10- Doubt as a Catalyst 26:23- "The Greatest Act of Self-Revelation" 30:10- The Atonement is Not a Back-up Plan 38:17- Approach to Questions 41:40- "An All-Embracing Gospel" 47:41- Remorse Vs. Guilt 51:48- Desires in Doctrine and Covenants 54:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.