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 Farm9:53- A Miraculous Mission Call17:36- The Wrong Major?20:15- Courage and Patience23:57- Decisions Surrounding Work and Motherhood32:20- Many Ways to Contribute35:01- Advice to Young Working Mother38:03- Advice to Stay-At-Home Mother41:26- Prepared for Service in the Church45:16- The Road to SVU53:42- 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=engSee 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 Prepare7:01- Talking to Children About Sex10:32- Mistletoe Analogy/Protecting Vs. Preparing20:30- Four Principles23:54- Nurture Relationships28:00- Relationship With Technology32:05- Creating Open Communication and Eliminating Shame37:57- Establishing Places of Security45:05- Teach the Doctrine of Jesus Christ51:22- 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=engSee 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 Dream3:31- Man on a Mission9:11- Meeting10:50- A Shared Dream17:43- The Unseen Work Required23:18- Married as a Runner26:31- The Mundanity of Excellence32:24- Sharing Faith36:40- Setbacks and Heartbreak46:48- A Shared Faith While Training49:43- Preparations for Paris55:14- 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=MvmSvkyqsSgSee 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 Quickly6:32- The Power of Eyes11:40- Meant To Be Their Mom15:31- Pulling Out the Box20:17- Finding Healing Through Burns24:28- The Process28:21- Looking Away From the Mirror and Out the Window32:57- Intentional Parenting36:35- Bittersweet46:12- 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 Lament12:47- Murmuring or Complaining Vs. Lament15:17- The Necessity of Expressing Pain and Grief18:25- Men Are That They Might Have Joy22:12- Post 9/11—A Modern Example of Lament27:29- The Importance of Allowing Yourself to Lament31:05- Lament—A Sacred Offering37:08- A Note on Lament and “Faith Crisis”39:52- A God For All Seasons42:06- 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 murmuringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Identity, creating understanding, covenants, a worldwide Church, faith crises, change in the Church—these are topics Melissa Inouye, a scholar, addresses in an effort to explain how she has “found the fruits of this life (the life of a Latter-day Saint) to be worthwhile—costly, to be sure, but also rich and nourishing, a source of deep joy.” To honor the life of Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye we are revisiting this episode from the All In archives. This episode originally aired on July 10, 2019. 1:51- A Latter-day Saint Seven Days a Week2:56- The Church Influencing Worldview6:38- Lessons Learned From Being a Missionary12:14- Belonging and Identity18:44- Wins and Losses20:57- Creating Unity in the Church23:41- Helping Amidst Faith Crises29:56- An Evolving Church34:48- Cancer36:47- What Does It Mean to Be All In The Gospel of Jesus Christ? “I believe that Christ is here in the Church and I've felt the power of God. And so, having had those experiences, I am absolutely committed to being where I am.” —Melissa Wei-Tsing InouyeSee 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 Camera4:52- The Power of Film8:14- Stories Worth Telling13:58- Heroes16:59- Source Material21:30- Journals29:15- Lessons Learned From Movie Characters30:40- Accurate Portrayals34:00- Capturing Emotion Without Overdoing It39:12- 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.

All In joins our community remembering the service filled life of Ardeth Kapp. Please enjoy this episode originally aired March 9, 2022. 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!” —Ardeth KappSee 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 Seizure4:47- A Possible Surgical Cure6:11- A Calculated Risk7:44- Unrecognizable Surroundings11:34- A Priesthood Blessing14:03- Aftermath of the Surgery16:43- Faith Journey24:35- Memorization After Memory Loss27:36- “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 WoodenSee 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 Heart4:24- Elder Marlin K. Jensen8:20- Attorney By Trade11:19- Learning From Church History Professionals15:56- Approaching Troubling Aspects of Church History20:33- Jane Manning25:46- Historic Site Vs. Operational Temple28:14- Dispensations31:34- Three Temples36:33- The Sacrifices of Women39:33- Why Buy a Replica?41:25- Relationship with the Community of Christ Church46:31- God’s Awareness of His Church48:29- 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. McKaySee 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-storytellingSee 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 Culture8:31- A Binding Covenant13:50- Walker22:46- Carest Thou Not?34:32- Polar Opposite Grief39:55- Peace in Christ45:02- 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 McFaddenSee 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 Africa8:45- Possible Impact12:36- Guiding Miracles16:20- Daybreak Vision Project20:15- A True Story23:50- Faith To Be Healed29:42- Spiritual Blindness36:24- Spiritual Eyes and Stony Hearts40:09- Blessed To Participate42:35- 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- Testimony5:32- Faith, Family, and Football7:23- Leader Servants10:22- Choosing Notre Dame18:19- Culture Shock23:10- Catfished But Not Alone32:50- One Step Enough36:55- The Love of a Parent43:28- Forgiveness49:43- To A Younger Manti52:00- 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 ForgivenessNetflix DocumentarySee 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. Nurture3:52- “You’ve Got The Wrong Person”8:50- Comfort Zones11:54- Talking Openly About Faith16:08- Teaching Jesus22:52- Making Magic of Believing29:42- The Living Christ Project35:49- Creator39:44- Your Life’s Work46:48- 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 JensenSee 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 Navy3:46- Meeting7:54- Military Service as a Family12:30- The Accident18:43- The Worth of a Soul26:15- The Tailor Shop31:51- Everything Happens43:39- Covenants48:43- Forgiveness52:56- 100 Percent Human58:50- 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 NewsSee 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 True6:04- Living and Worshiping Around the World14:20- Recipient of Service Worldwide18:33- A Gospel For All People21:00- Infertility33:18- Book of Mormon Timeline35:41- Traveling With Kids39:24- Changed41:33- 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 Principles21:47- Plagues of Prosperity31:01- Moderation in all things?37:53- The Discomfort of Change42:52- Preparing for Eternal Progression45:00- Snack Ideas50:12- Do Your Homework53:29- 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 releaseSee 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 Girls11:05- On Broadway15:36- Knowing Who You Are17:25- Temple Garments22:47- Going All In29:49- Blessings of the Temple36:46- “A Great Story in 5 Years”40:49- Deliberately Creating a Home43:30- 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 questionsSee 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 Story3:27- Religious Roots and New Beginnings6:50- Motherhood12:59- Your Personal Conversion Story17:08-  The Miracle of Encanto35:41- Better Than Expected38:52- 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 MexicoSee 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 Process12:40- Writing From Experience and Imagination15:40- Criticisms and Evolution of Country Music20:37- ‘I Believe Him’ 23:47- The Book of Mormon—An Addition25:18- ‘Old Man Said He Saw a Tree’29:36- Jacob’s Ladder and Working Out Your Own Salvation33:03- The Horn Player35:05- God Needs Drummers38:56- The Lord Speaks To Everyone Differently41:30- Giving Something Away For Nothing45:31- 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 Dream6:47- Using Research To Serve12:04- 1989 BYU Commencement Address18:53- Approaching Big Decisions28:04- A Healthy Approach to Strengths and Weaknesses36:44- ‘For Such A Time As This’44:44- Spiritual Component to Secular Learning50:46- Lifelong Learning53:16- 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 talkSee 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 Artist5:24- A Prophetic Statement20:37- A Branch Full of Good Things23:10- Reaching Outside of the Latter-day Saint World28:57- Santa and the Savior32:49- We Follow What Is Good37:13- Lost and Found42:02- Everyone’s an Artist45:54- 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 FoundSee 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.” The Truman Brothers now sing songs of faith—songs that make a deliberately 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 Rio6:51- Motivation9:00- Uplifting Without Being Cheesy12:09- The Power of Music17:25- Husbands and Fathers24:18- Atonement in Music27:31- Not a Faith Crisis32:30- Witness: A Nashville Tribute to the Book of Mormon33:40- 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 videoSee 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 End12:59- Depression and the Forgotten Carols18:44- Mr. Krueger’s Christmas31:57- When God Seems Quiet36:34- Two Fathers48:42- “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 storySee 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 Prognosis8:00- Why Not Us?12:13- A Mother’s Care15:10- Lucy Today21:31- Advocating For Another23:08- Quality of Life25:35- Ministering in the Savior’s Way33:42- Siblings Who Know the Plan38:30 Why Serve Outside the Home?41:55- Hope of a Resurrection46:07- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References:  Cherisse’s Instagram documents the Lunts’ journey with LucySee 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 Mexico6:13- Challenges of Coming to America8:44- Embracing Latino Culture10:37- A Recognizable Book14:32- Honoring Ancestors18:52- What Is Dia De Los Muertos?22:24- Why the Skulls and Skeletons?25:48- Symbolism in the Ofrenda33:12- The Temple as a Latina Latter-day Saint36:37- 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 Characters5:04- “I’m Actually a Member of This Church”7:27- Folding Into Faith11:27- The Latter-day Saint on the Campaign Trail16:22- Sharing Faith in a Secular Biography22:24- Refusal to Denounce Faith28:50- A Young Missionary in France35:24- More To Your Life Than Making Money40:38- The Worth of Integrity45:21- By Their Fruits49:10- Legacy53:03- 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 NewsSee 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- Beginnings8:10- Sharing the Gospel Through Music14:31- A Rock Opera 28:06- Osmondmania34:59- Support of the Church41:48- Multiple Sclerosis47:51- Elvis and the Queen49:57- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  Links & References: Listen to “The Plan” album in fullThe Plan Promo videoLDS Living stories about The OsmondsSee 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 Books6:50- Who is Kate Holbrook?17:51- Housework and Motherhood22:56- Legacy26:54- The Gospels of Abish and Mary30:41- 1 Nephi 1135:18- A Nativity Story39:18- 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 HolbrookSee 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- Before3:57- Regret7:15- The Bind of Bitterness12:45- Who Hate Hurts15:47- You Have To Want It18:12- The Sacrament Talk That Changed Everything20:38- Losing a Second Son23:29- The Very Real Pain of Loss25:51- Jorge32:21- Since the Letter36:34- Atonement For All40:34- A Spiritual Experience43:50- 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 podcastSee 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 Home5:17- Church Starts and Stops11:37- Berklee or BYU16:50- Empty22:01- Three Months26:30- Getting to Serve34-02- Music and Missionary Work36:15- Processing Through Songwriting39:36- Worth It To Save42:45- 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 PakSee 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 Family10:00- God Opens a Window14:49- Music On a Mission37:08- Faith Reconstruction49:43- Guided51:49- 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 videoSee 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 Faith6:02- Scientific Process and Spiritual Process8:42- Big S Science and Little S Science10:56- Science is Agnostic?19:18- Comfortable in Uncertainty24:19- Dogmatism26:17- Correct Evidence and False Evidence29:37- Teaching Science in the Home32:17- One Take on Evolution43:03- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Links & References: Let’s Talk About Science and Religion bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He helped coach the Boston Red Sox on their way to becoming World Series champions but on today’s episode of All In, Justin Su’a coaches you on how to enhance the way you show up in life by cultivating a strong mentality. Su’a also explains the importance of faith in athletics and in the lives of disciples of Jesus Christ. “I think as you have faith in the process, and do everything you can and build your life with these heavenly habits around you, you’ll end up finding that you can be happy in the moment, you’re going to find joy in keeping the commandments and doing what the Lord asks. And...that’s when the magic happens. And when the Spirit is filling your life, it becomes palpable and tangible, and you wake up excited to do it the next day.” —Justin Su’a Show Notes 1:34- Winning a World Series4:02- Journey to Mental Skills Coach8:28- When One Door Closes9:49- Prepared For Sports Psychology14:45- Experiences With Faith On The Job19:55- “Increase Your Impact” Podcast25:15- Raising Mentally Tough Teens29:00- Modeling Strong Mentalities33:23- Strengthening Your Mentality37:14- Spending Time With God41:00- The Role of Faith43:50- Choosing the Right47:24- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” The Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on September 11, 2019. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six years ago, Marilee Killpack gave birth to a baby boy. That baby boy was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a life-threatening genetic syndrome that affects just one in 250,000 children and is only symptomatic in boys. The life expectancy was 3-5 years. There was, however, one possible way to save his life: He could receive a bone marrow transplant and his 7-year-old brother was a perfect match. "I can't articulate it well, but I came to love Abraham as a mom because he was saved and needed saving. And I think of our Heavenly Parents who have this Son, who is perfect and they know He's going to do it and they know He's going to be awesome and then to look at us, like I look at Abraham, and realize he needs saving. He's not going to make it and there's just such a love that I can't explain for him for fighting, and for being saved by his older brother." —Marilee Killpack Show Notes 2:15- Abram's Story7:19- Finding Peace9:35- The Lord's Preparations12:11- A Perfect Match15:46- The Saving Power Between Siblings19:41- "Witness What the Lord Has Done"24:32- Feeding the Soul26:25- Promises of the Temple28:32- "The Family That Prays Together"33:02- The Faith Not To Be Healed36:32- "All Is Well"40:20- "The Lessons We Came to Earth to Learn"43:55- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on October 16, 2019. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have never heard of scrupulosity, but it is possible it has hijacked the religious experience of you or someone you love. In her September 2019 Ensign article, Dr. Debra Theobald McClendon wrote, “Scrupulosity masquerades as a desirable, higher standard of righteousness and personal worthiness—but it’s not!” So, what is scrupulosity? How does it manifest itself? How is it treated? Dr. McClendon helps us answer all of these questions and more on this week’s episode. “If it is a spiritual prompting, and you go through the things you need to repent, including a confession to an ecclesiastical leader if necessary, you will feel better. If it is driven by toxic anxiety, you will not feel better, because it's an anxiety issue. It's not a moral issue or a spiritual sensitivity issue.” —Debra Theobald McClendon Show Notes 3:11- What is Scrupulosity?8:34- How Does It Manifests Itself?12:39- Confession16:18- Therapy and Treatment23:41- Correcting Sin While Not Giving Into Obsessions26:18- Triggers31:44- Godly Sorrow?34:02- How to Help Others Who May Be Struggling38:48- Too Late?41:35- Repentance is Not a Checklist43:31- The Atonement45:16- What Does It Mean to be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on July 1, 2020. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Romney is a strong believer that we are wired for connection. Connection with those around us, connection with our families, connection with God—“Humans are hard and friendship takes work,” Romney says, but she also believes the effort is worthwhile, “His intent was never for us to walk any of these paths alone.” “We’re craving what God really intended us to be. He never intended us to sit behind screens. He never intended even for us to just write articles about good things. He created us to do good things, to touch people, to connect with people. That’s what this is all about. And I think, because life has gotten so easy and so removed, sometimes we forget that and it’s what our soul wants so badly.” —Brooke Romney Show Notes 3:08- A hunger for human connection7:07- Breaking down barriers to friendship11:46- A need for vulnerability17:50- 3 ways to be a true friend22:00- Getting out of your comfort zone28:03- Connecting with your children33:00- Modeling true confidence34:51- I am _____________36:52- Loving your children39:17- God’s desire to connect with you44:42- What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ? View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. This episode originally aired on September 4, 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President David O. McKay once referred to meditation as “one of the most secret, most sacred doors through which we pass into the presence of the Lord.” On today’s episode, we explore the many ways meditation and mindfulness already play an important role in the gospel of Jesus Christ. “One of the things I’ve wondered is if people are not walking away from the gospel as much as (having) an impoverished experience of the gospel, where the gospel has become sort of like this devices that’s not working anymore. And rather than going for an upgrade and getting rid of the device, our hope is that if people could approach the gospel with fresh eyes and experience it as full of opportunities to stop, to pause, to interrupt the busyness, to interrupt the activity, that it might awaken something that has become dead, because anything...can die.” —Jacob Hess Show Notes 3:00- What is mindfulness? 6:12- Personal background with mindfulness and meditation? 12:25- Being still amidst activity in the Church 15:21- Hyper-stimulated culture 19:04- Anxiously engaged 26:59- Rushing through the gospel 34:23- Prayer as a mindfulness practice 39:27- Daily bread and suffering 50:50- What Does It Mean To Be All In The Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on August 14, 2019. View full show notes and 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. Editor’s note: Kate Holbrook passed away on August 20, 2022 after a long battle with ocular melanoma. Our hearts and prayers are with her husband Sam, their children, and her family members and friends. “You can’t introspect your way into another person if you don't spend a lot of time with them.” —Samuel Brown 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? This episode originally aired on June 23, 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott O’Neil, CEO of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, doesn’t have any hobbies. He is a husband, father, NBA CEO and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believes prioritization is not a matter of balance but of being 100 percent present wherever he may be in the moment. He is the guy who smiles and says hi to every person he passes, calling many of them by name, and the recent convert who believes we all need to do more to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. “We need to do more. We need to be less insular. We need be more loving. We need to be more open. We need to be more assertive. We need to leverage social media. We need to leverage the people we know, the influence we have, and we need to do a better job because this gospel is too special and we need to do a better job sharing it.” —Scott O’Neil Show Notes 1:46- Scott's love for sports is NOT why he loves his job 2:54- Scott O’Neil, the recreation league girls basketball coach 5:54- How Scott O’Neil became an NBA CEO 7:22- When Scott met Lisa 23:12- Scott’s decision to meet with the missionaries 32:32- Experiencing “firsts” as a new member of the Church 36:55- Why being sealed to his family was significant 39:20- Advice to other part-member families 41:18- Why Scott believes he joined the Church at the right time 43:20- Call for missionary work 44:03- Gratitude for his wife 45:58: Balancing being a husband, father, member of the Church and an NBA CEO 48:53- What it means to Scott to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus Christ This episode originally aired on May 1, 2019. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a very successful career in network news, broadcast journalist Jane Clayson Johnson was finally the wife and mother she had always dreamed of becoming when she found herself overcome with a darkness she didn’t recognize. On this week’s episode, Jane discusses the clinical depression that blindsided her and what she has learned from interviewing over 150 Latter-day Saints who are also facing this difficult challenge. “I never thought that I would be grateful for a journey through depression. But it has strengthened my understanding of grace and I feel as though I have a hope in the atonement that is brighter than I ever could have imagined.” —Jane Clayson Johnson This episode originally aired on January 2, 2019. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quote by Marcus Aurelius, a scripture in Jarom, and the writings of Paul led Adam Miller to ponder the question of what life would look like if we chose to die in Christ now and experience “an early resurrection.” This week, we look at how turning our lives over to Christ before death has the potential to change everything. “You know how it is when you’re so absorbed in doing what you’re doing? When you so love what you’re doing, when you’ve so lost yourself in caring for whatever the task is, or whoever the person is you’re with, that you just lose all track of time and simultaneously lose all track of yourself and feel in the end, enlivened and empowered? That’s it. That’s life in Christ. And the trick is to learn how to do that, not just every once in a while but to live our lives like that from dawn until dusk in Christ.” —Adam S. Miller Show Notes 2:58- Setting the Stage 5:12- Time 6:59- An Early Resurrection 8:35- Why Ordinances Matter 9:36- "Types" 13:14- What does "Living in Christ" look like? 19:25- Love and Law 28:12- The Bible and the Book of Mormon 30:26- Grateful to be a Latter-day Saint 32:47- Spirit as a Down Payment 34:10- Moby Dick and Turning Our Time Over To God 43:57- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" The Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on October 2, 2019. View full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was just a normal temple recommend interview but it changed Kate Lee’s life. It was a simple question, “Is there anything else that you need to talk about?” But on this week’s episode, Kate Lee shares in detail the transformative experience that allowed her to see herself through God’s eyes. Show Notes 1:08- A Temple Recommend Interview 4:41- The Lead-Up to This Moment 8:23- "Is There Anything Else You Want To Talk About?" 10:38- Orchestrated by God 16:14- Homework Assignments 21:38- Taking Time 23:25- Tools for Combating Doubt 27:26- Change of Life 29:37- Painting a Picture of the Love of Christ 39:15- Ecclesiastical Leaders 42:11- The Love of God Through Painting 42:23- Two Scriptures that Teach Unconditional Love 44:56- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" The Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on September 25, 2019. View full show notes and 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? 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.

After nearly 40 years of teaching religion, Robert Millet still had some questions regarding the Holy Ghost. For example, how does our doctrine regarding the Holy Ghost differentiate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from other religions? Or what does the right to constant companionship of the Spirit really look like? It was this curiosity that led him to begin researching and eventually writing his latest book, The Holy Spirit. On today’s episode, he shares the unique insights he found along the way. “Something as fundamental as God and Christ and the Holy Ghost really just cannot remain a mystery. ‘This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent’ (John 17:3). If it’s life eternal to know God, heaven help us if we don’t even have the means of coming to know God because God is in some ways pushed off the stage, because Jesus takes center stage.” Show Notes 2:15- "Like fish who discover water last" 9:20- The Holy Ghost or the Light of Christ 11:24- Avenues of the Spirit 16:29- My own voice or the voice of the Spirit? 23:27- Still learning, more than 40 years later 29:37- Inextricably linked to every facet of the gospel 33:36- How is His influence felt everywhere? 36:11- Baptism of fire 38:08- The differentiator  39:47- Why three separate and distinct Beings matters 45:32- Inability to feel the Spirit amidst depression 46:16- How understanding the Spirit can change our lives 48:51- What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode originally aired on August 28, 2019. See full show notes and transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

How has the world’s perception of Eve affected women throughout history and what is the cost of misunderstanding her choice in the garden? Can the restored gospel help us make sense of Eve’s choice? Could adopting Eve’s perspective of mortality bring increased joy into our own lives? Melinda Wheelwright Brown seeks to address these questions and more on this week’s episode of “All In.” “…it isn’t a story about sin. The transgression involved is very different. It’s not your typical sin by any means. It was a crossing of a threshold that was done by choice because of the beautiful gift of agency.” Show Notes 2:11- Jane Eyre 5:08- "Eve, Can You Help Me?" 11:24- Research 15:12- Doctrinal Differences 17:25- The Cost of Misunderstanding Eve's Choice 23:24- "Fruit" 24:37- The Transformative Power of Their Story For All 30:55- A Decision to Trust God 38:58- Eve's Role in the Restored Gospel 41:55- The Need for a Savior 46:18- What Does it Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? For full show notes and transcript, visit https://www.ldsliving.com/allinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you follow the Savior’s example if your child has left the Church or is struggling with their faith? What’s the balance between giving your child room to use his or her agency while showing your love for them? In this week’s All In episode, parenting guru Justin Coulson explains how the Savior’s teachings about love, compassion, and mourning with those that mourn apply to the family. Whether we’re a parent or not, we can all learn from the Savior’s example of how to “Suffer the little children to come unto me” (Mark 10:14). “Sometimes in our angry moments, or in our tired moments, or, let’s be honest, in our selfish moments, we might be less loving than we could be towards our children. Sometimes we feel inclined to hurt rather than to help, or...we’re neutral or ambivalent, or we shrug our shoulders and say ‘Whatever’. But He doesn't. The scriptures tell us again and again, His hand, His arm is stretched out still.” Show Notes  4:47- #GirlDad 7:00- God’s Example of Parenting 11:08- Compassion 16:55- Respect for Agency 20:59- If Your Child Leaves the Church 34:06- If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Church 44:16- If You, As a Parent, Feel It’s Too Late 49:27- Blurred Lines 54:51- Encouraging Gospel Discussion in the Home 1:00:06- What Does It Mean to be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode is a re-run. The original episode aired on April 1, 2020. Find the full episode 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 RitualSee 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. KimballSee 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 articleSee 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 TuminezSee 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 EfronSee 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-shirtSee 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 bookSee 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 JohnsonSee 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 articleSee 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” talkSee 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=Hh5ZxEWn0ggSee 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] 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 CollectionSee 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. BednarSee 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, 1998See 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=sOt06STs46gSee 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-hitlerSee 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-answersSee 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 BowlSee 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-paperbackSee 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=zimNHUE4P6ISee 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 Era18:04- 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/CarlieMcKeonhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2008/02/face-trials-with-smiles?lang=enghttps://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-hardcoverSee 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=engSee 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=engPublic 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-rightsPresident Oaks issues call to “moderate and unify"- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/51oaks?lang=engElder Cook talk with story about General Kane-https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/15cook?lang=engThomas Griffith episode- https://www.ldsliving.com/all-in/thomas-b-griffith-politics-religion-and-the-laboratory-of-christian-livingNote: 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=engSee 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/judyThe Character of Christ- https://www2.byui.edu/presentations/transcripts/religionsymposium/2003_01_25_bednar.htmThe 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/6/18See 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=AuHDKwb7P9kSee 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-ebookCarlos 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=d7127dd5c384https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/3/2/22956971/the-wizard-of-hope-carlos-martins-brazil-billionaires-refugee-crisis3:04- 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-paperbackSee 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=7RjrH5F9eKUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtqJbcGL5WUFaith 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-argentinaSee 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 Other14:25- Scared of the Dark16:50- Skin and Sacredness20:58- Creating and a Creator26:01- I Am36:35- The Hope of Christ Coming39:39- 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 NowSee 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-templeCBS Sunday Morning interview with Elders Bednar and Christofferson- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgF6qbShHTQWhat have invited guests said about the Washington, D.C. Temple? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/dc-temple-invited-guests-social-postsOther visitors to the Open House: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/apostles-government-officials-dc-templeThe Washington D.C. Temple Reopens video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJT8ktxUzN4See 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=8yRJheonnp4See 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-ArPdgwSee 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- Tuberculosis4:07- Complexities of Race11:05- No Room for Racism13:04- Meeting Wanda20:37- Walking the Walk25:01- Why the Panthers Resonated33:50- Why They Left41:05- Evolving and Escaping Bondage51:20- Refusing To Miss Out54:45- Panther To Priesthood59:00- 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 Send6:34- 6 Kids In 3 Years13:03- Sent To An Extended Family18:50- Get Behind Me25:44- Converted To Motherhood31:02- A Mother’s Presence36:32- Forever Changed48:31- 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 School9:37- Called to Engage13:27- Moderate and Unify17:04- The Divine Community and Laboratory of Christian Living20:58- Christ in All Things30:00- Building Zion36:32- Bipartisanship41:15- Media Literacy48:21- A Society Where Creativity is Unleashed52:34- 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 Fishes4:55- Quiet Heroes8:09- Through the Breaking12:26- Sitting With Others15:12- The Target of Racism and Bullying21:31- The People Who Prayed for Alma the Younger25:24- Adoption and Being Chosen30:47- Inclusion at Church35:27- 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 Are5:33- When There Are No Words8:25- Defending Doctrine Vs. Teaching Doctrine11:54- Agents Who Act19:12- How Do I Know If It’s Me or the Spirit?28:48- Daily Improvement34:14- A Virtuous Cycle38:34- Sensationalizing Revelation43:24- Communication in Marriage50:31- Cherishing Spiritually Sensitive Information53:01- "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 Teaching5:24- Women’s Prison 8:09- Into a Strange Man15:28- Becoming a Stepmom20:30- Honesty and Humor22:45- Student of Hebrew29:23- Hebrew Words That Change Everything33:51- Hebrew in All Things37:20- Where Two or Three Are Gathered41:15- 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 Upbringin9:30- The Talk15:36- Joining the Church 22:19- Not Political Correctness26:34- Personal Application33:46- How the Church is Doing? 36:26- Giving Grace in the Interest of Impact41:03- Conversations That Move Us Forward45:49- Responding to Offense50:00- Identity54:17- 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 Roots4:10- A Family Band8:18- The Rise9:46- Under Pressure12:24- Family Under Fire18:10- Separation, Growing Up, and Gospel Grounding21:09- In Retrospect23:17- “It’s All About People”26:04- Singing with Gladys Knight30:42- 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 Change12:42- Initial Interest14:25- Parent-children Relationships and Ability to Attach19:52- Covenants and Attachment22:29- Sibling Relationships27:20- Words That Give Life30:49- Physical Health Effects32:52- God’s Plan for His Children37:01- Desire To Relate in Healthy Ways39:45- 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- Egyptology5:53- Historicity of Scripture8:55- Symbolism14:36- Finding God in the Old Testament18:45- Getting the Most Out20:43- Being Okay With Ambiguity25:55- Lost Manuscripts33:01- Witnesses34:05- Translation40:18- Evidence of Truth?47:39- Book of Moses48:55- 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 Walked12:39- Initial Interest in Research14:40- Segregation18:39- Servitude24:40- Inviting Women to Speak27:03- Childbearing30:28- Idleness and Lowness of Spirit35:00- Witnesses40:37- Being a Woman in the Church46:31- 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 Limits5:44- Attacks on Identity8:28- Observers or Actors? 11:51- Roadblocks to Personal Competence14:46- Tenacity and Endurance19:16- Accepting Stress24:06- Tolerating Negative Affect26:47- Anxiety and Panic Attacks33:52- Embracing Change39:05- Spirituality’s Impact on Resilience43:08- 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 Opposition5:41- Unasked Prayers9:13- Learning About Ourselves11:32- Hallelujah 16:47- "Christ Is Not Far Distant" 22:20- The Cone26:54- If Your Worst Fears Were True29:19- Missionary Service-The Gospel in Action32:16- Hope for a New Year35:07- 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 People4:15- Blessings of Serving a Mission10:19- The Loss of Two Teammates14:59- Diversity of Faith Traditions18:34- Returned Missionary Teammates21:24- Popping Back Up23:33- "Old Man Covey”26:28- Kyle Whittingham30:50- Suicide Prevention and Conscious Kindness37:03- 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 Bethlehem14:26- The Mother of a Special Son18:49- Joseph23:11- Simeon and Anna29:39- Sadness at Christmas31:42- Christmas Traditions36:00- Music at Christmas38:57- 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 Mary4:00- Influence and Responsibility7:53- Fear15:42- Submissive and Humble20:51- Receptive to Revelation25:28- Consistent Example31:09- An Unintentional Tribute to Sister Patricia Holland36:03- More Than An Instagram Bio40:30- When a Child Suffers45:15- 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 Making10:07- Contention Vs. Conflict13:44- Standards for Engaging in Violence22:46- The Mystery of God’s Love30:51- Book of Mormon Examples33:36- Assertive Love and Anti-Nephi-Lehies39:47- Zion and Principles of Positive Peace44:33- 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 Blogger7:14- Transitioning From the First Half of Life to the Second11:42- Embracing Paradox17:24- Communal and Individual Faith22:45- The Freedom of the Covenant Path26:01- “Maximum Marriage”28:40- “For Those Moments When Love Falters”33:55- A Gospel that Fills Your Soul With Enchantment37:40- Studying It Out39:48- Reinfusing Your Actions with Love41:30- 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 Parents7:02- Public Speaking and Disney Princesses12:50- Christmas Pajamas15:40- Messages for Men19:02- Mental Health25:22- Standing for Something27:04- Teaching Correct Principles32:06- Habits and Self-Care38:01- Miracles44:02- 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 Heritage5:16- Indian Placement Program8:53- A Part of the Book of Mormon Story10:28- Tribe of Testimonies and Tribes in General16:00- Hearing Him21:08- Lessons Learned24:40- Gathering Israel29:10- The Lord’s Preparations31:45- Growing Into Identity34:27- 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 Membership7:48- A Missionary13:00- Excommunicated18:03- A Decision to Stay19:30- Zero Barrier to Entry21:33- God’s Plan to Forgive28:05- Enjoying the Blessings of the Gospel29:43- Interfaith Marriage33:19- The Cultural Hall41:26- Walking Alongside Each Other45:30- 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 Childhood6:23- Shaped by a Sibling8:46- Catholic School10:54- Marriage Being Born Into Two Very Different Homes14:44- Gratitude for Bolivia18:01- Entry Into Entrepreneurship20:40- When Someone Believes in You25:34- Fighting Feelings of Being Underqualified29:25- Brazil33:50- A New Year's Resolution38:14- Gear For Good44:03- Refugee Thank You Notes49:34- Buying Back First Business54:41- 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 Rene6:17- A Family Baptism8:37- Hearts Changing11:03- Developing Strength in Jesus Christ12:59- A Family Focused on Education14:40- Coming to NASA16:19- Meeting John Amos18:18- First Day at Kennedy Space Center and a Passion for Space Travel21:56- The Spiritual Significance24:48- Science and Religion 26:12- Called Home31:52- Mars 2020 Rover35:41- Gratitude for Someone Who Stood Alone37:03- 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 Papers6:42- A Changing and Evolving Relationship with Joseph Smith10:12- History: The Family Business11:54- Attaching Meaning to History13:38- The “Much” in “After Much Tribulation”23:25- Other Characters27:15- The Inhumanity of Liberty Jail30:13- Value of Friendship in the Life of the Prophet35:55- A Personal Liberty37:55- Joseph and Emma’s Letters41:20- Empathy and Urgency43:44- When God Seems Absent47:55- Redemptive Experiences51:07- 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 Goal6:04- The Influence of Mothers10:16- The International Church14:20- Color Brings Joy16:54- Creativity and Coping20:36- Developing a Love for Sewing24:33- Road to the Runway35:12- Modesty38:13- 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 Kid4:42- The Freeman Home and a Change of Heart7:14- A Corner Master8:52- Getting a Shot in the NFL11:59- Playing Angry16:40- Hard Work Pays Off17:53- Learning Disabilities20:19- A God of Second Chances23:35- Cleats26:31- 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 Test6:31- “What is Normal?”9:18- Family is Everything11:47- “Be Ready Always to Give an Answer”15:11- The Only Failure in Life18:38- Living Longer Than a Child24:47- Falling in Love Again27:02- Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?28:35- Working in the Temple31:43- Getting Answers from General Conference33:42- 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 Heritage5:12- Recognizing Disconnect in Reconnecting7:36- Finding the Gospel9:25- Mexico MTC14:32- Food Is Everything19:09- Coming Home Changed24:06- Arise and Shine29:10- Creation36:00- Turning Hearts to Fathers39:07- 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 Shake7:42- The Love of a Prophet14:56- The Support of a Bishop16:52- Creating a Game Plan21:26- Tiny Steps Toward Him27:24- Speak Freely and Openly32:57- Spiritual Mentors35:34- A Lot of Questions and No Doubts39:21- 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 Dad6:31- The Source of Hope8:26- Humble Beginnings11:17- Representing a People13:37- Remembering Who We Used To Be16:29- What Golf Teaches You19:51- Golfing with Tiger22:34- A Mother’s Love25:18- Second Nicest Guy on the PGA Tour28:07- Family, Faith, and Golf37:36- Prayers of Gratitude and Radiating Light41:56- 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 Polygamy4:56- Family Folklore8:26- A Part of the Story to Own13:57- Theology of Plural Marriage19:31- Historical Context22:47- Lived Polygamy25:50- Different Joys and Different Sorrows29:09- Motivated by Faith31:11- The Role of Agency in Polygamy and Abuses of the Practice36:01- Assumptions of Intent41:01- Acting According To Their Convictions43:16- What It Means For Us Now48:42- 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 Converts3:50- Putting in Work5:01- Basketball in the Holy Land6:59- Whirlwind9:25- Champions’ Mindset15:05- Primary Pregame16:46- Living the Gospel Online and Offline21:01- A Husband, Father, and a Pro Basketball Player23:10- 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 Champions12:05- Roadblocks to Reaching Potential13:24- The Danger of Doubt17:33- Can Faith and Fear Co-Exist?23:24- Who Are We At Our Core?25:32- Take No Thought For The Morrow30:40- Truth Is In The Middle40:52- Faith Begins With How You Talk To Yourself43:14- Mental Skills and Rapid Progression in Life44:33- 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 Writing4:18- Sharing Personal Experiences With Strangers5:35- A Dad Who Deserves A Whole Book7:57- Present Tense vs. Past Tense9:20- One Last Run10:59- Regret and Things That Will Never Happen12:34- Enlarged Capacity14:35- Finding Comfort in Turning to God18:20- When the Answer is “No”21:22- Friends and Family in Grief24:45- New Discoveries27:11- Hope28:50- 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 Lesson7:40- Jumping In to Meet a Need11:19- One Problem in the World15:07- Solving Problems20:20- Standing on the Sidelines of the Atonement23:13- Lay Leadership29:22- Principles Worth Remembering33:31- Ability or Motivation Problem?36:40- Recognizing Needs42:53- 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 Education6:45- “I Have a Dream”8:30- Religion as a Child12:06- Dr. J22:15- Influence of a Coach Who Cared25:47- Cultural Implications of Coming to Utah30:24- Conquering the Odds38:34- Asking the Right Person45:17- 25 Years Later48:43- 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 Other6:00- What Is This Person Trying to Communicate Right Now?9:20- ALS and Loss13:40- A Time to Grieve, A Time to Connect20:19- Caregiving25:50- Living In Every Ordinary Day32:10- “The Comfort of God is a Miracle”38:36- Feeling God’s Awareness of Us45:36- It’s All About Love49:42- 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 Zimbabwe5:49- Elder Dube’s Mother8:27- Childhood in the Catholic Church and Falling Away12:37- To Parents of the Rising Generation14:28- Studying the Gospel of Jesus Christ18:21- Helping Others Open the Book of Mormon23:05- A Nudge to Get Married from a Living Prophet26:05- A Universally Applicable Gospel28:26- Special Witnesses of Jesus Christ31:05- Traditions—Letting Go of Some and Embracing Others34:35- A Love for the Lord—More Than Going to Church39:45- The Lord’s Promises in the Sacrament44:11- Going Beyond the Things that Hold Us Back48:04- 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 Everyone5:23- Cultivated in the Home, Carried Into the World8:43- Finding Identity as a Daughter of God11:28- A Wonderful Integration14:48- A Sense of Belonging17:38- Investing in Relationships—A Two-Way Thing24:45- Both Sides of the Bridge Together27:00- Showing Up…With Cake32:00- Listening—The Bedrock of Respect36:52- Trusted Receivers of People in Our Path40:18- 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 Converted9:38- Seer Stones13:28- Relationships in Church History17:57- Sidney Rigdon and the Salt Sermon23:10- Strong Personalities30:15- All Left, Two Came Back, All Stood By Their Testimonies40:10- Witnesses of Women46:58- 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 Light5:38- Scientific Light and Spiritual Light12:02- A Joseph Smith Seed14:17- What the Doctrine and Covenants Adds17:35- Why Equations?22:01- Four Principles of Physics of Light23:58- Encoded Information28:00- Influence and Radiating Light32:34- Samuel the Lamanite38:42- What God Can Do43:23- 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 Invitation3:55- Overcoming Hesitancy to Speak Up6:59- Passion for Women’s Voices10:36- A Seat at the Table13:29- Encouraging Women to Speak and Participate20:34- Increasing Confidence22:53- Finding Your Message26:40- Turning Outward30:00- The Spirit Knows Your Audience36:27- Coming Into Our Voice38:03- 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 Church8:50- Legislation with Theological Implications12:00- Learning the History as a Black Latter-day Saint15:22- Green Flake and Brigham Young25:28- Strengthening Testimony Rather Than Weakening31:44- Historical Accuracy37:12- What Needed to Change?44:22- Why Monuments Matter51:22- 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 Suffering5:45- Restoration Through Our Advocate8:54- Repairing the Breach11:18- Prevalence13:10- Opening the Conversation at Church17:38- What to Say and What Not to Say21:40- Reporting—An Act of Mercy27:27- Healing and Generational Impact33:54- A Sacred Work41:35- 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 Impressions5:58- Drinking and Conversion11:29- Drawing Upon the Power of the Atonement13:40- 202017:35- Under the Influence19:05- Heartbroken21:45- Daily Bread24:46- Guilt and Shame28:46- The Hand of God33:20- Faith Over Fear37:50- 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 Prayer5:01- Osmondmania and a Lifelong Study8:40- Thesis1:21- From Interested to Critic12:49- Advice to Those With Doubt15:45- Guided as a Baptist Pastor18:58- Where People Go When They Leave22:18- Dialogue and Friendships Across the Aisle26:10- Dropped30:50- Unseen Dangers and Timing33:44- Respect in a Family with Different Beliefs37:00- “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 God5:22- To Go or Not To Go7:25- What People May Not Know About Being Single in the Church10:53- Value of Diversity and Eliminating Echo Chambers19:26- Cancer and Being the Beneficiary of a Fast26:20- The Miracle of Orange Chicken30:01- The Dream Changes33:20- You Get Out What You Put In41:00- Making and Keeping Covenants43:28- 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 Comedies6:14- The Impact of Elder Calhoun8:45- Unanticipated Opportunities13:29- Narrating “Saints"15:58- Empty Promises, and Authoring Your Own Joy24:02- Criticism and Personal Revelation28:32- “Making Good” on an Opportunity36:01- One Person’s Ability To Make a Difference39:16- Seeing the Divinity in a Human Being42:31- 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 Iran7:31- A Miraculous Gift and a Friend12:04- Arrested22:43- Worth the Risk27:15- Searching for a Church30:20- “Expedient”33:02- Called to Serve36:34- Led By The Hand of God37:57- 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 Over17:13- Did Emma Fall Short?19:45- “Joseph, Joseph, Joseph”21:54- Complementary Partners27:36- Polygamy37:04- Emma’s Family’s Concerns41:41- Stories of Ongoing Restoration46:57- 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 Narratives6:48- The Perfect Family?9:25- Watching a Child Struggle13:22- The Pandemic of Pandemics17:47- No More Sweeping Under the Rug22:57- The Price Paid To Be Someone’s Angel26:19- Trust God and Do Your Best31:30- Talking About Mental Challenges36:09- The Wheel of Wellness and Safe Love42:30- The Perfect Family Learning Together45:58- 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 Utilized12:08- Being Present15:07- “The Spirit of Christ is in the Music”21:50- Putting Ourselves in Their Shoes24:03- Peter, Our Brother30:27- “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-called6:46- Mark Hofmann13:46- Lingering Misperceptions and What We Should Know16:30- Mountain Meadows Massacre21:27- Distinguish Between the Mental and the Spiritual23:11- Cautionary Tales and Transparency Through the Big Picture27:18- This Moment in Church History29:19- A Full Circle Moment30:45- 'In the Hands of the Lord’33:34- Documenting Someone Else’s Life34:44- President Oaks—'A Very Balanced Human Being’38:48- Work, a Sense of Humor, and Letter Writing43:08- 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 Story8:47- Terryl’s Story11:21- The Influence of Life Experiences14:58- What the Restoration Brings to the Table21:10- Doubt as a Catalyst26:23- “The Greatest Act of Self-Revelation”30:10- The Atonement is Not a Back-up Plan38:17- Approach to Questions41:40- “An All-Embracing Gospel”47:41- Remorse Vs. Guilt51:48- Desires in Doctrine and Covenants54:42- 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.

For four years, John Beck lined up under center at BYU as quarterback of the football team. He is likely best remembered for a winning play in a rivalry game against Utah that is often referred to as “The Answered Prayer,” but in the years since his collegiate career, Beck has learned a lot about seemingly unanswered prayers and perceived failure. On this week’s episode, Beck discusses the refiner’s fire as well as the delicate balance between putting in the work to achieve success while allowing space for recovery and rehabilitation—both mentally and physically. He believes this begins with being centered in Jesus Christ. "To achieve the most difficult things, failure and fear is something you have to look straight in the face and be okay with." Show Notes 2:07- Beck to Harline6:09- A Good Little Arm8:52- Favorite Cougar?12:56- Missions and Sports17:53- Working On Our Sculpture22:28- A Father’s Love and a Refiner’s Fire27:18- Perceived Failure33:34- The Master Teacher38:01- Work: A Delicate Balance40:42- 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.

Marcus Martins never planned to serve a mission, to be sealed in the temple, or to serve as a bishop. These things would require him to receive the priesthood, and there was a restriction in place that precluded him from doing so. But Martins’s life changed forever on June 8, 1978, when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy male members ages 12 and older. Since that day, Martins has served not only as a missionary, but as a bishop, a temple officiator, a Book of Mormon translator, and a mission president. On this week's episode, Martins explains how he developed a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ even before 1978 and why he has never looked back in the nearly 50 years since he joined the Church. “I’m very optimistic about the future and the fact that because of the testimony of Jesus Christ, we will come eventually to a point, even before the millennium, in which this will be for most people a thing of the past because, since we are always receiving new converts, we will always have to be revisiting these lessons but it won’t hurt as much." Show Notes  1:44- Hearing the Gospel Message for the First Time8:05- Priesthood Ban and Baptism13:30- Attempts at Explaining the Ban19:28- Racism, Human Nature, and a Crossroads in History26:11- Serving a Mission34:20- Knowing the Significance of the Priesthood38:02- Small Things Accumulate Over Time44:00- Optimistic for the Future48:39- Expanding the Horizon of Our Understanding Through Diversity54:05- Representation57:28- 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.

After 25 years of documenting the ministry of prophets, apostles, and general officers of the Church, Sarah Jane Weaver reflects on the lessons she has learned not only from Church leaders, but from members of the Church throughout the world. On this week’s episode, Weaver, the editor of Church News, looks back on a career that has taken her places she never dreamed of, both literally and figuratively. “I always say that I look at the church through the Church News window. …I’m certainly not doing anything different than any other member of the Church is, I just have a unique view into what our Church leaders do, how they act, how they minister, what they teach. And that view from the Church News window is profound and it’s beautiful.” Show Notes 2:37- A Teacher’s Promise5:53- Coming to the Church News7:24- Evolution of Media in 25 Years13:36- When Questions Require More Information21:38- The Hallmark of Church Leaders?28:40- The Support of Those Around Us34:01- How the Gospel Brings Us Together38:55- A Prophet and Compensatory Blessings in a Pandemic43:15- 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.

In February 2020, Dr. Candace Mcnaughton participated in her first conversations about coronavirus at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. While she has been on the frontlines of COVID-19, she has witnessed the toll the virus has taken on patients and their families, tirelessly researching how to bring about the end of the pandemic with her colleagues. On this week’s episode, she graciously answers our questions surrounding COVID-19 and shares what the experience has taught her about discipleship. "They talk about this...resistance training or high intensity training. That's kind of what we're all getting spiritually this year. It's like one extended, very long series of repetitions of patience." Show Notes 5:41- Witnesses of a Miracle10:48- How Does a Vaccine Work?15:09- Real Humans Battling COVID-1923:05- The Parable of the Lost Sheep32:17- How Will We Respond?37:40- Misinformation41:34- 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.

A study of the Doctrine and Covenants may feel a little bit daunting. There is no doubt that it reads a bit differently than other books of scripture. But could it be that this is because the Doctrine and Covenants tells an international story that is far from finished? And could the reason it feels a bit messy be because it is a story that is still being written? Could it be that we are all a part of its ending? “We read the Book of Mormon in black and white…we watch the Doctrine and Covenants in technicolor.” Show Notes 2:09- A Little Messy4:42- Church History as a Missionary Tool7:55- Context is Critical11:44- Beauty in Complexity16:38- “The Past is a Foreign Country”19:47- Helpful Resources22:44- People You Should Meet28:12- Power of Knowing Church History32:53- It’s Not Knowing Too Much, It’s Knowing Too Little34:54- What Does It Mean To You 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.

What if there is power in a Christlike attribute we have heard about our entire lives but have barely scratched the surface of understanding? In his new book, “A Better Heart,” Tom Christofferson writes, “The gift of charity is enormous in conception, its effect and meaning eternal. And yet, it is also small and intimate and personal.” On this week’s episode, we explore charity and how it has the power to give us all better hearts. “It’s that opportunity to be able now to simply be an instrument in His hands—to transmit as purely as we possibly can His affection, His knowledge, His intimate awareness of every individual, and then to strengthen them in their faith and then help them have hope.” Show Notes 2:34- London with the Checketts and Missionaries5:47- “Let It Be You”9:31- Seeking to Understand13:10- A Righteous Mother17:06- The Powerful Gift of Seeing Someone18:37- More Used Would I Be23:24- The Connection Between Blessings and Commandments28:53- Luxuriate in the Feeling of Christ’s Love32:02- Rooting Out Discouragement and Despair34:46- "Communal Salvation”39:50- Personal Power to Endure43:59- 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 2012, amidst cancer treatments, Rebecca Hirschi achieved her goal of running the Boston Marathon. But on New Year's Eve 2020, Hirschi approached another finish line as she was nearing the end of her battle with cancer and was on hospice. That night, she was carried up the stairs by her family. Her daughter and husband got her ready for bed, but when it was time for her evening prayers, Rebecca insisted on kneeling. She said she owed everything to God. Three days later, Rebecca returned to that God who gave her life. In this episode, recorded just a few weeks before she passed, Rebecca shares what she learned about the gift of life and living each day to its fullest. “The eternal today is what really becomes the focus…each and every day—and the moments within each day—can be lived to its fullest.” Show Notes:  1:57- Receiving a Diagnosis5:06- Consciously Breathing7:03- Fighting Cancer with Faith8:31- Choosing to Run the Race16:25- The Healing Power of Gratitude20:21- Centering in Christ and Calming the Storm23:50- “Build and Connect”26:09- The Individual Gift of the Temple29:45- “Only the Home Can Compare with the Temple in Sacredness.”33:45- The Magnitude and Significance of Tiny Moments36:50- “Mount Up With Wings as Eagles”40:38- 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.

Eva Timothy describes growing up in Bulgaria as a place filled with darkness. But even amidst that darkness, she instantly recognized the light of Jesus Christ in art taped to the walls of a makeshift chapel. She felt His light through the words in the Book of Mormon—even through a pamphlet which only contained a handful of chapters in Bulgarian. She was drawn to His light then, and now she hopes to help others find that same light through her photography. “We all see Him in our own special way and that’s the beauty of it—that He is so dear to our heart.” Show Notes:  2:42- Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain5:30- Finding Faith Above a Soccer Stadium11:32- The Book of Mormon…Pamphlet16:23- The Light of the Gospel19:04- Coming to America and Serving a Mission in the Big Apple24:51- Enduring Through Creating28:10- Digital Painting Guided by God30:02- Feeling Ourselves in the Art35:59- Grateful for Opportunities and to Missionaries37:37- 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.

Long before she won a Grammy, Lauren Daigle was a teenager homebound by sickness. But during this period of isolation, God gave her hope for a future through a dream of becoming a singer. Years later, the Christian music singer and songwriter has millions of fans but she isn't interested in having followers herself. Instead, she hopes to always direct people to the Savior of the World. Although the road certainly hasn't always been easy, Lauren can now look back and see that God was working in her all along. “The closer you draw to Him, He draws near to us and, in that exchange, He really does give us a mirror and let us see who we are. He stands in front of that mirror and we’re able to see ourselves through Him.” Show Notes:  3:00- “A place where you can watch souls come to life”9:07- “Getting to Share Him”11:51- Decision-making and criticism18:04- Discovering identity through periods of isolation and incubation25:01- What Does It Mean To You 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.

The son of converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jason Deere has lived most of his life in Oklahoma or Tennessee. After finding success in the music industry, Deere took his love for country music and combined it with a love for the gospel. The result, The Nashville Tribute Band, has inspired thousands and redefined Deere’s career. "The heartbeat [of the Church] is family by family and it’s when you put a bunch of heartbeats together that you have something that really starts to sound like thunder.” Show Notes: 2:46- The Son of Converts6:50- A Bishop’s Encouragement9:08- Driven by a Love for Music12:38- “Too Stupid to Know I Couldn’t Do It”15:30- Secular Taking a Backseat to the Spiritual18:43- Beginning of Nashville Tribute Band21:40- What You’re Known For24:20- Respect of Other Artists26:27- Two Songs About Women29:20- Don’t Miss This33:53- Miracles That Brought Us Here38:04- Soundtrack39:35- The Power of Families43:03- 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.

A lot goes on in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but in the midst of cooking and shopping, are we taking time to reflect on the cause for our celebrations or the source of joy that we feel? Do we stop to think about the Christ child who became the Savior of the world? On this week’s episode, John Bytheway explores the miracle of Jesus Christ and why that miracle can bring us joy regardless of our age—and even in the midst of a pandemic. "We know the source of joy. We know where to go for that. And that's why we're all in." Show Notes:  1:58- Young Men general board3:28- Why a Christmas book?4:50- Covid and Christmas7:11- The Three Levels of Christmas11:29- Allowing Christ to Grow With Us13:15- “That They ‘Might’ Have Joy”19:55- Joseph- A Nearly Anonymous Giver23:18- “It’s a Wonderful Life”28:23- “All Is Well”31:03- Christmas Memories36:19- What Does It Mean To You 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.

Through the lens of his camera, Devin Graham has witnessed some pretty incredible things—things he never could’ve imagined as a shy young man. But his time as a missionary in Jamaica taught him to step out of his comfort zone and today, he has worked with some of the most successful companies in the world, including Google and Disney. Although there have been key moments in Graham’s career where his standards have been called into question, he has remained true to a standard he set for himself and his channel long before those moments of decision arose. "Even though we may be quiet or a little bit quirky or a little bit weird, each of us have these really awesome, amazing, unique talents, that are going to help inspire somebody else." Show Notes 1:38- A Little Thing Called YouTube4:55- Failure 24/77:39- Overcoming Shyness12:59- Adjusting with Algorithms16:26- The Emails That Make It Worth It19:08- Decide in Advance24:04- Sharing the Gospel Through Video28:30- What the Best Filmmakers Do32:38- Sharing a Video, Sharing Faith35:10- Are We Not All Influencers37:16- What Does It Mean To You 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.

As a college student, Tara Bench saw pictures of beautiful food spreads in magazines and knew what she wanted to be: the person who made that food. It took awhile to figure out what that job would look like, but eventually she landed a dream job as a food editor at Martha Stewart Living. From there, Bench rose to senior food editor and became the food director of Ladies' Home Journal magazine. Now, Bench—perhaps best known as Tara Teaspoon—is living the New York dream, having just published her first cookbook. “He knows what we can handle. We aren’t exposed to anything that He’s not aware of, that we can’t deal with, with His help.” Show Notes 2:33- Culinary beginnings and Light Bulb Experiences12:12- Martha Stewart19:36- Taking Every Opportunity to Learn22:31- Standing Out Because of Beliefs24:54- Embracing Change29:00- A Fly Wheel36:10- Timing38:24- Choosing How We View Opportunities41:55- The Unexpected44:58- 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.

Our understanding of religion, whether it be scripture or history, is greatly influenced by art. The depictions we see impact not only how we picture certain passages, but also which passages we know at all. In his new book, "Repicturing the Restoration," artist Anthony Sweat felt a desire to capture some of the lesser-known parts of our Church history in hopes of expanding our understanding of the Church’s founding. Today, we talk with him about how Restoration art can change our perspective of this pivotal period. "Let's embrace all good, all truth. Let's learn. Let's grow line upon line, precept upon precept. Let's maybe alter some ideas we have that may not hold up under the test of time, that need to be rearranged or remodeled. Let's tackle difficult issues and celebrate the glorious achievements." Show Notes 2:55- Passions Combined5:24- Role of Art in Religion and Christianity8:33- The Influence of Art on How We Picture Scripture Stories11:58- Why Representation in Art Matters?14:45- Serving Two Masters18:30- Source Amnesia31:33- First Baptism for the Dead25:40- Portraying What We Didn't Experience Firsthand29:19- Process in Painting34:40- "No John Trumbull"42:48- Things as They Really Are45:20- 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 Mandie Sherman was born in 1989 with Cystic Fibrosis, she was expected to live just 18 years. Three years later, her little sister Natalie was also born with the same disease. As they have battled their condition, the two sisters have endured painful challenges and daily treatments together. And yet, they are determined to take every opportunity and live life to its fullest. "Knowing that our life could be cut short—really at any moment—it allows us to repent of our sins more quickly, seek mending relationships that might have been hurt, search for answers and questions that we might have, take life by the horns and say yes to that experience, take that vacation, plan that birthday party, visit that person, talk to your neighbor, talk to...your grandparents, because you don't know when the last time you're going to be able to do those things is." Show Notes 2:06- What is Cystic Fibrosis?4:42- Day-to-day Living6:00- Born with a Life Expectancy10:47- Battling Together16:59- Medical Progress21:12- Dating and Marriage32:00- Personal Decisions about Giving Life43:20- Truly Living Life51:31- 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.

Most of us are young enough to remember a world without social media and yet, for many of us, connecting with others online has become a part of our everyday lives. Church leaders have spoken of the power of social media. We’ve been encouraged to use it in sharing messages of light and truth, but our prophet has also issued specific invitations to take a break from it. Becky Higgins engages with over 80,000 people online as she builds a business centered on documenting life. On today's episode, she shares her thoughts on what being a disciple looks like in an online world and how we can signal that the most important person we follow is Christ. "I don't mean to make social media sound like such a spiritual thing but it is. ...It's between you and God. Be really intentional with who you're following for your reasons." Show Notes  3:09- Evolution of personal social media use4:23- Satan’s desire to divide6:09- Myopic10:22- Influence14:20- Documenting as a spiritual gift18:15- Drawing People In22:00- Balance Between Sharing Light and Bragging24:40- Social Media Overwhelm27:03- Following Account in Line With Your Goals32:40- Intentionality35:28- Unplugging and Fasting from Social Media41:32- Acknowledging Who Wants Us to Compare45:27- Faith Grows When We Share48:29- 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.

As human beings we tend to view conflict as something to fear or avoid, but what if we viewed conflict as an opportunity to love? Chad Ford has devoted a large portion of his life to what he calls his “true passion”: peace building and conflict resolution. On this week’s episode, Ford teaches us how our approach to conflict—specifically our willingness to “turn first”—can make all the difference. “Instead of judging and condemning and fighting and all of the things that we engage in, we would show an increase of love. We would choose love over fear.” Show Notes 2:09- Backing into Sports4:49- True Passion9:01- Where Conflict Resolution Starts14:11- Turning First18:38- Dangerous Love—The Love that Endures24:08- Pointing Blame28:12- Perception of Stress/Perception of Conflict35:25- “Am I Right With This Person?”40:02- A Son’s Blessing45:37- 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.

Eric Dyches and Leslie Huntsman Dyches both lost spouses to battles with mental health. In the midst of postpartum anxiety and depression, Eric's wife Emily Cook Dyches ran in front of a semitruck. Leslie also lost her husband Chad after a 14-year battle with depression and anxiety. Now, the two have joined their families—including their collective eight children—and are honoring the memory of their late spouses by speaking out about mental health. "Somehow, God provides a way for hearts to love."  Show Notes 1:48- Two Families7:29- “Due to Mental Illness”10:50- Dealing with the Unknown13:40- Turning Outward16:26- Every Experience is Preparation19:20- Grief-A Positive and Negative Power25:36- Two Families Becoming One36:39- Remarriage44:47- “The Picture on the Nightstand Is Not Enough”48:56- An Ongoing Challenge53:05- 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.

With general conference quickly approaching, we have the privilege of bringing you a candid conversation with the Relief Society General Presidency. These three women are uniquely qualified with life experiences that make them a powerful force for good. In this week's episode, the General Presidency discusses what they have learned from working closely with the First Presidency. They also share what they wish women in the Church understood right now and what 2020 has taught them about God’s love. “When we want what He wants we find joy, even in times of difficulty.”  Show Notes 3:48- Life During a Pandemic9:30- Labels Don’t Matter13:36- Uniquely Called and Qualified18:48- “I Hope Being Single Isn’t The Most Interesting Thing”21:58- “Our Story Is Not Over Yet”25:06- Women and the Restored Gospel30:13- Lessons Learned in Three and a Half Years of Service34:48- Actively Participating36:03- 2020, Anxiety, and God’s Comfort37:42- Difficulties Are Part of Life and Christ is the Answer39:01- 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 lot has happened in 2020: the pandemic, wildfires, social unrest, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados—the list goes on and on. It is understandable, then, that many are curious about what this all means in regard to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. While the “day or hour knoweth no man,” Gerald Lund has devoted years of his life to studying the Second Coming. In today’s episode, he explains what he believes our current circumstances mean and what we can do to prepare so that regardless of what comes, we “shall not fear.” "One of the things that I found curious is that even many of the members are focused on COVID and rightly so, it dominates our life right now, [and] defines our schedule. But we're overlooking what I think are other really quite evident and quite remarkable signs of the times." Show Notes 2:42- Are We Getting Closer? 9:03- An Intensifying 12:12- Temple Closure13:53- Initial Interest17:22- Great and Terrible22:11- The United States of America25:54- Something to look forward to?28:25- 3 Ways to Prepare35:43- Once Prophecy, Now History38:08- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neylan McBaine was raised in New York City by a single mother who also happened to be a singer in the Metropolitan Opera. She watched as her mother was applauded and recognized within her faith community for her accomplishments. But as a young student at Yale, Neylan began to realize that many women perceived a woman’s role in the Church as something different—something prescriptive. Neylan has since dedicated her time and talents to helping women see there is no one way to be a Latter-day Saint woman. “Looking at His example and constantly being reminded of how the Savior favored the underdog and went against the conventions of His time gives me the confidence that I need, is really the only thing that I need, to feel like there’s room for exploration and for a little bit more disruption in our lives today.”  Show Notes 3:04- Growing Up as a Latter-day Saint Young Woman in NYC6:33- Role of Women in the Gospel9:06- Stewardship14:49- Telling the Stories of Latter-day Saint Women20:41- I’m a Mormon30:24- Empathetic Activism35:54- Keeping People Tethered to Their Covenants37:52- The Savior’s Treatment of Women41:10- 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.

Steve Young, Dave Checketts, Jabari Parker, Clayton Christensen, Spencer Hadley, Gary Crittenden and Kyle Van Noy. These are just a few of the Latter-day Saints Jeff Benedict has profiled during his career as a journalist. On today’s episode, we talk with Jeff about what these people and their stories have meant to him and why he is grateful for a job that has allowed him to spend time seeing the world through a unique lens. “Of the 16 books that I’ve written...almost all of them have changed my life in really noticeable ways.” Show Notes 3:43-Faith, Family and Sports6:45- Full Circle Moments11:37- Law and Journalism17:00- The Mormon Way of Doing Business25:23- Jabari Parker31:00- Steve Young37:59- Signaling Valued43:51- Gaining and Retaining Trust51:57- 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.

As a young journalism student at the University of Utah, Heidi Swinton had big dreams of one day working for Newsweek, but a prompting encouraging her to focus on the work of the Lord led her to a different path in life instead. This path still involved Swinton using her talents through writing, but in ways she never could’ve imagined—including writing the biography of President Thomas S. Monson. That was the point when the journalist in me gave way to essentially a child of God.” Show Notes 1:43- A Mother’s Example of Resilience3:34- Journalistic Dreams6:12- Losing an Infant12:12- “All the Way Home”15:12- A Witness of Joseph Smith25:04- “I Did My Best For You” 27:44- A Cold Call from a Prophet32:26- “Exactly Who You Think He Is”36:15- Experiencing Firsthand How President Monson Made People Feel41:24- What the Lord Allows Us To Do and Feel45:38- The Call of a Prophet and the Call to Us To Follow49:40- What Does It Mean To You 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.

While pursuing a doctoral degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School where his studies have been focused on anti-religious rhetoric, Jared Halverson has simultaneously sought to help students who wrestle with questions and doubts about the restored gospel. And while many say that divinity school tends to weaken faith, he says he has only become more convinced of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. “The Father of every prodigal is still staring out the window waiting for any movement home." Show Notes 3:30- A Desire to Understand People’s Questions7:05- How Do People Attack One Another Over Issues of Faith?10:42- Is There Such a Thing as Anti-Religious Rhetoric?13:54- “Where Faith and Doubt Mingle”16:19- Lowest Possible Floor, Infinitely High Ceiling19:38- Stages of Faith25:28- “How Deep Do the Cracks Go?” 32:25- Starting From Ground Zero38:54- Still the People We’ve Always Loved42:41- “We Believe that He Will Yet Reveal…”50:26- 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 2010, S. Michael Wilcox lost his wife, Laurie, as the result of an inoperable brain tumor. Previously, the couple had dreams of traveling the world together. Instead, for the last decade, Wilcox has traveled alone, seeking solace from the grief of his loss and looking for confirmation from God that he is on the right track to see his beloved wife again. On this week’s episode, we discuss the lessons he has learned from loss and the truths he has found in love that lasts forever. “Grief is love’s shadow. If we didn’t love, we wouldn’t grieve.”  Show Notes 1:49- Insights about Life and Love4:23- Death—A Foe and a Friend6:43- “There Will Never Be a Time When I Did Not Love Her”10:35- Meeting Laurie12:32- Bracelets and Single Earrings17:55- Questions Associated With Grief21:48- No Road Map24:37- Waiting Spaces28:39- A God of Happy Endings30:36- The Questioner or the Answerer?34:12- “Why Trouble Ye Her?”37:09- Needing40:22- Good Questions43:50- 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.

We may not hear the words “in sickness and in health” in the temple, but Jalyn Shaw believes the meaning is still there as Latter-day Saints commit to love and serve each other through all eternity. In 2011, Jalyn and her husband, Acey, experienced firsthand what "in sickness and in health" really means when Acey contracted a rare virus. The virus left Acey without the use of his legs, as well as limited use of his arms and his voice. On this week’s episode, the couple shares what their experience has taught them about love, service, and eternity. “It’s given us the opportunity to apply the gospel to our life. You can practice it and you can preach it and you can know it but to apply it is something different.” Show Notes 3:17- “It’s Just the Flu”10:38- Prepared13:30- President Monson19:18- Consciously Choosing to Live21:50- Love, Respect and Humor28:01- A Caregiver32:59- An Eternal Marriage38:01- Why Bad Things Happen40:16- 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.

Years ago, while sitting alone in a hospital waiting room as his wife had an emergency C-section, Randal Wright made a commitment to God as he called upon the powers of heaven to help his wife safely deliver their newborn child. In that commitment, he promised that for the rest of his life he would look for important lessons. Not only would he look for those lessons, he would record them and share them. The Lord protected and preserved the lives of Randal's wife and child, and in return, Randal has kept his promise to God. On today’s episode, Randal reveals the power of sharing our experiences and learning from the experiences of others to inspire us to be better and live life to its fullest. “The first thing I say in the morning is ‘I’m alive.’" Show Notes 3:21- Why Teach in Stories? 10:04- 3-Word Journal18:24- Using Stories in Teaching Effectively29:49- Integrity=Doing What You’ll Say You Can Do39:05- Early to Bed, Early to Rise59:49- 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.

It was "the moment of the games" and one that will be forever etched into Olympic history—the moment when skeleton athlete Noelle Pikus Pace cleared a barricade to jump into the stands and celebrate her silver medal victory with her family. What you may not know is the road that brought Noelle to that moment: a runaway bobsled, days and weeks spent away from her young family, a shoestring dragging on the ice, and a miscarriage that led to a decision to come back one more time to a sports she loves. This is Noelle Pikus Pace’s journey to a silver medal, a medal she says was “as good as gold.” "I didn't lose the gold medal, I won the silver.” Show Notes 1:57- Skeleton5:54- Maintaining Focus7:49- Adversity11:37- We Never Lose14:58- A Family Goal20:07- “He is the Finish Line”22:31- “Where You Look is Where You’ll Go”25:33- A Bucket List30:05- Competing Vs. Comparing33:32- “Expect the Best”37:24- 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.

McArthur Krishna is one of the co-authors of the popular book series, Girls Who Choose God. Not long before the first book in the series was published, McArthur faced a significant choice of her own—should she marry her now-husband and move to India with him? Although she still had her concerns when she received an affirmative answer, McArthur trusted the revelation she received and chose God anyway. Now, she is determined to share the stories of other women who chose to follow Him as well. “Our Heavenly Parents sent us to this earth to succeed. …They didn’t send us here to fail. It’s actually not a test; it’s a school to learn and grow.” Show Notes 2:00- Moving to India4:58- “They Know My Husband”8:32- Home Church Before It Was Cool11:25- Girls Who Choose God18:28- Use for Your Talents in Zion24:34- The Vital Role of Agency in God’s Plan and Parenting34:58- A Call to “Step Forward”39:12- When Things Don’t Seem Fair46:30- 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.

"The Chosen" explores the life of Christ through the eyes of those who knew Him. The narrative multi-season show has received high praise from viewers and critics alike, earning a 9.8 out of 10 rating on IMDB. But with the praise, it has also attracted skeptics. Some don’t believe evangelical Christians should be working with Latter-day Saints on a show about Jesus or vice versa, and others believe scripture should only be portrayed exactly as it is written without creative liberties. The show’s writer and director, Dallas Jenkins, believes that exploring faith, especially in relation to the Savior, is something that requires trust. On this week’s episode, he shares the triumphs as well as the challenges of depicting the life of the Son of God. “Even though He spoke to crowds, He was always talking personally, and He was always seeking that personal relationship. And that's what He wants from your heart. He wants that more than your accomplishments, and He wants that more than any kind of mass movement. He wants the personal.” Show Notes 1:49- The Same Jesus10:03- The Humanity of Christ15:08- The Scriptures Coming to Life18:37- Capturing Humanity22:51- Compassion for the Pharisees27:32- The Personal Ministry of Christ, Then and Now37:26- Casting Christ41:29- Three Dimensional43:48- Season Two45:37- Inspiration?49:30- What Does It Mean To Be “All In”? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michalyn Steele has devoted her life to civil rights work. On today’s episode, Michalyn shares her thoughts on how we can better “mourn with those that mourn” amidst current discussions surrounding racism. She resonates with a well-known scripture in 1 Nephi 11:17, stating that while she does not understand the meaning of all things, she knows God loves His children. “He wants us to be one. He wants us to not just feel empathy but to do the things that will bring some relief for those burdens.” Show Notes 3:00- Native American Heritage 7:00- The Book of Mormon 10:43- Civil Rights Attorney 14:27- Motivated by Hope 21:00- A Covenant Responsibility 26:07- Joy in the Work 29:10- How to Support 34:58- Loving Like He Does 37:18- 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.

Lovesac was the fastest-growing furniture company in America in 2019 according to Furniture Today. Shawn Nelson can’t be certain if the company he founded would still be in existence if he hadn't served a Latter-day Saint mission, but he doesn’t think it would be. After all, it was his ability to speak Mandarin that made fulfilling the company’s first big order possible. But Nelson says his mission also taught independence, mental toughness, and how to build relationships of trust—all skills he has since used to build his business. “For missionaries...the blessing is the mission, the blessing is the experience. Sadly, I worry that I took a lot more than I probably ever gave because it blessed my life in so many ways." Show Notes 1:17- A Giant Bean Bag10:42- A Mission in Mandarin15:04- Everything Else is Dust19:34- Highs and Lows24:43- Sharing the Gospel Through YouTube30:45- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs36:40- 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.

You may have never heard of scrupulosity, but it is possible it has hijacked the religious experience of you or someone you love. In her September 2019 Ensign article, Dr. Debra Theobald McClendon wrote, “Scrupulosity masquerades as a desirable, higher standard of righteousness and personal worthiness—but it’s not!” So, what is scrupulosity? How does it manifest itself? How is it treated? Dr. McClendon helps us answer all of these questions and more on this week’s episode. "If it is a spiritual prompting, and you go through the things you need to repent, including a confession to an ecclesiastical leader if necessary, you will feel better. If it is driven by toxic anxiety, you will not feel better, because it's an anxiety issue. It's not a moral issue or a spiritual sensitivity issue." Show Notes  3:11- What is Scrupulosity?8:34- How Does It Manifests Itself?12:39- Confession16:18- Therapy and Treatment23:41- Correcting Sin While Not Giving Into Obsessions26:18- Triggers31:44- Godly Sorrow?34:02- How to Help Others Who May Be Struggling 38:48- Too Late?41:35- Repentance is Not a Checklist43:31- The Atonement45:16- 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 February 2019, Lori Walker walked into her family’s vacation home but never walked out, as the house exploded while she was trapped inside. She did, however, make it out alive thanks to countless miracles and three heroes. In the days, weeks, and months that have followed the explosion, Lori has become more convinced of the goodness of humanity, the omniscience of a loving Heavenly Father and the resilience that is found inside each one of us. "I don't remember the pain at all. I remember how amazing it felt to feel carried through that experience.” Show Notes 2:06- February 15, 201911:35- Three Heroes17:31- God’s Hand26:00- Receiving Service33:39- Power of Prayer36:48- God’s Light38:37- A Sweet Little Patting42:31- Current Challenges49:38- Changed52:11- 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.

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. "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." Show Notes  3:40- Who Is Your Neighbor?9:15- Mourn with Those That Mourn14:33- Personal Experiences with Racism30:14- The Body of Christ41:06- Being a Diverse Voice in the Church48:27- Pioneers56:20- Peace and Hope in Troubled Times1:02:16- 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.

BBC dubbed them “the Christmas present that could tear your family apart.” Family history DNA tests have been all the rage over the past several years and Randy Lindsay is one of millions who submitted his DNA in hopes of finding missing links in his family tree. However, like many others, Lindsey got more than he bargained for when he learned that the man he thought was his father was not actually his biological father. “Family is who we love and who loves us.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February 2019, Charlie Bird published an op-ed through the Deseret News that revealed two secrets: 1. He was the man underneath the Cosmo the Cougar suit that made national headlines and led NBC Sports to dub 2017–2018 the “Year of the Mascot.” 2. He is a gay member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Next month, Charlie will release a book called “Without the Mask,” and on today’s episode we talk with Charlie about what the gospel continues to teach him as he embraces a life that is very different than the one he planned for himself. “Connecting with God has helped me see that my faith and my orientation are not mutually exclusive. They are both integral parts of who I am and if I try to reject either one of those, I’m not really me.”  Show Notes 2:31- Being Cosmo the Cougar7:01- Coming Out to God11:46- The Words We Use14:55- The Joy of the Told Story17:19- No One Right Way to Respond22:12- “The Adversary Works Best in Darkness”24:32- One Day at a Time27:00- Daily Bread28:58- “Bridle Your Passions”31:59- Spiritual Work34:09- Latter-day Saint and Gay—A Continual Effort38:14- 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 asked if she sees incongruity between her career as the drummer of the rock band Neon Trees and her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elaine Bradley has replied that she finds total incongruity between being a human and being a disciple of Jesus Christ. On today’s episode, Bradley shares the foundations of her belief, how she has maintained perspective, and how Christ fills in the gap between where we are and where we are meant to be. “We really struggle as humans to find that line where Christ wants us to live between accepting yourself too much and not accepting yourself enough. That, to me, is the essence of navigating faith.”  Show Notes 2:30- The Complexities of Faith4:36- Incongruity and Hope in Christ12:04- Evolution of Faith18:02- Grounding Impact of Family 21:45- Relationships of Respect Despite Differences25:53- Deliberately Maintaining Perspective30:00- Sebastian36:15- Fame37:21- Knowing Who You Are40:30- 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.

We live in a world that seems to be constantly asking the question we often sing, “Where Can I Turn For Peace?” Along with the age old concerns, our society faces additional new challenges as a result of living in a technology-centered, social media world. Slap a pandemic on top of that and, as we’ve learned in recent weeks, the world truly feels like it is in pandemonium. But John Hilton, an author and associate professor of Ancient Scripture, believes that help for even the most current challenges can be found through the gospel of Jesus Christ and in the pages of scripture. “If we can shift our mentality from ‘Okay, I’m going to pray and God’s going to bless me with exactly what I want when I want it,’ to ‘I’m going to keep my covenants no matter what,’ it’s a powerful shift in our lives— when we remember it’s okay if our kids don’t do everything that we hope they will. It’s okay if I lose this great opportunity. In the long run, Jesus Christ is going to wipe away all of my tears and I can focus my hope on Him.” Show Notes 2:10- Bullying, Kindness and Resilience6:48-Balancing Professional Help and Spiritual Tools8:44- Aiming for Perfection/Legalism10:50- Fence Laws13:43- Scrupulosity15:56- Patterns of Peace20:40- Peace Amidst Pandemic23:52- “Know the Church is True” or “Know Christ”26:18- Why Have a Relationship with Christ? 28:18- Turning the Hearts of the Children to the Fathers29:34- Why Understanding Grace Matters in Mental Health33:05- What Does It Mean To You 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.

It was his love for God and country, that originally made Jennie Taylor fall in love with her husband, Brent. It was also that love and loyalty that took him from her as Maj. Brent Taylor was killed in Afghanistan in 2018. On this episode, Jennie shares the faith that has helped her through the loss of her husband and has given her hope that she will see him again. “My husband and thousands of others have died so that I have the opportunity to live. What I do every single day of my life decides whether or not his life was given in vain. What I do every single day of my life decides whether or not it's worth it that we keep sending soldiers into harm's way to defend freedom and liberty and justice for all around the world.” Show Notes 1:42- November 3, 201816:02- Meeting Brent21:10- Three Great Loyalties31:04- All Enlisted44:07- Spiritual Preparation51:16- Honoring the Sacrifjce of Heroes57:40- 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.

At the 2019 BYU Marriott School Commencement, Qualtrics CEO and Co-Founder Ryan Smith said, “If you have one foot in and one foot out the door, you will never experience true happiness and fulfillment.” It is a simple sentence but it sums up the way Ryan and Ashley Smith seek to live their lives. On today’s episode, the couple shares the many byproducts they have discovered as a result of their decision to be "all in" their careers, "all in" their family, and "all in" their faith. "Nothing I've ever done has ever been great if I haven't gone all in." -Ryan Smith  Show Notes 2:14- The Uphill8:46- A Contrast and a Decision14:00- What It Takes18:46- All In on Your Career25:46- Decision to Discipleship31:40- Teaching Others to Go All In38:10- All In on Your Family41:32- 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.

The daughter of a prophet’s wife, a young woman who recently adopted her first child, and a stepmother of teenagers—these are just three “kinds” of mothers highlighted in this week's "All In" episode. You may know many other types of mothers. There are those who are unable to have children of their own, single women, grandmothers, birth mothers who give someone else the opportunity of motherhood through adoption, and mothers who share their children with a stepparent. The world is full of women who are actively involved in mothering—for as Sheri Dew famously said, “Are we not all mothers?” "Nobody's mother is everything, and we find mothers all over. People who mother us and teach us and nurture us in ways that maybe our mother couldn't. And so when I look at single parents or even people who have both parents, I think we have an opportunity to mother wherever we go. I think it's a responsibility women have, is to reach out and mother and be mothered by others." -Virginia Pearce Show Notes 2:25- Put on Your Oxygen Mask First4:47- Raised by the Hinckleys10:36- Creating a Refuge12:28- Nourish Yourself13:22- A Mother of Adult Children17:45- Mothering as a Widow20:34- Supporting Your Children’s Interests22:06- What Does It Mean to Virginia to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus Christ?23:57- Miscarriage28:00- Waiting in the Standby Line33:30- Adoption37:50- Learning about Love from Christ39:25- A Birth Mother40:37- What Does It Mean to Breaunna to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus Christ?42:28- Expectations Vs. Reality45:43- An Instant Love47:35- Parenting Teenagers50:03- The Magic of Family—Of All Kinds52:04- Creating an Unlikely Friendship58:11- What Does It Mean to KaRyn 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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last published a multivolume history in 1930. Millions from across the globe have joined the Church in the 90 years that have passed since that history and “Saints” is the effort to preserve the story of the ongoing restoration. We are all a part of the story told in the Church’s new history—it is our story of becoming Saints "through the Atonement of Christ the Lord." On this week's episode, we talk with lead writer Scott Hales about the research that went into the book Church members around the world have fallen in love with. "I think the Lord knows the kind of book He wants. And I think He knows the kind of stories that the Saints need at this time, and makes sure that that happens in the process." Show Notes 1:30- A Lifelong Interest4:21- The Beginnings of “Saints”6:08- Transparency8:14- Complexity10:58- Writing Style14:40- Tragic Beauty16:01- The Writing Process23:39- Getting to Know Someone26:44- Spending Time With Joseph32:30- Gathering the Saints35:10- 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.

After studying Clayton Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation, Whitney Johnson developed the concept of "Disrupting Yourself"—a principle she has successfully taught in the business world for years. On this week’s episode, she teaches us how the model is demonstrated in our Heavenly Father’s plan and is founded on gospel principles. By continually evolving and developing, rather than competing with one another, Johnson says we can spend our time living in abundance. Additionally, when we focus our efforts on continually creating, we will recognize not only our own strengths, but others' strengths, as well. "When you think about taking the right risks from a gospel perspective, this is us thinking about ‘What am I going to create? What kind of future will I create?' This is God's plan. We have agency. So what can we create?" Show Notes  1:13- The Mentorship of Clayton Christensen10:48- Disrupt Yourself Through Creation17:34- Why Growth Matters in God’s Plan20:47- Repentance as Another Word For Disruption22:51- The Job to Be Done25:09- Play to Your Distinctive Strengths32:47- Avoiding Comparison36:00- 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.

What happens when an eternal marriage doesn't end up lasting for eternity? Like many children in the Church, Scott Sonnenberg grew up singing “I Love to See the Temple,” and “Families Can Be Together Forever.” That treasured ideal was shattered shortly after Scott returned home from his mission and his parents went through a divorce. He promised himself at the time that divorce would never ravage his own marriage—but, as he explains on this week’s podcast, that is exactly what happened. On this week's episode, Sonnenberg shares how he's navigated being a member of the Church when a forever family seems out of reach, and how the Atonement has given him hope through his trial. “I think when we teach about how families are central to everything that we believe in, it’s about your family—whatever that family may be.” Show Notes  2:51- Faith and Family Centerstage in Athlete’s Life13:07- When Your World is Rocked15:18- Others’ Perception16:51- Challenges Associated with Divorce18:36- Meeting Childrens’ Needs Along with Your Own21:31- Why Doesn’t God Stop Us?26:13- Lessons Learned29:33- The Trauma of Losing Your Eternal Marriage32:36- Balance in Sharing37:40- New Hope41:02- Blending Families and Shared Custody45:57- 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.

After having her baby, Brooke Snow's health started declining and she was life-flighted in a helicopter. But when the reserve of oxygen on the helicopter ran out, Snow recalls feeling a distinct prompting that literally saved her life. On today’s episode, Snow shares how this moment has forever turned her heart to Jesus Christ and made her determined to help others draw upon the lifesaving power of the Savior in every single breath. "The amazing thing about the gospel is that the framework is there—we can just do a lot to improve upon how well we receive the revelation in those moments." Show Notes 1:50- A Life or Death Situation8:00- PTSD11:58- Christian Meditation—An Oxymoron?14:38- Can Prayer Be Silence?17:31- The Transformative Power of Meditation in Our Prayers22:07- Prayers of Fear?25:30- Prone to Wander28:01- Visualization and Hope34:35- In the Same Room37:35- The Many Ways We #HearHim41:37- 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.

How do you follow the Savior's example if your child has left the Church or is struggling with their faith? What's the balance between giving your child room to use his or her agency while showing your love for them? In this week's "All In" episode, parenting guru Justin Coulson explains how the Savior's teachings about love, compassion, and mourning with those that mourn apply to the family. Whether we're a parent or not, we can all learn from the Savior's example of how to "Suffer the little children to come unto me" (Mark 10:14). "Sometimes in our angry moments, or in our tired moments, or, let's be honest, in our selfish moments, we might be less loving than we could be towards our children. Sometimes we feel inclined to hurt rather than to help, or...we're neutral or ambivalent, or we shrug our shoulders and say ‘Whatever'. But He doesn't. The scriptures tell us again and again, His hand, His arm is stretched out still." Show Notes  4:47- #GirlDad 7:00- God’s Example of Parenting 11:08- Compassion 16:55- Respect for Agency 20:59- If Your Child Leaves the Church 34:06- If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to Church 44:16- If You, As a Parent, Feel It’s Too Late 49:27- Blurred Lines 54:51- Encouraging Gospel Discussion in the Home 1:00:06- 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.

What has Spencer McBride, host of "The First Vision: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast," learned from devoting years of his life to studying the Prophet's personal letters and journals? On today’s episode, McBride shares what led Joseph to the grove, how studying the First Vision can teach us about personal revelation, and how the farm boy's life has forever changed his own. “When you look back on Church history and you see what God can do with ordinary people back then, it reminds you of what He can do with ordinary people in our own time.” Show Notes  3:25- A Once in a Lifetime Project5:39- The Context of the Vision8:05- “To Him, It Was About Salvation”10:45- Shining Moments and Mistakes13:50- An Ordinary Man Doing Something Incredible17:46- An Intellectual and Emotional Pursuit19:56- What the Restoration Is21:38- Everyone Is At Some Point A Convert25:40- How Teenage Worries and Anxieties Led To The Grove27:25- “For good and evil among all nations”29:27- Maintaining Faith While Exploring History35:38- A Prolonged Process Vs. A Miraculous Moment40:24- 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.

The Sacrament, temple worship, and prayer are all aspects of Latter-day Saint doctrine. But have you ever considered that they are also exercises in mindfulness? On this week’s episode, we discuss everything from what it means to set an intention focused on Jesus Christ to what the story of Joseph Smith teaches us about being still long enough for answers to unfold. "One of the downsides of approaching our spiritual life and our religious faith with this sort of instant microwave mentality is that the gospel, a lot of aspects of the gospel, just don't work that way. You can't get personal revelation by asking Siri a question. And you can't order your testimony to be delivered by Amazon... these things by definition, take time to grow." Show Notes 2:54- An Emotional Burn Victim6:42- Latter-day Saint Practice of Mindfulness9:21- Setting an Intention10:21- Creating Space to Calm Down16:24- President Nelson’s Invitation to Women22:09- Stigmas27:33- A Place to Begin34:04- Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness37:46- Sitting with Christ40:06- 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 the box office numbers from opening weekend roll in following a big Disney release, Brigham Taylor says the top few movie theaters tend to have something in common: they’re located in Utah. Of course, Latter-day Saints live all over the world but if the state with the highest concentration of Latter-day Saints is any indication, Disney is a hit among members of the Church.  "Looking back on it now, I think one of the reasons I was kept around and was able to succeed to whatever degree was that I really leaned into it. I loved it and I never had to feel like I was stooping to make a family film because I loved family films. I was raising a family and I felt a kinship and responsibility there." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrying a television with a VHS player to school every day became second nature for Tshoper Kabambi. He and his classmates studied film by watching movies on that little TV, discussing everything from lighting to plot. Kabambi believed that if he could learn to tell a story through film, he could finally tell the story of the Congo through the eyes of someone who has lived it. "What I want is to show my people how beautiful they are—to show them how they can change their situation.”  Show Notes: 1:40- Life in the Congo4:37- Conversion Through Dreams13:02- A Latter-day Saint15:07- A Big Ticket Premiere18:20- The Power of Film24:39- The Significance of Your Story27:00- Challenges and Blessings as a New Member of the Church29:34- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 31:00- Testimony in French Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the world’s perception of Eve affected women throughout history and what is the cost of misunderstanding her choice in the garden? Can the restored gospel help us make sense of Eve’s choice? Could adopting Eve’s perspective of mortality bring increased joy into our own lives? Melinda Wheelwright Brown seeks to address these questions and more on this week’s episode of “All In.” “…it isn’t a story about sin. The transgression involved is very different. It’s not your typical sin by any means. It was a crossing of a threshold that was done by choice because of the beautiful gift of agency.” Show Notes: 2:11- Jane Eyre 5:08- "Eve, Can You Help Me?" 11:24- Research 15:12- Doctrinal Differences 17:25- The Cost of Misunderstanding Eve's Choice 23:24- "Fruit" 24:37- The Transformative Power of Their Story For All 30:55- A Decision to Trust God 38:58- Eve's Role in the Restored Gospel 41:55- The Need for a Savior 46:18- What Does it Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Nigeria, raised in London and currently residing in Beijing, Lola Ogunbote is a lawyer-turned-soccer coach who has learned how to prioritize joy in life. It is her belief that true fulfillment is found as we seek our acceptance from God and celebrate each individual for the many things that make them who they are. "I don’t purport to know the mind of God but I don’t imagine that God meant for everyone to be the same. I think that in his wisdom and love, He gave us things that make us unique. He loves us equally.”  Show Notes: 2:11- The Daughter of Immigrants5:39- Born in Nigeria8:33- A Latter-day Saint12:13- Temporary Happiness Vs. Joy13:49- Living, Working and Worshiping in China17:32- Where You Need Church and the Church Needs You22:34- Following Your Passion27:36- The Color of My Skin37:05- What Makes a Good Coach?41:34- What He Had in Mind When He Created Me44:45- What Does it Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Piano Guys' Steven Sharp Nelson has lived many people’s dream as he has traveled the world playing the cello. And yet, his journey has been one with many highs and lows that have taught him to trust God and to consecrate each and every performance to Him. “As incredible as all the views are, as incredible as Carnegie Hall’s stage is, as incomparably sublime as playing in front of the Christ Redeemer statue is, nothing out there is better than being a dad and being a committed husband. Nothing is better than that and I remember that every time I come home from tour and my 7-year-old locks me in this hug I want to live in and says, 'Daddy.’” Show Notes: 1:30- So You Want Your Kid to Play an Instrument?10:05- A Tribute to Julie12:53- Why Teach Your Children to Love Music?16:00- Unseen Sacrifices and Challenges19:52- An Opportunity to Trust God24:18- Witnessing a Mother’s Battle with Cancer31:19- Attributing Success to the Grace of God35:58- The People You’ve Prayed Into Your Life39:18- Annie Schmidt43:00- “Consecrate Thy Performance”47:57- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Neal A. Maxwell coined the phrase “disciple-scholar.” But he said, “In the end all the hyphenated words come off. We are finally disciples—men and women of Christ.” But what does that look like? Hal Boyd says it begins with being consistent and bringing our faith with us wherever we go. “When we walk out of our houses of worship and we walk into an academic environment, if we are being genuine, we are the same person and those beliefs inform the way that we read texts, the way that we articulate our views, the way that we approach our scholarship and it should inform all of those things for the better. It should make us better scholars, it should make us better advocates, it should make us better husbands and wives, and teachers and community members, and parents." Show Notes: 00:47- A Deliberate Decision to Stay3:15- Religion and Academia9:09- “A Divinity That Shapes Our Ends”11:18- Different Kinds of Advocates13:45- Elizabeth McCune and the Public Square19:38- The Same Person at Church and Elsewhere22:45- Shaping Public Virtues26:18- How Jesus Taught Us to Articulate Our Faith28:45- Finding Your Canvas and Your Voice33:05- The Biggest Challenges Facing Saints Today?37:53- Encounters With The Divine: From Agnostic to Advocate43:53- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following her parents’ divorce, Courtney Rich experienced depression for the first time. Doctors called it situational but in the years since, depression has become an ever-present obstacle in her life. However, in recent years two things have transformed and aided her fight against mental illness.  “I prayed at the beginning of that summer and said, ‘I will do everything you need me to do. I am giving you my all because I need this from you. I need to know that you’re there. I need to know that you see me when I’m going through these moments of trial and I don’t feel you, I need to know that you’re there…'" Show Notes 2:40- The Kelly Clarkson Show5:00- Beginnings in Broadcast9:31- A Child of Divorce17:23- Depression- “The First Day I Felt Different”23:15- The Guilt of Feeling Ungrateful24:45- Coming to Christ Vs. Waiting for Him to Come to Us32:04- Looking for His Hand37:17- When You’ve Had Really Great Cake…42:40- A Point of Desperation That Led to Light45:26- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over a decade has passed since Josh Pack made a swimmer's dive at a family reunion that left him paralyzed. While presently confined to a wheelchair, Pack maintains hope that he will someday be healed, whether in this life or the next. On today’s episode, we talk about that hope and why he is determined to hold onto it. "Nobody's walked in our shoes perfectly, but Jesus Christ has. And He knows exactly what it's like for me, individually, personally, to climb into this wheelchair every day and push it around. And knowing that, knowing that there is somebody that knows what I'm going through and knows the tears that I've shed, and the thoughts that I've had, gives me strength to keep going no matter what." Show Notes: 1:55- Pre-Accident 4:05- A Swimmer’s Dive 5:44- Life Support 9:26- Hope in Healing 10:04- The Importance of Family 12:54- Two Women on a Plane 16:50- A Legend in Mendoza, Argentina 22:24- Determined to Achieve Goals 27:25- “But If Not” 30:45- Spiritual Reservoir 37:30- A Do-Over 38:58- What Does It Mean to Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a 2017 BYU Devotional address, Eva Witesman testified, “Latter-day Saint women are courageous, particularly when they have been emboldened by the knowledge that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us and that He will qualify us to do the work that lies before us. …  We will seek every good gift in the service of our God. All we ask is that others not stand in our way as we pursue the Lord’s errand.” On today’s episode, we talk with Eva about the importance of understanding our individual spiritual gifts as we seek to contribute to the world at large. "It's a complicated time and we can't always see the pathway by ourselves. We need these spiritual gifts to be able to see them. And these spiritual gifts are real. They're as real as any other thing that we've proven with science. ...And I think the more of us that talk about it, and the more of us that expect that and aspire to that, the more we will see that diversity of beautiful gifts and the more we will be able to develop those beautiful gifts, and share the development of those gifts with each other." Show Notes:  3:00- "Women and Education"5:45- Why Seek to Understand Our Spiritual Gifts?16:30- Eva’s Story23:30- Different Paths for Different People35:25- Balance Vs. Harmonious40:05- Timing is Everything43:55- Men and Women50:25- Imagining and Exploring Your Possibilities56:30- What Does It Mean To Be “All In”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading in an 898-bed hospital, Britt Berrett learned that the care administered truly begins with the engagement and satisfaction of the hospital’s employees. Leadership, he has learned, begins with recognizing a need to change and connecting to a higher purpose and he says that kind of leadership is exemplified in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  “We claim we’re Christians. . . . If you claim to be a Christian, that means you will become Christlike and that means you and I, we have got to change.” Show Notes 3:16- The Fire of Experience 9:03- Patients Come Second 18:13- Your Calling in Life 20:40- Where Our Motivation Lies 23:00- Serving Others 25:01- A Different Kind of Healing 29:49- Like Jello 33:40- Working in the Temple 35:57- How a Love for the Gospel Grows 42:20- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we start the year off with a stronger commitment to living "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ, we want to share something we think can help enhance your scripture study. Our bonus episode today is a taste test of LDS Living's new Sunday on Monday study group, where host Tammy Uzelac Hall digs into the Come, Follow Me lesson with two different friends each week. We hope you love it as much as we do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all find ourselves in circumstances where we are in desperate need of help, moments where we find ourselves incapable of doing what is asked of us. For each of these moments, there is an answer: Grace. But do we only receive grace after doing everything within our power? And how do we know if we’ve done everything within our power? On today’s episode of “All In,” Emily Belle Freeman shares what she has learned about grace and what she believes “after all we can do” really means. "That's how we would describe grace to people: It's when we feel that abundance of love, it's when we feel that hope, it's the increase of what Christ can bring into mortality for us so we can make it through." Show Notes: 2:52-The Evolution of Grace 5:53- What Even Is Grace? 9:26- A Daughter Named Grace 14:41- His Touch in Our Lives Reflected 18:39- A God-Given Love for Jesus 23:46- Grace Began in the Garden of Eden 28:32- “After All We Can Do” 33:36- Enabling Power 36:24- “Your One Holy Thing” 42:30- Grace Where You Are 44:13- What Does It Mean To Be “All In”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, members of the Church fell in love with Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler's knowledge and sincere love for the scriptures through their YouTube channel, “Don’t Miss This.” We’re teaming up with David and Emily today with one goal: To get you absolutely hyped for this Book of Mormon year of "Come, Follow Me." "Like Lehi, Jesus leads His family to a better place. Like Moroni, Jesus defends us and fights for our cause...they are all going to become these types of Him."  Show Notes: 2:09- The Beginning of "Don't Miss This" 7:09- David and Emily Are Not Married...To Each Other 8:14- The Name 9:45- Disneyland 13:07- Becoming Disciples 17:03- New Testament "All In" Lessons  21:17- Preparing for the Book of Mormon 24:33- Book of Mormon Stories 30:00- A Testament of God's Love 36:49- Assume the Best 41:50- What Does the Book of Mormon Teach Us About Being "All In"      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scriptures speak of people falling down at the feet of Jesus. Who might lead you to fall down if you met them? Do you know who Jesus is and what He has done for you enough that if you were to meet Him you would fall down at His feet? On this week’s episode, we talk about who Jesus is and why He is worthy of our adoration and praise.  "Redeemed people love well."  2:18- Falling Down 11:33- Forming a Personal Relationship with Christ 21:23- Greatest Challenges that Face Youth...and All of Us 30:38- Names of Christ 40:25- What Does It Mean to Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best known as the owner of the Utah Jazz, Gail Miller is the wealthiest person in the state of Utah. But Miller, who was ranked #14 on Forbes 2019 list of America’s Self-Made Women, was not always wealthy. On today’s episode, she explains the difference between a rich life and a wealthy life.  “Rich is an expansion of your soul. Wealth is what you have as a result of things you’ve done but to be rich means that you have qualities, you have experiences, you have an expanded heart.” Show Notes:  2:13- “How I Grew Up”5:23- Knowing What’s of Value7:00- Encouraging Others Along9:08- Coming Back to the Church15:23- A Little Nudge16:56- Courage to Be a Mother18:50- Getting to Work22:13- A Learning Opportunity Later in Life23:54- The Utah Jazz Way27:14- Suicide Prevention31:32- “The Church Gives Me Strength”34:48- Rich Vs. Wealth35:31- Balance is a Misnomer38:33- “If He Does Not Mind Who Gets the Credit”40:04- Relationship with Spouse42:23- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calee Reed and her husband, Jon Adams, have experienced a lot over the course of their young lives: divorce, loss and the blending of families to name a few. In our first-ever live recording of “All In,” they share the reason for the hope that carries them through times of great joy and sadness. Special thanks to Derek Campbell at mixat6studios for all of his help in making this live episode happen. "Every day you have that choice. And it's my belief that as I turned towards God, and every time I took a step towards the light, more and more light came into my life, peace, more understanding, more hope, more faith..." Show Notes:  2:04- Christmas Memories 5:51- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 9:24- Rebirth After Suffering/Loss of a Parent 14:10- Coping With Divorce During the Holidays 18:33- Differences in Grief/The Passing of a Spouse 23:37- "Lead Kindly Light" 25:49- Single in the Church 29:29- Jon and Calee's Story 37:43- Blending Families 40:02- "Do You Know Where My Mommy Is?" 44:30- A God Who Knows Us 48:10- Earth Angels 54:49- What Does It Mean To You To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ? 57:40- "Heaven's Here"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an ophthalmologist to a classmate’s scripture reference in a high school yearbook, and from a nanny’s gift to a Star Valley, Wyoming, information booth employee, R. William Bennett describes his path to finding the gospel of Jesus Christ as a relay race of sorts—a baton that was passed from one person to the next. “We were driving home, all of us packed in the car, and I was leaning against my mom in the front seat and this thought occurred to me, 'If this is all real, if Jesus really is the Son of God, if being a Christian is that important, there must be more . . . '" Show Notes: 2:35 - Growing Up4:50 - Temple Square Tour5:37 - Learning About the Church9:43 - The Summer Road Trip12:28 - Meeting Lori15:30 - Visiting the Church21:57 - Contacting the Missionaries23:45 - Visiting Salt Lake City27:19 - Fasting28:56 - The Priesthood32:51 - Bill’s Family’s Example35:29 - Finding Those Who Played a Part in Bill’s Conversion41:45 - How Christ Has Blessed Bill’s Life43:20 - What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands have been touched by the mission experiences of John Groberg, but have they heard it straight from the source? Listen to John and his wife, Jean, open up about their real-life love story and lessons they learned in Tonga that inspired the beloved The Other Side of Heaven movies. “I said, ’So you’re the lucky girl who gets to play the part of my wife' . . . and her first comment, she just looked for a while and said, ‘You really love her, don’t you?’ I said, ‘I sure do.’ And I think she felt that and tried to convey that.” Show Notes: 1:25- Your Life in a Movie2:14- Heeding a Prophet’s Voice4:00- Memories in Living Color5:45- Jean’s Life While John was Gone7:40- Anne Hathaway and Christopher Gorham11:44- Feki14:33- Tonga Comes to Life for Jean17:25- A Tongan Way of Life29:19- The Fire of Polynesian Faith33:35- A Light That Draws People to Jesus Christ37:20- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Feb. 9, 2007, Chris Williams and his family were driving home from a night out together when their vehicle was struck by a 17-year-old drunk driver. That night, Chris lost his wife, Michelle, who was pregnant with their fifth child; his son Ben; and his daughter, Anna. Three days later, Chris Williams spoke publicly for the first time following the accident and extended unconditional forgiveness to that 17-year-old young man, a decision he has stood by for more than 12 years. "Yes, He was there to help me. Yes, He was there to make everything okay and to start to heal me. But the next invitation after I let it go was, would I help Him in bringing this young man home?" Show Notes: 2:29- Life Before the Accident 7:00- Life After the Accident 8:28- Blending Families 10:14- “What She Would Do” 13:46- Having Walked In Those Shoes 17:43- Lessons Learned on the Scene of the Accident 23:34- “I’m Sorry” 25:45- Conversations with God 30:46- Meeting Cameron 33:36- Forgiveness- A Source of Power 37:08- Invitation to Act 38:38- The Atonement Covers Every Type of Situation 42:02- On the Other Side 46:56- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Lindsay Ricks first heard that her son William would be born with Down Syndrome, her mind was flooded with questions. Nearly seven years later, she has found growth, purpose and strength in her son’s special needs. William has led her to step out of her comfort zone and to find a new identity in a journey she firmly believes she chose.  “As I’ve come to understand who He is, I’ve come to understand who I am and who I’ve always been, and how I’ve been prepared and trained and schooled for this moment my whole life. And I think with His help I will glory in it…” Show Notes:  2:16- Expecting the Unexpected 11:54- A Changed Relationship with God 15:20- The School Bus, Haircuts and a Service Dog 25:30- Advice for New Parents of Children with Special Needs 28:36- Greater Joy 33:04- Unanswered Prayers 37:09- “That We Might Not Shrink” 40:22- “God Confidence” 42:36- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Faith is a gift and a precious commodity in any age, but an increasingly rare one in our modern world,” Patrick Mason writes in his book, “Planted.” It is for this reason that Mason also states that, “How we deal with doubt in the Church today is one of the most pressing tests of our collective discipleship.” That is not limited to how we approach our own doubts but also how we seek to be compassionate toward others as they face their own doubts.  Note: “Planted” was published prior to the emphasis on using the full name of the Church. Please excuse any reference to “Mormonism” as a result.  “This is one of the reasons why God restored the Church in the modern age, because he knew precisely the ways that our social bonds would erode in the 20th and 21st centuries, and the Church is one of the great answers for that. So is it hard sometimes? Yeah, but I think one of the great aspects of the restoration is the we’re put in wards that are geographically defined, we do not choose who we go to church with. And that puts us in company with people of different classes, different races, certainly different genders. People have different life experiences, people that we would never choose to associate with. That's the laboratory of love. That is the school of discipleship. That's what's going to make us as Christians.” Show Notes: 2:42- Why Address Doubt? 4:40- Faith: An Individual Experience 8:00- Fortifications 11:46- Faith That Grows With Us 16:00- Hanging On To What We Do Know 18:32- Peaks and Valleys 21:37- A Test of our Collective Discipleship 28:44- Creating Space For Honesty 33:40- Fallibility 39:15- A Church That Hangs On To Us 41:53- Different Disciples 45:05- The Holiest Thing That Presents Itself To Our View 47:30- Grateful To Be A Latter-day Saint 48:48- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a young mother, Karalynne Call found herself battling suicidal depression. As she sought medical help, she longed for healing. It was the belief that God is able to heal us that led her to begin a health journey she anticipates will last for the rest of her life. She has since helped many others improve their health by raising awareness of the impact of the ingredients found in the food we consume and the products we use on a daily basis.  "If you believe in a God who's going to come again, and we know that the times are going to be hard before the Second Coming, then we need to do all that we can, like President Nelson has asked us to, to gather in...the house of Israel. And that takes work, and work takes energy, and we need that energy through the good foods that we can eat and by taking care of our bodies." Show Notes: 2:44- Seeking Solace From Depression 5:00- Healing 6:39- A Deep Dive Into Ingredients 9:16- Education 10:41- What's In Your Food?  12:45- A Healthy Relationship With Food 17:24- Don't Live in Extremes 20:11-  The Cost of Healthy Living 24:32- The Word of Wisdom 27:28- Food As Medicine 34:27- Showing Gratitude for our Bodies 36:41- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Kristin Chenoweth walked out onto the Conference Center stage the first time, she pretended to faint. But at that point she didn’t know what it would feel like to sing songs about the Savior’s birth with and to other like-minded believers. On today’s episode, she looks back on that experience and shares what it means to her to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author Jason F. Wright is a fan of people. It is apparent in the way his face lights up when he talks about those who have impacted his life, some of them strangers he met only briefly. On today’s episode, he explains how his passion for people and their stories began in his childhood home, thanks in large part to the example of his parents who taught him to believe in the goodness of others.  "Open your eyes. When you walk out your front door every morning, open your eyes as wide as you can. Look left, look right, look in front of you and make sure you're seeing the people that the Lord is putting in your path. Because if you see them, you can serve them." Show Notes:  2:57- The Beginning of the "Christmas Jars" Tradition 11:08- Restoration 12:11- Stories of the Jars 16:27- Belief in Humanity 20:45- Help Getting Home 24:45- Giving a Lift 27:46- Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction 31:33- The Power of Stories 33:48- The Importance of Authenticity 38:39- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly two years ago, Marilee Killpack gave birth to a baby boy. That baby boy was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a life-threatening genetic syndrome that affects just one in 250,000 children and is only symptomatic in boys. The life expectancy was 3-5 years. There was, however, one possible way to save his life: He could receive a bone marrow transplant and his 7-year-old brother was a perfect match.  "I can't articulate it well, but I came to love Abram as a mom because he was saved and needed saving. And I think of our Heavenly Parents who have this Son, who is perfect and they know He's going to do it and they know He's going to be awesome and then to look at us, like I look at Abram and realize he needs saving. He's not going to make it and there's just such a love that I can't explain for him for fighting, and for being saved by his older brother." Show Notes:  2:15- Abram's Story 7:19- Finding Peace 9:35- The Lord's Preparations 12:11- A Perfect Match 15:46- The Saving Power Between Siblings 19:41- "Witness What the Lord Has Done" 24:32- Feeding the Soul 26:25- Promises of the Temple 28:32- "The Family That Prays Together" 33:02- The Faith Not To Be Healed 36:32- "All Is Well" 40:20- "The Lessons We Came to Earth to Learn" 43:55- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World-renowned photographer Chris Burkard chases light for a living and, through Instagram, over 3.5 million people come along for the ride. On today’s episode, we delve deeper into the messages of light Burkard shares with the world on social media about topics like suffering, enduring, and connecting by looking at them with an eye of faith. "When I consider the fact that He is the light and life of the world that if I can use that light that is Him to create images that make people want to be closer to Him, then I think that I'm doing what I was sent here to do." Show Notes: 3:09- Sunrises 7:00- A Student of Light 9:45- The Light and Life of the World 12:40- Be a Bearer of Light 17:07- Social Media: A Glorified Texting Tool 18:43- Seeking Validation Vs. Longing to Do Good 23:13- Scrolling 300 Feet Every Day 28:19- Measuring Your Life 31:15- People > Places 37:54- Biking 844 Miles in 52 Hours, 36 Minutes and 19 Seconds 45:23- Photo Captions 53:36- What Does it Mean to You To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quote by Marcus Aurelius, a scripture in Jarom and the writings of Paul led Adam Miller to ponder the question of what life would look like if we chose to die in Christ now and experience “an early resurrection.” This week, we look at how turning our lives over to Christ before death has the potential to change everything. "You know how it is when you're so absorbed in doing what you're doing? When you so love what you're doing, when you've so lost yourself in caring for whatever the task is, or whoever the person is you're with, that you just lose all track of time and simultaneously lose all track of yourself and feel in the end, enlivened and empowered? That's it. That's life in Christ. And the trick is to learn how to do that, not just every once in a while but to live our lives like that from dawn until dusk in Christ." Show Notes:  2:58- Setting the Stage 5:12- Time 6:59- An Early Resurrection 8:35- Why Ordinances Matter 9:36- "Types" 13:14- What does "Living in Christ" look like? 19:25- Love and Law 28:12- The Bible and the Book of Mormon 30:26- Grateful to be a Latter-day Saint 32:47- Spirit as a Down Payment 34:10- "Moby Dick" and Turning Our Time Over To God 43:57- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" The Gospel of Jesus Christ?</p>See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was just a normal temple recommend interview but it changed Kate Lee’s life. It was a simple question, “Is there anything else that you need to talk about?” But on this week’s episode, Kate Lee shares in detail the transformative experience that allowed her to see herself through God’s eyes. "I feel like, because I so often listen to my doubts and believe my doubts, I kept myself from Christ. I kept myself from God, I kept myself from progression. And the second I started listening to the Spirit and trusting the Spirit over my doubts, then my whole life changed." Show Notes 1:08- A Temple Recommend Interview 4:41- The Lead-Up to This Moment 8:23- "Is There Anything Else You Want To Talk About?" 10:38- Orchestrated by God 16:14- Homework Assignments 21:38- Taking Time 23:25- Tools for Combating Doubt 27:26- Change of Life 29:37- Painting a Picture of the Love of Christ 39:15- Ecclesiastical Leaders 42:11- The Love of God Through Painting 42:23- Two Scriptures that Teach Unconditional Love 44:56- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" The Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An uncertain future often accompanies the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Such was the case for Ann Romney. In this week's episode, she shares how the hope of eternal life carried her out of the darkness of depression and discouragement, leading her to fight for her life. She also explains why she now feels a responsibility to offer hope to others and what she is doing about it.  "The Savior will fill in all the holes and all the gaps and all of the weaknesses, which become accentuated when you're sick. And it's a reminder that we cannot do this, never, not one of us can get there without the Savior. And it's a very sort of abrupt and sudden reminder that that's very true. We need His love. We need His forgiveness, and we need His mercy." Show Notes: 3:22- Life Before MS/Diagnosis 6:28- "An Identity Issue" 9:07- The Immediate Impact of MS 11:19- Finding Help 17:12- Fighting Fatigue 18:37- Researching for the Future Generation 22:35- Grateful for MS? 24:06- Rediscovering Herself 27:22- Supporting a Loved One in the Face of Health Challenges 30:39- The Reality of the Atonement of Jesus Christ 35:37- Why an Eternal Perspective Matters 38:08- Embracing God's Plan for Us/Fulfilling Our Individual Missions 44:15- How The Gospel Changed Her Life 46:10- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" the Gospel of Jesus Christ?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He helped coach the Boston Red Sox on their way to becoming World Series champions but on today’s episode of “All In,” Justin Su’a coaches you on how to enhance the way you show up in life by cultivating a strong mentality. Su'a also explains the importance of faith in athletics and in the lives of disciples of Jesus Christ.  "I think as you have faith in the process, and do everything you can and build your life with these heavenly habits around you, you'll end up finding that you can be happy in the moment, you're going to find joy in keeping the commandments and doing what the Lord asks. And...that's when the magic happens. And when the Spirit is filling your life, it becomes palpable and tangible, and you wake up excited to do it the next day." Show Notes 1:34- Winning a World Series 4:02- Journey to Mental Skills Coach 8:28- When One Door Closes 9:49- Prepared For Sports Psychology 14:45- Experiences With Faith On The Job 19:55- "Increase Your Impact" Podcast 25:15- Raising Mentally Tough Teens 29:00- Modeling Strong Mentalities 33:23- Strengthening Your Mentality 37:14- Spending Time With God 41:00- The Role of Faith   43:50- Choosing the Right 47:24- What Does It Mean To Be "All In" The Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Romney is a strong believer that we are wired for connection. Connection with those around us, connection with our families, connection with God—“Humans are hard and friendship takes work,” Romney says, but she also believes the effort is worthwhile, “His intent was never for us to walk any of these paths alone.” "We're craving what God really intended us to be. He never intended us to sit behind screens. He never intended even for us to just write articles about good things. He created us to do good things, to touch people, to connect with people. That's what this is all about. And I think, because life has gotten so easy and so removed, sometimes we forget that and it's what our soul wants so badly." Show Notes:  3:08- A hunger for human connection 7:07- Breaking down barriers to friendship 11:46- A need for vulnerability 17:50- 3 ways to be a true friend 22:00- Getting out of your comfort zone 28:03- Connecting with your children 33:00- Modeling true confidence 34:51- I am _____________ 36:52- Loving your children 39:17- God’s desire to connect with you 44:42- What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly 40 years of teaching religion, Robert Millet still had some questions regarding the Holy Ghost. For example, how does our doctrine regarding the Holy Ghost differentiate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from other religions? Or what does the right to constant companionship of the Spirit really look like? It was this curiosity that led him to begin researching and eventually writing his latest book, “The Holy Spirit." On today’s episode, he shares the unique insights he found along the way.  "Something as fundamental as God and Christ and the Holy Ghost really just cannot remain a mystery. 'This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent' (John 17:3). If it's life eternal to know God, heaven help us if we don't even have the means of coming to know God because God is in some ways pushed off the stage, because Jesus takes center stage." Show Notes: 2:15- "Like fish who discover water last" 9:20- The Holy Ghost or the Light of Christ 11:24- Avenues of the Spirit 16:29- My own voice or the voice of the Spirit? 23:27- Still learning, more than 40 years later 29:37- Inextricably linked to every facet of the gospel 33:36- How is His influence felt everywhere? 36:11- Baptism of fire 38:08- The differentiator  39:47- Why three separate and distinct Beings matters 45:32- Inability to feel the Spirit amidst depression 46:16- How understanding the Spirit can change our lives 48:51- What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ?     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She competed on two of the most popular dance television shows of all time. She taught a rodeo cowboy, a rapper, a “Bachelor,” and Michael Bolton how to dance with millions watching. But on this week’s episode of “All In,” Chelsie Hightower discusses the anxiety she faced when the cameras stopped rolling. "I think that I'd felt like, whether I could articulate it at that time or not, I felt like I'd lost God's trust in me and His love for me...I learned that His love is far different than I thought it was." 1:06- The Story of Morgan and Chelsie's Friendship 6:38- Guided to Dance 15:02- "So You Think You Can Dance" 16:45- Anxiety Resurfaces 23:00- Losing Footing on the Foundation of God 36:12- "Dancing With The Stars"  42:28- Running on Empty 44:14- A Prayer in New York 47:59- The Love of God 51:52- What does it mean to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President David O. McKay once referred to meditation as “one of the most secret, most sacred doors through which we pass into the presence of the Lord.” On today’s episode, we explore the many ways meditation and mindfulness already play an important role in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  "One of the things I've wondered is if people are not walking away from the Gospel as much as (having) an impoverished experience of the gospel, where the gospel has become sort of like this devices that's not working anymore. And rather than going for an upgrade and getting rid of the device, our hope is that if people could approach the gospel with fresh eyes and experience it as full of opportunities to stop, to pause, to interrupt the busyness, to interrupt the activity, that it might awaken something that has become dead because anything...can die." -Jacob Hess Show Notes 3:00- What is mindfulness?6:12- Personal background with mindfulness and meditation?12:25- Being still amidst activity in the Church15:21- Hyper-stimulated culture19:04- Anxiously engaged26:59- Rushing through the gospel34:23- Prayer as a mindfulness practice39:27- Daily bread and suffering50:50- What Does It Mean To Be All In The Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being born into a family with strong Latter-day Saint roots, Thomas McConkie stopped attending church at the age of 13. However, a spiritual journey, which spanned nearly two decades and included becoming proficient in Buddhist meditation, brought him back to an unlikely destination: The faith of his youth. "I'm really comfortable with the definition of meditation as remembrance. And that feels very much like a gospel principle to me, like when we remember what are we remembering? Well, let me just riff a little bit: We remember that we are sons and daughters, that we're children of a living God. And when we remember that, the quality of our whole life in this very moment changes." Show Notes 3:08- Leaving the Church at 13 years old4:51- Discovering Meditation5:46- Redemption in Stillness12:26- Power to Heal a Generation16:49- The Meaning of Meditation19:34- Stillness Among Saints25:34- Changing a Culture28:15- Home-centered Church's Opportunity31:49- Ministering and Meditation33:05- Creating a Community35:56- Message to a Teenager Struggling With Faith37:50- If You Love Someone Struggling With Faith39:29- A Grandfather's Love42:36- What Does It Mean To Be All In The Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is difficult to ignore the similarities between April Giauque’s description of an abuser’s behavior and Satan’s efforts to wear us down: isolation, manipulation, control, despair. Regardless of whether you feel held captive in an abusive situation like April or trapped by sin or discouragement, April’s story reminds us that there is always hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ. "It is the worth of who your soul is, what your light is, your worth equals your light. And we were all born with the light of Christ within us. Whether you are a member of the Church or not, all have this light and that is the worth."  Show Notes:  1:33- The beginning of abuse 4:08- Children with special needs 5:38- Everyday life 6:29- Two different types of abusers 8:59- Relationship with God  11:35- Knowing when it was time to leave 13:53- The voice of the adversary 15:18- The biggest fear of a victim 19:14- Saving a marriage 22:52- Looking for evidence of blessings 26:03- Caring for yourself in order to care for others 27:54- Self-esteem vs. self-worth 29:19- Agency amidst abuse 32:40- Life after abuse 35:32- Advice for victims 37:59- What does it mean to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do our dreams carry spiritual significance? And if so, how do we know? Ken Alford, a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, looks back at the Bible, the Book of Mormon and the history of the Church to explore the idea of dreams as revelation.  Show Notes 2:37- Why Study Dreams?9:23- Distinguishing a Dream of Significance From Other Dreams12:36- Are We Entitled To Revelatory Dreams or Are Some People Dreamers16:18- Nightmares18:38- Interpreting Our Dreams20:15- Dreams In Church History29:16- Receiving Dreams For Other People?31:10- Advance Notice of Church Callings34:54- Dreams about the Savior38:14- Scriptural Dreams40:48- Dreams as Tender Mercies44:14- What Does It Mean To Be All In The Gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mint Arrow is a well-known fashion deals blog and brand. Husband and wife duo, Neil and Corrine Stokoe, are the power couple behind the operation. But in a social media world that frequently presents the ideal as day-to-day reality, the couple recently opened up about an underlying struggle that couldn’t be seen in their smiling faces: a battle against pornography addiction. "I had to get to know Jesus in a way that I wouldn't know Him if I hadn't gone through the steps and if I didn't feel so desperate that I really was saying, 'I will do anything to overcome this and to feel better and to find peace.'" -Corrine Stokoe Show Notes:  1:40- First Contact With Pornography/Talking With Kids About Pornography 7:21- Telling Corrine 20:10- Intimacy Vs. Lust 25:36- ARP: AA Meets The Gospel 37:18- Why Do You Need A Sponsor? 42:06- Why Do the 12 Steps as the Spouse of an Addict? 46:27- Surrendering to the Savior Through the 12 Steps 49:08- Grateful for Addiction 52:46- A Message to Those Struggling With Addiction Now 54:18- A Message to The Spouse of an Addict 56:55- What Does It Mean To You To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Listen to the Mint Arrow Messages episode featuring Kristen Jenson, the author of "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures" by clicking here. Purchase "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures," here. Watch: What Should I Do When I See Pornography? for families Watch: The Church's new series about combating pornographyWatch: Videos specifically for parents Watch: Videos specifically for spouses of pornography users  Read Neil and Corrine’s Real Life Love Story on Mint Arrow. Read Part Two of Neil and Corrine’s Real Life Love Story. Listen to their story on Mint Arrow Messages.Listen to Part Two of Neil and Corinne's podcast episode about their experience. An introduction to Mandi and Court Gubler's story from the Deseret News. Listen to Corrine's recent interview with Mandi Gubler on Mint Arrow Messages. ”We don’t have to take things so personally. We take things to heart that we have no business taking to heart. For instance, saying “If you loved me you wouldn’t drink” to an alcoholic makes as much sense as saying “If you loved me, you wouldn’t cough” to someone who has pneumonia. Pneumonia victims will cough until they get appropriate treatment for their illness. Alcoholics will drink until they get the same. When people with a compulsive disorder do whatever it is they are compelled to do, they are not saying they don’t love you—they are saying they don’t love themselves.”-Melody Beattie in "Codependent No More" Visit the Church's "Addressing Pornography" website. "We need to be more patient with the process. We need to worry less about the speed at which we are moving and more about the direction we are going. We will not fully realize our divine potential in this life. And while we need to make wise use of our time in our mortal existence, we should remember that God does not deal with time in the same way we do. In fact, time as we understand it may not bind Him at all. As Alma noted, 'Time only is measured unto men.' Because speed is a measure of distance over time, if time becomes less relevant, so does speed. Thus, in eternal things, such as our ongoing progress in becoming like God, direction is more important than speed. In the long run, the direction we are headed matters much more than the rate at which we are moving." Kevin Worthen, "Knowing Who You Are."  Read Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s “Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence." Of all the illustrations of faith in the Lord, few stories are more powerful than that told of the pioneer who years later stood to defend the decision of the Martin Handcart Company to start for the Salt Lake Valley late in the year of 1856. He had been one of the nearly 3,000 Saints who walked from Iowa and Nebraska to Utah between 1856 and 1860 in one of 10 companies pushing and pulling handcarts loaded with their belongings.In a Sunday School class there was sharp criticism of the ill-fated Martin and Willie Handcart Companies, which met with tragedy because of their late start on the trek to the Salt Lake Valley.An elderly man arose and said: “I ask you to stop this criticism. You are discussing a matter you know nothing about. Cold historic facts … give no proper interpretation of the questions involved. Mistake to send the Handcart Company out so late in the season? Yes. But I was in that company and my wife … too. We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but … we became acquainted with [God] in our extrem[i]ties.“I have pulled my handcart when I was so weak and weary from illness and lack of food that I could hardly put one foot ahead of the other. I have looked ahead and seen a patch of sand or a hill slope and I have said, I can go that far and there I must give up, for I cannot pull the load through it. … I have gone on to that sand and when I reached it, the cart began pushing me. I have looked back many times to see who was pushing my cart, but my eyes saw no one. I knew then that the angels of God were there.“Was I sorry that I chose to come by handcart? No. Neither then nor any minute of my life since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company” (as quoted in David O. McKay, “Pioneer Women,” The Relief Society Magazine, Jan. 1948, 8). Shared in the January 1997 Ensign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Identity, creating understanding, covenants, a worldwide Church, faith crises, change in the Church—these are topics Melissa Inouye, a scholar, addresses in an effort to explain how she has “found the fruits of this life (the life of a Latter-day Saint) to be worthwhile—costly, to be sure, but also rich and nourishing, a source of deep joy.” "I believe that Christ is here in the Church and I've felt the power of God. And so, having had those experiences, I am absolutely committed to being where I am." Show Notes: 1:51- A Latter-day Saint Seven Days a Week 2:56- The Church Influencing Worldview 6:38- Lessons Learned From Being a Missionary 12:14- Belonging and Identity 18:44- Wins and Losses 20:57- Creating Unity in the Church 23:41- Helping Amidst Faith Crises 29:56- An Evolving Church 34:48- Cancer 36:47- What Does It Mean to Be All In The Gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Dean Hughes began writing his latest book, he didn't plan on writing about polygamy but the topic became impossible to ignore. At times, there are things (both past and present) that may affect our beliefs and be impossible to ignore. Dean describes these things as "muddy," but explains that there are faithful ways to approach seemingly messy aspects of our faith or our Church's history.  "There's never a time when the questions end but if you've had certain experiences in your life that verify your faith, then you rely on those." Show Notes: 3:47-Polygamy—Not an isolated challenge 5:57-Getting historical figures right 10:26- Balancing obedience and agency 11:33-Facing opposition 17:14-Looking at history through a 2019 lens 23:29- Honoring uncomfortable aspects of our heritage 24:21- Putting historical characters on a pedestal 30:20-An international Church 34:54- Approaching muddy topics today 38:12- What does it mean to be all in the gospel of Jesus Christ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been two constants in the lives of Mark and Lee Anne Pope—change and the gospel of Jesus Christ. But they are all about leaving it all on the court and not holding anything back, regardless of what might change. In their family, in their communities, on their teams and in the Church, Mark and Lee Anne Pope choose to be “All In.” "Being 'All In' also requires faith...it is quintessentially a leap of faith, to say, you know what? I can't guarantee this is going to work out. But I'm not going to keep a backup plan." Show Notes: 3:32- The daughter and wife of basketball coaches 6:25- Life in the NBA 10:20- Working for David Letterman 16:16- A love story 26:21- A foundation of gospel living 31:22- The vulnerability of being "All In" 37:30- Peter, the apostle 39:22- What does it mean to be "All In"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the early 1980s in Communist-ruled Czechoslovakia, Olga Campora, then a young college student, became interested in yoga. Her interest led her to the home of a man who first taught her more about yoga, but eventually introduced her to the gospel of Jesus Christ.  "I have learned, through my life, how really important it is not to be afraid to take the imperfect action because it is by doing things that we really learn." Show Notes 2:43- Religious climate behind the Iron Curtain5:51- Spiritually numb12:00- Introduced to the gospel through yoga23:38- Road to conversion32:56- Baptism miracle37:08- Sharing faith amidst communism47:22- Changed by belief55:08- What does it mean to be "All In"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Morgan Gardner’s journey to understanding her access as a woman to priesthood power began as a young girl wondering which scriptures applied to her and which didn’t. Today on “All In,” she shares both doctrinal insights and practical tips for accessing and celebrating the gift of priesthood power to both men and women. "There's no blessing, there's no privilege, there is no covenant, that God isn't allowing the women to partake of that He is allowing the men to partake of..." Show Notes:  1:27- How the Ensign article came to be 2:35- The dangers of a "horizontal" culture 6:09- Why should we care about women's access to the priesthood? 9:38- A personal desire to understand 16:43- The Oath and Covenant 21:17- How do we keep up?  27:11- Why presiding matters 32:19- Opportunities available to Latter-day Saints 35:20- Why we need priesthood holders 40:14- Giving credence to women's voices 43:42- What does it mean to you to be "All In" the gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first time Steven Collis needed the protection of religious liberty came when he was a teenage boy with questions about God and the purpose of life. His thirst for truth as a youth led to deep convictions as an adult. Since joining the Church, Collis has devoted his professional life to protecting the rights of others to also find and live what they believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Emily and Erik Orton's book, "Seven At Sea," was recommended by The New York Times as one of the best travel reads of the summer but on this week's episode of "All In," the Latter-day Saint couple talks navigating the choppy seas of marriage. From communication to trust to embracing life together, Emily and Erik share their advice for marital smooth sailing. "He doesn't often calm the storm, even though He can. ...But He will and can calm us in the storm."  Show Notes: 2:34- Living in a NYC apartment with seven people 3:58- An intentionally balanced partnership 7:57- Fostering open communication in marriage 12:19- The middle school class that has impacted their marriage 18:05- Acknowledging and supporting your spouse's ideas 21:30- How sailing impacted their marriage 30:09- The wind and waves obey thy will 33:01- What does it mean to you be "All In" the gospel of Jesus Christ?  39:37- Addendum from EmilySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tad R. Callister is among the most beloved Latter-day Saint authors whose titles include "The Infinite Atonement" and "The Inevitable Apostasy." In his new book, “A Case for the Book of Mormon,” the former Sunday School general president builds upon his general conference talk, which makes a full case (including what detractors might say) for this keystone of the Latter-day Saint faith, complete with witnesses, evidence and a closing argument. "I don't think anyone can gain a better understanding of the Savior and His Atonement and His all-encompassing powers, His love for us, than you can gain from the Book of Mormon. And so if you have a testimony of the Book of Mormon, you will have a testimony of Jesus Christ, you will have a testimony of His Atonement. It will give you hope, it will give you comfort, it will give you direction in life, purpose in life, meaning in life. It will be a rock foundation upon which to build." Show Notes:  3:16-Legal background 4:20-Why a Case for the Book of Mormon? 6:21-Why understanding the opposition is important 10:05- Brother Callister's personal testimony of the Book of Mormon 11:58- A book with a heartbeat 13:32- Why seek a personal witness of the Book of Mormon? 15:06- Arguments against the Book of Mormon 18:55- Responding to criticisms without contention 20:56- The importances of witnesses in making a case 22:05- Findings through writing "A Case for the Book of Mormon" 27:57- Parting words after release as Sunday School general president 29:06- Next year's "Come Follow Me" with the Book of Mormon 32:15-An exciting time to be a member of the Church 34:00-Closing argument and why Brother Callister is "All In"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magnolia Chief of Staff Emily Snyder never imagined her life would include working for well known, influential people or getting an MBA from an Ivy League School. In fact, all she ever dreamed of becoming was a mother but when her life began to look very different than her dreams, she decided she couldn’t let it stop her from taking full advantage of her “one precious life.” “If I'm already a daughter of God, He already sees me as that. I don't have to become His daughter. I am. He loves me completely. And all these opportunities of growth and progression, and heartache, and brokenness are not things that I have to become something through. But they are simply opportunities for me to see who He already sees me to be, to see the strength that I already have.” Show Notes: 1:09- Have her bosses been as great as they seem? 2:39- A Life Different Than Planned 5:07- The Dream of Motherhood 8:48- Trusting Your Life To God 11:57- Marriage or Jesus Christ? 13:58- Choose Deliberate 19:42- The Road to Magnolia 23:52- Unity in Christ 24:43- Become Vs. Be 38:02- Lessons Learned From Julie, Clay, Chip and Joanna 42:33- What Does it Mean To You To Be All In?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Bonner didn’t know she could sing and she didn’t know Jesus until a friend invited her to church when she was 13 years old. Since then, she has spent her life singing the good news of a Savior while instilling a love for Him in her eight children and to all within the sound of her voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his spare time (that we doubt exists) the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gérald Caussé, recently practiced and recorded piano duets with his Latter-day Saint friend, Nicolas Giusti, an acclaimed Italian composer and opera conductor from Rome. We spoke with the duo about their European heritage, how their families found the gospel and why Primary pianist is one of the best callings in the Church. "Now I can see a temple from the windows of my house. And so every morning when I wake up, I go and have my breakfast, and I look to the temple. And I think of when I was a young boy, and it would take two days to get to the temple in Switzerland. And it's almost as if I have to pinch myself and I say to myself, every time I see the temple, 'You must not consider this as commonplace. Don't get used to seeing the temple every day. This is a miracle everyday.'" Show Notes: 1:50- A European Kinship 4:01- Finding the Gospel 13:21- The Temples They Dreamed Would Be Built 19:00- A Love for Music 22:58- Primary Pianist, The Best Calling in the Church 26:56- A Universal Language 28:21- Why An Album of Piano Duets? 32:22- "Where Can I Turn For Peace," a Joyful Hymn 33:33- What does it mean to be "All In" the gospel of Jesus Christ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott O'Neil, CEO of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, doesn't have any hobbies. He is a husband, father, NBA CEO and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believes prioritization is not a matter of balance but of being 100 percent present wherever he may be in the moment. He is the guy who smiles and says hi to every person he passes, calling many of them by name, and the recent convert who believes we all need to do more to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. "We need to do more. We need to be less insular. We need be more loving. We need to be more open. We need to be more assertive. We need to leverage social media. We need to leverage the people we know, the influence we have, and we need to do a better job because this gospel is too special and we need to do a better job sharing it."  Show Notes: 1:46- Scott's love for sports is NOT why he loves his job 2:54- Scott O’Neil, the recreation league girls basketball coach 5:54- How Scott O’Neil became an NBA CEO 7:22- When Scott met Lisa 23:12- Scott’s decision to meet with the missionaries 32:32- Experiencing “firsts” as a new member of the Church 36:55- Why being sealed to his family was significant/memories  39:20- Advice to other part-member families 41:18- Why Scott believes he joined the Church at the right time 43:20- Call for missionary work 44:03- Gratitude for his wife 45:58: Balancing being a husband, father, member of the Church and an NBA CEO 48:53- What it means to Scott to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus ChristSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheri Dew has written books about three presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this week’s episode, she shares stories and observations from a lifetime of documenting and witnessing the lives of living prophets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Beck was a sophomore at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, the day of the Columbine shooting. 20 years have passed since that fateful day but on this week’s episode of “All In,” we talk with Will about his memories of that day, what he learned from that experience and how it has shaped his life in the years since. He also responds to those who may question where God was that day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Gardner is the composer of the well-known Easter oratorio “Lamb of God,” and the arranger of the Latter-day Saint favorite, “Savior, Redeemer of my Soul.” On this week’s episode, in preparation for Easter, we sit down with Rob to discuss what he has learned from composing music about the Savior. We also get Rob’s thoughts about what he believes those who knew and loved Christ during His mortal ministry must have felt and experienced during the final week of His life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are women meant to simply be recipients of the blessings of the Priesthood or do women actively participate in the Priesthood? Wendy Ulrich, who recently authored a book on the topic of women’s access to God’s power, explains that there are many ways women are able to, and even expected to, exercise Priesthood power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Hyde first began to recognize symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when he was 6-years-old. Since that time, he has repeatedly seen God’s hand in his battle against OCD. In this week's episode, we talk with Spencer about why God allows His children to struggle with mental illness and how the scriptures have aided him in that fight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you ask the directors of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square if you could sit with them in the basement of the historic Salt Lake Tabernacle? We put a call out on Twitter for questions and Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy set out to answer them (and a few of our own) on this week’s episode of "All In." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excommunication. It’s something we don’t talk about much within the Church but what motivates someone to return to Church membership after excommunication? What is the purpose of excommunication from the perspective of those who have experienced it? This is what we discuss with two men who have experienced excommunication firsthand on this week’s episode of “All In.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg McKeown has taught the principles of his book, “Essentialism,” to some of the most reputable companies in the world. On this week’s episode, McKeown explains why the way of the essentialist is really an effort to follow the example of Jesus Christ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim White is a Latter-day Saint woman, a mother, a wife, a daughter and a friend who has been battling stage 4 cancer for nearly five years. On today’s episode, we talk with the woman thousands of Instagram users have come to love and pray for through her account @KimCanKickIt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, we heard two young single adult women discuss their experience as Latter-day Saints but this week, we get the male perspective as “All In” host Erin Hallstrom sits down with two single Latter-day Saint men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of this series about being single Latter-day Saints, “All In” host Morgan Jones and Mallory Everton, who is best-known for her work on BYUtv’s “Studio C,” discuss their experience as young single adult women in the Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Pacheco was a senior at Brigham Young University when he heard Elder Jeffrey R. Holland make a statement that gave him the courage to pursue a career in music. He has since learned that sometimes dreams come true quickly and other times a bit more gradually. He has also found that dreams can change with time and sometimes living out those dreams looks different than we anticipated but if we consecrate those talents to the Lord, we will discover something even greater than we imagined.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years ago, Bre Lasley lived out most people’s worst nightmare when a stranger climbed through her bedroom window and attacked her. However, in a video following the attack Bre can be heard saying, “Heavenly Father was there the entire time, the entire time.” On this week’s episode of “All In,” Bre testifies of a living God who loves all of His children, even her attacker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Gerald Lund began writing his first book about the Second Coming nearly 50 years ago. He has devoted much of his life to studying the topic and recently began working on a rewrite of “The Coming of the Lord.” In this week’s episode, Elder Lund answers questions from Twitter users about the Second Coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a very successful career in network news, broadcast journalist Jane Clayson Johnson was finally the wife and mother she had always dreamed of becoming when she found herself overcome with a darkness she didn’t recognize. On this week’s episode, Jane discusses the clinical depression that blindsided her and what she has learned from interviewing over 150 Latter-day Saints who are also facing this difficult challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Butler’s love for God is contagious and, in this episode, we discuss God’s love for His children and our love for Him. How does God balance His love as a father with his allowance of our agency? If He truly loves us, why doesn’t He always intervene in times of trouble?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Being a doubting Thomas is not the end point of the journey of discipleship.” In part two of our conversation with Emeritus General Authority Bruce C. Hafen and his wife Marie, we delve deeper into why complexity and skepticism may be necessary for some people in the development of their faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stories we tell matter. They can build our faith, help us empathize with others, demonstrate the true power of God in our lives, and help lead us to Christ. This Is the Gospel, a new storytelling podcast from LDS Living, collects and shares personal stories that illustrate the challenges and triumphs of living in the latter days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Trust me, it’s going to be good.” We often speak of trusting God but will everything really be good in the end? Should we be worried when we, or those we love, are struggling to trust Him? Emeritus General Authority Bruce C. Hafen and his wife Marie share their concept of three stages of faith after a lifetime spent exploring difficult topics and seeking peace amid the complexities we all face in real life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve likely read the scripture in 2 Nephi 25:23 that says, “It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do." But who is the "we"? Does it simply refer to me and you? Or does the word "we" represent something more? Author and scholar Brad Wilcox shares his thoughts on this and other questions related to the topic of grace in this week’s episode of All In.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camron Wright, author of “The Rent Collector” and “The Orphan Keeper,” attributes his becoming an author to somewhat of a mid-life crisis. What do we do when we feel like life comes to a standstill? How can we seek and find God’s direction for our lives while maintaining hope when answers are slow in coming? Is his guidance always manifest in miraculous ways? Wright shares his personal experience in this week’s episode of All In.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Jon and Michelle Schmidt's daughter Annie disappeared while hiking in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge in 2016, they faced every parent's worst nightmare. On this episode, Jon and Michelle share with "All In" host Jamie Armstrong how their faith in the gospel sustained them during the grueling three-week search for Annie and how her body was miraculously found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we do a better job of building on common ground rather than creating artificial divides? Authors Emily Belle Freeman, a Latter-day Saint, and Nish Weiseth, a non-denominational Christian, are best friends who have built a strong friendship on a foundation of Christ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth episode of All In, host Erin Hallstrom talks with the author of the Fablehaven and Dragonwatch series, Brandon Mull, who reveals his past jobs and how he became a fantasy author. Brandon also discusses what creating a fantasy world has taught him about God and parenting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zandra Vranes and Laurel Christensen Day’s friendship requires a conscious, deliberate effort to create trust. In this episode, they talk with “All In” host Erin Hallstrom about why they have chosen to create a strong relationship and understanding with one another by refusing to shy away from difficult conversations. Vranes and Day discuss how racism is manifest in the Church today and what we can all do to help each other feel at home in the gospel of Jesus Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Ballard shares with “All In” host Jamie Armstrong the miraculous story of how two of the children he rescued became his own. Ballard explains how he discovered a passion for rescuing children from sex slavery, his gratitude for the influence of his wife and how he is able to bring light into the darkness because of the faith that carries him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“All In” host Morgan Jones talks with two historians, Janiece Johnson and Jenny Reeder, who work to uncover and bring to light the stories of women in Church history. Janiece and Jenny discuss how Church history has strengthened rather than weakened their testimonies, the women they most admire from the past and what it means to be “All In” the gospel of Jesus Christ. They also discuss the historicity of “Jane and Emma” and whether it is okay to fictionalize history in film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.