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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When she was just 7 years old, Ore Kaffo was abducted from her foster family—the only family she had ever known—by her birth mother. Having grown up in England, despite being one of just a few Black children in her school, she'd always been very happy. However, when she was taken back to Nigeria where she shared a skin color with most people around her, she didn't feel that she belonged and this caused her to struggle with her true identity. It wasn't until she came to understand that she is, first and foremost, a child of God that she became comfortable with exactly who she is. 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.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the walls of the Kirtland Temple could speak, they would tell you what they saw that day—April 3, 1863—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.