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The I Am In Podcast presents an impressive list of speakers from the Friday Forums at the Boise State Institute of Religion. Each speaker presents stories and experiences from their life that have stood as defining moments where their reliance upon our Savior got them through. From doctors and millionaires, to builders and presidents - you are bound to be inspired by the experiences shared by this curated list of amazing individuals.

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    Jim McCauley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 41:44


    Brother and Sister McCauley met at BYU in Provo Utah. They married and moved to Eagle Idaho where they have raised an impressive family, grown a thriving business and have served in various capacities in the church of Jesus Christ.  They are a dynamic couple with numerous examples of Christlike Discipleship.  Together they are the parents of 7 children and 33 grandchildren. 

    Deven Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 37:42


    Married 21 years, yahoo!   Met in seminary at Eagle High School.  Deven served his mission in Sao Paulo Brazil and then went to BYU.  Kim played softball for Snow College in Ephraim, UT and then worked for the Church at the Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City.  We have 4 amazing and beautiful children, McKayla (20), Carter (18), Bree (15), and Ellie (14) and currently live in Eagle.  We have experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life from extraordinary financial success in our early 20s to homelessness and living with family in our 30s and then building our way back up again - finding that the one constant was relying on the power of our covenants and the strength of Jesus Christ.

    Paul Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 39:21


    Paul Johnson describes his life's blessings as coming to him “pressed down, shaken together, and flowing over.” Those abundant blessings have actually included some very hard trials—being single until he finally got married at age 36; caring for his late wife who was diagnosed with MS two years into their 23-year marriage and was wheelchair bound then bedridden for many of those years; and now being single and trying to date again. He believes hard trials are actually compliments from God who, we're promised, will not give us more than we can handle.  Paul grew up here in his beloved Boise Valley, but graduated from high school in Independence, Missouri where his parents presided over the mission. After the life-changing blessing of studying in the Holy Land, he served a mission to Korea. Between undergrad (BA in English) and graduate schools (MBA and law degrees) at BYU, Paul backpacked around the world for a classic education, worked on Capitol Hill in Washington DC for a senator, and started a small importing business. Professionally he enjoys solving large infrastructure problems to create master planned communities. He and two other developers created and incorporated the Town of Saratoga Springs, Utah after solving the problem of how to bring water and sewer services to the area.Highlights from this past year in Paul's life include volunteering at a Ukrainian refugee aid station at the train station in Krakow, Poland; helping to start a school for Rohingyan orphan, refugee girls in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh; and attending his youngest daughter's high school basketball games. Paul and Alice have four children, three of whom are out of the nest.

    Bonnie Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 43:58


    Bonnie was born and raised in Boise, Idaho.  She graduated from Capital High School in 1967 and attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University.  She married Norm Jensen from Middleton, Idaho in 1970.  They have five children and twenty-four grandchildren. When Bonnie was a young mother she co-authored a book that was later used as a text in the child development course at Ricks College.   Once the children were in school, Bonnie began a career in the insurance industry where she worked as an agent, Regional sales manager, and State sales trainer. Bonnie has fulfilled many service and teaching positions in her church and has especially loved working with children and young women.  She has traveled throughout the world as a motivational speaker for many churches, businesses, and adolescent centers.  She has taught community education classes, organized a support group and became a peer counselor, where she visits hospitals to counsel with and encourage new amputees.     In 2007, Bonnie was chosen as the Idaho Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc.  During that year she toured throughout the state speaking at business and civic organizations.   Bonnie loves to spend time with her grandchildren as well as reading, gardening, cooking, and using herbs from her garden to make lotions and soaps.  She also loves volunteering in the ESL classes helping refugees learn to read, write, and speak the English language.

    Dana Petersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 31:13


    Dana Peterson is an entrepreneur, a licensed Realtor, an amazing photographer who has lived in the Treasure Valley for almost 20 years.  She has a bachelor's degree in Communications and Spanish minor from the University of Idaho.  She has been the Chairman for the Distinguished Young Women program in Kuna for the last 12 years. Her amazing talents and volunteer service in this program has blessed so many lives.  She is currently a Primary teacher who loves her little 4 year olds.  Sister Peterson has served in various positions in the church including the Young Women's, Relief Society, Ward and Stake primary.  Dana and her husband Charlie are the parents of 4 children.  They live on a 10-acre hobby farm in Meridian, Idaho raising their children around dirt, animals, bugs and old fashioned hard work.  For this they feel so grateful and wouldn't have it any other way.

    Eric Garner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 39:41


    Eric Garner was born in Florida and introduced to the Gospel by a friend following his freshman year of college at the University of Florida. He decided to join the Church that summer, and left that fall to attend Ricks College in Idaho. It was in Rexburg that he met Gloria King, they would later marry in the Manti temple after his mission. Eric served a mission in La Paz, Bolivia. He learned both Spanish and Aymara, an Indian dialect spoken by natives in the Lake Titicaca area. During the final 2 months of his mission, Eric traveled the Bolivian altiplano researching words to assist in the translation of The Doctrine and Covenants into Aymara. Eric received a bachelors degree from BYU, a medical degree from the University of Florida, an internship and residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Texas in San Antonio. This was followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery in Chicago Illinois. When he had finished all of his school and training, Eric Garner and family moved to Boise, Idaho where Eric began his practice of Otolaryngology with an emphasis on Facial Plastic Surgery.Brother Garner has served in various capacities in the church, including Priest Quorum advisor, High Counselor, Bishopric Counselor, Bishop, Scout Master, Stake young Men's President, YSA ward bishop.Eric and Gloria are the parents of 7 children and 20 grandchildren.

    Stacy Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 36:04


    As a child, I grew up on my family's dairy farm in Raft River, Idaho and attended school in Declo. After high school graduation, I ventured off to cosmetology school and have now been a professional hair stylist for 40 years. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 37 years. Together we have 4 amazing children and they have given us 7, even more amazing, grandchildren. As a family, we love spending time together, playing games, laughing, and camping. As empty nesters, my husband and I enjoy traveling around this beautiful country, putting thousands of miles on our Harley. I have become a professional photographer from the back seat of the motorcycle. I am thankful for the knowledge of the Gospel and the peace and comfort it has provided me throughout my life.

    Dan Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 42:20


    Dan Thompson is a financial advisor, investor, business owner, and educator.Born and raised in Modesto, CA with 2 brothers and 2 sisters, he played Water Polo, loved to snow ski and water-ski. Dan served a church mission in Columbia, South Carolina.  Throughout his life he has served in numerous callings, with the majority being in the YM's program. Dan became a financial advisor in 1986, and his main purpose is to empower and educate families and business owners to control and manage their financial future. Owner and founder of Wise Money Tools, Eagle Capital Management, Becoming your Own Bank, and Oakmont Signature Homes, he constantly provides strategies and ideas for anyone to succeed financially. Dan is an advocate for the Church's principles of clean living and pursuing an active healthy lifestyle. He has always put God first in his life and constantly trying to communicate and listen to God's will is foremost in his life.He believes in helping and serving others and has his own non-profit, “Peace and Prosperity,” which helps single moms become financially independent and improve their situations.Dan and Sharon are the parents of  5 children and 17 grandchildren.

    Carrie Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 52:05


    Carrie is a lover of all things good--the gospel, the outdoors, and food! She runs an inspirational Instagram account and a food account. She and her husband have been married 24 years and have 3 kiddos that inspire her to be better every single day. She earned a bachelor's degree in Family Sciences and has also completed the requirements for becoming a seminary teacher. As a teenager, her older brother passed away in a tragic fishing accident, and then a few years ago her little brother passed away due to the flu. When Carrie was in her early twenties, she was in a life-threatening automobile accident. Due to these experiences, and many other life lessons, Carrie has felt inspired to write a book on remaining faithful despite life's obstacles, which she is now working on publishing. Her goal in life is to share her testimony of finding happiness no matter the opposition! With this goal in mind, she has spoken at BYU Idaho's Education Week two years running, and at Retreat for Girls. She is now more than thrilled to speak at the Boise Idaho Institute!

    Tara Motyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 36:26


    Tara Motyer  is a local portrait photographer, graphic designer and business owner of Dragonfly Photo & Design. She also works part-time with Company Vitals as a member of their team offering CFO services to businesses. Born and raised in Canada, she and her husband, Jeff moved to Boise 27 years ago.  Other than a year and a half in Italy, they've lived and raised their family in the Treasure Valley.Sister Motyer has served in Primary and Relief Society presidencies and ward and stake Young Women's presidencies. While she currently serves as the Communications Director for the Meridian Victory Stake, Tara maintains that her favorite place to serve is the Nursery. Tara loves camping, kayaking, traveling, reading and baking.The Motyers are the parents of 4 adult children.

    Fred Betzold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 48:07


    Brother Fred Betzold was born in Emmett, Idaho and grew up working on his family's apple farm. Brother Betzold joined the church at the age of 18 after several years of fellowship from his childhood friends. A year after joining the church he again followed the example of his friends and was called to serve a two year church mission in San Bernardino, California. Following his mission, he attended the University of Utah, graduating in 1995. While attending college he married his beautiful wife Amy.  Brother Betzold has lived in Middleton, Idaho for the past 20 years. He has served in many capacities, including Bishop and Stake President. He works for Travere Therapeutics as an immunology specialist. When Brother Betzold has free time he enjoys being in the great outdoors of Idaho with his family and friends. Fred and Amy are the parents of three children, and two grandchildren.

    Roger Madison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 47:23


    President Roger Madison was born in Boise, Idaho.  He attended Meridian High School on a part-time basis, and Centennial High just long enough to get a diploma.  He attended Utah Valley University for a year where he met his wife Alyse, she was attending BYU.   They both graduated from Boise State University and are big Broncos fans. Roger works as a financial advisor in Meridian and Alyse is an incredible Mother.  They enjoy boating in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.  They call Donnelly, Idaho their second home.  They have strong testimonies of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and enjoy their current assignments working with the young single adults in the Boise, Idaho area. The Madisons have 4 children, including Zach who passed away in 2015.  They have 3 grandchildren. Roger Madison is currently serving in Boise YSA Stake Presidency.

    Jeff Erekson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 40:02


    “We will simply do what is asked of us.”  This has been the motto of Jeff and Tina Erekson since the beginning of their marriage. Brother Erekson served a church mission in Manchester England.  After he and Tina Thurber married, he was called as a bishop in 1999, a Stake President in 2006, an area Seventy in the Idaho area in 2013.  Then in July of 2022 Jeff and Tina returned home after serving for 3 years as Mission Leaders in the Hamilton, New Zealand Mission. Jeff Erekson graduated from Boise State university in Finance. He has worked and managed two different financial companies, prior to starting  his own firm, Allegis Financial Partners, which is based in Nampa, Idaho with multiple offices now throughout the Northwestern United States. Jeff and Tina are the parents of 6 beautiful daughters, 4 son-in-law's, and 12 grandchildren.

    Ron Zabel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 35:35


    Ron Zabel was born and raised in Kuna, Idaho. Bishop Zobel now serves as a YSA Bishop in the Ontario YSA ward. Married to his wife, Jaymi, for 30 years. He's blessed the lives of youth and young adults through various callings. Ron manages Little Creek Ranch in Parma, Idaho. He's admired by all who know him.

    Vern Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 47:13


    President Vern Porter, president of the Boise YSA Stake, shares what he sees in the wonderful young adults he serves.  Together with his wife Cori, they share the blessings that they have seen in their life while serving together in various church leadership positions.  Two of the greatest people! Enjoy.

    Carleen Tanner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 33:52


    Sister Carleen Tanner, a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a mother of ten children, grandmother of forty and devoted wife to the world's best papa, Mike. Through raising her children, lots of personal study and following the guidance of the Holy Ghost, she is a master at raising happy children and building a loving marriage. Sister Tanner has been teaching parenting and marriage classes for over 30 years.To learn more from Carleen Tanner, visiter her Positive Parenting website: http://www.carleentanner.com/

    President Lance Millington

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 38:10


    President Lance Millington is the newest member of the Boise YSA Stake Presidency.  In this discussion, he shares how the Lord has guided his life through college, mission, marriage and career.  Professionally, President Millington has 25 years of sales and marketing experience in technology companies.  He has held sales executive, partner management and leadership roles at companies including HP, Oracle and Underwriters Laboratories. In his work at Colliers, he engages with a broad range of companies and individuals, with the primary focus being on finding the right commercial real estate solution to help clients achieve their overall business objectives. President Millinton holds a BA of Marketing from Boise State University and attended the Foster School of Business at University of Washington.

    Jess Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 36:27


    There are times when life doesn't turn out the way we envisioned.  When that happens, choose to turn to the Savior.  He will always lead you and walk with you down the best path. Jess Anderson shares her story of twists and turns, and how her connection with Christ brought the answers she needed.  Her journey teaches us that when we decide to hand over our lives to the Savior, he will be there and you will have Joy.

    Lynae Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 33:42


    When life feels empty and you desire light, you might pause and say a little prayer in your car, and ask your creator for help.  Then be amazed at how he answers that prayer–with a hot, grilled burger, a friendly invitation, and a table full of new friends.  Lynae Smith shares her story of how God opened up an opportunity for her to learn about the gospel, join an Institute class, and be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ.

    Dating 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 42:46


    What is a date? Who's supposed to ask? Why is it important to date? What if I don't want to go??  These questions and many more, are asked by young adults all the time.  The answers can vary according to who you are talking to and what your situation looks like.  Thanks to these amazing young adults, you'll find some great solutions in this episode: Dating 101 with Becca, Brock, Andra, and Hayden. 

    Cassidy Pyper & Becca Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 44:07


    Cassidy Pyper & Becca Harvey

    Colby Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 30:35


    Imagine a 14 year old teen from Idaho, in a time of darkness and discouragement, praying to God for light and help.  Then imagine God answering his prayer.  Listen to the two-year journey of Colby Harris as he let God Prevail in his life. He shares key moments in his life that helped him come to know Jesus Christ.  Like the faith of young Joseph, Colby shares his tender moments with the spirit and how it led him down a path of light and truth.

    "The Justins"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 43:08


    “The Justins”The search for truth is something mankind has been doing since the world began.  Today, two young adults share their search for truth, and how their desire to find Christ, led them to conversion into His church.  Each young adult has a unique story to share, as well as an intertwined friendship.  Enjoy this episode as Michelle Burk talks with Justin Kase and Justin Lee. 

    Amber Irvine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 38:30


    Amber Irvine is a licensed professional counselor, single mother, and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She speaks about the roller coaster of life's journey and how the Savior is always present along the way. She is an eternal believer in hope and a tool for the Lord to spread that message to others.

    Ryan Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 34:56


    Ryan Butler is currently serving as the Stake President of the Nampa Idaho YSA Stake.  Professionally, he teaches youth and young adults in seminary and institute classes in the treasure valley during the week.  Now, with the formation of an additional YSA stake, he leads as he motivates, inspires and gathers young adults under his watch.  President Butler is an inspired man, leading like the Savior as he changes lives one at a time.  

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    Nicolette McKinlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 36:41


    Nicolette McKinlay, a writer for “How Does She” shares her story from growing up in Parker, Idaho to living a full and busy life as a wife, Mother of 4, and entrepreneurial businesswoman.  She loves the Lord and lets Him direct her journey, one day, one little moment at a time. 

    Craig Spjute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 41:21


    We have the privilege of talking with Craig Spjute. He graduated from Boise State in 1987 and started teaching seminary at Meridian and Boise High. By 1991 he was asked to direct the Institute choir. This was the start of his journey with the Institute program. The choir which started with just 15 young adults, grew and became a decade worth of performances, musicals, and a program loved by the whole valley. In 1998 Brother Spjute started the first summer of the Boise youth Spectacular. Through Institute, stake, and then area support, this summer youth camp grew and blessed the lives of youth and young adults for over a decade in Boise Idaho. In 2012, Craig Spjute became the Institute Director and continued to teach, love, and bless the lives of young adults. His passion for the program, combined with his love of the Savior, is evident in the amazing things he has accomplished in his life.

    FSY Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 49:22


    In this episode sister Burk interviews teachers who participated in the 2022 FSY events around the country. Join us as we learn of their experiences and how the youth are blessed through these wonderful new opportunities to draw closer to the Savior each year!

    FSY Counselors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 58:21


    In this episode, Sister Burk interviews former FSY counselors about their experiences during the summer of 2022. Join us for some wonderful lessons learned and insights into this new opportunity for youth and young adults in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!

    FSY Session Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 65:34


    2022 was the first summer for FSY—which stands for: “For the Strength of Youth Camps” put on by the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints. During June, July, and August, youth across North America traveled by stakes to various University Campuses for a one-week spiritual experience.  Through group activities, games, dances, devotionals, and classes, youth found various ways to help them connect with heaven and draw closer to their Savior Jesus Christ.  In this episode, Michelle Burk (who served as a session director herself) interviews two other session directors, Brother Ryan Butler and Brother Tom Lundgren about their experiences and perspectives concerning this wonderful new opportunity for our youth and young adults.

    Chad Roskelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 42:23


    Chad Roskelley grew up in Utah, one of nine children.  His childhood was very unique.  He was blessed with a great Bishop who helped him get on a mission and Mission President who was able to get him into college.  Both men changed the direction of his life, and ultimately his future.  Chad attended Brigham Young University in Provo and Dental school in Iowa.  After working as a dentist for the majority of his adult life, Chad is now a Seminary teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. Today Brother Roskelley will talk about how you can rise out of any circumstance and with God's help, find Joy and happiness in life.  Chad and his wife Jennifer are the parents of 4 wonderful children. 

    Will Johns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 33:11


    Listen this week as Brother Will Johns teaches an important message about belonging.

    Jim Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 50:02


    Join us this week as Jim Edwards helps to define "American Exceptionalism" through a gospel perspective.

    Brendan Felix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 42:00


    Join as us we hear how Brother Brendan Felix has seen God manifest Himself in his life.

    John Gagnon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 43:42


    Join us this week as Brother John Gagnon shares some life experiences that have been monumental in his ability to say I am In!

    Clay Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 29:24


    Join us this week to hear from Clay Anderson - a local commercial real estate mogul who played college sports and whose family is the center of his life.

    Matt Swenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 32:56


    Matt Swenson is the Institute CHoir director for both Boise and Nampa institute choirs. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 children and loves his occupation as an instructor for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has degrees in Music Education, Choral Conducting, and Educational Technologies. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys the study of the Gospel.

    Ike Stafford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 36:27


    Ike Stafford grew up in Auburn, Washington. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho in Business International Political Economy. He then went to the University of Idaho and received his Law degree. After 6 months of working as an attorney, Brother Stafford was hired as a full-time Seminary teacher. Brother Stafford received his Master's degree in Educational leadership from Boise State University. Ike is married to Jackie, and they are the parents of 9 children. The Stafford family enjoys playing basketball, playing all sports together as well as bike riding. Ike will share several times in his life when he felt God's guidance and miracles. 

    Rob Deeble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 35:54


    Rob Deeble - Institute Instructor

    The Presidents Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 28:43


    Join us as we host the past institute council presidents, Kyle Lemon & Hayden Atkinson who have had unique experiences serving as the past two Boise-Nampa institute council presidents. Join us as we discuss what the institute is and how it can benefit you, through the eyes of these wonderful young adult leaders.

    Matt & Michelle - Semester Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 40:59


    Matt Swenson & Michelle Burke discuss the past 10 episodes, what they gathered, and share some insights of their own. They speak about the upcoming episodes. Montey Stile's website is discussed briefly. Here is the link to that: https://www.montestiles.com/

    Megan Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 29:30


    Megan Jones grew up in Boise Idaho and attended Boise High School.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts. Megan & her husband Tyler have lived in Boston, Hawaii, San Francisco, Chicago, Virginia, Germany, Cleveland & Idaho.  She and her husband Tyler are the parents of four children. Megan is the owner of M Design.  She incorporates all of her event, construction and marketing experiences into one company. She creates unique spaces & events with exemplary touches. Her vision and passion for the statement that "perfection is truly in the details" have set a high mark for M Design's commitment to excellence.   Megan has earned her stripes working for the Humanitarian Bowl as an event planner and sponsorship fulfillment lead.  Megan led the charge with all game production, event tailgating, sponsorship VIP meals, out-of-town VIP guests, and coordination with event centers for programs and meals for over 300 people.    Megan was also the lead Sports Sales Manager for the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. She has consulted and fostered local events, such as BAM JAM and Idaho Youth Soccer's Far West Regionals.      Fun fact:  Megan grew up in the halls of the Boise Institute—her father is Morris Bastien, a past Institute Director. She began attending noon Friday luncheons as early as high school and watched the one-story building expand into the 2-level Institute we use today. 

    Jim Duthie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 46:50


    Today's guest speaker is Jim Duthie, a meteorologist with KTVB Channel 7 in Boise, Idaho.   Jim Duthie was born in Mesa, Arizona.  After attending a year of college at Arizona State University in Tempe, he served a two-year mission in Pennsylvania.  After returning home, he married his wife, Tammy, in the Mesa Arizona Temple.  After another year at Arizona State, and after the birth of their first baby boy, they moved to Salt Lake City.  Jim attended the University of Utah, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.  Jim worked in private weather forecasting as well as broadcasting on television and radio, which kept the Duthies in the Salt Lake area for almost 18 years.  In 1998 they moved to Idaho to work for two local television stations, as well as private weather consulting.  In addition to working for KTVB Channel 7 in Boise, Idaho, Jim also hosts a weekly gardening feature called “You Can Grow It”.    Brother Duthie enjoys gardening, reading, camping, kayaking, and traveling.  Together with Tammy, their travels have taken them throughout much of the U.S., parts of Canada and Mexico, as well as eight European countries.    Jim and Tammy love Idaho and have made it their home.  They look forward to pending retirement and serving in whatever capacity the Lord may find to use them.   

    Monte Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 55:15


    Monte Stiles served his entire professional legal career of 29 years as a state and federal drug prosecutor. For 24 years, Monte was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Idaho where he supervised the Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force – a group of agents and prosecutors who investigated and prosecuted high-level drug trafficking organizations which included Los Angeles street gangs, marijuana growers on public lands, and multi-national drug cartels. During a decade-long investigation of international drug smuggling and money laundering, Monte worked closely with foreign, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the pursuit of evidence and witnesses in Hong Kong, Thailand, Fiji, Australia, Canada, and various locations in Europe. Because of the nature of his caseload, Monte was also a sworn Special Deputy United States Marshall.   In 2011, Monte left government service and devoted all his time toteaching. He is now a frequent keynote speaker and trainer at state, regional,and national conferences relating to drug policy, law enforcement, youthleadership, drug prevention, corporate training, and maintaining safecommunities. He is particularly focused on national policies that impact youthsubstance abuse. Brother Stiles is also an avid outdoor photographer. Monte and hiswife Sandi are the proud parents of five children, and fourteen grandchildren. 

    Steve Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 56:05


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    Nathan Meeker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 40:32


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    Matt Huff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 46:02


    Matt Huff was born in Emmett, ID, and raised in Teton Valley. He calls Idaho home. He loves the outdoors and considers it a dream to grow up here. Brother Huff served a mission in Maceio, Brazil. He met his wife, Serena, at Idaho State University. They were married in the Boise Idaho Temple and are the parents of 4 children.   Matt decided that he was going to be rich and dropped out of college his sophomore year. He made a promise to his wife that he would complete his education. He went on to get a bachelor's degree from George Fox University and is currently working on his master's degree from Boise State University in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning program. Brother Huff owned a few different businesses in the first 12 years of his career. Five years ago, he sold them and is now living his dream of helping youth and young adults come to know and love Jesus Christ as a Seminary and Institute teacher.

    Bret Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 47:15


    Bret Anderson was born in Alabama at the conclusion of his father's Air Force service. He was raised in western Washington in a small agriculturally based city of 6000 people. He briefly attended a junior college with an interest in Civil Engineering.  He was called to serve as a missionary in the Japan, Tokyo South Mission (1987 to 1989). Bret loved every bit of his mission and learned to love the Japanese people. Upon his return from Japan, he started school at BYU. He changed his major from Civil Engineering to Agribusiness. Bret loved the mix of biology and business. While at BYU Bret met and married his bride.  After graduation, they moved to Logan Utah to do a Master's in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. It was here that Bret made the decision to use his knowledge and skills to help multiply and replenish eternal families instead of cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, or horses.  His first job was in Los Angeles, California, working for the largest fertility clinic on the west coast. In 1999, he moved to Boise to help the people of Idaho in their struggle from infertility to family.  Bret enjoys spending time outside with his family hiking, camping, or on the lake.  A personal interest in road cycling. Together with his wife Sharon, they have 4 children.

    Jeff Mower

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 46:29


    Jeff Mower was born and raised in Roosevelt Utah.  He served a 2-year church mission to Kiev, Ukraine.  Following his mission he attended Snow College and Boise State University, but claims to be a 100% BYU fanatic.  Brother Mower moved to Idaho 24 years ago. By profession, he is an entrepreneur of four businesses.  He has taught early morning seminary for 4.5 years.  He attended the Boise Institute with his wife, and openly claims that he “Loves Life!”  He is married to the love of his life, and together they have six children. 

    Cathy Yoder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 45:02


    Cathy Yoder is a mother of 8 children, an entrepreneur, a website owner, a YouTuber, and most importantly, a daughter of God. Cathy has lived in Boise since she was four years old and graduated from Borah High School in 1993. She attended Boise State University for three semesters before she married her husband, Roman.  They have been married for 27 years. She met this returned missionary from Florida at an Institute Friday Night dance. Over the last 40+ years, Cathy has learned to rely on the Spirit in everything she does. She started her first business in 2000 when she had two small children. Her current business started as a hobby in 2008 and she jokes that she is an accidental entrepreneur. She knows without a doubt, that she has been guided every step of the way by her loving Heavenly Parents.  

    Season Recap - Fall 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 25:53


    Join host Michelle Burk and producer Matt Swenson as they recap some of the highlights from last season's speakers.

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