The Little Lessons Podcast

What can a few mallard ducks teach us about our relationship with Jesus Christ? When our family found some ducks that decided that they love our yard, I didn't think they would teach me anything...let alone what a powerful lesson about our Savior.

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MY unfiltered thoughts about Easter SundayAll of this year's Holy Week episodesPalm Sunday with Linda Crawfordhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14755178-holy-week-palm-sunday-with-linda-crawford.mp3?download=trueCleasing the Temple with Teenagershttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14759550-holy-week-cleansing-the-temple-with-teenagers.mp3?download=trueThe Parables of Jesus Christ with Carson Mitchellhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14772199-holy-week-parables-from-jesus-christ-with-carson-mitchell.mp3?download=trueWednesday with Dri Marshallhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14774501-holy-week-wednesday-with-dri-marshall.mp3?download=trueSpy Wednesday with Michelle Love-Dayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14781957-holy-week-spy-wednesday-with-michelle-love-day.mp3?download=trueMaundy Thursday with Pastor Nate Rayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14782165-holy-week-maundy-thursday-with-pastor-nate-ray.mp3?download=trueGood Friday with Annette Lyonhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14792356-holy-week-good-friday-with-annette-lyon.mp3?download=trueSalvation Saturday with Kelsha Petersonhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14797406-holy-week-salvation-saturday-with-kelsha-peterson.mp3?download=true

I know Kelsha Peterson from community theater. She's an awesome, creative director with such a fantastic spirit! It was fun for me to get to know here in another context. I'm so grateful to her for coming on to the podcast and sharing her thoughts and feelings about the Saturday of Holy Week!If you haven't listened to my other Holy Week episodes, here are the ones that you've missed:Palm Sunday with Linda Crawfordhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14755178-holy-week-palm-sunday-with-linda-crawford.mp3?download=trueCleansing the Temple with Teenagershttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14759550-holy-week-cleansing-the-temple-with-teenagers.mp3?download=trueThe Parables from Jesus Christ with Carson Michellhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14772199-holy-week-parables-from-jesus-christ-with-carson-mitchell.mp3?download=trueHoly Wednesday with Dri Marshallhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14774501-holy-week-wednesday-with-dri-marshall.mp3?download=trueSpy Wednesday with Michelle Love-Dayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14781957-holy-week-spy-wednesday-with-michelle-love-day.mp3?download=trueMaundy Thursday with Pastor Nate Rayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14782165-holy-week-maundy-thursday-with-pastor-nate-ray.mp3?download=trueGood Friday with Annette Lyonhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14792356-holy-week-good-friday-with-annette-lyon.mp3?download=trueScriptures in Matthewhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/27?lang=eng#:~:text=55%20And%20many,%2C%20and%20departed.Scriptures in 1 Peterhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-pet/3?lang=eng#:~:text=18%20For%20Christ,fwater.Scriptures in Doctrine and Covenant 138https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138?lang=eng#:~:text=5%20While%20I,small%20and%20great.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138?lang=eng#:~:text=18%20While%20this,erepentance.

When I intitally felt that I needed to do this Holy Week 'project', I immediately knew that I needed to ask my friedn Annette! She jumped at the chance and I'm so happy and grateful that she did because my mind was definitely opened! I love her thoughts on Good Friday and all that it means for Christians and frankly, all of mankind!Annette's Previous Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13128206-roots.mp3?download=trueIf you haven't listened yet, here are the other Holy Week episodes from this weekHoly Week: Palm Sunday with Linda Crawfordhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14755178-holy-week-palm-sunday-with-linda-crawford.mp3?download=trueHoly Week: Cleaning the Temple with Teenagershttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14759550-holy-week-cleansing-the-temple-with-teenagers.mp3?download=trueHoly Week: Holy Tuesday with Carson Mitchellhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14772199-holy-week-parables-from-jesus-christ-with-carson-mitchell.mp3?download=trueHoly Week: Wednesday with Dri Marshallhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14774501-holy-week-wednesday-with-dri-marshall.mp3?download=trueHoly Week: Spy Wednesday with Michelle Love-Dayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14781957-holy-week-spy-wednesday-with-michelle-love-day.mp3?download=trueHoly Week: Maundy Thursday with Pastor Nate Rayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14782165-holy-week-maundy-thursday-with-pastor-nate-ray.mp3?download=true

Nate Ray, lead pastor from The Front Church, joins me to talk about Maundy Thursday. Don't know what 'Maundy Thursday' is? Don't worry, I didn't either. Nate describes it so well as he teaches me about Jesus Christ washing the feed of His apostles and all of the symbolism and meaning behind that beautiful act of service.Nate's Previous Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13383506-reluctant-servant.mp3?download=trueHoly Week EpisodesPalm Sunday with Linda Crawfordhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14755178-holy-week-palm-sunday-with-linda-crawford.mp3?download=trueCleansing the Temple with Teenagershttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14759550-holy-week-cleansing-the-temple-with-teenagers.mp3?download=trueThe Parables from Jesus Christ with Carson Mitchellhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14772199-holy-week-parables-from-jesus-christ-with-carson-mitchell.mp3?download=trueHoly Wednesday with Dri Marshallhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14774501-holy-week-wednesday-with-dri-marshall.mp3?download=trueSpy Wednesday with Michelle Love-Dayhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14781957-holy-week-spy-wednesday-with-michelle-love-day.mp3?download=true

First time guest Michelle Love-Day joins me to talk about her love of the Lent season, Holt Week and specifically Spy Wednesday. And because it's the first time that I've had the chance to visit with her on hte podcast, we talk about her and her family, her journey through life and her amazing faith journey. I'm so lucky to call her my friend and I look forward to having her on a future episode so we can talk about more inspirational things!Other Holy Week Episodes:Palm Sunday With Linda Crawfordhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14755178-holy-week-palm-sunday-with-linda-crawford.mp3?download=trueCleansing The Temple with Teenagershttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14759550-holy-week-cleansing-the-temple-with-teenagers.mp3?download=trueParables from Jesus Christ with Carson Mitchellhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14772199-holy-week-parables-from-jesus-christ-with-carson-mitchell.mp3?download=trueHoly Wednesday with Dri Marshallhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14774501-holy-week-wednesday-with-dri-marshall.mp3?download=trueLent Referenceshttps://a.co/d/7vW3qXzhttps://a.co/d/08ixdlP

My amazing friend Dri Marshall kindly stepped in to fill a gap in my Holy Week programming that I didn't know that I needed! She teaches me so much! Wednesday of Holy Week is a day that we don't actually know a lot about. We don't have a very clear idea of how the Savior spent His time-maybe He was teaching, performing miracles, spending some time by Himself...maybe all of these above. With that in mind, Dri shares with my that things that she learned from her study of this important day and she tells me about some of the traditions from her home country of Brazil. I love her parting thoughts, that when we don't know what the Savior was doing, we can ask ourselves, What Would Jesus Do? And then we will probably have a pretty good idea of what He was doing on that day.Dri's Previous Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12027995-episode-19-the-scholar.mp3?download=true

Today I am joined by favorite guest ever, my husband Carson. This podcast as a whole would not be possible without him and I'm grateful for him taking time out of his day to talk with me about the parable from Jesus Christ. He has a knowledge of the scriptures that I can only hope to gain some day so I'm excited for all that I learned from him.Carson Past Episodeshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/11296639-episode-3-the-guest-host.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13502790-the-big-blue-guy.mp3?download=trueScriptures Referencedhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/22?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/mark/11?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/mark/12?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/25?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/46bednar?lang=eng

Both of my oldest daughters told me that this is their favorite story from Holy Week. I can definitely see how it would appeal to teenagers! They definitely have a unique perspective and I'm excited that they shared it with me!Palm Sunday Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/14755178-holy-week-palm-sunday-with-linda-crawford.mp3?download=trueSiobhan's Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/11762350-episode-14-the-mentor.mp3?download=trueAudrey's Episodeshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12687587-episode-32-the-young-one.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13043799-protocol.mp3?download=trueHoly Week Study Guidehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/easter/holy-week

I'm joined by my friend and former guest of the podcast, Linda Crawford, to discuss her thoughts on Palm Sunday, also known as The Triumphal Entry. 

Elder Castleton was born with half of his heart. How's that for an opening line? He wasn't expected to survive his birth, but he did! Huge miracle! Because he wasn't able to participate in sports, he leaned into music and becamse very accomplished as a musician. With a desire to serve the Lord, he was called on a prostelyting mission to Chicago. After a very short time, it was determined that he needed to return home and shift his mission a little bit. He ended up on oxygen and now lives at home serving as a service missionary. But there's more, those musical talents that I mentioned? Yeah, Heavenly Father had plans to use those talents in an unexpected way. With permission from his mission leaders, Elder Castleton felt inspired to begin writing Christian rap and posting it on social media. Not the usual space that you would find a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he's doing amazing work and reaching people who may otherwise not hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. All the while inspiring people with his positivity and faith. Rapping Missionary YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@RappingMissionaryMy Favorite Rapping Missionary Songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gu9nifUU4M&list=OLAK5uy_nulzZPfPD-VtT7DKyHwq_GMBuqjyiSyEEScripture Quoted In The Episodehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/4?lang=eng

Andrea Hales is mom, a wife, a fellow podcaster, my new friend and she went to law school! So in other words, accomplished! She is the host of Tribe of Testimonies, a podcast which tell the stories of Native American and First Nations members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She feels called by God to tell these inspiring stories and does an amazing job!Find Tribe of Testimonies herehttps://tribeoftestimonies.buzzsprout.com/

This might be my most important episode. Or at least the most important one for 'me'. In the spirit of Lent, what will you give up? But more importantly, what will you ad? And how does that all tie into love? I'll give you a hint-loving yourself.

What does love mean to you? How do you show it? How to receive? Join me for the month of February when all episodes will be centered around 'Matters of the Heart'

Jenn Taylor is a master communicator! She runs a successful therapy clinic in Utah called 'Breaking Barriers' where breakthroughs happen every day! 

TJ Buxton grew up in Salt Lake City and it would seem that fitness runs through his veins. Hi dad founded Sports Mall in Salt Lake City back in the 70's, an athletic club that has everything-tennis, swimming, all the workout equipment you could want. In 1990, he started Life Centre Athletic Club and TJ has worked there ever since. Because of the industry that he works in, TJ has a front row seat to people seizing the new year by starting a new fitness regimen and then falling off the wagon. He also has experience with this as he serves as the bishop of ward-watching people try to improve themselves and then meeting roadblocks. But there is absolutely no reason to get down on ourselves at these times! That's not what our Father in Heaven wants for us and He will always be there to give us infinite chances.TJ has observed the biggest key to our success in achieving our goals-spiritual, physical, emotional-is consistency. And in the process, we develop, increase and strengthen our most important relationships! 

Returning guest, Life Coach Leah Allred, joins me to share some amazing tips on how we can set goals that are right for us that just might turn into habits!1) Ask yourself this question, why do you want to change something? And be clear about it! 2) Choose the right goals for *you*, not somebody else!3) Get off the motivation train and embrace the roller-coaster!4) Get comfortable with the 80/20 rule.You can listen to Leah's previous episode of The Little Lessons Podcast from February 2023 by clicking here!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12167574-episode-22-future-focused.mp3?download=true

As we start a new year and begin making goals and resolutions, be kind and compassionate with yourself. Set goals that are sustainable and attainable and remember to keep the Lord involved in your goal setting. 

The story of how a crummy Christmas memory turned into one of my favorite Christmas traditions with a little bit of humility, forgiveness and a yummy lunch.

Kami Weddick might be one of the most fun people that I know. She is funny, worldly in the best way and has such an amazing perspective on life. I'm blessed to call her my friend and neighbor! If you are a 'Disney Adult', go take a listen to her podcast Mouse Debaters. Warning, it's a definitely a PG-13 experience, but they are hilarious!

Longest episode title ever....but totally fitting! Scott Stone and his family have bounced all over the United States from the Pacific Northwest, to middle America, then the East Coast and now South Carolina where he and his family will stick around. He's made chips and cookies and cheesecakes and bread  all professionally....well, not the baking but the operations. Now he finds himself retired with a vegetable garden and hanging out with his grandkids. But his retirement doesn't look the way he and his wife Lori had planned. But would they change any of it, absolutely not. Find out why in this weeks episode. Oh, and did I mention that he's my uncle?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BZkYfqa4Fs&ab_channel=JohnLennon-Topic

The episode where my 5 year old son tells about dinosaurs and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

My friend Nick (Hans) Huggler joins me again this week for an enlightening discussion about learning about other perspectives and other faiths-even those perspectives compete with your own. Spoiler alert, it makes you a better person and allows you to relate to the world better. Give a listen to Nick's previous episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13464969-the-unbeliever.mp3?download=trueHere is where you can find all previous episodes of The Cultural Hall including the most recent Temple Ticker which Nick probably hasn't even heard yet!https://theculturalhall.com/

Can two things be true? Yes, yes they can.https://collabfund.com/blog/true-at-once/

Yep, it's a line from The Matrix. But what does it have to do with me or you or God? Listen and find out!

I have noticed, that when my expectations are unrealistic, I end up in a rigid box that cuts me off from guidance and inspiration. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are ready and willing to give us the experiences that we need, but when our expectations are not where they should be, it becomes really hard for them to teach us and help us. Not to mention the disappointment that we might feel when things don't go exactly like we had hoped. But if we have realistic expectations we can align our priorities and focus on the things that matter most!

I never feel like I have enough...never enough sleep, never enough knowledge, money, food, willpower, friends, resources. I always feel like I'm lacking. And it's hard to get through life knowing that you need to do so much and be so much and get so much done when you don't have enough of what you need. But when the Savior fed the 5000, I think He taught us an important lesson about what He is able to do with limited resource, especially when we put our faith in Him.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/6?lang=eng

I could not have asked for a more beautiful or inspiring location for this interview with my friend Hayden Slaymaker (coolest last name, huh?). Hayden is a fishing guide on Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories in Canada, but he is a native of Calgary, Alberta. Our family has had the privilege of having Hayden as a guide two years in a row-once in 2022 with my husband and my father in law and then this past summer. He is an outdoorsman through and through with all of the skills needed to land a giant lake trout! Plus, he has a very inspiring faith journey!If you are interested in learning more about the fishing lodge that he guides out of, you can find all of that information here.https://www.plummerslodges.com/lodges/great-bear-lake/

It took a minute but I am finally able to share this weeks episode! I'm still traveling but at least I have reception. Rough seas on my cruise helped me better understand the power the Jesus Christ has to help us through our trials.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/hymns/master-the-tempest-is-raging?lang=eng

Natalie Hall is a wife, a mother, a friend, a scholar of the Constitution and is currently serving as the Mayor of the city that I live in! Serving in government is not the faint of heart and local politics is an unusual task in and of itself. Natalie talks about what inspired her to run for Mayor and how Heavenly Father has blessed her with a thick enough skin so that she can lead, make tough decisions and still keep a gorgeous and compassionate smile on her face!

It's my birthday! Well, not *MY* birthday, but the birthday of this podcast! I'm so excited! This has been an incredible journey and I look forward to what the next year will bring. New Website!https://thelittlelessonspodcast.com/The episode that started it allhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/episodes/11238852

Carson Mitchell is a father, a friend, a neighbor, a brother and son, a business owner, a world champion trap shoot and he holds the very distinct honor of being my husband! In this interview, we talk about some hard things and I'm so grateful for his willingness to have this conversation with me. I'm sure you will appreciate it!Some links to episodes that we reference:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/11296639-episode-3-the-guest-host.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13420441-it-s-just-a-game.mp3?download=true

Nick Huggler is an old friend from High School that I reconnected with on social media. He and I could not be more different-on the surface. And probably the biggest difference is that he is agnostic and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I think you'll find that while our belief systems are very different, there is way more that we agree on!He references this episode in our conversationhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/11398586-episode-5-the-big-easy.mp3?download=true

My daughter, Penelope Mitchell, is 9 years old and is in 4th grade! She loves to dance, has the best imagination and speaks 3 languages (I know it's a not at all humble brag but she really does know and understand English, Portuguese and German, I'm impressed!). In this episode we talk about how hard work pays off and how what she thinks about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! To listen to episodes that have featured my other children, click on the links below:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/11762350-episode-14-the-mentor.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12687587-episode-32-the-young-one.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12848420-episode-35-happy-mother-s-day.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13043799-protocol.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13150287-all-star.mp3?download=true

In 2022, I was taught some very important lessons about priorities. And these lessons all came to me centered around the same topic...basketball. In this episode, I share how 3 very different basketball experiences showed me the importance of aligning my priorities with what God wants for me and my family.Link to 'Good, Better, Best' by Dallin H Oakshttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=engLink to the speech by Steve Kerrhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5x4eHn_3tA&ab_channel=BleacherReport

Nate Ray is a Utah transplant by way of the Midwest. Nate loves the Bible and loves Jesus Christ! Here is Utah, he planted The Front Church and he is doing amazing things in my community. He is a husband and a father to 4 adorable kids.As the Lead Pastor of The Front Church in Bluffdale, Utah he has established himself as someone who leads his congregation with love as they strive to serve those in the community and hep them feel the love of Jesus Christ!For information about The Fronthttps://thefrontchurch.com/For a livestream and videos of Sunday sermons, visit this linkhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefrontchurch

God can be found in the most unlikely of places. That's what my friend, Richie Steadman, learned when he decided follow and unusual prompting to attend Clown School. Sometimes God inspires you to do very strange things and it's likely that you won't understand why...but it might just change you life.Listen to Richie's previous episode herehttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/71543486942?pwd=7lVEjYljIuUuDnUbjRAZBnuMta9zX8.1

I'm joined again today by my good friend Megan Pizzaro. In this episode she shares some amazing experiences that she had while on a trip to New York City. I promise you will not be disappointed!Megan's Previous Episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/episodes/11621811

The midnight sun is a really cool thing to behold. Being in an environment where the sun never sets...it can be disorienting at first, but it can be a really profound experience. By witnessing the midnight sun on the arctic circle in Canada, I gain a new perspective on the love of God and how that love is everlasting.The talk that I quotedhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/we-never-walk-alone?lang=eng

**This is a throwback episode of The Little Lessons Podcast. It was originally published on November 3, 2022**I love having the chance to sit down and talk with good friends! And for this episode I got to do just that. Megan Pizarro is the Relief Society President in my ward (she oversees the women's organization in my church congregation) and she is also a dear friend. She's also been one of the biggest supporters of this podcast and for that I am so so grateful! In this episode, Megan and I talk about her calling as the Relief Society president and the very important lessons that she's learned along the way as she served the women in our ward and as she has learned to rely on  Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the people that she serves alongside. We also discuss some of her unique life experiences that  help her be more effective at reaching out to those who are struggling and showing empathy to all of those that she encounters. She has an amazing story that it truly inspiring!

**This is a throwback episode of The Little Lessons Podcast. It was originally published on September 29, 2022**In this episode, I share a story about how jazz music, beignets and chaos taught me to cling to the things that I know to be true, comfortable and safe. Below are some links to come amazing talks that give me peace and comfort, especially when things get tough.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/23holland?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/an-high-priest-of-good-things-to-come?lang=engFor some excellent reading about Joseph in Egypt, take a look at Genesis 37-41Here is a link for the vision of the Tree of Life from the Book of Mormonhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/8?lang=engJust for fun, here's some Donny Osmond for you!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w4maOLUfFk

Ethan Mitchell is my 12 year old son who is also a fantastic baseball player! He has been one of my biggest cheerleaders and I am always happy when I get a chance to return to the cheering! Just in the last couple of weeks, Ethan has been faced with some hard decisions, especially hard when you are a 12 year old! I'm so proud of him for the good choices that he makes and the confidence that he has in making them.A link to another episode that we mentioned:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12443784-episode-28-the-games-we-play.mp3?download=trueLinks to episodes with my other kids:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12848420-episode-35-happy-mother-s-day.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/13043799-protocol.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/12687587-episode-32-the-young-one.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2035065/11759293-episode-13-mutual-respect.mp3?download=true

Please enjoy this awesome and inspiring interview with my friend, author Annette Lyon. We cover a lot of ground in this episode from spending time in Finland as a pre-teen/teen, meeting her husband while cha cha dancing and the inspiration behind her becoming a published author and the inspiration behind her amazing books! www.annettelyon.com

Shaun Barrowes is an Emmy nominated composer and musician who has played with Imagine Dragons and competed on American Idol. I met him when he was the pianist in primary when I was the Primary President. Seriously, our primary was the happening place to be!! It was like having our own Billy Joel in the primary every Sunday. Well, he has now taken his creative talents into the realm of writing and it's a perfect fit. As the author of The Paradise Planet book series, he has taken world building to new levels. In this episode we talk about the inspiration behind this series, the world building aspect of writing and composing the score, and the hand the Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost have played in making this project come to fruition. Run, don't walk, to get the audio book-you can get a physical copy, but I highly recommend the audio. Thank me later!https://www.paradiseplanets.com/

The one where I sing Slim Shady. Audrey's back to tell the story of her concussion and what she learned from it and how she came back stronger!

What do weeds and perfectly manicured lawns have to do with comparison and our own perception of ourselves?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAocNTxUzBYhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/gal/6?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/4?lang=eng

Look, I don't want to tell you how to live your life, but if you don't have a friend like Linda Crawford then you are absolutely doing wrong. That's all there is to it. Linda is a Superfan of many things-her family, the gospel, he Savior, The Denver Broncos and U2 (although our opening question may leave you wondering about that last one). I am so blessed by her wisdom and her strength. I needed this interview-I hope you enjoy it as much I did!

So, have you found yourself wanting to know a little bit more about me? Maybe the origin story of this podcast? We go deep into the archive for that one! Big thank you to my friend Richie T Steadman from The Cultural Hall who stepped into the host position to ask me some questions! Literally could not have done any of this without him!

Heather Heywood is one of those friends who always has amazing, solid advice but is never afraid to tell it like it is. I love her for that! She is a wife, a mother, a musician and a dog breeder, but that only scratches the surface. I hope you enjoy getting to know my friend Heather!https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/lake-mountain-doodle-utah?breed_id=159https://instagram.com/lake_mountain_way?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==https://www.facebook.com/lakemountaindoodle?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttp://www.lakemountaindoodle.com/