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Kylee Shields is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the Clinical Director at Juniper which is part of The Malouf Foundation and PHASE Alliance.Throughout her career she has worked closely with adolescents in the areas of trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiance, bereavement, processing disorders, process addictions, and more. She draws from her prior experience working at EFY, residential treatment settings, HEFY, HXP, a therapeutic boarding school, and ANASAZI. Kylee is a published author, co-founder of a non-profit (INSPIRE: Music. Service.Hope), Music Director of the Utah chapter of INSPIRE Chorus, Advisory Board Member of Heare Brotherhood, and a world traveler.

This week Efy shares with us from Galatians 5 all about real freedom found in Jesus.

My friend McKay Mayes (from Wyoming, London South RM, Age 29, Lives/Works in Utah County) joins us to share his story including: Always believing/hoping he would be fixed and be straight Great mission experience—but still gay Not fitting the typical gay stereotype Dating and trying to make it work with a woman—wanted to follow God's plan—super painful not finding a way to make that possible Feeling “left behind” as straight friends got married For six years, committed to being single in line with the Church's celibate guidance—leading to the darkest/most painful moments of McKay's life New prayers (instead of “fix me”) Finding hope, acceptance of being gay, and purpose in his new path Relationship with the Church and hopes for changes First coming out experience (super helpful) I continue to be amazed by the brave/mature/thoughtful people who share their stories on the podcast—with McKay joining that group—and his desire to give hope to others walking a similar road. Thank you, McKay, for all you have done to bless/help the lives of others (mission, EFY counselor, etc) and continue to do so with your courage to be out/honest and be on the podcast to give hope to others. You are a good man with a great life ahead of you! Links: McKay on Instagram: @mckay_mayes McKay on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mckay.mayes.7 Obsolete vs current teachings: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mxcr5fo9rxl29by4wvc9q/Obsolete-and-Current-Teachings-LGBTQ.docx?rlkey=e1dbc3iffua4nwwscpg911uzw&dl=0

My friend Kelsey Wells (RM, from Idaho, lives in Utah County, former EFY counselor and seminary teacher, active in her ward) joins us to bravely share her story. Kelsey starts with coming out to her mother (senior year of high school) and the good/difficult experiences—including how not talking about it brings shame. Kelsey talks about wanting to service a mission but putting that on pause because she realized she was not doing that for the right reasons. Kelsey shares what changed and how she ended up serving. Kelsey bravely talks about getting engaged to a man and how that engagement ended a few weeks before the wedding. Kelsey talks about ignoring red flags because of her desire to get married and have a family. Kelsey talks about being in the Temple and a sealer sharing some thoughts that gave her clarity and courage to end the engagement. Kelsey talks about not wanting to be alive—but finding hope in Christ, therapy and the Questions From the Closet podcast. Kelsey also talks about “fear is where Satan thrives”. Kelsey talks about why she stays a member of the Church, joy in being a EFY councilor and teaching seminary, and helping others find hope. Thank you Kelsey for being on the podcast. You are so emotionally and spiritually mature. You are also so brave. You being open helps others walking this road and helps us better create Zion. Links: Instagram: Instagram: @kelswayan Email: behappi208@gmail.com Current Teaching versus Obsolete Teachings: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mxcr5fo9rxl29by4wvc9q/Obsolete-and-Current-Teachings-LGBTQ.docx?rlkey=e1dbc3iffua4nwwscpg911uzw&dl=0

My friend Matt Higinbotham (RM from Tempe Arizona, returned Feb 2024, from Utah County, BYU student) joins us to share his story as a gay Latter-day Saint. Matt talks about his early years figuring out his sexuality and his journey to realize (and then accept) he is gay. Matt talks about the role of prayer, scripture study, and temple attendance to help feel God's love, acceptance, hope for his future and the desire to serve/help others (a big reason he did the podcast). Matt talks about his desire to serve a mission and how that hope eventually became a reality—all while being open with his church leaders about his sexual orientation. Matt talks about the positive and painful experience of being gay and on a mission. Some the negative ones were around gay jokes (missionaries and members) and some of the positive ones were where being open about being gay allowing him to help others know they too could feel God's love, and acceptance. Matt talks about how navigating a variety of experience (including Church leader talks that were painful), being an EFY counselor (and teaching the Family Proclamation), seeing the Y lit up in pride colors, unfairness (compared to straight members) of being gay (and not having a path to have a marriage and still fully participate in the Church). I learned so much from Matt—a thoughtful, spiritually mature, deeply insightful, and remarkable man. You are a good man Matt with a wonderful future. Thank you for blessing so many people on your mission and doing this podcast which will give others hope—and help us better love and support each other as we build Zion. Links: Matt on Facebook: www.facebook.com/matthew.higinbotham.5 Matt on IG: @matthiggy134 Matt's e-mail: matt.higgy234@gmail.com

Tanner Pursley was born and raised in Thatcher, Arizona. He served his mission in Recife, Brasil, and graduated from BYU-Idaho where he married his sweetheart Nicole. He got his Masters Degree in School Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Tanner has over six years of EFY experience and another five working as a wrangler for troubled teenagers at Arivaca Boys Ranch. He currently is serving as the bishop in his ward in Morenci, Arizona, where he developed a youth program called "I Can Do Hard Things" to help drive kids off the couch and into living life and preparing for the temple/mission. Tanner's passions include rock climbing, scuba diving, playing Jenga with kids, losing to his bros in fantasy football, and cuddling his little daughter Cedar. Links I Can Do Hard Things Challenge (Packet) I Can Do Hard Things Challenge (Printable Booklet) Contact: Facebook, Instagram: @tanmanpursley73, or contact us and we'll forward your message Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Tanner shares insights from his recent initiative called the "I Can Do Hard Things Challenge." This program, developed while he served as a counselor in the bishopric, aims to provide youth with structured goals across the four quadrants in the Children and Youth program: spiritual, social, intellectual, and physical. Tanner explains how he drew inspiration from scouting and other youth programs to create a comprehensive list of activities that encourage youth to step outside their comfort zones and engage in meaningful experiences. Throughout the conversation, Tanner discusses the importance of parental buy-in and how the challenge has positively impacted the culture of his small ward, which previously struggled with youth engagement and missionary work. He highlights the success of the program, noting that it has led to increased participation among the youth and has even inspired similar initiatives in other organizations within the ward. The episode emphasizes the significance of celebrating achievements, as Tanner describes the award ceremony where participants receive recognition for their hard work, fostering a sense of community and accomplishment. Leadership is about empowering others to reach their potential, and Tanner's approach serves as a practical example for other leaders looking to inspire and uplift the youth in their wards. 05:48 - Tanner's Background and New Calling 06:59 - The "I Can Do Hard Things" Challenge 09:47 - Overview of the Youth Program and Goals 10:44 - Changing the Culture in the Ward 12:01 - Structure of the Challenge 20:49 - Breakdown of the Challenge Areas 25:07 - Physical Challenge Activities 27:51 - Social Challenge Activities 29:38 - Spiritual Challenge Activities 30:49 - Intellectual Challenge Activities 32:04 - Importance of Accountability 33:01 - Reward Ceremony and Recognition 34:27 - Encouraging Participation and Buy-In The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bisho...

I've dug into submissions past to bring you a smorgasbord of the wildest Mormon stories. We've got everything from patriarchal blessings and awkward dating tales to EFY mishaps, sacrament meeting chaos, and (my personal favorite) bizarre bishop stories. Warning: things get weird. Listen to the whole episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Ben Bernards (lives in Sacramento, RM, current Bishopric member, author, podcaster, EFY speaker, early 40s) joins us to share their family story. This story started with three children — a daughter and then two sons — but now continues with 3 daughters, as both of their sons are transgender. Ben talks about how he and his wife Megan are navigating this road to support their transgender and cisgender children, with powerful insights for anyone looking to support someone who is transgender Ben shares deeply spiritual experiences and powerful insights when each daughter came out at different stages in their lives, and the surprising feelings of calm and peace they felt each time. Ben talks about their goal to preserve the family relationships and walk with their transgender daughters—and also deeply spiritual experiences on how much our Heavenly Parents love Ben's daughters—and how everyone is created in their image. Ben talks about how being “safe person” for them gave them courage to come out, when they were scared to do so. Ben talks about open ended questions like “how long have you felt this way” and “how best can I support you” to keep the conversation going. Ben also talks about grief/loss of changing family expectations—including the lives he once imagined as a father of two sons. Ben talks about the need for community of other LDS parents with transgender children. Ben continues with how the recent handbook changes (Aug 2024) negatively impact transgender Latter-day Saints and how the “border drawn in a new location and how his transgender daughters are now outside”. My heart aches as I see the painful impact of these handbook changes on LDS families with transgender members. Thank you, Ben (and your whole family), for sharing your story. It is a beautiful family love story. Thank you for giving all insights on how to better understand, see, and support our transgender/non-binary friends. Honored to have you on the podcast. Links: Dr Julia Bernards Episode 664: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-664-dr-julia-bernards-byu-dissertation-on-transgender/id1347971725?i=1000619444998 Gallup Poll on LGBTQ+ identification by generation: https://news.gallup.com/poll/611864/lgbtq-identification.aspx Poll at BYU finding 13% of population were queer: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigham_Young_University_LGBT_history#cite_note-Survey-3

Ada pendengar datang dari jauh untuk sertai podcast di masjid! Trivia lagu ‘Bahtera Merdeka' Benda ilmiah akan dapat low traction Pendengar kata EFY macam ‘cult' Content Youtube dah up! Asal usul nama Malaysia Parents Melayu suka benda free je untuk anak-anak? ⁠Register to join live podcast on 21 September here.⁠ (Link on @ttylpodcast instagram bio and igstory) **Follow TTYL Socials**  (linktree on bio) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ttylpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTYL: Talk To You Later⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ttyl.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TTYLPodcast⁠⁠⁠ **LETS GET CULTURED AND HAVE FUN WITH ENGLISH!** THEATRE STORYTELLING SHAKESPEARE : THE TEMPEST In the 60-minute performance, three storytellers use puppets and projections to create an enchanted island. They reveal a tale of magic, revenge, love, and forgiveness, interacting with the audience throughout the show. Together with the storytellers, the audience will create a storm, sing Ariel's song, join in with the fairy feast and laugh at the antics of Caliban and the sailors. After the performance, the audience will discover that they have learnt key lines from the play, enabling them to retell the tale and even connect to the moral lessons drawn from the story. SYNOPSIS The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, a kind magician living on a magical island with his daughter, Miranda. Years ago, Prospero was betrayed and banished from his home. Using his magic, he conjures a storm to shipwreck those who wronged him. When they are cast  on the island, Prospero teaches them valuable lessons about kindness and forgiveness. 14 & 15 SEPT 2024, 3.00 PM @ PJPAC Browse pjpac.com.my for ticket purchase.

EFY aka Especially for Youth aka Mormon youth summer camp- let's get into it. From COWs (crushes of the week) to creepy counselors to Christian worship knock-off music being sung in unison, there's a lot to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Siri #EmpathyForYouth (EFY) kembali dengan edisi Raya. Bersama Teacher Azzad, kami bincangkan bagaimana untuk tangani masalah-masalah yang berulang setiap kali Hari Raya, khususnya dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu yang tidak confrontational dan tidak berterus-terang.

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focus “Come, Follow Me” study on the Book of Mormon this year, the Church's 2024 youth theme declares, “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). This episode of the Church News podcast focuses on this theme with Young Men General President Steven J. Lund and Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman. They are joined by guest host Ryan Jensen, Church News Editor, to discuss discipleship and the strength of Latter-day Saint youth.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and executive editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT KENNETH COPEKenneth Cope is an American composer and performer of religious music geared towards Latter-day Saints. Hisy first solo album, Heaven—Don't Miss It For The World (released in 1988), was created out of this desire to make music to help strengthen the youth of the Church. I also continued to work on EFY recordings. Then came Greater Than Us All (1989), with the songs “His Hands” and “Never a Better Hero.” In 1991, I released another contemporary album titled Voices, with the song “Face to Face.” Then came the theme-based projects: My Servant Joseph (1993) and Women at the Well (1995). These were followed by Stories from Eden's Garden (1998), A Prayer unto Thee (1999), Joseph Smith—the Seer (2000), and Hear My Praise (2002). In 2005, the record company released Face to Face—Kenneth Cope Collection. My most recent full album was born in 2008, titled All About You. And in 2012, I most recently created three new contemporary inspirational songs for the youth of the Church to go along with the year's youth theme…the EP is called Rise and Shine.Cope lived in Houston, Texas, during his high school years and attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Switzerland and France from 1980 to 1982. He currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and has served as a bishop.He has been closely associated with the music of Especially for Youth (EFY), with seven EFY albums having songs he composed.Kenneth and his wife have three children KENNETH COPE SOCIALSKenneth's Website - http://kennethcope.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenneth.m.cope/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kenneth.cope SON OF MAN MUSICIAL SOCIALSSon of Man Musical - https://sonofmanmusical.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonofmanmusicalKickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1606969623/son-of-man-the-musical-two-album-cast-recording ABOUT PAUL CARDALLWebsite - www.paulcardall.com/podcastFacebook - @paulcardallmusicIG - @paulcardallTwitter - @paulcardallYoutube - @cardall Paul Cardall, a Dove Award-winning musician, composer, and producer, has earned acclaim from Forbes, which notes that his music creates an atmosphere for relaxation, reflection, and meditation. Endorsed by Steinway & Sons as one of the world's finest pianists, Cardall boasts over 3 billion lifetime streams and is recognized for his contributions to Classical, Christian, and New Age genres. With 11 No. 1 Billboard albums and 30 million monthly listeners, he stands as one of the most listened to recording artists today. Cardall's music, born out of his own experiences with congenital heart disease, reflects his mission to provide healing both physically and emotionally. Stone Angel Music, the independent record label he founded in 1999, aimed to produce, market, and distribute his recordings. He sold his catalogue to Anthem Entertainment in 2018 and founded All Heart Publishing, an independent label producing Paul's current albums.Cardall's musical journey encompasses diverse projects, from his association with Narada and the success of albums like "The Christmas Box" to his philanthropic endeavors, including partnerships with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and the Saving tiny Hearts Society. He has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists, released soundtracks, and performed to sold-out audiences globally. 

Utah musician Peter Breinholt and Paul Cardall, raised in the umbrella of Mormonism, and host Paul Cardall explore the history of commercial Mormon music, Latter-Day Saint culture and theology. LDS music is a multi-million dollar industry. ABOUT CO-HOST PETER BREINHOLTWebsite: https://peterbreinholt.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.breinholt.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterbreinholt LISTEN TO PETER'S MUSICSPOTIFY https://rb.gy/c6evxAPPLE MUSIC https://rb.gy/5s7g0 ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO PAUL'S MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2  PART ONEPaul introduces Utah musician Peter Breinholt. Growing up under the umbrella of Mormonism, they discuss the differences in how they were raised. Paul comes from an orthodox home in Salt Lake City where his family was active in all the cultural and theological teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). Whereas, Peter grew up outside of Utah and didn't have an active family. He moved to Utah, started a band, and evolved into an active Latter-Day Saint.Peter explains that there are Mormons making Mormon-themed music for Mormons sold at LDS bookstores, and then there are popular bands or singers who happen to be LDS. Paul summarizes how popular LDS-themed music has become; it's a multi-million dollar industry. Peter clarifies that in Utah, where LDS headquarters are, because of the social network that the Church provides, when things catch on, it's like a wildfire. There are mega trends in Mormonism.Paul talks about pioneer immigrants who wrote hymns using the contemporary style of their time. They mention that even though there is a commercial music culture, the church itself is rather strict on what they present in worship services called Sacrament Meetings, and full-time missionaries are allowed to listen to. Electric guitars and drums aren't allowed in services. Missionaries were allowed to listen to the Tabernacle Choir and some piano music, like Paul. Today, missionaries can listen to whatever helps them feel the spirit of God, though leaders are still cautious.As the church evolved in the 80s, there was Michael McLean, a songwriter who produced a series of videos promoting church doctrine. Missionaries would take those to those who saw the ad on TV. They talk about Mormon ad campaigns in the 70s and 80s. The songs in the ads were a huge part in persuading people emotionally and had a significant influence on the direction commercial Mormon music proceeded.Peter and Paul talk about the Osmonds, the most popular LDS musicians in the 20th century. Their fifth studio album that was on the Billboard charts is called “The Plan.” Their concept album was an opportunity for The Osmonds to share Mormon theology. There have been people who have joined the church as a result of their love for Donny Osmond. They skip ahead a few decades to talk about another famous band, The Killers, whose lead singer Brandon Flowers is a devout Mormon.In the late 1970s, early 80s, Afterglow was a blockbuster duo whose songs were rich with harmonies. They were one of the first to have a record deal with the church-owned bookstore, called Deseret Book. Their music was overly religious with strict LDS themes. Deseret Book at the time had hundreds of stores along with hundreds of independent stores by people who sold LDS related products. Record labels began to pop up.Peter brings up Kenneth Cope, whose voice was featured in some of those Mormon ads. Kenneth wrote and recorded some of the most successful commercial Mormon music. All of this is happening while Amy Grant in the Christian market or Gospel Music Association was becoming successful, and her Christian-themed music crossed over into the adult contemporary top 40. Greater Than Us All was Kenneth's successful debut with His Hands and Never A Better Hero. My Servant Joseph was another hit album about with songs about LDS founder Joseph Smith. Kenneth takes his responsibilities in the church seriously and when he was called to be a Bishop, in a church with no paid ministry, we didn't hear much from Kenneth Cope until recently. He'd spent 15 years producing a new musical called "Son of Man."Along with Kenneth, Michael Webb recorded similar LDS themed songs and has since left the church. Paul says one of his favorite songs is a new Christian song by Michael Webb. Peter and Paul explore artists Julie De Azevedo, Felicia Sorensen, and other successful female artists who started to emerge in the 90s. Julie is the daughter of Lex de Azevedo, who was successful at writing LDS musicals like "Saturday's Warrior," and "My Turn on Earth." He started a record label that signed Kenneth Cope, Michael Webb, Julie, and others. Julie became a popular therapist and podcast host helping countless LDS women understand their value. They mention Hillary Weeks and move into a conversation about Jeff Simpson, a former Disney producer. Jeff was ambitious in helping take LDS music forward into a more contemporary and overall style. He had a vision to make LDS music part of the broader Christian market under the Gospel Music Association. But Jeff's label Excel was never successful because of the differences. He was successful at creating a film production and distribution entity with the breakout hit "God's Army" by Richard Dutcher. Excel would later sell to Deseret Book. He also created an award show called "The Pearls" honoring LDS music.Before talking about cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, Peter mentions Nashville Producer Jason Deere who created the Nashville Tribute Band, which was country music with LDS themes. Cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, who is now a member of YouTube sensation The Piano Guys, worked on hundreds of albums by members of the LDS faith. Peter shares how he met Steve and began using him in his band. Later, Paul used Steve to orchestrate his music with another brilliant LDS artist, Marshall McDonald. Both Marshall and Steven worked as a team to help dozens of artists. Paul invited Steve to let him produce "Sacred Cello" for Paul's label Stone Angel Music. Steve didn't believe it would be successful, but the album debuted No. 18 on the Billboard Classical Charts. Steve is an artist who shared the burden with artists that occurs in the studio and on the stage. Paul shares with Peter the countless LDS artists who created LDS-themed albums that debuted on the Billboard charts. Deseret Book began reporting sales to Soundscan."Especially For Youth" is the next topic. The weeklong camp on Brigham Young University's campus and dozen other colleges across the United States gathered LDS Youth from all over. EFY gave these LDS teenagers a 12-song compilation that featured a cassette, CD of LDS artists who wrote songs about the camp theme. Every kid received one. EFY music began in 1986 and continued until 2019 before the LDS Church changed the youth program. In the 80s not only did you have Michael McLean, Kenneth Cope, and Julie De Azevdeo, but over the decades, artists evolved out of these produced EFY albums. Why? They were approved by the church since the program was under BYU, a church-owned private university. Not everyone appreciated the songs, but the production was top quality. However, producers and artists were not given the standard music industry fees. Peter wanted to get involved and was at a point in his career where the LDS church listened to him. He recruited Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson's partner in The Piano Guys, to produce an authentic album of songs. However, they were restricted by several policies. Peter produced one more several years ago with songwriter Russ Dixon from the Utah group Colors. Concerts were also performed, and youth looked forward to it. Overtime EFY did away with the concerts because leaders felt there was too much attention drawn to the artists. There was one theme song that was the EFY “We Are The World” that brought the popular artists who were LDS together called, “Especially For Youth.” Mormons who go to the Temple make covenants that they'll donate all their time and talents to building up the Church. As a result, artists felt an obligation to do things for free or for very little pay. They discuss firesides, which are special events inside a church building. In the beginnings, Churches wanted firesides, but overtime fewer and fewer musicians were invited to perform their music about God. Peter shares his experience being asked to perform for LDS leaders and bring his band, only they wouldn't pay for anything. Peter would have to pay his band out of his pocket.Peter and Paul share their frustration as an artist who doesn't do LDS themed music. Because he lent his voice to a few LDS themed songs, the music platform's algorithm made him an LDS artist and recommends other LDS artists instead of the Americana Folk artists. Paul also shares his frustration that new material still references artists that the metadata feels is comparable to when Paul started in 1995. Paul talks about doing an album with Steele Croswhite, who was not LDS, and slowly the culture started working with people of other Christian denominations.Paul talks about his experience speaking and performing at a Missionary Fall social attended by Apostles Russell M. Nelson and Elder David A. Bednar. A previous 70s prophecy by President Spencer Kimball invited LDS members to create the very finest artist, particularly because he believed they have all the truth. He showed the apostles the classical Billboard charts that had 5 out of 10 people who were LDS. He showed that his prophecy was being fulfilled. Afterward, Elder Bednar invited Paul to write a song with him. Paul worked with Steven Sharp Nelson and Marshall McDonald to produce Paul and David Bednar's office song "One by One." Paul would later present Elder Bednar with a plaque showing he was part of a No. 1 Billboard charting album. Paul would perform this piece with LDS tenor Nathan Pacheco. Paul discusses the positive experience of doing business with Elder Bednar and the corporate church concerning owning the master rights to their song. Paul learned that Apostles do not take a royalty. If so, it goes directly to the church missionary department.Peter talks about Trina Harmon, a Nashville songwriter who isn't LDS, has helped several Mormons evolve as writers and artists. She complimented LDS members but said she's not yet met an LDS artist who is truly aligned with the mission of the Church. The LDS Church demands a lot of service and rules, leaving artists at odds in creating music. Paul agrees and says that anyone, LDS or not, who creates music that points people to Jesus Christ is important. They briefly discuss Paul Simon who is getting older and producing an album about his relationship with God. Maturing popular artists lean into producing faith-based recordings. Artists need to speak to the struggles. Peter talks about his daughter choosing to go on a mission and his concern that it could go one or two ways. Missionaries lean in or when they return, get out of the church.Paul shares Christian artist Andrew Peterson, who like Peter Breinholt, built a community of artists within a cultural context. In Mormon culture, there's a little bit of reluctance towards charismatic musicians. When Peter was connecting with the youth in a fireside, the leader stood up to make sure the audience understood that Peter is not someone who they need to look up to, but to look up to God. Leaders tend to put down artists. A leader cornered Peter to ask him if he's a kingdom builder or a Peter builder. They discuss Mormon theology about being ordained Kings and Queens, so there's a sense of looking down on those who aren't anointed joint heirs with God. Paul shares that he needed to strip away all the idols and ideology that stood in the way of having a full relationship with Christ. Paul believes in the Four Gospels over any new revelation from those who claim to be God's prophets. The Four Gospels are 4 eye witnesses of the Resurrected Lord who disagree on the details, but they all tell the same story. He goes into talking about the Codex Vaticanus and the other codexes that were used by St. Jerome to give the world the Latin Vulgate. Paul gets into why he doesn't believe in a Church that he loves with all his heart. They talk about Joseph Smith's first vision narrative that the Church has been teaching for hundreds of years, that even LDS scholars say that narrative can't be sustained. It's simply not true. Peter says that artists deconstruct. It's why artists write songs, to say something they can't say with words. They compose how they feel.They discuss challenges in Mormon doctrine. Paul talks about one of the Christian churches he attends called Immanuel Nashville with Pastor TJ Tims. Artists analyze everything.Paul and Peter end by setting up part two. ABOUT PETER BREINHOLTPeter Breinholt is well-known performer in the Salt Lake region and became so largely through word-of-mouth. His debut record became the best-selling independently released CD ever in the state of Utah, and was described a decade after it's release as "an underground classic" by Salt Lake Magazine. Peter has performed for countless sold out crowds in every major concert hall in the state, including Kingsbury Hall, Tuacahn and Sundance. Utah Governor Gary Herbert recently honored Peter with the Governor's Mansion Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts for his influence as a songwriter and performing artist.

En este Episodio 129, Laura Serrano, la fundadora y CEO de EFY, comparte su experiencia en cómo elegir un CTO sin ser un experto en tecnología. Desde comprender el papel clave de un CTO y las prioridades del equipo técnico hasta explorar la deuda técnica. Además, se tocan temas como el empoderamiento femenino y la resiliencia que sin duda te inspirarán. EPISODIO 129 FULL VIDEO PODCAST en Youtube ► https://youtu.be/DaJdOLK5Fls ✩ CURSOS DISPONIBLES

Fresh out of the sheltered sexuality of Mormonism, Kirsten had just gotten a divorce and badly needed a job. Convincing herself that she just didn't know what "normal" body positivity and sexuality looked like, she got a job at a nudist, sex club that lured people in by pretending to be a zen, meditative, buddhist retreat. For the first time ever, someone is speaking out against the One Love Temple, otherwise known as the Sea Mountain Resort in Las Vegas, NV.Click here to watch on YouTubeTo watch her previous episode where she details her life at Brigham Young University and her time as a councilor at a coercive control camp called EFY, click here.One Love Temple WebsiteSea Mountain Resort Website (clickable chapter markers available on YouTube)Disclaimer: We aren't against nudist or swinger communities with consenting adultsHow One Love temple is like a cultA look at their two vastly different websitesThey lie about "clothing optional"Her search for a job & odd interview experienceExplaining Kirsten's state of mind going into this nudist centerWhen she first realized it was not a buddhist temple, but a swingers clubShelise's experience working in Vegas at a pool (blowj*bs in public)Uninformed consent-Forced or coerced participationAs an employee, people crossed her boundaries all the time What did they do with the "security footage"?They didn't want gay couples there. No single men allowedIn her opinion, did they use the temple to traffick women?They were super shady with the Police comingHow it felt hiding her job from her friends and familyHow Kirsten found her center with a healthy view on sexualitySupport ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Brigham Young was the second prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and who Brigham Young University was named after. Brigham is known for a LOT of heinous actions against the saints, so it shouldn't come as a surprise when learning about the abhorrent policies of the school. Since Kirsten went there, it's only gotten slightly better. Find out what these students have to go through just to get an education. We also go into what EFY/FSY is, and why it was/is problematic for the youth who attend. Stay tuned for our next episode together, where we discuss how Kirsten leaves Mormonism and ends up an employee at a sketchy nudist club masquerading as a buddhist temple. Click here to watch on YouTubeSuicide Prevention Hotlinehttps://988lifeline.org/call: 988 (free and confidential)(clickable chapter markers available on YouTube) Kirsten's early Mormon lifeQuick explanation of an LDS (latter day saint/mormon) "calling"Her only out-of-state option was Brigham Young University (in Utah)You can't take a test at BYU if you're breaking ANY rules (ie beard for men)Laundry list of rules to attend BYUTheir mandatory snitching policyBYU tried to punish Kirsten for being assaulted, because of "sexual sin"They would punish people who didn't out their gay friends on campusAwful story of judgement and self righteousness from Kirsten's roommate towards a gay manWhat it means to a Mormon to "receive the Spirit"A story of how Kirsten's friend had a hard time at BYU due to her raceHow the priesthood ban against black members was taught in TexasThe ugly truth about Brigham YoungWhy the priesthood ban is so awful- explaining the benefits of having the priesthoodEFY (Especially For Youth) indoctrination campsKirsten's experience as a kid at EFY campAn example from Brad Wilcox's talk to teens (cringe)Her parents sent her because she was "rebellious"An example of a talk given at EFY00:50:27 Another talk about Joseph Smith as the Quarterback in the football game of lifeTwo famous Mormon Hymns coming together for the first timeCarefully placed Testimony meeting after the song mergerWhen you tell teenage boys they have the power of GodWhat is a "Testimony Meeting?"Her interview to become an EFY councilorHer duties as an EFY councilorAnother EFY lesson meant to scare people into obeyingThe effects of lack of sex educationA gruesome lesson on the atonementMy problem with these indoctrination campsMy problem with these indoctrination campsSupport ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

An interview with Wayne Burton, a Lds Singer and Songwriter visits with me to discuss his music and how He has been given Eyes to see. Wayne's music is found in church bookstores everywhere and featured on numerous LDS radio programs. His songs have been performed by groups in North America, Europe and Asia. Wayne performed as part of the 2002 Winter Olympics music festival, and in many locations beyond the US and Canada including Hong Kong and Mexico. He has lectured at BYU Education Week and has won the first place Award of Distinction in the General Church music contest four times in recent years. He has also had ten of his songs used on six albums for the popular EFY program and his youth song "A Light to the World", based on President Nelson's memorable youth broadcast was published in the June 2020 New Era Magazine. In all Wayne has contributed music to 25 other LDS albums besides his own solo projects. Wayne and his family reside in Southern Alberta where he is practicing family medicine. and raising his children. After serving as Stake Young Men's President and then on the Stake High Council, he now serves in his ward Elder's Quorum presidency. He and his wife Jasmine have five children.

Today I interview John Hilton iii, a religious education professor at BYU and the author of various books and teaching courses. John talks about his experience gaining a testimony as a child was largely motivated by his desire to read and fully understand scripture. John explains how during one special EFY as a 15-year-old, John felt that the Holy Ghost had "written on his heart" that the things he was testifying of were true. That feeling of the Holy Ghost has followed him throughout his life and motivated him to make good life decisions like serving a mission in Denver, Colorado for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, choosing to be a seminary teacher, and establishing fence laws for himself surrounding dating. John's vast understanding of gospel literature helps him to give some incredible advice in this episode about feeling close to God, preparing to serve a mission, and gaining a testimony. I hope you enjoy! https://johnhiltoniii.com/Check out his website!

Does family scripture study sometimes feel like more of a battle than you'd like? Do you struggle to keep your teens engaged? This is the episode for you! Kristen Walker Smith is a co-host of the One Minute Scripture Study podcast, a Deseret Book masterclass teacher, BYU Education Week speaker, EFY teacher, former seminary teacher and bestselling author. Kristen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from BYU where she met her darling husband of almost 20 years; they are the parents of three wonderful, rascally children. When Kristen isn't teaching the gospel you can usually find her rock climbing, listening to Elder Holland talks, or eating peanut butter-frequently all at the same time. 

We review the talks by emeritus Seventy member Elder Joseph W. Sitati and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund. The theme is discipleship and how to keep those patterns in your life especially after experiencing those spiritual highs in life.

Karla Fonseca was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, the industrial capital of Honduras, in Central America. She graduated as an environmental engineer before serving in the Guatemala City Central Mission. She later earned a master's degree in Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and is now a senior in Marriage and Family Studies in BYU-Idaho's online program. Karla has worked as an environmental coordinator and manager and is currently the project manager at her family's insurance business. Karla has served in Young Womens as a president, counselor, secretary, and stake Personal Progress specialist; as an Institute teacher, ward Relief Society secretary, and temple worker in Las Vegas. She has also been a stake YSA representative and historian for the regional EFY conference, and has served as stake historian for over 10 years. She currently holds three additional callings as stake self-reliance specialist, Institute teacher, and ward Primary president. She hopes to continue in Primary in her new ward as a music leader. Karla and her husband Sergio Mejia have been married eight years and have a 5-year-old son. Highlights 02:40 Introduction to Karla and her background 04:40 Karla describes the church in Honduras and ward demographics. 08:00 Ward dynamics and the challenges that it has, covering a large geographic area but with very few members 10:00 Karla's experience as primary president in Honduras. Learning on her own and as she went due to the lack of leaders in her area. 16:10 Principle one - Seek help from others Look for resources online Join Facebook groups Get help from local leaders 23:00 Principle two - Work together with the ward council. Karla shares her experience of how her ward council works together to support families. 28:00 Primary needs the help of the ward council because it's not just the kids that need support but the parents too. 29:40 Principle three - visualize the potential of the children. Karla shares a personal experience she has had with the youth. 32:30 Karla shares her mission experience in Guatemala and a lesson she learned. Seeing each person as important, even the smallest child in your ward. 34:00 Final thoughts and Karla's testimony of Jesus Christ and being a leader Links Sharla Dance: teachingprimarymusic.com Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Listen on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,000 listens each month, and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, DeAnna Murphy, Michael Goodman, Richard Ostler, Ganel-Lyn Condie, and many more in over 500 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Karla Fonseca was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, the industrial capital of Honduras, in Central America. She graduated as an environmental engineer before serving in the Guatemala City Central Mission. She later earned a master's degree in Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and is now a senior in Marriage and Family Studies in BYU-Idaho's online program. Karla has worked as an environmental coordinator and manager and is currently the project manager at her family's insurance business. Karla has served in Young Womens as a president, counselor, secretary, and stake Personal Progress specialist; as an Institute teacher, ward Relief Society secretary, and temple worker in Las Vegas. She has also been a stake YSA representative and historian for the regional EFY conference, and has served as stake historian for over 10 years. She currently holds three additional callings as stake self-reliance specialist, Institute teacher, and ward Primary president. She hopes to continue in Primary in her new ward as a music leader. Karla and her husband Sergio Mejia have been married eight years and have a 5-year-old son. Highlights 02:40 Introduction to Karla and her background 04:40 Karla describes the church in Honduras and ward demographics. 08:00 Ward dynamics and the challenges that it has, covering a large geographic area but with very few members 10:00 Karla's experience as primary president in Honduras. Learning on her own and as she went due to the lack of leaders in her area. 16:10 Principle one - Seek help from others Look for resources online Join Facebook groups Get help from local leaders 23:00 Principle two - Work together with the ward council. Karla shares her experience of how her ward council works together to support families. 28:00 Primary needs the help of the ward council because it's not just the kids that need support but the parents too. 29:40 Principle three - visualize the potential of the children. Karla shares a personal experience she has had with the youth. 32:30 Karla shares her mission experience in Guatemala and a lesson she learned. Seeing each person as important, even the smallest child in your ward. 34:00 Final thoughts and Karla's testimony of Jesus Christ and being a leader Links Sharla Dance: teachingprimarymusic.com Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Listen on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,000 listens each month, and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, DeAnna Murphy, Michael Goodman, Richard Ostler, Ganel-Lyn Condie, and many more in over 500 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

After a Thanksgiving week hiatus, Maddie and Amy are back with a couple new guests - sisters, Brie and Abi! We talk about the history of EFY (now FSY) and girl's camp. That wouldn't be complete without a few traumatic stories as well. We hope the extra long episode will make up for it being a few days late! Follow us on Instagram @fhepodcast! Sources: https://efy.byu.edu/  https://ce.byu.edu/blog/efy-lives  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/how-the-efy-program-has-set-up-fsy-for-the-perfect-beginning-more-than-40-years-later?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-announces-fsy-for-us-and-canada-and-shares-details-for-new-children-and-youth-program?lang=eng  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2012/06/celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-young-women-camp?lang=eng Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Mindy Gledhill is an ExMormon legend. Mindy was one of 9 kids, with a mission president dad,  raised in the heart of Provo, Utah. Mindy shares what it was like going from being a Deseret Book record label artist, singing EFY songs, to eventually leaving the church and writing a whole album about her faith transition.  She's outspoken, fun, and so lovely. You're going to love her.

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

This lesson is for the week of Sep 12-18 with Sam Castor as host.Brought to you by http://www.cedarfort.comSam Castor met his wife when they were both EFY counselors inCalifornia, and now feels wealthy with five pure hearted and happy children. Sam recently retired from his professional career at Switch to enjoy his family and pursue writing, composition, land development, and other artistic and business pursuits. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth Brown grew up in Madison Wisconsin and was the youngest child in her family. At the age of 12 her father took a new job in Oregon. At the age of 16 Beth went to EFY in Provo and met her future husband Randy Brown. When Randy returned home from his mission in New Jersey they got married in 1996. They returned to Oregon and subsequently had six children. Life has been very busy and full of tremendous joy. Recently, Randy was called to serve as an area authority which has been another wonderful adjustment. Beth loves the Lord and desires to serve him no matter what. Join me today as Beth shares her testimony and her light in regards to marriage, motherhood and leadership in the church. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

Beth Brown grew up in Madison Wisconsin and was the youngest child in her family. At the age of 12 her father took a new job in Oregon. At the age of 16 Beth went to EFY in Provo and met her future husband Randy Brown. When Randy returned home from his mission in New Jersey they got married in 1996. They returned to Oregon and subsequently had six children. Life has been very busy and full of tremendous joy. Recently, Randy was called to serve as an area authority which has been another wonderful adjustment. Beth loves the Lord and desires to serve him no matter what. Join me today as Beth shares her testimony and her light in regards to marriage, motherhood and leadership in the church. bethnewellcoaching.com bethnewellcoaching@gmail.com

This lesson is for the week of July 11-17 with Lynda Cherry as host and Sam Castor as co-host.Brought to you by http://www.cedarfort.comSam Castor met his wife when they were both EFY counselors inCalifornia, and now feels wealthy with five pure hearted and happy children. Sam recently retired from his professional career at Switch to enjoy his family and pursue writing, composition, land development, and other artistic and business pursuits.Lynda Cherry, the author of “The Redemption of the Bride: God's Redeeming Love for His Covenant People,” has been a devoted student of the doctrines of Christ for more than 40 years, a scholar of the Old Testament, and of all things related to covenant. She has made a life-time study of Israelite culture and symbolism, and has just completed a book about the ancient feast days and their symbolic significance, both ancient and modern: “The Feasts and Festivals of the Messiah.”Lynda has taught BYU Continuing Education, Institute, Seminary and Adult Education classes, as well as Gospel Doctrine for more than 30 years. She has been a guest lecturer at BYU Education Week, B'Nai Shalom, and many firesides. She has led tour groups to the Holy Lands of Egypt, Jordan and Israel.As a convert of more than forty years, Lynda brings with her a rich heritage and understanding. With her background of evangelistic Christianity, combined with her love of the Jewish people, and her desire to bring all into the family of covenant Israel, Lynda brings a unique perspective to her work, seeking to build bridges of connection, unity and understanding between the different faith groups, as well as demonstrate the fulfillment of covenant promises through the Restoration.Members of the church believe in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The book of Mormon is another testament to Jesus Christ and chronicles the history of Jesus visiting the Natives in North America in ancient times. The book of Mormon was translated with priesthood power by Joseph Smith Jr. who was martyred as the prophet of the Church in 1844. The Church has grown to 16.6 million members worldwide, who love Jesus Christ and his restored gospel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This lesson is for the week of July 4th -10 with Lynda Cherry as host and Sam Castor as co-host.Brought to you by http://www.cedarfort.comSam Castor met his wife when they were both EFY counselors inCalifornia, and now feels wealthy with five pure hearted and happy children. Sam recently retired from his professional career at Switch to enjoy his family and pursue writing, composition, land development, and other artistic and business pursuits.Lynda Cherry, the author of “The Redemption of the Bride: God's Redeeming Love for His Covenant People,” has been a devoted student of the doctrines of Christ for more than 40 years, a scholar of the Old Testament, and of all things related to covenant. She has made a life-time study of Israelite culture and symbolism, and has just completed a book about the ancient feast days and their symbolic significance, both ancient and modern: “The Feasts and Festivals of the Messiah.”Lynda has taught BYU Continuing Education, Institute, Seminary and Adult Education classes, as well as Gospel Doctrine for more than 30 years. She has been a guest lecturer at BYU Education Week, B'Nai Shalom, and many firesides. She has led tour groups to the Holy Lands of Egypt, Jordan and Israel.As a convert of more than forty years, Lynda brings with her a rich heritage and understanding. With her background of evangelistic Christianity, combined with her love of the Jewish people, and her desire to bring all into the family of covenant Israel, Lynda brings a unique perspective to her work, seeking to build bridges of connection, unity and understanding between the different faith groups, as well as demonstrate the fulfillment of covenant promises through the Restoration.Members of the church believe in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The book of Mormon is another testament to Jesus Christ and chronicles the history of Jesus visiting the Natives in North America in ancient times. The book of Mormon was translated with priesthood power by Joseph Smith Jr. who was martyred as the prophet of the Church in 1844. The Church has grown to 16.6 million members worldwide, who love Jesus Christ and his restored gospel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe and Smith sometimes ask each other questions to which they already know the answer. More Utah municipality talk. Smith is feeling a bit off and tries to re-center himself with a calming rendition of Cotton-eye Joe. The guys play a round of finger, mercenary, kiss with Nolan Batman villains, and then another round of candlelight dinner, church dance, eternal marriage with characters from The (Diggery) Batman. The guys surmise that the Joker would not be a very loyal Tenenbaum. Why does it feel so good to feel bad? It's so comforting sometimes. Joe recommendation: American Crime Story: Impeachment. Bane reads us a quote from Dallin Oaks about apologies. Joe Smith was a fast-talker, an artist of misdirection. 4'33” is a composition by experimental composer John Cage. Link below to EV's karaoke version of it.  Smith starts out by accidentally reading the wrong chapter, that's just extra blessings. This chapter of the BOM starts with an angel appearing to Nephi and showing him all sorts of visions. Who is the best Scrooge? Michael Cain? George C. Scott? Bill Murray? Joe goes in-depth to explain the condensation of God. Smith channels his inner 12-year-old for a pretty jizzy interpretation of the vision of the tree of life. A dog at Smith's house says hello from a different room. Smith tells us a mission story about having to use his Priesthood authority to cast out EFY music. He shares his opinion on the LDS practice of having youth participate in a trek (pioneer LARP-ing). Smith gets so worked up talking about the trek that he needed to end the episode in anger, which is something experts advise against.  Holopaw - Dirty Boots https://youtu.be/VbS58eESOFQ   John Cage 4'33" Karaoke https://youtu.be/md_SCDozcAY Music Provided by Eric VanAusdal with permission from the artist. The Book of Mormon is publicly available at churchofjesuschrist.org   Email us at joeandsmithpod@gmail.com   Remember who you are and what you stand for

In this Conversation Brigette and Kristen talk about why it matters to have a spiritual identity and how Kristen views herself because of having one. They talk about how it impacts your life, helps you through struggles and gives you purpose. Kristen Walker Smith is a co-host of the One Minute Scripture Study podcast, a Deseret Book masterclass teacher, BYU Education Week speaker, EFY teacher, former seminary teacher, and bestselling author. Kristen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University where she met her darling husband of almost 20 years; they are the parents of three wonderful, rascally children. When Kristen isn't teaching the gospel you can usually find her rock climbing, listening to Elder Holland talks, or eating peanut butter– frequently all at the same time. Quotes from the podcast: I am purpose driven.. and there is something for me to do for God every single day- Kristen I am a daughter of God and I am here for a purpose- Kristen (A spiritual identity) is the foundation on which you build your life with- Brigette but I know who I am, and I have a purpose, so I can't give up- Brigette when you see that God has a purpose for your whole life but also for each season of your life, I can look back and see the purpose in that, how it changed me and it made me more empathetic, it also made me more capable of reaching people I wouldn't be able to reach if my life was just la-dee-da all the time and it also brought me to God in other ways that it couldn't have. Knowing your life has purpose and that God has a purpose for each difficult thing you go through- the is so strengthening for me. - Kristen There is just a level of compassion that God wants us to have for ALL of his children.- Kristen He loves people and its not in spite of their weaknesses and difficulties, but because he sees their power and strength as they fight through it- Kristen "the greatest leaders of all time have compassion"- Joey Heller Compassion is the truest expression of love- Brigette We think we are one thing, but when we open our mimd and our heart to our spiritual identity, when that happens we begin to understand who we really are- Brigette our true self is much more aware then our frontal lobe- Kristen I have a spirit that reminds my brain what it true- Kristen I am amazed at how I can be in a class of 500 on the internet, we do a meditation, and all the sudden everyone is crying. It's because for 2 seconds they let go of what their brain thought and they tune into what their spirit thought. your spirit will call you out but it will love you infinitely.- Brigette If did not believe God created me and I had a purpose and I am accountable to him, I would probably have reacted to my circumstances very differently- Kristen If I didn't believe that God had wanted me on earth, I might have ended that option- Kristen I learned that it was a season and that things will always, always get better... Waiting for 7 years is a long time, but I recognized that I was in a waiting period.- Kristen God had waiting periods, and growing periods and be patient periods.- Kristen there is a clear difference when your living with the spirit and a spiritual identity and not.- Brigette be patient with yourself, its o.k if all you can do today is survive.- Kristen To connect with Brigette and Kristen: Kristen: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/kristenwalkersmith/ Brigette: www.thestrongandcapable.com IG: Brigette.Heller FB: The Strong and Capable Page

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Saison 1 - Episode 8 Qu'est-ce que le pranayama ? (2/2) avec Boris Tatzky La respiration est le symbole du Vivant qui nous accompagne de la naissance à la mort. Depuis longtemps, des chercheurs, aussi bien dans le champ scientifique que spirituel, étudient cette fonction centrale du corps humain. Des yogis de l'Inde Ancienne à la cohérence cardiaque, en passant par les religions, la pleine conscience laïque ou les chamanes, tous mettent en avant, au-delà de son apparente banalité, la magie du souffle et ce qu'il peut amener en termes de santé physique, de sérénité mentale et de connexion profonde à soi-même.    Après avoir échangé lors de l'épisode précédent sur les définitions du pranayama, la pédagogie progressive, l'assise correcte pour pratiquer, les outils pour débutants, le sens du souffle ou encore les bandhas, nous aborderons aujourd'hui d'autres questions autour du pranayama : quand le pratiquer ? est-ce utile ou non d'utiliser un rythme ou un mantra pendant la pratique ? Et pourquoi ?  Nous évoquerons ensuite l'infleunce du Tantra sur le pranayama en essayant de mettre en lien le pranayama avec les koshas, qui sont les couches énergétiques du corps selon la vision yoguique, avec les chakras, les nadis, les granthis, tous ces termes qui représentent une vision du corps propre à la période tantrique.  Enfin, nous aborderons également les éventuelles contre-indications à la pratique du pranayama et Boris Tatzky délivrera, en fin d'émission, quelques conseils d'ordre général sur la pratique du yoga.  Invité : Boris Tatzky, formateur d'enseignants de yoga, directeur des écoles EFY yoga Sud-Est, auteur de plusieurs ouvrages sur le yoga  Retrouvez-nous sur www.casayana.fr  !  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/casayana_yoga  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/casayanayogagrenoble   Pour nous contacter : casayogagrenoble@gmail.com Si vous avez apprécié l'épisode, n'hésitez pas à nous laisser un commentaire sur votre plateforme d'écoute

Saison 1 - Episode 7 Qu'est-ce que le pranayama ? (1/2) avec Boris Tatzky La respiration est le symbole du Vivant qui nous accompagne de la naissance à la mort. Depuis longtemps, des chercheurs, aussi bien dans le champ scientifique que spirituel, étudient cette fonction centrale du corps humain. Des yogis de l'Inde Ancienne à la cohérence cardiaque, en passant par les religions, la pleine conscience laïque ou les chamanes, tous mettent en avant, au-delà de son apparente banalité, la magie du souffle et ce qu'il peut amener en termes de santé physique, de sérénité mentale et de connexion profonde à soi-même.    Que veut dire le mot pranayama ? Comment le définir ? Quels sont les effets de la pratique ? Comment le pratiquer correctement, du point de vue de la posture, du rythme, de l'attention mentale ?Quels pièges sont à éviter ? Quels sont les principaux pranayamas ? Boris Tatzky, professeur de yoga et formateur, nous guidera sur ce chemin du pranayama pour mieux comprendre ce qu'il est et à quoi il sert.    Nous tenterons également de montrer l'intérêt d'une pédagogie adaptée et progressive, chère à ce formateur expérimenté. Enfin, nous chercherons à définir, le plus simplement possible, le sens et le rôle de tous les concepts qui se rattachent de près au souffle-énergie : les rétentions (kumbhakas), les fermetures énergétiques (bandhas) mais aussi les rivières et centres énergétiques (nadis et chakras)… qui, selon la vision yoguique, constitue notre corps au-delà de la matière… Invité : Boris Tatzky, formateur d'enseignants de yoga, directeur des écoles EFY yoga Sud-Est, auteur de plusieurs ouvrages sur le yoga  Retrouvez-nous sur www.casayana.fr  !  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/casayana_yoga  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/casayanayogagrenoble  Pour nous contacter : casayogagrenoble@gmail.com Si vous avez apprécié l'épisode, n'hésitez pas à nous laisser un commentaire sur votre plateforme d'écoute

The 2022 youth theme for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has great meaning during this year, defined by culture wars and the continued COVID-19 pandemic: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). This episode of the Church News podcast features the Church's Young Men general presidency — President Steven J. Lund and his counselors, Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt and Brother Bradley R. Wilcox — discussing the strength and testimonies of Latter-day Saint youth. In this and other times of uncertainty, the voice of prophets can guide young people toward light, said President Lund. “It is our prayer, our constant prayer, that our youth will be able to see the power of the doctrines of the kingdom that are brought to us through the prophets, seers and revelators on the earth today.”  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering the hoys of songing the Efy medley and wanting to get good at this song to sing along with piano

The New Testament's parable of the talents teaches us that God gives us everything we need to accomplish the work He has asked us to do, including the special skills and talents to grow and share our testimony with others. This episode of the Church News podcast features a member musician of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dr. Wayne Burton. The podcast also includes a small sampling of his music. The medical doctor has chosen to grow his musical talents by writing and producing Latter-day Saint music as part of his discipleship.  Selections of Wayne Burton's music are played within this podcast as follows: “A Light to the World,” written by Wayne Burton and Tyler Castleton, performed by Claire Quigley on the album “Hear Him - By the Voice of My Servants, Vol. 2.” “In Heaven's Light,” written and performed by Wayne Burton. Currently released on YouTube and to be featured on an upcoming album.  “All I Need To Know,” written by Wayne Burton and Tyler Castleton. Performed by Wayne Burton on the album “All I Need To Know.” “God of All,”  written by Wayne Burton, performed by Hanna Eyre, and to be featured on an upcoming album. “For Me,” written by Wayne Burton and Tyler Castleton, performed by Hanna Eyre, and featured on the album, “Hear Him - By the Voice of My Servants, Vol. 2.” The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we get closer to the October 26th reveal date for the new C8 Z06, CORVETTE TODAY's News & Headlines podcast is packed with critical information about this new car!Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com go over everything that's available on the new C8 Z06. Here is a quick overview of the topics covered in this podcast....1. GM teases the new C8 Z06 on Instagram2. First Z06 picture-what are we looking at? Have we seen it before?3. The NCM will demolish the Country Hearth Inn Hotel after Firefighter Training4. The C8 Z06 is photographed on the streets around the Nurburgring5. Is GM's new Ultium 62kw EV motor headed for the Corvette E-ray?6. GM shot a Z06 commercial in Pittsburgh last week with the Z06, and it's an Hard Top Convertible!7. Testing of the C8 Z06 HTC is seen at GM's Milford Proving Grounds8. A $1million '57 Corvette for sale-it was from Zora's Fuelie Test Fleet9. Z06 renderings done in EFY body colored exterior trim vs Carbon FlashIf you're waiting for this Z06, like we are, don't miss this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

Bruce Chang immigrated to the United States at age 12 and lived in Hawaii and Washington State. He is originally from Taiwan and belonged to the Buddhist faith, was baptized at age 17, and served a mission in the California, Arcadia Mission, speaking Chinese. Bruce has a PhD in Organizational Leadership and has worked as a seminary teacher and an institute director and coordinator for over 20 years, teaches at BYU Education Week and EFY, and was recently a visiting professor at Brigham Young University. He has served as a counselor in a young single adult stake in Syracuse, Utah, and in the California Arcadia Mission presidency. In this podcast, Bruce shares his experience working with youth and full time missionaries and how to effectively teach and support them. Highlights 3:15 Bruce relates his experience meeting Elder Cook and getting called as a counselor in a newly-formed YSA stake. 9:00 Bruce's experience being converted and baptized as a member of the Church. Bruce is the only member of his family and he has passed through many difficult experiences because he didn't have much support from family. 23:08 The measure of a true leader is to be someone that listens more than he speaks. 25:00 How do we connect with youth and help them progress in the gospel? Understand where they are at and where you think that the Lord wants to take them. 27:30 Bruce's tips to help youth that don't think they need organized religion. Ask, don't tell. Don't try to change their behavior. 29:20 Teach them correct principles but let them self discover. 29:30 Bruce gives an example of how to talk with teens and get them to pay attention when you teach. 35:15 Lead your children into the scriptures. Bruce gives a real life example of how to teach with scripture instead of getting angry with his child. 41:00 Bruce gets called to serve in the mission presidency in the same mission that he served in as a young man. 43:00 Experiences working in a mission presidency and with the missionaries. 52:10 How can we better help and prepare missionaries? We need to focus on conversion and not baptism. It can be discouraging for missionaries when they can't achieve their baptism goal. You can't set a goal that infringes on other people's agency. Control the controllable. 55:15 How can parents best support their full time missionaries? Don't focus on outward rewards, such as, being an AP, zone leader, district leader or getting a certain number of baptisms. Instead ask them to share experiences and how they have seen God in their lives. Ask them not if they get along with their companion but what they have learned or like about their companion. How has your companion helped you? Be prepared weekly with great questions. 1:03:38 To be a great leader is to be an exceptional follower. Links Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast

Bruce Chang immigrated to the United States at age 12 and lived in Hawaii and Washington State. He is originally from Taiwan and belonged to the Buddhist faith, was baptized at age 17, and served a mission in the California, Arcadia Mission, speaking Chinese. Bruce has a PhD in Organizational Leadership and has worked as a seminary teacher and an institute director and coordinator for over 20 years, teaches at BYU Education Week and EFY, and was recently a visiting professor at Brigham Young University. He has served as a counselor in a young single adult stake in Syracuse, Utah, and in the California Arcadia Mission presidency. In this podcast, Bruce shares his experience working with youth and full time missionaries and how to effectively teach and support them. Highlights 3:15 Bruce relates his experience meeting Elder Cook and getting called as a counselor in a newly-formed YSA stake. 9:00 Bruce's experience being converted and baptized as a member of the Church. Bruce is the only member of his family and he has passed through many difficult experiences because he didn't have much support from family. 23:08 The measure of a true leader is to be someone that listens more than he speaks. 25:00 How do we connect with youth and help them progress in the gospel? Understand where they are at and where you think that the Lord wants to take them. 27:30 Bruce's tips to help youth that don't think they need organized religion. Ask, don't tell. Don't try to change their behavior. 29:20 Teach them correct principles but let them self discover. 29:30 Bruce gives an example of how to talk with teens and get them to pay attention when you teach. 35:15 Lead your children into the scriptures. Bruce gives a real life example of how to teach with scripture instead of getting angry with his child. 41:00 Bruce gets called to serve in the mission presidency in the same mission that he served in as a young man. 43:00 Experiences working in a mission presidency and with the missionaries. 52:10 How can we better help and prepare missionaries? We need to focus on conversion and not baptism. It can be discouraging for missionaries when they can't achieve their baptism goal. You can't set a goal that infringes on other people's agency. Control the controllable. 55:15 How can parents best support their full time missionaries? Don't focus on outward rewards, such as, being an AP, zone leader, district leader or getting a certain number of baptisms. Instead ask them to share experiences and how they have seen God in their lives. Ask them not if they get along with their companion but what they have learned or like about their companion. How has your companion helped you? Be prepared weekly with great questions. 1:03:38 To be a great leader is to be an exceptional follower. Links Transcript coming soon

Are you a victim to the culture of Mormonism? Have you experienced being shamed for who you were or what you were choosing because your loved ones chose the Mormon culture over you? Well you are not alone! My guest today is the amazing Jessie Funk. You may have heard about her, @dearauntjessie, from her singing and sharing her talent with EFY. Maybe  you have seen her speak, or seen her work with the youth, her books that she's published or more recently her events and retreats that she is facilitating. Jessie is a power house and I was thrilled to have her on the show today!Jessie shares that for years she clung onto the phrase, "a testimony is found by the bearing of it".  She felt that if she did all the little things, held onto faith, tried to do her very best to be as sincere as possible, as loving as possible, you name it that it would help her with her testimony in the Mormon church. But, it never worked.She shares that her transition out of Mormonism could be described as 'death by 1,000 paper cuts'. You can be happy and free. You can and will be blessed, even when you leave religion.See the magnificence of who you are. For more about Jessie's retreats go here: www.Especiallyfortruth.com Find her on IG & TickTock: @especiallyfortruthFor my 13 week leaving religion course go to: https://www.amandajoyloveland.com/leavingreligioncourseFor our Heart Opening Retreat go: https://www.amandajoyloveland.com/upcoming

Today Mormon Stories is lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Jessie Funk! For anyone familiar with the music of the youth seminars held by the LDS church known as “EFY”, singer Jessie Funk's name should ring a bell. After Jessie's career touring with the broadway musical “Footloose”, releasing several studio albums and books, starting her organization “The Ivy Foundation”, and raising her two children, she recently changed tunes, choosing to leave the Mormon church. We are excited to speak with Jessie about her Mormon upbringing, career (in and outside of the church), her faith crisis, and her new venture “Especially for Truth”, a week-long summer seminar for post-Mormon teens. Wrapping up her first “EFT” event last week where John and Carah were invited as guest speakers, we hope powerhouse Jessie Funk joining the post-Mormon activist space will be music to your ears! And a bonus? There are still tickets left to her Especially for Truth event for post-Mormon women in Park City this coming weekend Aug 27-29th! Visit especiallyfortruth.com ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 —————

In this episode, I share a personal Aha Moment I recently had  about Patriarchal Blessings. Key Ideas1.  A Patriarchal Blessing is a revelation given through the Lord's authorized agent, the Patriarch. It is God's word directly given to us for our benefit and use, and as a guide throughout our life.When moved upon by the Holy Spirit, we may desire to share a particular part of our blessing with someone in our family or a close, personal friend. But our blessing should never be made common knowledge for all to hear. 2.  We are meant to be agents who act, not agents to be acted upon. This concept led me to one of my greatest Aha Moments! Of the year so far. It was kind of “the perfect storm” for me, as far as Aha Moments go …. And when it struck, my first reaction was, “Well, duh! How did I miss THAT little golden nugget all these years … decades? Three things came together simultaneously:In my Book of Mormon study, I was reading 2nd Nephi, chapter 2. In our CFM study, I was reading D&C section 58. I had pulled out my Patriarchal Blessing and read it.  I always believed my PB was God's way of telling what would happen TO ME during my life. One passage from my Blessing said my voice would become strong in bearing my testimony of the Restored gospel of Jesus Christ, the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon, and the power it has to make us better. I was talking to my daughter, Raechel, about this 18 months ago, lamenting that this blessing had not occurred yet. I translated that passage into something like: I would be asked to speak at Women's Conference, or be sought after to speak at Time Out For Women or EFY or Education Week. Those were the only venues I could think of where my voice could become strong in bearing my testimony to a large audience of people. That was when Raechel suggested I start a podcast.  And although I took her advice, I overlooked a very important lesson! Until the morning of the perfect storm!3. Our Patriarchal Blessing IS an INVITATION from the Lord to ACT. The Spirit whispered to me, "Mindy, “It is not meet that I should command you in all things ….. you should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of your own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness; For the power is in you, wherein you are an agent unto yourself----Your Patriarchal Blessing IS THE CALL. But you need to ACT, not wait to be ACTED UPON.” This sudden realization filled me with an  incredible, enabling power. Then another little golden nugget bopped me on the noggin: My voice IS becoming strong in bearing my testimony of the truthfulness of the Restored gospel! It's happening through this podcast! I am fulfilling one of the things I was called to do in my PB--because I chose to act of my own free will on one of the invitations.  Perhaps you've known this all along. And if that's the case, I'm a little bummed that you didn't tell me about it sooner! DO ONE THINGGo through your PB and make a list of everything you are INVITED to do or become. Rewrite them as CALLINGS. Then design a plan.Resources"Your Patriarchal Blessing..." Thomas S. Monson"The Lord Blesses His Children..." Richard D. Allred"Priesthood Blessings..." James E. Faust

Join Lindsey and Brooke for a first row spot on the hot mess express as Lindsey finds herself in trouble in the hot town of Lehi, Utah. Go behind the scenes to find out how hard your mom most likely hustled to provide you with a gummy bear, and experience the heat of an EFY first dance. Also, time for some self reflection for Lindsey, when a joke lands wrong ends up hurting everyone's feelings. 

En esta conversa con el fundador y CEO de First Job y de EFY, conversamos sobre las brechas que hoy existen con y para el talento joven ¿Qué pasó con las líneas de carrera? ¿Qué desafíos existen hoy? ¿Cómo damos un próximo paso? Esto y mucho más en este quinto capítulo de la 2da temporada de Re_Curso Humano¿Quién es Mario? Te dejamos su linkedin acá: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moramario/

My friend Bradley Talbot, Winnipeg Canada RM and former EFY teacher, shares his story as gay Latter-Day Saint. Bradley talks about his desire to stay in the Church, close with God, marry a man, and together raise a family having family night, attending Church and reading the Book of Mormon. Bradley is graduating the Psychology and hopes for a career in criminal psychology. Bradley is the founder of Color the Campus at BYU (see @colorthecampus on IG) to help bring more understanding and support for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Thank you Bradley for sharing your story. It helps us come together as the same human family and better support each other. You are a good man with a wonderful future. Thanks for helping to make our world a better place.

WE'RE BACK! Thank you all for your patience. Today we are reading Alma 35-38 today! Let's talk about the poor Zoramites and Alma's epistles to his two righteous sons! anditcametosass@gmail.com Today's closing music is brought to you by the many awkward EFY dances in late 1990s-early 2000s

My friend Hayden and Sydney join us to share their feelings about helping and serving marginalized groups of people. Hayden, who had Ben Schilaty as his EFY counselor and is now taking his BYU class, shares his journey to better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Hayden and Sydney have wonderful insights into how we can improve our culture to help everyone feel more welcome, valued, and loved. They also talk about Bryan Stevenson’s (author of "Just Mercy") speech at BYU gave them better principals to support others. Bryan’s four principals are: Find ways to get more proximate to those who are neglected and living in the margins. Change the narratives underneath the policy issues we grapple with. Stay hopeful Be willing to do things that are uncomfortable and inconvenient. Source: https://news.byu.edu/news/byu-forum-creating-justice Thank you Hayden and Sydney for being on the podcast helping us better help others feel welcome, understood, and needed in LDS congregations and society.

Years ago, while sitting alone in a hospital waiting room as his wife had an emergency C-section, Randal Wright made a commitment to God as he called upon the powers of heaven to help his wife safely deliver their newborn child. In that commitment, he promised that for the rest of his life he would look for important lessons. Not only would he look for those lessons, he would record them and share them. The Lord protected and preserved the lives of Randal's wife and child, and in return, Randal has kept his promise to God. On today’s episode, Randal reveals the power of sharing our experiences and learning from the experiences of others to inspire us to be better and live life to its fullest. “The first thing I say in the morning is ‘I’m alive.’" Show Notes 3:21- Why Teach in Stories?  10:04- 3-Word Journal 18:24- Using Stories in Teaching Effectively 29:49- Integrity=Doing What You’ll Say You Can Do 39:05- Early to Bed, Early to Rise 59:49- What Does It Mean to Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Hablaremos de un anime bastante kawaii, se trata de "Null*Peta" y en la música tendremos a Azumi Waki. Además, narraremos la antigua leyenda japonesa de Urashima Taro. Canciones: 1.Null Peta Opening Full - #NULL!*Peta - by Null (Cv : Azuki Waki) Peta (Cv : Reina Ueda) 2.Hurry Love 3.Blend A - Bon Appétit?S 4.Detarame na Minus to Plus ni Okeru Blend Ko Música de Fondo: 1. Vect - Nisekoi Sleep Zzz 2. PeachyKeen https://soundcloud.com/iampeachykeen 3. Efy https://soundcloud.com/user-898155480

In this episode Vanessa talks to Aubrey Toone about how she has pursued a career in music. Aubrey has remained extremely positive as she has started the journey to become a musician. Her music has reached 1 million hits on Spotify, some of her music that she wrote when she was 16 was chosen to be the soundtrack for a Netflix series, she's written songs on EFY albums, and moved from one end of the country to the other with her husband making connections and chasing her dreams. I think you'll love this episode and I hope it inspires you to go after what you love no matter what. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sabrina has a conversation with two Never-mormons trying to understand the churches World Wide Fast on Good Friday. The group also discusses the Word of Wisdom, EFY and Mormon pop music, and how to survive quarantine during Covid-19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss 3 of my favorite strategies for improving motivation and drive. This episode is dedicated to Rajesh and Efy. For links to my website, social media platforms, free trainings, and other resources, click here: https://linktr.ee/JoshWrightPiano

My friend Brayden McFadden (active LDS, EFY Counselor, BYU Student) shares his journey coming home from his mission in Alaska after 6 weeks because of his emotional health. Brayden pre-mission life including successfully doing hard things (Texas high school football, early morning seminary). But that firm foundation and spiritual preparation (including a year playing football at BYU) couldn’t prevent what happened on his mission from occurring and he needed to return home. Brayden talks about what happened, great family support, why church became difficult and why he almost left, why/how he stayed in the church, and how he ultimately healed. Brayden is sharing his story (including his EFY students) to help and support others. I became aware of Brayden’s story because of the IG account 2humansofbyu. Thanks for being on the podcast Brayden. You are a strong, faithful and brave man. You will give home and heal many.

In today's special episode of the Life is Brough Podcast, I interview Brother Darren Schmidt, one of my very dear friends and a former Seminary teacher of mine when I was in High School. Brother Schmidt teaches Seminary currently, and is also a father of eight children (nine including himself, his wife would say), as well as a leader in his Ward. He has spoken at BYU Education Week, and has been an EFY Director and has been involved in EFY for several years. He is an author of a small book that he wrote for his children that he later made the choice to publish called "Table Salt and Testimony." Above all of this, I am excited to have him on the podcast today because of who I know Brother Schmidt is because of the impact that he had on me when I was sitting in the same seats that his current students sit in as Seminary students. If you would like to get in touch with me, my email address is brough.podcast@gmail.com, I would love to hear from you about your experiences, or if you have feedback on the podcast please don't hesitate to send me a message.

Noticias - Adolescentes en una recreación de la caminata pionera mormona sufren deshidratación https://tinyurl.com/y55yor2p - Policía: hombre que filmó a una mujer en el cambiador identificado como alto miembro de la iglesia SUD https://tinyurl.com/yyrmj2xu - Padre exmormón dice que la homofobia de la Iglesia SUD es responsable del suicidio de su hijo adolescente https://tinyurl.com/yxoh6wk2  Mensajes - Las misioneras mujeres y el EFY  Costo del EFY: https://efy.byu.edu/cost La opinión de las mujeres según Hinckley: https://tinyurl.com/y4ng92cn Tema del día - Habla el jefe de los mormones: qué opina de la poligamia, la legalización del aborto y las redes sociales La entrevista: https://tinyurl.com/y4pchbkc Las mujeres polígamas tenían menos hijos: véase la nota 6 en https://tinyurl.com/y4k5ff82 Más hombres que mujeres en la iglesia temprana: https://tinyurl.com/y3jvh3sx Religión en la Unión Soviética: https://tinyurl.com/yyx5f8cs Ramas del mormonismo - Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días (Lyman Wight)

My friend Trey shares his story as a gay Latter-day Saint. We start with growing up in San Diego and coming out to his family (good experience), church leaders and friends. Like all my LGBTQ friends, it’s a difficult road. Trey shares going to BYU Idaho and coming out to his five roommates (good experience and they sincerely wanted to understand Trey’s experience). Trey is transferring to the University of Utah. Trey shares thoughts on ending stereotypes about our LGBTQ friends. Trey shares his belief in the Church, positive experience at EFY, his desire to stay close to God and also to find a husband to share his life with. Thanks Trey for sharing your journey. You are a good man with a wonderful life ahead of you.

Hear Mal chew right into the mic as the gals get catty about Lena Dunham and discuss the specific charms of EFY.Follow us on Instagram! @distractionspod

Bigfoot found in Utah? DC is aggressively skeptical. Totalled car talk and weighing in kicks the show off right. 9:00- KC recaps the week and DC is furious with a “Fan's” newest round of Team West sabotagery. 17:00- KC’s #SPFJ regiments and double double penetration. 34:00- Weight loss predictions and DC’s “healthy” diet of almonds and lime water. 47:00- STFU! ...Journal time!!! 53:00- DC is back to tell us about EFY ...and other reasons he (and KC) are NERDS! 1:08:00- Impromptu Instagram responses. 1:12:00- Sobered up DC learns about last week's podcast’s philosophies. 1:16:00- Hero DC acquires sustenance for his wife and children - falls asleep in the car with it. 1:26:00- KC’s liquid in/liquid out diet. 1:36:30- *MOVIE QUOTE* + Dear Leaders’ Praise Songs. 1:50:00- Funny answers from funny fans. 1:57:00- DC’s Russian dinner and how you, too, can weigh 333 lbs! 2:09:00- DC potentially in late-night trouble...more answers next week! Having epically failed a hilarious prank in the name of science, DC and KC close out the show and do so, as always, like Goddamn Gentlemen!

Dr. Hank Smith has taught seminary, institute, and now teaches at Brigham Young University. He is a regular speaker at religious programs, corporate training events, school assemblies, and educational conferences. He is a master teacher and in this episode, he shares with us some of his secrets and tactics that we can all apply to improve our teaching. This interview was originally part of the Leading Saints Teaching Saints Virtual Summit. Transcription Available Below Highlights 4:45 Start with remembering why you are teaching: Genesis 44:34 How can we go back to Heavenly Father without these students? 7:00 Teaching is like art: There are fundamentals but otherwise everyone's art is different. Get the fundamentals and then play to your strengths. 10:45 What to do when a discussion is not happening Write out your questions beforehand Add "Why do you think...?" when asking a question Build-in the silence so it isn't awkward Let people know you're going to ask them Avoid the easy questions Be authentic about wanting a discussion 18:30 Look at examples of the Savior teaching: John 4 Set them up to get their attention Know your students and make it relevant to them Bring up testimony at the right moment 25:30 More effective when teaching by a one-by-one ministry 29:20 Watch for moments to get to, rather than getting through material 30:30 Using gratitude and praise 33:45 Collect and use stories 38:25 Prepare until you're excited 39:50 Mark 2: four people working together to carry a man to Jesus 42:45 How to share scriptures Power in translating it into modern language, in word-for-word reading, and in summarizing Ask: did you understand? Read with enthusiasm and personality 47:45 There's an ideal, but be okay with the real Interview Transcript Leading Saints (LS): Welcome back to another session of the Teaching Saints Virtual Summit. This is one of the later recordings that we're doing, and it's been fun to see everything unfold, and people from around the world, thousands of individuals tuning in and hopefully gaining some insight on how to be better teachers in the church. Today I'm back on the campus of BYU, talking with Dr. Hank Smith. How are you? Hank Smith: Hello. Good to be with you, Kurt. LS: Now, tell the 10 people out there listening that have never heard of you, give them some background. Hank: Yes, the 10 out of the 11 who are listening. I've taught in [seminaries institutes? 00:00:52] for...it's been since 2000, so 18 years. I moved over to BYU in 2010, and I've taught here since then. [00:01:03] I work for Deseret Book a little bit, BYU Education Week, EFY, try to spread some goodness. LS: Nice, awesome. As I usually start out with, I want to imagine that we're in front of a room full of new gospel doctrine teachers, maybe seminary teachers, youth teachers, let's go through some points on improving teaching. But where do we start? What's a good jumping off point? Hank: I think for me, personally, I have to remember why we do what we do because it can get tiresome. And sometimes things don't go as well as planned, and you think, "Why do I even try," because it's not working. So you have to remember why. You come back to why. I have to go through my reasons why I do what I do, and in Genesis 44, Joseph is testing his brothers to see if they've changed. This is when he's in Egypt and they've come to Egypt for food, and he wants to see if they've changed, [00:02:03] and so he frames Benjamin. Most people have seen the play, haven't read the book, but most people know the play. LS: Which is a historically [acting]. Hank: Right, right. Yeah, totally. They sing the songs right here in the chapters. But in Genesis 44, he said he's going to take Benjamin and put him in prison, and he's going to let the brothers go. And he says, "You can go." He wants to see; will they leave their little brother behind? If they do,

Erin Tanner lives in Cortez, Colorado, and is the mother of three children. She served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Along with being a youth leader she has been a presenter at Especially For Youth for three summers. Highlights 4:49 Youth come hungry to learn the gospel. 5:17 Data shows testimony growth is attributed most to four years of seminary and second to that was attendance at EFY. 7:19 EFY happens through the Church Education System. It is held throughout the country at various locations. 7:46 They have different varieties of EFY such as, outdoor, humanitarian, and adventure for youth. 8:43 Leaders could become familiar with EFY options and help encourage youth to attend the one that is best for them. 8:51 EFY has a scholarship program to help cover some of the cost. 11:07 Young Women Ideas: Harry Potter Young Women in Excellence theme, and a Harry Potter New Beginnings. 12:31 Be a window. Have the youth leave knowing their Heavenly Father loves them instead of thinking their leader is cool. 16:20 Pull back and be intentional. 17:50 Teaching with object lessons. 19:04 Have fun with the youth and allow fun to happen. 26:46 Be a useful instrument. You don’t have to do it all and be all. Look to those around you for help. 29:29 Fill your mind with truth. Turn to the scriptures, podcasts, and conference talks. 33:02 Let the scriptures wash over you. 33:46 Teach true doctrine. 40:46 Help the youth learn where to go to find answers. Teach clear doctrine. 41:46 Use Pinterest to log ideas and customize them for your young women. 48:43 Be authentic and genuine. Be a follower of Christ. Links Especially For Youth The Divine Center, by Stephen Covey YW in Excellence Value Pageant YW in Excellence and New Beginnings w/ a Harry Potter theme

Discover what sets the BASEcamp experience apart from all other programs. It's been called "the most relevant experience for our youth today". This episode tells you why.

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on this episode we have guest house Abbey Wazeem, and the ultimate Frisbee club, will they make a case for their hobby being a sport or just an EFY activity? also we have self proclaimed robot kevbot to talk about tech, and i tell you what i really though about the Oscars, this and much more on today's episode of AGGIE NEWS ROOM

Thousands of LDS teenagers hear and sing his vocal arrangements every summer at Especially for Youth camps, but on this new album, composer and arranger Michael R. Hicks lets the instruments do the work.Hymn Creations runs the gamut of styles, featuring big celebratory arrangements like "Rejoice the Lord is King," and more contemplative performances like "I Need Thee Every Hour."  In this interview Mike talks about his personal—and sometimes surprising—connection to the hymns he's chosen, about doing his best writing away from the piano, and why he thinks hymns are to music what the scriptures are to literature.That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull.PlaylistCome Ye Children of the LordHow Gentle God's CommandsCome Thou FountJesus the Very Thought of TheeAmazing GraceDearest Children God is Near YouGreen HillWe Thank TheeCome Follow MeRejoice the Lord is KingI Need Thee Every HourI Know that My Redeemer LIves

From the hundreds of song submissions they receive, the producers of each year's Especially for Youth album winnow out the best for recording and sharing with the tens of thousands of youth who attend the annual summer camp.Producer Russ Dixon talks about the process of creating this year's album, "Believe. Hope. Endure."  He's found some new diamonds-in-the-rough like "The One," plus Stephanie Mabey's "He Knows Me Better," the contemporary Christian hit "What Faith Can do," and more.That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull.

Forget that most famous first-page diary entry on January 1st where you try to sum up the entire previous year. Instead, listen as noted EFY and Education Week speaker Randal Wright teaches you The 3 Word Journal technique, and get started accessing your own mind and your own experiences in a simple, yet profoundly meaningful way.You'll be surprised what memories and events just a few words can trigger and how easy it is to "3 Word" them for later expansion. You'll soon have a catalogue of instantly accessible life experiences which point the way to what the Lord has prepared you for in this life and be able to leave a legacy of personal learning to bless your family for generations.(I'm not kidding when I say this is one of the most fascinating and useful interviews I've conducted and I really wish I could make everyone sit down and listen for 20 minutes, then share it with a friend.):-)That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Most Latter-day Saints can answer the "Why are we here?" question from childhood, but it can be a bit trickier to find the answer to "Why am I here?" Institute instructor, author, and EFY and Education Week speaker Randal A. Wright worries about that, "Because," he says, the youth we are retaining in the church "are the ones who really know who they are," while we lose many of the others.In this interview Dr. Wright talks about Patriarchal Blessings, how the Lord reveals things to us over time, using both our strengths and our weaknesses as clues, and why we are never to old to ask the Lord, "What's next for me?"That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Every year the new EFY album is kept under wraps and only released to Especially for Youth participants--until the end of the summer that is. That time is now and album co-producer Peter Breinholt introduces us to the songs and the artists who celebrate this year's theme from 1 Timothy 4:12.You'll find insights into the creative process, songwriting and song choosing, and even a few last minute changes in the studio which came together to make this new CD a collection of established artists and new-comers.That's this week on The Cri cket and Seagull...

Most parents agree that "Why?" is one of the first and most-asked questions by their children and while there are times when "Because the Lord said so" really is the reason, there is power when we can also supply a "Why."From their years of teaching youth and young adults in the church, authors and EFY speakers John Hilton III and Anthony Sweat have compiled many of the most important answers for LDS youth 12-18 into one book.  With quotes from Church leaders, real-life stories, and colorful graphics, this is a book you can read even a bite-sized chunk at a time and still get great answers to the "Why" of dating, friends, media, commandments, fasting, etc.That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull...

Every summer thousands of LDS teenagers descend on campuses around the world for EFY -- that's Especially For Youth -- a sort of youth conference on spiritual steroids. And one of the perks of attending is being the first on your block to hear the new CD, since it isn't even for sale until the last session of EFY is over.Still, that doesn't mean we can't give you a sneak peek of the brand new 2006 CD with songwriters and producers Tyler Castleton and Staci Peters, the creative artists behind, "The Greatest Gift." They talk about the music, the songs, the singers, and putting on protective armor to improve your songwriting.That's this week, on the The Cricket and Seagull...