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1. HEART OF THE MATTER 1A. Record-Breaking Missionary Numbers — Pres. Oaks at New Mission Leader Seminar At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders (June 18–21, Provo MTC), President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will soon have the largest number of full-time missionaries in its history, surpassing the current 87,000+ serving worldwide. The surge is driven by the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries (following the November policy change lowering the minimum age from 19) and the addition of 55 new missions in July, bringing the global total to 506. President Oaks outlined three characteristics defining the restored Church: (1) the fulness of doctrine (including eternal marriage between a man and a woman); (2) priesthood authority and keys; and (3) a unique testimony of Christ grounded in modern revelation and the First Vision. Sister Kristin Oaks also spoke, sharing six core truths missionaries teach. Source: Church Newsroom, June 20, 2026 Note: Strong potential for discussion on what ‘only true and living church’ means in a pluralistic world — Richie angle? 1B. New Hymn ‘Welcome Home’ — The Story Behind It Composer Andrea Brett explains how a 2017 encounter with Demetrius O’Neal — a recent convert serving as a greeter at a Spokane ward on a snowy Sunday morning — inspired her hymn ‘Welcome Home,’ now published in the new Hymns for Home and Church. Brett submitted 10 pieces when the global hymnbook was announced in 2018; this was the only one she’d written before the call. She received confirmation of its selection in February 2025, then had a full-circle moment when she and O’Neal sat near each other at the April 2025 General Conference as the Tabernacle Choir performed it. O’Neal’s name appears in the hymn’s tune name as a tribute. The hymn is now translated and sung globally. Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1C. Family History Records Are a ‘Sacred Thread’ — Elder Bragg at International Archivists Congress Elder Mark A. Bragg, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Family History Department and FamilySearch International, was a keynote speaker at the III Congress of Archivists: Digital Archive Expo (DA-EXPO), held June 8–12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. He called family history records ‘the thin but sacred thread’ tying people together across generations, and argued that records are ‘in a very real sense, witnesses.’ Elder Bragg framed the digital revolution in genealogy in moral terms: for most of history, access to records was shaped by ‘proximity, resources and specialized knowledge,’ but today a record created in one place can be preserved in another, indexed in a third, and discovered by someone on the other side of the world. ‘The reach is astonishing. The speed is breathtaking. The possibilities are almost beyond measure.’ He also said that ‘access is an act of kindness’ — records only fulfill their divine purpose when they are found, understood, and used. His core message: preserving memory is an act of hope. ‘It says that the past is not dead to us and that the future deserves more than fragments.’ Source: Church News, June 17, 2026 Angle: Great ‘quiet but meaningful’ story — LDS family history going global and leveling the playing field for genealogy worldwide. 1D. America Gives — All 50 States Receive Food Donations The Church completed a milestone in its ‘America Gives’ initiative by delivering a shipping container of food to Hilo, Hawaii — marking all 50 states reached. The initiative aims to deliver 250 truckloads of food nationwide in 2026 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. In Hawaii, the food went to The Food Basket, distributed to 10 local nonprofits. Notably, 42% of residents on the island of Hawaii face food insecurity — the state’s highest rate. Rosie Rios, chair of America 250 and former U.S. Treasurer, praised the milestone. Local Methodist pastor Ted Lesnett said recipients will know ‘when they were hungry, someone cared.’ Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1E. Church Donates $250,000 NZD to Christchurch Anglican Cathedral Rebuild The Church announced a NZ$250,000 donation (June 19, 2026) toward the restoration of Christchurch’s iconic Anglican Cathedral — damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Elder Peter F. Meurs (Pacific Area President) and Anglican Bishop Peter Carrell presided at the announcement. The donation comes as the project faces a $45M funding shortfall and an overall $219M budget. The Christchurch City Council has offered $15M contingent on government and Anglican Church matches. Notably, a New Zealand Buddhist community made a similar gift in 2023 — the LDS donation continues a cross-faith pattern of support for the heritage project. Source: Richie’s document Angle: Rare and heartwarming — LDS funds an Anglican cathedral. Good interfaith story. 1F. Central America Humanitarian Blitz — 5 Projects, 500,000+ People In late May and early June 2026, the Church announced five humanitarian projects across Central America (with Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, representing the Church). Projects include: the ‘Windows of Light’ eyecare program in El Salvador (350,000+ screenings to date); safe water access for 250,000+ in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (with UNICEF); nearly 750 computers/tablets donated to 66 educational institutions in Guatemala; and medical equipment for the ‘La Mascota’ children’s hospital in Nicaragua. Source: Church Newsroom, June 2026 2. FAITH & DOCTRINE 2A. President Christofferson in Philadelphia & Toronto A busy week of ministry for President D. Todd Christofferson: He offered the invocation at Becket’s Canterbury Medal Gala in Philadelphia (multifaith event celebrating religious liberty), alongside Elder Gary E. Stevenson and others. The group also visited the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — fitting, ahead of America’s 250th. Christofferson reflected on D&C 101 and the Constitution’s purpose to protect ‘all flesh.’ From Philadelphia, he and Sister Christofferson traveled to Toronto, meeting 250+ missionaries in the Canada Toronto Mission weeks before it divides into three missions (Toronto West, Toronto East, and Montreal). He also spoke to hundreds of LDS youth, with one — Amelia Fischer — saying ‘no amount of words can describe how I felt tonight.’ Source: Richie’s document / Church Newsroom 2B. BYU Scholar Study: Religion Adds 7.6 Years to Life The BYU Wheatley Institute is releasing three reports analyzing 3,000 of the most scientifically rigorous studies (culled from 60,000+ papers by Duke University) on religion and health. Key findings: 33/34 studies show improved social health; 10/11 show improved mental health; 7/8 show improved physical health. Regular worshippers live an average of 7.6 years longer (up to 13.7 years longer for African Americans). A ‘landmark finding’: 256 studies show religion prevents/aids recovery from substance abuse (vs. 6 showing negative impact). Author Loren Marks recommends public health frameworks treat religious involvement like exercise recommendations. Source: Richie’s document 2C. Elder Soares Testifies in the Philippines Elder Ulisses Soares completed a two-week ministry in the Philippines (mid-May 2026), meeting with 600+ young single adults in Cebu, 450+ in Quezon City, and 340+ missionaries at the Philippines MTC. His recurring message: ‘His arms are extended to all of us.’ The Philippines has more than 905,000 Latter-day Saints — the Church’s fourth-largest national membership. Two new temples were also dedicated in the Philippines this month: the Davao Philippines Temple (Elder Renlund, May 3) and the Bacolod Philippines Temple (Elder Andersen, May 31). Source: Church Newsroom, June 17, 2026 3. CULTURE & CURIOSITIES 3A. LDS Author in Everyman’s Library — A First BYU biology and bioethics professor Steven L. Peck has reportedly become the first Latter-day Saint author included in the prestigious Everyman’s Library series (publishing canonical English fiction since 1906). His 2012 novella A Short Stay in Hell — a philosophical horror story about a Mormon man condemned to an afterlife library containing every possible book — went viral on BookTok and found a new audience. A literature historian noted: ‘No Mormon or Mormon-adjacent writer that I know of has ever been featured in this prestigious series.’ The Salt Lake Tribune covered the story, noting the irony that a theological horror story marks one of the most significant moments in LDS literary history. Source: Salt Lake Tribune / Richie’s document 3B. The Sasine Family — 40 Countries Before Age 1 Keith and Chelsea Sasine, an LDS couple stationed in Germany (Keith is an Army oral surgeon), made history in November 2025 by taking their youngest daughter Mia to 40 countries before her first birthday (March–November 2025), using a Honda Odyssey for European road trips. The family of six (including Izzy, 10; Abby, 9; and John, 4) attends local wards wherever they travel — a faith anchor the couple says strengthened their testimony and taught their kids the importance of the Sabbath globally. They’re planning a move to Colorado Springs in 2026. Source: Richie’s document 3C. Jen Affleck (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) Expecting Baby #4 Jen Affleck, 27-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing with the Stars alum, announced June 18 that she and husband Zac Affleck are expecting their fourth child. She shared the news on Instagram captioned ‘Chapter Four.

This Devotional address with Elder Gérald Caussé and Sister Valérie Caussé was delivered on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST in the BYU-Idaho Center. Elder Gérald Caussé was called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve on November 6, 2025. At the time of his call, he had been serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since October 2015. Prior to this calling, he had served as the First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric since March 2012. He previously served as a General Authority Seventy and as a counselor in the Europe Area Presidency. He has served in numerous Church callings, including elders quorum president, counselor in a bishopric, counselor in a stake presidency, stake president, and Area Seventy. Elder Caussé received a master's degree in business from ESSEC in 1987. His career has been in strategy consulting and the food industry, where he has worked with several retail and food distribution companies. At the time of his call as a General Authority Seventy, he was the managing director of Pomona, a food distribution company in France. Elder Caussé is also an accomplished pianist and has participated in the recording of several piano albums. Gérald Caussé was born in Bordeaux, France, on May 20, 1963. Sister Valérie Caussé was born in Nancy, France, and grew up in the Paris area. She studied to become an elementary school teacher and met Elder Caussé while they were attending the same young single adult ward in Paris. She married Gérald Caussé in the Bern Switzerland Temple in August 1986. They are the parents of four daughters and one son. Sister Caussé considers it a great privilege and joy to have been a stay-at-home mother. In addition to raising her family, she served for seven years on the city council in her community in France, where she oversaw school affairs.

Join Shiree and special guest Michelle D. Craig, former First Counselor in the General Young Women Presidency, for a heartfelt conversation about the pain, growth, and unexpected beauty that can come from life's hardest seasons.Together they explore what it means to feel the feelings without losing hope, how to recognize Christ's hand in the smallest details of our lives, and the powerful difference between our job and His job.Michelle shares insights about trusting the Savior through uncertainty and reminds us that He always stands ready to rescue, heal, and save—no matter where we are on the path.If you've ever wondered how to find faith and meaning in the middle of struggle, this episode will speak peace to your heart.Connect with Shiree at ⁠shireebest.com⁠ Join the⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠Email Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com

“What do you do again?” If you've ever heard this question, you already know why visibility matters. In this episode of Counselor Chat, we're diving into how a simple monthly newsletter can help you advocate for your role, connect with staff and families, and showcase the true impact of school counseling.What you'll learn in this episode:The 5 essential pieces every counselor newsletter should includePractical ways to share updates, events, and tips without overwhelming yourselfHow newsletters shift the perception of counselors from “crisis response” to essential leadershipWhy visibility = value when it comes to your programA shortcut resource if you're too busy to design from scratchLinks & Resources:Counselor Newsletter TemplatesMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

June 16-22 | D&C 64-66 | Joined by religious scholar Patrick Mason and special guest Michelle Craig, former First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency.

Sister Michelle D. Craig received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University. Sister Craig has served in many ward and stake positions in the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations. She has served as temple ordinance worker in the Provo Utah Temple and Gospel Doctrine teacher in Sunday school. Sister Craig served a mission in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Mission. She was serving as a member of the Primary general board at the time of her call as the First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency. She served from March 31, 2018 to August 1, 2023. Sister Craig has enjoyed community service in the Parent Teacher Association of her children's schools, as a literacy tutor, and as a school support volunteer for a national education foundation. Sister Craig and her husband, E. Boyd Craig, reside in Orem, Utah. They have three children. She loves family history, temple work, reading, and enjoying time with her family.

Sister Michelle D Craig, former First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited BYU-Idaho devotional listeners to find hope in Jesus Christ when waiting for answers to prayers. She expands on that message in an interview with BYU-Idaho Radio Reporter Vanessa Willardson.

Sister Michelle D Craig, former First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited BYU-Idaho devotional listeners to find hope in Jesus Christ when waiting for answers to prayers.

This conference Sunday, KSL NewsRadio’s Inside Sources and KSL-TV's Sunday Edition's host Boyd Matheson explores the Inspired Constitution... using a landmark address from President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, retired DC Circuit Court Judge Thomas Griffith, and Yuval Levin from the American Enterprise Institute. Boyd Matheson joins D2 to preview what to expect with this special.   Tune into KSL NewsRadio at noon on Sunday for The Inspired Constitution: Timely Lessons from a Timeless Document… And make sure to always tune into Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources ... weekdays from 1 to 3 pm... only on KSL NewsRadio.

September 30-October 6 | 3 Nephi 12-16 | Joined by Scholar Kimberly Matheson, research fellow at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, and Special Guest Milton Camargo, First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency, and his wife Patricia.

Join me as I speak with Michelle Craig, former First Counselor in the Young Woman General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as she shares her experience as a general leader and what she sees as some of the most pressing needs of our youth today and what we can do to strengthen our faith, identify and magnify our gifts and connect with others in meaningful ways.

The recent Worldwide Relief Society Devotional was awesome!  One quote caused a bit of a kerfuffle, which sets the stage for part 3 of our series on women and priesthood. But the devotional really was great!  Go watch it!  And also listen to this episode :) Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel!  Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat/playlists Dialogue Podcast Network https://www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts/ Worldwide Relief Society Devotional https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/worldwide-relief-society-devotional-2024 Accessing God's Power through Covenants, by J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/language-recording/2024/02/14dennis Midwife of The Wild Frontier, by Melissa Tyler (Author) and Luciana Maruca (Illustrator) https://amzn.to/3PO0RUh Instagram post with quote on women, power, and authority https://www.instagram.com/churchofjesuschrist/p/C4oZ-otMOVL/ Twitter thread on YW fundraiser https://twitter.com/sunday_southern/status/1770885870847250553 LDS Church gives more power to women than any other religious organization, leader declares, by Tamarra Kemsley https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/03/17/lds-church-gives-more-power-women/ The Emotional and Priestly Logic of Plural Marriage" (2009), by Kathleen Flake.  Utah State University Press, Arrington Annual Lecture. Paper 15 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/arrington_lecture/15 The Book of Mormon: Brief Theological Introductions Boxed Set, including Jacob: A Brief Theological Introduction, by Deidre Nicole Green https://amzn.to/49rsnhp Barred by Congress: How a Mormon, a Socialist, and an African American Elected by the People Were Excluded from Office, by Robert M. Lichtman https://amzn.to/3Ufp3Sh

What do we learn if we consider that WE might be the lost sheep in the parable of the lost sheep?“God's Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul” by Susan Porter, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints“Heaven is cheering you on today, tomorrow, and forever.” Elder Jeffrey Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsYou found me! If what you heard on the No Empty Chairs podcast gives you hope for more help, please schedule a free Conversation with Candice. You can also visit candiceclarkcoaching.com for more information about how coaching tools can help you keep your relationship with your children and your faith. While you're there, be sure to pull up a chair and sign up with your email to be the first to know about news and events for moms whose kids don't come to church. It's going to be okay, and even better!

5 Divinely Inspired Principles in the United States Constitution Watch this speech at- https://youtu.be/EYv4YsyNT9g Called to Share 60.3K subscribers 2,343 views Aug 25, 2021 #God #Freedom #Constitution President Oaks describes the divinely inspired principles in the United States Constitution. He teaches how Latter-day Saints can defend these principles. Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution April 2021 General Conference By President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency For the full text of President Oaks' talk, go here ➜ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... If you have a video you would like us to share on Called to Share, you can email it to ➜ info@calledtoshare[dot]com #Constitution #God #Freedom

TW: I mention that I experienced child abuse brieflyPicture a moment when you've made a mistake, and you're sure it's unforgivable. You don't want to do it again, yet you find yourself repeating the same errors. Our guest today, Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, author of The Continuous Atonement, addresses this very human predicament. His book presents a hopeful message, asserting that Christ's forgiveness is available to us even when we fall short repeatedly. We shift gears to discuss the latest updates in youth programs within the Church of Jesus Christ. Adapting to the complexities of the modern world, these programs are designed to channel discipleship and guide our youth in their spiritual journey. We delve into Steve Lund's insightful thoughts about 'the new eagle' and how these programs align with the Come, Follow Me curriculum. The interplay between head and heart in faith, we find, is a powerful compass.As we navigate life's ups and downs, higher principles often act as our guiding light. In the new For Strength of Youth pamphlet, we explore how faith, a blend of intellect and emotion, helps us to know Christ better. We also discuss the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum theme and the Young Women's theme—memorizing them can reinforce our understanding of identity and purpose. In conclusion, we discover the transformative power of prayer and testimony, and how they strengthen our bond with our heavenly father. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened and uplifted as we journey through this episode together.Brad is currently a professor in BYU's Department of Ancient Scripture.  Bradley R. Wilcox was sustained as the First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 1, 2023. Prior to his call, he had been serving as Second Counselor since April 2020.

Come, Follow Me | July 17–23 | Acts 10-15 | “The Word of God Grew and Multiplied” | Guests Josh Matson, Professor of Religious Studies at BYU, and Milton Camargo, First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency.

President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered the seventh annual Joseph Smith Lecture on Religious Liberty on November 5, 2021. His lecture was entitled "Going Forward with Religious Freedom & Nondiscrimination."

Sister Amy A. Wright, the First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, talks about how she prepared to give this week's BYU-Idaho Devotional address, "Follow the Prophet."

Sister Amy A. Wright, the First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gave this week's devotional. She talked about how we can endure the calamities of the world by following the prophet. article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/sister-wright-devotional

"Comfort Ye My People." Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Melissa Inouye as well as special guest Michelle Craig, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, to discuss parts of Isiah in the Old Testament. Also discussed is the hope of Israel and how we can be God's servants. These discussions correlate with the weekly Come, Follow Me resource from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With participation from the live studio audience and engagement via social media for viewers at home, Come Follow Up complements your personal and family scripture study.

It is easy to get caught in the hustle and ignore ourselves and others without even meaning to. But there is magic in getting more intentional about being present when we are in the presence of others! In this episode we explore the power of seeing ourselves and others as God sees us, and what that looks like in our day-to-day lives! Michelle Craig lives in Orem, UT, and currently serves as the First Counselor in the General Young Women's Presidency. She is a mom, a grandma, and loves chips and chocolate—preferably together! “When we are in the presence of other people it is a holy place.” Top Takeaways from this episode! God sees us as his beloved children. We have divine DNA! We always have access to heaven. It is important we set aside intentional time to be still and access that connection. When we share what we love about others with them we can help them see themselves how God sees them! How exciting! When we are in the presence of other people it is a holy place. Because people are holy! In times of doubt try asking God how he sees you. Trust that through Christ weak things can be made strong!  Something to think about: What is something we are doing that we should stop doing? What is something we are not doing that we should start doing?  Small and simple weekly challenge: Let's try putting away our phones when we are with other people and be intentional about communicating the good we see in them! Offer a sincere compliment that isn't based on appearance! Links: Eyes to See by Michelle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on September 13, 2022. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord." Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Melissa Inouye as well as special guest Susan H. Porter, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to discuss the end of Psalms in the Old Testament. Also discussed sacred music in our lives related to praising the Lord. These discussions correlate with the weekly Come, Follow Me resource from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With participation from the live studio audience and engagement via social media for viewers at home, Come Follow Up complements your personal and family scripture study.

An address given by President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency, and Elder Clark G. Gilbert, General Authority Seventy and Commissioner of the Church Educational System (CES), delivered May 17, 2022 in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Gzim Ocakoglu, First Counselor on Mobility and Transport, Delegation of the European Union to the US (Washington, DC). Gzim explains how decarbonization of transportation is happening across the European Union and what that means. He discusses the goals of the EU's Green Deal, how the European Union and the United States are cooperating, and some of the differences and similarities. Finally, he touches on how Russia's aggression in Ukraine affects the EU decarbonization efforts. The EU aims to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The EU's Green Deal includes an ambitious package of measures to reach that goal, such as cutting greenhouse gas emissions, investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, preserving Europe's natural environment, and more. Transport represents almost a quarter of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities. Road transport is by far the biggest emitter accounting for more than 70% of all GHG emissions, followed by maritime and air. Decarbonization of transportation – road, air, and maritime – is a key component of the EU strategy. In the United States, transportation surpassed electricity as the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2017, so decarbonizing the sector is key to addressing climate change. President Biden's initial proposal in the American Jobs Plan has been scaled back significantly in negotiations, and it remains to be seen how the recently passed Infrastructure Bill will help address the President's energy and climate strategy when it comes to transportation. European American Chamber of Commerce Florida EACC Florida https://eaccfl.com/ 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2900 Miami, FL 33130, USA info@eaccfl.com The Delegation of the European Union to the United States 2175 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 202-862-9500 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/united-states-america_en?s=253

Ahmad S. Corbitt, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 21, 2022. He spoke about how the Lord calls upon lawyers to move forward His purposes in the latter days. Our mission: "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."

Assistant Fire Chief Clint Ory from Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish Fire District No. 4 joins on this episode to talk about how important showing respect is to servant leadership and shares a powerful vision of how we could change the world if we had more respect for one another. We welcome in the holiday season with some great insights in how spirituality is a vital aspect of servant leadership and discuss how many of these holidays are routed in the principles of servant leadership. A great discussion on the importance of discovering your own truth while respecting other peoples truth helps to illustrate how we can build from our similarities and learn from our differences.  Clint has been a firefighter for over 30 years and also is certified as a Hazardous Material Technician, Fire Investigator, Executive Fire Officer, and as a Paramedic. He has serve in numerous leadership positions throughout his career and also dedicates his off time to serving in his community and surrounding states after natural disasters.  Clint is a certified ACE Peer Fitness Trainer and helped create the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Firefighter Wellness Program including the design and validation of the Firefighter Advanced Fit for Duty assessment. He serves as the subject matter expert for St. Tammany Parish Hospital on NFPA 1582 -Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Programs for Fire Departments. Clint voluntarily works with Firefighters who need assistance in meeting the essential job functions after returning from extended absences due to injury or illness.  Clint serves on several public safety associations and committees including the Parish Emergency Management Advisory Committee. Clint has served as a Boy Scouts of America Scout Master for many years, and earned the BSA Wood Badge from the Sam Houston Area Council in 2011/2012, he has worked with youth for most of his adult life through his church service and other programs. Clint was awarded First Responder of the Year in 1996 by OLL Knights of Columbus, The Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal from The Louisiana National Guard in 2001, the Friends of the Military Award  from the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee of Greater New Orleans in 2002 and the YMCA Northshore Heroes Award in 2018. Clint graduated from the 10-month Leadership St. Tammany program for emerging and existing leaders in June 2019. As part of his volunteer church service, he was assigned in July 2017 to serve pastorally as the Bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Covington. Clint currently serves as First Counselor in the Slidell Stake Presidency for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving 8 congregations across South Eastern Louisiana and South West Mississippi. Clint and his wife Danelle Danos Ory have been happily married since October 1994, they have three adult children Logan, Hannah and Elisabeth and a daughter in law Lindsay.  Resources: James Kouzes & Barry Posner: Credibility https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/643449.Credibility Josephson Institute Six Pillars of Character: https://josephsononbusinessethics.com/2017/01/principled-reasoning-decision-making/  Sen Sendjaya, Nathan Eva, Ivan Butar Butar, Mulyadi Robin, & Samantha Castles: SLBS-6: Validation of a Short Form of the Servant Leadership Behavior Scale: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10551-017-3594-3        

Turning Weaknesses into Strengths Bishop Gerald Causse, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric at the time of this address, will share his BYU devotional remarks entitled, “For When I Am Weak, Then Am I Strong.”

This week Bill and Eric take a closer look at an article published in the August 2021 Liahona magazine and authored by Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of the First Presidency.

This week Bill and Eric take a closer look at an article published in the August 2021 Liahona magazine and authored by Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of the First Presidency.

This week Bill and Eric take a closer look at an article published in the August 2021 Liahona magazine and authored by Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of the First Presidency.

This in an interview with Ahmad S. Corbitt, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on his talk about graduating your faith to the next level.

This week Bill and Eric take a closer look at an article published in the August 2021 Liahona magazine and authored by Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of the First Presidency.

This week Bill and Eric take a closer look at an article published in the August 2021 Liahona magazine and authored by Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of the First Presidency.

Over the past couple of days, faith leaders from around the world met for the G20 Interfaith Forum in Bologna, Italy, focusing on making friends and religious freedom. Boyd looks at what Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Sharon Eubank, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we take a second look at Sister Sharon Eubank's talk from the October 2020 General Conference. Sister Eubank is the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am a HUGE fan of Sharon Eubank and I get so much out of her talks, so I wanted to go back and study this a bit more and share some of my thoughts. My mission president was Elder Neil L Andersen, who is now serving in the Quorum of the Twelve. I remember that he would tell us missionaries to make the talks from General Conference our walk and talk for the next 6 months. I need to admit that when I was younger, I did not feel that anything said during the Womens' Conference was meant for me so I really did not pay much attention to it. It was not broadcast on the internet and I didn't go watch it at the stake center, so it was easy to ignore. I have repented for that and sometimes talks from women's conference are some of my favorites. I was a big fan of Sisters Sheri Dew and Julie Beck and started to listen more and more to the women's sessions. Now with it being streamed live on the internet, it's much easier to hear the talks. I really look forward to hearing from many of the general auxiliaries. As I said in the introduction, I've become a big fan of Sharon Eubank. Eubank is a familiar name to Utah natives. Mark Eubank was the white jacket-wearing weather guy on KSL TV. When the camera would go to him and you saw that he was wearing the white jacket, you knew that snow was coming. His son, I'm assuming Sharon's brother, Kevin Eubank, took over as the KSL meteorologist in 2006. Sister Eubank is currently the First Counselor in the General Presidency of the Relief Society. If you don't know what that is, it is the Church's organization for 6 million female members 18 and over. She continues her role as the president of Latter-day Charities, the humanitarian organization for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a side note, I would love to work there some day, so if anyone is listening from there, and you have a position open, shoot me a message! I know the glamorous life of selling cables must be a skill that could be used in Latter-Day Charities. I often joke that my company is a non-profit, but that is not by design! Haha. Especially in 2020…. Aye aye aye. OK. Tangent accomplished. Tune in to hear the rest of the story! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/support

In today's episode we take a second look at Sister Sharon Eubank's talk from the October 2020 General Conference. Sister Eubank is the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am a HUGE fan of Sharon Eubank and I get so much out of her talks, so I wanted to go back and study this a bit more and share some of my thoughts. My mission president was Elder Neil L Andersen, who is now serving in the Quorum of the Twelve. I remember that he would tell us missionaries to make the talks from General Conference our walk and talk for the next 6 months. I need to admit that when I was younger, I did not feel that anything said during the Womens' Conference was meant for me so I really did not pay much attention to it. It was not broadcast on the internet and I didn't go watch it at the stake center, so it was easy to ignore. I have repented for that and sometimes talks from women's conference are some of my favorites. I was a big fan of Sisters Sheri Dew and Julie Beck and started to listen more and more to the women's sessions. Now with it being streamed live on the internet, it's much easier to hear the talks. I really look forward to hearing from many of the general auxiliaries. As I said in the introduction, I've become a big fan of Sharon Eubank. Eubank is a familiar name to Utah natives. Mark Eubank was the white jacket-wearing weather guy on KSL TV. When the camera would go to him and you saw that he was wearing the white jacket, you knew that snow was coming. His son, I'm assuming Sharon's brother, Kevin Eubank, took over as the KSL meteorologist in 2006. Sister Eubank is currently the First Counselor in the General Presidency of the Relief Society. If you don't know what that is, it is the Church's organization for 6 million female members 18 and over. She continues her role as the president of Latter-day Charities, the humanitarian organization for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a side note, I would love to work there some day, so if anyone is listening from there, and you have a position open, shoot me a message! I know the glamorous life of selling cables must be a skill that could be used in Latter-Day Charities. I often joke that my company is a non-profit, but that is not by design! Haha. Especially in 2020…. Aye aye aye. OK. Tangent accomplished. Tune in to hear the rest of the story! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocky-mountain-sunshine/support

Sister Sharon Eubank, First Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency, delivered October 13, 2020.

The Sunday morning session of the 187th semi-annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints​. Speakers include: Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham, Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of The Seventy, Elder David A. Bednar of The Quorum of The 12 Apostles, Bishop Christopher W. Wadell of The Presiding Bishopbric Spoke, Elder W. Craig Zwick of The Seventy, and President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor of The First Presidency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conclusion of the 186th semi-annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wrapping up five sessions over two days. LDS Church leaders counseled Mormons on a range of topics, from finding happiness in the face of daily challenges to staying focused on God. President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First President, spoke of his own thankfulness for the Sabbath.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.