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What would you do if your world slowly started going silent—and you didn't know why? This week on Pushing Limits, we bring you the story of Claire, a young student in Utah who began losing her hearing in fifth grade, despite having no family history of disability. When Claire was in fifth grade, she noticed the hearing in her right ear dropped, followed by her left ear. Now entering ninth grade, Claire reflects on her journey of obtaining hearing aids, a cochlear implant, and how she and her mother, Michelle, are learning to navigate a new language, a new identity, and a new understanding of access. Tune in as we ask what her audiologist and ENT did to help her, what made her decide to get a cochlear implant in her right ear, and how she learned to adapt to the cochlear implant. How do mother and daughter feel about learning American Sign Language? This week, Denny Daughters talks to Claire and her mother Michelle to answer all these questions and more. Plus, for a full transcript of the entire program, scroll down. The idea for this episode of Pushing Limits came from Denny's wife, Deah Daughters. This show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers.   Pushing Limits – Sudden Changes [Opening intro music]   Denny:  Hello, and welcome to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program by and about people with disabilities. We air every Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.  I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I have two guests, Claire and her mother, Michelle. Both live in Utah. Claire will be going into ninth grade this fall. This is her final year of junior high. Claire's mom, dad, and three siblings don't have any disabilities.   In fifth grade, Claire was a typical kid without any disabilities. That year, she lost her hearing. She went from having hearing aids in both ears to having a hearing aid in her left ear and a cochlear implant in her right ear. Welcome to Pushing Limits. Let's start out with a brief introduction from both of you.   Claire:  I'm Claire, and I lost my hearing in fifth grade, so it's been almost four years.   Michelle:  My name's Michelle, and I'm Claire's mom.   Denny:  How many people are in your family?   Claire:  I have two brothers, one sister. I'm the youngest.   Denny:  Do any of your family members have disabilities?   Claire:  No.   Denny:  Do you remember what you were doing when you lost your hearing, and what was it like for you after you lost your hearing?   Claire:  I remember very well. I was just playing Legos, and then it just dropped, and it started ringing, and it never stopped. So, I'd be like, “Mama, it's still in my ear,” and I could still hear out my other ear. It's kind of like a bunch of buzzing or like the ringing in your ears, but also sometimes it'll sound like there's a fly in your ear or something. We would put stuff in my ears trying to get a fly out, because I thought there was a fly in my ear.   Michelle:  She wouldn't believe me that there was no fly in her ear and would ask me to check over and over –   Claire:  Every day.   Michelle:  — because she just felt like there was —   Claire:  It sounded like it.   Michelle:  — a fly, but it was ringing so loud that I was having to yell really loud for her just to be able to hear me.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  When the buzzing in Claire's ears wouldn't go away, it took about a week for them to get in to see her pediatrician, and then it was two weeks after that for them to see the ENT.  Here's Michelle.   Michelle:  It started to ring, and we talked to her pediatrician –   Claire:  Oh, yeah.   Michelle:  — right away.   Claire:  I don't remember that.   Michelle:  And he thought that maybe she had some fluid in her ears, and so we went and got that checked out, and it looked okay, but they put her on a medication in case there was some fluid that they couldn't detect, and then he had us wait.  At that point, when it didn't come back, then he had us go see an ENT.   We got her in pretty quickly. The thing that was tricky is that I started calling around to different ENTs, and no one could get her in.  They were all booked out pretty far, even just a month or two, but I was trying to explain, “She can't hear. I feel like this is kind of an urgent thing.” So, I finally found a place that could get her in, you know, it was a week or two after I called. They weren't pediatric, but it was fine.   They did an audiology test, and then she met with the ENT. They at that point just said – and this was our first doctor appointment – but they said, “Oh, she's going to need hearing aids,” and it just caught me so off guard, because everything up to that point you'd fixed. Right? She gets strep throat, you get medication, you fixed it. For them to just flat-out say, “Oh, she lost her hearing,” it was just shocking to me.  I don't think Claire even knows this, but I cried the whole way home, and she couldn't hear me in the back seat because she couldn't hear, and I was just devastated.   Claire:  Oh, yeah.   Michelle:  So, I came home and started researching more, and I saw that sometimes with sudden hearing loss, steroids would help.  I called my pediatrician that night. He's a friend of ours, and so I called him at 9:00 at night and said, “Would you prescribe some steroids for her to try?” He said, “You need to get in to this one specific ENT as soon as you can,” and I said, “I actually have an appointment with him, but it's not for another month and a half,” and he said, “I will get you in tomorrow.”   The next morning, I got a call from their office, and they got Claire in that day, and they did another audiology test with her, and then they gave her a round of steroids, which did bring her hearing back a little bit.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  But we had to go through all of the motions to see if there was anything that we could do to help with that, and it didn't, and so at that point, they decided the hearing aids would be the best option.   The first time we went in to this office that we're with now, the pediatric audiologist that we're with was on a humanitarian trip, and so they just had her seeing whoever was available at the time for her appointments.  But once we got in with this specific audiologist, she has just been –   Claire:  She was perfect.   Michelle:  — so incredibly amazing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  I would say that's something that's been amazing with Claire's journey is just how amazing the people have been.  Her audiologist, we've gotten to become really close with.  She's just been amazing.  I couldn't ask for anything better. Her ENT, same thing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  Just, they've been so good for Claire and done so much and truly cared about her, and it makes such a difference to go through this with that kind of healthcare provider.   Denny:  What were some of the emotions you were going through while all this was going on?   Claire:  I was just confused, because I didn't really know. When I was younger, I thought it was just like silence, so I didn't understand why I just had a ringing in my ear and why I couldn't hear, so I was really just confused. I wasn't really too nervous or anything.   Denny:  How did you feel when you found out first you were going to have hearing aids?   Claire:  I was kind of excited, because I've always wanted to experience stuff like that, and also because I could hear and stuff.   Denny:  Which ear did you lose your hearing in first?   Claire:  It started in the right ear, and then it came to the left, and then they were pretty good. Then my right ear kind of dropped, so then they did a bunch of stuff. They were testing things again, putting me on steroids, trying to see if we could get my right ear up, and then we talked about maybe getting a cochlear implant.   Denny:  Claire, have you ever been around somebody who's deaf before?   Claire:  Yeah.  I've met kids at school.   Michelle:  There was one kid that had hearing aids, but he wasn't really –   Claire:  No, he had two hearing aids, and then this kid with two cochlears and a girl with a hearing aid.   Michelle:  Okay.  But at that time, you didn't really know them.   Claire:  Yeah, and I still don't know them.  Like, I know them, and I knew their names, but it's not like we were friends, and I never really talked to them.   Denny:  Some people in the deaf community feel that it's better to learn American Sign Language, ASL, in order to preserve the deaf culture rather than getting cochlear implants. What are your thoughts on that, Claire?   Claire:  I don't have that many feelings, but I also feel like I tried learning ASL, but I didn't really like doing it, and I felt like it was really hard for me to learn.  Having things like cochlears for kids who might not be able to do it or like – yeah, just not being able to do it or anything.   Denny:  So, for you, learning ASL was difficult?   Claire:  Yeah.  I only tried it for a little bit of time, and then I kind of just stopped.  I know some words and the alphabet, but it's not like I know all of the signs.   Michelle:  Can I share my thoughts on that, too?   Claire:  Yeah, you can share your thoughts.   Denny:  Absolutely.   Michelle:  So, I actually love ASL.  I have always been fascinated with it. When I was little, I took a class during the summer, and I just love it. Anytime we've been anywhere where there's an interpreter that is signing, I just focus on that, and I think it is such a beautiful language. I would still love for Claire and I and other members of our family to learn it, because there are times – for example, we're on the beach, or at night when she's going to bed and she doesn't have her devices on – that I think it would be amazing.   But as we talked about the decision to do a cochlear, we realized that Claire is in a hearing community. She lives in a hearing community. Her family is hearing. Her friends are hearing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  Her neighbors are hearing. And so, for Claire to be a part of that community, if there's an option where she can still be hearing, that's her community.  I think that would be different if other members of our family were deaf or other people in our community close to us. But because of that, we felt if there's an option for her to be able to still have that, that was what would make her more successful in the community that she's in.   Denny:  Besides giving you steroids, what were some of the other things they tried with your hearing aids?   Claire:  Not only did my hearing aid test, but they did a lot of cochlear tests, and then they would try stuff other than steroids. They turned up my hearing aid, because they can make the sound on hearing aids lower and less volume and a stronger volume.   Denny:  Were the tests hard that they had you do?   Claire:  No. It's kind of stuff like I go in this booth, and it's like, “Repeat this sentence. Repeat these words,” just to see how well I can hear those things, but if I don't hear it, I just say nothing. A lot of them were like, “Say armchair.  Say hot dog, baseball,” really weird, just random words.   Denny:  Michelle, were you there for all the tests?   Michelle:  Yes, I was there for every one of them. She was in the sound booth, and then I was sitting by the audiologist.   Claire:  Because the audiologist has headphones and a microphone, so she can talk to me and hear me, but she couldn't, but she was at least in the office.   Michelle:  And there was a window, so we could see her.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  For two years, the hearing aids helped, and then without warning, the hearing in her right ear suddenly decreased to almost nothing. When you decided to get the cochlear implant, were you presented with other options, or did you feel like this was the only option that you had?   Michelle:  I mean, first it was deciding if you wanted to get a cochlear.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  And it was, “The hearing aid will no longer work.”   Claire:  Well, and we tried steroids again.   Michelle:  Yeah, we did. We went through two different rounds of steroids to see if that would help, but it didn't help enough, so it became we can do a cochlear or not. And then once we chose to do a cochlear, they did present us with a few different companies that do cochlears.   Denny:  Did you ever feel like they were trying to push a certain technology on you?   Michelle:  No, never.   Claire:  No. They were asking us about it, like, “Do you want to try hearing aids?”   Michelle:  They talked about all the pros and cons of both hearing aids –   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  — and the cochlear. I sincerely felt that they had Claire's best interest in mind.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  But the decision very much felt like it was our decision –   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  — and they weren't telling us what we needed to do.   Denny:  Claire talks about the final round of tests she underwent before getting her cochlear.   Claire:  So, there was like a hearing box room for hearing aid and cochlear tests, and they would put me in there to make sure I needed it, and I was telling them afterwards, “I couldn't hear a thing.” I thought it was telling me to do actions, and apparently it was saying sentences or something. I don't even remember it.   Michelle:  Yeah, her audiologist said, “I only had to do that as a formality, but I knew that you wouldn't be able to pass that test,” –   Claire:  Yeah, I couldn't hear anything. I thought it was –   Michelle:  — because she had lost all that hearing in the right ear.   Denny:  How did you feel when you found out you couldn't hear the directions your audiologist was giving you?   Claire:  I wasn't too worried, because I knew that if that didn't work out, I would just have my hearing aid in my one ear and get my cochlear, and I would be able to hear in that ear again with the cochlear. Failing that test would mean I needed the cochlear.   Michelle:  Claire's been very resilient. When we were driving home from that, I wanted to kind of talk with her and say, “How are you feeling? What are your thoughts? Are you okay?” and Claire said, “There's a reason for everything that happens, and there's a reason for this.” I was just amazed at the maturity and the acceptance and the resilience, that she's been able to say, “There's a reason that this is happening,” and she's just gone with it, and she's done so well because of that. She's had such a great attitude.   Denny:  What's the definition of a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant has two parts to it. The processor is surgically inserted. It sits in the inner ear, and it bypasses the damaged cochlea cells. There are some really thin wires that stimulate the cochlear nerve endings. In most cases, they don't physically touch those nerve endings; they just stimulate them. The cochlear nerve endings are attached to the cochlear nerve, which is attached to the brain. The receiver sits outside the skull, collecting sounds in the natural environment. The two components are connected via a magnet.   When they gave you your pre-surgery instructions, do you remember if they said anything besides ‘Don't eat anything after 11 p.m. the night before your surgery'?   Claire:  I don't think so. It was really just like a normal surgery that you would undergo.   Denny:  Were there any scary moments with your surgery?   Claire:  The only scary part for me was if they hit this certain nerve, then I wouldn't be able to move the right side of my face. That's one of the biggest ones. They'll have little things by it so if they get too close with the thing, they'll know.   Michelle:  Yeah. So, to clarify, if they touch that nerve, it will paralyze half of your face, and so during surgery, they have sensors all over your face so that if you get even close to it, the sensor goes off so that the doctor knows that he's getting close to that nerve.   Claire:  Yeah. That was the only part that scared me about the surgery, because I've had other surgeries.   Denny:  The city of Lehi is about 28 miles south of Salt Lake City. Here's Michelle.   Michelle:  Claire was the first child to have a cochlear implant surgery at the new Primary Children's Hospital that they had just opened in Lehi.  So, they got her under anesthesia, and then the doctor realized they didn't have all of the tools that he needed to do it, and so they had to get them from the other hospital in Salt Lake. She ended up being back there double the time, and so they called to give us an update and said, “They haven't started yet.” They didn't go into details at that point, and we were so confused why she had been back in the OR for so long.   Claire:  It was same-day surgery, so I was able to leave after that and go home.  I was excited to go to my bed.   Denny:  The surgery took between five and six hours to complete rather than the usual two or three hours. What was it like for you recovering from the surgery?   Claire:  It was a very long recovery, I'd say. I'd be mainly staying in bed, and people would come visit, and my mom was like, “Come out to the couch.” I didn't really want to walk around too much, because I'd get dizzy and feel nauseous. I was tired a lot of the time, so I didn't really want to talk to people as much, but I still wanted to see them and visit with them.  I mainly just stayed in my room, and I watched shows on my headphones.   I didn't lay on that side of my head for a while, because there was stitches, and it hurt. I would wear clothes that I didn't have to put over my head, like button-ups and stuff, so I didn't have to put anything around that ear. I just laid in bed and rested and had medicine.   Michelle:  It's hard to watch your kid struggle, you know, after surgery, when she was so miserable and she kept saying, “I wish we wouldn't have done this.” That only lasted a couple days, but it hurts to see them go through that.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  How long did it take to recover from your surgery?   Claire:  I want to say like maybe a week or something.   Michelle:  Yeah, maybe. I can't remember exactly.   Claire:  It was like a week or so.   Michelle:  But after a few days, her dizziness was so bad she didn't even want to lift up her head.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  So, her ENT called in a little patch to put behind her ear, and we tried that, and that actually helped quite a bit, too.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  So, it was probably four days, five days, maybe.   Claire:  Yeah. And also, I have a small goose egg where the magnet is. It's kind of just popped up a little bit where the magnet is, just a little bump on the back of my head.   Michelle:  But the scar from the surgery, you wouldn't even know it's there, it healed up so nicely.   Claire:  Yeah. Michelle:  It's right at the crease of her ear in the back.   Denny:  It's where your ear joins your skull in the very back, right?   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  Right. Okay.   Claire:  It's healed up. It took a while for it to be completely healed, I'd say like two months, but now you can barely even see the scar.   Denny:  94.1, KPFA. You're listening to Pushing Limits. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I'm talking to Claire and Michelle. Claire just finished telling us how she recovered from her cochlear implant surgery a couple years ago when she was in seventh grade.   While recovering from surgery, did you have a lot of schoolwork to make up?   Claire:  I only took off a couple days, and then I was back to school, and my teachers were very accommodating to me.  So, if I missed a test or I had something past due, like I couldn't turn it in, they would accommodate to me and let me do it because I had my surgery.   Michelle:  One of the things that was nice for Claire is a lot of times, people will get two cochlears at the same time, but because Claire had the one and then she has a hearing aid in her other ear, she was still able to hear through all of that process, which was really a nice advantage for her to have.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  What was it like when your audiologist first turned on your cochlear implant?   Claire:  It was weird. It sounded like everyone was a robot. I couldn't hear out of it as well as my hearing aid, that's what I'm trying to say. If my mom talked, I couldn't really understand what she was saying. At night, I'd take out my hearing aid, and she'd cover her mouth and test, like she'd say words to see how well it improved. Eventually, we got to where my mom and dad would switch off saying words, and I wouldn't be able to say it, and now I can be like, “Oh, that's Mom,” “Oh, that's Dad,” “Oh, that's whoever.”   Denny:  Claire talks about when her audiologist turned on and adjusted the cochlear implant.   Claire:  I'd go in, and they would turn it on, and then I'd go in in another week, they'd test me and turn it up a little, and then in another two weeks, turn it up a little, see how well my tolerance for the sound needed to be and how high it should go or how low it should go. Now, we're to the point where it's like every six months, they make sure my hearing aid's not going down and I need another cochlear or anything like that.   Denny:  Claire, in your opinion, what's the possibility of you getting a second cochlear implant in your left ear?   Claire:  Personally, I think it's low, because my left hearing is good. If I take out my cochlear and my hearing aid, I can still hear out of my left ear a little bit. It's not a lot, but I can still hear a little bit.   Michelle:  Because they don't know the cause of her hearing loss, they said there's a chance that it could. Everything was so sporadic with her hearing loss in the first place, they just keep an eye on it, but they have no idea what that will look like.   Denny:  How long did it take for you to start recognizing different voices?   Claire:  Probably like three to four months, I'd say. But overall, for me to fully adjust, I'd say it'd take a year, because I had my year anniversary, and I'm doing a lot better now. Lip reading was a big thing when I downed my hearing aids at first. I'd be like, “What did you say?” I'm like, “Come closer. I need to read your lips.”   Denny:  Are you still pretty good at it?   Claire:  No.  I can still kind of do it, but it's very hard for me to read lips.   Michelle:  I think with the little bit of sound she was getting and the lips together, the combination…   Claire:  Yeah, with the little bit of sound.   Denny:  Did you have any other problems after getting your cochlear implant?   Claire:  It would give me headaches at first, because we got too strong of a magnet. There's different magnet strengths to stick on your head.   Denny:  The part of the cochlear implant that is detachable and sits on the outside of your ear, do they have a waterproof version of that so you can go swimming and take a shower?   Claire: There's no waterproof hearing aids, but there is an aqua kit for my cochlear implant, which I wish there was one for my hearing aid, because again, I can't hear out of my cochlear as well without my hearing aid, so I sometimes won't wear it, but at least I have that option.   Michelle:  And it's more of an option for swimming, not for showering and things.   Claire:  Yeah, not for showers.   Denny:  What was the support like from your friends and family?   Claire:  It's been good. My friends were really worried at first, because they didn't know why I was not at school for a while, because I didn't really tell them. They were supportive and really friendly. They'd write stuff on pieces of paper in school. I couldn't hear the teacher, so I'd ask them after, because we'd have little talks with our little groups with our teacher, and I wouldn't hear her.  So then, I'd ask my neighbor, and they were pretty accommodating in helping me.   And then, my family was super supportive. They adjusted to it. They would write stuff on pieces of paper or whiteboards to talk to me sometimes, or they would help my mom get my attention if she was further away.   Denny:  Have you ever been bullied or teased by other students?   Claire:  No.   Denny:  As we were talking about school, Claire brought up one of the frustrating things she encountered at school before she got her hearing aid.   Claire:  Before I got my hearing aid — because I didn't have it yet, because they had to make the mold and stuff – they'd give me this hearing aid that connected to a microphone so I could hear my teacher, but I couldn't hear anything else other than in that microphone, which got frustrating sometimes, because my teacher didn't know how to turn it off.   We'd go to art, and then I would hear my teacher talking to other teachers instead of my art teacher or whatever. It got frustrating at times, and I didn't like it as much as my hearing aid, but it was very nice of the accommodation, because then I could at least hear my teacher until I got my hearing aid.   Denny:  What kind of accommodations are you receiving?   Claire:  So, I have these two people who my mom can email. They can give me microphones that I can give to my teachers, which I don't like doing as much, but I can hook them up to a cord which go into my computer, so instead of having to wear headphones, which I can't really hear anyway, I just connected that, and then it goes from the computer into my hearing aid. Then they also will come, and if I need new tubing, which is a little thing that connects the ear mold and the electronic part of my hearing aid – like, my old one broke, and we can't get into my main ENT. My mom emailed her, and she came and fixed it for me. So, they'll just really help me with anything I need if they can.   Denny:  Tell me how the microphone connects to the computer and then to your hearing aid.   Claire:  There's a little thing. So, it plugs into the microphone, and then that thing that plugs in the microphone plugs into the computer, so instead of it plugging into my hearing aid, it plugs into the microphone. I can also use that on airplanes and stuff. I have one for at home that I got with my hearing aid, so I can also use that anywhere I really want.   Michelle:  Or if we were at a really busy place, you know, a really busy restaurant that was super loud –   Claire:  I could bring it with me and bring it to my mom –   Michelle:  She could bring it, yeah.   Claire:  — so I could hear her.   Denny:  Do things like music, listening to the radio, or different musical instruments sound any different with the cochlear implant?   Claire:  They sound about the same. My hearing aid, it's using the sound from my ear. It's not from my brain. With my cochlear, it sounds a little bit different, but with my hearing aid, it sounds basically the same.   Denny:  If you're eating something crunchy, like potato chips or carrots, you can still hear the crunch?   Claire:  Yeah. If I'm talking without my hearing aid and cochlear, I can hear myself, but I don't know how loud I am. Sometimes my friends will be like, “You're yelling,” and I just don't know. I don't have that concept of sound if I don't have any hearing aids in or cochlear or whatever.   Denny:  You have to see an audiologist every six months. Do you have to see an ENT, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, as well?   Claire:  No, just my audiologist. If it's like I'm losing my hearing and I need a cochlear or whatever, then we'll go see the ENT, but it's mainly my audiologist.   Michelle:  She just had her six-month checkup. The cochlear side that they tested, she's getting 68% accuracy in what she hears, which can sound not great, but without the cochlear, she would be hearing 0% and understanding 0% in that ear. Literally, when she was tested before in that ear, she understood zero. It's gone from 0 to 68. Every time she goes in, it does seem to increase some. It's not quite as good as her hearing aid ear, but almost hearing at 70% is a lot better than what she is without it.   Denny:  That's great. Claire, how do you feel about your numbers?   Claire:  I feel good about them. And, like, the sentences are really weird. They're like, “The sister-in-law is toxic poison,” so they're hard ones, too. That's one of the ones that I remember, because it was like I got 100% on them. They're weird ones, so sometimes I'm hesitant to say it, too. I can understand a lot better, too, with my hearing aid, which that was just with my cochlear.   Michelle:  With the combination, she actually hears really well.   Claire:  Yeah, with the combination, it's 100% or something. Michelle:  Yeah, or close to.   Claire:  95, 98 or whatever.   Denny:  Are there any activities that you can't do anymore because you have a cochlear implant?   Claire:  I can still swim, but it's kind of hard sometimes. It's good if it's an indoor place, because it's echoey, but sometimes I won't be able to hear them. It's harder if I'm with people, like at the ocean or whatever, because I don't want to wear my aqua kit thing because I'm worried I'm going to lose my cochlear. I can still do everything, but if I have to take off my hearing aid or cochlear, I'd rather not do it as much, because it's sometimes harder for me.   Denny:  When you're in a crowd or a noisy environment, is it hard to distinguish one voice from another?   Claire:  No, I can tell their tone of voice. Sometimes if it's really loud, my hearing aid, if it gets too close to something or something's really loud, it will send out a high-pitched noise. It's feedback. If I'm like at the audiologist's place, there's an elevator, and every time it comes down, it's like my hearing aid will give feedback at that event. It kind of hurts my ears when there's feedback, but I can take out my hearing aid, and I'll be fine.   Denny:  How long does the feedback last?   Claire:  As long as the noise is. So, if the noise is going on for a minute, the feedback's going to be going on for a minute, or if I'm laying against a pillow, it will be giving feedback until I get off the pillow. There's no feedback from my cochlear; it's just my hearing aid.   Denny:  Do you ever use the closed caption option when you watch TV?   Claire:  Not really, only if I don't have my hearing aids in or something. If I'm wanting to go to sleep because I'm getting tired, but I don't want to fall asleep with my hearing aids in — because I take them out, I put away my cochlear, I plug it in, my hearing aids on batteries – if I have my hearing aid and cochlear in, then I can just watch it, and I can still hear it just fine. I might turn it up a little louder, and people will be like, “Claire, we don't need to turn it up more. We need to turn it down more,” but I'm like, I can't hear it as well.   I could also put my microphone by the TV if I wanted to, just by the speaker of my TV, or Chromebook, or whatever I'm watching on. My hearing aid can Bluetooth connect to my iPhone, so it's like I'm having an AirPod or something in my ear, or an earbud. I can watch my TV show on my phone, and I can just hear it. Or like I'm cleaning my room, I can listen to my music while I come into the kitchen to grab something. I can still hear it, even though I'm far away from my room. I usually use Siri.   Michelle:  It reads all of her texts to her, so if she gets a text, it just pops up in her hearing aid.   Claire:  Yeah. So, I go to school, and they don't like us having our phones, so I make it so Siri reads me my text messages, so if it's an emergency, I can be like, “Oh, I need to look at my phone,” which is nice, because then I have it at school.   Denny:  Michelle, have you noticed any differences in Claire since she got the cochlear implant and hearing aid?   Michelle:  It was kind of weird, because she was hearing. There was a few months in there, but it was relatively short compared to someone who hadn't heard and then could hear. It was amazing for her to come home that first day with hearing aids and go, “I can hear my footsteps on the floor. I can hear my cup set down on the table. I can hear an airplane,” and it made me wonder a little bit if maybe her hearing had been fading a little bit before that, and she didn't know. I don't know.   Claire:  I think it did, because I'd do the hearing tests at school that they make you do in elementary. They were saying they were lower than normal.   Michelle:  Yeah, but still in a normal range. The hearing aid is kind of like an instant difference for her. Like, she didn't have them, she puts them in, it's like a microphone so she can hear immediately. The cochlear took about a year to adapt to, and so there was that difference, but when she got the hearing aids and could immediately just hear, we were just so grateful for that, because it was hard for her in this environment to not be able to hear.  I would flash the lights if I was trying to get her attention or different things like that.   Claire:  You still do that.   Denny:  Have you ever forgotten to charge one of your batteries?   Claire:  Actually, recently. I was at school, and it was dying because my battery thing for my cochlear was unplugged all night. I plugged it back in, and then right before I went to babysitting, I just switched it and went over and babysat. My hearing aid is on batteries, so it will let me know when it's low on battery, and then I'll switch it. On my phone, I can also look and be like, okay, I have 20%, so I still have time.   Denny:  Claire, what advice would you give to somebody who's thinking about getting a cochlear implant?   Claire:  I'd say it's a very good option, and even though it's frustrating at times, you just have to keep going with it, because there's going to be people sounding like robots, but if you don't wear it, they're going to keep sounding like robots. If you learn ASL beforehand, it helps, because then you can still talk to people after. There's a learning curve with it, is what I'm trying to say.   Michelle:  I agree. I think that it's definitely scary going into anything unknown. That's normal. It does require a lot of patience. With her hearing aid, it was instant hearing, and with this, it's not, and it does require a lot of patience, but given time, it's definitely been the right choice for Claire. I think part of that is getting the right audiologist and ENT, so I think if you don't feel confident or comfortable with how they're treating your healthcare, it's worth trying someone new.   Claire:  Switching, yeah.   Michelle:  So, that has made such a difference. We've seen that as being a big factor in her journey.   Denny:  I'd like to thank both Claire and Michelle for sharing their story with me and for letting me interview them for this episode of Pushing Limits. I'd also like to thank my wife, Deah Daughters, for coming up with the idea for this show.   Today's show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. And thanks to our engineer, Kirsten Thomas. Contact us by email, pushinglimits@kpfa.org, find us on Facebook at Pushing Limits Radio, or you can visit our website at pushinglimitsradio.org.   I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Thanks for listening to Pushing Limits. Stay tuned for Talk It Out Radio, 94.1, KPFA.   [End] The post Sudden Changes – Pushing Limits – July 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The first ever ICF meetup is happening next month! To learn more about how you can join us on August 9th in Lehi, UT, visit this link: https://tabletop.events/conventions/i-cast-fireball-2025 We can't just leave behind all that amazing treasure in Krelloort's throne room, can we? Gather together the worst crewmen on board! It's time to build some character. Buster goes full Picard. Ataraxia tries to raise morale, but realizes maybe he shouldn't? Max invests himself in his council. Ignis swims down, down, down. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you're looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out this site and consider donating because it's a great site.   Many sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://pixabay.com/   Public domain sound effects used throughout   The following songs from Nihilore.com were used:  An Unwavering Will Found on the EDM Playlist - http://www.nihilore.com/edm License:http://www.nihilore.com/license   “The Pirate King” By Untold Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTVxFPhbAtk Composed by Jared Rehnquist ► This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.  You can find more info about this license here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   The following songs from Nihilore.com were used:  In Times Past You can find it on “Downtempo” playlist: http://www.nihilore.com/downtempo License:http://www.nihilore.com/license   “Solstice” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yRIt5yS36s&list=PLMFmJLFhkDPG2tHFRin_Ecoqbg7kDxYr_&index=4 Please Consider Subscribing   “I'm coming back” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhqdQZGJJXU&list=PLMFmJLFhkDPG2tHFRin_Ecoqbg7kDxYr_&index=2 Please Consider Subscribing    And as always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!

The first ever ICF meetup is happening in just seven weeks! To learn more about how you can join us on August 9th in Lehi, UT, visit this link: https://tabletop.events/conventions/i-cast-fireball-2025 Who's ready for some emotional catharsis after all that tension at Mancatcher Cove? Ataraxia asks some big questions. Buster finally opens up about his past. Ignis gives herself over to a kinder echo. Max thinks of the one he lost. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you're looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out this site and consider donating because it's a great site.   Many sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://pixabay.com/   Public domain sound effects used throughout   “Underwater Ambience” created by Asleep in Perfection on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJDFGvkc1Y Patreon: asleepinperfection   Website: https://asleepinperfection.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14JXr... Instagram: asleepinperfection   Twitter:  asleepinperfect   TikTok:  asleepinperfection    “Olympus” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnmglWHoVrk Please consider subscribing   The following songs from Nihilore.com were used:  The Dimensionless Sphere You can find it on “Minimalism” playlist:  http://www.nihilore.com/minimal License:http://www.nihilore.com/license   “Sailing Ship” by Michael Ghelfi Studios on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beOw8MEojQ4 GO CHECK THEM OUT!! Incredible TTRPG Ambiences and music! Their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi Conditions of use:https://michaelghelfi.com/conditions-of-use/ Michaelghelfistudios.com dscryb.com/MichaelGhelfi @MichaelGhelfiStudios   “Solstice” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yRIt5yS36s&list=PLMFmJLFhkDPG2tHFRin_Ecoqbg7kDxYr_&index=4 Please Consider Subscribing    “Apocalypse” By Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29KVjUXiS8&list=PLMFmJLFhkDPG2tHFRin_Ecoqbg7kDxYr_&index=3 Please Consider Subscribing  And as always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!

Samson, whose name means “brilliant sunshine”, goes to view Timnah (the inheritance ie of his tribe). There ‘he saw a woman' of the uncircumcised – uncovenanted – Philistines, who was ‘right in his own eyes' – his problem was characteristic of the entire nation (14 verse 7; 17verse 6; 21verse 25). In the vineyards of his inheritance, a place to be avoided by a sworn Nazarite. We read that a lion – representing the ravaging Philistines – roared against Samson. And he rips the beast asunder with no apparent effort. Several days later Samson returns to see the ‘ruin' (AV ‘carcass') of the lion only to find that miraculously and uncharacteristically a swarm of bees had made their hive in the putrid carcass. It was God's sign to Samson that by trusting in the Almighty the Philistines could be overthrown and sweet deliverance come for the Covenant people. Samson is deceived time and time again by the enemy and he engages tit for tat with them throughout these two chapters. Samson declares on each occasion that after avenging himself just once more against the Philistines he will leave the matter there. However this is not the intention of the Almighty – the Philistines need to be weakened. Notice how the LORD escalates the conflict: in 14verse 19 he slays 30 men at Ashkelon; then in 15verse 15 at Lehi a 1,000 are slain. Also observe the recurring of multiples of 3, as troubles escalate. Samson's mighty acts should have inspired his people to follow him as he could have been God's instrument for victory. But his own people reject him just as they had rejected Moses centuries earlier. Instead as the pressure of the Philistines grew stronger upon God's people 3,000 men of Judah come to plead with Samson for his surrender and then they bind him and hand him over to the Philistines. Surely we are reminded by this of the Lord Jesus being bound in the Garden of Gethsemane; being eventually sent to the Roman authorities to be tried and crucified. Samson, like our Lord, was thirsty after his great victory. In Isaiah 38 faithful God cures Hezekiah of the leprous boil, which threatened to end his life and which was preventing him from worshipping in the Temple. At this time of Hezekiah's and his nation's greatest need, when everything seemed hopeless, their Sovereign delivered them. However in spite of his recovery Hezekiah later becomes lifted up in pride as we will learn tomorrow in chapter 39. Nonetheless at this time the faithful prayer of a faithful man availed greatly (James 5verse 16). Hezekiah's prayer is a model prayer for us. It shows an elevation of king Hezekiah's God. The prayer gives glory to God. It also praises Yahweh's loving kindness in saving Hezekiah and delivering the people of Judah. His prayer states our lack of power to help ourselves and pleads for our Omnipotent Creator to show mercy for His children. It acknowledges our need to respond to God's love in praise and thanksgiving every day of our life. We too, like king Hezekiah, have been blessed and delivered from the gates of sheol (the grave): Matthew 16 verse 18-19; Revelation 1verses17-18. Marvel at the wonderful metaphors and imagery that Hezekiah uses to describe the frailty of humanity. Meditate on the significance of his exhortation to us in verses 19-20. King Hezekiah is given a sign that he will recover in Isaiah 38:21. 2 Peter is also written to the dispersed Jews in Asia Minor ie Turkey. It commences in the same way as the first letter. The time of writing is in 66-67 AD and the persecution by Nero is now at its fiercest. According to tradition, the two foremost leaders of the believers, Paul and Peter, were both executed in 67 AD. Clues in Peter's 2nd epistle indicate that the most likely date of the epistle is 67 AD. Believers in Christ Jesus had attained to the same precious faith as the great Apostle to the Jews. From verses 3-15 these disciples are urged to make their calling and election ie selection by God sure. Peter tells them in verses 2-4 that our Father has given them all things that are necessary for a godly life; and that these great promises, which they now share, are graciously granted them offering believers a sharing of the Father's character and life. From verses 5-7 Peter enumerates the virtues being developed by God in their lives. These virtues are not sequential, but rather they are a group of traits befitting saints, and to be cultivated simultaneously. They summarise the character of our Lord Jesus Christ, outlined in Matthew 5:1-12. Great blessings accompany such saints who, in measure, develop the character of their Lord Jesus Christ. These divine virtues are called by brother Marshall – “The Portrait of a Saint”. Belief is the foundation upon which the faithful build (and that foundation is Christ Jesus see 1 Corinthians 3 verses 10-15 and Ephesians 2:19-22. Peter elaborates further on this theme at the start of chapter 2). The last 2 are at the apex of the developing saint's life – brotherly kindness (Philadelphos) and love (agape, self-sacrificing love); embody both of these fully exemplified in our Head, the Lord Jesus Christ. Where these qualities abound fruit is produced in the disciple. But a short-sighted approach stultifies the life of a disciple; and is the product of forgetting and neglect. In the practising of these qualities the disciples will attain the glory and the kingdom, which they seek. Peter would strive with his last breath to remind them of this. The Apostle speaks of “departure” (Greek “exodus” verse 15). The Tabernacle; of “the ecclesia in the wilderness” (Acts 7:44). This was emblematic of the LORD going with them. Peter talks of the entrance (“eisodus”) into the kingdom. How frequently is the theme stated, “Yahweh BROUGHT you out of Egypt, that He might BRING you into the land promised to the fathers (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob). Verses 16-21 speak of Christ's incomparable glory and the transcending greatness of the prophetic Word of our God (compare 1 Peter 1 verses 22-25). There can be no mistaking what we (Peter, James and John) saw on the Mount of Transfiguration – compare with Luke 9 verses 28-38. The glory of Moses and Elijah paled into insignificance alongside the glory of the Son of God – John 1 verses14-15. And that glory was reminiscent of the Father's own glory (Hebrews 1-1-4). As great as the prophetic Word was when spoken through Moses and Elijah the Father's Word from heaven boomed, “This is my Beloved Son, HEAR HIM”. If this witness was not enough, we have the added testimony of the prophetic Word centred on, and embodied in our Lord Jesus Christ. The prophetic Word shines more brightly as we see its fulfilment day by day. (Proverbs 4 verses 18-19). Prophecy never originated from the prophet's own mind. Instead the inspired Word of God found its source in holy men of God being “impelled”, or “driven along” by God's power. And so although the style of the prophet is individual, the message is infallibly that of the Almighty (see 2 Timothy 3 verses 14-17). In chapter 2 Peter deals with the tragedy of false teaching. Peter uses Biblical history to show that those who would attempt to deflect God's elect are always active among the believers. The Apostle Peter uses 3 historical examples. These examples are similar to those in Jude's letter – one from before the flood; one from the era of Abraham; and another from the time of the Wilderness wanderings in Moses' epoch. Peter explains the inevitability of false teachers arising from their midst (compare Acts 20 verses 29-32). Peter says that the errorists are not genuine – the words that these false teachers use are called “feigned” (Greek “plastos”) – taught for effect, with no concern for truth. The doctrine is moulded to fit the teacher's designs (2 Timothy 4 verses 1-5). But God has long ago decided to destroy people like this (See Revelation 22verses 15). The first example is in verse 5 and speaks of the gainsayers opposing Noah (cp Jude verses 14-16). The second is from the era of faithful Abraham (2 Peter 2verses 6-10). These verses tell of total detesting by God of homosexuality. And lastly, verses 10 (the second half) to verse 11. Here Peter deals with the rebellion of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses (also in Jude verses 5-7; the original account being in Numbers 14). All of those historical events highlight two Divine principles – 1) Yahweh demonstrated His capacity to deliver the righteous out of their trial; and, 2) that the ungodly have been earmarked by the Almighty for judgment and destruction (Acts 17verses 30-31). Verse 17 uses metaphors to describe these vain talkers. Verses 18-19 reveal the true motives of those apostates. And verses 20-22 a further two metaphors describe their sickening behaviours. Those who once knew God's truth, but chose to turn away are described in two tragic pictures which illustrate God's perspective. These reprobates are like dogs eating their own vomit; or like washed pigs returning to their miry muddy past. Audio Player      

Many scholars have made the claim that the polygamy revelation in D&C 132 is really 4 different revelations mashed into one. Does David Hocking agree? We will discuss that revelation, along with the revelation that says Lehi landed in Chile. David is a Heartlander. Does he agree? We'll discuss his book, "Revelations of Joseph Smith." Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/HR2NovCIj7E Don't miss our other conversations with David Hocking: http://gospeltangents.com/people/david-hocking Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.   Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

We'll discuss the revelations from 1834-1838 including the uncanonized Zelph Revelation. In 1834, Joseph Smith changed the name of the church from Church of Christ to Church of the Latter Day Saints. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/ogCyg94XghM Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Uncanonized Zelph Revelation One particularly intriguing inclusion in Hocking's book, treated as a revelation although not canonized by the LDS Church today, is the account of Zelph. This account originates from Joseph Smith's history and details an experience while roving over the plains of the Nephites during Zion's Camp. Joseph Smith described discovering a skeleton. Through a vision or revelation, he understood that the person was "a white Lamanite, a large thick set man, and a man of God" named Zelph. Zelph was identified as "a warrior and a chieftain under the great prophet Onandagus who named from the eastern sea." The eastern sea is likened to Lake Ontario. The account describes Zelph's injuries, including a broken side caused by a stone from a sling and death from an arrow found among his ribs during a battle. Hocking notes that B.H. Roberts, in a book written before his involvement with History of the Church, also discussed Zion's Camp passing mysterious earth mounds, which Roberts suggested were related to the Nephites, Lamanites, or people of Jared. Hocking sees Joseph Smith's account of finding Zelph as a way of demonstrating a physical witness of the Book of Mormon peoples. Joseph Smith, having provided the spiritual testimony through the translated book, was now offering a physical witness for those on the journey. Those who went on Zion's Camp reportedly stayed faithful, potentially due to this physical witness. While the story of Zelph might seem "fantastical" to some, and perhaps for this reason it hasn't been canonized by the modern LDS church, Hocking includes it because Joseph Smith presented it as a revelation where the heavens were opened and the Almighty gave him understanding. Later Revelations and Profound Connections Moving into the later period (1838-1843), which includes the Nauvoo temple era, Hocking's book covers 20 revelations. He also includes statements from Joseph Smith that he treats "as if they're revelations because they're statements." One powerful example is found in what is now Section 128 of the Doctrine and Covenants. While in hiding, Joseph Smith wrote a letter to the church about baptisms for the dead. Within this letter, he includes what Hocking calls a "poetical utterance," similar to passages in Nephi or Lehi. Joseph Smith speaks of glad tidings from Cumorah and Moroni, the voices of Peter, James, and John on the banks of the Mississippi, the voice of the Heavenly Father, and significantly, the voices of Michael the archangel, Gabriel, Raphael, and "diverse angels from Michael or Adam down to the present time." These angels are described as declaring their dispensations, rights, honors, keys, majesty, glory, and priesthood power. Hocking found this section particularly striking after studying the Book of Enoch, which features conversations with Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. He posits that Joseph Smith is a "new Enoch," drawing parallels between their lives. Furthermore, Hocking discovered profound correlations between Joseph Smith's translation work and other ancient texts. He highlights the Joseph Smith Translation of Genesis 18, where three men who visit Abraham are identified as "angels which were holy men and they were sent after the order of God," in contrast to the King James Version which simply calls them "three men". Comparing this to the Book of Jasher (published 10 years after Joseph Smith's revelation), Hocking found a passage stating, "and the Lord appeared unto him at the plain and sent three of his ministering angels." Delving deeper,

David Hocking has put together several Annotated Scriptures. We'll discuss his latest book, which is sort of an Annotated Doctrine & Covenants. It is called "The Revelations of Joseph Smith." We'll also discuss his previous books, and dive into revelations on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon & the Church of Christ. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/JjvC2RZtJrM Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission David Hocking, described as a "scripture publisher" and editor, who is known for reformatting traditional scriptural texts to help readers engage with them more smoothly. By taking the existing text and applying specific elements and styles, Hocking aims to guide the reader and provide additional context and research. His books are often described as a "studied" version of the scripture. Hocking's process involves doing research on words or phrases that appeal to him, highlighting them in a gold color, and then providing additional information in a golden shaded box at the bottom of the page. His journey in scripture publishing began in the '90s when he started reformatting the Book of Mormon for his own use. This eventually led to the Annotated Edition of the Book of Mormon, which incorporated research, including information from the Heartland perspective. This book has been quite successful, with close to 40,000 copies sold and is available through Deseret Book. Following the Book of Mormon, Hocking worked on the Book of Jasher. He clarified that "Jasher" is a title, "Sephur Hayasher," meaning "the book of the upright," and the proper spelling should be Yashar. Interestingly, he notes that there are excerpts of the Book of Jasher in the Book of Mormon, brought over on the plates of brass. This led to a brief discussion on the language of the Book of Mormon, suggesting that Nephi likely learned Demotic Egyptian, a condensed, script-like form, in addition to Hebrew, and that "reformed Egyptian" might refer to a reformed Demotic Egyptian. He also touched on the difference between the Anthon Transcript (described by Martin Harris) and the Caracters Document in John Whitmer's handwriting (which the Church has recently acquired). He noted that handwriting analysis, specifically looking at the cursive "D" with a flourish common in German script, can help identify scribes like John Whitmer in early documents, including sections of the Book of Mormon original manuscript and the Revelation books. He also offered a perspective on the two sets of witnesses (three spiritual, eight physical) and the possibility they saw different sets of plates (the plates in the stone box vs. plates in a repository, potentially the small plates used to replace the lost Book of Lehi pages)10. Other books Hocking has edited include the Book of Isaiah, undertaken as part of the "11th commandment" to diligently search Isaiah. He sent a copy to Dr. Avraham Gileadi, a prominent LDS Isaiah scholar, who liked it. (Incidentally, the host mentioned NT Wright would be speaking on Isaiah in Houston, Texas). Hocking also worked on the Joseph Smith Translation (JST) of the New Testament. For this, he put Joseph Smith's contributions in brackets, using the 1867 first edition text. He mentioned that the Church itself is likely to release a fully done version of the JST in the coming years. He has a new version of his JST New Testament coming out soon as a red-letter edition. He noted that while red-letter Bibles (where the words of Christ are in red) are common elsewhere, they are less familiar in Utah. Another critical project was the Book of Enoch, which he believes explains why Enoch is an important figure and why the Lord referred to him in Moses 6 & 7 and D&C 107. He suggests that Joseph Smith himself became a modern-day Enoch, teaching and building a city of righteousness/Zion. Hocking's latest book,

Dave Butler and Greg Matsen team up again to discuss the temple writing of Nephi in 2 Nephi. Nephi knew of the ancient Israelite temple drama and the Royal Procession. Lehi knew of the temple ordinances and exhorted his sons in gospel instruction using temple ordinances. Did Nephi write all of his books as a temple poetry? Website- www.cwicmedia.com

This episode is an interview with makeup artist Juho Lehiö. Based in Copenhagen, Juho's work first caught my eye on TikTok and I fell in love with his style, even though if I had to, I think I would find it hard to pinpoint. He has often worked alongside the brilliant Inge Grognard, my favourite anti-fashion makeup artist, as well as the icon that is Pat McGrath – so I feel like he knows how to do any look, from the most simple and deconstructed to the most creative, refined look.We cover a lot in this episode; from Juho purchasing his first Wet and Wild makeup palette to learning how to treat his skin like a 60-year old woman, to how theatre and dance influenced his take on makeup and also how he's noticed that some makeup artists backstage at fashion week don't want to work on models with black or brown skin.We also discuss the value of feedback when it comes to your work and how you can stand against oppression when you work in the fashion space. Also, be sure to listen all the way to the end because I share a special announcement!LinksFollow Juho on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lehiojuhoFollow Juho on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lehiojuhoWHERE TO FIND MESubstack: https://beautymenotes.substack.comThreads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenionCheck out my ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautymeBusiness inquiries: info@charissekenion.com

Send us a textIn this episode Grandpa Edward Jeffrey Hill takes three granddaughters (Ellie, Rebekah, and Eloise) on an adventure to Thanksgiving Point, in Lehi, Utah. Little did they know the adventure they would have!  You can expect Bigfoot to return sometime in this story.  This is the concluding episode of this epoch adventure!  

Send us a textTerah Johnson, a 64-year-old Masters Track and Field athlete from Lehi, Utah, is a mother of seven and married to Eric Johnson. A graduate of San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, she enjoys sewing, cooking, reading, singing, and painting. Terah is Utah's most decorated female Master athlete 2021-2024, holding numerous state records and earning 129 medals over four years. In 2024, she won six USATF All-American Awards across jumps and distance events and has earned 25 USATF All-American honors overall. Her 2024 season highlight was winning gold in the 800 meters and 4x800 meter relay at the USATF Masters Outdoor Nationals, plus silver in the 4x100 relay and bronze in the high jump. Her points helped the SoCal Track Club clinch the National Team title. Terah was named Utah's Best of State Female Amateur Athlete for 2022–2025.

Send us a textIn this episode Grandpa Edward Jeffrey Hill takes three granddaughters (Ellie, Rebekah, and Eloise) on an adventure to Thanksgiving Point, in Lehi, Utah. Little did they know the adventure they would have!  You can expect Bigfoot to return sometime in this story.  This is Part 2 of three parts.  

This episode is part 14 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.This episode covers the first three chapters of the book of Mosiah. We have now shifted to the land of Zarahemla to see how they relate to the land of Nephi, and are 300-400 years removed from Jacob, the son of Lehi.King Benjamin who succeeded his father Mosiah to the throne of Zarahemla is now old. He will speak to the people to pass the throne to his son also named Mosiah. Of course, he will give a long sermon to the people that sounds like something from a revivalist in the 1800's; except that hindsight prophecies about Jesus will be in there.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: Mosiah [chapters 1, 2, 3]*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

This episode is part 14 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.This episode covers the first three chapters of the book of Mosiah. We have now shifted to the land of Zarahemla to see how they relate to the land of Nephi, and are 300-400 years removed from Jacob, the son of Lehi.King Benjamin who succeeded his father Mosiah to the throne of Zarahemla is now old. He will speak to the people to pass the throne to his son also named Mosiah. Of course, he will give a long sermon to the people that sounds like something from a revivalist in the 1800's; except that hindsight prophecies about Jesus will be in there.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: Mosiah [chapters 1, 2, 3]*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Send us a textIn this episode Grandpa Edward Jeffrey Hill takes three granddaughters (Ellie, Rebekah, and Eloise) on an adventure to Thanksgiving Point, in Lehi, Utah. Little did they know the adventure they would have!  You can expect Bigfoot to return sometime in this story.  

In 1954, California LDS bishop Devere Baker set out to prove that Lehi could have sailed from the Persian Gulf to Guatemala—by sailing his own raft, which he called the Lehi. Samuel Taylor tells about Baker’s 25-year endeavor—and how he went through six Lehis in the process. https://sunstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SLP-197.mp3

“The Girl Who Shouldn’t Exist” by Makayla Nielson Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Makayla Nielson was raised in Normal, Illinois and currently resides in Lehi, Utah with her husband and three children. When she’s not writing, she’s out on adventures in the canyons near her home, watching science fiction movies, or crocheting (always with a snack or two within reach). Keep an eye out for her dystopian novel, Chimera’s Blood, clated for publication at the end of this year.

In 1954, California LDS bishop Devere Baker set out to prove that Lehi could have sailed from the Persian Gulf to Guatemala—by sailing his own raft, which he called the Lehi. Samuel Taylor tells about Baker’s 25-year endeavor—and how he went through six Lehis in the process.

Brandon Rodman is a serial entrepreneur and visionary leader recognized for his talent in establishing innovative companies from scratch. A native of Eugene, Oregon, Rodman earned a degree in Communications with a focus on Marketing and Advertising from Brigham Young University. His early career in sales, where he led large teams, sharpened his skills in leadership, recruitment, and strategy, laying the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey.In 2008, during the peak of the economic recession, Rodman co-founded Weave (originally called Recall Solutions) from the attic above his garage. What started as a call center evolved into a groundbreaking customer communication platform aimed at strengthening patient-doctor relationships through integrated software, telephony, and CRM tools. Under Rodman's leadership, Weave became the first Utah-based company accepted into Y Combinator in 2014, a pivotal moment that propelled its growth. Rodman raised over $300 million in funding, expanded the company to nearly $100 million in annual recurring revenue, and guided it to a successful IPO on the NYSE in 2021. His employee-centric approach earned him widespread recognition, including a #4 CEO ranking in America by Glassdoor in 2019 with a 99% approval rating and the 2019 CEO of the Year award from Utah Business. Rodman stepped down as Weave's CEO in 2020, transitioning to Chairman of the Board, but his legacy as a founder who emphasized culture and innovation endures.After 18 months of exploring new ideas, Rodman launched Previ in January 2022, where he serves as CEO and co-founder alongside Gabe Gunderson. Previ aims to revolutionize consumer finance by offering a payment platform that provides 10-20% cash back on everyday expenses, paid directly from users' paychecks. Rodman describes Previ as his “life's work” from a business perspective, blending profitability with a mission to put more money back into consumers' pockets. Based in Lehi, Utah, Rodman continues to drive Previ's growth while drawing on lessons learned from Weave's challenges and triumphs.Rodman's leadership philosophy emphasizes psychological safety, employee empowerment, and the creation of environments where teams can thrive. He is married to Lindsay Rodman, with whom he has four children, balancing his professional ambitions with a commitment to family. His story is one of resilience—having once liquidated personal assets to keep Weave afloat—and reflects a relentless drive to build businesses that make a meaningful impact.Connect with Silicon Slopes: https://www.siliconslopes.comSocial:X - https://x.com/siliconslopesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw

Rabbi Chaim Zippel was born and raised in nearby Salt Lake City, and is the first-Utah born Chabad Rabbi. He attended Yeshivas in California and New York, and has extensive experience in outreach work and youth programming all over the country. Rabbi Chaim & Esty Zippel moved to Lehi, Utah in 2022 to launch Chabad of Utah County. Chabad of Utah County is dedicated to promoting and strengthening Jewish awareness, pride, and observance, by providing educational, cultural, and social services to all Jewish individuals regardless of background, philosophy or level of commitment. The fundamental principle of Chabad is unconditional love and acceptance of every Jew. Links JewishUtahCounty.com Instagram: @jewishutahcounty Facebook: @jewishutahcounty Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community. Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Rabbi Chaim Zippel, co-director of the Chabad of Utah County, shares about the unique experience of being Jewish in a predominantly Latter-day Saint community. He shares insights into the mission of Chabad, which aims to create a welcoming environment for Jewish individuals moving to Utah County, providing them with a space to gather, learn, and grow in their faith. The conversation delves into the differences between Jewish and Latter-day Saint practices, particularly regarding community engagement and religious observance. Rabbi Chaim explains that while prayer services may not attract large crowds, community events and educational opportunities are highly valued. He recounts his family's journey to Utah, highlighting the challenges and rewards of establishing a Jewish presence in the area. The discussion also touches on the complexities of Jewish dietary laws and the importance of understanding the rationale behind religious practices, emphasizing that some commandments are followed simply because they are divinely ordained. Rabbi Chaim reflects on the supportive nature of the Latter-day Saint community, noting that Utah County is one of the least anti-Semitic places he has experienced. He shares anecdotes about community support during challenging times, illustrating the strong interfaith relationships that have developed. 03:35 - Rabbi Chaim's Background and Role 04:07 - Overview of Chabad in Utah County 05:03 - Community Focus vs. Traditional Services 06:23 - Jewish Community Dynamics in Utah 07:27 - Rabbi Chaim's Journey to Utah 09:03 - Family Background and Chabad Movement 10:40 - The Need for Jewish Presence in Utah County 12:02 - Rabbi's Outreach to Jewish Youth 12:35 - Community Support and Anti-Semitism in Utah 21:05 - The Role of a Rabbi and Path to Leadership 23:02 - Conversion and Personal Journeys in Faith 30:03 - Understanding Jewish Laws and Practices 32:31 - Experiences and Testimonies in Faith 36:25 - Conversion Perspectives in Judaism 40:06 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Faith 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 bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary,

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Have you heard the old proverb about the cobber's shoes? As a designer and artist, we need to be sure and be taking care of the most important things first. Sometimes this is really hard to do as other people ask us for things. Carina talks about the cobbler's shoes and oxygen masks in this episode as a reminder and challenge to take care of yourself first.Episode 504 The Cobbler's Shoes___________________________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampIf you have ever wanted to learn to design printable, die cut files, planners and more, you should join us March 6-8! We are hosting a Design Business Conference in Lehi, Utah! We have limited spots left so join soon at www.designsuitecourses.com/march2025

A Lehi mother had just put her two children to sleep when she heard banging on her doors and windows long enough for her to call her veteran husband and they got ready to defend their home. But after seeing teens flee the scene, they believe the incident was a prank. Dave and Debbie discuss the situation and how this could've ended much worse than it did and the dangers teens face when they do these pranks.  

Carina interviews Amy Smart who is a fellow Riley Blake designer and blogger. Her quilt blog is a popular resource for many sewing enthusiasts. Learn more about Amy's creative business in this episode. Find more about her at diaryofaquilter.com.Episode 503 Quilting with Amy Smart___________________________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampIf you have ever wanted to learn to design printable, die cut files, planners and more, you should join us March 6-8! We are hosting a Design Business Conference in Lehi, Utah! We have limited spots left so join soon at www.designsuitecourses.com/march2025

Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and even scary—especially when postpartum mental health struggles come into play. In this episode, Corrine sits down with Megan Johnson, a therapist and co-founder of The Emily Effect, for an open and much-needed conversation about maternal mental health. Megan shares the heartbreaking story of her sister Emily Dyches, who suffered from severe postpartum anxiety before tragically losing her life. Through Emily's story, Megan sheds light on the silent battles so many moms face, the stigma that keeps women from speaking up, and the resources that can truly help. Corrine and Megan also discuss signs to watch for, why postpartum struggles aren't always obvious, and what loved ones can do to help. If you've ever felt like something wasn't quite right after having a baby—or if you want to better support the moms in your life—this episode will leave you feeling informed, encouraged, and most importantly, less alone. Resources Mentioned: Visit theemilyeffect.org to learn more about The Emily Effect or follow them on Instagram @the_emily_effect Follow @maternalmentalhealthutah for additional support and education Postpartum Support International | Instagram: @postpartumsupportinternational Megan Johnson is the Co-Founder of The Emily Effect, a foundation that honors her late sister Emily Dyches who lost her life to Postpartum Anxiety in February 2016. The mission of The Emily Effect is to raise awareness about maternal mental health and provide resources and support for women and families experiencing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders. As a practicing therapist and one who has had repeated experiences with depression and anxiety, Megan is passionate about the topic of mental health. She believes that owning and sharing our stories is the most impactful way to educate and create meaningful connection surrounding this crucial topic. Megan, her husband Ray, and their four boys live in Lehi, UT.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1973, VCBO Architecture has grown to become one of the top design firms in the western United States. Committed to community-driven design, the VCBO team thrives on projects with an impact. Principal architect Brent Tippets joins us with more. Brent Tippets: VCBO's mission is to create spaces for people to thrive. From Salt Lake City's iconic library to the new Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi, our work celebrates the communities we serve. Nothing demonstrates this more than the Marshall N. White Community Center in Ogden. Originally built in 1968, this beloved center honors Marshall White, a veteran, mentor, civil rights leader, and police officer killed in the line of duty. Over the past 50 years, the center has served a historically Black and Latino neighborhood, becoming a cherished gathering place engrained in the public memory. Guided by community input, we worked with Ogden City to design a replacement twice the size of the original, revitalized with amenities for recreation and community programs. Opening in 2025, the new center will preserve its legacy as a vibrant hub of connection and opportunity — a reflection of Ogden's values. This is what VCBO is about — creating community spaces beloved by the people we serve. Derek Miller: With offices in Salt Lake and St. George, VCBO Architecture's designs are inspired by the people and places they serve and ultimately bring communities together. Learn more at VCBO.com. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/17/25

Instead of worrying about AI, what if we took it as a resource that could help us in our businesses? Carina goes over several ways we can be using AI and practical examples of how it can help us build a business faster!Episode 502 AI Could Be Your Best Friend___________________________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampIf you have ever wanted to learn to design printable, die cut files, planners and more, you should join us March 6-8! We are hosting a Design Business Conference in Lehi, Utah! We have limited spots left so join soon at www.designsuitecourses.com/march2025

Your creative power is an important part of who you are as a maker, artist, and designer. But many times things can get in the way of that power. Carina walks you through some of those key things that can bring you down so you can avoid the traps that keep a designer from doing their best work!Episode 501 How You Are Losing Creative Power___________________________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampIf you have ever wanted to learn to design printable, die cut files, planners and more, you should join us March 6-8! We are hosting a Design Business Conference in Lehi, Utah! We have limited spots left so join soon at www.designsuitecourses.com/march2025

Katie Jo is a three-time best-selling author, professional artist, and international public speaker. She has facilitated drum circles around the world to audiences as large as 10,000 and shared the stage with leading edge advocates like Marianne Williamson, Malika Chopra, and more. Most well known for her drum circles and nine-month Shamanic Course, a comprehensive understanding of esoteric and ancient practices from across the globe.She is a sound healing teacher/trainer and offers an in-depth Sound Therapy Treatment Training. As CEO/owner of Sage Canvas, a wellness studio in Lehi, Utah, and over 25 years' experience in sales, marketing, and foundational business Katie Jo offers mentoring for energy-based entrepreneurs.https://linktr.ee/katiejofinaihttps://www.katiejodrum.com/The Untold Stories of Motherhood https://a.co/d/fVPX4LhJourney of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives (Michael Newton's Journey of Souls Book 1) https://a.co/d/7LVDBoILearn more about Keira Brinton, JOA Publishing, & the MOSAI Network here: https://www.keirabrinton.com/____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaganskidmorecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DialogueJournal.com/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠].Hopeful Spaces, a monthly support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching, is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dallas Hope Charities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ component of Hopeful Discussions sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chc@dallashopecharities.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join.

Carina's friend and fellow designer Vanessa Christenson talks about owning two businesses. As a moda designer and coach, Vanessa inspires others to create the life they want.Learn more about Vanessa at https://vanessachristenson.com/Episode 500 How to Time Manage Your Life Sustainably with Moda Fabric Designer Vanessa Christensen __________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampTags: business, design, designers, makers, women, crafting, craftsIf you have ever wanted to learn to design printable, die cut files, planners and more, you should join us March 6-8! We are hosting a Design Business Conference in Lehi, Utah! We have limited spots left so join soon at www.designsuitecourses.com/march2025

Section 10: Historical background: (Note: Chronologically, this section should follow section 3) Because of the lost manuscript of the Book of Lehi, Moroni had taken from Joseph the Gold Plates and the Urim and Thummim in July, 1828. Finally, in September, 1828, they were returned to Joseph after nearly 3 months of sorrow and repentance. Recap: Joseph is reprimanded by Moroni for allowing these sacred records to come into the hands of wicked men. Joseph is commanded not to retranslate the Book of Lehi, but, in order to thwart the evil design of Satan, he is to translate in its place the plates of Nephi, which is another record of Lehi and his family provided by the Lord who knew in advance the evil plan of the adversary. Section 11 – Historical Background: While Joseph and Oliver were working on the translation, brother Hyrum sought to receive council from Joseph regarding his desire to travel as a missionary to spread the message of the restored Gospel. Recap: Hyrum is commended for his desire to preach, but is counselled to wait a little while longer until he has learned more of the doctrine, for the Book of Mormon translation to be completed, and to be strengthened in his surety of the doctrine. He is told to patiently wait, and then is promised to be given the Spirit and power of God unto the convincing of the truth to others.  

Discussing Dr. D. Todd Harrison's Teachings on the Doctrine and Covenants 3-5 Dr. Harrison's lesson focuses on Doctrine and Covenants sections 3-5, discussing revelations to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris. Section 3 highlights God's plan despite human errors, using Martin Harris's loss of the Book of Lehi manuscript as an example. Section 4 emphasizes serving God with dedication, and the qualities needed for missionary work. Section 5 recounts Martin Harris's desire for a witness of the Book of Mormon's authenticity, with God affirming Joseph Smith's prophetic role and foreseeing Harris's potential transgressions. The lesson underscores themes of repentance, obedience, and the divine origin of the Latter-day Saint faith. Dr. D. Todd Harrison is the most followed religious leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the leading social media platform-Facebook. With more than 1.4 million followers, he is one of the top 10 most followed Christian leaders as well. As an Ambassador and Witness of Jesus Christ, it is estimated that he has now testified of Jesus to more than 100,000,000 people around the world. Thousands have become baptized members of the Church, and many have and are currently serving as full-time missionaries.

Wondering what new products you should be considering in 2025? Carina walks you through some of the products she is seeing make a splash on the design scene! Learn more in today's episode!Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025_____________________________________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.comCheck out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcampIf you have ever wanted to learn to design printable, die cut files, planners and more, you should join us March 6-8! We are hosting a Design Business Conference in Lehi, Utah! We have limited spots left so join soon at www.designsuitecourses.com/march2025

February 3-9 Just a few months after the 116 manuscript pages of the Book of Lehi were lost, a young man arrived in Manchester, New York.  He had dark brown eyes, a slight build, a prominent lower jaw, high forehead and, as one described, a roman nose.  He was hired to be a teacher in New York's Joint District 11. The small frame schoolhouse was located just about a mile south of the Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith Farm on Stafford Road. In this first teaching job, he had 107 little “scholars.”  Little did he know he would become a teacher for millions yet unborn. His name…was Oliver Cowdery.

Cameron Gunter is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PEG Companies, a full-service commercial real estate investment firm known for its unique approach to creating value. A bold leader, Cameron has a widespread reputation for successfully guiding his teams through challenging endeavors that many others in the commercial real estate space have shied away from.  Cameron's farm-raised work ethic, outside-the-box thinking, commitment to absolute transparency, and past professional experience have helped him to lead PEG to where it is today. A CPA by training with over eight years mastering the entitlement process in city management, Cameron brings a perspective that helps PEG offer compelling investment opportunities through innovative and cost-effective solutions to the complexities of real estate markets today. As one of the youngest finance directors in Utah's city government history, Cameron structured the largest tax incentive project in the western United States at the time for the city of Lehi, Utah with Micron Technology, Inc. and continues to make headlines as PEG grows throughout the United States and Canada.  With dozens of projects completed and many others under way, Cameron is proud of the market-leading position PEG has secured in its nearly 20 years of operation. Whether it is becoming the first developer ever to finish an AC Hotel by Marriott on time and under budget, building one of the only four-story branded hotel buildings in downtown Jackson Hole, developing a major student housing hub for Utah's largest university, or breaking ground on the first Qualified Opportunity Zone projects in multiple states, Cameron Gunter rises to every challenge and finds great fulfillment in spurring economic growth for communities everywhere.  Cameron received his BA in Business Administration from Idaho State University.  

Historical Background: After the translation of 116 foolscap pages of the Gold Plates (known as the Book of Lehi), Martin Harris pleads with Joseph to allow him to take the manuscript to Palmyra to convince his family of the genuineness of this divine project. After tireless pleadings from Martin and through Joseph, the Lord finally consents, but Harris was reckless with the document and it was lost. Immediately, in July, 1828, Moroni appears and reprimands Joseph and takes the Urim and Thummim and the Gold Plates, not to be returned until Joseph is filled with repentance. In September, 1828, Moroni returns the Urim and Thummim and the Gold Plates to a very humble Joseph, who resumes the translation. Recap: Joseph is reprimanded for fearing man more than God, and is counselled that the works of God cannot be frustrated by men. Joseph's father receives a blessing through revelation outlining the marvelous work about to come forth and the need for the faithful to commit to serving the Lord. Guilt-ridden Martin Harris also asks for a blessing through revelation, hoping he can be one of the three witnesses to the Gold Plates. He is granted his desire, predicated upon his sincere repentance.

In this episode, Jess reads "Nephi and His Asherah" by Daniel C. Peterson. Abstract Asherah was the chief goddess of the Canaanites. She was El's wife and the mother and wet nurse of the other gods. At least some Israelites worshipped her over a period from the conquest of Canaan in the second millennium before Christ to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC (the time of Lehi's departure with his family). Asherah was associated with trees—sacred trees. The rabbinic authors of the Jewish Mishna (second–third century ad) explain the asherah as a tree that was worshipped. In 1 Nephi 11, Nephi considers the meaning of the tree of life as he sees it in vision. In answer, he receives a vision of “a virgin, . . . the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh.” The answer to his question about the meaning of the tree lies in the virgin mother with her child. The virgin is the tree in some sense and Nephi accepted this as an answer to his question. As an Israelite living at the end of the seventh century and during the early sixth century before Christ, he recognized an answer to his question about a marvelous tree in the otherwise unexplained image of a virginal mother and her divine child—not that what he saw and how he interpreted those things were perfectly obvious. What he “read” from the symbolic vision was culturally colored. Nephi's vision reflects a meaning of the “sacred tree” that is unique to the ancient Near East. Asherah is also associated with biblical wisdom literature. Wisdom, a female, appears as the wife of God and represents life. Peterson, Daniel C. (2000) "Nephi and His Asherah," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 9: No. 2, Article 4.Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol9/iss2/4

This episode is part 4 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.2 Nephi chapters 4-9 cover the last of the elder Lehi's words of blessings and warnings to his children. Soon afterwards he passes away.Nephi fears his brothers again and God directs him and his family and friends to an area of the wilderness where they begin to build a civilization for "the people of Nephi." Laman and his descendants rebel against God. God curses the Lamanites with darker skin to keep the two peoples from intermarrying.Nephi makes his two younger brothers Jacob and Joseph priests to their people. Jacob delivers a message to the people by reading a portion of Isaiah and giving some doctrinal dissertation on Satan, the fall of humanity, the necessity of the Messiah's atonement, and the resurrection.We look especially at the plethora of New Testament statements that find their way into Jacob's message about 500 years before Jesus and the apostles say or write these words.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: 2 Nephi [chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

This episode is part 4 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.2 Nephi chapters 4-9 cover the last of the elder Lehi's words of blessings and warnings to his children. Soon afterwards he passes away.Nephi fears his brothers again and God directs him and his family and friends to an area of the wilderness where they begin to build a civilization for "the people of Nephi." Laman and his descendants rebel against God. God curses the Lamanites with darker skin to keep the two peoples from intermarrying.Nephi makes his two younger brothers Jacob and Joseph priests to their people. Jacob delivers a message to the people by reading a portion of Isaiah and giving some doctrinal dissertation on Satan, the fall of humanity, the necessity of the Messiah's atonement, and the resurrection.We look especially at the plethora of New Testament statements that find their way into Jacob's message about 500 years before Jesus and the apostles say or write these words.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: 2 Nephi [chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Can we all receive revelation from God? Dr. Maclane Heward examines Joseph Smith's theophany and the impact of asking a question and how it changed the world.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC203ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC203FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC203DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC203PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC203ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/-lUQ4O2Au8kALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Maclane Heward04:33 Come, Follow Me Manual08:20 Asking God to guide our questions13:25 The 1832 account and the 1838 account15:09 Ideas of when to read each account18:11 University of Utah hoodie20:22 Taking a defensive position26:17 Different accounts from different questions29:31 Joseph's life experiences influence the accounts32:26 D&C 20:5 - First Vision Account35:27 Joseph trusts his father37:03 Testimony through more than emotion45:01 Language, culture, and receiving revelation49:05 Lehi's family have different spiritual experiences50:57 Diversity of experiences with God52:51 Dreams as revelation56:01 Brain churches vs Heart churches01:01:57 Assumptions undermine reality01:05:32 Thinking deeply about historical events01:09:33 The danger of taking offence on behalf of others01:12:48 End of Part 1 - Dr. Maclane HewardThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

This episode is part 3 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.2 Nephi chapters 1-3 cover most of the elder Lehi's words of blessings and warnings to his children. He advises his sons Laman and Lemuel to obey Nephi's words.Lehi seems to wax eloquent with a doctrinal dissertation on the atonement of the future Messiah, creation, the fall of Satan and Adam and Eve, and the necessity of free will.He also claims that the fall of humanity was necessary for humans to have children. The dominion mandate and the command not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil were conflicting commands from God!Also, Lehi claims that Abraham's great-grandson Joseph prophesied of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: 2 Nephi [chapters 1, 2, 3]*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

This episode is part 3 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.2 Nephi chapters 1-3 cover most of the elder Lehi's words of blessings and warnings to his children. He advises his sons Laman and Lemuel to obey Nephi's words.Lehi seems to wax eloquent with a doctrinal dissertation on the atonement of the future Messiah, creation, the fall of Satan and Adam and Eve, and the necessity of free will.He also claims that the fall of humanity was necessary for humans to have children. The dominion mandate and the command not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil were conflicting commands from God!Also, Lehi claims that Abraham's great-grandson Joseph prophesied of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: 2 Nephi [chapters 1, 2, 3]*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

This episode is part 2 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.1 Nephi chapters 16-22 cover the journey of the prophet Lehi and his family to the coast of southeastern Arabia. Nephi builds a ship. The family sails to their new "promised land," which is somewhere in the ancient Americas. Once there, the family found resources to build civilization there. Nephi wrote some prophecy on metal plates and explained to his older brothers what it means and encourages them to obey God's commandments.I briefly address issues over the Laman river, horses in Mesoamerica, and the curious convenience of hindsight in detailed prophecies allegedly written in the 500's B.C.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration*** Please contribute to the Hurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Send us a textThe Book of Mormon opens with Nephi's promise to show us that “the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith” (1 Nephi 1:20). The book closes with a parallel invitation from Moroni: “Remember how merciful the Lord hath been” (Moroni 10:2–3). What examples of the Lord's mercy have you seen in the Book of Mormon? You might think of the merciful way God led Lehi's family through the wilderness and across the great waters, the tender mercies He showed to Enos when his soul hungered for forgiveness, or the mercy He showed to Alma, a bitter enemy of the Church who became one of its fearless defenders. Or your thoughts might turn to the mercy the resurrected Savior showed to the people when He healed their sick and blessed their little children. Perhaps most important, all of this can remind you of “how merciful the Lord hath been” to you, for the Book of Mormon was written to invite each of us to receive God's mercy—an invitation expressed simply in Moroni's farewell words, “Come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32).(The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For additional information or official statements, please visit the website below.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?...)The Dark Horse Entrepreneur | Helping Parents Make Money OnlineFor hardworking parents seeking side hustles & yearning for the freedom & fulfillment...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "I was driving home and I was so angry at Steven and at God and at myself and just feeling like an idiot. I was like, 'I can't do this, I'm so mad,' but my brother asked me to turn on conference and he's trying so hard on his mission. He's such a good missionary that I'm just gonna do it. So while I was driving home to our apartment in Provo to say our marriage is over, the talk that was on at that exact moment was Elder Gong's talk called 'Trust Again' and the spirit came over me so strongly and told me you can trust him again. The whole talk was about various forms of betrayal -- specifically marriage problems and pornography. A lot of trust with your spouse was talked about and the spirit spoke so strong that our marriage could be mended. So instead of driving all the way home to Provo I got off on the Lehi exit where he was watching conference with his family and I said 'okay I'm ready to talk, I am in a better place.'" Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia

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Dr. Boren continues to examine the war chapters of Alma and the principles of righteous leadership as well as the evidence of God's hand in preparing the Book of Mormon for modern-day application and testimony.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33ES YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/9FQtlm-rBioALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part II– Dr. David Boren03:14 Alma 46:21 - The title of liberty and running together08:00 Alma 46 Joseph of Egypt and covenant reminders11:02 Alma 47 - Amalickiah stirs up Lamanites to anger12:44 Alma 47:12-18 - Lehonti was “fixed in his mind”16:24 Don't come down from your mountain20:53 The Amalickiah's of today22:19 Alma 28:1-5 - Strengthening weak places25:01 Alma 48:7-17 - Moroni's characteristics and preparations for war28:20 Alma 48:19 - Helaman and others serve without recognition32:44 Textual analysis of Amalickiah's 13 words36:31 Alma 48:21-24 - How do Christians go to war?38:40 Alma 49:10-14 - Great leaders make needed changes44:21 Alma 49:26 -Lehi and the people of Morianton45:18 Alma 49:36 - Being hurt by people close to us49:41 Alma 51:2-9 - Contentions and the voice of the people50:45 Alma 51:19-21, 33-34 - End of the king-men and Teancum53:11 Alma 52:1 Amalickiah killed on the first day of the year54:36 The form of the Book of Alma 56:44 Alma 52 - Asking for help57:36 Alma 52:19 - Church councils and leadership1:02:57 Inviting the Lord into our councils1:04:42 Dr. Boren's ideas on leadership and testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon1:08:25  End of Part II– Dr. David BorenThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com