All Good Things

Virginia Pearce explains how to examine what we have chosen to believe and how to uncover those beliefs that are harmful to us and can be changed and how to grow the beliefs that are truths and are strengthening us and bringing us closer to God. She explains how his allows us to participate in creating our futures and who we want to become.

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Steven shares so many parables of his discoveries throughout his years of work for the church. He shares some great insights on how to use fear and doubt for growth and progression, how to turn obstacles into stepping stones, and how to better understand how the Lord tests us and helps us grow.

Steven L. Olsen received AM and PhD degrees in cultural anthropology from the University of Chicago. For the past three decades he has filled various professional and administrative positions with the LDS Church History Department in Salt Lake City, including senior curator and managing director. Major projects completed under his leadership include the historic site restorations, "Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith Farm and Sacred Grove", the "Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site", "Historic Kirtland" and "John and Else Johnson Home"," Cove Fort" and "Brigham Young Winter Home"; and the Church History Library in Salt Lake City.

Christine Bowman, co-founder and CEO of Lemon Poppy Inc, has been an example of finding the good in the bitter moments of life. She suffered from long term illnesses, abusive relationships, divorces, and more, but has been able to continue to trust God and to see the blessings that have come from her decision to persist and remain faithful through the trials. We go into how God is always looking out for us despite our trials and how to find the strength to never give up or lose faith, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be.

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If you want to find the courage to follow your passion and share your inner voice, this is the episode for you. Amy gives some amazing insights on how to have the courage to show up authentically in life and online, and how following her passion has deepened her existing connections and brought new connections that have been a huge support in her journey. She also shares some tips on how to protect and manage time to make sure that there is time to work towards your dreams.

Doug explains how gaining knowledge outside the church adds to our knowledge and understanding of the gospel. We also discuss the importance of maintaining an eternal perspective, and being willing to have patience in our wrestles with the spirit, can help us to work through our doubts and questions.

Fellow YSA, Kate Hubrich, shares her experience serving the Yazidi refugees in Greece and a project she is working on now to tell their stories and give them a voice. Kate also shares her story of how she got involved how she continues to serve. Kate is an excellent example of how looking for opportunities to serve during trials can lead to deeper meaning and purpose in life.

Brene Brown specialist Lu Duke answers questions from YSA about how to use vulnerability to overcome challenges. Lu shares how to manage expectations, how to keep trying even when it's painful, and be kinder to ourselves and others.

Ever wonder why sometimes miracles happen and sometimes they don't? Laurel C. Day talks about how most of the miracles in her life have not been what she has expected, but have changed her and taught her to want God's will over her own. Sometimes, however, we do get the miracle that we want, and Laurel shares about the miracle of her finding her husband at the right time. She also shares some incredible insights about how to trust God and that sometimes it's appropriate to ask for more than what we have been given.

Do you ever wonder how to get the most out of life, and how to be able to handle every curve ball that life throws at you? Former Stake President, Scott Featherstone, talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and making life fun. He shares how he was able to overcome the challenges of raising three deaf sons, creative challenges, and how his daily practices have kept Him in tune with the Spirit so that he can consistently be on the Lord's errand.

Why would you want to go through a swamp instead of around it? Tammy shares her experience about how being willing to enter into tough situations instead of avoiding them lead to wonderful blessings. Tammy shares her story of the difficulties and blessings of marrying a widowed man with two daughters, and how being willing to work through tough situations together and with outside help has been a huge blessing to her and her family.