By the Book

In this episode, we talk about the book "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens with Anna Millett.

Anna is a student at UVU & is studying literature. She currently works in a Library doing story time & likes going to conferences to present on how to improve story times & has incorporated ASL into those as well!

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45JrWR8

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4dXmJr8

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/43Jyi1P

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/43MnNJB

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt" by Edmund Morris with my friend, Gage Thornton.

Gage & I served in the same mission in Baltimore Maryland in 2021 & recently reconnected through a friend of a friend. He is a student studying Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University & plans on pursuing a career in law after graduation.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/46OZix1

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4nTpw8s

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3VLhUc7

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3WiOKBm

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Boy Crisis" by Warren Farrell & John Gray with my friend, Jena Johnson.

Jena & I met in the Marriage & Family Marriage Studies Major at BYU Idaho & then went on a trip to NYC to visit the United Nations in March, where we really connected & became friends. She just finished her internship with United FamiliesInternational. She is married to Blake & they just found out they are having a baby in January!

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45gthyb

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/40tXdV4

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/40wCbVP

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4lGb5DY

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant with my friend, Carlie Langhaim.

Carlie is a 5-time Ironman, a collegiate golfer at Webber State University, & she is married to Ryan & they have three lovely children together.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4lIUkrW

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/3TT3u8Y

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3GZ5c5F

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/44YPzmZ

In this episode, we talk about the book "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers with my friend, Mya Flintoff.

Mya & I met in 8th grade & we went to high school together. She is so smart & a great student. She graduated from nursing school in 2021, got married in 2022, & currently works in labor & delivery. She & her husband Lane have two darling children.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45nVxOz

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/40Ti58r

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/3IF9K1I

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4nSBNuC

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robins with my friend, Ireland Vassallo.

Ireland & I met in High School in Washington State. She is married to Brandon & they have 2 darling children together. She loves to read & is interested in health & self-help.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3TQhJLR

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/45gCgiX

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4o0wzgr

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Count of Monte Cristo" by  Alexandre Dumas & Auguste Maquet with my cousin, Bryant Hales.

Bryant is a student at BYU Idaho studying Chemical Engineering. He is trilingual & known for making people laugh.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3IEDJqB

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/3IDXONH

Book in hardcover: https://amzn.to/44IBdYT

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/40Z68Ok

In this episode, we talk about the book "For All Eternity" by John L. Lund with my friend, Emily Udall.

Emily & I met in my hometown in 2021 while she was serving a mission for our church & then we reconnected at a meeting church in Rexburg, Idaho. She is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Elementary Education with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language & she will be graduating next fall.

Book in paperback: https://amzn.to/4eylZcn

Book in hard cover: https://amzn.to/40wvVgr

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3TnS4tz

The audiobook is available on Desseret Bookshelf.

In this episode, we talk about the book "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom with my friend, Shae Wright.

Shae & I met through our mutual friend & past guest, Jane Leatham. (Here is a link to the episode with Jane: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGGNYNgEfR8ikmaX5v07f?si=2b6fb9f56c234b1c) Shae is from a small town in Alberta, Canada & is currently a student at BYU Idaho studying Animal Science & will graduate in December.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/3I9udvd

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Book in hard cover: https://amzn.to/4ly9orH

Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4014Lya

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Power of Awareness" by Neville Goddard with my friend, Tyler Martin.

Tyler Martin is a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of All In: Body, Business, Belief — a coaching movement helping men build strength, freedom, and purpose in every area of life. He has built and scaled multiple successful businesses, including a rock climbing gym, a CrossFit affiliate, and an asphalt construction company. During entrepreneurship, he spent 10 years as a paramedic and firefighter, ending his service as a captain — a role that sharpened his leadership, resilience, and no-excuses mindset. Today, he coaches high-performing individuals to go all in on their health, their business, and their belief systems — helping them realign their lives, reignite their discipline, and reclaim their potential. He’s also a devoted husband and father, and he believes true success isn’t just about building a life you can look at — it’s about building a life you can live fully.

Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/44wXcRa

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Book on Kindle: https://amzn.to/4eyI7TX