Connecting Goodness

Únase a nosotros para un episodio inspirador de nuestro podcast mientras conversamos con Karina Ana Garcia Jimenez, una mujer extraordinaria de la República Dominicana, para discutir su profunda relación con Cristo. Karina comparte su viaje de fe, desde aprender sobre Él como joven hasta servir como misionera dedicada.

En esta conmovedora conversación, Karina nos cuenta sobre sus experiencias al crecer en la pobreza, y cómo esas dificultades tempranas y la fa de su madre, moldearon su fe inquebrantable y su resiliencia. A través de su trabajo misionero, Karina ha tocado innumerables vidas, llevando el mensaje de amor y salvación a quienes lo necesitan. Sus historias de compasión y servicio son un testimonio del poder de la fe en acción.

Como madre y esposa, comparte sus experiencias criando a su familia en el evangelio de Jesucristo. Ella dice que Dios la ha guiado por la mano y la ha dado una vida de milagros. Escuche para conocer el inspirador viaje de Karina y descubrir cómo su relación personal con Cristo la ha guiado a través de los momentos más desafiantes de la vida. Este episodio es imprescindible para cualquiera que busque aliento e inspiración en su propio viaje de fe.

Listen to Graham and Julie Pemberton as they share how they have seen God's miracles throughout their lives! Graham shares a harrowing accident he had as a young boy and the power that prayer had in his recovery. Julie shares about her miraculous experience coming to know God and then learning about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both Graham and Julie share how God guides and protects us and the role He has played in their lives as parents, mentors, and members of their community in Australia. We hope you will feel God's love as Graham and Julie share their stories about God and His love for His children! 

Prepare to be inspired by listening to Vitaliy Chernega. Vitaliy was the first member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his area of Ukraine. He shares his remarkable story of finding the missionaries, reading The Book of Mormon, and being baptized. Vitaliy also humbly shares his experiences with following the Spirit throughout his life-including his time as a psychologist and physical therapist in Ukraine and during his church service. He says, "If God asks me to do right, why will I wait?" Vitaliy also testifies that Christ is our Center and our Leader and describes how He felt God's hand while crossing the border to flee Ukraine at the start of the war there. 

Join Chandra Hendren and Emma Wilson Neal as they dive into what Christ has taught them about political and civic engagement. They share their experiences coming to know God and Jesus Christ as young children and how their faith in Christ has helped motivate them to become politically and civically involved. Emma shares how God can place us in situations to engage in civics and politics. Chandra shares how she has learned that "just because you don't care about politics, doesn't mean politics isn't interested in you." They discuss the principles of love and humility that Jesus Christ taught and how that can help us handle the contention that can arise in politics and be humble in our interactions with each other as well as being humble with God. Chandra and Emma also share advice on not being disengaged from politics and civics and how Jesus' words to "fear not" can help us in this area of our lives. 

Chandra Hendren has over 16 years of public policy experience having worked as California State Legislative staff, and a Utah Legislative liaison. Chandra has also worked as a policy director for the Missouri State Legislature and currently works as Regional Director for Heritage Action for America. 

Emma Wilson Neal registered her first friend to vote in 2007, but really started to be involved during the past couple years. From 2020–2022, she has worked promoting non-partisan voter registration drives around the world. She then spent a few months as a volunteer, gathering signatures for a candidate she believed in. For the past 18 months, she has been involved with civic education, working with the Utah Civics Project and Women's Work Utah. 

In this episode of the Connecting Goodness podcast, Portia Thompson talks about her journey of learning to have Jesus Christ in her life daily. She shares stories about walking the streets of Jerusalem, choosing to serve as a missionary in Brazil, and her service to her family, friends, and community in Belmont, Massachusetts. Portia says that when she seeks intentional time with God, there is room for everything else. She loves inviting Christ into her life, asking, "What comes next for willing hands?" and then watching the Lord do His work. Her two favorite scriptures, Isaiah 41:10 and Proverbs 3:5, have helped her build and maintain a constant walk with God. 

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5

Join Sione Fukofuka as he shares his story on the Connecting Goodness podcast! 

Sione grew up on the island of Tonga and saw the gospel of Jesus Christ impact his family at a young age. He continued to learn about Christ's love when he served as a missionary in Samoa and needed to change his perspective about the people there. Sione shares that since his time as a missionary he has learned to "love more" and show love to the people around him the way Christ does. 

Sione also shares about his experience moving to the United States and how being humble before God helped him through this challenging time. He continues to be excited about God's work and helping others come to Christ in his roles as a husband, father, and bishop.  

In this episode of the "Connecting Goodness" podcast, Olga Davydova Allred shares her story of coming to know God. After joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Volgograd, Russia when she was 17, Olga served as a full-time missionary in Moscow, Russia. Olga returned from her mission to serve as a public affairs representative for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in southern Russia and shares her experience building relationships with government officials and people of other faiths. Olga describes how two scriptures have defined her life, "but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15) and "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalms 46:10). Following this counsel led her to sell everything she had and move to the United States to start a new life. Olga testifies that God knows us and our circumstances. He cares about our weaknesses and shows us a better way. Finally, Olga also shares that the most important relationship to build is our relationship with God. 

Meet Abby Sharp and hear her story about following an impression from God that led her and her husband out of their comfort zone. Abby shares the concerns and fears she had about this impression and what her and her husband did to exercise their faith and follow God's direction for their lives. Abby talks about how she knows that God loves us, has a plan for us, and how we can choose to have faith in Him and His plan for our lives. She also shares about how God has continued to show up in her life and guide her as a parent. Abby testifies that Jesus Christ is truly a personal Savior who supports us throughout every part of our lives.  

Join Jeree Marostica and Skye Watson for a faith-filled conversation about coming to know God as a stepparent. Both originally from California and with a passion for wellness, Jeree and Skye share how they met their husbands and how they have seen Jesus Christ in their journey as stepmoms. Jeree talks about how God knows us individually and how she has learned that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is for our sins as well as all of our other challenges. Both Skye and Jeree discuss the challenges of being a stepmom and the importance of having an eternal perspective. Skye shares how she has been supported by others and how family and friends can support stepparents and their children. 

Be prepared for a fabulous episode with Elyse Hales! Elyse shares her experience working as a sideline reporter for the Utah Jazz and how she saw God show up in the NBA. She also shares impactful stories about learning to walk again as a young girl, and church service in Hollywood. Elyse delves into how to trust Jesus in the midst of a challenge, trusting God's timing, and finding joy in the journey. Elyse and Heidi discuss how following God blesses our lives and the lives of others. They also discuss how connecting with Him enables us to connect with others of diverse backgrounds. Elyse testifies of the paramount importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus and how that has blessed her life.