Spanky Ward is a very talented filmmaker. In the episode, we discuss experiencing homelessness in his early life, finding the church through family and seminary, serving a mission, how he became a filmmaker, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Spanky is so talented and so open. You will be inspired by his story!

Olivia Burnett is the host of the incredible podcast TwentySomething. In the episode, we talk about her family, losing her father to cancer, college, career, and all about her incredible podcast and its mission. Olivia is absolutely brilliant. You will love her story.

This week we catch up with Tracy Smith, author of the new book Deadly Shepherd. We talk about his role as a Bishop, the writing process, publishing the book, and what's next in his writing journey.

At only 23 years old, Sami Layadi has already lived an amazing life. In the episode, we talk about growing up in Las Vegas, becoming a contestant on the wildly popular show Survivor, competing in challenges on Mr. Beast, becoming a cheerleader at BYU, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Sami is so full of life and energy. You will love his story.

Emily Pack has grown a huge following on social media with her sweet and hilarious songs about Latter Day Saint life and culture. In the episode, we talk about growing up in Arizona, her love of music, meeting her husband, performing with her Father, growing her social media presence, and the backstory of some of her best songs. Emily is so talented, open, and funny. You will love her story!

After years of struggling with a rare immune disorder and feeling like hope was slipping away, Heather Lyn Davis discovered an unexpected source of healing. She found healing through patience, kindness, humility, and hope. Over time, these virtues weren’t just lofty ideals; they became a roadmap to transformation. As she focused on embodying these Christ-like attributes, one at a time, one month at a time, her life changed. In addition to her physical health improving, she found peace, joy, and a renewed connection with family, faith, and God’s love.

This week Brian Howard, host of Latter Day Profiles is our guest. In the episode, we discuss growing up in a small town in Idaho, being the youngest of ten kids, his mission experience in Europe, studying broadcasting, becoming a professor at BYU Idaho, hosting the popular show Latter Day Profiles, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Brian is a natural storyteller. You will love his story!

Carrie Yost found songwriting at a tender time in her life. She discovered that God has a great work for her through music. In the episode we talk about her life growing up in Idaho, being a track star in college, meeting her husband, moving to a farm, major health challenges, discovering songwriting, touching lives through music, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Carrie is brilliant and so open. You will love her story!

Karl Beckstrand is a noted author and publisher. Karl has been same sex attracted from a very young age. In the conversation, we talk about his early life, dealing with chastity prior to his mission, prayers answered while serving his mission, figuring out relationships, learning that God loves him, how he helps others with same sex attraction, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Karl is brilliant, so candid, and truly blesses lives with his main message; God adores you.

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