Kevin Packard and Jesse Anderegg are the musicians behind the band, Checkpoint Charley, an "original power pop music project". On the show, we talk about their love of music, how they met each other and started the band, their bands together before Checkpoint Charley, their latest album, how the church influences their music, their collaborations with Jon Schmidt (The Piano Guys,)and how being members of the church affects it all.

Melissa is a brilliant scholar and author of the new book "Crossings: A Bald Asian American Latter-day Saint Woman Scholar's Ventures through Life, Death, Cancer & Motherhood (Not Necessarily in that Order)". Melissa has a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard. She currently teaches at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. We met at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at BYU where she was speaking to support her book. In the episode, we talk about growing up in California, her mission, her studies of Christianity in Asia, her family, battling cancer, what being a feminist means to her, and the church in Asia and New Zealand. Melissa is so engaging and her perspectives are brilliant.

Becky Proudfit is a speaker as well as co-host of the Cultivate A Good Life Podcast. Her story is incredible. In the episode, we discuss her early life, how she found the church as a young adult (it involves Snow White and Cinderella), her family, surviving cancer, and why she is so passionate about sharing her message of goodness. Becky is such an energetic and passionate person. Her story will inspire you and make you smile.

Mitch Davis is the writer and Director of the Other Side Of Heaven movies. In the conversation we talk about how his inspiration for the original film, working for large film studios, the process of making independent film, surviving being struck by lightning, his relationship with Elder Groberg, how Pres. Monson influenced part two being made and so much more. Mitch has lead such a fascinating life. He is a sincere servant of the Lord. You will love his story.

Ben Howington is the performer and visionary behind Mormon Guitar. He has built a huge following playing hymns on guitar in his unique soulful way. Along with his amazing performances, he also teaches viewers how to play the songs. Ben is so engaging and his positive attitude is contagious. You are bound to smile. He even plays a couple of songs for us!

Tom Laughlin, Craig Anderson and Mike Symkoviak are the director and cast behind the documentary "Stripling". Their film follows Mike, a professional bodybuilder and active member of the church as well as Craig and his passion for helping young men get "spiritually ripped". They have great insight as to what young men as well as all of us need to do to be modern stripling warriors.

Jarom Smith is an actor and touring speaker. In this episode, we discuss his career as a speaker, his work in film, his mission, how he uses comedy in his life, the power of social media, lessons from challenges in his younger life and how being a member of the church affects it all.

Connie Atkisson is a life coach and the host of the "Happiness - An Inside Job" podcast. We talk about growing up in a military family, education, raising five daughters, becoming a life coach, the power of positive thinking, her podcast and how being a member of the church affects it all. Connie is insightful, inspiring, and full of energy and joy.

Jason Coombs has an amazing story that includes years of addiction, homelessness, incarceration and ultimately hope, redemption and triumph. He is now the founder of Brick House Recovery, offering help and hope to those struggling with addiction issues. Jason is the author of the new book Unhooked: How To Help An Addicted Loved One Recover. He is open, humble, strong and so inspiring.

Dave Hunter is one of the founders of Halestorm Entertainment and produced films such as The Singles Ward, The RM, The Home Teachers and Church Ball. He is also a very successful entrepreneur and real estate developer. Dave and I talk about lessons learned growing up in a big family, being the grandson of a Prophet, how he met and baptized his wife, being one of the driving forces behind the "Mormon Cinema" movement and how being a member of the church affects it all. Dave is one of the funniest, most open people I know. His energy and love for life is contagious. It is a really fun, uplifting and inspiring episode.