Mark Castillo was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and baptized at age 10. He attended Brigham Young University, served a mission in Venezuela, and has had a career in business and human resources. Mark lives in Highland, Utah, with his wife and three sons, and currently serves as a Sunday School president.

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Mark emphasizes key leadership principles such as conversion, embracing one's teaching style, and the importance of personal stories in teaching. He highlights the need for consistent effort in spiritual growth and the significance of inviting others to act on what they learn.

02:41 - Mark's Background and Church Journey

06:39 - The "Sunday School Zealot" Nickname

09:02 - Tips for Ward Librarians

12:14 - Insights on a Typical Utah Ward

13:41 - Sunday School Structure in Highland Ward

16:07 - Teacher Council Meetings Overview

19:45 - Importance of Conversion in Leadership

24:18 - Embracing Your Teaching Style

27:21 - Choosing to Put Heavenly Father First

29:51 - Practical Tools for Teaching

31:06 - The Impact of Personal Stories in Teaching

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BJ Allen is an associate professor of Marketing at Brigham Young University. He received a bachelor's degree from BYU and a PhD in Business Administration from University of Texas-San Antonio. He is the author of two textbooks and gives sales and marketing trainings to corporations.

BJ is also the author of the newly-released book, The Compensating Power of Christ, which is about how Jesus makes right the unfairness of life and how Christ compensates for our personal weaknesses. He lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife Angie and their six kids. He is currently serving as a bishop.

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The Compensating Power of Christ

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B.J. shares his journey of exploring the Atonement of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its practical applications in daily life, particularly during difficult times. He highlights the importance of recognizing how Christ compensates for life's unfairness, bridging the gap between the beauty of the gospel and the harsh realities of mortality.

Throughout the conversation, B.J. discusses the various ways Christ's Atonement can be understood, including its compensating power, which helps individuals overcome personal weaknesses, compensates for the imperfections of others, and addresses the random unfairness of life. He also delves into the role of church leaders, particularly bishops, in guiding individuals through repentance, emphasizing that the Atonement is not merely about forgiveness but also about personal growth and becoming more like Heavenly Father. B.J. encourages listeners to understand that their efforts, no matter how small, are sufficient when coupled with Christ's grace, reinforcing the idea that the Atonement is a dynamic and integral part of everyday life. He reminds us that Christ is always present, ready to help individuals navigate their challenges and find beauty in their struggles.

03:00 - The Concept of Christ's Atonement

05:00 - B.J. Allen's Personal Journey to Writing the Book

06:00 - Understanding the Atonement in Daily Life

08:00 - The Role of Christ in Our Imperfections

09:00 - The Importance of Compensating Power

10:00 - Addressing Faith Crises and Doubts

12:00 - The Atonement as a Concrete Concept

14:00 - Application of the Atonement in Leadership

15:00 - The Role of Witnessing in Healing

16:00 - The Paradox of Life's Unfairness

18:00 - C.S. Lewis's Chess Game Analogy

20:00 - Compensatory Blessings and Merciful Judgment

22:00 - The Role of Christ in Parenting

24:00 - The Importance of Faith in Difficult Times

26:00 - The Process of Repentance

28:00 - The Role of the Atonement in Repentance

30:00 - The Balance of Justice and Mercy

32:00 - The Impact of Mother's Day Talks

34:00 - The Role of Effort in Parenting

36:00 - The Nature of Repentance and Forgiveness

38:00 - Encouragement to Move Forward After Sin

40:00 - The Role of Christ in Our Weaknesses

42:00 - Final Thoughts on the Atonement and Repentance

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Jay Timms is an organizational psychologist who blends over two decades of professional speaking experience with extensive hands-on executive leadership experience. Jay has provided leadership training, consulted for, and been a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies and improved the performance of businesses, teams, and individuals in a wide range of industries. He is an expert in engaging learners at all levels, leading them to become better leaders. Jay has served in multiple church leadership callings and currently is a bishop in Langley, British Columbia.

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This discussion centers around the complexities of motivating individuals within both organizational and church settings, particularly in volunteer-based environments where traditional incentives are absent. Jay shares his background in psychology and leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding the values and motivations of individuals to foster engagement and productivity. He highlights the necessity of clear communication regarding organizational vision and the significance of personalizing leadership approaches to meet individuals where they are in their spiritual and personal journeys.

Throughout the conversation, Jay offers practical strategies for leaders, such as conducting regular one-on-one check-ins with members to understand their goals and how to support them. He stresses the importance of creating buy-in by involving members in decision-making processes, thereby enhancing their commitment to shared objectives. Jay also addresses the challenge of balancing church traditions with the core principles of the gospel, advocating for a focus on love and personal growth rather than guilt or comparison.

04:57 - Jay Timms' Background and Leadership Experience

06:37 - Understanding Motivation in Leadership

10:33 - Key Factors Affecting Employee Motivation

13:31 - Steps to Discover What Drives People

15:45 - Meeting People Where They're At

18:44 - The Importance of Personalization in Leadership

22:13 - Engaging Ward Members in Vision and Mission

25:27 - The Role of Tradition vs. Gospel

29:11 - Practical Applications of Leadership Principles

32:40 - The Importance of Not Having All the Answers

39:12 - Self-Awareness in Leadership

43:44 - Utilizing Feedback for Personal Growth

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Beth Zeleny has pretty much done whatever church callings needed to be done: teaching in Primary, Young Women, Relief Society, early morning Seminary, Gospel Doctrine, and Gospel Principles; serving in Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women ward and stake presidencies; serving as a temple ordinance worker, Relief Society compassionate service leader, and provident living specialist. Just when she thought she had done everything, she was called to be ward history specialist.

Beth has a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's and PhD in Geography. She taught middle school math and science before grad school, then taught geography courses in university for a few years before switching to a career in intelligence. She retired seven years ago but enjoys research, analysis, and writing so much that she would like to go back to work and do it some more.

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Ward History: unithistory.churchofjesuschrist.org

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This discussion centers around the innovative unit history website, which simplifies the process of recording and sharing ward histories. Beth shares how the introduction of the unit history site transformed her experience as ward history specialist, making ward history engaging and accessible for all ward members.

Beth elaborates on how the website allows leaders to document experiences and activities throughout the year. This fosters a sense of community and connection, as members can share personal stories that reflect their faith journeys. Beth emphasizes the importance of capturing these narratives, highlighting various stories from her ward that showcase the diverse experiences of its members, from missionary efforts to personal testimonies.

Kurt and Beth discuss strategies for encouraging ward engagement with the history site, including proactive outreach to members. Beth shares her methods for collecting stories, such as approaching individuals after sacrament meetings and inviting them to contribute their experiences.

02:09 - Introduction to Beth Zeleny

02:43 - Beth's Background and Calling

04:01 - The Church's New Ward History Tool

05:18 - How the Unit History Website Works

09:39 - Accessing the Unit History Site

11:00 - Member Contributions to Ward History

12:45 - Navigating the Unit History Site

16:36 - Gathering Stories from Ward Members

20:58 - Importance of Personal Stories

23:27 - The Value of Recording Ward History

26:00 - Engagement and Participation in Ward History

30:45 - Encouraging Story Submissions

35:13 - The Impact of Sharing First Experiences

37:17 - Conclusion and Call to Action

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Dr. Brett Stewart is a conductor, composer, pianist, and vocalist. He has taught music to youth and adults for nearly three decades and—together with his brother—founded Millennial Choirs & Orchestras. He is also a composer-in-residence for MCO, having composed and arranged well over one hundred works for the organization, including the full-length oratorio Messiah in America, and the full-length patriotic work To Be American.

Brett received a doctorate degree in Choral Conducting with cognate studies in Composition from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music, a master’s degree in Choral Conducting from California State University, Long Beach, and a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Brigham Young University. Extremely active and busy with his family and religious life, Stewart devotes his career time exclusively to MCO and other composing projects. Brett and his wife, Mindy, are the parents of seven children and live in northeast Texas.

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"Savior, Redeemer of My Soul"

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DeAnna Murphy is a former stake Relief Society president in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Chief People and Culture Officer for Thrivin, with a twenty-seven-year international career as an organizational psychologist, expert learning and development practitioner, and executive coach. She is also an internationally-known keynote speaker, Top 100 Global Coaching Leader, and author.

DeAnna has shared her expertise and inspiration in many Leading Saints articles, podcasts, and events. Her personal time is joyfully spent loving and lifting her family and friends, and helping each person she meets to recognize how valuable and important they are.

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Shift Up! Strengths Strategies for Optimal Living

Choose to See You

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0:00:03 Introduction of DeAnna Murphy

0:00:48 Her deepest desire has just been to be a great mom; her best leadership training has come in that arena. Professionally, she’s an executive leadership coach.

0:03:44 Great leaders don’t just ask “what we are trying to accomplish?”, but also, “what is important about it?”

0:04:07 When we start a meeting establishing the purpose of the meeting, it creates power.

0:04:20 Beginning a 13-14 Sunday School class by establishing the purpose

0:05:43 “Of all the things you’re trying to accomplish with this summit, what’s the most important thing you’d hope they’d learn and they’re longing to hear?”

0:06:00 (Kurt) Hope people walk away with a deeper ability and motivation to run a meeting

0:06:50 We meet to unify. We meet to connect. We meet to multiply our resources together. D&C 43:8-9 – When we meet, we should instruct and edify one another

0:08:08 To “instruct and edify together” implies that each participant holds a piece – no one person holds all the pieces

0:11:06 Each person in a council has a unique strength and a unique perspective.

0:13:23 DeAnna’s experience with a leader having a diametrically opposed viewpoint – she might have a difficult time understanding his perspective. She sometimes had a difficult time communicating with him. It helped them to understand how the other viewed situations.

0:15:29 Feelings of self-consciousness, uncertainty, and fear led to defensiveness. Granting herself grace allowed her to grant others grace, and remove the defensiveness.

0:16:05 Citing Ether 12:27 (weakness that they may be humble); DeAnna focuses on Ether 12:37 (because you see your weakness, you’ll be made strong)

0:16:35 DeAnna’s weaknesses were not made strong by becoming like her Stake President. Instead, they learned from each other, they became stronger in each other, and were unified in the Savior.

0:19:00 Identify what is important about the meeting

0:19:18 Identify “how” we will be together: (1) There’s always room for the Savior (2) Recognize we see things differently

0:20:30 Three or four questions always help to create clarity: (1) “What are you noticing…” or “I’m noticing…” (2) “What’s important about that?” (3) “What does it mean?” (4) “Now what do we do about it” (“Why?When?How?”)

0:22:58 What do you do when you’re in a meeting and you realize that you’re not tracking what is being said? Many remain silent.

0:24:00 Feeling confusion in a meeting may be a spiritual prompting that others are confused. Consider that speaking up will likely help others in the room, not just yourself.

0:24:35 Going into meetings, agree about how we are going to “be” together. Set up ground rules for how we will conduct the meetings and participate.

0:26:17 Google experiment: The number one thing contributing to high-performing teams – cohesive and agile – was psychological safety.

0:27:17 There’s nothing more intimidating that being one of three women in a room with 15 men in their suits.

Meagan Kohler is a Latter-day Saint convert and has a double BA in Philosophy and French from Brigham Young University. She writes for the Latter-day Saint Voices column at Deseret News, but her main (and favorite) gig is taking care of her husband and four boys. Meagan has served as a secretary in the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary, and has taught both Sunday School and Relief Society.

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The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

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Rebecca Woolf was raised in Provo, Utah, the daughter of John and Shawna Edwards, with four brothers. She met her husband Landon at Brigham Young University. After graduation they lived in four different states as Landon studied and trained to become a pediatric anesthesiologist, and Becca studied and trained to become a mother of four incredible boys. They have now settled in Spokane, Washington. Becca has served in the Church as a counselor in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society, as a Sunday School teacher, and as a Relief Society and Young Women president.

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When Being Released Hurts

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Becca vulnerably shares her experience as a Relief Society president in a new ward where the sisters embraced each other and she grew by striving to love as Jesus did.

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Robert Ferrell recently returned from serving with his wife Lori Ann as mission leaders in the Peru Lima Central Mission. Prior to that service he was a dental surgeon/periodontist for 25 years in Ogden, Utah. He is currently a partner at [ACCEPTED], a full-service mental health clinic, and president of "Awaken”, a humanitarian foundation providing service at home and around the world for businesses, schools, families and youth.

Robert's church leadership experience as a young single adult bishop, YSA stake president, and mission president—along with his professional careers—has given him unique experience and perspective to inspire young adults through some of the most important moments and difficult challenges of their lives. He has been a mentor/coach to thousands of young adults, a professional and inspirational speaker with over 500 presentations, and a presenter at BYU Education Week since 2017.

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Aspire: Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words

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Robert Ferrell discusses the importance of fostering a culture of trust and open communication, encouraging leaders to help those they work with to focus on strengths and talents rather than their weaknesses. He shares anecdotes about his interactions with missionaries, emphasizing the need for leaders to be approachable and to create an environment where it is safe to discuss struggles and failures.

Throughout the episode, Robert reflects on the significance of connecting people to Jesus Christ, advocating for a shift in focus from mere mechanics to building genuine relationships with the Savior. He urges leaders to learn from those who struggle rather than solely focusing on those who succeed. The discussion also touches on the importance of time, training, teamwork, traditions, and theology in effective leadership. Ultimately, the conversation reminds us of the need for compassion, understanding, and a focus on personal growth in both leadership and discipleship.

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Devin Pope was raised in Springville, Utah, and studied Economics at Brigham Young University before earning a PhD in Economics from University of California, Berkeley. He worked at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is now a professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago. Devin and his wife Linda have four children and have held a variety of callings in the Church. He is currently the bishop of the Hyde Park 2nd Ward in Chicago.

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The Power of Everyday Missionaries

Rallying the Ward Around Sacrament Meeting | A How I Lead Interview with Ryan Webb

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Bishop Devin Pope leads the fastest-growing and most-baptizing ward in North America, located in Southside Chicago. He discusses his experiences and innovative approaches to missionary work, particularly in a diverse and densely-populated area with over a million residents.

Devin recounts his journey from serving as a ward mission leader to becoming bishop, emphasizing the importance of community engagement through events that welcome families into the church without a proselytizing agenda. He describes various successful community events, such as movie nights, indoor carnivals, and a popular haunted house that attracts thousands of attendees each year. These events aim to create a sense of belonging and familiarity with the church, ultimately leading to increased interest in church attendance. He also addresses the challenges of retaining new converts, highlighting the need for the church to provide meaningful support and assistance to families, particularly single mothers and migrants, who often face significant struggles.

Devin emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming environment during sacrament meetings and adapting the format to engage attendees better. He shares strategies for making church services more dynamic and inclusive, such as varying the types of talks and encouraging participation from all members, regardless of their background. The discussion culminates in a focus on the recent influx of migrants to Chicago, with Devin advocating for compassion and support for these new neighbors, regardless of political views. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the church's mission to love and serve all individuals, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the church.

00:02:39 - Introduction with Bishop Devin Pope

00:04:57 - Devin's Background and Calling

00:06:40 - Missionary Work and Community Dynamics

00:08:43 - Community Events: Engaging the Local Population

00:11:45 - Creative Community Event Ideas

00:14:40 - No Proselytizing Zone: Building Relationships

00:16:04 - Frequency and Planning of Community Events

00:17:22 - Popular Community Events: Haunted House and More

00:20:01 - Utilizing Church Facilities for Community Engagement

00:21:02 - Learning from Failed Events

00:22:10 - Involvement of Missionaries and Ward Members

00:23:56 - Budgeting for Community Events

00:24:34 - Shifting Focus to Community Outreach

00:25:29 - Organic Growth: Inviting People to Church

00:27:18 - Pizza Nights: Informal Introductions to the Church

00:29:39 - The Role of Missionaries in the Ward

00:30:00 - Retaining New Converts: Importance of Community

00:31:04 - Enhancing Sacrament Meetings for Engagement

00:34:22 - Providing Value to New Members

00:36:14 - Long-Term Welfare Support for Families

00:39:25 - Balancing Welfare Needs and Community Support

00:40:17 - Creating a Welcoming Church Environment

00:44:19 - Addressing the Needs of Migrant Families

00:45:40 - Engaging with Local Migrant Communities

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