After having her baby, Brooke Snow's health started declining and she was life-flighted in a helicopter. But when the reserve of oxygen on the helicopter ran out, Snow recalls feeling a distinct prompting that literally saved her life. On today's episode, Snow shares how this moment has forever turned her heart to Jesus Christ and made her determined to help others draw upon the lifesaving power of the Savior in every single breath. "The amazing thing about the gospel is that the framework is th...
Apr 08, 2020•44 min•Ep. 75
How do you follow the Savior's example if your child has left the Church or is struggling with their faith? What's the balance between giving your child room to use his or her agency while showing your love for them? In this week's "All In" episode, parenting guru Justin Coulson explains how the Savior's teachings about love, compassion, and mourning with those that mourn apply to the family. Whether we're a parent or not, we can all learn from the Savior's example of how to "Suffer the little c...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 74
What has Spencer McBride, host of "The First Vision: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast," learned from devoting years of his life to studying the Prophet's personal letters and journals? On today's episode, McBride shares what led Joseph to the grove, how studying the First Vision can teach us about personal revelation, and how the farm boy's life has forever changed his own. "When you look back on Church history and you see what God can do with ordinary people back then, it reminds you of what He ca...
Mar 25, 2020•43 min•Ep. 73
The Sacrament, temple worship, and prayer are all aspects of Latter-day Saint doctrine. But have you ever considered that they are also exercises in mindfulness? On this week's episode, we discuss everything from what it means to set an intention focused on Jesus Christ to what the story of Joseph Smith teaches us about being still long enough for answers to unfold. "One of the downsides of approaching our spiritual life and our religious faith with this sort of instant microwave mentality is th...
Mar 18, 2020•43 min•Ep. 72
When the box office numbers from opening weekend roll in following a big Disney release, Brigham Taylor says the top few movie theaters tend to have something in common: they're located in Utah. Of course, Latter-day Saints live all over the world but if the state with the highest concentration of Latter-day Saints is any indication, Disney is a hit among members of the Church. "Looking back on it now, I think one of the reasons I was kept around and was able to succeed to whatever degree was th...
Mar 13, 2020•35 min
Carrying a television with a VHS player to school every day became second nature for Tshoper Kabambi. He and his classmates studied film by watching movies on that little TV, discussing everything from lighting to plot. Kabambi believed that if he could learn to tell a story through film, he could finally tell the story of the Congo through the eyes of someone who has lived it. "What I want is to show my people how beautiful they are—to show them how they can change their situation." Show Notes:...
Mar 11, 2020•33 min•Ep. 71
How has the world's perception of Eve affected women throughout history and what is the cost of misunderstanding her choice in the garden? Can the restored gospel help us make sense of Eve's choice? Could adopting Eve's perspective of mortality bring increased joy into our own lives? Melinda Wheelwright Brown seeks to address these questions and more on this week's episode of "All In." "…it isn't a story about sin. The transgression involved is very different. It's not your typical sin by any me...
Mar 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 70
Born in Nigeria, raised in London and currently residing in Beijing, Lola Ogunbote is a lawyer-turned-soccer coach who has learned how to prioritize joy in life. It is her belief that true fulfillment is found as we seek our acceptance from God and celebrate each individual for the many things that make them who they are. "I don't purport to know the mind of God but I don't imagine that God meant for everyone to be the same. I think that in his wisdom and love, He gave us things that make us uni...
Feb 26, 2020•50 min•Ep. 69
The Piano Guys' Steven Sharp Nelson has lived many people's dream as he has traveled the world playing the cello. And yet, his journey has been one with many highs and lows that have taught him to trust God and to consecrate each and every performance to Him. "As incredible as all the views are, as incredible as Carnegie Hall's stage is, as incomparably sublime as playing in front of the Christ Redeemer statue is, nothing out there is better than being a dad and being a committed husband. Nothin...
Feb 19, 2020•53 min•Ep. 68
Elder Neal A. Maxwell coined the phrase "disciple-scholar." But he said, "In the end all the hyphenated words come off. We are finally disciples—men and women of Christ." But what does that look like? Hal Boyd says it begins with being consistent and bringing our faith with us wherever we go. "When we walk out of our houses of worship and we walk into an academic environment, if we are being genuine, we are the same person and those beliefs inform the way that we read texts, the way that we arti...
Feb 12, 2020•48 min•Ep. 67
Following her parents' divorce, Courtney Rich experienced depression for the first time. Doctors called it situational but in the years since, depression has become an ever-present obstacle in her life. However, in recent years two things have transformed and aided her fight against mental illness. "I prayed at the beginning of that summer and said, 'I will do everything you need me to do. I am giving you my all because I need this from you. I need to know that you're there. I need to know that ...
Feb 05, 2020•47 min•Ep. 66
Over a decade has passed since Josh Pack made a swimmer's dive at a family reunion that left him paralyzed. While presently confined to a wheelchair, Pack maintains hope that he will someday be healed, whether in this life or the next. On today's episode, we talk about that hope and why he is determined to hold onto it. "Nobody's walked in our shoes perfectly, but Jesus Christ has. And He knows exactly what it's like for me, individually, personally, to climb into this wheelchair every day and p...
Jan 29, 2020•42 min•Ep. 65
In a 2017 BYU Devotional address, Eva Witesman testified, "Latter-day Saint women are courageous, particularly when they have been emboldened by the knowledge that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us and that He will qualify us to do the work that lies before us. … We will seek every good gift in the service of our God. All we ask is that others not stand in our way as we pursue the Lord's errand." On today's episode, we talk with Eva about the importance of understanding our individual sp...
Jan 22, 2020•58 min•Ep. 64
Leading in an 898-bed hospital, Britt Berrett learned that the care administered truly begins with the engagement and satisfaction of the hospital's employees. Leadership, he has learned, begins with recognizing a need to change and connecting to a higher purpose and he says that kind of leadership is exemplified in the gospel of Jesus Christ. "We claim we're Christians. . . . If you claim to be a Christian, that means you will become Christlike and that means you and I, we have got to change." ...
Jan 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 63
As we start the year off with a stronger commitment to living "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ, we want to share something we think can help enhance your scripture study. Our bonus episode today is a taste test of LDS Living 's new Sunday on Monday study group, where host Tammy Uzelac Hall digs into the Come, Follow Me lesson with two different friends each week. We hope you love it as much as we do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 13, 2020•57 min
We all find ourselves in circumstances where we are in desperate need of help, moments where we find ourselves incapable of doing what is asked of us. For each of these moments, there is an answer: Grace. But do we only receive grace after doing everything within our power? And how do we know if we've done everything within our power? On today's episode of "All In," Emily Belle Freeman shares what she has learned about grace and what she believes "after all we can do" really means. "That's how w...
Jan 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 62
In 2019, members of the Church fell in love with Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler's knowledge and sincere love for the scriptures through their YouTube channel, "Don't Miss This." We're teaming up with David and Emily today with one goal: To get you absolutely hyped for this Book of Mormon year of "Come, Follow Me." "Like Lehi, Jesus leads His family to a better place. Like Moroni, Jesus defends us and fights for our cause...they are all going to become these types of Him." Show Notes: 2:09-...
Jan 03, 2020•47 min
The scriptures speak of people falling down at the feet of Jesus. Who might lead you to fall down if you met them? Do you know who Jesus is and what He has done for you enough that if you were to meet Him you would fall down at His feet? On this week's episode, we talk about who Jesus is and why He is worthy of our adoration and praise. "Redeemed people love well." 2:18- Falling Down 11:33- Forming a Personal Relationship with Christ 21:23- Greatest Challenges that Face Youth...and All of Us 30:...
Jan 01, 2020•46 min•Ep. 61
Best known as the owner of the Utah Jazz, Gail Miller is the wealthiest person in the state of Utah. But Miller, who was ranked #14 on Forbes 2019 list of America's Self-Made Women, was not always wealthy. On today's episode, she explains the difference between a rich life and a wealthy life. "Rich is an expansion of your soul. Wealth is what you have as a result of things you've done but to be rich means that you have qualities, you have experiences, you have an expanded heart." Show Notes: 2:1...
Dec 18, 2019•43 min•Ep. 60
Calee Reed and her husband, Jon Adams, have experienced a lot over the course of their young lives: divorce, loss and the blending of families to name a few. In our first-ever live recording of "All In," they share the reason for the hope that carries them through times of great joy and sadness. Special thanks to Derek Campbell at mixat6studios for all of his help in making this live episode happen. "Every day you have that choice. And it's my belief that as I turned towards God, and every time ...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 59
From an ophthalmologist to a classmate's scripture reference in a high school yearbook, and from a nanny's gift to a Star Valley, Wyoming, information booth employee, R. William Bennett describes his path to finding the gospel of Jesus Christ as a relay race of sorts—a baton that was passed from one person to the next. "We were driving home, all of us packed in the car, and I was leaning against my mom in the front seat and this thought occurred to me, 'If this is all real, if Jesus really is th...
Dec 04, 2019•45 min•Ep. 58
Hundreds of thousands have been touched by the mission experiences of John Groberg, but have they heard it straight from the source? Listen to John and his wife, Jean, open up about their real-life love story and lessons they learned in Tonga that inspired the beloved The Other Side of Heaven movies. "I said, 'So you're the lucky girl who gets to play the part of my wife' . . . and her first comment, she just looked for a while and said, 'You really love her, don't you?' I said, 'I sure do.' And...
Nov 27, 2019•42 min•Ep. 57
On Feb. 9, 2007, Chris Williams and his family were driving home from a night out together when their vehicle was struck by a 17-year-old drunk driver. That night, Chris lost his wife, Michelle, who was pregnant with their fifth child; his son Ben; and his daughter, Anna. Three days later, Chris Williams spoke publicly for the first time following the accident and extended unconditional forgiveness to that 17-year-old young man, a decision he has stood by for more than 12 years. "Yes, He was the...
Nov 20, 2019•49 min•Ep. 56
When Lindsay Ricks first heard that her son William would be born with Down Syndrome, her mind was flooded with questions. Nearly seven years later, she has found growth, purpose and strength in her son's special needs. William has led her to step out of her comfort zone and to find a new identity in a journey she firmly believes she chose. "As I've come to understand who He is, I've come to understand who I am and who I've always been, and how I've been prepared and trained and schooled for thi...
Nov 13, 2019•44 min•Ep. 55
"Faith is a gift and a precious commodity in any age, but an increasingly rare one in our modern world," Patrick Mason writes in his book, "Planted." It is for this reason that Mason also states that, "How we deal with doubt in the Church today is one of the most pressing tests of our collective discipleship." That is not limited to how we approach our own doubts but also how we seek to be compassionate toward others as they face their own doubts. Note: "Planted" was published prior to the empha...
Nov 06, 2019•51 min•Ep. 54
As a young mother, Karalynne Call found herself battling suicidal depression. As she sought medical help, she longed for healing. It was the belief that God is able to heal us that led her to begin a health journey she anticipates will last for the rest of her life. She has since helped many others improve their health by raising awareness of the impact of the ingredients found in the food we consume and the products we use on a daily basis. "If you believe in a God who's going to come again, an...
Oct 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 53
When Kristin Chenoweth walked out onto the Conference Center stage the first time, she pretended to faint. But at that point she didn't know what it would feel like to sing songs about the Savior's birth with and to other like-minded believers. On today's episode, she looks back on that experience and shares what it means to her to be "all in" the gospel of Jesus Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2019•11 min
Best-selling author Jason F. Wright is a fan of people. It is apparent in the way his face lights up when he talks about those who have impacted his life, some of them strangers he met only briefly. On today's episode, he explains how his passion for people and their stories began in his childhood home, thanks in large part to the example of his parents who taught him to believe in the goodness of others. "Open your eyes. When you walk out your front door every morning, open your eyes as wide as...
Oct 23, 2019•40 min•Ep. 52
Nearly two years ago, Marilee Killpack gave birth to a baby boy. That baby boy was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a life-threatening genetic syndrome that affects just one in 250,000 children and is only symptomatic in boys. The life expectancy was 3-5 years. There was, however, one possible way to save his life: He could receive a bone marrow transplant and his 7-year-old brother was a perfect match. "I can't articulate it well, but I came to love Abram as a mom because he was saved a...
Oct 16, 2019•48 min•Ep. 51
World-renowned photographer Chris Burkard chases light for a living and, through Instagram, over 3.5 million people come along for the ride. On today's episode, we delve deeper into the messages of light Burkard shares with the world on social media about topics like suffering, enduring, and connecting by looking at them with an eye of faith. "When I consider the fact that He is the light and life of the world that if I can use that light that is Him to create images that make people want to be ...
Oct 09, 2019•56 min•Ep. 50
