Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

What type of boundaries are necessary when your friends are pressuring you to do something that you don’t feel is right, or just don’t want to do? How do you handle those situations as a parent when you watch it happening to your child? Hank discusses ways to empower yourself as a parent, strengthen your children who may be experiencing it, and “build a strong fence” so you can be a healthy, welcoming, and loving neighbor to those around you. 

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Alma 30-31

In this episode we’ll talk about Alma chapters 30-31. We’ll talk about the example of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis and their process of change. We’ll discuss the concept of “weapons of rebellion” and how this applies to our mental health. We’ll review common mistaken beliefs about mental health and talk about alternative attitudes. We will also discuss how change is always possible, and when we make changes in our lives, that may help others change as well. 

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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty? Join us as we welcome back Emily Hemmert for her third appearance, sharing remarkable updates on the Marcovia Project - a nonprofit initiative that has transformed the lives of 122 students in Honduras. From the crucial role of the church's Self-Reliance Program to the power of small business loans, Emily discusses how these elements are helping to lift families out of poverty. Her journey underscores the transformative power of education and the incredible impact of community support.

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What can we learn from near-death experiences?

Welcome to part one of our death mini-series! We are exploring near-death experiences, working with those at the end of life, and grieving a loss. In this episode, Steve sits down with Martin Tanner from KSL to discuss how hearing near-death experiences from other people have impacted his own religion. This episode is jam-packed with powerful stories and a desire to believe.

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