In this episode, Hyo North talks about her recent separation after 18 years of marriage, and how she's learned to rely on the power of grace in her life to navigate that very difficult event for her and her family.
When we drink the water, breathe the air and dig in the soil in our communities, we expect it to be safe. In the United States, we have regulatory agencies meant to protect us, but they sometimes fall short. Places populated by people of color or those in poverty are more likely to suffer the consequences. Who is responsible for combating pollution? How can we, as individuals, contribute to a cleaner environment? In this podcast episode, we explore various ways that Americans are combating pollution when our current systems fail. A concerned mother-turned-community-activist battles bureaucratic barriers to protect her family from PFAS pollution found in the Haw River, NC. A lifelong resident of Southwest Detroit fights pollution that is killing her majority Black community. An environmental policy maker advocates for corporations to take ownership of the pollution they create. A San Diego family offers an inside look at their zero waste lifestyle.
It’s not so much about what goes into our mouths as much as what comes out of our mouths that “defiles” us. And President Nelson’s Conference talk April 2023 Conference absolutely hit this principle on the head perfectly. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In this episode we'll talk about Matthew 15 through 17 and Mark 7 through 9. We'll start by talking about how difficulties and challenges are not only part of life, but they are a necessary trial in order to help us progress. As we learn to see our challenges differently they can become grown opportunities instead of griefs. We'll review an instance in the Savior's ministry where he healed a man in two stages and talk about how sometimes healing takes time and does not happen all at once. We'll also talk about how learning to think more flexibly can help us see the good in our lives, even when it seems like there is no good to be found due to challenges and mental health issues.
Is having a church culture bad? Nope! But the Pharisees can teach us a lot about what kind of culture we DON’T want to create.
Bekah's experience with family falling away, girls camp, and intimate moments that helped guide her back to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Matthew 15–17; Mark 7–9!
In this episode, Goldie Wells shares the story of her family's journey of adoption, and the inspired series of events that happened to bring baby Elijah into their lives.
For today’s episode, we thought we’d bring you a really special story that we think we can all learn from, especially during this Easter season as we ponder concepts like redemption and new life. Our guest was Dave Durocher, the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City. If you’re an especially up-to-date listener, or you went to Restore last year, you’ve heard a little bit about The Other Side’s story from Joseph Grenny, Dave’s partner and the Academy’s Chairman.
Casey Paul Griffiths is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. He served a mission in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before returning home to complete a B.A. degree in History at BYU, an M.A. in Religious Education, and a PhD in Educational Leadership and Foundations. Casey served in Seminaries and Institutes for eleven years as a teacher and a curriculum writer. Casey's research focuses on the history of religious education among Latter-day Saints, the history of the Church in the Pacific, and diverse movements associated with the Restoration. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Latter-day Saint history, including Truth Seeker: The Life of Joseph F. Merrill, Scientist, Educator, and Apostle. He is married to Elizabeth Ottley Griffiths and they live in Saratoga Springs with their three children. Highlights