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Tribe of Testimonies

Andrea Hales

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The Book of Mormon, a scripture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, describes two peoples: Lamanites and Nephites. After a last great battle, the Nephites were destroyed from the face of the earth. The remnants of the Lamanites are among the ancestors of today’s North American Native Americans. Andrea Hales (Navajo), the host of Tribe of Testimonies, interviews faithful Native American Latter-day Saints of tribes across the U.S. and Canada to learn how the Gospel of Jesus Chr ...
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Anthropology on Air

Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bergen

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Anthropology on Air is a podcast brought to you by the Social Anthropology department at the University of Bergen in Norway. Each season, we bring you conversations with inspiring thinkers from the anthropology world and beyond. The music in the podcast is made by Victor Lange, and the episodes are produced by Sadie Hale and Sidsel Marie Henriksen. You can follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthropologyonair. Or visit www.uib.no/antro, where you can find more information on the ...
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Connecting Goodness

Heidi Oliver

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Welcome to the “Connecting Goodness” podcast! We are going to be connecting with people from all different backgrounds and hearing about how Jesus Christ has impacted their life story. We hope listeners will learn more about Jesus Christ and how He can impact every part of our lives.
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Momentum Now

Momentum & Value for People of Color

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MVP’s podcast, Momentum Now, amplifies the stories of accomplished professionals to inform young people of color with powerful narratives of career success and identity. Through engaging discussions with today’s heralds of change, Momentum Now helps fuel the confidence of young professionals, while offering invaluable insights for hiring managers to foster inclusive work environments. Tune in for the ideas, tools, and inspiration that will make all the difference in successfully navigating y ...
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Variety's "My Favorite Episode," hosted by Michael Schneider, is where stars and producers gather to discuss their favorite TV episodes ever — from classic sitcoms to modern-day dramas — as well as pick a favorite episode from their own series. Guests like "Stranger Things" star David Harbour (who chose an episode of "The X-Files") and "Broad City" creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer (they're partial to "The Golden Girls") aren't just on TV, they watch it too — and they're big fans like ...
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Conversations with educators about research in and relating to further education in the UK. Academics, practitioner researchers, postgraduate students, teachers, lecturers, support colleagues, research and campaign organisations - we welcome everyone behind the mic. We are particularly keen to raise the profile of those working in the sector who are engaged with edu research and our allies in academia, all with something to say about the powerful role played by FE in shaping peoples’ lives a ...
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Sonny LaFontaine was loved as a child. He was raised by two loving parents and extended family. He had a particular affinity towards his maternal grandmother (Navajo). He learned through her passing, that Heavenly Father was aware of him and that the Plan we so often talk about as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true. …
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Meet Abby Sharp and hear her story about following an impression from God that led her and her husband out of their comfort zone. Abby shares the concerns and fears she had about this impression and what her and her husband did to exercise their faith and follow God's direction for their lives. Abby talks about how she knows that God loves us, has …
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Life is not easy. It's not supposed to be. And some of the challenges we bring upon ourselves. Valerie has had challenges in her life that were from other people's decision. And she has also taken challenges, like major hikes. She is planning on hiking Mount Everest someday soon. How amazing will that be!?! She loves to volunteer. It adds to her si…
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Welcome to season 4 of Anthropology on Air! With autumn on the way in Bergen, we kick off a new season with a resident of another North Sea city: dr. Andrew Whitehouse. Andrew is a multispecies, environmental anthropologist and a lecturer in anthropology at the University of Aberdeen with a lifelong interest in birdwatching, the main topic of our c…
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Today, our co-hosts, Karen McFarlane and Bob Brooks, speak with Andrea Walker, the Chief Operating Officer of Cooperman College Scholars. Andrea shares her journey through nonprofit leadership, the importance of providing students with financial freedom to pursue their education, and how to navigate career pivots with purpose.…
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There is a part in this conversation when Maribeth talks about her time in the temple. She said that the temple became more precious to her through the following steps: (1) Just going. Just being there. Giving it time. (2) Listening to the ordinances. She said that it didn't make sense to her at first. But she listened anyway. (3) Then she started …
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Join Jeree Marostica and Skye Watson for a faith-filled conversation about coming to know God as a stepparent. Both originally from California and with a passion for wellness, Jeree and Skye share how they met their husbands and how they have seen Jesus Christ in their journey as stepmoms. Jeree talks about how God knows us individually and how she…
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Heavenly Father prepares us for different things. Harriet Whitmer was prepared for her educational career here and there. And then she was blessed by being willing to step into the Indian Education program in her community. She loved learning the children. She loved learning the people. She loved learning the history. She loved learning how things …
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Today, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with Jeffrey Veale Jr., Managing Director of Alumni Programs and Leadership Experiences at Teach for America. Jeffrey shares his journey from rural North Carolina to teaching in Uganda and founding a charter school in Memphis. He reveals the personal and professional lessons he’s learned al…
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Recently we read and talked about the Stripling Warriors in the war chapters in the book of Alma. We talked about the parents, actually, more than the youth. Why? Because the parents were the ones that we are more like right now. We have the youth--but we're the parents. Bartley Harris talked about his sacred roles of husband and father and how tho…
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Be prepared for a fabulous episode with Elyse Hales! Elyse shares her experience working as a sideline reporter for the Utah Jazz and how she saw God show up in the NBA. She also shares impactful stories about learning to walk again as a young girl, and church service in Hollywood. Elyse delves into how to trust Jesus in the midst of a challenge, t…
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It is definitely interesting how some people come to the careers that they do. I read a book by one of my MPA professors who described that process--it isn't a straight line. Gordon Limb's career has not followed a "straight line." But he has been led to do what he does now. During our conversation, he talks about how he's so grateful for the matri…
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The honesty and pure testimony that Gayle shares in this episode is real and powerful. She just talks about her relationships with family and how God has always been a part of those relationships. She talks about how she has used prayer for personal strength and to bless the lives of those she loves and served. Gayle talks matter-of-factly about ho…
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This week, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with non-profit founder and entrepreneur Dylan Zajac. Dylan shares his story about creating and scaling Computers 4 People, an organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide within underserved communities. Dylan also highlights the importance of a philanthropic mindset, and how e…
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Join Suzie Trepanier for a special episode about how she has seen God in her work with marriage and family therapy. Suzie is a counselor at Family Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is a doctoral candidate of Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University and has her M.A. in Couple and Family Therapy …
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Some people have incredibly fascinating stories. Tolani's story is fascinating. She started life without a birth certificate. She's ending life with multiple graduate degrees. There's a moment when she talks about how she's not always made the most perfect decisions--but has used the Atonement of Jesus Christ and second chances to refocus and redir…
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Oh. My. Goodness! Nancy Bear Cloud is beaming! I'm the luckiest because I got to watch her face and eyes as she described her life and testified of Jesus Christ and the blessings found in the temple. She tells here about her life, about how it wasn't always rosy. She talks about trials of faith and of learning how to let go of past hurts and look f…
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Today, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, sit down with accomplished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) executive and modern civil rights activist, Adonica Black. In this insightful episode, Adonica shares strategies for accessing life-changing opportunities, the importance of choosing your words carefully, and her journey of overcom…
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In so many ways, DaNae feels like a sister to me. We both grew up so loved by both sides of our families, but yet there was a cultural disconnect. Not an intentional or harmful disconnect, but more situational. At BYU, DaNae started looking more into who she was as a whole person, and that included spending time with relatives she had really only j…
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In this episode of the "Connecting Goodness" podcast, Jessica Capito Dolberg shares her experiences with depression, chronic pain, and feeling the God’s love amidst the challenges in her life. Jessica shares many lessons she has learned in her mental health journey including how individuals with depression can talk about depression with their loved…
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A while back, my great aunt sent me the names of two people she thought would be amazing guests. Well, finally, someone else convinced Brother Macdonald that he needed to share his testimony more often and more boldly. Doug said things during this conversation that had me really thinking--like about the last days before Christ returns to the land. …
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This week, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with Anna Beaten, the Principal and Director of the ground-breaking company, Failure Lab Training. Anna reveals how stories about failure can trigger valuable reflection, the profound benefits of embracing performance feedback, and how professionals can better manage stressful situation…
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As I'm always keeping an eye out for possible guests, I was shocked to find out we had a gubernatorial candidate who fits this podcast! Sylvia was so kind and interesting to visit with. She's smart and quick. She's well-spoken and thoughtful. It was nice to bask in the truths she was sharing about people, the Gospel, and common sense. It was fun to…
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In this episode of the Connecting Goodness podcast, Heidi talks with her Boston bestie, Victoria Burnham! Victoria shares her truly unique story that has taken her to Armenia, England, India, and across the Unites States. Victoria shares how God has guided her to move to these myriads of places and how the more she has done what God asks, the more …
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There are some controversial topics surrounding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of them is the Indian Placement Program. I happen to be particularly thankful for the Program. And so is Priscilla Pearson. I interviewed her during my first year of Tribe of Testimonies. But she has mentioned to me a few times how much gratitude sh…
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This week, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with the award winning business strategist and founder of BND Consulting Group, Brittany S. Hale. Brittany shares her lessons as an undefeated trial attorney and entrepreneur, the benefits of embracing life’s unexpected plot twists, becoming a high-impact leader, and how following your …
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Lance Morris has done much good in Indian Country. He has helped honor veterans. He has stood for rights to worship and live. But he says that the most important things to him are much closer. He says that the living the tenants of the Gospel of Jesus Christ are the most important--because he wants to live with those he loves for forever. He says b…
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In this episode, the finale to season 3, we speak with Atreyee Sen, Associate Professor at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen. Our topic of discussion is a talk Atreyee gave at our department entitled, ‘No city for lovers: Urban poverty, public romance and violent moral policing of lower-class female youth in Mumbai’, wh…
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Boanerges Alcántara (Yúnior) y Awilda Karina Pineda Acosta (Karina) son una familia muy especial de la provincia de Barahona en la República Dominicana. En este episodio comparten sus historias conociendo a Jesucristo. Hablan de su experiencia perdiendo un bebe y como su creencia en Jesucristo y su enseñanza de las familias eternas les ha fortaleci…
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We didn't exactly follow the normal episode pattern. But that's okay. Bob taught us about how the history of his people has brought him where he is and makes him who he is. His ancestors and their stories really matter. And maybe we don't have a direct "link" with the stories in The Book of Mormon, those stories really matter and bring us as member…
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This week we speak with fashion and fragrance marketing expert Brittney Jackson Moseley. As the Director of Integrated Marketing at Scentbird, Brittney shares her transformative career journey, the benefits of creating a personal advisory panel, and how to best use LinkedIn to build valuable business relationships and find the ideal new job.…
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This episode was recorded two weeks before Blaine was baptized and now uploaded after his baptism! I'm so happy for him!!! I wish I could have been there to witness his special day and to hug him! (Gee whiz, I'm using a lot of exclamation marks!) Things I particularly loved about this conversation include his honesty about how things are with his f…
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Join Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, Katie Robison, and Heidi as they remember their experiences serving as missionaries in the Dominican Republic (DR) for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They talk about adjusting to life in the DR-including showering with cockroaches, learning Dominican slang, and constant blackouts! Jake talks abo…
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In this episode, we speak with Martin Eggen Mogseth and Fartein Hauan Nilsen about their first edited volume, Limits of Life: Reflections on Life, Death, and the Body in the Age of Technoscience (Berghahn Books, 2024). The book explores how fundamental concepts such as life, birth, selfhood, religion, death, and ancestry are being reshaped in an er…
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There's a part in this conversation when JJ talks about feeling despair. I think that's why I needed to interview him. When have you felt despair? How did you respond to that? What caused it? What did you do to get out of it? I think it's important that we seek to move out of it ourselves first. Easier said than done, I know. But we have to have ho…
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Today, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane speak with MVP’s Executive Director, Miguel Valentin. Miguel shares his dynamic career, the benefits of finding the right mentor, and his work in creating lifetime value for the students that MVP supports.Momentum & Value for People of Color
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Today, our co-hosts Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane speak with the VP of Marketing for the Atlanta Hawks, Narcis Alikhani. Narcis shares her journey, the keys to balancing competing priorities, and how a personal marketing plan can help job seekers secure the right job at the right organization.Momentum & Value for People of Color
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In our debut episode, our co-hosts, Bob Brooks and Karen McFarlane, speak with accomplished racing Pit Crew competitor and coach Michael Metcalf Jr. Michael shares his journey within the world of NASCAR and how building a positive personal brand creates new career opportunities and powerful business relationships.…
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This episode doesn't "sound" right because I managed to turn my microphone off when I was adjusting the stand. But this episode sounds awesome in all wonderful things Kaika taught us. He loves his heritage because it brings him closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. He finds joy in the simple pleasures and teachings of his heritage. And he finds joy i…
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In this episode, Rachel Chesney shares the incredibly personal story of her father leaving her family after 32 years of marriage and how she was able to see him as God does once she understood that Jesus Christ is our Advocate. Rachel talks about how her family embraced the idea that “the story is not over yet” and how God gives us grace and space …
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When she was a young lady, Lucille found the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She has been on fire with that testimony ever since! Even when she was called to serve a full-time proselyting mission right in her backyard! Her description of how she became and has remained a translator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is so fun. I'm so glad …
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I really didn't know much about Samantha before we started visiting. But I'm so glad that we had this time to chat. She really sees the hand of God in her life--and I love that! She and her husband are a team in the goals that they have for their life. And she also recognizes that sometimes the plan you lay can change. Her love of her family and th…
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Amber Olsen and Andrea Hardy talk with Heidi about growing up in San Diego, California together and how having friends that believed in Christ made all the difference during their childhood and teenage years. They remember watching the San Diego temple be built, attending seminary at 6:00 am every day, and how they supported each other growing up. …
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In this episode of Anthropology on Air, we speak with Penny Harvey, Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester in the UK. Penny is a Fellow of the British Academy, of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, and the Academia Europaea. Penny is a highly influential thinker on the topic of infrastructures. She is well known…
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Dhanielle Declay reached out to me because her testimony is burning brightly. There are so many analogies with fire during this conversation. And there is the topic of a real-life fire that about took Dhanielle's life. She is a burn survivor. As she talked about the pain I could only imagine. She talks about angels who were with her on this side of…
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Narcisa “Manuela” Ramirez Sanchez comparte un testimonio sincero y sencillo de Jesucristo y cómo tener fe en Él durante los desafíos. Narcisa vive en la provincia de San Juan en la República Dominicana. Trabaja como maestra, tiene tres hijos, y es miembro de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Narcisa habla de cómo Dios le h…
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Ah...where to begin with this one. Geoff and Akasha came to my house. And they didn't use a tissue once. You might need one though. This is a tough, tough story. They lost their son out of the blue. Their son just didn't wake up one day. The baby of their family. And I'm so sorry for their loss. I asked them after we recorded how they felt this los…
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In this special episode, we speak with Tomas Salem, a PhD fellow in our own department of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen. We do a deep dive on some of the themes covered in Tomas’s first book, Policing the Favelas in Rio de Janeiro: Cosmologies of War and the Far-Right (Palgrave Macmillian, 2024), which is released this week. Based…
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One of a kind. Literally. Jacob is Navajo and Nigerian. No siblings. He's one of a kind. But something else that I love about Jacob is that he has dedicated his life to sharing his love of Jesus Christ. He wants people to see Jesus through his actions, speech, and works. It's interesting how sometimes I some of my guests surprise me with how deep t…
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If you want to learn about how to minister like Jesus, listen to this episode! Emma and Morgan Mitchell are an Apartment Life Team at Shift Apartments in San Diego. They have worked in ministry together for 7 years. Emma and Morgan share memorable experiences from their work in ministry with youth and young adults. Morgan talks about ministering in…
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