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Jen Spencer spent many years dealing with issues of self-esteem, self-harm, drug addiction and suicidal ideation. Through God's amazing grace, she found her way back to peace and happiness and now gives back through her amazing charity work. Jen's story is one you will never forget.Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

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Dejan Tahic was a young teen when his native country of Bosnia erupted in war. He and his sister fled as refugees. This later led to Dejan reuniting with his parents, and moving to Canada where he finds a new life, an eternal love, and the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

Dr. Steven Lloyd Neal is the visionary behind the Monument Of The Americas project. He a practicing facial plastic surgeon and artist who lives in Pendleton, Oregon where he and his wife Susan raised their six daughters. Dr. Neal is an artist first and foremost. It was his background in art that attracted him to pursue a career in facial plastic su…

This week, rather than publishing an episode, we are taking the time to listen to, read, and study the amazing conference we just had. We invite you to do the same!Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

Brock Blake is the CEO and founder of Lendio, the largest online marketplace of small business loans in the U.S. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners, and he’s built a successful company around solving this problem. Brock leads the team that has helped business owners get access to more than …

Helen Post is the former Executive Director for the Utah Parent Center, an organization dedicated to providing training and support for parents. In the episode, we talk about her life growing up in a large family, meeting her husband, giving birth to daughters, discovering that oof their sweet daughter is deaf, serving, volunteering, and ultimately…

Britain Covey is a standout star playing football for the University of Utah. In this episode we talk about his famous family, growing up playing sports, his mission to Chile, meeting his wife, life as a college football star, his plans for the NFL draft, his work on suicide prevention and so much more. Britain has an incredible perspective on life…

Brian and Karen Hill served as leaders of the 1997 Pioneer Mormon Trail Wagon Train Re-enactment. In this episode we talk about Brian's younger years, his mission to the Navajo people, Karen's early life, her conversion to the gospel, how they met, their love of the outdoors, and then their role in the re-enactment. It is a beautiful story of honor…

Brandon Rowberry is the CEO for Digital Health for the Group. He lives in Dubai. In this week's episode, we talk about his life growing up as a member of the church, his mission, school, his career and what led him to move his family to Dubai. We then talk about the church in this beautiful part of the world. Brandon is an amazing man. You will lov…

This week, for our 200th episode we are sharing a new podcast. Jason Bringhurst is interviewing people about their mission experiences on the Go Ye Forth Podcast. In our episode this week, we talk to Jason about how he started the show, what he has learned from it, and then we share his interview with Garth Smith.…

This week, we catch up with one of our favorite past guests, Allie Gardner. In the three years since we met Allie, a lot has happened. She tells us about getting married, being called to be a Young Women's President in a brand new ward right as a pandemic was breaking out, moving to a new state, getting her uplifting message of hope out to fans dur…

Shawn Tucker is the author of the new book Humility: A Practical Approach. In the episode, we talk about his early struggles with education, his mission to Chile, falling in love with learning, becoming a professor at Elon University, his study of humility, the role of humor in our lives, and how being a member of the church affects it all. Shawn i…

Portia Louder has led a remarkable life. In the episode, we discuss her growing up in a small town, discovering drinking, getting pregnant at a young age, marriage and divorce, having more children, finding her eternal companion and having an active, growing family, falling into addiction, getting caught up in real estate fraud, serving time in pri…

Greg Bretzing grew up with the goal of working for the FBI, just like his Father. After serving a mission in Spain, he studied accounting at BYU, where he met his wife. He began his career as an FBI special agent in 1995 and reported to the Phoenix Field Office, where he investigated drug, corruption, and violent crime matters. He was the case agen…

Becky Edwards began her career as a social worker and counselor, where she worked closely with Utahns to strengthen families and address personal challenges.In an effort to expand her service and advocacy for Utah families, Becky ran for the Utah House of Representatives in 2008. She was a Republican legislator for ten years. She worked to expand a…

Kerry Muhlestein is a professor and former associate chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, where he has taught about the First Vision for over two decades. He is also the director of research for that department. He has taught in the history department of three universities and has been part of award-winning hist…

On this year end episode, Shawn is joined by author and blogger Brad McBride. Brad tells us about his new novella, Up On The Housetop - A Christmas Story. Shawn and Brad then talk about what they love about this most wonderful time of the year. Brad's book: https://www.amazon.com/Up-Housetop-Christmas-Bradley-McBride/dp/0988622351/ref=tmm_pap_swatc…

Graciela Moore is an ICF Certified Coach with a beautiful conversion story. In this episode, we talk about growing up in Puerto Rico, her dreams of being a writer, working at a casino, a life altering car crash, moving to the US for a career change, meeting the man of her dreams, finding the gospel of Jesus Christ, and her mission to spread the Sav…

Professor Susan R. Madsen is considered one of the top global thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership. Her research has been featured in the News and World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Parenting Magazine, Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She is a sought-after g…

Professor Moore is a scholar of foreign relations law, international law, international human rights, and international development. Professor Moore has taught international law, international human rights, U.S. foreign relations law, civil procedure, legal scholarship, a plenary powers colloquium, and an international religious freedom clinic. As …

We at Latter Day Lives just feel especially grateful this week.Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

Randy Rigby is the former President of the Utah Jazz basketball team as well as former President of the Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment Group. In the episode we talk about growing up in Northern Utah, how he developed his lifelong love of sports, his mission to Italy, gaining a strong testimony through an experience with his Mother, his ti…

Jessica Williams is a very popular and respected recipe developer and food photographer. She has well over 800,000 followers on Facebook alone. In the episode we talk about her very difficult younger years, dealing with family issues, leaving home as a teenager, becoming an emancipated minor, finding the gospel, getting married, having her own fami…

Del Parson is an artist whose art has been seen by millions. From his portraits of Christ to historical figures such as Joseph and Hyrum Smith, his works hang in chapels, temples, and church sites around the world. Del grew up in Rexburg, Idaho where his father was an art professor at Ricks College and his mother taught second grade. His father oft…

Lizzy Jensen is the founder and CEO of The Small Seed, a Christian company looking to make a difference in people's lives. In the episode, we talk about her life growing up in St. George, Utah, her time at BYU, serving a mission to Croatia, getting married, moving to Connecticut, graduating law school and how reading a Clayton Christensen book move…

Ryan Evans started using drugs at a very young age. This led to crime and a life in the criminal justice system. Eventually, Ryan ended up in prison after a fight ended up with a friend passing away. Eventually Ryan, found the Lord, the church and a whole new life.Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

Doug Wright is a Utah native, proud of pioneer roots that go back to the 1840s. He was raised by a devoted single Mother. He spent over forty years as one of the leading voices on KSL Radio and is still the host of The KSL Movie Show. Raised in the Sugarhouse area, Doug began his broadcast career while still in high school. Married for over 30 year…

Sorry friends. Shawn has a really bad cold. No new episode this week.Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day Saints

Michelle Pearson is a star YouTube vlogger with tens of thousands of followers around the world. In this episode, we talk about her time growing up in Saudi Arabia, coming back to the US, her love of theater, her mission to Ukraine, her young married life, starting her YouTube channel, being open about mental health challenges, inspiring Moms every…

Our guest this week is BYU basketball head coach Mark Pope. We talk about his love of basketball at a young age, getting recruited for college ball, winning a national NCAA title, playing pro ball overseas, returning to the U.S., playing in the NBA, meeting his wife, almost becoming a doctor, how he became a coach and so much more. Mark is an amazi…

Ron Burt co-founded the hugely successful Burt Brothers Tire Company and has overseen its growth to thirteen locations along the Wasatch front. In this episode, we talk about his life growing up, how he started the business, lessons learned starting and growing his company, balancing being a husband, father, business owner and member of the church,…

Jon Clark is a very talented artist. He has released several albums including his most recent album, One Guy Choir. He works full time composing music for a popular television network. He is also the artist behind the Honest Jon series of comic strips as well as a very popular series of children's books. Jon is a humble, gifted soul.…

Nan Hunter is the daughter in-law of Howard W. Hunter. She always wanted to be an author, but for reasons unknown to her still, she graduated from Brigham Young University in zoology. Nan is the founder of a joyous, child–centered private school where she has inspired teachers and children since 1982. She and her husband, Richard, who have eight ma…

Boyd Matheson is the host of Inside Sources, weekdays on KSL Radio. Previously, Boyd was the opinion editor and head of strategic reach at the Deseret News. For over 25 years he has worked as a consultant, executive strategist and performance coach with global companies. His political consulting work included speechwriting, crafting communication s…

My guest on the show this week is the remarkably talented musician and singer Wayne Burton. We talk about growing up in Canada, finding his love of music, serving a mission in Utah, meeting his wife, becoming a doctor, pursuing music, the music making process, life as a performer during a pandemic and so much more. Wayne is brilliant and yet so hum…

Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson is known as the Pearl Harbor Child. She tells us the story of her family and their life in Pearl City Hawaii on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack. As a six year old child, she and her family saw the planes and bombs as they rushed off to safety. She recounts the events of that day, her feelings as a child as events …

Skyler Fleming is the new Social Media Manager for the Latter Day Lives Podcast. In the special "get to know you" episode, Skyler tells the story of his conversion, his unique experience of his mission, meeting his wife, and his new role with the podcast. Skyler is awesome. We are so blessed to have him on the podcast team!…

Kelly Loosli has worked in animation and live action production for the past twenty five years, working on both the artistic and managerial sides of the industries. He began his career as a clay animator for television commercials at the age of 15. While attending Brigham Young University he received a Student Emmy for his clay animated film entitl…

Maclain Nelson is a very talented writer, director and actor. In the episode, we talk about how he came to love theater and film, his time at BYU, his mission, meeting his talented wife and his involvement in films such as The Saratov Approach, Moving McAllistar, Once I Was A Beehive, and his new hit film, Once I Was Engaged. We also talk about his…

Richard E. Culatta is the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education. Prior to holding this position, he was the chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island and the director of the Office of Educational Technology for the U.S. Department of Education. He is the author of the new book Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Th…

My guest on the show this week is the incredibly talented writer and performer, Eric D. Snider. In the episode, we discuss finding his love of comedy at a young age, his time at BYU studying journalism, starting the Garrens Comedy Troupe on campus, serving a mission, grappling with being gay as a member of the church, becoming a movie reviewer, liv…

Gene Chidester has lived a remarkable life of service in the church. In the episode, we talk about his life growing up in Utah, his struggles learning a new language for his mission, meeting his wife and starting a family, becoming a Mission President, his love for those he served, his time as a Seventy in the church and his incredible love of the …

This week we are thrilled to have author and speaker Heidi Tucker back on the show. Heidi has a new book about a Latter Day Saint woman who struggles with Dissociative Identity Disorder. It is a heartbreaking and yet inspiring story that Heidi is the perfect writer to tell. Heidi is so insightful and inspiring. You will be uplifted by this conversa…

Jason Hewlett is one of the top speakers and entertainers in the country. He is a National Speakers Association Hall of Fame Inductee and has toured the world performing and speaking in front of huge crowds of adoring fans. In this episode, Jason and I reflect on what it was like seeing his full year of bookings disappear over a couple of days due …

My guest on the show this week is professional magician Mike Pilkey. Mike found the church and was baptized while in high school. After getting married at a young age, Mike was on top of the world. Soon though, Mike found himself divorced and wrestling with a pornography addiction. This led to bitterness and ultimately, Mike leaving the church and …

This week we bring back two of our favorite past guests. Jen Roach and Nick Galieti are the authors of a new book called Codependent Discipleship - Not A How-To Guide. We discuss what codependence is, how it affects our lives, how it happens in the church and resources for those struggling with codependence. It is a fascinating book and a great con…

My guest on the show this Monday is author Lecia Crider. In addition to writing young adult and children's books, Lecia is the author of the new book Godly Anxiety - Spiritual Tools For Managing Anxiety. We talk about her life as an author, the inspiration behind the new book, as well as useful spiritual tips for dealing with anxiety in our lives. …

Ana Katia is the author of the book Fourteen Days. In the conversation, she shares her personal story of being adopted from a Costa Rican orphanage at age 3. She recounts the dramatic tale of going back to her homeland of Costa Rica 18 years later, and in only fourteen days finding her birth mother with just her name. With all of her challenges and…