What does the monastic life require? Join Steve as he asks four monks at the Holy Cross Abbey about how they got there, what it's like, and why they stay.
We explore the question that could take a lifetime to master: How can I be a better gospel teacher?
Robert Ferrell recently returned from serving with his wife Lori Ann as mission leaders in the Peru Lima Central Mission. Prior to that service he was a dental surgeon/periodontist for 25 years in Ogden, Utah. He is currently a partner at [ACCEPTED], a full-service mental health clinic, and president of "Awaken”, a humanitarian foundation providing service at home and around the world for businesses, schools, families and youth.
Paul Strickland tells "The Eulogy of Melvin V. Odroit" a story sharing all the lessons one could teach about how to embrace life where you are at, no matter the skills you may (or may not) have. And the ultimate happiness of being love.
This week, we’re going to share what we think was an “instant classic” from last week’s Restore Gathering; a deeply personal and thought-provoking message about family, faith, and the complexity of life from Joseph Grenny, author of Crucial Conversations and co-founder of many organizations, including The Other Side Academy,
Tim and Aubrey Chaves grew up near Salt Lake City, Utah — and went to both middle school and high school together. Tim served an LDS mission to Montevideo, Uruguay. He attended BYU for his undergraduate studies before earning an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is now an entrepreneur working in Utah County. Aubrey received a degree in Elementary Education from Utah State before teaching fourth grade for two years; she now owns a cake decorating business. Tim and Aubrey are the parents of four children.
Steven Kapp Perry is the Host and Executive Producer of the "In Good Faith" podcast at BYUradio.org. Steve is an award-winning song-writer, playwright, and broadcaster. He and his wife, Johanne, are the parents of four and grandparents of three. He currently serves on the Provo Communications Council and in his ward playing the piano for the Primary kids.
Scott was born and raised in Southern Alberta, Canada, but moved to Utah after serving a mission in Cape Town, South Africa. As soon as Scott settled in Utah, he started an online business with his dad, selling LDS products. Eventually they sold that business and started a successful software company, where he continues to spend the majority of his time. In 2014, Scott was called to serve as a Bishop in Ogden, and served diligently for over 5 years. During that time, he was inspired to write the book "Faith to Stay" to help members of the church build their faith. Scott has four children, and likes spending his free time golfing and hanging out with his family. He is currently a Ward Mission Leader.
Sam Payne is a national and international musician and storyteller. He hosts The Apple Seed, the long-running BYUradio podcast featuring stories for families and was part of the Peabody-nominated team that created Treasure Island 2020, the serial podcast based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. As a live performer, Sam has brought his stories and songs to halls in Canada, Bulgaria, Tokyo, and from coast to coast in the United States, including performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the nation’s capital, the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and the Timpanogos Storytelling festival in Lehi, Utah. Sam serves as the Weber State University Storytelling Fellow and has written books and stage pieces including Sanctuary: The Story of Zion for the centennial of the National Parks Service, Echoes of Hammers and Spikes (With Suzanne Christensen) for the sesquicentennial of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, and One of a Million Stars, commemorating the 14-year mission of the Mars rover Opportunity.
Reyna Aburto studied Industrial Engineering in her home country, Nicaragua, and holds a degree in Computer Science from Utah Valley University. She owns a small translation business with her husband and is a teacher at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion. She has served as the Second Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency and is the author of Reaching for the Savior.