Finding God in the Movies

This week we bring you a very special feed drop. Our host, Marcus Smith, appears as a guest on the podcast "The[ART]ology: Finding God in the Movies." In this episode, Marcus describes how the Constant Wonder podcast came to be. And he shares his favorite movies, from "Babette's Feast" to "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."

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The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part I

Kaboom presents a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part series for your family to Ka-binge this summer. It's called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” and it was written by author, storyteller, musician, and two time Grammy award-winner Bill Harley. In this first episode Middle schooler Quentin Manning is inspired by his passion for the Deke Benchley series of detective books to become a detective and seek out mysteries to solve at his middle school. After recruiting his reluctant but good-natured friend Sam to be his assistant and they tackle their first mystery: who is letting the air out of all the bike tires on the school’s bike rack?

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Creating Youth-directed, Vulnerable, Spirit-led Meetings

Ganel-Lyn is a popular motivational speaker, known for inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity and spirit. She is dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others and loves teaching through speaking and writing. She has experienced healing from a major chronic illness and is the mother to two miracle children. After the heart-breaking suicide of her 40-year-old sister, Ganel-Lyn is constantly working towards prevention. She lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing principles that will empower others to live life with more joy. She is a regular television/radio guest and hosts the popular shows “Talk of Him” and “The Middle.” Links

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What does Bible study look like in prison?

In this conversation, Steve Kapp Perry interviews James Early. James describes his desire to get back to the original Christianity of Jesus. He has taught this philosophy for years as a member of the Christian Science Church. This episode also includes James' prison ministries and what he learned from teaching inmates.

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How to Vet Charities

You made the donation, but where is it really going? Is it feeding starving children or furnishing a CEO's vacation home? Lisa talks with Aaron Miller and Jill Piacitelli from the Ballard Center and Chris Yadon from Saprea about what to look for in a charity, and how to know if that charity really makes a difference. #thelisashow #lisavalentineclark #vettingcharities #ballardcenter #saprea #charitablegiving #charitabledonations

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Adjusting to Normal Life Post Mission

There is so much excitement and anticipation leading up to someone leaving and going on a mission. There is a training center to help missionaries adjust to missionary life, but what about when they come home? Where is the training center for helping them assimilate back into everyday life? Coach Brianna Stewart is on the podcast today talking about what many returned missionaries face upon returning home and the skills returned missionaries need to learn so that the transition from missionary life to normal life is one that keeps the returned missionary moving forward. If you are a returned missionary and find the transition to normal life difficult, reach out to Brianna and let her help you in this process.

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A Higher Joy

Join Elaine Dalton and me, Barbara Morgan Gardner as we discuss doctrines, principles and personal experiences, applications, invitations and blessings associated with D&C 109:12-16 and Elder Uchtdorf’s “A Higher Joy!”  Join us as we discuss joy in context of mental illness, depression, and anxiety and as we recognize the reality of achieving and receiving a fullness of joy!  Also study with us as we discuss consecration and sanctification, incremental growth and becoming like Christ!

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