Zeyneb Sayilgan is a Muslim woman who grew up in Germany as the daughter of Turkish immigrants, where she faced discrimination and challenges due to her faith. She speaks about her move to the United States, where she found a more accepting environment.
For today’s episode, we’re releasing a fascinating conversation that Aubrey had with Rich Hanks about the life and legacy of his father, Marion D. Hanks. For those who know his name, you’ll know exactly why this conversation matters so much to us—Marion D. Hanks embodied so many of the values we hold dear. He was a leader of immense integrity, a champion for those on the margins, and a disciple of Christ in the truest sense. Even today, the ripples of his influence continue to shape the Church and the lives of so many.President David O. McKay once gave him a blessing with a simple but powerful charge: “Let your voice be heard, even if it is in opposition to the stated norms.” And he did. For forty years, he consistently pushed for change—advocating for humanitarian work long before it became a priority, fighting against the priesthood and temple ban, and insisting that sustaining leaders meant honest engagement, not silent agreement.
This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in July 2021. Andrea Lystrup is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owns a private practice—Andrea Lystrup Therapy—in Tucson, Arizona. She received her master’s degree from the University of Maryland in Couple and Family Therapy. She specializes in marriage therapy, particularly working with sexual issues, betrayal trauma, and mixed faith marriages.
Have you ever felt like you weren’t worthy enough to ask for God’s help? Elder Christofferson reminds us that we don’t need to reach some minimum level of goodness before divine aid is available. If you’re seeking God, He’s already helping you. Mark shares a powerful truth—God is aware of you, He wants you to be happy, and He will always be there. So keep reaching for Him. No matter where you are today, His love and guidance are still yours.
Have you ever heard of the semicolon symbol? It represents choosing to keep going when life gets unbearably hard. Brian Lindow shares why this punctuation mark has taken on deep meaning—it’s a reminder that your story isn’t over yet. In Moses 6:34, Christ says, Walk with me. That’s His promise to stand beside you, even when your story feels broken. If you’re struggling, hold on. Trust Him. The chapters ahead are worth reading.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 18. We’ll talk about the counsel given to Oliver Cowdery that he needed to rely on the things he knew to be true, as he went forward to establish the Lord’s church. We’ll discuss this same concept in our own lives, and how sometimes we do not act on the things we know to be true, because of fear and anxiety. We’ll review ways we can overcome the anxiety associated with change, in addition to the promises the Lord has extended to those who will go forward in faith.
After being stripped of his pride, Rico works through his faith crisis and grows closer to Jesus Christ.
When your world crumbles beneath the weight of sudden loss, can a fleeting miracle open your eyes to the closeness of Heaven?
Can you “schedule” your own blessings? Emily Belle Freeman talks about how writing blessings on her pantry door during Thanksgiving and keeping a jar of good moments during one of the hardest years of her lives helped her and her family discover how listing blessings can be more powerful than you think. Maybe remembering your blessings isn't just about having gratitude - but about building your reservoir of faith for the future.
Curtis Chang of Redeeming Babel shares his journey of becoming a Christian from a non-Christian family, his youthful challenges of integrating faith with secular life, and his various roles bridging the worlds of theology and secular institutions.