Read more about the article Setting Missionary Goals with God
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Setting Missionary Goals with God

Christian McOmber is the founder of Missionary Universe—a non-profit organization that empowers youth to learn missionary skills early so they can support their local communities and prepare for full-time missionary service. He works in advertising as a creative director. Christian's writing has come to life in the form of Super Bowl commercials, experiential activations, and more, for brands like Pepsi, Lexus, Burger King, and NBA 2K. At church, he has served as a ward mission leader and with the youth. Christian currently resides with his family in Los Angeles, California, the City of Angels.

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November 20, 2024
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Ether 6-11

Welcome to Grounded, where women of various backgrounds, cultures, and ages gather together to study the doctrines and principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, through the lens of covenant women. Join us as we discuss: Commending Ourselves to the Lord, The Influence of One Person's Christlike Covenant Leadership, and Corruption and Captivity VS. Righteousness and Freedom in Government.

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November 14, 2024
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Monthly Ministering Night

Garth Pedersen grew up in Elk Grove, California, and Mesa, Arizona, and served a mission to Brazil. He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting and is a small business owner. Garth has served as a ward clerk, Sunday School president, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, and Primary worker (his favorite calling, along with being a dad). He and his wife have three daughters and two sons, and live in San Tan Valley, Arizona.

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November 13, 2024
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The Science of Speaking in Sacrament Meeting

Stephan Taeger is an assistant professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He was born and raised in Western Massachusetts and served a mission to Las Vegas. Stephan received a bachelor's degree from Utah Valley State College, a master's degree from the University of Utah, and a PhD in Instructional Psychology and Technology from Brigham Young University. Stephan previously worked for Seminaries and Institutes for about 17 years. He and his wife Kirsten and have six children.

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November 9, 2024
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The Handbook has One Rule

David Geens is a convert of 13 years, currently serving a “five year mission” as a bishop in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, Belgium. He previously served as a branch missionary leader, branch presidency counselor, elders quorum president, high counselor, and national communications director. A computer engineer and entrepreneur, David is active now as a business angel. He and his wife Isabel are the parents of Laurens (21) and Lucas (19).

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November 6, 2024
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Gathering Israel with the Youth

Brad Lowder is a senior vice president at FamilySearch International. He has experience across media, marketing, advertising, and communications industries, and is an accomplished television producer and screenwriter. Prior to working for FamilySearch, Brad’s career included working in newspaper, radio, and satellite broadcasting where he produced live sporting events. He was also managing partner of two advertising agencies, chief marketing officer of a national franchise, and vice president of marketing and sales for an electronics company. Brad also owned a broadcasting company that created and produced a globally-syndicated radio program.

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November 2, 2024
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Helping Members Prepare for Temple Worship

This is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired in November 2019. Mark Mathews was born in Houston, Texas. He served a mission in Guatemala and met his wife at Brigham Young University. He later earned a Ph.D. in Education from Utah State University and has been involved with Seminaries and Institutes for 20 years. Mark has been a favorite attraction teaching at BYU Education Week for many interested in learning about the temple experience.

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October 30, 2024