Some moments stick with you for a lifetime. Elder Robert C. Oaks tells the story of a father who chose patience when he could have chosen anger—and decades later, his son still remembered. Hank Smith dives into this powerful lesson and how we can all try to respond with just a little more patience.
Justin Dyer received BA in Marriage and Family from Brigham Young University and a Master's and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also has expertise in statistics. Justin is a professor of religion at BYU, teaching religion and family classes, and focuses his research on religion and mental health. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed studies in scholarly journals.
If you had to choose one word that could change your spiritual life, what would it be? President Spencer W. Kimball once shared what he believed was the most important word in the gospel. John explores why that word appears so often in scripture, how it connects to the sacrament, and how it can keep us from falling into spiritual pride cycles. Once you know this, you’ll never see scripture study the same way again!
Wondering how to successfully launch your grown kids into the world of adulting? Dr. Larry Nelson explains why this generation of emerging adults is unique, what they are up against in their 20s, and how parents can best support them in their transition into adulting.
Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs.
This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in February 2020. Tony Overbay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Mindful Habit Coach, and the host of two award-winning mental health podcasts, “The Virtual Couch” and “Waking Up to Narcissism.” Tony also co-hosts “Love, ADHD” with author Julie Lee, where they share their experiences of receiving ADHD diagnosis as adults, and Tony co-hosts two additional podcasts, “The Mind, The Mirror, and Me,” with his daughter Mackie, and “Murder on the Couch,” a true-crime meets therapy podcast with his daughter Sydney. Tony, Mackie, and Sydney offer live relationship advice weekly on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. He also serves on the Leading Saints Board of Therapists.
In this episode, Heather welcomes back Coach Heidi Allsop to discuss intentional parenting and fostering strong bonds between mothers and sons. Heidi shares her journey from social work to raising five boys, and her mission to help moms raise sons with purpose and connection. They dive deep into the importance of parenting with the "end in mind" and setting intentional goals to guide children through their formative years. Heather and Heidi also discuss strategies to foster emotional resilience, independence, and essential life skills in boys, alongside balancing nurturing instincts with teaching moments. This episode is filled with insights, practical advice, and encouragement for parents navigating the challenges of raising sons.
In this episode, Heather sits down with coach Brooke Oniki to explore the ins and outs of parenting adult children. Brooke shares her expertise in helping women navigate the transition from having children at home to building meaningful relationships with adult children. Together, they discuss the importance of shifting one’s mindset from trying to control outcomes to supporting and loving children unconditionally, regardless of their life choices. Brooke emphasizes the power of embracing the journey, letting go of expectations, and finding peace amidst uncertainty. They explore how seeing the goodness in your children and walking the road with them can lead to deeper, more fulfilling connections.
BJ Allen is an associate professor of Marketing at Brigham Young University. He received a bachelor's degree from BYU and a PhD in Business Administration from University of Texas-San Antonio. He is the author of two textbooks and gives sales and marketing trainings to corporations.
When Scottish peregrine falcon chicks were stolen, George Smith used DNA to reveal the smugglers' crimes and return the birds to grateful peregrine parents. Also in this episode, we meet a California peregrine matriarch named Annie, whose engaged parenting approach has met with unusual success.