Are you laughing enough? Science says you should be! 😂 Join Hank Smith for another hilarious episode packed with jokes, humor insights, and a reminder of why laughter is more important than you think.
In this How I Lead interview, Kurt talks with stake youth leaders Matt Bardsley and Kimberly Perkins.
Have you ever looked back and realized you missed the most important part? When Justin Anderson was a young Elder’s Quorum President, his main goal was to get people to come to church. But now, years later, he sees it differently. The greatest thing he could have done wasn’t just inviting them to sit in a pew—it was making sure they knew they were loved. That they weren’t alone. That no matter where they were in life, they had a friend. What if that was our focus in ministering? How different would our relationships be?
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 week, Tim and I are sharing a fascinating conversation with therapist and researcher Janeen Martin about the complex and deeply personal ways that religion and mental health intersect. Janeen has spent years working with clients navigating the full spectrum of religious experience—some who find their faith to be a source of deep resilience and healing, and others for whom it has been a source of pain and struggle. That contrast led her to ask some big questions: What makes religion a protective factor for some and a source of distress for others? How do individual personality, family dynamics, and church culture shape the way we engage with faith? And most importantly, how can we cultivate a relationship with God and our faith that supports our mental and emotional well-being?
Small, ordinary actions are the building blocks of an extraordinary relationship! Just like a work of art is painted one stroke at a time, your marriage and the relationship you have with your spouse is shaped by the little things you do every day. Hank talks about the simple, consistent moments that eventually create a lasting and powerful love for one another.
All marriages come with their share of problems, but the strength they can have is priceless. Hank talks about embracing the “manure moments”, which can lead to a stronger, happier relationships. The blessings are in the strength of the ox–if you’re willing to put in the work!
Trust with your spouse isn’t built on grand gestures–it’s built on consistency. Hank explores how being predictable and reliable, like Old Faithful, can transform your marriage, friendships, and family relationships. Are you someone your spouse (and others) can count on?
If you want to improve your marriage, start with the person in the mirror! Hank explores the Savior’s parable of the beam and the mote, shares Joseph Smith surprising advice on criticism, and discusses why “soft answers” can heal even the hardest of hearts.
What air is to the lungs, listening is to the soul! Hank dives deep into the eight types of listening and shares practical ways to use this lost art to strengthen your marriage through true understanding and compassion.