In Doctrine and Covenants 35, the Lord says He calls the “weak things of the world” to do His work. But how does that apply to us? John explores the surprising way the Lord strengthens His servants, how He transforms our weaknesses into power, and what it really means when He says, your arm shall be my arm. If you’ve ever felt unqualified or inadequate, this episode will give you hope!
Kindness isn’t always easy—it takes courage to stand up, speak up, and reach out. Sometimes, it means defending someone, and sometimes, it means stepping outside your comfort zone. Rachel Rhien Tucker shares why being brave enough to be kind makes all the difference.
This is a rebroadcast from Salty Saints @TheSaltySaints: What if your elders quorum could be completely transformed? One elders quorum president has a bold new vision that could reshape Latter-day Saint priesthood meetings, service efforts, and quorum unity. Hayden Holm, co-host of Salty Saints, and guest Daniel Ockey—an Elders Quorum president from Charlotte, North Carolina—shares an innovative approach to revitalizing the elders quorum experience. Daniel’s bold new vision could reshape meetings, service efforts, and quorum unity, potentially changing ward culture, ministering, and priesthood responsibilities for the better. This is a rebroadcast of the original conversation from Salty Saints.
Are you waiting for the perfect moment to do good? To serve? To grow in faith? Steve Scott’s son didn’t wait—he ran up the temple steps, ready to see God. His childlike faith is a reminder that being anxiously engaged in a good cause means choosing action over hesitation. So here’s your challenge—write down a few ways you can be more intentional in doing good. Even small actions create massive spiritual momentum. The question is, are you running toward God, or standing still?
The parable of the Good Samaritan is more than just a nice story—it’s an invitation. In Luke 10, the Samaritan tells the innkeeper, “Take care of him.” That’s exactly what the Savior asks of us. Who in your life needs care today? Maybe it’s a friend who’s feeling left out. Maybe it’s a family member who needs a listening ear. Maybe it’s a stranger whose day could be changed by a small act of kindness. Take the challenge today—ask the Savior to open your eyes to someone you can help. A simple act of love can be life-changing.
Have you ever watched a big race? The driver stands on the podium, but behind them is an entire team—the pit crew—who made the victory possible. That’s what it means to be part of Christ’s church. We’re not in competition—we’re here to lift, support, and encourage one another. Be a member of someone’s pit crew—cheer them on, help them refuel, and remind them that they’re not alone in the race.
Brenda Angle has served as a Young Women president, Primary president, stake and ward Relief Society president, stake camp director, and as a service missionary teaching study skills at the Provo Missionary Training Center. She is an author and a certified faith-based life coach and speaker who has also trained and certified 200 other faith-based life coaches. Brenda has served as president of United Families for Arizona and as an NGO lobbyist at the United Nations. In her humanitarian work, she has served as vice president of Hearts and Hands for Humanity, vice president director of philanthropy for Legacy Giving Fund, and has traveled to Tanzania, Africa for eight years. She is the mother of nine children and grandmother of 40.
Every child faces challenges in school, but as parents, how can we help them better navigate those struggles? Educator and advocate Michelle Love-Day shares practical ways to support kids in their learning—from building a reading culture at home, to seeking out tutoring, to addressing learning disabilities early, to fostering communication with teachers. She also highlights the power of turning to your community for help and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Rabbi Chaim Zippel was born and raised in nearby Salt Lake City, and is the first-Utah born Chabad Rabbi. He attended Yeshivas in California and New York, and has extensive experience in outreach work and youth programming all over the country.
Jon Holdaway was born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He served in the Korea Seoul Mission, where he met Sister Juliette Landsem. They have two children. Jon graduated from Brigham Young University and BYU Law, and served in the Utah Army National Guard. He later became an Army JAG officer with assignments including Charlottesville, Virginia, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Darmstadt, Germany, where he also served in church leadership roles including bishopric member, high council member, and stake mission president.