Best Latter Day Saint Missionaries Podcasts (2024)

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Showing Up in the Lives of Those You Lead | A How I Lead Interview with Kent Jordan

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Kent Jordan was recently released as stake president from the Wilmington, Delaware Stake. He has previously served as a high councilor, in bishoprics and elders quorum presidencies, and as an early-morning Seminary teacher. Kent currently teaches elders quorum and is looking forward to retirement and meeting four new grandbabies in 2025. Links Shar…

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Showing Up in the Lives of Those You Lead | A How I Lead Interview with Kent Jordan

2h ago

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Kent Jordan was recently released as stake president from the Wilmington, Delaware Stake. He has previously served as a high councilor, in bishoprics and elders quorum presidencies, and as an early-morning Seminary teacher. Kent currently teaches elders quorum and is looking forward to retirement and meeting four new grandbabies in 2025. Links Shar…

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Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Clark G. Gilbert on thriving in and through the Church Educational System, with guest host Sheri Dew 49:02

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For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, education is a religious responsibility; as such, the Church Educational System (CES) has been built to pursue that responsibility and develop disciples of Jesus Christ. CES accomplishes this at larger institutions like Brigham Young University, electronically accessible programs like …

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E60: Growing Engaged Learners 37:32

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Let's flip things and put on the hat of the learner, not the teacher. What is YOUR responsibility as a learner? What should happen if you are not being fed the way you want to be fed? What if you are becoming disengaged from the lessons? What do you do? Julie talks about the potential problems we have when we delegate the responsibility of our lear…

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Born with Half a Heart, Now a Rapping Missionary: Elder Logan Castleton's Story - Latter-Day Lights 1:10:30

5h ago1:10:30

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When our story veers off-script, how do we find a faith-filled purpose that transcends our expectations? Born with half a heart, 20-year-old musician Elder Logan Castleton entered his mission knowing his path would look different than most. Having undergone countless heart surgeries and struggles throughout his life, he was thrilled to be called as…

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Part 1: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth 50:30

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Dan Duckworth is the founder and host of LeaderQuest, an elite leadership program that transforms managers and executives into dynamic changemakers. He speaks, teaches, and writes on leadership and leadership development, and provides one-on-one coaching to leaders aiming to drive transformational change. Dan has served as a board member for Leadin…

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Part 1: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth 50:30

5d ago50:30

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Dan Duckworth is the founder and host of LeaderQuest, an elite leadership program that transforms managers and executives into dynamic changemakers. He speaks, teaches, and writes on leadership and leadership development, and provides one-on-one coaching to leaders aiming to drive transformational change. Dan has served as a board member for Leadin…

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How I Lead in the Nauvoo Pageant | An Interview with Cynthia Collier and Amy Robinson 1:02:04

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Cynthia Collier grew up in Salt Lake City in a family that enjoyed the performing arts. She studied philosophy, English, and music at Brigham Young University, and has taught music and theater in schools. Over the past 25 years she has been involved in writing and directing live productions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inclu…

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How I Lead in the Nauvoo Pageant | An Interview with Cynthia Collier and Amy Robinson 1:02:04

5d ago1:02:04

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Cynthia Collier grew up in Salt Lake City in a family that enjoyed the performing arts. She studied philosophy, English, and music at Brigham Young University, and has taught music and theater in schools. Over the past 25 years she has been involved in writing and directing live productions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inclu…

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E59: Teaching Seminary & Institute - an interview with Dale Draeger 1:05:27

4h ago1:05:27

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Teaching teens and Young Adults. Not the easiest thing to do. Today we interview Dale Draeger, a Seminary and Institute Coordinator in the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon area. He has many years of experience teaching these groups and shares with us his perspective of powerfully teaching the restored gospel. Get ready to take notes... __…

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Elder W. Mark Bassett and David N. Weidman of the Church’s Missionary Department on the expanding role of missionary work 45:49

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In an April 2022 general conference talk, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said, “The gospel of Jesus Christ has never been needed more than it is today.” Impelled by that need, the Church’s Missionary Department has developed new resources, tools and invitations to reach God’s children on this earth. T…

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Staying on the Covenant Path Post-Divorce: Grayson McAllister's Story - Latter-Day Lights 1:09:03

7h ago1:09:03

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How do we stay on the covenant path when life takes an unexpected turn? Full-time family therapy student & 3-year divorcee Grayson McAllister shares his inspiring journey of navigating life as a single father after a painful divorce. Beginning with his once sought-after ideal of the perfect family, Grayson takes us through the realities of marriage…

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Part 2: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson 43:50

14d ago43:50

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Watch Part 1: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling a…

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Part 2: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson 43:50

10d ago43:50

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Watch Part 1: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling a…

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Helping Women to See Themselves as Leaders | An Interview with Dr. Susan R. Madsen 1:23:45

17d ago1:23:45

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This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in April 2020. Professor Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership and has authored …

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Helping Women to See Themselves as Leaders | An Interview with Dr. Susan R. Madsen 1:23:45

10d ago1:23:45

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This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in April 2020. Professor Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership and has authored …

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E58: What makes a successful teacher? 41:15

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Are you a successful teacher? And how would you know if you are? Maybe we are but are too humble to admit it. But then again, maybe we aren't but we think we are. Then what does a successful teacher look like? For all of us who may be a little unsure if we are living up to the expectations of what our classes may need, let's talk about the successf…

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Deseret Book President Laurel Day on the power and personalized process of revelation 42:28

11h ago42:28

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Laurel Day became the president of Deseret Book in 2021 after 23 years with the publishing company. On this episode of the Church News podcast, Church News reporter Mary Richards interviews Day on her unexpected journey to Deseret Book, her writing, and insights shared on the “Magnify” podcast about creating faith-based resources and supporting fem…

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Turning Brokenness Into Beauty: Jesse and Rene'e La Montagne Dunn's Story - Latter-Day Lights 1:19:54

17d ago1:19:54

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How can the darkest moments of our lives prepare us to light the way for others? Coaches Jesse and Rene’e La Montagne Dunn share their inspiring journey of transforming lives within the incarcerated community. Their own daughter’s incarceration became a pivotal moment for them, awakening a profound calling to address the pain and challenges faced b…

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Part 1: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson 43:24

20d ago43:24

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Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadersh…

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Part 1: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson 43:24

20d ago43:24

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Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadersh…

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Setting Missionary Goals with God | A How I Lead Interview with Christian McOmber 51:48

22d ago51:48

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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, e…

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Setting Missionary Goals with God | A How I Lead Interview with Christian McOmber 51:48

23d ago51:48

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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, e…

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Elder Kevin S. Hamilton and Steve Rockwood on 130 years of FamilySearch 42:22

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FamilySearch International is celebrating its 130th anniversary this month, growing from its start in 1894 as the Genealogical Society of Utah to what now has become the world’s largest genealogical organization. While helping people worldwide interested in family history, FamilySearch has created a collaborative online family tree with more than 1…

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E57: Who Aren't You Anticipating? They are in class, you just don't know it 44:40

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Often times we can be pretty myopic in our view of who we are teaching to. We may be teaching a young men's class, or a primary or Sunday school class and we obviously know who is in the class, right? Or do we? Julie helps open our eyes and see what we don't normally see: the real people in the class. They are all different. So how do we teach to t…

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Finding Hope, Faith & Joy While Dealing with Chronic Pain: Crista Thomas' Story - Latter-Day Lights 58:04

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Have you ever wondered how to find joy in the midst of chronic pain? In this episode of Latter-day Lights, Crista Thomas shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and hope. From battling an undiagnosed chronic illness as a child to enduring a terrible car accident that miraculously brought unexpected healing, Crista reveals how her trust …

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The Motivation Episode: How to Motivate Those You Lead at Church 41:44

27d ago41:44

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In this episode, Kurt Francom, executive director of Leading Saints, shares his thoughts on how leaders can handle the question that always seems to come up: “How can I motivate people?” Links Watch the Motivating Saints Virtual Conference with a 14-day pass to the Core Leader Library Subscribe to the Leading Saints Newsletter How LaVell Edwards In…

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The Motivation Episode: How to Motivate Those You Lead at Church 41:44

27d ago41:44

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In this episode, Kurt Francom, executive director of Leading Saints, shares his thoughts on how leaders can handle the question that always seems to come up: “How can I motivate people?” Links Watch the Motivating Saints Virtual Conference with a 14-day pass to the Core Leader Library Subscribe to the Leading Saints Newsletter How LaVell Edwards In…

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E56 - Accountability vs. Responsibility - Why we are teaching the wrong way 1:09:03

29d ago1:09:03

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Do you know the difference between accountability and responsibility? Most of us don't. In fact, we use these terms interchangeably. But their meaning (and thus the outcomes) are very different. Kevin lays out the differences of these words, why they are important, and when he does it becomes obvious we are often teaching in the wrong way. Once you…

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Monthly Ministering Night | A How I Lead Interview with Garth Pedersen 1:00:11

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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 a…

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